Disney Dads Podcast

We all know that certain someone who doesn’t love the mouse, and has no desire to go to the parks. In our heads, we can’t understand this, but we look at all the ways we can convince these people to love the parks. So join us this week, as we try and bring those people over from the dark side, on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

We discuss the effects of the upcoming break in the availability of fastpass selections for Toy Story Midway Mania. How will this affect the attraction and Hollywood Studios?  

To celebrate our 25th episode, we have on two very special guests, to talk about the Disney College Program. Rachel Spear and Charmaine Faylor, give us some behind the scenes details on the College Program. We also talk about a mother’s perspective on taking kids to the parks. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week we find ourselves celebrating the culture of the United Kingdom. However, instead of boarding a plane and flying across the Atlantic, we find ourselves in Epcot spending time with Mary Poppins. So sit down, enjoy your tea and biscuits, and join us for this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

It’s that time of year to fill out your bracket, and pick your winners. We aren’t talking about basketball though. We are taking on the D23 March Hare Bracket. We pick our winners, as we look at all the great music we have enjoyed from Disney movies through the years. Pick your winner, and cheer hard for your pick, as you join us on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this episode, we follow Walt as he journeys from Chicago to France, to join the fight in World War 1.  It is during this time, Walt finds his strength to chase his passions, and the courage to follow his dreams.  So join us this week as we go Walking With Walt.

Take a journey with Mike, Justin and Jason as we explore the wild side of East Africa and take a tour of the beloved attraction on the  Harambe Wildlife Reserve  in Disney's Animal Kingdom. We even add some  on the spot insightful upgrades to the ride our way. So come take a journey with The Disney Dads as we fight off the monkeys from stealing our lunch. Yes, monkeys! 

On this episode, we look back on Walt’s love for his Country, and how he expressed his patriotism throughout his life. From movies, to the parks, everything Walt touched showed his love of America. So wave your American Flag, and join us this week as we go, Walking With Walt.

Yo ho yo ho, A Pirate's Life For Me!  This week we are pillaging the seven seas, as we set sail on The Pirates of the Caribbean.  From the history, to the current changes taking place, we explore this iconic attraction, and the impact it has had on the Disney parks.  Dress in your finest pirate outfit, fill your chalice with rum, and join us, on this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this episode, we look at Walt’s better half, his wife Lillian. We explore the story of how their love came to be and how it influenced Walt throughout their lives together. So grab those you love, and enjoy this week’s episode of Walking With Walt.

This week, we are joined by Jamie Viggiano from Away With Me Travel, to discuss the Disney moderate resorts. From the positives, to the negatives, we explore everything these resorts offer guests as they plan their Disney vacations. We talk Disney Springs and Mike gives us the low down on his incredible trip. Festival of the Lion King may have been seen. Did I mention a little more arts festival talk? Grab your chair by the quiet pool, plan that dinner at Boatwrights, and join us on this episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week, we journey to 1911 to find a young Walt Disney delivering newspapers in Kansas City, MO. How did this simple job shape the man that would later change the world forever?  So join me, as we explore the story of Walt’s paper route, on this week’s episode of Walking With Walt.

On this episode, love is in the air, as we discuss some of the greatest love stories from Disney Cinema history.  We find our romantic side, and celebrate Valentine's day with love stories from Up, Lady and the Tramp, and many more.  So grab those you love, curl up under a nice warm blanket, and join us on this episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this week’s episode of Walking With Walt, we pay tribute to the original Disney Dad, Elias Disney.  The patriarch of the Disney family, he fought adversity to provide a life for the family he loved.  Elias Disney was the figure who molded Walt into the man we love today.  So join me, as we take a look into the life of Elias Disney, and go, Walking With Walt.

This week, we show our artistic side, as we explore the 2018 Arts Festival at Epcot.  From the food, to the exhibits, we go into detail on all of the experiences the festival is offering guests this year.  So come join us, as we eat and paint our way around World Showcase, on this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week we find ourselves in the early 1900’s, in Marceline MO. The hometown of Walt Disney, inspired the man in more ways than any of us will know. So join us this week as we journey to Marceline, and go, Walking With Walt.

We are joined this week by a fantastic guest, who takes from start to finish on a Run Disney race.  Joe Quattrocchi, from Resort Loops and The Mickey Dudes Podcast, answers all our questions about Run Disney.  From training, to registration, and all the way through the conclusion of race weekend, Joe has all of us ready to laces up the running shoes.  So grab some water and join us on this journey, as we get ready to, Run Disney.

It’s May 23rd, 1922, and Walt Disney has just incorporated the Laugh-O-Gram studios.  This would be both Walt’s biggest achievement, and his biggest failure, up to date.  Join me this week, as we take a Walk With Walt, into the history of Laugh-O-Gram Studios.

This week, we sit down to discuss what the upcoming attraction of Ratatouille will look like in Epcot’s World Showcase.  We also challenge each other to place the perfect attraction in different countries around World Showcase.  So take a leisurely stroll with us around the promenade, as we glance into the future, and talk not our favorite mouse, but our favorite rat, Ratatouille.

In February 1928, Walt Disney was faced with his biggest hurdle to date. On a trip to New York, Walt finds out everything he has created up to date has been stolen from him.  Walt must create something new out of necessity, and out of necessity, he would end up changing the world.

This week, Jason and Justin fight it out to see what is the best attraction in the Magic Kingdom. A blind draw of attractions, leads to a funny turn of events the guys didn’t see coming. Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, the list goes on. What will be the best attraction at Magic Kingdom?  Find out on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week we are joined by our good friend Kevin Kessler, from 2 Men and the Mouse.  Kevin takes us on a journey through Liberty Square.  From architecture to attractions, the Disney Dads go in depth on all the details you may not know about this amazing land in the Magic Kingdom.  So grab a turkey leg, find a nice bench to relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast, we take a seat to discuss our favorite shows at Walt Disney World.  We take a journey through all four parks, and talk not only some of the larger stage shows, but also some of the performances tucked away around the World.  Some of the choices make us reminisce on shows that live now in Disney history, and can only be seen through videos online. So grab some popcorn and a drink, and get ready for this episode on our favorite Disney shows.  

Disney is always growing and changing, and this year has brought some of the biggest announcements the Disney Parks have seen in a decade.  This episode, we look into the past year, and discuss all the amazing news, announcements and changes we have seen in the last twelve months.  The upcoming addition of Star Wars in Hollywood Studios, to the merger of Fox and Disney. We also talk the announcement of three additional Disney Cruise ships.  We dive into the positives and negatives all these changes might have on our Disney family.  So before we say goodbye to 2017, sit back, and enjoy everything Disney has given us in this past year.  Happy New Year from the Disney Dads!
2017

We are counting down the days until that magical time finally arrives, when Santa makes his way down the chimney to make dreams come true.  This week, we take some time to visit with the people who make our dreams come true everyday, our kids.  The kids join us for a segment to talk about some of their favorite Christmas topics.  We talk Disney at Christmas, and get an amazing surprise over the Disney Dads Radio, from some of our Disney family, surprising their kids with a magical announcement.  So grab some hot chocolate, and enjoy this years Disney Dads Christmas Show.