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The History of Liberty Street

June 30, 2015 02:24 - 1 hour

Not everything on Walt's drawing board made it to Disneyland. Today, Jason takes us through one of these lands in ... The History of Liberty Street But first ... We start the show with a lovely clip from Shaun and Ryan, two listeners who love the show so much that they recorded a little audio clip for us to play. Awesome! Bev joins us inside the studio and out of her call booth glass case of emotion, which was probably really great for her. We start off with our first Disney Animation Mo...

The History of New Orleans Square

June 08, 2015 20:45 - 1 hour

Disneyland has a lot to love, but we love no other land the way we love New Orleans Square. Despite having a small amount of attractions, this section of the park continues to be amazing. Taren does some research into the fascinating ... History of New Orleans Square But first ... Another odd intro by Jason. One day he'll figure out this whole "show intro" thing, but we won't hold our breath. This show is pretty long one, despite not having Bev in studio with us. Which also means we have...

The EarzUp Movie Rundown

May 26, 2015 22:21 - 1 hour

With so many new movies coming out under the Disney umbrella of companies within the next couple of years, we needed some sort of guiding light. Terrence jumps in to give us our very own ... EarzUp Movie Rundown But first ... Taren inadvertently creates a new segment we are going to call "Tarens Thinks". Mainly because she is very curious and likes to wonder things aloud. To our benefit. We then jump right in with Terrence and his EarzUp Movie Rundown! We go over the plot lines for many...

Interview With Spectro Radio

May 11, 2015 22:02 - 1 hour

We all love Disney audio - from the parks, from the films, wherever we can find it. So we decided to go one of the best online resources of music and sounds from the Disney Parks ... Spectro Radio But first ... Jason breaks down and admits that he has an eating problem - he eats to simply pass the time. We are pretty sure that's not in the realm of anything serious, but still ... it's a problem for him. More Jason news, as he realizes his cat is much more Woody Allen than Feline. Taren ex...

Disneyland Trip Recap & Disney News

April 27, 2015 22:00 - 1 hour

A big part of being a Disneyland fan is getting great info on the parks, tips on making your stay that much better, and opinions on which Churro stand is faster. Sometimes it's nice to just sit back and listen to people review their trips as well, which is why we bring our ... Disneyland Trip Review & Disney News But first ... Taren runs through a massive amount of feedback we have gathered over the last few weeks, while Jason plays a sampling of his new passion - Greek Music! Then we jum...

A Tale of Two Resorts: Our Interview with Kristi Fredericks

April 10, 2015 20:27 - 1 hour

If you are anything like us, you have large therapy bills as well, but in addition to that, you are interested in taking your first trip to Walt Disney World. To help us learn about the differences between the two parks, we talk with Kristi, who wrote a book called ... A Tale of Two Resorts But first ... Jason professes his love of great cinema, recommending The Love Guru (again!) and the runaway hit of the year, WolfCop! Yes, WolfCop. It's on Netflix, check it out. We talk about Beverly...

Disneyland By The Numbers

March 24, 2015 00:52 - 1 hour

We all understand how large a place Disneyland is, but we've never heard just what it takes to keep a huge operation like this up and running. Today, Taren dives into .. Disneyland By The Numbers But first ... Taren, Jason, and Beverly get excited for their upcoming trip to Disneyland - 5 days in the Magic Kingdom! Of course, Terrence was supposed to come along, but once again his real life got in the way of his magical one. We received some great feedback from a listener over on iTunes a...

How To Be A Disney Performer

March 09, 2015 21:57 - 1 hour

They say you should get a job doing something you love, that way it will never truly feel like work. Well, where else can that be but in Disneyland? If you have ever wondered what it takes to be on stage in a Disney Park, then you'll want to pay close attention as we learn ... How to be a Disney Performer But first ... Jason starts the show by expressing his love of Stitcher Radio and it's free podcasts (of which EarzUp is one of), including his new favorite, Welcome to Night Vale. If you ...

The History of Disney California Adventure

February 23, 2015 20:23 - 1 hour

Disney California Adventure is one of the more polarizing topics for Disney geeks. Some hate it, some love it, and other still really don't care either way. Terrence digs in and gives us ... The History of Disney California Adventure Angry Bekah is in the studio again to make sure that Terrence doesn't mess anything up. She tries to fight her nickname of "angry", but then caves to peer pressure and finally accepts who she is. Dan (AKA Mousebrew) is back to talk about some new drinks over...

An Interview with DisneyChris.com

February 10, 2015 17:33 - 1 hour

There are literally hundreds of Disney-related websites out there, but none as interesting the one Chris has put together. Why? Well, sit back and find out as we have ... An Interview With DisneyChris.com The show starts with a discussion about loveliness and who has more of it. Taren or Terrence. Which is very, very important stuff. Taren and Jason recap their recent trip to Disneyland to check out some of the new Frozen attractions in DCFrozen, and we read (and react) to some feedback ...

What To Do With Kids 5 And Under at Disneyland

January 26, 2015 19:57 - 1 hour

Terrence is the parent side of EarzUp! In addition to having two kids under the age of 5, he has navigated Disney with children in tow, and is the best to take us through ... What to do with kids 5 and under at Disneyland This was a pretty crazy show, by our standards. Terrence pulls us around to tell us what there is to do with kids 5 and under at Disneyland and DCA, and has some really cool tips to give. Beverly was on hand to give us her own tips for new mothers at Disneyland, and to gi...

Things to do Near Disneyland

January 12, 2015 23:47 - 1 hour

Believe it or not, some people visit southern California for reasons beyond going to Disneyland. I know, it may sound a little weird but there are actually a lot of (other) ... Things to do near Disneyland Taren gives you a massive list of cool places you can visit outside of the parks. She's broken it down by distance to Disneyland--so think of a big dartboard with Disneyland in as the bullseye: Within 100 Miles of Disneyland: Sea World (96.9m) * http://seaworldparks.com/ * $86 adult /...

History of Adventureland

December 31, 2014 20:57 - 1 hour

Adventureland remains one of the least refurbished lands in Disneyland today, but still has quite a bit of history to uncover. Join us as Terrence runs us through the ... History of Adventureland But first, we talk about all of the cool things have happened over our Christmas break - like Terrence taking a family trip to Disneyland, and Taren and Jason both getting some new Disneyland shoes for those long park days. Terrence starts off his rundown of his trip by admitting that he had mis-j...

Disney Bucket List

December 02, 2014 18:31 - 48 minutes

We all have things we want to do before we die, but not all of them are related to Disneyland. In this episode, we change all of that, and get into the mouse-filled specifics of our ... Disney Bucket List! This show was a lot of fun for us, personally. We start by reading feedback from a listener who wanted to let us know how the disability passes work now, or rather how they don't work. Then we go over how you can get all 7 of the cool Disneyland Buttons, something we posted on our blog a...

Welcome to EarzUp! Imagineering

November 17, 2014 20:41 - 1 hour

We are pretty certain that most Disneyland fans dream of being an Imagineer, getting to help create magic that will be enjoyed by millions of people. The Earzup! crew are no different, as we sit down and jump into ... EarzUp! Imagineering The show starts off with Jason complaining that nobody on Twitter cared much about his scoop that the Muppets 3-D show is being torn down in favor of a Frozen sing-along, which is his favorite thing over in DCA. Naturally this lead to lots of Frozen bashin...

Holidays in Disneyland

November 04, 2014 00:46 - 1 hour

Taren's favorite time to go to Disneyland is during the holiday season, so she decided to helm this show and explain what actually goes on during this magical time of ... Holidays in Disneyland In our second live show ever, we start the show debating on if we should renew our Annual Passports in favor of saving that money for Disney World (with a quick jaunt to visit Harry Potter, of course). As of yet we are still undecided ... After a quick round of feedback, Taren takes us into the worl...

Cultivating the Magic Tour Review

October 24, 2014 20:47 - 1 hour

The magic at Disneyland is everywhere - including the plant-life! Today, we run you through another tour at the park ... it's the - Cultivating The Magic Tour Review But first, we have some special feedback on this show. After our spotlight on Club 33 a few shows back, a few listeners wrote in to clarify a few things that we were incorrect about, such as membership requirements and guest limits. In the interest of passing along correct information, we run through the feedback for you. The...

Top Ten Things To Do In Disneyland

October 09, 2014 02:08 - 1 hour

How did The Matterhorn fair in our Top Ten List? If you go to Disneyland often enough, the day eventually arrives where a friend or relative says "We are going to Disneyland for one day - what should we do?" - what would you tell them? We have thought long and hard about this question, and have come up with the Official EarzUp! Top Ten list! Not only do we each list out our own recommendations on what to do in both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure, but we collect them into one ...

History of Fantasyland

September 23, 2014 18:10 - 52 minutes

Fantasyland is a sort of love/hate thing for many people. It contains some of the most wonderful rides, and yet it is so packed all of the time. Taren digs deep into this polarizing section of Disneyland, and brings us ... The History of Fantasyland In the land of princes and princesses, flying elephants and boat-guzzling whales, of mad tea parties and endless songs, we leave the familiar world that we know and understand and move into the wondrous mind of Walt Disney. Many have said that F...

Disneyland’s Club 33

September 15, 2014 23:29 - 1 hour

Taren jumps into the fascinating - and expensive - world of the most famous restaurant at Disneyland ... Disneyland's Club 33 We can honestly say that there are no other things within Disneyland that are surrounded with an air of mystery than the famous Club 33. Originally planned as a place for Walt to wine-and-dine the park's many investors, it remains a space that many current park guests are unaware of. Taren and Terrence dive into the history of Club 33 - how it got that name, what kin...

Arrow Development & the men who built Disney’s dream

August 26, 2014 18:13 - 1 hour

Over the years, much has been said of Walt and his drive to get Disneyland ready for opening day, but we don't hear enough of the men behind that drive. Perhaps the most important company to Disneyland's success was ... Arrow Development Today's show is one of our favorites to date! We interview Dexter Francis, author of "Building Disney's Dream", and it's full of not only Disney history, but amusement park history as well. Dexter gets into the details of a company called Arrow Developmen...

Disneyland For All Age Groups

August 11, 2014 18:31 - 50 minutes

If you are like us, you have friends who have children of various age groups, and not all of them know what they can do in the park with their little ones. So we have put together a list of things to do in ... Disneyland For All Age Groups! Is it pointless to bring your 1 year old to Disneyland? Is there anything for grandma and grandpa to do? What about your teenager, will they hate it?On this episode we answer these questions and more when we discuss what you should (or shouldn’t) do with ...

The Disneyland Yippie Riots

July 24, 2014 17:15 - 1 hour

We're back! After over a month of being off the air due to our studio moving, the EarzUp! crew climb back onto the microphones for another show, and what a relief it was. The show started off with a recap of all the blog posts and happenings going on over on our site while we've been away, like our recap of Disneyland Paris and exclusive photos of the then-secretive Club 33 revamp. We get some great feedback from a listener called Melanie who told us about how both the EarzUp! crew and Dan...

Disneyland Ride Movies

June 16, 2014 15:24 - 59 minutes

Is Disneyland really the place of creativity and imagination we all think it is? Join us as we talk about ... Disneyland Ride Movies Since the park opened, Disneyland has been a great example of creativity in theme parks. The depth and variety of the rides and attractions changed the way theme parks were built and what crowds were expecting when spending their day there. Have things changed? Has the Disney brand lost their imagination? It seems that every new movie or ride to come out a...

O-Zell Soda and Walt’s Birthplace

June 02, 2014 16:13 - 1 hour

What does soda have to do with Walt Disney and the house he was born in? We are glad you asked! Take a moment and learn all about Elias (Walt's Dad) and ... O-Zell Soda and Walt's Birthplace We got the opportunity to sit down with Dina and Brent from O-Zell soda and Walt's birthplace to talk about their love of Disney and their ongoing project to restore the house that Elias Disney built in Chicago in 1893, and where Walt Disney himself was born in. Dina and Brent purchased the home in 201...

The History of Frontierland

May 19, 2014 23:11 - 1 hour

Frontierland seems to be the one section of Disneyland that has undergone the most change since opening day. Our ongoing series of digging into the various lands of the park continues with ... The History of Frontierland It's no secret that Disneyland is always in constant flux. Rides and attractions coming, going, and getting new life breathed into them, always trying to capture the imagination of it's guests. Diving into the history of Frontierland, you get a sense of real change within ...

What to do in Disneyland when your kids are asleep

May 09, 2014 15:42 - 58 minutes

Disneyland has so much to offer, from rides to food to people-watching. But if you have kids, you have inevitably wondered ... What To Do in Disneyland When Your Kids Are Asleep That's right, sometimes those little bundles of energy run out and need naps. Sometimes, those naps coincide with parents needing a bit of a Disney break (as shocking as that sounds). While Disneyland proper doesn't have much in the way of adult-focused entertainment, California Adventure and Downtown Disney does. ...

Unofficial Disneyland Days

April 22, 2014 00:19 - 38 minutes

Ever want to go to an unofficial Disneyland day? Here's your chance! Unofficial days in the park are sort of on the rise in the last few years - mostly due to Harry Potter Day and Dapper Day, however there are way more of these than you'd think. We did our homework and give you a rundown on every single of the unofficial Disneyland days and what that means for you - discounted tickets, hotels stays, etc. So plug in and see which group of Disneyland fans you most align with! Dr. Who fans g...

Walk In Walt’s Disneyland Footsteps Tour Review

April 07, 2014 19:08 - 56 minutes

Of all the tours that Disneyland has to offer, we were the most excited about being able to give you the Walk In Walt's Disneyland Footsteps tour review, because the tour ends on the highest of high notes: a tour through Walt's apartment, located above the firehouse on Main Street. Cast members can't even get in here, that's how exclusive it is. To score our entry, we had to join the tour group and walk around the park, listening to audio of Walt talking about the park, giving speeches, and...

Ridemax Review

March 24, 2014 17:13 - 39 minutes

Looking at using Ridemax for your next Disneyland trip? Check out our review first! One thing about every family that visits Disneyland is the rush to hit every ride they can, right? How often do you pass a large family arguing about which ride to hit next - junior wants to dive bomb Splash Mountain, and sister really wants to see Small World. Again. Well, there's a web app for that! Ridemax is a software/website that will actually plan your day in Disneyland for you, so you can do every...

Music of Disneyland

March 15, 2014 18:05 - 58 minutes

Of all the hidden things and little details that Disneyland puts into its parks, none is more underrated - or more ignored - than its music. Everywhere you go in the park,various styles of music playing through hidden speakers subtly reinforces the fact that you are actually in a different location. A different time. Maybe even a different person. The music of Disneyland is not often something we think about when we go to the park. After doing this show and really listening to the soundtr...

Disneyland Gumbo Recipe

February 24, 2014 18:28 - 43 minutes

The closest Disneyland Gumbo Recipe you will ever find! Disneyland is known for many things, but not too many that are culinary-related, save for heartburn, maybe. According to the experts at EarzUp! podcast, the gumbo at Disneyland is quite possibly the best food offering you can find there. No, Churros don't count. In case you haven't had it, Gumbo is a thicker version of a stew, with loads of vegetables and garlic and whatever else you want to put in there. Originating in southern Lo...

The History of Tomorrowland

February 11, 2014 16:49 - 1 hour

We dive into the history of Tomorrowland so you don't have to! Our first show back after an unexpected break finds us reviewing the history of Tomorrowland. Too often we wander the parks and forget that some of these buildings have been in place since the beginning. Well forget no more - Terrence, Taren, and JP will take you through a few of the forgotten rides in Tomorrowland and what replaced them. We go through some feedback (not from someone called "Greg", either) as well, and in our T...

Food Options in Disneyland

January 20, 2014 18:53 - 53 minutes

Check out some of the different food options in Disneyland you never knew existed We all need to eat while traipsing through the park, right? If you are anything like us, your hunger varies - sometimes you want fast, and sometimes you want a nice sit-down meal. On show number 9, we break down some of the food options in Disneyland, and give you our calls on the best ones, based off of things like where to go for Breakfast, Fast and Cheap options, Dining Experience, and more. Not to menti...

Tour Review: Welcome To Disneyland

January 09, 2014 06:56 - 37 minutes

We take the Welcome to Disneyland tour and let you know all about it Disneyland offers several tours of varying complexity and interest levels. Seeing as we are in the business of knowing everything about the park, it is our duty to take each of these tours and report back to you on the content, and if they are worth the time (and cash!) A nice little gift after the Welcome to Disneyland tour The first tour we took was the Welcome To Disneyland tour. This is one that is more geared fo...

Disneyland Social Clubs

December 24, 2013 01:05 - 52 minutes

Are you fan enough for Disneyland Social Clubs? Join us as we interview Michael (aka "The Cap'n") from Main Street Elite, which is one of many Disneyland Social Clubs - essentially groups of folks who love going to the park. Maybe you have seen them walking about - they have Disney-related patches on their jackets and smiles on their faces. Michael is the founder of Main Street Elites, and he was nice enough to take time to explain the whole idea of Disneyland Social Clubs to us, how he st...

Is DCA Better Than Disneyland?

December 10, 2013 01:09 - 45 minutes

Is DCA better than Disneyland? Not if you know what's good for you ... Terrence threw this statement out on another show, and it sort of turned our whole world topsy-turvy: "I think DCA is better than Disneyland". Let that sink in ... this man thinks California Adventure is better - better - than Disneyland! That notion has never even crossed my mind before, not to mention passed through my lips. So we made Terrence prove it on this show. Check out this show and pay close attention to t...

Can Changes At Disneyland Be A Good Thing?

November 25, 2013 01:33 - 50 minutes

Change happens, but are changes at Disneyland a good thing? Change is good - the changing seasons, growing up, making different friends; even destructive events, such as fire, can bring about a good change. But does this hold true for the changes at Disneyland? With the coming Winter, the park transforms into a winter wonderland - new shows, new effects, new decorations abound. On this show, we jump into some of the new changes at Disneyland that have already been made, mainly to the Jung...

Unique things to do in Disneyland (without waiting in line)

November 11, 2013 16:46 - 49 minutes

It's true - there are many unique things to do in Disneyland that don't require a line Disneyland and DCA have the unique ability to be the best place in the world and the worst place, sometimes at the exact same moment. Take away the rides, the fun things to look at, the music, and the art and you are left with ... mobs of people. Navigating through a crowd can turn anyone's smile upside down, not to mention waiting in lines for rides with these people. Hearing their conversations about...

Disneyland Annual Passport – Is it right for you?

October 28, 2013 03:52 - 23 minutes

Looking for a good deal on tickets? You just may need a Disneyland Annual Passport! The Disneyland Annual Passport is probably not something you hear about too often (unless you are hanging out with some true Disneyland fans), but these little beauties can offer a whole new world of park enjoyment. 10% off purchases, early park admission, even invitations to special events! Getting an Annual Pass can be a bit of an investment, so in this episode of EarzUp!, we breakdown the pros and cons o...

Finding Hotels Near Disneyland

October 14, 2013 16:35 - 36 minutes

We'll help you in finding that elusive "great deal" on hotels near Disneyland! Finding a hotel never seems to be a real problem around Disneyland - there seems to be 8 billion little places to stay! But how do you find the right hotel at the right price? Jason, Terrence, and Taren walk you through the steps they use for finding the perfect hotels near Disneyland! It's not all about price - location matters after a vacation to The Happiest Place on Earth. After all, the last thing you wan...

Disneyland Rides: What to hit and what to miss

September 30, 2013 20:34 - 43 minutes

Did the Matterhorn make the Must Hit or the Must Miss list? Find out! In our first episode, Jason, Terrence, and Taren are tasked with making a list of their Top 5 recommended Disneyland rides for someone with only one day to spend at The Park. Of course along with a Top 5 list comes a Bottom 5 list - find out what Disneyland rides didn't make the cut and why. All this, plus our EarzUp! Factoid, a few tiny rants, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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