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

Buses, railroads, boats, ferries, monorails… When you want to get from one place to another, Walt Disney World has you covered. This week we discuss the many wonderful forms of transportation the Vacation Kingdom of the World has to offer. We list the pros and cons of each one and share our personal tips for […]

In our continuing effort to help first-timers know what not to miss and what to skip if crunched for time, this week we set our sights on Epcot. We discuss the highlights and mehs of both Future World and World Showcase, trying to help newcomers make the most of their time in this massive park […]

It's a real chucklefest on this week's episode as we discuss the Disney movies, scenes, attractions, and more that make us laugh out loud. Adding to the laughter are special guests Teri and Brittany, who help us reminisce and reflect on the funniest moments in the Disney universe, from A-ticket rides in Disney California Adventure to […]

What Disney rides, shows, and other experiences have grown on you over time? That's the topic up for discussion on this week's episode. We talk about not only the attractions we've come to love, but also the ones we've "cooled on" as we've come to realize nothing will ever match that first impression. Also on this […]

This week we sat down with a few of our listeners who recently visited Walt Disney World for the first time, their minds full of the facts, tips, and recommendations they had heard on our show, and we talked to them about the parts that lived up to their expectations and the elements that surprised them most. While […]

Come with us on a culinary tour of the quick-service dining options in Future World and World Showcase. On this week's episode, we share the menu highlights of every casual dining location in Epcot and give our own thoughts about what's worth trying and what should be avoided. In "Take 5" we use just five words […]

It happens all of a sudden and in the most unexpected places. You get a whiff of something familiar and you are instantly transported to Walt Disney World. This week's show is all about those unmistakable Disney scents, from musty attractions to tantalizing food and beyond. We also pack in a fair share of fun with […]

How did Disney fare at the Oscars? Why was Darkwing Duck spotted at Magic Kingdom last week? How does the new tiered ticketing system work at the Disney parks? On this week's show we chat about all of the latest rumors and news coming out of the Disney universe, from new films to upcoming attractions to budget […]

Our favorite hypothetical extravaganza has returned, and this week we've added a fourth number to the party. Podcaster and author Aaron Wallace (aaronwallaceonline.com and @aaronspod on Twitter) joins us as we answer ten ridiculous hypothetical questions related to Walt Disney World and the rest of the Disney universe. Topics this week include a 2010s section of Disney's Pop Century […]

What scenes from Walt Disney World make you gasp? What landscapes, facades, or interiors give you that "wow" moment? On this week's show, we attempt to do the impossible and narrow down our favorite views at Walt Disney World to just five. Our lists take us to everywhere from Animal Kingdom to Wilderness Lodge to World Showcase as we gush […]

This week we conclude our series on the movies of Walt Disney Animation Studios and their presence in the parks. As we scour Walt Disney World for signs of Tangled, Frozen, and other hit films of this decade, we also discuss Disney's overall success in balancing intellectual properties with original attractions and elements in their […]

This week we once again hop in our Time Rovers and take a trip back to the past. This time our destination is 2001, when Disney California Adventure first opened to the public. Joining us for our virtual tour of one of Disney's most scrutinized parks is Guy Selga (@GuySelga) of Touring Plans. Together we walk […]

Every regular Walt Disney World guest knows the magic is in the details. This week we discuss some of our favorite hidden gems, Easter eggs, and other often-overlooked details at the parks, from hidden Mickeys to inside jokes that pay homage to former attractions. In this week's round of Armchair Imagineering, we create unique, limited-time experiences […]

On The Mad Chatters Podcast, food is always one of our favorite topics. And yet, in our regular segment "Eating Around the World," we've somehow left out the quick-service restaurants of Walt Disney World. This week we remedy that as we take a tour of the quick-service eateries in Magic Kingdom. We read the menus of every […]

This week we continue our "Do This, Not That" series, in which we share our tips for what can't be missed at Walt Disney World . . . and what can be skipped if pressed for time. In this episode, we share our tips for the must-do restaurants, experiences, and rides at Disney's Animal Kingdom, as well as […]

When and where will Star Wars Land construction begin? What kind of magic will Disney's Animal Kingdom have to offer when it's open after sunset? Just how long will people have to wait in line to ride Frozen Ever After in Epcot? On this week's episode we look to the year ahead and discuss what's in store […]

Roll out the red carpet, put on your best formal wear, and pop the champagne… It's time for the 2015 Chatties! In our final episode this year, we present our picks for the best and worst moments of the past year at Walt Disney World. Categories include Best and Worst Additions to WDW, Biggest Surprise, the […]

Our favorite party has returned, just in time for the holidays. But for this party you don't need to wrap presents or bake cookies. It's a Mad Q Party! You know the drill: ten hypothetical questions and ten hypothetical answers, all related to the Walt Disney Company. This week's questions involve special holiday offerings at […]

The Force officially awakens on December 18, and we can hardly contain our excitement. This week we discuss all things Star Wars, including Season of the Force offerings at Disneyland, Star Wars treats at Walt Disney World, box office predictions, theater rules and regulations, and more. In "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," we critique […]

It's hard to think of Walt Disney World without picturing the many audio-animatronics that serve as guides on certain attractions. In fact, the very term "audio-animatronic" is a registered trademark of Walt Disney Imagineering. In light of the recent news that three iconic audio-animatronics from long ago have made a triumphant return to Walt Disney World, this week […]

It's hard to do everything at Magic Kingdom in one day. That's why it's important to prioritize ahead of time the attractions you don't want to miss. We're here to help you out. This week we share our tips for the must-do shops, restaurants, and rides at Magic Kingdom, as well as the elements of the park we […]

If you could invite characters from the Disney films and from Walt Disney World to join you for Thanksgiving dinner, who would you want around the table? On this week's episode, we "draft" our picks for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner companions. In the new segment "Armchair Imagineering," we create Thanksgiving experiences for the Disney parks. […]

What if you could take your favorite parts of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and the other Disney parks worldwide, and unite them to create your very own happiest place on earth? That's exactly the question we set out to answer on this week's show. We have some Imagineering fun as we describe what we think would […]

"Epcot will be Disney World's Least Visited Park by 2020." That was the headline from November 1 over on The Motley Fool. In the article, the author made some interesting points about Epcot's growth (or lack thereof) in the last several decades. On episode 59, we discuss the article and give our own thoughts about […]

Our search for signs of Disney films at Walt Disney World gets a bit harder this week as we venture into the 2000s. On this week's show, we chat about films like Atlantis, Chicken Little, and The Emperor's New Groove, discussing why they've been all but forgotten by Disney executives and fans alike. We also speculate […]