Mama Needs More Disney

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...

Send us Fan Mail Opening with a private event in July of 1999, the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith launched into success and was an instant fan favorite! Join us this week as we deep dive this personal favorite and say farewell to its legendary pre-show as we close out 2025. The first roller coaster in Walt Disney World Orlando to include inversions, this ride delivers with an...

Send us Fan Mail For this week's holiday minisode, we take another tour around the Festival of the Holidays at the World Showcase in Epcot, narrowing our focus on the storytellers represented in the different pavilions. Filled with cultural celebrations and holiday themed kitchens, the Festival of the Holidays is pure magic! Wishing you all a happy holiday season, we'll see you real soon...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week for another holiday themed minisode as we zero in on the changes made to It's A Small World Holiday. This holiday overlay is filled with magic touches, from hundreds of thousands of lights on the exterior, to each individual doll having it's own holiday accessory and incorporating musical instruments from different countries playing carols along with th...

Send us Fan Mail Starting in Little Rock Arkansas, and showcased by Disney at DisneyWorld Hollywood Studios from 1995-2016, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is a sparkling little gem of Disney history. Listen in to this week's holiday themed minisode to learn about the inspiration behind this amazing light display, the altercation with neighbors, which lead to involvement of the...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for this week's holiday minisode as we get ready for the holidays by deep diving into the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House in Orlando, Florida! A feat of edible engineering, it stands at 14 feet tall, is made from 10,000 pieces of gingerbread and 700lbs of chocolate. Not only is it a marvel to see, it functions as small retail shop and you can purchase a delectable g...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we deep dive into the history of the Disneyland California Adventure ride, Monster's Inc: Mike and Sulley to the Rescue! We discuss the history of the ride's predecessor, the ill-fated Superstar Limo and explore how Disney Imagineers had to pivot and find an alternative theme to make the ride work for park attendees.  Set to close permanently in early 2026 to...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we wrap up our trip around the World Showcase and find ourselves deep diving the Mexico Pavilion! After drooling over the delicious food and drinks options available in the pavilion, we marvel at the immersive experience in the open air market located inside the pyramid. Then we venture into the abandoned pavilions and concepts for the World Showcase, that never came to...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we delve into the creation of a visual icon and masterpiece. Standing at 145 feet tall, the Tree of Life can withstand hurricane force winds and is the perfect beacon, welcoming guests to explore Animal Kingdom in  Orlando, Florida. We marvel at the creative genius that resulted in around 325 animal faces which feel as though they are emerging from the tree itself. Not...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this week on our journey through the Hundred Acre Woods to explore Disney's first trackless ride, Pooh's Hunny Hunt. Located in Disneyland Resort, Tokyo, this ride was groundbreaking and resulted in a Winnie-the-Pooh mania sweeping through the country of Japan and paved the way for more trackless rides in Disney parks across the globe.  Find full recipes for t...