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Do you recall your first visit to Disneyland? The magical allure, the whimsical rides, the enchanting characters - it's an experience that stays with you for life. We dive deep into our reservoirs of nostalgia, reflecting on our earliest encounters with the House of Mickey and deliberating on the best time to introduce our children to this magical universe. We also recount our recent trip to Disneyland, sharing the ecstatic joy of our daughter's first Disneyland adventure, and the logistic nightmares and recovery weekends that characterize such family outings.

It's the holiday season, and we're all set to party! But how does one ensure a fun, safe, and memorable bash that doesn't end up in unfortunate incidents? We open up on our plans of hosting a pre-New Year's party, where we ditch the alcohol-induced chaos of New Year's Eve, replacing it with a joyous celebration swathed in ugly sweaters, comfy PJs, and a white elephant in the room (figuratively, of course!). We offer some real and practical tips to make your holiday gatherings a resounding success.

How about some culinary adventures? We turn our attention to the realm of grills and smokers, comparing the features of various tabletop grills and discussing the pros and cons of gas and electric smokers, wood-fired smokers, and those that use pellets or propane. We delve into cooking techniques and toddler-friendly meals, sharing our secrets to making the perfect turkey brine, irresistible pizza dough, and drool-worthy oatmeal. Whether you're a master chef or an amateur cook, you'll find some handy tips to spice up your cooking game. From Disneyland memories to holiday parties to culinary exploits, we've got you covered. So sit back, relax, and join us on this festive journey.

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It’s our last podcast as Disneyland locals! It’s definitely a mixture of emotions, especially as we talk about the one thing we’ll miss the most about being so close to Disneyland our entire lives. Plus a whole lot of Disney news, including firework dessert party and dining packages announced for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, a three month closure for an extremely popular Animal Kingdom attraction, and missing ride characters on both coasts. 

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Spiritual medium and former Disney cast member Eliza Nanos leads Blair and Eric through dozens real hauntings at the happiest place on Earth. We hope you enjoy this special two part episode!

Edited by Mckenzie Wilkes
Theme song by Ian Frost

"This movie is basically Merrie Melodies meets 'Chinatown.'" So begins Sarah and Raf's analysis of the groundbreaking live-action-meets-animation film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." This 1988 movie enchanted both of our hosts when they were young, driving them to learn as much as they could about its production. And what a production it was! From lawyers fighting over Donald and Daffy getting an equal number of frames per second to robots that had to move like animated penguin waiters, this film was all sorts of complicated.

But "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is more than just a logistical nightmare that became a technical triumph. It's also a portrait of haunted characters stuck in the past as villains around them stare maliciously toward the future. It's a story about the toxic reverberations grief can have years later. It's a pamphlet come to life called "How to Talk to Your Toons About Alcoholism." It's a dusty gallery of cringe-worthy references that have not aged well. But most of all, as Sarah says, "It's a dark noir thriller, you know, for kids!" And it's one that's worth revisiting.