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Send us Fan Mail This week, we are diving in to a beloved attraction, the Enchanted Tiki Room. Imagined, developed and brought to life by some of the original Imagineers. the Enchanted Tiki Room heralded in an era of audio-animatronics for Disney and has won fans over around the world. Listen in to find out more about the history of Tiki and this enchanting attraction!  Find full recipes for this...

Send us Fan Mail This week we deep dive into a unique thrill ride inspired by the Touchstone film, Mission to Mars. Not for the faint of heart, Mission Space, is a simulator ride and uses a giant centrifuge to allow riders to experience 2.4 Gs of force, similar to what astronauts may feel when launching. Listen in to hear more about this intense, but brilliant ride! Find full recipes for this week...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are diving back into our imagineer spotlight series and highlighting the legendary Alice Davis. Seamstress to the stars, Alice dressed some of the most iconic animatronics from classic Disney rides and brought a meticulous level of care and creativity to transform characters into living and breathing beings. Listen in to learn more about her life and the magical legac...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are driving through a beloved and opening day attraction, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. We discuss the origin story, creative development, magic touches and updates that have made this ride a cult classic.   Find full recipes for this week's themed cocktail and mocktails on our instagram @MamaNeedsMoreDisney.  Spirited: The Ghost of Mr. Toad Steady: The Toad to Ruin...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we are doing a mini deep dive into the legend of a land that was never built in Animal Kingdom; the mythological Beastly Kingdom. We explore the lore and creative concepts drafted by imagineers for this fabled land. While the full concept never came to light, mythical creatures were eventually brought to life as Pandora was built in the spot that Beastly Kingdom was ini...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we are driving through the origin and history of a cult classic attraction, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin! Based on the cartoon noir, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, this ride is a zany adventure and remains a fan favorite today. Listen in to learn about the rides development, use of practical magic effects and character development arcs.  Find full recipes for this week&a...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we dive into the shabby futuristic Black Spire outpost on Batuu in Galaxy's Edge. Complete with its own language, a full scale Millennium Falcon, new and old characters to meet, this area is filled with magic touches! Listen in as we discuss the area's conception, development, storyline and some fan favorite experiences.  Find full recipes for this week's...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in this week as we dive into one of Disney's most immersive lands, Zootopia, at Shanghai Disney Resort! We explore the ambience, top snacks, highlights and tips to navigating this iconic space. Packed with the most advanced animatronics, the E-ticket trackless dark ride attraction- Hot Pursuit, and fun spontaneous shows, this land is unique and filled with fun for all...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we are diving into some of the history of Disney's connection with conservation and edutainment! An opening day attraction, Conservation Station was updated to include Rafiki's Planet Watch and is now actively being re-themed to Bluey's Wild World (set to re-open May 26, 2026). Walt Disney had a love for animals and his legacy of creating education about...

Send us Fan Mail This week we deep dive into the two-story, fantasyland dark ride, Alice in Wonderland. Opened in 1958, Alice in Wonderland has undergone many updates over the years, but still has some of the original magic touches, including an audio cameo from Goofy! You can thank imagineer, Claude Coates for adding this fun detail to lighten the experience. Listen in to learn more about the ins...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to our imagineer spotlight series, where we deep dive into both the well known and lesser known individuals who made the magic happen for Disney. This week, we highlight one of Disney's Nine Old Men, Marc Davis. Initially Marc worked as one of Disney's original animators, bringing beloved characters from Disney's classic films to life, and eventually tr...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week for a mini deep dive into an opening day favorite on Main Street, The Carnation Cafe! Opened initially as an ice cream parlor and sourced with products from Carnation Dairy Farms in Washington State, the Carnation Cafe has evolved to now include classic homestyle meals, including some of Walt's personal favorites and showcases historic pictures of Walt and D...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to part two of our episode on Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye. This week we dive into the brilliant mechanics behind the pioneering Enhanced Motor Vehicle, the variations used in parks across the world, the recent farewell to the Dinosaur themed version in WDW Animal Kingdom and highly anticipated conversion to a new Indiana Jones iteration as par...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is part one of a deep dive into the history of Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye. We explore initial imagineering concepts including a dedicated "Indyland" area with three separate attractions, the pioneering immersive and interactive queue, optical illusions and magical effects that made this ride an instant success! Listen in...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back for part 2 of our Disney Park Spotlight: Adventure World, the second gate of Disneyland Paris. This week, we discuss options to maximize visitors' experience in the park, including navigating the premier pass options, navigating the support systems for travelers with disabilities, hotels, some of the more favorite dining options available and Disney Village. We a...

Send us Fan Mail Bonjour and welcome to this week's Spotlight episode on Adventure World in Paris (formerly Walt Disney Studios). In part one of this spotlight, we delve into the history of the struggling second gate in Disneyland Paris, and the current updates and rides being added to bring this park up to the magical level of its counterparts.  Find full recipes for this week's themed...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this week's minisode on a nostalgic snack, churros! Brought to Disneyland in 1985 as an answer to the demand of dancing, hungry teenagers, churros was an instant hit! With it's roots dating back to Spain and nomadic shepherds, this delicious snack now has 14-16 kiosks and carts in Disneyland Anaheim alone, where guests can find this delicious treat and all the...

Send us Fan Mail Ka-Chow! Listen in this week to our cruise down the historic and iconic Route 66 as we discuss Radiator Springs Racers. Inspired by a group of imagineers journey along the historic  highway, Carsland brings the nostalgia and hospitality of the towns along Route 66, culminating in an epic ride. This week we dive into the inspiration, story, mechanics, and magic of engineering that...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of our new imagineer spotlight series. Periodically, we will be deep diving into both the well known and lesser known individuals who made the magic happen for Disney. This week, we highlight the first female imagineer, Harriet Burns. A Disney legend, Harriet brought creativity, ingenuity, humor and style to her projects, while also creating the opport...

Send us Fan Mail Inspired by his love of transportation and a ride on a monorail in Germany, Walt Disney recruited imagineers, including Disney Legend, Bob Gurr, to help create a monorail in Disneyland. Listen in this week as we deep dive into the history of how the monorails we love today, came to be and share some of the stories around it's creation, testing and initial first run stories (o...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we deep dive into the white water rapids of Grizzly River Run! Located in the shadow of the majestic Grizzly Bear Mountain Peak, this ride showcases California's natural beauty and offers a refreshing (or soaking) break on a hot day! Listen in as we discuss some the of the history of it's design, past inspirations and the updates that create the ride we love t...

Send us Fan Mail Here we go! Join us as we explore Peter Pan's Flight this week. An opening day attraction, Peter Pan was an immediate hit and has remained a beloved attraction ever since. We deep dive into the Walt Disney's love of Peter Pan, history of this iconic ride's creation, updates through the decades and different iterations in international parks! Find full recipes for th...

Send us Fan Mail Bonjour and welcome back for Part 2 of our Disneyland Paris deep dive. This week, we delve into some of the similar and different attractions from domestic parks, how to get to Disneyland Paris, and strategies for making the most out of a magical day!  Find full recipes for this week's themed cocktail and mocktail recipes on our instagram @MamaNeedsMoreDisney.  Spirited: Earn...

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this week's minisode deep dive into the history and clever design of Walt's Apartment on Main Street in Disneyland. Built just above the Fire Station on Main Street, Walt's apartment was a functional space for him to reside in during the construction of Disneyland. At just around 500 square feet, this apartment was full of clever designs and magic touches, to...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we are starting the New Year with a 2-part spotlight on what some call the most beautiful Disney Park, Disneyland Paris! This week we focus on the history of this beautiful, but initially controversial and poorly attended park. Under the eye of Disney Legend, Tony Baxter and his team of imagineers, Disneyland Paris has become a Crown Jewel in the Disney Parks.  Find ful...