Mama Needs More Disney
We're Rach and Jess, two friends who love talking about all things mouse! If you want to hear more about the creation and evolution of Disney rides, deep dive their presence in the parks, or just want to join two Disney adults as they geek out about their favorite subject, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
36 episodes
The Legacy of Love on a Roller Coaster (Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith in Walt Disney World)
Opening with a private event in July of 1999, the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith launched into success and was an instant fan favorite! Join us this week as we deep dive this personal favorite and say farewell to its legendary pre-s...
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50:54
A Festival Around the World (The Festival of the Holidays at Epcot)
For this week's holiday minisode, we take another tour around the Festival of the Holidays at the World Showcase in Epcot, narrowing our focus on the storytellers represented in the different pavilions. Filled with cultural celebrations and hol...
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Episode 35
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11:37
It's A Big Holiday After All! (It's a Small World Holiday Overlay Minisode)
Join us this week for another holiday themed minisode as we zero in on the changes made to It's A Small World Holiday. This holiday overlay is filled with magic touches, from hundreds of thousands of lights on the exterior, to each individual d...
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Episode 34
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25:44
A Sparkling Spectacle (The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights)
Starting in Little Rock Arkansas, and showcased by Disney at DisneyWorld Hollywood Studios from 1995-2016, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is a sparkling little gem of Disney history. Listen in to this week's holiday themed minis...
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Episode 33
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25:59
How the Cookie Crumbles (The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Minisode)
Join us for this week's holiday minisode as we get ready for the holidays by deep diving into the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House in Orlando, Florida! A feat of edible engineering, it stands at 14 feet tall, is made from 10,000 pieces of ging...
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Episode 32
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21:12
From Failure to Endearing (Monster's Inc. - Mike and Sulley to the Rescue)
This week, we deep dive into the history of the Disneyland California Adventure ride, Monster's Inc: Mike and Sulley to the Rescue! We discuss the history of the ride's predecessor, the ill-fated Superstar Limo and explore how Disney Imagineers...
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Episode 31
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44:49
Around the World: Part 6 (Mexico Pavilion and the Abandoned Pavilions)
This week, we wrap up our trip around the World Showcase and find ourselves deep diving the Mexico Pavilion! After drooling over the delicious food and drinks options available in the pavilion, we marvel at the immersive experience in the open ...
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Episode 30
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49:59
Rooted In Magic (The Tree of Life)
This week, we delve into the creation of a visual icon and masterpiece. Standing at 145 feet tall, the Tree of Life can withstand hurricane force winds and is the perfect beacon, welcoming guests to explore Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Flor...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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44:26
The Wonderful Thing About Trackless! (Pooh's Hunny Hunt Ride)
Join us on this week on our journey through the Hundred Acre Woods to explore Disney's first trackless ride, Pooh's Hunny Hunt. Located in Disneyland Resort, Tokyo, this ride was groundbreaking and resulted in a Winnie-the-Pooh mania sweeping t...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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44:57
Around the World: Part 5 (China and Norway Pavilions)
Welcome back to our trip around the world showcase in Epcot, Disneyworld Orlando. This week we marvel at the grandeur and symbolism represented in the China Pavilion, where you can find an engineering feat of the whispering circle. Then we migr...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:00:57
A Very Merry Nightmare! (Haunted Mansion Holiday)
Happy Halloween mortals! This week, we explore the history and creation of our favorite holiday haunt, the Haunted Mansion Holiday! This overlay showcases Jack Skellington and his friends from the Nightmare Before Christmas bringing holiday che...
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Episode 26
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52:09
It Started As a Pile of Dirt: Part 2 (The Matterhorn Bobsleds)
Welcome back for the second episode of our 2-parter on the iconic Matterhorn Bobsleds in Disneyland, Anaheim, CA! This week, we discuss the ride theme and updates, including the addition of our beloved abominable snowman, Harold. Hear the...
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50:58
It Started As a Pile of Dirt: Part 1 (The Matterhorn Bobsleds)
This week we explore the very first of the Disney Park Mountains, the Matterhorn Bobsleds ride in Disneyland, California. In part one of this two-part episode, we focus on the underlying inspiration and origin story of this pioneering thrill ri...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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41:24
Around the World: Part 4 (Italy and Germany Pavilions)
Welcome back to our ongoing tour around the world showcase in Epcot, Florida! This week, we explore the Italy and Germany Pavilions, highlighting initial concept rides for both pavilions, retail and food options and some of the magic touches th...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:02:16
There Is Magic in the Details (The Windows of Main Street: Disneyland)
Join us this week, as we take a stroll down Main Street, U.S.A in Disneyland, admiring not the iconic castle drawing you to its end, but the windows lining this nostalgic street. More than just an artistic design, the windows of Main Street are...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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36:29
The Sphere Within a Sphere: Part 2 (Spaceship Earth)
Welcome back travelers! This week we conclude our two part episode of Spaceship Earth at Epcot in Walt Disney World. We discuss the story of communication as told throughout Spaceship Earth, while highlighting the ride's evolution and updates t...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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51:34
The Sphere Within a Sphere: Part 1 (Spaceship Earth)
This week we are exploring the iconic landmark for EPCOT at Walt Disney World and ride it holds inside, Spaceship Earth. More than just a giant golfball, this opening day attraction is an engineering marvel. In the first episode of this two par...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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33:07
Around The World: Part 3 (Japan and America Pavilions)
Join us, as we continue on our exploration around the World Showcase series at EPCOT in DisneyWorld. This week, we travel into the Japan and America pavilions and explore the intentional artistic choices of Japan and the great feats of engineer...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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57:20
I've Got 999 Problems, But A Happy Haunt Ain't One: Part 2 (The Haunted Mansion Ride)
Welcome back to part two of our exploration of the Haunted Mansion Ride. This week, we look deeper at some of the brilliant illusion effects used by imagineers to bring this ride to life, the lore that has been developed and some of the charact...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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54:08
I've Got 999 Problems, But A Happy Haunt Ain't One: Part 1 (The Haunted Mansion Ride)
Welcome foolish mortals, as we uncover the history of a dearly beloved ride: the Haunted Mansion. During the first segment of this two-part episode, we discuss the team of creative geniuses behind it's development, the inspiration taken from th...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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38:30
Phantasmagoria! (The Fantasmic Show)
Listen in this week as we step into Mickey's imagination and learn about the creation and engineering behind the longest running show at Disneyland. We discuss initial concepts, alternate versions, what it takes to be a Fantasmic performer and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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58:00
Around the World: Part 2 (France and Morocco Pavilions)
This week, we continue on our exploration around the World Showcase at EPCOT in DisneyWorld. We travel into the France and Morocco pavilions and highlight clever design choices, popular attractions, food and treats from both pavilions. We...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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51:07
Step Right Up! (Toy Story Mania Ride)
This week, we explore the development of the Toy Story Mania ride, the evolution of midway games at fairs and carnivals and even give some tips for how to maximize your points and impress your friends with your midway skills! We also highlight ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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48:22
Pun Intended! (The Jungle Cruise Ride)
All aboard! This week we are exploring an original opening day ride at both Disneyland and Disneyworl, Jungle Cruise. Join us, as we talk about the inspiration, history and development of this nostalgic ride as well as the improvements (includi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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50:45
Around The World: Part 1 (Canada and United Kingdom Pavilions)
This week we are starting our "Around the World" Episode series! We will be exploring two countries in each episode from the World Showcase at EPCOT, starting with Canada and United Kingdom. While it may be a controversial way to start the trip...
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Episode 12
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54:19