Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast

The Enchanted Tiki Room may look like a charming little show filled with singing birds, but it fundamentally changed what Disneyland—and theme-park attractions—could be.

Ken Bruce, the author who spent years researching its history, joins us to separate Disney mythology from the real story. We discuss the attraction’s unexpected origin, the birth of Audio-Animatronics, its connection to...

Disney’s latest D23 Parks and Experiences presentation was packed with musical performances, celebrity appearances, concept art, and attraction names—but very few firm details or opening dates.

That raises two questions: Can fans trust Disney’s D23 announcements, and has the event become so big that Disney can no longer meet the expectations surrounding it?

We examine Disn...

What makes runDisney worth the 2:30 AM alarm?

Carissa Galloway—RunDisney’s first female race announcer—joins us to explain why these races feel different, what happens behind the scenes before runners reach the start line, and how the community has changed during her two decades with the event.

Carissa also shares the finish-line story she has never forgotten, how runDisne...

Disney has restricted access to resort buses departing Disney Springs, closing a loophole that allowed guests to park for free and travel through a resort to the theme parks.

But is this really about parking—or is Disney beginning to make the “Disney bubble” less open?

We break down who the new rule affects, why some resort guests support it, the unexpected problems it cre...

What is the single greatest thing in all of Walt Disney World?

Are classic attractions better than modern rides? Can a Disney snack beat a character meet-and-greet? And when listeners vote, which part of the parks rises above everything else?

In our 400th episode, we reveal the final results of our Best of the Parks Tournament, as voted on by you, the listeners. After weeks of matchups acro...

What would you do if you opened your email and saw a message asking if you wanted to audition for Mickey Mouse?

This week, we’re joined by Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse, to talk about the surreal path that led him from artist and Disney fan to one of the most iconic roles in entertainment history.

Bret shares how he found out about the opportunity, what the audition pr...

What does immersive entertainment actually mean — and why does it feel like the future of theme parks?

This week, we’re joined by Sage Starkey to talk about storytelling, guest agency, themed entertainment, and what it takes to make audiences feel like they truly belong inside a world.

From experiences like Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to interactive theater, live performance...

Mickey Bar or Dole Whip?

TRON or Big Thunder Mountain?

Chip or Dale?

Every Disney fan has their favorites, but what is truly the Best of the Parks?

This week, we're kicking off our Episode 400 celebration with the launch of our Best of the Parks Tournament, and we're joined by special guest Quincy from AllEars to help set the field.

Together, we det...

We're officially kicking off the countdown to Episode 400!

Over the next few weeks, we'll be celebrating with some incredible guests and special episodes, but first, we're launching something even more important—our fundraiser for Give Kids The World Village.

Give Kids The World is an amazing nonprofit that provides cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their fam...

There's something about the dolls that's kind of creepy."

Believe it or not, that's a real review of It's a Small World.

This week, Joe challenges Angela to a game where she has to identify Disney World attractions based solely on real guest reviews—and many of them aren't exactly glowing.

From classic attractions to modern favorites, some of these reviews make the answe...

If you could only keep one Disney character, who would it be?

Mickey. Minnie. Donald. Goofy.

Four Disney icons that have entertained generations of fans. But today, we're forcing ourselves to make some impossible choices.

In this episode, we're playing You Can Only Keep One, pitting beloved Disney characters, attractions, movies, snacks, and more against each other to determin...

Disney has made some massive acquisitions over the years. Pixar. Marvel. Lucasfilm. 20th Century Fox. Each one reshaped the future of the company—and pop culture itself.

But now that Josh D’Amaro is stepping into the CEO role, the question becomes… what should Disney buy next?

In this episode, we play armchair executives and pitch our picks for the best acquisition target...

Most people know Disney for its theme parks and cruise ships… but did you know Disney also offers fully curated guided vacations around the world?

Today, we’re diving into the history of Adventures by Disney—how Disney entered the luxury travel business, what makes these trips so unique, and why they’ve become a dream vacation for many Disney fans.

In this episode, ...

May the 4th be with you!

In this special Star Wars episode, we’re taking on an impossible challenge: creating the Mount Rushmore of Star Wars characters.

With an entire galaxy of iconic heroes, villains, and droids to choose from, narrowing it down to just four was no easy task—and definitely sparked some debate.

In this episode, we cover:

Planning your first trip to Walt Disney World can feel overwhelming. Where do you stay? How many days do you need? Should you get Park Hopper tickets?

In this episode, we walk through the exact process we used when we finally convinced our friends to take their family on their first Disney vacation—and everything we learned along the way.

In this episode, we cover:

How much would you pay for a piece of Disney Parks history?

A ride vehicle? A park sign? Even an animatronic?

For some collectors, the answer is hundreds of thousands of dollars.

In this episode, we’re counting down the most expensive Disney Parks items ever sold at auction—from iconic attraction props to one jaw-dropping sale that went for over $600,000.

Everyone talks about the best rides at Disney World… but what about the worst?

Today, we’re going park to park to call out the attractions that just aren’t worth your time. The ones with long waits, disappointing payoffs, or just don’t live up to the hype.

In this episode, we cover:

• Our least favorite rides at each Disney World park ...

How much does a day at Disney World really cost?

$100? $500? $1,000? …or even $10,000?

In this episode, we break down four completely different Disney days for four wildly different budgets to see just how far your money actually goes. From skipping the parks entirely to experiencing the ultimate luxury of a VIP Tour, we explore what each price point really gets you.

In...

Epic Universe feels like a major leap forward for theme parks. From the incredible level of detail in each land to how the park completely transforms at night, it feels intentionally designed for the modern theme park fan.

So the question is… what can Disney learn from it?

In this episode, we break down the 5 things that completely blew us away at Epic Universe—and how Disney c...