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