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Ann and Demetri Ravanos are the Sibling Superstars of the White Dragon Podcast Network! Together, over the years, they've racked up countless Walt Disney World trips, and now they want to share their experience and expertise with you!


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    Extra Magic Hour Episode 79: Byeeeeeee!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2017 71:04


    This is the last episode of the Extra Magic Hour. Find out why by listening.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 78: I'm Here to Bring You Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2017 36:40


    Kat and Demetri talk about Marty Sklar's sad final public appearance, answer emails about sex, pirates and murder, and speculate on the future of the Carousel of Progress.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 77: You and I Vacation Very Differently

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 48:24


    Demetri and Kat talk about Christmas in July at Disney Springs and the latest Dooney & Burke creations and David Mumpower stops by to talk about how Disney is turning into West World.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 76: Launchpad McQuack. He was an idiot.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2017 55:10


    Kat and Demetri talk about new clothes and the sequel to PhotoPass Day. Plus they go blue sky dreaming for D23!

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 75: It's Not Like They're Losing a Repeat Customer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 57:45


    Demetri and Kat have a huge rumor round up this week including an idea for World Showcase that might revolutionize meet & greets! If you'd like to donate to St. Jude's hospital in honor of Demetri & Ann's Aunt Jo, you can go to http://events.stjude.org/joannaheard

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 7: I Wanna Get Chocolate Wasted!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 55:35


    Kat and Demetri discuss why you won't hear Donald Trump in the Hall of Presidents. You'll learn how much food WDW donates to homeless shelters each years. Plus, Demetri cusses!

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 73: I'm Sorry. We're Talking About White Nationalists Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2017 39:46


    Kat tells us about the latest rumors for Epcot's overhaul. We learn who really owns the houses in Golden Oak. We discuss the rookie mistakes to avoid on your first trip to WDW.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 72: So Your Mom's Into Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017 54:15


    We'll tell you who may be moving into the Launch Bay. You'll learn that Kat has a potty mouth and we'll tell you why Disney moving towards more screen-based dark rides was inevitable.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 71: Are There Any Make America Great Again Ears?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2017 54:39


    Josh Taylor of Network 1901 and Modern Mouse Boutique joins us to talk about turning a love of Disney into a career. We take a look at the future of Magic Band technology. Plus, Kat introduces us to a new robot friend!

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 70: I am Going Back to My Salad

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2017 22:40


    What is coming to Adventureland? What is Project D? How far away are we from the gondolas being operational? Demetri and Kat don't have the answers but it doesn't stop them from wildly speculating!

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 69: It Will be Six Flags Over Orlando

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2017 44:18


    Demetri and Kat talk about Baby Groot's park debut, theorize what the Disney Parks would look like if Apple buys the company and give you all fair warning about new robots coming to the parks.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 68: We're All Constipated

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 31:33


    It's a short episode this week. Kat's gone. Demetri and Ann answer your emails, talk about the future of World Showcase and discuss what a world without lines might look like.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 67: All the Best Running Songs are Girl Power Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017 42:40


    Kat and Demetri review the new March Magic designs and theme park writer Brian Kroznick joins us to talk about Disney's Society of Explorers and Adventurers.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 66: These Boats are in the Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2017 61:34


    This week the gang is all together to discuss Disney manicures, the latest gondola rumor that makes this seem like a reality and Demetri recaps his trip to WDW.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 65: Then He Started Singing a Slow Jam Version of Come On Ride That Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2017 39:37


    It's a slow news week, so Kat has updates on Express busses and more renovations for Liberty Square. Ann and Demetri discuss their favorite "People of the Park" experiences and give you a peak into how the rich and fabulous do Disney World.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 64: I Was Thinking About the Monkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2017 50:22


    Ann and Demetri discuss musicals in the Disney Parks, Kat explains why that gondola rumor is ridiculous and we all get excited for BB-8's WDW debut!

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 63: Guardians of the Galaxy is Going into Splash Mountain. Mark it Down.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 46:18


    Kat and Demetri talk about that Rivers of Light video making the rounds, explain why a dip in attendance isn't the bad news some want you to believe, and speculate on a new home for Club Villain. Plus, author Dan Sisneros stops by to talk about his new book Disney Tale of the Tape: Theme Park Boxing.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 62: That's When Demetri Was in His Daisy Dukes Phase

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2017 41:36


    The gang celebrates the demise of DisneyQuest, answer your emails and tell you what to watch the night before a Disney vacation begins.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 61: To Quote Rafiki - It is Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2017 52:24


    Kat and Demetri get deep into WDW rumors. We discuss the future of your wallet, your tummy and Tomorrowland.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 60: Anytime You Log in the Internet it's a Shade of Beastly Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2017 51:34


    David Mumpower, author of Disney Demystified, joins Demetri to talk about the greatest themed land Disney didn't build. Kat tells us about another expensive culinary adventure, and we pay tribute to DHS's Kermit balloon.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 59: Next Time We're Down There Let's Start a Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2017 40:36


    Ugh! Finally a new episode. Ann and Demetri answer emails about snoring, and Kat tells you why there's no need to mourn the welcome show.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 58: Sis, Anything You Wanna Say About Dollywood?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2016 50:53


    Ann and Demetri use Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas to build WDW's long rumored fifth gate, Kat speculates on the future of Rivers of Light, and there's talk of Christmas at Dollywood!

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 57: You Can Read Between the Lines all You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2016 86:47


    What did Imagineers teach George Lucas about movie making? What really happened to kill Jim Henson's initial sale of the Muppets to Disney? Why was Pandora such a problem for WDI? Former Imagineer and current themed entertainment critic Mark Eades joins Demetri for a chat about that and more this week.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 56: Who Still Uses a Belt Clip?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2016 48:47


    The robot apocalypse is coming and when it gets here it will be Disney's fault! Ann and Demetri debate what robot attacks will look like at Disney World, Kat has news on Magic Band 2.0 and the gang debate the future of Epcot. Also, here's the link to see that Na'vi animatronic for yourself - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/11/first-look-the-navi-river-journey-shaman/

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 55: Mariah Carey's Here and Jeff, You Gotta Come Cut These Steaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2016 41:55


    Kat tells us about the drones' invasion of Disney Springs, Demetri and Ann talk about what companies have changed the way we experience Disney and Ann shares secrets of the rich and famous' trips to the World.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 54: Move the Antenna That Way. I See a Nipple!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2016 63:24


    Ann is back FINALLY! We find out if the TOT is really safe from a GOTG takeover, take a trip to a supernatural community right outside Orlando and talk about why now may be a good time to take a break from the parks.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 53: In Florida Roaches are Giant, Flying Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2016 53:08


    Kat is back with a trip report, some gross news about the Swan, and stories from her friends that will make Demetri upset. Plus they play another round of Moral Obligation in which Demetri tells you what Disney could learn from Las Vegas.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 52: Frankly Kid, I Wish I Were More Affable

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2016 72:18


    The Dreamfinder himself Ron Schneider returns with more stories from his career in themed entertainment. He tells Demetri the role he played in the development of Halloween Horror Nights, how he became a problem for Canada, and what goes on backstage at the Monsters Inc Laugh Floor.

    EMH 51: Now We Know Cinderella Castle Can't Disassemble

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2016 55:55


    Demetri and Kat talk about Hurricane Matthew's effects on Disney World. They debate Disney's moral obligations in hypothetical situations. And that's kinda it.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 50: I Don't Understand How Science & Physics Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016 38:53


    Demetri and Kat talk about a new character coming to DHS and some old ones coming back. There's also an email that asks us to rank Disney modes of transportation and we tell you where not to spend money.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 49: It is a Difficult Park to Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2016 47:36


    Demetri tells Kat about the greatest menu item in Food & Wine history. Josh Taylor from Network 1901 stops by to talk about their new miniseries The World That Never Was. Demetri bids a fond farewell to Typhoon Lagoon's Shark Reef.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 48: Gone are the Days of the Halter Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2016 42:21


    Demetri and Kat discuss Jasmine's new look, weigh the value of food against new attractions, and speculate on why the Animal Kingdom may be rolling back night time hours.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 47: If There's a Website Out There, People Use it for Casual Sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2016 43:35


    More updates on Guardians of the Galaxy coming to Epcot from Kat. Demetri talks with MouseMingle.com creator Dave Tavres about how people are finding love through their love of Disney. Ann does very little.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 46: They All Ruled So Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2016 51:30


    Kat brings us news about the demise of Stitch, Ann tells us how Pixar broke her heart, and Demetri tells you how to manage your time and money for a runDisney race.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 45: Disrespect vs. Funny Bit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2016 47:44


    Kat and Demetri talk about the alleged termination of Joe Rohde, we resume planning DJ's vacation, and discuss just how valuable a Pluto pin is.

    Extra Magic Hour 44: It Doesn't Mean We Love You Any Less

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2016 68:26


    Kat officially joins the cast as our news girl! Ann and Demetri plan listener DJ's first ever trip to WDW and we go all Olympics on you.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 43: Do People Like Us This Week?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2016 28:08


    Ann and Demetri record an abbreviated episode in a crappy hotel in Biloxi, MS and they've got a big announcement about the future of The Extra Magic Hour!

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 42: It's Something I Probably Wouldn't Do and I Shot a Movie There

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2016 59:31


    This week we dive deep into the movie we told you about last week The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head. Director and writer Benjamin Lancaster and star Ron Schneider join Demetri to talk about the movie, Disney fandom and Ron's long history with the company.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 41: Last Time We Got Together We Listened to the Tis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2016 49:04


    Ann and Demetri list the best and worst things Disney World has ever done, talk about Disney's potential answer to Pokemon Go and sing the greatest hits of this year's Eat to the Beat lineup.

    Extra Magic Hour 40: There Might be a Picture on the Wall in Our Bedroom That Came From a Cruise Photography Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2016 42:53


    Ann and Demetri are back to discuss the Contemporary's over-priced and under-cool New Year's Eve event, Demetri's trip to Alaska on board the Disney Wonder, and why Sunshine Seasons is the best quick service meal on WDW property.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 39: What Was the Question? I Was Watching a Squirrel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2016 53:20


    Ann and Demetri respond to an angry email or two, bring you behind the scenes for Soarin' Round the World's opening day, and talk about the newest addition to Universal Orlando.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 38: Orlando is the Real World Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2016 50:54


    Demetri and Kat talk frankly about the alligator attack at Grand Floridian, try to figure out how to spend a three day vacation without ever setting foot in a park, and give you information on how you can help victims of the Pulse nightclub shootings.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 37: Well Now I Have to Add Two Bleeps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2016 70:59


    Ann is back to talk about the best restaurant on Disney property and the worst interaction with a CM she's ever had. Plus, Demetri sits down with Dark Side of Disney author Leonard Kinsey for a very family unfriendly conversation about WDW.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 36: I'll Allow You to Call That a Sandwich

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2016 53:56


    No again. No Kat either. It's Kevin Kessler sitting alongside Demetri. They talk about a cool new experience coming to hotel rooms from Floral & Gifts, conduct the first ever food draft, and discuss the future of Epcot.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 35: It's All Slides & Wave Machines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2016 50:12


    Ann is out, so this week Kat joins Demetri to discuss the shopping mall feel of Disney Springs and Frozen's take over of Blizzard Beach. Demetri also sits down with Steve Bennett author of the Hidden Mickey field guides.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 34: Hottie Alert!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2016 43:29


    Ann and Demetri talk about Jonathan Taylor Thomas and what he can do to make Christmas extra magical at WDW, create sequels to your favorite rides, and discuss the fate of Liverlips McGraw in the modern music industry.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 33: To Hell With You & Your Disney Worlt Hoo Doo!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2016 48:19


    Ann and Demetri share stories about their Disney hating dad, celebrate Star Wars Day by talking Star Wars Land and discuss the past, present and future of Disney Jr. Live on Stage!

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 32: Doo Doo Da Doop Making a Baked Potato

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2016 62:05


    Ann and Demetri are back with an extended episode! There's emails, a trip report and the yard sale goes to DHS.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 31: Is it Because I Made You Upset or Just Because You're Poor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2016 48:06


    Ann and Demetri attend the first ever Magic Kingdom yard sale and take home some amazing treasures and they tell you what attractions waste your time at WDW.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 30: Communist Soil. Big Difference.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2016 50:26


    Ann and Demetri are crazy obsessed with the Disney fan dating site Mouse Mingle and spend most of the end of the show talking about it. There is also discussion of Tom Staggs' sudden resignation with Kevin Kessler.

    Extra Magic Hour Episode 29: I Like That Red Velvet Cheesecake, Bro

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2016 35:02


    Ann and Demetri deliver the first annual Disney Draft to create the ultimate Disney theme park using every attraction and restaurant on WDW property.

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