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Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by David and Olivia as they discuss the rides they think should get the Muppet treatment, what they would add or change about Disney+, the attractions they feel are off limits for Disney to change or remove, and the attractions they think represent the Disney brand as a whole. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: What other attractions deserve the Muppet treatment?
Question 2: We are celebrating the 5th anniversary of Disney+, which launched on November 12, 2019. It currently includes various Disney properties – Walt Disney movie and TV, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographics, and Hulu. What is one thing you would like to add to or change about Disney+?
Question 3: What attraction is completely off limits for Disney to change or remove?
Question 4: If you had to pick one attraction from any Disney theme park that best represents the Disney brand as a whole, what would it be and why? What elements / attributes / emotions come to mind when you think of the brand and how does the attraction relate to those?
Bonus Question: The Hyperion Theater has been empty for the majority of the time since the parks reopened…if you can put any show in that space, what would it be?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Andy and Kris as they discuss what attractions they think need a refresh, what IPs they would make into rides and what ride system they would use, the Disney movies they’ve never seen, and themed spaces they would add to a Disney Cruise Line. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: What attraction do you think should get a refresh at the parks?
Question 2: What Disney film/IP property would you want to see turned into a theme park ride and what ride system would you use (ex. flume, omnimover, slot track, coaster, trackless, etc.)?
Question 3: Which Disney movie have you never seen but you kind of regret it but not enough to watch it? Like maybe you even lie to people and pretend you saw it but you never will.
Question 4: If you could imagineer a themed space on a Disney Cruise Line, what design would you come up with? It could be but is not limited to a lounge/bar or restaurant, or a kid zone or pool/water play area.
Bonus Question: What is something the non-Disney cruise lines do or have that you wish Disney would adopt?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Amanda and Kevin as they discuss the times they have been to the parks during “other” holidays, details in the parks they feel are overlooked, what they think the 70th anniversary will look like, and snacks that they would bring back to the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: Have you ever been to the parks during one of the “other” holidays? Thanksgiving comes to mind, but anything else that isn’t normally celebrated.
Question 2: What is one detail in the parks that you enjoy that you think most guests overlook?
Question 3: What do you think the 70th anniversary at Disneyland will be like? They already announced PTN and casting for Better Together.
Question 4: Name a snack option that used to be available at a Disney Park that you wish they would bring back.
Bonus Question: Who is your favorite Disney account to follow on social media?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Olivia and Marie as they discuss where they would move things in the parks if they had the power to, new or old after hours events they would bring to the parks, Disney property they think deserves its own movie, and what cast member jobs they think Disney should add to the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: You can move anything anywhere at a Disney park with no regard to cost/feasability. What do you rearrange?
Question 2: What themed night/after hours event (new or one from the past) would you like to see them add to a Disney Park? Which park, what is the theme, what are some of the special events/foods/characters etc.
Question 3: Is there a Disney property (attraction, land, etc.) that you think deserves its own movie, TV show, or reboot?
Question 4: What role/cast-member level job do you think Disney should create or add more of at the parks?
Bonus Question: You get to add live actors and/or interactive animatronics to one attraction at any park- what attraction do you choose and describe how you bring the characters to life.
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Shannon and Ryan as they discuss times they overracted to a change in the parks, times they have had the oppertunity to dress up in the parks, what they think Disney should do to make Star Wars and Marvel like they were before, and Disney things they think are a bargain. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: When were you overreacting and afraid of change? Think of the prequel Star Wars trilogy. Think of the change to Splash Mountain. Think of anything else that changed in a park anywhere.
Question 2: Have you ever been able to dress up while in the park? And what did you dress as? Think Disney bounding, Halloween, RunDisney.
Question 3: What do you think Disney should do to make Marvel and Star Wars like it was before?
Question 4: Everyone is always worried about how much Disney costs. Which, to be fair, isn’t entirely unfair. However, I think there are some slept on “bang for buck” things. Whats something disney related that you think is a “bargin”? Could be an experience, a piece of merch, etc.
Bonus Question: Reverse bucket list item: what is a Disney attraction, show, food, event, or park you have never experienced and don’t want to?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Kate and Dave as they discuss their favorite Disney Halloween things, the Disney fan complaints they are most tired of hearing, Oogie Boogie Bash ticket value and getting the best out of the event, and where they go to relax while at the Disney Parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: What is your favorite Disney Halloween anything?
Question 2: What subject are you most tired of hearing Disney fans complain about?
Question 3: What is your opinion on the value or lack thereof in tickets to Oogie Boogie Bash and/or Mickey's Not-So-Scary? What is your strategy to get the most out of the visit?
Question 4: Many visitors to Disney parks are trying to crank out as many rides, attractions, and experiences as possible. As a devoted Disney fan, I would like to know if you have a favorite spot to slow down, take in the magic, smell the proverbial roses, and enjoy the moment. Perhaps a dining location, a quiet corner, a park bench, or even a favorite curb. Where is your go-to spot when you want to step back from the constant hustle and bustle of Disney touring?
Bonus Question: What Disney movie has the all time best soundtrack and why?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Ted and Shane as they discuss their favorite park details and history, Disney’s philosophy towards IP in the park, attractions they like but don’t go on enough, and if they think Epic Universe is going to change the theme park game. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: What is your favorite parks detail or backstory that you can’t wait to tell/annoy people with?
Question 2: Does it feel as though Disney has changed it’s philosophy towards the parks too much in recent years or are the changes ultimately for the better. I am referring to the changes we have seen at EPCOT and with the new D23 announcements as well as the inclusion of IP in all current projects.
Question 3: What is an attraction that you like, but don’t go on as often as you should?
Question 4: Is Epic Universe going to change the game, put Disney out of business, and become the most incredible theme park in history?
Bonus Question: What song have you heard too many times in nighttime spectaculars and which song haven’t you heard enough?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Emily and Stephanie as they discuss their thoughts on the new Cars area replacing the Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom, what they want to see in a new Villains Land, what Disney property they think should be made into a multi-season TV show, and what Disney should do in parternships with McDonalds and other companies. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: At D23, Disney announced a new Cars themed area coming to Magic Kingdom, removing the Rivers of America. What are your thoughts on this and as a bonus, is there an area you wish Disney would replace with something new?
Question 2: Last time on this show I brought up the question about the rumor of Villans Land. Now that the rumors are confirmed what is everyone looking forward to? What do you want to see in the Villans land? What kind of attractions do you want to see and what Disney Villans would you hope to see etc?
Question 3: What classic Disney property could be developed into an extended, multi-season TV show?
Question 4: Disney has partnered with a lot of companies. One of the most accessible, in my opinion is McDonalds. If you could create the next prize/accessory, what would you create or what opportunity did they miss to create? Also, if you have a favorite from the past, I'd love to hear it.
Bonus Question: You have to ride one Disney attraction for 24 hours straight and you win a million dollars. Which attraction are you choosing and why?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Emily and Clayton as they discuss What’s next on their Disney bucket lists, what shows they would like to see in the Fantasyland Theatre and Hyperion Theater, what about Disney surprised them the most, and what areas of Disnyland they would like to see reworked/refreshed. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: What’s next on your Disney bucket list?
Question 2: Now that the Tale of the Lion King show is gone, what stage show would you like to see brought to Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre? Expanding on that, what about bringing something back to the Hyperion Theater in DCA?
Question 3: What is something that has surprised you most about Disney?
Question 4: With the news of approval on Disneyland Forward, a lot of focus has been placed upon what new things will come from future expansion. Instead, let’s focus on improving what already exists. What current area(s) of the parks would you like Disney to rework/refresh?
Bonus Question: I know you love the idea of moving back to thematic lands rather than IP lands so… What theme would you like to see a land based around and what would you put there?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by CJ and Morgan as they discuss if they will be going to the D23 Expo and their expectations for what will be anounced there, the things that turned them into Disney adults, and their unusual Disney park traditions. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: Are you going to the D23 Expo this year? Why or why not?
Question 2: Top 3 things you think/hope might be announced at D23 - can be related to the parks, movie studios, D+, or the company in general
Question 3: What was the tipping point or points that made you into the Disney Adult you are today?
Question 4: What is an odd or unusual Disney Park tradition that you/your family have?
Bonus Question: What is your shopping strategy in the parks? Where do you like to browse? What kinds of souvenirs do you like to buy? Which stores are your favorites?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by James and Lynn as they discuss if they are Disney optimists or pessimists, attractions they would like to be evacuated from, attractions they would like to see restaurants attached to, and the former attractions they would bring back. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: Are you a Disney optimist or pessimist? Basically, when Disney announces something new, do you immediately jump on board or are you skeptical?
Question 2: What attraction would you like to be evacuated from? And what part of that attraction?
Question 3: People love immersive dining like Blue Bayou in Disneyland and San Ángel Inn Restaurante in Epcot’s Mexico pavilion. What attraction would you like to see a restaurant attached to it?
Question 4: If you could have any former attraction return what would it be and why?
Bonus Question: What has been your best value meal in/around the parks in your recent memory? This can be sit-down experience, quick service, an armload of churros. Whatever sticks in your head!
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Thomson and Ryan as they discuss the next after hours events they would like to see, attractions they would bring an old version back to, their thoughts on Genie+ going away, and what hotel, restaurant, and attraction they would bring into their own home if they could. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: What next after hours event would you like to see Disney do at the theme parks?
Question 2: If you could bring back a previous version of a current attraction, or restore a removed element of a current attraction, what would you bring back?
Question 3: By now, we have all likely seen some amount of detail regarding the demise of Genie+. I have extra details if we need them. What are your thoughts?
Question 4: If you could add one hotel room from a Disney resort, Disney park's restaurant and Disney Attraction to your place of residence what would they be and why?
Bonus Question: What would you like an episode of "We Call It Imagineering" to cover next?
Join Erik and Dan this week as they are joined by Jimmy, Paxton, and Alex as they discuss their earliest attraction memories, perfect Disney dining days, overcoming fears of big rides, rides they won’t ride, and if they have ever been scared on a Disney ride. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: What is your earliest memory of an attraction?
Question 2: What is your perfect Disney dining day?
Question 3: To the adults: how did you overcome your fears of "big rides"? Do you still have rides you won't ride for any reason? To The Boys: what ride(s) do you think will be the easiest to conquer? Which ones do you think might be the hardest?
Question 4: have you ever been scared on a disney ride and what was it?
Bonus Question: We have all been to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. What other Disney things would you like to experience? Cruises, Tokyo, Paris?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Kate and Bethany as they discuss what they would like to see on a Disney cruise, what makes Disney cruises worth their price, theire favorite excursions, and unique Fish Extender gifts. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: What would you like to see on a Disney Cruise Line ship? This could be a venue, show, character, etc.
Question 2: Disney cruises have a reputation for being more expensive than other cruise lines. What is something about a Disney Cruise that you think makes it worth spending a little more?
Question 3: What kinds of excursions do you like to do on a cruise? Or do you just stay on board the whole time?
Question 4: Fish Extenders: What’s a unique gift you would give or have received?
Bonus Question: What is your dream itinerary on a Disney Cruise?
Join Erik and Ryan this week as they are joined by Mike as they discuss the Disney music that made them a bigger fan or music aficionado, their favorite atmosphere music groups at Disneyland, Disney ride or movie they would like to see with a live music performance, and what band they would go back in time to see perform at Disneyland . Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: What Disney song or piece of music resonated with you in a way that made you a bigger Disney fan or a bigger music aficionado?
Question 2: What is your favorite atmosphere music group at Disneyland or DCA?
Question 3: What is one Disney ride or Disney movie that you would want to experience/see with a live music performance?
Question 4: Of all the bands and musicians who have played at DL/DW through the years, what would be the one you would time travel back to see perform in the park?
Bonus Question: If you had one ride song to be covered by a specific artist, which ride would you pick and which artist is covering it?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Teresa and James as they discuss if they are a Disney optimist or pessimist, what their churro would be if they could make their own, what they are excited about with the future of Disney parks, and their favorite, least favorite, and most underrated Pixar movie is. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: Are you a Disney optimist or pessimist? Basically, what is your first reaction whenever anything new gets announced?
Question 2: If you could create your own churro, what would your secret recipe be?
Question 3: What are you most excited for with the future of Disney Parks?
Question 4: In honor of Pixarfest, what is your favorite Pixar movie, your least favorite Pixar movie, and most underrated Pixar movie? Just one for each. No ties.
Bonus Question: Best sweet treat at Disneyland? Savory?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they unlock bonus questions and discuss the coolest attractions to be walked off, their favorite non-Disney Park, things at Disneyland that have gotten then better or worse with time, and what they would do if they could spend the night at a Disney park. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1 from Episode 31: What was the coolest attraction you have had to walk out of? Which attraction would be your dread to be walked out of?
Question 2 from Episode 44: What is something at Disneyland that you think has gotten worse with time and something that has gotten better with time?
Question 3 from Episode 46: What is your favorite non-Disney park and why?
Question 4 from Episode 51: If you were given the chance to stay overnight in any Disney park after closing hours, which park would you choose and what would you most look forward to doing during your exclusive nighttime adventure?
Bonus: Tage on The Supreme Resort with Eric, Jimmy, and Dan
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by JR and Matt as they discuss how they would fix Tomorrowland, what is good in Disneyland and California Adventure, their favorite Disney soundtracks, and their love of Disney and how they explain it to others. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: What would you do to “fix” Tomorrowland in Disneyland?
Question 2: What’s good at Disneyland and California Adventure?
Question 3: What is your favorite all-around Disney movie soundtrack and why?
Question 4: As somebody who was never biten with the Disney bug, what was the point where you realized that your love of Disney and the parks more than your average fan? How best do you describe your love of Disney to somebody on the outside?
Bonus Question: How has your relationship with Disney changed over time?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Olivia and DeeAnn as they discuss what Disney character they would spend a day in the parks with, which Disney celebrity they would like to see make a surprise appearance on their attraction, what Disney Movie location they would like to live in, and what Disney Location they would eat at for an entire year. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: Which Disney character would you most like to spend a day with at the Parks?
Question 2: Which Disney celebrity, living or not, related to an attraction would you most want to see make a surprise appearance on their attraction?
Question 3: If you could live in any Disney movie world for a week, which one would you choose and why?
Question 4: For 1 year, you can only consume food and beverage from one Disney dining location. 365 days straight! No food or drink from anywhere else. What dining location would you choose and why?
Bonus Question: If you were given the chance to stay overnight in any Disney park after closing hours, which park would you choose and what would you most look forward to doing during your exclusive nighttime adventure?
Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Lynn and David as they discuss the best Disney anniversary celebrations, Disney Parks outside the US, their favorite things from celebrations, and their favorite attractions that were not based on pre-existing IPs. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support.
Question 1: Which anniversary celebration was best?
Question 2: If you could visit a Disney park outside of the US that you haven’t been to yet, which one would it be?
Question 3: What was your favorite thing from a celebration?
Question 4: What is your favorite Disney attraction that is NOT based on any pre-exsisting IP?
Bonus Question: Which anniversary celebration should be tried again for the next big one?
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