Disney Dads Podcast

This week, we celebrate the life of Hazel George.  A woman who was not only a nurse to Walt Disney, but a confidant, a motivator, and mostly a friend for life.  She motivated Walt to chase his dreams, and in return he did the same for her. We hope you enjoy this celebration of the life of Hazel George, on this week’s episode of the Disney 8. Marnie Burress our living Disney 8

This week we take on one of the iconic mountains of the Disney, Space Mountain.  We tell personal stories, and look at the history of this amazing attraction, that takes us on a galactic adventure through the cosmos.  So put on your space suits, buckle in, and blast off with us on this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

As we all know, a Disney trip can be a little hard on the wallet from time to time.  This week, we look at some of the fantastic ways you can save money while on Vacation at Walt Disney World.  From souvenirs, to dining, we explore the simple way you can lower your budget, while raising the quality of your vacation.  So grab a pad of paper, and get ready to write down these money savings tips, on...

This week, we are honored to shine a spotlight on a true Disney legend. A woman who dreamed big her entire life, and made all of her dreams come true through hard work.

Come with us on a journey to celebrate the Friendship Day Celebration at The Crystal Palace. We review this buffet, that not only serves up food, but fantastic character interaction. We also take time to talk about the new, live action, Christopher Robin movie that will release later this year.  We hope you have a Tiggerific day, and enjoy this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this episode of The Disney 8, we celebrate the life of P.L. Travers. A woman whose large imagination would create a character, that would go on to change the Disney company forever.  It was the challenges she faced that inspired the creation of her beloved, Mary Poppins.

This week, we get together to talk about some of our favorite activities to do outside of the Disney Parks. Sometimes, the most magical memory you can make does not take place on Main Street. So come on this adventure with us, as we venture around Disney property, on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this episode of The Disney 8, we celebrate the life of Thelma Howard. A woman surrounded by tragedy, who found happiness by becoming a part of the Disney family. A woman who even in death, changed the world for better.

We all know that certain someone who doesn’t love the mouse, and has no desire to go to the parks. In our heads, we can’t understand this, but we look at all the ways we can convince these people to love the parks. So join us this week, as we try and bring those people over from the dark side, on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

To celebrate our 25th episode, we have on two very special guests, to talk about the Disney College Program. Rachel Spear and Charmaine Faylor, give us some behind the scenes details on the College Program. We also talk about a mother’s perspective on taking kids to the parks. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week we find ourselves celebrating the culture of the United Kingdom. However, instead of boarding a plane and flying across the Atlantic, we find ourselves in Epcot spending time with Mary Poppins. So sit down, enjoy your tea and biscuits, and join us for this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

It’s that time of year to fill out your bracket, and pick your winners. We aren’t talking about basketball though. We are taking on the D23 March Hare Bracket. We pick our winners, as we look at all the great music we have enjoyed from Disney movies through the years. Pick your winner, and cheer hard for your pick, as you join us on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this episode, we follow Walt as he journeys from Chicago to France, to join the fight in World War 1.  It is during this time, Walt finds his strength to chase his passions, and the courage to follow his dreams.  So join us this week as we go Walking With Walt.

Take a journey with Mike, Justin and Jason as we explore the wild side of East Africa and take a tour of the beloved attraction on the  Harambe Wildlife Reserve  in Disney's Animal Kingdom. We even add some  on the spot insightful upgrades to the ride our way. So come take a journey with The Disney Dads as we fight off the monkeys from stealing our lunch. Yes, monkeys! 

On this episode, we look back on Walt’s love for his Country, and how he expressed his patriotism throughout his life. From movies, to the parks, everything Walt touched showed his love of America. So wave your American Flag, and join us this week as we go, Walking With Walt.

Yo ho yo ho, A Pirate's Life For Me!  This week we are pillaging the seven seas, as we set sail on The Pirates of the Caribbean.  From the history, to the current changes taking place, we explore this iconic attraction, and the impact it has had on the Disney parks.  Dress in your finest pirate outfit, fill your chalice with rum, and join us, on this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this episode, we look at Walt’s better half, his wife Lillian. We explore the story of how their love came to be and how it influenced Walt throughout their lives together. So grab those you love, and enjoy this week’s episode of Walking With Walt.

This week, we are joined by Jamie Viggiano from Away With Me Travel, to discuss the Disney moderate resorts. From the positives, to the negatives, we explore everything these resorts offer guests as they plan their Disney vacations. We talk Disney Springs and Mike gives us the low down on his incredible trip. Festival of the Lion King may have been seen. Did I mention a little more arts festival t...

This week, we journey to 1911 to find a young Walt Disney delivering newspapers in Kansas City, MO. How did this simple job shape the man that would later change the world forever?  So join me, as we explore the story of Walt’s paper route, on this week’s episode of Walking With Walt.

On this episode, love is in the air, as we discuss some of the greatest love stories from Disney Cinema history.  We find our romantic side, and celebrate Valentine's day with love stories from Up, Lady and the Tramp, and many more.  So grab those you love, curl up under a nice warm blanket, and join us on this episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this week’s episode of Walking With Walt, we pay tribute to the original Disney Dad, Elias Disney.  The patriarch of the Disney family, he fought adversity to provide a life for the family he loved.  Elias Disney was the figure who molded Walt into the man we love today.  So join me, as we take a look into the life of Elias Disney, and go, Walking With Walt.

This week, we show our artistic side, as we explore the 2018 Arts Festival at Epcot.  From the food, to the exhibits, we go into detail on all of the experiences the festival is offering guests this year.  So come join us, as we eat and paint our way around World Showcase, on this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week we find ourselves in the early 1900’s, in Marceline MO. The hometown of Walt Disney, inspired the man in more ways than any of us will know. So join us this week as we journey to Marceline, and go, Walking With Walt.

We are joined this week by a fantastic guest, who takes from start to finish on a Run Disney race.  Joe Quattrocchi, from Resort Loops and The Mickey Dudes Podcast, answers all our questions about Run Disney.  From training, to registration, and all the way through the conclusion of race weekend, Joe has all of us ready to laces up the running shoes.  So grab some water and join us on this journey...

It’s May 23rd, 1922, and Walt Disney has just incorporated the Laugh-O-Gram studios.  This would be both Walt’s biggest achievement, and his biggest failure, up to date.  Join me this week, as we take a Walk With Walt, into the history of Laugh-O-Gram Studios.