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Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
A fun, honest and common sense approach to a Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando vacation. We discuss the latest Disney and Universal Studios related news, rumors, trip reports, tips, tricks, and more! Our goal is to help you maximize your time, save money and have more fun!
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- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 569 - Disney News + Our Blizzard Beach and Disney Starlight Parade Day
On this episode, we have some news about Minnie Vans extending airport shuttle service to deluxe guests, a Villains panel at Destination D23 may reveal more…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 94 - Megan K.'s Disney World Trip with Friends & Celebrating a Milestone Birthday
On this episode, Megan K. leaves the spouse and kids at home, grabs her friends, and heads to Disney World to celebrate turning 40! They visit Typhoon Lagoon…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 568 - Halloween Food News + Hollywood Studios After Hours Review
On this episode, we have some news about Jock Lindsay's Hangar Bar getting a spooky makeover for Halloween, the foodie guide for Disney Springs and the hotels…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 567 - New Attraction Coming To Hollywood Studios & The Best Quiet Places At Disney World
On this episode, we have some news involving a new attraction that is coming to Hollywood Studios in 2026, the Halloween Foodie Guide has been released, & a…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 89 - More HHN News, Mystery at Epic Universe & Best Quiet Places At Universal Studios
On this episode, we have some news about Halloween Horror Nights 34, including multiple new scare zone announcements, Universal Passholder Appreciation Days…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 93 - Sarah P.'s Summer Disney Trip (with a little Epic Universe)
On this episode, Sarah shares about her July trip to Disney World and Epic Universe. Her and her husband stay at The Polynesian Villas, eat a bunch of hot dogs…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 566 - Walt Disney Audio Animatronic Misses the Mark + Best Cold Treat Locations at Disney World (Happy National Ice Cream/Dole Whip Day!)
On this episode, we have some news involving the first look at the Walt Disney audio animatronic, the second MNSSHP sells out, and more discounts are available…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 88 - Multi-Day HHN 34 Tickets on Sale + Tastiest Snacks at Epic Universe
On this episode, we have some news about Halloween Horror Nights 34, including multi-day tickets going on sale and a House announcement based on the Terrifier…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 565 - Rivers of America Is Officially Closed + Rosa Mexicano Review
On this episode, we say goodbye to The Liberty Belle Riverboat, The Rivers of America, and Tom Sawyer Island and we have Christmas in July as Disney announces…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 564 - Disney News + Fort Wilderness DVC Cabins Review
On this episode, we have some news about previews for Test Track, the reopening of Hall of Presidents, and the concert lineup for Eat to the Beat during Food…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 87 - More HHN Houses Announced & What's Going on At Universal This Summer
On this episode, we have some new Halloween Horror Nights house announcements, Universal announces another Horror Unleashed Location and we talk about all the…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 563 - Is Disney Looking To Build A 5th Gate? + We Answer Listener Questions
On this episode, we have some news including the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has approved a plan allowing Disney World to build a 5th gate if…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 86 - Top 3 Must Dos in Each Land at Epic Universe
On this episode, we have some updates about Epic Universe involving closing times and permits that were files, as well as the announcement of the first…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 562 - News + Ranking the Best Pools at Disney World
On this episode, we have some news about when Test Track is reopening, Flavors of Florida festival at Disney Springs kicks off next week, and changes to Disney…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 92 - Christina C.'s Disney World Trip with Her Students
On this episode, Christina accompanies some of her students from where she teaches to Disney World as part of the Disney Imagination Campus STEM workshop. She…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 561 - What is the Best Show in Each Park? + A Review on the New Little Mermaid and Villains Shows at Hollywood Studios
On this episode, we have some news involving construction updates around the resort, snack reviews on a couple new offerings at Hollywood Studios and EPCOT…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 85 - News + Ranking All of the Epic Universe Attractions
On this episode, we talk about some Halloween Horror Nights announcements, the closing date for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, some exciting Hagrid's Motorbike…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 560 - GEO-82 Lounge Review: Will an Adults-Only Space Do Well in EPCOT?
On this episode, we have some news about the Cars area coming to Magic Kingdom being called Piston Peak National Park, as well as when those existing…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 559 - News + Live Action "Stitch" Movie Review: What's Next for Stitch at Walt Disney World?
On this episode, we have news about the starting date of the new nighttime parade in Magic Kingdom, the first Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is sold…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 84 - The Grand Opening of Epic Universe: Opening Day Review
On this very special episode, it's the grand opening of EPIC UNIVERSE! After more than 5 years of waiting, we were so excited to visit this brand new theme…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 558 - Disney News + Disney World Hotels We Would & Wouldn't' Stay At Again
On this episode, we have some news about changes at Typhoon Lagoon, Extra Magic Hours are changing this summer, another change to the DAS system and we talk…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 557 - News + Why You Should Book Your Summer Vacation to Disney World
On this episode, we have some news about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates and ticket prices, the dates for EPCOT International Food and Wine…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 83 - Epic Universe Previews Review & Did Our Kids Like this New Park?
On this episode we talk about the latest news with Universal Studios and Epic Universe. We also give our review of our Epic Universe Preview day, what's this…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 556 - News + A New Disney Theme Park Destination Announcement
On this episode, we have all the latest news from Disney, including the huge announcement about the next Disney theme park destination in Abu Dhabi, the…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 555 - News + The Walt Disney World Swan Refurb Review
On this episode, we have some news about the opening date and menu for GEO-82 lounge in EPCOT, May the 4th celebration details, and the amazing discounts and…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 82 - Are the Universal Parks Great for Kids?
On this episode we have some news, plus a re-review of the Hard Rock Hotel rooms needing some refreshing, and a discussion about if the Universal parks in…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 554 - News + Disney World Restaurants We Would and Wouldn't Eat At Again
On this episode, we have some news about some Disney World ticket prices have gone up, kids free dining plan deal starting in 2026 and we also discuss which…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 91 - Karen H's Whirlwind Disney World Trip
On this episode, Karen and her teenage son take a very ride-focused Disney World vacation. Every park day was spent being there open to close, lots of snack…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 553 - News + Gone, But Not Forgotten Things to Bring Back at Disney World
On this episode, we have some news about VIPassholder Days coming in May, the Grand Floridian Resort lobby is getting a bar, and Disney+ subscribers can get a…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 552 - Disney Luggage Service Expands & Would You Rather Segment
On this episode, we talk about the Disney Luggage Service expanding to more resorts, Shula's Steakhouse is leaving & another edition of Would You Rather. Join…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 81 - Our Spoiler Free Epic Universe First Impressions
On this episode, we talk about our Epic Universe spoiler free first thoughts, what we thought about each land and what you can expect from this brand new theme…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 551 - Disney Looking To Reinforce The "Disney Bubble" + Strategies for a Disney Staycation
On this episode, we have some news about both water parks being open at the same time this summer, resort airline check-in is slowly coming back, and Disney…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 80 - NEW HOTEL! Terra Luna Resort Review
On this episode, there is more Epic Universe news, including Epic Universe Express Passes are now on sale, team member previews are extended yet again, and…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 550 - Disney Releases Even More Discounts & Spoiler Free Snow White Review
On this episode, we have a lot of announcements from Disney, including the opening date for new attractions, a highly requested refurbishment for a popular…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 90 - Sarah Y's Disney and Universal Trip
On this episode, Sarah and her son take a long weekend trip where they get Universal annual passes, stay at Pop Century, do an After Hours event, and try the…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 549 - Disney News + A Girl's Day Mini Trip Tales (including Flower & Garden Festival Review)
On this episode, we have some news about the Spaceship Earth lounge getting an official name and some details, the Magic Kingdom DVC lounge opens early, and…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 79 - Epic Universe News Roundup
On this episode, we catch up on the latest Epic Universe news, including new meet n greets announced, Team Member previews have been extended, details about…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 548 - Disney News + Disney Reddit Stories #2
On this episode, we have some news about the behind the scenes looks at the future Cars attraction in Magic Kingdom, the Monsters Inc door coaster, and…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 547 - Disney News & Your Guide To Epcot's International Flower & Garden Festival 2025
On this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the 2025 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – from the best food & drinks to…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 78 - Catching Up with Epic Universe News + New Interactive Harry Potter Wands
On this episode, we catch up on the latest Epic Universe news, including team member previews, animatronic dragons, some of the food and drinks coming to the…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 546 - Full Menus for Flower and Garden Festival + The First Disney World Awards Show - Deluxe Hotels
On this episode, we talk about news including the foodie guide to this year's EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival and a rumor about Disney changing…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep. 89 - Kensi R.'s Bachelorette Trip at Disney World
On this episode of Trip Tales, Kensi recounts how she celebrated her upcoming wedding at Disney World for her bachelorette weekend.. They stayed at Caribbean…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 545 - Virtual Queues Gone at Two Popular Attractions + Port Orleans Riverside Room Review
On this episode, we have some news about Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind not using virtual queue anymore starting next week…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 544 - Is Disney Too Expensive for the Average Tourist? + Our Guide to Date Night Ideas at Walt Disney World
On this Valentine's Day episode, we have some news about the new offerings coming to Flower and Garden this year and a lawsuit about the DAS pass changes has…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 77 -Epic Universe News + Universal Mardi Mardi Gras: Flavors of Carnaval 30th Anniversary Review
On this episode, we have Epic Universe news including when park operations are taking over during the day and a slew of interactive wands will be available…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 543 - Jellyrolls Dueling Piano Bar is Closing + Our Private Magic Kingdom Fireworks Cruise Experience
On this episode, we have some news including the takeaways from the first quarter earnings call for the Walt Disney Company and a popular bar will be closing…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 542 - Disney News + Overheard at Disney World (Crazy Guest Comments)
On this episode, we have some news about when Muppet Vision 3D is closing, Celebrate Soulfully is returning in February, and the full lineup of performers for…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 76 - Universal Stella Nova Resort Grand Opening!
On this episode, we talk about the slate of events Universal has announced, including Halloween Horror Nights, Butterbeer Season, and the new Volcano Bay…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 541 - Disney News + Festival of the Arts Mini Review
On this episode, we have some news including details of the Garden Rocks dining package and Lightning Lane Premier Pass access just got a lot bigger. Plus, we…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 88 - Ann B. Visits Tokyo Disney Resort for the First Time!
On this episode, Ann shares ALLLL the details about her first trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Disneysea! She also reviews The Toy Story Hotel, reasonable prices…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 540 - The Best Times to Visit Disney World This Year (and When to NOT Go)
On this episode, we have some news about the 50th anniversary of Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress, and an update to the My Disney Experience app that…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 75 - Universal Christmas Recap & Universal Studios 2025 Preview
On this episode, we're back from our Christmas/New Years break and we are talking about our Universal Studios Christmas experience, review a couple of…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 539 - What's Coming To Disney World in 2025: Attractions, Parades, Closures & More
On this episode, we talk about all the things coming to Disney World in 2025! We go in depth about not only what's coming to the parks but what is going away…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 538 - Exploring the NEW Island Tower at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
On this episode, we have a mini Trip Tales of our Family Disney Christmas trip from this past week, where we visited EPCOT and Hollywood Studios and toured the…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 537 - Disney News + The Cake Bake Shop Lunch Review
On this episode, we have some news about the dates for the Flower and Garden Festival and the new AI checkout system that Disney is trying out. We also review…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 536 - Muppets are Out, Monsters are In + Jamie reads Disney Reddit Stories
On this episode, we have some big news about the location of the new Monster's Inc land, and when we can expect the new attractions, shows and parades to debut…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 535 - Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2024 Review
On this episode, we have some news about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays foodie guide, and some new menu items have come to Oga's Cantina. We…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 534 - Disney Jollywood Nights Review: Is it Better Than Last Year?
On this episode, we have some news about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays foodie guide, and some new menu items have come to Oga's Cantina. We…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 87 - Heather C. Runs in the Wine and Dine Race Weekend
On this episode, Heather takes us through her long Halloween and runDisney weekend. Her and her friends attend the last Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 533 - Disney News + Attraction Pre-Shows: Good or Bad?
On this episode, we have some news about possible new CEO choices for the Walt Disney Company, a $800 New Year's Eve shindig is returning, and what we learned…