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By now you may have heard that the Walt Disney Company is opening up shop in Abu Dhabi ... and that's about it. So we wanted to do a bit of investigating to find out more about the location of the park, who's running it, and what else is around there! ---------------- Support the show! Come watch us on ⁠⁠Twitch!⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Join everyone over on our ⁠⁠Patreon page⁠⁠ Visit us o...

Come explore Disney history with us as we spotlight Reni Bardeau, the photographer behind some of Disneyland’s most iconic images! Reni got his job almost by accident, and went on to serve behind the lens at the Walt Disney Company for over 35 years! Plus, we dig into Disney News! ---------------- Support the show! Come watch us on ⁠Twitch!⁠ Subscribe to us on ⁠YouTube⁠ Join everyone over on our ⁠...

In this episode of the EarzUp! Podcast, the focus is on landscaping and horticulture at Disneyland, highlighting the great Bill Evans. Known for landscaping iconic Disney parks like Disneyland, Disney World, Tokyo Disney, and Disney Paris, Bill Evans played a crucial role in designing and maintaining the lush plant life that defines these parks. We jump into the challenges and intricate planning i...

Get ready for an adventurous episode as Erik explores Universal's Toothsome Chocolate Emporium! Erik dives into the steampunk-styled restaurant's themed experience, weird backstory, and quirky menu. Plus, we break down Snow White's disappointing box office opening and more in our Disney News segment! ---------------- Support the show! Come watch us on ⁠Twitch!⁠ Subscribe to us on ⁠YouTube⁠ Join ev...

Taren finally bullies Jason into going back to the Disneyland Resort after FIVE YEARS of being away! How have things changed for them? Did having a 7-year-old kid along for the ride throw some chaos into Taren's plans? Just what does a return trip look like for people with one too many opinions? We cover all of that and more on this week's show! Hear about our stay at the Disneyland Hotel Villas,...

This week on the show, we dive right into 'Erik's Eating Again.' Erik shares details about his trip to Casa Bonita in Denver, Colorado, a Mexican restaurant with one-of-a-kind features like cliff divers, puppet shows, and more, recently renovated by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The discussion also covers Universal Orlando's accessible layout, Erik's favorite coaster the VelociCo...

Date Night is something special, and usually comes with at least a small amount of pressure. On today's show, Taren offers up some ideas for a Disneyland Date Night - where to go at the Disneyland Resort that can offer up some romantic vibes for you and your date. However, if a night in is more your speed, she has you covered there, too, with some activities, some movie suggestions, and even a cou...

2024 has come and gone, leaving Disney fans worldwide much to talk about. Fresh off of our yearly break, we hit the new year running, with a revamp of our familiar review format, allowing us to chat a bit more about specific things we're excited for. Plus, Taren has a brand new, "What the BLEEP?" to play! Welcome to 2025! ---------------- Support the show! Come watch us on Twitch! Subscribe to us...

It's time once more, to sit on the lap of the one man who can give us everything on our collective lists ... Mr. Bob "Santa" Iger! This year, we brought along Ryan from Puny Pod, and Rob from Bantha Milk, because what is a Christmas wishlist if you can't let your friends get their beaks wet? After the break, we cover some Disney News, and split out for the holidays. ---------------- Support the sh...

Right now, it's cheaper to go to Tokyo Disneyland than it is the Disneyland in Anaheim, which sounds wild but it's true! Well, true enough to have our good friend Paul (Mr. P) on the show to tell us about his recent trip to Japan. Paul gave himself and his party 3 weeks to plan a trip to a Disney Park he'd never been to, and he gives us a ton of tips and pointers that he picked up by scouring the...

If you thought spooky season was over, you were DEAD wrong! Carrie joins us once more to clue us in on some of the reported ghostly occurrences that have happened in Disneyland over the years. Then Erik tells us all about his recent experience with hiring a plaid for his most recent Disneyland trip, how that VIP tour went, and what the upsides are about it. ---------------- Support the show! Come...

Each year, we sit down to write our very own Disney-adjacent Spooky Stories, and read them on the air. This year, we are joined by Rob from Bantha Milk, as well as Ryan from Puny Pod, and allow them to take our little tradition into new areas of Disney Lore. So divide up your candy, sit back, and enjoy our Halloween treats! ---------------- Support the show! Come watch us on Twitch! Subscribe to u...

The magic shop on Main Street hasn't always been there. Once, that tiny little showcase was firmly planted over in Fantasyland, blowing the minds of children and adults alike with the demonstrations inside. On this episode, Taren takes us through the history of the Disneyland Magic Shop, who ran it, and why it moved to Main Street proper. Plus, we cover some Disney News! Big thanks to Daveland for...

The Magic Skyway was part of the group of exhibits Walt and the crew created for the 1964 World's Fair in New York. While it's siblings, "it's a small world", "Carousel of Progress" and "Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln" all made it back to Disneyland, The Magic Skyway was destined for the dustbin of history. It did, however, spawn multiple future attractions, as well as hard-selling the public on t...

It's always a good idea to stop by and visit your friends, especially if your friend happens to be a swanky-styled lounge in the heart of California Adventure. Today, Erik guides us through his most recent stop at Carthay Lounge to see if it was as great as he remembered. Taren has a "Who Dat?" segment for us, and we run through a giant batch of Disney News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The animation building at Walt Disney World was more than just a walk-through attraction. It was a functional animation studio, where guests could get an up-close look at what it takes to bring these hand-drawn ideas to life. On today's show, we chat with Dane, director of a great documentary called, "Behind the Glass: The WDW Animation Building". Through archival footage an in-depth interviews, h...

The Walt Disney Company had their D23 convention recently, where they unleashed a tsunami of announcements for us, covering everything from cruise ships to the parks. On today's show, we wade through the aftermath and pull out all the exciting and (in our opinions) absolute best things to look forward to in the coming years. Since there was a fair amount of Marvel content, we invited Ryan back fro...

If you've ever been interested in taking a Disney Cruise but didn't feel like getting caught up in how to actually plan for one, this show is for you! easier than booking a trip to the parks, the Disney Cruise Line has plenty of options for everyone. Our resident cruise expert Ryan joined us to give all of his planning tips and tricks that just might help you have the best vacation of your life .....

The folks over on Scraping the Vault reached out to us, saying they had the perfect idea for a show. Ignoring that email for several weeks, we eventually learned about one of the most magical television specials to ever run ... Ernest Goes To Splash Mountain. It only ever aired once, in August of 1989, and was never seen again, only to be kept alive on YouTube, like any good piece of cultural ......

The largest expansion of the Disneyland Resort ever has recently been approved by the city of Anaheim, leaving the door open for Disney to bring something really special to the parks. With no real public roadmap, we started to wonder what the Disneyland Forward project would look like if it were up to us. On today's show, we sit down and discuss what our ideas would be if we were in charge. Plus,...

Les Clark was one of Walt's original 9 Old Men. Recruited in the ice cream parlor across the street from the studio, Les worked his way through the ranks, eventually becoming one of the most influential animators of his time. We cover Les' career, including his run animating Mickey Mouse, we cover some Disney News, and more! ---------------- Support the show! Come watch us on Twitch! Subscribe to...

Being a member of the band at any of the Disney Parks is no joke. You have to know how to read music, play multiple instruments, and be willing to march multiple times a day in any kind of weather. But to lead that band takes something else altogether. Stan Freese is a man who has done just that, in two different Disney Parks. We were lucky enough to have him on the show this week to talk to us ab...

In August of 1941, Walt and a team of composers, animators, storytellers, and directors, went on a research trip to South America on behalf ot the US Government. The goal was to gather enough materials to fill out a couple of projects, with a fair amount of goodwill thrown around, too. What Walt got out of the trip was not one but two great films, a series of weird shorts, and an education for his...

The ongoing series of special events at the Disneyland Resort, Disneyland After Dark, has been a success not only for the company, but for those guests who decided to brave the potential crowds in order to have the run of Disneyland. Tonight, we chat with two people who attended the recent "Disney Channel Nite" event to learn what it was that drew them there in the first place, what happens at the...

The Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio is, of course, a very easy name to remember - and even easier to say! On today's show, Erik takes us through the transformations the Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill (& Patio) has been through recently, going from eclectic Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen - full of vibes and personality - to something about a coastal thing. Also, the nearest beach is 30 min away. Plus,...