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Join Erik this week as he is joined by Olivia, Marie, and Rob as they discuss their favorite live action remakes, how they would turn the four Disney movies released in 1981 into attractions, the three items they would bring on a Disney trip if their backpacks could only hold three items, and what modern or classic TV families they would like to see a Disney Parks vacation episode of. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: With Lilo and Stitch being a good new live-action remake, what is your favorite or least favorite remake of a Disney animated movie? Question 2: Disney released four movies in 1981: The Devil and Max Devlin, Amy, The Fox and the Hound, and Condorman. Pick one of these movies and develop an attraction for one of the parks. Question 3: You + one other adult are going to a Disney theme park. You are prepared and bring a backpack. However, that backpack can only hold 3 things (not including phone, wallet, sunglasses, and ears). What three items are you bringing with you and why? Question 4: What modern or classic TV family would you love to see do a Disney Parks vacation episode —and what chaos unfolds during the trip? Bonus Question: What was your favorite question from previous shows and how would you answer it?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Ryan and Olivia as they discuss the stores they wish existed in Disney shopping districts, the attractions they think Tage and Erik should go on first on their trip to Disneyland, what they would put in their foodie guides if they could make their own, and the experiences that don't exist anymore that they wish they could experience again. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: I'm going to riff off of a question from a few weeks ago. What is a store that you wish existed in the Disney Shopping district of your choice (Downtown Disney or Disney Springs)? Question 2: Which attraction should Tage and Erik experience first on their trip to Disneyland in July? Question 3: Disney has put out an insane amount of foodie guides in the past couple of years. You get to make your own foodie guide/foodie booth - it has to have a snack, "main" (think like food and wine festival), drink and dessert. These can be items already in the park in general, past foodie guide offerings, your faves in normal life etc. Question 4: What is an experience that doesn't exist anymore that you would like to do/do again? Bonus Question: If you had to pick one attraction from any Disney theme park that best represents the Disney brand as a whole, what would it be and why? What elements / attributes / emotions come to mind when you think of the brand and how does the attraction relate to those?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Cydel and Jade as they discuss the Disney movies that were on repeat in their homes as children, the most surprising things they have learned about a Disney Park, the subtle (or not so subtle) things they do in their everyday life to bring in a bit of magic when they can't be in the parks, and what restaurants they believe need more seating and what space they would steal from to add that. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What Disney Movie was on repeat at your house as a child? Question 2: What is the most surprising thing you have learned about a Disney park? Question 3: What is your favorite subtly Disney thing to do at home or in your regular everyday life to feel a little magic from the parks when you can't be there? Question 4: The old Haunted Mansion shop in New Orleans Square is now extra seating for the Royal Street Veranda. What other restaurant would you like to add seating for and what space would you steal from to do so? Bonus Question: What was the most extravagant experience you have paid for on a Disney vacation and was it worth the cost for you personally? (Dining package, show, hotel, VIP tour, etc.)

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Bryan and Olivia as they discuss their favorite Jungle Cruise jokes, what stunt shows the would make based off of an existing IP, what chain restaurants they would add to the parks, and the rides, shows, and experiences they think Disney never should have done. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Although I'm sure there's more to it, the story goes that they started adding jokes to The Jungle Cruise after Walt heard a family say they didn't want to ride it because they had already done it before. Even as we approach its 70th anniversary along with the park, they're still constantly coming up with new jokes. My question is, what's your favorite Jungle Cruise joke? Question 2: I have Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular on my mind. If you could make a stunt show off another Disney property, what would it be? Question 3: DTD 2.0 seems to be adding in more chain restaurants/stores. What chain restaurant (can be a local or national chain) would you add into a Disney park/resort, where would it go, would it have a theme etc. Question 4: What is a ride/show/expereince that Disney Parks should never have done in the parks? Bonus Question: Alright - the inspiration for this is somewhat selfish as I am working on my "must do list" for WDW and it got me curious - what are your top 3 non- theme park must do things when visiting DLR or WDW. It can be something at any of the hotels, Disney Springs, Downtown Disney, etc? Basically anything that is on Disney property but not inside the gates of a one of the 6 theme parks.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by DeeAnn and Ryan as they discuss what food and drinks they would like to see come back to the parks, what outfits they bring on a seven night trip to the Disney Parks, where they would go if they could take a vacation to the time and place of one of the Disney animated films, and what fairytales they wish Disney would make a movie of. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What is a food or drink you wish would come back to the Disney Parks? This could be something from long ago that is no longer available or something seasonal/special foodie guide item you wish was available year round. Question 2: You're staying at Walt Disney World for 7 nights. How many outfits do you bring? Question 3: If you could take a vacation to the time/place of one of the Disney animated films where would you go and why? Question 4: What is a fairytale that Disney has not made yet that you would like to see made? Bonus Question: What dollar amount would it take for you to never step foot on a Disney property (park, DTD/Springs, hotel, cruise, adventures by Disney etc.) ever again?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Rob and Dan as they discuss their pet peeves that are small but make them sound crazy, their favorite pools, their most prized souvenirs, and the hardest comparisons to make between Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: I want more pet peeves. But this time, pick one Disney parks pet peeves that makes a small amount of sense but you are bothered by to a degree that it makes you sound potentially crazy out of context. Question 2: What's your favorite pool? Question 3: What is your most prized souvenir ever that you got from the parks? Question 4: What is the hardest comparison between Disneyland and Walt Disney World? (Could be from a Supreme Resort episode, or just something you think is hard to compare in general) Bonus Question: Do you prefer being at the parks in the morning or night?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by James and Alex as they discuss their first Disney trips, what Disney experiences they would like to have for the first time again, what one item they would like to own from all of the Disney Company history, and what sequel to a Disney movie or show they would make . Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What was your first Disney trip like? Question 2: What is a Disney experience — parks, TV/Movies, etc. — that you wish you could go back and experience for the first time (or go back and experience for the first time because it doesn't exist anymore)? Question 3: If you could have any one item from Disney Company history, what would you choose and why? This could be a specific piece of memorabilia, an item that belonged to somebody, a Mickey beignet you really enjoyed once. Anything. Question 4: If Disney would start filming a sequel to a movie or show from Disney, which one would you choose?!?? Bonus Question: If you could change one thing about the Disneyland Resort, what would you change and why?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Marie and Mike as they discuss which retired attraction they would be most likely to visit, what they would do to improve Tomorrowland, what attractions they would suggest for someone who doesn't think they will like the Disney Parks, and what themed land they think should be added to Disneyland or Magic Kingdom. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Which retired attraction in any park would you most like to visit? Question 2: If you had the power to change Tomorrowland, what would you do to improve it? Question 3: If you had to plan a day at a Disney park for someone who has never been and thinks they won't like it, how would you win them over? What 1-3 attractions/experiences would be must do's & why? Question 4: At Disneyland or Magic Kingdom - what is the next themed land they should add? (That isn't already planned) Bonus Question: Disney succeeded wildly with appealing to our generation's nostalgia. How do they do that again? How does the next generation become Disney fanatics? Please elaborate with your own story of how you got on board.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Marie and Sarah as they discuss what behind the scenes experience they would create, the park they would live in for a week, what festival they would create, and what their perfect VIP tour would be. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: If you could create a brand new "behind the scenes" experience at any Disney vacation destination- any park, DCL, or Aulani - what would it be? Question 2: Which park would you live in for a week? Question 3: If you could create your own festival, what would it be and what park would it be in? Question 4: What would your perfect VIP tour look like? Bonus Question: What is something you think Universal (or another non-Disney theme park) does better than Disney?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Ryan and Rob as they discuss What they think is next for Lightning Lane, what they would like to have from the parks in their own homes, their favorite imagineers, and what Disney subjects they would like to have a podcast on. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Disney has been selling out of their Lightning Lane Premier Passes at Magic Kingdom, even on days where the crowd levels are not super high. What do you think is next for Lightning Lane? Question 2: John Stamos has a Dumbo ride in his living room. What is one thing you would want to have from the parks and have in your house? Question 3: Who is your favorite Imagineer and why? Question 4: We're all podcasters, what Disney subject would you like to podcast about that you don't now? Bonus Question: What is your favorite fake rock at a Disney park?

Join James and Tage this week as they are joined by Teresa and Vern as they discuss their biggest Disney disappointment, or Disnappointment, what they want to check off next on their Disney bucket list, how they would feel if the Haunted Mansion Holiday was only available during the winter holiday, and what they think Disney should do to upgrade or replace the Fantasyland dark rides. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Maybe your support will go towards vern's next churro. Question 1: What has been your biggest Disney disappointment? Question 2: What is the next thing you would like to check off your Disney bucket list? Question 3: With all the hubbub this month about wrong dates on Haunted Mansion Holiday, how would you feel it it only ran as a winter holiday attraction — and not in Spooky Season? Question 4: As Disneyland continues to raise the bar on how attractions can be done, and the rides themselves keep becoming more and more thrilling, do you foresee a future where the Fantasyland dark rides will be either upgraded or just aged out and replaced?  Bonus Question: Whats a “free” or “included with entry” item that you have really enjoyed receiving from Disney?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Devin and Donna as they discuss what they are looking forward to in 2025 from Disney, how they feel about Disney Cruise Line expanding, their favorite Disney Christmas movies, and their favorite things about Christmas at the parks and how they bring Disney holiday magic into their homes . Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What are you looking forward to most in 2025 from Disney? Question 2: Disney is really expanding its cruise line fleet over the next 10 years. How do you feel about this and bonus 2nd question, if you've been on a Disney cruise, what did you think? Question 3: What is your favorite Disney Christmas movie? Question 4: What is your favorite thing about Christmas at the parks and have you brought any Disney magic into your home for the holidays? Bonus Question: We've had Soarin' Over California and we've had Soarin' Over the World. If you were in charge of creating Soarin' over something new, what sequences would you put together?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by David and Olivia as they discuss the rides they think should get the Muppet treatment, what they would add or change about Disney+, the attractions they feel are off limits for Disney to change or remove, and the attractions they think represent the Disney brand as a whole. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What other attractions deserve the Muppet treatment? Question 2: We are celebrating the 5th anniversary of Disney+, which launched on November 12, 2019. It currently includes various Disney properties – Walt Disney movie and TV, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographics, and Hulu. What is one thing you would like to add to or change about Disney+? Question 3: What attraction is completely off limits for Disney to change or remove? Question 4: If you had to pick one attraction from any Disney theme park that best represents the Disney brand as a whole, what would it be and why? What elements / attributes / emotions come to mind when you think of the brand and how does the attraction relate to those?  Bonus Question: The Hyperion Theater has been empty for the majority of the time since the parks reopened…if you can put any show in that space, what would it be?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Andy and Kris as they discuss what attractions they think need a refresh, what IPs they would make into rides and what ride system they would use, the Disney movies they've never seen, and themed spaces they would add to a Disney Cruise Line. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What attraction do you think should get a refresh at the parks? Question 2: What Disney film/IP property would you want to see turned into a theme park ride and what ride system would you use (ex. flume, omnimover, slot track, coaster, trackless, etc.)? Question 3: Which Disney movie have you never seen but you kind of regret it but not enough to watch it? Like maybe you even lie to people and pretend you saw it but you never will. Question 4: If you could imagineer a themed space on a Disney Cruise Line, what design would you come up with? It could be but is not limited to a lounge/bar or restaurant, or a kid zone or pool/water play area. Bonus Question: What is something the non-Disney cruise lines do or have that you wish Disney would adopt?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Amanda and Kevin as they discuss the times they have been to the parks during “other” holidays, details in the parks they feel are overlooked, what they think the 70th anniversary will look like, and snacks that they would bring back to the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Have you ever been to the parks during one of the “other” holidays? Thanksgiving comes to mind, but anything else that isn't normally celebrated. Question 2: What is one detail in the parks that you enjoy that you think most guests overlook? Question 3: What do you think the 70th anniversary at Disneyland will be like? They already announced PTN and casting for Better Together. Question 4: Name a snack option that used to be available at a Disney Park that you wish they would bring back. Bonus Question: Who is your favorite Disney account to follow on social media?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Olivia and Marie as they discuss where they would move things in the parks if they had the power to, new or old after hours events they would bring to the parks, Disney property they think deserves its own movie, and what cast member jobs they think Disney should add to the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: You can move anything anywhere at a Disney park with no regard to cost/feasability. What do you rearrange? Question 2: What themed night/after hours event (new or one from the past) would you like to see them add to a Disney Park? Which park, what is the theme, what are some of the special events/foods/characters etc.  Question 3: Is there a Disney property (attraction, land, etc.) that you think deserves its own movie, TV show, or reboot? Question 4: What role/cast-member level job do you think Disney should create or add more of at the parks? Bonus Question: You get to add live actors and/or interactive animatronics to one attraction at any park- what attraction do you choose and describe how you bring the characters to life.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Shannon and Ryan as they discuss times they overracted to a change in the parks, times they have had the oppertunity to dress up in the parks, what they think Disney should do to make Star Wars and Marvel like they were before, and Disney things they think are a bargain. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: When were you overreacting and afraid of change? Think of the prequel Star Wars trilogy. Think of the change to Splash Mountain. Think of anything else that changed in a park anywhere. Question 2: Have you ever been able to dress up while in the park? And what did you dress as? Think Disney bounding, Halloween, RunDisney.  Question 3: What do you think Disney should do to make Marvel and Star Wars like it was before? Question 4: Everyone is always worried about how much Disney costs. Which, to be fair, isn't entirely unfair. However, I think there are some slept on “bang for buck” things. Whats something disney related that you think is a “bargin”? Could be an experience, a piece of merch, etc. Bonus Question: Reverse bucket list item: what is a Disney attraction, show, food, event, or park you have never experienced and don't want to?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Kate and Dave as they discuss their favorite Disney Halloween things, the Disney fan complaints they are most tired of hearing, Oogie Boogie Bash ticket value and getting the best out of the event, and where they go to relax while at the Disney Parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What is your favorite Disney Halloween anything? Question 2: What subject are you most tired of hearing Disney fans complain about?  Question 3: What is your opinion on the value or lack thereof in tickets to Oogie Boogie Bash and/or Mickey's Not-So-Scary? What is your strategy to get the most out of the visit?  Question 4: Many visitors to Disney parks are trying to crank out as many rides, attractions, and experiences as possible. As a devoted Disney fan, I would like to know if you have a favorite spot to slow down, take in the magic, smell the proverbial roses, and enjoy the moment. Perhaps a dining location, a quiet corner, a park bench, or even a favorite curb. Where is your go-to spot when you want to step back from the constant hustle and bustle of Disney touring? Bonus Question: What Disney movie has the all time best soundtrack and why?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Ted and Shane as they discuss their favorite park details and history, Disney's philosophy towards IP in the park, attractions they like but don't go on enough, and if they think Epic Universe is going to change the theme park game. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What is your favorite parks detail or backstory that you can't wait to tell/annoy people with? Question 2: Does it feel as though Disney has changed it's philosophy towards the parks too much in recent years or are the changes ultimately for the better. I am referring to the changes we have seen at EPCOT and with the new D23 announcements as well as the inclusion of IP in all current projects. Question 3: What is an attraction that you like, but don't go on as often as you should? Question 4: Is Epic Universe going to change the game, put Disney out of business, and become the most incredible theme park in history? Bonus Question: What song have you heard too many times in nighttime spectaculars and which song haven't you heard enough?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Emily and Stephanie as they discuss their thoughts on the new Cars area replacing the Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom, what they want to see in a new Villains Land, what Disney property they think should be made into a multi-season TV show, and what Disney should do in parternships with McDonalds and other companies. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: At D23, Disney announced a new Cars themed area coming to Magic Kingdom, removing the Rivers of America. What are your thoughts on this and as a bonus, is there an area you wish Disney would replace with something new? Question 2: Last time on this show I brought up the question about the rumor of Villans Land. Now that the rumors are confirmed what is everyone looking forward to? What do you want to see in the Villans land? What kind of attractions do you want to see and what Disney Villans would you hope to see etc? Question 3: What classic Disney property could be developed into an extended, multi-season TV show? Question 4: Disney has partnered with a lot of companies. One of the most accessible, in my opinion is McDonalds. If you could create the next prize/accessory, what would you create or what opportunity did they miss to create? Also, if you have a favorite from the past, I'd love to hear it. Bonus Question: You have to ride one Disney attraction for 24 hours straight and you win a million dollars. Which attraction are you choosing and why?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Emily and Clayton as they discuss What's next on their Disney bucket lists, what shows they would like to see in the Fantasyland Theatre and Hyperion Theater, what about Disney surprised them the most, and what areas of Disnyland they would like to see reworked/refreshed. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What's next on your Disney bucket list? Question 2: Now that the Tale of the Lion King show is gone, what stage show would you like to see brought to Disneyland's Fantasyland Theatre? Expanding on that, what about bringing something back to the Hyperion Theater in DCA? Question 3: What is something that has surprised you most about Disney? Question 4: With the news of approval on Disneyland Forward, a lot of focus has been placed upon what new things will come from future expansion. Instead, let's focus on improving what already exists. What current area(s) of the parks would you like Disney to rework/refresh?  Bonus Question: I know you love the idea of moving back to thematic lands rather than IP lands so… What theme would you like to see a land based around and what would you put there?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by CJ and Morgan as they discuss if they will be going to the D23 Expo and their expectations for what will be anounced there, the things that turned them into Disney adults, and their unusual Disney park traditions. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Are you going to the D23 Expo this year? Why or why not? Question 2: Top 3 things you think/hope might be announced at D23 - can be related to the parks, movie studios, D+, or the company in general Question 3: What was the tipping point or points that made you into the Disney Adult you are today? Question 4: What is an odd or unusual Disney Park tradition that you/your family have? Bonus Question: What is your shopping strategy in the parks? Where do you like to browse? What kinds of souvenirs do you like to buy? Which stores are your favorites?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by James and Lynn as they discuss if they are Disney optimists or pessimists, attractions they would like to be evacuated from, attractions they would like to see restaurants attached to, and the former attractions they would bring back. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Are you a Disney optimist or pessimist? Basically, when Disney announces something new, do you immediately jump on board or are you skeptical? Question 2: What attraction would you like to be evacuated from? And what part of that attraction? Question 3: People love immersive dining like Blue Bayou in Disneyland and San Ángel Inn Restaurante in Epcot's Mexico pavilion. What attraction would you like to see a restaurant attached to it? Question 4: If you could have any former attraction return what would it be and why? Bonus Question: What has been your best value meal in/around the parks in your recent memory? This can be sit-down experience, quick service, an armload of churros. Whatever sticks in your head!

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Thomson and Ryan as they discuss the next after hours events they would like to see, attractions they would bring an old version back to, their thoughts on Genie+ going away, and what hotel, restaurant, and attraction they would bring into their own home if they could. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What next after hours event would you like to see Disney do at the theme parks? Question 2: If you could bring back a previous version of a current attraction, or restore a removed element of a current attraction, what would you bring back? Question 3: By now, we have all likely seen some amount of detail regarding the demise of Genie+. I have extra details if we need them. What are your thoughts? Question 4: If you could add one hotel room from a Disney resort, Disney park's restaurant and Disney Attraction to your place of residence what would they be and why?  Bonus Question: What would you like an episode of "We Call It Imagineering" to cover next?

Join Erik and Dan this week as they are joined by Jimmy, Paxton, and Alex as they discuss their earliest attraction memories, perfect Disney dining days, overcoming fears of big rides, rides they won't ride, and if they have ever been scared on a Disney ride. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What is your earliest memory of an attraction? Question 2: What is your perfect Disney dining day? Question 3: To the adults: how did you overcome your fears of "big rides"? Do you still have rides you won't ride for any reason? To The Boys: what ride(s) do you think will be the easiest to conquer? Which ones do you think might be the hardest? Question 4: have you ever been scared on a disney ride and what was it? Bonus Question: We have all been to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. What other Disney things would you like to experience? Cruises, Tokyo, Paris?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Kate and Bethany as they discuss what they would like to see on a Disney cruise, what makes Disney cruises worth their price, theire favorite excursions, and unique Fish Extender gifts. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What would you like to see on a Disney Cruise Line ship? This could be a venue, show, character, etc. Question 2: Disney cruises have a reputation for being more expensive than other cruise lines. What is something about a Disney Cruise that you think makes it worth spending a little more?  Question 3: What kinds of excursions do you like to do on a cruise? Or do you just stay on board the whole time? Question 4: Fish Extenders: What's a unique gift you would give or have received? Bonus Question: What is your dream itinerary on a Disney Cruise?

Join Erik and Ryan this week as they are joined by Mike as they discuss the Disney music that made them a bigger fan or music aficionado, their favorite atmosphere music groups at Disneyland, Disney ride or movie they would like to see with a live music performance, and what band they would go back in time to see perform at Disneyland . Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What Disney song or piece of music resonated with you in a way that made you a bigger Disney fan or a bigger music aficionado? Question 2: What is your favorite atmosphere music group at Disneyland or DCA? Question 3: What is one Disney ride or Disney movie that you would want to experience/see with a live music performance? Question 4: Of all the bands and musicians who have played at DL/DW through the years, what would be the one you would time travel back to see perform in the park? Bonus Question: If you had one ride song to be covered by a specific artist, which ride would you pick and which artist is covering it?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Teresa and James as they discuss if they are a Disney optimist or pessimist, what their churro would be if they could make their own, what they are excited about with the future of Disney parks, and their favorite, least favorite, and most underrated Pixar movie is. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Are you a Disney optimist or pessimist? Basically, what is your first reaction whenever anything new gets announced? Question 2: If you could create your own churro, what would your secret recipe be? Question 3: What are you most excited for with the future of Disney Parks? Question 4: In honor of Pixarfest, what is your favorite Pixar movie, your least favorite Pixar movie, and most underrated Pixar movie? Just one for each. No ties. Bonus Question: Best sweet treat at Disneyland? Savory?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they unlock bonus questions and discuss the coolest attractions to be walked off, their favorite non-Disney Park, things at Disneyland that have gotten then better or worse with time, and what they would do if they could spend the night at a Disney park. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1 from Episode 31: What was the coolest attraction you have had to walk out of? Which attraction would be your dread to be walked out of? Question 2 from Episode 44: What is something at Disneyland that you think has gotten worse with time and something that has gotten better with time? Question 3 from Episode 46: What is your favorite non-Disney park and why? Question 4 from Episode 51: If you were given the chance to stay overnight in any Disney park after closing hours, which park would you choose and what would you most look forward to doing during your exclusive nighttime adventure? Bonus: Tage on The Supreme Resort with Eric, Jimmy, and Dan

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by JR and Matt as they discuss how they would fix Tomorrowland, what is good in Disneyland and California Adventure, their favorite Disney soundtracks, and their love of Disney and how they explain it to others. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What would you do to “fix” Tomorrowland in Disneyland? Question 2: What's good at Disneyland and California Adventure? Question 3: What is your favorite all-around Disney movie soundtrack and why? Question 4: As somebody who was never biten with the Disney bug, what was the point where you realized that your love of Disney and the parks more than your average fan? How best do you describe your love of Disney to somebody on the outside? Bonus Question: How has your relationship with Disney changed over time?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Olivia and DeeAnn as they discuss what Disney character they would spend a day in the parks with, which Disney celebrity they would like to see make a surprise appearance on their attraction, what Disney Movie location they would like to live in, and what Disney Location they would eat at for an entire year. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Which Disney character would you most like to spend a day with at the Parks? Question 2: Which Disney celebrity, living or not, related to an attraction would you most want to see make a surprise appearance on their attraction?  Question 3: If you could live in any Disney movie world for a week, which one would you choose and why? Question 4: For 1 year, you can only consume food and beverage from one Disney dining location. 365 days straight! No food or drink from anywhere else. What dining location would you choose and why? Bonus Question: If you were given the chance to stay overnight in any Disney park after closing hours, which park would you choose and what would you most look forward to doing during your exclusive nighttime adventure?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Lynn and David as they discuss the best Disney anniversary celebrations, Disney Parks outside the US, their favorite things from celebrations, and their favorite attractions that were not based on pre-existing IPs. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Which anniversary celebration was best? Question 2: If you could visit a Disney park outside of the US that you haven't been to yet, which one would it be? Question 3: What was your favorite thing from a celebration? Question 4: What is your favorite Disney attraction that is NOT based on any pre-exsisting IP? Bonus Question: Which anniversary celebration should be tried again for the next big one?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Bethany and Kate as they discuss how they would reconfigure the parks, the best Disney Parks advice they have ever received, their favorite places to take pictures in the parks, and totally wrong parks tips. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: If you could reconfigure a Disney park, keeping all the attractions, restaurants, etc, but rearranging them “better”, which park would you reconfigure? Question 2: What is the best Disney Parks/Travel advice you've ever received? Question 3: What is your favorite place to take a picture every time you're in a Disney park? Question 4: What is some “conventional wisdom” or oft repeated tip about visiting Disney parks that you think is totally wrong?  Bonus Question: What street entertainment group is most likely to get you to stop and listen or watch?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Dan and Rob as they discuss how often they interact with anything Disney, huge opportunities Disney is missing, if Disney should go private, and what job they would work on Main Street if the businesses in the facade were real. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: How often do you interact with Disney things? Shows, movies, parks, whatever? Question 2: What is a huge opportunity for Disney which you often wonder why they aren't actively pursuing? Question 3: Do you think that Disney should take itself private and get off the stock market? Question 4: Of all of the windows on main street If they were real places at which job would you want to work? Bonus Question: If you could BE a Disney character, what character would you be and why?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Alex and Kris as they discuss the worst weather they've experienced at a Disney Park, a nostalgic souvenir they would bring back to the parks, what they would replace Murphy with in Fantasmic's finale, and what they would add to Galaxy's Edge. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What was the worst weather you have ever endured at a Disney park? Question 2: What is one nostalgic Disney Park souvenir you wish the parks would bring back. Question 3: What do you want to see take the place of the Murphy finale of Fantasmic! at Disneyland? Question 4: Galaxy's Edge is lacking but has the potential to be awesome. If you were the imagineer tasked with making the next addition to the struggling land, what would you add? Bonus Question: If you had to axe ONE SCENE in The Haunted Mansion, which scene would you get rid of? This is in the original Disneyland version. Not Haunted Mansion Holiday or any other park around the world.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Dan and Jordan as they discuss what they would like to see in place of the Toy Story parking area, where they would like to see a new Disney resort, their favorite childhood Disney cartoon, and the Disney films they would like to see more of in the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Pretend Disneyland Resort is going to bulldoze the Toy Story parking area to put in a third gate. What would you prefer to see there? Question 2: If Disney were to build a new resort in a place they don't currently have a presence, where should it be? Question 3: What was your favorite childhood Disney cartoon? Not movie, the TV shows. Question 4: What Disney film deserves more presence in the parks? Bonus Question: What is your favorite non-Disney park and why?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by CJ and James as they discuss their Disney holiday traditions, which park they would choose to celebrate the holidays in, the best Disney Park Christmas trees, and how they feel about Disney's live action remakes. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Do you have any Disney holiday traditions? Question 2: If you could experience the holidays at just one park, what park would it be and why? Question 3: Which resort does it best? Christmas trees at WDW and DLR.  Question 4: What is our feeling on the recent trend of recreating classics in Live Action films? Which ones are done well, which ones do you pretend don't exist? Bonus Question: What is your favorite holiday addition to the parks?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Emily and Mike as they discuss daily ticket prices, the villains world, Star Wars and Marvel Disney+ series', and their longest Disney park hiatuses . Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Based on the level of entertainment that you get going to Disneyland, how much do you think a one day, one park ticket should be priced at? Question 2: How true do you think the villans world is and where in Orlando do you think it will go? Question 3: We're through another bout of Star Wars and Marvel series on Disney+. Viewership seems to be dropping somewhat. Should Disney keep on target with these series? Mando has more coming, Mandoverse movie on the way, more Marvel stuff. Full disclosure, I wrote this question on October 4th, so maybe Loki had massive viewership. I tend to think we're scaling back to more niche properties, but hey, this is your question to answer. Go for it. Question 4: So Mike, you have been on a Disney parks hiatus. What has that been like after being a passholder and traveling there all the time? [What was your longest Disney parks hiatus and how did it affect you?] Bonus Question: What is something at Disneyland that you think has gotten worse with time and something that has gotten better with time?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by CJ and James as they discuss their favorite Disney resort hotels, where the best Space Mountain, Pirates, and Jungle Cruise are, what they would change about Genie+ and Lightning Lane, and the balance between new and old attractions. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What is your favorite Disney resort hotel and why? Question 2: DLR vs WDW showdown: Space Mountain, Pirates, Jungle Cruise Question 3: What do you think needs to be changed, if anything, with Genie+ and Lightning Lane? Question 4: What's your take on the balance between preserving the nostalgic charm of classic Disney attractions and introducing new, cutting-edge experiences in the parks? How do you think Disney should navigate this delicate balance to cater to both longtime fans and new audiences? Bonus Question: Let's raise the stakes a bit. DLR vs WDW: Haunted Mansion

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Amanda and Kevin as they discuss their favorite Disney books, the question they would ask Walt, the best Disney movie, and what rollar coaster of a new style they would add to the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Which Disney book is your favorite? Question 2: If you could ask Walt Disney just one question, what would you ask him? Question 3: In your opinion, what is the best movie Disney has ever made? Question 4: There are many styles of roller coasters (e.g. suspension, flying, wooden, etc.) that are not in any Disney Parks. If you could add one of these coasters, 1) Which would you add? 2) What would the theming/story be? 3) Where would you put it? (could replace an existing attraction or build new somewhere on Disney property) Bonus Question: Which Disney sequel deserves a mulligan? There's promise, but they need a re-do.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Hannah and Elisa as they discuss underrated parks and experiences, the movies they'd like to see represented in the parks, if and when they think Disneyland will remove park hopping time limits, and what rides they would swap between Disneyland and Disney World. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What park or experience do you think is underrated by the average guest? Question 2: What movie representation would you like added in the parks that is currently not represented at all (has no shows, no characters, no rides, etc.)? Question 3: Walt Disney World will soon remove park reservations for most guests and will no longer set a 2pm time for park hopping. When does Disneyland get the same treatment? Question 4: If you could swap two rides at Disneyland and Disney World, what would they be? Bonus Question: What is your favorite conversation with a Cast Member?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Lyndsey and Annie as they discuss the Disney things they came late to but love, the Disney travel experiences on their bucket list, vacations they have booked for clients that they would like to go on themselves, and what new Disney+ show, like the Imagineering Story and Behind the Attraction, that they would like to see added to the platform. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What is a Disney thing you came to later than most of the fans but you now love? (movie, show, parks thing) Question 2: If money were no object, which Disney travel experience is the top of your bucket list?  Question 3: What is a vacation that you booked for a client (or heard that someone else went on for non-planners) that you wanted to go on yourself? Question 4: We all love the Imagineering Story and Behind the Attraction on Genie+, what other show (in that spirit) would you like to see? Bonus Question: What is the most difficult thing about your career as a travel planner (or podcaster)?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Stephanie and Marie as they discuss What they would spend $60 Billion on in the parks, the Disney songs they listen to on tough days, the rumors about D23 2024, and where they would take an executive on a day in the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What would you like Disney to spend the $60 billion on? Question 2: Which Disney song or movie picks you up when you're having a tough day? Question 3: We don't normally get too current-events around here, but we have a bunch of professionals on the show this week. What do you think about the D23 2024 event so big they no longer want to call it an expo? Too big? Honda Center? Can they deliver on something more interesting than concept art? Question 4: You get to take a Disney executive to a Disney Park for a day! Who do you take, which park, and what three key things do you want them to experience the way YOU do as a non-VIP guest?  Bonus Question: How “out” are you as a Disney adult?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Debbie and Ruben as they discuss if they watch movies in the theaters or wait for them on Disney+, what attraction they would ride if they could only ride one ever again, underrepresented characters, attractions, and movies on sippers on popcorn buckets, and snacks they are afraid to try or excited to try. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: A new Disney movie is coming out. This is a theoretical question. So movie is coming out. Do you see it first day in theaters? Do you see it in theaters? Do you wait until it hits Disney+ or physical media? Question 2: If you were told that you could never visit Disneyland again in your lifetime, and could only ride one attraction for the last time, what would it be, and why? Question 3: With all of the cool sippers and popcorn buckets released recently, what is one character, attraction, or movie that you feel like is underrespresented with this category of souvenir? Question 4: What Disney Snack have you been to scared to try… Or are excited to try? Bonus Question: What is your Disney guilty pleasure? Search

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Teresa and James as they discuss rumors of Apple buying or merging with Disney, must have popcorn buckets or sippers, their dream Disney Fairytale Vow Renewal, and their top five recommended for you movies and shows on Disney Plus. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: With all the rumors out there about Apple buying or merging with Disney, what are your thoughts? Question 2: If you could design the next “must have” popcorn bucket or sipper, what would it be? Question 3: You have an unlimited budget for a Disney Fairytale Vow Renewal. Describe your ideal ceremony! And if you don't want to renew your vows at a Disney park, talk about that too! Question 4: Log into your Disney Plus account and tell us what your top 5 “recommended for you” movies/shows are. Does the mouse have a good pulse on what you're interested in? Bonus Question: How would you rate your level of Disney fandom?

Join Erik and Tage this week as Tage answers all the questions that he missed while on vacation. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. See blog posts for episodes 33-35 for questions.

Join Erik and David this week as they are joined by Ryan and Dan as they discuss changes in the parks that they believe are improvements or not, how well they know each other, new attractions based on movies, and an article from the wheel of clickbaity garbage. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Improvement or not? Question 2: How well do you know your guests? Question 3: Make a new ride or attraction based on a movie that you have watched recently. Question 4: The wheel of clickbaity garbage! Bonus Question: F, marry, kill main street vehicles.

Join Erik and Dan this week as they are joined by Ryan and Dave as they discuss their most unhinged by sincere opinions of the Disney parks, their dream solo trip to the parks, a local themed location they would like to see absorbed by Disney, and how they would make a movie reboot of any Disney Park IP. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What is your most unhinged yet completely sincere opinion related to Disney parks? Question 2: We are all "adult fans" of the Disney parks ... describe your ideal solo trip to a Disney Park. Which park do you start in, first ride, must eat food etc. Question 3: Which local, themed place from your childhood should be absorbed by Disney Parks? Question 4: Haunted Mansion has opened the door for Park-Original IP Movies to get a reboot. Which existing park IP would you reboot into a new movie? Options include Pirates, Tower of Terror, Country Bears, Jungle Cruise, Mission to Mars and Tomorrowland. Bonus Question: When Indiana Jones and Space Mountain opened at Disneyland, lines bled onto Main Street. Modern ride openings use a virtual queue system. If you were in charge of new attractions and queues and such, how would you manage the line situation?

Join Erik and Ryan this week as they are joined by David and Dan as they discuss the best Disney CEOs, what they see parents doing right or wrong in the parks, what “that costs way too much” thing they would do in the Disney sphere, and where they would add Muppets IP to the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Who is the best Disney CEO and why are you wrong? Question 2: Ryan is a new father and 2 of the 4 of us are parents. What are some things that you see parents doing in the parks, or not doing, which you think are especially good ideas in terms of going to the parks with young kids, or kids of any age? Question 3: This is episode 33, Club 33 is a thing. Club 33 costs a lot of money, what “that costs way to much” thing would you want to do in within the Disney Sphere? Ideas include Club 33 membership, Galactic Star Cruiser, VIP Tour, Kyburr Crystal drink package, etc. Question 4: In February 2004, Disney acquired “The Muppets” and the “Bear in the Big Blue House” assets from The Jim Henson Company for $75 million … and since then have done nothing with the Muppets IP in the parks. Now you could theme an entire land after the Muppets … but what is one Muppet theming you would bring to the parks. It can be a ride, an attraction, a restauration a show … whatever. Bonus Question: Have you experienced Virtual Queues in the parks and what are your opinions on them?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Alex and Kris as they discuss titles leaving Disney+, the Haunted Mansion movie, lore, and what they would change about the Haunted Mansion. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Disney+ recently removed some shows and movies from the platform. Were there any titles that were removed that you were sad to see go? Is there a show or movie that would make you upset to see leave the platform? Question 2: With the new Haunted Mansion movie releasing to theaters next month, what is something you want to see in the movie? Specific easter eggs, plot, characters?  Question 3: Which is your favorite resource on Mansion lore? Which book, YouTuber, whatever. Question 4: Although our version of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland is amazing, if you add to or change one thing about our Mansion, what would it be? Bonus Question: What attraction created in the last 30 years do you think is the most Walt like? Search

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Marie and Shannon as they discuss Genie+ and Lightning Lanes, things they've overheard in the parks, what international park they would visit all expenses paid, and what character they wish they could be. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What do you think about Genie+ and Lightning Lanes? Helpful? Expensive? A royal pain? Question 2: What is the most memorable thing you have overheard another guest or cast member say at a Disney park?  Question 3: If you could get an all expenses paid trip to any Disney Park outside of the US, which would you choose? Question 4: If you could be any character inside the parks, animated or real life, which character would you be and why? Bonus Question: What was the coolest attraction you have had to be walked out of? Which attraction would be your dream to be walked out of?