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The Castle Chat
by Caitlin Baker & Courtney Cayton
The Castle Chat is a Disney-inspired podcast, hosted by best pals Court and Cait, that is fun for the whole family! Here we are dedicated to exploring new and creative ways to highlight the magic of the Walt Disney Company. From films and theme parks, to games and interviews this podcast aims to invite listeners to join the discussion and exercise their own imagination at home. Subscribe and listen as we roll out new episodes every Sunday, and let us know which is your favorite!
Episodes
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The Ultimate Guide to Blizzard Beach
We're back for part two of the Ultimate Guide to Walt Disney World Water Parks! This week we are chatting about all the details, attractions, and frost bites you can catch at Disney's Blizzard Beach. There is so much to explore here at Florida's one and only Ski Lodge! We're so glad you're here!...
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The Ultimate Guide to Typhoon Lagoon
It's officially water park season in the south, and we figured it's about time we covered both located at the Walt Disney World Resort! We're starting off with Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, and diving into the theming, attractions, and must-try snacks located at this one-of-a-kind water park. We're so...
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Our Favorite Disney Moms
Happy Mother's Day Castle Chat Fam! To celebrate any and all of the amazing women in our lives, we wanted to chat about our favorite Disney moms. From the supportive and encouraging, to the passionate and unconventional, we love this list of ladies who made an impact on some of our favorite...
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Our Favorite Walt Disney World Resorts
We're keeping on the trend of chatting about our favorite things, and, at your request, we're going to break down our favorite Walt Disney World Resorts. From value, moderate, and deluxe accommodations, there are so many reasons you should explore staying on property for your next Disney…
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Our Favorite Hidden Mickey's
In the spirit of Easter eggs hunts, we thought this week would be the perfect opportunity to chat about our favorite Hidden Mickey's across Walt Disney World. Tune in as we each share our top ten, and breakdown favorites both large and small. We're so glad you're here! Ready to experience the…
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Yapping & Recapping
We're bringing March Madness season to a close, and recapping how our 2025 Castle Chat tournament played out. We announce your favorite Walt Disney World attraction, and discuss the major upsets and surprises of your votes. Come yap with us! We're so glad you're here! Ready to experience the…
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The Sweet Sixteen of 2025
Time to wrap up March Madness with our first episode of April. Today we are covering the top sixteen things coming to Disney Parks and beyond in 2025. We will also recap our Instagram bracket challenge with the results of your votes on your favorite attractions in Walt Disney World! We're so glad...
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Disney March Madness
It's officially March Madness season, and what better way to kick it off than with a Disney-fied bracket game for YOU to play along with over the next few weeks?! This week we set up a bracket for you to decide the ultimate Walt Disney World attraction champion for 2025! Tune in to learn what...
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Flower & Garden Smash or Pass
Hey Friends! We're back for another fun week on the pod. This week we are going through every single food booth menu at the 2025 Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot. Play along with us as we tell you what items we would smash or pass. Hope you're hungry! We're so glad you're here! Ready to…
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And The Award Goes To...Disney Heartthrobs
It may be March, but we weren't quite ready to let go of love month. We're bringing you a little belated Valentines Day/Cait's bday episode with another Castle Chat award show talking about all our favorite Disney heartthrobs past, present, animated, and live actors. We hope you have fun playing...
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Extinct Disney World: Magic Kingdom
Let's finish this mini series strong! We are closing out with Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom, and taking you through both completely extinct attractions and various versions of the ones still there today. We have loved revisiting Disney World of the past, as we prep for all the change that lies…
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Extinct Disney World: EPCOT
Another week, another deep dive into the past of a Walt Disney World theme park! Today we are covering all that has gone extinct in EPCOT. While many bones of the opening day version of the park remain, so much has changed. Revisit old shows, attractions, and refurbs with us as we jump into the...
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Extinct Disney World: Hollywood Studios (Part 2)
We're back for the second installment of our new Extinct Disney World Series, and we're diving right in to the most extensive park to cover, Hollywood Studios! Believe it or not, there is not a single opening day attraction remaining in the park, all the way down to it's original name! All that…
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Extinct Disney World: Hollywood Studios (Part 1)
We're back for the second installment of our new Extinct Disney World Series, and we're diving right in to the most extensive park to cover, Hollywood Studios! Believe it or not, there is not a single opening day attraction remaining in the park, all the way down to it's original name! All that…
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Extinct Disney World: Animal Kingdom
Well, well, well. After getting in our feels over the loss of Dinoland U.S.A., we decided to stay in our feels and start a mini series on all the things we've lost in Disney World over the years. Join us for our first installment of this Extinct Disney World Series, as we uncover all that once…
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Farewell to Dinoland: The Extinction of a Disney World Classic
It's the first episode of 2025! This week we're taking you back to the Cretaceous Period and talking about the details and Easter eggs of Animal Kingdom's Dinoland USA. This quirky section of Disney World's youngest park is filled with rich storytelling you may have missed! We felt it was only...
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A Look at the Disney Treasure with The Booking Belle
Disney Cruise Line has set sail on a brand-new ship seeking "treasure", and we're here to give you the inside scoop! In this episode, we, along with our good friend and fellow travel agent Haley, dive into all you need to know about Disney's newest ship in the Triton or Wish Class. From…
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Disney Would You Rather: Christmas Edition
Get ready for a holly jolly twist on Disney Would You Rather! In this festive episode, we’re tackling magical holiday dilemmas: Would you rather spend Christmas morning at the Beast’s enchanted castle or with Anna and Elsa in Arendelle? Sip cocoa with Mickey and Minnie or sing carols with the...
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The One With Scott Gustin
Get ready for a magical episode as we welcome Scott Gustin to the podcast! Known for his insider knowledge, groundbreaking scoops, and passion for all things Disney, Scott takes us behind the scenes of how he breaks down Disney news, shares his personal journey, and offers fascinating insights…
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Our Top Disney Channel Shows
Get ready to relive the magic of Disney Channel! In this episode, we're diving into our top picks for the must-watch Disney Channel shows that defined our childhoods and shaped our love for Disney. From unforgettable characters to iconic theme songs, we’ll explore the series that brought all the...
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Our Disney Friendsgiving
Join us as we don our stretchy pants and dive fork-first into the ultimate Disney Friendsgiving! We’re serving up a buffet of Disney fun (not the edible kind, sadly) with hot takes on which characters are bringing the drama to the dinner table. Who’s on our guest list? You'll have to tune in to...
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Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort Recap
Join us this week as we explore the charm of Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort, blending classic Disney touches with the laid-back atmosphere of the Lowcountry. Discover the resort's rich storytelling, inspired by the fishing lodges of the 1940s, and meet the cast members who bring Disney magic…
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Court's Disneyland Paris Recap
Join us in this episode as we recap Court's trip to Disneyland Paris! From big thrill attractions and delicious snacks to park comparisons, and observations we dive deep into Court's adventures in France. Whether you're planning your own visit or just dreaming of the magic, we share tips…
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Digging Deep: The Halloweentown Movies
Spooky season is in full swing and we couldn't let an opportunity to participate slide! Come hang out with us this week to dive head first into all the details, plot holes, and fun facts of the Disney Channel Original Series: Halloweentown! We're so glad you're here! Follow Us On Instagram:...
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Best Bang for Your Buck on a Disney Vacation
So you want to know how to get the best bang for your buck on your next Disney vacation? Well, boy oh boy, do we have an episode for you! This week we have a wide range of ideas and tips on how to get the most out of both your time and money when planning a Disney vacation. We're so glad you're...
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And The Award Goes To...Epcot's Food & Wine Festival
You all can never get enough of our Castle Chat award ceremonies, and boy oh boy do we have a fun one for you this week. Join us as we rank our top eats from the Epcot Food & Wine Festival. Let's get ready to rumble! And by rumble...we are referring to your stomach. We're so glad you're here!...
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Disney Legends: James Earl Jones
Hey Castle Chat Fam! We're back from a short little break, and here to honor the career and memory of Disney Legend, James Earl Jones. While we Disney fans may know him for his roles of Darth Vader and Mufasa, there is a rich history and journey that came before he brought those characters to…
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Imagineering the New Monsters Inc. Land
We are back with our third week of imagineering fun! One of the final, and more shocking, announcements made at D23 this year was the plan for a Monsters Inc inspired area to be added to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Join us this week, as we continue to put our creativity to the test, and come up...
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Imagineering the New Villains Land
Round 2 of our imagineering mini series! This week we take on Magic Kingdom's second new area and concept, Villains Land! We will walk through what we expect based on concept art as well as fun original ideas that we think would be fun to see as this new land develops. Do you think our…
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Imagineering the New Car's Land
Hey friends! Following our D23 episode, we decided to challenge our creativity and imagine what the new lands announced for Walt Disney World will look like in the future. We're taking on Magic Kingdom's Car's themed area first! We discuss what we would like to see for food, attractions,...
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D23 News & Announcements
Wow! Last week was a whirlwind. D23, the ultimate fan event for Disney fans far and wide, threw out so many announcements for what is coming down the pipeline. Multiple movies, Disney+ shows, park updates, and new rides had our jaws on the floor. Tune in to hear all of our honest thoughts and...
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Resort Review: Disney's All Star Resorts
Two of our top three episodes are resort reviews, so what better way to keep giving people what they want than to put out yet another popular resort pick?! This week we are breaking down all three All Star resorts at Walt Disney World. From theming to rooms, dining and entertainment, and beyond…
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The History of Disney's FastPass System
Another week, another fun episode! With the launch of the new Lightening Lane Pass coming this week, we thought this would be a perfect time to look back on all of the iterations of Disney's "skip the line" systems that have existed and evolved over the years. Don't worry...if you're nervous…
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And The Award Goes To...Walt Disney World Resorts
Are you ready for more summer fun? Last week, we hit you with an OG Castle Chat favorite, and we're here to do it again this week. You have loved our resort review episodes, but this time we are handing out awards to all of our favorites from the pools, food, theming, and more. Tune in and play...
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Disney Breakdown Summer 2024
Hey friends! We thought it was time for a proper Disney update episode. We have made it through a good number of your recommendations, and we're going to save a handful for some things coming on the horizon. Join us this week for a recap and breakdown of all the current summer news for parks,...
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Listener's Pick: No Park Ticket Disney Activities
We're back after a week off to keep moving along with your episode picks! Today, we're chatting about all that the Walt Disney World Resort has to offer outside of their four theme parks. We hope you learn about something new for your next trip! We're so glad you're here! Follow Us On Instagram:...
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Listener's Pick: The Ultimate Guide to Disney Cruise Line
Time for another listener's pick! We have been having so much fun bringing our listener's episode ideas to life, and this week we are bringing you The Ultimate Guide to Disney Cruise Line! This one was a beast to tackle, but we hope you find it both entertaining and informative. We're so glad...
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Listener's Pick: Our Top WDW Snacks
We're back with another installment of our listener's pick series, and we hope you're hungry! This week we jump from park to park telling you all of our top salty and sweet snacks all over the Walt Disney World Resort. It was hard to narrow it down, but we hope this list helps next time you find...
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Listener's Pick: Disney Hot Takes
Why is it spicy?! Well, because you asked for it! Our next listener pick episode is full of our polarizing, hot-take opinions regarding Disney Parks, movies, and beyond. We definitely did not hold back on this one! We're so glad you're here! Follow Us On Instagram: @thecastlechat Book your next...
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Listener's Pick: Our Disney Love Story
We are so excited for this week's episode. Another amazing idea you sent us was diving head first into our Disney love stories! Get ready to learn more about why we have such deep rooted appreciation and respect for Disney. This episode is packed with nostalgia, and giggles of course! We're so…
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Listener's Pick: Park Planning 101
Time for another "series" of sorts, this time picked and planned by YOU! Today we are launching a Listener's Pick series created by our amazing Castle Chat Fam. First up: Park Planning 101. We'll take you through all the before, during, and after details of how we prep for our Disney vacations!...
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The History of Disney & Star Wars
Happy Star Wars Weekend! We thought this would be the perfect time to chat about all things Star Wars and Disney. We learned so much, we hope you do too. We're so glad you're here! Follow Us On Instagram: @thecastlechat Book your next magical theme park vacation with US! Find our travel advisor...
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The Tortured Princess Department
Calling all Disney-Swifties! This episode was made just for you. With the recently release of Taylor Swifts new album, we decided to go back to one of your favorite games. We are here to breakdown song lyrics and connect them to your favorite Disney characters making this the perfect mash up of...
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Epcot Concepts and Construction Updates
Hey friends! As we conclude our Where in the World Showcase series, we thought what better way to round things out than to discuss all of the "new" Epcot concepts and construction updates. It has been so fun diving into all the details of this park over the last 12 weeks! That being said we are...
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Where in the World Showcase? - Canada
We are back for the final episode of our 11 part World Showcase series! This week we are uncovering all the details of the Canada. There is so much to discuss between the architecture, food, and changes over the years. We're so glad you're here! Follow Us On Instagram: @thecastlechat Book your…
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Where in the World Showcase? - United Kingdom
We are back for part ten of our 11 part World Showcase series! This week we are uncovering all the details of the United Kingdom. There is so much to discuss between the architecture, food, and changes over the years. We're so glad you're here! Follow Us On Instagram: @thecastlechat Book your…
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Where in the World Showcase? - France
We are back for part nine of our 11 part World Showcase series! This week we are uncovering all the details of France. There is so much to discuss between the architecture, food, and changes over the years. We're so glad you're here! Follow Us On Instagram: @thecastlechat Book your next magical...
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Where in the World Showcase? - Morocco
We are back for part eight of our 11 part World Showcase series! This week we are uncovering all the details of Morocco. There is so much to discuss between the architecture, food, and changes over the years. We're so glad you're here! Follow Us On Instagram: @thecastlechat Book your next magical...
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Where in the World Showcase? - Japan
We are back for part Seven of our 11 part World Showcase series! This week we are uncovering all the details of Japan. There is so much to discuss between the architecture, food, and changes over the years. We're so glad you're here! Follow Us On Instagram: @thecastlechat Book your next magical...
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Where in the World Showcase? - America
We are back for part six of our 11 part World Showcase series! This week we are uncovering all the details of America. There is so much to discuss between the architecture, food, and changes over the years. We're so glad you're here! Follow Us On Instagram: @thecastlechat Book your next magical...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Castle Chat is a Disney-inspired podcast, hosted by best pals Court and Cait, that is fun for the whole family! Here we are dedicated to exploring new and creative ways to highlight the magic of the Walt Disney Company. From films and theme parks, to games and interviews this podcast aims to invite listeners to join the discussion and exercise their own imagination at home. Subscribe and listen as we roll out new episodes every Sunday, and let us know which is your favorite!
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Caitlin Baker & Courtney Cayton
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