Celebrations Disney Podcast

With Inside Out 2 grabbing all the well-deserved headlines these days, we thought we would take a trip back in time to the original film, and explore the parks with the help of five special friends who will help us experience Disney through all the highs and the lows and everything in between… So sit back, relax, and join us, as we take Riley's Emotions to Walt Disney World!

"Let's go upstairs" might not be the first phrase that comes to mind when you think about Disney, but surprisingly, there's quite a bit of magic to be found by taking the stairs, the escalator, or the elevator up to the next floor. But what will we find? Tonight, we're going to find out… So sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the second floors of Walt Disney World.

In our last episode, we began a journey of exploration, to discover those little sparks of imagination that can be found throughout the parks, inspired by Figment and Dreamfinder. Tonight, we carry on with part two of our imaginative adventure, beginning with the Performing Arts…   So sit back, relax, and join us as we continue our tour of Walt Disney World, inspired by Journey Into Imagination.

We're always looking for that "One Little Spark," that one moment of inspiration that sets us on a path to discover something new, or to create that magical piece of art. But where do we find them? How do we tap into them? Thankfully, I know a pair who specialize in this sort of thing… So sit back, relax, and join us (and Dreamfinder and Figment!) as we take a tour around Walt Disney World, inspir...

One of the great things about Disney is that there is so much to do, it's nearly impossible to do everything in one trip, let alone a lifetime. Even after years and years of trips, it continually amazes us just how many things there are that we haven't done yet…for a variety of reasons which we'll explore tonight. So sit back, relax, and join us as we talk about: Walt Disney World Experiences That...

There are many components that go into bringing a land to life. It could be the background music, or larger-than-life props. It might be sounds, or colors, or architecture. But there's another special tool that Imagineers can use, one that can bring a refreshing sense of tranquility to an otherwise ordinary setting. So sit back, relax, and join us as we talk about: Our Favorite Water Features at W...

Walt Disney once said, "I love the nostalgic myself. I hope we never lose some of the things of the past." While it's always exciting to hear about the changes that are always coming to Disney, sometimes it's just as much fun to look back with a touch of nostalgia. To remember those special moments that made us fall in love with Disney in the first place.  So sit back, relax, and join us, as we ta...

How often has this happened to you? You're all set to take a leisurely journey through an exotic landscape, a scenic trip back through time, or a casual jaunt to a nearby alien world. Suddenly, the warning sirens blare, we come to a sudden halt, and we realize that those Imagineers have tricked us again.  So sit back, relax, and join us as we get ready to share some good old Disney magic. What cou...

The month of April may be well-known for bringing us those Spring showers that lead to May flowers, but there is something else that it brings…that one day a year where we are allowed, nay encouraged, to make jokes, and to revel in the delights of just having some good, clean fun.   So sit back, relax, and join us as we celebrate April Fool's Day – Disney style!

In our last episode, we began our 2024 March Madness Disney Tournament, in which we assembled a field of 64 classic films and put them head-to-head to see which one would emerge as the true champion. Now it's time to see what movies made it to our Final Four, and ultimately, which one would win. We also thought it would be fun to hold a second tournament…and for this one we decided to invite a spe...

March means that the Flower & Garden Festival is underway, which also means that spring is just around the corner. But in the world of college sports, it also means March Madness, the tournament of 64 where a new champion is crowned. Well, we're going to bring your our very own Disney version of this tradition,   So sit back, relax, and join us as we begin our two-part March Madness Disney Tournam...

A quick look at the calendar tells us that this is the year 2024, and those of you with a mathematical mind will notice that 2024 is divisible by four. Why is that so significant? That makes this year a leap year, which means we get an extra day of Disney Magic, which we will commemorate in our own, unusual way. So sit back, relax, and join us as we celebrate a Disney Leap Year!

There's no better way to come up with a question we've never been asked before then by leaving those questions up to chance. Inspired by a recent trip to Journey Into Imagination, and specifically Figment's slot machine in the Smell Lab, we've come up our own device that will determine the questions that we will answer tonight. But just how will we do? What will those mysterious questions be? It's...

One of the most beloved attractions in all of Walt Disney World can be found in the heart of Adventureland, where unsuspecting Guests set sail through a dank and musty cave in search of gold doubloons, silver chalices, Aztec gold, and other assorted treasures. Are you ready for that horizon? Then sit back, relax, sing a chorus of "Yo Ho, Yo Ho" and join us as we talk about: Pirates of the Caribbea...

With this year's Festival of the Arts underway in EPCOT, we thought we would talk about that most basic of artistic concepts…color. Many of our favorite characters and attractions have strong associations with color, though often times we take that association for granted. But not tonight!   So sit back, relax and join us as we talk about the Wonderful World of Disney color!

As we say goodbye to 2023 and begin the New Year, this is the time when we all make those New Year's Resolutions. We will do just that tonight, Disney style of course, but we also wanted to talk about beginnings, both old and new…again, with that magical Disney Twist. So sit back, relax, and join us as we talk about: Our Favorite Disney Beginnings!

The holiday season brings with it many beloved traditions. From family get-togethers and festive dinners to snowball fights and neighborhood caroling, there's lots to keep us busy until Santa arrives. But there's one tradition that we can all enjoy from the comfort of our living room chairs… Tonight we'll talk about our favorites, our surprise entries, and even our ideas for Christmas movies we th...

Far from the nostalgic charm of Main Street U.S.A. and the futuristic landscapes of Tomorrowland, there lies a land filled with exotic destinations, mysterious jungles, and the sweet scent of pineapple wafting through the air. I can almost hear those distant drums beating now…  So sit back, relax and join us as we take a magical tour through Adventureland!

With Halloween safely behind us and the promise of yuletide joy beckoning us just a few short weeks away, there's another holiday that we don't want to overlook, and that's Thanksgiving. No, there's no "Mickey's-Pass-the-Turkey-Thanksgiving-Party" to go to, but that doesn't mean we still can't celebrate this festive time of year in true Disney fashion. As we're all recovering from our turkey, mash...

This is part three of our 100 Year Celebration series, during which we've travelled through time to explore the significant moments and magical milestones of Disney's first century. In our last episode we talked about the opening of Walt Disney World, which now leads us into the 1980s and a new park… So sit back, relax and join us as we wrap up our Disney 100 celebration!

We're going to take a slight detour from our 100 Year Celebration series for a Very Special (and Spooky!) Halloween episode. When you think of Halloween and Disney, naturally your thoughts go to two legendary and scary attractions. They are both frighteningly fantastic of course, but which is the true Halloween champ? Tonight we're going to try and find out… So sit back, relax (as best you can) an...

In our previous episode, which was part one of our special 100 th Anniversary celebration, we explored Disney's earliest years, beginning with the story of two brothers, a little girl named Alice, a rabbit of good fortune named Oswald, and, of course, a rather famous mouse. Tonight, we pick up our journey with the dawning of the 1950s, so sit back, relax, and join us as we continue our celebration...

This month marks Disney's 100 th year of making magic. The celebrations are under way at Disney parks around the world, and in this special two-part episode, we're going to hop in our way back machines and take a look at all those milestones in Disney history, decade by decade, beginning with two brothers and a tiny cartoon studio.   In Part One of this special episode, we'll being our journey in...

Our inspiration for this show comes from Disney's famous Fab Five: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto. We thought it might be fun to take this idea and take it beyond the classic animated characters. There are plenty of other Disney categories that lend themselves to a "best of the best' type of list, and we thought we'd gather around the table and come up with a few. So sit back, relax, and...

There are all sorts of fun activities you can do in the resorts and parks, from games and scavenger hunts to fun-filled interactive adventures. You can even enjoy that Disney gaming magic in the comfort of your own home. Tonight, we're going to talk about some of our favorites... So sit back, relax and join us as we talk about Fun and Games at Walt Disney World!