Charltons Do Disney

It's time for a good catchup, with a side of tangents... And with a lot of Disney news, there's plenty to talk about, so we took the opportunity to keep the conversation going with some of your questions - Disney and Non Disney!

Leaving the Disney bubble is a must for us on any trip, but where do we like to visit when we've got time to spare, away from the parks?  In this episode, we chat through some of our favoutie places and experiences from trips gone by and look forward to the new off-property adventures to come!

You asked for it, we've had a couple weeks off but here's our take on Universal Orlando Resort. We talk through our favourite bits, our worst bits and the things that keep us coming back year after year. There's an 'Ask Us Anything' from a new listener and some exciting news about our next Disney trip (fingers crossed it happens!). Plus, if you come for the Disney and stay for the terrible humour, we've got you in the first five minutes...

Let's face it, Britain has some classic theme parks but nothing with the level of immersive themeing you get at a Disney Park. But would that even work? This week, you help us consider what kinds of things would you find in a British version of the Magic Kingdom? Also, Scott has another terrible idea for a TV series that honestly should never see the light of day...

This week we're talking Disney Dining. Specifically Table Service dining because now that 2022 vacation packages have been released, we know the free Disney Dining Plan is no longer part of the package, making your restaurant choices more crucial than ever, as you search for the best value food, service and experience. We polled you on your thoughts and my goodness, there were strong opinions...

To celebrate Valentines Day we invited you to take part by sharing some of your hilarious romantic stories, we remember a few of our own and there's a special Ask Us Anything where we answer your questions about our relationship, including the wedding day we NEVER wish to relive ever again! It may be an episode all about love, but there's a little bit of Disney somewhere in there too and for the first time, a 'News of America' where all the stories ACTUALLY happened in the USA!

It's another guest episode where we get the chat all things Disney Parks with some of our favourite them park creatives - Yaz & Ash from www.magicaldayapparel.com! We learn all about their love for parks on both sides of the pond, what life is like running their theme park-inspired business and there's another quick-fire round of questions to keep them on their toes! Plus Scott brings you all the latest weird and wonderful stateside stories in News of America!

This week its personal. We're talking Mental Health in this episode and Scott shares his personal story from early days, through to diagnosis and how he manages his mental health today. Plus we talk about how Disney Parks have been an amazing part of his journey towards mental wellness and the ways that the parks accommodate both physical and invisible illnesses. Don't worry, it's still filled with our usual nonsense and yes, News of America gets top billing once again!

It's Disney News, and it isn't! We weigh in on the latest stories to come out of WDW over the past 7 days and Scott introduces his new weekly segment, which is sure to launch us internationally - 'News of America'. Theres aliens, Haribo jewellery and human vs animal cage fighting. Truly, it's as bad as it sounds.

Of all the things our experiences at Walt Disney Word has given us, new friendships has been one of our favourites. In out first ever guest episode, we had the pleasure of inviting our friends (we may have mentioned them once or twice before) Dawn and Andy to share their favourite Disney World stories and memories. 

It's been a minute but WE'RE BACK with our first episode since February and let's face it - a whole lot has happened since then! In our returning episode, recorded on New Years Eve, we take a moment to look back the year that's been ruled by cancelling plans and staying at home. We answer your questions and look ahead to a new year of what we hope feels something like normal. Oh, and Scott gives a running commentary of his underwear purchases across the past 20 years. Seriously.

Following last week's episode dedicated to all things Epcot, this week we turn our attention to Disney's Hollywood Studios which has undergone quite the transformation since we first visited together in 2012!

This week we take a moment to talk about the one park that truly has our hearts. Epcot is the #1 park for all three of us and whether we're looking back at past attractions or ahead to exciting things to come, there's plenty of magic in that Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow.

Note: To see the video all about the guy who replicated Disneyland's Fantasyland in his basement see here > https://youtu.be/bS504U1WjJg

Hannah challenges Scott to a game of Disney Parks 'would you rather' and predictably he just can't seem to play within the rules...

This week we asked for your topic suggestions and they were all so good, we ended up turning this episode into a parks-themed 'Ask Us Anything'. We're talking everything from Disney entertainment to transport and even how to beat the Disney blues at home! 

Scott and Hannah share their favourite Disney movies from childhood, recall the special movie they watched on their first date and the ones that have become a part of their story together. They also talk about the Disney movies currently in production that they're most excited about and share their ideas for the movies Disney need to make next! 

Disney World and Universal Orlando are BOTH amazing but do you ever find yourself comparing the two? From themeing and character interaction through to food and merch, we sat down to talk about some of the key theme park elements they both share to decide once and for all, who does it better?

Scott and Hannah give their reactions to the the latest Disney news but only one of them knows what the newest stories are. Scott discusses his tactics for winning at Galaxy's Edge opening day and Hannah reveals an unusual childhood nightmare.

We've had a flurry of new followers and subscribers lately so we thought this week, we'd answer some your questions about Disney World, Universal Orlando and more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @Charltonsdodisney to keep up with all the latest from us, our upcoming trips and how we live the Disney life at home!

We've been planning our 5th Disney World Trip for the last 18 months and with only 24 days to go we're asking, is it possible to over-plan your Disney trip? We've shared our experiences of planning at all stages, from booking to arriving with tips for making your dining reservations to booking those all-important fast passes to make sure you don't miss your favourite shows and attractions. 

With our next Disney World Trip only 31 days away, we (Scott and Hannah) talk about all the things we're looking forward to experiencing on our upcoming Disney vacation. 

From our first ever DVC resort stays and making the most of the Disney Dining Plan, to Epcot Food and Wine and the opening of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, we discuss old favourites and new as we continue the countdown to our most epic Disney World holiday ever!