Hangin' at the Hangar Bar -- A Disney Adults Podcast

🎙️ **This week at the Hangar Bar, we're diving into two recent Disney announcements that have fans buzzing—and we're asking the bigger question: Are these isolated changes, or are they part of a larger shift in how Disney is operating?**Disney recently announced two significant changes affecting Walt Disney World resorts:🏨 Guests parking at Disney Springs will now need proof of a qualifying Disne...

Welcome back to our ongoing "Candice's Perfect Day" series! This time, we're heading to Disney's Hollywood Studios for a day that's equal parts Toy Story, Star Wars, snacks, and spirited debate. Before we even make it to the park, we're tackling an important question: what is the catchiest song in all of Disney? (Spoiler: there are strong opinions involved.) Then it&#...

🇺🇸 America is turning 250... and Disney is celebrating the best way it knows how: with snacks! In this episode of Hangin' at the Hangar Bar, Scott and Candice take a deep dive into the special food, drinks, desserts, and collectibles Disney has announced for America's 250th anniversary celebration. From patriotic Mickey beignets and red, white, and blue funnel cakes to the Sam Eagle popcorn bucket...

In this brand-new Hangin' at the Hangar Bar series, Scott and Candice put some of their favorite Disney experiences to the test with a simple—but surprisingly painful—challenge:**Eliminate One.**For the first installment, they're heading to Disney Springs and forcing themselves to choose the single best restaurant from a lineup of fan favorites:• Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'• Morimoto Asia• Raglan...

Disney is changing... and we have opinions. In this episode of Hangin' at the Hangar Bar, Scott and Candice take a break from trip planning and nostalgia to talk about some of the biggest changes happening across Walt Disney World. From major attraction overhauls to entirely new lands, Disney is investing billions into the future of the parks—but are they making the right decisions? Before we...

Candice's Perfect Non-Park Disney Day: Relaxation, Snacks & Resort HoppingWhat if you had an entire Walt Disney World vacation day and never stepped foot inside a theme park? In this installment of our "Perfect Day" series, Candice maps out her ideal Disney day centered entirely around resorts, Disney Springs, great food, and taking things slow. No Lightning Lanes. No rope drop. No attraction wait...

Welcome back to Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar ! This week, Scott and Candace sit down with former Disney cast member, speaker, author, and self-worth advocate Randy Haveson for one of the most heartfelt conversations we’ve ever had on the show. Randy shares his incredible journey from recovery and self-discovery to becoming a Disney cast member at Walt Disney World, including roles driving DVC vans, p...

What makes the perfect EPCOT day? For Candice, it’s not rope dropping every attraction or speed-running the festival booths. It’s sleeping in a little, enjoying a great breakfast, taking things slow, soaking in the atmosphere, and letting the day unfold naturally. In this second installment of the “Perfect Day” series, Scott and Candice build the ultimate realistic Disney itinerary for a relaxing...

🎙️ Episode 3 Show NotesHangin’ at the Hangar Bar – A Disney Adults PodcastStar Wars Series Finale (Episode 3: Chaos Edition)In this final installment of our Star Wars deep dive, Scott and Candice are joined once again by Jackson and Andy for what can only be described as a fully unhinged, blue milk–fueled conversation. And yes… it’s dropping on May the 4th. What starts as a simple question—“What’s...

🎧 Episode Show NotesHangin’ at the Hangar Bar – A Disney Adults PodcastAsk Us Anything (Part 2): Deep Cuts, Lost Attractions & Disney LessonsIn Part 2 of our Ask Us Anything series, we go deeper—into Disney history, hidden storytelling, extinct attractions, and the hard-earned lessons that make a Disney trip truly magical. We kick things off with a classic Disney daydream: one hour alone in Magic...

This week, we’re diving into your questions… and let’s just say, you gave us plenty to talk about. In Part 1 of our “Ask Us Anything” series, we kick things off with a quick reaction to the newly announced playlist for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster featuring the Muppets—because if Animal is counting you into a launch, we’re already in. From there, we get into some of the biggest shifts happening in the...

🏀 March Madness Meets Disney MagicOn the same day as the 2026 college basketball national championship, Scott and Candice bring their own bracket to a dramatic finish—crowning the Best Disney Movie of 2026.Sixty-four films. Four categories. Questionable seeding decisions. And just enough chaos to make you question your own favorites. Follow along with your own bracket (shared on our socials) and...

In Episode 2 of our Star Wars series, we move beyond rankings and hot takes to explore something deeper: what actually makes Star Wars… Star Wars. From emotional moments that still hit decades later, to the role of the Force, to why some stories resonate and others fall flat, we dig into the storytelling DNA of the galaxy far, far away—and how it extends beyond the films into the Disney Parks. We...

Candice’s Perfect Magic Kingdom Day (No Stress, No Rope Drop, No Lightning Lane)What does a perfect day at Magic Kingdom actually look like… when you account for wait times, weather, and the reality that your feet will eventually stage a protest? In this episode, Scott and Candice map out Candice’s ideal Magic Kingdom day—from a relaxed morning at Disney’s Beach Club Resort all the way through fir...

The Hangar Bar crew is diving back into a galaxy far, far away. This time Scott and Candice are kicking off a three-episode Star Wars series, revisiting the saga in the order the movies were released… starting with the story before the story. But first, the gang gathers some fellow Star Wars superfans and asks the all-important opening question:What’s your favorite Star Wars planet, character, shi...

What if you didn’t have to walk down Main Street, U.S.A. to feel Disney magic? In this solo deep-dive, Scott follows a late-night Reddit thought experiment into a full Imagineering-style exploration: why Disney’s immersive experiences almost never exist outside of its destinations—and what it would take to change that. From the rise and fall of Mickey’s Kitchen and DisneyQuest to bold blue-sky con...

🌸 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2026 – Full Menu, Best Bites & Festival StrategyThe garden gates are open! 🌼 In this episode, Scott and Candice dig into the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, running March 4 – June 1, and break down everything you need to plan your day — from brand-new booths and menu standouts to the desserts that completely stole the show. We kick things off w...

Is Disney food actually an attraction? We started with a click-baity article promising “100+ new restaurants”… and instead used it as a jumping-off point for a deeper conversation about how Disney designs dining experiences — and why food might be just as important as rides. From Porto’s and the Downtown Disney steakhouse concept to cruise ship rotational dining and the new signature restaurant in...

Valentine’s Day may be over, but the conversation about love is just getting started. In this episode, Scott and Candice step away from the parks and into the heart of Disney storytelling to explore why Disney love stories resonate across generations—and how they’ve evolved over time. From timeless classics to modern reimaginings, we dig into what makes a Disney love story stick: music, memory, sh...

🎙️ Episode Show NotesHangin’ at the Hangar Bar – A Disney Adults PodcastRelease Date: February 9Episode Theme: How Disney vacation planning evolves—and why doing less can actually mean experiencing more Episode OverviewIn this reflective and deeply relatable episode, Scott and Candice take listeners on a journey through how their Disney vacation planning has evolved over nearly three decades. What...

Disney is expensive. Everyone knows that. But there’s a difference between Disney being expensive and you accidentally lighting your wallet on fire because you followed bad advice . In this episode, Scott and Candice tackle the real financial mistakes guests make at Walt Disney World and Disneyland—not from a place of judgment, but from experience, observation, and plenty of hard-earned lessons. C...

Episode DescriptionIn Part Two of our Festival of the Arts coverage, Scott and Candice finish the grand culinary tour around EPCOT with more booths, more opinions, and more brutally honest reactions. From surprise standout menus to “why does this exist?” moments, we’re walking through the rest of the festival booth-by-booth and sharing what sounds incredible, what sounds questionable, and what we’...

It’s festival season at EPCOT, and Scott and Candice are kicking off a two-part deep dive into one of the most overlooked (and shortest!) festivals of the year: Festival of the Arts. This episode is not about the menus yet. This is about mindset, strategy, expectations, and how to experience the festival in a way that actually feels meaningful. If you’ve ever left a festival overwhelmed, overspent...

Welcome to Season Six! After a short holiday hiatus, Scott and Candice return with a candid, thoughtful, and occasionally off-the-rails (as tradition demands) conversation about the future of the podcast, how their relationship with Disney has evolved, and why they’re more committed than ever to doing this their way. This episode is less about headlines and more about heart.✨ Episode HighlightsCo...

Episode SummaryIn this festive episode, Scott and Candice take you on a full tour of EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, exploring entertainment, food, drinks, seasonal overlays, and all the cozy extras that make EPCOT sparkle even brighter during Christmas. From Santa meet-and-greets to musical performances, from savory bites to cookie stroll sugar highs, the hosts break down everythi...