Had a Magical Day

In this episode we do a deep dive into the Disney Monorails. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the monorails - how they were created, the design changes and lots of fun facts.

The latest Disney Parks News as of January 19, 2024. Get the latest on After Hour Events, upcoming ride closures and the Festival of the Arts.

Scott describes how he did all the rides in one day at Magic Kingdom and gives tips on how you can maximize your ride fun at Magic Kingdom or any Disney park without running around like crazy. Also, realized I made a mistake in the podcast. The magic hours are now just 30 minutes before the park opens not one hour.

The latest Disney Parks news as of December 21, 2023. Which rides are shutting down for renovations? The latest in changes to the reservation system and park hoppers and more.

We welcome back Annemarie Gang from Vacations with Character to tell us about Mickey's Very Merry Christmas and other holiday happenings right now (2023) at Disney World in Florida.

Our friend and Disney Travel Agent Annmarie tells what a Disney Travel agent does, how much they cost (spoiler alert - they're free!) and gives us an update on the latest park happenings.

We share our experiences at WDW and the Polynesian in August 2022 and give lots of tips on how to plan your Disney trip to get the most out of your vacation. Also, we review some events and restaurants, including Victoria & Albert's.

We do a side by side comparison of all hotels off property that qualify for Magic Hours. We also do a quick review of on property hotels and take a look at some cheap off property options with no Magic Hours.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Carousel of Progress - how the idea evolved, how the technology works and why it is an important part of Disney history.

We had a fun chat with artist and Disney historian Dave DeCaro talking about the early days of Disneyland, his favorite rides and some forgotten attractions like the Viewliner, Rocket to the Moon and the Circle Vision Theater, among others.

On this episode Scott discusses ways to save money on a trip to Disney and covers several Disney specific programs - Annual Passes, Disney Vacation Club, D23 Fan Club and Disney Rewards Card.

In this episode we discuss the creation of the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Everything you wanted to know about the ride, plus the latest news from Disney parks.

Disney animator and author David Bossert joins us to discuss his new book about imagineer Claude Coats - the man responsible for iconic rides like Peter Pan, the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Our friend Bob joins us to talk about traveling to Disney with a large family. He shares some fun memories and good tips to make the most of your trip with a large family or group.

This week our guest David Marquez tells us about the years he spent doing VIP tours at Disneyland for celebrities like Anna Nicole Smith and Nicolas Cage. Get the inside scoop on Club 33 and the life of a VIP tour guide at Disneyland.

What makes the Haunted Mansion one of the most beloved rides at Disney World and Disneyland? Find out everything you wanted to know about the Haunted Mansion in this episode.

Looking for ideas to make a trip to Disney World extra special? Then give this episode a listen. Scott and Andrea discuss tours and events at Walt Disney World - Wild Africa Trek, Keys to the Kingdom, Fireworks Dessert Parties and many others.

Boston comedian Dan Crohn joins us to talk about a recent trip to Disney's California Adventure and his lifelong love of Disney Parks.

In this episode, our friends Etrane and ChiChi tells us about their experience celebrating Halloween at Disney World.

What's it like to get married at Disney World? Our friend Marily tells us about the most magical day of all at Disney World - a Disney wedding!

Scott reports live from Destination D23 at the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World. Get the latest scoop on park updates around the world and get Scott's impression of the Destination D23 event and his experience using the new Genie+ fast pass system.

Our friend Gary Sohmers rejoins us to discuss the 1964 World's Fair in NY and how Disney used it to test out ideas that made Disney World a huge success in 1971, 50 years ago.​

What is it like to visit Disney when you have a family member with special needs? Our friend Lakis tells us how to get the most out of Disney disability access and how to work with Disney guest services to ensure that everyone in your party has a magical day.

Our friend Brian tells us what it was like to go to Disney World with his ex and their child. It was the first trip to Disney for his son and his ex. He has great travel advice for couples of any kind. And of all our guests Brian does the best job of capturing the joy of a Disney vacation.

In this episode Andrea tells us about her family's trip to Cedar Point this summer. Cedar Point is famous for its roller coasters. Find out what Andrea liked and didn't like about it and how it compares to Disney.

Ever wonder what it would be like to work at an attraction as a cast member? In this episode, our friend Mike tells us what it was like to work at Innovations in Epcot as part of their college intern program. He loved it there and has some great stories to to tell.

We previously did an episode about hotels on Disney property and now Scott and Andrea are back to tell you about some less expensive options for hotels just outside of Disney World. They cover something for every budget.

Who doesn't love a parade? This week we are joined by Ken Reid of the TV Guidance Counselor podcast to talk about Disney parades on TV and in the parks.

Ever wonder what it would be like to work behind the scenes at Disney? What are the perks? What are the challenges? In this episode, we talk to our friend Michael who worked in finance for Disney Resorts. Find out what it was like and how Michael helped developed one of the most popular events at the Grand Floridian.

Is it possible to go on all the rides in all 4 Disney World parks in one day? People have claimed to have done it. Scott says "No way!" but Andrea thinks it can be done. Find out if it can be done and learn some tips if you decide to try it yourself.

In this episode, Andrea and Scott discuss popular park rides that were retired and no longer exist in the parks. Hear about the rides that have gone to the great theme park in the sky and how their spirit lives on in existing rides and subtle tributes.

What's it like getting engaged at Disney World? Find out as we talk to Crystal who tells us how her husband proposed to her at Disney World.

In this episode, Scott and Andrea discuss hotels on Disney World property that they have stayed at. Which ones are the best? What are some of the differences between the hotels? Find out which hotel is right for you before your next trip.

Part 2 of our interview with Gary Sohmers of Antiques Roadshow. We talk about Disney Parks memorabilia and Gary's role in the creation of the pin collection craze.

Gary Sohmers from Antiques Roadshow joins us to talk about Disney Parks memorabilia and the history of Disney merchandising. He also has an incredible story about the original prospectus for Disneyland

This week Andrea tells us about her trip on the Disney Cruise with her daughter. Hear about their adventures on the high seas - the food, the entertainment and being a pirate for a day. A Disney Cruise has something for everyone.

For most of us, Disney Parks are the happiest place on earth. But there are some people who hate all things Disney, like our friend Julie who has been to the park a few times and still doesn't like it. What is it about Disney Parks that she doesn't like? Will we be able to convert her to a Disney Park fan? Will we charge her $200 for analyzing her problems? Find out in our latest episode.

This week we compare Universal Studios theme parks to Disney theme parks. Obviously, you know which one we like best but we try to be fair. Find out what we like about Universal and how it stacks up to Disney and where we feel it falls short.

Disneyland vs Disney World - what are the similarities, what are the differences. Disney World is bigger but does that mean it's better? Listen to Andrea and Scott talk about what they like about each park and what makes each park special.

Are Disney Parks meant to be only for families and single people are ruining the family experience? Or is it just as much for singles but families are clogging up the works with all their strollers? This was a hot topic on twitter a few weeks back but unlike social media maybe Andrea and Scott will find a sensible middle ground

This is a bonus episode from the archives where we talk about the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Listen to the mouth watering descriptions of dishes from a past festival to get a taste of what it is like to attend without ruining any of the surprise at this year's festival. Warning: this episode may cause drooling

In this episode, Andrea tells us about a magical time she and her family had at Disneyland Paris during Christmas.

In this episode we talked to our friend Jere about his trip to Tokyo and his visit to the Disney Sea theme park. Every Disney theme park is little different but Disney Sea may be the most unique. Find out what it is like from Jere.

In this episode Andrea and Scott discuss what it was like to visit Walt Disney World during the Pandemic

Randy Williams tells us about a magical day he had with his wife and son at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. If you've ever thought about going to this event listen to this episode and find out what makes it so special. And if you've already gone, relive your memories by listening to Randy's story.

Scott describes a magical day when he had the Magic Kingdom all to himself for one hour, along with some other memories. He also describes the original intent of the podcast. The episodes now alternate between people describing a magical day they had at the parks and Scott and Andrea tackling one topic of interest related to the parks.

Andrea and Scott and guests share their favorite Disney Park memories. It's like taking a mini-vacation in the middle of your day. And it might give you ideas for your next trip. In this episode, Andrea and Scott talk about their favorite rides.