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Listen in this week as we dive into one of Disney's most immersive lands, Zootopia, at Shanghai Disney Resort! We explore the ambience, top snacks, highlights and tips to navigating this iconic space. Packed with the most advanced animatronics, the E-ticket trackless dark ride attraction- Hot Pursuit, and fun spontaneous shows, this land is unique and filled with fun for all ages! 

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Spirited: Hop To It!

Steady: Carrot's Zinger

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This week, we are diving into some of the history of Disney's connection with conservation and edutainment! An opening day attraction, Conservation Station was updated to include Rafiki's Planet Watch and is now actively being re-themed to Bluey's Wild World (set to re-open May 26, 2026). Walt Disney had a love for animals and his legacy of creating education about wild animal life, ecosystems and the importance of preservation continues on at Rafiki's Planet Watch (soon to be Bluey's Wild World) in Animal Kingdom. Listen in to learn more!

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Spirited: The Eastern Star

Steady: Rafiki's Roast

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This week we deep dive into the two-story, fantasyland dark ride, Alice in Wonderland. Opened in 1958, Alice in Wonderland has undergone many updates over the years, but still has some of the original magic touches, including an audio cameo from Goofy! You can thank imagineer, Claude Coates for adding this fun detail to lighten the experience. Listen in to learn more about the inspiration, imagineers involved and updates made to this classic ride!

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Spirited: The Rule 42

Steady: The Red Roses 

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Welcome back to our imagineer spotlight series, where we deep dive into both the well known and lesser known individuals who made the magic happen for Disney. This week, we highlight one of Disney's Nine Old Men, Marc Davis. Initially Marc worked as one of Disney's original animators, bringing beloved characters from Disney's classic films to life, and eventually transitioned to improving and developing some of Disney's most iconic and memorable rides. Listen in to hear more about this Disney legend!

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Spirited: The Briar Rose

Steady: Flower's Honey

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Join us this week for a mini deep dive into an opening day favorite on Main Street, The Carnation Cafe! Opened initially as an ice cream parlor and sourced with products from Carnation Dairy Farms in Washington State, the Carnation Cafe has evolved to now include classic homestyle meals, including some of Walt's personal favorites and showcases historic pictures of Walt and Disneyland.

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Spirited: Carnation Breakfast Martini

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Welcome back to part two of our episode on Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye. This week we dive into the brilliant mechanics behind the pioneering Enhanced Motor Vehicle, the variations used in parks across the world, the recent farewell to the Dinosaur themed version in WDW Animal Kingdom and highly anticipated conversion to a new Indiana Jones iteration as part of the new Tropical Americas. 

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Spirited: The Poisoned Dart

Steady: Chai Is It Always Snakes

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This week's episode is part one of a deep dive into the history of Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye. We explore initial imagineering concepts including a dedicated "Indyland" area with three separate attractions, the pioneering immersive and interactive queue, optical illusions and magical effects that made this ride an instant success! Listen in to learn more about this rides history and join in for part two next week, when we deep dive the mechanics to bring this ride to life.

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Spirited: The Snakebite Martini

Steady: Mara's Revenge

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Welcome back for part 2 of our Disney Park Spotlight: Adventure World, the second gate of Disneyland Paris. This week, we discuss options to maximize visitors' experience in the park, including navigating the premier pass options, navigating the support systems for travelers with disabilities, hotels, some of the more favorite dining options available and Disney Village. We also explore some of the highly anticipated changes coming to Adventure World in 2026!

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Spirited: Remy's Framboise Royale

Steady: Adventure Bay Breeze

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Bonjour and welcome to this week's Spotlight episode on Adventure World in Paris (formerly Walt Disney Studios). In part one of this spotlight, we delve into the history of the struggling second gate in Disneyland Paris, and the current updates and rides being added to bring this park up to the magical level of its counterparts. 

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Spirited: The Earful Tonic

Steady: Champs Des Citrons

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Welcome to this week's minisode on a nostalgic snack, churros! Brought to Disneyland in 1985 as an answer to the demand of dancing, hungry teenagers, churros was an instant hit! With it's roots dating back to Spain and nomadic shepherds, this delicious snack now has 14-16 kiosks and carts in Disneyland Anaheim alone, where guests can find this delicious treat and all the delectable variations that Disney pluses it with!

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Steady: The Apple of My Chai

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