The Mad Chatters Podcast | Walt Disney World and Around the Disney Universe

Walt Disney World had quite a week! Just days after celebrating its 45th anniversary, the resort closed to guests for only the fourth time ever due to Hurricane Matthew. And the Mad Chatters were on the scene for all of it! To help us report on all of the craziness, we brought in a few […]

Forget your troubles – Come on, get hypothetical! This week's Mad Q Party has us dreaming up attractions for World Showcase, planning our weddings at the parks, creating specialty food items for the fall, and much more. Joining us for our latest hypothetical extravaganza is Jeff DePaoli (@JeffDePaoli), host of Dizney Coast to Coast and the […]

With Walt Disney World turning 45 years old this weekend, we thought it would be fun to go back in time and take a look at one of Magic Kingdom's biggest birthday celebrations of the past. As we discuss the park's 25th anniversary, we take a closer look at the Remember the Magic Parade, Illuminations […]

This week we count down the moments at Walt Disney World that touch us the most, tug most strongly at our heartstrings, and maybe even draw the most tears from our eyes. From fireworks spectaculars to patriotic tributes, we each list our five most moving moments at the parks. In the new segment "Mad Chatters […]

It's a small world filled with grim, grinning ghosts. But hey, there's a great big beautiful tomorrow, so put on your Sunday clothes, queue up The Mad Chatters Podcast, and drink up, me 'earties. Yo ho! This week we take a musical tour of Magic Kingdom to discover the background loops that play in the park's six themed lands, as […]

In our ongoing series highlighting the quick service restaurants at Walt Disney World, we head to the deluxe resorts to check out eateries like Contempo Cafe, The Mara, and Roaring Fork. We cover every menu item and offer our own reviews and thoughts. In "Take Five," we use just five words to share our feelings on […]

Fresh off another trip to Walt Disney World, Derek and Matt share about new experiences like Frontera Cocina, an updated Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Preshow, changes in Tomorrowland, and lots more. Speaking of Tomorrowland, in this week's round of "Behind the Magic," we dig deeper into the land in Magic Kingdom that depicts "The Tomorrow That […]

This week we're celebrating 100 episodes with lots of Mad Chatter fun. We reflect on our favorite moments from the past 99 episodes, share funny stories in the segment "Did That Just Happen?" and even hear from special guests who have been on the show in the past. In a very special Mad Chatter game, four […]

Put on your party hats and pop the bubbly – It's time for another Mad Q Party! This recurring segment is just a fun way for us to dream big and be silly as we discuss all things Disney. This week's hypothetical Disney questions hit on topics such as nighttime parades, an all-Disney Great Movie Ride, themed […]

Now that Maelstrom has been gone for over a year, Tower of Terror is down to its final few months at Disney California Adventure, and rumors are swirling that Great Movie Ride will be no more by 2018, the question becomes: Is anything safe? On this week's show, we list the 16 opening day attractions that are still […]

Party of one? No problem! On this week's show, we break down the pros and cons of touring the Disney parks on your own. Being the frequent solo travelers we are, we also provide tips for how to get past the awkwardness, use your time wisely, and make the most of your one-man or one-woman vacation. […]

In our efforts to highlight every quick-service menu at Walt Disney World, this week our adventure takes us to Disney's Hollywood Studios and such eateries as Backlot Express, Starring Rolls Cafe, and ABC Commissary. We discuss featured items like the Carrot Cake Cookie and the Butterfinger Cupcake, and we share a few personal reviews as well. […]

This week we're joined by Captain America enthusiast and photographer extraordinaire Mark Willard of markwillardphotography.com as he takes us on a virtual tour of Shanghai Disneyland during its grand opening celebration. We hear stories from the park's very first days, as well as Mark's take on attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken […]

It wouldn't be The Mad Chatters Podcast without a bit of madness, which is why this week's show is a grab bag of Disney tips, Disney chatter, and Disney fun. We check in with a few listeners to get the scoop on their recent trips to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and the Walt Disney Hometown […]

What used to be Maelstrom is now Frozen Ever After. The original show Rivers of Light has been put on hold, and a "Jungle Book" show has debuted in its place. Now, rumors are flying that attractions like Mission: SPACE and Tower of Terror will be given "Guardians of the Galaxy" overlays. Is the age […]

Stage shows, nighttime spectaculars, dark rides, restaurants… All sorts of new experiences have just debuted at Walt Disney World, and on this week's show we break it all down. Derek and guest Aaron Wallace (@aaronspod | aaronwallaceonline.com) were on the scene to see attractions like Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire, Soarin' Around the World, and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular premiere, and th...

Did you know you can parasail in Walt Disney World? Or golf? Or sing along with Chip and Dale around a campfire? On this week's show, we list ten ways you can enjoy Walt Disney World without even stepping foot in a theme park or water park. Our list takes us from the gorgeous resorts to the […]

If Walt Disney toured Magic Kingdom today, what would he say about the current state of the park? That's the premise of the upcoming film "The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head," in which a low-level employee stumbles upon Walt's head in storage and is persuaded to take him around Walt Disney World. Ben Lancaster, the man […]

It's time to go menu diving once again in our continuing series on the quick-service restaurants at Walt Disney World. This time our search takes us to Disney's Animal Kingdom, where we discuss the casual offerings at places like Harambe Market, Flame Tree Barbecue, and Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe. We list every menu item […]

Frozen Ever After, the return of Mary Poppins, a new Star Wars fireworks spectacular, Aristocrepes . . . With so much happening at Walt Disney World and around the Disney universe, we thought we'd take some time to focus on the biggest Disney news and process our thoughts on what's new and what's coming. We […]

We wants the redhead! From lovable audio-animatronics to quirky on-screen personalities to the unseen voices that fill our ears, this week we count down our favorite characters that are original to the Disney parks. Plus, as promised, Jeremy shares the five films you need to watch during Disney Channel's epic marathon of their 51 most popular original […]

This week we board our Time Rovers once again to travel back to the past, and this time our destination is the Millennium Celebration that overtook Epcot from October 1, 1999 to January 1, 2001. We reminisce about the Mickey wand on Spaceship Earth, the construction of Leave a Legacy, the World Showcase parade "Tapestry of […]

Let's get hypothetical! The questions on this week's Mad Q Party have us dreaming up Marvel overlays, pitching ideas for films set in Walt Disney World, imagining worst-case scenarios in the parks, revealing our dream Cast Member positions, and more. In The Disney Fix, we chat about the newest issue of Life magazine dedicated to […]

This week we dive into the Mad Chatter mailbag to read trip reports from three of our listeners. Letters include thoughts on the Star Wars Half Marathon, opinions about Disneyland from a Disney World regular's perspective, and fun memories from the parks. Other segments on this week's hodgepodge show include 11-Second Rants, Love Letters to […]

After spending an entire week in Walt Disney World, Derek and Matt have a lot to talk about. Tune in to this week's episode to hear their thoughts on the latest additions to the parks, new table service restaurants like Morimoto Asia and Skipper Canteen, one of the best snack items on Disney property, Star Wars at […]