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

  1. 2d ago

    Disney Pet Peeves We Want Phased Out With An Outer Rim

    Send us Fan Mail The parks are at their best when everyone acts like they’re sharing them, not starring in them. We start by drifting the Outer Rim with a Star Wars Oga’s Cantina inspired cocktail, breaking down the ingredients, what Disney gets right, and what we’d tweak at home. Then we make it official with a brand-new rating system: how many “ears” a drink deserves. After the sip comes the list. We go rapid-fire on the Disney things that should be phased out, from prank influencers and over-the-top filming rigs to the nonstop use of the word “magical” for stuff that is plainly not. We also get into the louder corners of Disney adult culture, the difference between real joy and forced enthusiasm, and why clickbait takes about Disney adults miss what most guests are actually like in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. From there it’s pure park etiquette: matching trip shirts, groups blocking walkways, rope drop runners, people who complain about crowds, and guests who record entire rides with bright phones up in the air. We hit Disney food hot takes too, including our plea to stop turning everything into a “cheeseburger” experiment, plus thoughts on character dining menus, stroller size rules, and why posting your hour-by-hour itinerary online can backfire. We also talk about ride downtime, refurb closures, and how to handle change without melting down. If you laughed, nodded, or got a little fired up, subscribe, share this with your favorite Disney friend, and leave a review. Then email us your own “phase it out” pick so we can argue about it next time.

  2. Oct 5

    Disney NFL Dream Team Draft With An Allspice Old Fashioned

    Send us Fan Mail A $17 Disney cocktail on the menu sounds like a splurge until you realize you can steal the best part, the warm spice and rye kick, and make it at home. We start with the Allspice Old Fashioned inspired by Rix Sports Bar at Disney’s Coronado Springs, talk through what it tastes like, and share a practical allspice dram substitute using dark rum, allspice, bitters, and simple syrup. If you’re into Disney drinks, craft cocktail recipes, or just want a smart home bar shortcut, this one is packed with usable details you can try tonight.  Then we go full crossover and draft a Disney NFL Dream Team, assigning Disney characters to real football positions on offense, defense, and special teams. We keep it tight with eleven total slots, but we treat the picks like real scouting: speed, strength, toughness, and football IQ. That’s how Aladdin turns into a slippery playmaker, Prince Charming becomes the classic “pretty boy” franchise quarterback, Stitch brings chaos as a hard to tackle weapon, and Dash forces us to build an entire strategy around stopping pure speed.  Defense gets even better when we ask the question nobody can resist: if magic isn’t in the rulebook, is it legal? We debate nightmare edge rushers, smart corners, big body run stuffers, and why special teams might decide the whole game. Subscribe for more Disney travel vibes, cocktail talk, and playful arguments, then share your Dream Team picks and leave us a rating and review.

  3. Sep 28

    The Rejected Pixar Storylines With A Water District Gimlet

    Send us Fan Mail We start with a drink you can practically taste through your headphones: a Water District Gimlet inspired by Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure. We walk through the simple build (gin, lychee syrup, lime juice, shaken and served up) and give the honest verdict you want before you spend park-level money. It’s bright, tart, easy to sip, and somehow still lands in that “middle of the menu” zone we all know too well. Then we take that same “take it or leave it” energy and aim it at Pixar, pitching a lineup of completely fake rejected Pixar storylines that were absolutely not approved by Disney, Pixar, or anyone with good sense. We bounce through Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc, Inside Out, Coco, Elemental, and more, testing how quickly a wholesome premise can derail when you chase the wrong subplot. Some ideas are intentionally terrible, some are weirdly plausible, and a few are the kind you can’t believe we said out loud. If you’re into Disney talk, Pixar movies, theme park cocktails, and the messy process of storytelling, this one is built for you: fast jokes, specific references, and the kind of creative riffing that makes you want to add your own pitch. Hit the send us a text button and tell us the rejected Pixar storyline you’d invent, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a rating so we can keep making more.

  4. Sep 21

    Building One Ultimate Disney Park From The Best Lands Worldwide With A Pretty Boy

    Send us Fan Mail If you could erase every Disney theme park and keep just one, what would it look like? We take on the “Disney Super Park” challenge and draft a single, fully themed park made from the best lands, attractions, restaurants, and shows across Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Shanghai Disney. We fuel the planning session with a Pretty Boy cocktail (tequila, raspberry puree, lemon, a little pineapple) and then immediately start making ruthless cuts.  We get specific about what makes a park feel like Disney: a Main Street arrival you actually want to linger in, a railroad that ties the whole place together, a castle hub that helps you navigate, and lands that have a coherent aesthetic instead of a random pile of headliners. From there, we draft our way through Toontown, Adventure Isle, Tomorrowland and Discoveryland, Mystic Point, Pixar-focused areas, and fantasy-heavy zones with trackless dark rides, coasters, and shows. Along the way, we argue over “best version” decisions like which Pirates, which Big Thunder, and which queues are worth protecting.  The bigger question keeps popping up: do you build for nostalgia, or do you build the best possible guest experience for first-timers? We land on some spicy takes (yes, Tomorrowland is still a problem) and we leave out more iconic Disney attractions than we expected. Subscribe, share this with a Disney parks friend, and leave a review if you want more drafts like this. What three experiences would be non-negotiable in your Super Park?

  5. Sep 14

    Your Final Pick For Disney Rides And Bites With A Hazy Daze

    Send us Fan Mail If you only had one last day left in each Disney park, what would you do with it? We put ourselves on the spot with a “one last time” draft where we have to choose a single snack, quick service, table service, ride, and show before that park closes for good. It’s part strategy, part nostalgia, and part brutally honest taste test of what actually holds up when you can’t hide behind vibes and tradition. We start with a fun warmup: recreating and reviewing the Happy Days cocktail from ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, breaking down the recipe and why it works as an easy, fruity park drink. Then we jump park to park through Disneyland and Walt Disney World, arguing over the best final ride (Big Thunder Mountain Railroad gets a lot of love), the quick service meals that would genuinely hurt to lose (hello Tiana’s Palace and Satu’li Canteen), and the snacks that feel tied to place like School Bread at Epcot. The debates get real when we weigh ambiance against flavor at table service spots like Blue Bayou, spotlight the restaurants we’d book as a true “last meal” (Brown Derby, Liberty Tree Tavern), and call out the shows that still deliver when you’ve seen them a dozen times. We also end with resort picks, from bucket-list dining to lounges we keep missing because of timing. Hit play, then share your own “one last time” picks with us. If you enjoyed this kind of Disney planning conversation, subscribe, leave a review, and send the episode to the friend who always insists they can’t skip a sit-down meal.

  6. Sep 7

    Disney Hot Takes With A Keoke Coffee

    Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to reveal your true Disney opinions is to put a hot, boozy coffee in your hands and hit record. We start by tasting a Kyoke Coffee inspired by Tiffins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, breaking down the ingredients, the $15.50 price point, and the simple question that matters most for Disney World drinks: would we actually order this in the parks, or are there better picks next door at Nomad Lounge? Then we spiral into Disney hot takes, and it turns out we’re not even using the same definition. One of us goes for controversial, real-world changes like retiring aging attractions, fixing dead zones, and turning the Disneyland Monorail into actual transportation. The other goes for zero-evidence theories that somehow feel believable, like fireworks that wipe your memory of what you spent or park music designed to make you forget your feet hurt. Along the way we pitch a retro-futuristic Tomorrowland with mid-century atomic age style, argue about ride “shelf life” and constant reimagining, and vent about Epcot festivals that last so long they stop feeling special. We also take aim at snack hype, line indecision, and the weird maze energy of Disney shopping. Finally, we get serious about resort planning, big hotel ideas, and why a third gate at Disneyland Resort just doesn’t work. Listen, then email us your best argument, your spiciest Disney opinion, or your own hot take. If you like the chaos, subscribe, share the show, and leave us a five-star review.

  7. Aug 31

    D23 Reactions With A Blackberry Bourbon Smash

    Send us Fan Mail D23 is supposed to be Disney’s biggest hype machine, but watching it from the outside can be oddly clarifying. We’re posted up with a Blackberry Bourbon Smash at Pixar Place Hotel and giving our honest, sometimes skeptical reactions to what Disney announced, what they barely teased, and what actually changes the way you plan a Disneyland or Walt Disney World trip. We dig into the D23 experience itself, from crowd behavior and shopping chaos to the simple question of whether it’s even worth attending when you can watch every panel at home and then enjoy shorter park wait times while the convention is happening. From there we hit the entertainment slate, including Star Wars and Marvel, and the bigger issue behind both: Disney can’t build anticipation if everything is always “coming soon,” and the release calendar stretches so far out that even big announcements start to feel like homework. Then we get into the real meat, the Disney parks announcements. We talk Villains Land, the Maleficent coaster, and the Magic Mirror attraction idea, plus practical questions like Lightning Lane, single pass rides, and why “filler rides” matter for crowd flow as much as the E-tickets do. We react to updates across the parks: Carousel of Progress getting a reboot with new voices, Spaceship Earth getting reimagined, Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas and the Encanto attraction concept, Monstropolis landing early at Hollywood Studios, and a few international highlights that genuinely look impressive. We finish with Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, including Tomorrowland transformation hopes, DCA’s 2028 expansion plans, and a blunt hot take on D23 merch flipping and eBay resellers. Subscribe, share the episode with your Disney group chat, and leave a review. What announcement would actually get you to book a trip?

  8. Aug 24

    Soarin' Ride Overlay Ideas That Should Exist With A Bloody Mary

    Send us Fan Mail A $17.50 Bloody Mary can either taste like vacation or like a receipt you regret, and we start right there. We’re recreating the Garden Grill Restaurant vibe, talking character dining expectations (yes, Farmer Mickey counts), and asking the practical Disney World question: when is “Disney expensive” actually worth it, and when is it just… expensive? Then we jump into the real theme: ride overlays, specifically how Soarin’ could stay fresh with a rotating lineup. “Soarin Over America 250” gets our gears turning, and we pitch a full batch of new concepts that range from genuinely charming to hilariously bleak. Think Soarin over Costco with a hot dog finale, Trader Joe’s on a Sunday with parking lot suspense, the last Blockbuster return attempt, a dog show flyover, a calm ocean stretch with salt air, and the one nobody asked for: Soarin over the DMV for an hour and a half. Along the way we detour into Disney content creators and the unspoken rules of filming in public, then cap it all off with a Bob Chapek theory that turns into a quick conspiracy spiral that Disney fans will recognize instantly. Hit play, laugh with us, and then help us top these ideas. Subscribe, share the episode with a Disney friend, leave a review, and send us your best Soarin overlay pitch: what would you add, and would you make it better or worse?

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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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    Aaron & Aaron
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
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