Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Your one-stop shop for the stories, secrets and shenanigans of a popcorn-fueled theme park journalist. Join author, reporter and expert Carlye Wisel for breaking news, unexpected interviews and reported stories about Disney and Universal every week.
It’s an audio theme park party — and you’re invited! Have a vacation question, Epcot comment or Galaxy’s Edge hot take your friends no longer wanna listen to? Call us at 747-CHURROS (747-248-7767) and we might play your call on a future episode!
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It's...John Stamos!!!
October 12, 2022 09:25 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBActor, musician, Disney memorabilia owner and America's sweetheart John Stamos stops by Very Amusing this week to discuss Beach Boys, Doom Buggies, *that* Full House Disney World episode and so much more! HEADS UP - THIS IS PART ONE! Next week we'll air even MORE of our interview with John, where we discuss the legacy of Bob Saget, the incredible story of how his show Big Shot got renewed, Disney Parks history and so much more! Watch Big Shot Season 2 on Disney+, out today!!! Relevant Lin...
Churros Hotline: Disney World Edition!
October 05, 2022 09:44 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIt's a Churros Hotline episode — this time themed to Walt Disney World! From transportation concerns and Disney vacation help to a hotel mini-mystery, this one's got it all! Relevant Links: https://www.vulture.com/2017/07/there-is-a-secret-mixtape-for-disneylands-space-mountain.html Call 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!! Wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our new SHOP! https://www.very-amusing.com Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... I...
Churros Hotline: Disney World Edition!
October 05, 2022 09:44 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIt's a Churros Hotline episode — this time themed to Walt Disney World! From transportation concerns and Disney vacation help to a hotel mini-mystery, this one's got it all! Relevant Links: https://www.vulture.com/2017/07/there-is-a-secret-mixtape-for-disneylands-space-mountain.html Call 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!! Wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our new SHOP! https://www.very-amusing.com Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... I...
Hidden Mickey: Bobby Moynihan!
September 28, 2022 09:36 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBThis week we welcome talented voice actor, comedian, collector, and puppetry enthusiast BOBBY MOYNIHAN (SNL, Duck Tales) to discuss everything from his time working on Star Wars projects to traveling to London with The Muppets to being a part of a theme park ride! For more Hidden Mickeys interviews with Paul Scheer, Taran Killam, Robin Lopez and more, dive into our Very Amusing episode archives! LINKS: Read Bobby's new book, Not All Sheep Are Boring! (FOR ALL AGES!) https://www.penguinra...
Our Duffy & Friends Panel LIVE from D23 Expo!
September 21, 2022 09:44 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBWish you could have witnessed the World of Duffy & Friends panel at D23 Expo 2022? Want to relive the most glorious moment of the Disney fan-filled weekend? You're in luck! We've got it for you right here, filling your time with everything you've ever wanted to know about Gelatoni, Stella Lou, Olu Mel, Shellie May, Duffy the Disney Bear, Lina Bell and Cookie Ann! Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewi...
Our D23 Expo Disney Parks News Recap — And A Secret Ride Walk-Through?!
September 15, 2022 01:03 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBOur full recap of all things Disneyland, Disney World and beyond at D23 Expo!! Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel her website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Call 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!! Wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our new SHOP! https...
D23 EXPO SUNDAY: 5 Favorite (All-New)! Disney Theme Park Announcements!
September 12, 2022 07:24 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBA quickie but goodie about my favorite 5 announcements from the Disney Parks panel! Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel her website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Call 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!! Wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our new SHOP! ...
D23 EXPO SATURDAY: Muppets Surprises, Marvel Sneak Peeks and Parks Panel predictions!
September 11, 2022 09:09 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBA recap of the most important details from our second day at D23 Expo, including a Captain America musical, Muppets performing live and our predictions for tomorrow's Parks Panel! and of course...STAY TUNED FOR DAILY EPISODES THROUGHOUT D23 EXPO WEEKEND!!! Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel her...
D23 EXPO FRIDAY: Marvel theme park attraction news (!!) and Haunted Mansion movie first thoughts!
September 10, 2022 07:39 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBA recap of the most important details from our first day at D23 Expo, focusing on THAT unexpected Avengers Campus theme park announcement (this early!? wild!) as well as our thoughts on footage from Disney's Haunted Mansion film! and of course...STAY TUNED FOR DAILY EPISODES THROUGHOUT D23 EXPO WEEKEND!!! Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook...
D23 EXPO THURSDAY: FIRST LOOK at Disney Parks + Media Preview!
September 09, 2022 07:53 - 37 minutes - 34 MBA full recap of our D23 Expo MEDIA PREVIEW with a first look at Disney Parks ride vehicle miniatures, models of Disneyland's Mickey's ToonTown, why I'm so excited about puppets and more info about Tiana's Bayou Adventure -- including a new shop opening in a matter of days!! Stay tuned to social media for up-to-the-minute updates! and of course...STAY TUNED FOR DAILY EPISODES THROUGHOUT D23 EXPO WEEKEND!!! Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlye...
D23 Expo PREVIEW with Walt Disney Archives' Becky Cline!
September 07, 2022 09:36 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBYES, as part of our week-long coverage of D23 Expo (daily episodes, y'all!), we've got the Walt Disney Archives' own Becky Cline here to tell us all about Disney100: The Exhibition, Walt's Plane, Walt Disney Archives presents: Step In Time and so much more! You cannot miss Becky's incredible Haunted Mansion stories — along with a peek into what entering these archives is really like! and of course...STAY TUNED FOR DAILY EPISODES THROUGHOUT D23 EXPO WEEKEND!!! Spend more time with @CarlyeW...
Your Planning Guide To Walt Disney World!
August 31, 2022 06:42 - 1 hour - 80 MBThis month, we're helping you plan your next theme park vacation and this week it's all about Walt Disney World! From explaining Genie+ in detail and laying out all the essential logistics (rental cars! bus transportation! what to do without Disney's Magical Express!) to helping you decide what hotel to stay at in near Disney's theme parks, this episode will kick off your next trip to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom — and get you ready for your dream vacat...
Your Planning Guide to Universal Orlando Resort!
August 24, 2022 09:04 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis month, we're helping you plan your next theme park vacation and this week it's all about Universal Orlando Resort! From tips on what to ride at Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure to how to navigate Wizarding World of Harry Potter and its Hogwarts Express between both parks, we're here to help, covering everything from Universal Express Pass discussions to my tips for jamming in a Universal vacation while in Orlando at Walt Disney World! Relevant Very Amusing...
Your Planning Guide to Disneyland Resort!
August 10, 2022 06:37 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBAll month long, we're diving into vacation planning — and all my recommendations, frankly — with guide to all our favorite theme parks, starting with Disneyland Resort! From Genie+ tips to my favorite restaurants to the treats and tricks I swear by, this episode is dedicated to having the best trip ever at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Happy Guide-gust! Stick around for Churros calls about Happily Ever After, Disney wedding tunes and state fair foods! Spend more time with @Ca...
Your Guide to Disneyland Resort!
August 10, 2022 06:37 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBAll month long, we're diving into vacation planning — and all my recommendations, frankly — with guide to all our favorite theme parks, starting with Disneyland Resort! From Genie+ tips to my favorite restaurants to the treats and tricks I swear by, this episode is dedicated to having the best trip ever at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Happy Guide-gust! Stick around for Churros calls about Happily Ever After, Disney wedding tunes and state fair foods! Spend more time with @Ca...
A Jeffrey Epstein Fun Time Podcast Party!
July 27, 2022 09:28 - 1 hour - 75 MBSay hello to my friend and colleague Jeffrey Epstein! You might be familiar with D23 Inside Disney, the podcast he co-hosts, or his professional work overseeing communications for D23, The Walt Disney Archives and more, but what you likely don't know is Jeffrey's VERY cool career history (acting! magazines! journalism!) and what this massive Disney fan thinks about, well, everything! Stick around for Churros calls about Disney Wish toilet paper and Disneyland visits! Listen to D23 Inside D...
No New Episode This Week!
July 20, 2022 08:03 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBHellooooooo! We are taking the week off because we...foolishly recorded too many future episodes last week and didn't leave enough time to make this week's deadline! ACK! We will be back next week and all summer long with so much more AMUSING STUFF! miss you love you be back soon plz dont hate us!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Joshua Bassett and Andrew Barth Feldman: Live from the Disney Wish!
July 13, 2022 09:09 - 1 hour - 92 MBSurprise!!! You know 'em, you love 'em, and now we've got High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ( HSMTMTS ) stars and my Disney Wish shipmates Josh Bassett and Andrew Barth Feldman chatting about all things Disney!!!! From Cars 2 and Goofy on stage to Disneyland snacks and dream in-park jobs, we're discussing about ALL of it. (AND, Andrew is our FIRST repeat Hidden Mickey, which makes this all even more exciting!) Stick around for Churros Hotline calls about sailing on Disney Wish w...
Our Massive DISNEY WISH Recap Episode!
July 06, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBFresh off the Disney Wish's Christening Sailing, I'm bringing you every! single! detail! about this brand new Disney Cruise Line ship, from kids spaces to secret pools as well as all my opinions on everything from Goofy's broadway moment and a gloriously high-end restaurant to dinner theatre with Frozen's Olaf and yes, even a bit on that dumb $5000 Star Wars drink. Whether you've sailed before and want to know why this ship is different — or are a theme park fan wondering why a cruise may o...
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Is Back!
June 29, 2022 04:04 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week we are celebrating the return of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Walt Disney World's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground! Chef Julie Hrywnak and Creative Director Tom Vazzana join us to discuss (and celebrate!) the return of this absolutely legendary and historical long-running Disney World show. (And if you HAVEN'T seen Hoop?! Well, stick around, because we're about to give you a whole podcast's worth of reasons why!) AAAAAND stick around for Churros Hotline calls about Christmas r...
Mish Mosh: Park Crowds, Summer Hints & Genie+ Honesty Hour
June 22, 2022 09:17 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBCome one, come all, for a candid discussion of THE STATE OF THINGS, from a woman who has not left her house much in the past week!!!! We're talking Genie+, Park Pass reservation calendars and a renewed interest in...Rainforest Cafe?! Catch it all this week on Very Amusing! Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/...
A Mini Churros Inbox Episode!
June 15, 2022 09:44 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWe're answering your calls about horses, solo Disney World dining and...urban legends?! Tune into this week's mini Churros Inbox Q&A for all this and more! PS: PARENTS! The first call has some dark overtones (mentions "Ashes" and "passing" but doesn't overtly mention death) but wanted to flag regardless! RELEVANT LINKS: https://www.wsj.com/articles/disney-worlds-big-secret-its-a-favorite-spot-to-scatter-family-ashes-1540390229 https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/10/meet-the-new-d...
Billy Jensen on true crime, solving Star Wars mysteries and retro Disney memories
June 08, 2022 09:17 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBBILLY JENSEN (True Crime Investigative Journalist! Podcaster! Author!) drops by Very Amusing to discuss retro Disney memories, hot takes on Disneyland attractions and so much more! WARNING: This episode contains some heavy themes including drug use and themes of death! We do NOT recommend listening to this interview around children! (The intro and churros section are oke-doke!) Check out Billy Jensen... on The First Degree true crime podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firs...
A Disney Birthday Recap, FODMAPs and other parks advice!
June 08, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBNOTE: This episode is an abbreviated version of a prior episode that has been re-published to feature select Churros Hotline calls. Use code AMUSING at Framebridge.com for 15% off your first order! (They rock and make for a great gift!) Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel her website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Call 747-CHURROS for the a...
The Best Places To Eat at Walt Disney World (My Favorite Theme Park Restaurants!)
June 01, 2022 09:08 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBSalmon at Magic Kingdom?! Snails at Epcot?! Fried yummies at Animal Kingdom?! Come for an honest look at where I'm eating at all four Walt Disney World theme parks...Stay for a shortlist of restaurants I will never EVER ever EVER ever EVER eat at unless you convince me otherwise!!!!! Relevant Links! Eater Disney World 38: https://www.eater.com/maps/best-disney-world-food-restaurants-38 Eater Disney Springs 38 (not yet updated, will be in mid-June 2022!) https://www.eater.com/maps/best-dis...
The Best Places To Eat at Walt Disney World (My Favorite Theme Park Restaurants!)
June 01, 2022 09:08 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBSalmon at Magic Kingdom?! Snails at Epcot?! Fried yummies at Animal Kingdom?! Come for an honest look at where I'm eating at all four Walt Disney World theme parks...Stay for a shortlist of restaurants I will never EVER ever EVER ever EVER eat at unless you convince me otherwise!!!!! Relevant Links! Eater Disney World 38: https://www.eater.com/maps/best-disney-world-food-restaurants-38 Eater Disney Springs 38 (not yet updated, will be in mid-June 2022!) https://www.eater.com/maps/best-dis...
What I Eat at Walt Disney World!
June 01, 2022 09:08 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBSalmon at Magic Kingdom?! Snails at Epcot?! Fried yummies at Animal Kingdom?! Come for an honest look at where I'm eating at all four Walt Disney World theme parks...Stay for a shortlist of restaurants I will never EVER ever EVER ever EVER eat at unless you convince me otherwise!!!!! Relevant Links! Eater Disney World 38: https://www.eater.com/maps/best-disney-world-food-restaurants-38 Eater Disney Springs 38 (not yet updated, will be in mid-June 2022!) https://www.eater.com/maps/best-dis...
Hidden Mickey: Andrew Barth Feldman!
May 18, 2022 09:33 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBPlease welcome Andrew Barth Feldman (Dear Evan Hansen, Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical) AKA Broadway's biggest Disney fan as our latest Hidden Mickey!! Trust me, we will NEVER encounter a Hidden Mickey with THIS MUCH Disney knowledge — buckle up, because this one's more exciting than how everyone who went on Horizons speaks about it!!!!! WATCH ANDREW'S SHOW, PARK MAP!: LIVESTREAM Park Map on 5/23!: https://events.broadwayworld.com/event/andrew-barth-feldman-park-map-5-23-7-pm-et/ Buy tick...
It's a TURNING RED Gab Session with Director Domee Shi and Producer Lindsey Collins!!
May 11, 2022 09:44 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBYes, you read that right - the ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS behind Pixar's Turning Red are on this week's Very Amusing!!! Consider it a dream slumber party with the best creatives in the game, because we get INTO it and it was a Twizzler-filled, '90s-throwback good time! Join Director Domee Shi and Producer Lindsey Collins for a chat about middle school! and being cringe! and women at the helm! and turning into our mothers! and karaoke! and embarrassing moments! and so much more — including what w...
It's a TURNING RED Gab Session with Director Domee Shi and Producer Lindsey Collins!!
May 11, 2022 09:44 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBYes, you read that right - the ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS behind Pixar's Turning Red are on this week's Very Amusing!!! Consider it a dream slumber party with the best creatives in the game, because we get INTO it and it was a Twizzler-filled, '90s-throwback good time! Join Director Domee Shi and Producer Lindsey Collins for a chat about middle school! and being cringe! and women at the helm! and turning into our mothers! and karaoke! and embarrassing moments! and so much more — including what w...
FIRST LOOK inside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!
May 05, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBOoh baby, we're going INSIDE Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind with Walt Disney Imagineering's Wyatt Winter! We discuss the pre-show of the attraction and elements of its backstory — Nova Corps! Xandar! other Marvel Cinematic Universe stuff you may have forgotten about — but do NOT discuss the actual roller coaster portion of Cosmic Rewind beyond the reverse launch. This episode is intended for you to be able too enjoy the attraction more, not to spoil it, but it does discuss all the ...
This week's episode will be out THURSDAY!
May 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 minute - 2.27 MBIt's a day late for NEWSWORTHY REASONS but I promise, it'll be worth it!!!!!!! :) :) :) see ya thursday bright and early!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mish Mosh: Character Hugs, Main Street Electrical Parade & More!
April 27, 2022 09:10 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBA big bowl full of everything we gotta discuss from the past week, including character hugs, Coronado Springs and a cross-country jaunt from Disney World to Disneyland to check out the goofiest nighttime spectacular. Soup's on! Relevant Links: Disney Junior Fun Fest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1159870558105616/ Muppet Whatnot Workshop eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/234298150479 Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https...
Inside Tokyo's NEW Toy Story Hotel!
April 20, 2022 06:48 - 1 hour - 64 MBTokyo Disney Resort opened a bonkers cool new hotel earlier this month and Chris Nilghe of TDRExplorer is here to walk us through every detail of his recent stay!!! (Three words: Buzz Lightyear Pajamas!!) From the themed entryway to slippers with Andy's name scrawled on the bottom, each and every detail is worth devouring. Get stoked!! You can take a ~virtual trip to Japan~ with TDRExplorer on... YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/tdrexplorer Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/tdrexplore...
All About Disney Genie+ With Brooke McDonald!
April 13, 2022 09:47 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBDisney Genie+ is the most confusing thing to happen at Disney World in years — and we've got you covered! Whether you're a FastPass pro trying to learn the ropes or want to maximize your next Disney vacation with park-hopping prowess, theme park journalist and expert Brooke McDonald is here to tell you everything you need to know about Disney's new line-skipping service! Follow Brooke McDonald's Disney tips on... Twitter! https://twitter.com/BrookeGMcDonald Instagram! https://www.instagra...
Your 747-CHURROS Calls, Answered!
April 06, 2022 09:37 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBWe heard opportunity ringing...and we answered the call! RELATED LINKS: Fireworks Cruise: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/enchanting-extras-collection/ferrytale-wishes-dessert-cruise/ Backstage's (cough cough) Starcruiser listings (cough cough): https://d26oc3sg82pgk3.cloudfront.net/files/media/uploads/casting_call/311abfc1-24c8-498d-8b8a-575ed5277bdd.pdf https://d26oc3sg82pgk3.cloudfront.net/files/media/uploads/casting_call/d3aab516-641f-48c2-a4cd-4c436deac431.pdf Wear your VERY AM...
Carlye's (Unexpected!) Favorite Disneyland Snackies
March 30, 2022 06:08 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThis week, we're back with a mini-sode (semi-sode?) about my 5 favorite Disneyland snacks under $6!! Wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our new SHOP! https://www.very-amusing.com Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel her website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Call 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!...
Merch! Merch! Merch!
March 23, 2022 10:15 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBVery Amusing podcast merchandise is arriving!!!! SO, this week, I wanted to tell you a bit about what we’re making, why we’re making it this way, and how we got here. We're even joined by special guest Andrew Ortiz of SuperYaki, without whom none of this would be possible! Hope you enjoy this peek into what it's like to make a tiny fashion line, why I pivoted from prior plans, and the details of what really makes these garments special (: Keep up with SuperYaki on... Their website! https:/...
Kristin Chirico Loves Napa Rose, Hates Disney Hotels and Has A Major Celebrity Sighting to Share With You
March 16, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBWe are BEYOND thrilled to welcome writer, YouTuber and Disney fanatic Kristin Chirico to Very Amusing! Best known for their work on Buzzfeed and with the fabulous Kitchen & Jorn Show, Kristin is one of us — a true theme park fan — and has the hot takes and delightful stories to prove it. NOTE: parents, if you would like to avoid any discussion of *costumed characters and the employees makes them possible*, we recommend you skip 32:30 - 35:10! Keep up with Kristin on... Twitter! https://t...
A Free Ride Aboard Galactic Starcruiser!
March 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBWe've put together an AUDIO JOURNEY for you that'll transport you directly inside Disney's new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser without stepping foot on board. Okay, it's not technically a ~free ride~, but it is the only way to kick back and take in the details of this wild 2-night experience in an audio format, and we hope you love it. (Jeff Fox even called it AMBITIOUS!) THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS AS TO WHAT HAPPENS ON STARCRUISER, but honestly? we all know how light side vs. dark side...
A Free Ride Aboard Galactic Starcruiser!
March 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBWe've put together an AUDIO JOURNEY for you that'll transport you directly inside Disney's new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser without stepping foot on board. Okay, it's not technically a ~free ride~, but it is the only way to kick back and take in the details of this wild 2-night experience in an audio format, and we hope you love it. (Jeff Fox even called it AMBITIOUS!) THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS AS TO WHAT HAPPENS ON STARCRUISER, but honestly? we all know how light side vs. dark side...
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser!
March 02, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWe're BACK and we're giving you our first of two Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser episodes! This week, we answer your most burning question: is it worth it?? Next week, we'll talk about Galactic Starcruiser in depth and take you on an ~audio tour~ around the ship. (PS: this week is as spoiler-free as possible, so proceed freely!!) Read my Eater story about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! https://www.eater.com/22949838/disney-world-star-wars-hotel-food-drink-restaurants Check out all m...
2021: A Year In Review!
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBSHREKCEMBER is coming to a close and to bid it adieu in style, we look back on some of the best moments from our favorite episodes of Very Amusing in 2021! We are taking January off, but we will BE BACK in the new year, so stay tuned for more Very Amusing! In the meantime...spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on Twitter and Instagram! Visit CarlyeWisel.com for more! And don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
How To Build A Shrek Waterpark
December 15, 2021 10:23 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWhat does an ogre in swim trunks, a shopping mall and a conversation with Jeffrey Katzenberg about bathrooms have in common? This episode!!! Y E S, we're diving deep into the creation of DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream in New Jersey. If you've ever slid down these slides or merely seen the 41 foot-tall Shrek balloon from the highway, you know that something special lies within that chlorine swamp, and we're talking to Don Carson, Senior Art Director at The Hettema Group, all about ...
A PhD from Shrek University
December 08, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBWe're getting academic this week, baby!! Please welcome Dr. Sam Summers, PhD, animation expert, lecturer at Middlesex University, and self-proclaimed Shrekspert (!!!) Sam's here to tell us all about the deeper meanings behind the films, the academic community's view on it and, of course, a professional's opinion on if Shrek would play dreidel. (The answer may surprise you!!) RELEVANT LINKS: Sam Summers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/samsummers0 Disniversity Podcast: https://linktr.ee/dis...
A Shrekcember Celebration: SHREKBOX!
December 01, 2021 10:50 - 41 minutes - 75.6 MBIt's the most ogre-ful time of the year here at Very Amusing! That's right: Shrekcember has OFFICIALLY arrived, and our month-long celebration of the arguably canonically Jewish SHREK is kicking off its 31-day festivities with a dive into the world of SHREKBOX. What began as a Philly newspaper box full of Shrek memorabilia and artwork has become a national phenomenon — and a religious destination?! Hear all about the creative portal to Shrek-y wonder on this week's Shrektastic episode. From...
A Shrekcember Celebration: SHREKBOX!
December 01, 2021 10:50 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIt's the most ogre-ful time of the year here at Very Amusing! That's right: Shrekcember has OFFICIALLY arrived, and our month-long celebration of the arguably canonically Jewish SHREK is kicking off its 31-day festivities with a dive into the world of SHREKBOX. What began as a Philly newspaper box full of Shrek memorabilia and artwork has become a national phenomenon — and a religious destination?! Hear all about the creative portal to Shrek-y wonder on this week's Shrektastic episode. From...
Parkeology!
November 24, 2021 07:56 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBCome along as we learn the storied history of the one and only Parkeology Challenge! https://www.parkeology.com/parkeology-challenge-all-disney-world-disneyland-rides-one-day Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on Twitter and Instagram! Visit CarlyeWisel.com for more! And don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Our Sponsors: * Buy the coolest stuff (at the best prices!) at Quince: quince.com/amus...
Welcome aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser!
November 17, 2021 17:02 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBIT'S REAL! I secretly flew to Florida to step foot inside Disney's forthcoming Star Wars hotel (!!) and I'm giving you ALL the details first-hand, from one of the few folks who have seen it. Come aboard the Halcyon with me as your tour guide for a super special look at this new Star Wars experience! Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on Twitter and Instagram! Visit CarlyeWisel.com for more! And don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone! RELATED LINKS: Star Wa...
Welcome aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser!
November 17, 2021 17:02 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIT'S REAL! I secretly flew to Florida to step foot inside Disney's forthcoming Star Wars hotel (!!) and I'm giving you ALL the details first-hand, from one of the few folks who have seen it. Come aboard the Halcyon with me as your tour guide for a super special look at this new Star Wars experience! Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on Twitter and Instagram! Visit CarlyeWisel.com for more! And don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone! RELATED LINKS: Star Wa...