In this episode of The Castle Collective Podcast, the crew takes flight on a coast-to-coast adventure through the newly announced attraction of Soarin’ Over America. From the historic skyline of Boston to the golden sunsets of Hawaii, we glide scene by scene through the ride’s 13 stunning locations — uncovering the details, design choices, and storytelling magic that make each transition unforgettable.

We start in the East, flying over Fenway Park and the Statue of Liberty, then drift through the monuments of Washington D.C. and the smoky haze of Tennessee’s mountains. The Collective unpacks the music, transitions, and emotional beats that connect each landmark — from Mardi Gras in New Orleans to the cowboy energy of San Antonio, the grandeur of Mount Rushmore, and the serene sweep through Utah’s red rock arches.

As the journey continues west, we explore how Soarin’ captures the soul of America — from the electric glow of Las Vegas to the misty skies of Seattle — before ending in the warm, aloha embrace of Hawaii.

Along the way, we debate our favorite transitions, share behind-the-scenes tidbits about Imagineering’s filming process, and discuss which moments best embody the “feel” of flying across the American dreamscape.

So buckle up, hang on to your flip-flops, and get ready to Soar Across America with Skipper Rob, Nick at Night and Sea Shelly!

Some of our collective have been cast members at Disney Parks and cruise lines, but they may not have always been able to attain their dream jobs. In this episode we will all weigh in on what our Disney dream job would be, real or made up. We will all choose a front line job, a middle management job, and an "uppity" corporate or director job. And to end the episode we are going to have another Castle Collective Trivia Challenge led by Skipper Rob. This week it is all about the people who have worked at Disney.

Join Sea Shelley, Skipper Rob, and Nick and Night for a great time on the Castle Collective Podcast where we pontificate on the wonders of the Disney Universe.

How would you design your perfect Disneyland?

Here are the rules: 1) You can bring back a removed attraction (like the PeopleMover)

2) You can add one feature or ride from each Disney park around the world (caveat: if you prefer, you can swap existing rides with versions from other parks (e.g., Florida’s Space Mountain vs. Anaheim’s) but you can only have one version of the ride (ie. only one haunted mansion)

3) Pick one thing to remove.

We also share our favorite memories of being in the parks during the fall season. To end the show we have a fun game of two truths and a lie with our game show host, Skipper Rob Ferre! Collective members on this episode are Joel Skellington, Skipper Rob, and Sea Shelley. This episode is hosted by Nick and night.

We are back! This week, Shawn, Sea Shelley, Nick At Night, Joel Skellington, and Skipper Rob have to choose a wildest dream opportunity at the parks...that comes with a nightmare twist. PLUS: My Disney Life and Dear Disney! 

This week, Nick at Night joins Shawn and Sean Solo to discuss their recent trip to Disneyworld. A long time Disneyland superfan, this was Sean's first time to the Orlando parks. 

Skipper Rob, Joel Skellington, and Nick at Night sit down with Shawn this week to talk about what NEW IP attractions we could have at Disneyland. Each of us get one great IP AND one...well...not as great.

This week, the Collective is back! In this episode, we try to guess what the Inside The Magic story is about based solely on the headline. It is tougher than you think!

This week, Shawn is joined by Joel Skellington, and Nick at Night to talk about what rides could use a holiday overlay. We also get a call-in from Skipper Rob. If you love Disneyland and the holidays, this is your episode!

In this episode, Shawn is joined by Sea Shelley, Queen of Daimonds, and Skipper Rob to rank all the holidays at Disneyland. 

We are BACK! This week we discuss what attractions and experiences we do not feel the need to do at Disneyland. Whether it is due to wait time, cost, or just a general lack of excitement, this is what we are done with at Disneyland.