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Episodes
- Episode 221: Feeling the Heat at the Lava Lounge
WDW Happy Hour episode 221 covers the soundtrack for the upcoming Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and a May 2026 update for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run. Hosts also share details from a recent trip to Florida.
- Episode 220: Rockin' into the Night
In episode 220 of WDW Happy Hour, Rob recounts a recent trip to Walt Disney World. He discusses braving airport security for a visit that included experiencing the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
- Episode 219: The Great Movie Episode
In episode 219 of WDW Happy Hour, hosts Katherine, Matt, and Scott discuss movie categories including best sidekick, worst Disney movie message, and their choice for a zombie apocalypse companion.
- Episode 218: It's a Clip Show!
In Episode 218 of WDW Happy Hour, the hosts take a nostalgic trip, discussing favorite pre-podcast memories and experiences from past visits to Disney parks.
- Episode 217: Name That DIsney
WDW Happy Hour Episode 217 features a discussion about the menu for the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The main segment is a game where hosts Matt, Katherine, and Rob compete to identify Walt Disney World attractions, r…
- Episode 216: Would You Rather (Round Two)
Big news at the Disney company as it's finally announced that Josh D'Amaro will be taking over as CEO of the Walt Disney Company next month. We give our thoughts on the long rumored organizational shake-up. Also, we play another fun round…
- Episode 215: The Shrimp of Legend
In this episode, we have TWO trip reviews. One is a recent trip to WDW for Matt and Katherine. The other is a listener-review of a recent trip to Disneyland Paris. Also, Katherine talks about being able to attend a super-exclusive celebrat…
- Episode 214: Giving Some Love to Things We Don't Do a Lot
Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2026, we are spending some time talking about some Disney rides, attractions, and restaurants that don't get brought up very often on the podcast. Are we overlooking some gems or do we think some of…
- Episode 213: 2025 Year in Review
Another year in the books, and we actually achieved some of our resolutions this time around! Thank you again to all our listeners. Hearing that people from all over the world are still enjoying this podcast is so great, and we are so happ…
- Episode 212: Epic Universe Review
Matt and Kath FINALLY got to visit Epic Universe in Orlando this past week. In this episode, they give a full rundown and review of their full day experiencing all Orlando's latest theme park has to offer. T ake a seat at the bar, and foll…
- Episode 211: 2025 Naughty and Nice Awards
How is it nearly December?! This year is absolutely flying by. In this episode, we are going over our 2025 Naughty and Nice awards where we make our lists and check them twice. Did some of your favorite things end up on our naughty list? L…
- Episode 210: Bird Themed Bars and Chain Restaurants
Scott just got back from a family vacation in Florida, and he comes to the podcast with spicy takes in tow. Find out if Disney's new avian-inspired lobby bar soars or if you're better off flying elsewhere. T ake a seat at the bar and follo…
- Episode 209: Disney Attractions Described Poorly
Greetings! In this episode, we chat about the latest Disney news including Remy's transition to 2D (despite existing in a "3D world"). We also invite you to play along with a new game Scott cooked up, "Disney Attractions Described Poorly"!…
- Episode 208: The Gang's Annual Fall Trip to WDW
It's Fall, y'all! That means that the WDW Happy Hour crew geared up for our annual trip down to Florida to pal around the parks. We talk about our highlights of Food & Wine, the new restaurants and attractions we got to check out, and even…
- Episode 207: We Said What??
Katherine spent some time taking a trip down memory lane and listening to some old episodes we recorded. In this episode, she tests everyone's power of recall in a new segment we're calling "We Said What??" T ake a seat at the bar and foll…
- Episode 206: Name that Disney Food and Drink
Zootopia: Better Together gets an opening date at Disney's Animal Kingdom and we get some fresh details about the new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster: Starring The Muppets . For our main topic, we test our knowledge on food and drink offerings in…
- Episode 205: Rubbing Elbows with Imagineers
Rob regales us with tales of his recent trip down to Walt Disney World where he ran into some Disney VIPs and got himself a bit of an impromptu interview. T ake a seat at the bar and follow us on social media! Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest…
- Episode 204: Trip Reviews and Geo 82s
Matt and Kat just got back from a WDW trip over the July 4th holiday. They did a whole lot of eating and drinking, and they got to check out the new GEO-82 Bar & Lounge at Epcot. T ake a seat at the bar and follow us on social media! Twitt…
- Episode 203: A Dream Is a Cruise Your Friends Take
Disney shared new details around the Monsters Inc. Door Coaster coming to Hollywood Studio, and the size and scale is, well, monstrous! Also, we talk a bit about the 2025 Flavors of Florida event going on right now at Disney Springs. For o…
- Episode 202: Would You Rather?
Thanks for bearing with us this summer. Episodes may be a little less frequent, but we are trying our best. Today's episode features just Matt, Kat, and Scott - We are playing a little game of Disney "Would you rather?" Feel free to hit us…
- Episode 201: The Most Immaculate Vibes in Walt Disney World
"How do you do, fellow kids?" I don't care if it elicits groans from our Gen Z listeners. We are on the hunt for the best vibes in all of Walt Disney World. In this episode, we break down the places where the vibe is just right at all diff…
- Episode 200: The Bicentennial
Blizzard Beach is back for the first time since March, 2024. The gang took a long weekend filled with lightning lanes, pontoon boats, and lazy rivers. Also, we take some time for a little bird talk. T ake a seat at the bar and follow us on…
- Episode 199: Flowers, Gardens, Etc...
The gang all recently had trips to Walt Disney World and are here to chat about their much-needed Florida vacations. They dish about their most and least favorite items at Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival and give you the scoop on the best…
- Episode 198: The Epcot Festival March Madness Tournament!
As we are soon to be in the throes of March Madness, we figured that it'd be a great time to construct a bracket of 64 festival favorites across the Epcot festivals of new and old. This tournament is extra special because we are asking our…
- Episode 197: Planning a Long Weekend WDW Trip
In this episode - new nighttime shows coming to Galaxy's Edge and Jelly Rolls announces it will play its last tune. For our main topic, we are going with a listener suggestion: " I was wondering if you all would do a discussion on what you…
- Episode 196: WDW Happy Hour and the Blustery Day
Happy New Year! The gang is back with a recent cold weather trip review of the new DVC Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Resort. Also, we talk about our trip to Epcot's Festival of the Arts and our recent follies trying to plan a trip to…
- Episode 195: 2024 Year in Review
Did we keep achieve our goals for 2024 this year? If we're to be honest, no. No, we did not. BUT! We still managed to do a lot of fun stuff, and we've amassed our share of opinions on all things Disney that happened this past year. In this…
- Episode 194: 2024 Naughty and Nice Awards
In this episode, we distribute our annual Naughty and Nice awards to determine who deserves presents and who deserves a big ol' lump of highly-themed coal. Also, we say farewell to Muppet Vision 3D, take a look at the new menu items at Oga…
- Episode 193: The Real Premium Experiences
We have a super fun episode for you all. We evaluate 11 activities that Disney could potentially offer as Premium Experiences (and by "potentially offer", we mean "would totally never offer this to anyone but we had fun with it"). We then…
- Episode 192: Hurricane Milton Trip Review
Earlier this month, Matt, Kat, Rob, and Scott had our annual October Walt Disney World trip interrupted by a hurricane. In this episode, we discuss how we weathered the storm! Also, in this episode - We chat the astronomical prices of the…
- Episode 191: The Ultimate WDW Pool Bar Ranking
For this episode, we searched far and wide and compiled a list of the best pool bars on Disney property. We take a trip to all the resorts on the east and west coast to see, once and for all, what wins the crown as the ultimate Disney pool…
- Episode 190: Diving Into Fantasy Springs
We recently received a fantastic email from one of our listeners, Katherine ( great name! ), who wanted to share her recent trip to Japan. We enjoyed hearing all about her family's trip to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea (including the new…
- Episode 189: Bats, Birds, and D23!
In this episode, we talk all about our recent trip to California. We talk more on what (and who!) we saw at the D23 Expo. We also give a review of our times at the Disneyland Resort and Disney's Grand Californian Resort. Also, we narrowly…
- D23 Horizons Disney Experiences Showcase: Disney's Twisted Future Revealed
Join the WDW Happy Hour team as they dive into the latest announcements from the D23 Expo, recorded in a unique setting that you won't want to miss! Live from the D23 Expo floor, the hosts discuss the latest and greatest coming to Disney P…
- Episode 188: Gearing Up for D23 2024
D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is less than 2 weeks away! In this episode, we talk about some of the exciting news and announcements that have come out of San Diego Comic-Con. For our main topic, we break down the scheduled for D2…
- Episode 187: Our Park Priorities
In this episode, we set out to create the definitive list to help you prioritize your visits to your favorite Walt Disney World parks. T ake a seat at the bar, and follow us on social media! Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest: WDWHappyHour YouT…
- Episode 186: Rainy Days on Batuu
Rumors abound for the next potential Disney CEO. Also, Matt and Katherine talk about their latest trip to WDW including a spoiler-free review of Tiana's Bayou Adventure from the Passholder Preview. T ake a seat at the bar, and follow us on…
- Episode 185: Must-Do Must-Dos
We're often asked for our opinions and guidance for friends, family members, and listeners who are either experiencing Walt Disney World for the first time or returning to WDW after a lengthy absence. In this episode, we go through each of…
- Episode 184: Scott Cooks Up a Little Game
In this episode, we encourage you guys to play along at home while we ask, "Are You Smarter than WDW Happy Hour?!". We had a ton of fun with this one, and we hope you do too. Cheers! T ake a seat at the bar, and follow us on social media!…
- Episode 183: Quick Weekend Trip Reviews
Fresh off some long weekend trips to WDW, the gang discusses their favorite items from Flower & Garden along with some new (to us) restaurant options. Cheers! T ake a seat at the bar, and follow us on social media! Twitter, Instagram, Pint…
- Episode 182: The Spiciest of Takes
In this episode, we take 9 categories (including Disney Characters, Movies, Attractions), and lay out each of our spiciest takes. We share all the things that each of us like (and dislike!) considerably more than the general public. We apo…
- Episode 181: D23. Hold the Expo.
D23 ditches the "expo" as we ditch on the news leading up to D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Additionally, we debrief on a bunch of other Disney news that has popped up in the past several weeks. T ake a seat at the bar, and follo…
- Episode 180: Mahi Mahi, the Fish
In this episode, Scott tells us about his recently family trip to Walt Disney World in which he left no dining reservation unreserved and tried as many Flower & Garden offerings as he could muster in a single day. Also, we discuss an inter…
- Episode 179: Lordy, Lordy. Look Who's Turning Forty? (Part Two!)
Matt, Katherine, Rob, and Scott took a trip down the Most Magical Place on Earth for Scott's b-day. We packed a lot into a long weekend, and you could even say we had some milestone moments . We ended up recording on-site in Florida and th…
- Episode 179: Lordy, Lordy. Look Who's Turning Forty? (Part One)
Matt, Katherine, Rob, and Scott took a trip down the Most Magical Place on Earth for Scott's b-day. We packed a lot into a long weekend, and you could even say we had some milestone moments . We ended up recording on-site in Florida and th…
- Episode 178: A January 2024 WDW Getaway
Matt and Katherine got to take a quick trip to Walt Disney World where they were able to check out a bunch of new spots including the new Summer House on the Lake restaurant at Disney Springs. Also, we give a mini-review of the new Epcot n…
- Episode 177: 2023 Year in Review
Our yearly tradition continues... In this episode, we wrap up all the highs and lows of the past year. As always, we want to thank everyone who continues to listen to the podcast and show us support. It means so much to hear from listeners…
- Episode 176: Our 2023 Naughty & Nice List
On this episode, we look back fondly on the year 2023 making some lists and - as you do - checking them twice. What's ending up on WDW Happy Hour's Naughty & Nice lists? I guess you'll just have to listen to find out! T ake a seat at the b…
- Episode 175: Death Row Meals
Today, the gang shared their quintessential pre-meal bread, apps, entrees, desserts, and drinks to compile their ultimate Death Row Meal . For the uninitiated - a hypothetical scenario in which you are being put to death but granted one fi…
- Episode 174: Ranking Villains by Evil-ness
In this episode, we take a list of 15 Disney villains and try to rank them on a scale from "pure evil incarnate" to "just misunderstood". We had a ton of fun with this one, and we welcome you to play along, make your own ranking, and share…