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66: The 2nd Annual Chatties

Roll out the red carpet, put on your best formal wear, and pop the champagne… It’s time for the 2015 Chatties! In our final episode this year, we present our picks for the best and worst moments of the past year at Walt Disney World. Categories include Best and Worst Additions to WDW, Biggest Surprise, the “Reached Its Expiration Date” award, Best and Worst Announcements for WDW, Best and Worst Changes at WDW, and Best Foreign Disney Moment. We also discuss some of our personal favorite moments at the parks this year.

Have you connected with us online? You can find us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast). Send your emails, feedback, rants, Mad Q’s, and more to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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65: Mad Q Party

Our favorite party has returned, just in time for the holidays. But for this party you don’t need to wrap presents or bake cookies. It’s a Mad Q Party! You know the drill: ten hypothetical questions and ten hypothetical answers, all related to the Walt Disney Company. This week’s questions involve special holiday offerings at Walt Disney World, new ideas for deluxe resorts, live entertainment in World Showcase, attraction-themed restaurants, and more.

In this week’s Very Merry Chat-mas Moment, we complete the sentence “All I want for Christmas from Walt Disney World is…” Plus, we pen a few Love Letters to Disney. Hang the stockings and light the fire. A very festive episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast awaits!

Have you connected with us online? You can find us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast). And you can always email us at comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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62: Do This, Not That (Magic Kingdom)

It’s hard to do everything at Magic Kingdom in one day. That’s why it’s important to prioritize ahead of time the attractions you don’t want to miss. We’re here to help you out. This week we share our tips for the must-do shops, restaurants, and rides at Magic Kingdom, as well as the elements of the park we think you can skip if it comes to that.

In our first of four Very Merry “Chatmas” Moments, Jeremy reports on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. He breaks down the highlights (and the low points) of this year’s ticketed event. Plus, we get transparent in the segment “Disney Confessions.” Come join the fun on another episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

Have you connected with us online? Follow us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), or send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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61: Fantasy Thanksgiving Draft

If you could invite characters from the Disney films and from Walt Disney World to join you for Thanksgiving dinner, who would you want around the table? On this week’s episode, we “draft” our picks for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner companions.

In the new segment “Armchair Imagineering,” we create Thanksgiving experiences for the Disney parks. Plus, Jeremy reports on his recent trip to Animal Kingdom, including the tastes of Harambe Market and an update on Pandora’s construction. Come gather around the table and feast on another new episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

Have you connected with us online? Follow us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast). Send your comments and feedback (or just say hi) to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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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!

Have you connected with us online? You can find us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), and you can always contact us at comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

 

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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!

Come connect with us online! Find us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast) or send your questions and comments to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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54: Star Wars Land and the Future of Disney Parks

Once again, the Disney Twitterverse has been up in arms as of late. During the past week, two specific news items have gotten our favorite Disney Tweeters talking: an increase in Annual Pass prices and big changes coming to Disneyland’s Rivers of America (thanks to Star Wars Land). On this week’s show, we chat about these announcements and what they mean for the future of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. How much is too much for entrance into Walt Disney World? What parts of the parks are too sacred to be touched by incoming franchises?

In a round of personal stories, we each share about a time in a Disney park that made us ask, “Did that just happen?” Plus, we answer a listener’s question about making the most of FastPass+. All that and more awaits you on episode 54 of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

Be sure to connect with us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast)! We always welcome your feedback at comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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50: The Magic Kingdom Mountains

It’s all about the mountains on this week’s episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast. We dig through the history books and scour the Walt Disney Archives to bring you the stories of how Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Splash Mountain came to be, as well as the never-realized attractions that were scrapped to make way for the three peaks of Magic Kingdom.

Before that, Jeremy shares his observations from the day he spent at Magic Kingdom, and we discuss the latest news from around Walt Disney World. In the new segment Mad Chatter Top 10, we count down the Top 10 Signs You’re at a Knockoff Disney Park. Plus, we announce a special giveaway in honor of our 50th episode.

For more of the Chatters, follow us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), and send your feedback to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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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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43: Beat the Heat at WDW: The Dos and Don’ts

Want to beat the heat at Walt Disney World? You’ve come to the right place! On show 43, we list our favorite hints, tips, and secrets for how to make the most out of a Disney trip when you’re hot, sweaty, and cranky and the temperature seems almost too much to bear.

In this week’s round of “Take 5,” we tackle topics like The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, the final scene in Carousel of Progress, and the short-lived poop-themed treats at Animal Kingdom. Plus, we share our deepest, darkest secrets in the new segment “Disney Confessions.” Join the fun now!

Come connect with us online! We’re on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), and you can always send your comments and questions to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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