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Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to our trip around the world showcase in Epcot, Disneyworld Orlando. This week we marvel at the grandeur and symbolism represented in the China Pavilion, where you can find an engineering feat of the whispering circle. Then we migrate to the frosty fjord of Norway, with its charming sod roofs, dragon scale shingles and home to Epcot's first thrill ride, Maelstrom...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Halloween mortals! This week, we explore the history and creation of our favorite holiday haunt, the Haunted Mansion Holiday! This overlay showcases Jack Skellington and his friends from the Nightmare Before Christmas bringing holiday cheer to the 999 happy haunts of the classic Haunted Mansion. The overlay is present in Disneyland, California and Tokyo Disneyland only. Join...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back for the second episode of our 2-parter on the iconic Matterhorn Bobsleds in Disneyland, Anaheim, CA! This week, we discuss the ride theme and updates, including the addition of our beloved abominable snowman, Harold.  Hear the stories of imagineers involved in bringing Walt Disney's Matterhorn vision to life and the inspiring story of Disney's first "fl...

Send us Fan Mail This week we explore the very first of the Disney Park Mountains, the Matterhorn Bobsleds ride in Disneyland, California. In part one of this two-part episode, we focus on the underlying inspiration and origin story of this pioneering thrill ride and the brilliant minds that came together to bring Walt Disney's vision to life. The first ever tubular ride, the Matterhorn Bobsl...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to our ongoing tour around the world showcase in Epcot, Florida! This week, we explore the Italy and Germany Pavilions, highlighting initial concept rides for both pavilions, retail and food options and some of the magic touches that make these pavilions so special to visit. We also discover the Festival of Arts, which occurs annually in January until late February. T...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week, as we take a stroll down Main Street, U.S.A in Disneyland, admiring not the iconic castle drawing you to its end, but the windows lining this nostalgic street. More than just an artistic design, the windows of Main Street are one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on the individuals whose contributions have brought Walt Disney's dream to life. Today...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back travelers! This week we conclude our two part episode of Spaceship Earth at Epcot in Walt Disney World. We discuss the story of communication as told throughout Spaceship Earth, while highlighting the ride's evolution and updates to the overall experience. Think you've seen an audio-animatronic's face before? It's possible you have, as this ride re...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are exploring the iconic landmark for EPCOT at Walt Disney World and ride it holds inside, Spaceship Earth. More than just a giant golfball, this opening day attraction is an engineering marvel. In the first episode of this two parter, we discuss the engineering feats behind the ride, as well as Disney's collaboration with the brilliant minds of Ray Bradbury and...

Send us Fan Mail Join us, as we continue on our exploration around the World Showcase series at EPCOT in DisneyWorld. This week, we travel into the Japan and America pavilions and explore the intentional artistic choices of Japan and the great feats of engineering used in the The American Adventure show. We highlight the annual Eat to the Beat and Food and Wine festivals, which became annual favor...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to part two of our exploration of the Haunted Mansion Ride. This week, we look deeper at some of the brilliant illusion effects used by imagineers to bring this ride to life, the lore that has been developed and some of the characters that call the Haunted Mansion, home.  Forewarning for littler haunt ears, we do discuss some of the darker, spookier themes and storyli...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome foolish mortals, as we uncover the history of a dearly beloved ride: the Haunted Mansion. During the first segment of this two-part episode, we discuss the team of creative geniuses behind it's development, the inspiration taken from the Winchester Mystery Mansion and the initial story lines developed to create this otherworldly attraction. A highly anticipated attrac...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in this week as we step into Mickey's imagination and learn about the creation and engineering behind the longest running show at Disneyland. We discuss initial concepts, alternate versions, what it takes to be a Fantasmic performer and magic touches that make this production a fan favorite! This week's themed libations (find full recipes on our instagram @MamaNee...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we continue on our exploration around the World Showcase at EPCOT in DisneyWorld. We travel into the France and Morocco pavilions and highlight clever design choices, popular attractions, food and treats from  both pavilions. We also explore the annual flower and garden festival, a truly magical display that you can experience every year at EPCOT! This week's theme...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we explore the development of the Toy Story Mania ride, the evolution of midway games at fairs and carnivals and even give some tips for how to maximize your points and impress your friends with your midway skills! We also highlight the first of it's kind audio animatronic barker, Mr. Potato Head. So grab a drink and listen in with us! This week's themed libat...

Send us Fan Mail All aboard! This week we are exploring an original opening day ride at both Disneyland and Disneyworl, Jungle Cruise. Join us, as we talk about the inspiration, history and development of this nostalgic ride as well as the improvements (including the puns) to make this ride an all time classic!  This week's themed libations (find full recipes on our instagram @MamaNeedsMoreDi...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are starting our "Around the World" Episode series! We will be exploring two countries in each episode from the World Showcase at EPCOT, starting with Canada and United Kingdom. While it may be a controversial way to start the trip around the world, listen in to hear about the history, attractions, foods, shops and magic touches of each pavilion.  This weeks...

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...