The Hub Crawl

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!

Join Erik and Ryan this week as they are joined by Erin and Katie as they discuss the lost attractions they would bring back and the current E ticket attractions they would remove to make room for them, how they would revamp Oogie Boogie Bash to make it fresh, new and exciting, what they would do with Walt if they could spend an hour with him in Disneyland, and the non-IP lands based on a myth/legend they think Disney should build. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: You have the power to bring back any lost attraction. To do so, you must first make a sacrifice of a current E Ticket. Which comes back to life and which goes to the attraction museum in the sky? Question 2: Disneyland introduced Oogie Boogie Bash in 2019, and since it's debut, not much about it has changed aside rotating a villain treat trail here and there. If you were in charge of revamping Disneyland's Halloween party, what would you do to make it fresh and new and exciting? Question 3: If you were given one hour to spend at Disneyland with the man Walt Disney himself, what would you eat/ride/do? Question 4: Epic Universe just made a sweet non-IP land based on myth/legend. What is a non-IP myth, legend, fairytale, etc. that Disney should build out a land based on? What would be there? Bonus Question: What is a pre-trip ritual that you have?

Marie, Olivia, and Rob talk about the answers from last week's show, and we give our own answers as well. Then we have "Heard it at the Hub" followed by "One More Thing"

Join Erik this week as he is joined by Sarah and Ryan as they discuss the family friendly rides they would add to DCA, the best unsung Marvel and Star Wars tie-ins in the parks, the Disney Parks treats they have never tried but have always be curious about, and the overlays that they would create for Disney rides. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: It’s often discussed that DCA needs more rides that don’t have a height restriction and appeal to a younger audience. What is a ride you’d add to DCA that would be enjoyable for the whole family? Let’s imagine that space isn’t an issue for the sake of this question. Question 2: Best unsung Marvel or Star Wars tie-in in the parks (e.g., music, background lore, clever props)? Tell the story behind it. Question 3: What Disney parks treat have you always wondered about but never tried? Why do you think that is? Question 4: If you could create your own overlay on a ride whether it is IP based or not, what would it be? Bonus Question: What would you like to thank Disney for?

Spokes the after show is back. We break down the 4 questions from last week, we give our opinions, and even get answers from the chat. After we do that, we have another round of "Overheard at the Hub" from episode 2. and FInally we play disney bingo. You can play along with either of these games. Please tell us how you did!

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Chris and Mike as they discuss their favorite fits to wear in the parks, who they think will be the next executive to be offered up like a lamb to be sacrificed on the alter of Bob Iger’s legacy-driven redeption arc, the most underrated Disney animated movies, and when they think drones will be added to or replace fireworks in the American Disney parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: What is your favorite fit to wear to the parks? Question 2: Who is the next executive to be offered up like a lamb to be sacrificed on the altar of Bob Iger’s legacy-driven redemption arc? Question 3: What do you think is the most underrated Disney animation movie of all time—and why? How has your view of the movie changed over time? Question 4: Fireworks shows are being showly replaced by drone shows around the world. Disneyland Paris already has an amazing drone aspect to their nighttime spectaculars. When do you think a drone element will come to a Magic Kingdom style park in the United States? Bonus Question: What mode of transportation would you add to Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and/or DTD? What is the type of transportation, where would it stop, what path would it take etc.

This is a brand-new show from The Hub Crew. Check out three super fans and members of the Discord chat answering the questions from the week before.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Marie and Kate as they discuss if they would let someone else plan their Disney vacation from hotel to daily itinerary, what they think should be the next thing added or changed at Disneyland, why they believe fans aren’t going to see original Disney movies in theaters, and what moment they would time travel to in Disney Park history. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Would you trust someone else to plan your entire Disney vacation “” from hotel to daily itinerary “” without giving you any details until right before you leave? Why or why not? Question 2: What’s the next thing Disney should add or change at Disneyland? Question 3: Every Disney fan I know says that they want more original stories when it comes to Disney and Pixar films rather than relying on sequels and remakes, but it seems that there is a trend of original films doing more poorly at the box office than sequels and remakes (eg Elio vs Lilo & Stitch or Inside Out 2). What do you think is keeping people out of the theater for original stories and if you were put in charge of solving this problem, what would your recommendations be? Question 4: If you could time-travel to any moment in Disney Park history, where would you go and why? Bonus Question: What keeps you from going to the parks more frequently AND what could the company do to help bridge that gap?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Dan and JR as they discuss their thoughts seeing the Walt Disney animatronic and the reactions of other fans, what Disney personality they would invite, living or dead, to The Hub Crawl couch and what they would ask them, wether adding Marvel and Star Wars enhances or dilutes Disney, and what Disney animated movie they feel is the hardest to sit through. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Now that we’ve all seen the Walt Disney robot what did they get right? What did they mess up? How are the fans reacting and do you think it’s reasonable? Question 2: You get to invite one Disney personality—Imagineer, animator, or executive—living or dead-to sit on The Hub Crawl couch. Who is it, and what three questions must you ask them? (Is three questions too many?) Question 3: As somebody who grew up in the 80s, Disney had what, at least to me, felt like a very defined image that it presented in its works and parks. Colors were vibrant, good and evil were often pretty straight forward, and there was a certain degree of what I would consider “innocent wonder”. in 2009, Disney acquired Marvel. Not to be outdone, they acquired Star Wars in 2012. Both of those properties feel like a departure from their 20th century offerings. Do you feel that the addition of Marvel and Star Wars to the Disney catalog enhances or dilutes what Disney used to be? Question 4: What Disney animated movie do you think is the hardest to sit through? Bonus Question: What perk(s) would you like to see Disney add for MagicKey holders. If you don’t currently have a Key, what (aside from lowering the price) could Disney change about the current program that would entice you to get one?