Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast

Big news from Disney! This week, Disney dropped major updates about all the new attractions coming to Walt Disney World in 2026, and we’re breaking down everything you can look forward to next year. From flying the Millennium Falcon with Grogu to rocking out with the Muppets, there’s a lot of new magic on the horizon for Disney fans and theme park lovers alike. In this episode, we cover: Every con...

Today we’re heading to paradise—Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai‘i! It’s one of only three standalone Disney resorts in the world and a masterclass in immersive theming and storytelling. We’ll explore the fascinating history behind Aulani, from its cultural inspiration to how Imagineers infused Hawaiian traditions with Disney magic. Then we’re joined by Becky from Disney in Your Day, who shares fir...

⚡️ Lightning Lane, Standby, or Skip? It’s the ultimate Disney attraction showdown! In this episode, we play a brand-new game where we take groups of three Disney rides and decide which one deserves a Lightning Lane, which we’d wait in standby, and which we’d skip altogether (sorry, not everything’s a must-do!). In this episode you’ll hear: Our picks for the must-ride attractions worth a Lightning...

From dishwasher at Disneyland to legendary Disney Imagineer. In this episode, Kevin Rafferty shares how a last-minute choice launched his Imagineering career and the storytelling secrets behind some of Disney’s most iconic attractions. In this episode you’ll hear: How a spur-of-the-moment decision kick-started Kevin’s Imagineering journey The original concept for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Rail...

Have you ever wondered how your favorite movies are made? Today, we’re going behind the scenes of the VFX process with Eric Kimelton, a visual effects supervisor who’s helped bring countless on-screen worlds to life. In this episode, Eric breaks down: How VFX artists help directors visualize every shot before filming even begins What goes into building digital environments you see on screen How ad...

From zombies to werewolves to aliens, the Zombies franchise just kept getting bigger, bolder, and more fun. But how do you build a world that wild—and still make it relatable? This week, we’re joined by Paul Hoen, the director behind Disney’s Zombies films, to pull back the curtain on how it all came together. In this episode, Paul shares: How he landed the director’s chair for the first Zombies m...

Everyone knows going to Disney World is expensive—but how expensive depends on how you plan. In this episode, we explore what different Disney trips look like at four very different budgets: $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000. What you’ll hear in this episode: Is it possible to take your family to Disney World for under $1,000? What do you gain (and what do you lose) with a $5,000 trip? What does...

The Enchanted Tiki Room didn’t just add charm to Adventureland—it changed Disney history forever. In this episode, we explore how Walt Disney and Imagineers used groundbreaking technology to bring the first audio-animatronics to life, paving the way for Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean and beyond. What you’ll hear in this episode: Walt’s original idea for the Enchanted Tiki Room Why the T...

You know him for his iconic Evolution of Disney Costume videos, but today we’re flipping the script and looking back at the evolution of Disney Dan himself. In this episode, we talk with Dan about: His early YouTube days creating Disney Infinity unboxings How he launched the Distory series and built a community Why he stepped out from behind the camera to share his wild Disney adventures A sneak p...

Disney parks are famous for their immersive lands—from dining inside Beast’s Castle in Fantasyland to soaring on the back of a Banshee in Pandora. Each land transports you to a completely different world. 🌍 But not all lands are created equal. In this episode, we debate which themed land is the best in each Disney World park—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Some of our...

Who are the greatest Pixar characters of all time? Woody? Nemo? Mike and Sulley? In this episode, we debate which four characters deserve to be carved into the Mount Rushmore of Pixar. From Toy Story to Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc. to The Incredibles, Pixar has given us some of the most beloved and influential animated characters in history. But only four can make the cut. Join us as we make our c...

What’s it really like to cover the Disney parks for a living? To find out, we sat down with Quincy from AllEars.net for an inside look at what goes into making your favorite Disney videos. In this episode, Quincy shares: How much planning and production goes into an AllEars video 🎬 The INSANE amount of steps she walks in the parks 🏰 Ideas she’d love to use for a future video The one AllEars vide...

Even the most devoted Disney fans have their secrets… and today, we’re sharing ours. 🤫 In this episode, we make a few confessions that could get our Disney cards revoked: Disney movies we still haven’t watched 🎬 The Disney park that’s totally skippable 🏰 One of us doesn’t get the fascination with Donald Duck 🦆 Join us as we open up about our controversial Disney takes, laugh through our guilty...

Disney World trip planning has changed. There we said it. In this episode, we recap our most recent vacation and share why our approach to Disney has shifted. Instead of cramming every minute into the parks, we discovered the magic of slowing down and exploring more outside the gates. From choosing the right hotel to battling the Florida heat in spring and summer, we give you practical tips for pl...

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week, Disney announced some BIG changes for guests staying at the Disneyland hotels.  Plus we got our first look at the changes coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney World. It’s August, so you know what that means? It’s officially spooky season! Well at least for Disney it is. So we v...

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. With over 30 attractions, Magic Kingdom has more magic packed into it than any of the other Disney World parks. And that doesn’t even count all of the characters to see or restaurants to eat at. So with only so many hours in the day, how do you prioritize it all? How do you know which attraction is a...

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week, Disney announced plans to merger Hulu and Disney+.  We discuss why this is a big win for Disney fans.  Plus we got our first look at the offerings for the new Beak and Barrel lounge coming to Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney was a visionary who was constantly looking for ways to entertain people...

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. The internet loves crazy hypothetical choices, so why not give the internet what it wants? This week we are debating some of the craziest, most over the top would you rather scenarios about the Disney parks we could dream up. Would you rather wait hours for your favorite attraction or ride your least...

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week, Disney announced some more changes for Hollywood Studios. Plus Angela gets way too excited for popcorn buckets. Today, we’re taking a look back at one of the biggest misfires in movie history - the 2015 version of Fantastic Four. What seemed like a promising movie, with a solid cast and ris...

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week, Disneyland kicked off it’s 70th anniversary celebration.  With that came the reveal of the new Walt Disney animatronic and the internet has some thoughts. Then in our main topic, we welcome back Disney Historian and Author Chris Smith. Chris joins us to discuss the Disney parks that never w...

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we talk with journalist and author Chuck Schmidt about his new book Marty, Mickey and Me. You may already by familiar with Chuck’s work from his previous books or his regular column on Allears.net, but even if you aren’t, this isn’t an episode you want to miss. We get into Chuck’s incredible...

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week Disney announced the opening date for the new Test Track and gave us an update on the new Disney Starlight parade coming to the Magic Kingdom. Bob Iger is retiring in 2026, which means Disney needs a new CEO. Instead of picking someone from within the Company, what if they picked an outsider...

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week Disney dropped some updates on the new Cars and Muppets attractions coming to Disney World. How much would you pay to be able to skip every line at Magic Kingdom? $200? $300? $400? Well, Disney’s newest Lightning Lane offering (that’s like 3 now right?) the Premier Pass offers just that.  Fo...

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we’re wrapping up our series on planning the perfect day at Disney World by heading over to Animal Kingdom. Having just returned from a trip, we were surprised at just how doable a park Animal Kingdom is in one day. Some may see the lack of attractions as a negative, but we view it as an opp...

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. We finally have an opening date for the return of a nighttime parade to Magic Kingdom. This week we’re talking solo Disney trips! Joe had a recent visit to Disney World alone, and much to Angela’s dismay he had a good time. While planning a trip to Disney World can be stressful, between dining reserva...