Charltons Do Disney

It's time for a good catchup, with a side of tangents... And with a lot of Disney news, there's plenty to talk about, so we took the opportunity to keep the conversation going with some of your questions - Disney and Non Disney!

Leaving the Disney bubble is a must for us on any trip, but where do we like to visit when we've got time to spare, away from the parks? In this episode, we chat through some of our favoutie places and experiences from trips gone by and look forward to the new off-property adventures to come!

You asked for it, we've had a couple weeks off but here's our take on Universal Orlando Resort. We talk through our favourite bits, our worst bits and the things that keep us coming back year after year. There's an 'Ask Us Anything' from a new listener and some exciting news about our next Disney trip (fingers crossed it happens!). Plus, if you come for the Disney and stay for the terrible humour, we've got you in the first five minutes...

Let's face it, Britain has some classic theme parks but nothing with the level of immersive themeing you get at a Disney Park. But would that even work? This week, you help us consider what kinds of things would you find in a British version of the Magic Kingdom? Also, Scott has another terrible idea for a TV series that honestly should never see the light of day...

This week we're talking Disney Dining. Specifically Table Service dining because now that 2022 vacation packages have been released, we know the free Disney Dining Plan is no longer part of the package, making your restaurant choices more crucial than ever, as you search for the best value food, service and experience. We polled you on your thoughts and my goodness, there were strong opinions...

To celebrate Valentines Day we invited you to take part by sharing some of your hilarious romantic stories, we remember a few of our own and there's a special Ask Us Anything where we answer your questions about our relationship, including the wedding day we NEVER wish to relive ever again! It may be an episode all about love, but there's a little bit of Disney somewhere in there too and for the first time, a 'News of America' where all the stories ACTUALLY happened in the USA!

It's another guest episode where we get the chat all things Disney Parks with some of our favourite them park creatives - Yaz & Ash from www.magicaldayapparel.com! We learn all about their love for parks on both sides of the pond, what life is like running their theme park-inspired business and there's another quick-fire round of questions to keep them on their toes! Plus Scott brings you all the latest weird and wonderful stateside stories in News of America!

This week its personal. We're talking Mental Health in this episode and Scott shares his personal story from early days, through to diagnosis and how he manages his mental health today. Plus we talk about how Disney Parks have been an amazing part of his journey towards mental wellness and the ways that the parks accommodate both physical and invisible illnesses. Don't worry, it's still filled with our usual nonsense and yes, News of America gets top billing once again!

This episode we answer your questions in another 'Ask Us Anything', packed with Disney and non-Disney questions and we celebrate official USA approval of 'News of America' with more of Scott's pick of 'quality' stories from across the pond. 

It's Disney News, and it isn't! We weigh in on the latest stories to come out of WDW over the past 7 days and Scott introduces his new weekly segment, which is sure to launch us internationally - 'News of America'. Theres aliens, Haribo jewellery and human vs animal cage fighting. Truly, it's as bad as it sounds.

Of all the things our experiences at Walt Disney Word has given us, new friendships has been one of our favourites. In out first ever guest episode, we had the pleasure of inviting our friends (we may have mentioned them once or twice before) Dawn and Andy to share their favourite Disney World stories and memories.

It's been a minute but WE'RE BACK with our first episode since February and let's face it - a whole lot has happened since then! In our returning episode, recorded on New Years Eve, we take a moment to look back the year that's been ruled by cancelling plans and staying at home. We answer your questions and look ahead to a new year of what we hope feels something like normal. Oh, and Scott gives a running commentary of his underwear purchases across the past 20 years. Seriously.

We've been sitting on a number of questions from you, dear listeners, for a bit now - so this week we thought we'd tackle them all in one hit! 

This week we rank each of the World Showcase pavilions to decide the definite list of what rocks and what sucks as you eat, drink and enjoy yourself around the world. Oh, and for some reason we recorded this one in the dark...

This week, we've made our own little list of Disney World 'Pet Peeves'. All the little annoying things many people, including ourselves, are sometimes guilty of, during a visit to the happiest place on earth! 

We're back with Season 2! This week we're talking about how a lottery win might affect just how we Charltons 'Do Disney'. We also update you on plans for our upcoming trip and answer one or two of your non-Disney questions too.

Following last week's episode dedicated to all things Epcot, this week we turn our attention to Disney's Hollywood Studios which has undergone quite the transformation since we first visited together in 2012!

This week we take a moment to talk about the one park that truly has our hearts. Epcot is the #1 park for all three of us and whether we're looking back at past attractions or ahead to exciting things to come, there's plenty of magic in that Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow. Note: To see the video all about the guy who replicated Disneyland's Fantasyland in his basement see here > https://youtu.be/bS504U1WjJg

Scott takes the opportunity to pose all of the random Disney questions that he has been pondering all this past week and Hannah has only seconds to answer them! On this episode we also talked about the Ambient Worlds youtube channel. Find it here!

Hannah challenges Scott to a game of Disney Parks 'would you rather' and predictably he just can't seem to play within the rules...

This week we asked for your topic suggestions and they were all so good, we ended up turning this episode into a parks-themed 'Ask Us Anything'. We're talking everything from Disney entertainment to transport and even how to beat the Disney blues at home!

Scott and Hannah share their favourite Disney movies from childhood, recall the special movie they watched on their first date and the ones that have become a part of their story together. They also talk about the Disney movies currently in production that they're most excited about and share their ideas for the movies Disney need to make next!

Where are our people at? It's not always easy being a Disney Parks superfan when you're away from the magic. Scott and Hannah talk about the challenges and the awesome parts about being a member of the cult of Disney. 

We're booked into Copper Creek at Wilderness Lodge for the majority of our next trip but where should we stay for the first 2 nights? We take a look through our options for everything from Universal and off site options to 'keeping it Disney' the entire time...

Hannah and Scott share their thoughts on Disney dining. From table service and quick service options, to eating in parks and resorts and snacks of all kinds, it's all covered in this week's episode. 

Scott and Hannah discuss all the latest Disney news, including Galaxy's Edge low attendance, the end of Illuminations, Disney+ and the opening of the Skyliner!

Scott and Hannah react to some of the latest news to come out of Walt Disney World AND we let you know when we'll be back in the magic for our next Disney adventure!

Not only does our Podcast have a name but in this episode we review the highlights of our 2019 Disney World Trip. Also, Scott recalls his experiences of waking up at 3.00am to be at Galaxy's Edge on opening day and Hannah shares a previously unknown fact about Pandora, World of Avatar...

Scott and Hannah talk about the latest Disney World news from the past seven days. Scott expresses strong opinions about the Star Wars prequels and Hannah's disappointed about missing out on the chance to finally experience a classic Magic Kingdom attraction. PLUS: There's only 4 more days until all three of the Charltons fly back 'Home' to Orlando!

Disney World and Universal Orlando are BOTH amazing but do you ever find yourself comparing the two? From themeing and character interaction through to food and merch, we sat down to talk about some of the key theme park elements they both share to decide once and for all, who does it better?

Scott and Hannah give their reactions to the the latest Disney news but only one of them knows what the newest stories are. Scott discusses his tactics for winning at Galaxy's Edge opening day and Hannah reveals an unusual childhood nightmare.

We've had a flurry of new followers and subscribers lately so we thought this week, we'd answer some your questions about Disney World, Universal Orlando and more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @Charltonsdodisney to keep up with all the latest from us, our upcoming trips and how we live the Disney life at home!

We've been planning our 5th Disney World Trip for the last 18 months and with only 24 days to go we're asking, is it possible to over-plan your Disney trip? We've shared our experiences of planning at all stages, from booking to arriving with tips for making your dining reservations to booking those all-important fast passes to make sure you don't miss your favourite shows and attractions.

With our next Disney World Trip only 31 days away, we (Scott and Hannah) talk about all the things we're looking forward to experiencing on our upcoming Disney vacation. From our first ever DVC resort stays and making the most of the Disney Dining Plan, to Epcot Food and Wine and the opening of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, we discuss old favourites and new as we continue the countdown to our most epic Disney World holiday ever!