Castle Cast

Welcome to the 25th episode of Castle Cast!! Happy one year anniversary to the founding of our little show that could! Thank you to everyone who has joined us along the way, listened, downloaded, shared, subscribed and joined us on this Disney journey! We are just getting started! For our 25th episode we decided to revisit some of our favorite things in a little game of: Disney Desert Island! We talk about what we would take with us if marooned to a super special Desert Island if we could have: 1 Disney Movie, 1 Disney soundtrack, 1 Disney Food, 1 Disney parks ride and 1 piece of Disney merchandise. So join us for this fun little game and share with us: what would you choose for your Disney Desert Island?

Castle Chronicles: 

https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/01/millennium-falcon-smugglers-run-to-continue-as-standby-only-at-star-wars-galaxys-edge-in-disneyland/

https://allears.net/2020/01/16/may-the-snacks-be-with-you-three-new-menu-items-coming-to-disneylands-galaxys-edge/

https://allears.net/2020/01/23/disneyland-to-host-star-wars-nite-after-hours-event-during-star-wars-celebration/

https://allears.net/2020/01/23/disneyland-construction-update-haunted-mansion-snow-whites-scary-adventures-and-king-arthur-carousel-01-23-20/

https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/01/photos-construction-walls-and-vintage-concept-art-rise-at-the-haunted-mansion-for-two-month-refurbishment-at-disneyland/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/special-look-at-disney-and-pixars-onward-coming-soon-to-disney-parks/

https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/01/new-concept-art-revealed-of-princess-and-the-frog-sword-in-the-stone-and-cinderella-floats-for-magic-happens-parade-at-disneyland/

https://blooloop.com/news/disneyland-magic-happens-parade-floats/

https://insidethemagic.net/2020/01/disneyland-vacation-club-resort-mickey-spa-bb1/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2020/01/24/shanghai-disneyland-temporarily-closed-wake-coronavirus/4570457002/

Disney Shop Drop:

https://www.shopdisney.com/minnie-the-main-attraction-content/

Disney Desert Island Merch: 

https://www.shopdisney.com/mickey-mouse-ka-explorer-play-set-461055026719.html

https://www.shopdisney.com/mickey-mouse-picnic-table-with-seats-099967428811.html

https://www.shopdisney.com/disney-princess-6v-vespa-scooter-ride-on-toy-038675196537.html

Welcome to a new episode of Castle Cast! Episode 24 "2020 Disney Vision" is HERE and we are talking about some of the MOST exciting things to expect from the Disney parks this year! We are counting down our top 5  events for the year! We also discuss the latest Disneyland news, including updated information for the opening of the highly anticipated Rise of the Resistance on January 17! So sit back, relax and enjoy this episode and let us know what you are most looking forward to from the Disney parks in 2020! 

Castle Chronicles: 

https://allears.net/2020/01/11/rad-find-out-what-you-can-expect-when-disneyland-after-dark-goes-80s/

https://allears.net/2020/01/08/theyre-here-the-2020-lunar-new-year-menus-have-arrived-for-the-celebration-at-disney-california-adventure/

https://www.ocregister.com/how-to-snag-a-spot-in-the-disneyland-virtual-queue-for-rise-of-the-resistance-at-star-wars-galaxys-edg

https://allears.net/2020/01/10/this-is-the-attraction-youre-looking-for-rise-of-the-resistance-at-disneyland-to-use-virtual-queue-as-needed/

https://allears.net/2020/01/07/star-wars-y-new-mural-and-sign-spotted-in-disneylands-tomorrowland/

https://wdwnt.com/2020/01/sword-in-the-stone-missing-from-king-arthur-carrousel-in-disneyland/

Disney RUMOR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoN8BVZuqAs&t=414s

Disney Shop Drop: 

https://wdwnt.com/2020/01/photos-new-tiki-tiki-tiki-tiki-tiki-bowls-and-sporks-at-disneyland-park/

https://www.simplemost.com/disneyland-has-millennium-falcon-french-fry-bucket/

https://wdwnt.com/2020/01/photos-new-additions-to-the-park-life-merchandise-collection-towel-sticky-notes-ornaments-arrive-at-disneyland-resort/

https://wdwnt.com/2020/01/photos-even-more-new-park-life-merchandise-stationary-leggings-cards-arrive-at-disneyland-resort/

Welcome to another Minisode edition of Castle Cast, Episode 23.5 “Minisode: Bella Notte”! In this episode we conclude our main trip report and discussion about our most recent and first ever visit to Walt Disney World! We cover all the resorts we were able to visit and stay at throughout our vacation and the dining reservations we experienced as well! We talk about the ins and outs of our booking experiences and then our reviews of each resort and dining experience! Also since this is our official last episode of 2019, we take a moment to look back on our year in the world of Disney and then a brief look forward to some exciting things coming up in 2020 for our podcast and for Disney fans!Sincerely thank you to everyone who has listened and supported our little podcast in our first year of broadcasting! We have had so much fun and can’t wait to see what 2020 brings!

Welcome to Episode 23 of Castle Cast! In this episode we deliver part ONE of our trip report from our first ever visit to Walt Disney World! We recap our general thoughts and experiences from all 4 parks: Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Animal Kingdom! We also deliver the latest news and updates from the World of Disney and Disneyland park! As mentioned and NO surprise to any of our listeners I am sure, there will be an additional episode for our trip report where we will cover the food and dining experiences, the resorts and our first ever Disney park Christmas party: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom! So stay tuned for that bonus episode to release after the holidays! 

From Anna & Rachel at Castle Cast we wish everyone a merry and happy holiday season and hope you all share with your loved ones or yourself the gift of Disney magic in some way! Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy! 

Castle Chronicles: 

https://disneylandnews.com/2019/12/11/disneyland-resort-offers-more-reasons-to-visit-in-2020-with-the-debuts-of-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance-magic-happens-parade-avengers-campus-and-more/

https://wdwnt.com/2019/12/star-wars-overlay-of-disneylands-space-mountain-to-be-removed-during-january-refurbishment/

https://wdwnt.com/2019/12/refurbishment-dates-revealed-for-snow-whites-scary-adventures-at-disneyland/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/12/gear-up-for-anaheim-ducks-day-returning-to-disney-california-adventure-park-on-jan-8/

https://allears.net/2019/12/13/new-restaurant-added-to-disneylands-world-of-color-dining-package/

Welcome to episode 22 of Castle Cast, "Walt Disney World!" In this episode we share our reactions after our first day in the Magic Kingdom (and a little of EPCOT). This is a shorter episode since we are recording from the park; we will have our full reactions in the next episode! Sit back, relax, enjoy and share in our excitement as we being our visit to Walt Disney World for the first time!

Welcome to a special minisode edition of Castle Cast! Episode 21.5 "Minisode: Disney+" is HERE and as the name suggests we talk all things Disney+! We give spoiler free and spoiler filled (with warning) reviews of all the original content we have seen so far on the new Disney streaming service! We also give our spoiler free and spoiler filled (with warning) review of Frozen II, the sequel to Disney's smash hit, Frozen! So sit back, relax and join on the conversation with us and let us know your thoughts on the latest projects from Walt Disney Studios! 

If you want to skip the Disney+ Originals spoiler filled reviews you can skip forward to: 

57:16 if you want to catch our Frozen II talk! 

Disney+ 

https://www.disneyplus.com/ 

Frozen II Music Videos

https://www.youtube.com/user/DisneyMusicVEVO/search?query=Frozen+2

Welcome to episode 21 of Castle Cast, "Be Prepared: The Re-Prepping." In this episode we talk more about our upcoming trip to Walt Disney World! This will be our first official trip to the parks in Orlando, Florida and we are so excited to share what we have learned so far (and since our last trip that had to be cancelled back in April) with you all! We share what we have reserved for dining and fast passes so far and all the excitement for our first time attending Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party! Sit back, relax, enjoy and share in our excitement to visit Walt Disney World for the first time! 

Castle Chronicles:

GORDO CONFIRMED FOR LIZZIE MCGUIRE REBOOT 

https://www.vulture.com/2019/11/lizzie-mcguire-reboot-disney-plus-gordo-hillary-duff.html

 

Newest Star Wars Trailer

https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/video-new-tv-spot-for-star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-shows-new-footage-new-poster/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsp8iOt76YU

 

New Rise of the Resistance TV Spot: https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/20/disneylands-first-rise-of-the-resistance-commercial-reveals-new-details-about-star-wars-galaxys-edge-ride/

(the ad: https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZwH3/star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance-launching-january-2020) 

Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite by John Williams nominated for Grammy 

https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/john-williams-star-wars-galaxys-edge-symphonic-suite-nominated-for-2020-grammy-award/

New poster for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/21/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-attraction-poster-reveals-new-details-about-disneyland-dark-ride/

New AP ticket design launches

https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/photos-new-annual-passholder-ticket-design-debuts-at-disneyland/

JANGO FETT SIPPER :O 

https://dlnewstoday.com/2019/11/photos-new-jango-fett-sipper-rockets-into-disneyland/

Construction in front of Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout for further work on trolley line

https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/photos-construction-walls-up-in-front-of-guardians-of-the-galaxy-mission-breakout-for-work-on-red-car-trolley-tracks/

Carthay Circle restaurant to close for refurb 

https://dlnewstoday.com/2019/11/carthay-circle-restaurant-closing-for-refurbishment-in-january-2020-at-disney-california-adventure/

Indiana Jones to undergo refurb 

https://allears.net/2019/11/13/popular-disneyland-ride-to-undergo-major-refurbishment-in-2020/

Matterhorn is back to full function

https://allears.net/2019/11/21/the-matterhorns-second-track-is-back-at-disneyland/

New Tomorrowland Entrance revealed

https://www.micechat.com/242575-tomorrowland-new-entry-revealed-theater-troubles-synergy-strikes/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/11/a-great-big-beautiful-tomorrowland-entrance-coming-soon-to-disneyland-park/

 

MAIN STORY - Walt Disney World Prep

 

Our First Prep Episode

https://castlecastradio.podbean.com/e/castle-cast-episode-4-be-prepared/

 

Christmas Party

https://www.wdwinfo.com/holidays/mvmcp.htm

 

Disney World Dining Plans

https://www.disneytouristblog.com/disney-dining-plan-costs-info-tips/

Welcome to episode 20 of Castle Cast, "Frozen Fractals All Around!" In this episode we dive into the wintery world of Frozen and talk about where the film and characters can be found throughout the Disney parks! We also have fun putting on our Disney CEO and Imagineer hats as we talk about what we would add to the parks to represent Frozen! All of this in honor of the new Frozen movie, Frozen II which is out later this month! Sit back, relax and enjoy this Frozen themed episode of the show! 

Castle Chronicles: 

https://disneylandnews.com/2019/11/04/world-of-color-season-of-light-a-nighttime-spectacular-returns-this-holiday-season-at-disney-california-adventure-park/

 

https://disneylandnews.com/2019/11/04/disneyland-resort-brings-holiday-traditions-from-around-the-world-to-its-a-small-world-holiday/

 

https://disneylandnews.com/photos/2019/11/06/shepherds-upside-down-pie/

 

https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/07/how-to-watch-disneyland-tape-thanksgiving-and-christmas-abc-tv-specials/

 

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/11/festive-new-performances-and-returning-favorites-come-to-disney-festival-of-holidays-at-disney-california-adventure-park/

 

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/11/learn-more-about-disney-at-disney-springs-and-downtown-disney-district-beginning-november-12/

 

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/11/catch-high-school-musical-the-musical-the-series-the-sneak-peek-starting-november-12-at-disneyland-park/

 

https://allears.net/2019/11/06/disney-california-adventure-parks-festival-of-holidays-returns-with-favorite-entertainment-options-and-new-performances/

 

https://allears.net/2019/11/05/must-see-possibly-the-coolest-disneyland-sipper-ever-and-its-holiday-ready/

 

https://www.micechat.com/241429-disneyland-update-unpacking-the-holidays-for-2019/

https://www.micechat.com/241780-disneys-festival-of-holidays-adds-new-ways-to-celebrate-this-year/

https://www.micechat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/HolidayFoodGuide.pdf

 

https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/specialty-drinks-beignets-and-treats-revealed-for-holiday-season-2019-at-disneyland-park/

 

https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/specialty-drinks-churros-and-treats-revealed-for-holiday-season-2019-at-disney-california-adventure/

 

https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/full-slate-of-star-studded-disney-parks-christmas-specials-announced-for-holiday-season-2019/

 

https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/full-menus-revealed-for-marketplace-booths-at-disney-festival-of-holidays-2019-at-disney-california-adventure/

https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/its-a-small-world-holiday-overlay-to-debut-three-new-immersive-scene-scents-at-disneyland-park/

 

https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/new-mickeys-happy-holidays-character-celebration-coming-to-festival-of-holidays-at-disney-california-adventure/

 

https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/08/disneyland-to-give-snow-whites-scary-adventures-dark-ride-a-major-facelift-in-2020/

Shop Drop: 

https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/08/disneyland-rolls-out-a-new-lineup-of-holiday-popcorn-buckets-and-souvenir-sippers/

https://twitter.com/WDWGuestService/status/1192490306404593669?s=20

Main Segment - Frozen: 

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/frozen-live-at-hyperion-plus-dining/#

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/frozen/?int_cmp=INS-intDLRtoDLR-Frozen

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/frozen-ever-after-sparkling-dessert-party/

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/hollywood-studios/frozen-fractal-gifts/

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/frozen/

https://www.delish.com/food-news/a29072041/disneyland-paris-frozen-land-opening/

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/disney-vacations/d23-expo-reveals-new-frozen-rollercoaster-hong-kong-disneyland

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/frozen/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/get-a-special-look-at-disneys-frozen-2-now-at-disney-parks/

https://www.tripsavvy.com/frozen-fans-at-disney-world-4046177

https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/f

Welcome to episode 19 of Castle Cast, "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!" In this episode we talk all about the upcoming winter holiday season at Disneyland resort! We talk about what can be expected from this year's holiday festival and give an insight to our experience visiting the parks for the holidays! Whether you are planning a holiday trip or have always wanted to see Disneyland lit up for the holidays we hope you come along on our journey into the magic of christmas time at Disneyland! 

Castle Chronicles: 

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/here-we-go-again-exciting-updates-to-star-tours-the-adventures-continue/

 

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/mickey-friends-band-tastic-cavalcade/

 

https://allears.net/2019/10/29/disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-dates-released-for-2020/

 

https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/photos-menu-item-name-changes-arrive-at-docking-bay-7-food-cargo-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge-in-disneyland/

 

https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/new-mickey-and-friends-ray-ban-wayfarer-sunglasses-debuting-at-disney-parks-on-november-1st/

 

https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/disney-california-adventure-festival-of-holidays-2019-pins-revealed/

 

https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/exclusive-gingerbread-and-holiday-bell-resort-2019-limited-edition-pins-revealed/

 

https://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/docking-bay-7-food-cargo-entree-names-changed-to-reflect-star-wars-universe-once-again/

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qn_spdM5Zg

 

SPOILERS: In Depth look at Rise of the Resistance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8yfuJ1cXNM

Compare to --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeDx6V8dmXg

https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Disneyland-announces-60-day-reservations-for-14551290.php

 

https://www.mouseplanet.com/12508/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_October_21__27_2019

 

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/new-play-disney-parks-app-digital-achievements-and-commemorative-trading-pins-available-at-disneyland-resort-and-walt-disney-world-resort/

 

https://allears.net/2019/10/21/disneylands-tomorrowland-fastpass-kiosks-now-open/

 

https://allears.net/2019/10/15/disneylands-star-wars-galaxys-edge-update-new-sweet-savory-and-plant-based-menu-items-plus-60-day-advanced-reservations/

 

https://www.micechat.com/239737-disneyland-update-crowds-construction-christmas/

 

https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/photos-christmas-tree-little-green-men-holiday-popcorn-buckets-coming-to-disneyland-and-hong-kong-disneyland/

 

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/lunar-new-year-and-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-return-to-disneyland-resort-in-2020/

 

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/get-a-special-look-at-disneys-frozen-2-now-at-disney-parks/

Shop Drop: 

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/unwrap-new-holiday-merchandise-now-available-at-disney-parks/

 

https://www.shopdisney.com/mickey-and-minnie-mouse-hooded-winter-jacket-for-women-7505057372960M.html

 

https://www.shopdisney.com/sleeping-beauty-castle-ornament-disneyland-400034501021.html

https://www.shopdisney.com/toys-for-tots/

Holidays at Disneyland: 

http://www.disneyhistoryinstitute.com/2015/12/disneyland-the-first-christmas.html

https://disneylandnews.com/2019/07/25/disneyland-resort-will-let-it-snow-with-festive-traditions-and-sparkling-decor-to-celebrate-the-holiday-season-from-nov-8-2019-to-jan-6-2020/

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/holiday-decorations/

https://www.disneytouristblog.com/disneyland-christmas-guide/

https://mickeyvisit.com/disneyland-christmas-guide/

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/10/08/get-a-sneak-peek-at-the-christmas-treats-coming-to-disneyland-resort/

Welcome to episode 18.5 of Castle Cast: "Minisode: Oogie Boogie Bash Trip Report!" In this episode we are joined by our good friend, listener of the show and special correspondent, Melissa! She shares with all of us her trip report from visiting the Disneyland parks recently and especially getting to attend the Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween party in California Adventure! Sit back, relax and enjoy this not so mini, minisode!

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