Kyle Burbank (of The Disneyland Gazette) returns for Part 2 of his Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve trip report with Aaron. Discussion includes:

• Aaron’s review of Star Wars Weekends 2013 & Hyperspace Hoopla
• Darth Vader chocolate & peanut butter cupcake at Darth Mall
• Epcot’s New Year’s Eve fail
• Test Track 2.0 and the world’s longest wait
• Magic Kingdom’s multiple New Year’s Eves
• DAK after “dak”
• The best Club Cool combo at Epcot
• Wreck-It Ralph at DisneyQuest
• Dry Ice “explosion” at Disneyland
• Gun found on Dinosaur at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• a Finding Nemo: The Musical debate
• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort review
• Walt Disney World at Christmas review
• Celebrate the Magic vs. Let the Memories Begin
• Disneyland holiday overlays vs. Walt Disney World’s lack thereof
• “Swishes”
• “Disney on the Web”
• …and much, much more!

• As heard in the show: Aaron’s book, The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom, is now available on paperback and as an eBook!

Total runtime – 1 hour, 21 minutes

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Be sure to listen to Aaron on another fun, unofficial Disney show, “The Hub Podcast”: http://thehubpodcast.com

Find Kyle Burbank (and sometimes Aaron too) on The Disneyland Gazette!

Send comments, questions, and feedback to podcast@aaronwallaceonline.com — or you can record yourself on an audio file and email that in too! A new mailbag show is coming soon!

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Aaron welcomes special guest Kyle Burbank (of The Disneyland Gazette), discussing recent Disney Parks news and a TWO recent trip reports, including:

• WDW & Disneyland ticket price hikes for 2013
• Mickey and the Magical Map’s debut at Disneyland
• Monstrous Summer All-Nighter in the Magic Kingdom: A Report
• Candlelight Processional with Amy Grant at Epcot
• New Year’s at Walt Disney World
• …and much, much more!

• As heard in the show: Aaron’s book, The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom, is now available on paperback and as an eBook!

Total runtime – 1 hour, 4 minutes

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Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes!

Find more about the show at the official website: http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com

Be sure to listen to Aaron on another fun, unofficial Disney show, “The Hub Podcast”: http://thehubpodcast.com

Find Kyle Burbank (and sometimes Aaron too) on The Disneyland Gazette!

Check out Amy Grant’s first all-new studio album in 10 years, How Mercy Looks From Here

Also be sure to listen to the Of Mice and Men Podcast

Send comments, questions, and feedback to podcast@aaronwallaceonline.com — or you can record yourself on an audio file and email that in too! A new mailbag show is coming soon!

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Universal Orlando just announced a major expansion to its Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley! Find out why Disney fans lashed out at Walt Disney World AND at Aaron this week after the news broke. Is Universal wiping the floor with Disney thanks to Harry Potter?

PLUS: What are the best ways to celebrate Mother’s Day the Disney Way?

AND: Aaron’s brief report from Merida’s official coronation ceremony  in Magic Kingdom!

• As heard in the show: Aaron’s book, The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom, is now available on paperback and as an eBook!

• Join Aaron for a book signing at Books-A-Million in Gastonia, NC at 1 p.m. (Eastern) on 5/19/13!

• Join Aaron and Matt theEsquire (from Mouse Droppings and The Hub) for a live podcast performance in Magic Kingdom on 24-Hour Day from 5/24-25/13!

Total runtime – 46 minutes

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Be sure to listen to Aaron on another fun, unofficial Disney show, “The Hub Podcast”: http://thehubpodcast.com

Aaron joins The Disneyland Gazette for a countdown of 51 Disney Animated Classics almost every week, continuing into 2013!

Send comments, questions, and feedback to podcast@aaronwallaceonline.com – or call the show’s phone line and leave a voicemail! (224) 366-7631 … that’s (224) 366-DOO-POD1 — You can record yourself on an audio file and email that in too! A new mailbag show is on the horizon!

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The third and final installment in Aaron’s epic trip report from his month-long vacation celebration in August 2010. ***Headphones recommended for binaural recordings!*** Featuring:

• Saratoga Springs resort: a chance encounter and a lunch review

• The scariest ride in Walt Disney World (not what you think!)

• Universal Studios Orlando: an overview, history, trip report, and review

• First time entering The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

• Aerosmith, Maroon 5, Kris Allen, and Mary Poppins on stage

• A “What Will You Celebrate?” Meal at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

• Aaron’s first solo foray into a Disney park

• Sid Cahuenga’s Disney Movie / Parks Trivia from Hollywood Studios

• Disneyland book review: Lots to Do in Line

• ZADDP’s first (and likely last) “Car-eoke” segment… Aaron sings Disney songs in his car. Lots of them. (Apologies in advance).

• Much more!

Total runtime – 1 hour, 41 minutes

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Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes!

Find more about the show at the official website: http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com

Be sure to listen to Aaron on another fun, unofficial Disney podcast, “The Hub”: http://thehubpodcast.com

Aaron joins The Disneyland Gazette every week in 2012, beginning in Issue #106, to count down the 51 Disney Animated Classics!

Send comments, questions, and feedback to podcast@aaronwallaceonline.com – or call the show’s phone line and leave a voicemail! (224) 366-7631 … that’s (224) 366-DOO-POD1 — You can record yourself on an audio file and email that in too!

Visit “Magic City Mayhem” – http://www.magiccitymayhem.com

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Aaron’s on Tumblr now! http://awallnotawol.tumblr.com

Check back soon for the first ZADDP Disney Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony!

Support the show by making a PayPal donation at http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod is an official member of The Disney Podcast Network. Post at the show forum! http://www.thedpn.com

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Part Two of a three-part trip report from Aaron’s month-long vacation celebration in August 2010. ***Headphones HIGHLY recommended for in-park audio!*** Featuring:

• An immersive Pirates of the Caribbean experience

• The WORST Carousel of Progress ever!

• The BEST Jungle Cruise ever!

• Summer Nightastic entertainment

• Not buying a car at Test Track

• The winner of the ZADDP Muppets Giveaway

• Much more!

Total runtime – 1 hour, 18 minutes

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Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes!

Find more about the show at the official website: http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com

Read Aaron’s Top 30 Singles of 2011

Be sure to listen to Aaron on another fun, unofficial Disney podcast, “The Hub”: http://thehubpodcast.com

Aaron joins The Disneyland Gazette every week in 2012, beginning in Issue #106, to count down the 51 Disney Animated Classics!

Send comments, questions, and feedback to podcast@aaronwallaceonline.com – or call the show’s phone line and leave a voicemail! (224) 366-7631 … that’s (224) 366-DOO-POD1 — You can record yourself on an audio file and email that in too!

Visit “WaltCast: A Disney Podcast” – http://www.waltcastonline.com

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“The Hub” has been bustling with hot topics and new episodes during the last few weeks. You can find full details and the episodes themselves on iTunes or at thehubpodcast.com… in the meantime, here’s a quick rundown (below the jump):

Episode 9 (April 17, 2011) – Download

Panel:

• Matt the Esquire (Mouse Droppings)
• Chris (The Big D)
• Mike (MiceCast)
• Will (Magic Never Ends)
• Paul J. Barrie, Jr. (Window to the Magic)
• Aaron Wallace  (Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod)

Topics:

• Matt “Loses the Magic;”
• New queue and ride enhancements to the Haunted Mansion;
• DPN WestFest 2011;
• Mickey’s new home in Disney World;
• Tips on eating the Kitchen Sink;
• and the Premier Passport.

Episode 10 (May 13, 2011) – Download

Panel:

• Matt the Esquire (Mouse Droppings)
• Keegan (The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek)
• Aaron Wallace  (Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod)

Topics:

• Listener reviews;
• Too much construction in Disney Parks?;
• Hotel review: the Riviera in Anaheim;
• Discussion of flights to Disney resorts;
• Skybus;
• Contemporary Resort Rooms; and
• Unreliable News: Star Tours 2.0

Episode 11 (May 20, 2011) – Download

Panel:

• Matt the Esquire (Mouse Droppings)
• Keegan (The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek)
• Special Guest: “Agent Cupcake”

Topics:

• *Unfortunately, a periodic bit of static has invaded our show. We’ll do better next time!*
• Listener Feedback
• Star Tours 3D details!
• Enchanted Tiki Room news
• Mermaid Transformation Package at the Pirate’s League
• Free Dining… is it worth it?
• Tron: Evolution Tournament
• Unreliable News: Tiki Room Imagineer details

Episode 12 (May 28, 2011) – Download

Panel:

• Matt the Esquire (Mouse Droppings)
• Mike (MiceCast)
• Special Guest: Kelsey (Winner, Destination D Scavenger Hunt in Disneyland)

Topics:

• Questions and stories from the Destination D Scavenger Hunt in Disney World
• The upcoming Ultimate Trivia Challenge D23 Expo 2011
• The Little Mermaid’s Undersea Adventure opens at Disneyland
• Mickey’s Soundsational Parade takes its first steps in Disneyland Resort
• Disneyland Hotel’s new pool
• A new “Tiki Room” opens at Disneyland
• A new exhibit at the Disney Gallery
• Pirates: a movie, water spectacular, and water effect
• Unreliable News: Aladdin’s Music

Episode 13 (June 4, 2011) – Download

Panel:

• Matt the Esquire (Mouse Droppings)
• Keegan (The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek)
• Aaron Wallace (Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod)

Topics:

• Muppets!
  • – Matt wonders: “will it be better than G-Force?”
• Pirates 4 (again)
  • - Aaron posits: “the writers don’t know Jack!”
• Darth Vader goes to Disneyland
  • - Keegan declares: “best. video. ever.”
• AFV at DCA
  • - Matt asks: “what other ABC shows should go to Disneyland?”
• Disney World’s Skyway Station is demolished
  • - Keegan opines: “they could have used the firewood on LOST.”
• The English Channel is now a Revolution
  • - Aaron and Keegan demand: “bring us indie rock!”
• Wally Boag dies
  • - Matt sighs: “way to end the show on a down note.”
• And stick around to the end of the show for our first trivia contest, inspired by (and stolen from) the Disneyland Scavenger Hunt!

Episode 14 (June 10, 2011) – Download

Panel:

• Matt the Esquire (Mouse Droppings)
• Keegan (The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek)
• Greg (MiceCast, Imagineering My Way, At the Main Street Cinema)

Topics:

• Ticket Price Increases
  • - Matt suggests: “start buying 1-day park hoppers.”
• Disneyland Resort perks
  • - Keegan remembers: “we forgot about Paradise Pier!”
• Park touring strategies
  • - Keegan soap-boxes: “it’s our job as podcasters!”
• Electronica extended to spring 2012
  • - Greg sighs: “it’s better than what was there before, which was not much.”
• An all-new Laserman show is coming to DCA
  • - Matt overhears: “that Tron guy was on national television…”
  • - Greg retorts: “so was William Hung!”
• Epcot’s Innoventions to get updates
  • - Keegan wonders: “will Tron Guy be the next special character for Disney cardholders?”
• DJ Dino-rama!
  • - Keegan flashbacks: “Lord of the Flies! Ahhh!”
• New Shopping in China
  • - Matt remembers: “educational puppet assemblies!”
• New Shopping in DLR’s Downtown Disney
  • - Matt thrifts: “that’s a ‘cheap joint!”
• Fantasyland update pictorials
  • - Greg worries: “hopefully they don’t put in a urine trough like Liberty Square.”
• My Yard Goes Disney
  • - Everyone (or nobody): *crickets*
• Donald’s Birthday
  • - Keegan notices: “Fauntleroy… he’s French.”
• Listen for TWO pieces of “Unreliable News!”
• And make sure to get your entries in to questions@thehubpodcast.com in our first trivia challenge (listen to last week’s episode for details)!

Aaron’s back in The Hub for two new podcast episodes!

Episode 6 welcomes back regular panelists Chris (The Big D), Matt (Mouse Droppings), and Keegan (The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek)… plus first-time special guest: Paul Barrie, Jr. (Window to the Magic)!

Topics include:

• Mickey and Minnie’s new home in Magic Kingdom’s Main Street… and the thematic changes coming with it
• The next generation of Disney queues and FastPasses… including character FastPasses!
• Tangaroa Terrace, a new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed restaurant in the Magic Kingdom… but will it ever actually open?
• Epcot’s hit new restaurant, Via Napoli, announces changes to menu and outdoor seating
• “LOST”… because your hosts find a way to work that in somehow!
• Togetherville (Disney’s latest attempt at social media networking)
• Matt tells us why Disney hate Single Riders

Then, in Episode 7, we have the biggest Hub panel yet! Joining Aaron, Matt, and Keegan is regular panelist Mike (MiceCast) and special guests “Electric Mic” (Disney Park Hoppin’ Party), “Kiltboy” (Disney Park Hoppin’ Party), and the famous voice actor, Brian Sommer!

Topics include:

• Just-announced opening dates for upcoming attractions in Disneyland
• Epcot’s Le Cellier restaurant announces new menu items, new prices, and a new place in the Disney Dining Plan
• “Electric Mic” and “Kiltboy” tell the tale of their… unusual… experience with Disneyland’s Guest Relations… and Disney Security
• Bambi‘s Blu-ray debut
• Upcoming DPN WestFest events
• Epcot’s 2011 Flower and Garden Festival
• Animal Kingdom discontinues Evening Extra Magic Hours… at least for now
• Huge, exciting(?) casting news for Disney’s upcoming Jungle Cruise movie!

Find both episodes in iTunes or at The Hub website!