From zombies to werewolves to aliens, the Zombies franchise just kept getting bigger, bolder, and more fun. But how do you build a world that wild—and still make it relatable?

This week, we’re joined by Paul Hoen, the director behind Disney’s Zombies films, to pull back the curtain on how it all came together.

In this episode, Paul shares:

Whether you’re team zombie, team werewolf, team alien, or team cheerleader, this is a must-listen for any Disney fan who loves learning what happens behind the camera.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

How Paul’s Career Got Started 03:22

Making Movies That Resonate 07:03

The Themes of the Zombies Franchise 12:30

Planning a Trilogy? 17:23

What’s Up with Addison’s Hair? 18:22

Keeping Zombies Fresh in a World of Musicals 21:51

Finding the Cast 24:29

Behind the Scenes of Making the Movies 28:09

Paul’s Favorite Moment 40:37

Pitching Our Favorite Zombies Theories 42:51

Is All of This Just Happening in Seabrook? 51:27

Cut Storylines 52:32

Will There Be a Zombies 5? 55:48

What’s Your Favorite Zombies Movie? 1:00:19

Everyone knows going to Disney World is expensive—but how expensive depends on how you plan. In this episode, we explore what different Disney trips look like at four very different budgets: $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

Whether you’re planning on a tight budget or dreaming big, this episode will help you see the magic in every kind of Disney vacation.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

Pricing Out Your Disney World Vacation 01:19

$1,000 Trip 03:38

$5,000 Disney Vacation 11:51

$10,000 Family Vacation 17:31

Disney World Park Refresh Rotation 24:52

Trip Add Ons 30:52

$25,000 Once in a Lifetime Disney World Vacation 34:08

Go To Restaurants 42:36

Can You Have Too Much Disney? 46:35

The Enchanted Tiki Room didn’t just add charm to Adventureland—it changed Disney history forever. In this episode, we explore how Walt Disney and Imagineers used groundbreaking technology to bring the first audio-animatronics to life, paving the way for Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean and beyond.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

If you’re a Disney adult who loves Imagineering stories, this is one you won’t want to miss.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

The Origins of Audio Animatronics 01:58

The Start of the Enchanted Tiki Room 08:11

How NASA Made it All Possible 11:04

The Problem with a Dinner Show 18:46

Writing the Songs 22:03

Remnants of the Tea Room 23:54

Opening Day Success 26:37

Dole Sponsorship 30:18

Fun Facts 35:17

Other Versions of the Tiki Room 39:12

Trader Sam’s 48:46

What Attraction Should We Cover Next? 51:09

You know him for his iconic Evolution of Disney Costume videos, but today we’re flipping the script and looking back at the evolution of Disney Dan himself.

In this episode, we talk with Dan about:

Whether you’re a longtime Disney Dan fan or just discovering his work, this is a fun look at a creator who’s turned his Disney passion into a career.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

Help Us Reach the Top 100 on Apple Podcasts! 02:38

Welcome Disney Dan! 03:45

Dan’s Origin on YouTube 05:26

The Invention of Distory 11:13

Evolution of Disney Costumes 16:19

How Dan Does His Research 24:27

Favorite Character Dan Has Covered 28:01

I Guess We’re RunDisney Freaks Now 34:01

KiteTails-Forever in Our Hearts 37:00

Moving to Adventure Style Vlogs 40:55

Favorite Disney Memorabilia 50:07

Where Dan Stores All His Costumes 54:01

The Best McDonald’s Lifehack 57:07

Meeting Lin Manuel-Miranda 1:00:23

Dan’s Next Adventure 01:10:17

Disney parks are famous for their immersive lands—from dining inside Beast’s Castle in Fantasyland to soaring on the back of a Banshee in Pandora. Each land transports you to a completely different world. 🌍

But not all lands are created equal. In this episode, we debate which themed land is the best in each Disney World park—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Some of our picks may surprise you!

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

Best Land in Animal Kingdom 00:59

What are Your Favorite Lands at Disney World? 08:42

Hollywood Studio’s Top Land 08:56

Is World Showcase the Best Part of EPCOT? 19:21

The Best Land in Magic Kingdom 27:23

What is the Best Land in All of Walt Disney World? 36:29

Who are the greatest Pixar characters of all time? Woody? Nemo? Mike and Sulley? In this episode, we debate which four characters deserve to be carved into the Mount Rushmore of Pixar.

From Toy Story to Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc. to The Incredibles, Pixar has given us some of the most beloved and influential animated characters in history. But only four can make the cut.

Join us as we make our case for the most iconic Pixar characters ever—and let us know which ones you’d choose for your Pixar Mount Rushmore.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the camera of a Disney YouTube channel, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

Mount Rushmore 01:24

Who’s the George Washington of Pixar? 03:06

Our Pick for Jefferson 07:17

Who’s Roosevelt? 12:42

The Fourth Greatest Pixar Character Ever 25:58

Has Pixar Lost Its Touch? 34:32

Who Are Your Picks? 39:26

What’s it really like to cover the Disney parks for a living? To find out, we sat down with Quincy from AllEars.net for an inside look at what goes into making your favorite Disney videos.

In this episode, Quincy shares:

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the camera of a Disney YouTube channel, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

The Dracula Animatronic is Sexy? 01:39

Joining the AllEars Team 04:41

The Toll of Being in the Parks Every Day 11:01

Let’s Get Quincy a Chacos Sponsorship! 16:54

The Process of Making an AllEars Video 19:29

Quincy’s Favorite and Least Favorite Videos 27:46

What It Takes to Ride Every Disney World Attraction in One Day 29:58

Expert Lightning Lane Strategy  45:03

The Video That Will Never Be Released 51:31

Potential Upcoming Video Ideas 53:35

Quincy’s Favorite Ride and Disney Movie 58:17

Dungeons and Dragons 1:01:14

What’s Next for AllEars? 1:06:45

Even the most devoted Disney fans have their secrets… and today, we’re sharing ours. 🤫

In this episode, we make a few confessions that could get our Disney cards revoked:

Join us as we open up about our controversial Disney takes, laugh through our guilty admissions, and maybe even share some that you secretly agree with too.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

Disney News 01:35

Save 15% at Magic Candle Company with code ENCHANTED 05:39

Our Disney Movie Hot Takes 06:54

Donald Duck Isn’t Number One 10:50

You Can Skip EPCOT?!? 12:48

Getting Lost in the Parks 16:22

The Classic Disney Attraction That’s Just OK 18:40

This is Where We Lose the Star Wars Fans 22:55

Coco Take It or Leave It 25:18

Figment Haunts Your Nightmares 26:54

How Cares What Color Cinderella Castle Is? 29:15

Is Anyone Still Even Watching? 31:34

Disney World trip planning has changed. There we said it.

In this episode, we recap our most recent vacation and share why our approach to Disney has shifted.

Instead of cramming every minute into the parks, we discovered the magic of slowing down and exploring more outside the gates.

From choosing the right hotel to battling the Florida heat in spring and summer, we give you practical tips for planning a Disney World trip that feels both fun and refreshing.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney fan, this episode will help you rethink your strategy and get more magic out of your next vacation.

In this episode we cover:

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Time Stamps

Welcome 00:00

Disney News 00:51

Angela Joins the Mug Club 09:17

Staying at Fort Wilderness 11:48

Disney World Trip Planning has Changed 13:54

Spending Time Outside the Parks 20:16

Foot golf at Oak Trail Golf Course 23:16

Wilderness Back Trail Segway Tour 29:42

Our Hoop De Doo Revue Debacle 38:36

Is There More Magic Outside of the Parks? 45:11

The Importance of Lightning Lanes 48:19

Trader Sam’s 50:03

Our Thoughts on the Disney Starlight Parade 55:53

Unfairly Ever After Villains Show 58:02

What Are Your Favorite Non-Park Activities at Disney? 1:06:05

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.

This week, Disney announced some BIG changes for guests staying at the Disneyland hotels.  Plus we got our first look at the changes coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney World.

It’s August, so you know what that means?

It’s officially spooky season! Well at least for Disney it is.

So we ventured to Disney World for our first time at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.

We checked out the special character meet and greets, the exclusive party food, the parade and so much more.

And this week we’re covering it all, along with our tips to help you have the best time at Mickey’s Halloween Party.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

Disney News 02:05

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 10:07

Game-plan for the Start of the Party 12:29

Our Costumes 15:25

Meeting Jack and Sally 17:24

Our Biggest Mistake? 23:57

Trick or Treating 30:21

Hocus Pocus Show 33:12

Space Mountain is INTENSE 35:16

Photopass Photographer Understood the Assignment 37:39

Boo To You Parade 39:40

Tips to Have the Best Experience 44:17

Party Exclusive Food 51:28

Extra Magic at the Haunted Mansion 56:21

How Much Candy Can You Really Get? 1:00:45

Final Recap 1:05:36