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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!

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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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56: Food and Wine Preview: Our 5 Must-Haves

With the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival in full swing, on this week’s show we take a virtual tour around World Showcase and visit the various booths in order to find the five food items we most want to try. From the lamb meatballs in New Zealand to the haggis in Scotland, we discuss the scrumptious treats we have our eyes on.

Staying in World Showcase, we play another round of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, this time focusing on American Adventure, the Canada pavilion, and the nations in between. Plus, Jeremy and Matt talk about their experience at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, and we dish on the latest park news, including new quick-service menus in Magic Kingdom and this year’s Candlelight Processional narrators. All that and more awaits you on the latest episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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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.

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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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37: Park Attendance and Ticket Prices

Disney blogs were all abuzz last week regarding two major headlines. The first involved the 2014 Theme Park Attendance Annual Report, and the second had to do with an official Disney survey that had been sent to select guests, proposing the idea for a tiered ticketing system. This week we dive headfirst into those topics and share our thoughts.

Also on show 37, Jeremy talks about his experience at the Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, Missouri. Hear about what you can find if you visit Walt’s childhood home today. Plus, join us for another round of Take Five. This week we sound off about categories like “Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage” and those pesky birds in Frontierland, using only five words. Tune in to The Mad Chatters Podcast now!

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

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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23: Animated Films in the Parks: 1937-1949

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One of the charms of Walt Disney World is its ability to bring the Disney animated films to life right before your eyes. This week we focus on the films of the 1930s and 40s and talk about their representation (or lack thereof) in the four parks. We discuss the surprising number of nods to The Three Caballeros, as well as the disappointing lack of Bambi references.

We also chat about the many exciting changes going on at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, plus the beginning of the Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot.

In another Mad Chatter game, Matt and Derek go head to head in “Magic Kingdom By the Numbers.” All this and more can be heard on episode 23 of The Mad Chatters Podcast.

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19: Countdown to Parkstinction – Magic Kingdom in 1971

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This week we hop aboard our Time Rover and travel back to 1971 and the opening days of Walt Disney World. Join us for a virtual tour of Magic Kingdom and the surrounding area as we take in the sights, smells, and entertainment, as experienced by the park’s very first guests.

Also on this week’s episode, we discuss more hidden gems in another round of “It’s the Small Things After All,” and we play a new game, “Take Five,” in which we use just five words to describe various aspects of the parks.

This week it’s equal parts history and fun on The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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18: Top 5 Disney Dark Rides

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From opening-day attraction Peter Pan’s Flight to the addition of Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid in 2012, dark rides have always had a significant presence in the Disney parks. This week we count down our five favorite dark rides in Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

We also share more personal stories that left us asking, “Did that just happen?” Plus, in another round of “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” we turn our eyes on the best and worst signs throughout Magic Kingdom.

Join us for another episode full of laughs, honest opinions, and friendly debates! Be sure to weigh in on Twitter or Facebook.

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