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Wanting to live like a Disney local but feeling the Disney blues, Countdown To The Castle is a podcast hosted by Marissa and Joey that aims to tend to the blues while counting down to the next walk down Main Street. With episodes releasing every week rain or shine, we want to keep the magic alive at home with entertaining and authentic shows. Welcoming you to our corner of the internet where being a Disney adult is celebrated and our countdown to the castle is always on. 

Marissa and Joey


    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Countdown To The Castle

    Perfect morning in Magic Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 35:19


    Join Marissa and Joey as they each share what their perfect morning inside Disney's Magic Kingdom park looks like. Will it be a fast paced action packed day or will they slow it down and really enjoy what all Magic Kingdom has to offer. Listen and let us Know!

    Sailing on The Disney Wish: Is DCL Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 73:37


    In this week's episode, Marissa and Joey not only recap their 4 night sailing on one of Disney Cruise Line's newest ships, but they also break down whether they believe the higher price tag for DCL is worth it. Breaking down lounges, service, dining, and entertainment, they will determine if you and your family should save or splurge! 

    Ultimate Disney Character Face Off

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 40:31


    In this weeks episode, Marissa and Joey decide which Disney character most fits into each category. Who do you think is the funniest, most likely to rule the world, or even the most likely to cry during a movie? Some answers may surprise you and you are in for a fun ride!

    Pre Trip Report: Disney Cruise, Disney World, & EPIC Universe!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 49:15


    In this week's episode, Marissa and Joey lay out all their hopes and dreams for all of their fun trips coming in the month of May! From detailing where they are staying and what they hope to accomplish, this episode is a fun way to talk trip planning!

    Why We Love Animal Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 32:23


    In this week's episode, Marissa and Joey share 10 reasons why they love Disney World's Animal Kingdom. From having some of the best thrill rides to the best places to have a great snack and drink to chill out. Listen and celebrate Earth Day with us and Animal Kingdom! 

    Perfect Morning In Universal Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 41:27


    Join Marissa and Joey as they walk through what their perfect morning looks like at Universal Resort's Universal Studios! They make sure to hit some E-ticket rides like Harry Potter and Gringotts as well as making sure they do some of the classics like Men In Black. 

    Underrated or Overrated: Live Entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 40:43


     In this episode, Joey and Marissa walk through Disney World's live entertainment shows like Fantasmic to Finding Nemo Big Blue World.  They share their opinions and hope to help guide listeners to what they need to spend time on and what they may be able to leave for their next trip. Tune in to the series Overrated or Underrated! 

    How To Plan The Perfect Disney Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 59:29


    Join Marissa and Joey as they give you everything you and your family needs to know to plan the most perfect trip to Disney World. From breaking down your timeline adn what needs to get done to giving the best tips to succeed. 

    Blind Ranking: Disney Animated Movies Post 2000's

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 37:51


    In this weeks episode Marissa and Joey take a look at Disney Studio movies after the year 2000's and blind rank them! From beloved Disney classics like Robin Hood to modern day marvels like Wreck It Ralph, they decide which deserves spot #1 and spot #22! Listen and see if they did a good job!

    Our Perfect Mornings in EPCOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 42:56


    Join Marissa and Joey as they each share what their perfect morning inside Disney's Animal Kingdom park looks like. Do you think you would enjoy rope dropping the big hitters like Remy's Ratatouille Adventure or leisurely stroll in after a big breakfast? Listen and let us know!

    Guess That Attraction!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 47:55


    Can you guess which attraction we are talking about with only 3 clues? Listen ona ll podcast platforms to find out! 

    Top 5 Rides for EVERY Mood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 44:41


    Join Marissa and Joey as they go through all kinds of emotions from feeling silly goofy to feeling adventurous and tired and share 5 rides that fit each emotion. Would you want to ride Toy Story Mania when you're tired? No! But it is perfect for when you're feeling lucky! Listen and find out what rides match your emotion. 

    We Listen and We Don't Judge: Disney Hot Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 57:00


    In this episode, Marisa and Joey talk all about their hot takes on Disney and the parks themselves. Listen to see if you agree!

    Our Perfect Mornings In Animal Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 37:13


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey walk through each of their perfect morning in Disney World's Animal Kingdom theme park. From rope drop to noon, Joey hits many rides such as Everest and Flight as Passage whereas Marissa enjoys more of the trails like Maharaja Jungle Trek. Listen and decide which one you would rather do! 

    Blind Ranking Every Pixar Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 42:04


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey get to rank every single Pixar movie from Toy Story and Cars to Inside Out and Brave. They do not know which one will come up next for them to place on the rankings list so listen and find out just how crazy these ranking got! What is your favorite Pixar movie? Maybe it made their top 5! 

    Best and Worst of Disney 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 41:14


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey go through all the best and worst things at Disney in 2024 from D23 announcements and no more park reservations to multi pass and the announcements of beloved lands leaving like Muppets Courtyard. Join and look back on 2024 and look forward to the New Year!

    Walt Disney World December 2024 Trip Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 67:11


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey take a trip down memory lane as they relive all of their fun and magical experiences at The Most Magical Place On Earth. This Christmas trip they had a 9 day stay at both Pop Century and All Stars and went to all 4 theme parks including multiple after hours ticketed events. They talk through their best moments and their magical memories day by day. Join to feel the magic. 

    December 2024 Disney World Pre Trip Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 52:27


    Join Marissa and Joey as they take you through all their plans for their upcoming December Disney World Trip. Thing from how they chose their lightning lines to where they will be eating. Has your countdown to your next trip started?

    Our Disney Imagineering!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 55:56


    In this episode Marissa and Joey imagineer some brand new Disney themed areas and rides that they think would be fun additions. They thought big with creating new lands like the Tower of Terror expansion and thought of details such as augmented reality ride vehicles. Get ready to hear some fresh and new ideas! 

    Best and Worst Queues of Disney World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 56:28


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey rank their top and bottom queues in the Disney World parks. From debating on whether Tower of Terror has a good queue or if Dinosaur is as cool of a queue as Marissa thinks. When you are waiting 60 minutes, you want a queue to be entertaining so listen in to find out the best ones!

    Extinct Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 62:57


    In this episode Marissa and Joey walk through their childhood memories of Disney locations and attractions from old MGM Studios to the Main Street Electrical Parade. They discuss attractions that are no longer in the parks and wether their replacement is better. Join them down memory lane.

    Underrated or Overrated: Islands of Adventure Attractions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 47:13


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey walk through Universal's Islands of Adventure's attractions from Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure to Cat in the Hat. Join them and hear what they think is worth your time on your next vacation in Orlando!

    Disney World Superlatives!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 59:06


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey give superlative awards to attractions around Disney World. Superlatives range from Best Overall to Most Likely to Make You Cry. Join and see which ones they decide take the crown. 

    Blind Ranking: Christmas Offerings at Walt Disney World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 55:03


    In this episode Marissa and Joey rank all of the popular Christmas offerings at Walt Disney World and Resorts without knowing what comes next. From meeting Santa in Animal Kingdom to an extra ticketed event in Magic Kingdom, they have to decide where on the list to put each one and hope it turns out well! Listen and decide if they did a good job. 

    Game Day: Disney World Scavenger Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 50:11


    In this episode Marissa and Joey bring it back to their roots as they compete in a fun filled game day. They will each be guessing where in Disney World they are and this can be anywhere from Haunted Mansion's ballroom scene to Animal Kingdom's winged friends. Join and see if you fare better than them both!

    Walt Disney World October Trip Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 82:18


    In this weeks episode, Marissa and Joey discuss their entire trip to Orlando, Florida including their time in an off-property hotel, Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, and stay at All Star Sports. They discuss the different attractions they got to ride such as Big Thunder Mountain and the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Join them as they recap their spooky (but very hot) Disney World couple trip. 

    All Things Disney's All Star Resorts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 57:56


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey break down what the All Star resorts are really like and all the offering they may have..or not have. They share which resorts are their favorites and their lis of pros and cons. From amazing theming to transportation that is lacking, they make the decision on is it worth it to stay at Disney's All Star Resorts.

    15 Reasons Adults Should Go To Disney World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 46:16


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey list of some of the many reasons why adults should make The Most Magical Place on Earth, Disney World, their next vacation spot. From living out childhood dreams to cultural exploration, your hosts try to convince you to embrace your inner Disney Adult. 

    Underrated or Overrated: Magic Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 54:33


    In this episode Marissa and Joey walk through Magic Kingdom and determine wether rides and attractions such as Big Thunder Mountain and Haunted Mansion are overrated or underrated. Join us at the most magical place on earth to see if you agree!

    Our Disney World Engagement Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 47:02


    In honor of your hosts, Joey and Marissa, they have taken time to reflect and retell the story of their engagement at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Disney World holds a special place in their hearts as it is where their story started. Join them as they share their story on getting engaged in the Magic Kingdom. 

    Guess That Disney World Attraction from 5 Star Yelp Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 72:00


    In this weeks episode, Marissa and Joey are competing to see who can guess the most amount of rides based on 5 star yelp reviews. Can you get a better score than either of them? 

    Marissa's Budget Trip To Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 63:44


    In this episode Marissa will be sharing her $3000 budget trip to Disney World. Marissa will be talking about ways to help save money and still get the most bang for your buck! Tune in to hear how Marissa will spending her money. Be sure to listen to Joey's budget trip also as it will help give two different styles of trips when on a budget. Let us know which trip you would prefer!

    Underrated or Overrated: EPCOT Attractions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 57:56


    Join Marissa and Joey as they decide if each attraction at EPCOT is underrated or overrated. From The Seas with Nemo and Friends to Remy's Ratatouille Adventure they cover all attractions in Disney World's experimental prototype of tomorrow. They may have some hot takes so join and decide for yourself!

    The Future Of Disney: D23 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 78:30


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey share with you guys all the exciting news that was dropped at D23. They give their thoughts and opinions on all things new including new lands, new attractions, new lounges, new movies/shows and more! Listen to this episode and decide for yourself if you think all things coming to Disney are worth the hype.

    All Things Epic Universe: Orlando's New Theme Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 71:47


    In this weeks episode, Joey and Marissa work their way through Orlando's newest theme park over at Universal. Epic Universe has multiple different lands that are themed to epic IP from Universal Classic monsters to a whole new Harry Potter themed area. This episode walks through all it has to offer and the hosts share their thoughts on what is to come. 

    Underrated or Overrated: Hollywood Studios Attractions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 65:04


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey walk through each attraction at Disney World's Hollywood Studios and decide wether it is worth the hype. From the most thrilling of rides to the most entertaining of shows they hit all of the attractions that may draw you in for the perfect day in Disney. Listen or watch along and decide wether you agree. 

    Joey's Budget Trip To Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 43:20


    In this episode Joey is set a strict budget of $3000 for 2 adults on a trip to Disney World. Joey talks about ways to help save money and still have the best trip for your family. Tune in to hear the choices he makes and how he likes to spend his money in the parks. 

    20 Questions: Disney Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 60:11


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey play a fun game where they each take turns trying to guess what the other has written down within the Disney World bubble with only 20 questions. Play along with them and see if you are a Disney expert! 

    Disney's New Fastpass System And Our Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 50:22


    In this episode Marissa and Joey discuss what Disney World's new skip the line service is and how to use it. They share their thoughts and opinions on wether they think this is a good change and how they believe you will be able to get the most out of it. 

    Is Jollywood Nights and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 40:36


    In this episode, Joey and Marissa talk about their experiences at both Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights to try to help you decide if they are worth it for you and your family! There are honest opinions shared with great tips and tricks on how to maximize your time throughout. 

    Overrated or Underrated: Universal Studios Orlando Attractions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 67:44


    In this episode Marissa and Joey make their way over to Universal Studios Orlando, Florida and discuss wether they think attractions and entertainment are overrated or underrated. There may be a few surprises along the way so join to see if you agree!

    Disney Draft: Themed Lands and Areas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 63:17


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey draft the different lands and themed areas throughout Walt Disney World's 4 theme parks. There are shenanigans and fun had along the way, join them as they try to form the best theme park. 

    Marissa's Budgetless Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 49:10


    In this episode it is Marissa's turn to take the reins and bring you along with her on her budgetless trip in Walt Disney World and Universal. During the 8 night stay she has lots planned including multiple resort stays and table service dining in store. She may have thrown in a few enchanting extras to top off her budgetless trip. Tune in as Joey and Marissa share their thoughts on this epic trip.

    Game Day: Would You Rather..? (Disney Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 44:03


    In this episode Joey and Marissa take on a new game day and are tasked with choosing if they would rather do this or that in Disney World. Electric scooter to the ankles or rolling them on the Main Street Railroad tracks? Monorail resort or skyliner resort? These are just a few of what they have to decide between. Join them as they have lots of laughs and a few pointers for your upcoming Disney trip. 

    Underrated or Overrated: Animal Kingdom Attractions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 40:46


    In this episode, Joey and Marissa walk through Disney World's Animal Kingdom attractions from E-ticket rides like Flight of Passage to Broadway level shows such as Festival of the Lion King. They share their opinions and hope to help guide listeners to what they need to spend time on and what they may be able to leave for their next trip. Tune in to the series Overrated or Underrated! 

    Joey's Budgetless Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 31:35


    In this episode, Joey takes us on a wild ride through DisneyWorld as he describes what his budgetless trip would look like. He may include some Deluxe resorts and private tours along the way..but his ultimate budgetless motivator is the hard to get table service restaurant, Ohana. Join them in finding the boundaries in which a Disney Adult will go with no budget holding them back. 

    10 Reasons Why We Love Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 34:33


    In this episode, Marissa and Joey take you through the reasons that made them come to love Disney. They talk the Disney Bubble all the way to puffy pizza. As a vacation spot, Disney has many reasons why you should chose it over others and todays episode highlights the best of what Disney Resort has to offer. Tune in to learn more.. 

    Welcome to Countdown To The Castle!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 11:44


    For the first episode of Countdown To The Castle, Joey and Marissa introduce the podcast and what kind of experience to expect from their show. They share how they each got their love for Disney as a couple and as individuals. With the countdown to the podcast at zero, your hosts are excited to kick off this journey!

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