This week, Mario, Brian, and Kirsten do some Armchair Imagineering and describe the brand new park they would build as the "fifth gate" at Walt Disney World. News Housekeeping/Listener Feedback Topics Have you ever participated in Dapper Day? Can we make it to Fantasmic! and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular in the same night? How much do you think you can cut back on amenities before it puts a damper on your experience? What is worth a splurge? Find us online at:Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Email:

This week, Mario, Beth, and Brian are joined by a special guest - Matt from the Love of the Mouse podcast! Tune in as they discuss the pros and cons of staying off-property versus staying on-property at the Walt Disney World Resort and how to make the most of your trip regardless of where you stay! If you'd like to hear more from Matt: Website: Facebook:  Twitter: Instagram: Search: "Love of the Mouse Podcast" on iTunes, Google Play, or anywhere else you get your podcast fix! Find us online at:Facebook:  Twitter:  Instagram:  Email:

This week, the Station 71 hosts tackle some listener questions. Tune in to find out details about the Walt Disney World Cake Hotline and which attractions Mario, Brian, and Kirsten would like to transport from the other Disney Parks. Find us online at:Facebook:  Twitter:  Instagram:  Email:

Have you ever wondered how Walt Disney World compares to Disneyland? Matterhorn vs Expedition Everest? Pirates of the Carribbean: east coast vs west coast? Tune into our latest episode as Beth discusses the differences first-hand from her recent trip to the Disneyland Resort!   Find us online at:Facebook:  Twitter:  Instagram:  Email:

Tune in this week as the hosts finish their in-depth tour of Animal Kingdom, face a Disco Yeti, go on an African safari, and more!  News: Grand Floridian Greeter Richard sick with pneumonia Show Notes: Africa Animal Highlights: Elephant, Lion, Gorilla Giraffe, Hippo, Colobus Monkey, Zebra, Tarantula Festival of the Lion King Kilimanjaro Safaris Big Red and Little Red Guided treks Night Safaris Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail "Rafiki's Planet Watch Wildlife Express Train Conservation Station Affection Section Dining and Shopping Harambe Fruit Market Harambe Market Tamu Tamu Refreshments Dawa Bar Tusker House Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery Mombasa Market Zuri's Sweet Shop Asia Animal Highlights: Tiger, Gibbon, Komodo Dragon, Lion Tailed Macaques UP! A Great Bird Adventure Show (replaced Flights of Wonder) Maharajah Jungle Trek Kali River Rapids Expedition Everest Rivers of Light Dining and Shopping Caravan Road Mr. Kamal's Warung Outpost Drinkwalla Find us online at:Facebook: /Twitter: @Instagram: @Email:

Join the Station 71 hosts as they traverse the Oasis, learn how tough it is to be a bug, visit a pop up roadside carnival, and take flight on a Banshee in Part One of Animal Kingdom In Depth! News: Show Notes: Oasis The Oasis Exhibits: Babirusa, Spoonbill, Giant Anteater Dining and Shopping Rainforest Cafe & Safari Bar Garden Gate Gifts Discovery Island Wilderness Explorers It's Tough to Be a Bug! Discovery Island Trails: Otter, Cotton-top Tamarin, Ring-tailed Lemur Adventurer's Outpost - Mickey and Minnie meet-and-greet Dining and Shopping Eight Spoon Cafe The Smiling Crocodile Flame Tree Barbecue Isle of Java Tiffins Nomad Lounge Pizzafari Creature Comforts (Starbucks) Terra Treats Island Mercantile Riverside Depot Discovery Island Trading Company Dinoland U.S.A. Chester & Hester's backstory explained The Boneyard Fossil Fun Games Primeval Whirl TriceraTop Spin DINOSAUR Dining and Shopping Restaurantosaurus Dino-Bite Snacks Trilo-Bites Dino Diner Chester & Hester's Dinosaur Treasures The Dino Institute Finding Nemo - The Musical PANDORA - The World of Avatar Na'vi River Journey Flight of Passage Dining and Shopping Pongu Pongu Satu'li Canteen Windtraders Adopt a Banshee   Find us online at:Facebook: /Twitter: @Instagram: @Email:

Mario, Beth, and Brian welcome Kirsten back to Station 71 after her hiatus for this week's episode as we discuss all of the exciting things that you can do on (and off) Walt Disney World property without a theme park ticket. News: Show Notes: Disney Springs Our favorite stores and restaurants The Edison Activities Splitsville Bowling Alley AMC Dine In Resort Hopping Pools Dining Bars & Lounges Hidden Gems! On-Property Recreation Fishing Bike Rental Movies Campfires Spa Other Activities Putt Putt Top Golf (off property) Explore the Orlando area! Find us online at:Facebook: /Twitter: @Instagram: @Email:

This week, the Station 71 hosts debate some of the best and worsts of Walt Disney World. Tune in to hear our picks and let us know what yours would be! News: Topics: Best and Worst Animatronics Favorite and Least Favorite Park Details Best and Worst Movie Representation If you have any bests/worsts, superlatives, or other suggestions for future topics, please let us know! Find us online at:Facebook: /Twitter: @Instagram: @Email:

Between bad weather, high crowds, and ride closures, there's a lot that can go wrong on your Disney vacation. Mario, Beth, and Brian discuss how to handle less-than-ideal situations when touring the Walt Disney World parks so you can prepare for the worst and still have a great time. Thanks to listener Victoria for suggesting this week's show topic! News: Show Notes: How to handle extreme weather, including the rain and heat Techniques to make the best of your trip during peak times with high crowds Unexpected ride closures and alternative options and what to do if you have a FastPass for the attraction Find us online at:Facebook: /Twitter: @Instagram: @Email:

Have you ever noticed the "sponsored by" signage on certain attractions or food service locations in the parks? This week, Mario, Brian, and Beth discuss the history of corporate sponsorship at Walt Disney World and what it might mean for the future of the parks. News: Show Notes: History of sponsorship at Disneyland and Walt Disney World General breakdown of sponsorship process Sponsorships of past, present, and future EPCOT Journey Into Imagination - Kodak Test Track - Chevrolet Living with the Land - Chiquita Club Cool - Coca-Cola Colortopia - Glidden The SpectacuLAB - Murata What the ending of Siemens' sponsorship might mean for Spaceship Earth and IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Sponsors of World Showcase Pavilions Hollywood Studios Rock n' Rollercoaster - Hanes BabyBel Cheese - Toy Story Land Magic Kingdom If You Had Wings, If You Could Fly, and Delta Dreamflight - Eastern Airlines to Delta Happily Ever After - PANDORA Dole Whips Sunshine Tree Terrace - Florida Citrus Commission Orange Bird Animal Kingdom Dinoland U.S.A. - McDonald's Find us online at:Facebook: /Twitter: @Instagram: @Email: