Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast

Oh yeah dude, we have SO much to catch up on so let's gab about Disneyland! and Lunar New Year! and life! and scheduling! and shopping! and television! and sitcoms! and so much more!!!!!!

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Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans!

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HOW DID WALT DO IT?!! That's right we're talking about Disneyland Handcrafted, the new mind-boggling film documenting the year (THE SINGLE! YEAR!) it took to build Disneyland. As you'll soon hear me yell about at length, director Leslie Iwerks' film is an absolutely stunning look at the process, complete with archival footage that, oh ya know, had no sound until it was added to this film. It's out January 22, but this episode will give you the lowdown on the film, what it was like to attend the Disneyland Handcrafted premiere on the Walt Disney Studios Lot (omg the attendees!) and, as a bonus, we've even got an interview with Leslie Iwerks herself!

This one is a Disneyland doozy, you're gonna love it!

Book your next Disney trip with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing

Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...

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Twitter! 

TikTok! 

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Her Website! 

Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3

Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans!

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We are back for the second year with our bucket list travel episode (!) featuring seven INCREDIBLE sights you (and I!) both need to see. They're theme park-y enough to give you an absolute thrill but also all domestic (WHEE!) which means it's easier than ever to cross one of these off your list. (even if I wanna cross 'em ALL off because miniatures, audio-animatronics AND indoor cities!? this one's got it all!

Relevant Links…

Fairy Castle!

Dr Feelgood (yikes) 

Fancy luxury colonial hotel!!! 

Trixie Mattel, a genius 

Tarah’s Big Cypress Lodge recap 

THE GOVERNOR’S SUITE!! 

Book your next Disney trip with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing

Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...

Instagram! 

Twitter! 

TikTok! 

Facebook! 

Her Website! 

Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3

Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans!

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okay in fairness it's not entirely holiday themed, but it is our final episode (!!!) of 2025 (!!!) so embrace the virtual icicle lights and gingerbread lattes and enjoy our 747-Churros Q&A!

~my voice is not one hundred percent back, but I recorded this over multiple days so it should sound good!!!~

have a happy holidays and happy new year, everyone! We are off 12/31 and will be back with our first episode of the year on 1/7!!!

Relevant Links…

Your Disney Cruise Line Questions, Answered!

My Favorite Disney Cruise Line Tips and Tricks!

Book your next Disney trip with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing

Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...

Instagram! 

Twitter! 

TikTok! 

Facebook! 

Her Website! 

Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3

Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans!

Our Sponsors:
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...on account of me STILL NOT HAVING MY WHOLE VOICE BACK! (seriously, we're on like, 9? 10? days now?!)

ANYWAY, I am able to now produce noise which is great but talking for an hour is just....not possible. (you'll hear in this little short clip, I'm hoarse! I'm big time hoarse, and I'm doing my best to recover ASAP.)

Our final episode of 2025 (!) will air sometime between the end of this week (12/19) and next Wednesday (12/14). Yeah, I don't love it either, but I will get it to you as soon as I physically can!!!!

OK on my way to the ENT to see if we can speed things along...love y'all and see you soon!!

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Writer, director, comedian and friend of the pod Julia Prescott trekked to FAR, FAR AWAY — both literally and figuratively — to experience the SHREK themed land at Universal Studios Singapore!

Julia wrote one of The Simpsons' most-praised episodes, runs a brilliant screenwriting class and clocked in as Very Amusing's International Shrek Correspondent. WHAT CAN'T SHE DO!!!!

She's here to discuss her WILD AND WHIMSICAL TRAVELS (truly no one does it like her) and walks us through a Shrek-tastic theme park we've never visited!!!!!!!

What a holiday treat of an episode!!!!!!! HAPPY SHREKCEMBER!!!!!!!!

Thanks to our special guest…Julia Prescott!  

Follow Julia on Instagram! 

Read Julia’s Newsletter! 

Watch her Universal Studios Hollywood star turn!

Join Julia’s Trash Draft class! 

Book your next Disney trip with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing

Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...

Instagram! 

Twitter! 

TikTok! 

Facebook! 

Her Website! 

Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3

Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans!

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OH? An absolute GET for our first episode of SHREKCEMBER 2025?! YOU BET!!!

Mike Mitchell — director of "Shrek Forever After", "Trolls" and "Kung Fu Panda 4" —is an absolute legend who spilled sO MANY INCREDIBLE STORIES ON THE PODCAST THIS WEEK!

Stop reading and just listen...this is one of the best ones we've ever done!!!

Thanks to our special guest…

Mike Mitchell! (go see his movies!)

Relevant Links…

Book your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing

Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...

Instagram! 

Twitter! 

TikTok! 

Facebook! 

Her Website! 

Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3

Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans!

Our Sponsors:
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It's the most wonderful time of the year…and no, not because of the holidays or whatever. Because the set of "Gilmore Girls" is ALMOST HERE! 

If you've ever wanted to know how an entire city is created on a backlot and then *whoosh!* removed just 18 days later, prepare to have your mind blown!

During Holidays Made Here, the *super special* version of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood that lastsfrom December 18 - January 4, you can visit the REAL set of one of TV's most popular shows — and we're dropping ALL the details on how they bring this city to life (!)

This week we're joined by David Finch, Director of Commercial at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, who is giving us ALL the behind-the-scene details on how to turn a only-seen-on-screen town into a reality for thousands upon thousands of guests. (And even what you can expect from this year's holiday activation!)

Relevant Links…

All The Hollywood Movie Studio Tours, Ranked! - Very Amusing 

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood tickets! (Hurry, they go fast!)

Support our silly little podcast by booking your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel! They will book your entire trip and answer any Disney questions for free! (We thank you in advance!) www.mousefantravel.com/amusing

Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...

Instagram! 

Twitter! 

TikTok! 

Facebook! 

Her Website! 

Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3

Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans!

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I went on Disney Cruise Line's NEWEST cruise ship and have SO much to tell you about it!!!! The Heroes & Villains theme sets this ship apart from the others...and what I have to say about it is not at all what I expected I would!!!!! (The main thing I'm raving about....oh my gosh?!?!!

It's got a Hercules stage show, a Lion King restaurant, character meets up the wazoo, an adults-only Marvel show, a Cruella De Vil-themed bar and so, so much more!

Hear my entire review of what makes this new Disney cruise ship different, if Disney's seventh (!) ship is a good fit for your future vacations, and oodles more stories from my time on board!!!!

THINKING ABOUT BOOKING A DISNEY CRUISE? Reach out to Mouse Fan Travel! They'll help you pick the *best*cabin, price your entire Disney vacation out, and plan your trip for FREE! I trust them because I use them for all my trips, and we are so grateful for their support of Very Amusing! https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=crly

Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...

Instagram! 

Twitter! 

TikTok! 

Facebook! 

Her Website! 

Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3

Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans!

Our Sponsors:
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Listen, not only do we have the gift of EXTREME Tokyo Disney Resort TEA, but we also have the glorious gift of having my dear friend Brandon on the pod!! You may recognize Brandon or 'NayNay from his appearances on the Park Stop Podcast, or even from our ~shenanigans~ as friends who love, well, ~shenanigans~, but 'NayNay just got back from Tokyo Disney and, y'all, the things he is saying about Vacation Packages NEED to be heard by the theme park masses!

If you are planning (or dreaming!!) of a trip to Tokyo Disney, DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE! (Truly this is top-tier intel you will want to listen!!!) One of my all-times faves, you can't miss it!!

Thanks to our special guest...'NayNay!

Gooping and Gagging with 'NayNay!

Park Stop Park Talk Podcast!

Follow Brandon on Instagram!

Support our silly little podcast by booking your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel! They will book your entire trip and answer any Disney questions for free! (We thank you in advance!) www.mousefantravel.com/amusing

Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on...

Instagram! 

Twitter! 

TikTok! 

Facebook! 

Her Website! 

Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3

Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans!

Our Sponsors:
* Quince! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal (and mention me at checkout if you can!): https://www.quince.com


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