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A fun, honest and common sense approach to a Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando vacation. We discuss the latest Disney and Universal Studios related news, rumors, trip reports, tips, tricks, and more! Our goal is to help you maximize your time, save money and have more fun!

  1. 4D AGO

    Ep 582 - Disney World News + Everything You Need to Know about WDW's Holiday Season

    Join Club 32 Help us fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, ad free versions of the podcast, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, a private Facebook Group, private podcast feed & more! - head to ctmvip.com Book Your Vacation With Zip Travel Co. Visit vacationwithzip.com to see how our dedicated CTM agents wither Lauren or Kendal can help you save time, money and plan the vacation of a lifetime! CTM Apparel Get the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmapparelco.com. Subscribe To The Show & Leave Us A Review Apple Podcasts - Click Here Stitcher - Click Here Spotify - Click Here Follow Us online CTM Facebook Group: @capthemagic Twitter: @capthemagic Instagram: @capthemagic YouTube: @ctmpodcast capturethemagicpodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    55 min
  2. CTM Universal Ep 97 - Universal Files Permit For HUGE Epic Universe Expansion + Best Universal Staycation Resorts

    NOV 10

    CTM Universal Ep 97 - Universal Files Permit For HUGE Epic Universe Expansion + Best Universal Staycation Resorts

    In this episode, we discuss the exciting news that Universal has filed a permit for a massive Epic Universe expansion, hinting that new attractions, lands, or entertainment offerings could already be in the works even before the park’s first full year is complete. We also share our picks for the best Universal Orlando resorts for a staycation, from relaxing getaways to family-friendly spots with great food, pools, and vibes. Whether you’re a local looking for a weekend retreat or planning a longer Universal trip, we break down which resorts offer the best bang for your buck. Join Club 32 Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.com CTM Apparel Get the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.com Subscribe To The Show & Leave Us A Review Apple Podcasts - Click Here Stitcher - Click Here Spotify - Click Here Follow Us on Social Media CTM Facebook Group: @capthemagic Twitter: @capthemagic Instagram: @capthemagic Visit Us Online Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Capture the Magic Podcast – find the latest episodes! Capture The Magic Apparel – you can find a great Disney-inspired t-shirt collection! Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.com Our Sponsors Zip Travel - visit travelwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min

  3. NOV 6

    Ep 581 - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Vs. Disney Jollywood Nights - Which Comes Out on Top?

    On this episode, we have some news about the opening of the lobby bar in Grand Floridian, the Zootopia attraction receiving mixed reviews, and a new feature in My Disney Experience that will excite Disney shoppers. We also have a battle between two holiday events - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights. We talk about pricing, special offerings, the vibes and more, as we decide which party we think is the better pick. Join Club 32 Help us fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, ad free versions of the podcast, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, a private Facebook Group, private podcast feed & more! - head to ctmvip.com Book Your Vacation With Zip Travel Co. Visit vacationwithzip.com to see how our dedicated CTM agents wither Lauren or Kendal can help you save time, money and plan the vacation of a lifetime! CTM Apparel Get the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmapparelco.com. Subscribe To The Show & Leave Us A Review Apple Podcasts - Click Here Stitcher - Click Here Spotify - Click Here Follow Us online CTM Facebook Group: @capthemagic Twitter: @capthemagic Instagram: @capthemagic YouTube: @ctmpodcast capturethemagicpodcast.com     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    55 min
  4. CTM Universal Ep 96 - Epic Universe Update: New Ticket Options, When Will There Be APs and Future Speculation

    NOV 3

    CTM Universal Ep 96 - Epic Universe Update: New Ticket Options, When Will There Be APs and Future Speculation

    On this episode, we’re diving into the new Epic Universe ticket options starting in 2026, what they include, and how they’ll fit into the Universal Orlando Resort lineup. We also break down what’s confirmed to be coming to the park when it opens. From Super Nintendo World to How to Train Your Dragon Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, and Celestial Park, plus share some speculation on what Universal might add in the years ahead. With Epic Universe shaping up to be a game-changer for theme parks, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about tickets, attractions, and the exciting possibilities for the park’s future. Join Club 32 Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.com CTM Apparel Get the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.com Subscribe To The Show & Leave Us A Review Apple Podcasts - Click Here Stitcher - Click Here Spotify - Click Here Follow Us on Social Media CTM Facebook Group: @capthemagic Twitter: @capthemagic Instagram: @capthemagic Visit Us Online Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Capture the Magic Podcast – find the latest episodes! Capture The Magic Apparel – you can find a great Disney-inspired t-shirt collection! Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.com Our Sponsors Zip Travel - visit travelwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min

  5. OCT 30

    Ep 580 - Holiday News + The "Scariest" Attractions at Walt Disney World

    On this episode, we have a lot of holiday-related news, including the foodie guide for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Santa Claus meeting at Disney Springs, an updated to MDE, and a new snack stand coming to Magic Kingdom very soon. We also discuss the "scariest" attractions at Disney World, including Haunted Mansion, Hollywood Tower of Terror, and Dinosaur Join Club 32 Help us fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, ad free versions of the podcast, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, a private Facebook Group, private podcast feed & more! - head to ctmvip.com Book Your Vacation With Zip Travel Co. Visit vacationwithzip.com to see how our dedicated CTM agents wither Lauren or Kendal can help you save time, money and plan the vacation of a lifetime! CTM Apparel Get the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmapparelco.com. Subscribe To The Show & Leave Us A Review Apple Podcasts - Click Here Stitcher - Click Here Spotify - Click Here Follow Us online CTM Facebook Group: @capthemagic Twitter: @capthemagic Instagram: @capthemagic YouTube: @ctmpodcast capturethemagicpodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    57 min
  6. CTM Universal Ep 95 - Full Details Revealed for Universal Kids Resort, Single Ride Express Testing & More

    OCT 27

    CTM Universal Ep 95 - Full Details Revealed for Universal Kids Resort, Single Ride Express Testing & More

    On this episode, we talk about how Universal has revealed full details for the upcoming Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas including themed lands based on Shrek, Minions, Jurassic World, Trolls, SpongeBob, and Gabby’s Dollhouse and we’re breaking it all down! We’ll also discuss Universal testing a new single-ride Express Pass, the latest 2024 attendance numbers showing a dip for Universal, new dates for Mardi Gras 2026, the announcement of a “Wicked: For Good” immersive experience, and how guests can now pre-pay for parking at CityWalk and Epic Universe. Join Club 32 Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.com CTM Apparel Get the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.com Subscribe To The Show & Leave Us A Review Apple Podcasts - Click Here Stitcher - Click Here Spotify - Click Here Follow Us on Social Media CTM Facebook Group: @capthemagic Twitter: @capthemagic Instagram: @capthemagic Visit Us Online Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Capture the Magic Podcast – find the latest episodes! Capture The Magic Apparel – you can find a great Disney-inspired t-shirt collection! Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.com Our Sponsors Zip Travel - visit travelwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    56 min

  7. OCT 23

    Ep 579 - Disney News + Is Social Media Ruining The Theme Park Experience?

    Join Club 32 Help us fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, ad free versions of the podcast, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, a private Facebook Group, private podcast feed & more! - head to ctmvip.com Book Your Vacation With Zip Travel Co. Visit vacationwithzip.com to see how our dedicated CTM agents wither Lauren or Kendal can help you save time, money and plan the vacation of a lifetime! CTM Apparel Get the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmapparelco.com. Subscribe To The Show & Leave Us A Review Apple Podcasts - Click Here Stitcher - Click Here Spotify - Click Here Follow Us online CTM Facebook Group: @capthemagic Twitter: @capthemagic Instagram: @capthemagic YouTube: @ctmpodcast capturethemagicpodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 3m

  8. OCT 20

    Trip Tales Ep 96 - Hannah J.'s Birthday Trip to Disney and Universal

    On this episode, Hannah travels all the way from Portland to visit WDW and Universal Orlando for her 24th birthday! They visit all 4 Universal parks, including one day at Epic Universe, stay in FOUR different hotels at both properties, enjoy Express pass, Halloween Horror Nights, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party, Lightning Lanes, and a tiny bit of relaxation thrown in there. But the end of the trip, they were absolutely exhausted, but had an amazing time! Subscribe To The Show & Leave Us A Review Apple Podcasts - Click Here Spotify - Click Here Amazon Podcasts - Click Here YouTube - Click Here Follow Us on Social Media   Instagram: @capthemagic TikTok: @capturethemagic Twitter: @capthemagic CTM Facebook Community: @capthemagic Sponsors CTM Apparel Co - visit ctmapparelco.com for original designs that are pefect in the parks or at home! Zip Travel - visit vacationwithzip.com to see how they can help you plan the vacation of a lifetime! 1901 Candle Co - visit 1901candleco.com to bring the magical smells you love home with 1901 Candle Co More Links   Club 32 - ctmvip.com Capture The Magic Website - ctm.show Main YouTube - youtube.com@capthemagic Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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