Imagineears Disney Podcast

In this week's episode, we celebrate our very first live show! To break the ice and for you to get to know us a little better, we share our Love/Hate list of Disney attractions.  Avengers: Endgame crossed the $2 billion mark. We share our spoiler-free review of the movie and what we loved about the MCU's latest installment.

In this week's episode, we discuss all of the new details for Disney+ and Galaxy's Edge that were announced at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago. In addition to the Disney movie library that will launch with Disney+ in November, we take a look at brand new original content in The Mandalorian and Clone Wars that will be released when the streaming service comes online. We also take a look at some of the new details for Galaxy's Edge including Oga's Cantina and how you can build your very own droid when you visit Disneyland and Hollywood Studios. No Star Wars Celebration would be complete without a Star Wars teaser trailer! We dive into the details of The Rise of Skywalker and give our theories of what it all means.      

"Why should I go on a Disney cruise? They're for kids." If you have ever caught yourself saying that, then this episode is for you. Disney Cruise Line offers some of the best family vacation experiences out there. What some people do not consider is that there are plenty of things to do for adults as well. Spa services, lounges, and private beaches for just adults are some of the few things you can experience and enjoy when you choose to take a Disney cruise. Join us this week, with special guest Joy Walters from Travelmation, as we look at the advantages of choosing Disney Cruise Line when traveling without kids.

Planning an upcoming trip to Walt Disney World? There are some new policies pertaining to bringing ice into the parks, stroller sizes, and designated smoking areas. Join us for our discussion this week as we take a look at the details of these new policies and how they apply to you. 

In this week's podcast, we review one of the most popular dining locations at Walt Disney World. Ohana, located in Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, is consistently one of the most sought after dining reservations for families on their vacations to Disney World. Offering two uniquely different dining experiences for breakfast and dinner, this restaurant offers delicious meals in a relaxed environment. Join us in our discussion and find out what makes this location one of the very best dining options you should consider on your next trip. 

Are the Disney Park apps important to your vacation experience? Absolutely! The Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and the Play Disney Park mobile apps are your key to FastPasses, dining reservations, resort room access, and so much more. Join us this week as we discuss the many benefits that these apps offer and how they can benefit you during your vacation.

This week, we were honored to be joined by Terry Weaver, co-host of the WDW Today Podcast and host of the Making Elephants Fly Podcast, for our weekly discussion on news and events surrounding the Walt Disney Company. In our podcast this week, we take a look at brand new price increases for Walt Disney World tickets and how certain dates in the year can affect your vacation decision. The full trailer for Disney's Aladdin has been released and we share our thoughts on that. Plus, have we seen enough remakes of Disney classics? We share our takes on the recent trend of Disney remakes and the inclusion of intellectual properties throughout the parks. All of this and more on this week's episode of the ImagineEars Disney Podcast!      

It was a big week for announcements for the Walt Disney Company as information was made public during the annual shareholders meeting in St. Louis. Join us for our discussion this week as we take a look at the exciting information that was announced. After much anticipation, the opening dates for Galaxy's Edge in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World have been announced. Guests will be ab;e to experience Black Spire Outpost on May 31st in Disneyland and August 29th in Walt Disney World. Phase 1 will open with the Smuggler's Run attraction and Phase 2 will open later on in the year with Rise of the Resistance. More details were also released for the Disney+ streaming service coming later this year. It has now been confirmed that the service will eventually feature the entire Walt Disney theatrical library shortly after the release of the streaming platform. In Epcot news, construction permits have been filed for the demolition of Innoventions West. Although no date has been announced for the removal of the sho

It's that time of year again! Flowers are in bloom and the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is just around the corner. Join us in our discussion this week as we take a look at new festival offerings plus returning favorites! Also, more detailed information on Galaxy's Edge has been released to the public after a special viewing by select news outlets. We'll talk about what they shared and how it will change the way we see theme parks.  

Deep within the heart of Disney's Animal Kingdom you will find one of Walt Disney World's most underrated attractions. Perhaps the most elaborate stage show at Disney, Finding Nemo the Musical offers audiences everything from original music to elaborate sets and puppetry. Join us this week as we take a look at what makes this entertainment option in Animal Kingdom stand out! 

In this week's episode, we discuss the brand new tour being offered by Disney, the World of Dreams tour. If you want the ultimate Disney experience, this may be the tour you are looking for, but it comes at a price. We also will be talking about the brand new Aladdin teaser trailer featuring our very first look at Will Smith as the Genie. Animal Kingdom welcomes a brand new roaming character to the park. And more gondola testing is being seen around Hollywood Studios. Could we be seeing an earlier opening date than originally thought?   Join in on the conversation on Facebook

Music can play a vital role in creating lasting memories. No place can be better to experience this than at Walt Disney World. Join us for our podcast discussion this week as we share our favorite music performers, attraction music, and show scores from around the Walt Disney World resort.

As we get closer to the opening dates for Galaxy's Edge on both the west and east coasts, details are starting to emerge on what we could end up experiencing on the marquee attractions. Rise of the Resistance is the frontrunner for the land's key attraction. Join us this week as we look at some potential details on this new ride and how this could very well end up being the greatest ride on earth!

Join us for our first episode in our new series, "One Little Spark." Each episode in this series will take a look at an individual attraction at Walt Disney World and the details that make them great. For our first episode, we discuss Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom. With one of the most detailed queues in Walt Disney World, Expedition Everest delivers an exciting guest experience from start to finish. 

The sense of smell can be a very powerful thing. It can bring back memories both good and bad. There are many places in Walt Disney World that does just that. Join us in our conversation this week as we take a look at some of the most iconic "Disney smells." From the smell of a Disney water ride to the smell of freshly popped popcorn, we take a look at our list of most memorable smells around the Disney parks. 

As you all know, we on this podcast love food. And as much as we love food, we almost love telling you about it even more! Join us on the podcast this week with special guest, Nate Goodrich, agent over at Travelmation. We will be discussing one of the finest dining options at Walt Disney World, Yachtsman. If you are a steak lover, this is the place for you. Listen in as we talk about what we loved on our most recent visit! Appetizer Lobster Bisque   Entrèe Filet Mignon with Beef Fat Potatoes    Dessert The Lexington Sundae  

Planning for a Disney trip can lead to a lot of questions. What is the best time of year to go to Disney? Are park hoppers worth the extra cost? Luckily for you, we answer those questions plus many more on this week's podcast. Have a question we didn't get to? Email me directly at matt@travelmation.net and I'll be happy to answer them for you. As always, thanks for listening to the podcast! 

Happy New Year, everyone! Join us for our latest podcast where we take a look back on our Disney memories from 2018 and look forward to what is in store for the Disney Parks for 2019.  It's going to be an exciting year for the Walt Disney Company and we can't wait to share every exciting event and update with you all! Be sure to follow and like us on Facebook for all of our updates throughout the year. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! You can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.    

Christmas is almost here and we can't think of a better place to celebrate the season than at Walt Disney World. Are you a fan of warm fires, Christmas trees taller than your house, hot chocolate, gingerbread, and other festive things? Then look no further than our podcast episode this week as we take a look at what we consider the best resorts to visit during the holiday season at Disney World!

We have a very special episode this week. Join us as we discuss the place where it all began...Disneyland! We'll talk about tips for first-time visitors, how to use the MaxPass system, and one of our all-time favorite topics, SNACKS.  It's a Small World Christmas Overlay Fantasmic at Rivers of America Nightmare Before Christmas overlay at Haunted Mansion Radiator Springs  Monte Cristo at Cafe Orleans Pixar Pier Frosty Parfait at Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats