Secrets of Disney

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Planning a Disney vacation can include budgeting, which Deb and Shari discuss, including how Deborah is working, saving, and "shopping" her way to her next trip. They also discuss Disney gift cards as well as apps that Deborah is using to save and earn money.

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In this episode, Sheri and Deborah finish up talking about Deborah's least favorite attraction, and then talk about their tips for first-time visitors to Disney Parks, including Disney Magic Bands, Extra Magic Hours, and little tips from their upcoming trip.

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Discussing their most and least favorite rides at Walt Disney World, Deborah and Sheri discover that and Sheri discover that one of Deborah's favorites is Sheri's least; recall stories of wayward fireworks; and Sheri also shares a cautionary tale about literally missing the boat.

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Deborah Schaben and Sheri Tamamoto are former Disney cast members who are experts on all things Disney, but especially the parks, the cruises, and the vacation aspects including behind-the-scenes tips, tricks, and techniques to get the most enjoyment out of your Disney experience. With this episode, they are re-launching the Secrets of Disney podcast and while they talk a little bit about some Disney movies, they jump into a discussion of the theme parks, how to manage the crowd flow, and slowing down to take it all in.

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The story in recent Pixar animated movie Coco revolved around the Mexican celebration of the Days of the Dead/Dia de Muertos. Dom Bettinelli, Deborah Schaben, and Angela Sealana discuss the Mexican and Catholic cultural traditions that informed the movie from both insider and outsider perspectives, as well as the deeper layers and meanings in the music and even the names.

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Fr. Roderick talks with Secrets of Once Upon a Time co-host Shelly Kelly about hope, the possibility of change, magic and transformation, Belle and the Beast, Prom Dresses and Cinderella, Once Upon a Time, forgiveness and Disney music!

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In this episode, Fr. Roderick talks with Deborah Schaben about life lessons from Disney World and Peter Pan.

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In the first episode, Fr. Roderick talks with Kathy Kelly about important life lessons in the movies Dumbo and Finding Nemo. Disclaimer: 'Everything I Learned From Disney' is an unofficial Disney fan podcast and not affiliated or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company.

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In part 2 of our analysis of 'Dumbo', Deborah, Fr. Jay and Fr. Roderick do a scene-by-scene analysis of the movie.

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