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Jeff and Sandy getting a chance to talk with Chuck Schmidt about the Legendary Marty Sklar.   From his days as a newspaper writer to his coverage of Disney parks, Chuck had many opportunities to meet Marty.   Be sure to grab a copy of Chuck's book by clicking here

Jeff and Sandy discuss the 2025 Candlelight Processional at Epcot.   Hear  a little bit about the history as well as who all of this year's celebrity narrators will be. 

Notably absent from the list, Neil Patrick Harris!  (He's busy on Broadway this year starring in ART)

Check out this star studded list:
Nov. 28-29 – Constance Wu (NEW)
Nov. 30-Dec. 2 – Jordan Fisher
Dec. 3-4 – Jennifer Garner (NEW)
Dec. 5-6 – Ashley Eckstein
Dec. 7-8 – Ralph Macchio
Dec. 9-10 – Leslie Uggams (NEW)
Dec. 11-13 – Marlee Matlin
Dec. 14-15 – Henry Winkler (NEW)
Dec. 16-17 – Lauren Daigle (NEW)
Dec. 18-19 – Gary Sinise
Dec. 20-22 – Brendan Fraser
Dec. 23-24 – Luis Fonsi
Dec. 25-26 – Joel David Smallbone (NEW)
Dec. 27-28 – Brie Larson (NEW)
Dec. 29-30 – Sheryl Lee Ralph (NEW)

Jeff and Sandy share all about Shows in the Walt Disney Theater. 

Here's a cheat sheet for you:
Disney Destiny

• Disney Seas the Adventure (sail-away night)
• Frozen – A Musical Spectacular
• Disney Hercules (Ship exclusive)

Disney Dream

• Beauty and the Beast
• Disney’s Believe
• The Golden Mickeys

Disney Fantasy

• Frozen – A Musical Spectacular
• Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular
• Disney’s Believe

Disney Magic

• Tangled: The Musical (ship exclusive)
• Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story
• Disney Dreams – An Enchanted Classic

Disney Treasure

• The Tale of Moana (ship exclusive)
• Beauty and the Beast
• Disney Seas the Adventure

Disney Wish

• Disney The Little Mermaid (ship exclusive)
• Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular
• Disney Seas the Adventure (sail-away night)

Disney Wonder

• Frozen – A Musical Spectacular
• The Golden Mickeys
• Disney Dreams – An Enchanted Classic

The 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is here! Running from August 28 to November 17, 2025, this year’s festival is bigger, tastier, and more entertaining than ever before.

📸 Magic Shots

Don’t forget to strike a pose! New PhotoPass magic shots include props inspired by A Goofy Movie, Elemental, Figment, and the festival’s veggie mascots—perfect keepsakes to remember your day.

🎶 Eat to the Beat Concerts

With three nightly shows at 5:30, 6:45, and 8:00 PM, the Eat to the Beat stage is stacked with fan favorites. Concerts are free.  They can be reserved as an add on to a dining reservation for better seating. This year’s must-see acts include:

• The Beach Boys 🌊
• Boyz II Men 🎵
• Hanson 🎶
• Smash Mouth ⭐
• KT Tunstall 🎤

🍴 Global Marketplaces

This year features 34 festival locations with 88 total dishes (35 brand-new!) and 104 drink offerings.

⭐ New Highlight: Gyozas of the Galaxy opens September 28 with a space-inspired menu that’s out of this world.

🍓 Over-the-Top Treats

• Remy Milk Shake: A strawberry-cheesecake milkshake topped with a cookie, mini cheesecake, white chocolate Eiffel Tower, and a fresh strawberry.

😍 Festival Favorites

• Huckleberry Funnel Cake (NEW): Funnel cake topped with huckleberry ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, blackberry brandy glaze, and powdered sugar.
• Beef Wagyu Don: Japanese rice bowl with American wagyu beef, steamed white rice, pickles, shredded togarashi pepper, and pickled ginger.

😕 Disappointments

• Alps Kirschwasser Torte: Pretty presentation, but too heavy
• Italy booth: Missed out on presentation

🍗 Special Experiences

• Brew Wing Lab (hosted by the Muppets)
• Cheese Quest scavenger hunt
• Kids Hunts: New prizes this year— Disney themed mini corn hole games and pumpkin bento boxes.

EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2025
Disney World 2025
EPCOT Festival Guide
EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concerts
Disney Parks Podcast

Tonight we share with you all about our opening day experience at The Beak and Barrel.  It's the very first lounge inside Magic Kingdom, in Adventureland! In this episode, we take you inside the pirate-themed bar that’s already making waves with its immersive storytelling, playful details, and themed food and drink menu.

We’ll explore:

• The richly designed spaces: the mess hall, the cursed bar, and the captain’s quarters.
• Standout cocktails and our love of the non-alcoholic options! 
  
  
• Plus small bites for a snack or lite meal
• Reservation tips, time limits, and what to expect during your visit.
• How this experience compares to Oga’s Cantina and Trader Sam’s vs Geo-82

Whether you’re planning a trip and hoping to snag a reservation, or you just love hearing how Disney keeps raising the bar on immersive storytelling, this episode has you covered.

📅 The Beak and Barrel opens August 29, 2025, with 45-minute sessions and a two-drink maximum per guest. All ages are welcome, making this a fun family stop in Adventureland.

Think Disney Halloween fun is only inside the parks? Think again! In this episode, we take you on a mouthwatering tour of Halloween treats, drinks, and spooky surprises you can enjoy at Disney Springs and Disney Resorts — all without stepping foot in a theme park.

From poison apple piñatas to mummy-wrapped sausages and pumpkin Mickey cones, we’ll share what’s new for 2024, what’s returning, and where to find every hauntingly delicious bite.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🕷 Disney Springs Halloween Highlights

• Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar (Aug 19–Nov 14): Cursed Mummy Sausages, Cauldron Cooler, The Spike Trap.
• Amorette’s Patisserie (Aug 19–Nov 4): Wilting Rose, Zero Cream Puff, Ghost Entremet.
• Erin McKenna’s Bakery: Bloody Guts Donut, Chocolate Spider Donut, Coffin Cake.
• Gideon’s Bakehouse: Frankenstein & Bride of Frankenstein cookies and cake.
• Seasonal Stops: Sunshine Churros, Swirl on the Water, Ganachery, Vivoli il Gelato, Maria & Enzo’s, and more.

🏨 Disney Resort Halloween Eats

• Captain Hook Cookie at multiple resort markets (mobile order available).
• Unique fall treats at Beach Club Marketplace, The Market at Ale & Compass, and others.

🍫 Limited-Time Souvenirs & Specialty Drinks

• Mickey Mouse Ghost Popcorn Bucket from Ghirardelli.
• Halloween glassware from Vivoli il Gelato.
• Seasonal cocktails from City Works & Coca-Cola Store Rooftop.

Why You’ll Love This Episode

Whether you’re staying on property, visiting Disney Springs for a night out, or just want a taste of the spooky season, we’ll give you a complete checklist of treats to hunt down — including new-for-2024 must-tries and fan-favorite returns.

Grab your snack bag and your camera, because Halloween magic is waiting… no park ticket required!

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