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CLUB 33 OR BUST

Driving to Disneyland - March 29, 2024 00:03 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Kristen and Catherine get the ultimate star treatment when they ring that famous doorbell... and are let inside the ultra-exclusive Club 33!  Fine dining ensues, and a magical sparkle is permanently etched into their very souls in a way that makes enlightenment seem like old news.  

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A Merry Spooky Morning for Christmaween!

Driving to Disneyland - December 20, 2023 23:39 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
What's better than Spooky Morning?  Spooky Morning the week of Christmas!  Kristen regales Catherine with the story of Phantom Manor, Disneyland Paris' version of the Haunted Mansion. Other topics include the billboard boobs of Las Vegas, Kirk Cameron's version of sex ed, and new car sounds from...

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The Aftermagic: A Fullass Musical

Driving to Disneyland - September 09, 2023 03:47 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Kristen and Catherine get ahold of the Timestone and travel to a magical reality two weeks in the future of the last episode.  In their new future, strangers buy you cookies and macaroons melt in your hands, while you ~MaRVeL~ at the wonders of Rogers the Musical.  The gals try new foods at San ...

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Fauntleroy - A Superhot Episode

Driving to Disneyland - August 17, 2023 22:36 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Catherine and Kristen hit the parks on one of the hottest days of the year!  From water rides to water bottles that spray you in the face like a wayward feline, the gals cover ways to stay cool at the parks.  Also covering: initial thoughts about the Haunted Mansion movie, Rogers the Musical, fa...

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The Aftermagic: Our Own Private Cheese

Driving to Disneyland - August 11, 2023 05:19 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
It's the Aftermagic!  Kristen and Catherine dole (whip) out the scoop on cheap eats, souvenirs and experiences at this cheap budget-friendly Aftermagic.  What was overpriced?! What was just right?!  And did they overspend?!! Tune in to find out.

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WE'RE BACK! (And we're not referring to the 1993 film of the same title)

Driving to Disneyland - August 04, 2023 20:33 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
The gals are back in action! A lot of life has happened - and Disney still looms large in the hearts and minds of your favorite park pals.  In this budget-friendly episode, Kristen and Catherine cover all the cheapest snacks, souvenirs and thrills at Disneyland, as well as how in the world their...

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From Kermit to Mickey

Driving to Disneyland - June 03, 2022 19:04 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
A lot of life has happened!  Catherine and Kristen are on their way to Disneyland after a rendezvous at Jim Henson Studios. 

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Aftermagic: Peanut Butter... Pickle Dog?!

Driving to Disneyland - May 09, 2022 23:31 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Kristen and Catherine wander the lands of the Food and Wine Festival at California Adventure and discover some strange and wonderful concoctions.  We just have one thing to say: NOT EVERYTHING GOES WITH PEANUT BUTTER.

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Tram Time!

Driving to Disneyland - May 02, 2022 18:57 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Catherine and Kristen head back to DCA, this time via... TRAM! They're aiming to try all the tasty treats at the Food and Wine festival and, of course, saunter and snack.  

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Oogie Boogie, Oral Surgery, and other stories

Driving to Disneyland - October 31, 2021 19:44 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Happy Not-So-Scary Halloween!  Kristen and Catherine head to Oogie Boogie bash and talk about the newest trends in Zombie movies adored by 7-year-olds, under boob, oral surgery and other scary stories.  Join us for a weird and wild trip to Oogie Boogie!

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Goodbye

Distant Disney - September 28, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
All good things must come to and end, and this is the end of Distant Disney.  In early October, this podcast feed will shut down, and we will stop posting regularly scheduled episodes.  But, if you ever want to listen to our archived episodes, they now live on our new Youtube channel! We'll be u...

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Disney's Newest Attraction: Remy's Ratatouille Adventure

Distant Disney - September 14, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Stick around to the end of the episode for a major announcement regarding this podcast!  But in our main topic this week we're profiling Epcot's upcoming new attraction Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.  Long delayed due to the pandemic, this attraction is opening with a new expansion of the France ...

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Disney Genie+ and the Iowa State Fair

Distant Disney - August 31, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
We're back! In our news segment, we're breaking down Disney's recently announced service Genie and Genie+, what can you use it for, and how much it will cost. Part of this new tool will be completely replacing the existing FastPass+ system. Then, in our main segment, Brandon tells us about what ...

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We'll Be Back Next Week!

Distant Disney - August 24, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Hey everybody! We don't have a new episode this week.. but we'll be back next Tuesday with a profile of one of the nation's most prominent state fairs - The Iowa State Fair!  So check this feed one week from now for the continuation of new episodes about Disney Parks and more! (And don't worry, ...

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Mary Poppins Returns Deep Dive, Part One

On Main Street with Aaron Wallace: An Unofficial Disney Fan Podcast - August 24, 2021 04:01 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
As Walt Disney World debuts a new Mary Poppins Returns-themed restaurant, Aaron joins his close friends Albert Gutierrez and Jonathan Harvill for a DEEP dive into the 2018 movie musical starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Their conversation was recorded in early 2019 but is only debutin...

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WEB Slingers and Goo Cakes in Avengers Campus

Driving to Disneyland - August 21, 2021 00:36 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Catherine and Kristen are back at the parks!  Listen in to find out what you need to know about WEB Slingers, the brand-new Avenger's campus, and what it takes to hork down a goo-filled cake while sitting and admiring a hot Captain America.  No ride spoilers were given in the making of this epis...

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Muppet Vision 3D and the History of Muppets in Disney World

Distant Disney - August 10, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Tucked into a small corner of Disney's Hollywood Studios, Muppet Vision 3D has been hosting guests for thirty years.  While the surrounding areas of the park have seen, shall we say, drastic renovations and rethemes throughout that time, this stalwart little attraction remains nearly unchanged f...

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It's Lemon! (Finally!)

Driving to Disneyland - July 28, 2021 18:10 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
It’s Lemon, everybody! Catherine and Kristen hit the road to DLR again, this time for a day at California Adventure! Avengers Campus, ahoy! The anticipation is high as we failed at our 7am boarding pass attempt for Spider-Man: Webslingers. Will noon bring salvation…dare we say a vengeance? Join ...

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Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway

Distant Disney - July 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Ep 127 - Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is now live! Despite being over ninety years old, Mickey Mouse has never had a starring role in an attraction - until very recently, that is! Check out this week's episode to learn all about this ground breaking attraction.   Music by Colin Paul

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Main Street Vehicles

Distant Disney - July 13, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Note: This episode was recorded before the tragic events that resulted in one child's death at Adventureland Resort in Iowa.  Although we coincidentally talked about the park this week, we will discuss this tragedy in the next episode.   We're bringing a slightly abbreviated show this week due...

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The Best Bars in Disney World

Distant Disney - June 29, 2021 18:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
This week on Distant Disney, we're listing our favorite places to kick back and get a drink throughout Disney World!  We're exploring the best watering holes in the parks, resorts and Disney Springs.  So if you like to relax with a cold drink on your vacation, this episode is for you!   Music ...

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Return to Disneyland: The Aftermagic

Driving to Disneyland - June 24, 2021 21:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Get all the secrets, frustrations, joys and tirades about what it's like to go to Disneyland right now.  Kristen and Catherine dish about what on earth we're all supposed to do with these new ways of doing things, even as they continually change (every. single. day.).  Welcome to Disneyland!

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Journey Into Imagination With Figment

Distant Disney - June 15, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
You may love this attraction, you may hate it.  Either way, this attraction has been mired in controversy for decades. This week, as Danny slowly melts in his recording space, we're taking a look back at this once iconic attraction's staggering demise to one of the most maligned attractions in a...

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The Return of Disneyland: Bwad's Fewst Batuuuuu

Driving to Disneyland - June 12, 2021 21:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Hang on tight, Brad-of-being-married-to-Catherine-fame is driving like a maniac to get the girls to Disneyland!  After 450 long days, Kristen and Catherine get to drive to the D! It's Bwad's first time at Batuu, complete with a ride on Rise of the Resistance.  Tune in and find out all about why ...

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The One Where They Interview Former Disneyland Cast Member Julia

Distant Disney - June 01, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
We're joined this week by special guest Julia, a former Disneyland cast member whose roles included Park Greeter and Entertainment host!  We asked her all about her time with Disney, from her beginning with the Disney Dreamer's Academy to ultimately being caught up in the massive layoffs last ye...

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Cotton Candy Particle Accelerators

Driving to Disneyland - June 01, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Disneyland is back and so is Driving to Disneyland!  Kristen and Catherine cover bucket hats, the fact that cotton candy is basically made in a particle accelerator, and pop sensation Hoku - you know, the usual.  They also discuss plans for their imminent trip back to the motherland - we're head...

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The Swan & Dolphin and Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

Distant Disney - May 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
In our final installment of our resorts series, we're profiling the pairs of Disney hotels -  Swan & Dolphin and the Yacht & Beach Clubs.  Although all four of these resorts are part of the Epcot resort area, two of them actually aren't Disney resorts at all!   Music by Colin Paul

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More Flags More Fun - A History of Six Flags

Distant Disney - May 04, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
We're taking a brief respite from our exhaustive exploration of Disney World resorts to profile the largest regional theme park company in the world. Odds are, if you haven't already been to a Six Flags park, you know someone who has.  This company that is only a few years younger than Disneylan...

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The Origins of the Disney Vacation Club and Disney's Old Key West Resort

Distant Disney - April 20, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
We've been talking a lot about Disney's in house time-share program, the Disney Vacation Club.  But where did this initiative come from?  This week, we're answering that question and looking at the very first DVC resort: Old Key West.   Music by Colin Paul

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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Distant Disney - April 06, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
This week on Distant Disney Brandon takes us through one of Disney World's flagship resorts: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.  Arguably the most elegant of all the Disney resorts, the Grand Floridian will set you back a fair amount to stay there.  But its intricate design, famous Signature...

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