232: Let’s Talk About Disney Springs

November 1, 2019dereklew

The restaurants, the live entertainment, the immersive experiences, the nightlife, the pretty atmosphere — Disney Springs is much more than a glorified outlet mall. On this week’s show we take a closer look at what this unique complex at Walt Disney World has to offer, from our favorite dining spots to our top reasons to spend a few hours there. Plus, we look back at the many former iterations of Disney Springs/Downtown Disney, share our must-do’s, and more!

In another edition of Behind the Magic, we shine a spotlight on the many gingerbread constructions on Walt Disney World property. Plus, we pen some Love Letters to Disney.

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165: Dining in Disney Springs – The Landing and Town Center

November 22, 2017dereklew

For our latest episode, come hungry and come often. This week we’re eating our way through The Landing and Town Center, two of the newest areas at Disney Springs. Join us as we read the menus and provide short reviews of new restaurants such as STK, The BOATHOUSE, and Frontera Cocina, as well as classics like Raglan Road.

Also on this week’s show, we play “Once Upon a Line,” in which we try to guess the film based on its opening line of dialogue. Plus, we pen a few Love Letters to Disney, discuss the latest Star Wars news, and more!

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122: What the What? – Ten “What Were They Thinking?” Moments at WDW

January 25, 2017dereklew

Not every idea is a winner – not even at Disney. Unfortunately, some of those bad ideas still made it out of the drawing room and into Walt Disney World. From bad overlays to questionable themes to impractical designs, this week we count down the top ten moments that left us asking, “What were they thinking?!”

But first, we get sentimental as we pen some “Love Letters to Disney.” Plus, Matt and Derek review breakfast and dinner at Captain’s Grille in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Come join the fun on another episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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105: Countdown to Parkstinction – WDW’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

September 28, 2016dereklew

With Walt Disney World turning 45 years old this weekend, we thought it would be fun to go back in time and take a look at one of Magic Kingdom’s biggest birthday celebrations of the past. As we discuss the park’s 25th anniversary, we take a closer look at the Remember the Magic Parade, Illuminations 25, and the infamous, love-it-or-hate-it Cakestle.

But first, we do a bit of Armchair Imagineering as we create our own ideas for how Walt Disney World and its guests should celebrate 45 years. Plus, we pen Love Letters to Disney. Strap in and hang on tight: this Time Rover is ready for departure!

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84: Mad Chatter Mishmash | Reports, Rants, and Randomness

May 4, 2016dereklew

This week we dive into the Mad Chatter mailbag to read trip reports from three of our listeners. Letters include thoughts on the Star Wars Half Marathon, opinions about Disneyland from a Disney World regular’s perspective, and fun memories from the parks.

Other segments on this week’s hodgepodge show include 11-Second Rants, Love Letters to Disney, current news, the biggest headlines, and our new segment “Behind the Magic” in which we do a deep dive into Main Street, U.S.A. to discuss its backstory, details, and more.

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72: Animated Films in the Parks – The 2010s

February 10, 2016dereklew

This week we conclude our series on the movies of Walt Disney Animation Studios and their presence in the parks. As we scour Walt Disney World for signs of Tangled, Frozen, and other hit films of this decade, we also discuss Disney’s overall success in balancing intellectual properties with original attractions and elements in their parks.

In the news this week, we speculate on the closing of Circle of Life in Epcot, hear from Matt about the latest developments in Disney Springs, and get Jeremy’s take on the new Snow White blu-ray. Plus, in “Love Letters to Disney” we present Walt Disney World with romantic Valentines, and we play the sentimental Mad Chatter game “Disney Love Quotes.” Love is in the air on the latest episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast. Tune in now!

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65: Mad Q Party

December 23, 2015dereklew

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!

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60: The Perfect Disney Park

November 18, 2015dereklew

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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35: On the Scene! Magic Kingdom’s 24-Hour Event

May 27, 2015dereklew

Jeremy and Matt attended this year’s 24-hour event in Magic Kingdom, which kicked off the “Coolest Summer Ever.” On episode 35, they share the highs and lows of their late-night adventures in the park, and we talk about how their experience compared to that of guests who attended the same event in Disneyland.

Also on this week’s show, we read our Love Letters to Disney, and we relive funny park moments that made us ask, “Did that just happen?”

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25: The Five Best Foods I Ate on Disney Property

March 18, 2015dereklew Leave a comment

We recommend that you eat before listening to this episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast, or at least have a snack on hand. This week we each list five food items from the Disney parks that lingered in our minds and on our hearts long after we finished them. From savory entrées to sweet treats, we talk about the foods we can’t wait to eat again.

In another round of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, we discuss the best and worst character costumes at the parks. Plus, we pen a few Love Letters to Disney and chat about current events going on in the world of Disney. (Hint: More Olaf!)

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