Disney Philharpodcast
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsA Disney World podcast by three Disney-obsessed former Cast Members learning the facts they should already know about the most magical place on Earth!
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Episode 16: Fort Wilderness
November 12, 2016 22:02 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBHowdy, 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 A...
Episode 15: Cast Member Story Time
November 06, 2016 03:59 - 1 hour - 103 MBGather '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 la...
Episode 14: The Haunted Mansion
October 29, 2016 21:37 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWelcome, 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 ...
Episode 13: WDW Ghost Stories
October 22, 2016 23:38 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBCome 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...
Episode 12: Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
October 16, 2016 22:27 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis 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 a...
Episode 11: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
October 08, 2016 23:02 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIt'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 unpop...
Episode 10: WDW CreeeeeepyPasta
October 01, 2016 23:41 - 1 hour - 78 MBFor 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--an...
Episode 9: Pirates of the Caribbean, Avast Ye!
September 25, 2016 00:38 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBAvast 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...
Episode 8: Front vs. Back: The Ultimate Showdown
September 18, 2016 04:11 - 59 minutes - 59.8 MBLadies 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...
Episode 7: Costuming and The Disney Look
September 10, 2016 22:42 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBWe 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...
Episode 6: All Aboard WDW Steam Trains
September 03, 2016 23:17 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBChoo Choo! Welcome to Episode 6 in which we discuss the many trains all around WDW property and the enormous influence Walt Disney's lifelong love of trains had on so many things in the Disney Universe! Alison describes the presence of Steam Trains in Classic Walt Disney Animation and provides all of us with a crash course in Steam Engine Wheel Arrangements. Later, she points out some of the Steam Trains on property you might not have noticed are Steam Trains or "Steam-Like" Trains as we co...
Episode 5: The Holy Trinity...Monorail Resorts
August 28, 2016 00:24 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBIn this episode we share tons of facts about the Big 3! The Magic Kingdom Area Resorts you can find along the monorail stops. If anyone can make a fun episode while talking only about resorts, it's this podcast! Laura, Alison, and Andrew share tons of facts and fun memories of the Contemporary, the Polynesian and Grand Floridian resorts while--you guessed it--managing to add in some more fun impressions. Of course, Andy's Roundup is back with another tough question.
Episode 4: Spaceship Earth, in all it's Glory!
August 20, 2016 20:54 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIn this Episode we celebrate Spaceship Earth and explore the story of communications! Journey back 40,000 years to the dawn of recorded history as Laura introduces us to the construction and early years of SSE. Alison shares some changes to the ride in its later days and reminds us of some not-so-fond memories of a glaring, behemoth structure once perched atop a legendary structural masterpiece. Andrew shares some truly special stories and first hand knowledge as he recounts his days work...
Episode 3: Past Parades on Parade!
August 13, 2016 18:25 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWelcome to Episode 3! In this episode we take a trip down memory lane and learn about some of the best WDW parades dating back to the late 1980's. Laura takes you way back to the Spirit of America parade, Mickey's 60th Birthday Parade and Disney Character Hit Parade. Later, she rings in the new millennium with the Dream Parades and gives a touching tribute to EPCOT's Tapestry of Nations parade. Alison digs up some wacky memories from the early 90's in the Surprise Celebration and Micke...
Episode 2: Intro to us, Intro to WDW Part 2
August 07, 2016 02:09 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIntroducing Episode 2! This is the second part to our premiere episode in which we give you a run-down of the WDW Parks! In this Episode, Alison introduces you to her home park, Disney's Hollywood Studios, while Laura gives you the bear necessities of Disney's Animal Kingdom. Along the way we dish out some top notch impressions and reveal our not-so-refined taste when it comes to dining options. Andrew's Roundup manages to stump our hosts once again as they are forced with some more tough ch...
Episode 1: Intro to us, Intro to WDW Part 1
July 30, 2016 12:34 - 53 minutes - 42.9 MBOur very first episode! In this episode we introduce ourselves as well as introduce you to the basics of Walt Disney World. Join us as we learn the things we should already know about our favorite place on Earth. After we all become acquainted, Laura teaches us about the Magic Kingdom, Alison gives a rundown of EPCOT, and Andrew stuns us all with a terrifying roundtable question! Information sourced from Wikipedia.com and wdwinfo.com Corrections will be announced in Part 2, but for immed...