This week, Mario, Beth, and Brian blow off some steam and rant on what in Walt Disney World and the Disney Community annoys them. This episode is a little different than the usual Station 71 tone, but rest assured that this is very much a once-in-a-while, (albeit entertaining) topic. News: Find us online at: Facebook:  Twitter:  Instagram:  Email:  Google Voice: (561) 899-6441

Tune in this week as Mario, Beth, Brian, and Kirsten continue their in-depth tour and history of The Haunted Mansion. Join us and the 999 happy haunts that inhabit this ghostly retreat as we discuss our favorite details and behind-the-scenes magic that makes this attraction a Disney classic and Station 71 favorite.   News:   Topics: History of The Haunted Mansion 1969-Present   Find us online at: Facebook:  Twitter:  Instagram:  Email:  Google Voice: (561) 899-6441

This week, Mario, Beth, and Brian discuss the early development of a Disney fan favorite - The Haunted Mansion. Tune in to hear how this classic attraction evolved into the one we know and love today. Now, as they say, “look alive,” and keep an eye out for part two of the history of The Haunted Mansion!   News:   Topics: History of The Haunted Mansion 1955-1969   Find us online at: Facebook:  Twitter:  Instagram:  Email:  Google Voice: (561) 899-6441

In this episode, Mario, Brian, and Kirsten take a look at some of the Disney rumors swirling around lately and discuss where they think the truth lies in the grapevine!   Topics: In light of losing Siemens as a corporate sponsor, is Spaceship Earth getting a major overhaul? Will the PeopleMover get updated with new IPs ahead of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary? Is Epcot adding a new pavilion to World Showcase? Will Stitch's Great Escape EVER get replaced? Is Gran Fiesta Tour getting a Coco overlay?   Find us online at: Facebook:  Twitter:  Instagram:  Email:  Google Voice: (561) 899-6441

This week, the Station 71 hosts take a break from research-heavy topics to play a few rounds of some fun Disney games: Superlatives, Keep Refurbish Demolish, and Would You Rather? Join Mario, Beth, Brian, and Kirsten to hear their picks for "Best Place to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse On Property," "Disney Trend You Hate the Most," and more!   News:   Topics: Superlatives Most Well-Told Story Most Likely To Become Extinct in the Next Five Years Best Place to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse On Property Best Soundtrack Disney Trend You Hate the Most Scariest Ride Best Non-Ride Attraction Would You Rather? Go back in time to Walt Disney World on opening day or go ahead in time 50 years to see what it is like in the future? Keep, Refurbish, Demolish "Let’s Get Classical" (Opening Day Attractions) Dumbo Peter Pan’s Flight Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room "I’m Gonna Touch the Butt!" (Boat Rides) Pirates of the Carribbean it’s a small world Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Stage Shows Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage (Hollywood Studios) Voyage of The Little Mermaid (Hollywood Studios) Finding Nemo – The Musical (Animal Kingdom)

Join the Station 71 hosts as they dive into the remaining eras of Disney Animation and discuss fan-favorite films such as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, and more! News: Topics: The Disney Renaissance (1989-1999) Post-Renaissance Era (2000-2009) Revival Era (2010-Present)   Find us online at: Facebook:  Twitter:  Instagram:  Email:  Google Voice: (561) 899-6441

Seeing the media giant that Disney is today sometimes makes us lose sight of the company's early trials and tribulations. Tune in this week as Mario, Beth, and Brian discuss the many struggles endured to gain success, including staff betrayals, losing the rights to Walt's first creation, and the film that almost killed Disney Animation.   News:   Topics: The Early Years (1921-1936) The Golden Age (1937-1942) The Wartime Era (1943-1949) The Silver Age (1950-1967) The Bronze Age/Dark Age (1970-1988)   Find us online at:Facebook:  Twitter:  Instagram:  Email:  Google Voice: (561) 899-6441

This week, Mario, Beth, and Brian discuss the ins and outs of many festivals held each year at Walt Disney World’s Epcot. Tune in for our take on Food and Wine Festival, Festival of the Holidays, Festival of the Arts, and Flower and Garden Festival! News:   Topics: Food and Wine Festival 2018 dates: August 30-November 2 and will feature two new booths Eat to the Beat Concert Series Festival of the Holidays Runs mid-November through end of December Candlelight Processional featuring celebrity hosts Festival of the Arts Runs early January to mid-February Live art demonstrations around the park Licensed Artists sell their works at booths Disney on Broadway Concert Series Flower and Garden Festival Runs late February/early March to end of May Garden Rocks Concert Series   Thanks to listeners Victoria and Drew for their feedback! Tune in to hear our response.   Find us online at:Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Email: Google Voice: (561) 899-6441

This is a rebroadcast of the live show that took place on the Station 71 YouTube channel for our one year anniversary, July 26, 2018! Join us as we take a look back at our first year of podcasting, answer questions, take calls, and respond to feedback from listeners!    Find us online at:Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Email: [email protected]

Shout out to listener Sara for inspiring this week's topic! Mario, Beth, and Brian discuss some of the many upcharges at Walt Disney World and give their take on which ones they think are worth a splurge and where they think you should leave out of your budget.   News:   Topics: Save or Splurge? Off-Property Resort or On-Property Value Resort Value Resort or Moderate Resort Moderate Resort or Deluxe Resort Park Hopper Ticket Add-On Annual Passes Preferred Parking Special Tours (Keys to the Kingdom, Behind the Seeds, etc.) Disney Dining Plans DiveQuest & Aqua Tour (The Seas Pavilion at EPCOT) Dessert Parties (Happily Ever After, Illuminations/Frozen Ever After, Fantasmic!, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, Rivers of Light) Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Money Saving Tips and Ideas   Find us online at: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Email: [email protected]