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Welcome to Castle Cast Episode 45 "What Ya Watching." We have Disneyland and California Adventure updates after the Disney Quarter 1 phone call and, of course, some ShopDisney recommendations, but our main story is all about recent Disney Plus movies and shows, sharing our reviews and thoughts on Godmothered, Soul, The Mandalorian season 2 and... WandaVision! (This was recorded before episode 6 was released)   Don't forget that our YouTube channel is up and running! We are continuing to share our 'Minnie Moments' series and more is coming soon! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-V5sD2sSWUaevB6274_sEg Please consider subscribing for more content, and make sure to like and hit the bell to turn on notifications for when our videos go live!    Castle Chronicles: Mask will be worn through 2021 https://allears.net/2021/02/11/news-masks-expected-to-be-worn-in-disney-world-through-2021/   WDW: Rivers of America, Liberty Belle return https://www.mouseplanet.com/12863/Walt_Disney_World_Re

Welcome to Castle Cast Episode 44 "Two Years Later". Not only do we have news updates and some ShopDisney recommendations, but we look back on two years of Castle Cast Radio!! That's right we are approaching the 2 year anniversary of our first ever episode. So we decided to revisit Ep 1 and share our *UPDATED* Over/Under choices for Disneyland Resort!   Don't forget that our YouTube channel is up and running! We are continuing to share our 'Minnie Moments' series and more is coming soon! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-V5sD2sSWUaevB6274_sEg Please consider subscribing for more content, and make sure to like and hit the bell to turn on notifications for when our videos go live!    Castle Chronicles:   Jungle Cruise Updates https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-adventures-to-cast-off-soon-along-world-famous-jungle-cruise-at-disneyland-park-and-magic-kingdom-park/   https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2562071/the-disney-parks-characters-disneylands-jungle-cruise-update-n

Welcome to Castle Cast Episode 43 "Happiest Planning on Earth" For this second episode of 2021 we share the latest news coming from Disneyland and Disney World, highlight some awesome items from Shop Disney and share how the initial planning is going for our return to Disney World at the end of this year! So please sit back, relax and enjoy!   A reminder that our YouTube channel is up and running! Our first two videos - episodes in our new 'Minnie Moments' series - are ready for you to check out and more is coming soon! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-V5sD2sSWUaevB6274_sEg Please consider subscribing for more content, and make sure to like and hit the bell to turn on notifications for when our videos go live!    Castle Chronicles: https://allears.net/2021/01/14/breaking-disneyland-will-be-ending-annual-passholder-program/ https://www.micechat.com/279811-breaking-disney-world-magical-express-ending-extra-magic-hours-replaced/ https://allears.net/2021/01/11/breaking-disney-worlds-

Welcome to Castle Cast Episode 42 "Happy New Ears!" Happy New yEARS to everyone! Welcome to 2021! We take the time in this episode to recap the happier moments of 2020 (though few and far in between during this tough past year) and we also look ahead to all that 2021 has to offer. We take a moment to share some of our New Ears Resolutions for the podcast and some of our ambitions for 2021 as well. So please sit back, relax and enjoy the first episode of 2021!   A big announcement in this episode is our plans to create content for our YouTube channel! Our first video and first episode in our new 'Minnie Moments' series will premiere on our channel 1/4/20 at 8 AM PST! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-V5sD2sSWUaevB6274_sEg Please consider subscribing for more content, and make sure to like and hit the bell to turn on notifications for when our videos go live!    Castle Chronicles: https://d23.com/remembering-ron-dominguez/ https://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/animal-kingdom/my-experienc

Welcome to Episode 41 “2 Holidays 2 Home!” It's Holidays At Home Part 2! That’s right we are bringing you even MORE holidays at home ideas in this action packed episode of Castle Cast! We have been feeling the winter holiday cheer and missing Disneyland park and all the decorations, so we are bringing you even more tips and tricks we have discovered to bring that Disney magic into your home during this holiday season! We also talk IN DEPTH about our excitement for only a handful of the great titles announced on Disney Investor Day!! We talk about Star Wars, Marvel and so much more!  So sit back, relax and enjoy some Disney excitement with us!    Castle Chronicles: https://allears.net/2020/12/07/heres-what-is-and-isnt-open-at-downtown-disney-under-californias-new-mandate/ https://www.micechat.com/276793-disneyland-update-two-steps-forward-and-two-steps-back/ https://allears.net/2020/12/04/news-disneys-grand-californian-hotel-spa-delays-reopening/ https://www.ocregister.com/2020/11/20/how-disneyland-park-hoppin

Welcome back to Castle Cast! In this episode we talk all about the Christmas holidays at Walt Disney World and rewind back to our trip to Disney World one whole year ago for the holidays! We talk about what is changing for this year and make an exciting announcement for 2021! Sit back, relax and enjoy this holiday cheer focused episode of Castle Cast! Castle Chronicles: https://allears.net/2020/11/25/passholders-can-reserve-their-time-to-buy-a-spider-bot-and-other-avengers-campus-merch-in-downtown-disney/ deseret.com/entertainment/2020/11/25/21612774/disneyland-avengers-campus-toys-kids https://allears.net/2020/11/17/news-disneylands-famous-hand-crafted-candy-canes-will-not-be-available-this-year/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2020/11/26/disney-layoffs-coronavirus-disneyland-still-closed/6432147002/ https://allears.net/2020/10/04/new-ways-to-support-disney-cast-members-including-shopping-their-small-businesses/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13WQKlEXncuUSWIlzC78VRCniG6N0a2653SBjkh8wk_U

Welcome to episode 39 of Castle Cast, “Holidays At Home!” In this episode we talk all about bringing the Disney magic to our quarantine lives this holiday season! With Disneyland still closed, we searched all over for great ideas, tips and tricks to make this holiday season particularly magical. Sit back, relax and ring in the holidays with us and be sure to share with us how you will add a Disney Magic touch to your holidays this year.    Castle Chronicles:   https://www.sfgate.com/disneyland/article/Disney-s-Hall-of-Presidents-will-change-now-that-15714028.php   https://www.ocregister.com/2020/11/12/whats-next-for-backyard-matterhorn-coaster-builders-disneylands-big-thunder-splash-and-space-mountains/   https://allears.net/2020/11/12/news-disneyland-expected-to-remain-closed-through-at-least-end-of-2020/   https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-11-10/disneyland-furloughs-blames-california-coronavirus-rules   https://deadline.com/2020/11/disneyland-hotels-no-more-reservations-coronavirus-1234612480/   R

Welcome to episode 38 of Castle Cast Radio! We are taking the show on the road this week! Excuse us for some interesting background sounds as we take you all on a little road trip with us. In this episode we talk about the latest rumblings in the world of Disney and the Disneyland theme park. As the name of this episode suggests, we talk at length about the special ways that Cast Members have touched our lives and made our visits to the parks extra special. We discuss the devastating news that over 28,000 cast members have been laid off. Cast Members are the heart and soul of the parks and our thoughts are with all of those whom were affected by this decision. Finally, we talk about memories and what we hope most to see and do in the parks when they reopen. So sit back, relax and enjoy this edition of Castle Cast!    Castle Chronicles: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-10-01/disney-layoffs-pressure-newsom-coronavirus-restrictions https://allears.net/2020/10/02/news-the-mayor-of-anaheim-comments-on

Welcome to episode 37 of Castle Cast, “This Is The Way!” In this episode we are talking about all things The Mandalorian!! Season 2 is premiering on Disney+ on October 30th and this week the teaser trailer dropped! We will chat about what we saw in the trailer and what we are hoping to see in this upcoming season! All along with the latest news and of course shopping in the world of Disney! So sit back and relax and enjoy this week’s edition of the show!   News https://www.mouseplanet.com/12752/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_September_1420_2020 https://www.micechat.com/269678-disneyland-code-red-orange-county-california-restrictions-loosened/ https://blogmickey.com/2020/09/new-fantasyland-and-beauty-and-the-beast-dark-ride-opening-september-28th-at-tokyo-disneyland/ https://blogmickey.com/2020/09/first-look-inside-new-beauty-and-the-beast-dark-ride-coming-to-tokyo-disneyland/ https://www.mouseplanet.com/12753/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update_for_September_1521_2020 Shop Drop https://www.shopdisney.com/star-wars

Welcome BACK to Castle Cast! After a hiatus while we moved to a new castle, we are BACK and excited to share in Disney magic with you all once again! For our return we are talking all about the newest edition to the live action Disney films, MULAN! The movie was just released for premiere viewing on Disney+ and we are talking all about our spoiler free and spoiler filled reviews! We also talk about the history, present and our ideal future of Mulan's presence in the U.S Disney parks! So kick back, and join our discussion this week about Mulan!    We sincerely appreciate everyone who has supported the show this far and continues to tune it! We apologize for our absence but we are so excited to be back and make some big plans for the future of this show!    Castle Chronicles:  https://www.micechat.com/269061-disneyland-working-with-state-on-reopening-plan/ https://allears.net/2020/09/03/news-disneyland-resort-now-accepting-new-reservations-for-arrivals-starting-in-october/ https://attractionsmagazine.com/disney

Welcome back to Castle Cast! In this episode we reminisce over our favorite memories we have been lucky enough to gather at Disneyland in honor of the park's 65th birthday! We also talk about the latest news and happenings in the world of Disney as well as some fun Shop Disney items we have found and talk about what is coming soon to Disney+! So sit back, relax and reminisce on the magical memories Disneyland has given to the world for 65 years!    Castle Chronicles:    https://www.micechat.com/264246-closures-cutbacks-and-changes-for-the-future-of-disney-world/   https://allears.net/2020/07/16/news-disneyland-resort-guests-with-arrivals-through-august-8th-being-asked-to-modify-or-cancel/   https://allears.net/2020/07/17/the-disneyland-65th-anniversary-collection-is-now-available-online/   https://www.micechat.com/263943-merchandise-mess-disneyland-65th-online-shopping-event/   Disney Shop Drop:  https://www.shopdisney.com/jungle-cruise-congo-queen-boat-pop-rides-vinyl-figure-by-funko-400920513473.html?isProd

Welcome to episode 34 of Castle Cast! In this episode we record on the 4th of July (fireworks can be heard in the background...brace yourselves) and talk all about the latest news in the world of Disney! Especially about our absolute JOY getting to watch Hamilton on Disney+! We also share some audio we recorded about a week ago with our initial reactions to the news of Disneyland's reopening scheduled being declined and the refurbishment of Splash Mountain into A Princess and the Frog themed ride! So sit back, relax and have a magical moment with us.  Castle Chronicles: https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2020/7/2/21311459/coronavirus-disneyland-disney-district-still-open https://allears.net/2020/07/01/walt-disney-imagineering-announces-a-new-president-of-business-operations-design-delivery/ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/07/disneymagicmoments-virtual-viewing-of-fourth-of-july-fireworks-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/07/disneymagicmoments-cooking-up-the

Welcome to Castle Cast! In this episode we delve into the news surrounding the new reservation system opening up first for Walt Disney World and later a similar system will be set for Disneyland. We talk about our thoughts surrounding the parks grand opening plans and our own plans to visit Disney as safely and responsibly as possible. Sit back, relax and enjoy our discussion so you can 'Know before you go!' Castle Chronicle:  https://www.micechat.com/261961-breaking-news-downtown-disney-grand-californian-paradise-pier-approved-for-reopening/ https://www.ocregister.com/2020/06/18/disneyland-rolls-out-new-covid-19-health-and-safety-guidelines/ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/06/together-lets-make-your-next-disney-day-incredible/ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/06/reopening-disney-parks-our-continued-focus-on-health-and-safety/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/06/12/restaurants-have-been-temporarily-removed-from-disneylands-reservation-website/ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/travel-

Welcome to episode 32 of Castle Cast! In this special edition episode we talk about all the latest news surrounding the Disney community. Most importantly, we take the time to affirm that our platform, our podcast and our voices will be used to join hand in hand with our brothers and sisters fighting for their rights and social change. We believe that Black Lives Matter and fully support those on the front lines pushing for social change, justice and equality. We want to do better and will be better in raising the voices of BIPOC individuals within the Disney content creating community. We are here for you and support you.  Additionally, we talk all about the biggest news: Disneyland has submitted plans and proposals for re-opening the parks in California! We talk all about what we know, what we don't know YET and what our plans are for making the decision to visit the park next.  https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/06/disneyland-resort-proposes-plans-to-begin-phased-reopening-july-9-with-proposed-reo

Welcome to a brand new episode of Castle Cast Radio! This week we had planned to share audio and highlights from our FIRST ever live podcast that we did over the weekend but unfortunately the audio didn't quite capture for us but never fear, we are here with a not-so-live episode covering all the latest news out of Disney and sharing highlights from our first live stream! Thank you again so much to everyone who stopped by the stream and joined us in the chat! We had a blast and you can definitely expect more streams to come in the future!    Castle Chronicles https://d23.com/abcs-the-wonderful-world-of-disney-returns-may-20-plus-more-in-news-briefs/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/23/sports/basketball/nba-disney-world-orlando.html https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/new-leadership-team-announced-at-disney-parks-experiences-and-products/ https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/josh-damaro-named-chairman-of-disney-parks-experiences-and-products-and-rebecca-campbell-named-chairman-of-disneys-direct-to-consumer-and-interna

HELLO and welcome BACK to Castle Cast!! We are back with more Disney magic and fun for you with our 30th episode! We know it's been awhile and we sincerely apologize for the unexpected absence from podcasting and our social media but here we are back and ready, now more than ever to spread Disney magic throughout our own lives and hopefully to yours as well!   In this episode we talk latest news around the world of Disney, introduce a new segment for these times of quarantine focusing on what's new on Disney+ and we do a fun imagined journey through Disneyland Resort with Socially Distanced rules applied. So Sit back, relax and enjoy this Socially Disntanced Walk Through Disneyland.    Castle Chronicles:  https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/topics/magic-moments/   https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/disneymagicmoments-recipe-for-popular-canadian-cheddar-cheese-soup-from-le-cellier-steakhouse-at-epcot-first-time-release-on-disney-parks-blog/   https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/disney

Welcome to episode 29 of Castle Cast, "Disney at a Distance" In this episode we talk about the state of Disney in this time of a pandemic, and share ways to keep Disney magic in our lives while we stay home. We know the world is a bit crazy right now, but hope that we can bring a smile and a bit of Disney joy to your day. So sit back, relax and enjoy some Disney fun with us!   Castle Chronicle:  https://disneylandnews.com/2020/03/12/update-on-disneyland-resort-operations/ https://www.micechat.com/254056-important-disneyland-wdw-passholder-closure-updates/ https://www.micechat.com/254571-disneyland-app-refresh-hints-at-theme-park-future/ https://www.mouseplanet.com/12608/Walt_Disney_Company_Operational_Responses_to_COVID19   Shop Drop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LakeBuenaVisitors https://www.facebook.com/LakeBuenaVisitors/   Disney Tips: Yo ho Yo ho a quarantine’s life for me! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbioZJCnZj4&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/user/SocalAttractions360 https://imagineerpod

Welcome to episode 28 of Castle Cast, "Rise of the Food & Wine Festival!" In this episode we deliver our full trip report from our latest visit to the Disneyland resort in Anaheim, California! We talk all about our experience at the Food & Festival and some of our favorite treats there. We also talk about some major highlights such as scoring boarding passes for Rise of the Resistance and unknowingly experiencing Adventureland day! So sit back, relax and enjoy a trip down to Disneyland with us! Castle Chronicle:  https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/03/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-everything-you-should-know-about-the-new-attraction-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-walt-disney-ceo/robert-iger-to-step-down-as-walt-disney-ceo-idUSKBN20J2NV https://www.ocregister.com/2020/03/07/disneyland-rolls-out-new-ap-magic-annual-passholder-perks-program/ Disney Shop Drop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeverlandTreasurez?page=1#items https://popcreativedesigns.com/

It's episode 27 of Castle Cast! In this episode we talk to you LIVE but not live from Disneyland! We were in the parks this past weekend for the premiere of the brand new 'Magic Happens' parade! This is the first brand new parade to hit Disneyland in 10 years so we had to make our way to the park to see it! We talk about our initial reactions and thoughts on the new parade and share our happiness in the Happiest Place on Earth! Sit back, relax and enjoy this short and sweet episode! We will be back next week with a full trip report, so stay tuned for more fun! If you want to catch coverage of the Magic happens parade, be sure to take a peak at our Instagram: @CastleCastRadio

Welcome to the 26th episode of Castle Cast!! This one is a wild ride as we go on a field trip for our Shop Drop segment and we attempt to cook a three course Disney inspired meal in a special super-Cookin' in the Castle. As always thank you for listening and make sure to like and subscribe if you enjoyed the episode! Castle Chronicles:  https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/02/soarin-over-california-returning-to-disney-california-adventure-for-full-run-of-food-wine-festival-2020/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/02/disney-fastpass-to-return-to-autopia-at-disneyland-debut-at-monsters-inc-mike-sulley-to-the-rescue-at-disney-california-adventure/ https://allears.net/2020/02/05/celebrate-the-70th-anniversary-of-cinderella-with-afternoon-tea-at-disneyland/ https://allears.net/2020/01/30/celebrate-classic-disney-animation-with-the-new-ink-and-paint-collection-in-disneyland/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/02/photos-even-more-disney-ink-paint-collection-merchandise-items-shirts-dresses-and-more-draws-you-in-at-disneyland-resort/ ht