Fantasyland Draft League

Who builds the ultimate team from a galaxy far, far away — when Skywalkers are off the table? This is a special May edition of Fantasyland Draft League, and the topic is Star Wars characters — non-Skywalker family only. Ryan is joined by co-host David and by the two hosts of Bantha Milk Podcast, Rob (@banthamilkpodcast) and James (@banthamilkpodcast), for five rounds of serpentine drafting, rules arguments, and some very Ryan picks. James builds a team of charismatic scoundrels. Rob — Star Wars podcast co-host and first repeat guest in FDL history — goes deep into the galaxy for a fifth-round sleeper that nobody else even considered. David puts together an efficient, category-spanning roster. And Ryan drafts a video game character, a cat's name and a character with the best name — and somehow still stumbles into two picks that even his co-drafters have to respect. Is Palpatine too close to the Skywalker family to be eligible? Does being a backpack count as family? And how did one of the most iconic Jedi in the saga make it all the way to the fifth round? The picks are eccentric, the debates are nerdy, and the draft order was determined entirely by facial hair. This is exactly what this podcast is supposed to be. Listen, choose your winner, and join the conversation. New episodes drop the second Thursday of every month. ---------------- Themes by J.R. Trimpe: https://trimpe.org/ ---------------- Support the Show 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 🗳 Join the Earz Up Discord & vote on this week's winner 🎙 Start your own podcast with Zencastr

What could have been? In Episode 3 of Fantasyland Draft League, Ryan flies solo in the co-host chair and is joined by Ginny West (@once_upon_a_castle_podcast_), host of Once Upon a Castle, and Teresa (@castles_and_coldbrews), co-host of DL Weekly, to fantasy-draft the greatest missed opportunities in Disney history. From lands that never broke ground to rides that got the axe before opening day, this five-round serpentine draft covers the what-ifs that still keep Disney fans up at night — parks, films, characters, and business decisions that changed the company's trajectory forever. Harry Potter. Westcott. Beastly Kingdom. The People Mover. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. LucasArts. And at least one pick that might just land on the new CEO's desk. Is it better that some of these never happened? Or did Disney leave magic on the table? The crew debates, defends, and occasionally mourns. Listen, choose your winner, and join the conversation. New episodes drop the second Thursday of every month. Themes by J.R. Trimpe: https://trimpe.org/ ----- Support the Show 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 🗳 Join the Earz Up Discord & vote on this week's winner 🎙 Start your own podcast with Zencastr

What is the greatest Disney ride vehicle of all time? In Episode 2 of Fantasyland Draft League, Ryan is joined by FLDL co-host Bryan, Disney creator and ConciEARs planner Sarah (@_disneyland.dreamer_), and Tage, host of DLWeekly and The Hub Crawl, to fantasy-draft the best ride vehicles across Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disney Parks worldwide. From Doom Buggies and Pirates of the Caribbean boats to Rise of the Resistance transports and Jungle Cruise launches, this five-round serpentine draft breaks down the vehicles that define Disney storytelling, innovation, and pure theme park vibes. Is it about comfort? Chaos? Engineering brilliance? Nostalgia? The crew debates classic dark rides, thrill attraction trains, trackless tech, and the vehicles that quietly carry entire experiences — all while defending their picks like it absolutely matters. Listen, choose your winner, and join the conversation. New episodes drop the second Thursday of every month. Themes by J.R. Trimpe: https://trimpe.org/ ---------------- Support the Show 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 🗳 Join the Earz Up Discord & vote on this week's winner 🎙 Start your own podcast with Zencastr

Welcome to the very first official episode of Fantasyland Draft League, the Disney-centric fantasy draft podcast where the picks are made up and the vibes absolutely matter. Host Ryan is joined by co-host Olivia, along with guests Rob (Bantha Milk / Spokes) and Marie, for a serpentine-style draft all about Disney attraction music—the songs that live rent-free in your head long after you’ve left the park. From modern earworms like Nothing Can Stop Us Now to all-time classics like Grim Grinning Ghosts, Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me), Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, and deep-cut favorites spanning Disneyland, Walt Disney World, EPCOT, and DCA, the crew debates what truly counts as an “attraction,” makes some bold picks, and shares personal park memories along the way. Whether you’re here for the strategy, the nostalgia, or just some good Disney banter, this episode sets the tone for what Fantasyland Draft League is all about—Disney discussions driven by friendly competition and a whole lot of heart. Themes by J.R. Trimpe: https://trimpe.org/ ---------------- Support the Show 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasyland-draft-league/id1875418716 🗳 Join the Earz Up Discord & vote on this week’s winnerhttps://discord.gg/HeKZA5HUgE 🎙 Start your own podcast with Zencastrhttps://zencastr.com/?via=ryan-gilbert-hardon

Welcome to Episode 0 of Fantasyland Draft League, the Disney fantasy draft podcast where friendly competition meets everything under the Disney umbrella. In this special kickoff episode, host Ryan is joined by co-hosts Erik, Olivia, David, and Bryan for the very first draft — but this time, they’re drafting the topics themselves. Before diving into attraction music, ride vehicles, characters, movies, Marvel, Star Wars, snacks, and more, the crew takes time to introduce themselves, share their Disney backgrounds, fandom origins, park preferences, and what makes each of them passionate about Disney as a whole. Then, in true Fantasyland Draft League fashion, they serpentine-draft future episode subjects, setting the roadmap for upcoming debates, hot takes, nostalgia trips, and friendly chaos. From parks-focused drafts to movie showdowns and deep dives into Disney-owned franchises, this episode gives listeners a preview of what’s coming and the personalities behind the picks. Whether you’re a Disney parks fan, movie lover, Marvel nerd, or Star Wars superfan, Episode 0 is the perfect place to meet the hosts and jump into the magic before the drafts officially begin. ---------------- Support the show! Come vote on who did best on⁠ Discord⁠! Subscribe on ⁠iTunes⁠ Start your own podcast with ⁠Zencastr

Fantasyland Draft League is a Disney podcast where host Ryan is joined by rotating co-hosts - Erik, Olivia, David, and Bryan - to fantasy-draft the best things across the entire Disney universe, from theme parks and classic movies to Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and more. Each episode uses a serpentine draft format to debate attraction music, ride vehicles, characters, villains, films, snacks, lands, and iconic Disney moments, blending nostalgia, hot takes, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a Disney parks fan, movie lover, Marvel nerd, or Star Wars superfan, Fantasyland Draft League delivers fun, laid-back conversations celebrating everything Disney — one draft at a time.