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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
CTM Universal Ep 74 - Guide to the Holidays at Universal Orlando
On this episode, we have some news about the Universal Garage Sale happening this month, and share our reactions to seeing the animatronics for the Dark…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 532 - Everything Happening at Disney World for the Holidays 2024
On this episode, we go through EVERYTHING you can see and do at Disney World during the holiday season in 2024. We touch on all 4 main parks, Disney Springs…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 531 - Disney News + Disney Halloween Movie Trivia!
On this episode, we have some news about the Lightning Lane Premier Pass first day of the rollout and a major transformation coming to The Walt Disney World…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 85 - A Milestone Birthday Trip to Disney World with Lisa C.
On this Trip Tales, Lisa C. recounts the trip to Disney World she took to celebrate the birthday of her friend. They stayed at Pop Century, did the Keys to the…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 530 - Disney News Including Disney World Prices Are Going Up Again & Spice Road Table Review
On this episode we talk about Disney raising prices across the board again, the next Disney CEO to be named in 2026 & more. Plus Jamie talks about her…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 73 - Epic Universal Opening Date Revealed!
On this episode, we talk about the Memorial Day weekend opening timeframe of Epic Universe, what tickets and packages are going on sale very soon for the park…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 529 - Disney News Including Christmas Details & Disney Announces Lighting Lane Premier Pass
On this episode, we talk about all the Christmas offerings that were announced for the parks and the announcement that Disney is introducing Lightning Lane…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 528 - Cake Bake Shop Menu Revealed & Things To Do On A Rainy Day At The Parks
On this episode, we talk about the Cake Bake Shop that is opening up at the Boardwalk and it's menu pricing & things to do when it's a rainy day on your…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 72 - Halloween Horror Nights 33 Recap
On this episode, we rehash our night at Halloween Horror Nights. It was our first time attending together, and we had a great time! We discuss and rank the…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 527 - Discounts for Early 2025, Rivera Resort Studio Review, and Jamie's 1st Monorail Crawl
On this episode, we have some news about the early 2025 hotel and package discounts and lightning lane single pass prices going up. We also review our latest…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 71 - Universal News + Wimpy's Review
On this episode, we have some news plus a review about Wimpy's quick service on Islands of Adventure. Join Club 32 Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming…
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Ep 526 - News + Food Reviews: Frontera Cocina, Pecos Bill, and Food and Wine Festival
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Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 84 - Michelle's Last Disney Hoorah as an Annual Passholder
On this episode, Michelle uses her annual pass one last time before it expires. She stays at The Polynesian with one night at Grand Floridian, attends Mickey's…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 525 - News + 8 BIG Disney Myths That Just Won't Go Away
On this episode, we talk about the permit hiccup involving the Cars expansion and more details about the new skating show during this year's Disney Jollywood…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 524 - Is Lightning Lane Premier Pass Coming to Disney World? + What Does Disney World Need More of?
On this episode, we have some great discussion on two topics involving lighting lane premier pass and what Disney World needs more of. Join Club 32 Help us to…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 70 - Best Times to Go to Universal Orlando
On this episode, we have some more details about the Harry Potter and the Battle of the Ministry ride and queue coming to Epic Universe. We also have a…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 523 - Disney News + Best & Worst Times to Visit WDW
On this episode, we have some news about the new Villains show coming to Hollywood Studios and Tron swapping the virtual queue for a standby queue beginning…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 522 - Disney News + Rope Drop Vs. Park Closing (Which Ones is Better?)
On this episode, we talk about some news involving the return of After Hours events in 2025 and when Blizzard Beach will reopen this Fall. We also have a new…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 69 - Universal Helios Grand Hotel + Mythos Restaurant Review
On this episode, we go through all of the concept art and details revealed about the in-park Universal Helios Grand Hotel and what we know about Stardust…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 521 - We Try Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Hollywood Studios + Jamie Does Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
On this episode, we have some news including the location of the new Cars attractions at Magic Kingdom, and the menus for EPCOT International Food and Wine…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 68 - Unmasking the Horror Tour (HHN) + UOAP Passholder Night Review
On this episode, we share our thoughts about the Halloween Horror Nights behind the scenes tour, Unmasking the Horror. We also review the second night of…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 83 - Girls Trip to WDW with Caitlin W.
On this episode, Caitlin W. takes a girls trip to Disney World for a long weekend. She does a split stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Boardwalk, tries the new…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 520 - D23 Expo Announcements & Reaction
On this episode, we talk about the Quarter 3 earnings report for the Walt Disney Company and extended evening hours moving to Animal Kingdom soon. We also…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 519 - Disney News + What We HOPE Will Be Announced at D23
On this episode, we talk about the Quarter 3 earnings report for the Walt Disney Company and extended evening hours moving to Animal Kingdom soon. We also…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
CTM Universal Ep 67 - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic
On this episode, we have some news about Halloween Horror Nights scare zones and houses, plus what perks will be available during the Passholder Appreciation…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 518 - Disney News + Do This, Not That at Disney World
Not this episode, we discuss the rollout of the new Lightning Lane system and how its going, and the foodie guide for Mickey's Not So Cary Halloween Party. We…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 517 - We Answer Listener Questions
On this episode, we are out of town visiting family in Missouri so we have a ask us anything, Q&A show where we answer questions from listeners. We talk about…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 516 - Dining Reviews of T-Rex Cafe and Grand Floridian Cafe
On this episode, we talk about news including some refurbishment updates and a new single rider line at a popular attraction. We also review our dining…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 66 - Universal Studios News + Mega Movie Parade & Hogwarts Always Reviews
On this episode, we talk about some news involving Halloween Horror Nights, Epic Universe initial ticketing offerings and review some of the newest additions…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 515 - Celebrating Our Birthdays at Disney World + Grand Floridian Resort Review
On this episode, we talk about our birthday weekend at Disney. It was also our first stay at the Grand Floridian Resort and Jamie knocks off some bucket list…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 514 - The Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup + Tips for Staying Cool in the Florida Heat
On this episode, we talk about the lineup for the Eat to the Beat concert series and the Flavors of Florida event going on at Disney Springs. We also share…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 65 - Dark Universe: The Land We've Been Dying For
On this episode, we talk about some news involved the 8th Halloween Horror Nights house this year and when Passholder Appreciation Days coming next month. And…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 513 - The Disney "Skip the Line" System is Changing (again) + Which Holiday and Christmas Events are Returning this Year?
On this episode, we breakdown everything we know about the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass for the skip the line system, and what we think about…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 82 - Amy H.'s Long Summer Disney Trip
For this episode of Trip Tales, Amy H. shares about her summer trip with her two sons. They do split stay with FOUR Disney hotels, use Genie + as much as…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 512 - We Got to Ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure! + Communicore in EPCOT Underwhelms
On this episode, we have some news about a new DVC lounge and events coming this summer. We also share our review about Tiana's Bayou Adventure during AP…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 64 - Epic Universe Preview Center + Cinesational: A Symphonic Spectacular Debuts
On this episode, we talk about some news involving HHN33 and The Rock the Universe event next year. We also share what we saw in the Epic Universe Preview…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 511 - Disney News + What Would We Add or Change in the Parks?
On this episode, we have some news that was revealed during the This is Magic media event at Disney World this week that includes the Communicore Hall and…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 510 - Disney News + What's in our Park Bag?
On this episode, we have some news about the Island Tower rooms at Polynesian and more information keeps coming about Tiana's Bayou Adventure. We also share…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 63 - Dreamworks Land + Summer Tribute Store Review
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Ep 509 - Disney News and Disney World Hotel Tier List
On this episode, we have a little bit of news involving festival-less EPCOT and a food and wine event is returning to The Swan and Dolphin this year. We also…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 81 - Stephanie W. Goes Solo for a May Vacation
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Ep 508 - Disney News Including Changes To The DAS System Go Into Effect
On this episode, we talk about the changes to Disney's DAS System have gone into effect and how that can impact your trip potentially in the future. Plus we…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 507 - Disney News + Animal Kingdom Attraction Tier List
On this episode, we have some news about when Tiana's Bayou Adventure is opening and some preview dates, plus more information and opening date for the Island…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 506 - Disney News + Yak & Yeti Review
On this episode, we talk about dates being announced for Mickey's Not So Svary Halloween Party later this year, Disney's 2nd quarter earning call news & we…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 62 - Super Nintendo World Details Revealed + Circus McGirkus Cafe Stoopendus Dining Review
On this episode, we share all of the details we learned from the Super Nintendo World land reveal (and some details that haven't been released yet). We also…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 505 - Disney News + Delta Hotels by Marriott Orlando Celebration Review
On this episode, we discuss some news about upcoming refurbishments at a few hotels and how Disney is celebrating mothers this Mother's Day. We also have a…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 504 - Disney News + 1900 Park Fare Reopening Review
On this episode, we have news about the dates for this year's EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival and a celebration for the 35th anniversary of the…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 61 - Universal Studios News & Stella Nova & Terra Luna Hotel Details
On this episode, we talk about the latest Universal Studios news including a potential new parade coming to the parks & we talk about all the details that…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 503 - Disney News + Hollywood Studios Attraction Tier List
On this episode, we have news about VIPassholder Days coming next month and some of the treats to expect at WDW in May for May the Fourth be With You. We also…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 80 - Brittnie S.' Easter Disney Vacation
On this episode, Brittnie recalls her Easter trip with her husband. They stayed at The Boardwalk Inn, watched Fantasmic twice, experienced the Savor the…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Disney News + The Future of WDW Monorails ft. Orange Grove 55 and George the Italiano
On this episode, we have special guests Orange Grove 55 and George the Italiano with us to discuss the news about the changes to the DAS pass, what's coming to…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 501 - Disney News + Art of Animation Review
On this episode, we have some news including remarks made by Bob Iger during the shareholders meeting about Disney competing with Epic Universe. We also have a…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 60 - Epic Universe Unveiled - How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk
On this episode, we breakdown all of the details about one of the lands that will be in Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk. We discuss…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 500 - Disney News + Garden Grill Character Breakfast Review
On this episode, we talk about some new things coming to Epcot, a new drone show that is coming to Disney Springs and we give a review on Garden Grill's…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreCTM Universal Ep 59 - Universal Studios News & Jurassic Park Land 101
On this epiosde, we talk about news like new Butterbeer options, an Epic Universe update and everything you need to know about Jurassic Park Land. Join Club 32…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 499 - Disney News + Rope Dropping EPCOT Strategies
On this episode, we address some rumors about a nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom and what work will be done over at Animal Kingdom in Dinoland. We also share…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 79 Pt 2 - Jen R.'s Split Stay with Friends Trip
On this episode, Jen stays at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Beach Club, attends the fireworks dessert party, plays mini golf, and tours the parks much differently…
Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 79 Pt 1 - Jen R.'s Split Stay with Friends Trip
On this episode, Jen stays at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Beach Club, attends the fireworks dessert party, plays mini golf, and tours the parks much differently…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 498 - Port Orleans French Quarter Review & Via Napoli
On this episode, we share out thoughts about our recent stay at Port Orleans French Quarter as well as our experience dining at Via Napoli in the Italy…
- Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More
Ep 497 - Disney News + EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Kicks Off
On this episode, we have some news about some character changes at the parks, plus some statements made by Bob Iger about the future of the parks. We also…