Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast

Come join me on a wildly deeply reported tour of the most confounding museum on planet earth. And yet — for all its quirks, pitfalls, Star Wars props and shocking reveals, I walked away beyond excited to go back to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Why? Well, because there's never been a museum to spark this much conversation — which, in a way, is the ultimate narrative art, ain't it? (Just press play i am trying so hard to avoid spoiling any of this SPECTACULAR episode for you!!!) Support our silly little podcast by booking your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel! They will book your entire trip and answer any Disney questions for free! (We thank you in advance!) www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Relevant Links: Digital Guide to Lucas Museum: https://guide.lucasmuseum.org LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-09-08/what-to-see-at-lucas-museum-of-narrative-art https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-09-10/how-lucas-museums-epic-battle-for-home-ended-in-la https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2026-09-17/skywalker-grill-opens-at-lucas-museum-in-exposition-park NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/arts/design/george-lucas-museum-narrative-art-opening.html Afar: https://www.afar.com/magazine/visiting-l-as-lucas-museum-of-narrative-art-what-to-know Artforum: https://www.artforum.com/events/norman-rockwell-189458/ SF Chronicle: https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/movies-tv/article/george-lucas-star-wars-trilogy-22445803.php Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel Website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Give us a CALL at 747-CHURROS! We’ll be waiting by the phone <3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Our Sponsors: * Quince! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal (and mention me at checkout if you can!): https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In today's fully reported episode, we are diving deep into Universal's new behemoth of a ride— my official review, my advice for when you visit, and what makes this coaster special — while also expanding upon the debate you may have seen online of nearby homeowners' extensive noise complaints. Because...on Tuesday, I had so much fun riding Universal Studios Hollywood's new Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift coaster that I just kept going on, likely giving myself a mild concussion.On Wednesday, I drove to a stranger's house to interview a half-dozen nearby residents about how the coaster — namely its passengers' screams — has significantly impacted their lives.Consider this a 360 degree view (like the rotating vehicles!) of Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift and how one coaster can be so game-changing for this park, so mind-blowing for guests...and so infuriating for locals.Who's right? Who's wrong? And who is this coaster for? All of that…will be answered in this week's episode of Very Amusing.Support our silly little podcast by booking your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel! They will book your entire trip and answer any Disney questions for free! (We thank you in advance!) www.mousefantravel.com/amusingRelevant Links:Drew Taylor's story for The WrapTodd Martens' story for Los Angeles TimesSpend more time with @CarlyeWisel on...Instagram! Twitter! TikTok! Facebook! Website! Give us a CALL at 747-CHURROS! We’ll be waiting by the phone <3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans!Our Sponsors:* Quince! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal (and mention me at checkout if you can!): https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chef, Author, Writer, TikTokker and all-around human delight Shay Spence is here this week to discuss, well, EVERYTHING! His new book, Meals You Can't Mess Up, is such a genius concept that i WILL be cooking from it when it drops September 22 (buy it now!!), but even more thrilling is that we got to chat about his career, his Disney World faves and make him super uncomfortable as I yell at him to his face about how talented he is ◡̈ (Who else is a professional chef, magazine food editor, social media king, recipe whiz and theme park expert?! NOBODY BUT SHAY!!) From the inside scoop on his Dollywood-inspired cinnamon bread recipe to the Disney World restaurant we BOTH dread dining at (you'll never guess which), this one is an absolute joy that i cannot wait to share with you all! Relevant Links: Follow Shay Spence on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theshayspence/ and Tiktok! https://www.tiktok.com/@theshayspence?lang=en Buy Shay’s new book! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779827/meals-you-cant-mess-up-by-shay-spence/ My pack and Play! https://go.shopmy.us/p-86938421 (My stroller hook caribeaner is no longer for sale I’m sorry!) Support our silly little podcast by booking your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel! They will book your entire trip and answer any Disney questions for free! (We thank you in advance!) www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel Website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Give us a CALL at 747-CHURROS! We’ll be waiting by the phone <3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Our Sponsors: * Quince! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal (and mention me at checkout if you can!): https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Buckle up, because we’ve got a bunch of VERY honest chit-chat ahead! From tummy issue updates and the products I’m loving right now to the very real consequences of critiquing something you love — can’t believe I’m saying as much as I did on this week’s episode — this gab sesh has a little of everything! ! ! ! ENJOYYYYY! Relevant Links: Dollywood Story for the LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-26/there-will-never-be-another-human-like-dolly-parton-or-theme-park-like-dollywood Hanni Water Balm lotion! https://go.shopmy.us/p-85145426 Hanni in-shower lotion! https://go.shopmy.us/p-85145510 Hanni shower scarf! https://go.shopmy.us/p-85145358 Wellness Formula! https://go.shopmy.us/p-85145769 Seed probiotics! https://refer.seed.com/by/[email protected] Support our silly little podcast by booking your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel! They will book your entire trip and answer any Disney questions for free! (We thank you in advance!) www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel Website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Give us a CALL at 747-CHURROS! We’ll be waiting by the phone <3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Our Sponsors: * Quince! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal (and mention me at checkout if you can!): https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What’s that you say? A bunch of very fun things at Walt Disney World that I desperately want to do and think you would too?! That’s what we’re getting into on this week’s WDW Bucket List episode! From freebies I can never remember to my genius idea for high tea to my long-kept secret about the thing I still haven’t done (ACK!!!), this one has all the Disney vacation inspiration you’re craving (and more!) Support our silly little podcast by booking your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel! They will book your entire trip and answer any Disney questions for free! (We thank you in advance!) www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel on... Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewisel TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewisel Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWisel Website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Give us a CALL at 747-CHURROS! We’ll be waiting by the phone <3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans! Our Sponsors: * Quince! Use my code AMUSING for a great deal (and mention me at checkout if you can!): https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy