Earful: A Disney World Podcast

It's been quite the weekend! Catch up Kate and Patrick as they discuss the biggest park announcements from the D23 Expo in Anaheim.  Dive into the numerous changes to Epcot, take a sneak peak at Tron ride vehicles, hear the music from Epcot Forever, and learn about what it might cost to stay in the Star Wars hotel!

You're getting a double dose of Bob Disney this week! Join Kate & Patrick for an extra episode covering stroller lawsuits, Universal Studios blueprints, the Gran Destino Tower opening, and dining reservations for Galaxy's Edge!

PLUS: Jar Jar joins a railway, Fantasmic goes under renovations, and Mexico debuts a garlic margarita? Probably not, but Bob Disney seems to think so!

The Haunted Mansion is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this summer, and what better way to pay tribute to the ride by discussing its history, development, and legacy?

Learn about the original stories that inspired the ride in Disneyland, including that of a sea captain and his bride, and why the ride was delayed for almost 6 years.  Hear how the Mansion expanded to to Orlando, Hong Kong, and beyond, and get to know a little more about the voices and Imagineers behind the ride's success.

PLUS: Disney's "Secret Project" reveal at D23, a new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and three new dessert options at Disney Springs!

In a summer full of Disney World rumors, it's hard to distinguish fact from fiction. This episode, however, is full of completely made up park rumors from Kate and Patrick. Why is Disney Springs shutting down restaurants? How will guests adjust to live lions roaming around Animal Kingdom? What is Bob Disney planning for D23?!?  

News highlights include:

• Magic Kingdom guests wait 2+ hours after scanners break

PLUS: What are YOUR best fake park rumors?

You're getting a BONUS episode of Earful this week! We had so many great news clips that they spilled over into a "Minnie-Sode!"  Topics covered include:

• Closing Summer Experiences

PLUS:  A bonus round:  7 Ways to Be Nice to Disney Cast Members!

We're working overtime at Guest Services to bring you this episode full of the zaniest Disney World complaints from park guests! Was Darth Vader unkind to you? Were people moving like insects? Was Mickey unavailable? If so, please take a number and we'll be with you after we tackle these news clips:

• Possible King Triton casting in live action The Little Mermaid

PLUS: Bob Disney finds a new mantra, we get a War Correspondent, and Magic Kingdom gets holiday layovers!

Inspired by a post from our social media accounts, we're playing a rousing game of This or That: Disney World Edition on Episode 8! Join us for tough questions, like:

• Dole Whip Bar? Or Mickey Bar?

PLUS: Disney drops new holiday discounts, Darth Vadar returns to Hollywood Studios, a possible Illuminations replacement show, and more!

We're concluding our June 2019 trip report with stops at Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and Animal Kingdom.  Our highlights include:

• Riding Slinky Dog with amazing views of Galaxy's Edge

PLUS: Opening date revealed for Rise of the Resistance, a missing sign in the Magic Kingdom, new Hocus Pocus Funko Pops, and more!

We're BAA-AAACK! And we're ready to tell you all about our recent trip to Disney World in a super-sized episode, including such highlights as:

• Lunch at Morimoto Asia

We'll also dive into the news clips of the week, spotlighting the upcoming changes at Epcot and runDisney Magic Bands.

We're packing our ears and heading out of town:  Earful's hitting the road to Disney!  Before we leave, we'll brief you on some of the things we're excited to see, taste, and experience, like Storybook Dining, dinner in Morocco, the Galactic Dessert Party, and more!

PLUS:  Disney World prepares for special 4th of July entertainment, Ratatouille merchandise appears in Epcot, Topolino's menu is revealed, and other news bites!