We celebrate 500 Disney Insights Podcasts

We have more insights to what's coming to Walt Disney World as we share news that came out of D23... more

After speaking up about lack of transparency on what the new Frontierland additions would be coming to Walt Disney World,... more

Announcements were made last week that better clarify the beginning of the end for Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom... more

This podcast which features the joy of being near Walt Disney World and so many wonderful aspects of life in... more

Forgive me for not being out of the gate on the International Food & Wine event at Epcot this year.... more

So I'm late with this podcast. I'd like to blame Hurricane Helene, but in truth it really just brought things... more

By 1970, Disneyland was not just a unique theme park business, but a well running piece of machinery. But now... more

Perhaps no set of theme park experiences has been more beloved and yet more controversial than SeaWorld, which commemorates its... more

I had the great opportunity to meet up with David Zanolla of Zanolla Travel to chat about his recent visit... more

A long-time favorite event at Walt Disney World is the annual Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Many of you... more

In my last podcast I noted an incredible array of projects that were announced at this year's D23 event. These... more

With a full orchestra, and a grand and colorful stage, the arena was set for announcements at this year's D23... more

This upcoming week is D23 and there is heightened expectation around what we'll be shared by the Disney Experiences group... more

Most of the listeners on this podcast were probably not born much less visited the 1964-65 New York World's Fair.... more

It's the middle of summer and it's time for a big update on what's going on with the parks. We... more

Howdy folks! And welcome to the one and only original Disney Insights! The Country Bear Musical Jamboree has opened and we... more

Starting July 24th a new virtual queue system will be put in place. Building off of both the Genie+ system... more

Well, Humunga Kowabunga! Typhoon Lagoon is 35 years old this year. We've had the opportunity to celebrate the 35th anniversary... more

This week we had a chance to visit and experience Tiana's Bayou Adventure in a set of five visits. Our... more

With previews well underway on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, and before I spend... more

This week the Vice President of Epcot, Kartika Rodriguez, announced that “after years of creative vision, innovation and dedicated work,... more

Last week we shared how the better part of 7 decades took George Lucas as a child from the Disneyland... more

The story of how Star Wars Galaxy's Edge came to be is one that goes back nearly 7 decades. It... more

Like Disney-MGM Studios, Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World opened up 35 years ago. Also like Disney's Hollywood Studios, it... more

Last week we spoke about new announcements at Disneyland Paris and their implications for American Parks. This last week news... more

Big new announcements have been made at Disneyland Paris and whole new lands and experiences are opening at Tokyo Disney... more

May the 4th be with you! This podcast is a replay that celebrates all things Star Wars in a very... more

o much of what was the Disney-MGM Studios over the years has come and gone. Only one attraction remains as... more

It seems hard to imagine that Disney's Hollywood Studios opened 35 years ago! The first park to open under the... more

Over the last couple of decades Disney has been attentive and has invested seriously in supporting guests with disabilities. I... more

This May and June Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, and Disney's Pleasure Island will be 35 years... more

The Walt Disney Company held its annual meeting of Shareholders. This event was seminal in that it concluded a feud... more

BREAKING NEWS! Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight's District has come to an Agreement! More at the end of... more

You can learn a lot about what's going on at Disney by spending a little time at the Magic Kingdom... more

For months now Disney has been in a proxy fight with several outside entities in the strategic direction of Disney... more

This last week a business program I delivered took me to Kansas City, where Walt moved to around age 10,... more

Have you taken time to see some animated features on Disney+ that go way back into Walt Disney’s own vault.... more

As a park, Epcot has in many ways evolved over the years--especially in what we have always known as Future... more

In an unexpected last minute turn of events, I ended up having the opportunity to visit the Disneyland Resort. My... more

No Disney Cruise is "typical" and this is no "typical" Disney Cruise review. Our family spent four nights on the... more

Universal has taken a step to showcase its upcoming new park, Epic Universe. While many have known much about what... more

My recent visit dining at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World made me realize that this is a great... more

It's January and that means Epcot's International Festival of the Arts--which really looks more like Epcot's Annual Figment Festival. Figment... more

Disney has announced this week that the Country Bear Jamboree will be closing on January 27th of this year, with... more

Greetings and Happy New Year! As we embark on 2024 I wanted to bring to you a conversation I had... more

Having touched on 2023 last week in review, let's see what 2024 has in store. It's going to be a... more

2023 has been unlike any other. But it has been a busy one. There is much to review as we... more

Other than Walt Disney himself, there is in my mind no other individual who has made such a dent on... more

Finally! After what has been years of waiting, the center piece of what was formerly Future World is reopening as... more

35 years ago my wife and I came to Walt Disney World for the first time. It was 1988 and... more

Happy Thanksgiving! The season has arrived with Black Friday and a lot of holiday shopping ahead. No doubt, if you... more

I was asked recently by a listener which resort hotels should they stay at when visiting the Disney Parks in... more

In this episode we'll celebrate a personal milestone for myself. Then we'll visit two fountains at Disney's Hollywood Studios and... more

So thrilled to have Rick and Sherri Williams--great friends of mine and advid Disney enthusiasts. They live in Orlando, so... more

I am sharing this podcast on the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Founded on October 16th, 1923, Walt... more

I'm pleased to announce that my newest book, "A Century of Powerful Disney Insights" is now available on Amazon. This... more

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is synonymous with Halloween at Walt Disney World. But that event is now sold... more

Previews are well underway for Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana. But it’s also inspired by Epcot! This is really... more

Destination D23 had considerable publicity around that, with social media agents blogging, vlogging tweeting and podcasting the highlights to fans... more

Josh D'Amaro hosted a major presentation at Destination D23 where many new and newly revised attractions were announced as well... more

Disney Cruise Line announced the inaugural sailings for the Disney Treasure, as well as many of the details about their... more

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant or Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris is perhaps one of the... more

This week we met up with a light saber celebration to commemorate the opening of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in... more

We podcast directly from Epcot where we seek out some cozy and quiet corners around Epcot. As we move through... more

Welcome Foolish Mortals! The Haunted Mansion is one of the most beloved attractions ever created for a Disney theme park. It... more

Everyone loves to play" arm chair" Imagineer, so when new attractions or the details around those attractions are announced we... more

I'm so excited to share with you a big announcement of something I've personally been working on for some time.... more

It's still very much summer, but the Fall Food & Wine Festival for Epcot is on. We head over to... more

It was a privilege to experience Disneyland as it takes center stage in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney. This... more

I just spent a week at Disneyland. I don't know that this is a trip report. If it is, it's... more

In the last 24 hours a number of insights have surfaced. It began with an announcement that the Disney board... more

Our tenth Disney cruise took us to the waters off Alaska where we spent 7 nights on board the Disney... more

There are many reasons for going on a Disney Cruise, and for many, visiting Alaska is a big bucket list... more

When added up, it's been a busy June at both Walt Disney World and at Disneyland. We'll cover some important... more

Sixty years of the Enchanted Tiki Room doesn't just mean a lot of decades of bird shows, although that number... more

You see it all the time, headlines that say attendance is down at Walt Disney World or Universal's Epic Universe... more

When we started this podcast series examining the lands of Disneyland Park in the Disneyland Paris Resort, we began our... more

The success of Pixar's Toy Story and its sequels have given way to a number of park attractions and offerings... more

Today Apple made a big announcement. The tech giant announced a new platform, in the same scale as the iPhone,... more

Of all the Tomorrowlands in all the Magic Kingdom-style parks, there is no version more unique than the one in... more

We look at the Rites of Passage on Avatar: Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World.

We're heading into summer and it's time to think about how to make it work when you're visiting Disney theme... more

As part of the 25th Anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom, we want to talk about how this park came to... more

While we like going into the weekend with lighter news, this week a couple of key announcements were made, and... more

The biggest guest complaint at Disney Parks is how long the waits are. Guests are always wondering how they can... more

We continue our series focusing on the many lands of Disneyland Paris. This week we explore Fantasyland, which not only... more

Big announcements were made to the Disney experience that affects your reservations, your stay and potentially your dining experience. We... more

Some of Walt Disney World’s best restaurant experiences are within her resorts, and the deluxe resorts are the focal point... more

There is so much happening in the Disney parks and resorts across the world, and it's time to catch up.... more

The response to Tron Lightcycle/Run in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World has been phenomenal. Guests love the thrill... more

It's hard to believe that Disney's Animal Kingdom is 25 years old! And with it come so many memories of... more

Since D23 last summer there have been many rumors about if and what kinds of expansion plans are in the... more

In this special Disney Insights podcast, we review what was shared Monday, April 17th in a News Conference Governor Ron... more

This week we bring back to you an interview we did with Tom Morris back in 2019. This segment showcases... more

My friend Brian went to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon only to find it was closed for capacity during Easter weekend. What... more

It may be Paris, but somehow Disney has managed to bring the jungle to the City of Love. In this... more

On April 3rd, The Walt Disney Company held its 2023 Shareholder Meeting. This meeting included recorded and live portions, to... more

There are many things happening across Disney these last few days and possibly bigger events in the days to come,... more

After what has perhaps been the longest wait for an announced restaurant, Roundup Rodeo Barbecue has finally opened in Toy... more

Welcome to what is the first podcast under our new title, Disney Insights. Since there are so many new listeners,... more

Last week as part of the press event for Tron, details-sparsely given-were provided on Epcot Celebration and construction at the... more

Howdy! Welcome as we continue our series on Disneyland Paris with a left turn into Frontierland. The French love the... more

This past week Disney Legend Rolly Crump passed away after having a unique career helping to build such memorable attractions... more

We begin a multi-part series that looks at the amazing details around Disneyland Paris. Today we begin at Fantasia Gardens... more

Journey Into Imagination has been one of the most visited, mentioned, and missed Epcot attractions since it opened 40 years... more

Taking photos and making memories through them are such a big part of the Disney experience, no matter which Disney... more

Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law legislation that puts the State of Florida in charge of a reconstituted body... more

Let's walk around the World! It may be the annual Walt Disney World Princess Marathon this weekend but don't worry... more

We have entered into a new portal of Disney magic and we want to invite you to learn all about... more

Last week we spoke of the first quarter earnings and the strategies Bob Iger has put in place for revitalizing... more

In the 1st Quarter earnings report for 2023 Bob Iger shared the status of the Walt Disney Company and made... more

In previous podcasts I've shared not only my love of all things Disney but a largely wonderful experience I had... more

I've spent several decades having a date night with my wife once a week. Every year we share with all... more

In previous episodes we spoke of my life long love of Disney and how it eventually led me to an... more

With Disneyland's kickoff of the 100 years of Wonder celebration this weekend, we have the opportunity to pause for just... more

In a recent podcast I overviewed the first three decades of my love of all things Disney and how it... more

This weekend Splash Mountain ended at Walt Disney World after more than 30 years of operation. Soon Disneyland, which built... more

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Performance Journeys, the company I founded not long after I left The Walt... more

It's been too long since guests have had the privilege of riding the Walt Disney Railroad, closed over four years... more