182: Disney Q&A: Our Favorite Disney Movies, Mementos, and Memories

March 28, 2018dereklew

This week we get back to Disney basics — and get a bit sappy in the process. Join us as we open up about the Disney movies we watched the most as children, the movie moments that made us cry, the Disney souvenirs we treasure the most, our favorite Disney memories, and more!

In the segment “This Week in Disney History,” we look back at events such as the 50th Academy Awards and the restoration of the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. Plus, we respond to a few listener emails regarding Walt Disney World honeymoons, the resorts we would choose to stay at, and more.

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174: Pixar at the Parks

January 31, 2018dereklew

From 1995’s Toy Story to Pixar’s most recent release, Coco, we’re diving deep into Pixar’s catalog. On this week’s episode, we look more closely at the Pixar films by discussing the ways in which each one is represented at Walt Disney World. Join us as we scour the parks for signs of our favorite Pixar movies and characters, from rides to musicals to meet and greets and beyond, and give our take on what works and what doesn’t.

In the new segment “This Week in Disney History,” we look back at the theatrical release of The Three Caballeros by reading the original New York Times review that was published this week in 1945. Plus, we play another round of Chatter Jeopardy. Come join the fun!

160: Mad Q Party

October 18, 2017dereklew

Most everyone’s mad here—and we wouldn’t have it any other way! This week we’re bringing you another Mad Q Party, featuring ten new off-the-wall questions related to the Disney parks, the Disney films, and the rest of the Disney universe. Join us as we have fun discussing the Disney documentaries we want to see get made, the Disney tattoos we wouldn’t mind having, and much more!

In a round of The Disney Fix, we chat about pets at WDW, Mickey Mouse shorts, and Disney’s ownership of ESPN. Plus, we’re joined by special guests Chris and Sarah, who go up against two Chatters in the game “What’s My Line,” in which the players must complete quotes from Disney attractions. Come join the madness!

153: Top 5 Favorite Ways to Take It Easy at WDW + An Inside Look at The Walt Disney Birthplace

August 30, 2017dereklew

This week we’re celebrating Labor Day by sharing our picks for the five best ways to take a break, relax, and rejuvenate at Walt Disney World. From our favorite people-watching spots to the attractions that do the best job of refreshing our bodies and minds, we highlight our favorite ways to take a vacation from your vacation.

Also on this week’s show, we sit down with Brent Young and Dina Benadon, owners and co-founders of The Walt Disney Birthplace project. We chat with them about their efforts to restore Walt’s childhood home, what they hope to achieve with the project, and what visitors can expect to get out of the experience when the project is finished. To find out how you can get involved in this noble effort, be sure to check out thewaltdisneybirthplace.org!

This episode also includes another round of Disney Taglines, Hollywood Studios rumors, and more. Tune in now!

140: Movies to Watch Before a WDW Vacation

May 31, 2017dereklew

Get that Netflix queue ready! On this week’s show we share our picks for the films that will best prepare you, educate you, and give you all the Disney feels before you take a trip to Walt Disney World. From obvious films that have ample representation in the parks to non-Disney films that will help you better appreciate the details, we recommend plenty of movies to help you pass the weeks and months leading up to your vacation.

In this week’s round of “Behind the Magic,” we take a closer look at Journey Into Imagination With Figment on its 15th anniversary. Plus, we play the new game “Chatter Jeopardy” by providing responses in the form of questions to answers such as “Big, angry, and hairy.”

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