As awards season gets underway in Hollywood, we roll out the red carpet for special guest Aaron Wallace, who joins us on this episode to look back at the many times The Walt Disney Company has been celebrated or honored at the Academy Awards during the ceremony’s 95-year history. First, we discuss our favorite Disney moments from the televised ceremonies, including song performances, acceptance speeches, wacky shticks, and more (0:42:00). Then, we take a closer look at the categories in which Disney has performed the best in the past, and we talk about our favorite winners and nominees, plus any Disney projects we think were snubbed (1:23:56).  Also on this episode, Jeremy and Derek report on the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend—the highs and lows of running a Disney marathon, their favorite memories on the course, and more (0:01:20). Here's where you can find more content from Aaron: Website: aaronwallaceonline.com | Latest Book: The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom 2020 | Twitter: @aaronwallace | Instagram: @aaronhwallace If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

As awards season gets underway in Hollywood, we roll out the red carpet for special guest Aaron Wallace, who joins us on this episode to look back at the many times The Walt Disney Company has been celebrated or honored at the Academy Awards during the ceremony’s 95-year history. First, we discuss our favorite Disney moments from the televised ceremonies, including song performances, acceptance speeches, wacky shticks, and more (0:42:00). Then, we take a closer look at the categories in which Disney has performed the best in the past, and we talk about our favorite winners and nominees, plus any Disney projects we think were snubbed (1:23:56). Also on this episode, Jeremy and Derek report on the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend—the highs and lows of running a Disney marathon, their favorite memories on the course, and more (0:01:20). Here's where you can find more content from Aaron: <a href="http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website: aaronwallaceonline.com</a> | Latest Book: <a href="http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com/book/the-thinking-fans-guide-to-walt-disney-world-magic-kingdom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom 2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/aaronwallace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @aaronwallace</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aaronhwallace/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram: @aaronhwallace</a> If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madchatterspodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (/madchatterspodcast)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madchatters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@madchatters)</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MadChatters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@MadChatters)</a>. Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

273: The Oscars and Disney

Twenty-five years ago, over a span of just two months, Disney and ABC gave us original films such as Tower of Terror, Toothless, and Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. On this week's episode, we take a closer look at these films, as well as the Elijah Wood-starring version of Oliver Twist, and we break down what we love about them, what elements do and do not hold up in 2022, our biggest nitpicks and grievances, our memories of tuning in to The Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday nights, and much more!  Plus, in another edition of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," we share our picks for the best and worst Halloween costumes donned by characters at the Disney Parks. Come join the fun! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

Twenty-five years ago, over a span of just two months, Disney and ABC gave us original films such as Tower of Terror, Toothless, and Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. On this week's episode, we take a closer look at these films, as well as the Elijah Wood-starring version of Oliver Twist, and we break down what we love about them, what elements do and do not hold up in 2022, our biggest nitpicks and grievances, our memories of tuning in to The Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday nights, and much more! Plus, in another edition of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," we share our picks for the best and worst Halloween costumes donned by characters at the Disney Parks. Come join the fun! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madchatterspodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (/madchatterspodcast)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madchatters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@madchatters)</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MadChatters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@MadChatters)</a>. Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

272: The Wonderful World of Disney: Class of 1997

Come sail away with us on the brand new Disney Wish, on which we spent four days dining with Elsa and the Avengers, sipping cocktails in a galaxy far, far away, celebrating Halloween with Mickey and the gang, and rediscovering the joys of a relaxing and worry-free vacation. Join us for this special trip report as we discuss everything the newest Disney ship has to offer, as well as reminisce about our favorite memories from our first ever cruise. Plus, we touch on some of the new (and new-to-us) experiences at Walt Disney World, including the newly revamped Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

Come sail away with us on the brand new Disney Wish, on which we spent four days dining with Elsa and the Avengers, sipping cocktails in a galaxy far, far away, celebrating Halloween with Mickey and the gang, and rediscovering the joys of a relaxing and worry-free vacation. Join us for this special trip report as we discuss everything the newest Disney ship has to offer, as well as reminisce about our favorite memories from our first ever cruise. Plus, we touch on some of the new (and new-to-us) experiences at Walt Disney World, including the newly revamped Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madchatterspodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (/madchatterspodcast)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madchatters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@madchatters)</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MadChatters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@MadChatters)</a>. Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

271: A 'Disney Wish' Come True

Now that the most recent class of Disney Legends has been named and inducted, we're taking this opportunity to discuss the Disney Legends whose projects and contributions to The Walt Disney Company have meant the most to us personally. Guest Guy Selga joins us for a Disney Legends Draft, in which we each compile a team of ten Disney Legends we want to pay special tribute to. Help us celebrate these outstanding men and women as we discuss the impact they've had on the Disney community and Disney history. Also on this episode, we go "Behind the Magic" of one of our favorite characters, Sonny Eclipse, whose voice actor sadly passed away last month. Plus, we bring back Disney Taglines with a special Hocus Pocus edition, in which we must assign classic quotes from the film to something in the Disney universe. Be sure to find our guests and their Disney projects online. Let them know you enjoyed hearing them on the show!  Hocus Pocus in Focus by Aaron Wallace Guy Selga: Twitter / Touring Plans If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

Now that the most recent class of Disney Legends has been named and inducted, we're taking this opportunity to discuss the Disney Legends whose projects and contributions to The Walt Disney Company have meant the most to us personally. Guest Guy Selga joins us for a Disney Legends Draft, in which we each compile a team of ten Disney Legends we want to pay special tribute to. Help us celebrate these outstanding men and women as we discuss the impact they've had on the Disney community and Disney history. Also on this episode, we go "Behind the Magic" of one of our favorite characters, Sonny Eclipse, whose voice actor sadly passed away last month. Plus, we bring back Disney Taglines with a special Hocus Pocus edition, in which we must assign classic quotes from the film to something in the Disney universe. Be sure to find our guests and their Disney projects online. Let them know you enjoyed hearing them on the show! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hocus-Pocus-Focus-Thinking-Halloween/dp/099805920X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hocus Pocus in Focus by Aaron Wallace</a> Guy Selga: <a href="https://twitter.com/guyselga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://touringplans.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Touring Plans</a> If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madchatterspodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (/madchatterspodcast)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madchatters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@madchatters)</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MadChatters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@MadChatters)</a>. Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

270: Disney Legends Draft

The Mad Chatters are back this week to do some mad chatting in the form of some of our favorite segments. Join us for a grab bag of games, segments, and silliness, including:    Alternate Titles (For this game, we took the names of various Walt Disney World experiences and replaced every word with a synonym for that word. Can you guess the attraction?) Madsterpiece Theater The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (We share our picks for the best and worst walk-up windows in WDW.) 11-Second Rants And MORE!    If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

The Mad Chatters are back this week to do some mad chatting in the form of some of our favorite segments. Join us for a grab bag of games, segments, and silliness, including: <ul> <li>Alternate Titles (For this game, we took the names of various Walt Disney World experiences and replaced every word with a synonym for that word. Can you guess the attraction?)</li> <li>Madsterpiece Theater</li> <li>The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (We share our picks for the best and worst walk-up windows in WDW.)</li> <li>11-Second Rants</li> <li>And MORE!</li> </ul> If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madchatterspodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (/madchatterspodcast)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madchatters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@madchatters)</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MadChatters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@MadChatters)</a>. Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

269: Mad Chatters Potpourri

Dizney Coast

Over on the Dizney Coast to Coast podcast, our friend Jeff DePaoli (whose show is currently on hiatus) has been spotlighting other Disney podcasts, including our own. To return the favor, we're bringing you one of our favorite episodes of his show, which he recorded with fellow friend and podcaster Courtney Guth. On this episode, Jeff and Courtney take a look at the evolution of Cruella de Vil, from her first appearance in the original book "The Hundred and One Dalmatians," to Walt Disney's portrayal of her in the animated classic "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," Glenn Close's live-action interpretation in "101 Dalmatians," and, of course, the latest prequel "Cruella." Get ready for some Disney villain goodness and so much more on this episode!   To check out more of what Jeff has cooked up on Dizney Coast to Coast, visit DizneyCoasttoCoast.com.

Over on the Dizney Coast to Coast podcast, our friend Jeff DePaoli (whose show is currently on hiatus) has been spotlighting other Disney podcasts, including our own. To return the favor, we're bringing you one of our favorite episodes of his show, which he recorded with fellow friend and podcaster Courtney Guth. On this episode, Jeff and Courtney take a look at the evolution of Cruella de Vil, from her first appearance in the original book "The Hundred and One Dalmatians," to Walt Disney's portrayal of her in the animated classic "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," Glenn Close's live-action interpretation in "101 Dalmatians," and, of course, the latest prequel "Cruella." Get ready for some Disney villain goodness and so much more on this episode! To check out more of what Jeff has cooked up on Dizney Coast to Coast, visit <a href="https://www.dizneycoasttocoast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DizneyCoasttoCoast.com</a>.

BONUS EPISODE: The Evolution of Cruella de Vil (from Dizney Coast to Coast)

With the recent return of The Amazing Race, which is currently airing its 33rd season on CBS, we thought it would be fun to dream up a season of the show that took place entirely on Walt Disney World property. We asked Dan Heaton, host of  The Tomorrow Society podcast and fellow fan of the CBS reality show, to help us come up with ideas for challenges teams would have to complete if The Amazing Race were to have a Walt Disney World-themed season. Come join the fun as we share the wacky tasks, challenging obstacles, and Disney-themed escapades we’d love to see teams face throughout the parks and resorts (48:56). (Listener discretion advised. The discussion might cause a desire to binge old seasons of the now 20-year-old reality show.)   Also on this episode, Dan and Derek compete in a game of Something Rotten, in which they must guess which of two Disney films has a lower score on Rotten Tomatoes (29:25). Plus, Derek gives a full report on his experience running the 10K and the half marathon during this year’s Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (01:00).   On your marks. Get set. Let’s race!   Be sure to find Dan online and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show!   If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

With the recent return of The Amazing Race, which is currently airing its 33rd season on CBS, we thought it would be fun to dream up a season of the show that took place entirely on Walt Disney World property. We asked Dan Heaton, host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tomorrow-society-podcast/id1035073715" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Tomorrow Society</a> podcast and fellow fan of the CBS reality show, to help us come up with ideas for challenges teams would have to complete if The Amazing Race were to have a Walt Disney World-themed season. Come join the fun as we share the wacky tasks, challenging obstacles, and Disney-themed escapades we’d love to see teams face throughout the parks and resorts (48:56). (Listener discretion advised. The discussion might cause a desire to binge old seasons of the now 20-year-old reality show.) Also on this episode, Dan and Derek compete in a game of Something Rotten, in which they must guess which of two Disney films has a lower score on Rotten Tomatoes (29:25). Plus, Derek gives a full report on his experience running the 10K and the half marathon during this year’s Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (01:00). On your marks. Get set. Let’s race! Be sure to <a href="https://tomorrowsociety.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find Dan online</a> and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madchatterspodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (/madchatterspodcast)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madchatters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@madchatters)</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MadChatters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@MadChatters)</a>. Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

268: Our Pitch for “The Amazing Race: Walt Disney World Edition”

It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to raise the curtain on our annual awards night. We proudly present: The 2021 Chatties! As we celebrate the dawn of a new year, we also want to take a moment to look back at the year that just concluded and highlight the best and worst moments throughout The Walt Disney Company during 2021. Tune in to find out what events, attractions, and moments will take home the biggest awards, including Best Addition to Walt Disney World, Biggest Disappointment, Entertainer of the Year, and much more. Pop some bubbly and tune in! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to raise the curtain on our annual awards night. We proudly present: The 2021 Chatties! As we celebrate the dawn of a new year, we also want to take a moment to look back at the year that just concluded and highlight the best and worst moments throughout The Walt Disney Company during 2021. Tune in to find out what events, attractions, and moments will take home the biggest awards, including Best Addition to Walt Disney World, Biggest Disappointment, Entertainer of the Year, and much more. Pop some bubbly and tune in! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madchatterspodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (/madchatterspodcast)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madchatters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@madchatters)</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MadChatters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@MadChatters)</a>. Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

267: The 2021 Chatties

Brooke McDonald

Our favorite Disney questionnaire is BACK! This week, special guest Brooke McDonald joins us to answer ten random questions on topics such as Epcot food booths, WDW Christmas decorations we wish we could take home, ideas for future "Olaf Presents" shorts, and more! Plus, Brooke gives us the lowdown on the Disney Wine &amp; Dine Half Marathon Weekend that took place earlier this month. As Derek prepares for his first runDisney event in 2022, Brooke shares tips, stories, and exciting details of what to expect from a runDisney race. If you're a runDisney connoisseur, if you've ever considered participating in a runDisney event, or even if you've never heard of runDisney before now, this runDisney deep dive is for you! A huge thank you to Brooke for joining us this week! Be sure to find her online and let her know you enjoyed hearing her on the show: Twitter: @BrookeGMcDonald | Instagram: @brookegmcdonald If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

Our favorite Disney questionnaire is BACK! This week, special guest Brooke McDonald joins us to answer ten random questions on topics such as Epcot food booths, WDW Christmas decorations we wish we could take home, ideas for future "Olaf Presents" shorts, and more! Plus, Brooke gives us the lowdown on the Disney Wine &amp; Dine Half Marathon Weekend that took place earlier this month. As Derek prepares for his first runDisney event in 2022, Brooke shares tips, stories, and exciting details of what to expect from a runDisney race. If you're a runDisney connoisseur, if you've ever considered participating in a runDisney event, or even if you've never heard of runDisney before now, this runDisney deep dive is for you! A huge thank you to Brooke for joining us this week! Be sure to find her online and let her know you enjoyed hearing her on the show: <a href="https://twitter.com/brookegmcdonald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @BrookeGMcDonald</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brookegmcdonald/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram: @brookegmcdonald</a> If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madchatterspodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (/madchatterspodcast)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madchatters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@madchatters)</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MadChatters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@MadChatters)</a>. Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

266: Mad Q Party + A runDisney Deep Dive With Brooke McDonald

Last week, to honor The World’s Most Magical Celebration, we highlighted 25 of the biggest moments that brought the vacation kingdom to where it is today, one for each year from 1971-1995. This week we are BACK to wrap up the list and pay tribute to one major milestone from each of Walt Disney World’s most recent 25 years, 1996-2020, and discuss why the impact of each moment is still felt today. Also on this week's show, guest Jennifer Lapsker helps us honor the Harmony Barber Shop on its 50th anniversary. We discuss the location's history, and Jen shares about her personal experience taking her son for his first haircut at the Main Street, U.S.A. location. In another edition of Armchair Imagineering, we share our ideas for "Fab 50" gold statues that would have directly honored Walt Disney World, rather than characters from the films. See which iconic attractions, characters, and landmarks we think should have made the cut, as well as ones that we know Disney would NEVER make. Be sure to find Jennifer online and let her know you enjoyed hearing her on the show! Twitter: @JLap64 | Instagram: @jlap64 If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

Last week, to honor The World’s Most Magical Celebration, we highlighted 25 of the biggest moments that brought the vacation kingdom to where it is today, one for each year from 1971-1995. This week we are BACK to wrap up the list and pay tribute to one major milestone from each of Walt Disney World’s most recent 25 years, 1996-2020, and discuss why the impact of each moment is still felt today. Also on this week's show, guest Jennifer Lapsker helps us honor the Harmony Barber Shop on its 50th anniversary. We discuss the location's history, and Jen shares about her personal experience taking her son for his first haircut at the Main Street, U.S.A. location. In another edition of Armchair Imagineering, we share our ideas for "Fab 50" gold statues that would have directly honored Walt Disney World, rather than characters from the films. See which iconic attractions, characters, and landmarks we think should have made the cut, as well as ones that we know Disney would NEVER make. Be sure to find Jennifer online and let her know you enjoyed hearing her on the show! <a href="https://twitter.com/JLap64" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @JLap64</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jlap64/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram: @jlap64</a> If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madchatterspodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (/madchatterspodcast)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madchatters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@madchatters)</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MadChatters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@MadChatters)</a>. Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

265: 50 Years, 50 Milestones - Part 2 (1996-2020)

Your very important date with the happenings at Walt Disney World and around the Disney universe. This weekly podcast features roundtable discussions, helpful tips, dining reviews, honest opinions, and silly segments related to the Disney parks, all provided by three passionate and fun-loving Disney fans.

I stumbled upon this podcast a year or 2 ago and I absolutely adore it!  By far the best Disney podcast out!

Best Disney Podcast

So great! Love hearing BTS on Disney movies from guests, and the guys are experts on everything!

Wonderful!

The Mad Chatters Podcast | Walt Disney World and Around the Disney Universe

This week we’re celebrating 100 episodes with lots of Mad Chatter fun. We reflect on our favorite moments from the past 99 episodes, share funny stories in the segment “Did That Just Happen?” and even hear from special guests who have been on the show in the past. In a very special Mad Chatter game, four […]

100: 100 Shows – Reflect, Play, and Celebrate

It’s hard to think of Walt Disney World without picturing the many audio-animatronics that serve as guides on certain attractions. In fact, the very term “audio-animatronic” is a registered trademark of Walt Disney Imagineering. In light of the recent news that three iconic audio-animatronics from long ago have made a triumphant return to Walt Disney World, this week […]

63: Top 5 Audio-Animatronics at WDW

On The Mad Chatters Podcast, food is always one of our favorite topics. And yet, in our regular segment “Eating Around the World,” we’ve somehow left out the quick-service restaurants of Walt Disney World. This week we remedy that as we take a tour of the quick-service eateries in Magic Kingdom. We read the menus of every […]

69: Quick-Service Restaurants at Magic Kingdom

Every regular Walt Disney World guest knows the magic is in the details. This week we discuss some of our favorite hidden gems, Easter eggs, and other often-overlooked details at the parks, from hidden Mickeys to inside jokes that pay homage to former attractions. In this week’s round of Armchair Imagineering, we create unique, limited-time experiences […]

70: Hidden Gems at Walt Disney World

This week we count down the moments at Walt Disney World that touch us the most, tug most strongly at our heartstrings, and maybe even draw the most tears from our eyes. From fireworks spectaculars to patriotic tributes, we each list our five most moving moments at the parks. In the new segment “Mad Chatters […]

104: Top 5 Moving Moments at Walt Disney World

What scenes from Walt Disney World make you gasp? What landscapes, facades, or interiors give you that “wow” moment? On this week’s show, we attempt to do the impossible and narrow down our favorite views at Walt Disney World to just five. Our lists take us to everywhere from Animal Kingdom to Wilderness Lodge to World Showcase as we gush […]

73: Top 5 Favorite Views at WDW

After spending an entire week in Walt Disney World, Derek and Matt have a lot to talk about. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear their thoughts on the latest additions to the parks, new table service restaurants like Morimoto Asia and Skipper Canteen, one of the best snack items on Disney property, Star Wars at […]

83: Walt Disney World Trip Report

In our continuing effort to help first-timers know what not to miss and what to skip if crunched for time, this week we set our sights on Epcot. We discuss the highlights and mehs of both Future World and World Showcase, trying to help newcomers make the most of their time in this massive park […]

81: Do This, Not That (Epcot)

It’s a real chucklefest on this week’s episode as we discuss the Disney movies, scenes, attractions, and more that make us laugh out loud. Adding to the laughter are special guests Teri and Brittany, who help us reminisce and reflect on the funniest moments in the Disney universe, from A-ticket rides in Disney California Adventure to […]

80: Top 5 Laugh-Out-Loud Disney Moments

This week we conclude our series on the movies of Walt Disney Animation Studios and their presence in the parks. As we scour Walt Disney World for signs of Tangled, Frozen, and other hit films of this decade, we also discuss Disney’s overall success in balancing intellectual properties with original attractions and elements in their […]

72: Animated Films in the Parks – The 2010s

More than 20 resort hotels sit on Walt Disney World property, and in typical Disney fashion, each resort has its own unique theme, executed with style and incredible attention to detail. On this week's show, we take a closer look at the three hotels that have been part of Walt Disney World since the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, and then we work our way through the many more that have opened their doors in the years since, all the way to the nearly completed resort: Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. Join us as we discuss the unique theming at each hotel, how Disney hotels have evolved over the years, and much more! In another edition of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," we grade the best and worst hotel entrance signs on property. Plus, we play "Cast That Celebrity" by assigning random actors and actresses the Disney roles we think they would be best at playing on potential reboots or remakes for Disney Plus. Come join the fun! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

More than 20 resort hotels sit on Walt Disney World property, and in typical Disney fashion, each resort has its own unique theme, executed with style and incredible attention to detail. On this week's show, we take a closer look at the three hotels that have been part of Walt Disney World since the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, and then we work our way through the many more that have opened their doors in the years since, all the way to the nearly completed resort: Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. Join us as we discuss the unique theming at each hotel, how Disney hotels have evolved over the years, and much more! In another edition of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," we grade the best and worst hotel entrance signs on property. Plus, we play "Cast That Celebrity" by assigning random actors and actresses the Disney roles we think they would be best at playing on potential reboots or remakes for Disney Plus. Come join the fun! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madchatterspodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (/madchatterspodcast)</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madchatters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@madchatters)</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/MadChatters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@MadChatters)</a>. Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

233: WDW Resort Hotels – History, Theming, and More

Buses, railroads, boats, ferries, monorails… When you want to get from one place to another, Walt Disney World has you covered. This week we discuss the many wonderful forms of transportation the Vacation Kingdom of the World has to offer. We list the pros and cons of each one and share our personal tips for […]

82: By Land, Sea, or Skyway: Transportation at WDW

It's time to pop the bubbly and roll out the red carpet as we honor 2019's biggest moments: the highs and lows, the hits and misses, the surprises, the changes, and much more! Join us for the sixth annual Chatties, our special awards show that celebrates (and bemoans) the moments that most defined 2019. Special guest Marshal Knight helps us bestow honors on the Best Addition to Walt Disney World, the Biggest Surprise, the Weirdest Moment, and more. Help us ring in the new year with our 2019 wrap-up! Also on this week's show, we put together a Mad Chatters Playlist featuring our favorite songs and anthems that either debuted during the past year or in some way sum it up. Plus, we look ahead to 2020 by sharing some New Year's resolutions we hope The Walt Disney Company will make for itself in the coming months. Thanks for making this another fantastic year of podcasting for us. We are so grateful for every single one of our listeners—for your support, your encouragement, your willingness to laugh with us, and your shared love of all things Disney. We don't take the love for granted, and we're so excited to bring you more content in 2020. Be sure to find Marshal on Twitter (@Marshal_Knight) and Instagram (@marshalknight) and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show! And if you want more Marshal material, check out his recaps of Disney+ series and more on laughingplace.com. If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

It's time to pop the bubbly and roll out the red carpet as we honor 2019's biggest moments: the highs and lows, the hits and misses, the surprises, the changes, and much more! Join us for the sixth annual Chatties, our special awards show that celebrates (and bemoans) the moments that most defined 2019. Special guest Marshal Knight helps us bestow honors on the Best Addition to Walt Disney World, the Biggest Surprise, the Weirdest Moment, and more. Help us ring in the new year with our 2019 wrap-up! Also on this week's show, we put together a Mad Chatters Playlist featuring our favorite songs and anthems that either debuted during the past year or in some way sum it up. Plus, we look ahead to 2020 by sharing some New Year's resolutions we hope The Walt Disney Company will make for itself in the coming months. Thanks for making this another fantastic year of podcasting for us. We are so grateful for every single one of our listeners—for your support, your encouragement, your willingness to laugh with us, and your shared love of all things Disney. We don't take the love for granted, and we're so excited to bring you more content in 2020. Be sure to find Marshal on <a href="https://twitter.com/marshal_knight/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@Marshal_Knight)</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marshalknight/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@marshalknight)</a> and let him know you enjoyed hearing him on the show! And if you want more Marshal material, <a href="https://www.laughingplace.com/w/author/marshal_knight/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check out his recaps of Disney+ series and more</a> on <a href="http://laughingplace.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laughingplace.com</a>. If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

236: The Sixth Annual Chatties

Let’s get hypothetical! The questions on this week’s Mad Q Party have us dreaming up Marvel overlays, pitching ideas for films set in Walt Disney World, imagining worst-case scenarios in the parks, revealing our dream Cast Member positions, and more. In The Disney Fix, we chat about the newest issue of Life magazine dedicated to […]

85: Mad Q Party

Disney Game Night is back! And this time it’s bigger than ever. On episode 194, a slew of special guests and friends of the podcast join us to play some of our favorite game shows with a Disney twist, including Family Feud, Match Game, and more! Play along as we test our knowledge of Disney trivia and compete our way through one Disney game after another. A HUGE thank you to our guests for coming out to play on this week’s show! Be sure to find them all online and let them know how much you enjoyed hearing them on The Mad Chatters Podcast: Jeff Birou: @jeffsoubirous on Twitter and on Instagram Jeff DePaoli: @JeffDePaoli on Twitter | Host of Dizney Coast to Coast (@DizneyCTC on Twitter and Instagram) Teri Deel: @terideel on Twitter Courtney Guth: @Courtney_Guth on Twitter | Host of Book of the Mouse Club (@BookOfTheMouse on Twitter) Matt Parrish: @Thirty20Eight on Twitter | Host of  The 3028 Guy Selga: @GuySelga on Twitter | Writer for The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland and contributor for TouringPlans Aaron Wallace: @aaronwallace on Twitter | Host of  Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod | Find his books at aaronwallaceonline.com. Mark Willard: @MarkWillard85 on Twitter | @markwillardphotography on Instagram We’d love for you to connect with us too! Find us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

Disney Game Night is back! And this time it’s bigger than ever. On episode 194, a slew of special guests and friends of the podcast join us to play some of our favorite game shows with a Disney twist, including Family Feud, Match Game, and more! Play along as we test our knowledge of Disney trivia and compete our way through one Disney game after another. A HUGE thank you to our guests for coming out to play on this week’s show! Be sure to find them all online and let them know how much you enjoyed hearing them on The Mad Chatters Podcast: Jeff Birou: @jeffsoubirous on <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsoubirous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeffsoubirous/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Jeff DePaoli: <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffdepaoli" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JeffDePaoli on Twitter</a> | Host of <a href="http://www.dizneycoasttocoast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dizney Coast to Coast</a> (@DizneyCTC on <a href="https://twitter.com/dizneyctc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dizneyctc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>) Teri Deel: <a href="https://twitter.com/terideel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@terideel on Twitter</a> Courtney Guth: <a href="https://twitter.com/Courtney_Guth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Courtney_Guth on Twitter</a> | Host of <a href="http://bookofthemouseclub.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book of the Mouse Club</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/bookofthemouse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BookOfTheMouse on Twitter</a>) Matt Parrish: <a href="https://twitter.com/thirty20eight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Thirty20Eight on Twitter</a> | Host of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thirty20eight-disney-history-listory-and-news/id1203577635?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The 3028</a> Guy Selga: <a href="https://twitter.com/guyselga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@GuySelga on Twitter</a> | Writer for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1628090715/ref=rdr_ext_tmb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland</a> and contributor for <a href="https://touringplans.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TouringPlans</a> Aaron Wallace: <a href="https://twitter.com/aaronwallace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@aaronwallace on Twitter</a> | Host of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/zip-a-dee-doo-pod-an-unofficial-disney-podcast/id120896549?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod</a> | Find his books at <a href="http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aaronwallaceonline.com</a>. Mark Willard: <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkWillard85" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MarkWillard85 on Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/markwillardphotography/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@markwillardphotography on Instagram</a> We’d love for you to connect with us too! Find us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

194: Disney Game Night!

A deserted island, an overgrown water park, a former showcase of beloved attractions that’s now nothing more than an exhibit hall… Walt Disney World is home to several buildings and areas that are mere shells of what they used to be. On episode 40, we do a deep dive into these all-but-abandoned parts of the parks, not to mourn what used to be, but to keep guests informed, to celebrate the past, and to talk about the potential future. Areas discussed include the Wonders of Life pavilion, ImageWorks, The Odyssey, and more. In this week’s round of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, we critique the themed uniforms worn by various Cast Members throughout WDW. Plus, we sound off about our biggest pet peeves in 11-Second Rants. To join the conversation, follow us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast) or send an email to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

A deserted island, an overgrown water park, a former showcase of beloved attractions that’s now nothing more than an exhibit hall… Walt Disney World is home to several buildings and areas that are mere shells of what they used to be. On episode 40, we do a deep dive into these all-but-abandoned parts of the parks, not to mourn what used to be, but to keep guests informed, to celebrate the past, and to talk about the potential future. Areas discussed include the Wonders of Life pavilion, ImageWorks, The Odyssey, and more. In this week’s round of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, we critique the themed uniforms worn by various Cast Members throughout WDW. Plus, we sound off about our biggest pet peeves in 11-Second Rants. To join the conversation, follow us on Twitter (@MadChatters) and Facebook (/madchatterspodcast) or send an email to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

40: “What Used to Be There?” The Gone But Not Forgotten (and Not Totally Gone) Areas of WDW

Animal Kingdom's 20th anniversary featured lively celebrations, fan events, a special presentation, and even the debut of a new attraction. On this week's show, guest Aaron Wallace helps us break down everything we experienced on the park's big day. Plus, we report on one of Magic Kingdom's tours, "The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains." We take you behind the scenes and discuss what we saw and heard on our guided tour of the Walt Disney World Railroad. In the segment "You Be the Judge," we conduct a few friendly debates about park hoppers, themed lands in Magic Kingdom, and Star Wars spinoffs. Also, we play the 20 Questions-style game "Where in WDW Am I?" Come join the party! Are you on social media? We’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

Animal Kingdom's 20th anniversary featured lively celebrations, fan events, a special presentation, and even the debut of a new attraction. On this week's show, guest Aaron Wallace helps us break down everything we experienced on the park's big day. Plus, we report on one of Magic Kingdom's tours, "The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains." We take you behind the scenes and discuss what we saw and heard on our guided tour of the Walt Disney World Railroad. In the segment "You Be the Judge," we conduct a few friendly debates about park hoppers, themed lands in Magic Kingdom, and Star Wars spinoffs. Also, we play the 20 Questions-style game "Where in WDW Am I?" Come join the party! Are you on social media? We’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

186: Magic Kingdom's Steam Trains and Animal Kingdom's 20th – On the Scene!

If Walt Disney World had a yearbook, which attractions, characters, hotels, etc. would appear on the Superlatives page? Allow us to suggest some nominees! On this week's show we present our picks for Walt Disney World's Best Dressed, Biggest Overachiever, Class Clown, Most Likely to Succeed, and much more! Plus, special guests Steve and Lisa Griswold of  MouseChat join us for a round of Disney Password. Play along as we try to guess Disney-related answers based on one-word clues. And be sure to check out the MouseChat website to learn more about our guests! And to celebrate 200 episodes, we reflect on our first five shows and chat about how far we've come and what some of our favorite memories are. To all of you who have followed along, whether you've heard one episode or all 200, we can't thank you enough for your support. If you're on social media, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

If Walt Disney World had a yearbook, which attractions, characters, hotels, etc. would appear on the Superlatives page? Allow us to suggest some nominees! On this week's show we present our picks for Walt Disney World's Best Dressed, Biggest Overachiever, Class Clown, Most Likely to Succeed, and much more! Plus, special guests Steve and Lisa Griswold of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-disney-news-reviews/id395503030?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MouseChat</a> join us for a round of Disney Password. Play along as we try to guess Disney-related answers based on one-word clues. And be sure to check out <a href="http://mousechat.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the MouseChat website</a> to learn more about our guests! And to celebrate 200 episodes, we reflect on our first five shows and chat about how far we've come and what some of our favorite memories are. To all of you who have followed along, whether you've heard one episode or all 200, we can't thank you enough for your support. If you're on social media, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

200: Walt Disney World Superlatives

How did Disney fare at the Oscars? Why was Darkwing Duck spotted at Magic Kingdom last week? How does the new tiered ticketing system work at the Disney parks? On this week’s show we chat about all of the latest rumors and news coming out of the Disney universe, from new films to upcoming attractions to budget […]

75: What’s the Disney Scoop?

This week we dive into the Mad Chatter mailbag to read trip reports from three of our listeners. Letters include thoughts on the Star Wars Half Marathon, opinions about Disneyland from a Disney World regular’s perspective, and fun memories from the parks. Other segments on this week’s hodgepodge show include 11-Second Rants, Love Letters to […]

84: Mad Chatter Mishmash | Reports, Rants, and Randomness

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