WD Carousel of Podcast

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Crystal, Ian, and Laurel discuss all things Disney. Movies, shows, rides, resorts and more!

Episode 225: The End of An Era
#225
03/11/2023

We know we've been gone for a while, and we thought it was only fair to tell you why. We have made the difficult decision to shut down WD Carousel of Podcast after a nearly 5 year run. We are extremely proud of what we were able to make, and we couldn't have done it without your support! 

Take a listen to our final episode for more information, and so long for now!

-Crystal, Ian, and Laurel


Episode 224: The Santa Clauses
#224
12/17/2022

Crystal and Ian watched the first episode of The Santa Clauses on Disney+. They have... some thoughts about it. 


Episode 223: Rethemed Attractions
#223
12/10/2022

With the recent updates regarding the closure and retheming of Splash Mountain, Ian and Crystal decided to take a stroll through previous IP rethemed attractions in the parks. 


Episode 222: Bob Swap 2023
#222
11/26/2022

Ian and Crystal finally sit down and talk about what EVERYONE has been talking about for the last few days: Disney's decision to replace current CEO Bob Chapek with former CEO Bob Iger.


From the Archive 11: Episode 35: Disney at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
11/19/2022

(Originally aired 11/24/2018)
Ian and Crystal discuss one of their favorite parts of Thanksgiving, the parade! More specifically, the part Disney has played in its history.

Watch the YouTube version here!


Episode 221: Our Ideas for a NEW North American Park
#221
11/12/2022

Crystal, Laurel, and Ian consider their own ideas of what kind of park Disney should build next. From Marvel to classic villains and SEA, they hope you like their ideas.


Episode 220: Parks Holiday Overlays
#220
11/05/2022

With Halloween over and the parks going into the Christmas season, Crystal, Laurel, and Ian discuss holiday overlays in the parks and the immense effort that goes into making it happen every year.


Episode 219: The Enchanted Tiki Room
#219
10/29/2022

Crystal, Laurel, and Ian discuss one of the most iconic attractions of the Walt era. The Enchanted Tiki Room.


Episode 218: Werewolf by Night
#218
10/22/2022

Laurel and Ian discuss Marvel's newest and most unique Disney+ release, Werewolf by Night


Episode 217: Attractions We WANT to Experience
#217
10/15/2022

Ian, Laurel, and Crystal all have their favorite attractions. But how about some attractions they'd LIKE to experience. Come along with them on an adventure of the abandoned, outdated, and far away as they discuss their Disney Attraction wishlist. 


Episode 216: Hocus Pocus 2
#216
10/08/2022

Laurel and Crystal have had the opportunity to watch Hocus Pocus 2. They have... feelings about it.


Episode 215: Dreamlight Valley
#215
10/01/2022

Ian and Laurel have spent more time than they'd like on Disney's Dreamlight Valley and they have some thoughts to share about their experience.


Episode 214: She-Hulk Attorney at Law
#214
09/24/2022

Laurel and Ian have been watching She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and realized that there is a lot more going on under the hood than first expected.


From the Archive 10: Episode 142: Extinct Attractions: The Studio Backlot Tour
09/17/2022

(Originally aired 2/20/2021)
Ian and Crystal nerd out on what was to be a direct response to their competitor's offerings, but became an ever changing, and ultimately defunct attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Studio Backlot Tour.


From the Archive 9: Episode 156: WDW Bar Crawls
09/10/2022

The gang dug through the archive this week, and decided that it would be fun to revisit some of the best bars of the Resort Monorail Loop.
(originally aired 6/6/2021)
Crystal and Ian go over the ever popular Monorail Bar Crawl, as well as a few other crawls on property.


Episode 213: The SEA part 2, Disney’s Theme Park Universe
#213
09/03/2022

Ian, Crystal, and Laurel are continuing their adventure exploring the connected world of Disney's Society of Explorers and Adventurers.


Episode 212: The SEA Part 1, The Adventurer’s Club
#212
08/27/2022

Crystal, Laurel, and Ian have decided to dive into the world of Disney's Society of Explorers and Adventurers. Why not start where it all began?


Episode 211: Disney Resort Tiers
#211
08/20/2022

There are many different types of lodging options at Walt Disney, the gang dives into the pros and cons of all of them.


Episode 210: MagicBand+
#210
08/13/2022

Due to issues with impulse control, Ian has acquired a MagicBand+, so the gang has decided to talk about MagicBand+, what's different and what isn't. Join us won't you?


Episode 209: Space 220
#209
08/06/2022

Guest host Mike joins Laurel, Ian, and Crystal as they talk about their recent visit to Space 220.


Episode 208: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
#208
07/30/2022

Ian, Crystal, Laurel, and guest host Mike have all ridden Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and they have A LOT to say.


From the Archive 8: A Goofy Interview (with Jymn Magon)
07/23/2022

About a year ago, Crystal and Ian had the incredible opportunity to interview a true icon behind many Disney productions of our childhoods. This week we are posting it again, just in case you missed it, or to just give it another listen.
(Originally aired 7/31/2021) Join Crystal and Ian in welcoming a VERY special guest this week. If you spent ANY of your youth in the 80's and 90's, you aren't going to want to miss this.


Episode 207: The Future of Splash Mountain
#207
07/16/2022

It's FINALLY Happening. Laurel, Ian, and Crystal discuss the recent Splash Mountain announcement


Episode 206: Disney's Port Orleans Resort
#206
07/09/2022

Crystal, Laurel, and Ian are back to the moderate resorts! Today the gang tackles Disney's Port Orleans Resort.


From the Archive 7: Fun Outside the Parks!
07/02/2022

Originally aired June 27th 2019: Ian and Crystal discuss some things to do on property when you don't want to venture into one of the theme parks.


Episode 205: Fix, Marry, or Kill - Magic Kingdom Edition
#205
06/25/2022

Ian, Laurel, and Crystal have decided to try the old game (you know the one... you probably played it in high school) but they had to make it fit for attractions, so get ready for "Fix, Marry, or Kill - Magic Kingdom Edition"


Episode 204: Ms. Marvel, Our Review
#204
06/18/2022

Laurel, Crystal, and Ian give their take on one of the MCU's newest characters, Kamala Khan (AKA Ms. Marvel)


Episode 203: Mini Golf at WDW
#203
06/11/2022

Crystal and Ian talk about their experiences with Mini Golf at Walt Disney World. 


Episode 202: Star Wars Celebration 2022
#202
06/04/2022

Laurel and Ian talk about the things that excite them the most from Star Wars Celebration 2022


Episode 201: Most Satisfying Villain Death?
#201
05/28/2022

It might be a somewhat dark topic, but Ian, Laurel, and Crystal review some of the most notable or interesting villain deaths in Disney films. 


Episode 200: Our Disney Origin Stories
#200
05/21/2022

Laurel, Ian, and Crystal are celebrating their 200th episode of WD Carousel of Podcast! They decided to sit down and talk about their beginnings with the Disney Fandom and what they are looking forward to.

Watch YouTube version here.


Episode 199: Travel Updates (Also a Big PSA)
#199
05/14/2022

The whole gang went on their own separate trips to Walt Disney World last month! Crystal still being out, Ian and Laurel their trips, as well as a MAJOR PSA regarding Mears Connect.


Episode 198: Our Genie+ Experience
#198
05/07/2022

Laurel and Ian discuss their recent experience with Genie+ and Lightning Lane.


From the Archives 6: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2019
04/30/2022

(Originally Aired 9/14/2019) Crystal and Ian discuss Crystal's trip to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party,


Episode 197: Living with the Land
#197
04/23/2022

Crystal, Ian, and Laurel are finally getting around to the *true* star of The Land pavilion: Living with the Land. Take a trip through the greenhouses with us as we discuss the history and facts of this unique attraction. 


Episode 196: The Land Pavilion, a Distory
#196
04/16/2022

Laurel, Ian, and Crystal discuss the history, attractions, and dining of The Land pavilion in Epcot. 


Episode 195: Dapper Days at Disney
#195
04/09/2022

Our very own Laurel is going to attend her first Dapper Days event at WDW, so the whole gang decided to discuss Dapper Days events at Disney, and a little about their history.


Episode 194: Story Living by Disney
#194
04/02/2022

Crystal, Laurel, and Ian scratch their heads as they try to grasp Disney's announcement of Story Living


Episode 193: Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
#193
03/26/2022

The resident Star Wars nerds, Ian and Laurel discuss their initial thoughts on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser now that it is open. (No they have not experienced it themselves.)


Episode 192: Turning Red, Our Review
#192
03/19/2022

Laurel and Ian discuss and review Pixar's new film, Turning Red.