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Backlot Tours

Discussing all things Disney with the occasional De-Tour! Not intended for children as there may be language, PG-13 topics, and uncovering the magic.

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    3.48 IP vs. OG Storytelling - Roller Coasters

    We're continuing our series breaking down the difference in storytelling between IP and OG attractions at Disney World, and this week it's all about roller coasters!

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    3.47 Epic Universe

    We're wrapping up Janna's Universal trip recap with her first visit to Epic Universe!

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    3.46 IP vs. OG Storytelling - Dark Rides

    We’re continuing our series discussing the original storytelling in the parks vs. the increasing use of intellectual property, and this week we’re focusing on dark rides!

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    3.45 Universal Helios Grand Hotel

    We're reviewing our stay at Universal's newest signature hotel, Helios Grand Hotel! Listen as we discuss if it lives up to they hype and if the ease of access, view, and amenities are worth the premium price point.

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    3.44 IP vs. OG Storytelling - Boat Rides

    We’re starting a new series comparing the original storytelling in the parks with the increasing use of intellectual properties, and we’re kicking it off with boat rides!

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    3.43 Volcano Bay Nights

    We’re reviewing this specially ticketed at Universal Orlando and discussing everything available and if it’s worth the cost. 

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    3.42 Ranking Disney Vibes - Magic Kingdom

    We're wrapping up our series on the best Disney World atmospheres with Magic Kingdom!

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    3.41 Cabana Bay Beach Resort

    We’re discussing Janna’s recent stay at this Universal Orlando value resort. 

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    3.40 Ranking Disney Vibes - Epcot

    We're continuing our series ranking different atmospheres at Disney with probably the vibiest of all the parks - Epcot!

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    3.39 Cadet Kelly

    We're reviewing the Disney Channel Original Movie Cadet Kelly starring Hilary Duff, Christy Carlson Romano, and Sean Ashmore and asking an important question: Does it hold up?

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    3.38 Ranking Disney Vibes - Animal Kingdom

    We're continuing our series ranking the different atmospheres throughout each park with Animal Kingdom!

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    3.37 Easter Eggs and Minute Details

    We’re discussing our favorite little details Disney Imagineering included in their ride designs. 

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    3.36 Ranking Disney Vibes - Hollywood Studios

    In our new series, we’re ranking the different atmospheres throughout each park starting with Hollywood Studios! Be sure to let us know where your favorite place to chill is in the park!

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    3.35 My Father the Hero

    We're reviewing the long forgotten Disney (Touchstone) movie, My Father the Hero, and let's just say we have some thoughts on this one...

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    3.34 The Universal Difference

    We're discussing some of the ways Universal provides a better guest experience than Disney. 

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    3.33 Make Mine Muppets

    We're reimagining classic movies with Muppets leading the show!

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    3.32 Is Spontaneity Dead at Disney?

    Can you still be spontaneous at Disney? A lot of things have changed since the pandemic, and we're not sure it's for the better. Join us as we discuss the overcomplications of going to Disney and winging it. 

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    3.31 Ranking Roller Coasters

    We're discussing and ranking the best and worst roller coasters at Disney Parks, coast to coast!

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    3.30 Tron: Ares

    We're joined by Chris this week to discuss Tron: Ares and whether or not the critics were right. 

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    3.29 Grand Californian

    In this week's episode, we're reviewing the Grand Californian at the Disneyland Resort!

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    3.28 Riviera and Port Orleans Riverside

    We’re discussing Janna’s recent stay at Disney’s Riviera and Port Orleans Riverside resorts!

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    3.27 Freakier Friday

    We’re reviewing Freakier Friday and discussing how it compares to the first one. 

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    3.26 Imagineering Restaurants

    We've imagineered hotels, bars and lounges, and now we're imagineering restaurants at Disney! 

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    3.25 Best Soundtracks

    We're discussing our favorite Disney movie soundtracks, both animated and live action!

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    3.24 Attractions That Never Were - Animal Kingdom

    We're continuing our Blue Sky series and discussing the attractions that were planned but never came to fruition at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park.

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    3.23 New Year's at Disney

    In this week's episode, we're discussing what Disney World is like on New Year's Eve and the different activities offered!

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    3.22 TGIF Disney Episodes

    Who remembers TGIF on ABC?! In this week's episode, we're discussing four of the series' episodes where they went to Disney World. The nostalgia (and the fun) were top tier!

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    3.21 Best Ride Stops

    We’re joined by special guest Cassidy to discuss our favorite ride scenes to get stopped in!

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    3.20 A Very Jonas Christmas

    We’re joined by Cassidy to review the newest Disney+ movie, A Very Jonas Christmas!

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    3.19 Non-Park Things To Do

    We’re discussing all the things you can do in Disney World without even needing a park ticket!

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    3.18 Wow Moments

    We’re joined by Cassidy this week to discuss moments Disney has truly “wow”-ed us and blown our expectations out of the water!

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    3.17 Imagineering Resorts

    As Disney moves towards a basic Marriott/millennial gray aesthetic with their hotels, we’re discussing the themes we would like to see in new resorts. 

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    3.16 Retheming Attractions

    In this week's episode, we're giving some attractions at Disney World a brand new theme and hopefully making it better.

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    3.15 Disneyland

    We're recapping our recent trip to Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort in California!

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    3.14 Pixar Place Hotel

    We're discussing our most recent stay at the Pixar Place Hotel at the Disneyland Resort in California!

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    3.13 Haunted Mansion (2003)

    We're getting ready for Halloween by watching Haunted Mansion (2003) starring Eddie Murphy! 

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    3.12 Disney College Program

    This week, we’re joined by guests Cassidy, Meredith, and Jennifer to discuss their experiences in the Disney College Program. 

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    3.11 Disney California Adventure

    We’re back from our trip out west, and we’re sharing our thoughts on Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney!

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    3.10 Disney Wish

    We’re discussing our experience sailing on the Disney Wish and letting you know how it compares to the Treasure!

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    3.09 Oogie Boogie Bash

    We went to Oogie Boogie Bash last week, and we’re sharing all the details, how it compares to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and if it’s worth the cost. 

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    3.08 Rent Free

    In this week’s episode, we’re joined by guests Cassidy, Meredith, and Jennifer to discuss what Disney things live rent free in our heads. 

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    3.07 Disney World’s Newest Additions

    We’re recapping our experience with some of Disney’s latest additions: Geo-82, Cake Bake Shop, Test Track 3.0, and the Beak and Barrel!

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    3.06 Attractions That Never Were - Hollywood Studios

    We’re continuing our series and discussing attractions that never came to fruition at Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM Studios)!

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    3.05 All-Star Resorts

    In this week’s episode, we’re reviewing all 3 of Disney’s All-Star Resorts: Music, Movies, and Sports!

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    3.04 Downgraded Aesthetics

    Is it just us, or is Disney going the Millennial Gray? In this week's episode, we're talking about how it seems Disney is going the same route as McDonald's and really downgrading their aesthetics. From the standard hotel of a tower at the Polynesian to Creations Shop in Epcot, is Disney losing it's whimsical touch? 

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    3.03 Freaky Friday (2003)

    We're reviewing the Lindsay Lohan version of Freaky Friday! 

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    3.02 Smart House

    We’re reviewing the Disney Channel Original Movie classic Smart House! It’s amazing how much this movie got right, but does it hold up?

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    3.01 Attractions That Never Were - Epcot

    In our first episode of the season, we're kicking it off with a new series! We're discussing all the attractions that were planned and/or announced but never came to fruition at Epcot.

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    2.52 Is Imagineering Declining?

    It's our last episode of the season, and we're posing the question, is Imagineering on the decline? With the reveal of the Walt Disney animatronic at Disneyland, it seems present-day Imagineers aren't as creative or as capable as their predecessors. Join the discussion in the episode and let us know your thoughts!

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    2.51 Best and Worst Line Queues

    In this week's episode, we're joined by special guest Cassidy to discuss our favorite line queues in Disney World! 

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Discussing all things Disney with the occasional De-Tour! Not intended for children as there may be language, PG-13 topics, and uncovering the magic.

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