Disco Yeti Unplugged- A Theme Park Podcast

Disco Yeti Unplugged
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The theme park party never stops. Disco Yeti Unplugged is your unfiltered, unapologetic deep dive into everything Disney and beyond — ride breakdowns, park news, hot takes, and the occasional yeti sighting. No scripts. No suits. Just pure park obsession.

  1. Oct 8

    Disney After Dark: The Best Things to Do at Disney World at Night

    What's actually worth staying up for at Walt Disney World? Brandon and Chris each share their top 5 things to do at Disney World at night, from riding Big Thunder Mountain, TRON and Tiana's after dark to the Starlight Safari with night-vision goggles at Animal Kingdom Lodge, a Disney Skyliner bar crawl, the Kitchen Sink at Beaches & Cream, Geyser Point at Wilderness Lodge, and Disney Springs at night. Plus: Happily Ever After and Fantasmic! vs. Luminous (and why we think Luminous won't last), the Disney Starlight Parade, Trader Sam's (currently closed for refurbishment), free Movies Under the Stars, mini golf, and whether After Hours events and dessert parties are worth it.Which nighttime Disney pick is your favorite? Tell us in the comments 👇 and subscribe for a new Disney episode every week.⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Intro1:53 NFL Talk: Chiefs & Patriots5:09 College Football Rankings Debate10:38 What Is "Disney After Dark"?12:28 Trader Sam's Grog Grotto (Polynesian)14:48 Nighttime Spectaculars: Happily Ever After, Fantasmic! & Luminous20:13 Starlight Safari at Animal Kingdom Lodge22:21 Best Rides at Night: Big Thunder, TRON, Tower of Terror & More25:10 Disney Skyliner at Night + Resort Bar Crawl27:19 Beaches & Cream: The Kitchen Sink Sundae29:23 Geyser Point Bar & Grill (Wilderness Lodge)32:03 Disney Springs at Night37:15 Movies Under the Stars at Disney Resorts39:28 Honorable Mention: Disney Mini Golf40:42 After Hours Events, Dessert Parties & Starlight Parade#DisneyWorld #DisneyAfterDark #DisneyPodcast

  2. Oct 8

    Best Disney Halloween Movies + Is Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween Movie?

    What are the best Disney Halloween movies, and is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? 🎃 We're celebrating ONE YEAR of Disco Yeti Unplugged with our friends Janelle, Sarah, and Martino for a spooky-season episode!In this episode:• Our favorite Disney Halloween movies: Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown, Muppets Haunted Mansion, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and more• Disney Channel Halloween picks: Twitches, Zombies, and Descendants• The Nightmare Before Christmas debate• The scariest Disney movie and ride moments (Ursula, Frollo, the Haunted Mansion attic)• Halloween on the High Seas aboard the Disney Wish• Haunted houses, Halloween Horror Nights, and our favorite fall memories at Walt Disney World, from Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to Epcot Food & WineWhat Disney moment scared you most as a kid? Tell us in the comments!👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for new episodes every week.#DisneyHalloween #HalloweenMovies #Disney

  3. Sep 24

    Can We Fix Animal Kingdom? + Our NFL Week 3 Picks!

    Animal Kingdom: Disney World Here, There or Nowhere + NFL Week 3 PicksWould you keep Kilimanjaro Safaris, move Pandora to Hollywood Studios, or shut down the Finding Nemo show for good? On this episode of Disco Yeti Unplugged, Brandon and Chris take on Disney's Animal Kingdom in the third installment of our Here, There, or Nowhere series. For each attraction, restaurant and show, we decide whether it stays in the park (Here), moves somewhere else on Disney World property (There), or gets bulldozed completely (Nowhere).We debate:Kilimanjaro Safaris, and why it needs more animal varietyThe Maharaja Jungle Trek and Gorilla Falls Exploration TrailAvatar Flight of Passage, and whether Pandora belongs in Hollywood StudiosWhy Pandora at night is Disney's best-kept secretReplacing Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! with a Moana or Encanto stage showMoving Journey of Water from EPCOT to Animal Kingdom next to Tropical AmericasFeathered Friends in Flight, where the birds really divide usPizzafari, Flame Tree Barbecue, and the case for an Indian restaurantAn Indiana Jones water stunt show by day and a World of Color-style drone and water nighttime spectacular after darkThen we switch to football with our full NFL Week 3 picks against the spread, a college football check-in on Indiana, Texas and Tennessee, early Heisman predictions, and some MLB playoff talk.⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Intro – Disco Yeti Unplugged1:15 College Football & NFL Week 2 Recap4:30 Animal Kingdom Rope Drop Tips & Annual Pass Strategy9:00 HERE: Maharaja Jungle Trek & Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail11:00 HERE: Kilimanjaro Safaris15:00 THERE: Flight of Passage & Pandora to Hollywood Studios?18:30 THERE: Replacing the Nemo Show with Moana + Journey of Water22:00 NOWHERE: Feathered Friends in Flight24:30 NOWHERE: Pizzafari, Flame Tree BBQ & an Indian Restaurant27:30 HONORABLE MENTION: Indiana Jones Stunt Show & Nighttime Spectacular31:00 NFL Week 3 Picks Against the Spread49:00 Heisman Predictions & College Football Week 457:00 MLB Playoffs & Outro💬 Tell us in the comments: what's YOUR Here, There, or Nowhere pick for Animal Kingdom? And drop your NFL Week 3 picks. Can you beat our 12-20 record? (Low bar, we know.)👍 Like, subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the rest of the series. Magic Kingdom is coming next!🎙️ Disco Yeti Unplugged is a Disney World and sports podcast where two park fans talk theme parks, Disney food, trip planning, NFL and college football, with no scripts and only a few spoilers.

  4. Sep 17

    Top 5 Disney Villains: You Won't Believe Who Made #1 + Our NFL Week 2 Picks

    We are ranking the best Disney villains of all time to see who truly deserves the top spot. Join us as we debate the most iconic antagonists in animation history.In this episode, Brandon and Chris sit down to break down the top 5 Disney villains. We analyze the motivations, power levels, and lasting impact of these characters, specifically looking at why certain figures resonate more with audiences than others. Whether you are a casual fan or a dedicated animation enthusiast, this conversation provides a fresh perspective on the classic foes who shaped our favorite childhood movies.TWe explore the subtle nuances that separate a good villain from a legendary one. By the end of this Disney villains analysis, you might just find yourself agreeing with our controversial pick for the number one spot.Subscribe for weekly pop culture breakdowns, and tell us in the comments which character you think belongs on the list.0:00 Celebrating Our Golden Anniversary Milestone3:50 Venturing Beyond the Disney Gates8:02 Appreciating the Classics of Horror12:40 Ursula and the Sea Witch's Ambition16:12 Scar and the Shakespearean Tragedy22:22 Mother Gothel and Narcissistic Control32:02 The Most Sinister Villain Revealed43:21 NFL Week Two Predictions and Picks

  5. Sep 10

    Why You Should Never Buy These 10 Things at Disney

    Save your money on your next Disney trip! 💸 Brandon and Chris break down their Disney "Do Not Buy" list — the top things to skip, from the Disney Dining Plan and $30 balloons to overpriced photo prints and minivan rideshares. They also drop insider money-saving hacks (like the Tokyo Disney popcorn bag trick and free ride photos) plus their brand-new weekly segment: NFL Week 1 picks for the 2026 season!⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 – Intro & Disco Yeti theme song1:00 – College football recap & fantasy football talk9:30 – Disney Do Not Buy List begins: The Dining Plan breakdown18:40 – Skip bottled water in the parks21:40 – Dessert parties: worth it or not?26:20 – Disney balloons & the balloon-swap scam29:40 – Minivan rideshares vs. Uber/Lyft32:40 – Popcorn buckets & the Tokyo Disney popcorn bag hack37:00 – Preferred resort rooms & resort snack markups43:00 – Skip the printed PhotoPass photos (CVS hack)46:40 – Genie+ & Lightning Lane: when it's not worth it50:20 – Honorable mentions: Memory Maker & autograph books54:40 – NFL Week 1 picks (all games)Disco Yeti Unplugged is your Walt Disney World podcast covering parks, dining, rides, hot takes, trivia, and lifestyle tips — hosted by Brandon and Chris.#DisneyWorld #DisneyTravelTips #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyOnABudget #DisneyPodcast #DisneySavingsHacks

  6. Sep 9

    Epcot Food & Wine 2026: Can It Be Better Than Last Year?

    Hungry for the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? 🍜🍷 Brandon and Chris rank their Top 5 must-try dishes from this year's festival — plus honorable mentions and the two dishes they absolutely would NOT eat. From beef skewers and dumplings to a Carolina Reaper wing that promises a rough next day, this episode covers the flavors, prices, and kiosk locations you need to plan your festival trip before it wraps up right before Thanksgiving. Also: fantasy football draft talk and NFL Week 1 hype!⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 – Intro & Disco Yeti theme song1:00 – NFL Week 1 hype & fantasy football draft talk9:40 – EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026 overview & Eat to the Beat lineup13:20 – Chris's #1: Rodeo-style beef skewer (Flavors from Fire)14:50 – Brandon's #1: Street corn dumplings (Goyozas of the Galaxy)16:40 – #2 picks: Garlic parmesan & Korean BBQ wings (The Odyssey)19:30 – #3 picks: Dumplings trio (China) & smoked brisket melt (America)23:30 – #4 picks: Red wine braised short rib & filet mignon (Land/Canada)27:40 – #5 picks: Basil pesto dumplings & beer braised beef (Belgium)32:40 – Steak sauce & regional condiment debate38:20 – Honorable mentions: Beijing noodles & sweet potato fry flight41:00 – Dishes we would NOT eat: Ham & Swiss with apple mustard, escargot45:20 – Honorable mention pass: Carolina Reaper curry wings47:40 – Festival wrap-up & outroDisco Yeti Unplugged is your Walt Disney World podcast covering parks, dining, rides, hot takes, trivia, and lifestyle tips — hosted by Brandon and Chris.#EPCOTFoodAndWine #DisneyFood #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyPodcast #FoodAndWineFestival #DisneyFoodie

  7. Aug 27

    The Secret To A Perfect Disney Day: What’s In Our Bags?

    What's in YOUR Disney bag? 🎒✨ Brandon and Chris are joined by Disney travel agents Lindsay and Janelle to break down the exact essentials they pack for a day at Walt Disney World — from must-have chargers and pin trading supplies to toddler-friendly hacks and the genius plastic straw swap every parent needs. Plus, we cover the biggest Fall 2026 Disney World offerings: EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Jollywood Nights, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, room discounts, and why booking with a Disney travel planner can save your entire trip.🔗 Follow Lindsay's travel content: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=lindsay%20mann%20407%20%26%20beyond%20travel%20agent🔗 Follow Janelle's travel content: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089590981142🔗 Follow Janelle (Carter Family Travels): https://www.youtube.com/@CarterFamilyTravels

  8. Aug 27

    Reacting to Every D23 Announcement: The Good, The Bad, and The Shocking

    🏰 — Brandon and Chris break down EVERY reveal from the D23 Horizons Panel, reacting to all the Disney updates, ride announcements, Disney park lands, and the biggest surprises from D23 2026. From the Expedition Everest Yeti fix to Villains Land details, Monstropolis, Indiana Jones, Piston Peak Cars Land, and more — the complete D23 reaction and breakdown.🚢 DISNEY CRUISE LINE→ Disney Believe (2027) — new Wish-class ship with Moana Grand Hall, Tink on Bow, Woody & Buzz on Stern→ New mid-size ship class coming — between the Wish and the Wonder→ Disney Wish heading to Europe🌍 DISNEYLAND PARIS→ Lion King water ride — 120-foot Pride Rock, 52-foot drop, original movie-based story→ Space Mountain returning to its original Jules Verne-inspired concept🇯🇵 TOKYO DISNEYLAND→ Earth Rise — all-new Space Mountain concept celebrating Earth and the future→ Wreck-It Ralph Sugar Rush Sweet Rescue — replacing Buzz Lightyear, new adventure through Sugar Rush🇨🇳 SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND→ World's first dedicated Spider-Man Land — Web Enterprises, spiderbots, brand new thrill coaster🇭🇰 HONG KONG DISNEYLAND→ New Avengers Campus — Stark Enterprises research facility featuring Iron Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel🎡 DISNEYLAND (CALIFORNIA)→ Dream Come True Nighttime Spectacular returning (2027) — expanded projections + fireworks→ World of Color returning to its original format (February 2027)→ Magic Happens Parade returning (Summer 2027)→ Avengers Campus Expansion — Infinity Defense & Stark Flight Lab opening 2028 (9 years after announcement 🤦)→ Coco water ride coming to California Adventure — trackless, no height requirement→ Tomorrowland complete re-imagination announced — VERY early con👾 MONSTROPOLIS (Hollywood Studios, 2027) Opens in phases: Harry Hensons restaurant (high-end sushi), Archie Scar-Pig pizza, Welcome to Monstropolis show Roller coaster opening later — expected early 2028🎪 CAROUSEL OF PROGRESS REFURB (Spring 2027)New Decades, New Voices — Jamie Lee Curtis & Bryan Cranston replace original castBrand new Walt Disney animatronicFirst update in 20+ years🌎 TROPICAL AMERICAS LAND — ANIMAL KINGDOM→ Antonio's Fiesta de Encanto — trackless family ride through Encanto's casita, 20+ animal animatronics — carousel with 22 hand carved Disney & Pixar animals New quick service, shopping & kids' artifact dig area🥾 INDIANA JONES & THE MYTH OF THE JADE SERPENT → Completely new ride, new story → Harrison Ford animatronic included — first time Ford approved his likeness for a Disney park ride→ Joe Rhode consulting on design — the most unique and spectacular ride Animal Kingdom has ever had🏎️ PISTON PEAK NATIONAL PARK → Miss Fritter's Daredevil Spin-Along Ridge Run Rally — new track ride, different story than California's Radiator Springs Racers → Seamless integration with Big Thunder Mountain🦹 DISNEY VILLAINS LAND→ Maleficent roller coaster — a coaster type Disney has NEVER done before→ Magic Mirror Dark Ride — dark, scary, and looking incredible→ Dr. Facilier attraction, Cruella de Vil presence, villain character meet & greets 🧌 EXPEDITION EVEREST — THE DISCO YETI→ THE YETI IS BEING FIXED — the biggest surprise of D23 🌐 SPACESHIP EARTH REFURB → First major update in 20+ years → Theme shifting from human communication to human connection🌸 JOURNEY INTO IMAGINATION — FIGMENT & DREAMFINDER RETURN→ Original concept returning with new elements

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The theme park party never stops. Disco Yeti Unplugged is your unfiltered, unapologetic deep dive into everything Disney and beyond — ride breakdowns, park news, hot takes, and the occasional yeti sighting. No scripts. No suits. Just pure park obsession.

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