Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast

We are back for the second year with our bucket list travel episode (!) featuring seven INCREDIBLE sights you (and I!) both need to see. They're theme park-y enough to give you an absolute thrill but also all domestic (WHEE!) which means it's easier than ever to cross one of these off your list. (even if I wanna cross 'em ALL off because miniatures, audio-animatronics AND indoor cities...

okay in fairness it's not entirely holiday themed, but it is our final episode (!!!) of 2025 (!!!) so embrace the virtual icicle lights and gingerbread lattes and enjoy our 747-Churros Q&A! ~my voice is not one hundred percent back, but I recorded this over multiple days so it should sound good!!!~ have a happy holidays and happy new year, everyone! We are off 12/31 and will be back with o...

Writer, director, comedian and friend of the pod Julia Prescott trekked to FAR, FAR AWAY — both literally and figuratively — to experience the SHREK themed land at Universal Studios Singapore! Julia wrote one of The Simpsons' most-praised episodes, runs a brilliant screenwriting class and clocked in as Very Amusing's International Shrek Correspondent. WHAT CAN'T SHE DO!!!! She's he...

OH? An absolute GET for our first episode of SHREKCEMBER 2025?! YOU BET!!! Mike Mitchell — director of "Shrek Forever After", "Trolls" and "Kung Fu Panda 4" —is an absolute legend who spilled sO MANY INCREDIBLE STORIES ON THE PODCAST THIS WEEK! Stop reading and just listen...this is one of the best ones we've ever done!!! Thanks to our special guest… Mike Mitchell! ( go...

It's the most wonderful time of the year…and no, not because of the holidays or whatever. Because the set of  "Gilmore Girls"  is ALMOST HERE!  If you've ever wanted to know how an entire city is created on a backlot and then *whoosh!* removed just 18 days later, prepare to have your mind blown! During Holidays Made Here, the *super special* version of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Holl...

I went on Disney Cruise Line's NEWEST cruise ship and have SO much to tell you about it!!!! The Heroes & Villains theme sets this ship apart from the others...and what I have to say about it is not at all what I expected I would!!!!! (The main thing I'm raving about....oh my gosh?!?!! It's got a Hercules stage show, a Lion King restaurant, character meets up the wazoo, an adults-on...

Listen, not only do we have the gift of EXTREME Tokyo Disney Resort TEA, but we also have the glorious gift of having my dear friend Brandon on the pod!! You may recognize Brandon or 'NayNay from his appearances on the Park Stop Podcast, or even from our ~shenanigans~ as friends who love, well, ~shenanigans~, but 'NayNay just got back from Tokyo Disney and, y'all, the things he is sayi...

Did I have too much caffeine before recording this one? Was that breakfast Butterfinger a bad idea? Is it possible I mistakenly took a double-dose of my medication so I was a little more scatterbrained than usual? ALL OF THE ABOVE may be true, but you're in for a super chaotic, somewhat unexpectedly long-winded gab sesh episode today! We're catching up on Halloween happenings, closet conun...

this one is a doozy! Norway, Japan, UK, France, Morocco, Italy, Mexico, China, Germany, Canada, and the American Adventure all battle it out for top ranking as the best World Showcase pavilion at Epcot! (some of these rankings are brutal but I'LL ALLOW IT!!!) Support our silly little podcast by booking your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel! They will book your entire trip and answer any...

yeah, I don't quite know how it happened either BUT I am taking you along on our whirlwind unexpected chaotic girl's trip to Walt Disney World!!!!! (Only without the flight delays, the lack of cinnamon bread and the hilarious suede and fringe outfits that we wound up in Orlando with!) What was truly a travel Hail Mary became the wildest DISNEY WORLD trip I've had in a while. To show up...

Consider this our one-stop shop (heh) for EVERYTHING you need to know about Disneyland’s two theme parks here in California. My favorite foods to eat, can’t miss rides, essential information and most importantly — my best advice for doing it all (which you WON’T hear about anywhere else!) Long story short? Don’t go to Disneyland without listening to this first!!!! We’re starting off a new foot for...

Y'ALL!! I flew to Florida and jammed in everything I wanted to do at Disney AND Universal during a wild three nights at Caribe Royale Orlando hotel! 70 hours?!?!!? and this much wackiness?!?! Come for the shenanigans, stay for the...my mom having a crush on an Epic Universe character!!!! (And no, it's not even Ygor!!!) This one is WILD, enjoy!!!! Support our silly little theme park podcast...

BUT JUST THE AMERICAN PARKS!!! (yes, that is a Muppets Present Great Moments In History pun IYKYK!!!) Anywhoooo, buckle up for some CHAOS because we are ranking ALL of Disney's American theme parks in a throw-down battle of food, rides and vibes!!! Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom are facing off for th...

Our “How Things Work” series is BACK! This week we’re talking to Raymond Kinman, Master Woodcarver and Former Disney Imagineer! Ray is the artistic force behind SO many things you have seen inside Disney theme parks because…his work is often the first thing you’ll see! Ride marquee signs for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, restaurants like Rancho Del Zocalo and even…one of Disney’s most fa...

If this episode doesn’t feel like a 73 minute voice note from your friend, I have failed!!! We're keeping it loosey goosey today, talking ALL about my favorite new TV show (she's got a new obsession y'all!!), my MANY thoughts on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, and we even answer a few bonus Churros Calls! Honestly?? This one is just pure theme park fun, even if...

Trying to keep up with all the recent Disney news announcements from Destination D23? Look no further! We're chit-chatting about all the recent Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disneyland Paris and Disney Cruise Line news...and even TALKING ABOUT THE MUPPETS COASTER NEWS THAT JUST DROPPED!! Support our silly little podcast by booking your next...

I just got back from Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas — the biggest friggin' cruise ship on the planet, supposedly! — and I have soOoOo much to tell you about. (Spoiler alert: I loved it?!) Tune in to hear my opinion about everything from towels to ice skating to buffet food...and what you hear may surprise you!!!!!! Relevant Links... Royal Railway Utopia Station on Very Amusing Book you...

I went to Disney World TWICE last week and I can't wait to tell you about it!!! Also I know you know the from the title of the episode but I saw Carly Rae Jepsen perform EMOTION tonight and had the time of my life and have no brain cells left to make any words sound good!!!! Support our silly little podcast by booking your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel! They will book your entire trip...

Lighting Lane this, Lightning Lane that — yeah, doing a ton of thrill rides in a day is fun, but your daily vacation itinerary looking like your high school AP class schedule...just isn't. I visit Disney World and Disneyland without solid plans ALL THE TIME, and lemme tell you — it's *AMAZING*. So this week, we're talking about my FAVORITE things to do at Disneyland and Disney World wi...

We have been STOCKED with calls and are finally opening the faucet (is that the phrase? releasing the tap? you know what I'm saying I dunno it's early) and playing 'em for ya!!!! Stay tuned for calls about: Nabbing the recipe for a special Disney Cruise Line meal served at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! My hit list for what to see at Disneyland Paris if you only have...

THE VOICE OF DISNEY FOOD BLOG (literally and figuratively) is on Very Amusing this week and we ARE THRILLED!! Yes, the foremost expert in all things Disney food is on hand to discuss all things Disney Adults — the stigma! the souvenir collections! the special bonds we share! — along with plenty about Disney Parks and beyonddddd. To call AJ Wolfe a friend is an HONOR, and to bring y'all along w...

I woke up today and chose chaos!!!!! But really, this ranking of every Disney World hotel has it all — unexpected surprises, hot takes that will absolutely blow up the churros hotline, and some unexpected shade AND PRAISE you will absolutely not see coming for some of Disney's most popular resort hotels!!! (Oh! And it also has me publicly outing myself as not having stayed at All Star Sports,...

If you’ve ever been curious about Disney Cruise Line…this one will answer all of your questions, while helping you determine which cruise is right for you! Confused on which ship is right for you? If the newer ones are better than the old ones? Or even how to make any major DCL decision because there are so many options?! Well, THIS is the episode for you! Everyone’s talking about Disney Cruise Li...

We're chit-chatting this week about a BUNCH (life! theme parks! travel!) of stuff and it's so nice to digitally plop down on the couch with y'all and catch up about SO MANY THINGS! In this episode, we discuss why the closure of Tom Sawyer Island hits so hard (even though it was admittedly never our favorite attraction), chat about the year being half over (!) and what I'm offering...

IT’S FINALLY HERE…Ashley Eckstein on Very Amusing!!! Our beloved actress, performer, clothing designer, entrepreneur, professional encourager, and businesswoman is HERE to talk about all things theme parks!!!!! We’re discussing about everything from learning math through turkey leg margins to a secret theme park lounge I didn’t know about to the UNBELIEVABLE Star Wars moment Ashley witnessed (hist...