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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:

Must-Dos at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party & Jollywood Nights Nov 12, 2025

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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.

MinnieCast: New Changes to the Disney World App Nov 05, 2025

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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.

Terrifying Trip Planning Mistakes to Avoid for Your Next Disney World Trip Oct 29, 2025

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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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Phone Gimbal (DJI Osmo Mobile 7P): https://amzn.to/4oIdjnB

Our Top Table Service Dining Picks in the Parks – Plus: The Best Shoes for Disney World & More! Oct 08, 2025

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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.

Which is the Best Epcot Festival? Plus: Answers to Your Questions About MagicBands & Dining Plans Sep 24, 2025

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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.

Is the "Disney Bubble" Worth It? Plus: Answers to Your Questions About Disney Resort Perks Sep 09, 2025

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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!

The Lightning Lane Episode: Was Genie Better? Plus, Tons of Disney Parks News Aug 26, 2025

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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!

Is Disney World Better at Halloween or Christmas? Aug 12, 2025

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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.

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