Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast

Disney Genie+ is the most confusing thing to happen at Disney World in years — and we've got you covered! Whether you're a FastPass pro trying to learn the ropes or want to maximize your next Disney vacation with park-hopping prowess, theme park journalist and expert Brooke McDonald is here to tell you everything you need to know about Disney's new line-skipping service!Follow Brooke McDonald's Disney tips on...Twitter! https://twitter.com/BrookeGMcDonaldInstagram! https://www.instagram.com/brookegmcdonald/GLOSSARY:DISNEY GENIE:  free in-app service provided to all Disneyland and Disney World questsDISNEY GENIE+: paid service at Disneyland ($20 p/person, p/day) and Disney World ($15 p/person, p/day) that grants expedited entry onto select attractionsINDIVIDUAL LIGHTNING LANE:: individual pay-per-ride fee that grants expedited entry on Disneyland and Disney World’s most popular ridesLIGHTNING LANE: the return queue for guests with expedited entry through Genie+ or individual attraction selectionsFASTPASS / FASTPASS+: the former “line-skipping” service at Disneyland and Disney World, which no longer existsMAXPASS: the former digital “line-skipping” product at Disneyland that no longer exists120 MINUTE RULE: Refers to the stipulation thatGuests can only book a second “return time” for a ride once they’ve ridden it or 120 minutes have passed. (Ex.: If it’s 10am and you book a 3pm return time for Peter Pan with Genie+, you won’t be able to select another attraction until 12pm.)EARLY THEME PARK ENTRY: Guests of Walt Disney World resort hotels (and select others) can enter any of Disney World’s four theme parks 30 minutes early every day.EXTENDED EVENING THEME PARK HOURS: Guests of Deluxe or Deluxe Villas (and select others) can enjoy late-night access to select Walt Disney World parks on select dates.FOR MORE DISNEY GENIE+ INFORMATION, VISIT:Disneyland Genie+: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/genie/lightning-lane/Disney World Genie+: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/genie/lightning-lane/Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on...Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewiselFacebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWiselher website! https://www.carlyewisel.comWear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our new SHOP! https://www.very-amusing.comCall 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* EveryPlate! Use code amusingsteak for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast* Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We heard opportunity ringing...and we answered the call!RELATED LINKS:Fireworks Cruise: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/enchanting-extras-collection/ferrytale-wishes-dessert-cruise/Backstage's (cough cough) Starcruiser listings (cough cough): https://d26oc3sg82pgk3.cloudfront.net/files/media/uploads/casting_call/311abfc1-24c8-498d-8b8a-575ed5277bdd.pdfhttps://d26oc3sg82pgk3.cloudfront.net/files/media/uploads/casting_call/d3aab516-641f-48c2-a4cd-4c436deac431.pdfWear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our new SHOP!https://www.very-amusing.comSpend more time with @CarlyeWisel on...Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewiselFacebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWiselher website! https://www.carlyewisel.comCall 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* EveryPlate! Use code amusingsteak for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast* Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we're back with a mini-sode (semi-sode?) about my 5 favorite Disneyland snacks under $6!!Wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our new SHOP!https://www.very-amusing.comSpend more time with @CarlyeWisel on...Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewiselFacebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWiselher website! https://www.carlyewisel.comCall 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* EveryPlate! Use code amusingsteak for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast* Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Very Amusing podcast merchandise is arriving!!!! SO, this week, I wanted to tell you a bit about what we’re making, why we’re making it this way, and how we got here. We're even joined by special guest Andrew Ortiz of SuperYaki, without whom none of this would be possible! Hope you enjoy this peek into what it's like to make a tiny fashion line, why I pivoted from prior plans, and the details of what really makes these garments special (:Keep up with SuperYaki on...Their website! https://superyaki.comTwitter! https://twitter.com/SuperYakiShopSpend more time with @CarlyeWisel on...Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewiselFacebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWiselher website! https://www.carlyewisel.comCall 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* EveryPlate! Use code amusingsteak for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast* Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are BEYOND thrilled to welcome writer, YouTuber and Disney fanatic Kristin Chirico to Very Amusing! Best known for their work on Buzzfeed and with the fabulous Kitchen & Jorn Show, Kristin is one of us — a true theme park fan — and has the hot takes and delightful stories to prove it.NOTE: parents, if you would like to avoid any discussion of *costumed characters and the employees makes them possible*, we recommend you skip 32:30 - 35:10!Keep up with Kristin on...Twitter! https://twitter.com/lolacoasterInstagram! https://www.instagram.com/itskristinchiricoThe Kitchen & Jorn Show on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN7kK_cJKG4PtP5AC8MP4ASpend more time with @CarlyeWisel on...Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewiselFacebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWiselher website! https://www.carlyewisel.comCall 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning questions!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* EveryPlate! Use code amusingsteak for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast* Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We've put together an AUDIO JOURNEY for you that'll transport you directly inside Disney's new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser without stepping foot on board. Okay, it's not technically a ~free ride~, but it is the only way to kick back and take in the details of this wild 2-night experience in an audio format, and we hope you love it. (Jeff Fox even called it AMBITIOUS!)THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS AS TO WHAT HAPPENS ON STARCRUISER, but honestly? we all know how light side vs. dark side battles tend to end up, so why not just give it a listen!Come along with us on a journey into the deepest realms of space....in a themed hotel experience in Florida....or somewhere in between.Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel…ON INSTAGRAM!https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ON TWITTER!https://twitter.com/carlyewiselAT HER PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP!https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWiselAT HER WEBSITE!https://www.carlyewisel.comAnd don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* EveryPlate! Use code amusingsteak for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast* Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're BACK and we're giving you our first of two Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser episodes! This week, we answer your most burning question: is it worth it??Next week, we'll talk about Galactic Starcruiser in depth and take you on an ~audio tour~ around the ship.(PS: this week is as spoiler-free as possible, so proceed freely!!)Read my Eater story about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser!https://www.eater.com/22949838/disney-world-star-wars-hotel-food-drink-restaurantsCheck out all my Starcruiser videos on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/reels/?hl=enIn the meantime...spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on Twitter and Instagram!Visit CarlyeWisel.com for more!And don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* EveryPlate! Use code amusingsteak for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast* Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SHREKCEMBER is coming to a close and to bid it adieu in style, we look back on some of the best moments from our favorite episodes of Very Amusing in 2021!We are taking January off, but we will BE BACK in the new year, so stay tuned for more Very Amusing!In the meantime...spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on Twitter and Instagram!Visit CarlyeWisel.com for more!And don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* EveryPlate! Use code amusingsteak for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast* Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What does an ogre in swim trunks, a shopping mall and a conversation with Jeffrey Katzenberg about bathrooms have in common? This episode!!! Y E S, we're diving deep into the creation of DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream in New Jersey. If you've ever slid down these slides or merely seen the 41 foot-tall Shrek balloon from the highway, you know that something special lies within that chlorine swamp, and we're talking to Don Carson, Senior Art Director at The Hettema Group, all about how it got made. Let's go sliding!Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on Twitter and Instagram!Visit CarlyeWisel.com for more!And don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* EveryPlate! Use code amusingsteak for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast* Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're getting academic this week, baby!! Please welcome Dr. Sam Summers, PhD, animation expert, lecturer at Middlesex University, and self-proclaimed Shrekspert (!!!) Sam's here to tell us all about the deeper meanings behind the films, the academic community's view on it and, of course, a professional's opinion on if Shrek would play dreidel. (The answer may surprise you!!)RELEVANT LINKS:Sam Summers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/samsummers0Disniversity Podcast: https://linktr.ee/disniversityLemonhearted website: https://www.lemonhearted.comLemonhearted Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lemonhearted/Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on Twitter and Instagram!Visit CarlyeWisel.com for more!And don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Our Sponsors:* EveryPlate! Use code amusingsteak for a great deal at: everyplate.com/podcast* Quince! Get free shipping and 365 day returns on such good stuff at: quince.com/amusingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy