Imagineears Disney Podcast

It's the most wonderful time of the year! And what better way is there to spend the holiday season than going to Disney?! Come celebrate at the annual Festival of the Holidays at Epcot. Live music, Christmas tradition storytellers, and great food all await you at this year's festival. Join us in our discussion this week to hear about all of the great things you can experience during the festival this year.

It was a very busy week for the Disney fan community as Destination D was held in Orlando. Major park and resorts announcements, as well as upcoming feature film trailers, were debuted to the public for the very first time. Join us for our podcast this week as we look at all of these exciting announcements for the future of Disney entertainment!

In our discussion this week, we take a look at one of our favorite events of the entire year, Candlelight Processional. Join us as we take a look at the event highlights and discuss how the Candlelight Dining Package can be your ticket to the best way to experience Candlelight Processional.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party MVMCP is back and better than ever beginning this week! Join us for our podcast this week as we take a look at all the events, food, and fun you can have at this year's party.  Dates and Pricing November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, 30 December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21 Adult: $99 + tax, Child: $94 + tax December 18 and 20: Adult: $125 + tax, Child: $120 + tax Passholders: Adult: $94 + tax, Child: $89 + tax The closer you get to Christmas the more expensive it will be Party officially starts at 7pm. Guests may begin to enter at 4pm to get wristbands     Event Food (2017 list. Options are subject to change for 2018) Free Snacks Tortuga Tavern (Adventureland) – Snowman Soft Pretzel and Sno-Cone The Friar’s Nook (Fantasyland) – Silky Smooth DOVE® Chocolate and Sparkling Apple Cider (candies provided by DOVE® Chocolate and J&J Snack Foods) Pete’s Silly Sideshow (Fantasyland) – Peppermint Crunch Cookie and Nestle® Nesquik® Liberty Square Ticket

Join us for another exciting dining review! This week we take a look at Boma over at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. This culinary escape offers one of the most unique menus on Walt Disney World Property. Delicious soups, salads, main dishes, and desserts provide each guest with a meal that they will not forget. This restaurant is one of our top choices at Disney World and we hope you will consider it on your next visit!

Join us this week as we take a look at our favorite tours around Walt Disney World. If you are a die-hard Disney fan and want an in-depth look behind the scenes on how the Disney parks function, Keys to the Kingdom and the Wild Africa Trek should be on the top of your list. Listen in on why we think these are the best tour options and what you can expect when you take part in these fun and informative tours. Also in this week's episode, we take a look at the recent ticket changes to both multi-day passes and annual passes to the Walt Disney World Parks. There's a lot to take in on these new policies so be sure to take note as we explain what has changed and how it affects your next visit. 

Join us this week as we discuss one of the most amazing vacation options that the Walt Disney Company has to offer with the Disney Cruise Line. For the 7th year in a row, Disney Cruise Line has been named the best large cruise line by Condé Nast! On every Disney cruise, you have a world-class experience provided to every person of every age. For children, the Oceaneer Club, Edge, and Vibe programs offer kids a variety of fun activities to experience while on board. Just because it's a Disney cruise doesn't mean adults can't have fun! Senses Spa offers a wide variety of full spa services to both men and women. Relax in The Rainforest or enjoy a hot stone massage! One of the best features of the Disney Cruise Line is the rotating schedule of daily dining rooms. So whether you are dining in the Animator's Palate or the Enchanted Garden, be sure to check out all of the fun details of each dining room along with the special menu that is unique to each dining room location. And if you are sailing on the Disney Drea

Join us this in our podcast this week as we have a fun discussion on our favorite character meets around the parks and resorts. Some of ours may surprise you! Do you have a character that you MUST see when you visit the parks? Tell us who it is by joining in our conversation on Facebook. You can find all of our podcast links here on social media here or by subscribing to our podcast on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Love our podcast? Give us a quick rating and review! Thank you to all of our listeners for your continued support. Until next week, remember, if you can dream it, you can do it!

The annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival makes its glorious return for another great year of food, drinks, merchandise, and music! Join us for a walkthrough of the festival to try some of the featured dishes that you can try this year. Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread - Brazil   Moqueca: Brazilian Seafood Stew - Brazil   Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli - Flavors from Fire   Frozen Apple Pie (Non-alcoholic) - Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar   Festival Merchandise There is plenty of time to experience and enjoy the festival. The Food and Wine Festival runs through November 12th!

Join us as this week as we take an in-depth look at one of Disney's Deluxe Resort options, Animal Kingdom Lodge. With sprawling views from your Savanna View room, cultural experiences around the resort, and some of the most delicious meals that you will find at Walt Disney World, this resort is a great option for your next Disney vacation stay. We also will be discussing the recently announced closure planned for IllumiNations in Epcot, plus, exciting movie news from both Disney and Marvel Studios. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/imagineearspodcast/

Saving money on dining is always a priority for any Walt Disney World vacation, but sometimes you need to splurge a little. That's where Walt Disney World's Signature Dining experiences come in. If you are celebrating an anniversary, birthday, or any special milestone or occasion, the Signature Dining options at the parks and resorts offer the very best that Disney has to offer for a culinary escape. Each of these restaurants offers something different for each palette. With seasonal ingredients, prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and healthy vegetarian options, these dining options are the pinnacle of table service options around the parks and resorts.  While each restaurant is phenomenal, one stands above the rest. California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort offers world-class dining in a unique setting. Join us this week for our discussion on this beautiful restaurant and see why it tops our list for the best Signature Dining experience.    

On our latest installment of "Our Favorite Things" series takes a look at Character Dining at Walt Disney World. These restaurants offer a different level of dining experience at the parks and resorts. In addition to having a great meal, you get personally visited by your favorite Disney characters! There are so many options to choose from, but we narrowed it down to our two top options for this week's podcast!

In this week's podcast, we take a look at our favorite table service options at Walt Disney World. Both of our picks are some of the best buffet options around the parks and resorts, giving you great meals for the best value. Susie's pick is Trail's End Restaurant. Enjoy hearty breakfast and dinner buffets at this location nestled within the quiet surroundings of the Fort Wilderness Campground. All-you-can-eat favorites like biscuits and gravy, eggs benedict, fried chicken, smoked pork ribs, and house-made fruit cobbler are just some of the buffet options you can experience on your visit to this hidden gem of restaurants at Walt Disney World. Prices are as follows: Breakfast Adults - $22.00 plus tax Children (3-9) - $12.00 plus tax Weekend Brunch $25.00 plus tax Dinner Adults - $30.00 plus tax Children (3-9) - $17.00 plus tax Matt's pick is the Biergarten Restaurant in Epcot. Come celebrate Octoberfest every day of the year at this very popular restaurant in the Germany Pavilion in World Showcase. This

You don't have to break the bank every time you eat at Walt Disney World. With over 100 Quick Service locations around the parks and resorts, there are plenty of options to satisfy every palette. Choosing the best option can be tough, but we've narrowed down our favorites for the podcast this week. Join us as we talk about the best-of-the-best when it comes to Quick Service dining at Disney World!

Celebrity chefs, delicious food and beverage options, dance parties, and first-time festival performers all round out the exciting additions to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Join us this week as we look at all of these and more. It's going to be 75 days of fun that you won't want to miss!

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is just around the corner! Join us this week as we take a look at what is in store this year at the event. Also, check out our tips and tricks to getting the most out of your party experience!    

Join us as we take an in-depth look at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios. This week, we explore the history of the attraction and how intricate storytelling and detailed theming all come together to create one of Walt Disney World's most exciting rides.  "You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension. A dimension of sound. A dimension of sight. A dimension of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into…The Twilight Zone."

Sometimes when planning a Disney vacation you want to splurge a little bit on your resort stay. The Deluxe resorts offer the very best accommodations at Walt Disney World and sometimes choosing the best fit for your needs can be a hard decision. On this week's podcast, we talk about our favorite Deluxe resorts at Disney and what each one has to offer to give you the very best experience for your trip.   

If you're looking for a little extra in your Disney resort stay, consider one of the wonderful Moderate resorts around Walt Disney World. Everything from the rooms, pools, and dining options offer an upgrade from a stay at a Value Resort. Listen in this week as we share our favorite Moderate Resorts! 

Join us this week for our continued discussion on our "Favorite Things" around Walt Disney World. In this week's podcast, we list our favorite Value Resorts! We know that planning for a Disney trip can be a major financial decision. Don't fall for the myth that Disney is just for the rich. The Value Resorts at Walt Disney World offer competitive prices to area hotels and still gives you that Disney magic that you are looking for in your vacation. If you're looking to save money on your next trip to Disney World, look no further than the accommodations offered at our favorite Value Resorts!