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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney Cruise Line announce that their newest ship, the Disney Adventure, will have not one, not two, but three attractions including their first ever roller coaster at sea. And if we weren’t excited before, we are now.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 5 years since the launch of Disney+.
Back then, it was seen as a great value in the world of streaming with access to the entire Disney vault for the low price of $6.99/month.
And while it launched to great fanfare (and the debut of the Mandalorian) it’s been a bit of a roller coaster ride since.
So this week we take a look back at the history of Disney+ and the shifting strategies Disney has taken to try and make it profitable.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:55
The History of Disney+ 05:29
Is streaming making classic movies irrelevant 09:24
Why Disney wanted a streaming service 11:52
Initial launch of Disney+ 13:50
Disney had great timing 18:43
Best and worst original content 20:27
The struggles with Disney+ 27:04
Pixar and Premier Access 29:32
Content costs too much 35:25
Why the parks are so expensive 36:23
Fixing Disney+ 43:04
Tell us what you think? 53:50
See you next Monday! 54:13
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Just as you can count on the leaves changing for Fall, you can count on Disney World to raise ticket prices. This week Disney World announced price increases for all levels of their annual pass.
But hey, at least they also announced Satu’li Canteen is going to start service breakfast. So we guess it isn’t all bad.
We’d all love to spend the whole day in the parks, but what if your time was limited?
Maybe you only have a few hours.
Well you’re in luck, because on today’s show we’re walking through our perfect day at each Disney World park if we only had 4 hours.
What are the must ride attractions? The shows we would prioritize? The food we would eat?
Plus, if you are feeling adventurous and want to try the 4 park challenge we offer our tips and tricks for making the most of the experience.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 1:55
What would you do with 4 hours in each Disney World Park?-05:53
Animal Kingdom Rides and Food - 06:29
Hollywood Studios Must Dos - 14:01
Our Picks for EPCOT - 21:00
Our Favorite Rides and Food at Magic Kingdom - 29:15
All 4 Parks in One Day 39:15
What Are Your Must Dos? 48:02
See You Next Monday! 48:17
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
We finally have a date for when parts of Dinoland will start closing for its conversion to Tropical Americas. Plus Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom is getting a year long overhaul and Brooks announced a major partnership with RunDisney.
Seeing as it’s Halloween this week, we are discussing the history of the holiday in the parks.
Plus, what sounded like a good idea at the time, we show up in costume.
While Halloween is big business at Disney now, it wasn’t always that way. In fact, most of what you know and love about Halloween time in the parks came around within the past 20 years.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 02:09
Disney’s Early Attempts at Halloween Events in the Parks 08:29
When Did Halloween Become So Popular? 11:04
The First After Hours Event at Magic Kingdom was for Halloween 16:02
The Birth of the Modern Halloween Party 18:29
Halloween Overlays and Decorations 29:48
See You Next Week! 34:44
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week Disney announced a major addition to the Lighting Lane family with the Lighting Lane Premier Pass.
The Premier Pass will be available at Disney World and Disneyland in the next few weeks and allows you one ride on each Lighting Lane attraction a day.
But it also comes with a hefty price tag.
So this week, we cover the ins and outs of the new Premier Pass, which turns out it actually might not be that expensive by theme park standards.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
What is the Lighting Lane Premier Pass? 01:40
Why the limited supply is a good thing 05:32
What comes with the Premier Pass? 11:25
What is the price per attraction? 15:24
Is the Premier Pass Too Expensive? 19:27
How does it compare to Universal’s Express Pass? 22:42
Lighting Lane Premier Pass at Disneyland 25:10
Is it worth it? 27:11
Why Disney Parks are building more attractions 33:38
Do we plan to get a Premier Pass? 34:58
What do you think? 38:17
See you next week! 38:30
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disneyland announced ticket prices have increased with the most expensive day now at over $200. But then the Disney Marketing Department was like “no need to pay attention to that because Paint the Night is coming back!”
This week, we are beyond excited to be talking with former Imagineering President, Bob Weis.
Bob’s new book Dream Chasing is all about his incredible 40+ year career in the themed entertainment industry.
From working on Tokyo Disneyland to the overall of DCA, Bob has had a hand in every Disney park across the globe.
So join us as Bob gives us a behind the scenes look at what goes into brining your favorite attractions to life.
Get your copy of Bob's book Dream Chasing today!
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:45
Welcome Bob Weis! 05:50
How a theater background helped Bob’s career 06:20
How to become an Imagineer 08:45
Second generation of Imagineering 13:54
Hallway culture 18:23
Maintaining a creative culture 20:46
How to decide what goes in the parks 23:57
The common thread across Disney parks 29:25
What Bob sees when he visits the parks 31:57
Dealing with constraints and creativity 35:49
Prototyping ideas and R&D process 40:11
Favorite attractions 50:01
What is it like working in the public eye? 51:07
Biggest challenge throughout Bob’s career 55:39
What’s it like opening a new park? 57:50
Was there anything you couldn’t make a reality? 1:01:38
Development timeline for new attractions 1:05:32
What is the future of themed entertainment? 1:07:22
Dream Chasing is out now! 1:12:11
See you next Monday! 1:12:39
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week we’re super excited about the upcoming John Williams documentary coming to Disney+ on November 1st.
Did you know there are things to do outside of the parks in Disney World?
We know, crazy right?
But even we were shocked by the sheer amount of fun to be had outside of the parks. Most of which, we never even knew existed.
So we thought we would share the best ones with you. From getting your degree in Sangria to Segway tours, join us as well discuss the lesser know activities Disney World has to offer.
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Timestamps
Welcome & Preview of Next Week’s Show 00:00
Disney News 02:19
Try New Activities at Disney World 07:10
Best Activities to Do at the Hotels 10:05
Life as a Disney Horse 18:52
Top Activities on the Boardwalk 21:08
Best Activities in the Parks 23:55
Fun Activities at Disney Springs 40:42
Our Top 5 Picks 35:54
What’s Your Pick? 43:46
See You Next Monday! 44:04
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
RunDisney announced some changes to the upcoming Disney Marathon and with the earlier start time, we’re debating whether it’s even worth it to go to sleep the night before.
When is it worth taking young kids to Disney?
Where are the best character meals?
What are the best rides to take my kids on?
This week, we’re helping parents everywhere tackle one of life’s major milestones . . .taking your kids to Disney World.
We cover each park and give you our best recommendations for rides, food and activities that every kid will be sure to enjoy!
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:35
Taking Your Kids to Disney World 03:42
3 Attractions, 1 Activity and 1 Restaurant 07:29
What Attractions Can Anyone Ride? 08:15
Magic Kingdom Picks 09:43
EPCOT Picks 23:28
Hollywood Studios Picks 34:21
Animal Kingdom Picks 41:26
Places to Stay 49:17
See You Next Monday! 50:38
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney announced more details on the Story Living Community in California and it seems like they are making a play to capitalize on the aging Disney adult population.
Plus, Walt Disney World announced its lineup for this year’s Jollywood Nights.
We’ve officially entered Spooky Season and to celebrate we’re joined by our friends Jennifer and Keifer to discuss their recent trip to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights.
Even though the weather didn’t fully cooperate, they still were able to check almost everything off of their to-do list.
Jennifer and Keifer come with all of the deets on the candy, shows and parades at MNSSHP. Then we head up the street to HHN, where they were absolutely blown away by the entertainment and quality of the houses and scare zones.
Everything sounded like so much fun, that now we’re even sadder we won’t be visiting Florida this Halloween season. But there’s always next year!
You can follow Jennifer on Instagram @princess_woodruff.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:46
Spoke Season Correspondents 08:06
Mickey’s Not So Scary Overview 09:07
What were the crowds like? 12:32
Which characters can you meet? 14:24
How does this year compare to previous years? 17:16
MNSSHP entertainment offerings 18:18
Disney’s Costume Policy 21:17
Universal Halloween Horror Nights 26:14
A first timer’s perspective 27:47
Early park access with HHN 28:55
HHN’s level of detail is incredible 30:27
How scary is it? 32:39
More about the HHN houses 34:31
Top 3 HHN houses 37:59
Get the Express Pass! 39:15
Scare zones and show 41:03
Comparing HHN to MNSSHP 43:02
Differences between MNSSHP and Oogie Boogie Bash 45:45
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Review 49:38
Final tips and tricks 52:49
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney has been pretty quiet with news lately and while we don’t think that bodes well for the future, they did announce The Nightmare Before Christmas is returning to theaters October 11.
When is the best time to visit the Disney parks?
Unfortunately, this isn’t as straightforward an answer as it was even 5-6 years ago. So this week we give you all the tools you need to make the best choice for your next trips.
In order to do so, we review the best times of year for both coasts based on:
-weather
-cost
-crowds
-special events
So join us as we tackle one of the biggest trip planning questions around. And be sure to let us know what time of year you decide on.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:22
When’s the Best Time of Year to Visit the Disney Parks? 6:56
Best Time Based on Weather 08:32
Best Time Based on Price 15:45
Best Time Based on Crowds 28:06
Seasonal Events 37:35
The Best Time Overall 42:11
When’s Your Favorite Time of Year to Visit Disney? 47:29
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week, Disney announced of the closure of a beloved Hollywood Studios attraction . . .Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. The show will be closing to make way for a new Villains show debuting next year.
Who knew a theme park about Hollywood would have so much DRAMA?
Disney-MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studios) opened back in 1989 as the 3rd park at Walt Disney World, but unlike its predecessors, its history is filled with lawsuits and corporate disputes.
Plus its mere existence may have single handily started the Theme Parks Wars with Universal Studios.
So join us as we look back at what guests experienced on the park’s opening day and how drastically it’s changed since then.
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Timestamps:
00:00-Welcome!
00:49-Disney News
05:20 - Hollywood Studios is Eisner's Park
09:31-Hollywood Studios' Origins
10:45-Did Disney Copy Universal?
14:14-The Birth of the Theme Parks Wars
16:55-It's Disney-MGM Studios Not Hollywood Studios
18:27-Lawsuits!
22:01-MGM Grand Adventures
26:34-The Park was Just the Backlot Tour
29:42-What Else Was There to Do?
32:56-Superstar TV and Monster Sound Show
38:28-Theater of the Stars
40:18-How the Park Has Changed
42:55-The Great Movie Ride
47:32-Star Today
51:13-See You Next Monday!
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney released our first look at the interior garden on the Disney Adventure and it looks beautiful. Plus as the opening date for the new DVC Tower at the Poly, we got some more details on the theme.
If you haven’t seen Deadpool & Wolverine, first of all what are you waiting for?, but also you may want to skip this episode because we do get into some slight spoilers.
But our main goal is to answer the question - did Deadpool save the MCU?
From dominating the box office to seemingly showing up everywhere (looking at you D23 Parks panel) Deadpool seems to have completely changed everyone’s opinion of the MCU.
But will it last?
Listen in and let us know what you think?
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:13
Deadpool & Wolverine is a Box Office FORCE 05:08
Why the MCU has Struggled 07:30
Marvel Needs to Get Back to Its Roots 10:34
The Marvels Wasn’t a Bad Movie 14:58
How Deadpool Led to RDJ Coming Back 16:36
Why the Beginning of Deadpool & Wolverine was Perfect 19:43
Is Marvel Taking the Easy Way Out? 21:26
That Cameo 22:33
Anchor Beings 24:05
Can Secret Wars Make Previous MCU Movies Better? 28:47
Where is Marvel Going Next? 31:03
It’s Not Looking Good for Loki 34:42
What’s After the Multiverse Saga? 35:46
Did Deadpool Save the MCU? 37:37
What MCU Movie are You Most Excited For? 41:27
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Coming off of the high of D23’s major park announcements, Disney dropped the bad news - Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America are going away to make room for Cars land in the Magic Kingdom.
In our main segment we shed some light on Disney’s Accelerator Program.
It’s a little known part of the Disney company that invests in and mentors start up tech companies. You probably haven’t heard of the program before now, but you’ve most likely heard of some of the previous members - most notably Fortnite creator Epic Games.
We give a brief history on the program and discuss what we can learn about the future of Disney be looking at the companies currently enrolled in the program.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 03:05
What is the Disney Accelerator Program 09:32
Notable Companies from the Program 17:26
2024 Cohort Companies 37:09
See You Next Monday! 49:16
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney held the D23 Expo this past weekend and boy did they deliver in terms of announcements for the parks.
Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro declared that nothing would be blue sky (which may have been a little bit of a stretch) and then announced a dozen new attractions at Disney parks throughout the world.
While we’re excited for the new lands (looking at you Lion King) there still is plenty of details we don’t know.
So join us as we recap D23 with a mix of excitement, bewilderment and cautious optimism.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
D23 Recap 00:41
RDJ is back in the MCU 4:00
Disney Entertainment Panel Announcements 05:37
Disney Parks and Experiences Announcements 16:47
Disney Cruise Line 19:58
Disneyland 25:21
International Parks 35:37
Walt Disney World 40:37
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney’s bi-annual fan expo - D23 - is taking place in Anaheim this week.
So join us on a musical journey as we preview the expo, plus throw out some wild predictions from a secret Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Movie to Encanto in the parks to news on the Avengers attraction (not the one you’re thinking of, the other one).
And be sure to tune in next week when we find out how totally right we were
Check out our interview with Kevin Lima here.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney Changed How They Sell D23 Tickets 00:53
Previewing D23 02:24
Disney Entertainment Showcase 12:00
Disney Experiences Showcase 27:39
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
D23 is around the corner and Disney is already starting to drop some big announcements. This week, we got our first week at the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Destiny.
And over at the parks, Deadpool has made an appearance at Disneyland in a BIG way.
One of the biggest questions anyone planning a Disney trip has is “how many days should I go for?”
So this week we decided to help you answer that question that by planning trips of varying lengths.
We’ve gone to Disney World for anywhere from two day weekend trips to an entire week and each length has its own set of pros and cons.
From deciding where to stay to how many dining reservations is too many, we give you the low down on planning the perfect trip of any length.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:10
What’s the Ideal Trip Length? 12:53
2 Day Trip Planning 14:36
3-4 Day Trip Planning 21:09
Dining Reservation Tips 27:40
5-6 Day Trip Planning 21:00
10 Day Trip Planning 37:58
Battling Burnout at the Parks 46:56
See You Next Monday 49:00
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
With Deadpool and Wolverine premiering this week, Marvel’s fortunes may just be about to turn. Add to that the rumors that the Russo Brothers are in talks to direct the next two Avengers movies makes us more excited than ever to see what Marvel will announce at Comic Con and D23 in a few weeks
EPCOT officially opened on October 1, 1982, but what was the park like in those early days?
What countries surrounded World Showcase? What attractions were there for guests to enjoy?
This week we take a look back at the early days of Disney World’s second park, from Walt’s original idea to the version Disney ended up building that helped start Orlando on the path to becoming the vacation destination it is today.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 04:40
Walt’s Vision for EPCOT 11:43
Building EPCOT 20:19
Opening Day October 1, 1982 26:39
Fountain of Nations Dedication 28:20
Sherman Brothers Involvement 30:22
Opening Day Attractions-Future World 31:30
Opening Day Attractions - World Showcase 41:00
We Replace Animatronics with Cactuses 42:07
Back to World Showcase 46:08
EPCOT Had a LOT of Sponsors 48:40
What it Cost to Visit EPCOT on Opening Day 53:34
Food Options on Opening Day 55:54
How EPCOT Has Changed 58:17
See You Next Week! 60:52
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week, a major sea change occurred in the world of Disney cruises when the Oriental Land Co announced they will operating Disney cruises out of Japan later this decade. Even without any other details we are ready to book our trip.
You’ve picked your hotel and purchased your park hopper tickets, but now comes the most important question - where are you going to eat?
Walt Disney World has hundreds of restaurants across the 4 parks, so determining the best place to eat can be a daunting task.
Luckily we have you covered!
This week we aim to steer you in the right direction by covering the top rated Quick Service and Table Service restaurants in each of the 4 parks and Disney Springs.
P.S. we aren’t responsible for how hungry you get while listening to this episode.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:58
Overview of the List 06:52
Everyone Loves Starbucks 08:48
Best Quick Serve in Magic Kingdom 12:24
Magic Kingdom QS is Lacking 16:57
Best Table Service in Magic Kingdom 18:02
Best Quick Service in EPCOT 21:43
Best Table Service in EPCOT 26:52
Best Quick Service in Animal Kingdom 31:47
Best Table Service in Animal Kingdom 36:20
Best Quick Service in Hollywood Studios 40:05
Best Table Service in Hollywood Studios 45:39
Best Quick Service in Disney Springs 48:11
Best Table Service in Disney Springs 53:04
Where Are You Going to Eat? 57:40
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney released some major news this week that it will be getting rid of Genie+ and replacing it with Lighting Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, which is basically a way for them to move to a paid FastPass system.
Disney Animation and Pixar have struggled connecting with audiences lately and the number of sequels coming out has us worried if we’ll ever see meaningful, original stories again.
Disney needs a way to release original animated movies without the high expectations that come with Pixar.
Luckily they can look back at their own history for a solution.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 01:25
Inside Out 2 is Dominating the Box Office 17:07
Disney’s Sequel Problem 20:43
History of Touchstone Pictures 25:29
Why Disney Purchased Pixar 33:12
Is Pixar Spending Too Much? 35:27
Taking Creative Risks 36:17
How Disney Changed Pixar’s Model 40:07
20th Century Animation and Blue Sky Animation 45:54
Should Disney Produce Movies for Other Streamers? 48:39
The Advantage of Another Animation Studio 51:51
What Do You Think? 53:32
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week Disney Cruise Line released some special voyages for late 2025, early 2026. Plus Disneyland made an announcement about the return of a fan favorite Holiday overlay.
It seems like nowadays that a lot of people are talking about how Disney parks have lost some of their magic.
But is that really true?
We’re on the case to get to the bottom of this question.
Sure, there is a lot of evidence that the magic is gone - from the loss of free FastPass and Magical Express to the increased complexity of navigating a Disney Vacation - but all of those criticisms center around one place, Walt Disney World.
So we’re here to tell you that the Disney magic is alive and well, you’re just looking in the wrong place.
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:40
Are Disney Parks Losing Their Magic? 06:40
Box Office Troubles 10:40
How IP Drives the Parks 16:20
Disney World Crowds 16:54
Price Issue and Learning Curve for Guests 20:14
Does Disney Ignore Disney World? 24:15
The Magic is Still Alive 26:16
Concerning WDW Expansion Plans 27:57
Disney is Learning the Wrong Lessons 35:47
Festivals and Characters 39:03
Where to Find the Disney Magic 42:27
See You Next Monday! 46:06
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Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
Disney obviously heard we were talking about the Magic Kingdom this week, so they decided to drop a lot of news about the closing of an opening day attraction and the reopening of another one.
Plus we got a first look at the replacement of the Voyage of the Little Mermaid stage show coming to Hollywood Studios this Fall.
Today we’re jumping in our Time Machine and going back to October 1, 1971. That was the day that Disney officially opened the Magic Kingdom.
What was the park like in those early days?
How many of the opening day attractions are still around today?
It was amazing to see how much the Magic Kingdom and Disney World as a whole as grown in the past 50 years, but also how much is still the same.
Check out the Mickey Mouse Revue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgXEeZ-UXMs
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Timestamps:
Welcome 00:00
Disney News 00:45
Creating the Magic Kingdom 11:46
Opening Day Hotels 16:24
The Park on Opening Day 17:38
The Cost to Build Magic Kingdom 21:27
How Many People Attended Opening Day 23:24
The Monorail 28:14
Opening Day Map 30:46
Opening Day Attractions 34:31
Opening Day Restaurants 29:07
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