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Episode 175: Death Row Meals from 2023-11-19T16:19:58

Today, the gang shared their quintessential pre-meal bread, apps, entrees, desserts, and drinks to compile their ultimate Death Row Meal. For the uninitiated - a hypothetical scenario in which y...

Episode 174: Ranking Villains by Evil-ness from 2023-11-05T17:16:40

In this episode, we take a list of 15 Disney villains and try to rank them on a scale from "pure evil incarnate" to "just misunderstood". We had a ton of fun with this one, and we welcome you to...

Episode 173: Saturday in the Park from 2023-10-22T19:20:18

In this episode, the gang recaps their recent trip to Walt Disney World. We provide our review of Moana's Journey of Water and tell you what food and drink items we think you should get if you'r...

Episode 172: Bungalow Nights from 2023-10-01T19:07:57

In this episode, we discuss Disney's recently announced 60 billion dollar spending plan. Also, Matt and Kat give a review of the Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Resort.

Episode 171: Destination D News Dump from 2023-09-17T13:00

Taking place September 8th through September 10th 2023, Disney hosted its semiannual Destination D event at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. Disney shared an unprecedented amou...

Episode 170: The Strangest Places in the Disney Parks from 2023-09-03T14:00

In this episode, we span Disney property to find those little nooks and crannies - The places stuck in a time capsule. The places that make us feel uneasy. Maybe there's something that we can't ...

Episode 169: Heat Waves from 2023-08-20T17:09:13

In this episode: The Disney Company figuratively dips it toe in the online sports betting pool, and Rob and Holly literally dip their toes into the WDW resort pools to beat the record-breaking F...

Episode 168: The Smellephant in the Room from 2023-08-06T17:34:21

Katherine and Matt recently got to travel out to the west coast for San Diego Comic-Con. Of course, no trip to Southern California would be complete without a stop at Disneyland! Also, the gang ...

Episode 167: Disney Parks Restaurant Tournament (Part Two) from 2023-07-23T12:00

Now for the exciting conclusion of our Disney Parks Restaurants Tournament where we find out the winner of the whole enchilada (Is enchilada a clue or a red herring? I guess you'll have to liste...

Episode 166: Disney Parks Restaurant Tournament (Part One) from 2023-07-09T20:45:13

In the first installment of our Disney Parks Restaurant Tournament, 64 of the finest restaurants from around the Disney parks duke it out to see which eatery will be crowned the champion.

Episode 165: Strictly Business from 2023-06-11T11:00

Bob Iger makes an appearance at WWDC 2023 to discuss Disney's involvement in Apple's recently announced Vision Pro. A new Indiana Jones themed "lounge" coming to Disney's Hollywood Studio for a ...

Episode 164: Starships from 2023-05-28T16:48:06

Welcome back to dining plans, and sayonara to the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. We had a lot of fun getting back together to discuss all of the big items that have popped up this month. We hop...

Episode 163: Everyone’s a Critic from 2023-04-30T15:30:39

In this episode, Scott combs the Internet for 1-star reviews of beloved Disney restaurants, resorts, and attractions, and turns it into a fun game for everyone's enjoyment!

Take...

Episode 162: Second Hand News from 2023-04-16T15:39:19

This is an episode chock full of goofy little news nuggets (trademark incoming). Also, Matt and Katherine give a mini vacation recap and a full review of the new Dolphin hotel restaurant, Rosa M...

Episode 161: A Whole New World from 2023-04-02T12:00

In this episode, we craft a Frankenstein's Monster of a 5th gate at Walt Disney World using all existing (past and present) attractions, restaurants, shows, and more from Disney parks all around...

Episode 160: Holiday in Hawaii from 2023-03-19T17:41:57

The gang has done a whole lot of traveling in the past month, so we've got a lot to discuss on this episode. Rob, Scott, and Holly share their experiences from their recent trips to Walt Disney Wor...

Episode 159: WDW Happy Hour Battles the Chat Robots, Pt. 1 from 2023-02-26T15:30

ChatGPT seems to be taking the Internet by storm, so we decided to put it through its paces this episode. For the uninitiated, ChatGPT is a Natural Language Processing (NLP) tool that uses artif...

Episode 158: Disney Cast Member Clip Show from 2023-02-12T18:33:07

CEO Bob Iger recently announced a plan for a roughly 7,000 layoffs throughout The Disney Company. We send out positive thoughts to the Disney CMs as they deal with this difficult and challenging sc...

Episode 157: The Only Bait in Town from 2023-01-29T17:13:48

In this episode - Matt and Katherine's recent trip to the Epcot International Festival of the Arts and a review on the new version of Fantasmic in Hollywood Studios.

We also give a previe...

Episode 156: So This is The New Year from 2023-01-15T17:06:07

Happy New Year, everyone! We've got plenty of news to discuss on this episode including opening dates for Tron Lightcycle Run, runDisney events returning to Disneyland, and new (and old) nightti...

Episode 155: 2022 Year in Review from 2022-12-25T13:30

First of all, we want to wish all of our listeners an extra special holiday season. We want to express our supreme gratitude to everyone who has listened to the podcast, sent kind words, and spr...

Episode 154: The 2nd WDW Happy Hour Official Toppin’ it Off Tournament from 2022-12-11T13:00

We had every intention of posting this 2 weeks ago, but the Bob Iger CEO shakeup forced us to push this episode back. For our regular listeners, you'll no doubt know that we start each podcast e...

Episode 153: The Tale of Two Bobs from 2022-11-27T19:11:23

In an extremely shocking turn of events this past week, Bob Chapek was ousted as the head of The Walt Disney Company to be replaced by none other than former CEO/President of Disney, Bob Iger. Listen

Episode 152: Your Ideal Solo Disney Day from 2022-11-13T20:35:03

Who says you can't have fun all by yourself? In this episode, the gang describes their individual ideal day if they had to traverse the parks all by themselves. How would you spend a day in the ...

Episode 151: Hypothetical Family from Seattle from 2022-10-30T13:30

It's been some time, but we are back with a brand spanking new episode for you!

In news this week, we cover the new "Holiday Remix" coming soon to Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakou...

Episode 150.5: Status Check - Be Back Soon! from 2022-10-24T20:49:01

Just dropping a quick message to let you know that we apologize for the lack of episodes this month, and we will be back very soon with new content. See you real soon!

Take a sea...

Episode 150: West Coast Parks Trip Recap from 2022-09-25T19:14:23

The gang recaps their recent California vacation and all the new (or at least new to us) things we got to experience at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. We also discuss a li...

D23 Expo 2022 - Day 3 Recap from 2022-09-11T22:15:53

See you real soon, D23 Expo! In this episode, we recap all the sights and sounds from our final day at the 2022 D23 Expo. Katherine and Matt give you the scoop on all the things announced at the...

D23 Expo 2022 - Day 2 Recap from 2022-09-11T01:45:15

We got to attend the big Marvel, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios panel this afternoon. We talk about all the huge sightings and announcements. We also give our "smashes" and "passes" for all the...

D23 Expo 2022 - Day 1 Recap from 2022-09-10T07:29:56

Coming to you live from Anaheim, CA - This is our recap for our first day at the 2022 D23 Expo. From the Disney Legends Induction Ceremony to the Disney Animation Studios and Pixar panel, we tal...

Episode 149: Our D23 Expo 2022 Predictions from 2022-08-28T17:56:53

In a few short weeks, most of the WDW Happy Hour crew will be headed to Anaheim to attend this year's D23 Expo. In this episode, we discuss what panels we are looking forward to, and importantly...

Episode 148: Pop Quiz - Best&Worst! from 2022-08-14T17:21:34

OK - Let me start by saying that we recorded this one on a beautiful summer day in the suburbs. We picked up the sound of a fellow suburbanite mowing their lawn at the beginning of this episode....

Episode 147: Things We Wish We’d Known from 2022-07-31T17:54:37

As you can imagine, the WDW Happy Hour crew has amassed a large amount of Disney Parks trips in the past decade or so. In this episode, we compile a list of things "we wish we'd known" sooner. Listen

Episode 146: Food&Wine is Back, Jack! from 2022-07-10T18:43:24

One of the best rides in Walt Disney World is getting a holiday overlay, and we finally get a little more information about the Princess and the Frog re-theming of Splash mountain. Also, we bid ...

Episode 145: The Best and Worst Bathrooms on Disney Property from 2022-06-12T13:00

This is an episode topic that we've talked about doing for a while, and we're finally getting to live out our dreams. We've been asked by many a friend, family member, and listener about restroo...

Episode 144: Peach Is Good from 2022-05-29T16:08:53

The gang is fresh off a visit to WDW, and we've got plenty to discuss. In this episode, we detail a boozy off-site brunch locale, and we also give our spoiler-free review of the newly opened Gua...

Episode 143: Swan vs. Dolphin from 2022-05-15T23:09:41

In 2022, we will see the return of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but have we also seen the last of KiteTails?

For our main topic, we have two powerhouse podcast favorite resorts ...

Episode 142: Where Do You See Disney in 5 Years? from 2022-04-24T13:16:32

In this episode - We break down the soundtrack to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and we give you the scoop (Sorry...) on all the offerings at the new Disney Springs ice cream joint, Sal...

Episode 141: Walt Disney World Trivia from 2022-04-10T16:47:23

Think you've got what it takes to be a Walt Disney World trivia champion? Well, prepare to play along at home while we take you through 25 questions from all around the parks, and see if you can...

Episode 140: The Ghosts of D23 Expos’ Past from 2022-03-27T18:05:07

In this episode, we look back on the park-related announcements made at the past D23 Expo events (the good, the bad, and the ugly), and give our grades on how good Disney made on their promises....

Episode 139: The Mary Poppins of it All from 2022-03-13T22:27:34

Why does it cost more to go to Walt Disney World than to travel to Hawaii? Is Bob Chapek a complete fool? Is corn on the cob an acceptable food item to share? We answer these questions (and many...

Episode 138: FotA Trip Reviews from 2022-02-20T20:06:54

The gang talks about their highlights of their recent WDW trips including their favorite food and drink items for the Epcot Intl' Festival of the Arts. Also, we break down some of the shortcomin...

Episode 137: The Things We Hate Bracket (Part Two!) from 2022-02-13T10:00

Part Two of Two of our Things We Hate episode. Cheers!

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Episode 137: The Things We Hate Bracket (Part One!) from 2022-01-30T19:50:51

The Disney things that make you mad, that grind your gears, that give you the shakes. We pit 64 of these things against each other to determine the winner, err- loser? Not sure! We had a lot of ...

Episode 136: Getting Artsy at Epcot from 2022-01-23T13:00

We weigh in on Bob Chapek's three "strategic pillars" and then give our thoughts on the highlights from this year's Epcot International Festival of the Arts.

Take a seat at the b...

Episode 135.5 - See You Next Week from 2022-01-16T12:00

Sorry friends! No episode today. We will be back next Sunday with episode 136. In the meantime, make sure you sign up for notifications on whatever app you use to listen to podcasts so you never...

Episode 135: Our 2021 Year in Review from 2022-01-02T19:17:24

In our first episode of the new year, we take a look back at 2021 -- Our highlights (and lowlights) in the world of Disney. Join us as we take a look back at 2021 and look ahead to what we are m...

Episode 134: Holiday Trips and Second Chances from 2021-12-19T19:56:27

We talk about a recent trip to WDW that involved checking out the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and giving some restaurants a much-needed second chance.

Take a seat at the bar, ...

Episode 133: What Your Favorite WDW Restaurant Says About You from 2021-12-05T09:00

For our episode's main topic, we're using one of the popular TikTok trends - "What Your Favorite Whatever Says About You" and applying it to restaurants at Walt Disney World. We hope you'll have...

Episode 132: Our Interview with Listener Cal from 2021-11-28T19:38:31

In this episode, Katherine and Matt get to sit down and have a great conversation with one of our listeners, Cal. Cal recently had a cross country Disney honeymoon that brought the newlyweds fro...

Episode 131: Our Genie Plus Review (with Special Guests Joey and Jen!) from 2021-11-14T20:13:02

In this very special episode, we sit down and have a conversation with two friends of the podcast, Joey and Jen, who share with us takeaways from their recent trip to Walt Disney World. They, al...

Episode 130: So Many New Activities at WDW! from 2021-10-24T19:11:17

The gang had a recent trip to Walt Disney World, and we got to try so many new things! From attractions, dining spots, and nighttime spectaculars - we provide our review on all the shiny new WDW...

Episode 129: Underrepresented Disney Properties in the Parks from 2021-09-26T17:24:52

Space 220 is officially open for business. Also - More 50th anniversary festivities set to debut very soon. For our main topic, the gang weighs in on some underrepresented Disney properties at t...

Episode 128: Our Pie in the Sky Park Changes from 2021-09-12T21:09:50

Walt Disney World announces the details and pricing for their new Annual Passes that began this month. For our main topic, we discuss our "big picture, pie in the sky" changes we would make to i...

Episode 127: Disney Dreams of Genie from 2021-08-29T21:03:47

OK, OK... We know that some other things have happened in the world of Disney parks. However, none have shaken up the community quite like the recent announcement for the rollout of Disney Genie...

Episode 126: Our Updated "Must Do Must Dos" from 2021-08-15T23:16:49

If you've stayed on property at Walt Disney World recently, you may have noticed that Stacy is no longer broadcasted on the in-room Disney TV promotional channel. Many may remember her segment o...

Episode 125: Feeling the Heat from 2021-08-01T18:03:09

In the news this week: Scarlett Johansson suing Disney over Black Widow contract disputes, more restaurants re-opening at WDW, and updates to the mask policy in the parks.

The gang gives ...

Episode 124: Dead Men Tell No KiteTales from 2021-07-18T10:00

In this episode, we have a TON of news items including the announced reopening of the remaining resorts at WDW, new nighttime spectaculars, and rumblings of a potential new deluxe hotel. Also, w...

Episode 123: Never Have I Ever (Disney Edition) from 2021-06-20T12:00

In this episode, the gang plays a classic game of Never Have I Ever with a Disney twist! (Don't worry, we keep it rated PG) Play along at home and see if we can stump you with Disney Parks activ...

Episode 122: Are We Still Excited For the Avengers Campus? from 2021-06-06T16:34:03

In this episode, Holly and Rob talk about their recent MDW trip to WDW. We also discuss the details about the recently announced Disney After Hours Boo Bash coming to the Magic Kingdom this fall...

Episode 121: The Disney Ice Cream Hits Different from 2021-05-23T15:57:04

There is something about ice cream when you are at the Disney parks on a hot day that just feels right. On this episode, we discuss the changes to the mask policy at the parks, some new addition...

Episode 120: Would You Rather? (Disney Edition) from 2021-05-02T18:02:09

After more than a full year, U.S. west-coasters can rejoice as the Disneyland parks finally reopen! On this episode, we play a fun game of "Would You Rather?" with a Disney twist.

Episode 119: An April 2021 Trip Review from 2021-04-18T18:37:12

In this episode, we detail the future offerings for airport-to-park transportation at Walt Disney World as well as some major changes made to the "Disney Look" for cast members.

Also, Hol...

Episode 118: Where in the World is WDW Happy Hour? from 2021-04-04T09:00

On this episode, we play a super fun game that we are calling Where in the World is WDW Happy Hour? The best part is that you can play along with us at home! (Exciting!)

Take a ...

Episode 117: Using Our Disney Time Machines from 2021-03-21T17:23:40

We had a blast recording this latest episode. If we were given the ability to use a time machine to travel to any event in Disney history, where would we go? There were so many good ones to choo...

Episode 116: 2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Preview from 2021-03-07T17:12:44

The 2021 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is scheduled to kick off on March 3rd running until July 5th, 2021. In this episode, we highlight some of the new additions and familiar f...

Episode 115: Our Disney Parks Hidden Treasures from 2021-02-21T17:28:37

In our latest episode, we highlight some things that we feel have not gotten enough love. These may include places that we've only talked about briefly on the podcast, or in some cases, never me...

Episode 114: WDW Happy Hour Newlywed Game Revisited from 2021-02-06T20:08:31

In this episode, the two couples go head-to-head in a revised version of the Newlywed Game (with a WDW Happy Hour spin!) to see how well they know their partner.

Take a seat at t...

Episode 113: Bringing Some Disneyland to the East Coast from 2021-01-24T19:11:47

An unexpected move sparks outrage as Disney retires its Disney's Magical Express transportation service in Orlando. Also - Is this the end of Extra Magic Hours?

For our main topic, we eac...

Episode 112: Guess that Obscure WDW Location! from 2021-01-10T19:09:22

It's our first episode of 2021! We wish all our listeners a happy and healthy new year.

In this episode, we say farewell to the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game at Magic Kingdom and pl...

Episode 111: Year in Review 2020 from 2020-12-27T17:46:41

Well - 2020 didn't go exactly as anticipated, but we are here to recap all the ups and downs of the past year as it related to the Disney-verse.

We thank you all for listening, and we wis...

Episode 110: Plussing Disney+ from 2020-12-13T16:11:58

The Walt Disney Company held a whopping four hour presentation for Investor Day 2020 where they announced a bajillion TV series and films coming to Disney+.

Also, Matt and Katherine talk...

Episode 109.5: BRB! from 2020-11-29T16:27:43

Hey there - We will be back with a fresh episode next week! (Sunday, December 6th) See you real soon!

Take a seat at the bar, and follow us on social media!

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Episode 109: Respect, Revamp, or Replace from 2020-11-08T17:58:17

In this episode, we take twelve attractions at Walt Disney World and play a new game called "Respect, Revamp, or Replace". The gang has to take three sets of four attractions and choose to eithe...

Episode 108: Virtual Queues and Witches Brews from 2020-10-25T17:24:42

Is Disney expanding the virtual queue system to other attractions at the parks? We discuss the details of the upcoming scaled-down Epcot festivals, rumored delays to the Tron Lightcycle Power Ru...

Episode 107: How Well Do We Know WDW Happy Hour? from 2020-10-04T16:26:13

In this episode, we play "How Well Do We Know WDW Happy Hour" where one podcast member answers questions about their Disney favorites, and the other four have to come up with a consensus of what...

Episode 106: The Best (and Worst!) Disney Cast Member Costumes from 2020-09-20T16:40:35

Is a Moana-themed re-imagining coming to Disney's Polynesian Resort? Also, new ways to get takeout at Disney may be coming soon!

In this episode, we all channel our inner Edna Mo...

Episode 105: Three Resorts. Two People. One Global Pandemic. from 2020-08-30T17:36:59

Holly and Rob, fresh off their two-week quarantine discuss their recent trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. They provide tips and tricks as well as insight to what a social distancing trip to ...

Episode 104: Our Joint Episode with Drinking Around Disney! from 2020-08-02T14:46:54

In this very special episode, we collaborated with Cody and Ross from the podcast Drinking Around Disney! (Be sure to check them out at www.drinking...

Episode 103: Rob Vicariously Lives the Bubble Life from 2020-07-19T16:19:35

In this episode, we dig into the offerings for the Taste of Epcot Food & Wine Festival that just kicked off. Also, Rob reveals one of his new favorite quarantine activities.

Take...

Episode 102: Revisiting Our 2020 Predictions from 2020-07-05T18:31:36

In December 2019, we recorded an episode where we discussed the things at Disney that we were most looking forward to in 2020. We take a look back and see where we stand today. Also, we...

Episode 101: We're Back! from 2020-06-21T20:22:53

It has been far too long, but we've finally been able to record a new episode! We've truly missed being able to record the podcast, and we have been fortunate to interact with our listeners over...

Episode 100.5: A Brief Update on the Disney Closures from 2020-03-15T14:00:33

Hello! First off - we hope all of our listeners are staying safe during these serious circumstances. No full, regular-format episode this week. However, Kath and Matt sat down today to record a ...

Episode 100: Cracking the Three Digits (A Retrospective) from 2020-03-01T21:42:05

It's been nearly four full years of doing this podcast, and we are now celebrating our 100th episode! We thank all fans of the podcast for the outpouring of support throughout the years.

Episode 99: The WDW Happy Hour Awards Show! from 2020-02-16T18:11:29

In this episode, we try to crown some award winners in several bar & lounge related categories. Listen for our picks for best theming, best hidden gems, and much more. And as an added bonus, for...

Episode 98: Ranking the Epcot World Showcase Pavilions from 2020-02-02T20:45:31

We are filing this episode under "How the heck have we not done this already"? In this episode, we collectively rank the 11 pavilions in Epcot's World Showcase! We had a ton of fun doing this, a...

Episode 97: 2020 Disney Parks Music Tournament from 2020-01-19T18:27:46

We have a very special episode for you all this week. Katherine and Scott took 32 pieces of music that you can hear in the Disney Parks and put them into a bracket for a segment we have dubbed T...

Episode 96: Rating Disney's Upcoming 2020 Experiences from 2020-01-05T18:51:02

Happy New Year, everyone!

Last week, D23 released an article titled Must-See Disney Experiences Coming in 2020 [Link<...

Episode 95: Our 2019 Year in Review from 2019-12-23T00:38:58

Happy Holidays, everyone! Thank you all so much for joining us for another whole year of the WDW Happy Hour podcast. We really do appreciate every single one of your listeners and hope you have ...

Episode 94: News Galore! from 2019-12-08T20:17:47

In this episode, we ditch our planned main topic and instead discuss a TON of new Disney-related news items. We then talk a bit more about Disney+ as we struggle to keep from going off the rails...

Episode 93: Our 2019 Superlatives from 2019-11-24T17:23:30

In this episode, we discuss what we've been watching on Disney+ since its launch. We also discuss our 2019 superlatives and awards. Come find out our favorite park dessert, under-the-radar photo...

Episode 92: The Skyliner Bar Crawl from 2019-11-10T16:47:29

With Disney+ arriving in the states this Tuesday, the gang talks about what they are going to watch when the new streaming service launches. Also, we fill you in on a brand new bar crawl that ta...

Episode 91: Apple Orchards and Airballs from 2019-10-27T19:15:59

The gang just got back from a long trip to Walt Disney World. We dish about the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, EPCOT Forever, the new Enchanted Rose lounge at Grand Floridian, and the NBA Experienc...

Episode 90.5 - We'll Be Back! from 2019-10-21T00:02:37

Pardon Our Pixie Dust... (for just a week!)

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Episode 89: Is Galaxy's Edge Better In Walt Disney World? from 2019-09-22T17:28:10

Scott had the pleasure of visiting both Star Wars Galaxy's Edge locations in the past month. Despite Disney advertising a nearly identical experience on both coasts, is it possible that the Walt...

Episode 88: What They DIDN'T Announce at D23 Expo 2019 from 2019-09-08T17:21:14

Katherine, Scott, and Rob are back from California. We've all had a bit of time to digest all of the news and announcements from the D23 Expo. However, we are going to talk about all the stuff t...

D23 Expo 2019 Day 3: Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products from 2019-08-26T00:35:42

Sadly, the 2019 D23 Expo has come to a close, but don't be sad! Katherine, Scott, and Rob are here to share all the big announcements and discussions from today's "Sneak Peek! Disney Parks, Expe...

D23 Expo 2019 Day 2: D23's HUGE Film Panel and Annoucements from 2019-08-25T01:07:28

Yay! We fixed our sound issues from our Day 1 podcast.

Katherine and Scott got to attend the nearly 3-hour Walt Disney Studios film panel earlier today. We are sitting down to discuss all...

D23 Expo 2019 Day 1: Is Disney+ an A+? from 2019-08-24T03:34:14

First, apologies for some of the extra background noise in this episode. Katherine, Rob, and Scott are coming to you live from the D23 Expo. We recorded a quick episode for you in our hotel room...

Episode 87: Gran Destino and Grand Redemptions from 2019-08-11T17:48:26

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Ant Man Microbrewery coming to Disney's California Adventure, and the drink options coming exclusively to the Walt Disney World version of Star Wars: Gal...

Episode 86: Galaxy's Edge Review and Huge MCU Announcements from 2019-07-28T16:59:20

Fresh off our recent California trip, we have a ton of stuff to discuss! We give our first impressions and review of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park. We discuss what you can expect o...

Episode 85: Relaxing Mini-Trips and Food&Wine 2019 from 2019-07-07T17:35:05

The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival menu has been released. We look at all the additions and subtractions from the upcoming festival. Also, Katherine gives us a trip review of her ...

Episode 84: Revisiting Our Disney Bucket Lists from 2019-06-23T21:30:06

Ticket prices are on the rise again. Also, rumors of another beloved Walt Disney World attraction possibly being replaced by a Toy Story Marionette Show?

In this episode, we revisit our D...

Episode 83.5: Bonus Episode (feat. Skipper Kyle of Tales From the Jungle Crews) from 2019-06-16T13:00

We feel bad that we shorted you a podcast last time around. So, we are hooking you up with a very special bonus episode this week! Matt and Katherine got to sit down and talk to our dear friend ...

Episode 83: WDW Summer Trip Review from 2019-06-09T17:11:51

We are back with a fresh, new episode! The five us have all had recent Walt Disney World trips, and got a chance to check out a lot of new places to eat, drink, and explore.

Also...

Episode 82.5: Long Weekend Off from 2019-05-26T09:00

Hello there! Unfortunately, no episode this week. We are all super busy with various things, but we will be back with a fresh episode for you on Sunday, June 9th!

To our U.S. listeners, h...

Episode 82: The Best and Worst Queues in the Parks from 2019-05-12T11:00

For those who have visited any of the parks, you know that part of the authentic Disney experience includes waiting in some long lines for rides and attractions. In this episode, the gang discus...

Episode 81: Our Favorite Things from 2019-04-28T19:12:12

Raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens... How about cocktails, people watching, and rainy afternoon activities in the parks? In this episode, the gang discusses some of their assorted favorite ...

Episode 80: Crafting The Perfect Progressive Dinner from 2019-04-14T19:28:20

Big announcements regarding Disney's upcoming streaming service, Disney+. We also talk the big changes happening in EPCOT's Futureworld including a permanent Festival Center and Beer Garden. Als...

Episode 79: WDW Parks Report Card 2019 vs. 2021 from 2019-03-31T20:00:15

An authentic French crêperie is coming to Epcot. Some exciting additions to the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are coming this fall. Also, we discuss the upcoming smoking ban in the parks...

Episode 78: Classin' It Up at WDW from 2019-03-17T17:44:59

The gang just got back from a trip at Walt Disney World where they got to check out the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Also, we got to try out some new signature and fine din...

Episode 77: Standing on the Edge of the Galaxy from 2019-03-03T18:51:03

In this episode, we discuss the tons of new information that was just released to the public about the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge coming to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Park late...

Episode 76.5: No Episode This Week (We're Sorry!) from 2019-02-24T10:00

We're sorry! Due to weather, illness, and scheduling conflicts, there will be no episode this week. We will be back next Sunday!

Cheers!

- Matt

Take a seat...

Episode 76: Winter Trips to Disneyland from 2019-02-10T16:01:22

Rob and Holly got to travel out to the west coast for a quick trip to Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure. Along the way, they got to try a bunch of new food and drink options and ...

Episode 75: First Time Visiting WDW With a Human Child from 2019-01-27T20:38:48

In this episode, we share a lot of exciting news about the new DVC property, Disney's Riviera Resort. Also, the Ballast Point brewery finally arrives in Downtown Disney in California.

Kat...

Episode 74.5 - Sorry, We're Not Here! from 2019-01-12T23:22:22

Due to multiple scheduling conflicts, we have to skip our episode this week. Our sincerest apologies! We will be back on Sunday, January 27th.

Cheers!

- Matt

Take a...

Episode 74: The 2019 Disney Resorts Tournament from 2019-01-06T20:50:48

Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2019, we discuss some recent Bob Iger interview/Twitter drama and also review some of our dining picks for the upcoming Epcot International Festival of th...

Episode 73: Happy Festivus! (A 2018 Year in Review) from 2018-12-23T17:48:06

Get out that Festivus pole, and gear up for those feats of strength! This years is coming to close, and the gang is here to tell you about all their favorite (and not-so-favorite) things in 2018...

Episode 72: Scott's Bold 2019 Predictions from 2018-12-09T23:39:48

In this episode, Scott presents Matt and Katherine with some of his bold Disney predictions for 2019 and we all have to decide whether or not we "buy" or "sell".

Also, we discuss the new ...

Episode 71: The Ultimate Dual-Coast Bar/Lounge Rankings from 2018-11-25T20:36:13

In this episode, we talk about the ton of park additions expected in Fall 2019. We discuss the recent announcements regarding the interim World Showcase nighttime spectacular, Epcot Forever, and...

Episode 70: Disney+& Mickey's Super Sweet 90 from 2018-11-11T20:36:07

Disney shares more details about its upcoming streaming service, Disney+. Also, we talk about the recent ABC special for Mickey's 90th birthday celebration. (Spoiler alert: It was awful) We also...

Episode 69: New Hotels and Prepping for Inclement Weather from 2018-10-28T19:19:36

Disney announces a new nature-themed resort set to be housed between Fort Wilderness and the Wilderness Lodge. Also, we speak on the recent price hikes at the parks.

For our main...

Episode 68: Our Annual Food& Wine VaCa from 2018-10-15T00:28:25

Greetings!

The gang just got back from a great trip to WDW where we took in all that the Epcot Food & Wine Festival had to offer. We also got to check out Toy Story Land at Hollywood Stud...

Episode 67: The Disney Newlywed Game! from 2018-09-30T18:50:41

In this episode we pit couple vs. couple! The Wozniaks face off against the Walshes in our own version of The Newlywed Game (obviously with a Disney twist!)

Take a seat at the ba...

Episode 66: Can't Miss Dining for Short Trips from 2018-09-17T00:07:46

Greetings everyone!

Our main topic this week comes from a listener suggestion. If you only had a certain number of days to spend in Walt Disney World, what are the restaurants and dining ...

Episode 65: The Toppin' It Off Tournament from 2018-09-02T11:00

Our regular listeners will know that we start off every episode with a segment called "Toppin' it Off" where one of us shares a drink that you can find at Disney. We have taken all 64 drinks and...

Episode 64: Disney's Streaming Service and Toy Story Land from 2018-08-19T20:39:08

Disney recently went into further detail about the type of content coming to their upcoming streaming service. Do their big exclusives and original content have enough power to compete with the ...

Episode 63: You Know I Like My Chicken Guy! from 2018-08-05T14:00

The time has come... That's right, friends! The 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival menu has been released. New additions, old favorites. We talk about what we're excited about this se...

Episode 62: Scott Lives in an Underwear Drawer from 2018-07-22T17:00

**We recorded this episode in advance due to scheduling, so if anything crazy news occurs in the week leading up to the release of this podcast, you'll know why we didn't mention it** Listen

Episode 61: Ranking (pretty much every one of) the Pixar Films from 2018-07-08T18:32:50

To celebrate the opening of Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Park, we sit down and rank all of the Pixar films! We are leaving Pixar's most recent release, Incredibles 2, off the list a...

Episode 60: Disneyland Resort Bar Crawl from 2018-06-24T14:44:23

Pete Docter has become the Chief Creative Officer at Pixar, and some exciting additions are announced for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

In this episode, to celebrate the...

Episode 59: No FastPass Necessary from 2018-06-10T13:00

Since the introduction of My Disney Experience, it seems that adding spontaneity to your Walt Disney World trips has become increasingly more difficult.

In this episode, we highl...

Episode 58: Let's Play Souvenir Spree! from 2018-05-28T19:47:17

First of all, apologies for being late in getting this episode out. Katherine and Matt were in Las Vegas and had a bunch of unfortunate flight delays returning to the East Coast, so we could not...

Episode 57: Cinco de Mayo, Parades un Fuego from 2018-05-13T13:21:45

Hola! The crew was just in WDW during Cinco de Mayo and got to experience the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. We also talk about some exciting rumors surrounding some recent construction and per...

Episode 56: Bi-Coastal Trip Reviews from 2018-04-30T00:25:39

Scott gives us the rundown about his recent family trip to Walt Disney World where he recently ran the Star Wars First Order Challenge.

Also, Matt and Katherine review their recent trip t...

Episode 55: Our Most Unpopular Opinions from 2018-04-15T10:00

In this episode, we discuss our unpopular opinions. Is there a Disney restaurant that most people love that Matt just doesn't understand the appeal? Does someone not really see what the big deal...

Episode 54: LAX to WDW Battle of the Sexes! from 2018-04-01T10:00

This week on WDW Happy Hour, Rob and Matt face Katherine and Holly head-to-head to plan a trip from California to Walt Disney World. See who reigns victorious!

Take a seat at the...

Episode 53: The 2018 Disney March Madness Tournament from 2018-03-18T18:37:53

It's that time of year again! We ask our U.S. listeners to pry yourself away from the NCAA basketball tournament to dig into our own form of March Madness! We have crafted a tournament bracket t...

Episode 52: Epcot Flower& Garden Festival on Oscar Sunday from 2018-03-04T20:03:39

Hello everyone!

We are recording this on Oscar Sunday where Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel Studios have combined for 9 total nominations!

In this episode, we delve into the ...

Episode 51: Trip Planning for Special Events from 2018-02-18T13:53:26

A lot of fun, exciting news coming out from the 2018 D23 Expo Japan, including more information about the new, interactive Star Wars resorts at WDW! Also, we finally get an official date for the...

Episode 50: Disney Springs Is Actually the Place to Be from 2018-02-04T15:23:20

This is exciting! The big 5-0!

We just recently got back from a long weekend trip at WDW, and we spent more time at Disney Springs than any of us ever have. We got to check out some new p...

Episode 49: The 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts from 2018-01-22T00:11:50

We discuss a new exciting restaurant coming to the Japan pavillion in EPCOT and a new option for some guests to purchase additional FastPasses.

Also, we talk about all the delicious food ...

Episode 48: WDW Happy Hour Disney Fantasy Draft from 2018-01-07T23:03:23

Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2018, the five of us draft our very own Disney Fantasy Teams! We all choose from our favorite resorts, films, restaurants, and more to try to craft the pe...

Episode 47: Our 2017 Year in Review Awards from 2017-12-24T16:38:42

Happy Holidays to all of our listeners! The crew got together for a very special Festivus episode to give you our 2017 Year in Review Awards. Curious to know what we thought was the best Disney ...

Episode 46: The Quintessential Disney Scent Tournament from 2017-12-10T18:41:25

Say - What's that smell? Why, it's the sweet smell of another great WDW tournament bracket lovingly crafted by our very own Scott Eshelman! We picked 32 scents from all across Walt Disney World ...

Episode 45: Our 2017 Disney Holiday Gift Guide from 2017-11-26T21:41:59

In news this week, we discuss the misconduct and subsequent leave of absence of John Lasseter. We also discuss the many issues surrounding the recent release of Star Wars Battlefront II.

...

Episode 44: Disney-Opoly from 2017-11-12T23:20:19

In this episode, we dish on the new details coming out about California Adventure's Pixar Pier. Also, we discuss the backlash of the Disney press boycott as well as talks that Disney has interes...

R.I.P. Cove Bar (2001-2018) from 2017-11-06T01:16:18

So long, sweet prince...

Episode 43: Let's Play - Always, Sometimes, Never! from 2017-10-29T18:01:29

In news this week, we discuss the new hotel plans at Disneyland, some drastic changes to west coast Run Disney events, as well as additional parades and nighttime spectaculars.

Rob has cr...

Episode 42: Canine Companions and Restaurant Rants from 2017-10-15T18:29:04

Welp - Back to reality! The gang is back from their recent trip to Walt Disney World, and ready to talk all about the highlights and lowlights of Food & Wine and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween ...

Episode 41: Live from WDW (with special guests!) from 2017-10-08T13:44:33

This is a very special episode of the podcast as it is the first time we have ever recorded on property at Walt Disney World! (I know! Exciting!) The WDW:HH crew is down at WDW to enjoy the fall...

Episode 40: October WDW Trip Preview from 2017-09-24T20:24:44

This week, we discuss the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, the damage caused at the parks and hotels due to Hurricane Irma, and Ecpot's 35th Anniversary Celebration.

The team is ...

Episode 39: How to FastPass Like a Pro (Rob Goes to EPFOT) from 2017-09-10T20:34:22

Walt Disney World closes for two days due to the effects of Hurricane Irma. EPCOT adds one more exciting festival for the holiday season. Also for this holiday season, Flurry of Fun comes to Dis...

Episode 38: Gearing Up For Food, Wine, and Halloween from 2017-08-27T20:34:51

Autumn is right around the corner, and you know what that means... The Epcot Food & Wine Festival! We talk about some of the new offerings that we are excited about. Also, we discuss Mickey's No...

Episode 37: U.S. Disney Parks Power Rankings from 2017-08-13T23:40:22

Greetings!

This is easily the beefiest and longest podcast episode that we have ever recorded. Please do not be scared away by the length, because this is one of the most exciting episode...

Episode 36: The D23 Expo and Cali Vacation Rundown from 2017-07-30T18:16:30

We are already missing the West Coast! We had a great time out a Disneyland during the D23 Expo. We covered a lot of news and announcements on our two mini-sodes, but we still have plenty of thi...

D23 Expo 2017: Day 2 Recap from 2017-07-16T02:59:20

Day two of the 2017 D23 Expo brought an insane amount of news! Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm live action announcements! A staggering amount of news in the Parks and Resorts panel, and much more!...

D23 Expo 2017: Day 1 Recap from 2017-07-15T01:03:41

We survived Day one of the 2017 D23 Expo! We recap our day of the announcements, the panels, the panic, the lines, and all the fantastic things we saw at the Anaheim Convention Center!

 <...

Episode 35: Disneyland Excitement and an End to Wench Auctions from 2017-07-02T20:06:29

We are going to be in California for the D23 Expo in less than 2 weeks! We talked a ton about the expo last episode, but there is so much more to look forward to outside of the Anaheim Conventio...

Episode 34: D23 Expo 2017 Preview! from 2017-06-18T13:16

The 2017 D23 Expo is officially less than a month away! From July 14-16, the WDW Happy Hour team will be seeing all there is to see at the Anaheim Convention Center. In this episode, we are goin...

Episode 33: Zooop! (There It Is) from 2017-06-11T18:00

So much to cover on this special bonus episode! Katherine and Matt discuss their experience with the Highway In The Sky Dine Around. Rob, Holly, and Scott did The Music of Pixar Live! Dining Pac...

Episode 32: Impressions of Pandora from 2017-06-04T18:42:54

The WDW Happy Hour team was down in Walt Disney World for the opening weekend of Pandora: World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We give you the lowdown on the attractions, the theming, the...

Episode 31: That's Gonna Be a 'No' from Me, Dog from 2017-05-21T12:00

American Idol is returning to Disney. Do people still care about American Idol? In this episode, we talk about Matt's true-life Disney American Idol Experience. Also, we provide the ultimate gui...

Episode 30: Let Me Upgrade You (Teenage Starlord) from 2017-05-07T23:00

The opening of Pandora: World of Avatar is right around the corner.  While we patiently await our banshee rides, we are here asking the important questions.  If it were up to us, what rides and ...

Episode 29: Star Wars Celebration and Hangovers from 2017-04-23T18:17:34

This week, we recap all the exciting news from Orlando's recent Star Wars Celebration. Also, we address the rumors of an Uber-like service coming to Walt Disney World as well as new Club 33 loca...

Episode 28: Dolphins, Legends, Flowers, Gardens from 2017-04-09T17:57:48

This week, we talk about the crew's experience with the 2017 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. We also talk about some of our new favorite restaurants and bars of 2017. The list of upcoming Disney...

Episode 27: The 2017 Disney March Madness Tournament from 2017-03-26T18:51:04

Hello!

We have an exciting episode for everyone this week! Our very own Rob Wozniak took on the task to create a Disney-themed March Madness tournament bracket.  We have several different...

Episode 26: The Definitive Disney Springs Bar Crawl from 2017-03-12T19:06:49

We are getting closer and closer to the opening of Pandora: The World of Avatar! We talk about some of the exciting previews of the rides, attractions, and dining options at the new Animal Kingd...

Episode 25: Designing Air Gondolas with Nikola Tesla from 2017-02-26T20:01:26

Rumor has it that Disney is working on a new gondola transportation system at Walt Disney World! Also, plans have been released for expansions to Coronado Springs and Carribean Beach Resorts! Listen

Episode 24: Best Disney Film Presence in the Parks from 2017-02-12T09:00

Pandora: The World of Avatar finally has an opening date for Disney's Animal Kingdom!  Also, new tours and nighttime spectaculars!

For our main topic, we discuss the best Disney film pres...

Episode 23: Disney Oscar Noms and our Festival of the Arts Review from 2017-01-30T02:02:44

In this episode, we discuss the rumors of DVC expansion coming to the Caribbean Beach Resort.  The 2017 Academy Award nominations were recently announced, and we discuss the Disney, Marvel, and ...

Episode 22: Bi-Coastal Happy Hour from 2017-01-15T17:50:24

Greeting to listeners new and old, near and far!

Last week, Scott took a trip down to Walt Disney World to participate in the WDW Marathon Weekend.  He also got to indulge in some first-t...

Episode 21: Spending Extra to "Plus" Your Vacation from 2017-01-01T14:03:03

Happy New Year! We know that 2016 hasn't had the greatest rep, but we here at WDW Happy Hour are ready to get your 2017 started on the right foot!

In this episode, we discuss the many way...

Episode 20: 2016 Year in Review from 2016-12-18T17:58:14

In our last episode of 2016, we discuss our favorite Disney moments from this past year!

Our first episode of WDW Happy Hour debuted this past April, and the feedback and experiences we h...

Episode 19: Underrated Disney from 2016-12-11T21:46:19

Hey everyone!

Now that you have had time to recover from those Thanksgiving food comas, it is time for an exciting new episode of WDW Happy Hour!

In this episode, we discuss some o...

Episode 18: Destination D Recap and More Holiday Fun from 2016-11-27T21:35:43

Last week saw the Destination D event at the Contemporary Resort hotel at Walt Disney World.  We are talking about all the exciting news including the upcoming Avatar expansion in Animal Kindgom...

Episode 17: Preparing for the Holidays at Walt Disney World from 2016-11-13T19:03:07

Yes - We understand that we haven't even hit Thanksgiving yet.  However, we are starting to hear Christmas songs in department stores and on the radio.  Also, the parks at Walt Disney World are ...

Episode 16: Our Favorite Disney Rides, Attractions, and Films! from 2016-10-30T21:50:13

This week on WDW Happy Hour, we discuss the opening of PizzeRizzo and a new nighttime show at the Magic Kingdom. Also, to satisfy the Internet's unquenchable thirst for lists, we have compiled our...

Episode 15: Our October WDW Trip Recap from 2016-10-16T17:59:16

The WDW Happy Hour team is a bit sad to be back home after a week-long trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth.  We are, however, super psyched to be back to record a fresh episode of the podcast f...

Episode 14: Our Favorite Restaurants at Walt Disney World from 2016-10-02T19:30:48

To all who listen to this merry podcast-Welcome!  In this episode, we share our absolute favorite options for both quick-service and full-service dining at Walt Disney World.  This episode left us ...

Episode 13: Touring Walt Disney Studios and Scott's Ears and Jeers from 2016-09-25T12:00

In this episode, Scott recaps his first-ever trip to Disneyland in a segment he dubbed, Disneyland: Scott's Ears and Jeers.  We breakdown the things that he loved about Disneyland and DCA and gener...

Episode 12: We Went to Club 33! from 2016-09-19T00:19:40

You read that right, guys.  We got to fulfill a HUGE item on our collective bucket lists.  We went to Club 33!  And for you lucky listeners, we are here to dish about it.  So exciting!   Also, w...

Episode 11: How to Combat "Disney Fatigue" from 2016-09-04T09:00

In the news this week, Disney institutes new, direct shuttle bus service from the four theme parks in WDW to Disney Springs.  Also, Walt Disney World provides complementary insect repellant in wake...

Episode 10: Frozen Ever After and Quick Weekend Trips from 2016-08-21T23:50:50

The Main Street Electrical Parade is scheduled to make its farewell tour at Walt Disney World, rumors of interchangeable Magic Band straps, and a possible roller coaster-type Guardians of the Galax...

Episode 9: News-travaganza, Park Changes, and Comic-Con from 2016-08-07T09:00

The WDW Happy Hour team is so psyched to be back home and recording a new episode for all you lovely listeners!  Katherine and Matt were out in California at Disneyland and San Diego Comic-Con.  Ro...

Episode 8: Tips& Tricks for Disneyland First-Timers from 2016-07-24T10:00

Katherine and Matt are currently conquering Disneyland and San Diego Comic-Con.  As such, the gang had to pre-record this episode as we wouldn't all be on the same coast for a couple weeks.  Howeve...

Episode 7: The Magic of the Monorail Bar Crawl from 2016-07-10T09:00

In this episode, we discuss the rumors of a beloved Marvel franchise making its way to Future World in Epcot.  We also talk about rides and attractions at Walt Disney World that might be replaceabl...

Episode 6: Is There Value in Staying at a Deluxe Resort? from 2016-06-26T09:00

Hello!  In this episode, we discuss some fresh new attractions and shows including "Soarin' Around the World", "Frozen Ever After", "Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire, and the new Star Wars fireworks...

Episode 5: What's On Your Disney Bucket List? from 2016-06-12T16:55:25

On this episode, we discuss the opening of the new DVC Member Lounge at Epcot, Jake the Droid, and the upcoming news for Star Wars video games at E3.  Our main topic comes from a listener question ...

Episode 4.5: A Bonus Chaser from 2016-06-05T16:59:06

B-B-B-B-Bonus!  We felt the need to do an extra episode before our next official one, because we had so much that we didn't get to cover on episode 4.  We give a review of our dinner experience at ...

Episode 4: Flower& Garden Festival Impressions& Spider Attacks from 2016-05-29T10:00

The WDW Happy Hour team just got back from Walt Disney World.  We give our impressions of the 2016 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival as well as the fresh, new additions to Disney Springs.  Also, we pr...

Episode 3: Disney Springs Town Center and the End of Disney Infinity from 2016-05-16T00:50:54

In this episode, the gang discusses the major additions to Disney Springs and the abrupt end to the Disney Infinity franchise.  Also, we answer our first batch of listener questions, giving some ge...

Episode 2: Big Park Announcements and Aulani Resort Review from 2016-05-01T21:48:01

Disney announces plans for 9 new live-action films.  We give you the rundown of the big announcements involving Disney's Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT resorts.  Also, Katherine and M...

Episode 1: DVC Changes and New Bars from 2016-04-21T23:59:43

We are excited to present our first ever episode of WDW Happy Hour.  We discuss changes to the resale market for DVC properties, rumors of a spooky new bar opening in Hollywood Studios, and much...