Disney parks are famous for their immersive lands—from dining inside Beast’s Castle in Fantasyland to soaring on the back of a Banshee in Pandora. Each land transports you to a completely different world. 🌍 But not all lands are created equal. In this episode, we debate which themed land is the best in each Disney World park—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Some of our picks may surprise you! What you’ll hear in this episode: Which land is the strongest in each Disney World park 🏰 The lands we think are overrated (and underrated) What makes a themed land feel truly magical Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code ENCHANTED at checkout to save 15% off your next order.   Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Best Land in Animal Kingdom 00:59 What are Your Favorite Lands at Disney World? 08:42 Hollywood Studio’s Top Land 08:56 Is World Showcase the Best Part of EPCOT? 19:21 The Best Land in Magic Kingdom 27:23 What is the Best Land in All of Walt Disney World? 36:29

Who are the greatest Pixar characters of all time? Woody? Nemo? Mike and Sulley? In this episode, we debate which four characters deserve to be carved into the Mount Rushmore of Pixar. From Toy Story to Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc. to The Incredibles, Pixar has given us some of the most beloved and influential animated characters in history. But only four can make the cut. Join us as we make our case for the most iconic Pixar characters ever—and let us know which ones you’d choose for your Pixar Mount Rushmore. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the camera of a Disney YouTube channel, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code ENCHANTED at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Mount Rushmore 01:24 Who’s the George Washington of Pixar? 03:06 Our Pick for Jefferson 07:17 Who’s Roosevelt? 12:42 The Fourth Greatest Pixar Character Ever 25:58 Has Pixar Lost Its Touch? 34:32 Who Are Your Picks? 39:26

What’s it really like to cover the Disney parks for a living? To find out, we sat down with Quincy from AllEars.net for an inside look at what goes into making your favorite Disney videos. In this episode, Quincy shares: How much planning and production goes into an AllEars video 🎬 The INSANE amount of steps she walks in the parks 🏰 Ideas she’d love to use for a future video The one AllEars video that will never see the light of day If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the camera of a Disney YouTube channel, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code ENCHANTED at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 The Dracula Animatronic is Sexy? 01:39 Joining the AllEars Team 04:41 The Toll of Being in the Parks Every Day 11:01 Let’s Get Quincy a Chacos Sponsorship! 16:54 The Process of Making an AllEars Video 19:29 Quincy’s Favorite and Least Favorite Videos 27:46 What It Takes to Ride Every Disney World Attraction in One Day 29:58 Expert Lightning Lane Strategy  45:03 The Video That Will Never Be Released 51:31 Potential Upcoming Video Ideas 53:35 Quincy’s Favorite Ride and Disney Movie 58:17 Dungeons and Dragons 1:01:14 What’s Next for AllEars? 1:06:45

Even the most devoted Disney fans have their secrets… and today, we’re sharing ours. 🤫 In this episode, we make a few confessions that could get our Disney cards revoked: Disney movies we still haven’t watched 🎬 The Disney park that’s totally skippable 🏰 One of us doesn’t get the fascination with Donald Duck 🦆 Join us as we open up about our controversial Disney takes, laugh through our guilty admissions, and maybe even share some that you secretly agree with too. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code ENCHANTED at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Disney News 01:35 Save 15% at Magic Candle Company with code ENCHANTED 05:39 Our Disney Movie Hot Takes 06:54 Donald Duck Isn’t Number One 10:50 You Can Skip EPCOT?!? 12:48 Getting Lost in the Parks 16:22 The Classic Disney Attraction That’s Just OK 18:40 This is Where We Lose the Star Wars Fans 22:55 Coco Take It or Leave It 25:18 Figment Haunts Your Nightmares 26:54 How Cares What Color Cinderella Castle Is? 29:15 Is Anyone Still Even Watching? 31:34

Disney World trip planning has changed. There we said it. In this episode, we recap our most recent vacation and share why our approach to Disney has shifted. Instead of cramming every minute into the parks, we discovered the magic of slowing down and exploring more outside the gates. From choosing the right hotel to battling the Florida heat in spring and summer, we give you practical tips for planning a Disney World trip that feels both fun and refreshing. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney fan, this episode will help you rethink your strategy and get more magic out of your next vacation. In this episode we cover: Disney World trip planning tips for 2025 Why resort time can be more magical than the parks Fun activities outside of the parks How to rethink your Disney strategy for a better trip Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Time Stamps Welcome 00:00 Disney News 00:51 Angela Joins the Mug Club 09:17 Staying at Fort Wilderness 11:48 Disney World Trip Planning has Changed 13:54 Spending Time Outside the Parks 20:16 Foot golf at Oak Trail Golf Course 23:16 Wilderness Back Trail Segway Tour 29:42 Our Hoop De Doo Revue Debacle 38:36 Is There More Magic Outside of the Parks? 45:11 The Importance of Lightning Lanes 48:19 Trader Sam’s 50:03 Our Thoughts on the Disney Starlight Parade 55:53 Unfairly Ever After Villains Show 58:02 What Are Your Favorite Non-Park Activities at Disney? 1:06:05

🎃 Thinking about going to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 at Magic Kingdom? In this episode, we share our full review of opening night, from the Boo To You Parade and Halloween fireworks to the best treats, character meet-and-greets, and time-saving tips. If you’re planning your Disney trip this fall, this guide will help you make the most of the party!

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. With over 30 attractions, Magic Kingdom has more magic packed into it than any of the other Disney World parks. And that doesn’t even count all of the characters to see or restaurants to eat at. So with only so many hours in the day, how do you prioritize it all? How do you know which attraction is a can’t miss and which is a skip? Well, lucky for you, you don’t have to.  Because we rode every single attraction at the Magic Kingdom and today we’re ranking them all from worst to first. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Tier Ranking System 02:10 Tomorrowland 05:11 Fantasyland 16:30 Liberty Square 34:13 Frontierland 41:04 Adventureland 50:43 Ranking Every Attraction 1:03:18 Tell Us Why We’re Wrong 1:11:28

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week, Disney announced plans to merger Hulu and Disney+.  We discuss why this is a big win for Disney fans.  Plus we got our first look at the offerings for the new Beak and Barrel lounge coming to Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney was a visionary who was constantly looking for ways to entertain people in new and innovative ways. And he built that vision and drive right into the DNA of the Disney Company. So with 100 years of history under its belt, the Company had to create a few groundbreaking inventions, right? Well today, we’re counting down the top 5 inventions that came out of Disney that completely changed the course of history. From changing the movie going experience to forever solidifying the theme park industry, these inventions have become engrained in our culture. Let us know what your pick for the top invention is. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Disney News 01:21 MultiPlane Camera 12:09. +11:09 Fantasound 22:02 Pixar Renderman 31:15 Fastpass 37:51 Run Disney Sign Up Issues 53:04 Audio Animatronics 54:57 What’s Your Pick? 1:06:01

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. The internet loves crazy hypothetical choices, so why not give the internet what it wants? This week we are debating some of the craziest, most over the top would you rather scenarios about the Disney parks we could dream up. Would you rather wait hours for your favorite attraction or ride your least favorite attraction dozen or times in a row? How about a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite instead of a free week at your favorite resort? These are just a few of the all of the choices and let us know what you’d pick. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Crazy Theme Park Choices 02:12 Hotel Dilemmas 13:53 Food & Merch - The Important Stuff 21:43 The Scenarios Every True Disney Fan Debates 30:28 What you mentioned shifted my mindset 31:49 Tell Us Your Picks 46:14

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week, Disney announced some more changes for Hollywood Studios. Plus Angela gets way too excited for popcorn buckets. Today, we’re taking a look back at one of the biggest misfires in movie history - the 2015 version of Fantastic Four. What seemed like a promising movie, with a solid cast and rising director, ultimately failed to live up to even the lowest expectations. Critics hated it, fans hated it, no one went to see it.  But we wanted to know - was it really that bad? So we come to you this week, having watched it, with the details behind its demise and whether the Fantastic Four is worth your time. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Disney News 01:02 A Fantastic History 6:49 This Should Have Succeeded 16:02 But It Didn’t 23:32 Fantastic Four Recap 25:05 Fantastic Four “Snyder Cut” 31:57 The Problem With the Ending 33:31 The Problem With the Rest of the Movie 38:45 How To Fix the Movie 44:59

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week, Disneyland kicked off it’s 70th anniversary celebration.  With that came the reveal of the new Walt Disney animatronic and the internet has some thoughts. Then in our main topic, we welcome back Disney Historian and Author Chris Smith. Chris joins us to discuss the Disney parks that never was and helps us count down the top 5 greatest unbuilt Disney attractions. From rides with 30 foot, fire breathing dragons to Muppets spoofing popular movies to a massive land that was cut from the opening of Magic Kingdom, Chris shares the stories of why these attractions never came to be. Let us know which attraction you wished Disney had built. Check out Chris’s books at https://chrissmithbooks.com Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Time Stamps Welcome 00:00 Disney News 01:52 Top 5 Unbuilt Disney Attractions 07:48 Roger Rabbit’s Hollywood 09:51 Dragon Tower 19:35 Will Disney Build All of New Attractions They Announced? 28:29 Fire Mountain and Villain Mountain 32:45 Idea for a Fifth Disney World Park 37:56 The Great Muppets Movie Ride 42:27 Western River Expedition 50:09 Check Out Chris’s Work 1:11:08

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we talk with journalist and author Chuck Schmidt about his new book Marty, Mickey and Me. You may already by familiar with Chuck’s work from his previous books or his regular column on Allears.net, but even if you aren’t, this isn’t an episode you want to miss. We get into Chuck’s incredible career, from making early connections within the Disney company to numerous stories involving some incredible Disney Legends (I mean how amazing would it be to just causally run into Joe Rohde?) And if you want to read about even more of Chuck’s incredible stories with Disney Legend Marty Sklar, check out his book Marty, Mickey and Me which is out now. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Chuck’s Love of Disney 02:53 How Has Covering Disney Changed Over the Years? 07:47 Meeting Marty Sklar 10:23 Stories with Marty 15:07 The Journey of Making Marty, Mickey and Me 27:48 Favorite Disney Story Chuck’s Covered 37:50 Disneyland Was Kind of a Mess When it Opened 39:49 Imagineers Can Do Anything 46:16 Kevin Rafferty in The Rolling Stones?!? 48:14 Chuck’s Other Books 49:50 Marty, Mickey and Me is Out Now! 54:29

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week Disney announced the opening date for the new Test Track and gave us an update on the new Disney Starlight parade coming to the Magic Kingdom. Bob Iger is retiring in 2026, which means Disney needs a new CEO. Instead of picking someone from within the Company, what if they picked an outsider? Maybe even a pair of Disney loving podcast hosts? Well this week, we are officially throwing our hats in the ring for the title of Walt Disney CEO. And we come with a vision to revitalize the Company and set it up for years to come. From retooling the streaming strategy to battling AI to a splashy acquisition that every good CEO needs, we lay out a strong position (at least we think so 😜) as to why we should be Disney’s next Co-CEOs. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Disney News 02:12 Changes We’d Make as Disney’s CEO 07:54 Three Pillars for Success 11:54 Quality Over Quantity 14:08 AI is Coming for Us All 19:37 Fixing the Theatrical Release 24:11 More Original Content 26:40 Angela’s Plan to Bring Back Hand Drawn Animation 34:00 Disney’s Content Distribution Strategy 38:22 Bringing the Magic Back to the Parks 47:08 Disney’s Answer to Universal 54:05 Disney Please Build This Ride So Angela Can Stop Pitching It 🤣01:05:38 What Would You Change as CEO? 01:09:51

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week Disney dropped some updates on the new Cars and Muppets attractions coming to Disney World. How much would you pay to be able to skip every line at Magic Kingdom? $200? $300? $400? Well, Disney’s newest Lightning Lane offering (that’s like 3 now right?) the Premier Pass offers just that.  For around $400, you can get one time access to every major attraction in the Magic Kingdom. But with 19 attractions included, is it even possible to experience them all or is the Premier Pass just another useless Disney upsell. In order to find out, we purchased the Premier Pass during our recent trip to see what you could realistically accomplish in a day and the results surprised even us. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Disney News 00:48 What is the Lightning Lane Premier Pass? 04:02 Do You Really Need Lightning Lanes? 08:20 Taking Advantage of Early Park Entry 13:23 Meeting Elena of Avalor 18:11 Characters Were Everywhere 20:13 Enchanted Tales with Belle 23:52 Meet and Greets as a Disney Adult 30:21 Joe’s Mug Addiction & Merch Refresh 31:58 The Weirdest Attraction in Magic Kingdom 36:17 How Many Attractions We Did in One Day 41:34 Premier Pass vs. VIP Tour 49:07 Would We Buy the Premier Pass Again? 53:54 Would You Pay to Skip the Lines? 58:22

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we’re wrapping up our series on planning the perfect day at Disney World by heading over to Animal Kingdom. Having just returned from a trip, we were surprised at just how doable a park Animal Kingdom is in one day. Some may see the lack of attractions as a negative, but we view it as an opportunity to pack in as much or as little in your day as you want. Want to fill your day with some of the best shows on property? Or maybe you want more of a leisurely day taking in the live entertainment and animal watching? Either way, Animal Kingdom is the perfect park to have your perfect day at Disney World. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Is Animal Kingdom the Best Park for a Perfect Day? 00:30 Starting Off Our Day at Animal Kingdom 02:51 Don’t Sleep on Conservation Station 12:50 Finishing Out With the Shows 20:37 Best Quick Service Restaurants 26:06 The Craziest Job at Disney World 29:37 Fixing the Yeti  37:17 What’s Your Perfect Day? 40:35

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. We finally have an opening date for the return of a nighttime parade to Magic Kingdom. This week we’re talking solo Disney trips! Joe had a recent visit to Disney World alone, and much to Angela’s dismay he had a good time. While planning a trip to Disney World can be stressful, between dining reservations and lightning lanes, most of that planning isn’t really necessary when you travel solo. As a solo traveler, Disney becomes so much easier to navigate and you end up with a much more relaxed vacation. So join us this week, as Joe recaps his experience and how the lessons he learned traveling solo are going to change how he plans all of our future Disney vacations. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Disney News 02:04 Experience Staying Off Property 04:42 Benefit of Having an Annual Pass 15:35 Summer Has a Different Vibe 21:15 Riding Spaceship Earth All Day 22:56 Visiting the Resorts 31:24 Restaurants as a Solo Traveler 38:22 Single Rider Lines 41:03 Best Part of a Solo Disney Trip 47:16

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Disney announced dates for this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.  Plus a much needed update to Jack Skellington’s face. If you could design a Disney resort what would it be like? Would it be a Value or a Deluxe? What would the theme be? What park would you locate near? Well on this week’s episode we’re playing Armchair Imagineer to design our perfect Disney Resort. And unlike real Imagineers, budget is not a factor! So join us as we build some of the best (at least we think so!) resorts Disney has to offer. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Dates Announced 01:08 Listener Questions 04:05 ReImagineering the All Star Resorts 10:49 Designing a Brand New Disney Resort 21:22 What Would Your Hotel Include? 41:24

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week Disney made a surprise announcement that they are building a 7th Disney Park.  We discuss how this may impact the Company going forward and if this means Josh D’Amaro just became the frontrunner for CEO. Being at a Disney park can be overwhelming.  There’s so many shows and attractions, it can leave even the most experienced planner with a serious case of FOMO. But what if you got to experience your best day ever at the parks? Would you rope drop or sleep in? What are your must ride attractions? Maybe you eat at your favorite restaurant? Well on today’s show, we’re doing just that by planning our perfect day at Hollywood Studios. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Disney News 01:31 Starting Off the Morning Right 08:17 Our Top Lunch Spot 18:27 The Perfect Afternoon at Hollywood Studios 23:02 Shows are Sleeper Hits 28:43 My Plan to Not Wait in Line 30:34 Closing Out Our Day 32:06 What’s Your Perfect Day? 37:48

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week in Disney News, Tokyo Disneyland dropped some concept art that has us questioning the future of multiple opening day attractions. In every heroes journey there comes a point where our hero must overcome insurmountable odds to claim victory. In the case of this podcast those insurmountable odds are Joe trying to best Angela in a game of guess the attraction. If you listened to Episode 337 a few months ago (and let’s be honest you did because you listen to them all) you know Angela made quick work of guessing the Disney World attractions. So this week Joe is back with a vengeance with a whole new round of attractions, this time from Disneyland. Can Angela prevail or will Joe finally have his victory? Tune in to find out. And if you want more of the podcast, become an Enchanted Ears Insider over on YouTube. You’ll get bonus episodes plus the chance to help pick what topics we cover on future shows. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Disney News 00:58 Become an Enchanted Ears Insider Today! 04:25 Rules of the Game 05:25 Attraction 1 07:23 Attraction 2 09:47 Attraction 3 11:42 Attraction 4 13:32 Attraction 5 14:55 Attraction 6 17:45 Attraction 7 20:37 Attraction 8 24:33 Attraction 9 29:20 Attraction 10 30:49 How Many Did You Get Correct? 33:23

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week, Disney’s Marketing team deserves a raise, because after seeing all of the content from the unveiling of the Disney Destiny, we are ready to book another cruise! Plus, if you have kids, Disney is offering free dining for 2026. And in our main topic, we wrap up ranking the greatest Disney Animated Movie soundtracks of all time. And based on the voting from our listeners, our rankings aren’t going to make us new friends anytime soon. Speaking of voting, thanks to everyone who voted for your favorite songs over on our Instagram this week.  We were pretty surprised by some of the results! Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Disney News 00:52 Recapping Last Week 07:43 Top Songs 08:27 Best Villains Song 09:21 Best I Want Song 14:00 Best Sidekick Song 17:00 Top Theme Songs 19:02 Best Love Song 22:13 The Greatest Soundtrack of All Time 25:11 What’s Your Favorite? 45:55