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Terrence and Jason have both been dying to be selected for the Disney Moms Panel for years now, and neither of them have made it. Well, today we chat with Lindsey who has just come off of her stint as an official Disney Mom! She tells us what not to do, what being a Disney Mom actually entails, and all the cool stuff you get for being selected. Oh yeah, and the friends you make.  We also do some D...

What was originally meant to be a 3-part series is now on it's 4th installment, as Taren takes us back in time to the 1990's! Disney made a large number of moves during this time, some good and some not-so-good. Plus we have Disney News, and Bev is back in the studio! See you in the Parks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is all about the past. Which, we suppose, is not that rare for a show about Disneyland, but at least it's dealing with the recent past: 2017! Terrence, Taren, Jason, and our special guest Jeremy weigh in on the biggest events of 2017 for Disney, and what we hope to see in the new year. See you in the Parks!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is a departure of sorts for what we normally talk about on EarzUp, but it is interesting nonetheless. A few shows back we read an article from past guest David Koenig on a social club that was being sued, along with the Disney company, for allegations of extortion and threatening behavior. We all thought it was an interesting story and one that we should try to explore a bit further....

Not many things about Disneyland have made us cry out in pain nearly as much as the removal of our beloved Captain EO. Sure, it's not perfect, but what is? Today, among other things, Terrence takes us through ... The History of Captain EO But first ... Jason finally completes the long overdue Animated Classics review of Fun and Fancy Free, and nobody can believe it. We announce a new show coming o...

Well, we did it - 100 episodes of EarzUp! Podcast ... 4 years of our little show and countless new friends later, and we found ourselves on the balcony of Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney, literally flanked by listeners and fellow Disney Nerds. And 1/4 of Terrence's family. This was an incredible show to be a part of, and we cannot thank our listeners and fans enough for not only al...

Our favorite time of the year is right around the corner ... Halloween! Today we talk to SpectroRadio about the cool things that happen over at Walt Disney World, and then Terrence hits us with the history of one of the more bizarre features of Disneyland's Halloween deco ... the Halloween Tree.  So let's get spoopy and learn about ... The Sights and Sounds of Disney Halloween But first ... We ope...

We've talked about the Haunted Mansion before, that ride is so great it has layers of stories hidden away. Today, we dive into one of those layers, by bringing you ... The History of the Haunted Mansion Stretching Portraits But first ... Our show starts with the normal B.S., and we announce some of the coming price changes to our Patreon page. It's still in the planning stages, but we hope these c...

While the odds are very, very low, it's possible that something bad will happen at a Disney Park near you - maybe even while you are visiting.  Our friend Miles was at Walt Disney World during Hurricane Irma, so today we are talking to him to find out ... How Disney Prepares for Disasters But first ... The show got off to an odd start, as our cats decided to have a full-on fight in the other room....

Something we never thought we'd do: pay a company for the privilege of running. However, this was no ordinary run, it was a Disney run, and that's way better than your average race weekend! Join us, as we tell you all about how ... We Ran With runDisney! But first ... We start off talking about trademark issues again, and the only original Churro Castle shirt out there despite what you see on the...

Fantasyland is more than just checking the ride time for Peter Pan. It's full of other rides that tend to be forgotten about. Today, we focus on one such ride, and give you a bit of ... The History of Snow White's Scary Adventures But first ... Taren is back, but we are still sans Bev this week. We talk about our official archivist Matt and what a great job he is doing tracking our show's illustri...

The Disney Company might have been started by a mouse, but it was music that enabled the world to fall in love with said mouse.  Today we talk with author James Bohn, who traced the history and impact of the music in Disney cartoons, and literally wrote the book on it, called, "Music in Disney's Animated Features". So sit back and get ready to learn, as we conduct an ... Interview With Author Jame...

After we leave Disneyland, conversation typically goes toward fantasizing about moving to Anaheim just so we could go back every day of the week. Today we talk with Jeff Reitz who has lived our dream - and more! Yes, it's time to find out what it would be like to be ... Going To Disneyland 2,000 Days In A Row But first ... Nothing - we jump right on the phone with Jeff, who is at the Parks (of cou...

When we talk about going to the Parks, it's usually during the day.  After all , that's when we have the most hours to enjoy our favorite places.  But what about when it's nighttime in Disneyland?  We sat down and compiled some of our favorite things to do at night, because that can be the best time to do stuff.  If one thing is certain ... It's Nighttime in Disneyland ... Now What? But first ......

Despite the most recent attendance numbers for the Disney Resorts, our little park in Anaheim can still get packed.  We decided to play a game - what would we do if every ride was two hours long?  What is there to actually DO in Disneyland without going on any actual rides?  Here it is: our list of things we would do ... When Disneyland is too busy! But first ... We chat about our 100th show we ar...

We talk a lot about our favorite Disney things: rides, characters, food ... but we rarely talk about films.  today we correct this mistake as we take you through  ... Our Favorite Disney Movies (of all time) But first ... We have some new t-shirt designs up on our TeePublic site, so go check those things out.  Of course, since nobody has an original ideas at all ever, we have to chat about another...

Few rollercoasters affect people more than Space Mountain.  Weather you are afraid of the dark, hate long lines, or are concerned that raising your hands higher than your head will result in limb loss, we all have something to fear on this ride.  Today, we ask Taren to help us overcome our fears as we are forced to tackle ... The History of Space Mountain But first ... We start by doing a Price is...

Sometimes, when you watch a Disney film, you catch a glimpse of something familiar in the background. These little easter eggs are everywhere in Disney movies, and today we talk about some that we have found and where you can find them, too!  So grab your popcorn and relax as we talk about ... Easter Eggs in Disney Films But first ... We start the show thanking all of our Patreon Supporters for th...

  Keeping your nose so close to the windshield of Disneyland is great, but sometimes you need to pull back and check out some of the other Parks. This week, we climb aboard the Internet and list out the many reasons ... Why we want to go to the Tokyo Disney Resort But first ... Our usual blah blah blah, which seems to segway perfectly into another episode of Taren's Thinks.  We do some Feedback, a...

Disney is always on the cutting edge of technology - from the tubular steel tracks of the Matterhorn to the marvel that is Audio Animatronics.  Today we take some of their more advanced research and create our own rides.  Join us as ... EarzUp! Breaks Into Disney Research But first ... We start the show out by calling Bev, since she was out sick for the show and we don't like that.  Feedback happe...

The Disney Classics are ... classics, and with good reason: they had superbly talented people undertaking huge and complicated projects for years on end, culminating in stories and films that are still relevant today.  On this show, we talk to the filmmakers of a documentary about one such man who was at the forefront of these classic films ... Floyd Norman: An Animated Life But first ... Nothing...

Splash Mountain is an amazing place, full of long lines, slippery cement, and the scream-filled air of scared adults. The History of Splash Mountain But first ... We talk about "terrible" songs and how Bev is wrong in her opinion of music.  Then we do a little feedback, and jump right into the history of Splash Mountain. After that, it's the Fact of the show and we gone. See you in the Parks! Bev...

By now, most things In Disneyland are not secret, despite what most click-bait articles tell you.  The Partners Statue is one of those things that, while not secret by any means, does have a cool history  with some lesser-known points of interest. Taren takes the lead and gives us ... The History of the Partners Statue But first ... Of course we stumble over the intro, and Jason laments the fact t...

It's no secret that Disney takes a long, LONG time to make any changes in the Parks, and with good reason - it takes many people to get those wheels of change turning.  Today, Kyle is back to tell us just what is involved in getting those wheels moving, as we go ... Behind The Scenes of Disney Imagineering But first ... We start the show somehow talking about Beyonce and her weird pregnancy announ...

Disneyland has loads of history, obviously.  Sometimes, we need to take a step back and check out those other Disney Parks out in the world that have been churning out great entertainment for decades as well.  Tonight, Jeremy from SpectroRadio comes in to talk to us about ... The Music of The Millennium Celebration But first ... We had an email issue that killed our email, so if you wrote in and d...