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93: Overlay or Over-nay? – Evaluating Disney’s Shoehorning Strategy

What used to be Maelstrom is now Frozen Ever After. The original show Rivers of Light has been put on hold, and a “Jungle Book” show has debuted in its place. Now, rumors are flying that attractions like Mission: SPACE and Tower of Terror will be given “Guardians of the Galaxy” overlays. Is the age of original attractions over?

On this week’s show, we dive in to the topic of Disney overlays and share our thoughts on this latest trend. Then, with our tongues firmly in our cheeks, we each give five ideas for how to either improve or ruin current Walt Disney World attractions by overlaying them with Disney films and characters.

In the segment “Munchies and Merch,” we discuss the food items and merchandise at the parks that have our attention. Plus, we play “Take 5,” a game in which we use just five words to express our feelings on categories such as the weather in July and what the Maelstrom trolls are up to now. A bit of fun and a whole bunch of silliness await on episode 93 of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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92: What’s New at WDW or (Soarin’ Around the Galactic Frozen Friendship Spectacular)

Stage shows, nighttime spectaculars, dark rides, restaurants… All sorts of new experiences have just debuted at Walt Disney World, and on this week’s show we break it all down. Derek and guest Aaron Wallace (@aaronspod | aaronwallaceonline.com) were on the scene to see attractions like Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, Soarin’ Around the World, and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular premiere, and they report on what opening day was like and what they thought of these new experiences. Other new offerings such as D-Luxe Burger, Amorette’s Patisserie, and Animal Kingdom after dark also take the spotlight.

In a round of Armchair Imagineering, we present our ideas for summer-long events at Walt Disney World. Plus, Matt and Derek review lunch at Via Napoli in the segment “Eating Around the World.” Come for the reviews, stay for Jeremy’s Christoph Waltz impression. Episode 92 is online now!

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91: 10 Ways to Enjoy a WDW Vacation Outside the Parks

Did you know you can parasail in Walt Disney World? Or golf? Or sing along with Chip and Dale around a campfire? On this week’s show, we list ten ways you can enjoy Walt Disney World without even stepping foot in a theme park or water park. Our list takes us from the gorgeous resorts to the miniature golf courses and beyond.

Plus, in “The Disney Fix,” we chat about the Duck Tales soundtrack, a new partnership between Netflix and Disney, and Disney Channel Original Movies. Then, we share some of our favorite hidden gems in Walt Disney World.

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90: Disneyland FAQs + A Peek at “The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head”

If Walt Disney toured Magic Kingdom today, what would he say about the current state of the park? That’s the premise of the upcoming film “The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head,” in which a low-level employee stumbles upon Walt’s head in storage and is persuaded to take him around Walt Disney World. Ben Lancaster, the man behind the film, joins us to discuss what it was like shooting in Magic Kingdom without permission, what he hopes to accomplish with the piece, and how Disney fans can get involved. Plus, he joins us for a “Price is Right”-style game, in which we try to guess the costs of various Walt Disney World items and experiences.

After that, we turn our attention to Disneyland to address a few listener questions about what it’s like vacationing at Walt’s original park. Special guest Teri, who is taking a trip to Disneyland in July, presents us with her own list of questions about what to expect, whether or not a Park Hopper is worth it, where to eat, and more.

To find out more about “The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head,” follow Ben on Twitter (@WaltsFrzenHead) and check out the film’s Kickstarter site.

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89: Quick-Service Restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

It’s time to go menu diving once again in our continuing series on the quick-service restaurants at Walt Disney World. This time our search takes us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where we discuss the casual offerings at places like Harambe Market, Flame Tree Barbecue, and Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe. We list every menu item and give our tips for what to try and what to pass up.

In the segment “Behind the Magic,” we turn our attention to Adventureland to discuss its backstory, theme, and details. Plus, we set our sights on the future and predict what WDW will be like “In the Year 2071.” All that and more awaits you on episode 89 of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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88: Disney News and Rumors

Frozen Ever After, the return of Mary Poppins, a new Star Wars fireworks spectacular, Aristocrepes . . .

With so much happening at Walt Disney World and around the Disney universe, we thought we’d take some time to focus on the biggest Disney news and process our thoughts on what’s new and what’s coming. We catch up on the latest announcements regarding live-action films, eateries at Disney Springs, nighttime entertainment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and more.

In this week’s lineup of recurring segments, we do some Disney debating, share our ideas for the hashtag #SadDisneyAttractions, and try to stump one another in the 20 Questions-style game “Where in WDW Am I?” Come join the fun now!

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87: Top 5 Original Disney Park Characters

We wants the redhead! From lovable audio-animatronics to quirky on-screen personalities to the unseen voices that fill our ears, this week we count down our favorite characters that are original to the Disney parks.

Plus, as promised, Jeremy shares the five films you need to watch during Disney Channel’s epic marathon of their 51 most popular original films from days gone by. As a bonus, we’ve brought on special guest David to share his five picks as well. Then, David joins us for a Mad Chatter game, in which we determine whether or not specific celebrities ever lent their voices to animated Disney characters. The fun awaits on another episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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86: Countdown to Parkstinction – Millennium Celebration (1999-2001)

This week we board our Time Rovers once again to travel back to the past, and this time our destination is the Millennium Celebration that overtook Epcot from October 1, 1999 to January 1, 2001. We reminisce about the Mickey wand on Spaceship Earth, the construction of Leave a Legacy, the World Showcase parade “Tapestry of Nations,” Millennium Village, and much more.

In the latest round of “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” we discuss the best and worst restrooms at Walt Disney World. Plus, the segment Take Five returns as we use just five words to describe categories such as the future Hall of Presidents and the arrival of FastPass+ in Disneyland. It’s all happening now on episode 86 of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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85: Mad Q Party

Let’s get hypothetical! The questions on this week’s Mad Q Party have us dreaming up Marvel overlays, pitching ideas for films set in Walt Disney World, imagining worst-case scenarios in the parks, revealing our dream Cast Member positions, and more.

In The Disney Fix, we chat about the newest issue of Life magazine dedicated to all things Walt, Thrillist’s tips for avoiding children in Walt Disney World, and a must-hear Disney playlist. Plus, we get transparent in another round of Disney Confessions. Join the fun now!

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

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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