World of Commotion

World of Commotion

Hop in the standby line with three Disney fans: Matt, Jarrod, and Danielle to rediscover the parks and dive into Disney culture in the following recurring segments: Rope Droppin': We follow the official guide map as we do a quick dip into every attraction in Disney parks, starting with the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. We also introduce "The (Un)official Disney List For Cool Kids Who Like Good Stuff®": We rank things. Everything. Outside the Bubble: We dive into the latest (or not so latest) things outside the parks, like Disney on Ice or Disney+ shows and feature films.

Episodes

Special MEGA-sode: The Santa Clauses

December 23, 2022 • 136 mins
It’s a Christmas miracle! …or curse? Scott Calvin’s back and so are we, baby for one wild episode for the holiday season covering the entirety of The Santa Clauses (available on Disney+).

And you know we’ll be back in a year’s time because Tim Allen has cursed us with an already confirmed Season 2!

So buckle up for this year’s wild ride and start counting down the days until we return to this candy-coated fever dream of a franchise.

...
Mark as Played

Outside the Bubble: Episode 24 | The Greatest Attraction & Hiatus Announcement!

February 2, 2022 • 102 mins
That's right, folks, we're going on a hiatus! It's been so much fun to talk Disney over the past two years, but it's time for a break for new projects and even more creative endeavors for a bit! But don't you worry - we still planned for a jam-packed episode on recent Disney news and of course: Our nominations for "The Greatest Attraction" from the Disney parks.

Still wishing there was more World of Commotion content for you to enjo...
Mark as Played

Outside the Bubble: Episode 23 | Would You Rather: EPCOT Edition

January 19, 2022 • 88 mins
It's 2022 and we're back to round out Epcot with an episode of Would You Rather questions for each other! We cover tough choices around new attractions in World Showcase, new mascots and ride sequels in Future World, and complete disappearances of country pavilions.

But what would YOU rather? Let us know!
- Email: worldofcommotion@gmail.com
- Twitter: @worldcommotion
- Facebook & Instagram: @worldofcommotion

Or see what else we've been ...
Mark as Played

Outside the Bubble: Episode 22 | The Logic of the Santa Clause Cinematic Universe (The SCU)

December 22, 2021 • 134 mins
Happy Holidays! Strap in folks because this episode's been a long-time coming. It's been a full year since Allison sent a fateful text to the World of Commotion crew about how twisted the Santa Clause Cinematic Universe really is and we've got a theory-packed episode to cover it all.

We were thrilled to have Allison join us on this journey as we add SO much yarn to our Santa Clause conspiracy board while we churn through the wild lo...
Mark as Played

Rope Droppin' (Defunct): Episode 36 | EPCOT Final Hodgepodge!

December 8, 2021 • 59 mins
We've reached the end of our defunct Epcot attractions! This week's episode is a bit of a hodgepodge of the remaining now-gone attractions, including Agent P's World Showcase Adventure, Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, Alberta Bound, El Rio Del Tiempo, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, and Epcot Forever.

We've officially wrapped up Epcot (unless we do some "Would You Rathers" at some point!) and it's been one heck of a ride...
Mark as Played

Rope Droppin' (Defunct): Episode 35 | Magic Journeys, Captain EO & Honey I Shrunk The Audience

November 24, 2021 • 113 mins
This week we've got a jam-packed episode, full of big defunct attractions and special guests! We're joined by Quintin and Bridget of Clamshell Case Files as we revisit Magic Journeys, Captain EO, and Honey I Shrunk The Audience. Sure, Magic Journeys might just be a Kodak-sponsored fever-dream, but once we escape that madness, you're in for a treat with some wild big-name folks in "the biz" tied to Captain EO, followed by a 4D Rick ...
Mark as Played

Mini-sode: Recap of our recent WDW trips!

November 19, 2021 • 59 mins
Matt and Danielle are back with a slightly-miniature episode to recap some of the highlights (and maybe some low-lights) of their recent trips to Walt Disney World. They're talking about crowd-levels, attractions and food, nighttime shows, and of course: Genie+ and Lightning Lane.

We'll be back to our regularly scheduled program next Wednesday with more defunct Epcot attractions, so stay tuned!

Do you have something memorable from yo...
Mark as Played

Rope Droppin' (Defunct): Episode 34 | Listen to the Land, Food Rocks, Kitchen Kabaret, Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable, & Symbiosis

November 10, 2021 • 83 mins
This week, we're all about defunct attractions from The Land pavilion. We're joined by special Guest, Christopher Brown of the Zero Science network as we Listen to the Land, learn about Symbiosis and the Circle of Life, and get edu-tained by food and more in Kitchen Kaberet and Food Rocks. It's a Kraft and Nestle-sponsored bonanza!

Do you have a favorite long-gone attraction in Epcot? Let us know!
- Email: worldofcommotion@gmail.com
-...
Mark as Played

Outside the Bubble: Episode 21 | Hocus Pocus (1993)

October 27, 2021 • 115 mins
"It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!" This week we're outside the bubble for a Halloween-themed episode with special guest Allison White as we cover the now-beloved Disney film: Hocus Pocus! Grab your broom, mop, or vacuum and get ready to hit the night skies for a wild ride through this 1993 classic. Plus who knew so many things would fall into place as soon as we learned that Mary is part bloodhound?

Do you have a favorite part of t...
Mark as Played

Rope Droppin' (Defunct): Episode 33 | Wonders of Life (Body Wars, Cranium Command, and more!)

October 13, 2021 • 96 mins
It's finally time for the Wonders of Life and Matt is SO EXCITED! We revisit this long-gone Epcot pavilion, deep-diving into attractions like: Body Wars, Cranium Command, and The Making of Me, plus those smaller...exhibits? like Frontiers of Medicine, Coach's Corner, Goofy ABout Health, Fitness Fairgrounds, Sensory Funhouse/Audio Antics, Wonder Cycles, Anacomical Players.

It's a world dedicated to the human body, physical fitness, m...
Mark as Played

Rope Droppin' (Defunct): Episode 32 | Muppet Mobile Lab, Universe of Energy, Ellen's Energy Adventure, Horizons

September 29, 2021 • 102 mins
It's time for more SCIENCE! We're joined by fellow Zeroscience podcaster: Quintin as we continue our defunct attraction series: "Ep-can't Do It Anymore!" And we visit some big hits like Muppet Mobile Lab, Universe of Energy, Ellen's Energy Adventure, and a BIG fan-favorite: Horizons.

Get ready for some wild Muppet animatronics, heavy sponsorships, "Stupid Judy", dinosaurs, and a choose-your-own-adventure attraction ending between Ai...
Mark as Played

Mini-sode: Boo Bash After Hours Party vs. Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

September 22, 2021 • 45 mins
It's a mini-sode on Boo Bash! We've invited Laurie back in to chat about her recent trip and Boo Bash experience and how it compares to previous years of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. You might even get some pro-tips of where and when it's best to get those free Mickey Premium Bars during the brief 3-hour party window.

Do you have a favorite Disney Halloween memory? Let us know!
- Email: worldofcommotion@gmail.com
- Twitter: ...
Mark as Played

Rope Droppin' (Defunct): Episode 31 | CommuniCore, Innoventions, The Living Seas, World of Motion

September 15, 2021 • 71 mins
Ready to go back in time? That's right, we've embarked on the first set of defunct Epcot attractions: CommuniCore, Innoventions, The Living Seas, World of Motion.

We can thank CommuniCore and Innoventions for some wild interactive exhibits like Get Set Jet, a game where guests helped people board a plane and Where's The Fire?, Presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance. The Living Seas gave us a foundation to absolutely cover with Nemo &...
Mark as Played

News Round Up - Genie+, Lightning Lane, Annual Passes, Galactic Starcruiser Schedule and more!

September 10, 2021 • 68 mins
It's time for a news round-up! Disney's announced A LOT in the last month or so, so we figured we'd take a step away from the parks to chat about how these changes are impacting future trips to Disney World. We cover the new Genie app experience, Genie+, Lightning Lanes, Annual Pass tiers and pricing, the proposed Star Wars Starcruiser schedule, a small mention of Boo Bash, and the "now-Not-So-Magical Express" from MCO. There's a l...
Mark as Played

Rope Droppin': Episode 30 | Epcot Eatery Bracket Beatdown Extravaganza

September 1, 2021 • 120 mins
That's right folks, it's eatery time. Sure, we tried to add all of the eateries in The Official Disney List For Cool Kids Who Like Good Stuff ® - EPCOT Edition and realized our mistake about a quarter of the way through World Showcase. But it's time to fix that list and give those restaurants their own eatery bracket!

So join us as we fix 👏 that 👏 list 👏and then run through the bracket to determine the absolute best eatery in Epc...
Mark as Played

Rope Droppin’: Episode 29 | The Mexico Pavilion

August 18, 2021 • 98 mins
We sing and we samba, We shout, ¡Ay caramba! which means this week, we're wrapping up the World Showcase in the Mexico pavilion! We stop by the many eateries for some tasty tacos, burritos, and more, do some shopping in the nighttime marketplace, and of course hop on board The Gran Fiesta Tour.

And we did it! It's our last Epcot episode before finalizing our Epcot edition ranking list, having a final battle of the eateries to see wh...
Mark as Played

Rope Droppin’: Episode 28 | The Norway Pavilion

August 4, 2021 • 100 mins
Hei og god dag! This week we make our way into the Norway Pavilion! We stop by Akershus Royal Banquet Hall for a little Taste of Norway and some Storybook Dining with princesses, before picking up some Einstök and Kringla. We do a quick stroll through the shops for Frozen merch and Viking attire and accessories before stopping at the main event: Frozen Ever After. We'll forever miss our beloved Maelstrom, but does Frozen live up to...
Mark as Played

Rope Droppin’: Episode 27 | The Germany & China Pavilions

July 21, 2021 • 96 mins
Guten Tag and Nǐ hǎo! This week on Rope Droppin', we're making our way through the Germany and China Pavilions. We'll stop by the Biergarten for some Ocktoberfest food and festivities and enjoy a relaxing stroll through the China pavilion gardens before making our way to another CircleVision theater playing: Reflections of China.

Do you have a favorite part of these Epcot pavilions? Let us know!
- Email: worldofcommotion@gmail.com
- ...
Mark as Played

Rope Droppin’: Episode 26 | The American Adventure & Italy Pavilions

July 7, 2021 • 78 mins
This week on Rope Droppin' we've reached the back half of the World Showcase in our home country: America! before stopping by the Italy pavilion. Just one big attraction this time: The American Adventure and boy is it a long one, but it is packed with animatronics, so maybe it's worth the stop? Otherwise, get ready for some tummy-filling barbecue and beer, followed by tasty Italian pastas and pizza.

Do you have a favorite part of th...
Mark as Played

Outside the Bubble: Episode 20 | The Muppets at Walt Disney World (1990)

June 23, 2021 • 103 mins
"So raise the curtain and light the lights!" This week we're outside the bubble with the 1990 television special: The Muppets at Walt Disney World, aired on the Magical World of Disney. Being a massive Muppets fan, Danielle *might* have forced this on the World of Commotion crew, but how could we pass up a nostalgic visit to the parks with the Muppets? AND we get to see the duo we've been waiting for: Rizzo and Charles Grodin? What...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

    Stuff You Should Know

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

    True Crime Tonight

    True Crime Tonight

    If you eat, sleep, and breathe true crime, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT is serving up your nightly fix. Five nights a week, KT STUDIOS & iHEART RADIO invite listeners to pull up a seat for an unfiltered look at the biggest cases making headlines, celebrity scandals, and the trials everyone is watching. With a mix of expert analysis, hot takes, and listener call-ins, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT goes beyond the headlines to uncover the twists, turns, and unanswered questions that keep us all obsessed—because, at TRUE CRIME TONIGHT, there’s a seat for everyone. Whether breaking down crime scene forensics, scrutinizing serial killers, or debating the most binge-worthy true crime docs, True Crime Tonight is the fresh, fast-paced, and slightly addictive home for true crime lovers.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

Explore

iHeart

Live Radio

Podcasts

Artist Radio

Exclusives

News

Features

Events

Contests

Photos

Information

About

Advertise

Blog

Brand Guidelines

Contest Guidelines

Subscription Offers

Jobs

Get the App

Automotive

Home

Mobile

Wearables

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.