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

You're going to Disney World again?! Do you seriously enjoy Living With the Land? Why do you keep saying "queue"? On this week's show we list ten characteristics of Disney fandom that most people just can't make sense of. From odd vernacular to annoying habits to geeky obsessions, we confess about the things that make us […]

Does MyMagic+ work? Are MagicBands a success? Is this Next Generation experiment worth the cost? These were some of the questions posed in a recent online article published by Fast Company magazine. On this week's episode we break down the article and share our thoughts on Disney's attempts to reinvent itself and revolutionize the vacation experience. In another […]

Once again we hop in our Time Rovers and go back to the past, this time ending up at Disney's Animal Kingdom in its opening year. Topics of discussion include Countdown to Extinction, Discovery River Boats, and the never-realized Beastly Kingdom. Join us for our virtual tour of the newest Disney World park as it […]

This week we do a deep dive into the histories of two original Walt Disney World characters: Adventureland's Orange Bird and Figment from Epcot's Journey Into Imagination. We talk about their significance and why they have stood the test of time. In the latest news, Disney has announced plans for a live-action Pinocchio and a […]

With Cinderella in theaters and films like The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, and Mulan on the docket, live-action remakes seem to be Disney's latest obsession. Is it working? Is it necessary? This week we discuss the live-action remakes, both past and future, and what we think about them. We even do a bit of armchair casting and talk […]

As we continue our series on Disney's animated films and their presence in the parks, this week we focus on the films of the 1950s. From towering castles to spinning teacups to flying ships, we discuss what films like Cinderella and Lady and the Tramp brought to the Disney parks. In another Mad Chatter game, […]

This week we discuss the little things we like to do when gearing up for a trip, as well as the ways in which we cope after having returned to the real world.

We recommend that you eat before listening to this episode of The Mad Chatters Podcast, or at least have a snack on hand. This week we each list five food items from the Disney parks that lingered in our minds and on our hearts long after we finished them. From savory entrées to sweet treats, we […]

Whether because they made us sick, bored us to tears, or left us asking, "Why?" there are some Disney experiences we are perfectly content to never have again. This week we list the foods, rides, shows, and more that best fit the category "One and Done." In a new segment called "You Be the Judge," […]

One of the charms of Walt Disney World is its ability to bring the Disney animated films to life right before your eyes. This week we focus on the films of the 1930s and 40s and talk about their representation (or lack thereof) in the four parks. We discuss the surprising number of nods to The Three […]