Imagineears Disney Podcast

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...." 43 years ago, those words would forever change cinema and usher in a new wave of fandom that continues to this day. Join us this week as we rank all of the Star Wars films and countdown to our all-time favorite film in the series.

Disney World is the world's most popular vacation destination. The parks are probably the first thing that comes to mind when they think of the Most Magical Place on Earth, but there is another place that is quickly becoming a destination that should be included in every trip. Join us this week as we discuss Disney Springs and the reasons why it is worth a visit on your next Disney World vacation.

Disney Imagineering has developed some of the most technically advanced attractions and shows over the decades. In some cases, the most impressive parts of these experiences come in the form of animatronics. Join us this week as we rank some of the most iconic animatronics to ever exist in the Disney parks.

Join us this week for a very special episode as we celebrate Ruthie Tompson and the women of Disney Ink and Paint. In honor of Ruthie's 110th birthday this week, we take a look back at her career with Disney and the contributions she has made along with all of the women who worked behind the scenes in Disney animation projects.

After months of being closed, Walt Disney World reopened its doors to the public this past weekend. Join us this week as we discuss the reopening procedures and the measures that are in place to ensure the safest possible visit on your next trip to Disney World.

Join us this week as we rank every Pixar movie! We go from worst to first and break down where each film lands on our list and why. Where does your favorite sit on our lists? Listen and find out on this week's episode of the ImagineEars Disney Podcast!

Join us this week as we discuss the legacy of "Walt and El Groupo" and how that trip to South America in 1941 influenced international relations and helped shape the careers of the members of the group.

After 30+ years in the Disney parks, Splash Mountain is getting a new theme. Its ties to Song of the South has prompted Disney to create a new vision for the attraction with Princess Tiana and other characters from the animated film, the Princess and the Frog. Join us this week as we discuss the history of Splash Mountain and Song of the South. Plus, we will give our thoughts on the upcoming Imagineering project and what it means for the future of both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom.

This week, we discuss the happiest ship to never sail the Seven Seas. Once upon a time, there was a Golden Era known as the Disney Decade. It was a time of growth and expansion for the Walt Disney Company. But not every idea that was dreamed up came to fruition. Before there was a Disney Cruise line and before there was Castaway Cay, there was an idea for a ship like no other. It would have been a floating theme park, bringing the magic of Disney to unreached countries around the globe. Join us as we talk about the fateful tale of the S.S. Disney.

This week we go global as we discuss one of the Disney parks outside the US. We were privileged to be joined by our friend, Ian, who has been a life-long fan of Disneyland Paris. Ian walks us through the very best attractions, dining, and entertainment that both of the parks at Disneyland Paris has to offer. With familiar rides like Pirates of the Caribbean, unique attractions to the park like Crush's Coaster, and some variations to classics like Space Mountain, we go over the reasons why Disneyland Paris should be on every Disney fan's bucket list.

This week, we wrap up our list of the top 100 Disney World attractions of all time! The final 25 are in our opinion, the very best of what Disney World has offered in its almost 50 year history. We hope that some of your favorites made our list!

We're back with Part 3 of our list of the Top 100 Attractions in the history of Walt Disney World. We're inching closer to our Top 25 and the decisions become harder as we get closer. So sit back and relax as we continue our countdown of attractions both past and present. 

It was a busy day for Disney as they presented their reopening plan to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. After several weeks of closure, Disney World has submitted their plan to reopen in July. Join us as we talk about the details, what will be required by guests to visit, and the changes you can expect for your trips to Disney World in the near future.  

Join us as we continue discussing the 100 best rides, shows, and attractions ever created for Walt Disney World. We move further in our list, with a few surprises, including a mention of a fan-favorite attraction. So sit back and relax as we continue our countdown of attractions both past and present. 

Join us as we celebrate Episode 100 of the ImagineEars Disney Podcast! For the next few weeks, we will be discussing the 100 best rides, shows, and attractions ever created for Walt Disney World. So sit back and relax as we kick off our countdown of attractions both past and present. 

This week as we discuss the history behind Disney and their published video game entertainment. What once started out as an educational venture has morphed into the creation of some of the biggest video game franchises in the world. Join us as we take a look back at some of the 90s best-sellers plus the world-wide hit, Kingdom Hearts.

Two of the very best resorts at Disney World are the Contemporary and the Polynesian. Opening in 1971, these two resorts have been iconic examples of unique theming for Disney resorts. The shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon almost looked very different though. Join us this week as we discuss the lost resorts of Walt Disney World and the economic downturns that halted construction of what could have been some of Disney's best resorts.

Disney World has some fantastic attractions tied to some of its iconic movies. Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, Toy Story, and Star Wars are all represented in their own way in the parks. This week we ask, "Why not add some more?" Join us as we discuss the movies that should have their own attractions at Walt Disney World!

It's time to play the music. It's time to light the lights. It's time to meet the Muppets on the ImagineEars tonight! The story of the relationship between Jim Henson and Disney is one of the most fascinating stories in the history of the Walt Disney Company. This week, we go into the details of what we gained with the collaboration and also the ideas that never came to be.

What do Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and the Beatles all have in common? The answer is Disney World! All three are directly linked in unique ways. Join us this week as we take a look at how each one carved their own historical moment into the history of Walt Disney World.