Hangin' at the Hangar Bar -- A Disney Adults Podcast

✨ Episode OverviewIn this sequel to “After Dark, Part 1,” Scott and Candice continue their vacation recap—this time taking listeners aboard the Disney Magic for the sea portion of their Land & Sea adventure. Over five unforgettable nights, they share candid reflections, humor, and heartfelt appreciation for Disney’s new island Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, their experiences as concierge guests, and the growing list of “hangar-worthy” cocktails discovered along the way.Listeners get a mix of luxury travel insight, Disney cruise tips, and relatable laughter, including stories of serendipitous friendships, epic meals, and lessons learned about sunscreen, umbrellas, and the dangers of mixing champagne tastings with motion at sea.💡 Highlights & ThemesAuthenticity Restored: The cruise redeemed itself in the last two days, reminding Scott and Candice why they fell in love with Disney travel in the first place.Pro Tips Galore: Bring umbrellas to the islands, don’t skip the soufflé, and always chase the good live music.Concierge Perspective: Honest insights on whether the extra cost is worth it—and when service doesn’t quite meet expectations.Disney’s Evolution: Lookout Cay demonstrates Disney’s forward-thinking environmental practices and design learnings from Castaway Cay.Music Magic: From The Murphy Sisters to Best of Both, live entertainment elevated the cruise and left lasting impressions.🍹 Featured DrinksJazz 75 – Moët + citrus-infused gin (Soul Cat Lounge)Filthy Dirty Martini – Candice’s highlight from Night 1Pirates Something – sugary “Drink of the Day” discoverySparkling Wine from Palo – sweet, grape-juicy delight chosen by the sommelierPort & Parm Pairing – unlikely but perfect🎧 Closing Reflection“This cruise has redeemed itself in the last two days. It feels like the Disney cruise we know and love again.”– ScottListeners are left inspired to chase the same blend of laughter, discovery, and comfort that defines Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar’s signature storytelling style.

Scott and Candice kick off the After Dark two-parter with the “land” half of their trip: decompressing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, an “epic (™)” Magic Kingdom day without rope drop, and a relaxed Epcot morning that turns into a revelation at GEO-82—the retro-futurist, 21+ lounge tucked behind Spaceship Earth.

Highlights & takeaways:

• Poly perks: unbeatable location, laid-back vibe, and why celebration buttons quietly pay dividends.

• Day 1 bites & sips: Waialua Grill apps, Trader Sam’s patio, Homecomin’ (moonshine surprise), and why the Stack Burger at Steakhouse 71 still reigns.

• MK without the grind: Pirates, Country Bears (revamped & genuinely funny), double-loop on PeopleMover, Carousel of Progress comfort, Haunted Mansion nightcap, and why umbrellas > ponchos.

• Snacks with opinions: Cheeseburger spring rolls = must; crème brûlée croissant redeems Gaston’s Tavern.

• Epcot flow: Ale & Compass breakfast strategy, Living with the Land, Journey of Water’s improved audio, a quick hello to Walt, and the star of the show—GEO-82 (elevated cocktails, thoughtful tasting experiences, and a charcuterie board that lives rent-free in our heads).

• Service stories: a shipping fiasco that turned into a master-class in recovery at Creations Shop, plus a quick PSA on lost-child protocol (find a Cast Member—fast).

• Pro tips: pace your day, rotate transportation (resort launch can beat the monorail crush), wear your buttons, bring reusable straws, and don’t be afraid to leave and come back.

✈️ Show Notes

Episode Summary
Scott and Candice are only days away from their next big Disney adventure—two park days followed by a Disney Cruise! In this episode, they revisit the menus for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, narrowing down their “must-do” snacks, drinks, and desserts before they set sail. From pickle milkshakes (no thank you!) to the irresistible Schinken Nudel, and from sparkling pineapple wine to blueberry crème brûlée, they sort through what’s worth the calories and what’s better left behind.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• 🌦️ Pre-trip excitement and a little Florida weather dread

• 🥒 The great pickle milkshake debate

• 🍖 Flavors from Fire vs. Earth Eats: where the short ribs and corned beef land

• 🍹 Margarita picks in Mexico and why mezcal divides the room

• 🧀 Alps, Germany, and Greece: the cheese trio showdown

• 🍺 Heavy drinks vs. refreshing sips: pumpkin stout, berry lime hefeweizen, pineapple wine

• 🥐 France’s cheesy brioche and a risky blueberry lime crème brûlée

• 🛳️ How their park snacking strategy fits around big meals, long walks, and the upcoming cruise feast

• 📱 A reminder to follow along on Instagram and Facebook for real-time updates from the parks and ship

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Programming Note
The show is taking a one-week vacation break while Scott and Candice are at sea! Look for the next new episode on September 29—followed by Disney After Dark specials on the parks and the cruise.

Episode Summary:
Do you get nervous when Disney makes a big announcement—like waiting for exam results, hoping for an A but bracing for a fever-dream C-? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode of Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, Scott and Candice dive into everything revealed at the recent D23 event. It wasn’t the splashiest year for announcements, but there was still plenty to pick apart, from blockbuster sequels to nostalgic park updates.

Grab a drink, settle in, and join us as we react—sometimes with joy, sometimes with a healthy dose of side-eye—to all things D23.

What We Cover in This Episode🎬 Movies & Entertainment

• Avengers: Doomsday — Russo brothers claim it’s “bigger than Endgame” (should we be nervous?)

• The Mandalorian & Grogu — first look at a snowy setting, AT-ATs, and Grogu in the pilot’s seat

• Toy Story 5 — stranded Buzz toys, plus Conan O’Brien as a potty-training toy called Smarty Pants

• Hexed — a brand-new Disney Animation original about a teen, a Type-A mom, and magic

• Sequels galore — Zootopia 2, Ice Age: Boiling Point, Incredibles 3, Coco 2

• Originals — Hoppers teased as an animated “Avatar-ish but with cute critters”

  
  

  🏰 Parks & Experiences

• Cinderella Castle Refresh — returning to its original blue/gray/cream color palette

• Carousel of Progress — getting a new Audio-Animatronic Walt Disney intro (and maybe more changes)

• TRON Lightcycle / Run Overlay — limited-time TRON: Ares version with red visuals + Nine Inch Nails soundtrack

• Villains Land at Magic Kingdom — Art Nouveau “Conjured Architecture” concepts revealed

• Dinosaur Closing → Indiana Jones — last ride Feb 2, 2026, before Indy takes over Animal Kingdom

• Disneyland Handcrafted Documentary — Leslie Iwerks’ behind-the-scenes film debuting on Disney+ this winter

• World of Frozen in Disneyland Paris — immersive land opening spring 2026

• Novelty Merch — new popcorn buckets, sippers, and mugs (because apparently that counts as an announcement)

Why You Should ListenThis isn’t just a recap—it’s a reaction session. From questioning whether Coco 2 should even exist to getting giddy about a villain-themed land, we’re serving a mix of excitement, skepticism, and Disney-adult humor.

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It’s time for a little Disney breakfast adventure! 🍳☕🥂

On September 18th, Candice and I will be sitting down for breakfast at Ale & Compass inside Disney’s Yacht Club Resort—and thanks to you, our listeners, the location and the meal are already chosen. Now comes the fun part: you get to pick what I order!

In this short holiday-weekend episode, I walk through the full Ale & Compass breakfast menu—entrées, drinks, sides, and even a few wild cards—and give you my honest takes. From steak & eggs and dark chocolate waffles to crab cake benedict and shrimp & grits, nothing is off-limits. I even dive into the drink list, where your votes could have me sipping a mimosa, a Bloody Mary (heaven help me), or something sparkling at 7:30 a.m.

This is all part of our trip planning arc leading up to our upcoming stay at the Polynesian Village Resort and cruise on the Disney Magic. Think of it as a “choose your own adventure”—Disney breakfast edition.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why Ale & Compass is one of our favorite EPCOT-area breakfast spots

• A full walkthrough of the breakfast menu, from hearty classics to adventurous options

• My unfiltered (and sometimes picky) opinions on what works…and what doesn’t

• How you can cast your vote and decide what lands on my plate

👉 Your mission: Listen in, then head to our Instagram or Facebook and comment with your picks—entrée, drink, and whether I should spring for the continental enhancement. I’ll tally up the votes before our trip and order exactly what you choose.

This one’s shorter and sweeter, but it’s all about including you in the journey. Thanks for playing along—and stay tuned for upcoming episodes where we’ll break down the big D23 announcements and share more of our trip planning fun.

🎧 So grab a cup of coffee (or maybe a Bloody Mary if you’re braver than me) and come hang out with us at the Hangar Bar.

Episode Summary:
Grab your festival maps and loosen your belts—Scott and Candice are back with Part 2 of our deep dive into the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival menus! In this episode, we pick up at Flavors of America and make our way all the way around World Showcase, wrapping up at the new booths near the Imagination Pavilion. Along the way, we debate lobster bisque on bread, gush over cheese bread from Brazil, puzzle over blonde stouts, and plan how to juggle our financial, dietary, and appetite budgets (thanks, Space 220 and Ale & Compass).

From spanakopita in Greece to sparkling pineapple wine in Hawaii, and even a Bananas Foster cream ale (yes, you read that right), we’re tasting with our imaginations and building our must-try lists. Plus, we ask the big questions—like why there’s still no UK festival booth, and whether pistachios deserve a second chance.

We close with a shoutout to Joffrey’s special festival drinks and lay the groundwork for a future episode where we’ll rank our festival favorites E-ticket style.

Highlights in this episode:

• 🍽️ Flavors of America – lobster rolls, sliders, and the case against soggy bread.

• 🍰 Funnel cake fatigue (but huckleberries do make it interesting).

• 🇯🇵 Japan’s wagyu rice bowls and bao bun temptations.

• 🧀 Greece’s grilled cheese with pistachios & honey—adding it to the must-try list!

• 🥖 Morocco’s bread flight & Belgium’s beer-braised beef (and waffles, of course).

• 🇧🇷 Brazil’s beloved pão de queijo—aka Brazilian cheese bread nugs.

• 🇫🇷 France delivers escargot croissants, cheese-filled brioche, and crème brûlée twists.

• 🍁 Canada’s filet and cheddar soup (but maybe just go to Le Cellier instead).

• 🍍 Hawaii wins us over with pork sliders, spam bowls, and pineapple cheesecake.

• 🍂 New booths near Imagination: cider-brined pork, pumpkin ravioli, churro sundaes, and even a chocolate peanut butter stout.

• ☕ Joffrey’s festival cold brews, from butterscotch cookie to churro latte.

Join the Conversation:
What would your “E-ticket” Food & Wine pick be this year? Drop your top choices in the comments, or come hang with us on socials:

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✨ Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar – A Disney Adults Podcast
Because there’s always a great big beautiful tomorrow… and we’ll see ya real soon!

In this first of our two-part Food & Wine Festival special, Scott and Candice dig deep into the front half of the 2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. From flaky samosas to suspicious milkshakes, we break down what’s new, what’s returning, and what’s totally skippable. Along the way, you’ll hear our festival strategy, hot takes on influencer hype, and why we’re not falling for the pickle milkshake trend (again).

Plus, we share our Eat to the Beat concert picks (Spoiler: Gen X is THRIVING), how you can help choose Scott’s breakfast on social, and why the dining plan may be a double-edged sword when it comes to festival snacking.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a full itinerary for navigating World Celebration, Discovery, and Nature – including what’s open now, what’s delayed until late September, and which booths are just not worth the hype.

🥘 Topics Covered:🍽️ Festival Strategy:

• Why they’re skipping dining plan this trip

• Planning snack breaks around big breakfasts and lunch at Space 220

• Geo 82 reservations (hello, fancy new lounge!)

• Starship feat. Mickey Thomas

• Joey Fatone & Friends

• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Hanson, Jordin Sparks & more

• Brew-Wing at the Odyssey (Pickle Milkshake, IPA overload)

• Connections Eatery (Passionfruit slushies and French Onion Burgers)

• Coastal Eats (Spoiler: Not open during their visit)

• Gyozas of the Galaxy (New booth! Dumpling dreams, but not open ‘til Sept 28)

• Fry Basket (Fry flight is back!)

• Flavors from Fire (Smoked Corned Beef = must-try)

• Earth Eats (Short ribs & poppy seed cake)

• Sunshine Seasons (Remy Milkshake… adorable, probably a meal on its own)

• Smoked Corned Beef with Housemade Chips (Flavors from Fire)

• Zwiebelkuchen (Summerfest, Germany)

• Apple Strudel & Schöfferhofer Berry Lime Hefeweizen (Germany)

• Samosa & Taj Mahal Beer (India)

• Pickle Milkshake (no thank you, even if you love pickles)

• Festival ceviche (we’re not rolling the dice on raw seafood in Florida heat)

• Italy’s uninspired booth (again)

🎧 Call to Action:Let us know what’s on YOUR must-try list! Message us on Instagram or Facebook and tell us what you’re most excited to taste – or what you’ve already tried and loved (or hated).

And be sure to tune in to Part 2, where we’ll finish our culinary tour of the World Showcase and reveal our final Food & Wine 2025 wish list.

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Episode Summary:
In the third and final chapter of our Star Wars original trilogy series, Scott, Candice, and guests take the mic with a few extra drinks and zero fear of ruffling fanboy feathers. This episode is all about changing canon, fixing missed opportunities, and imagining what could have been in the galaxy far, far away.

From rapid-fire “Jedi or Sith” questions to deep dives on Ewok backstories, Captain Phasma fan theories, and why Boba Fett might be overrated, no character is safe. We pitch spin-offs for the underappreciated, debate which moments in The Rise of Skywalker should be rewritten, and even ask the ultimate question—should Episodes VII, VIII, and IX have been made at all?

Plus, you’ll hear:

• Which character one host would happily launch out of a cannon.

• Why the Luke and Leia kiss still gives everyone the ick.

• A theory that turns Jar Jar Binks into a secret Sith Lord.

• A surprisingly dark fan theory about Obi-Wan and the fate of Owen and Beru.

• Our most unpopular Star Wars opinions (brace yourself, purists).

It’s chaotic, it’s passionate, and it’s exactly the kind of spirited debate you’d expect from Disney adults who have been drinking since morning. Grab a drink, open your mind, and prepare for some serious Star Wars heresy.

Listen now for laughs, hot takes, and maybe a new perspective on your favorite (or least favorite) parts of the saga.

✨ Episode Summary:

Welcome back to the second installment of our original Star Wars trilogy of episodes! This time, Scott and Candice are joined once again by Jackson and Andy to dive lightsaber-first into all things Galaxy’s Edge at Disney Parks.

From motion sickness on Smuggler’s Run to disappointing breakfasts and mysterious cast member detours that derailed a moment in the Millennium Falcon, the crew shares their weirdest, most disappointing, and most magical moments from their trips to Batuu. We also confront the fuzzy tauntauns, DJ Rex's distracting beats, and—let’s be honest—our own podcasting mishaps along the way. (Yes, there was a recording snafu. Yes, we made a joke about it.)

The gang explores whether Disney hit the mark with Batuu’s storyline, the timeline focus on the sequel trilogy, and whether the land should have embraced the nostalgic might of Vader, Leia, and the OG stormtroopers. Plus, they dream up some incredible additions that Disney really should consider—including a character dining experience on Cloud City with a surprise visit from Darth Vader himself. 💰💰💰

🎧 Highlights:

• 🚫 The infamous Ronto Wrap breakfast flop

• 🛑 A chicken exit that blocked Jackson from seeing the Falcon cockpit 😭

• 🧑‍✈️ Galaxy’s Edge queue lines—genius immersion or backstage bummers?

• 🎭 Should Batuu have been set in the Original Trilogy timeline?

• 🎤 The case for Jawas, Ewoks, and more original characters in the parks

• 🍹 Ranking drinks, snacks, and the most useless Galaxy’s Edge souvenir

• 🧊 Cloud City dining concept that Disney needs to steal (seriously)

• 🛸 Is Batuu a love letter to Star Wars or just cosplay with a credit card reader?

📣 Listener Challenge:

What’s your hot take on Galaxy’s Edge? Does it capture the Star Wars magic for you—or are you still waiting to see Darth Vader in the queue? Drop us a comment or DM us on Instagram or Facebook.

🛸 Hosts:

Scott & Candice🎙️ Featuring: Jackson & Andy📍 Recorded live somewhere between Batuu and Bourbon Street

Disney just dropped official POV ride videos and walkthroughs on Disney+—but is it magic or marketing? Scott and Candice dig into what makes this content different, how it stacks up against influencer content, and whether it signals a shift in Disney’s control of the narrative.

We explore:
🎥 Disney’s polished videos vs. fan-made POVs
📱 The rise (and cringe) of Disney influencers
🤖 Is this just content—or a glimpse at Disney’s high-tech future?
🍴 How this impacts trip planning and the influencer economy

👉 Tell us what you think!
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🎧 Don't forget to watch Rise of the Resistance and Batuu walkthrough on Disney+ before next week’s Star Wars episode!