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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...

Being in Disneyland for New Years is something on most people's bucket lists, but not something we have ever given much thought to.  The park has to be super busy, right?  Well, thanks to Disneyland offering a Tower of Terror event on January 1st, Taren and Jason decided to see what it would be like to experience ... New Year's At Disneyland But first ... Feedback happens, and we give our review o...

All too often we get stuck on the two Disney parks we have here at home, without looking too much into the others around the world.  Today, we take a look at the most recent Disney Park and why we are saying ... Let's Go To Shanghai But first ... We open the show with some exciting news: EarzUp! is now on Patreon!  If you have been looking for a better way to support the show, then Patreon is that...

This time of year is always busy enough with normal life. Add into that a recording schedule and egg nog drinking and things can get a bit muddy. So today we post a quick update show to let you know that we will not be having another show release in 2016. NO TEARS! We just couldn't find the time to all get together and record a show, but we did manage to carve out 20 min last night and record a li...

Lately, there are many rides at Disneyland that have super long lines.  Peter Pan being one of the longest and most consistent of these, but there is another!  Taren jumps into the second biggest line in the park, and gives us ... The History of the Alice in Wonderland Ride But first ... We open the show with technical difficulties as we get used to our new studio.  A little bit of banter, and the...

We all have things that we love about Disneyland.  Little things that just "make" the trip for us, and we would feel almost empty without experiencing.  Sometimes those things can be very different from one another, despite how relatively small the park is.  Today, we go around and talk about our ideas of ... It's Not  A Trip To Disneyland Without ... But first - We open talking about our brand ne...

The Haunted Mansion is perhaps the most iconic ride at Disneyland.  A ride that almost didn't happen, and certainly didn't happen the way it was planned.  Sit back, foolish mortals, as we take you through ... The History of The Haunted Mansion But first ... We start the show off with Bev admitting she doesn't know who the Swedish Chef is.  Then we get to talking about which artist could - and shou...

Taren probably regrets ever going down this path, because these shows have grown over the months.  Regardless, she jumps back into her research library in order to cover ... The History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 3 But first ... We talk about Terrence and his issue with giving his name at places.  Jason spills the plans to possibly do a live recording for our 100th show, and Taren and Jason...