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71: Countdown to Parkstinction – Disney(‘s) California Adventure: 2001

This week we once again hop in our Time Rovers and take a trip back to the past. This time our destination is 2001, when Disney California Adventure first opened to the public. Joining us for our virtual tour of one of Disney’s most scrutinized parks is Guy Selga (@GuySelga) of Touring Plans. Together we walk the streets of DCA 1.0 and discuss extinct attractions and locations like the Sun Icon, Disney’s Eureka! A California Parade, and the infamous Superstar Limo.

Hot topics on this week’s show include one family’s suit against Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s nine Oscar nominations, and a Guardian article about the “problem” with Disney princesses. Plus, we share our ideas for the hashtag #EdibleDisneySongs. Come join the puns… Or rather, come join the fun on another episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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60: The Perfect Disney Park

What if you could take your favorite parts of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and the other Disney parks worldwide, and unite them to create your very own happiest place on earth? That’s exactly the question we set out to answer on this week’s show. We have some Imagineering fun as we describe what we think would be the perfect mashup of Disney attractions.

In “The Disney Fix,” topics of discussion include Starbucks/Disney ornaments, the new Twenty Eight & Main line of merchandise for men, and a behind-the-scenes look at Aladdin. Plus, we share some personal Love Letters to Disney. Our 60th show includes all that and more. Tune in now!

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55: Walt Disney World Vs. Disneyland: Ranking the Disney Parks Using Our Completely Subjective and Meaningless Point System

Which is better: Disneyland or Walt Disney World?

Because we hear that question all the time, we thought we’d pit the two resorts against each other on this week’s show. Comparing everything from attractions, to hotels, to weather, to elbow room, we award points to both parks depending on how they stack up in various categories. While at the end of the day we couldn’t possibly choose a park to call our “favorite,” we always enjoy talking about the pros and cons of both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Also on this week’s show, we discuss the recently announced Club Disney, a new Mary Poppins film, Disney comic books, attraction posters, and more!

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48: Top 5 Musical Moments at Walt Disney World

In another Mad Chatter Top 5, we count down our favorite “musical moments” at Walt Disney World—the dramatic notes, funny songs, and swelling scores that get our hearts pounding, our feet tapping, and our spirits soaring. Come for the lively conversation, and stay for the musical interludes.

In The Disney Fix, Matt talks about the background loop that’s currently on his playlist, Jeremy discusses a tie-in between Disney World and a certain former President, and Derek looks forward to the latest mobile game from Disney Interactive. Plus, the Chatters look to the future in the new segment “In the Year 2071.”

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36: Top 5 Attractions in Need of Refurbishment

Refurbishment, change, an overhaul, TLC… Whatever you want to call it, some attractions need a bit of love. This week we count down the five attractions at Walt Disney World that need the most attention. We don’t want to see them go; we just want them to reach their potential.

On the subject of refurbishments, we discuss the recent changes that were made to The Great Movie Ride, including a new pre-show and a new finale montage. Also in the news, we talk about Orange Bird’s triumphant return and whether or not Tomorrowland‘s box office is to blame for Tron 3‘s demise.

In “Eating Around the World” we review Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge. Plus, we share our latest Disney obsessions in “The Disney Fix.” Come join the conversation!

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30: Countdown to Parkstinction – Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 1998

Once again we hop in our Time Rovers and go back to the past, this time ending up at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in its opening year. Topics of discussion include Countdown to Extinction, Discovery River Boats, and the never-realized Beastly Kingdom. Join us for our virtual tour of the newest Disney World park as it existed 17 years ago.

Also this week, Jeremy hosts an Animal Kingdom-themed game, we dissect the latest Star Wars trailer, and more. Hear episode 30 now!

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26: Before and After: Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Rituals

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Every Disney-park regular knows the excitement that surrounds another trip to Walt Disney World. This week we discuss the little things we like to do when gearing up for a trip, as well as the ways in which we cope after having returned to the real world.

In “The Disney Fix,” we each share one way in which the Disney universe creeped into our lives this week. Plus, in another round of “Take Five” we describe a few Disney categories in just five words.

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