Best Mainstreetusa Podcasts (2024)

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Unraveling Updates from D23 (R.I.P. DINOSAUR) 1:17:16

1h ago1:17:16

1:17:16

The hosts dig through the updates announced at this year's D23 Expo and give their thoughts (some of which are very STRONG)!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Dani's Declassified Guide to Disneyland 1:08:04

25d ago1:08:04

1:08:04

The hosts welcome special guest host Dani to give a rundown of Disneyland from someone who has been around the West Coast Parks block a time or two!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Seven-Year Anniversary Livestream 1:41:59

1M ago1:41:59

1:41:59

Join Mario, Beth, and Brian as they celebrate seven years of Station 71! Full livestream available on YouTube.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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The Aftermagic: STANIMALS, and the Day the Finally Came 13:22

1M ago13:22

13:22

Catherine and Kristen recap the magic of Stanimal Day, a mere 4 years after the idea came to be.

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Pride Night + Jojo Siwa Dupes 44:07

2M ago44:07

44:07

Kristen and Catherine are back to recap the pains and pleasures of Pride Night at Disneyland, why Chappell Roan occupies their lizard brains, and why the Babadook is second only to Clarabelle the Cow. The gals also discuss Disneyland Forward, and why Pandora should stay in Florida.

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Happy Birthday Donald! Alt Title: The Episode We SHOULD Have Called Fauntleroy 31:38

3M ago31:38

31:38

In honor of Donald's 90th birthday, the gals head to disneyland to track down some blue and white treats.

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Fantasy Springs: Thoughts on Tokyo DisneySea's Newest Land 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

The hosts review the offerings at Tokyo DisneySea's newest land, Fantasy Springs and give their opinions on the land's attractions.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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The Worst Disney Day Ever 52:11

5M ago52:11

52:11

The hosts plan a Disney day for their worst enemy, planning poorly and choosing their least favorite activities!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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CLUB 33 OR BUST 37:40

6M ago37:40

37:40

Kristen and Catherine get the ultimate star treatment when they ring that famous doorbell... and are let inside the ultra-exclusive Club 33! Fine dining ensues, and a magical sparkle is permanently etched into their very souls in a way that makes enlightenment seem like old news.

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Tier List Ranking 2023 Disney News 1:11:04

7M ago1:11:04

1:11:04

In a unique spin on a 2023 recap, Mario, Beth, and Brian gathered the top Disney news of 2023 and rank it based on importance, impact, and personal opinions. Tune in to hear our thoughts and join our Discord to see the list yourself and submit your vote!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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A Merry Spooky Morning for Christmaween! 30:16

9M ago30:16

30:16

What's better than Spooky Morning? Spooky Morning the week of Christmas! Kristen regales Catherine with the story of Phantom Manor, Disneyland Paris' version of the Haunted Mansion. Other topics include the billboard boobs of Las Vegas, Kirk Cameron's version of sex ed, and new car sounds from Catherine's new ride.…

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Haunted Mansion (2023) Movie Review 1:36:13

11M ago1:36:13

1:36:13

Welcome, foolish mortals! In this episode, the hosts of the pod go live on Discord to recap and review the newest iteration of Haunted Mansion media. Tune in to hear what we loved, hated, and everything in between!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Fall News Recap 1:03:39

12M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Mario, Beth, and Brian recap the news of Walt Disney World and the Disney Company over the last couple of months.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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The Aftermagic: A Fullass Musical 23:19

1y ago23:19

23:19

Kristen and Catherine get ahold of the Timestone and travel to a magical reality two weeks in the future of the last episode. In their new future, strangers buy you cookies and macaroons melt in your hands, while you ~MaRVeL~ at the wonders of Rogers the Musical. The gals try new foods at San Fransokyo in DCA, and Catherine is so charmed by Kristen…

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Fauntleroy - A Superhot Episode 31:54

1y ago31:54

31:54

Catherine and Kristen hit the parks on one of the hottest days of the year! From water rides to water bottles that spray you in the face like a wayward feline, the gals cover ways to stay cool at the parks. Also covering: initial thoughts about the Haunted Mansion movie, Rogers the Musical, fabulous eats at San Fransokyo Square, and more.…

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Six-Year Anniversary Livestream! 2:09:01

1y ago2:09:01

2:09:01

Missed our anniversary livestream? Not to fear, we have it recorded here!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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The Aftermagic: Our Own Private Cheese 12:43

1y ago12:43

12:43

It's the Aftermagic! Kristen and Catherine dole (whip) out the scoop on cheap eats, souvenirs and experiences at this cheap budget-friendly Aftermagic. What was overpriced?! What was just right?! And did they overspend?!! Tune in to find out.

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WE'RE BACK! (And we're not referring to the 1993 film of the same title) 34:56

1y ago34:56

34:56

The gals are back in action! A lot of life has happened - and Disney still looms large in the hearts and minds of your favorite park pals. In this budget-friendly episode, Kristen and Catherine cover all the cheapest snacks, souvenirs and thrills at Disneyland, as well as how in the world their friendship has survived without the miracle of podcast…

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Imagineer Spotlight: Mary Blair 1:05:29

1y ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Resident S71 historian Brian returns with another Imagineer Spotlight, this time on the iconic Mary Blair who Disney fans will know for her incredible art style and use of color, notably in the classic it's a small world attraction. Tune in to hear all about Mary's life and journey to greatness!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Ride Rehab 1:01:24

1+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

This week, the Station 71 hosts give some rides a blue sky imagineering refurbishment.

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Disney Animated Movies Tier List 1:54:41

1+ y ago1:54:41

1:54:41

Mario, Beth, and Brian rank all major Disney animated films throughout history!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Mixed Bag: Updated Park Advice and One-Star Reviews 1:04:12

1+ y ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Mario, Beth, and Brian take a look at park tips they've given in the past and update their advice based on current park planning procedures. Then, the hosts read a round of one-star reviews and laugh at how the customer is NOT always right.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Galaxy's Edge: The Lore of Disney's Star Wars Land 1:18:01

1+ y ago1:18:01

1:18:01

Mario gives the backstory of Batuu, otherwise known as Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Cruisin' Along: Allie's Disney Cruise Line Recap 1:30:06

1+ y ago1:30:06

1:30:06

Podcast friend Allie recaps her Disney Cruise Line adventure, full of fun and surprises!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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2022 in Review 1:03:18

1+ y ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Mario, Beth, and Brian go over all the notable Disney events that happened in 2022.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Bye, Bob! 26:38

2y ago26:38

26:38

Mario, Beth, and Brian chat about Bob Chapek's departing and the reinstatement of Bob Iger.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Station 71 Goes to Hell 1:39:28

2y ago1:39:28

1:39:28

Join Mario, Beth, and Brian as they take a WILD RIDE...to hell!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Follow-Up: Disney Date Night with John from The Hyperion Review 46:54

2y ago46:54

46:54

Back in May, Mario and Brian helped John from The Hyperion Review plan out a date night for he and his wife during their anniversary Disney trip. Tune in to see how it went!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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D23 Expo 2022 Recap 1:03:49

2y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Five years after our first episode recapping D23 2017, the hosts go over all the Disney World news (and more) announced at this year's expo.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Talking Muppets with Hamilton's Fergie L. Philippe 50:42

2y ago50:42

50:42

In this special episode, Mario, Beth, and Brian chat with Muppets superfan Fergie L. Philippe, who also currently plays Hercules Mulligan/James Madison in Hamilton on Broadway, and have an awesome, weird, and wonderful crossover conversation!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Design an Epcot Festival 58:15

2y ago58:15

58:15

Epcot may not need yet another festival on their line up, but Mario, Beth, and Brian set out to design one anyway. Tune in to see which host's fest idea you like the most! What festival would you like to see at Epcot?By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Walt Disney World Ranked Tier Lists 1:54:41

2y ago1:54:41

1:54:41

Mario, Beth, and Brian go park by park to rank attractions and argue about which tier they should be in.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Disney What Ifs... 57:06

2y ago57:06

57:06

The hosts take some time to ponder what would have happened in an alternate universe version of Disney. What if Disney had gotten the rights to Harry Potter? What if Disney's America was built? Tune in to find out our thoughts!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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DisPort LIVE at Phoenix Fan Fusion! 1:04:55

2y ago1:04:55

1:04:55

The hosts of Station 71 and The Hyperion Review teamed up to participate in a panel at Phoenix Fan Fusion on May 27th to discuss the age-old question, "Which is better: Disneyland or Disney World?" This premiered exclusively on the immediately after the panel was over, so make sure you sign up and don't miss out in the future!…

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From Kermit to Mickey 28:00

2+ y ago28:00

28:00

A lot of life has happened! Catherine and Kristen are on their way to Disneyland after a rendezvous at Jim Henson Studios.By Catherine Law

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Disney World Date Night with John from THR 1:31:31

2+ y ago1:31:31

1:31:31

Mario and Brian are joined by a friend of the show, John from The Hyperion Review, as they plan out a date night for John and his wife during their anniversary Disney trip!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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The Lore of Pandora: The World of Avatar 49:20

2+ y ago49:20

49:20

Mario details his research on the Avatar franchise and its relation to Animal Kingdom's land of Pandora. Join us for this deep dive...that maybe goes a little too deep. For an especially crazy extension, check out our Patreon post-show!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Aftermagic: Peanut Butter... Pickle Dog?! 16:59

2+ y ago16:59

16:59

Kristen and Catherine wander the lands of the Food and Wine Festival at California Adventure and discover some strange and wonderful concoctions. We just have one thing to say: NOT EVERYTHING GOES WITH PEANUT BUTTER.By CATHERINE LAW & KRISTEN HENLEY

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Tram Time! 46:44

2+ y ago46:44

46:44

Catherine and Kristen head back to DCA, this time via... TRAM! They're aiming to try all the tasty treats at the Food and Wine festival and, of course, saunter and snack.

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Plus-Up Disney Springs 1:10:50

2+ y ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Disney Springs can be a fun, but we think it could use some improvements. Join in as we toss around some ideas on how Disney Springs could be better!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Down the ClickHole: Reacting to Disney Satire 58:52

2+ y ago58:52

58:52

In honor of April Fool's Day, the Station 71 hosts react to some satirical and otherwise humorous posts related to Disney. Warning, this episode may not be suitable for little mouse ears!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Disney on Broadway 1:38:10

2+ y ago1:38:10

1:38:10

Mario and Beth are joined by John, Dani, and Frankie from The Hyperion Review to delve into the history of Disney on Broadway.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Disney Conspiracy Theories 1:13:34

2+ y ago1:13:34

1:13:34

This week, we put on our tinfoil Mickey hats and discuss a few Disney conspiracy theories, both well-known and homegrown. Were Lilo and Nani's parents from Lilo & Stitch in the CIA? Is Aladdin actually set in a post-apocalyptic world? Tune in to hear our thoughts and much, much more!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Disney World Eras Defined 1:11:32

2+ y ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Listener Mel suggested the hosts discuss eras of Disney World's parks in a fashion similar to the eras of Disney animation with which most fans are familiar. Tune in to see how we divvied up 50 years of Walt Disney World!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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The Bare Necessities: Condensing ALL Disney Parks Into One 1:11:13

2+ y ago1:11:13

1:11:13

The hosts take on a topic from listener Matt and imagine Disney is consolidating all of its parks worldwide into one park. Tune in for the attractions, restaurants, and other elements that we would save to make our one final Disney park!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Expedition Everest: A History 1:07:17

2+ y ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Station 71's resident historian, Brian, takes us through the backstory of Expedition Everest and the history of the much-discussed Disco Yeti.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Interactive Experiences of Walt Disney World 56:26

2+ y ago56:26

56:26

Through the years, Walt Disney World has incorporated many different interactive experiences. Mario takes listeners on a journey through some of the most memorable ones of past and present.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Design a Christmas Overlay 50:12

2+ y ago50:12

50:12

The hosts of Station 71 think that Disney World could be doing a little more to celebrate and decorate for the holidays, so they do some armchair Imagineering in this episode to figure out some Christmas attraction overlays and brainstorm other ideas to make the WDW parks a little more festive during the holiday season.…

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Bad Advice: What Not to Do at WDW 53:48

3y ago53:48

53:48

There are lots of "tips" that you hear through the years as a Walt Disney World fan, but not all of them are actually good advice. The hosts delve into these frequently heard tidbits and explain why they think otherwise.By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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Weird and Wonderful Publicity Stunts 1:26:28

3y ago1:26:28

1:26:28

Walt Disney World has had many promotions and publicity stunts throughout the years, so we decided to take a look at some of the most weird and wonderful of them all!By Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast

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