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AI EverydayAI EverydayAI Everyday - #26 - GPT4-o, faster, cheaper, and more cool OpenAI UpdatesMatt Wallace talks about the latest OpenAI announcements regarding the release of GPT-4, its improved speed, cost, and performance compared to other AI models. He explores features like Elo ratings, real-time interactions, and potential applications in coding and vision processing.  He also mentions the upcoming release of a desktop app and the free availability of GPT-4.2024-05-1308 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 127 Let's Talk Joe RohdeThis excursion takes us to a discussion about the genius of Joe Rohde, former Disney Imagineer and Head Creative for Disney's Animal Kingdom. Mindy Muir and Magical Matthew discuss his storied career with Disney from before the opening of EPCOT Center, to Animal Kingdom, and beyond! Jump over to our Disney Conversations Tourist page and join the discussion! Until next we meet, Tourists! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2023-11-1925 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 126 Amy JoyTour 126 welcomes a new friend to the show! Amy Joy Petermann comes aboard this excursion and talks with us about her love for Walt Disney World. We talk favorites, future plans, and other points of interest. Amy was a joy to have on, and we look forward to her visiting again soon! We invite your input, so please hop over to the Disney Conversations Tourist page and let us know your thoughts! Until next we meet, Tourists! TTFN Magical Matthew --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2023-11-121h 10Disney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 125 Disney/MGM Beginnings and BeyondJoining me this week is Tour Guide Laurie Harding! We talk about how things began at the Disney/MGM Studios. We chat about how the idea was once a seed in the plans for EPCOT and grew into a larger dream. In the process, we talk about some of the original attractions and on sight productions that took place in the early years. We also bring it into today by giving you a little tour around today's Disney Hollywood Studios. So glad you have you with us for this Tour of Disney Conversations...2023-11-0553 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 122 First Time Disneylander visit to WDWHow does compare to Walt Disney World to someone who has spent their lives at Disneyland? Tour Conductor Magical Matthew and Tour Guide Diane Whiting discuss the shock a first time visitor to Walt Disney World might encounter if they are only used to going to Disneyland. We talk about size of resorts, parks, restaurant offerings and much, much more! Join us on the Disney Conversations Facebook page and jump into this conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2023-10-0140 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 121 You Might Be A Disney Obsessed Fan IF...What does it mean to be a Disney Obsessed Fan? We discuss this very thing on Tour 121 of Disney Conversations. Joining Magical Matthew on this excursion are Tour Guides Diane Whiting and Mindy Muir! This discussion, more than most, is one big Dug Moment, thus the brief sound-bite! We trail off into many realms of our Disney obsessions and talk about everything from Parks Memorabilia to Clothing to future desires. Overall, this was a really fun topic and one we invite ALL of you to join in on our Facebook page. Just search for Disney...2023-09-2433 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 120 Destination D23 Rumor MillTour Conductor Magical Matthew and Tour Guide Laurie Harding discuss some of the Destination D23 "announcements" regarding Walt Disney World. And, since most of what was shared didn't really have any concrete timelines, we decided to add a few of our own "announcements" in the form of Rumors We'd Like to Start! It was a fun, early morning discussion that we both enjoyed immensely! We hope you will also! How about adding to the rumor mill on the Disney Conversations Facebook Page? We'd love to hear your "announcements", too! Until next we meet...2023-09-1739 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 119 What to do When Something Goes WrongLike any vacation, plans can sometimes be interrupted. Just when everything is looking good, a snag comes along to derail your trip. On this adventure of Disney Conversations Magical Matthew, Diane Whiting, and Laurie Harding talk about ideas to help navigate around these little detours. We talk about travel issues, illness at Disney, and other related items. Jump aboard by visiting the Disney Conversations Facebook page and tell us about your experiences with travel interruptions. Until next we meet, Tourists... TTFN --- Send in a voice message: https...2023-09-1049 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 118 It's A Secret! Don't Tell The Kids!This Tour of Disney Conversations explores ideas for surprising the kids, or even adults, with their first trip to a Disney Destination. Tour Guide Laurie Harding joins us this week to discuss possible options for keeping the secret until the appropriate time. What ideas might YOU have for doing a reveal? Chime in on the Disney Conversations Facebook page, or email us at disneyconversations@outlook.com, and let us see your ideas! If you are looking for assistance in booking your next Disney vacation, contact Magical Matthew Travel for a free no-obligation quote. And, remember...2023-09-0337 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 117 Avoiding Thrill Rides at DisneyAs many of you may know, I have motions issues with thrill rides. I believe there are many others who so as well. One of the questions I get often is, What can I do if I have motion issues? Can I still enjoy Walt Disney World or Disneyland? It is our hope that some of those answers are given on this tour of Disney Conversations. Host Magical Matthew and Tour Guides Diane Whiting and Laurie Harding are along for this journey. We'd love to her from you! Connect with us on the Disney Conversations...2023-08-2756 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 114 Split Stays, Not HairsBoarding Tour 114 are Tour Conductor Magical Matthew and Tour Guide Diane Whiting. Together they discuss the logistics of doing Split Stays at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. They discuss how you make arrangements for and during a split stay, as well as give some ideas on how and when to make the change. They give a lot of good tips and tricks to make this a successful experience. Until next we meet, Tourists... TTFN --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2023-08-0637 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 113 Comparing EPCOT Area ResortsMagical Matthew and Tour Guide Diane Whiting take a look at all of the EPCOT Area Resorts around Crescent Lake. We even include a brief look at the Swan and Dolphin Resorts. We chat about location, rooms, dining, and fun things to do at each of these resorts. It is our sincere hope that you find these resort shows helpful in the planning of your next visit to Walt Disney World! Or, if you need assistance in that planning, contact me at magical_matthew@outlook.com and I would be happy to help you with...2023-07-3045 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 112 Comparing MK Area ResortsHello Tourists! This tour brings us to the Magic Kingdom Area Resorts. Magical Matthew and Diane Whiting discuss what is available at the Contemporary Resort, Polynesian Village Resort, and the Grand Floridian Resort. We chat about rooms, dining, pools, and more! Do you have some stories you'd like to share with us? Chime in on the Disney Conversations Podcast Facebook page, and don't forget the pictures! Until next week... TTFN --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2023-07-2359 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 111 In Which We RantJoining Magical Matthew this week is Tour Guide Janette Pelligrini. This week we are ranting about all things Disney, at least that's the way it started. But since Janette and I are both WDW fans, well you know where our thoughts went! Anyway, it was a fun conversation and really great to have Janette back with us! Do you have anything to add to the ranting? Jump over to the Disney Conversations Facebook page and chime in! Or, email us directly at disneyconversations@outlook.com. We would love to know your opinions and thoughts. Until...2023-07-1642 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 110 Happy Merry Hallow Mas HUHOn this tour, Magical Matthew and Miss Mindy attempt to help you make sense of all the holiday happenings around Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line. It is our hope that you find the information useful whether you plan to attend or avoid one of these events. If you are in need of assistance in planning your next Disney Vacation, please contact me at magical_matthew@outlook.com and let's start having some fun planning your next visit! There is never an extra fee, and you can be as involved in the planning...2023-07-0256 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 107 2024 WDW PlanningOn this tour, Diane and I give you the particulars you need to know to plan a trip to Walt Disney World in 2024. And, while most things didn't change a whole lot, there is one notable piece that you may, or may not, care to know about. We go over all of it from start to finish. Remember, if you or someone you know is looking to go to Walt Disney World now through 2024, I'd love to help them! Have them get in touch with me at magical_matthew@outlook.com for a no obligation quote and...2023-06-1142 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 106 Disney 100 Outside of the ParksMagical Matthew is joined this week by guest Tour Guide, Laurie Harding, and together they discuss a few ways to celebrate the Disney 100 Anniversary of the Walt Disney Animation Studios. There are some events taking place around the country and we give you some insights on a few ideas. After recording, I did some brainstorming (with ChatGTP), and came up with a few more ideas for you to consider... Disney Movie Marathon: Organize a movie marathon featuring your favorite Disney films. You can watch the classics like Snow White, Cinderella, and The Lion King, or...2023-06-0437 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 103 WDW Teaser AnnouncementsMagical Matthew is joined by Special Guest Tour Guide Laurie Harding! Laurie is an experiences WDW traveler and has great insights into the upcoming 2024 vacation packages that will be available on May 31, 2023. Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2024? I would love to help you put some magic into your visit. Please contact me at magical_matthew@outlook.com for a free no-obligation quote, and let's start planning your visit to Walt Disney World. TTFN --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2023-05-1448 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 102 Rediscovering the Magic of Disney MoviesMagical Matthew along with Tour Guides Mindy Muir and Janette Pellegrini talk about finding magic in Disney Movies, both classic and more recent. We also express our opinions on the 'live' action remakes coming out of the Disney stable these days Disney movies can be classified in a number of ways, depending on the criteria used. Here are a few examples: By genre: Disney movies cover a wide range of genres, including animation, live-action, musicals, comedies, dramas, and more. By audience: Some Disney movies are primarily aimed at children, while others are...2023-05-0739 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 101 Comparing WDW's Magic Kingdom to DisneylandHello Tourists! On this adventure of Disney Conversations, we take a look at the differences and similarities of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom as compared to Walt's original park Disneyland! For this discussion, Magical Matthew is joined by Tour Guides Janette Pellegrini and Mindy Muir! If you are planning a trip to one of these parks, and you have never been, we hope you find this information useful. Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park in Anaheim are two of the most popular theme parks in the world. While they share some similarities, they also have...2023-04-3055 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 100 Shorter Visits to Walt Disney WorldIt's time to CELEBRATE! We made it to Tour number 100! And, how do we do that? By doing what we do...talk! Have you ever had a few extra days in your schedule and decided to take a short trip to Walt Disney World? We had a listener who was contemplating this very thing. As a result, Tour Guides Mindy Muir and Diane Whiting join Magical Matthew to discuss our most likely ideas for our own short trips to that magical place. We talk about how we would get there, where we would stay, and how we...2023-04-231h 03Disney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 99 Wilderness Lodge vs. Animal Kingdom LodgeOn Tour 99, Magical Matthew and Tour Guide Diane Whiting compare Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort with Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort. And, while there are many similarities, there are also some significant differences to consider. 1.    Theme: The Wilderness Lodge is inspired by the National Park lodges of the Pacific Northwest, while the Animal Kingdom Lodge is inspired by African wildlife preserves. 2.    Location: The Wilderness Lodge is situated in the Magic Kingdom area, while the Animal Kingdom Lodge is located near the Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. 3.    Room Views: While both resorts offer beautiful...2023-04-1656 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 98 Port Orleans Resorts vs. Caribbean Beach Resort On Tour 98, I am joined by Tour Guides Diane Whiting and Mindy Muir and together we compare the Port Orleans Resorts (Riverside and French Quarter) to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.  We all have favorites and that comes through during the discussion.  Our goal is to give you as much information as possible to help you plan your next visit to the Walt Disney World area.  Disney's Port Orleans Resorts and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort are both moderate-level resorts at Walt Disney World, but they offer different themes and amenities. Disney's Port Orleans Resorts consists of tw...2023-04-0944 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 97 Art of Animation Family Suites vs. Fort Wilderness CabinsHello Tourists! We are beginning to look at various resorts at Walt Disney World by comparing them to each other. We consider party sizes, personalities, even noise levels in our look at these places to stay for our vacations. On this week's show, we compare the Family Suites at Art of Animation to the Cabins at Fort Wilderness. And, while they both can fit larger families or parties up to 6 people, they are completely different accommodation types. We will dive deep into looking at both options during this adventure, as Magical Matthew and Tour Guide...2023-04-0248 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 95 WDW 50th Anniversary RevueWhat do you think? Did the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration measure up to the hype? Matthew, Diane, and Janette discuss this very topic on this week's edition of the Disney Conversations podcast. Everything from the nighttime offerings to desserts to merchandise is a part of the conversation. We each express our likes and dislikes of this 18 month event. Want to add your thoughts to the discussion? Chime in on the Disney Conversations Facebook page or email us a disneyconversations@outlook.com and let's talk! Until next time, tourists! TTFN2023-03-1941 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 94 Planning Series Let's Pack for WDWPlanning a trip to Walt Disney World is a challenge for many.  Our hope here at Disney Conversations, is that we have been helpful in making it a little less of a challenge.  And that is where this week's show comes in to play. When it comes to packing for a vacation to Walt Disney World, there are some items that you may not consider when packing for other trips.  On this tour, Magical Matthew is joined by tour guides Janette Pelligrini and Diane Whiting to sort through what needs to go into your suitcase and carry-on to...2023-03-1246 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 90 Planning Series WDW Where Do I BeginWe have all been there!  The decision is made to make a visit to Walt Disney World.  If you have been more than a few times, you may be an old hat at this endeavor.  However, if it is your first trip, the task could be daunting! Along with Tour Guides Diane Whiting and Mindy Muir, we talk about the first steps that need to be made when planning a vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort.   If you, or someone you know, is planning to go to Walt Disney World, and they need a help...2023-02-1242 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 87 Eating Series: EPCOT Area ResortsTour Guide Diane Whiting takes us on another excursion to the EPCOT area resorts to check out some of the options available for grabbing a good meal or taking a bit of a break from the hustle and bustle of EPCOT.   We journey around the Crescent Lake area and pop in on some of the best known and some not so well known establishments in the area. We invite you to chime in on this and all discussions by joining us at the Disney Conversations Podcast Facebook group! Until next time, Tourists... 2023-01-2252 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 85 Eating Series: EPCOTWe return to our series on our favorite places to eat at Walt Disney World.  This tour takes us to EPCOT Center!   We wander around, virtually, to many of the places to dine or grab a quick bite and talk about our favorites.  We also chat some about the places we might avoid and why. Tour Guide Diane Whiting joins me this week for this amazing journey!  Make sure you grab a snack as we are not responsible for any cravings you may endure during this adventure. Until next we meet, Tourists! TT...2023-01-0857 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 83 Disney Christmas Wishlist 2MERRY CHRISTMAS and Thank you for joining us for Tour 83! This week I am joined by past guests Laurie Harding from Tour 77, and from Tour 46 Demi better known as Magical Hijinx on YouTube. We had a great discussion involving more wishes for Disney this year.  The conversation was delightful and fun.  I hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording! You can follow Magical Hijinx on her YouTube channel HERE to enjoy her adventures to resorts, parks, and events for Walt Disney World and some of that place up the road a bi...2022-12-2549 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 82 Disney Christmas Wish List 1Diane and Matthew look at the things on their Disney Christmas Wish List for this year.  With the return of Bob Iger it is easy to want to make that list even larger.  And we do get into some of that, but mostly we talk about OUR Disney List!  The things we would like to be able to accomplish or see changed as our Christmas gift from the Disney Company. If you have something you'd like to share as well, please drop by the Disney Conversations Podcast page on Facebook and leave a comment for us!   Di...2022-12-1832 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 73 We Went to Disney World Pt. 3I bet your all saying...FINALLY!!  Tour 73 finishes our 2022 visit to Walt Disney World!  We talk about our day at Disney Hollywood Studios with a bit of a lengthy wrap-up that we hope will be full of useful tips and tricks for YOUR next visit to the vacation kingdom! We had a lot of fun, despite Rebekah's sinus infection.  And, I know there have been some changes already, since our visit.  We will get into those on a future excursion.   Please jump over to the Disney Conversations Facebook Page and join the discussion!  Or, be...2022-10-161h 19Disney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 72 We Went To Disney World Part 2Welcome aboard this tour!  We continue our look at the recent vacation that the Magical Matthew family took to Walt Disney World.   Why are we doing this in stages, you ask?  Simple, there is a lot to share!  And my wife is really good at details and adds a different perspective on what might make sense of others visiting the parks with her type of personality.  It's really great information! This week we spend most of our time talking about our days at EPCOT Center!  There were some ups and some downs to our time there...2022-10-091h 06Disney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 68 Sunshine FlyerOn this tour of Disney Conversations, Magical Matthew is flying solo!  Joining us is guest Tour Guide Tony Glibkowski who is the Vice President of The Sunshine Flyer!  Many of us were saddened to hear that Disney's Magical Express was going away!  As a result, there was a time when doubt may have entered our minds about how we were getting to our Disney Resorts.  The Sunshine Flyer has quickly caught on as one of those options. Join us as we discuss how the Sunshine Flyer was born!  How the design of each motor coach was decided upon...2022-09-1135 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 67 OUR Disney Bucket ListsEvery Disney fan has one!  Some of us even succeed at checking items off!  And, some of us have lists that will be difficult to tame! That's right, have you looked at your Disney Bucket List lately?  Join your Tour Conductor, Magical Matthew along with Tour Guides Diane Whiting and Mindy Muir as they look at their Disney Bucket Lists and talk about some that you may also have on your list or maybe one of two you haven't thought of yourself. Join us at our Disney Conversations Facebook Page or chime in at disneyconversations@out...2022-09-0451 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 63 Diane's DVC TourDiane Whiting will be the tour guide on this adventure.  She has extensive knowledge and experience with DVC and has a lot of great information to pass along.  She is a great addition to the Disney Conversations team! If you have additional Questions or Comment concerning DVC, be sure to email us at disneyconversations@outlook.com or visit our Disney Conversations Facebook page. Thanks for coming along for the ride and we'll see you again soon! TTFN  Magical Matthew Wallace --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2022-08-0742 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 62 Guests with Disabilities at DisneyWelcome Aboard!! As a companion to Tour 61 Scooting Around WDW, we thought it was prudent to also do a tour on using the Disability Access Service (DAS) at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Mindy shares a lot of information as someone who's family needs this service to make the most of their magical vacations.  There is a lot to think about when traveling this way.  We also chat about using First Aid areas to meet certain needs. It is my sincere hope that you find this information useful.  Please pass this tour on to...2022-07-3128 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 61 Scooting Around WDWI am joined on this tour by Michael who work for Gold Mobility Scooters in Orlando.  He has developed a help guide for using scooters at the Walt Disney World parks and ranked them according to difficulty of access.  We talk about that along with some general tips on using scooters while at WDW. It was great having Michael aboard for this ride.  Should you, or someone you know, need to rent a scooter, please contact Gold Mobility Scooters at www.goldmobilityscooters.com and use the very easy form to make your rental a reality.  If you want...2022-07-2446 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 60 Recent and Upcoming Changes Part 2In part two of this tour, we are still looking at changes being made around the U.S. Disney Parks.  Mindy, Diane, and I chat about a parades, fireworks, and Splash Mountain.   Thank you for being with us on these tours, it is a joy to have you along. Magical Matthew --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2022-07-1730 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 59 Recent and Upcoming Changes Part 1Matthew and Mindy are joined by the newest member of the Disney Conversations team, Diane Whiting.  You may remember her from our last tour on using Disney Genie+.  Diane is a wealth of knowledge and a welcomed addition!   This week the three of us begin a discussion of some of the subtle, and maybe not so subtle, changes taking place around Disney.  We discuss changes in the parks on both coasts, resorts and lounges, many other things.  In Part 2, we will be discussing one pretty big item that is coming down from the mountain soon. Thank...2022-07-1039 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 58 Disney Genie+ with DianeDiane Whiting is my guest this week!  We had a fabulous discussion about how to make the best use of Disney Genie+.  I am actually thinking of using it now after having her on my show!  She answers a lot of questions, offers some strategies, and also tells us where it may not be necessary. I hope you enjoy listening to this tour as much as I did putting it together! Have a Great week, and we'll do it all again next week! Magical Matthew --- Send in a voice message: https://pod...2022-07-0242 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 56 RunDisney with JanettePodcast friend, Janette Pellegrini joins us again!  This time to help us all get a better idea of Why and How you can participate in a RunDisney event.  Whether it is one race or an entire weekend, Janette gives us her insights to help us make the best decisions on this subject.  I hope you all find this helpful and informative. Thank you for listening! TTFN Magical Matthew --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2022-06-1947 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 54 Disney ObsessionWelcome back to Disney Conversations! This week, Matthew and Mindy take you on a stroll down memory lane as they share about how they developed their Disney Obsession.  They talk about how it all started, what fueled the flames along the way, and a bit about how they hope to keep the fires burning. Thanks for joining us again this week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2022-06-0544 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 53 Walkabout Disney's Grand FloridianI think that many Disney Parks fans would admit that if there was one resort we all wanted to stay in at Walt Disney World, it would be the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa! On this tour of Disney Conversations Magical Matthew and Miss Mindy Muir take you on something of an audio walkabout of WDW's Flagship Resort.  We talk about the layout, types of rooms, fancy restaurants, and much much more!  We also talk about some of the extra things available at the Magic Kingdom area resorts that are exclusive to these resorts. Thanks fo...2022-05-2943 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 52 Walkabout WDW Deluxe Resorts 2Last week, we began our journey of the Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts by looking at the Contemporary Resort, Wilderness Lodge, and the Polynesian Village Resort.  This week we turn our attention the Animal Kingdom Lodge and the EPCOT area resorts.  There is a bunch of information that we hope will be helpful for all of you listening! Have you stayed at one of these resorts?  Reach out to us on the Disney Conversations Facebook Page and tell us about it! Until next week...TTFN --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2022-05-2249 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 51 Walkabout WDW Deluxe Resorts 1On our first tour of the Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts, we will be giving you an audio glimpse of the Magic Kingdom resorts.  Well, most of them!  We begin at the most recognizable Contemporary Resort.  With it's A-Frame design it is easily the most known of all Disney Resorts, especially when it swallows the Monorail Trains! From there was float over to Disney's Wilderness Lodge.  I really want to stay here someday!  The restaurants alone make this resort something special!  And, finally we stop over at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.  With all of the recent refurbishments, the Pol...2022-05-1556 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 50 Rachel and Family WDW VacationWhat a joy it was to have my friend, Rachel, join me this week.  It was a quickly planned addition to a trip they were already planning, but it ended up being a great time for all involved.  I had the extreme pleasure of helping them put this together.  Rachel shares their adventures as they visited Disney's Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom.  They also explored a little of Disney Springs. Rachel also shared about her important work in Haiti.  If you would like to learn more, or make a donation, please visit her website at www.pearl...2022-05-0857 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 49 If I Were Boss At WDWHave you ever dreamt of running the business where you work? How about dreaming of being in control of the most magical place on Earth?  This week Mindy and I take you on a trip down the If I Were In Charge Highway by chatting about things we would bring back, change, add to make Walt Disney World more magical.  Some of our discussion is a bit nostalgic.  But some is honestly looking at ways to make more magical memories for everyone from guests to Cast Member, to even the Executives! What are your thoughts? Share them wit...2022-05-0153 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 48 WDW Moderates 2Mindy and I finish our look at the Walt Disney World Moderate resorts.  We make virtual visits to Disney's Caribbean Resort and Disney's Coronado Resort which includes the Grand Destino Tower.  There is a lot of good information packed into this journey.   Remember, if you or someone you know is wanting to visit Walt Disney World, contact me at magical_matthew@outlook.com and I'll be glad to assist in making those arrangements and setting plans. Until next time...TTFN --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2022-04-2434 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 47 WDW Moderate Resorts 1Happy Easter 2022 to you all!  Mindy and I hope that you have had a magical week!  This week we begin our look at the Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts.  the investment can be minimal for a bit more space and lots more amenities.  This week we bring you part 1 with part 2 coming along next week.   If you are planning to visit Walt Disney World soon, you may want to consider one of these resorts.  And, we will have a guest review soon from a Magical Matthew Travel client who recently stayed at one of these resorts, so stay tuned for th...2022-04-1745 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 46 Guest Magical HijinxWhat a fun tour we have for you this week!  If you spend time on YouTube, you may have seen some of this young lady's videos.  She has a lot of energy and was also a lot of fun to talk with about her experiences developing content at Walt Disney World.  Demi, aka Magical Hijinx is our special guest this week!  Make sure to check out her YouTube Channel! I have included a link in the show notes. Do you want to join in the fun?  Just search Disney Conversations on Facebook and join the conversation. Unt...2022-04-101h 04Disney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 45 Walkabout The Values Part 2We continue our look at the Disney Value Resorts this week, specifically looking at Disney's Pop Century Resort and Disney's Art Of Animation Resort.  These resorts offer some very unique settings as well as food choices.  And, they both have access to the Disney Skyliner!  Want to learn more...thanks for listening to this week's Disney Conversations. Remember, if you want to book your own vacation to Walt Disney World, I can help you!  Just email me at magical_matthew@outlook.com for a free no obligation quote to get started! Thank you again for down...2022-04-0335 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 44 Walkabout The Values Part 1If your curious about what the different resorts have that might interest you, then this is the series of tours for you on Disney Conversations!  On Tour #44, we begin looking at Disney Value Resorts as an option to make your Walt Disney World vacation all it can be, and more. If you want to take a more in depth tour of these resorts, check out our friend, Magical Hyjinx on YouTube.  Find her at https://www.youtube.com/c/MagicalHijinx.  Next week, we will conclude the look around the values and preview what's next.  In the...2022-03-2751 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 43 Janette Goes For A Run (Or Two)Our friend, Janette Pellegrini shares her Princess Week experience with us.  She talks about pulling nearly all--nighters before races.  She also shares her views on crowds, wait times, and the effects of Disney Genie +.  Janette is a blast and good friend of this show, and we thank her for coming on to share her experience. And, we thank you for taking the time to download, listen and share Disney Conversations with your friends!  We know that not everybody is a Disney fanatic, but we also know that a lot of people want to visit a Disney Park, see...2022-03-2057 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 42 Disney Food At HomeMatthew and Mindy take a few moments to talk about making your favorite Disney dishes in the comfort of your own home.  There talk about how to make it, and where to get it in the parks.  Matthew used The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook as a guide for looking at some familiar, and some not so familiar, recipes.  You can find this book on Amazon.com or wherever books are sold. Thank you for downloading, listening, and sharing Disney Conversations with your friends!   See you next time! TTFN --- Send in a voice mess...2022-03-1327 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 41 A Day With David And BarbaraMy friends, David and Barbara Janusik join me this week to talk about a recent day trip they made to Walt Disney World.  We talk about the ups and downs of this particular day.  Mostly we talk about what it's like to see the parks through the eyes of a 2 year old.   How about you?  Have something about Disney you'd like to talk about?  Contact me on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1262570114263820/ and let's start a conversation! Thank you for downloading, listening, and sharing the Disney Conversations Podcast! Magical Matthew ...2022-03-0636 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 40 Two Old Guys Talking DisneyI am joined by my friend, Jim McNair, to discuss his love of Disney.  We chat about his experiences, his favorites, and a bit about his thoughts on Disney Genie+. It was a great conversation, and I truly enjoyed the time with Jim!   How about you?  Do you have something to talk about when it comes to Disney?  Let's hear about it! Mindy should be back on our next episode, so we look forward to that! Thanks for downloading, listening, and sharing the Disney Conversations Podcast. TTFN --- Send in a vo...2022-02-2039 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 39 Chilling At A Disney ParkTour guides Matthew and Mindy take you on an excursion to discover places to chill out at Walt Disney World and Disneyland during a visit to these resorts.  Places to get some quiet time to recover from the hustle and bustle of the parks.  How about you?  Do you have a favorite quiet spot at a Disney Park?  Let us know what it is at our Facebook community page. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1262570114263820 and join the fun! Until next time,  TTFN --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...2022-02-0627 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 38 Boarding The Resortloop.com PodcastWhat a thrill it is to have Tim Scott and his lovely wife Dawn from the Resortloop.com podcast joining us on this tour of Disney Conversations!  We had a great time talking Disney.  We talk of our experiences in the parks, our fun with movies, and anything else that came to mind during our discussion.  I encourage you to give Resortloop.com a listen on all the major podcast platforms. I would like to ask that you send good thoughts and prayers to Mindy and her family as they deal with a few personal issues.  She will...2022-01-3149 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 38 Boarding the Resortloop.com PodcastWhat a thrill it is to have Tim Scott and his lovely wife Dawn from the Resortloop.com podcast joining us on this tour of Disney Conversations!  We had a great time talking Disney.  We talk of our experiences in the parks, our fun with movies, and anything else that came to mind during our discussion.  I encourage you to give Resortloop.com a listen on all the major podcast platforms. I would like to ask that you send good thoughts and prayers to Mindy and her family as they deal with a few...2022-01-3022 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour 37 Disney At The MoviesJoin Tour Guides Matthew and Mindy as they take a glance at the movies that were released during Walt Disney's Life.  This is not an exhaustive list, but there are some great highlights and a few obscure movies that get discussed.   Thank you for downloading or streaming the Disney Conversations Podcast.  Join the discussion on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1262570114263820/ and let's build this community together! Magical Matthew --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2022-01-2345 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastTour #36 Grown-Up WDWSo many people think that going to a Disney park is just for families with kids.  What if I were to tell you that you might be wrong with that assumption?  When Walt Disney first developed the concept of a theme park, his ideas WAS to be for families.  But Mr. Disney was also a forward thinking man.  He knew that grown-ups needed time away from kids, and he made sure there were things to do, especially at Walt Disney World that adults could enjoy. On Tour #36, Mindy and Matthew take a look at some of the thin...2022-01-1647 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 35 Disney In The HomeYour tour guides, Matthew and Mindy, take a look at how you can put Disney in your home.  It doesn't have to be extravagant to be fun!  Whether you decorate a bookshelf, a room, or the entire house, we might give you ideas of ways to put a little Disney into your life at home.  Welcome aboard tourists! Please Download, Listen, and Share the Disney Conversations Podcast with your Disney loving friends! We are available on all major podcast platforms. Until next time...TTFN --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2022-01-0937 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 34 Planning Your 2022 Disneyland and Walt Disney World VacationsThis week, we spent time talking about what it takes to plan a Disneyland or Walt Disney World vacation for 2022. There was a lot of information given. Mindy shared a lot about Disneyland Resort, since that is her frequent spot. She talks about both onsite and offsite resorts. She gives us some great tips to save money on a Disneyland vacation, and how to get around. Matthew talked about Walt Disney World, his favorite place in the whole world! He shared details about getting too and from the Resorts, ticket purchasing, grocery deliveries, and a...2022-01-0246 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 33 A Disney ChristmasMERRY CHRISTMAS!!  This is truly my favorite time of the year!  On this week's episode of Disney Conversations, we are once again joined by Mindy Muir to discuss the Spirit of Christmas all around the world in Disney Parks!  There is discussion on Christmas at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, as well as Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea.   For those of us at Disney Conversations, we hope you have had an awesome holiday filled with love, laughter, and hope for the future.  We will see you in the New Year!! TTF...2021-12-2542 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 32 Mindy's Three-Week WDW Adventure Part 2Mindy returns this week with part 2 of her fabulous Three-Week WDW adventure.  She talks a little about Disney Cruise Lines and that park up the street, as well.  Mindy is full of great information and a blast to talk with, also.   Please share this episode with your Disney Loving Friends!   I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We will see you again next week! Magical Matthew --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-12-1942 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 31 Mindy's September Three-Week WDW AdventureOur friend, Mindy Muir, is back to talk about the three-week vacation she took with her family to Walt Disney World in September of 2021.  She gives us some great insights on needing medical assistance during a stay, the use of the DAS system, and tips on getting the hard to shore dining reservations we might be looking for, but can't find. Thank you for joining us at Disney Conversations!  We are so glad you could be here this week!   Please: Download, Listen, Share with fellow Disney fans and friends to help spread the word and hel...2021-12-1244 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 30 Meet MindyOn the 30th Episode of Disney Conversations, I am joined by a very good friend, Mindy Muir! Her knowledge and experience with Disney Parks is deep!  She brings quite a lot to the table and I am honored that she was a guest this week.  She talks about how Disney is a part of her DNA through the work she has done and the way it has had an affect on her family.  We chat briefly about Disney Genie+, a topic we will likely talk about more later.  As well as some of her favorite things. If you...2021-12-0530 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 29 Caught In The MiddleDisney Conversations is here to have a little fun and a little news, and a lot of Disney!  On this episode, we take a look at the Cast Members in Disney Parks who make the real magic happen.  Sadly, they are also often caught in the middle of what the Disney bigwigs decide and what the visiting guest has to say about it.  While expected to smile and take it from the guests, Cast Members continue to smile and wave.   I would love to hear about your Cast Member encounters.  Send me your experience at disneyconversations@outlook.com a...2021-11-2122 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 28 1971We are currently celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World.  I thought it would be fun to take a quick look back to see what original attractions, shops, and restaurants were available on opening day 1971.  Don't worry, we look at the available lodging options, as well! Welcome to this week's episode of Disney Conversations!  I am so glad you are listening!  If you are enjoying the content, could I ask you to do me a little favor?  Share this podcast with your friends!  Disney Conversations is available on all major podcast platforms and I need your help t...2021-10-2719 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 27 Unpopular OpinionThere are a lot of Disney fan sites on the internet.  There are also some third-party sites that offer a more unbiased look at all things Disney.  On this episode of Disney Conversations, we look at how to use some of those third-party sites when planning your vacation.  And, I offer what may be a very unpopular opinion in the Disney Community that I happen to disagree with. Thanks for your support! Magical Matthew --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-10-1813 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 26 Disney Genie UpdateDisney released details about the upcoming release of Disney Genie.  On this midweek edition of Disney Conversations, we will take a brief look at Disney Genie and what it includes.  To keep track of updates, or to chime in on this or other topics, please visit our Blog page at https://disneyconversationsadisneyfanpodcast.wordpress.com/. Thanks for listening and Sharing Disney Conversations! Magical Matthew --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-10-1306 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 25 My WDW Vacation 2021I made a visit to Walt Disney World in September, just a week or so ahead of the 50th anniversary celebration.  With the help of our friend, Janette Pellegrini, I share my experiences throughout the vacation kingdom.  We talk about the highs and lows of this long needed vacation!   Please share with your friends!  We have a lot of fun around here! Thank you for listening! Magical Matthew --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-10-101h 29Disney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 24 Know Before You GoThere are things we need to be aware of for all Disney Destinations.  On each Disney product website, there is a Know Before You Go section filled with useful information.  And these days, it's more important than ever to make sure you have the updated information before you travel.  I this episode, I give you a rundown of what the current information is for Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Cruise Line. There is also a bit of news to share, as well! Thank you for listening and please share Disney Conversations with you...2021-10-0610 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 23 Upside Down Disney DayDon't get me wrong!  I absolutely Love Walt Disney World!  And, after this particular experience, maybe a bit more!   After taking a fall on my last park day, I found out what it is like to be one of those people in an ECV or wheelchair.  On this episode of Disney Conversations, I share a bit about my experience, and a lot about the perspective. Thank you for listening!  Please share this podcast with your friends!  And, if you subscribe through Apple Podcasts, leave us a rating!  And know that I truly appreciate your help. M...2021-09-2720 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 22 Jeanette's Birthday WDW TripI am joined by my friend Janette Pellegrini to talk about her VERY recent trip to Walt Disney World to celebrate her birthday.  She does talk about that other park, briefly, but mostly Disney World.  I hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave comment or suggestions by contacting me at disneyconversations@outlook.com. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-09-1949 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 21 News and Trip PrepWe had several news items that came about in the last few days.  Learn about some changes coming around the parks, new restaurants and their menus, and a whole lot more!  Plus, I give a little pre-trip progress report prior to my visit to Walt Disney World. I so appreciate you listening! Please share this podcast with all of you Disney Loving friends! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-09-1518 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 20 News and A Marvel-ous MovieSome big news hit this week and it's going to cost more.  I also give a short review on the new Marvel movie Shang-Chi.  Was it worth going to the theater to watch?  Listen and find out my thoughts. Disney Conversations is evolving a bit over the next weeks.  So, hang on to your seats, the ride may get more interesting! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-09-0514 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 19 BONUS Would You Pay For That Part 2In this bonus episode, we bring you the conclusion of our discussion on the "Extras" being introduced at Walt Disney World.  There are some strong opinions on the remaining topics.   This episode is long, but I felt it was important to get this out, since it has some relevant information. Thank you, again, for listening! Join us on Facebook at Disney Conversations Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-09-0258 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 18 Would You Pay For That Part 1What a joy it is to have Barbara Janusik, Jeanette Pelligrini, and Joe Pardo joining me this week to discuss some of the "extras" that have been introduced at Walt Disney World.  In Part One, we talk about Boo Bash, the Disney Very Merriest After Hours, Space 220 with a little humor involving Mission: Space. I will be putting part two out later this week, and It will be a much longer discussion! Remember, if you are considering taking a Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Lines, or Adventures by Disney vacation, contact Magical Matthew Travel f...2021-08-3032 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 17 Different Ideas, Different PlansWhen it comes to planning a trip to Walt Disney World, it can be difficult when different people have different ways of approaching it.  This week, I share a little about the preparations for a trip that I, my oldest daughter, and her best friend have been planning since the first of the year.  And, I talk a bit about how different the planning has been, so far. There is a lot of news to share, also!  Especially about the new Disney Genie!  I am so glad you have joined us for this edition of the Disney Conv...2021-08-2224 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 16 Authorized Disney Vacation PlannersThere are some travel agents who specialize in Disney Destinations!  They go through some pretty thorough training to gain the knowledge needed to help clients with all of their Disney desires.  This week, I talk a bit about what it means to partner up with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, and the benefits that come along. Thanks for listening! Have a magical week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-08-1515 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 15 Big NewsThere were some pretty big stories that came out of the Disney Company this week.  We will travel from Paris, to California, and back to Florida by the time this journey has come to a halt!  Tune in if you are truly interested in visiting a Galaxy Far, Far Away! Disney Conversations is not affiliated with The Disney Company or it's subsidiaries!  This podcast is meant for information and entertainment, along with some travel advice for those seeking help.   Thank you for listening and have a magical week! --- Send in a voice message: http...2021-08-0816 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 14 Intro to DCLWelcome back, friends! This week, I decided to do a bit of a refresher for myself on Disney Cruise Lines.  They are finally getting ready to sail again from the United States, and I thought it was a good time to get reacquainted!  And I decided to bring you all along with me!  We take a quick look at the ships, what they offer, where they leave from, and where they go.  And, I get a little more detailed about the soon to sail Disney Wish.  So let's all wet our whistle and set sail together, shall we?2021-08-0119 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 13 My Favorite PodcastsIf you are anything like me, you listen to more than one Disney podcast.  I have several that I listen to myself.  Today's edition of Disney Conversations is about sharing my favorites in an effort to maybe introduce you to something new to add for your listening pleasure. All of the podcasts I listen to are available at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and many other platforms.  So look them up and enjoy! Thanks for listening and have a magical week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-07-2516 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 12 Park Reservations and Disnerd SpeakThe Park Reservation System has become a very important part of planning your next Disney World experience.  This week, I give you tips on how, and maybe when, to use this as a part of your planning. Also in this episode of Disney Conversations, I wonder if you have ever tried to figure out what people are saying when you are in a Disney fan social media environment.  Do you see abbreviations that make you go, what?  I try to give you some of the basics to get started.  It is not an exhaustive list, but I am w...2021-07-1817 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 11 Restaurants, Resorts, PlanningAdvanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) are open and I wanted to give you, the listener, a thumbnail sketch of what's open and what you can expect.  The last of the resorts closed during COVID now have reopening dates.  And, planning has become even more detailed than it used to be with the introduction of the Park Reservations system.  We talk a bit about how important it is to have a good plan!  A plan that fits your needs for a Walt Disney World Vacation.   Want to start planning that vacation to a Disney Destination?  Contact Magical Matthew Travel at mag...2021-07-1116 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 10 Return from COVID News and MoreThere was a lot of news as it related to Disney returning to 'normal' from COVID this week.  I share what I found to be of interest and maybe a thought or two along the way.  Please understand, I love Walt Disney World, but there is one story that kind of grips my heart and not in a great way!  I would love to hear your thoughts, also!  Email me at disneyconversations@outlook.com and tell me what you think!  I may even share a few on the next show! I hope you week is magical and full...2021-07-0509 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 9 WDW MemoriesWhat a joy to share with you some of my favorite memories of my visits to Walt Disney World.  I know that we all have great memories!  I would love to hear about some of your memories as well!  There is just something about the Walt Disney World Resort that turns many of us to mush.  But, that just proves that our hearts are beating and our dreams are alive! I invite you to share your memories with me!  Or, if you need help planning a trip, or even have a tip to share from a previous trip...2021-06-2723 minThe Average Joe Movie ShowThe Average Joe Movie Show80's/90's MoviesThe 80's and 90's have been a pivotal couple of decades for the Average Joes.In this Episode: Matthew, Zach, Andrew, and Shane discuss how  80's and 90's films were the key to all of us loving film in the first place. Weather it be the cheesy horror of the 80's, or the mind bending sci-fi movies of the 90's.Also hang tight for some movie reviews on "the Hitmans Wife Bodyguard" and "The Conjuring 3"All of that and more, on this episode of "The Average Joe Movie Show"2021-06-251h 54Disney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 8 Things I haven't Done at WDWThat's right!  There are things I haven't done at Walt Disney World.  I would actually like to meet someone who had done it all!  That's is an accomplished person!  I am also looking to start a segment called Conversation Cavalcades where we talk about the things that drive many of is into Disney madness!  Welcome aboard the Disney Conversations Podcast!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-06-2018 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 7 Today's Florida ProjectAs a bit of a continuation from our last episode, I take a look at how today's Walt Disney World area may actually represent at least part of Walt's vision for the Florida Project.  And, while living there may be out of our price range, at the moment, it's okay to dream!  Welcome Aboard this week's episode of Disney Conversations! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-06-1310 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 6 Who Was Walt Disney?While younger generations may have some knowledge of Walt Disney's animated movies and the theme parks that carry his name, it is reasonable to think that they may not be very familiar with who Walt Disney was in life.  In this week's Disney Conversations, I give a rather brief outline of who Walt Disney was and how his dreams found a way to come true. I hope you enjoy this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-06-0717 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 5 Groundhog Day 2Today continues the first family adventure to Walt Disney World.  The entire experience was so worth all of the planning and plotting!  Thanks for listening!  Join the fun on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/Disney-Conversations-Podcast-104521305159949.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-05-2811 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 4 Groundhog Day? Part 1This week I begin to take a look back at the first family visit to Walt Disney World.  I talk about some personal firsts and some favorites, both old and new.  Welcome back to Disney Conversations!  Let talk! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-05-2320 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 3 Then NowIt's always interesting to take a look back to help understand where we are today.  This week, I compare planning a Walt Disney World trip in 1982, to one planned in 2012, and what does COVID mean to our planning!  Thanks for listening!  Please comment or contribute ideas at magical_matthew@outlook.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-05-0915 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 2 Memory LaneI share more about my initiation into the craziness that is Disney Obsession!  I talk more in depth about my first visit to WDW and how much I love EPCOT!  There is also an invitation to anyone who wants to join the conversation, and I hope you will respond so we can all have a little more magic in our lives! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-05-0215 minDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastDisney Conversations A Disney Fan PodcastEp 1 IntroductionThis is a new podcast for the Disney Fanatic!  In this episode, I share about my first trip to, and how I fell in love with, Walt Disney World.  I also invite the listener to share their experiences as we get this thing started! Want to share your journey? Contact me at magical_matthew@outlook.com! TTFN --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message2021-04-2504 minThe Average Joe Movie ShowThe Average Joe Movie ShowIs Physical Media a dying breed?The Average Joes discuss The rise, fall, and future of physical media! Hosts:Matthew LexiGlennDrew2020-03-162h 07The Average Joe Movie ShowThe Average Joe Movie ShowIs Marvel Done?On this week's show, the Average Joes discuss the history and future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Is Marvel the comic book film gold standard? Or does the Dark Knight Trilogy hold that accolade? New footage from THE BATMAN incites "Collar Gate" - And we still are NOT over the Oscars. Special Guest: Brian StyronHost: Matt Wallace Featuring: Andrew Brown and Lexi Ayres Technical Direction: Shane ScantlingThanks for listening!Daily Average Joe updates on our socialsFacebook InstagramPATREON COMING SOON!2020-03-061h 47