The Wonderful Thing About Disney Podcast

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and only one thing could make it even more magical... and that's Disney! In this episode, we're each sharing our Top 10 Disney Parks Holiday Traditions. Whether it's the parties, the treats, the characters, or the parades, there's truly something for everyone to make the Holiday Season even more special. Merry Christmas and Happy Hol...

It's so common for guests in Disney Parks to focus only on the attractions or hurrying from reservations to Lightning Lanes that we fail to notice the details all around us. That's why we called on our friends Kevin and Amanda from Where In The Park. They are Disney scavenger hunting legends and even created their own game that you can play at amusement parks all over the country. This is...

Normally our After Hours Events are reserved exclusively for our Patreon members, but every once in a while we like to drop one to share with all our listeners. We planned our last Walt Disney World visit around one thing: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. This was our first after hours party in WDW and boy oh boy do we have thoughts! In this episode, we cover how it compared to our parties...

We just got back from a wonderful trip to Walt Disney World. If you know us, you know that we like to do something new every time we Disney, and on this trip, we might have done more "firsts" than any other trip before! We went to the water park, stayed at new resorts, meet friends from online for the first time in person, did a WDW party, tried a new challenge, and ate so many new foods...

We had an idea... a wonderful idea. What if we attempted to visit every single Walt Disney World resort hotel in one day. But what if we upped the ante... and only used Disney transportation?? And what if we added some pin trading, matching shirts, a flag, and a couple friends as well??? Sounds like an amazing adventure just waiting to happen! Check out our enchanting extras: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Dogs are some of the best creatures alive and Disney has given us some wonderful furry friends to cheer for. But which ones are the best of the good boys and girls?? Sounds like it's time for another Top 10 list and no canine conversation would be complete without our friend Sheila from the Sunsational Six. Find out where we ranked Disney's dashing doggos! Follow Sheila and The Sensational Six  he...

It's game week, Dinglehoppers! And do we have a fun one in store for you... This week, we're playing Disney Would You Rather...? and we each prepared 12 hard-hitting questions and moral dilemmas to throw at one another. Some are fun, some are wild, and some are downright icky. Now it's up to you to decide which would you rather?! Check out our enchanting extras: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Happy Halloween, foolish mortals! It's Halloween week and we're celebrating the only way we know how: with our Ghost Host Justin from Foolish Mortals & Happy Haunts. Justin is back to give us a history lesson on our favorite spooky attraction and some story telling from Mansions around the world! Listen if you dare... Follow Justin on Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok ! Check out our e...

In this episode, we wrap up our Park Ranking Series with Shows & Entertainment. As we've done previously, we compare all six domestic parks on any and everything shows and entertainment related. We're considering volume, scale, quality, and more to determine once and for all which of these wonderful parks is the most entertaining! And if you were curious where they stacked up with all...

For this week's episode, we asked our followers on Instagram to send us Disney topics that they wanted to learn something interesting about and the Dinglehoppers delivered! We took your suggested topics and went to work to find interesting facts and tidbits to share and we learned so much! We even phoned a friend, our buddy Sean at "Plants of Disneyland" to tell us all about the Disn...

As much as we love a feel good story, we also love the Disney villains! Honestly, who doesn't have a favorite villain that they secretly cheer for? Well, that's what this episode is all about which is why we called in our friend Ryan from Into the Dizneyverse, one of the biggest villain fans we know! Come along with us as we each share our Top 10 lists and try to justify why wishing a happ...

One of the wonderful things about Disney parks is the food! We love food and we love snacking and sometimes... we go "a little" over budget. For this episode, that's not allowed! We gave ourselves a budget for each domestic park with the requirement of eating breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack. Can we do it for under $50 and $35 a day?? And if you think that's unhinged, head o...

Dinglehoppers, we've done it! We are officially Disney Cruise People. We literally just got back to shore and we are sharing our immediate reactions, thoughts, and tips from our cruise on the Disney Dream. Lookout Cay, Pirate Night, Halloween on the High Seas... we did it all in the last three days and it was wonderful! Check out our enchanting extras: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Wond...

If you know us, you know we LOVE Oogie Boogie Bash! We just got back from our trip and we had a wonderful time... but did everyone?? It felt like this year just didn't have the hype it normally does and so we took it upon ourselves to outline how to save it. Don't worry, Dinglehoppers, Jake and Ashley are on it! Check out our enchanting extras: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Wonderful...

Part of what makes Disney parks so wonderful are the magical lands and their immersive qualities. The Imagineers continue to blow us away with bringing our favorite stories to life before our eye. But which of these lands are the best?? That's why we make Top 10 lists, baby! In this episode, we discuss our Top 10 Favorite Disney Lands. Check out our enchanting extras: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://...

Welcome foolish mortals to spooky season! There's no place spookier than the Haunted Mansion and nobody knows it better than our friend Justin from Foolish Mortals & Happy Haunts. In this episode, we talk all about what makes Haunted Mansion so special as one of our favorite rides and Justin shares his collection of relics even Madam Leota couldn't see coming! Check out our enchanting extras:...

We've heard nothing but wonderful things about Disney cruises and it's finally time we experienced one for ourselves! That's right, Dinglehoppers, in just a few weeks we will be cruising on the Disney Dream in the Bahamas. But planning a cruise can easily get overwhelming... and that's why you have us! In this episode, we talk all about how to make your first (or next) Disney cruis...

We'll be the first to say that not every Disney movie is a hit. In fact, some aren't very wonderful at all. However, there are those out there that tend to find problems with even the greatest Disney classics... and that's what brings us to another installment of Disney one-star reviews, movies edition. You might laugh, you might cry, you me be appalled... but we guarantee you'll b...

It's that time of year again! Football is starting, baseball is almost to the post season, basketball and hockey training camps are underway... it's sports season! To celebrate, we thought it was the perfect time to share our Top 10 Disney Sports Movies, and there are so many wonderful options to choose from! Where will your favorite movie land on our lists?? Check out our enchanting extra...

Everyone knows it takes a lot to run Walt Disney World and Disneyland every day... but exactly how much?? In this episode, we're going to talk about it! Put on your trivia hats Dinglehoppers because these facts are multiple choice so you can play along as well. If you thought Disney parks were impressive before, just wait until you hear these numbers! Check out our enchanting extras: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Once upon a time, we finally stayed on property at a Walt Disney World resort hotel... and we've never looked back since! Where was this magical place? It was at Coronado Springs! In celebration of its upcoming anniversary, we talk about all the wonderful things to see, do, and taste at this moderate resort. ¡Vaminos amigos! Check out our enchanting extras: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Wond...

Visiting Walt Disney World can be a magical experience... but it can also be extremely overwhelming! That's why we called in an expert, Hannah Little from Little Bit of Magic! A certified travel planner and Disney expert, Hannah has helped us plan multiple trips and is so wonderful to work with! In this episode, she'll walk you through the steps of how, when, and what to prepare for to mak...

Though often overlooked, one of the wonderful things about Disney rides is the music! While every attraction has songs playing in the background, some are just more iconic and memorable than others... and that's why we had to turn it into a Top 10 List! In this episode, we share our favorite Disney attraction songs and why we love them. Check out our enchanting extras: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lin...

Dinglehoppers, we are back with another installment of our Park Ranking Series and this time, it's all about the snacks! How do we even begin to describe what you're about to listen to...? Delicious snacks were discussed, stomachs rumbled, mouths watered, Jake cries, Ashley rolls her eyes, and great times were had by all. Enjoy this wonderful episode! Check out our enchanting extras: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It may only be July, but it already feels like we've received a full year's worth of Disney news! From beloved attractions closing to new lands being announced to a SEVENTH Disney Park?! Yeah, it's been a busy six months. Sit back and enjoy this recap of what 2025 has delivered to us already and what we have to look forward to in the months ahead! Check out our enchanting extras: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...