Disney Philharpodcast

When boarding this podcast, please move across your car to make room for everyone. For those of you standing, please hold on to the handrails and stay clear of the doors! And whatever you make of the accompanying Spanish translation thereof! This podcast offers express service to all the important and fun facts dealing with the iconic WDW transport system: the Monorail. For the comfort of others, feel free to skip past the bad jokes and impressions. Thank you for listening/traveling with us. As you disembark, please feel free to rate and review us on iTunes and even follow along on the ollllllld social media for pictures and accompanying bits of information you might need to decode our craziness. twitter/snapchat: disphilharpod instagram/FB/NOW ON UNTAPPD!: disneyphilharpodcast

Heigh Hooooooooooo! Heigh Hooooooooooo! If you were singing to yourself, Someday My Podcast Will Come, that day is here! Join us as we talk about the making of this great movie, the reactions it received back in 1937 (spoiler alert: people loved it), and of course we discuss our own takeaways from the film. We kick it off with a new segment in which we each bring a themed drink to the table and, of course, we can't forget Andy's Roundup! Follow us: twitter: @disphilharpod FB/instagram: @disneyphilharpodcast And BOLO for those sales grannies!!

Have you noticed, in WDW, you're actually surrounded by robots?? Well, in Disney World, they're affectionately known as "Audio Animatronics", and they have been responsible for entertaining park visitors every day since the opening of Disneyland in 1955. There are so many AA's in WDW, in fact, it would be easier to list the attractions which do NOT contain one of these talking/singing/dancing/joke-telling little characters. So join us as we get down to the wires of these little (and some very big) robots. Laura will discuss the history and inner-workings of AA's and Alison reminds everyone of some of the most memorable AA's around WDW. Also, during this episode, we host the 1st Annual Disney Philharpoddies, a very special award presentation for some very special robots. twitter/snapchat: @disphilharpod instagram/FB: @disneyphilharpodcast

It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights! It's time to meet the Muppets on Volume 1 of our Muppets Series tonight! Please enjoy this first installment of what we hope to make a multi-volume tribute to the bears and dogs and chickens and things we know and love as Jim Henson's Muppets. Now owned by Disney and with an increasing presence in WDW, we are happy we can use this podcast as an outlet to share our Muppet love with all of you! In this episode, Laura gives a history of Jim Henson's career and creation of the Muppets and recounts their eventual acquisition by Disney. Alison describes some WDW attractions in which you can currently find the Muppets, as well as some shows from the past and even some things from the "never-was". *Please be advised this episode contains heavy Muppet impressions which may not be pleasing to people with ears. twitter/snapchat: @disphilharpod instagram/facebook: @disneyphilharpodcast

Journey back to the late Cretaceous/Crustaceous period with us and hope we get out just in time for the giant asteroid impact that destroyed most lifeforms on Earth. What's that? You thought we were going to the early Cretaceous Period? Wrong. Dr. Seeker has unlocked those coordinates and put your life on the line to fulfill some strange personal mission which may or may not involve a denim button down shirt and a very big tie. Trust me, what could go wrong? Happy 2017, Everybody! twitter/snapchat: disphilharpod fb/instagram: disneyphilharpodcast

Once upon a Christmastime at Chrisssssstmas! Welcome to our MVMCP Episode! Laura provides us with all the details possible on the Christmas Party and its stage show entertainment, including Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration which features the gang texting Donald in order to track him down...or QUICK! send him a Facebook Message! Alison discusses the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and remembers those parade favs who have recently been replaced (looking at you, Kristoff). Andy's Roundup is back, and is all about the cookies! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to everyone and we thank you so much for listening!! instagram/fb: disneyphilharpodcast twitter/snapchat: disphilharpod ...or you can catch us on facebook messenger ;) cuz snapchats don't last that long!

Well, gang, as I'm sure you all know: nothing is sadder than coming back to the real world after a WDW trip. We have prepared an extra special episode for our "non-trip report" Trip Report. In this episode Alison and Laura proudly present a whole episode-full of mini audio snippets, interviews and live in-park entertainment which we brought back directly from WDW all for you! Please enjoy! FB/instagram: disneyphilharpodcast twitter/snapchat: disphilharpod

In this Episode we share history and stories of one of the greatest shows ever presented at Walt Disney World. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights, later The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights holds a special place in our memories and likewise in the memories of probably anyone who ever saw them! Laura tells the tale of Jennings Osborne from Little Rock, Arkansas who was on a simple quest to spend more time with his family. Alison reminds everyone of some of the details found around the attraction and Andy's Roundup leaves us to solve the age-old problem: where else could Disney have put this attraction rather than just canceling it altogether? instagram/facebook: DisneyPhilharpodcast twitter/snapchat: disphilharpod *We will be off next week and no episode will be released on 12/10/16 because we will be in WDW! Follow us for some surprise hello's from our trip. See ya real soon!

Fire up those time machines, everyone! Don't worry, we'll have you back before your dad finds out you borrowed it. A little twist on the classic trip report here, DisneyPhilharpodcast proudly presents a throwback Trip Report! No bowler hat guy in sight! Alison gives her trip report from a May 2007 WDW Trip and believe it or not, has enough details to describe it as if it were just yesterday! Andy's Roundup is magically transformed into Andy's Conversational Piece and we aaaaaaalmost managed to get through the whole episode without a mere mention of the dreaded Tomorrowland cabanas...but were unsuccessful. insta/FB: @disneyphilharpodcast tweets/snaps: @disphilharpod See ya real soon!

Aloha! Hey, so remember that time when Stitch took over everything?! Yes, that's right, Experiment 626, otherwise known as our beloved Stitch, maintained quite a presence in the Disney Universe for most of the 2000's with four movies, a tv show, his own attraction in the Magic Kingdom and some...moments which were, shall we say, not exactly exemplary of a model citizen. Badness level was high!!! So grab yourself some coffee and desserts (more desserts!)and join us as we chat about...well...that time Stitch took over everything! Oh, and Leroy. the gram/FB: @disneyphilharpodcast DisTwitter/snapchat: @disphilharpod

Howdy, y'all! In this episode we are alllllll about Fort Wilderness lyfe. As campers in our non-Disney lives, and members of an elite 80's Fort Wilderness Secret Society, we have a special place in our hearts for this "off the beaten path" resort. Laura and Alison describe their fond memories for camping here as little kids roughin' it with Chip 'n Dale and even a little Andrew hung out here hittin' up the Hoop Dee Do Revue as a youngin'. Remember the Melvin the Moose breakfast? Well Alison informs Laura they have never actually been to the HDD Revue and have been LIVING A LIE THIS WHOLE TIME. Guess what? We've got TWO Roundups in this Episode, though the management over at Andy's Roundup has sent multiple cease and desist letters. tweets&snaps: @disphilharpod FB&Insta: @disneyphilharpodcast

Gather 'round everyone as Andrew and Laura relive their WDW College Program experience. You're in for some crazy and super fun behind the scenes stories from the perspective of those who worked the front lines at WDW. Andrew takes you deep within the burning trenches of what it's like to work strollers at EPCOT. You'll also be surprised to learn that you don't need to provide your own Segway when headed to Segway training. Laura describes what it's like to work an overnight shift at the largest retail Disney store in the world. And learn where you can find the ABC's of the WOD: Ariel's Attic, Belle's Basement, and Cinderella's Closet. Of course, Marge makes a special appearance to announce her debut on Twitter. Check her out at: @mainmaidmarge We close episode with another exciting Andy's Roundup where we answer the age old question: "What's your dream job in WDW?". We also answer this question for Alison in her absence :) Let us know YOUR answers to the Roundup question by finding us on Twitter, Snapc

Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion. We are your hosts, your ghost hosts. Kindly press play when you are prepared to listen attentively, and make room for everyone. There's no turning back now. Laura tells some great stories about the attraction's inception beginning with Walt himself in Disneyland. We discuss the ride as we know and love it in Walt Disney World and make plenty of tributes to the brilliant narration provided by X. Atencio. And if you are not frightened prematurely, Laura & Andrew continue with a memorable review of a not-so memorable movie, The Haunted Mansion, starring Eddie Murphy, which receives a Disney Philharpodcast rating of 1.5 Roz's (you might actually be really frightened at this point). This also leads to an interesting Spooky Edition of Andy's Roundup. Now, I will raise the safety bar, and a ghost will follow you home! tweets/snaps: @disphilharpod the gram/FB: @DisneyPhilharpodcast

Come join us around the Campfire (yes, the one at Fort Wilderness) as we tell some ghostly stories and tales of spookenings at Walt Disney World. Hear the stories of WDW's happiest haunts including: George from the Pirates of the Caribbean, Robert and his balloon at the Contemporary, the Black Eyed Children at the TTC, and even one super scary haunt at Splash Mountain complete with confirmation by Alison and Laura. Andy's Roundup gets a little morbid when we try to decide where in the World we would like our ashes scattered... Alison's stories sources from the following book (10/10 recommend!) Death in the Tragic Kingdom, by Keaton Moll https://www.amazon.com/Death-Tragic-Kingdom-Unauthorized-Walking/dp/1941500129 insta/FB: disneyphilharpodcast twitter/snapch: disphilharpod

This episode is somewhat unique, and calls for a different kind of introduction. This, as you may recognize, is a maintenance service elevator...NO! It's a podcast! But, still, we invite you, if you dare, to press "PLAY" because this podcast travels directly to...The Twilight Zone. Laura really outdoes her research skills here on this episode and provides you with all the scientific information you could ever imagine about this truly amazing Walt Disney World attraction. Andy's Roundup asks us all to imagine WHAT, if anything, could provide for an acceptable overlay to our precious ToT...spoiler alert: Guardians of the Galaxy is not an acceptable answer...or overlay...ever. :)

It's Merry, Not So Scary! or... It's Really Not So Scary! Choose your own lyrics, really! In this Episode...you guessed it...we are talking all about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party; MNSSHP if you're fancy :) This super fun ticketed event happens almost 30 nights a year during the Fall months. Laura gives a little history of the parties and talks about the amazing stage show, Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular! Alison describes the "Boo To You" Parade (best ever) and gives her unpopular opinion on "Hallowishes", the special fireworks show. Grab a shovel and your half-length cape and join us for this Not So Scary Episode! fb & insta: disneyphilharpodcast snap & twitter: disphilharpod

For October, we bring you a series of 5 super scary, super creepy, haunted episodes! Kicking it off here we have a full plate of CreepyPasta for you! For those of you unfamiliar with the term CreepyPasta, it is just an internet term for "Scary Stories". We found a few Disney World-themed scary stories going around the web and we take turns telling the spooooky stories for you here in this episode. So sit back, relax, turn off the lights, light a candle--not the Black Flame Candle though--and prepare to be served a heaping helping of CreepyPasta..."all you care to enjoy" as Mickey would say. Please note: this episode is not for the littler mouseketeers as it features sensitive subjects and scary themes which may cause nightmares!!! Stories Credited To: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3ei57p/i_work_at_disney_stay_away_from_the_haunted/ https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/25be39/working_at_disney/ https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/30alk5/i_was_an_undercover_security_officer_at_w

Avast Ye Scurvy Scum! Thar be rough waters and pillaging pirates ahead in this Episode. Laura tells THE tales of the famed attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean and Alison describes the details of the attraction, itself. If ye thinks yer weasley, black guts can travel forth, Andy's Roundup gets us all thinking about a lifetime of servitude on the ship of our favorite Pirate Captains. A big thank you and recommendation to the documentary we found on YouTube: Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean History Documentary by David Oneal. Now, bring me that horizon! Instagram: disneyphilharpodcast twitter: disphilharpod

Ladies and Gentleman, Let's Get Ready to Ruuuuuuuuumble!!!! This Episode we do something totally different and super fun; we have a proper, high school style debate team debate! Well, we're not sure if it is a debate, or, a boxing match, or, a case in the Court of Disney, or what! But we do know, this is a very serious topic and a very divisive issue. Laura argues for #TeamBack while Alison argues #TeamFront; Andrew plays moderator and tries to stay neutral. Oh...and impressions! Andy's Roundup brings Dante's Inferno alive with another tough, topical question as usual. Correction from Episode 7: Brad Rex was the Vice President of Epcot when Andrew was given the award, not the President. Ding, Ding! Twitter: @disphilharpod Insta: @disneyphilharpodcast Contact: disneyphilharpodcast@gmail.com

We have been dishing out a lot of history and research-based episodes lately so we decided to chill out a little with a fun conversation on Costumes and The Disney Look. Laura provides the background and details on what exactly is "The Disney Look" and we all share descriptions of the costumes we wore when we worked as Cast Members. Follow us on Instagram for a photo journal throughout the week accompanying this episode and featuring some of the fun things we talked about! Who doesn't want to see how cute we were in our costumes?! Don't forget Andy's Roundup :) Everybody neat and pretty? Then on with the show! *Quick pre-correction, it seems as if The Jungle Book: Alive With Magic has not ended completely, but switched to a much less frequent schedule of performances. We really Baloo this.