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108: Hotels 101

What makes a deluxe resort deluxe? How do I possibly choose the right hotel for my family when there are so many options? What does beehive hair have to do with Walt Disney World? These are some of the questions we (attempt to) answer as we chat about all things hotels. We break down the three levels of WDW resort hotels, talk about our personal preferences, and weigh the benefits of staying either on property or off.

In the news this week, we share more details about Hollywood Studios’ brand new nighttime show for the holidays, the return of the Muppet Mobile Lab in Epcot, and more. Plus, we review dinner at Boma in Animal Kingdom Lodge and get into some friendly Disney debates.

We’d love for you to connect with us online. Come find us on Instagram (@madchatters), Twitter (@MadChatters), and Facebook (@madchatterspodcast). Or you can email us at comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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107: From Celebrations to Cyclones (And Hocus Pocus Too!)

Walt Disney World had quite a week! Just days after celebrating its 45th anniversary, the resort closed to guests for only the fourth time ever due to Hurricane Matthew. And the Mad Chatters were on the scene for all of it!

To help us report on all of the craziness, we brought in a few special guests. First, our friends David and Katie fill us in on what it was like to be trapped at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel as Hurricane Matthew made its way along the coast. They give us the scoop on how Disney handled the situation as well as share the highs and lows of being in Walt Disney World while the parks were closed.

Then, guest Aaron Wallace (@aaronspod), host of Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod and author of the brand new book Hocus Pocus in Focus, joins Derek to break down all of the celebrations and offerings that took place on Magic Kingdom’s 45th birthday. They also report on the new show “The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History.”

Also on this episode you’ll hear a brief report of Derek’s trip with two first-timers, plus a special Halloween edition of the Mad Chatters Playlist. All that and more awaits on show 107. Tune in now!

We’d love for you to connect with us online. Come find us on Instagram (@madchatters), Twitter (@MadChatters), and Facebook (@madchatterspodcast). Or you can email us at comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

 

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106: Mad Q Party (With Guest Jeff DePaoli)

Forget your troubles – Come on, get hypothetical! This week’s Mad Q Party has us dreaming up attractions for World Showcase, planning our weddings at the parks, creating specialty food items for the fall, and much more.

Joining us for our latest hypothetical extravaganza is Jeff DePaoli (@JeffDePaoli), host of Dizney Coast to Coast and the Daily Disney Decision on Periscope.

In another round of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, we share our picks for the best and worst views you’ll see at a Disney resort hotel. Plus, we pour out our hearts with a few Disney Confessions. Come join the fun now!

We’d love for you to connect with us online. Come find us on Instagram (@madchatters), Twitter (@MadChatters), and Facebook (@madchatterspodcast). Or you can email us at comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

 

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

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!

If you’d like to connect with us online, come find us on Instagram (@madchatters), Twitter (@MadChatters), and Facebook (@madchatterspodcast). Or you can email us at comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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104: Top 5 Moving Moments at Walt Disney World

This week we count down the moments at Walt Disney World that touch us the most, tug most strongly at our heartstrings, and maybe even draw the most tears from our eyes. From fireworks spectaculars to patriotic tributes, we each list our five most moving moments at the parks.

In the new segment “Mad Chatters Playlist” we each share our picks for songs to play on a rainy day. Plus, Matt and Jeremy go head to head in the game “WDW By the Numbers.” Come join the fun now!

Don’t forget to email gear@madchatters.net if you want a Mad Chatters t-shirt. September 30 is the final day for sales, so don’t delay! If you’d like to connect with us online, come find us on Instagram (@madchatters), Twitter (@MadChatters), and Facebook (@madchatterspodcast). Or you can email us at comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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103: The Music of Magic Kingdom

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It’s a small world filled with grim, grinning ghosts. But hey, there’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, so put on your Sunday clothes, queue up The Mad Chatters Podcast, and drink up, me ‘earties. Yo ho!

This week we take a musical tour of Magic Kingdom to discover the background loops that play in the park’s six themed lands, as well as the many original songs written for Disney attractions. We discuss our favorite tunes, dig into their backgrounds and authors, and talk about why music is such an integral part of Walt Disney World.

In “It’s the Small Things, After All,” we each share a hidden gem or often under-appreciated aspect of the Disney universe that we love. Plus, we introduce the hashtag #MisheardDisneyLyrics. Come join the fun now!

We’d love for you to connect with us online. Find us on Instagram (@madchatters), Twitter (@MadChatters), and Facebook (@madchatterspodcast). Or you can email us at comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

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102: Quick Service at Deluxe Resorts

In our ongoing series highlighting the quick service restaurants at Walt Disney World, we head to the deluxe resorts to check out eateries like Contempo Cafe, The Mara, and Roaring Fork. We cover every menu item and offer our own reviews and thoughts.

In “Take Five,” we use just five words to share our feelings on topics like Geir Ness and what exactly Sonny Eclipse does during his breaks. Plus, in “The Disney Fix” we discuss Universal Studios’ ticket prices, LEGO Cinderella Castle, and Pete’s Dragon. All that and more awaits you on the latest episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

Thanks so much for listening to our little podcast, whether you’ve been tuning in since the beginning or you’re brand new to the show. We’d love for you to connect with us online! Find us on Instagram (@madchatters), Twitter (@MadChatters), and Facebook (@madchatterspodcast). Or you can email us at comments@madchatters.net.

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101: August Trip Report

Fresh off another trip to Walt Disney World, Derek and Matt share about new experiences like Frontera Cocina, an updated Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Preshow, changes in Tomorrowland, and lots more.

Speaking of Tomorrowland, in this week’s round of “Behind the Magic,” we dig deeper into the land in Magic Kingdom that depicts “The Tomorrow That Never Was,” focusing on attractions like Stitch’s Great Escape and Space Mountain and on the smaller details as well. Plus, we play “Where in WDW Am I?” Come join us on episode 101 now!

Thanks so much for listening to our little podcast, whether you’ve been tuning in since the beginning or you’re brand new to the show. We’d love for you to connect with us online! Find us on Instagram (@madchatters), Twitter (@MadChatters), and Facebook (@madchatterspodcast). Or you can email us at comments@madchatters.net.

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100: 100 Shows – Reflect, Play, and Celebrate

This week we’re celebrating 100 episodes with lots of Mad Chatter fun. We reflect on our favorite moments from the past 99 episodes, share funny stories in the segment “Did That Just Happen?” and even hear from special guests who have been on the show in the past.

In a very special Mad Chatter game, four of our listeners play along to see who can “Name That Disney Tune.” Plus, in our own version of The Match Game, we ask the competitors to guess which Chatter said what on a variety of Disney topics. Then, the three of us go back in time to 2007 to give a trip report of our very first visit to Walt Disney World as a trio. All that and much, much more awaits you on our 100th show!

Thanks so much for listening to our little podcast, whether you’ve been tuning in since the beginning or you’re brand new to the show. We’d love for you to connect with us online! Find us on Instagram (@madchatters), Twitter (@MadChatters), and Facebook (@madchatterspodcast). Or you can email us at comments@madchatters.net.

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99: Mad Q Party

Put on your party hats and pop the bubbly – It’s time for another Mad Q Party! This recurring segment is just a fun way for us to dream big and be silly as we discuss all things Disney. This week’s hypothetical Disney questions hit on topics such as nighttime parades, an all-Disney Great Movie Ride, themed bathrooms, and the ultimate Disney medley.

In another Mad Chatter game, you’re invited to play along as Matthew and Derek go head to head in Disney Scattergories. (Make sure you have a pen and paper handy!) Plus, we discuss the big news surrounding Main Street Electrical Parade, Epcot dining, and more. It all awaits you on episode 99 of The Mad Chatters Podcast!

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