The Hub Crawl

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Haley and Kim as they discuss why the Disney Parks hit adults so emotionally hard, where they would have a Disney wedding or vow renewal, the Disney food, drinks, or restaurants that live rent free in their minds, and the Disney documentaries they would like to see a la Disneyland Handcrafted. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Why do you think Disney parks hit adults so emotionally hard compared to any other theme park experience? Question 2: If you could get married or renew your vows anywhere in a Disney park or resort, where would you do so and why? (Help me figure out where I’m renewing my vows in 2028.) Question 3: What Disney food, drink or restaurant, past or present, lives in your head rent free, that you recommend to people or talk about more than you care to admit. Describe the food or restaurant and why you love it. Question 4: Disneyland Handcrafted was recently released showing the year leading up to Disneyland’s opening in 1955. What other documentary would you like to see about the Disney company? Bonus Question: If you had to have a party themed to something Disney (could be parks, could be acquired IP, could be anything), what would your theme and occasion be? Bonus points for any details you can come up with.

Marie has a great new drink Our answers to the 4 questions from last week Second Story Stories One More Thing.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Robby and Stephanie as they discuss the most ridiculous Disney hills they would die on, the attracitons they would like to plus, the lands they would like to expand, and their memorable Disney experiences outside of the parks and theaters. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What is the most ridiculous Disney hill you are willing to die on? Question 2: What is an attraction that you would like to plus? How would you plus it? Question 3: If you could expand any land inside your favorite Disney park, which land would it be and why? What would you add, replace, and or take away? Question 4: What is a memorable Disney experience you have had outside the theaters or the parks? Bonus Question: If you were a Disney attraction, what attraction would be and why?

The gang with James breaks down the show from the week before. Marie has a great drink for the morning rope drop. Rob talks about the other Disney people who have windows, and in One More Thing non Star Wars people try to describe Star Wars characters.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Rob and Erin as they discuss Their favorite scenes from the Carousel of Progress, the unique spots in the parks where something amazing has happened to them, the parts of the Disney Parks they would rent for a party, and what they are looking forward to the most in 2026. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: The carousel of progress has 4 distinct scenes. Act I: Turn of the Century (1900s): The family experiences early 20th-century inventions like automobiles and electricity. Act II: The 1920s: The family embraces new gadgets of the Roaring Twenties. Act III: The 1940s: The family enjoys conveniences from the mid-century era. Act IV: The 21st Century: The family adapts to modern technology “If you had to live in ONE Carousel of Progress scene forever, which era do you choose—and why is it not the one with exploding appliances?” (It can be this one) Question 2: When you think of a Disney Park and a unique spot where something amazing happened? A spot where you can picture right now that moment and why it’s important and why it might be a unique spot folks might not know about? Question 3: If you could rent a section of Disneyland Park or DCA for a private party, what section would you choose? Question 4: What are you looking forward to most in 2026 in relation to Disney? This could be a movie, show, theme park visit or addition, etc. Bonus Question: What is the totally niche, you might be the only one in line, character would you like to see appear in the parks?

Spokes Ep 11 is finally here. Complete with a drink from Marie, a new segment about the windows, and finally Mad-Libs!

Sorry folks, Rob forgot to post this show weeks ago, and then he got sick after the last show. So, Spokes is a little behind. Enjoy!

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Michael and Kate as they discuss the opening day attractions they would like to experience, the Disney Parks holiday experiences they would like to recreate at home, the non-Disney books they would like to see adapted into Disney+ series, and which classic imagineers or park visionaries they would like to have dinner with. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: If you could experience one of the Disneyland opening day attractions — that we no longer have — which would it be? Quick list: (on Main Street) the Horse-Drawn Surrey, the Horse-Drawn Firetruck, Wurlitzer Music Hall, Upjohn Pharmacy, the Maxwell Intimate Apparel Shop; (in Frontierland) the Davy Crockett Museum, Horse Corral, Railroad “Cattle Cars,” Conestoga Wagon, Pack Mules; (in Fantasyland) the Mickey Mouse Club Theatre (technically opened 8/27); (in Tomorrowland) Rocket to the Moon, Circarama, World Beneath Us, Space Station X-1, Tomorrowland Boats, ‘20,000 Leagues’ Walk-Through (technically opened 8/5), Aluminum Hall of Fame, Monsanto Hall of Chemistry. Question 2: What is a Disney Parks holiday experience that you would like to recreate at home? Question 3: What non-Disney book or character would you like to see adapted into a Disney+ series? Question 4: Which classic Imagineer or park visionary would you love to have dinner with? Think a multi-course meal where you can pick their brains for hours. Or just hang. And yes, you can pick folks who have passed on. Bonus Question: Let’s pretend Disney+ is creating a docuseries focused on the history, design, and future plans for resort hotels, which Disney owned hotel (anywhere) would you want them to feature and why?

Join Tage and Olivia this week as they are joined by Gini and Janelle as they discuss whether they would choose to eliminate Christmas or Halloween in the parks, their favorite Disney ornaments, whether they would choose a free DVC membership with unlimited visits or a free Club 33 membership with one visit a year, and where would they stay if they could stay an night somewhere unconventional in the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: If you had to eliminate one holiday at the parks which would it be? Halloween or Christmas? And why? Question 2: The holidays are here and a lot of folks have Disney ornaments or decorations. What is your favorite holiday Disney decoration? If you don’t have any, what is one that you would like? Question 3: Would you rather: Receive a free membership to DVC with unlimited visits to any of the DVC resorts? OR Receive a free membership to Club 33 but you’re only allowed to visit once a year? Question 4: If you had to spend the night somewhere in DCA/Disneyland that is not a hotel/Disneyland Dream Suite/Walt’s apartment, where would you stay? Bonus Question: If you have an extra day to your trip and you can not get into the parks on that day (for one reason or another) would you rather cut your vacation short by a day and go home or would you rather tack on a day doing non-parks offerings (resort hopping, downtown districts, nearby attractions, staring longingly at the gates, etc.)?

Rob Marie and Olivia break down ep 93 of The Hub Crawl. Olivia takes over Happy Hour at the Hub with a delicious Eggnog Drink, Who do think will win "over Heard at the Hub" and can you guess who said it better? and finally, on "One More Thing" we have another edition of "eat, Try, or pass"

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Sean and David as they discuss going to the parks with non-Disney people, the attractions that live in their dreams, their perfect Disneyland day and must-do’s for every trip, and the attractions they believe should have never existed. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Have you ever visited the Disney parks with someone (or a group) that were decidedly NOT Disney parks people? It can be a family member, co-worker, school class, or other social group. Note: ConciEARS do not count. Question 2: What attraction lives in your dreams? And does it function appropriately or is it some weird nightmare version? Question 3: What’s a perfect Disneyland day or a must-do every trip for you? Question 4: What is an attraction in Disneyland or Magic Kingdom that you think should never have existed? Bonus Question: Name a popular Disney experience you have either never done or you feel is overrated and explain why.

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Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Sara and J.R. as they discuss If they would have kept Bugs Land, Avengers Campus, or changed it into something else, their favorite Disney villains, what modern rooboots they would like to see for today’s technology and sensibilities, and what would make them stop going to the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Bugs Land was converted to Avengers Campus. Would you keep this the same, or change it to a different theme/land. If so, what would it be? Question 2: Who is your favorite Disney villain and why? Question 3: Is there a classic Disney property that you would like to see get a modern reboot or expansion of sorts, reimagined for today’s technologies and sensibilities? Question 4: What would make you stop going to Disney Parks? Are you already there? Maybe closer than you would like, or still a far off nightmare? Bonus Question: For WDW trips – would you rather stay in a nicer room in a moderate resort or a “base level” room in a deluxe resort (assuming the price for each option would be comparable)?

We break down EP 91 of the Hub Crawl, and share our answers, as well as answers from the Discord. Marie has a new drink complete with a horseshoe shaped slice of lime. We go back to Ep 7 of THC to find out what Tage said. Finally, in one more thing we draft the best songs to get you in the mood for a trip to a Disney park.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Sean and Olivia as they discuss the times that cast members have sprinkled some pixie dust for them or another guest, the themed resort hotels they would make based on IP, the Disney sidekicks they believe deserve their own spinoff, and which animatronics they would like see become characters who walk around the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: If you’ve been to a Disney theme park you’ve probably seen some Disney “Magic.” Tell us of a time a cast member has” Sprinkled some pixie dust”, for you, or another guest. Question 2: If Disney gave you unlimited budget to create a new themed resort hotel, what would be your concept and which IP would you base it on? Question 3: Which Disney sidekick deserves their own spinoff movie? Question 4: Which animatronic should be able to become a real boy? As in, which animatronic in any park would you most like to become an actual character we can see in the parks walking around? Bonus Question: James is coming after Disneyland and DCA with his bulldozer. What is ONE attraction at each park that he would find you chained to in protest?

This week on SPOKES we break down the questions from EP 90. ERIK! joins us and has some extra incite. Marie makes a new drink and it is delicious. We have another round of "Heard it at the Crawl." Finally we have a new "One Last Thing," that is a "This or That" spotlighting all things Disney.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Katie and Becca as they discuss the mistakes they see first time Disney guests making and what advice they would give to someone going to the parks for the first time, the pieces of merch or Disney Objects that they would rescue from a fire, the Disney movies they think should get more love in the parks, and how they define a Dinsey Adult and how they feel about the term. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Through my various outlets, I get a lot of first-time guests asking me for help when planning a theme park vacation. What is the biggest mistake you see first-time Disney Parks visitors make, and what advice do you always give a first-timer? Question 2: What piece of park merch or object do you treat like a talisman — something you’d rescue first from a burning building? Question 3: What Disney movie do you wish got more love inside the Disney parks and maybe even an attraction for it? Question 4: Over on DLWeekly, we have been reading the book Disney Adults by AJ Wolfe for our book club. What is your definition of a Disney Adult, and do you like the term? Bonus Question: We have some new friends here, so let's get to know each other. At the end of the episode. When it comes to Disney Parks, are you a traveler (like to do excursions and activities) or a vacationer (hang out and chill) or both?

First Marie has a new drink for us, and then Rob, Olivia and Marie break down Ep 89 of The Hub Crawl. After that, we go back in time to Ep 5 to see who said what in 2022, and finish up the show with a few Disney Inspired MadLibs.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Ryan and Scott as they discuss the things they think Universal or Disney are doing the best, the perfect Disney meal they would make from drinks, appetizers, sides, main dishes, and desserts found through the parks, how they would retheme a land without making major changes to attractions, and their favorite little broken things in the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Having recently visited Universal Studios new theme park Epic Universe - I want to know what to you think that Universal is doing better than Disney and what is Disney doing better than Universal? Question 2: You get to make the “perfect Disney meal”. It can feature items from any resort or resort hotel regardless of the impracticality of obtaining different parts from locations around the world. Please choose: A cocktail (mocktail) or specialty drink, Appetizer, Main, 1-2 sides, Dessert, and a snack for the road Question 3: If you could redo the theming for any land in a Disney park without making any major changes to attractions, what land would you choose and what would you make the new theme? Think about how the existing attractions (or food or merch locations) could be slightly modified to fit into your new theme. Question 4: What’s your favorite little broken thing in the parks — a ride effect that never quite works, a goofy animatronic, or a design flaw you secretly love? Bonus Question: If you were in charge of a Disney resort or cruise line, would you be more of a Walt or a Roy as a leader? Who would you choose to be your Walt/Roy?

First, Tage takes over the four questions and tells us why we are all wrong. Just kidding, we all give our opinions on the answers and share our answers. Then we get a new drink from Marie, and it is super cute. Finally, we have our recurring segments Heard it at the Hub, and One More Thing!