77: Quick-Service Restaurants at Epcot

March 16, 2016dereklew

Come with us on a culinary tour of the quick-service dining options in Future World and World Showcase. On this week’s episode, we share the menu highlights of every casual dining location in Epcot and give our own thoughts about what’s worth trying and what should be avoided.

In “Take 5” we use just five words to share our feelings on topics like the new tiered ticketing system, FastPass+, and autograph books, and in “It’s the Small Things, After All” we dish on some of our favorite under-appreciated gems. Plus, latest news items include purple MagicBands, the online March Magic tournament, a new finale in It’s A Small World, and more. Come for the food and stay for the fun on the latest episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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76: The Smells of Walt Disney World

March 9, 2016dereklew

It happens all of a sudden and in the most unexpected places. You get a whiff of something familiar and you are instantly transported to Walt Disney World. This week’s show is all about those unmistakable Disney scents, from musty attractions to tantalizing food and beyond.

We also pack in a fair share of fun with two Mad Chatter games. In the first, Matt and Derek try to guess Disney movies based on reviews by Amazon users. Then, the three of us try to stump each other in the game “Where in Walt Disney World Am I?” Plus, we dish on the Munchies and Merch we have our eyes on. Come awaken your senses on another episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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75: What’s the Disney Scoop?

March 2, 2016dereklew

How did Disney fare at the Oscars? Why was Darkwing Duck spotted at Magic Kingdom last week? How does the new tiered ticketing system work at the Disney parks? On this week’s show we chat about all of the latest rumors and news coming out of the Disney universe, from new films to upcoming attractions to budget cuts at Walt Disney World.

We also go to the Mad Chatter mailbox and respond to some listener emails regarding topics like merchandise, helping non-Disney enthusiasts see the light, the real “Parmageddon,” and more. Come get the scoop on the newest episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

Don’t forget; you can always send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. You also can connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast) and Twitter (@MadChatters). Thanks for listening!

74: Mad Q Party (With Guest Aaron Wallace)

February 24, 2016dereklew

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!

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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.

73: Top 5 Favorite Views at WDW

February 17, 2016dereklew

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!

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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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71: Countdown to Parkstinction – Disney(‘s) California Adventure: 2001

February 3, 2016dereklew

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!

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70: Hidden Gems at Walt Disney World

January 27, 2016dereklew

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!

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69: Quick-Service Restaurants at Magic Kingdom

January 20, 2016dereklew

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!

68: Do This, Not That (Animal Kingdom)

January 13, 2016dereklew

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!

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