Best Andrea Shapiro and Ryan Wright Podcasts (2025)

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Disney Detention: Report Cards Are In! 1:01:53

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Send us a text School’s in session! Ryan and Andrea sharpen their #2 pencils and hand out report cards to Disney’s most famous educational institutions. From East High to that suspicious one-room schoolhouse in Pete's Dragon, get ready for the ultimate Disney school showdown—because not all classrooms are created equal. Follow us @disneyinsideoutpo…

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Did We Do Thaaaat? Revisiting Family Matters at Disney World 45:56

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Send us a text Ryan and Andrea time-travel back to the '90s to revisit the Family Matters two-part Disney World episode—and they’ve got thoughts. Was it good? Not exactly. Was it magical? Debatable. Did it feature peak MGM Studios and a whole lot of awkward blocking near Cinderella Castle? Absolutely. This episode is part critique, part nostalgic s…

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Andrea Does Disneyland in a Day! 46:14

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Send us a text How much Disney magic can one person pack into a single day? Andrea attempted a one-day Disneyland blitz—and Ryan’s here to ask about every moment! Topics include: Eavesdropping in line Strangers holding your hair on rides And the new Walt Disney animatronic that is absolutely not watching you sleep (probably) Follow us @disneyinside…

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Freaky Friday Flashback! 1:02:57

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Send us a text In honor of Freakier Friday hitting theaters, Ryan and Andrea revisit the 2003 Freaky Friday remake—the one with Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and the most chaotic mother-daughter dynamic ever set to power chords. Follow us @disneyinsideoutpodcastBy Andrea Shapiro and Ryan Wright

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Disneyland Paris: Where the Cheese Is Real But Not in 3D?! 1:02:53

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Send us a text Ryan returns from Disneyland Paris with stories of magical theming, amazing rides, and food that was not always Mickey shaped. Andrea asks all the questions and they discuss why some things would just get ruined in the US parks by Americans! Plus, the Reddit Rabbithole! Follow us @disneyinsideoutpodcast…

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Abu Dhabi or Abu-Don’t? Disney’s Bold (and Baffling) New Park Plan 43:28

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Send us a text Disney is heading to Abu Dhabi, and we’re still blinking in disbelief. Andrea and Ryan break down everything from the speculation to the publics reaction. And how does this square with Disney’s support for the LGBTQ+ community? Come for the breakdown, stay for the ethical roller coaster. Plus, the Reddit Rabbithole! Follow us @disney…

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Bracket Belles: The Ultimate Disney Princess Draft Showdown 50:34

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Send us a text Move over NBA—this is the draft that really matters. Ryan and returning guest/sports writer Reid enter the royal draft zone to assemble their elite Disney Princess dream teams. Andrea hosts, moderates, and provides sideline commentary with the authority of a Fairy Godmother with a clipboard. With scoring based on the brutally honest …

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When Presidents Quit, Bands Break Up, and Robots Disappear 45:43

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Send us a text Time to dust off your history books (and your Doritos)! Andrea and Ryan are diving into some of the most magical (?) pop culture moments ever—from a presidential resignation that rocked America to a band breakup that broke our hearts. Plus: the invention of a legendary snack, and the mysterious vanishing of one very beloved animatron…

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Mirror, Mirror, What Was That? Our Live-Action Snow White Recap 56:58

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Send us a text The fairest one of all… or just the most controversial production ever? This week, Andrea and Ryan take you on a wild ride through the drama timeline of Disney’s new Snow White—from questionable quotes to internet meltdowns—and share their unfiltered reactions to the finished film. Plus, our new weekly feature - the Reddit Rabbit Hol…

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Hot Takes & Water Slide Mistakes: A Disney Reddit Deep Dive 48:12

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Send us a text Reddit: where Disney fans go to ask the real questions—like “Should I get divorced at EPCOT?” and “Is Belle even a real princess?” (Gasp.) This week, we’re diving headfirst into the wildest, weirdest, and interesting unpopular Disney World opinions the internet has to offer. Follow us @disneyinsideoutpodcast…

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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Back to the Future: A Cinderella Sequel That Actually Slaps? 53:11

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Send us a text Time travel! Wand theft! Romantic tension between Anastasia and the King?! Who is wearing a wig?! This is not your childhood Cinderella. If you’re confused, enchanted, and slightly concerned for the timeline—welcome. You’re in the right place. Follow us @disneyinsideoutpodcastBy Andrea Shapiro and Ryan Wright

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Five Years, Five Decades, and One Very Questionable Cake Castle 56:31

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Send us a text For our 5th anniversary episode, Andrea and Ryan take a brief look at every major Disney Parks milestone, from Walt Disney World’s grand opening to the golden statues of the 50th. We cover everything from the nostalgic (hello, 25th birthday cake castle!) to the spectacular (IllumiNations 2000, we miss you). Plus, what do we want for …

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Mouse-Eared Mischief: Disney’s Greatest Tricksters, Lies & April Fools Shenanigans! 56:27

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Send us a text Ever been bamboozled by a Disney plot twist? Lied to by a lovable rogue? Tricked into believing a Tiana series was actually coming? (Same.) This week, we dive into Disney’s most devious deceivers, heroic fibbers, and the gaslighting pros who make us question reality—looking at you, Mother Gothel. Plus, Andrea picks the ultimate masco…

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Tokyo Disney-Sea-Us Cry? 1:02:16

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Send us a text Andrea and her boyfriend Reid take us on a wild journey through their first-ever visit to Tokyo DisneySea—a park so stunning it almost makes you forget the popcorn-induced rage. They recount the highs (the jaw-dropping design! The incredible Journey to the Center of the Earth and Peter Pan rides!) and the lows (why can’t we just stan…

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Have Mercy! Full House Takes on Disney 55:26

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Send us a text Before Genie+, before Lightning Lanes, there was Michelle Tanner’s ability to cut every line at Disney World. Andrea and Ryan discuss the iconic Full House Disney episodes. From Michelle’s rise to toddler dictatorship to Jesse’s impromptu serenade, we break down all the magical (and questionable) moments! Follow us @disneyinsideoutpo…

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Patch’s Mid-Puppy Crisis: A Tail of Identity 51:36

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Send us a text What happens when one Dalmatian puppy decides he’s too unique for the pack? Patch’s London Adventure explores that very question—plus Nanny's failure as a babysitter, Cruella antics, and Thunderbolt’s confidence in improv. Andrea and Ryan are here to break down this straight-to-video sequel and decide if it deserves its spot in the D…

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Tokyo Disney or Bust: Andrea’s Mix of Magic and Nerves 36:52

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Send us a text Andrea’s Tokyo Disney trip is imminent, and the excitement is real—but so is the anxiety. In this episode, Andrea and Ryan talk about her travel prep, what she’s most excited about, and what’s keeping her up at night. From figuring out the best snacks to managing expectations for park crowds, Andrea’s journey to Tokyo Disney is going…

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Return to Oz: A Childhood Nightmare or Fantasy? 55:57

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Send us a text Return to Oz is famous for scarring a generation of kids with its dark, surreal imagery and unsettling villains. But was it truly a nightmare, or a bold, creative take on the Oz legend? In this episode, Andrea and Ryan explore whether this dark fantasy was too intense for children or if it was just the kind of movie that challenges k…

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New Year, New Magic: Resolutions for the WDW Disney Parks Experience 50:39

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Send us a text Happy New Year! Andrea and Ryan are discussing their 2025 resolution ideas for the Walt Disney World theme parks! Follow us @disneyinsideoutpodcastBy Andrea Shapiro and Ryan Wright

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Ho-Ho-Holding onto Nostalgia: Revisiting the 2003 Disney Very Merry Christmas Parade! 45:01

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Send us a text Andrea and Ryan revisit the 2003 Very Merry Christmas Parade featuring Walt Disney World and Disneyland! It's the ultimate throwback with Clay Aiken, Star Jones, Jessica Simpson, Disney Channel stars, and of course, Bob and Myrna!! Follow us @disneyinsideoutpodcastBy Andrea Shapiro and Ryan Wright

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Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks! 45:45

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Send us a text Andrea and Ryan work together to create their perfect holiday vacation at Walt Disney World! They have each taken two parks and come up with a wintry itinerary of activities that will leave them both with a holiday hangover! Follow us @disneyinsideoutpodcastBy Ryan Wright

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Braving the New World with a Pocahontas sequel! 50:30

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Send us a text Andrea and Ryan set out to explore and respectfully conquer the ins and outs of another Disney direct-to-video sequel, Pocahontas II: Journey To A New World! Can they get to the bottom of what really happened to Pocahontas amidst all this Disney magic??? Follow us @disneyinsideoutpodcast…

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Cinderella II: No Pants For You! 48:26

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Send us a text Special Announcement: Andrea is our new co-host!! Andrea and Ryan re-watch and dive into the straight-to-vhs magical and sometimes questionable world of Cinderella II: Dreams Come True Follow us @disneyinsideoutpodcastBy Ryan Wright

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Disney Villain Draft Competition! 58:23

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Send us a text Happy Halloween! Ryan is joined by former guest, Andrea, along with her boyfriend, Reid, to compete in the ultimate Disney Villain draft pick. Whose draft picks will score them the most points and make them a winner?? What is the prize?? Tune in to find out! Follow us @disneyinsideoutpodcast…

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Boo To You! with Andrea Ilene Shapiro 43:23

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Send us a text Actress Andrea Ilene Shapiro joins the show to talk all things spooky and not-so-scary in our episode about Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World! Follow Andrea on Instagram! Follow us @disneyinsideoutpodcastBy Ryan Wright

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Under The Sea with J. Elle, author of Against The Tide! 19:30

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Send us a text New York Times Bestselling author, J. Elle joins the show to talk all about her new original prequel to The Little Mermaid live action film, Against The Tide! J talks about what made her want to become a writer, her favorite authors, and her love for Disney and The Little Mermaid! Follow J. Elle on social media @authorjelle Follow us…

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Disney Music Magic with Tammy Tuckey! 25:00

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Send us a text On this episode, Ryan is joined by singer/songwriter/podcaster, Tammy Tuckey! Tammy is a renowned singer and songwriter, best known for her popular podcast, The Tiara Talk Show which is now a live YouTube show called The Tammy Tuckey Show! Today, we'll dive into Tammy's experiences working with Disney, her passion for music, and her …

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Let's Go to Disneyland Paris with Megan from MeganLovesMagic! 44:41

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Send us a text We are going to Paris....Disneyland Paris! In this episode, influencer Megan, from MeganLovesMagic, shares her favorite Disneyland Paris rides, snacks, and more! Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice to help you make the most of your time at Disneyla…

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Creating Cute with Jerrod Maruyama! 36:17

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Send us a text Join us on this week's episode as we sit down with the talented digital illustrator, Jerrod Maruyama. With a passion for Disney and all things cute, Jerrod has made a name for himself in the world of digital illustration. He has brought to life countless beloved Disney characters and created his own unique style that has captured the…

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Creating Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances with Fletch from The Op Games! 27:25

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Send us a text This week, Sean "Fletch" Fletcher from The Op Games talks about his experience as senior game designer for Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances! It's the perfect gift for any Disney fan this holiday season! Fletch and Ryan talk about Disney Park favorites, playing Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances, why board games are important and…

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Magically Authentic with Disney Legend, Linda Larkin 49:18

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Send us a text Disney Legend, Linda Larkin, joins the show to talk all things Aladdin! Linda talks to Ryan about her experience recording the voice for Princess Jasmine for the feature film, Aladdin, as well as the TV Series and other projects! We also learn how being true and authentic to yourself is the most magical way to be! It's.....all so mag…

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Designing For Disney with Stanley A. Meyer! 31:33

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Send us a text This week we have award-winning scenic designer/production designer/illustrator, Stanley A. Meyer! Stanley designed the original Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast as well as every major production following, including the latest UK touring production! Be Our Guest as Stanley shares his experiences designing these production…

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Turning Red with Liann Kaye! 32:54

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Send us a text We are talking about Disney/Pixar’s Turning Red with NY filmmaker/artist Liann Kaye! Liann talks with Ryan about Asian representation in Disney films/Hollywood as well as how Turning Red spoke to her own personal experiences growing up! Follow Liann: Liann Kaye's Website YouTube Instagram TikTok Watch The Blessing series Follow us @d…

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Disney Merchandise with Elantrice! 31:46

3+ y ago31:46

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Send us a text On this episode, we talk with Disney fan/social media influencer, Elantrice! Elantrice created the popular Diz Thru Brown Eyes blog and can be found sharing the latest Disney Park News and merchandise on Instagram @dizthrubrowneyes Elantrice shares their favorite Disney merchandise items, D23 experiences, and reminisces about the Dis…

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Inspiring Walt Disney with Wolf Burchard! 44:15

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Send us a text This week we have Wolf Burchard, curator of the Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts exhibit! The exhibit was featured at The Met in New York City from December 2021-March 2022 and showcased works/pieces that inspired Walt Disney animators in their creation of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the …

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Magical Leadership Lessons with Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams 46:13

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Send us a text One of the best parts about visiting a Disney Park.....is the cast members!! This week leadership development consultants Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams, hosts of the Leadership Life Stories podcast, talk with Ryan about their experience as former Walt Disney World Cast Members! Rebecca, J.B., and Ryan talk about leadership at Disney,…

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Celebrating the Candlelight Processional with Steve Smith 50:55

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Send us a text It's the Holiday season! Let's usher in the holiday season by learning all about a Disneyland/Walt Disney World tradition- the Candlelight Processional! Steve Smith, author and Guest Experience & Entertainment Operations Manager with the Disney Imagination Campus at Walt Disney World, tells us all about this magical tradition! We als…

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Setting The Parent Trap with Shoshana Greenberg 49:15

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Send us a text Let's Get Together........and explore The Parent Trap! Special Guest Shoshana Greenberg (book writer and lyricist, librettist, playwright, singer, freelance theater journalist, and podcast host of Scene to Song) joins Ryan to discuss the 1961 Disney classic The Parent Trap, starring Hayley Mills........and Hayley Mills! Hop on your D…

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Disney Vacation Magic with the Mousekemoms! 1:00:47

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Send us a text Be Flexible! Pack Your Patience! See the Gingerbread Houses! On our New Episode this week, we have the Mousekemoms from Kingdom and Cruise Travel giving us all their tips for a fun Disney vacation including some Holiday ideas!! The Mousekemoms host their own weekly podcast where they discuss all things related to Disney travel and va…

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It's Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus.........with Jason Marsden! 30:54

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Send us a text Happy Halloween!! It's a special bonus episode featuring a surprise guest.......Jason Marsden!! You know Jason aka Mars from all your favorite 90's TV shows (Full House, Step by Step, Boy Meets World to name a few)! Mars is also a longtime member of the Disney family most notably as the voice of Max from A Goofy Movie and Thackery Bi…

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Poor Unfortunate Princes with....Poor Unfortunate Podcast! 1:06:58

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Send us a text Welcome to Season 2!! Kicking off this season with special guests Conor Perkins and Caroline Aimetti, hosts of the popular show Poor Unfortunate Podcast! Ryan, Conor, and Caroline discuss the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World and what they are looking forward to the most! We learn all about Poor Unfortunate Podcast including how …

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Season Finale! Disney Weddings with Risa and Nick! 51:01

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Send us a text It's our Season 1 Finale!! Have you dreamed of a Disney Wedding?! Returning guest Risa Xu joins us along with her husband, Nick! We get all the magical details about their Walt Disney World wedding including whose idea it was! The answer might surprise you! Thanks to everyone who joined us during our 1st season! We will be back with …

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Dishing Disney with Carlye Wisel! 55:00

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Send us a text Theme park journalist and podcast host (Very Amusing), Carlye Wisel joins Ryan to discuss the latest Disney happenings! We get a glimpse of Carlye's journey into journalism....and Disney! #thankyoubacheloretteparty Check out Carlye's podcast Very Amusing, where Carlye takes you inside some of the behind the scenes stories, shenanigan…

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Podcast Pals! Featuring Podcast.You.Are.All.Clear 1:26:06

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Send us a text This week we are celebrating our podcast pals! Molly and Ashby, two of the hosts of Podcast.You.Are.All.Clear, a chatty podcast about theme parks, are our guests! We learn all about the creation of this funny, informative, and joyful podcast as well as discuss some important Disney news! Molly and Ashby give us their take on: Extra M…

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A Goofy Movie with Jacquie Militano! 1:02:24

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Send us a text "After Today" you will want to get out "On The Open Road" for your own Goofy Movie road trip! See what we did there? On this week's episode, returning guest Jacquie Militano comes on to talk with Ryan about one of their favorite Disney films, A Goofy Movie! We talk about the cast, the songs, our favorite moments, and Jacquie tells yo…

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Disney Cruise Magic with Stephanie Pam Roberts! 59:43

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Send us a text Join us this week as Voice Over Artist and former Disney Cruise Line performer Stephanie Pam Roberts stops by! Stephanie is a lifelong Disney fan and has been a recurring cast member with Disney starring in shows on the Disney Wonder, performing at the World of Disney store, and starring in the Paper Mill Playhouse Production of High…

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Rainbow Brite and Me! Featuring Bettina Bush 51:17

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Send us a text Put on your color belt and grab your star sprinkles because we are going to Rainbowland with Bettina Bush, voice of Rainbow Brite! Bettina discusses her journey playing the iconic character as well as the Disney connections! Bettina has voiced many characters on some of your favorite childhood shows, check out her resume on IMDb Foll…

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Letting It Go with Devon Marie Saunders 43:40

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Send us a text It's time to let your hair down and "let it go" with Princess Party performer Devon Marie Saunders!! We take a little twist on our inside look at Disney, with a glance into those "unofficial" Disney princess parties! Devon talks to Ryan about her experience growing up with Disney and her time as a performer with Northern Virginia's p…

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Disney Dreams with Saul Blinkoff 1:08:14

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Send us a text Get inspired as inspirational speaker and former Disney animator/director Saul Blinkoff stops by to chat! Saul talks about his dream of becoming a Disney animator and how he never lost hope while walking himself (literally) right into the animation building at MGM Studios (yes we are still calling it that!) Listen to Saul's Podcast L…

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Quacking Up with Daniel Ross! 31:38

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Send us a text Third voice of Donald Duck and actor/voice artist extraordinaire Daniel Ross stops by! Daniel is best known as the third voice of Donald Duck in Mickey and the Roadster Racers/Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures as well as the voice of Lucky the Leprechaun for Lucky Charms Cereal! Follow Daniel on: Daniel's website Instagram Twitter Tik…

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