Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.

D23 is around the corner and Disney is already starting to drop some big announcements. This week, we got our first week at the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Destiny.

And over at the parks, Deadpool has made an appearance at Disneyland in a BIG way.

One of the biggest questions anyone planning a Disney trip has is “how many days should I go for?”

So this week we decided to help you answer that question that by planning trips of varying lengths.

We’ve gone to Disney World for anywhere from two day weekend trips to an entire week and each length has its own set of pros and cons.

From deciding where to stay to how many dining reservations is too many, we give you the low down on planning the perfect trip of any length.

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Timestamps:

Welcome 00:00

Disney News 01:10

What’s the Ideal Trip Length? 12:53

2 Day Trip Planning 14:36

3-4 Day Trip Planning 21:09

Dining Reservation Tips 27:40

5-6 Day Trip Planning 21:00

10 Day Trip Planning 37:58

Battling Burnout at the Parks 46:56

See You Next Monday 49:00

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.

With Deadpool and Wolverine premiering this week, Marvel’s fortunes may just be about to turn. Add to that the rumors that the Russo Brothers are in talks to direct the next two Avengers movies makes us more excited than ever to see what Marvel will announce at Comic Con and D23 in a few weeks

EPCOT officially opened on October 1, 1982, but what was the park like in those early days?

What countries surrounded World Showcase? What attractions were there for guests to enjoy?

This week we take a look back at the early days of Disney World’s second park, from Walt’s original idea to the version Disney ended up building that helped start Orlando on the path to becoming the vacation destination it is today.

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Timestamps:

Welcome 00:00

Disney News 04:40

Walt’s Vision for EPCOT 11:43

Building EPCOT 20:19

Opening Day October 1, 1982 26:39

Fountain of Nations Dedication 28:20

Sherman Brothers Involvement 30:22

Opening Day Attractions-Future World 31:30

Opening Day Attractions - World Showcase 41:00

We Replace Animatronics with Cactuses 42:07

Back to World Showcase 46:08

EPCOT Had a LOT of Sponsors 48:40

What it Cost to Visit EPCOT on Opening Day 53:34

Food Options on Opening Day 55:54

How EPCOT Has Changed 58:17

See You Next Week! 60:52

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.

This week, a major sea change occurred in the world of Disney cruises when the Oriental Land Co announced they will operating Disney cruises out of Japan later this decade. Even without any other details we are ready to book our trip.

You’ve picked your hotel and purchased your park hopper tickets, but now comes the most important question - where are you going to eat?

Walt Disney World has hundreds of restaurants across the 4 parks, so determining the best place to eat can be a daunting task.

Luckily we have you covered!

This week we aim to steer you in the right direction by covering the top rated Quick Service and Table Service restaurants in each of the 4 parks and Disney Springs.

P.S. we aren’t responsible for how hungry you get while listening to this episode.

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Timestamps:

Welcome 00:00

Disney News 01:58

Overview of the List 06:52

Everyone Loves Starbucks 08:48

Best Quick Serve in Magic Kingdom 12:24

Magic Kingdom QS is Lacking 16:57

Best Table Service in Magic Kingdom 18:02

Best Quick Service in EPCOT 21:43

Best Table Service in EPCOT 26:52

Best Quick Service in Animal Kingdom 31:47

Best Table Service in Animal Kingdom 36:20

Best Quick Service in Hollywood Studios 40:05

Best Table Service in Hollywood Studios 45:39

Best Quick Service in Disney Springs 48:11

Best Table Service in Disney Springs 53:04

Where Are You Going to Eat? 57:40

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.

Disney released some major news this week that it will be getting rid of Genie+ and replacing it with Lighting Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, which is basically a way for them to move to a paid FastPass system.

Disney Animation and Pixar have struggled connecting with audiences lately and the number of sequels coming out has us worried if we’ll ever see meaningful, original stories again.

Disney needs a way to release original animated movies without the high expectations that come with Pixar.

Luckily they can look back at their own history for a solution.

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Timestamps:

Welcome 00:00

Disney News 01:25

Inside Out 2 is Dominating the Box Office 17:07

Disney’s Sequel Problem 20:43

History of Touchstone Pictures 25:29

Why Disney Purchased Pixar 33:12

Is Pixar Spending Too Much? 35:27

Taking Creative Risks 36:17

How Disney Changed Pixar’s Model 40:07

20th Century Animation and Blue Sky Animation 45:54

Should Disney Produce Movies for Other Streamers? 48:39

The Advantage of Another Animation Studio 51:51

What Do You Think? 53:32

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.

This week Disney Cruise Line released some special voyages for late 2025, early 2026. Plus Disneyland made an announcement about the return of a fan favorite Holiday overlay.

It seems like nowadays that a lot of people are talking about how Disney parks have lost some of their magic.

But is that really true?

We’re on the case to get to the bottom of this question.

Sure, there is a lot of evidence that the magic is gone - from the loss of free FastPass and Magical Express to the increased complexity of navigating a Disney Vacation - but all of those criticisms center around one place, Walt Disney World.

So we’re here to tell you that the Disney magic is alive and well, you’re just looking in the wrong place.

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Timestamps:

Welcome 00:00

Disney News 00:40

Are Disney Parks Losing Their Magic? 06:40

Box Office Troubles 10:40

How IP Drives the Parks 16:20

Disney World Crowds 16:54

Price Issue and Learning Curve for Guests 20:14

Does Disney Ignore Disney World? 24:15

The Magic is Still Alive 26:16

Concerning WDW Expansion Plans 27:57

Disney is Learning the Wrong Lessons 35:47

Festivals and Characters 39:03

Where to Find the Disney Magic 42:27

See You Next Monday! 46:06

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.

Disney obviously heard we were talking about the Magic Kingdom this week, so they decided to drop a lot of news about the closing of an opening day attraction and the reopening of another one.

Plus we got a first look at the replacement of the Voyage of the Little Mermaid stage show coming to Hollywood Studios this Fall.

Today we’re jumping in our Time Machine and going back to October 1, 1971. That was the day that Disney officially opened the Magic Kingdom.

What was the park like in those early days?

How many of the opening day attractions are still around today?

It was amazing to see how much the Magic Kingdom and Disney World as a whole as grown in the past 50 years, but also how much is still the same.

Check out the Mickey Mouse Revue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgXEeZ-UXMs

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Timestamps:

Welcome 00:00

Disney News 00:45

Creating the Magic Kingdom 11:46

Opening Day Hotels 16:24

The Park on Opening Day 17:38

The Cost to Build Magic Kingdom 21:27

How Many People Attended Opening Day 23:24

The Monorail 28:14

Opening Day Map 30:46

Opening Day Attractions 34:31

Opening Day Restaurants 29:07

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.

There are reports that Disney has a new movie in development and it’s setting is none other than the secretive Club 33. Described as a murder mystery we discuss the potential pros and cons of having a movie about a place most of us will never see and some initial casting picks.

Then we put our spin on Wired’s Autocomplete by answering the internets most commonly asked questions about Disney Vacation Club.

We cover:

-Why join DVC?

-Is DVC worth it?

-How do DVC points work?

And so much more!

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Timestamps:

Welcome 00:00

Disney News 00:53

Answering the Most Searched DVC Questions 09:25

What is Disney Vacation Club? 09:52

What is the point of Disney Vacation Club? 14:05

What is Disney World Club 33? 15:40

Is Disney Vacation Club like a timeshare? 16:38

Is Disney Vacation Club legit? 18:50

Is Disney Vacation Club worth it? 20:02

Is Disney Vacation Club for life? 22:16

Is Disney Vacation Club a good investment? 23:46

Why join Disney Vacation Club? 25:28

Why is Disney Vacation Club so expensive? 29:38

How much does Disney Vacation Club cost? 32:28

How do Disney Vacation Club points work? 37:26

How to rent Disney Vacation Club points? 41:38

DVC Home Resort Advantage 45:16

See you next Monday 47:40

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.

This week Disney’s Media Team must have forgotten that there’s a month left until Tiana’s opens because they released the entire ride POV on their social media. Plus we got the first trailer for Moana 2.

Over the years, Disney has given us countless memorable characters, from Snow White to Aladdin.

But which ones are the greatest of all time?

We each pick out Top 5 favorite Disney characters and no fandom is off limits.

Will we agree on any picks? Will you, the listener agree with with any of our picks? Tune in to find out.

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