Disney Philharpodcast

Howdy, y'all! In this episode we are alllllll about Fort Wilderness lyfe. As campers in our non-Disney lives, and members of an elite 80's Fort Wilderness Secret Society, we have a special place in our hearts for this "off the beaten path" resort.

Laura and Alison describe their fond memories for camping here as little kids roughin' it with Chip 'n Dale and even a little Andrew hung out here hittin' up the Hoop Dee Do Revue as a youngin'.

Remember the Melvin the Moose breakfast? Well Alison informs Laura they have never actually been to the HDD Revue and have been LIVING A LIE THIS WHOLE TIME.

Guess what? We've got TWO Roundups in this Episode, though the management over at Andy's Roundup has sent multiple cease and desist letters.

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Gather 'round everyone as Andrew and Laura relive their WDW College Program experience. You're in for some crazy and super fun behind the scenes stories from the perspective of those who worked the front lines at WDW.

Andrew takes you deep within the burning trenches of what it's like to work strollers at EPCOT. You'll also be surprised to learn that you don't need to provide your own Segway when headed to Segway training.

Laura describes what it's like to work an overnight shift at the largest retail Disney store in the world. And learn where you can find the ABC's of the WOD: Ariel's Attic, Belle's Basement, and Cinderella's Closet.

Of course, Marge makes a special appearance to announce her debut on Twitter. Check her out at: @mainmaidmarge

We close episode with another exciting Andy's Roundup where we answer the age old question: "What's your dream job in WDW?". We also answer this question for Alison in her absence :)

Let us know YOUR answers to the Roundup question by finding us on Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram!

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Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion. We are your hosts, your ghost hosts. Kindly press play when you are prepared to listen attentively, and make room for everyone. There's no turning back now.

Laura tells some great stories about the attraction's inception beginning with Walt himself in Disneyland.

We discuss the ride as we know and love it in Walt Disney World and make plenty of tributes to the brilliant narration provided by X. Atencio.

And if you are not frightened prematurely, Laura & Andrew continue with a memorable review of a not-so memorable movie, The Haunted Mansion, starring Eddie Murphy, which receives a Disney Philharpodcast rating of 1.5 Roz's (you might actually be really frightened at this point). This also leads to an interesting Spooky Edition of Andy's Roundup.

Now, I will raise the safety bar, and a ghost will follow you home!

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Come join us around the Campfire (yes, the one at Fort Wilderness) as we tell some ghostly stories and tales of spookenings at Walt Disney World.

Hear the stories of WDW's happiest haunts including: George from the Pirates of the Caribbean, Robert and his balloon at the Contemporary, the Black Eyed Children at the TTC, and even one super scary haunt at Splash Mountain complete with confirmation by Alison and Laura.

Andy's Roundup gets a little morbid when we try to decide where in the World we would like our ashes scattered...

Alison's stories sources from the following book (10/10 recommend!)

Death in the Tragic Kingdom, by Keaton Moll

https://www.amazon.com/Death-Tragic-Kingdom-Unauthorized-Walking/dp/1941500129

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This episode is somewhat unique, and calls for a different kind of introduction. This, as you may recognize, is a maintenance service elevator...NO! It's a podcast! But, still, we invite you, if you dare, to press "PLAY" because this podcast travels directly to...The Twilight Zone.

Laura really outdoes her research skills here on this episode and provides you with all the scientific information you could ever imagine about this truly amazing Walt Disney World attraction.

Andy's Roundup asks us all to imagine WHAT, if anything, could provide for an acceptable overlay to our precious ToT...spoiler alert: Guardians of the Galaxy is not an acceptable answer...or overlay...ever. :)

It's Merry, Not So Scary! or... It's Really Not So Scary!

Choose your own lyrics, really!

In this Episode...you guessed it...we are talking all about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party; MNSSHP if you're fancy :)

This super fun ticketed event happens almost 30 nights a year during the Fall months. Laura gives a little history of the parties and talks about the amazing stage show, Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular! Alison describes the "Boo To You" Parade (best ever) and gives her unpopular opinion on "Hallowishes", the special fireworks show.

Grab a shovel and your half-length cape and join us for this Not So Scary Episode!

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For October, we bring you a series of 5 super scary, super creepy, haunted episodes!

Kicking it off here we have a full plate of CreepyPasta for you! For those of you unfamiliar with the term CreepyPasta, it is just an internet term for "Scary Stories". We found a few Disney World-themed scary stories going around the web and we take turns telling the spooooky stories for you here in this episode. So sit back, relax, turn off the lights, light a candle--not the Black Flame Candle though--and prepare to be served a heaping helping of CreepyPasta..."all you care to enjoy" as Mickey would say.

Please note: this episode is not for the littler mouseketeers as it features sensitive subjects and scary themes which may cause nightmares!!!

Stories Credited To:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3ei57p/i_work_at_disney_stay_away_from_the_haunted/

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/25be39/working_at_disney/

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/30alk5/i_was_an_undercover_security_officer_at_walt/

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/38k996/what_lies_beneath_disney_world/

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Avast Ye Scurvy Scum!

Thar be rough waters and pillaging pirates ahead in this Episode.

Laura tells THE tales of the famed attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean and Alison describes the details of the attraction, itself.

If ye thinks yer weasley, black guts can travel forth, Andy's Roundup gets us all thinking about a lifetime of servitude on the ship of our favorite Pirate Captains.

A big thank you and recommendation to the documentary we found on YouTube: Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean History Documentary by David Oneal.

Now, bring me that horizon!

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Ladies and Gentleman, Let's Get Ready to Ruuuuuuuuumble!!!!

This Episode we do something totally different and super fun; we have a proper, high school style debate team debate! Well, we're not sure if it is a debate, or, a boxing match, or, a case in the Court of Disney, or what! But we do know, this is a very serious topic and a very divisive issue.

Laura argues for #TeamBack while Alison argues #TeamFront; Andrew plays moderator and tries to stay neutral. Oh...and impressions!

Andy's Roundup brings Dante's Inferno alive with another tough, topical question as usual.

Correction from Episode 7: Brad Rex was the Vice President of Epcot when Andrew was given the award, not the President.

Ding, Ding!

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We have been dishing out a lot of history and research-based episodes lately so we decided to chill out a little with a fun conversation on Costumes and The Disney Look.

Laura provides the background and details on what exactly is "The Disney Look" and we all share descriptions of the costumes we wore when we worked as Cast Members. Follow us on Instagram for a photo journal throughout the week accompanying this episode and featuring some of the fun things we talked about! Who doesn't want to see how cute we were in our costumes?!

Don't forget Andy's Roundup :)

Everybody neat and pretty? Then on with the show!

*Quick pre-correction, it seems as if The Jungle Book: Alive With Magic has not ended completely, but switched to a much less frequent schedule of performances. We really Baloo this.