Happily EVERything Disney
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsShare our passion of Walt Disney World with us and find your own happily ever after in between trips. Come discuss our episodes with us and vote on Hot Takes: https://discord.gg/nQN3aEFZ Social Media Twitter: @happilyeveryth1 Hosts: @mattpeto @fulmerchristina @msh11982
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Episodes
Bonus Episode: Rumor Mill and an update on the Disney Comeback Index
April 12, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MBMatt jumps on to share his opinions about the hot rumor mill. He provides what he thinks is most likely and what's not. With 1900 Park Fare returning, Matt touches on the Disney Comeback Index.
Magic Kingdom Proper
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBPicture this scenario... You don't visit WDW frequently and you're about to hit Magic Kingdom for the first time in 3-5 years. What experiences do you need to accomplish to get Magic Kingdom done proper? Matt, Christina and Mike have the details...
Down and Back Again (Part II)
March 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBWe cover our final day for our Down and Back Again trip. We start at Hollywood with some rope dropping Slinky Dog Dash and then make a productive morning before hopping to Magic Kingdom. Galaxy's Edge, Toy Story Land and Tron are the centerpieces.
Down and Back Again (Part I)
March 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBThe boys take another down and back trip. We talk about how the trip came about and recap a very eventful first day. Steve the Substitute joins us for the episode and we welcome Chris who gives us many first impressions. Many tips in the episode and our favorite water dispenser locations. What did everyone think of Luminous?
Magic Happens: Matt visits Disneyland!
February 29, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBFor the first time, Matt visits Disneyland after being on a work trip out West. We get into his trip report and his review on many new rides. Matt experiences World of Color, one of Mike's personal favorites.. We dive into Matt's views on how Disneyland compares to Walt Disney World. At the end of the episode, Matt plays a recording of his initial thoughts of leaving Disneyland. YouTube Link https://twitter.com/h_EVERythingDIS
Top 16 Takeaways from Mike's Adult Trip Escape
February 16, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn a different type of trip recap, Mike covers his top 16 takeaways on mostly new experiences for him and his wife during their adult trip from February 2024. Mike and his snacks, plenty of new ones! A lounge review? What does Mike think of Luminous? @h_EVERythingDIS
Landon Here!
February 02, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBWe bring in Landon from one of our favorite WDW podcasts, "Disney World is Awesome". Landon shares how his love for Disney and how his podcast got created. We talk about his co-hosts (TJ and Matt) and how they built the perfect down-to-earth podcast. We go down memory lane with some of the past podcast highlights and his super cool neighborhood. We discuss when that "trip" might happen. We even bring up a few Before/After topics... And did Landon just launch his World Famous sectio...
Before/After: 2024 Edition with Scott Gustin
January 19, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBScott Gustin returns and provides feedback on 18 Before/After Topics all centered around 2024. We dig into Genie+, Tiana's Bayou Adventure (did we pinpoint an opening date or two?), new Attraction buzz and so much more. Maybe a little Bluey mixed in for good measure. After our main segment, Scott shares his opinion on Brazil D23 news, Luminous and more. Just remember "you asked for it."? Follow Scott at https://twitter.com/ScottGustin. Podcast handle: https://twitter.com/h_EVERythingDIS
Luminous is indeed a Symphony for Matt! (Matt's Dec 2023 Trip Part II)
January 05, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe pick up with Part II for Matt's trip report for December 2023.
Storming the Castle? - Matt's Part I of Dec 2023 Trip Report
December 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIn Part I of Matt's trip report, we go through half of his trip. He visits DHS 2x but hits bunch of parks at night (MK, AK and Epcot) to open his trip.
Animal Kingdom Strikes Back! Mike's Trip Report 2023 Edition (Part II)
December 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBPicking up with Mike's 2nd part of his trip. Mike takes advantage of Extending Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom and sounds like has a hew appreciation, maybe Mike and his family attends the first scheduled Christmas Party and sees plenty of bloggers and even gets some pics while he's at it.
Mike's Trip Report 2023 Edition (Part I)
November 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBMike and his family visits WDW during Jersey week. He has a split stay and has new thoughts on Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Journey of Water and walks us through his time for the first part of his trip. Is Mike ready to breakup with Beaches and Cream? How does a leisurely 2nd day at DHS look?
Hating Luminous before it starts? And the Agony of a Planner...
November 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBWithout Mike keeping us in line, Christina and Matt takes a step back defending Harmonious, while looking ahead to Luminous - even though there seems to be haters. We also talk about our previous holiday trip and the repeatable highlights. We get to hear Matt wrestle with planning a big party trip.
Pre-pandemic Hopping and Disney Enchantment returns...
October 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBWe recap a bunch of news items: Park Hopping restrictions go away Price increases EVERYWHERE (except tickets) Enchantment and After Hours Returning We talk holiday parties and Jollywood We talk Holiday offerings at WDW And we breakdown whether Nightmare Before Christmas is a Halloween or Christmas party
Mash of Topics: Genie+ future, AK at night, Disney+ price hikes?
October 13, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBWe discuss some looming topics that we expect to get answers soon about: Genie+ in 2024 Bubble Perks returning Animal Kingdom After Hours returning? Disney+ price hikes Luminous on dw.com site Before and After
New School Attractions - Our Favorites Ranked
September 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBSince Pandora opened in 2017, Walt Disney World has added 10 attractions to the lineup. Christina, Mike and Matt rank their personal favorites.
Honest take on Destination D23
September 14, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBWe discuss the news from Destination D23 and our honest thoughts. Do we think it was positive overall? Or was it a little bit more of a mixed bag? Before/After topic: Soarin' Over California temporary run...
Destination D23 Preview and more with Scott Gustin
August 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBScott Gustin returns to our podcast to discuss various topics: Finishing up Epcot Destination D23 preview 2024 Marketing Pitch to Guests My Disney Experience Changes Our B/A topics get nerdy! JoW showing up on MDE and the new princess Asha appearing at WDW from Disney's new animation feature, Wish. Find Scott on https://twitter.com/ScottGustin Happily EVERything Disney: https://twitter.com/h_EVERythingDIS
Phil Schoen joins us for "The Anatomy of a Short Trip"
August 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWe have a friend join our podcast: special guest from DBCPod, Phil Schoen (The Max Rebo). Phil joins us for a different look on taking family trips and breaks down a different way to hit the parks. With Phil being a massive Epcot fan, we put him on the hot seat for a lightning round of hard questions on Epcot. https://twitter.com/h_EVERythingDIS Find Phil: https://twitter.com/themaxreboIV Find Phil's podcast: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod Discord: https://discord.gg/gtnKpR2Sa7
Trip Previews
July 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBMike and Matt discuss their upcoming trips and some of their planning tactics. Before/After: Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs at Boardwalk.
The Disney 100 Exhibition
July 14, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBThe co-hosts and their families attended the Disney 100 Exhibition at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. We cover what we enjoyed most from the exhibit. Matt also thinks we get some type of significant news in early August about the parks. @h_EVERythingDIS
Draft a Park Day 2023 Edition
June 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBChristina, Mike and Matt go through 12 categories and draft their park day. Which plan would you sign up for? B/A: Tron to Standby and After Hours Party return...
Nuts and the Bolt(ons)
June 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBWe discuss the nuts (what you should stay clear from) and what you should bolt-on (spend extra for) for your Disney trip. Park Hopping Memory Maker Dessert Party Dining Plan Tours/Behind the Scenes Seasonal Parties Special experiences Capture Your Moment Rapid fire Before/After: New Experience on Cinderella Castle?
The Disney Dining Plan Discussion
June 02, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThe podcast crew discusses their past experience with the Dining Plan and it's pros/cons. Matt and Mike talks about their dining preferences for their upcoming trips. Before/After: Be Our Guest changes!
The Top 15 Pandemic Casualty Cuts at WDW
May 19, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode, we update the state of the Disney Comeback Index. Matt then brings out a Top 15 list of things he felt we lost from Covid-era and are likely not to return. Our Before and After topic is on the Cake Bake Shop. @h_EVERythingDIS
Would you Rather?
May 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBMike and Christina drive an episode of "Would you Rather?" of putting the other co-hosts in a difficult decision making game. Some include: Which holiday party would you chose? Ride Choices (new and at closing times) Nighttime parade or a show returning? Short trip perk choice Dream scenarios Favorite show vs a new show we never seen? @h_EVERythingDIS Before/After: When will we get Epcot new show name...
Scott Gustin returns for a Prediction Mash!
April 20, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 92.1 MBBrace yourself. This is a loaded episode. Scott Gustin returns and we begin by looking back from our November episode and discuss how our predictions are holding up overall. But then we jump into the hot topics discussed everywhere including: Scott making some bold predictions! Journey of Water: really heating up? The nighttime parade buzz Figment M&G going to be better than you think? Epcot new shows: some theories Disney 2024 Marketing Pitch? Virtual Queues Tiana Bayou Adve...
50th Postmortem, Live Action Moana and our theory why Villains After Hours isn't back yet
April 07, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBChristina and Matt do a solo episode together. We talk about the Moana adaptation, our upcoming thoughts of the Little Mermaid. We also chat After Hours and why we think Villains After Hours didn't return this year? We then to get to our main subject on the 50th Postmortem and discuss good, bad, ugly and what we will miss the most from the celebration. Our B/A topic is 1900 Park Fare. @h_EVERythingDIS
Cowboy
March 24, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBWe totally "cowboy" through this episode and discuss some random topics: 1) Epcot 40th wrapping up and moving to the 100th WDC Celebration 2) Harmonious replacement show: what could the new show look and sound like? 3) Signs that bookings are soft at Disney World? 4) Meet and Greets Before/After: Mirabel to MK when?
Mike and Kaina's Feb 2023 Trip Report Part II
March 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBJoin us for part II of Mike and Kaina's adult-only trip. Learn how they master early entry access without the need of Genie+. Get their feedback on Guardians, Space 220 Lounge and all the snacks. Did they see Harmonious before it twinkles away? They finish their last day at Boma and get to experience Zebra Domes for the first time! And Matt and Christina surely bring the mulligans. Matt also gives Mike and Kaina challenge for the next trip. Christina brings a good B/A topic: When...
Mike and Kaina's Feb 2023 Trip Report Part I
February 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBMike and Kaina visit WDW for a 3 park visit to celebrate an upcoming milestone birthday. In our first Part, we cover their arrival day, DHS and MK park stops. We get the details of how it went down and plenty of food discussions! Our Before and After is on Bon Voyage!
Old School Top 10 Rides
February 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBWe make our consensus top 10 ride list where we rank our top 10 attractions in WDW all (before Pandora era). We have some surprises and some hot takes here. We also bring the Hatbox Ghost in our Before/After topic. @h_EVERythingDIS
Our Top 5 Restaurants.
January 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBEach host selects their current top 5 restaurants. We also have some honorable mentions and bring back the Before/After game with two topics. Why would Disneyland thing be a Before/After topic? Hmm. @h_EVERythingDIS
Matt and Adrienne skip L'Artisan des Glaces: The December Trip Report
January 13, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBMatt's wife, Adrienne, joins the episode to discuss their December's family trip. Christina and Adrienne team up against Matt. Mike issues out some mulligans and some sharp criticism on the December crew missing a certain dessert from Epcot. We cover favorite moments, final park tallies, best snacks, best dining, Genie+ selections and so much more! Note: We actually had some technical challenges with this episode; we had 4 disconnects during the recording. We edited it as best as we c...
Matt's December Top 15 Observations from his WDW Visit
December 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBMatt visited WDW for a weeklong in December 2022. Instead of the traditional trip report, he does the Top 15 Observations from his trip. During the episode, Matt covers his parting thoughts on Harmonious, Splash Mountain and Enchantment. He also covers how Guardians has changed Epcot for the better. And much much more... @h_EVERythingDIS
Christina visits WDW at Christmas: A Trip Report
December 16, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 86.9 MBWe are very excited to share Christina's trip report of her December vacation at WDW Christina does a split stay at Port Orleans Riverside and Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village. She has some thoughts about the newer attractions, including Guardians. She also experiences the 50th nighttime shows for the first time and recaps her time at Mickey Very Merry Christmas Special.
2023 Predictions+ with guest Scott Gustin
November 24, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBWe have a very special guest, Scott Gustin joining us to discuss 2023 predictions and so much more... We discuss Iger/Chapek showdown, Genie+ and park pass potential changes. We finish a lightning round on our previously opened Before/After topics and Scott offers when to actually expect the Railroad to return. So much content... You can find Scott on Twitter: @scottgustin @h_EVERythingDIS
DCI Milestone and some "Shop" strategy for our next trip.
November 11, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBThe Disney Comeback Index has reached 90%! Christina and Matt go through each category and talk about what's about missing. We discuss what items are likely gone for good and what's the future of the DCI. And what could come next? We then talk about our upcoming trips and the strategy to goes into taking a larger family @h_EVERythingDIS
Boo! A Not So Scary Halloween Episode
October 28, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBWe talk about Halloween at the Disney Parks and highlight the holiday party, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We cover the party's unique entertainment offerings, meet and greats and trick and treating. We also look back at Boo Bash and MNSSHP from a few years ago when Mike had the opportunity to go. Also in this episode, we talk Halloween movies and provide some feedback on very old Disney animated classic, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. And then we make another Before/After topic...
Mike takes out the Muppets and Christina takes out an Epcot Landmark
October 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBEach host has 3 blind questions to their co-hosts. We discuss which land we'd knock out, what special day of the year would you want to be at the parks and much much more. We also discuss Before/After on when the replacement show for Harmonious debuts (not including Epcot Forever). We also review some of our past successful predictions. @h_EVERythingDIS
Aulani Trip Recap
September 29, 2022 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBOur friend Darren joins as a Guest for our episode and recaps his trip to Aulani. He talks about the Disney touches in a faraway place. He covers the pools, dining, characters, add-ons, and things to check out with leaving the resort. It's a trip recap you don't want to miss! Plus we do an Before/After on when Figment will show up for his Meet & Greet. @h_EVERythingDIS
D23 Aftermath: An Apology from Disney?
September 19, 2022 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBWe react to D23 and have some hot-takes. Did Disney just apologize about the nighttime spectaculars? We open our discussion about our fan favorite, Happily Ever After returning and we're here for it!. They also confirmed a lucky (or unlucky) prediction we made a long time ago about TRON opening and likely confirmed another hot-take what we said about the barges and Harmonious future. We talk about Blue Sky projects at Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom and Matt makes a case for Zootopi...
D23 Final Predictions!
September 09, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode, each hosts put their "fake" money on 5 bets for D23 predictions. Will we get some love at the parks this year or not?!?!? Come join us! D23 Odds: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wO3_uAW9LnZ2BVUy6Z8Qi-0iNgbW47oFDlu-vo149OQ/edit#gid=2123484091
D23 Preview - Open Discussion
September 07, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBMatt, Mike and Steve the Substitute returns to discuss D23 predictions. We discuss new attractions, nighttime shows, etc. Before/After: Missing restaurants at EPCOT.
Mike's Trip to Disneyland Part II: Disneyland Park
August 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBMike and his family visits Disneyland for a summer vacation. In this episode, Mike breaks down his own adventures in Disneyland Park!. He covers the attractions, entertainment, nighttime shows and food. Come listen to Part 2 of his trip recap! Also in this episode: Before/After date on Walt Disney World Railroad Return. @h_EVERythingDIS
Mike's Trip to Disneyland Part I: California Adventure
August 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBMike and his family visits Disneyland for a summer vacation. In this episode, Mike breaks down his own adventures in Disney California Adventure!. He covers the attractions, entertainment, nighttime shows and food. Come listen to Part 1 of his trip recap! Also in this episode: Matt covers his Royal Caribbean couple trip to Bermuda! We launch a Before/After date on when Guardians of the Galaxy turns away froma virtual queue and goes to Standby. @h_EVERythingDIS
Christmas in July: A WDW Preview
July 22, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBWe discuss returning to the parks around the holidays. We breakdown what each park features for the holiday seasons and what we are looking forward to most. We also try convince one more co-host to join our fun. Before/After: Ariel at her Grotto returns.
Uncovering the Akershus Closure Mystery and more roundtable...
July 08, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBDuring another roundtable discussion, Matt and Mike cover: Various topics surrounding Genie+ Park Pass Reservation and Park Hopping Character Dining and we finally feel like we unlocked why certain restaurants haven't reopened. Mike drops a Before/After date on when Splash Mountain will go under for the Tiana makeover. Will you take the Before or After? Scenario: Ride Splash for last time or ride TRON on your next visit? We also preview Mike's big Disneyland trip.
Akershus is still closed and we have a theory why. More roundtable topics on Genie+, Park Pass and Character Dining!
July 08, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBDuring another roundtable discussion, Matt and Mike cover: Various topics surrounding Genie+ Park Pass Reservation and Park Hopping Character Dining and we finally feel like we unlocked why certain restaurants haven't reopened. Mike drops a Before/After date on when Splash Mountain will go under for the Tiana makeover. Will you take the Before or After? Scenario: Ride Splash for last time or ride TRON on your next visit? We also preview Mike's big Disneyland trip.
The Open Roundtable: Park Hopping, Epcot 40th, Sunsetting shows and more..
June 24, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB2023 Disney World Packages are now live! Matt joined a travel agent webcast and gets confirmation that the 50th will end in March 2023. Some of the other questions were not answered but we discuss them in an open roundtable format. Park Hopping - will we have changes with these eventually? Will EPCOT get anything special for it's 40th? Will either nighttime show be sunsetted after the 50th? Will Extended Evening Hours continue after the 50th? And in our first Before/After Topic, we ze...