Mama Needs More Disney

Send us Fan Mail In honor of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, this week we are discussing the ups and downs of opening day at Disneyland! Opened on July 17th, 1955, Disneyland's inauguration wasn't without unique challenges. Listen in as we discuss some of the iconic rides, events and characters that remain beloved amongst Disney fans from opening day, as well as some of the differenc...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we wrap up with exploring updates and the different iterations of the tower of terror. We discuss the differences and similarities of the ride in the international parks and the inspiration for Harrison Hightower from the SEA, a prominent figure in the Tokyo version of this ride.  This weeks themed libations (see full recipes on @MamaNeedsMoreDisney): Spirited: Hightowe...

Send us Fan Mail This week we start a two part episode discussing the development, storyline and mechanics of the Tower of Terror. Opening in 1994 in Orlando, Tower of Terror was the first Disney ride to inspire a film, and terror in the hearts of ride enthusiasts! Listen in for more fun info about the Tower of Terror! Find the recipes for this week's ride inspired libations on our instagram:...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we are delving into the development and experience of the Kilimanjaro Safari ride at Animal Kingdom, DisneyWorld. As an opening day attraction for Animal Kingdom, it is the largest ride at DisneyWorld. Explore the various animals seen on this ride, past storylines and side attractions incorporated on the Kilimanjaro Safari ride with us! Recipes for this week's them...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are deep diving into one of the most underrated gems of Tomorrowland, the People Mover! Join us as we discuss the development of this ride from the creation of its predecessor at the 1964 World's Fair to modern day adaptations and current iteration in DisneyWorld.  Drinks of the week (find the recipes on our instagram @MamaNeedsMoreDisney): Spirited- Ginger Fizzy...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for part 2 of our deep dive into the Society of Explorers and Adventures (SEA). This week we discuss the individual members of the SEA, their contributions, adventures and arguably dubious artifact collection methods. We discuss how the individual characters provide bridges to different Disney destinations, films and franchises. Listen in to hear and decide which character...

Send us Fan Mail Kungaloosh! This week, we explore the origin and ongoing development of Disney's not-so-secret, secret society, the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA). Join us as we discuss how the SEA branches and ties together Disney parks, experiences, attractions and even films!  This week's libations are themed to the SEA (Follow us on instragram for the full recipes):  Spi...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for the second part of our deep dive into Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This week, we discuss the lore around the infamous Barnabas T. Bullion, the expansion of the ride to international parks with magic updates and an interesting medical study involving BTM. To find out more, just listen in! Check out recipes for this week's themed drinks on our instagram @mamaneeds...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week as we talk about the "wildest ride in the wilderness": Big Thunder Mountain! In part one of this episode, we are diving deep into the previous versions and evolution of the beloved Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Disney recently made a big announcement that we discuss at the beginning of the episode. So hold on to your hats and sunglasses, grab a drink a...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are deep diving into the now defunct ride, Great Movie Ride at Hollywood Studios. One of the original opening day rides for then MGM studios, Great Movie Ride closed in 2017 and is now the stuff of myth and legend. Listen along as we explore the evolution of this ride, the various scenes displayed and the magic touches that made this ride so great! Follow us on Instag...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the inaugural episode of Mama Needs More Disney with Rach and Jess! We're bringing you a weekly, deep dive into Disney rides, attractions, themes, food and all things mouse. Our first episode we are kicking off by exploring Soarin' Around the World. We're discussing the ride's creation, evolution and dispense a few hot tips with some Disney loving ad...