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Ear Scouts Podcast

Whether 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!

Latest Episodes:

5th Anniversary Special: Top 5 Reasons We Still Love Going to Disney World After All These Years Oct 15, 2026

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As we celebrate 5 years of making videos about Walt Disney World, we are answering a question that gets asked a lot: after all that time in the parks, aren't you tired of it? How can you go again and again without getting bored? It will come as no surprise that we all still love going to the most magical place on Earth. In this week's episode, we're sharing our top 5 reasons why our love for Walt Disney World and Disney Parks around the world is still going strong and why you might want to consider a repeat visit in 2027.

New Lightning Lane Updates for Fall 2026 Oct 08, 2026

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When you’re trying to grab as many Lightning Lanes as possible during your Walt Disney World day, it’s important that you get those most difficult-to-book attractions secured first before they run out of slots for the day. But how do you know which attractions those are? In this episode, we’ve got the latest rankings for fall of 2026, as well as some new things to be aware of when you’re using Lightning Lanes. Plus, we’ve got answers to your Lightning Lane questions from YouTube and Patreon.

Choosing the Perfect Walt Disney World Hotel Oct 01, 2026

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One of the biggest decisions you'll make when planning a Disney vacation is where to stay. If you’ve decided to stay inside the "Disney bubble," you'll have so many resorts to choose from that it can often be very hard to pick the perfect spot. In this episode, we'll break down the different tiers (Value, Moderate and Deluxe) and share some things you should consider when deciding which level to focus your search on. Finally, we'll share our favorite resorts in each of these tiers.

Epcot Festival 101: Tips for Balancing Festival Fun with All Your Must-Do Rides, Shows & Experiences Sep 24, 2026

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If you're planning a visit to Epcot during one of its legendary festivals, we've got lots of tips to help you balance all the rides and shows that are available year-round with the special food, fun and unique offerings that are only around for the festival. Plus, we'll share some tips unique to each of the annual festivals: Festival of the Arts in the winter, the Flower & Garden Festival in the spring, Food & Wine in the summer and fall and Festival of the Holidays at the end of the year.

We'll also hear from Jessica about her recent visit, including the soft opening of The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios and answer our question of the week.

Disney World Shows Part 2: Epcot & Magic Kingdom Sep 17, 2026

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There are so many shows you can see inside the four parks at Walt Disney World that we had to break this episode into two parts. Last week, we covered all the shows on offer in Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, including which ones you should consider for your must-see list and tips for how to fit them into your plans. This week we finish with Epcot and Magic Kingdom. From Lightning Lanes to best times to show up, we've got all the details you'll need to see all the best shows on your next trip to the parks.

Disney World Shows Part 1: Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios Sep 10, 2026

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There are dozens of shows inside the parks at Walt Disney World and it’s impossible to see them all on a typical visit to the parks. In this first of two episodes, we are sharing our picks for which shows you should add to your list in Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. In addition to helping you pick which shows to put on your must-do list, we’re sharing other helpful information to help you plan out your visit including which shows offer Lightning Lane, whether you even need to bother with Lightning Lane and strategies to help snag the best seats.

Answers to Your Questions About Disney World: Special Events, Late Night Transportation & More Sep 03, 2026

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We get so many questions in the comments of our videos that we occasionally dedicate an entire episode to answering them. In today's show, we're sharing lots of useful information on a wide variety of topics: from ways to make a Disney World birthday extra special to which forms of transportation are available at After Hours events. If you've got a question you'd like us to answer on a future show, leave it in the comments on one of our podcast videos on YouTube and we'll add it to the list!

Tips for Meeting Characters at Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line Aug 27, 2026

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If part of your plan is to meet some characters on your next Disney vacation, we’ve got lots of tips to share. From finding characters to timing your visits to making the most of your interactions, we’ve got some suggestions that will save you time, help you feel more comfortable in the moment and take home the best photos to remember your visit.

Live from D23: Day 3 Aug 16, 2026

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Rob and Erick end their coverage of the D23 ultimate fan event with an overview of the Horizon's panel.

Live from D23: Day 2 Aug 15, 2026

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Rob and Erick share their thoughts from the first full day of D23. Erick has some really great experiences to share and we get more details on what is coming to the parks!

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