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Taren jumps into the fascinating - and expensive - world of the most famous restaurant at Disneyland ... Disneyland's Club 33 We can honestly say that there are no other things within Disneyland that are surrounded with an air of mystery than the famous Club 33.  Originally planned as a place for Walt to wine-and-dine the park's many investors, it remains a space that many current park guests are...

Over the years, much has been said of Walt and his drive to get Disneyland ready for opening day, but we don't hear enough of the men behind that drive.   Perhaps the most important company to Disneyland's success was ... Arrow Development Today's show is one of our favorites to date!  We interview Dexter Francis, author of "Building Disney's Dream", and it's full of not only Disney history, but a...

If you are like us, you have friends who have children of various age groups, and not all of them know what they can do in the park with their little ones.  So we have put together a list of things to do in ... Disneyland For All Age Groups! Is it pointless to bring your 1 year old to Disneyland? Is there anything for grandma and grandpa to do? What about your teenager, will they hate it? On this...

We're back!  After over a month of being off the air due to our studio moving, the EarzUp! crew climb back onto the microphones for another show, and what a relief it was. The show started off with a recap of all the blog posts and happenings going on over on our site while we've been away, like our recap of Disneyland Paris and exclusive photos of the then-secretive Club 33 revamp.  We get some g...

Is Disneyland really the place of creativity and imagination we all think it is?  Join us as we talk about ...  Disneyland Ride Movies Since the park opened, Disneyland has been a great example of creativity in theme parks.  The depth and variety of the rides and attractions changed the way theme parks were built and what crowds were expecting when spending their day there. Have things changed?  H...

What does soda have to do with Walt Disney and the house he was born in?  We are glad you asked!  Take a moment and learn all about Elias (Walt's Dad) and ... O-Zell Soda and Walt's Birthplace We got the opportunity to sit down with Dina and Brent from O-Zell soda and Walt's birthplace to talk about their love of Disney and their ongoing project to restore the house that Elias Disney built in Chic...

Frontierland seems to be the one section of Disneyland that has undergone the most change since opening day.  Our ongoing series of digging into the various lands of the park continues with ... The History of Frontierland It's no secret that Disneyland is always in constant flux.  Rides and attractions coming, going, and getting new life breathed into them, always trying to capture the imagination...

Disneyland has so much to offer, from rides to food to people-watching.  But if you have kids, you have inevitably wondered ... What To Do in Disneyland When Your Kids Are Asleep That's right, sometimes those little bundles of energy run out and need naps. Sometimes, those naps coincide with parents needing a bit of a Disney break (as shocking as that sounds). While Disneyland proper doesn't have...

Ever want to go to an unofficial Disneyland day?  Here's your chance! Unofficial days in the park are sort of on the rise in the last few years - mostly due to Harry Potter Day and Dapper Day, however there are way more of these than you'd think. We did our homework and give you a rundown on every single of the unofficial Disneyland days and what that means for you - discounted tickets, hotels sta...

Of all the tours that Disneyland has to offer, we were the most excited about being able to give you the Walk In Walt's Disneyland Footsteps tour review, because the tour ends on the highest of high notes: a tour through Walt's apartment, located above the firehouse on Main Street.  Cast members can't even get in here, that's how exclusive it is. To score our entry, we had to join the tour group a...

Looking at using Ridemax for your next Disneyland trip?  Check out our review first! One thing about every family that visits Disneyland is the rush to hit every ride they can, right?  How often do you pass a large family arguing about which ride to hit next - junior wants to dive bomb Splash Mountain, and sister really wants to see Small World.  Again.  Well, there's a web app for that! Ridemax i...

Of all the hidden things and little details that Disneyland puts into its parks, none is more underrated - or more ignored - than its music.  Everywhere you go in the park,various styles of music playing through hidden speakers subtly reinforces the fact that you are actually in a different location.  A different time.  Maybe even a different person. The music of Disneyland is not often something...

 The closest Disneyland Gumbo Recipe you will ever find! Disneyland is known for many things, but not too many that are culinary-related, save for heartburn, maybe.   According to the experts at EarzUp! podcast, the gumbo at Disneyland is quite possibly the best food offering you can find there.  No, Churros don't count. In case you haven't had it, Gumbo is a thicker version of a stew, with loads...

We dive into the history of Tomorrowland so you don't have to! Our first show back after an unexpected break finds us reviewing the history of Tomorrowland.  Too often we wander the parks and forget that some of these buildings have been in place since the beginning.  Well forget no more - Terrence, Taren, and JP will take you through a few of the forgotten rides in Tomorrowland and what replaced...

 Check out some of the different food options in Disneyland you never knew existed We all need to eat while traipsing through the park, right?  If you are anything like us, your hunger varies - sometimes you want fast, and sometimes you want a nice sit-down meal.  On show number 9, we break down some of the food options in Disneyland, and give you our calls on the best ones,  based off of things l...

 We take the Welcome to Disneyland tour and let you know all about it Disneyland offers several tours of varying complexity and interest levels.  Seeing as we are in the business of knowing everything about the park, it is our duty to take each of these tours and report back to you on the content, and if they are worth the time (and cash!) A nice little gift after the Welcome to Disneyland tour  ...

Are you fan enough for Disneyland Social Clubs? Join us as we interview Michael (aka "The Cap'n") from Main Street Elite, which is one of many Disneyland Social Clubs - essentially groups of folks who love going to the park.  Maybe you have seen them walking about - they have Disney-related patches on their jackets and smiles on their faces.   Michael is the founder of Main Street Elites, and he w...

Is DCA better than Disneyland?  Not if you know what's good for you ... Terrence threw this statement out on another show, and it sort of turned our whole world topsy-turvy: "I think DCA is better than Disneyland". Let that sink in ... this man thinks California Adventure is better - better - than Disneyland!   That notion has never even crossed my mind before, not to mention passed through my lip...

 Change happens, but are changes at Disneyland a good thing? Change is good - the changing seasons, growing up, making different friends; even destructive events, such as fire, can bring about a good change.  But does this hold true for the changes at Disneyland?  With the coming Winter, the park transforms into a winter wonderland - new shows, new effects, new decorations abound.  On this show, w...

 It's true - there are many unique things to do in Disneyland that don't require a line Disneyland and DCA have the unique ability to  be the best place in the world and the worst place, sometimes at the exact same moment.  Take away the rides, the fun things to look at, the music, and the art and you are left with ... mobs of people.  Navigating through a crowd can turn anyone's smile upside down...

Looking for a good deal on tickets?  You just may need a Disneyland Annual Passport! The Disneyland Annual Passport is probably not something you hear about too often (unless you are hanging out with some true Disneyland fans), but these little beauties can offer a whole new world of park enjoyment.  10% off purchases, early park admission, even invitations to special events!  Getting an Annual Pa...

We'll help you in finding that elusive "great deal" on hotels near Disneyland! Finding a hotel never seems to be a real problem around Disneyland - there seems to be 8 billion little places to stay!  But how do you find the right hotel at the right price?  Jason, Terrence, and Taren walk you through the steps they use for finding the perfect hotels near Disneyland!  It's not all about price - loca...

Did the Matterhorn make the Must Hit or the Must Miss list? Find out! In our first episode, Jason, Terrence, and Taren are tasked with making a list of their Top 5 recommended Disneyland rides for someone with only one day to spend at The Park.  Of course along with a Top 5 list comes a Bottom 5 list - find out what Disneyland rides didn't make the cut and why.  All this, plus our EarzUp! Factoid,...