EarzUp!

Join us as we dive into the latest announcements about Disneyland Forward. We'll discuss the new Avatar Land set to replace Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure (DCA) and the transformation of Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom into a Cars-themed area. Learn about the potential changes, the reasons behind them, and listen to our thoughts on these exciting developments. Don't miss our breakdown of park updates and the latest from the Disney universe!

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Join us as we dive into the exciting new attractions at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando with EriK, covering Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, and more. Taren then highlights Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebrations, featuring new shows, parades, merch, and food offerings. Don't miss out on the inside scoop of these major theme park updates!

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By now you may have heard that the Walt Disney Company is opening up shop in Abu Dhabi ... and that's about it. So we wanted to do a bit of investigating to find out more about the location of the park, who's running it, and what else is around there!

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Come explore Disney history with us as we spotlight Reni Bardeau, the photographer behind some of Disneyland’s most iconic images! Reni got his job almost by accident, and went on to serve behind the lens at the Walt Disney Company for over 35 years! Plus, we dig into Disney News!

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In this episode of the EarzUp! Podcast, the focus is on landscaping and horticulture at Disneyland, highlighting the great Bill Evans. Known for landscaping iconic Disney parks like Disneyland, Disney World, Tokyo Disney, and Disney Paris, Bill Evans played a crucial role in designing and maintaining the lush plant life that defines these parks. We jump into the challenges and intricate planning involved in creating the horticultural landscapes at Disneyland. From sourcing plants around Southern California, adapting non-native species to the Anaheim climate, to dealing with practical issues like irrigation and soil composition, Evans’ ingenuity and passion for plants shine through.

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Get ready for an adventurous episode as Erik explores Universal's Toothsome Chocolate Emporium! Erik dives into the steampunk-styled restaurant's themed experience, weird backstory, and quirky menu. Plus, we break down Snow White's disappointing box office opening and more in our Disney News segment!

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Taren finally bullies Jason into going back to the Disneyland Resort after FIVE YEARS of being away! How have things changed for them? Did having a 7-year-old kid along for the ride throw some chaos into Taren's plans? Just what does a return trip look like for people with one too many opinions? We cover all of that and more on this week's show! Hear about our stay at the Disneyland Hotel Villas, featuring our love of the mid-century modern decor and spacious rooms, our impressions of the newly renovated Haunted Mansion queue, and personal highlights and disappointments. Jason and Taren provide practical tips for parents tackling the park with young children and discuss considerations about joining the Disney Vacation Club.

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This week on the show, we dive right into 'Erik's Eating Again.' Erik shares details about his trip to Casa Bonita in Denver, Colorado, a Mexican restaurant with one-of-a-kind features like cliff divers, puppet shows, and more, recently renovated by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The discussion also covers Universal Orlando's accessible layout, Erik's favorite coaster the VelociCoaster, and the surprise speakeasy found during CityWalk's Mardi Gras celebration. We preview our upcoming Disneyland visit, mention local Disney-related spots in LA, and give updates on other network podcasts, including Buena Vista Boys, Scraping the Vault, The Supreme Resort, Bantha Milk Podcast, and PuniPod. We wrap the show with some Disney News!

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Date Night is something special, and usually comes with at least a small amount of pressure. On today's show, Taren offers up some ideas for a Disneyland Date Night - where to go at the Disneyland Resort that can offer up some romantic vibes for you and your date. However, if a night in is more your speed, she has you covered there, too, with some activities, some movie suggestions, and even a couple of recipes that you can whip up from the comfort of your own kitchen. To help with all this, we have summoned Jeremy from SpectroRadio back to the podcast waves to sit in and help us dig through a brief history of the very first ticketed event at Disneyland, Date Nite.

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2024 has come and gone, leaving Disney fans worldwide much to talk about. Fresh off of our yearly break, we hit the new year running, with a revamp of our familiar review format, allowing us to chat a bit more about specific things we're excited for. Plus, Taren has a brand new, "What the BLEEP?" to play!

Welcome to 2025!

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