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Ear Scouts Podcast
Whether you're preparing for your first trip to Walt Disney World or just love chatting about the Most Magical Place on Earth, the Ear Scouts Podcast will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and answer your questions about Disney Parks around the world. Our podcast is recorded every other week and we pull our questions from the comments of our YouTube videos and from our friends listening live on Patreon, so check out our videos at earscouts.com or join our Patreon family at…
Episodes
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Disney World Trip Planning Q&A
From early entry to after hours events and everything in between, we’ve got a ton of questions that will help you plan your next trip to Walt Disney World…
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5th Anniversary Special: Top 5 Reasons We Still Love Going to Disney World After All These Years
As we celebrate 5 years of making videos about Walt Disney World, we are answering a question that gets asked a lot: after all that time in the parks, aren't…
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New Lightning Lane Updates for Fall 2026
When you’re trying to grab as many Lightning Lanes as possible during your Walt Disney World day, it’s important that you get those most difficult-to-book…
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Choosing the Perfect Walt Disney World Hotel
One of the biggest decisions you'll make when planning a Disney vacation is where to stay. If you’ve decided to stay inside the "Disney bubble," you'll have so…
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Epcot Festival 101: Tips for Balancing Festival Fun with All Your Must-Do Rides, Shows & Experiences
If you're planning a visit to Epcot during one of its legendary festivals, we've got lots of tips to help you balance all the rides and shows that are…
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Disney World Shows Part 2: Epcot & Magic Kingdom
There are so many shows you can see inside the four parks at Walt Disney World that we had to break this episode into two parts. Last week, we covered all the…
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Disney World Shows Part 1: Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios
There are dozens of shows inside the parks at Walt Disney World and it’s impossible to see them all on a typical visit to the parks. In this first of two…
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Answers to Your Questions About Disney World: Special Events, Late Night Transportation & More
We get so many questions in the comments of our videos that we occasionally dedicate an entire episode to answering them. In today's show, we're sharing lots…
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Tips for Meeting Characters at Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line
If part of your plan is to meet some characters on your next Disney vacation, we’ve got lots of tips to share. From finding characters to timing your visits to…
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Live from D23: Day 3
Rob and Erick end their coverage of the D23 ultimate fan event with an overview of the Horizon's panel.
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Live from D23: Day 2
Rob and Erick share their thoughts from the first full day of D23. Erick has some really great experiences to share and we get more details on what is coming…
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Live from D23
Rob and Erick discuss their experience while attending D23 in Anaheim.
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Secrets of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World
In this episode, we are uncovering the secrets of Disney Springs. From hidden gems to unspoken discounts to special things you can see, do and eat only if you…
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After Hours, Parties and Extended Evening Hours at Disney World
Last week we covered tips for starting your days early at Walt Disney World and this week we are exploring all the different ways you can stay late into the…
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Guide to Early Entry & Rope Drop (and When to Sleep In and Skip Both)
Whether you’re a Disney resort guest taking advantage of Early Entry or you just want to arrive early and make the most of shorter wait times when everyone…
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Things We'll NEVER Do Again at Disney World (and a Few We Definitely WILL)
There are so many things to do at Walt Disney World and so many different ways to do them that even those of us who go to the parks all the time make big…
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Should You Upgrade to an Annual Pass at Walt Disney World?
Have you been contemplating whether it would be worth the upgrade to an Annual Pass on your next visit to Disney World? Sometimes the math makes the answer…
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Our Top Food Picks at Animal Kingdom
If you ask folks which Disney World park has the best food, most people will tell you Epcot, but don't sleep on Animal Kingdom. Some of the best treats…
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Epcot Secrets: Hidden Gems, Fun Surprises and Mystery Characters
This week, we're sharing our favorite hidden secrets and lesser-known tips to make the most of your day at Epcot. From surprise character interactions to…
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Top Food Picks at Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is often listed as the worst park for food at Walt Disney World, but there are lots of delicious surprises if you know where to look. In this…
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Magic Kingdom Strategies for Families, Thrill-Seekers and Trying to Do It All
We’re back with our final park strategy episode and we saved the biggest one for last! Like in the previous parks, we are sharing three different strategies…
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Why You Should Consider a Solo Trip to Walt Disney World
This week we are sharing our best tips for solo visits to Walt Disney World. We frequently get questions about navigating the parks on your own and what things…
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Tips for BIG Disney Days: Attraction Openings, Holidays & More
Are you planning to visit Disney World on a BIG day? Whether it's the opening (or re-opening) day for a new attraction, a major holiday like Christmas or the…
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Beat the Heat at Disney World: Our Tips for Staying Cool (and Dry) in the Summer
With Cool Kid Summer and a new round of discounts, summer can be a great time to visit Walt Disney World. But it’s also important to be prepared and have a…
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Park Hopping with the Dis-List
This week’s episode is all about park hopping and we’re joining forces with our friends Rob & Nick from the Dis-List Podcast to count down our top park hopping…
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Beyond the Parks: Our Top Picks for Your Day Off at Walt Disney World
If you're planning a Disney World visit that is longer than 3 or 4 days, you definitely need to build in a day off from the parks. While they are undoubtedly…
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3 Epcot Strategies for Families, Thrill-Seekers and Going Beyond the Rides
This week, we're continuing with our strategy guide series. As with Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, we'll share three different strategies for Epcot: one…
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The Best (& Worst) Character Dining at Disney World
This week's episode is all about character dining and we're sharing all the juicy details about every restaurant where you can see your favorite characters at…
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Q&A MinnieCast: Are After Hours Events Worth It For Short Waits at Epcot and Hollywood Studios?
This week is a brand new Q&A MinnieCast episode where we answer your questions from YouTube, Patreon and the forum, including about After Hours events and…
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Magic Kingdom Secrets: From the Best Spots for Fireworks & Parades to Magical Hidden Surprises
To celebrate our 20th episode, we picked a really fun topic that will also be helpful on your next trip to Walt Disney World. We're sharing our favorite…
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Disneyland vs Disney World: Why You Should Cross the Country to Experience the Other Park
Many people have only experienced one of the two major Disney destinations in the US and this episode is all about why you might want to hop across the country…
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15 Biggest Lightning Lane Mistakes - PLUS: Is This the Secret to Predicting Crowd Size at the Parks?
We’re sharing the 15 biggest mistakes people make using Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Walt Disney World, as well as what you should do differently to avoid…
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Q&A MinnieCast: Is Lightning Lane Worth It For a Half Day?
In this week's MinnieCast episode, we're answering your questions from YouTube, Patreon and the Ear Scouts forum. Is it worth getting Lightning Lane for a half…
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Hollywood Studios Strategies for 2026 – PLUS: Your Questions About Rider Switch
As we did with Animal Kingdom, we're breaking down three different strategies to help you plan your day at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Jessica breaks down the…
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How to Plan for an Epcot Festival Day Without Skipping the Rides
Whether you are headed to the current Epcot Festival of the Arts or one of the other amazing festivals that take place throughout the year, we're sharing our…
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Animal Kingdom: 3 Strategies for a Practically Perfect Day in 2026
Whether you’re traveling with young kids or a crew of thrill seekers who are all about the rides, we’ve got three strategies to help you make the most of your…
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Best (and Worst) Months to Plan Your 2026 Disney Parks Trip
This episode started out as a rundown of the things we were most excited about for 2026, but we soon realized that there were also some things that folks…
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Our Best Time-Saving Tips for Your 2026 Trip to Walt Disney World
As we close out 2025, we’re focused on helping you plan your 2026 trip to Walt Disney World. No matter how much time you spend at the “Most Magical Place on…
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Biggest Rope Drop Mistakes at Walt Disney World
This week, we’re talking about that magical moment when Disney “drops the rope” and opens the park for the day. More specifically, we’re talking about all the…
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Park Hopping Tips for Walt Disney World
Our tenth episode of the Ear Scouts Podcast is all about park hopping at Disney World. From transportation to Lightning Lanes to planning out your park hopping…
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Hidden Gems at Disney World: Food & Drinks Edition
This week, we are sharing some of our favorite foods and drinks at Walt Disney World that sometimes fly under the radar. Plus, we’re answering your questions…
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Must-Dos at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party & Jollywood Nights
This week on the Ear Scouts Podcast, we're sharing the things we always do every time we visit Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom and…
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MinnieCast: New Changes to the Disney World App
It's official – Ear Scouts is now a weekly podcast! 🥳 This week, we're chatting about the new changes to My Disney Experience (also known as the Disney World…
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Terrifying Trip Planning Mistakes to Avoid for Your Next Disney World Trip
It’s the Halloween episode and we’re talking about something much scarier than ghosts and goblins. This week, we’re breaking down the most terrifying trip…
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Our Top Table Service Dining Picks in the Parks – Plus: The Best Shoes for Disney World & More!
One thing you often have to plan out way before your vacation is where you want to eat at Walt Disney World. That’s because the most popular table service…
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Which is the Best Epcot Festival? Plus: Answers to Your Questions About MagicBands & Dining Plans
As we kick off Food & Wine season at Epcot, we're discussing the pros and cons of the different Epcot festivals to help you decide when to plan your next…
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Is the "Disney Bubble" Worth It? Plus: Answers to Your Questions About Disney Resort Perks
This week's episode is all about the fabled 'Disney Bubble'. Is it worth the extra cash to stay at a Disney World Resort hotel? From the listed perks to the…
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The Lightning Lane Episode: Was Genie Better? Plus, Tons of Disney Parks News
In this episode, we cover the avalanche of Disney Parks news that was announced this past week. Plus, we're answering the latest Lightning Lane questions we've…
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Is Disney World Better at Halloween or Christmas?
On this episode of the Ear Scouts Podcast, we're talking about brand new stuff coming this week to the Magic Kingdom and pitting the Not-So-Scary season…