Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast

Come along on the ultimate backstage tour with this inside scoop about "Behind the Attraction" as the second season of this acclaimed Disney+ docuseries debuts today! Welcome Luc Mayrand, Senior Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering and Jeanette Lomboy, Executive Producer Creative Ideation, Walt Disney Imagineering for an inside look at their participation in this special Disney+ sh...

Since im fresh off a trip to Japan and gearing up for a few more, i wanted to chat about souvenirs! Lil' goodies! I'm always buying things with the goal of inserting more joy into my everyday life, and here are the ones i swear by on all my international and theme park travels! Relevant Links... https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/07/us-sunscreen-ingredients-outdated-techno...

YES!!! Come along with me on my whirlwind trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea!!!!!! Relevant Links… Very Amusing Duffy episode Very Amusing Toy Story Hotel TDR Explorer The palest girl in the world on DisUnplugged Star Wars story for T+L / Yahoo Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram !  Twitter !  TikTok !  Facebook !  Her Website !  and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sle...

A roundup of your best calls, questions and concerns from the 747-CHURROS hotline! Related Links... https://www.thetoyshoppe.com/shop-all/shrek-ean-355431 https://disneycruiselineblog.com/2023/08/disney-cruise-line-introduces-flexible-payment-calculator/ https://youtu.be/rRaGCRZog8E?si=L-4JeB-5wXMy8cV1&t=25 Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram !  Twitter !  TikTok !  Facebook !  H...

We've got an exciting one this week, as we're going behind the scenes into themed experiences at parks, on stage and at one of the most famous restaurants in the world with none other than Chris Cox! Did you know he worked on the effects for the Harry Potter staged show, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child? Or that when he's not busy on tour with the Illusionists — the world's most s...

Shelby Honea knows her way around scary creatures — after all, she helped develop Velocicoaster! But beyond her day job as one of Universal Creative's brightest minds, she has plenty to share about an unexpected Orlando themed park. That's right, this week, Shelby is on Very Amusing to tell us all about its wild sights, and proves we've all been sleeping on Gatorland! Follow Shelby Hon...

Ever wondered what's going on at Universal's massive Halloween event but were too scared to ask? This week, we're talking all about what actually happens inside those haunted houses, what you can expect inside the park (scare zones! chainsaws! unexpected joy!) and also my tried-and-true tips for surviving HHN when...you're scared of HHN!! Earplugs I rec: https://us.loopearplugs.com...

Heck yeah I went to Orlando for eight hours just to ride rollercoasters! Hear about everything I did (including some unexpected shenanigans!!) Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com * Outdoorsy! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal at: https://www.outdoorsy.com * Quince! Get a great deal at https://www.quince.com/amusing * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns...

YES, we are coming to you with breaking news about Disney Cruise Line's newest ship and all the Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Coco and Spider-Man experiences on board! Wanna dive in deeper? Listen to our Disney Wish episode from its inaugural sailing last year!: https://pod.link/1525096665/episode/1c17d4104fffa3577d2d77232d6d7959 Call 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park qu...

Wanna see it all? Wanna save time? Wanna hug Mario and Luigi and Toad? Wanna eat at Toadstool Cafe? Wanna ride Mario Kart AND get inside that secret Bowser attraction AND do it all without spending the entire day inside the land? Consider this your cheat sheet! We're taking you through some insider-level knowledge for visiting Universal Studios Hollywood and easily getting on board its Mario K...

YES yEs YES, Very Amusing is BACK! We have some unbelievable episodes lined up for you this season — retro Disney! new theme park guides! global surprises! — so subscribe and stay tuned! Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com * Outdoorsy! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal at: https://www.outdoorsy.com * Quince! Get a great deal at https://www.quince.com/amusing * Q...

Hello from maternity leave! I'm just dropping in to share the good vibes and silly shenanigans of everyone's favorite Muppets band: Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem! ! ! ! Y-E-S, this special episode in honor of The Muppets Mayhem's release on Disney+, which you can watch now! We'll be back in a bit (gotta get back to the baby) but until then, keep those theme park questions comin...

Planning a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood for the opening of Super Nintendo World? Here's everything you need to know before you go! Tune in for why the tram tour is legit, where you should eat dinner and the one ride I recommend you never, ever go on! From Simpsons foods to Harry Potter wands and everything in between, here's our trusty Universal Studios Hollywood guide, just in time...

That's right, we are recapping EVERYTHING from Disneyland's Disney100 kickoff festivities last week! From the new Wondrous Journeys fireworks show and World of Color - ONE at Disney California Adventure to Lunar New Year must-eats, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, a positive hotel review (!!) and BIG pretzel-y confession on my part (oh boy), tune in for a full play-by-play! Call...

Wondering how to get on Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway when it opens at Disneyland? Curious about Annual Pass changes on both coasts? Wanna know more about why some of the announcements are actually...less beneficial than expected? Whether you're aware of the whirlwind of recent Disneyland and Disney World news — free PhotoPass downloads! new restaurants! details about TRON! — or ar...

I was given an early look at Universal Studios Hollywood's new Super Nintendo World and I'm taking you along with me! (Yahooooo!) PLEASE NOTE: This is an updated version of a previously uploaded episode which contained an error. Universal Express, which offers skip-the-line benefits on rides and attractions throughout Universal Studios Hollywood, will NOT allow guests to skip the line on M...

This week we bid Shrekcember adieu with a chit-chat all about the new SHREK-ADJACENT film out in theaters now, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish! Stay tuned for some Disney World planning calls on the churros hotline, including my....very honest advice about the headache that is Genie+! Happy Shrekcember and happy new year! RELEVANT LINKS: https://www.thewrap.com/puss-in-boots-2-shrek-sequel-movie-east...

DON'T PANIC, we will be back next week with Shrekcember but THIS WEEK, we are reliving the most helpful and hilarious moments of Very Amusing in 2022!! Listen for Genie+ tips and tricks, a Disneyland food favorite and stories from star-studded guests like John Stamos, Joshua Bassett, Andrew Barth Feldman and Bobby Moynihan!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR* *UNTIL NEXT WEEK SINCE WE'LL BE BACK WITH SHREK!...

Welcome to the most fun you can have in a fairy-tale themed tunnel exhibit within London! Yes, I'm taking you inside the....weirdest thing I did on my summer vacation to London. Buckle up and prepare for a first-hand look at the mirror maze frights and Shrek surprises at the glorious British tourist trap of Shrek's Adventure UK! HAPPY SHREKCEMBER TO ALL! RELEVANT LINKS: https://www.shreksa...

YESSSS for our third-annual Shrekcember season, we're kicking things off with a swampy look at SHREK RAVE, the phenomenon sweeping TikTok *and* the nation created by artist (and may we say, genius) Ka5sh!!!!! Join Ka5sh and I in conversation all about how this major New York Times-covered dance party got started, how the waffle-flinging night out rose to such massive success — it's attende...

Disneyland planning help, retro Grand Floridian drinks and Wizarding World ice cream mysteries SOLVED — this one's got it all! Don't miss these incredible Churros Hotline inquiries, and a big, hearty, castle-sized thank you to everyone who called and continues to call into 747-CHURROS!! <3 RELEVANT LINKS: Orlando Sentinel story: https://www.ocregister.com/2022/06/28/disneyland-hotel-gue...

If you have ever wondered what it’s like to play a woodland creature in a gigantic Disney+ film, you're gonna learn all about it! YES, Griffin Newman (Blank Check, The Tick, George Lucas Talk Show) finally makes his way onto Very Amusing to discuss playing PIP in Disenchanted, the sequel to Disney's Enchanted, now on Disney+. Catch Griffin Newman on... Blank Check! https://podcasts.apple.c...

This week we are heading straight into the famous Casa Madrigal from Walt Disney Animation's award-winning film Encanto which you — yes you! — can visit in real life! Learn about the coolest interactive scenes and experiences you'll find at this Disney Encanto x Camp show — and yes, we WILL be talking about Bruno (: Hear about how it all came together and how you can enjoy a hot dog with G...

This week, we complete our second half of our glorious interview with actor, musician, Disney memorabilia owner and America's sweetheart John Stamos in a discussion about the legacy of Bob Saget, the incredible story of how his show Big Shot got renewed, Disney Parks history and so much more! PARENTS!! In this episode, we use the phrase "romantic bastard", make mention of death and los...

Actor, musician, Disney memorabilia owner and America's sweetheart John Stamos stops by Very Amusing this week to discuss Beach Boys, Doom Buggies, *that* Full House Disney World episode and so much more! HEADS UP - THIS IS PART ONE! Next week we'll air even MORE of our interview with John, where we discuss the legacy of Bob Saget, the incredible story of how his show Big Shot got renewed,...