Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast

By Carlye Wisel

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What's Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast about?

Your one-stop shop for the stories, secrets and shenanigans of a popcorn-fueled theme park journalist. Join author, reporter and expert Carlye Wisel for breaking news, unexpected interviews and reported stories about Disney and Universal every week. It’s an audio theme park party — and you’re invited! Have a vacation question, Epcot comment or Galaxy’s Edge hot take your friends no longer wanna listen to? Call us at 747-CHURROS (747-248-7767) and we might play your call on a future episode!

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Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast episodes:

05.15.2024
we're taking a month off (i know! i'm sad too!)
we will be back in mid-june! more details in this episode, but I can't wait to return and I miss you all already. holler at me if you want my mom to keep you entertained for the next 3-4 weeks...
05.08.2024
A Churros Hotline Bonanza!
We're taking your calls about Disney World planning, Disneyland Paris thoughts, cursed hotel lobbies, summer theme park survival tips, first Disney trips with a baby and so much more! Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel Website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Wear your...
05.01.2024
My Trip Recap: Part 2 (Disney World and Universal Orlando!)
a mega trip means a mega recap! come along with me to Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, more hotels, Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood...and more!! Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel Website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Wear your VERY AMUSING...
04.25.2024
My Trip Recap: Part 1 (Arrival and Magic Kingdom!)
oh yeah, this is gonna be a multi-parter!!! in today's episode, we talk about my journey to Orlando with a wee babe, why a Disney hotel I never thought of staying at suddenly became a front-runner for my favorite, and...
04.23.2024
Episode coming THURSDAY!
TLDR I got extremely sick at Disney World from dehydration and have learned my lesson to not push too hard, too often. Taking it easy without burning the midnight oil and will be back with a FULL recap of my...
04.17.2024
No New Episode This Week (why did i think i could do an episode this week????)
hi from walt disney world!!!!!!! we're having a blast and doing so much and I desperately need to wash my face but we will be back next week with a FULL recap!! I am so sorry for leaving you stranded...
04.10.2024
What To Ride At Walt Disney World (Before It May Possibly Theoretically Go Away!)
Relevant Links… Tropical Americas news!: https://twitter.com/carlyewisel/status/1775892985349292090 https://www.instagram.com/p/C5VCtYNvesr/ Destination D23 news! https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/09/youre-invited-disney-parks-unveils-future-projects-surprises-at-destination-d23/ Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel Website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP! https://www.very-amusing.com Give us a CALL at 747-CHURROS! We’ll be waiting by the phone <3...
04.03.2024
Mish Mosh: Epic Universe, D23 — and what it means for your 2025 vacation!
Got a little mini episode this week with some chit-chat about Epic Universe — and why Universal's new developments will upend the way you visit Florida theme parks — as well as what we want to see (and NEED to...
03.27.2024
Take a Ride on Floating Chairs (!) at The World's Most Unique Theme Park Restaurant
Say hello to the themed restaurant of your dreams — where the seats are trackless ride vehicles (!!) and the walls make the food taste better. (Seriously.) Eatrenalin, located at Germany's Europa Park, blends cutting-edge ride technology, immersive design and haute cuisine...
03.20.2024
I Went To The (Theme Park) Oscars!
I attended the 30th annual THEA awards for excellence in themed entertainment, and I’m taking you inside the hallowed affair to discuss all the big winners! Come for the allure of the big night and stay for the black tie...
03.13.2024
My Eater Guide to Disneyland!
This week, we're discussing my recently updated Disneyland food guide for Eater — classic can't miss items, the treats and eats I recommend on your next trip to the parks and the reasons why i included each dish! Relevant Links… Eater guide...
03.06.2024
Things I WON'T Do At A Theme Park!
no, it's not me yelling “i wont eat blue!” throughout the entirety of the podcast — these are the rides, events, experiences and theme park things i've decided i will no longer do! there are even some trip planning tips...
02.28.2024
Our Guide to Tokyo Disney Resort! (Part 3)
In our third and final guide to Tokyo Disney Resort, we are discussing…everything else you need to know about visiting Japan! Airport transportation, subway tips, what stores you can't miss, my favorite restaurants (and my beloved $1 breakfast) and even...
02.21.2024
Our Guide to Tokyo Disney Resort! (Part 2)
It's part TWO of our Tokyo Disney guide, and we're getting INTO it this week. Today, we're discussing rides, attractions, shows, nighttime entertainment, dining and shopping, and recommending what you absolutely cannot miss, from attractions to food and beyond. And...
02.16.2024
Our Guide to Tokyo Disney Resort! (Part 1)
It's here! Our three-part guide to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea! This week we’re focusing on the planning, logistics and bookings you need to know for visiting Tokyo Disney Resort. Hotels! Tickets! Credit card issues! — we’re getting into ALL of...
02.07.2024
Going to Disney World This Year? Listen To This!
Consider this your cheat sheet for everything you need to know about visiting Disney World this year. The essential changes for 2024 you need to know, how to use Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane to get on the Disney rides...
01.31.2024
no new episode -- but we DO have a SURPRISE....
and that is that i guested on another great podcast and you CAN listen to that this week!!! very "it's not goodbye, it's see you real soon" vibes because...you will literally see me soon. like...friday soon. so soon!!!!! keep...
01.24.2024
Come Along to Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure!
It's...the most wonderful time of year at Disney California Adventure! I just got back from the best festival they've got — Lunar New Year — and I'm sharing all the reasons why you can't snooze on this one. From a...
01.17.2024
A Recap Of My Delightful Disneyland Day!
I went back to Disneyland Resort for the first time in a *while* and it was glorious! Low crowds?! Short waits!? A new favorite restaurant!? Tune in for Toontown thoughts, insider-y parking tips and my very first...well, i won't spoil...
01.10.2024
What's The Deal with Luna Luna?
Luna Luna was the world's first art amusement park — and now, after a long and unexpected journey, this unbelievable, historic display is finally on display for the public once again. Whether you've spotted it on TikTok, heard rumblings in...
01.03.2024
What I Learned From My First Time At Disney World With A Baby!
tips! tricks! advice! and emphatic encouragement to visit Walt Disney World with your baby, even if it seems stressful! We're discussing how to plan, survive and thrive (!) at Walt Disney World on your infant's first trip. There is SO much...
12.27.2023
Everything I Ate At Disney World!
On this very special holiday week episode, we're discussing all of the theme park restaurants and dining i delved into while at Walt Disney World earlier this month. Is it brutally honest? kinda!! Some old favorites have fallen out of...
12.20.2023
The Inside Scoop on Zootopia, Shanghai Disney Resort's New Theme Park Land!
This week is a thrill because we are going inside Shanghai Disneyland's new Zootopia inspired land WITH the people who created it! All four of our special guests — four!!! — worked on Zootopia and are sharing details about the...
12.12.2023
no new episode this week :(
the rumors are true (pearl sneezed into my mouth and I got sick) but we will be back next week with a banger!!!! and will be discussing my Disney World trip in the near future tooooo. I'm sorry I love...
12.06.2023
Inside Shrek's Airbnb (With The Winner Who Stayed There!)
Rememberhow one lucky winner got to stay in that AirBnb of Shrek's Swamp? WELL, we tracked down that big winner, and she's on the show today to tell us everything!!! Happy SHREKCEMBER!!!! Thanks to our special guests… Amy McIlhenny!...
11.29.2023
Let's Go To...World of Frozen! (with Valerie Marino)
We're heading to Hong Kong Disneyland this week with our very special guest, freelance travel writer and theme park pro Valerie Marino, who just returned from the grand opening of their new World of Frozen themed land! Arendelle is real...
11.22.2023
Your Travel Questions…Answered! (part two)
We're taking you on a world tour to Disney Parks — and answering all of your questions on the way! This week, we've got dining suggestions for Disneyland Paris — and details on how to navigate Disneyland and Walt Disney...
11.15.2023
Your Travel Questions…Answered! (part one)
We're chatting about Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, giving Disney travel tips for group trips and family trips and friend trips and more! Relevant Links... Dole Whip product finder https://dolesunshine.com/us/en/products/dole-whip-pineapple/ Adventures By Disney recap for Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-15/how-to-plan-a-luxury-trip-to-disney-sneak-peek-future-rides?sref=qYiz2hd0 Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter!...
11.08.2023
Let's Go To...Dollywood! (with Arthur Levine)
Arthur Levine (About Theme Parks) is taking us on a journey through the Great Smoky Mountains to the one and only theme park in America themed to a national musical treasure. Come for details about the cinnamon bread and exceptional...
11.01.2023
Behind The Attraction! (with Imagineers Jeanette Lomboy and Luc Mayrand)
Come along on the ultimate backstage tour with this inside scoop about "Behind the Attraction" as the second season of this acclaimed Disney+ docuseries debuts today! Welcome Luc Mayrand, Senior Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering and Jeanette Lomboy, Executive Producer...
10.25.2023
My Favorite (Unconventional) Travel Souvenirs!
Since im fresh off a trip to Japan and gearing up for a few more, i wanted to chat about souvenirs! Lil' goodies! I'm always buying things with the goal of inserting more joy into my everyday life, and here...
10.18.2023
My Trip to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea!
YES!!! Come along with me on my whirlwind trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea!!!!!! Relevant Links… Very Amusing - Duffy episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3k8ruY6DgS3cj1iETA3fRO?si=3eb13c09aa1c4e42 Very Amusing - Toy Story Hotel: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pL6btOS5k3ML60halcg4c?si=799500fe8bad4f11 TDR Explorer: https://tdrexplorer.com The palest girl in the world on DisUnplugged: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E55u9baJNrE Star Wars story for...
10.11.2023
A Churros Hotline Episode!
A roundup of your best calls, questions and concerns from the 747-CHURROS hotline! Related Links... https://www.thetoyshoppe.com/shop-all/shrek-ean-355431 https://disneycruiselineblog.com/2023/08/disney-cruise-line-introduces-flexible-payment-calculator/ https://youtu.be/rRaGCRZog8E?si=L-4JeB-5wXMy8cV1&t=25 Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel Website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP! https://www.very-amusing.com Give us a CALL at 747-CHURROS!...
10.04.2023
Themed Illusions, Magic and More with Chris Cox!
We've got an exciting one this week, as we're going behind the scenes into themed experiences at parks, on stage and at one of the most famous restaurants in the world with none other than Chris Cox! Did you know he...
09.27.2023
Let's Go To…GATORLAND! (With Shelby Honea)
Shelby Honea knows her way around scary creatures — after all, she helped develop Velocicoaster! But beyond her day job as one of Universal Creative's brightest minds, she has plenty to share about an unexpected Orlando themed park. That's right,...
09.20.2023
A Fraidy Cat's Guide to Halloween Horror Nights
Ever wondered what's going on at Universal's massive Halloween event but were too scared to ask? This week, we're talking all about what actually happens inside those haunted houses, what you can expect inside the park (scare zones! chainsaws! unexpected...
09.13.2023
A Whirlwind Return to Walt Disney World!
Heck yeah I went to Orlando for eight hours just to ride rollercoasters! Hear about everything I did (including some unexpected shenanigans!!) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
09.05.2023
All Aboard The DISNEY TREASURE!
YES, we are coming to you with breaking news about Disney Cruise Line's newest ship and all the Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Coco and Spider-Man experiences on board! Wanna dive in deeper? Listen to our Disney Wish episode from...
08.30.2023
Must-Know Super Nintendo World Tips!
Wanna see it all? Wanna save time? Wanna hug Mario and Luigi and Toad? Wanna eat at Toadstool Cafe? Wanna ride Mario Kart AND get inside that secret Bowser attraction AND do it all without spending the entire day inside...
08.23.2023
We're Back!!
YES yEs YES, Very Amusing is BACK! We have some unbelievable episodes lined up for you this season — retro Disney! new theme park guides! global surprises! — so subscribe and stay tuned! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
05.25.2023
The Muppets RETURN to Very Amusing!!!!
Hello from maternity leave! I'm just dropping in to share the good vibes and silly shenanigans of everyone's favorite Muppets band: Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem! ! ! ! Y-E-S, this special episode in honor of The Muppets Mayhem's...
02.08.2023
Your Planning Guide to Universal Studios Hollywood!
Planning a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood for the opening of Super Nintendo World? Here's everything you need to know before you go! Tune in for why the tram tour is legit, where you should eat dinner and the one...
02.01.2023
Disneyland's New Ride, New Shows And New...Everything!
That's right, we are recapping EVERYTHING from Disneyland's Disney100 kickoff festivities last week! From the new Wondrous Journeys fireworks show and World of Color - ONE at Disney California Adventure to Lunar New Year must-eats, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway,...
01.25.2023
All The Disney News You May Have Missed!
Wondering how to get on Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway when it opens at Disneyland? Curious about Annual Pass changes on both coasts? Wanna know more about why some of the announcements are actually...less beneficial than expected? Whether you're...
01.18.2023
We'll Be Back Next Week!
We're hard at work on future Very Amusing episodes, and will be back next week with a FULL new one! miss you already!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01.11.2023
Come Inside Super Nintendo World!
I was given an early look at Universal Studios Hollywood's new Super Nintendo World and I'm taking you along with me! (Yahooooo!) PLEASE NOTE: This is an updated version of a previously uploaded episode which contained an error. Universal Express, which...
01.04.2023
We'll Be Back Next Week!
I know, a major bummer, but we will be back next week with a FULL episode about my tour of Super Nintendo World (!!)! Here's our upcoming schedule: Jan. 4: off! Jan. 11: Super Nintendo World! Jan. 18: off! Jan. 25:...
12.28.2022
Let's Talk About Puss In Boots: The Last Wish!
This week we bid Shrekcember adieu with a chit-chat all about the new SHREK-ADJACENT film out in theaters now, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish! Stay tuned for some Disney World planning calls on the churros hotline, including my....very...
12.21.2022
2022: A YEAR IN REVIEW!
DON'T PANIC, we will be back next week with Shrekcember but THIS WEEK, we are reliving the most helpful and hilarious moments of Very Amusing in 2022!! Listen for Genie+ tips and tricks, a Disneyland food favorite and stories from star-studded...
12.14.2022
Hello from Shrek's Adventure London!
Welcome to the most fun you can have in a fairy-tale themed tunnel exhibit within London! Yes, I'm taking you inside the....weirdest thing I did on my summer vacation to London. Buckle up and prepare for a first-hand look at...

What's Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast about?

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Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast episodes:

we're taking a month off (i know! i'm sad too!)

A Churros Hotline Bonanza!

My Trip Recap: Part 2 (Disney World and Universal Orlando!)

My Trip Recap: Part 1 (Arrival and Magic Kingdom!)

Episode coming THURSDAY!

No New Episode This Week (why did i think i could do an episode this week????)

What To Ride At Walt Disney World (Before It May Possibly Theoretically Go Away!)

Mish Mosh: Epic Universe, D23 — and what it means for your 2025 vacation!

Take a Ride on Floating Chairs (!) at The World's Most Unique Theme Park Restaurant

I Went To The (Theme Park) Oscars!

My Eater Guide to Disneyland!

Things I WON'T Do At A Theme Park!

Our Guide to Tokyo Disney Resort! (Part 3)

Our Guide to Tokyo Disney Resort! (Part 2)

Our Guide to Tokyo Disney Resort! (Part 1)

Going to Disney World This Year? Listen To This!

no new episode -- but we DO have a SURPRISE....

Come Along to Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure!

A Recap Of My Delightful Disneyland Day!

What's The Deal with Luna Luna?

What I Learned From My First Time At Disney World With A Baby!

Everything I Ate At Disney World!

The Inside Scoop on Zootopia, Shanghai Disney Resort's New Theme Park Land!

no new episode this week :(

Inside Shrek's Airbnb (With The Winner Who Stayed There!)

Let's Go To...World of Frozen! (with Valerie Marino)

Your Travel Questions…Answered! (part two)

Your Travel Questions…Answered! (part one)

Let's Go To...Dollywood! (with Arthur Levine)

Behind The Attraction! (with Imagineers Jeanette Lomboy and Luc Mayrand)

My Favorite (Unconventional) Travel Souvenirs!

My Trip to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea!

A Churros Hotline Episode!

Themed Illusions, Magic and More with Chris Cox!

Let's Go To…GATORLAND! (With Shelby Honea)

A Fraidy Cat's Guide to Halloween Horror Nights

A Whirlwind Return to Walt Disney World!

All Aboard The DISNEY TREASURE!

Must-Know Super Nintendo World Tips!

We're Back!!

The Muppets RETURN to Very Amusing!!!!

Your Planning Guide to Universal Studios Hollywood!

Disneyland's New Ride, New Shows And New...Everything!

All The Disney News You May Have Missed!

We'll Be Back Next Week!

Come Inside Super Nintendo World!

We'll Be Back Next Week!

Let's Talk About Puss In Boots: The Last Wish!

2022: A YEAR IN REVIEW!

Hello from Shrek's Adventure London!