The Mad Chatters Podcast | Walt Disney World and Around the Disney Universe

This week we conclude our series on the movies of Walt Disney Animation Studios and their presence in the parks. As we scour Walt Disney World for signs of Tangled, Frozen, and other hit films of this decade, we also discuss Disney's overall success in balancing intellectual properties with original attractions and elements in their […]

This week we once again hop in our Time Rovers and take a trip back to the past. This time our destination is 2001, when Disney California Adventure first opened to the public. Joining us for our virtual tour of one of Disney's most scrutinized parks is Guy Selga (@GuySelga) of Touring Plans. Together we walk […]

Every regular Walt Disney World guest knows the magic is in the details. This week we discuss some of our favorite hidden gems, Easter eggs, and other often-overlooked details at the parks, from hidden Mickeys to inside jokes that pay homage to former attractions. In this week's round of Armchair Imagineering, we create unique, limited-time experiences […]

On The Mad Chatters Podcast, food is always one of our favorite topics. And yet, in our regular segment "Eating Around the World," we've somehow left out the quick-service restaurants of Walt Disney World. This week we remedy that as we take a tour of the quick-service eateries in Magic Kingdom. We read the menus of every […]

This week we continue our "Do This, Not That" series, in which we share our tips for what can't be missed at Walt Disney World . . . and what can be skipped if pressed for time. In this episode, we share our tips for the must-do restaurants, experiences, and rides at Disney's Animal Kingdom, as well as […]

When and where will Star Wars Land construction begin? What kind of magic will Disney's Animal Kingdom have to offer when it's open after sunset? Just how long will people have to wait in line to ride Frozen Ever After in Epcot? On this week's episode we look to the year ahead and discuss what's in store […]

Roll out the red carpet, put on your best formal wear, and pop the champagne… It's time for the 2015 Chatties! In our final episode this year, we present our picks for the best and worst moments of the past year at Walt Disney World. Categories include Best and Worst Additions to WDW, Biggest Surprise, the […]

Our favorite party has returned, just in time for the holidays. But for this party you don't need to wrap presents or bake cookies. It's a Mad Q Party! You know the drill: ten hypothetical questions and ten hypothetical answers, all related to the Walt Disney Company. This week's questions involve special holiday offerings at […]

The Force officially awakens on December 18, and we can hardly contain our excitement. This week we discuss all things Star Wars, including Season of the Force offerings at Disneyland, Star Wars treats at Walt Disney World, box office predictions, theater rules and regulations, and more. In "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," we critique […]

It's hard to think of Walt Disney World without picturing the many audio-animatronics that serve as guides on certain attractions. In fact, the very term "audio-animatronic" is a registered trademark of Walt Disney Imagineering. In light of the recent news that three iconic audio-animatronics from long ago have made a triumphant return to Walt Disney World, this week […]