<![CDATA[Ear Scouts Podcast]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:55:47 GMTMon, 04 Aug 2025 16:47:31 GMT60Ear ScoutsWhether you're preparing for your first trip to Walt Disney World or just love chatting about the Most Magical Place on Earth, the Ear Scouts Podcast will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and answer your questions about Disney Parks around the world. Our podcast is recorded every other week and we pull our questions from the comments of our YouTube videos and from our friends listening live on Patreon, so check out our videos at earscouts.com or join our Patreon family at patreon.com/earscouts to get your question answered in an upcoming episode. Until then, don't forget to keep thinking happy thoughts!episodicEar Scoutsinfo@earscouts.comno<![CDATA[Top Food Picks at Magic Kingdom]]>Magic Kingdom is often listed as the worst park for food at Walt Disney World, but there are lots of delicious surprises if you know where to look. In this first episode of our new series focused on the best food at each park, we are uncovering our favorite snacks, desserts and meals at the Magic Kingdom.

]]>4264ae42-628e-4d1e-aecf-a2aae7acd1dcThu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Magic Kingdom is often listed as the worst park for food at Walt Disney World, but there are lots of delicious surprises if you know where to look. In this first episode of our new series focused on the best food at each park, we are uncovering our favorite snacks, desserts and meals at the Magic Kingdom.</p>no01:24:3530Top Food Picks at Magic Kingdomfull<![CDATA[Magic Kingdom Strategies for Families, Thrill-Seekers and Trying to Do It All]]>We’re back with our final park strategy episode and we saved the biggest one for last! Like in the previous parks, we are sharing three different strategies with different priorities so you can pick and choose from all three to build your perfect park day at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Whether you are visiting the parks with little Ear Scouts in your crew or you’re all about rides-rides-rides, we’ve got tons of information that will help you make the most of your Magic Kingdom Day.

]]>d8da3cc3-b78f-4559-8611-cf45c3614071Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>We’re back with our final park strategy episode and we saved the biggest one for last! Like in the previous parks, we are sharing three different strategies with different priorities so you can pick and choose from all three to build your perfect park day at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Whether you are visiting the parks with little Ear Scouts in your crew or you’re all about rides-rides-rides, we’ve got tons of information that will help you make the most of your Magic Kingdom Day.</p>no01:27:1629Magic Kingdom Strategies for Families, Thrill-Seekers and Trying to Do It Allfull<![CDATA[Why You Should Consider a Solo Trip to Walt Disney World]]>This week we are sharing our best tips for solo visits to Walt Disney World. We frequently get questions about navigating the parks on your own and what things we recommend doing differently than when you visit with family, friends or a larger group. In some cases, folks are concerned that they might not be able to enjoy the parks all by their lonesome or they may feel awkward at table service restaurants without a dining companion. Craig and I LOVE visiting the parks on our own and we'll share what we love about it and some tips for your first solo excursion.

]]>1a6b56ef-2abb-42b4-96d5-c900d21b8c9fThu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>This week we are sharing our best tips for solo visits to Walt Disney World. We frequently get questions about navigating the parks on your own and what things we recommend doing differently than when you visit with family, friends or a larger group. In some cases, folks are concerned that they might not be able to enjoy the parks all by their lonesome or they may feel awkward at table service restaurants without a dining companion. Craig and I LOVE visiting the parks on our own and we'll share what we love about it and some tips for your first solo excursion.</p>no01:17:5128Why You Should Consider a Solo Trip to Walt Disney Worldfull<![CDATA[Tips for BIG Disney Days: Attraction Openings, Holidays & More]]>Are you planning to visit Disney World on a BIG day? Whether it's the opening (or re-opening) day for a new attraction, a major holiday like Christmas or the 4th of July, or even the first day of a special event like Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, we've got tips to help you make the most of your big day at the parks.

]]>7aaf06f8-c5f7-4ec6-8547-8ef71aa28523Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Are you planning to visit Disney World on a BIG day? Whether it's the opening (or re-opening) day for a new attraction, a major holiday like Christmas or the 4th of July, or even the first day of a special event like Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, we've got tips to help you make the most of your big day at the parks.</p>no01:07:2127Tips for BIG Disney Days: Attraction Openings, Holidays & Morefull<![CDATA[Beat the Heat at Disney World: Our Tips for Staying Cool (and Dry) in the Summer]]>With Cool Kid Summer and a new round of discounts, summer can be a great time to visit Walt Disney World. But it’s also important to be prepared and have a plan to make sure you are staying cool and hydrated as much as possible at the most Magical Place on Earth. Along with summer sun also comes lots of rain in Florida, so we’ll also include some tips to make sure your fun doesn’t get rained out and you’re not walking around in waterlogged shoes and squishy socks. You can still have an amazing time at Disney World during the hottest and rainiest months of the year, but you'll need to know these tips and remember to pack lots of water and sunscreen!

]]>bd24d771-8aa5-4382-b03f-7453d86fe924Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>With Cool Kid Summer and a new round of discounts, summer can be a great time to visit Walt Disney World. But it’s also important to be prepared and have a plan to make sure you are staying cool and hydrated as much as possible at the most Magical Place on Earth. Along with summer sun also comes lots of rain in Florida, so we’ll also include some tips to make sure your fun doesn’t get rained out and you’re not walking around in waterlogged shoes and squishy socks. You can still have an amazing time at Disney World during the hottest and rainiest months of the year, but you'll need to know these tips and remember to pack lots of water and sunscreen!</p>no01:10:2526Beat the Heat at Disney World: Our Tips for Staying Cool (and Dry) in the Summerfull<![CDATA[Park Hopping with the Dis-List]]>This week’s episode is all about park hopping and we’re joining forces with our friends Rob & Nick from the Dis-List Podcast to count down our top park hopping strategies at Walt Disney World. If you’re thinking about upgrading to a park hopper ticket or becoming an Annual Passholder, this episode will help you make the most of your multi-park adventures.

]]>30057f0f-19f0-4e4e-8cb4-93b2c2ade697Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>This week’s episode is all about park hopping and we’re joining forces with our friends Rob &amp; Nick from the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/dislistpod/" target="_blank">Dis-List Podcast</a> to count down our top park hopping strategies at Walt Disney World. If you’re thinking about upgrading to a park hopper ticket or becoming an Annual Passholder, this episode will help you make the most of your multi-park adventures.</p>no01:21:3325Park Hopping with the Dis-Listfull<![CDATA[Beyond the Parks: Our Top Picks for Your Day Off at Walt Disney World]]>If you're planning a Disney World visit that is longer than 3 or 4 days, you definitely need to build in a day off from the parks. While they are undoubtedly amazing, the parks are also a bit overwhelming and exhausting after a few open-to-close days. In a perfect world, we'd recommend no more than two park days in a row, followed by a day spent at the resorts, Disney Springs or one of the other amazing destinations at the most magical place on earth. From monorail crawls to water parks to journeys by boats and skyliners, we've got tons of great ideas to help you make the most of your day off and get you recharged and ready to venture back into the parks the next day.

]]>73f3c1c2-8c11-401d-a039-3587e7961b71Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>If you're planning a Disney World visit that is longer than 3 or 4 days, you definitely need to build in a day off from the parks. While they are undoubtedly amazing, the parks are also a bit overwhelming and exhausting after a few open-to-close days. In a perfect world, we'd recommend no more than two park days in a row, followed by a day spent at the resorts, Disney Springs or one of the other amazing destinations at the most magical place on earth. From monorail crawls to water parks to journeys by boats and skyliners, we've got tons of great ideas to help you make the most of your day off and get you recharged and ready to venture back into the parks the next day.</p>no01:23:5324Beyond the Parks: Our Top Picks for Your Day Off at Walt Disney Worldfull<![CDATA[3 Epcot Strategies for Families, Thrill-Seekers and Going Beyond the Rides]]>This week, we're continuing with our strategy guide series. As with Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, we'll share three different strategies for Epcot: one for families, one for folks who are more focused on festivals, characters and shows and one that's all about rides-rides-rides. Plus, we’ve got a question of the week about Lightning Lanes in…you guessed it…EPCOT! Listen in and pick up some tips to build your perfect day saving the galaxy on Guardians and trotting around the world in the World Showcase.

]]>a5046a7c-34dc-4fbd-a898-c28da3a9e19bThu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>This week, we're continuing with our strategy guide series. As with Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, we'll share three different strategies for Epcot: one for families, one for folks who are more focused on festivals, characters and shows and one that's all about rides-rides-rides. Plus, we’ve got a question of the week about Lightning Lanes in…you guessed it…EPCOT! Listen in and pick up some tips to build your perfect day saving the galaxy on Guardians and trotting around the world in the World Showcase.</p>no01:17:56233 Epcot Strategies for Families, Thrill-Seekers and Going Beyond the Ridesfull<![CDATA[The Best (& Worst) Character Dining at Disney World]]>This week's episode is all about character dining and we're sharing all the juicy details about every restaurant where you can see your favorite characters at Walt Disney World. At the end, we'll share our picks for which of these experiences are must-dos and which ones are maybe-skips. Plus, our question of the week is all about our table service picks at Disney Springs. If you're still not sure where to eat on your next trip to the parks, this episode is for you!

]]>b3df069a-728f-4942-a50c-aaef22bad48aThu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>This week's episode is all about character dining and we're sharing all the juicy details about every restaurant where you can see your favorite characters at Walt Disney World. At the end, we'll share our picks for which of these experiences are must-dos and which ones are maybe-skips. Plus, our question of the week is all about our table service picks at Disney Springs. If you're still not sure where to eat on your next trip to the parks, this episode is for you!</p>no01:36:1922The Best (& Worst) Character Dining at Disney Worldfull<![CDATA[Q&A MinnieCast: Are After Hours Events Worth It For Short Waits at Epcot and Hollywood Studios?]]>This week is a brand new Q&A MinnieCast episode where we answer your questions from YouTube, Patreon and the forum, including about After Hours events and Extended Evening for Deluxe Resort guests. We've also got lots of Lightning Lane questions, featuring a discussion of when it makes sense to purchase the service for your second park of the day when you're park hopping.

]]>2f589c5d-8688-488b-99bb-96eb075a733dThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>This week is a brand new Q&amp;A MinnieCast episode where we answer your questions from YouTube, Patreon and the forum, including about After Hours events and Extended Evening for Deluxe Resort guests. We've also got lots of Lightning Lane questions, featuring a discussion of when it makes sense to purchase the service for your second park of the day when you're park hopping.</p>no00:55:2621Q&A MinnieCast: Are After Hours Events Worth It For Short Waits at Epcot and Hollywood Studios?full<![CDATA[Magic Kingdom Secrets: From the Best Spots for Fireworks & Parades to Magical Hidden Surprises]]>To celebrate our 20th episode, we picked a really fun topic that will also be helpful on your next trip to Walt Disney World. We're sharing our favorite secrets of the Magic Kingdom – from the practical (where to find seating areas with AC or charging stations) to the magical (Madame Leota revealed in a mirror and hidden Mickeys that only show up when it rains). Plus, we're sharing our favorite queues that you should consider walking all the way through, even if you have a Lightning Lane.

]]>4ab90a5f-d3c1-4106-a07d-406d8a14e16fThu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>To celebrate our 20th episode, we picked a really fun topic that will also be helpful on your next trip to Walt Disney World. We're sharing our favorite secrets of the Magic Kingdom – from the practical (where to find seating areas with AC or charging stations) to the magical (Madame Leota revealed in a mirror and hidden Mickeys that only show up when it rains). Plus, we're sharing our favorite queues that you should consider walking all the way through, even if you have a Lightning Lane.</p>no01:16:1920Magic Kingdom Secrets: From the Best Spots for Fireworks & Parades to Magical Hidden Surprisesfull<![CDATA[Disneyland vs Disney World: Why You Should Cross the Country to Experience the Other Park]]>Many people have only experienced one of the two major Disney destinations in the US and this episode is all about why you might want to hop across the country and check out the Disney vibes on the opposite coast. We'll go through the things we think are better about Disneyland, what Disney World excels at and end with some very hot takes that defy the conventional wisdom. Plus, Rob and Erick share their thoughts about the Disney Wish after their second Disney Cruise. It's a fun episode of East vs West, Disneyland vs Disney World and the Disney Wish vs the Disney Magic.

]]>9d2ad33e-6723-492e-b80e-192fa52cae9bThu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Many people have only experienced one of the two major Disney destinations in the US and this episode is all about why you might want to hop across the country and check out the Disney vibes on the opposite coast. We'll go through the things we think are better about Disneyland, what Disney World excels at and end with some very hot takes that defy the conventional wisdom. Plus, Rob and Erick share their thoughts about the Disney Wish after their second Disney Cruise. It's a fun episode of East vs West, Disneyland vs Disney World and the Disney Wish vs the Disney Magic.</p>no01:16:3419Disneyland vs Disney World: Why You Should Cross the Country to Experience the Other Parkfull<![CDATA[15 Biggest Lightning Lane Mistakes - PLUS: Is This the Secret to Predicting Crowd Size at the Parks?]]>We’re sharing the 15 biggest mistakes people make using Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Walt Disney World, as well as what you should do differently to avoid these pitfalls. Plus we’ve got our question of the week about picking the perfect park day. Is there a number that Disney releases weeks in advance that can clue you in on how busy the park will be that day? Find out in this week’s episode of the Ear Scouts Podcast.

Did you know you can subscribe to a video version of the podcast on YouTube. Just search for Ear Scouts Podcast or visit https://www.earscouts.com/podcast to subscribe.

]]>e05eb214-6a2c-4e1a-b631-4e49a32fdb71Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>We’re sharing the 15 biggest mistakes people make using Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Walt Disney World, as well as what you should do differently to avoid these pitfalls. Plus we’ve got our question of the week about picking the perfect park day. Is there a number that Disney releases weeks in advance that can clue you in on how busy the park will be that day? Find out in this week’s episode of the Ear Scouts Podcast.</p><p></p><p>Did you know you can subscribe to a video version of the podcast on YouTube. Just search for Ear Scouts Podcast or visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.earscouts.com/podcast" target="_blank">https://www.earscouts.com/podcast</a> to subscribe.</p>no01:07:551815 Biggest Lightning Lane Mistakes - PLUS: Is This the Secret to Predicting Crowd Size at the Parks?full<![CDATA[Q&A MinnieCast: Is Lightning Lane Worth It For a Half Day?]]>In this week's MinnieCast episode, we're answering your questions from YouTube, Patreon and the Ear Scouts forum. Is it worth getting Lightning Lane for a half day in the park? How hard is it to snag TRON and Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lanes on the day of your visit? We've got answers to these questions and more in today's compact episode that's filled with tips and information.

]]>ad9a623f-d6b4-442e-a036-5306d6b46f28Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>In this week's MinnieCast episode, we're answering your questions from YouTube, Patreon and the Ear Scouts forum. Is it worth getting Lightning Lane for a half day in the park? How hard is it to snag TRON and Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lanes on the day of your visit? We've got answers to these questions and more in today's compact episode that's filled with tips and information.</p>no00:50:1417Q&A MinnieCast: Is Lightning Lane Worth It For a Half Day?full<![CDATA[Hollywood Studios Strategies for 2026 – PLUS: Your Questions About Rider Switch]]>As we did with Animal Kingdom, we're breaking down three different strategies to help you plan your day at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Jessica breaks down the challenges of planning a day for little ones in this big kids' park while Rob focuses on working all the amazing shows and characters in your day. Craig shares his day focused on rides, rides, rides and we end the show with some questions about how Rider Switch works at Walt Disney World.

]]>325b1080-9d9e-46bc-b6b5-b16db694579fThu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>As we did with Animal Kingdom, we're breaking down three different strategies to help you plan your day at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Jessica breaks down the challenges of planning a day for little ones in this big kids' park while Rob focuses on working all the amazing shows and characters in your day. Craig shares his day focused on rides, rides, rides and we end the show with some questions about how Rider Switch works at Walt Disney World.</p>no01:18:0516Hollywood Studios Strategies for 2026 – PLUS: Your Questions About Rider Switchfull<![CDATA[How to Plan for an Epcot Festival Day Without Skipping the Rides]]>Whether you are headed to the current Epcot Festival of the Arts or one of the other amazing festivals that take place throughout the year, we're sharing our best tips to balance enjoying the event without skipping the year-round rides and shows. We're including tips for all four festivals, including Flower and Garden, Food and Wine and Festival of the Holidays. We've also got some exciting news to share about our new podcast channel and an Ear Scouts cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy in 2027!

]]>e8953e56-ba85-4fb5-b3c6-8d6e5995ac04Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:30:00 GMT<p>Whether you are headed to the current Epcot Festival of the Arts or one of the other amazing festivals that take place throughout the year, we're sharing our best tips to balance enjoying the event without skipping the year-round rides and shows. We're including tips for all four festivals, including Flower and Garden, Food and Wine and Festival of the Holidays. We've also got some exciting news to share about our new podcast channel and an Ear Scouts cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy in 2027!</p>no00:38:4215How to Plan for an Epcot Festival Day Without Skipping the Ridesfull<![CDATA[Animal Kingdom: 3 Strategies for a Practically Perfect Day in 2026]]>Whether you’re traveling with young kids or a crew of thrill seekers who are all about the rides, we’ve got three strategies to help you make the most of your Animal Kingdom day at Walt Disney World in 2026. Along the way, we’ll not only plot out a practically perfect day, we’ll also share our thinking so that you’re equipped with all the knowledge you’ll need to map out a roaring good time at Disney’s wildest park.

]]>a4f505e7-a731-4f70-9a1e-9d22728a2192Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>Whether you’re traveling with young kids or a crew of thrill seekers who are all about the rides, we’ve got three strategies to help you make the most of your Animal Kingdom day at Walt Disney World in 2026. Along the way, we’ll not only plot out a practically perfect day, we’ll also share our thinking so that you’re equipped with all the knowledge you’ll need to map out a roaring good time at Disney’s wildest park.</p>no01:12:0114Animal Kingdom: 3 Strategies for a Practically Perfect Day in 2026full<![CDATA[Best (and Worst) Months to Plan Your 2026 Disney Parks Trip]]>This episode started out as a rundown of the things we were most excited about for 2026, but we soon realized that there were also some things that folks should avoid as they plan their trips to see those exciting new offerings. In this episode, we'll take you month-by-month and share some reasons you might want to plan a Disney trip, as well as some things that may make you want to hold off until later.

]]>8d2cb5f6-04fd-4b16-a8c2-e05133da2e5eWed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>This episode started out as a rundown of the things we were most excited about for 2026, but we soon realized that there were also some things that folks should avoid as they plan their trips to see those exciting new offerings. In this episode, we'll take you month-by-month and share some reasons you might want to plan a Disney trip, as well as some things that may make you want to hold off until later.</p>no01:06:1113Best (and Worst) Months to Plan Your 2026 Disney Parks Tripfull<![CDATA[Our Best Time-Saving Tips for Your 2026 Trip to Walt Disney World]]>As we close out 2025, we’re focused on helping you plan your 2026 trip to Walt Disney World. No matter how much time you spend at the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” there’s never enough time to do all the things you’d like in a single vacation. That’s why this episode is all about tips to help you save time and fit a few more magical adventures into your visit. From planning to transportation to food and fireworks, we’ve got lots of tips to help you get more done in less time.

Plus we’ve got the latest Disney Parks news and answers to your questions about Lightning Lanes, battery packs and which Disney Parks belong on your bucket list.

]]>2d021598-d1e1-4e24-ac25-b177c6887a03Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p>As we close out 2025, we’re focused on helping you plan your 2026 trip to Walt Disney World. No matter how much time you spend at the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” there’s never enough time to do all the things you’d like in a single vacation. That’s why this episode is all about tips to help you save time and fit a few more magical adventures into your visit. From planning to transportation to food and fireworks, we’ve got lots of tips to help you get more done in less time.</p><p></p><p>Plus we’ve got the latest Disney Parks news and answers to your questions about Lightning Lanes, battery packs and which Disney Parks belong on your bucket list.</p>no01:33:4912Our Best Time-Saving Tips for Your 2026 Trip to Walt Disney Worldfull<![CDATA[Biggest Rope Drop Mistakes at Walt Disney World]]>This week, we’re talking about that magical moment when Disney “drops the rope” and opens the park for the day. More specifically, we’re talking about all the things that might make that moment a lot less magical. While the lines for some of your favorite attractions may be shorter for those first minutes of park time, it’s easy to make mistakes that prevent you from making the most of your Disney World morning. In today’s episode, we’ll share our best tips to help you avoid those park day pitfalls and start your day off right.

Plus, we’ll discuss the latest Disney Parks news and answer your questions about Disney transportation, meeting characters without feeling awkward and picking your first Lightning Lanes of the day.

]]>b486d082-8eeb-4649-92a2-6f4fdde5c800Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p>This week, we’re talking about that magical moment when Disney “drops the rope” and opens the park for the day. More specifically, we’re talking about all the things that might make that moment a lot less magical. While the lines for some of your favorite attractions may be shorter for those first minutes of park time, it’s easy to make mistakes that prevent you from making the most of your Disney World morning. In today’s episode, we’ll share our best tips to help you avoid those park day pitfalls and start your day off right.</p><p></p><p>Plus, we’ll discuss the latest Disney Parks news and answer your questions about Disney transportation, meeting characters without feeling awkward and picking your first Lightning Lanes of the day.</p>no01:16:2511Biggest Rope Drop Mistakes at Walt Disney Worldfull<![CDATA[Park Hopping Tips for Walt Disney World]]>Our tenth episode of the Ear Scouts Podcast is all about park hopping at Disney World. From transportation to Lightning Lanes to planning out your park hopping day, we share our best tips and tricks to help you cover the most ground on your multi-park adventures.

]]>34b95907-2ac8-4219-a1a0-3a2e20eda3bfWed, 26 Nov 2025 10:30:00 GMT<p>Our tenth episode of the Ear Scouts Podcast is all about park hopping at Disney World. From transportation to Lightning Lanes to planning out your park hopping day, we share our best tips and tricks to help you cover the most ground on your multi-park adventures.</p>no01:02:3910Park Hopping Tips for Walt Disney Worldfull<![CDATA[Hidden Gems at Disney World: Food & Drinks Edition]]>This week, we are sharing some of our favorite foods and drinks at Walt Disney World that sometimes fly under the radar. Plus, we’re answering your questions about resort hotels, the Disney World app and how to increase your odds of seeing a giraffe from your balcony at Animal Kingdom Lodge.

]]>13c0c54e-adbb-4042-bb5f-8cbe91ba19f0Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p>This week, we are sharing some of our favorite foods and drinks at Walt Disney World that sometimes fly under the radar. Plus, we’re answering your questions about resort hotels, the Disney World app and how to increase your odds of seeing a giraffe from your balcony at Animal Kingdom Lodge.</p>no01:15:589Hidden Gems at Disney World: Food & Drinks Editionfull<![CDATA[Must-Dos at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party & Jollywood Nights]]>This week on the Ear Scouts Podcast, we're sharing the things we always do every time we visit Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom and Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios. Plus: we've got the latest news about changes coming to the Grand Floridian, a refurbishment at Remy's and why the monorail is going the wrong way. Of course we'll also be answering your question of the week, and this week it's all about our must-do shows at Walt Disney World.

]]>bc0d4a2e-292d-416c-9aae-46bb275ada03Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p>This week on the Ear Scouts Podcast, we're sharing the things we always do every time we visit Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom and Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios. Plus: we've got the latest news about changes coming to the Grand Floridian, a refurbishment at Remy's and why the monorail is going the wrong way. Of course we'll also be answering your question of the week, and this week it's all about our must-do shows at Walt Disney World.</p>no00:40:088Must-Dos at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party & Jollywood Nightsfull<![CDATA[MinnieCast: New Changes to the Disney World App]]>It's official – Ear Scouts is now a weekly podcast! 🥳

This week, we're chatting about the new changes to My Disney Experience (also known as the Disney World app) and how they will affect your next visit to the parks. We'll also discuss Zootopia: Better Zoogether at Animal Kingdom and the latest news about the holidays at Walt Disney World.

You may notice that this week's episode is shorter than normal. That's because this week's podcast is the first of our MinnieCast episodes. These shorter editions of the show will alternate with the regular, longer format.

]]>a6f26a34-60cd-4ed9-8302-83c84800d6d9Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p>It's official – Ear Scouts is now a weekly podcast! 🥳</p><p></p><p>This week, we're chatting about the new changes to My Disney Experience (also known as the Disney World app) and how they will affect your next visit to the parks. We'll also discuss Zootopia: Better Zoogether at Animal Kingdom and the latest news about the holidays at Walt Disney World.</p><p></p><p>You may notice that this week's episode is shorter than normal. That's because this week's podcast is the first of our MinnieCast episodes. These shorter editions of the show will alternate with the regular, longer format.</p>no00:36:027MinnieCast: New Changes to the Disney World Appfull<![CDATA[Terrifying Trip Planning Mistakes to Avoid for Your Next Disney World Trip]]>It’s the Halloween episode and we’re talking about something much scarier than ghosts and goblins. This week, we’re breaking down the most terrifying trip planning mistakes people make when visiting Walt Disney World and sharing our best tips to help you avoid common pitfalls and have a spooktacular trip to the parks. We’ll also be answering the latest questions from YouTube about Disney Transportation, Extended Evening Hours and a whole lot more.

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]]>246f94d7-faf4-46ed-b641-8aacf1531a91Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:30:00 GMT<p>It’s the Halloween episode and we’re talking about something much scarier than ghosts and goblins. This week, we’re breaking down the most terrifying trip planning mistakes people make when visiting Walt Disney World and sharing our best tips to help you avoid common pitfalls and have a spooktacular trip to the parks. We’ll also be answering the latest questions from YouTube about Disney Transportation, Extended Evening Hours and a whole lot more.</p><p></p><p>RELATED LINKS</p><p>Note that we make a small commission when you purchase items or subscriptions using these links.</p><p></p><p>Get your free audiobook with a trial from Audible: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://audibletrial.com/earscouts" target="_blank">https://audibletrial.com/earscouts</a></p><p></p><p>This is the shoe dryer we discussed on the show:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/48NEEju" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/48NEEju</a></p><p></p><p>These are the items I mentioned when discussing what we use to film videos in the parks:</p><p>Osmo Pocket 3: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/3X72SOp" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3X72SOp</a></p><p>Phone Gimbal (DJI Osmo Mobile 7P): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4oIdjnB" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4oIdjnB</a></p>no01:29:586Terrifying Trip Planning Mistakes to Avoid for Your Next Disney World Tripfull<![CDATA[Our Top Table Service Dining Picks in the Parks – Plus: The Best Shoes for Disney World & More!]]>One thing you often have to plan out way before your vacation is where you want to eat at Walt Disney World. That’s because the most popular table service reservations fill up super fast. This week, we’re sharing our favorite spots to sit down and enjoy a delicious table service meal away from the hustle and bustle of the parks. We’ll also cover some of the latest discounts and newly released holiday merchandise. Plus, if you’re wondering which shoes you should invest in for those long days in the parks, stick around for Q&A featuring answers to your questions from YouTube and Patreon.

]]>f1711a36-1465-425c-87bb-9db4347f7601Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:05:34 GMT<p>One thing you often have to plan out way before your vacation is where you want to eat at Walt Disney World. That’s because the most popular table service reservations fill up super fast. This week, we’re sharing our favorite spots to sit down and enjoy a delicious table service meal away from the hustle and bustle of the parks. We’ll also cover some of the latest discounts and newly released holiday merchandise. Plus, if you’re wondering which shoes you should invest in for those long days in the parks, stick around for Q&amp;A featuring answers to your questions from YouTube and Patreon.</p>no01:33:215Our Top Table Service Dining Picks in the Parks – Plus: The Best Shoes for Disney World & More!full<![CDATA[Which is the Best Epcot Festival? Plus: Answers to Your Questions About MagicBands & Dining Plans]]>As we kick off Food & Wine season at Epcot, we're discussing the pros and cons of the different Epcot festivals to help you decide when to plan your next visit. As always, we're answering your latest questions from YouTube and Patreon about Lightning Lanes, MagicBands, Dining Plans and more. Stick around to the end to hear our quacked out predictions for what Disney will announce in the weeks ahead.

]]>17a82195-0a0c-407a-8afb-f57bc459b196Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:27:37 GMT<p>As we kick off Food &amp; Wine season at Epcot, we're discussing the pros and cons of the different Epcot festivals to help you decide when to plan your next visit. As always, we're answering your latest questions from YouTube and Patreon about Lightning Lanes, MagicBands, Dining Plans and more. Stick around to the end to hear our quacked out predictions for what Disney will announce in the weeks ahead.</p>no01:21:59Which is the Best Epcot Festival? Plus: Answers to Your Questions About MagicBands & Dining Plansfull<![CDATA[Is the "Disney Bubble" Worth It? Plus: Answers to Your Questions About Disney Resort Perks]]>This week's episode is all about the fabled 'Disney Bubble'. Is it worth the extra cash to stay at a Disney World Resort hotel? From the listed perks to the lesser known benefits, we break down why you might want to consider keeping your next vacation entirely within the borders of Walt Disney World – and when you might want to burst the bubble and venture out. We've also got details about changing showtimes, our thoughts on the Beak and Barrel and answers to your questions about Lightning Lanes, Disney Transportation, hotel perks and more!

]]>30dddfcf-24c4-44b6-927b-cab8accbdb83Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT<p>This week's episode is all about the fabled 'Disney Bubble'. Is it worth the extra cash to stay at a Disney World Resort hotel? From the listed perks to the lesser known benefits, we break down why you might want to consider keeping your next vacation entirely within the borders of Walt Disney World – and when you might want to burst the bubble and venture out. We've also got details about changing showtimes, our thoughts on the Beak and Barrel and answers to your questions about Lightning Lanes, Disney Transportation, hotel perks and more!</p>no01:19:063Is the "Disney Bubble" Worth It? Plus: Answers to Your Questions About Disney Resort Perksfull<![CDATA[The Lightning Lane Episode: Was Genie Better? Plus, Tons of Disney Parks News]]>In this episode, we cover the avalanche of Disney Parks news that was announced this past week. Plus, we're answering the latest Lightning Lane questions we've received on YouTube and Patreon including a question pitting Lightning Lane Multi Pass against the old Genie Plus service. We picked a winner and the answer may surprise you. We've also got happy thoughts about Run Disney and a new Walt Disney Imagineering show on YouTube. We've got a lot of territory to cover, so let's get to it!

]]>557f9fa8-ac81-4ec4-9507-a926c54e4cabTue, 26 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we cover the avalanche of Disney Parks news that was announced this past week. Plus, we're answering the latest Lightning Lane questions we've received on YouTube and Patreon including a question pitting Lightning Lane Multi Pass against the old Genie Plus service. We picked a winner and the answer may surprise you. We've also got happy thoughts about Run Disney and a new Walt Disney Imagineering show on YouTube. We've got a lot of territory to cover, so let's get to it!</p>no01:18:262The Lightning Lane Episode: Was Genie Better? Plus, Tons of Disney Parks Newsfull<![CDATA[Is Disney World Better at Halloween or Christmas?]]>On this episode of the Ear Scouts Podcast, we're talking about brand new stuff coming this week to the Magic Kingdom and pitting the Not-So-Scary season against the Very Merry season to figure out the best time to plan your holiday visit to the parks. Plus, we have a special guest joining us from the Dis-List podcast and we'll be answering your questions about Lightning Lanes, Magic Bands and the best seat on Guardians of the Galaxy.

]]>da1ae543-3eb5-4df9-aa31-8c1016fa4ebcTue, 12 Aug 2025 05:58:28 GMT<p>On this episode of the Ear Scouts Podcast, we're talking about brand new stuff coming this week to the Magic Kingdom and pitting the Not-So-Scary season against the Very Merry season to figure out the best time to plan your holiday visit to the parks. Plus, we have a special guest joining us from the Dis-List podcast and we'll be answering your questions about Lightning Lanes, Magic Bands and the best seat on Guardians of the Galaxy.</p>no01:28:331Is Disney World Better at Halloween or Christmas?full