Thank you so much go Chris Malek from the Dub Dee Dub Revue Podcast for having me on as a guest on his fantastic show! I had a blast talking all things Walt Disney, Disneyland, Walt Disney World, books, and a whole lot more! Thank you for listening, and I hope you enjoy this one!!

Merry Christmas Eve, Everyone! I've read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to my kids each year since they were born, and this year they wanted to share the Christmas love with you. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas, and I'll see ya real soon! 

Which Value, Moderate, Deluxe, & Deluxe Villas would be the best fit for your family? We'll help you decide!

In the last ten years or so, Walt Disney World’s restaurants have become much more than just places to sit and eat. They are experiences that are as immersive as the lands, parks, and resorts that they reside in. This week we will try to come up with our own, new restaurant ideas on Episode 190: Imaginary Imagineering: Restaurant Edition!

Walt Disney World is full of fun and immersive restaurants, but it could always use more! This week we try our best to Imagineer new eateries!

The Disney Decade is an era of the Walt Disney Company that was headed by former CEO Michael Eisner. It’s fondly looked back upon as one of the greatest decades in the company’s history since the passing of Walt Disney. The last decade, however, gives it a run for its money! This week we’ll talk all about the Last Disney Decade!

In the last decade the Walt Disney Company has seen amazing growth all across the board. We do our best to sum up what’s happened in WDW this week!

One question I get from parents all the time is “Will my kids think this attraction is scary?” Honestly, I don’t know! That’s why I brought in one of the experts on this week’s show, The Attractions Kids Find Scary.

Parents are always asking me if certain attractions will be scary for their children. This week my guest and I go through all of WDW to break down those “scary” rides and shows.

In October I was a guest on the Detour To Neverland Podcast with Brendan and Katherine. We talked a bit about my background with Disney and I had a blast answering questions on their show! I hope you enjoy Episode 187: Detour to Neverland!

The origin story is always my favorite part of any character in the movies or on TV. Check out my origin story with Brendan & Katherine from Detour To Neverland!

2019 has been a big year for the Walt Disney Company. With numerous additions to the theme parks, film, television and more, there are so many things to be thankful for. We’ll tell you what our favorites are on this week’s show, What We’re Thankful For: Disney Edition.

We have a lot to be thankful for this year, especially when it comes to Disney! Grab an egg nog, grab a turkey leg, and hit play!

Vision, Communication, People Skills, Character, Competence, Boldness, & A Serving Heart. These are the 7 timeless principles, according to this week’s guest, Basketball Hall of Famer & author Pat Williams, that made Walt Disney the most innovative leader of the 20th century. He’ll talk all about Walt & how he’s inspired his life and work on this week’s show, Pat Williams on How To Lead Like Walt.

What made Walt Disney such a great leader? What can you do in your career and life to Lead Like Walt? Author Pat Williams stops by this week to tell you!

November 12, 2019 has finally come and gone and Disney+ is here. Want to know my thoughts on the all-new streaming platform? I will tell you on this week’s Word of the Week – Disney+ (With Spoilers).

Grab a drink, grab a snack, and get set to join me for my spoiler-filled review of all the new stuff on Disney+.

When Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room opened in Disneyland in 1963, it was absolutely groundbreaking. This was the first ever attraction that featured audio-animatronics, the first ever fully air-conditioned attraction (due to all of the computers running to make the attraction work), and it played to full houses every single day. That was the original attraction, however. Not what this week’s episode is about. I hope you enjoy the Word of the Week – Tiki (Room Under New Management).

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room is a Disney classic and a true theme park treasure. What was in Magic Kingdom between 1998 & 2011 was, umm, not.

Sometimes, when you’re on vacation, you are in the mood for a specific type of cuisine. It might not be burgers and fries; it could be Italian, Japanese, Mexican, or even good old fashioned German food. This week we’ll help you know where to go to get those foods on Episode 184: Where to Find Your Favorite Cuisines in WDW.

Having a hard time finding good Italian, Japanese, Mexican, or Chinese food in Walt Disney World? We’ll tell you where to go plus much more!

Walt Disney World will never be the same! Last week the Ear To There Podcast Pod People took over a couple of ballrooms in Disney’s Contemporary Resort for food, fun, and friends. We even had a special, cheese-loving guest stop by. Enjoy Episode 183, the Pod People Invasion and Trivia!

Want to know what it’s like to spend some quality time with members of the podcast team, Vacationeers, and podcast listeners? Listen along and play some trivia with us this week!

There might not be a more iconic mode of transportation in the entire world than the Disney Monorail. This week my friend Bob Gurr and I will tell you all about the history of the monorail on the Word of the Week – Monorail.

Everything you always wanted to know about the Disney Monorail systems, but were afraid to ask, starring Disney Legend and monorail designer, Bob Gurr.

I get lots of questions. Like, hundreds each week. So we decided to answer a few of them on this week’s podcast. I hope you enjoy Episode 182: Listener Questions – October 2019.

Origin stories, favorite attractions, the fear of ferris wheels & more! We cover a lot on this week’s Listener Questions!

Where is the best place to really get a laugh in Walt Disney World? We’ll tell you on this week’s show, Episode 181: Funniest Walt Disney World Attractions!

Where do you go for a laugh in Walt Disney World? These attractions will keep you smiling and laughing time and time again!

When Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened in 1998, one of the original lands that was available to guests on Opening Day was Dinoland USA. The land has changed over the years and the backstory and story of the land has changed as well. This week I will help you keep it all together on the Words of the Week – Chester & Hester.

Have you always wondered how Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama fits into Dinoland USA? There’s a big backstory and I’ll help you make sense of it all!

Weeks ago we recorded an episode that was all about the most overrated restaurants in Walt Disney World. This week, we hope you enjoy the opposite on Episode 180, the Most Underrated Walt Disney World Restaurants.

With so many dining options, it’s not easy choosing where to eat in Walt Disney World. This week we’ll do our best to help you choose!

Star War’s: Galaxy’s Edge is a dream come true for true “Star Wars” fans like me. From the Stormtroopers walking around to the blue milk to the life-sized Millennium Falcon, it’s like waking up in the middle of a fanboy’s dream. But what about those of us who didn’t grow up loving “Star Wars”? Check out Episode 179: Galaxy’s Edge for Non Star Wars Fans!

My wife, Amy, was nervous. I had spent weeks talking about Galaxy’s Edge and she was about to walk inside. The problem was, she isn’t a Star Wars fan.

Sometimes you just need to be in your favorite place in the world! I hope you enjoy the Word of the Week – Disneyland!

Take a little escape from your day today and join me as I walk around Disneyland! If you close your eyes and concentrate on the sounds and music you might even smell the churros!

One thing that my family and I can do really well is talk. Actually, we never stop. And we had a ton to talk about when it came time to sum up our latest family trip! I hope you enjoy Episode 178: our Disneyland Family Trip Review!

My family and I just got home from a week in Disneyland and we want to tell you all about our favorite rides, foods, & experiences!

Disneyland took much of its original inspiration from the movies. From the red carpet concrete below your feet to the credits soon the windows of Main Street USA, you’re stepping into Walt Disney’s imagination. So how do you prepare for a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth? Watch movies, of course! I hope you enjoy this week’s episode, Movies To Watch Before Visiting Disneyland.

Many Disney films will bring the magic of Disneyland to life on your TV screen before you even arrive. Here are our favorites!

We’ve lost so many guest favorite attractions over the years, it’s hard to keep track. Maelstrom, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride will never again be experienced in Walt Disney World. This week I want to tell you all about one of WDW’s all time favorite extinct attractions on the Word of the Week – Horizons.

One attraction that WDW fans miss the most is Epcot Center’s classic, Horizons. Join me for a little history & to take a virtual last ride.

Author and food & wine pro Marcy Carriker Smothers joins me on the show this week to talk all things Disney dining, including some great Walt Disney stories and a whole lot more!

As we once said on our "it's a food world" segments, Walt Disney World is not just burgers and hot dogs. The food options in all of the parks and resorts, both currently and historically, are certainly much finer than the normal fare that you would find in an amusement park or theme park. 

Let me preface this episode by saying that I love almost everything there is about Walt Disney World. I love the theme parks, resorts, attractions, and restaurants. But that doesn’t mean I have to LOVE every restaurant! I hope you enjoy Episode 17: Most Overrated WDW Restaurants!

Which popular Walt Disney World restaurants aren’t worth the hype and reservations 180 days out? I’m ready to break some hearts and tell you!

So, you’ve booked your family’s vacation to Walt Disney World. Now what? Well, this episode will help you avoid those rookie mistakes that so many guests make on their Walt Disney World vacations! I hope you enjoy this Bonus Episode: Biggest WDW Rookie Mistakes!

We know the rookie mistakes because we’ve made the rookie mistakes! On this episode we’ll help you avoid them, save money, and maximize your time in the parks!

A while back, my wife Amy and I decided to take our kids to breakfast at Akershus for the first time. We also decided to record it! I hope you enjoy this week’s Bonus Episode: Gramlich Family Review of Akershus!

Bacon & eggs? Check. Amazing princesses? Check. Gjetost Cheese from Norway that everyone was afraid to eat at the table? Check! Did we try it? You’ll have to listen to find out!

Have you ever heard of the Holly Vermont Realty Company? On this Magical Minute, I’ll fill you in on why, if it wasn’t for this random company, Disney might not be what it is today. I hope you enjoy this week’s Magical Minute: Holly Vermont Realty Company.

What does a random Los Angeles realty company have to do with the history of the Disney Company? Listen in and I’ll tell you in a Magical Minute!

In the latest bonus episode of the Ear To There Disney Podcast, I hope you enjoy my chat with the original Disney Podcaster on this Bonus Episode: Chat with WDW Radio’s Lou Mongello.

When you’re talking about Disney and Podcasting, there’s one name that probably comes to mind. I hope you enjoy my chat with the OG of Disney Podcasting, Lou Mongello.

Walt Disney World is made up of a lot of BIG things. Huge theme parks, water parks, restaurants, resorts, and more can make it a very busy vacation. But if you look hard enough, it’s really the little things that make the biggest impacts. This week we’ll tell you all about the Little Things We Love About Magic Kingdom!

You might not even notice them, but these Little Things in Magic Kingdom add up to making a BIG impact on your WDW Vacation!

Walt Disney World is the ultimate family-friendly vacation. With tons of rides with no height requirement at all, fun pools, playgrounds, and Disney characters everywhere, you can’t beat it for a full family vacation. But where do you go when you really want an adult beverage in the parks or resorts? We’ll help you figure it out on Episode 174: Best Spots in WDW for an Adult Beverage.

Because sometimes when it’s hot, humid, and you’ve been on ‘small world’ four times in two days, you need an adult beverage! We’ll tell you where to go!

It’s been said that you can’t do it all on a trip to Walt Disney World and with newer lands like Toy Story Land and Pandora: The World of Avatar, plus Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge coming this summer, that’s never been more true! So which attractions could you afford to miss on your WDW vacation? We’ll tell you on this Bonus Episode: Skip These WDW Attractions!

Have you struggled with choosing which attractions to skip on your WDW vacations? Well, struggle no more! I’m here to help!

A trip to Walt Disney World is not an inexpensive vacation. Between the resort, the park tickets, flights, dining plans, etc., there is an awful lot to pay for. So how do you make your WDW trip the most affordable it can be? Check out Episode 173: How To Make Your WDW Trip Affordable.

All of my best tips to make your Walt Disney World Vacation an affordable one are right here. Click play and I will tell you every single hack I know. 

When Walt Disney World opened on October 1, 1971, it opened with three resort hotels: The Contemporary Resort, Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, and the Polynesian Village Resort. The Polynesian has remained a guest favorite for almost 50 years and there are so many reasons why. I hope you enjoy this week’s Bonus Episode: All About the Polynesian.

Why should you stay at, or at least visit, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort on your next WDW trip? We have a ton of reasons! 

In 2021 the Disney Company has given its fans new attractions, restaurants, shows, movies, & much more! Listen into find out what Disney Things We're Thankful for in 2021!

While it's easy to want to put everything we love about Disney on our lists, my guest this week and I really took a good look at the Disney things that really made us happy and thankful this year. Please listen with a family member or a friend and Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Walt Disney World’s Pleasure Island was a bold move for the entertainment company that always prided themselves on family entertainment. Walt Disney built Disneyland so adults and children would have somewhere to have fun together, but PI was certainly not designed in the same mold! I hope you enjoy this week’s Word of the Week – Pleasure Island.

Pleasure Island seems like it’s been gone forever, but it wasn’t that long ago that it was New Year’s Eve every night and NSYNC was bringing down the house!

What is WDW’s most controversial decision of all time? The removal of Horizons, Maelstrom, or Body Wars? The introduction of the Disney Dining Plans? We explore all of that and much more on this Bonus Episode: WDW’s Most Controversial Decisions.

The Pink Castle? Removing Maelstrom? Demolishing Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? What is WDW’s Most Controversial Decision of all time?

With Father’s Day less than a week away, I thought it might be interesting to take a look at the things in Walt Disney World that we might want to experience with our fathers or grandfathers. I hope you enjoy Episode 172: Tom Ten Things to do with Your Dad in WDW!

From Dad Jokes to Dad-Sized Steaks, these are ten things we’re sure your dad will love in Walt Disney World!

Have you ever heard of a man named Cornelius Vanderbilt Wood? No? I hadn’t either. Then I did a little bit of research and found out some crazy things about this man and the history of the Walt Disney Company, especially when it comes to the history of Disneyland. I sincerely hope you enjoy this week’s Word of the Week – Wood.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Wood (or C.V. Wood) was instrumental in the construction of the world’s first theme park, Disneyland. So why haven’t you heard of him? I’ll explain all of that and more in this week’s Word of the Week.

This episode was originally Episode 20 of the Ear To There Disney Podcast. Stacey J. Aswad has been the host of Walt Disney World Resort TV’s programming for more than a decade! I hope you enjoy this Bonus Episode: Chat With Must Do Disney’s Stacey J. Aswad!

As soon as we get to our WDW hotel room, Stacey is on our TV! Enjoy this week’s bonus episode, my chat with Stacey, the host of Must Do Disney!

Walt Disney World isn’t just hot dogs, cheeseburgers, and chicken nuggets. Over the last several years, the counter service meal options available in the parks and resorts have exploded. This week we’ll name some or our top options on Episode 171: Top Ten Counter Service Meals.

Burgers? Hot dogs? Chicken Nuggets? You might be surprised by our Top Ten Counter Service Meals in Walt Disney World!

In this bonus episode I am bringing back my interview from Episode 11 with Disney Legend Rolly Crump. Rolly was hired by Walt Disney in the 1960’s and worked on some of the most influential Disney attractions of all time. Enjoy this Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Disney Legend Rolly Crump!

What was it like working with Walt Disney and designing iconic attractions like “it’s a small world” and The Enchanted Tiki Room? Rolly Crump will tell you himself!

Four years ago at Disney’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA, it was announced that “Star Wars Land” was coming to both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The wait is officially over. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is here! I hope you enjoy Episode 170: Live from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

I spent close to five hours in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and I want to tell you all about it! A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…

Summer just got here in a hurry! I feel like last week I was putting on a sweatshirt to go outside and this week I can’t be outside for more than 2 minutes without needing to cool off. That got me thinking about what attractions can cool you down in WDW, which eventually led me to this week’s show topic, our Favorite WDW Water Attractions.

Whether on boats or flying over the ocean, Walt Disney World has a ton of water attractions in the parks. This week we’ll share our favorites!

Disney Legend and Imagineer Herb Ryman is the subject of this week’s show. You might remember that I have already done a Word of the Week about him, but these two stories also need to be told! I hope you enjoy this week’s Word of the Week – Ryman.

Herb Ryman’s influence over Disneyland is much deeper than the weekend he spent with Walt at the studio and his original Disneyland sketch. This week I’ll tell two stories you may have never heard about the late Disney Legend.

Our first ever Disney+ Deep Dive focuses on a classic comedy from the 80's that still stands up well into the 21st Century, "Adventures In Babysitting".

This week we will break down this Elisabeth Shue blockbuster and give out our own awards including The Sleeping Beauty Award for the character that does the most with the fewest lines, the Hayden Christiansen Award for Wooden Acting that Almost Ruined a Movie, & the Julie Andrews Award for Acting that's Practically Perfect in Every Way!

Get ready for another bonus (re-released) episode! Walt Disney World’s attractions have no shortage of famous quotes. From “Dead men tell no tales” to “Let It Go,” you’ll always walk away from a Disney attraction with some line stuck in your head. I hope you enjoy this Bonus Episode: Top Ten WDW Attraction Quotes!

This week I welcome back Chuck Rodriguez to talk all about quotes that stay with you LONG after you’re home from your Walt Disney World vacation. We both do our best attempts at imitating the famous Disney voice actors who say these lines on the attractions, sometimes with not so great results!

For someone like me who grew up watching Cheers, was in their 20’s when Pixar exploded, and now watches every new animated film with their kids, John Ratzenberger is one of the biggest names in a generation of entertainment. His brand new Pixar film, Toy Story 4, opens next month. I hope you enjoy Episode 168: A Conversation with John Ratzenberger.

This week, TV & Movie Icon John Ratzenberger drops in to talk Toy Story 4 (in theaters on June 21), the magic of Disney & Pixar, and much more! 

By popular demand, I’m going back to older episodes that are hard to find on some podcast providers and re-releasing them each week. This was originally Episode 15 of the Ear To There Disney Podcast. I hope you enjoy this Bonus Episode: A Chat With Yehaa Bob Jackson!

Bob Jackson’s action-packed, family-friendly show plays to a full house four nights each week and if you’ve ever seen him live, you know that no one has more fun than him!