Imagineears Disney Podcast

Welcome back to the ImagineEars Disney Podcast! This week we tackle the subject of Disney Myths. Is Walt Disney cryogenically frozen somewhere? Can Cinderella's Castle be taken apart in case of a hurricane? We answer these questions and more on this week's episode!

We were honored to sit down with Star Wars icon, James Arnold Taylor, voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Star Wars The Clone Wars. James has had an incredible career, voicing dozens of characters in some of your favorite television shows and video games. We discuss his career as a voice actor, how he got started in the business, and go into detail on his favorite moments portraying Obi-Wan in Clone Wars. For a video version of this interview, visit https://youtu.be/OorHuzCdJm8 To keep up with James and his current projects you can find him on Twitter: @JATactor Instagram: @JATactor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JamesArnoldTaylor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/james-arnold-taylors-talking-to-myself-the-podcast/id1441049406?mt=2  

In celebration of the return of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, we sat down this week with Star Wars icon, Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. In our interview, we discuss her career as an actress, author, entrepreneur, and advocate for mental health awareness.  Ashley has long been known for her role as Ahsoka, inspiring a new generation of Star Wars fans and becoming one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars Universe. We'll talk about how she landed her role and what it is like coming back to finish Ahsoka's character arc for The Clone Wars. Plus, we'll discuss her upcoming projects with Little Golden Books and her new line of Star Wars-inspired Disney Designer Ears. To keep up with Ashley and all of her upcoming projects, you can visit https://www.heruniverse.com/ or by following her on Instagram at @ashleyeckstein 

Join us this week as we discuss the impact of the Coronavirus on the Disney parks and the Disney Cruise Line. With the global ramifications starting to be felt around the world, one of the hardest-hit areas is going to be travel. In relation to Disney, we discuss the measures the cruise line took to ensure passenger safety, plus the closing of the Disney parks worldwide.  

Join us this week as we talk about one of our favorite things to do at Disney World...hunt for Hidden Mickeys! Buried deep in the designs of rides and even in the outdoor environment, the classic tri-circle logo of your favorite mouse can be found in some of the most creative ways. For this week's episode, we list our favorite ones to find in the parks and resorts!

Join us this week for Part 2 of our interview with former Disney Imagineer, McNair Wilson. We discuss his involvement with the development of Downtown Disney, the creation of the Adventurer's Club, and the creation of Streetmosphere in Hollywood Studios.  McNair is a highly sought after public speaker and author of Hatch!: Brainstorming Secrets of a Theme Park Designer, which has remained on Amazon's Top 10 lists for both "brainstorming" and "theme parks." During his career with Disney, McNair created live shows and attractions for Disney theme parks and resorts worldwide. He was on the concept/design teams for five new Disney parks and lead the team the dreamt up the enormously popular TOWER OF TERROR.  You can find McNair online at https://teawithmcnair.typepad.com/ and learn about all of his upcoming projects.

Join us this week for Part 1 of our interview with former Disney Imagineer, McNair Wilson. McNair is a highly sought after public speaker and author of Hatch!: Brainstorming Secrets of a Theme Park Designer, which has remained on Amazon's Top 10 lists for both "brainstorming" and "theme parks." During his career with Disney, McNair created live shows and attractions for Disney theme parks and resorts worldwide. He was on the concept/design teams for five new Disney parks and lead the team the dreamt up the enormously popular TOWER OF TERROR. He invented and launched the “Streetmosphere” characters for Disney Hollywood Studios and coined the word Downtown Disney.

Spring Break and summer are right around the corner and that means we have officially reached peak cruise season! Whether you're going to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska, or anywhere in between, there are essentials to take that can help you have a better cruise experience. Join us this week as we give our list of items that you should pack before going on your next cruise.

We're back with another Disney dining review! This week we discuss the newest dining experience at Walt Disney World, Topolino's Terrace at Disney's Riviera Resort. With a menu inspired by cuisine from the French and Italian Riviera, this culinary destination is one that you will want to consider during your next visit.

Walt Disney World and the other Disney parks provide incredible memories for families all around the world. Sometimes the actions of others can make those memories a little less magical. Join us this week as we discuss Disney etiquette and what not to do while visiting the parks.

We're back after our holiday hiatus! Join us as we take a look back at our favorite Disney memories from 2019 and look ahead to the exciting things that are coming to Disney World in 2020. 

It's the end of an era. After nine films and over forty years of connecting with fans across generations, the Skywalker Saga has come to a close. Join us this week as we review the highly anticipated final chapter and discuss what's next for the future of Star Wars. 

The holiday season is back at Walt Disney World and there's so much to do in and around the parks to celebrate! Join us this week as we discuss our favorite things to do from Christmas light displays at Fort Wilderness to a very special way to fill your Christmas stocking at Epcot.

Join us this week as we discuss the latest attraction to be added to the Disney parks, Rise of the Resistance. We break down the ride and give our thoughts on why this might be the best ride that Disney has ever produced.  Plus, we give our tips for when to arrive at the park and how to increase your chances of riding the ride as quickly as possible. This is an experience that you are not going to want to miss! 

The Disney streaming service juggernaut has arrived and with it, hundreds of titles to choose from. Among these are some original content produced just for the Disney+ service. Are these new options any good? Join us this week as we look at some of these shows and see if they are worth the hype!

If you've ever desired to travel the world, there may be no better option than Adventures by Disney. Join us and our special guests, Michele and Brian, as they talk about their recent trip to London and Paris with Adventures by Disney.  On this week's episode, we talk about what you can expect, highlights of their experience, and why they consider this to be the best trip they have ever taken. You don't want to miss this one!

Can you ride every ride in Magic Kingdom in one day? How about all four parks? It sounds crazy, I know. There is actually a community of Disney fans who attempt to ride all the rides in Walt Disney World or Disneyland in a single operating day. This feat is known as the Parkeology Challenge. Can it be done?  Matt has returned from his attempt at the challenge and gives his thoughts on the run in this week's episode! Do you have what it takes to complete the Parkeology Challenge?

Looking for something special to do for Halloween? Orlando is home to two of the best Halloween events in the country, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Halloween Horror Nights. But which one is right for you?  Join us this week as we break down each event and what they offer to guests. Plus, we discuss our tips to help make the most out of your visit!

For every great hero, there must be a great villain. Join us this week as we list our favorite Disney bad guys! A Disney era has come to an end with the final performance of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. With its exit, Epcot ushers in a new nighttime spectacular, Epcot Forever. We break down the show and share what we loved and give our thoughts on its controversial ending. Plus, details on the recent incident with the Disney Skyliner that left guests stranded for three hours.

Everybody loves a hero! Join us this week as we list our favorite heroes and heroines from Disney movies. Susie even picks a gem from out of left field and it is a good one! Did your favorite hero make our list?