Celebrations Disney Podcast

50 years. 50 years of imagination, 50 years of innovation, and of course, 50 years of magic. As we kick off this grand golden anniversary celebration, we thought it would be fun to reflect on Walt Disney World's first half-century, and to talk about our favorite milestone moments from the past five decades. Those moments that, for us, truly embody that Disney magic, and changed forever our visions...

As Dr. Nigel Channing tells us on Journey Into Imagination With Figment, "…as you can plainly see, imagination works the best when it's set free." One of the best ways to get your imagination soaring is to ask yourself "what if." What if we could do things differently? What if there was a way to turn this dream into a reality? It's a fun question to explore, and Marvel fans everywhere are getting...

One of the things we love the most about Walt Disney World is how the Cast Members are empowered to create magic. Whether it's a friendly greeting, the unexpected gift of a free sticker, or even replacing that balloon you lost on Main Street U.S.A., they're always ready to go that extra mile. And let's not forget that the very phrase "Cast Member" was created to emphasize the concept that they are...

Attractions may be number one on that Disney to-do list, and dining a close second (or first depending on who you are), but visiting the shops in Walt Disney World can be just as magical as riding your favorite attraction or visiting a new restaurant. As we all know, shopping at Disney is much more than just an opportunity to pick up souvenirs. Exploring all the unique items and endless details in...

Have you ever wished you could go back in time? What would it be like to experience those early years of Walt Disney World, or even Disneyland? What if you could relive that special moment when you first saw Cinderella Castle, or took that first ride on your favorite classic attraction? And how cool would it be to experience a long-gone attraction that you never got the chance to see? In this epis...

One of the things that makes Walt Disney World so magical is that there is SO much to do. Attractions? Of course, but that's only the beginning! There's so much to discover here that you could go for days without riding a single attraction – yet still have a magical time. In this episode, we're going to talk about some of our favorite "other" activities, and perhaps you'll hear something that YOU'...

Innovation and imagination are always hard at work behind the scenes at Disney, with new and updated attractions continually offering us something new. With that spirit in mind, in this episode we're going to talk about some of our favorite changes that have come to the parks over the years. So settle back, relax, and join us we talk about our favorite Disney refurbishments!

As much as we root for the hero in our favorite films and shows, we all know that there's a little tiny part of us that secretly, or not so secretly, cheers for the villain. In recent years, the role of the villain has often been blurred. Sometimes we get a glimpse into what makes them so angry. Sometimes we see that they're just misunderstood. And yes, sometimes we just love them. Why? Well, that...

Welcome back to the second of our two-part episode in which we talk about those Must-Do Attractions in Walt Disney World...or more specifically, OUR version of must-do attractions! In this episode, we're going to dive a little bit deeper and talk about those experiences that, for us, truly bring the magic of Disney to life. We'll also share our thoughts on specific must-do's depending on if you're...

This is the moment that you've been looking forward to for months, that much-anticipated trip to Walt Disney World! No matter if this is your first time or your hundredth, that first question is invariably the same: what are we going to do? Many a guidebook and travel blog offer up their thoughts on those "can't miss" items, but as we well know, one size doesn't fit all. Everyone's trip is differe...

This is part two of our Fantasyland special, and we're going to continue on with lots of fun facts, secret finds, and interesting Disney details. We're even going to play Imagineer and talk about some attractions we would like to add into this – the most magical land in all of Walt Disney World. So settle back, relax, and join us as we continue our enchanted journey through Fantasyland!

This is part one of our special two-part show on what is quite possibly the most magical land in all of Walt Disney World, Fantasyland. Whether you prefer to think of the world of Disney as starting with a mouse, or starting with a legendary princess and her seven pals, Fantasyland is the place where fairy tales come to life, and the place where all of those beloved Disney characters come out to p...

In this episode, we're going to journey deep into the mysterious jungles of Adventureland, where we'll encounter elephants, hippos, lions and rhinos. Not to mention of course, the infamous back side of water. So settle back, relax, and join us as we set off on a joke-filled journey aboard…the Jungle Cruise!

In this episode, we're going to uncover the truth behind some legendary Disney myths…everything from the construction of Cinderella Castle to the story of a famous haunted ring. And, we just might uncover some interesting secrets along the way. So settle back, relax, and join us as we bust some classic Disney myths.

Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time, and for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers... In this episode, we'll be talking about one of our favorite attractions in Epcot, and indeed, in all of Walt Disney World. From prehistoric times to the world of the future, join us as we set off on our time machines as we explore the history...

In this episode, we're going to take a journey aboard The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed Around the World, "it's a small world." Join us as we explore the history, the details, the little-known facts, and yes, all of the magic of this true Disney classic. Ready? Then let's get going! "It's a world of laughter, a world of tears…", sing along if you know the words!

Whenever we reminisce about our trips to Walt Disney World, our thoughts inevitably return to all of those first visit memories. All of the sights, all of the sounds, and all of those things that opened up a whole new world of magic that we continue to enjoy to this day. So tonight, we thought we'd take you on a journey aboard our WayBack machines as we talk about: All of Those Wonderful First-Tim...

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we thought we would celebrate the most romantic of holidays by talking about our favorite romantic Disney moments. But we're not just talking about those magical moments that you can share with your loved ones in the parks, but also those romantic moments to be found in the attractions themselves, as well as the movies. So grab those chocolate covered...

This is part two of our New Year's episode in which we take a look at all of the magic coming our way at Walt Disney World. In this episode, we'll be talking about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, coming to Epcot, as well as the TRON Lightcycle/Run, soon to arrive in Tomorrowland. Joining me tonight are our good friends Jamie Hecker, Rachel Comande, Lori Elias, Michelle Foster, and finally,...

We're going to kick off the new year by talking about all of the new magic that's on the way in Walt Disney World. From new attractions and films to new nighttime spectaculars, we have a lot to talk about! In fact, we ended up having so much fun that we're going to mark the occasion with a special two-part episode! In part one we're going to share our thoughts and the latest updates on Remy's Rata...

With the holidays right around the corner, we wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a happy, joyful, holiday season. We're going to continue on with our yuletide celebration with this, the second of our two special Christmas episodes. We'll be sharing some of our favorite Disney Christmas memories, and we'll also talk about some of our favorite Christmas movie...

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and now that the pumpkin pies are just about gone, and those Christmas lights are all put up, we're going to kick off the holiday season with our first of two special Christmas episodes where we'll share some Disney holiday magic with you. Even though we won't be able to celebrate the holidays in the parks this year as we normally do, we can still tak...

In this episode, we're going to put our party hats on and talk about all of the wonderful ways in which you can celebrate holidays, special occasions, and the sights and sounds of the seasons at Disney. From Very Merry Christmas Parties to the joy of wearing your very own birthday button, every day is a special day when you're in Walt Disney World. So gather 'round and join us as we talk about: Ce...

One of the greatest joys that we can experience at Walt Disney World is reconnecting with the little child inside of us. That child who looked out upon the world, wide-eyed and filled with dreams. Anything was possible, and we imagined being astronauts, superheroes, adventurers, and explorers. This is one of the great things about Walt Disney World; it gives us the chance to be young again. This i...

Halloween is one of our favorite times of year, and we especially love visiting Walt Disney World when ghosts come out to play, and happy haunts of every size bring an air of mischief to this otherwise festive place. But even though the Magic Kingdom only puts on its "not so scary" façade once a year, the creepy creeps and silly spooks can always be found at the Haunted Mansion, as well as the Tow...