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74: Mad Q Party (With Guest Aaron Wallace)

Our favorite hypothetical extravaganza has returned, and this week we’ve added a fourth number to the party. Podcaster and author Aaron Wallace (aaronwallaceonline.com and @aaronspod on Twitter) joins us as we answer ten ridiculous hypothetical questions related to Walt Disney World and the rest of the Disney universe. Topics this week include a 2010s section of Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney baby names, and touring the parks with the elderly.

We also share our thoughts on last week’s ABC special, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60,” including special announcements about the upcoming Star Wars-themed lands. Plus, we spout off some 11-Second Rants. Come join the party now on another episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

To connect with us, follow us on Twitter (@MadChatters) or Facebook (/madchatterspodcast). Send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

Be sure to check out Aaron’s book, The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom. You can find it on his website and on Amazon.

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73: Top 5 Favorite Views at WDW

What scenes from Walt Disney World make you gasp? What landscapes, facades, or interiors give you that “wow” moment? On this week’s show, we attempt to do the impossible and narrow down our favorite views at Walt Disney World to just five. Our lists take us to everywhere from Animal Kingdom to Wilderness Lodge to World Showcase as we gush about the Vacation Kingdom’s most picture-perfect spots.

In “You Be the Judge,” we debate topics like Disney Afternoon meet-and-greets, annoying park guests, and Magic Kingdom transportation. Plus, Matt reviews Olivia’s Cafe at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Come argue, laugh, and ooh and aah along with us on another episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

Have you connected with us online? Find us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast). Send your thoughts, comments, and questions to comments@madchatters.net. You also can help out the show by leaving a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

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72: Animated Films in the Parks – The 2010s

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!

To connect with us online, you can follow us on Twitter (@MadChatters), check out our Facebook page (/madchatterspodcast), or send us an email (comments@madchatters.net). You also can help the show by leaving us a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

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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!

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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70: Hidden Gems at Walt Disney World

Every regular Walt Disney World guest knows the magic is in the details. This week we discuss some of our favorite hidden gems, Easter eggs, and other often-overlooked details at the parks, from hidden Mickeys to inside jokes that pay homage to former attractions.

In this week’s round of Armchair Imagineering, we create unique, limited-time experiences for guests to enjoy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios while the park undergoes a major transition. Plus, we go another round of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, this time setting our sights on the best and worst attraction vehicles throughout Walt Disney World. Come explore the magic with us on another episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

Have you connected with us online? Find us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast). You also can send your feedback, questions, Mad Q’s, and hate mail to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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69: Quick-Service Restaurants at Magic Kingdom

On The Mad Chatters Podcast, food is always one of our favorite topics. And yet, in our regular segment “Eating Around the World,” we’ve somehow left out the quick-service restaurants of Walt Disney World. This week we remedy that as we take a tour of the quick-service eateries in Magic Kingdom. We read the menus of every counter-service location and share our opinions, tips, and must-dos.

Keeping with the food theme, Matthew reviews Captain’s Grille at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and in “11-Second Rants,” we spout off our food- and restaurant-related pet peeves at the parks. All that and more awaits you on the latest episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

Have you connected with us online? Find us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast). You also can send your feedback, questions, Mad Q’s, and hate mail to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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68: Do This, Not That (Animal Kingdom)

This week we continue our “Do This, Not That” series, in which we share our tips for what can’t be missed at Walt Disney World . . . and what can be skipped if pressed for time. In this episode, we share our tips for the must-do restaurants, experiences, and rides at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as the elements of the park we’d bypass if we had a choice.

In another Mad Chatter Top 10, we count down the Top 10 Signs You’re at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2016. Plus, we discuss the latest round of closings at Disneyland, and in the Mad Chatter game, “In a World,” we guess the Disney film based on its horror-fied synopsis. Come join the discussion and the fun!

For more of the Mad Chatters, connect with us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast). You can also send your feedback, questions, and more to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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67: Coming Attractions – Looking Ahead to 2016

When and where will Star Wars Land construction begin? What kind of magic will Disney’s Animal Kingdom have to offer when it’s open after sunset? Just how long will people have to wait in line to ride Frozen Ever After in Epcot? On this week’s episode we look to the year ahead and discuss what’s in store for Disney fans, including films, merchandise, and big changes at the Disney parks.

In “It’s the Small Things, After All,” we describe a few more of our favorite hidden gems at Walt Disney World. Plus, in “Take 5,” we use just five words (or, in Jeremy’s case, six) to express our feelings on topics like the parks’ new metal detectors, the Chewbacca meet and greet, and the current state of Future World. Come ring in the new year with us on another episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

Don’t forget to connect with us online. Follow us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), and send your feedback to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening! You guys are the best!

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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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