Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast

Being a Disney World Annual Passholder comes with some incredible perks — dining discounts, merchandise savings, exclusive offerings, and special in-park experiences. But there’s another side to the story. In Part 2 of our Annual Pass series, we’re breaking down not just the benefits — but the 5 hidden costs of being a Disney World Annual Passholder that most people don’t talk about. In this episo...

Disney World’s Annual Pass didn’t just appear overnight — it has a story. In the first episode of our three-part Annual Pass series, we travel back to 1982 to explore how the Walt Disney World Annual Pass began, why Disney introduced it in the first place, and how it evolved into today’s multi-tiered Incredi-Pass system. In this episode, we break down: How much the very first Disney World Annual P...

When it comes to Disney World, everyone has their favorite attractions. Whether it’s the nostalgia of the classics or the thrill of an epic coaster, theme park fans can debate for hours about which rides are truly the best. And today, we’re doing exactly that. We’re ranking every attraction at Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios—from the rides we never need to experience again to the ones...

Big news from Disney. This week, Disney announced a historic leadership change: Josh D’Amaro will step into the role of CEO, taking over for Bob Iger, while Dana Walden becomes President and Chief Creative Officer. In this episode, we break down what this announcement means and take a deep dive into both of their career paths—from Josh's early days at Disney to the roles and decisions that led the...

Much like its namesake animals, DinoLand is now officially extinct—and today, we’re looking back at the land’s headliner attraction: Dinosaur. From its original, intense debut as Countdown to Extinction to its modern-day cult status among theme park fans, Dinosaur has left a lasting impact on Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In this episode, we revisit the attraction’s history, its evolution, and why it b...

Disney World is famous for its holiday celebrations—from trick-or-treating at Magic Kingdom to snow falling on Main Street. But what about one of the biggest celebrations of all: New Year’s Eve? This year, we traveled to Florida to ring in the New Year at Walt Disney World, celebrating with Mickey and Minnie and partying around World Showcase in EPCOT. In this episode, we break down what it’s real...

Today, we’re honored to be joined by Disney Legend Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy for nearly 40 years. From A Goofy Movie to theme parks, cartoons, and beyond, Bill has helped shape one of Disney’s most beloved characters for generations.   In this episode, we cover: How Bill’s background in stand-up comedy led him to Disney How Goofy’s voice and personality have evolved over the decades The many...

Today, we’re stepping outside the Disney bubble to experience something truly epic—Universal’s Epic Universe. During our most recent Orlando trip, we took a full day to explore the newest theme park and see how it stacks up against our Disney favorites. And spoiler alert… we were impressed. In this episode, we cover: Our first impressions of Epic Universe 🎢 How the theming compares to Disney The...

The holidays are one of our favorite times to visit Walt Disney World—from festive decorations and special characters to holiday treats and even snow on Main Street! A few weeks ago, we headed to Florida to experience two after-hours holiday events: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios. In this episode, we break down what each party does be...

Big news from Disney! This week, Disney dropped major updates about all the new attractions coming to Walt Disney World in 2026, and we’re breaking down everything you can look forward to next year. From flying the Millennium Falcon with Grogu to rocking out with the Muppets, there’s a lot of new magic on the horizon for Disney fans and theme park lovers alike. In this episode, we cover: Every con...

Today we’re heading to paradise—Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai‘i! It’s one of only three standalone Disney resorts in the world and a masterclass in immersive theming and storytelling. We’ll explore the fascinating history behind Aulani, from its cultural inspiration to how Imagineers infused Hawaiian traditions with Disney magic. Then we’re joined by Becky from Disney in Your Day, who shares fir...

⚡️ Lightning Lane, Standby, or Skip? It’s the ultimate Disney attraction showdown! In this episode, we play a brand-new game where we take groups of three Disney rides and decide which one deserves a Lightning Lane, which we’d wait in standby, and which we’d skip altogether (sorry, not everything’s a must-do!). In this episode you’ll hear: Our picks for the must-ride attractions worth a Lightning...

From dishwasher at Disneyland to legendary Disney Imagineer. In this episode, Kevin Rafferty shares how a last-minute choice launched his Imagineering career and the storytelling secrets behind some of Disney’s most iconic attractions. In this episode you’ll hear: How a spur-of-the-moment decision kick-started Kevin’s Imagineering journey The original concept for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Rail...

Have you ever wondered how your favorite movies are made? Today, we’re going behind the scenes of the VFX process with Eric Kimelton, a visual effects supervisor who’s helped bring countless on-screen worlds to life. In this episode, Eric breaks down: How VFX artists help directors visualize every shot before filming even begins What goes into building digital environments you see on screen How ad...

From zombies to werewolves to aliens, the Zombies franchise just kept getting bigger, bolder, and more fun. But how do you build a world that wild—and still make it relatable? This week, we’re joined by Paul Hoen, the director behind Disney’s Zombies films, to pull back the curtain on how it all came together. In this episode, Paul shares: How he landed the director’s chair for the first Zombies m...

Everyone knows going to Disney World is expensive—but how expensive depends on how you plan. In this episode, we explore what different Disney trips look like at four very different budgets: $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000. What you’ll hear in this episode: Is it possible to take your family to Disney World for under $1,000? What do you gain (and what do you lose) with a $5,000 trip? What does...

The Enchanted Tiki Room didn’t just add charm to Adventureland—it changed Disney history forever. In this episode, we explore how Walt Disney and Imagineers used groundbreaking technology to bring the first audio-animatronics to life, paving the way for Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean and beyond. What you’ll hear in this episode: Walt’s original idea for the Enchanted Tiki Room Why the T...

You know him for his iconic Evolution of Disney Costume videos, but today we’re flipping the script and looking back at the evolution of Disney Dan himself. In this episode, we talk with Dan about: His early YouTube days creating Disney Infinity unboxings How he launched the Distory series and built a community Why he stepped out from behind the camera to share his wild Disney adventures A sneak p...

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...

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 c...

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 vide...

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...

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 pl...

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week, Disney announced some BIG changes for guests staying at the Disneyland hotels.  Plus we got our first look at the changes coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney World. It’s August, so you know what that means? It’s officially spooky season! Well at least for Disney it is. So we v...

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...