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

Part 1 of the Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar Star Wars Series

In this first installment of our Star Wars mini-series, Scott and Candice are joined by their longtime friends Andy and Jackson for a spirited, laugh-filled roundtable on how Star Wars first found them—and why it still holds a permanent place in their lives (even when it drives them nuts).

This episode is packed with personal stories, bold opinions, and friendly disagreements as we unpack what the galaxy far, far away gets right… and where it’s gone totally off the rails. From childhood VHS marathons to sequel-era chaos, we explore what makes Star Wars stick, despite its flaws.

🧵 In This Episode:

• First Contact: Each guest shares their earliest Star Wars memory, setting the stage for a multi-generational fandom deep dive.

• The Rise and Fall of Expectations: A brutally honest look at how the prequels and sequels both captivated and disappointed, sometimes in the same breath.

• Scene Breakdown: What moments still give us chills—and which scenes we’d launch into a Sarlacc pit.

• Character Arcs, Misfires, and Missed Opportunities: From Anakin and Padmé to Kylo and Rey, we talk about who got it right, who got sidelined, and who deserved better.

• Debate Time: Is Return of the Jedi overrated? Was The Last Jedi brilliant or broken? And did Rise of Skywalker actually make anything better?

• Andy: Vividly recalls his first brush with the Force via the original trilogy on VHS.

• Jackson: Remembers grabbing a rolling paper tube as a child and wielding it like a lightsaber, dueling through the house long before he knew all the character names. The Force was with him—cardboard and all.

✨ Coming Next:

Episode V: The Batuu Strikes Back – We’re leaving the screen and heading to Galaxy’s Edge. Join us as we break down the land, the merch, the rides, and whether Disney truly brought Star Wars to life… or just built a very expensive gift shop.

In this episode of Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, Scott and Candice get personal—and a little generational. From late-bloomer Disney Adult origin stories to Sunday nights with The Wonderful World of Disney, they explore how Disney fandom has evolved (and exploded) across Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.

This one’s got everything: VHS tapes, spring roll cart loyalty, Disney Channel deep cuts, Splash Mountain discourse, park rituals, Instagram snacks, and that one time the Country Bears caused memory loss. Along the way, they reflect on how each generation experiences the parks, what we value, and how fandom culture has shifted with tech, expectations, and churro-induced outrage.

🧩 In This Episode:

• Disney origin stories that start way past age 5

• The good, the bad, and the “omg why” of social media in the parks

• Gen X feral childhoods vs. Gen Z phone navigation mastery

• Park rituals: matching shirts, rope drop, and Main Street windows

• Disney as a space where all generations can still feel like a kid

• Found Disney as an adult and are still making up for lost time

• Are nostalgic for both paper FastPasses and the Disney Vault

• Wonder if the next generation has figured out the story—or just the ride queue

🎯 Perfect For Listeners Who:What generational Disney differences have you noticed? Share your multigenerational trip stories, park rituals, or hot takes with us on Instagram @hanginatthehangarbar or on Facebook!

💬 Call to Action:And stick around—next week begins our special three-part Star Wars series with guests, galactic takes, and some strong Princess Leia energy.

What happens when a lifelong Disney fan turns her passion into a side hustle… and then into her own travel agency? In this heartfelt and hilarious solo episode, Candice takes the mic to share her behind-the-scenes journey from guest to guide. You'll hear how she went from planning her own magical trips to building a business that helps others find the same pixie dust—without the stress.

With a mix of storytelling, practical advice, and myth-busting, Candice gets real about the ups, downs, and true magic of being a Disney travel professional.

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

• Candice’s “origin story” as a travel designer

• The difference between booking and truly planning Disney travel

• The challenges of keeping up with Disney’s ever-evolving tech and policies

• Why Costco might not be your vacation hero after all

• The emotional labor behind magical trips—and why it’s worth it

• How to get started in the travel business (spoiler: you don’t need pixie dust, but it helps)

Featured Stories Include:

• A last-minute airline disaster turned hotel rescue

• The unforgettable magic of a watermelon cocktail

• A group trip of 30 with wildly different needs—and one perfect vacation

• Why no two trips Candice plans are ever the same

Want to Plan a Trip or Become a Travel Pro?
Candice is the owner of Minx Cruise and Travel and would love to help you plan your next magical adventure—or support you if you’re thinking about joining the travel biz yourself.

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In this episode of Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, we take a look back at one of the smartest, funniest, and most underappreciated live shows Disney has ever done: Great Moments in History (But Only the American Parts)—the Muppet-filled masterpiece that used to liven up Liberty Square with a mix of chaos, charm, and Sam Eagle’s booming sense of patriotic duty.

We unpack why the show worked so well, speculate wildly about why it disappeared, and debate whether something so clever could survive in today’s Disney (or cultural) landscape. Spoiler: we get a little spicy. From cost-cutting to crowd control to the inevitable reality that people love to ruin nice things—we don’t hold back.

We also pitch some reimagined versions we’d love to see, including Sam Eagle delivering nightly fireworks reviews with the seriousness of a national security briefing.

Audio Note: We had a Great Moment in Microphone Failure during this one. While AI did its best to clean it up, it definitely left its fingerprints on the entire episode. It’s listenable—just not our cleanest. Thanks for sticking with us, even when the tech gets a little… revolutionary.

This week on Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, Scott grabs his metaphorical saddlebag (and his very real AI co-host, Dusty Trails Bot) for a solo deep dive into the dusty, disappearing corners of Frontierland at Walt Disney World.

We’re talkin’ Big Thunder Mountain, Country Bear Jamboree, the now-closed Tom Sawyer Island, and the retired Liberty Belle Riverboat—each with its own story, legacy, and charm. But it’s not all just frontier nostalgia—Scott also explores what’s replacing these classics, including the controversial addition of Piston Peak National Park, inspired by Planes: Fire & Rescue. Yes, really.

Expect laughs, lore, a little light grumbling about IP choices, and a heartfelt look at how storytelling is changing inside the most iconic theme park in the world.

If you’re a fan of goats with dynamite, bears who sing showtunes, or just wondering what happens when you give aviator goggles to a national park… this is the episode for you.

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🌄 And remember: There’s always a great big beautiful tomorrow—and a villain-themed land just over the horizon.

Hey there Hangar Bar friends! We’re back with one more Flashback episode as our summer schedule keeps us busier than the queue at Space Mountain on a holiday weekend.

This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations—our interview with James Warda and former Disney Imagineer Theron Skees, co-authors of the insightful and inspiring book How Does Disney Do That?

We dive into:

• The heart and philosophy behind the book’s creation

• How storytelling, leadership, and intentionality drive Disney magic

• Theron’s firsthand experiences designing spaces like Disney Springs

• James’ passion for connecting people through meaningful moments

Whether you’re a Disney fan, a creative spirit, or a leader looking for inspiration, this episode has something for you.

📚 Grab your copy of How Does Disney Do That? and follow along—you’ll be thinking differently about every Disney detail by the time the credits roll.

Thanks for hanging with us! New episodes return soon, but until then, enjoy this magical throwback.

Hey there, Hangar Bar regulars! 🍹

In today’s episode, Scott and Candice dive headfirst into the wild world of Reddit’s Disney Parks Unpopular Opinions—where the takes are spicy, the logic is questionable, and the tiki torches are metaphorical... mostly.

We’re reacting to a whole lineup of hot-button park opinions, including:

• Is Paint the Night...overhyped? (We haven’t seen it, but why should that stop us?)

• Are The Muppets out of touch with younger audiences—or is this take pure blasphemy?

• Did Under New Management actually improve the Tiki Room? (Spoiler: no.)

• Has Disney become too coaster-happy?

• Should Hall of Presidents be packed up for good?

• Is guest nostalgia what’s really holding the parks back?

• And why we’re fully on board with skipping rope drop in favor of sleeping in.

• Plus: the impact of endless hard-ticket parties, and a reality check on Magic Kingdom crowd levels.

This episode is part unfiltered rant, part love letter, and 100% Disney adult real talk.

Grab a drink, raise an eyebrow, and come hang with us as we respectfully (mostly) disagree with strangers on the internet.

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Happy day, Hangar Bar friends!
We’re bringing back a fan-favorite from the vault today — one that sparked a lot of opinions, laughs, and just a little bit of side-eye.

In this episode from April 2023, we dive into our Disney Icks — those little things in the parks or Disney culture that just make us go “BLEEEEHHHH.” From rides we can’t vibe with, to ants in drinks, questionable food habits (yes, we see you eating off trash cans), and even some behavior from fellow guests — nothing is off limits. We even detour into an unexpected (and slightly dark?) discussion about fireflies. You’ve been warned.

We got passionate. We got opinionated. And we probably icked a few of your favorites (sorry, not sorry?).

💬 What are your Disney Icks? Let us know what makes you go “why is this a thing?” in the Most Magical Place on Earth. Hit us up on Instagram, Facebook, or Reddit — we’d love to hear from you!

This week, we’re testing our Disney decision-making skills with the ultimate Would You Rather game—Hangar Bar style!

Join Scott and Candice as they face the toughest Disney Parks dilemmas we could dream up:

💥 Ride Figment every visit or never ride Soarin’ again?

🍗 Eat only snacks or only quick service for a week?

🎆 Never go to Disney again or only go with people you don't like?

From attraction choices to food fights (figuratively, of course), we’re diving into the decisions that define the Disney adult experience.

Plus, we want YOU to play along—share your answers on social media or send us your own Would You Rather questions for a future episode!

🎧 Perfect for background listening while you pack your park bag or wait in that inevitable Lightning Lane line.

🛠️ Episode Features:

• 5 themed segments of Disney Would You Rathers

• Attraction nostalgia, food favorites, park planning chaos, and just a touch of absurdity
• Listener call to action: vote, share, or challenge us with your own!

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📬 Listener Challenge: Would you rather only ride classics or only ride new attractions?

Tell us your answer in the comments—we just might feature your response in a future episode!

In this week’s flirty and fun-sized episode of Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, we’re planning the perfect Disney date night… with a twist!

Candice took on the challenge of crafting a random weekday date, while Scott built an ideal full-day Epcot romance. The only rule? No rules — just charm, fun, snacks, and Disney magic. Spoiler alert: we both picked Epcot and somehow still ended up on very similar paths... but with very different vibes.

🎡 Think:
✨ Fancy Beach Resorts
🍷 World Showcase sipping
🎢 Slow-moving classics
🎆 Fireworks finales
…and maybe even a surprise or two for Candice (because gifts = love language).

Now we’re turning it over to you — our fellow Disney romantics. Whose Disney date would you say "yes" to? Head to our Instagram or Facebook to vote in the poll and settle this once and for all.

🏆 If we get enough votes, the winner gets a special “trophy” on our September Disney trip — and you know we’ll share it on the pod.

So grab a glass of wine, hop on Living With the Land, and come dream with us.

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