Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast

Carlye Wisel
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Your one-stop shop for the stories, secrets and shenanigans of a popcorn-fueled theme park journalist. Join author, reporter and expert Carlye Wisel for breaking news, unexpected interviews and reported stories about Disney and Universal every week. It’s an audio theme park party — and you’re invited! Have a vacation question, Epcot comment or Galaxy’s Edge hot take your friends no longer wanna listen to? Call us at 747-CHURROS (747-248-7767) and we might play your call on a future episode!

  1. ...Can We Make Rebecca Serle A Disney Adult?!

    3D AGO

    ...Can We Make Rebecca Serle A Disney Adult?!

    No WAY we got the New York Times bestselling author of books like "One Italian Summer" and "In Five Years" to come on the podcast and yap about Disney and motherhood and sitcoms and her personal connection to Gilmore Girls and SO MUCH FREAKING MORE!!! This may be our most high energy episode in a while (!!!) which friends, you know is saying a LOT. I adore Rebecca Serle and her new book "Once and Again" drops March 10 and I can't wait for you all to read it!!!! Thanks to our special guest…Rebecca Serle!  Pre-order “Once and Again”! (When you do, enter to win a special prize pack!) Don’t miss our “Once and Again” advance copy giveaway!!! Book your next Disney trip with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram!  Twitter!  TikTok!  Facebook!  Her Website!  Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone 3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Our Sponsors: * Armoire! Save up to $150 on the wardrobe of your dreams at: https://armoire.style/AMUSING * EveryPlate! Use code AMUSINGSTEAK for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast * Outdoorsy! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal at: https://www.outdoorsy.com * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 13m
  2. An INSIDE Look At Disney Cruise Line Entertainment (with Jenny Weinbloom!)

    JAN 28

    An INSIDE Look At Disney Cruise Line Entertainment (with Jenny Weinbloom!)

    Jenny Weinbloom is the coolest Disney executive around — there, I said it! — and this week, she's on Very Amusing! Our interview aboard the Disney Destiny REALLY feels like peeking behind the curtain of how Disney Cruise Line decides what experiences to bring us. (And even better -- we got to chat in the suite! the suite!!!) I'm blown away by her career and how she's brought New York's best theatrical experiences into Disney storytelling, and i guarantee you will be too! THIS ONE IS SO FUN!!!!!! Book your next Disney trip with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram!  Twitter!  TikTok!  Facebook!  Her Website!  Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone 3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Our Sponsors: * Armoire! Save up to $150 on the wardrobe of your dreams at: https://armoire.style/AMUSING * EveryPlate! Use code AMUSINGSTEAK for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast * Outdoorsy! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal at: https://www.outdoorsy.com * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    49 min
  3. Gab Sesh: January!

    JAN 20

    Gab Sesh: January!

    Oh yeah dude, we have SO much to catch up on so let's gab about Disneyland! and Lunar New Year! and life! and scheduling! and shopping! and television! and sitcoms! and so much more!!!!!! Book your next Disney trip with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram!  Twitter!  TikTok!  Facebook!  Her Website!  Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone 3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Our Sponsors: * Armoire! Save up to $150 on the wardrobe of your dreams at: https://armoire.style/AMUSING * EveryPlate! Use code AMUSINGSTEAK for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast * Outdoorsy! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal at: https://www.outdoorsy.com * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 7m
  4. Disneyland Was Built In JUST ONE YEAR?!?!

    JAN 14

    Disneyland Was Built In JUST ONE YEAR?!?!

    HOW DID WALT DO IT?!! That's right we're talking about Disneyland Handcrafted, the new mind-boggling film documenting the year (THE SINGLE! YEAR!) it took to build Disneyland. As you'll soon hear me yell about at length, director Leslie Iwerks' film is an absolutely stunning look at the process, complete with archival footage that, oh ya know, had no sound until it was added to this film. It's out January 22, but this episode will give you the lowdown on the film, what it was like to attend the Disneyland Handcrafted premiere on the Walt Disney Studios Lot (omg the attendees!) and, as a bonus, we've even got an interview with Leslie Iwerks herself! This one is a Disneyland doozy, you're gonna love it! Book your next Disney trip with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram!  Twitter!  TikTok!  Facebook!  Her Website!  Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone 3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Our Sponsors: * Armoire! Save up to $150 on the wardrobe of your dreams at: https://armoire.style/AMUSING * EveryPlate! Use code AMUSINGSTEAK for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast * Outdoorsy! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal at: https://www.outdoorsy.com * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    50 min
  5. Our 2026 Bucket List!!

    JAN 7

    Our 2026 Bucket List!!

    We are back for the second year with our bucket list travel episode (!) featuring seven INCREDIBLE sights you (and I!) both need to see. They're theme park-y enough to give you an absolute thrill but also all domestic (WHEE!) which means it's easier than ever to cross one of these off your list. (even if I wanna cross 'em ALL off because miniatures, audio-animatronics AND indoor cities!? this one's got it all! Relevant Links… Fairy Castle! Dr Feelgood (yikes)  Fancy luxury colonial hotel!!!  Trixie Mattel, a genius  Tarah’s Big Cypress Lodge recap  THE GOVERNOR’S SUITE!!  Book your next Disney trip with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram!  Twitter!  TikTok!  Facebook!  Her Website!  Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone 3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Our Sponsors: * Armoire! Save up to $150 on the wardrobe of your dreams at: https://armoire.style/AMUSING * EveryPlate! Use code AMUSINGSTEAK for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast * Outdoorsy! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal at: https://www.outdoorsy.com * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    54 min
  6. It's A Churros Hotline Holiday Special!

    12/24/2025

    It's A Churros Hotline Holiday Special!

    okay in fairness it's not entirely holiday themed, but it is our final episode (!!!) of 2025 (!!!) so embrace the virtual icicle lights and gingerbread lattes and enjoy our 747-Churros Q&A! ~my voice is not one hundred percent back, but I recorded this over multiple days so it should sound good!!!~ have a happy holidays and happy new year, everyone! We are off 12/31 and will be back with our first episode of the year on 1/7!!! Relevant Links… Your Disney Cruise Line Questions, Answered! My Favorite Disney Cruise Line Tips and Tricks! Book your next Disney trip with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram!  Twitter!  TikTok!  Facebook!  Her Website!  Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone 3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Our Sponsors: * Armoire! Save up to $150 on the wardrobe of your dreams at: https://armoire.style/AMUSING * EveryPlate! Use code AMUSINGSTEAK for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast * Outdoorsy! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal at: https://www.outdoorsy.com * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 4m
  7. Universal Studios Singapore! (with Julia Prescott!)

    12/10/2025

    Universal Studios Singapore! (with Julia Prescott!)

    Writer, director, comedian and friend of the pod Julia Prescott trekked to FAR, FAR AWAY — both literally and figuratively — to experience the SHREK themed land at Universal Studios Singapore! Julia wrote one of The Simpsons' most-praised episodes, runs a brilliant screenwriting class and clocked in as Very Amusing's International Shrek Correspondent. WHAT CAN'T SHE DO!!!! She's here to discuss her WILD AND WHIMSICAL TRAVELS (truly no one does it like her) and walks us through a Shrek-tastic theme park we've never visited!!!!!!! What a holiday treat of an episode!!!!!!! HAPPY SHREKCEMBER!!!!!!!! Thanks to our special guest…Julia Prescott!   Follow Julia on Instagram!  Read Julia’s Newsletter!  Watch her Universal Studios Hollywood star turn! Join Julia’s Trash Draft class!  Book your next Disney trip with MEI-MouseFan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram!  Twitter!  TikTok!  Facebook!  Her Website!  Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone 3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Our Sponsors: * Armoire! Save up to $150 on the wardrobe of your dreams at: https://armoire.style/AMUSING * EveryPlate! Use code AMUSINGSTEAK for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast * Outdoorsy! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal at: https://www.outdoorsy.com * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    51 min
  8. SHREK FOREVER AFTER...with DIRECTOR Mike Mitchell!

    12/03/2025

    SHREK FOREVER AFTER...with DIRECTOR Mike Mitchell!

    OH? An absolute GET for our first episode of SHREKCEMBER 2025?! YOU BET!!! Mike Mitchell — director of "Shrek Forever After", "Trolls" and "Kung Fu Panda 4" —is an absolute legend who spilled sO MANY INCREDIBLE STORIES ON THE PODCAST THIS WEEK! Stop reading and just listen...this is one of the best ones we've ever done!!! Thanks to our special guest… Mike Mitchell! (go see his movies!) Relevant Links… Book your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel!! They'll give you expert advice AND save you money while doing it all for FREE! (They support Very Amusing and we are so beyond grateful if you choose to book with them!) Save money on your Disney trip the easy way at www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram!  Twitter!  TikTok!  Facebook!  Her Website!  Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone 3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Our Sponsors: * Armoire! Save up to $150 on the wardrobe of your dreams at: https://armoire.style/AMUSING * EveryPlate! Use code AMUSINGSTEAK for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast * Outdoorsy! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal at: https://www.outdoorsy.com * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing * Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    47 min
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Your one-stop shop for the stories, secrets and shenanigans of a popcorn-fueled theme park journalist. Join author, reporter and expert Carlye Wisel for breaking news, unexpected interviews and reported stories about Disney and Universal every week. It’s an audio theme park party — and you’re invited! Have a vacation question, Epcot comment or Galaxy’s Edge hot take your friends no longer wanna listen to? Call us at 747-CHURROS (747-248-7767) and we might play your call on a future episode!

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