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Two dudes named Aaron toasting their way through the Disney resorts. New episodes drop every Monday morning

  1. 2D AGO

    Designing Temu Disney With A Limoncello Margarita

    Send us Fan Mail A Disney vacation is supposed to feel seamless, expensive in the good way, and weirdly perfect from every angle. So we asked the opposite question: what would happen if a “Disney” theme park was built like a Temu order, where everything looks incredible in the photo and then shows up slightly off in your hands? We start with a drink straight from Magic Kingdom nostalgia, the Lemoncello Margarita from Tony’s Town Square on Main Street USA, then use that sweet citrus buzz to design an entire knockoff park: Disney’s Wishful Wonders Marketplace. Think online shopping logic turned into a theme park, complete with no real icon, cardboard castles, and a land called Expectation Kingdom that’s “totally Monet” from far away. Up close, the dragons are cutouts, the animatronics squeak, and the magic gets replaced by duct tape energy. From there we pitch bargain-bin versions of classic Disney World rides and shows: Space-ish Mountain in a dark warehouse, Pirates in a slightly damp garage, the Haunted Duplex with one fog machine, and a Jungle Cruise that becomes a walk past a kiddie pool. We also build Flash Deal Frontier where attractions sell out mid-ride, Factory of Dreams where your VIP experience is basically a manufacturing shift, and Return Lagoon with a dispute-process lazy river and Refund Rapids that may or may not finish. Add in churro-ish sticks, half-popped popcorn, Mickey-ish ears, and glow wands that need impossible batteries, and you’ve got a full Disney parody packed with theme park satire. If you laughed even once reading this, you’ll laugh a dozen times listening. Subscribe, share the episode with a Disney friend, leave a review, and tell us which Temu Disney ride you’d actually dare to try.

    27 min

  2. APR 27

    Useless Superheroes With a Beer Mimosa

    Send us Fan Mail A villain whose superpower comes from cocaine. A character who fights by throwing dead dogs. A “hero” who exists mostly as an NFL marketing stunt. We start with a beer mimosa in hand and then stumble straight into the strange corner of comic book history where bad ideas somehow become canon. Along the way, we taste test a Disney California Adventure style beer mimosa, call out the price, and give you a simple beer mimosa recipe you can actually make at home with wheat beer, orange juice, and one optional upgrade that makes it way better. After the toast, we chase a bigger question: what makes a superhero power useful? We rewind to old-school nostalgia with the Wonder Twins and how their powers often feel like a workaround instead of a win, then stack up a list of real comic book characters that sound like parody. From Snowflame to Arm Fall-Off Boy to Matter-Eater Lad, we dig into why these characters are hilarious, uncomfortable, and weirdly memorable, plus what they say about the eras that created them. Then we do what comics do best: we invent new characters. Ours are intentionally useless, painfully specific, and built for laughs, like Captain Slight Breeze, The Negotiator, Lord Of Slightly Damp, Thermostat, Moisturizer, Spoiler, and Wi-Fight. If you love Marvel humor, comic book deep cuts, and the kind of creative riffing that turns everyday annoyances into “superpowers,” you’ll have plenty to steal for your own group chat. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves comics, and leave a review, then tell us the worst superhero idea you can come up with.

    27 min

  3. APR 20

    Ranking The Best Disney Ride Music While Sipping A Ginger Pear Snap

    Send us Fan Mail A great Disney ride song does not just play in the background, it grabs your brain and refuses to leave. We’re sipping a Ginger Pear Snap inspired by Liberty Tree Tavern and doing something we’ve wanted to do for a while: ranking our favorite Disney ride music from worst to first, with plenty of friendly arguing along the way. We get into what makes theme park music powerful, whether you rank tracks by how “iconic” they are or by how they feel when you’re actually on the attraction. That takes us through everything from queue and exit music to full ride soundtracks and medleys. We talk Figment and One Little Spark, the pull of Pirates of the Caribbean, why Grim Grinning Ghosts can be top tier even if Haunted Mansion is not your personal must do, and how modern Disney music like Nothing Can Stop Us Now already feels like a classic earworm. We also hit Guardians of the Galaxy from both angles, since a rotating playlist means the ride is the experience and the song at the same time. You’ll hear why “I Want You Back” on Mission Breakout works so well, why “Disco Inferno” on Cosmic Rewind is a perfect synced moment, and how nostalgia heavy staples like Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow and the Enchanted Tiki Room keep earning replay after replay. When we wrap, we share a few listener favorites and ask for more because everyone’s list tells a different Disney story. Subscribe for more Disney parks talk, share this with a friend who always hums ride songs, and leave us a review. What are your top five Disney attraction songs right now?

    33 min

  4. APR 13

    Disney After Hours Gone Wrong With A Yak Attack

    Send us Fan Mail What’s the fastest way to ruin a Disneyland after-hours event? Charge extra, cut the perks, make everything random, then blast “It’s a Small World” across the entire park on an endless loop. That’s the energy we bring today as we build a list of the worst possible Disney after-hours party themes, all while sipping a Yak Attack inspired cocktail that tastes like mango and mixed berries with just enough rum to remind you you’re on vacation. We start with the drink: our at-home take on the Yak Attack from Yak and Yeti at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Since we’re not making it a slushy, we go on the rocks with a simple build (rum, mango daiquiri mix, mixed berry juice) and talk through why it works as a thick, fruity Disney cocktail for anyone who wants something sweet that isn’t alcohol-forward. Then we get irresponsible with our “bad ideas” brainstorming. We pitch nap-only nights, deep-cut 60s and 70s Disney live-action nostalgia parties, unlimited Dole Whip with no rides, and a ride music mix-up that turns Pirates into elevator music. We also take aim at modern theme park pain points: a Lightning Lane remix night where the app controls your fate, limited-edition merchandise drops with unknown prices and quantities, fireworks that might happen eventually, and surprise upcharges for everything from walking through the castle to sitting down. If you like Disneyland humor, Disney parks satire, and real talk about what makes after-hours events feel worth it, you’ll have plenty to argue about with us. Subscribe, share the show with a Disney friend, and leave a review, then tell us in the comments: which “worst night” would break you first?

    26 min

  5. APR 6

    Zootopia 2 Easter Egg Hunt With A Pink Himalayan

    Send us Fan Mail Zootopia hits different when you watch it like a detective instead of a casual viewer, and that’s exactly what we do with a drink in hand. While we sip a Pink Himalayan cocktail inspired by Yak and Yeti at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we rewatch Zootopia and keep stopping to ask one question: how did they fit this many jokes and references into one Disney animated film? We break down why the movie works as a buddy cop comedy first, then turns into a meme-speed comedy machine on rewatches. From blink-and-you-miss-it visual gags to big, obvious homages, we trade notes on Easter eggs and movie references that range from The Shining to Mission Impossible, plus Disney self-roasts, callback lines, and hidden background details that reward pausing the screen. If you love Zootopia on Disney Plus, animation trivia, and spotting tiny signs and prop jokes, this one is basically a scavenger hunt. Then we zoom out to the big fandom questions: should Disney build Zootopia lands in the parks, where would it fit best, and what do those sequel teases really mean for a potential Zootopia 3? We also talk chemistry, will-they-won’t-they storytelling, and why Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps stay so rewatchable as a duo. If you like the show, subscribe, leave a review, and share this with a friend who always catches the reference you missed.

    33 min

  6. MAR 30

    We Invent A Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique For Adults With A Blue Viking

    Send us Fan Mail That bright blue cocktail might look like a vacation, but we quickly learn the Blue Viking is more “hold on tight” than “sip and stroll.” We’re taste-testing a DIY version while talking through where it comes from, what’s in it, and whether this is a safe drink to pair with princess vibes. Along the way, we detour into EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion to dig into Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and the appeal of Princess Storybook Dining, including menu standouts like Norwegian meatballs, salmon, and the kind of character dining that makes you immediately want to book the next trip. Then we take a hard left into pure Disney satire with an oddly detailed thought experiment: what if Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique existed for adults? We rewrite the official “royal transformation” copy for a 35+ crowd, debate who would actually pay for it (Disney adults, bachelorette groups, cosplay-curious travelers, couples), and even place it on the Disneyland map. Of course, any adult makeover concept needs rules, so we add an 18+ boutique policy and a 21+ Mirror Mirror Lounge next door to admire the glow-up under flattering lights. From there, we build the full product menu: themes like “Gaston But Self-Aware,” package tiers that include hair, makeup, accessories, and bar perks, and a villain era makeover that comes with a cocktail flight. It all crescendos with a ridiculous premium option: a private fairy godmother for the day who “bippity bops” random perks into your park day. If you’re into Disney dining reviews, EPCOT planning, Disneyland hypotheticals, and the messy joy of being a Disney adult, hit play, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review. What would your adult boutique theme be?

    28 min

  7. MAR 23

    Flower And Garden Food Bracket With An English Garden

    Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to start an argument at Epcot is to ask one simple question: what’s the best thing to eat at the Flower and Garden Festival? We turn that chaos into a game by building a March Madness style bracket and forcing ourselves to pick winners from a stacked festival food lineup. Before we start eliminating dishes, we kick things off with a drink worth talking about: the English Garden cocktail from the Yorkshire County Fish Shop. We get into what it tastes like, how elderflower and apple juice smooth out the citrus, and why the cucumber garnish completely changes the aroma while you sip. If you’re hunting for a refreshing Epcot festival cocktail that feels light but still special, we lay out what works and what we would tweak. Then it’s bracket time. We debate blackened fish sliders, spicy chicken gumbo, shrimp and grits, ceviche, scallops with spring pea risotto, Jamaican jerk chicken, and a chicken and waffles pick that turns into a real Cinderella run. We also dig into the strategy behind festival eating: when to play it safe, when to chase something new, and why some dishes feel like they belong in the frozen aisle instead of a festival booth. The bracket even teaches a bigger lesson: matchups matter, and one unlucky pairing can knock out a future favorite way too early. Hit play, follow along, and tell us your champion. Subscribe for more Disney food and drink rankings, share this with your festival crew, and leave a review if you like the bracket format. What would be your number one seed this year?

    30 min

  8. MAR 16

    A Star Wars Fifth Gate With A Nysillin and Bubbles with Brub Berry Essence

    Send us Fan Mail You know that moment when a theme park drink costs $19 and you still kind of want it? We start there, rebuilding Oga’s Cantina’s Nicillin and Bubbles with Brubberry Essence at home with Empress 1908 gin, elderflower liqueur, citrus, a berry boost, tonic, and an edible hibiscus flower. If you love Disney cocktails, copycat recipes, and honest “did we nail it?” taste talk, you’ll feel right at home with us. Then we go full blue sky Imagineering and try to answer a bigger question: should Walt Disney World build a fifth gate that is 100% Star Wars? We debate the longevity problem, what the Galactic Starcruiser closure really says about demand versus price, and whether the smarter move is expanding beyond Galaxy’s Edge with multiple Star Wars lands across different parks to fuel park hopping. From there, it’s rapid-fire concept design: a Death Star park icon, story-driven projection and drone shows, and transportation ideas that make the whole resort feel connected. We draft lands like Mos Eisley, Hoth, Takodana, Endor, and an Imperial sector, plus ride pitches ranging from podracing and Escape From Mos Eisley to a Vader-focused dark ride and a TIE fighter pilot experience. We even sketch a Star Wars themed hotel as a hidden Rebel base that feels immersive without being impractical. If you’ve ever argued about what Disney should build next, hit play, then subscribe, share the episode with a Star Wars friend, and leave a review. What land would you build first?

    41 min
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Two dudes named Aaron toasting their way through the Disney resorts. New episodes drop every Monday morning

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  • Creator
    Aaron & Aaron
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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    Clean
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