Jason

Jason

Host - EarzUp! | In-Depth | Secret Show (Patreon Only)

As the host of EarzUp! podcast, Jason loves giving his opinions on pretty much everything, especially when they aren’t asked for. When he’s not wandering around the Disneyland Resort, you can find him online playing video games, going to tiki bars, and trying to figure out where his kid ran off to so fast.

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In-Depth | Ep. #67: News from Disneyland Paris, Disney World Parking hacks, and more!

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #66: High-Speed rail Updates, New WDW Thefts, and More!

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Bantha Milk | Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 4 Breakdown

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EarzUp! | Sounds That Bring us Back To Disneyland

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Bantha Milk Podcast | Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 3 Breakdown

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #64: Avengers in Disneyland Paris, a $40k Shopping Spree, and more!

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EarzUp! | Budget Bev Pt. 2: Eating At Disneyland For $30

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Bantha Milk | Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1 & 2 Breakdown

Bantha Milk | Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1 & 2 Breakdown

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Bantha Milk | The Kenobi Trailer Breakdown

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EarzUp! | In-Depth #63: New Additions Coming To Batuu, New Jersey Represents, and More!

EarzUp! | In-Depth #63: New Additions Coming To Batuu, New Jersey Represents, and More!

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EarzUp! | History of Star Tours

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #62 - The Reedy Creek Problem

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #62 - The Reedy Creek Problem

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Bantha Milk's Star Wars Day

Bantha Milk's Star Wars Day

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EarzUp! | The Return of Tom Ameen and the History of Soarin'

EarzUp! | The Return of Tom Ameen and the History of Soarin'

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Tom Ameen Returns to Bantha Milk

Tom Ameen Returns to Bantha Milk

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #61

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #61

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EarzUp! | Ranking The Lands of Disneyland with The Supreme Resort

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Bantha Milk Podcast Presents W-EOK Star Wars Radio.

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EarzUp! | In-depth #60

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Bantha Milk Podcast | Peacemaker: Series Review (Or Bantha Milk Gives Star Wars A Break)

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Bantha Milk Podcast | "Obi-Wan Kenobi" Series Trailer Breakdown

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EarzUp! | In-Depth #59

EarzUp! | In-Depth #59

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EarzUp! | History of Adventures Through Inner Space In Disneyland

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #58

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #58

It's well known that Disney borrows stories from other cultures to make them their own, but do they blatantly steal artwork from other ar...

Bantha Milk Presents: The Star Wars All-Star Game

Bantha Milk Presents: The Star Wars All-Star Game

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Bantha Milk | The Book of Boba Fett - Full Season One Recap

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EarzUp! | The History of the Main Street Vehicles in Disneyland!

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #57

Rounding up the Disney News this week, Jeremy and Jason are weighing in on whatever they can! We talk a bit about the backlash Peter Dink...

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Bantha Milk | The Book of Boba Fett | Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor

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Bantha Milk | The Book of Boba Fett | Chapter 6: From The Desert Comes a Stranger

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Bantha Milk | The Book of Boba Fett | Chapter 5: The Return of the Mandalorian

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #56

Lots of little news bites on today's show. We talk about the new Moana series coming to Disney + in a year or so, a cool bourbon tasting ...

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EarzUp! | Interview with Josh Freese

if you were walking around Tomorrowland in the early 1980's, chances are you have heard Josh Freese. Josh was in a teen band called "Polo...

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Bantha Milk | The Book of Boba Fett | Chapter 4: The Gathering Storm

Our coverage of The Book of Boba Fett continues with "Chapter 4: The Gathering Storm". Nick and Rob open with a continued critique of the...

Bantha Milk | The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 3:  The Streets of Mos Espa Review

Bantha Milk | The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa Review

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The EarzUp! Year In Review | 2021 Edition

2021 might be done with us, but we sure aren't done with it! On today's show, we kiss last year good-bye with our annual Year In Review. ...

Bantha Milk | The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 2 The Tribes of Tatooine Breakdown and Easter Eggs

Bantha Milk | The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 2 The Tribes of Tatooine Breakdown and Easter Eggs

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Bantha Milk | The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 1 Breakdown

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #55

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EarzUp! | The Christmas Special and 200th Episode Celebration

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #54

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #54

We hit the Disney News feed and mine the place for only the best stories we can realistically comment on. The show kicks off with a rundo...

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EarzUp! | Interview With Don Dorsey

Throughout his 45+ years of his Disney Career, Don Dorsey has been involved with some of the greatest parades and nighttime spectaculars ...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #53 - The Destination D Recap Show

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #53 - The Destination D Recap Show

To fill the perceived gap between their every-other-year event D23, the Walt Disney Company holds something called Destination D. It's a ...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #52

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #52

There's lot of news to cover this week, in the lead up to Destination D,so let's get right into it. We start with the Metaverse - what it...

EarzUp! | Episode #198

EarzUp! | Episode #198

Today on the show, we learn about Bev's trip to Disneyland, doing a few things for the first time, which is always fun to learn about. We...

Bantha Milk | How to Play Sabacc Like Han Solo!

Bantha Milk | How to Play Sabacc Like Han Solo!

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The History of the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Ride

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Universal Studios Hollywood does NOT cost ten times more than Disneyland does per ride. There. We said it, so now hopefully we can move o...

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In-Depth | Episode #50

In-Depth | Episode #50

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Best and Worst Star Wars Gifts for the Holiday Season

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Mark Anthony Austin of Boba Fett fame and former ILM Animator Joins us!

Mark Anthony Austin of Boba Fett fame and former ILM Animator Joins us!

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New York Times best seller John Jackson Miller Shares His Star Wars Legacy!

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Bad Batch episodes 7-9 Rundown

Bad Batch episodes 7-9 Rundown

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The Disney World Recap Show with Bev and Jeremy

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EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #49

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #49

The Disney News never stops! On today's show, Jeremy and Jason cover all the latest exciting news floating around on the internet, starti...

5 Disneyland Details We Love (and 5 we hate!)

5 Disneyland Details We Love (and 5 we hate!)

Disney Parks are known for their details. It's what sets them apart from places like Six Flags. But with every ying there has to be a yan...

In-Depth | Episode #48

In-Depth | Episode #48

Welcome to another news-filled week, folks! There's lots of Disney News to cover today, and we start with an update on the Scarlett Johan...

Walt's 9 Old Men | Part Three

Walt's 9 Old Men | Part Three

In part three of our focus on Walt's 9 Old Men, Terrence takes us through the career of Eric Larson. While his name might not be familiar...

The Many Faces of Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean | Part 2

The Many Faces of Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean | Part 2

In part one of this deep dive into the many faces in Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean, we tied 4 sets of animatronic faces to 15 dif...

In-Depth | Episode #47

In-Depth | Episode #47

It's time for more Disney News, with Jason and Jeremy! On this episode of In-Depth, we cover the ever-expanding drama surrounding the law...

Revamp or Replace Critter Country?

Revamp or Replace Critter Country?

Let's face it - Critter Country (AKA Entrance To Splash Mountain Land) needs some help. It doesn't have much going for it if you aren't a...

In-Depth | Episode #46

In-Depth | Episode #46

More Disney News happening this week, story number 3 will literally make you eat a balanced meal for dinner! Jason and Jeremy are back wi...

The History of Peter Pan's Flight

The History of Peter Pan's Flight

Nothing makes us cringe more than the idea of waiting in line for Peter Pan's Flight at Disneyland. Consistently drawing wait times of 60...

In-Depth | Episode #45

In-Depth | Episode #45

More Disney News on deck for you this week! Jeremy and Jason are back and talking about their favorite subject - the parks! We talk about...

EarzUp! | Interview with DaveLand

EarzUp! | Interview with DaveLand

In the world of Disney Parks history online, few people have amassed as large a collection of vintage Disney photos as Dave DeCaro. One v...

In-Depth | Episode #44

In-Depth | Episode #44

The wackos are back, and we aren't talking about Jeremy and Jason, surprisingly! On this episode of In-Depth, Jeremy covers a string of b...

Walt’s 9 Old Men | Part Two

Walt’s 9 Old Men | Part Two

Walt's 9 Old Men are a group of animators and jacks-of-all-trades who helped Disney define it's classic animation style. On today's show,...

Stump the Star Wars Nerd & Bad Batch Ep 5 & 6 Review/Rundown/Spoilers

Stump the Star Wars Nerd & Bad Batch Ep 5 & 6 Review/Rundown/Spoilers

We have another rundown of The Bad Batch this week.  This time we tell you all about Episodes 5 and 6 and what you might have missed...

In-Depth | Episode #43

In-Depth | Episode #43

Welcome back to another week of Disney News! We have a lot to cover today, as usual. From parenting mishaps to rumors about fireworks, to...

The Bad Batch Episodes 2 - 4 | Review and Spoilers

The Bad Batch Episodes 2 - 4 | Review and Spoilers

It took us a while, but we got another episode out to ya'll.  This week we review the 3 episodes of the Bad Batch.  Will Omega stop getti...

The Music of The Jungle Cruise

The Music of The Jungle Cruise

Is there a ride at Disneyland more polarizing than The Jungle Cruise ? Where bad "jokes" become the norm along a winding river, and where...

In-Depth | Episode #42

In-Depth | Episode #42

All the Disney News that you need to know about is here! Jason and Jeremy bring you details on what's going on at Disney Parks on both co...

Ranking Disneyland Restaurants

Ranking Disneyland Restaurants

Where to eat is a big - and polarizing - choice within the Disneyland Resort. Inevitably, your decision is based on how far away from you...

May the 4th Be with you! The Bad Batch Ep1 Review

May the 4th Be with you! The Bad Batch Ep1 Review

We wouldn't be a Star Wars Podcast without doing a show on May the 4th.  This is our second annual May the 4th extravaganza and we tell y...

In-Depth | Episode #41

In-Depth | Episode #41

It's time for another run through the Disney News room, as Jeremy and Jason bring you all the info you need to survive this cold, dark we...

Bantha Milk | Tom Ameen Talks About Star Wars Music

Bantha Milk | Tom Ameen Talks About Star Wars Music

In this episode, we get the privilege of talking to Tom Ameen about his amazing piano skills.  He has written a lot of Disney and St...

EarzUp! | Even MORE Things You Might Have Missed Part 2

EarzUp! | Even MORE Things You Might Have Missed Part 2

Diving into the details of Disneyland is one of our favorite things to do on this show. Riffing off of an old blog post on some of the Di...

In-Depth | Episode #40

In-Depth | Episode #40

Changes abound in this latest episode of In-Depth! Big things are happening in preparation of the opening of Disneyland and DCA, and we'r...

EarzUp! | The History of Cars Land

EarzUp! | The History of Cars Land

You might be thinking to yourself, "The History of Cars Land? How much could there be?" Well let me tell you, there's plenty! Ok maybe no...

Show Disney Your Face to Enter the Parks

Show Disney Your Face to Enter the Parks

No. This isn’t an April Fool’s Joke. I swear. The word is out and soon you might be able to show Disney your face to enter the Parks. ...

In-Depth | Episode #39

In-Depth | Episode #39

Big news from the Disneyland Resort this week, and we are here to cover it - DisneylandForward! Plus, what's going on with Magic Bands ov...

Bantha Milk | Johnny Jalopy tells us how Cars and Star Wars are awesome

Bantha Milk | Johnny Jalopy tells us how Cars and Star Wars are awesome

We have on the show this week world famous artist  Johnny Jalopy  who draws some super cool old school hot rod art.  HIs s...

EarzUp! | How Disney Influenced the Space Race

EarzUp! | How Disney Influenced the Space Race

The space race of the late 1950's started not with a "bang", but with the steady "beep beep" of Sputnik, as it spun overhead. At this tim...

Bantha Milk | Star Wars March Bracket Madness | Round One RESULTS!

Bantha Milk | Star Wars March Bracket Madness | Round One RESULTS!

Here is every winner of the first round of March Bracket Madness the Star Wars Fan Favorite Bracket. Round 1 is over and here is what you...

Bantha Milk | An interview with Ryan Arey of Screencrush

Bantha Milk | An interview with Ryan Arey of Screencrush

If there was a person who knew everything comics wouldn't you want to talk to him?  We Found that guy!  @RyanArey  from  Screen Crush  kn...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #38

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #38

Jeremy and Jason cover this week's most exciting Disney News! We have it all - anti-maskers, Aliens, the National Hockey League, unlimite...

EarzUp! | Interview With Pianist Tom Ameen

EarzUp! | Interview With Pianist Tom Ameen

The music of Disney movies and theme parks is iconic. It inspires, it relaxes, it can make us happy - so of course there are artists in t...

Disneyland Can Finally Reopen!

Disneyland Can Finally Reopen!

That's right - as of April 1st, Disneyland and other California theme parks are allowed to open their doors, all thanks to Governor Gavin...

Bantha Milk | The Star Wars Podcast Day Special Watching the Star Wars Holiday Special

Bantha Milk | The Star Wars Podcast Day Special Watching the Star Wars Holiday Special

This was a very special episode for us.  We were a part of a bigger cause today.  This was our part of the Star Wars Podcast Day.  Many s...

Bantha Milk | Top 10 Goofs in Empire Strikes Back

Bantha Milk | Top 10 Goofs in Empire Strikes Back

Did you see Chewy smash C3PO’s head into the Falcon?  This goof and many more will be discussed this week as we have a whole cornuco...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #37

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #37

Today in Disney News, Jeremy and Jason dig out a few stories for your listening pleasure. Of course, the new ticketed event in Disney Cal...

The Many Faces of Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean | Part 1

The Many Faces of Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean | Part 1

Puerto Dorado, the fictional village that Pirates of the Caribbean is set in, is home to many animatronic figures - possibly the most in ...

EarzUp! | Walt's 9 Old Men | Part One

EarzUp! | Walt's 9 Old Men | Part One

The success of The Walt Disney Company in all of it's ventures was due in large part to the people Walt surrounded himself with. Never on...

Disney Cast Members Get the Job Done from Home

Disney Cast Members Get the Job Done from Home

Working from home. Telecommuting. Remote work. Whatever you call it, many of us adapted over the past year to get our work done anywhere ...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #36

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #36

Covering the latest in Disney News, Jeremy and Jason are back in the virtual studio to talk about the latest headlines! We go over the le...

EarzUp! | Let's Replace Luigi's Rolickin' Roadsters!

EarzUp! | Let's Replace Luigi's Rolickin' Roadsters!

When you think of Cars Land, you typically think of one ride only: Radiator Springs Racers. Then maybe Flo's V-8 / the Cozy Cone for food...

The Walt Disney Family Museum Needs Artists!

The Walt Disney Family Museum Needs Artists!

Walt Disney had a deep respect for the environment and its protection. His series of nature films called True-Life Adventures defined the...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #35

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #35

Jeremy and Jason cover all the latest Disney News, and boy is there ever a lot to talk about this week! Big, big changes are coming to Th...

EarzUp! | The History of Disneyland's Viewliner - A Monorail Addendum

EarzUp! | The History of Disneyland's Viewliner - A Monorail Addendum

Just when you thought you knew everything there is to know about Disneyland's Monorail, comes a brand new addendum show ... The History o...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #34

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #34

On today's show, Jeremy and Jason are talking about all the latest in Disney News! Over in Disneyland, things are underway to make the To...

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Season 2 Review and Rankings

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Season 2 Review and Rankings

Well, it is over and we are sad.  The second season of the Mandalorian was better than the first.  Almost every episode was ama...

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 16 (Season 2 Episode 8) Review Breakdown

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 16 (Season 2 Episode 8) Review Breakdown

Episode 16 The Rescue was awesome.  This episode was jammed packed full of action, adventure, and heartbreak. We had Baby Yoda, Mand...

EarzUp! | The 2020 Year In Review Show

EarzUp! | The 2020 Year In Review Show

We all know 2020 was a rough one, and while there wasn't too much Disney to go off of, we still managed to fill out our rankings and give...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #33

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #33

As usual, a lot has been happening in the Disney News world, and yet nothing is happening. It's a weird time with weird news, and who bet...

EarzUp! | The Music of Disneyland's Christmas Nighttime Spectaculars

EarzUp! | The Music of Disneyland's Christmas Nighttime Spectaculars

The holidays are a perfect time for theme parks to spin up a good nighttime show, and none do it better than Disney. On today's show, Jer...

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 15 (Season 2 Episode 7) Review Breakdown

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 15 (Season 2 Episode 7) Review Breakdown

Episode 15 The Believer could be the most unrated episode of the season.  The story between Mayfield and Mando was awesome in the mo...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #32

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #32

It's time for more Disney News , and Jason and Jeremy uncover the details behind the headlines. On today's show, we talk about the declin...

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 14 (Season 2 Episode 6) Review Breakdown

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 14 (Season 2 Episode 6) Review Breakdown

Episode 14 The Tragedy was awesome.  What was the Tragedy?  There were two major points of the show that could be considered a ...

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 13 (Season 2 Episode 5) The Jedi Review Breakdown

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 13 (Season 2 Episode 5) The Jedi Review Breakdown

Episode 13 The Jedi was a super-sized episode of 45 minutes, and it was awesome!  It had everything people were looking for and more...

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 12 The Siege (Season 2 Episode 4) Review Breakdown

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 12 The Siege (Season 2 Episode 4) Review Breakdown

Episode 12 was not as great as Episode 11, but it was still awesome and worth it.  There is a lot of throwbacks, and even more, fore...

EarzUp! | The History of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle

EarzUp! | The History of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle

Disneyland is full of landmarks, but none compare to the bewitching charm of that towering centerpiece - Sleeping Beauty Castle. On today...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #31

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #31

Jason and Jeremy cover all the Disney News that matters - and some that doesn't! On today's show, we chat about the great return of the P...

EarzUp! | Disney's America :The Theme Park That Never Was

EarzUp! | Disney's America :The Theme Park That Never Was

When a concept gets "green-lit" and approved for concept art, defined ideas and concepts, you generally would assume that it had also mad...

Famed Imagineer Joe Rohde Is Selling His Personal Collection

Famed Imagineer Joe Rohde Is Selling His Personal Collection

Joe Rohde - perhaps the most well-known Imagineer operating today - is known for his eclectic style, deep and personal knowledge of art h...

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 11 The Heiress Breakdown and Review

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 11 The Heiress Breakdown and Review

If there was an episode of The Mandalorian that you need to watch, this is the episode.  Chapter 11 The Heiress is one of the best e...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #30

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #30

It's time for more Disney News! Jeremy and Jason cover all of the latest news from the Disney Parks worldwide - including what's going on...

Disney Released Their POG Juice Recipe, and Suddenly It's Summer Again!

Disney Released Their POG Juice Recipe, and Suddenly It's Summer Again!

At it's core, POG juice is a very simple recipe. It consists of Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava juices at different levels, depending on...

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 10 (Season 2 Episode 2) Review Breakdown, SPOILERS, and Easter Eggs

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Chapter 10 (Season 2 Episode 2) Review Breakdown, SPOILERS, and Easter Eggs

Nick and Rob break down the whole episode of Chapter 10 of The Mandalorian, The Passenger.  We talk about all of the easter eggs and...

Disney is already pulling at our Christmas heartstrings

Disney is already pulling at our Christmas heartstrings

It's no secret that a great deal of Disney's success at the boxoffice (and it's theme parks) has to do with nostalgia. The overwhelming s...

EarzUp! | The History of the Monorail at the Disney Parks

EarzUp! | The History of the Monorail at the Disney Parks

No theme park has a ride system as unique or as groundbreaking as the Disney Parks. Sure there are probably cooler ones, but the monorail...

Mario Lopez Had Fun You Shouldn't Have on Pirates

Mario Lopez Had Fun You Shouldn't Have on Pirates

Keep a weather eye you landlubbers!  The next time you ride Disneyland's classic Pirates of the Caribbean, try to keep this f...

Disney Made A Skinless Robot Because 2020 Isn't Weird Enough

Disney Made A Skinless Robot Because 2020 Isn't Weird Enough

Disney Research is at it again, this time trying very hard to work itself into our nightmares. While known for their breakthroughs in rob...

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 1 (Chapter 9) Breakdown, SPOILERS, and Easter Eggs

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 1 (Chapter 9) Breakdown, SPOILERS, and Easter Eggs

Well, it is finally here.  We have been doing this for over a year!  And with that comes Season 2 of "The Mandalorian"  an...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #29

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #29

This week on In-Depth, Jeremy and Jason cover the latest happenings in the Disney news cycle! We chat about how Disneyland Paris is closi...

Disneyland Closes A Twitter Account

Disneyland Closes A Twitter Account

The Walt Disney Company today announced the closure of one of it's Twitter accounts, seemingly out of the blue. The popular @DisneylandTo...

EarzUp! Spooky Stories | The Very Spooky Part 2

EarzUp! Spooky Stories | The Very Spooky Part 2

Devoid of any actual content, this show is a collection of original short stories as written by the EarzUp! crew. We each wrote an origin...

Bantha Milk | Star Wars Squadrons Review

Bantha Milk | Star Wars Squadrons Review

This is a super 3 parter.  Nick and Rob go through some Star Wars news, but that is not the big stuff.  They first give you a r...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! Reboot Machine and the Return of SpectroTime

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! Reboot Machine and the Return of SpectroTime

Through the long list of shows and attractions that have come and gone at the Disneyland Resort, there are probably only a handful that c...

EarzUp! | The History of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

EarzUp! | The History of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Built in the Craftsman style, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa stands as a living exhibit, showcasing an architectural movement...

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Season 2 Trailer Break down

Bantha Milk | The Mandalorian Season 2 Trailer Break down

Finally, we get something about season 2 of The Mandalorian.  We know it comes out on October 30th, and we finally get a Trailer for...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #27

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #27

There's a lot to cover this week in Disney News, and Jason and Jeremy try to cover it all. We talk about production woes with The Mandalo...

EarzUp! | The History of the Walt Disney Company | Pt. 5

EarzUp! | The History of the Walt Disney Company | Pt. 5

Welcome to the final chapter of our journey into the History of the Walt Disney Company! Taren has led us all the way from inception to s...

Bantha Milk | Top 10 Bad Guys in Star Wars

Bantha Milk | Top 10 Bad Guys in Star Wars

The Guys at BanthaMilk give you their list of the top 10 bad guys in Star Wars.  Who do you think should be on it?  Did they me...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #26

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #26

It's time for another round of Disney News, and we have some good stuff to cover along with some sad stuff. We chat about some nighttime ...

EarzUp! | How Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Fits In With the Star Wars Universe

EarzUp! | How Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Fits In With the Star Wars Universe

It's time to finally accept that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge isn't going anywhere. Yes, it's an amazing experience, but we can accept this a...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #25

Much of the news lately centers around masks and the Disney Parks, so get ready to get funky with us! Jeremy is fresh off his trip to Wal...

EarzUp! | The Haunted Mansion That Almost (kinda) Was

EarzUp! | The Haunted Mansion That Almost (kinda) Was

Chances are, you've never heard a Haunted Mansion story like this one - we hadn't! In the 12 years that the greatest ride in Disneyland s...

Bantha Milk | The Star Wars Awards

Bantha Milk | The Star Wars Awards

This is our first annual Awards Episode!  The Mandalorian was nominated for a lot of awards, but what other Star Wars movies and shows we...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #24

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #24

As things are progressing (for better or worse) at Walt Disney World, there's finally some different Disney News to talk about other than...

Bantha Milk | Top Ten Moments in Star Wars History

Bantha Milk | Top Ten Moments in Star Wars History

Did you ever wonder, "Hmm, What are the top ten moments in Star Wars History?" Well, luckily for you we have them for you.  Nick and...

EarzUp! | The Best (and worst) Attractions in Each Land at the Disneyland Resort

EarzUp! | The Best (and worst) Attractions in Each Land at the Disneyland Resort

The Disneyland Resort offers a lot in the way of attractions, but not all attractions are Imagineered equally. Brittany and Maddy join us...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #23

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #23

It's time for more Disney News ! Jason and Jeremy are back with more news from the Disney family of parks and resorts! Or something like ...

EarzUp! | What To Do At The Disney Resorts (Without Going Into the Parks)

EarzUp! | What To Do At The Disney Resorts (Without Going Into the Parks)

There is so much more to the Disney Resorts than simply a place to rest up in between park hopping sessions. Today on the show, Jeremy fr...

Bantha Milk | Star Wars Rebels Recap

Bantha Milk | Star Wars Rebels Recap

Nick and Rob are back and we are excited to tell you all about our review of Star Wars Rebels. Star Wars Rebels was a 4 season cartoon th...

EarzUp! | The History of Big Thunder Mountain

EarzUp! | The History of Big Thunder Mountain

It's not often that Disney rides are steeped in a clash between Imagineers, but sometimes it's conflict that makes ideas happen. On today...

EarzUp! In-depth | Episode #22

EarzUp! In-depth | Episode #22

It's time for another round of Disney News, and boy, is there a lot to talk about. Hong Kong Disney is now officially open, and we go int...

Bantha Milk | The Meesarono Binks

Did you think there were flaws between episodes 7 and 9 of the Star Wars movies?  So do we. Today, we go through a list of 10 things...

EarzUp! | Top 5 Underappreciated Attractions at the Disneyland Resort

EarzUp! | Top 5 Underappreciated Attractions at the Disneyland Resort

We all know the heavy hitters of the Disneyland Resort: Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, etc. But what about the rides and attractions th...

EarzUp! | The Music of Space Mountain

EarzUp! | The Music of Space Mountain

Space Mountain is the total package: creative unique music unlike anywhere else in the parks, a thrilling ride that somehow always makes ...

Bantha Milk | Whiskey and Watermelon

Bantha Milk | Whiskey and Watermelon

A lot of information has come down the internet highway this week about what is going to happen next season on "The Mandalorian". New cas...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #21

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #21

Lots of news to talk about and yet, somehow, it's all the same. The Big Story coming out of Disney is the re-opening of Disney Springs at...

EarzUp! | All About The Disney Vacation Club

EarzUp! | All About The Disney Vacation Club

The Disney Vacation Club has long intrigued us here at EarzUp! - a timeshare program within the Disney family has GOT to be done well, ri...

Bantha Milk | The Star Wars Day Show!

Bantha Milk | The Star Wars Day Show!

This is our first annual Star Wars Day show and it is a big one.  We have guests from coast to coast on the show.  Jason Petros...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #20

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #20

It's time for more Disney News! Today on the Show, we talk about what an open Disneyland Park could actually look like, and how Disney is...

EarzUp! | Let's Plan A 3rd Gate At Disneyland

EarzUp! | Let's Plan A 3rd Gate At Disneyland

The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is lacking in space - that's nothing new. Even so, we decided to throw logistics to the wind and come up...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #19

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #19

As the small trickle of Disney news continues, Jeremy and Jason mine the internet for the full stories behind the stories! Or something l...

EarzUp! | The Music of the Little Mermaid

EarzUp! | The Music of the Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid is really all about the music. Some of the most iconic songs in the Disney catalog come from this movie, and today, Je...

EarzUp! InDepth | Episode #18

EarzUp! InDepth | Episode #18

The Disney News might have slowed down to a trickle as of late, but that won't stop Jeremy and Jason from telling you all about it! Today...

EarzUp! | How To Stay Sane At Home During Quarantine

EarzUp! | How To Stay Sane At Home During Quarantine

There was a lot weird about this show. Recorded about a week into the mandatory shelter in place here in the Bay Area, Terrence and Bever...

19 Things To Do While Quarantined At Home (That Aren't All Disney-Related)

19 Things To Do While Quarantined At Home (That Aren't All Disney-Related)

Times are weird right now. We're all stuck at home, washing our hands and staying away from one another, and trying to focus on working i...

What's Happening At EarzUp!

What's Happening At EarzUp!

Man, the world moves fast, eh? Times are crazy right now, as everyone in our area (and beyond) are being asked to "shelter in place" for ...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #17

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #17

Jeremy and Jason are back with all the relevant Disney News! Both US Parks are closed, so even though the coronavirus seems to be dominat...

EarzUp! | Preparing For a runDisney Event

EarzUp! | Preparing For a runDisney Event

Even though Disneyland doesn't do them anymore, we always liked the runDisney events, but outside of our own personal experiences, we kne...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #16

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #16

The only Disney News show you need is back, folks! We have some great stories for you, but this episode is mainly about the big Bob vs. B...

EarzUp! | Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

EarzUp! | Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room was the first fully animatronic show ever built at Disneyland.  And,  as a result of the supe...

EarzUp! | The History of Autopia

EarzUp! | The History of Autopia

Today Bev takes us through the history of Autopia! She also tells us about her trip to Magic Mountain and if it could ever be a replaceme...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #15

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #15

If you want to see the best of Disneyland, like the new "Magic Happens" parade, be prepared to pay more than ever, as both Disneyland and...

EarzUp! | Disney's Trackless Ride Systems

EarzUp! | Disney's Trackless Ride Systems

Most of the rides at Disney Parks have tracks - steel tubes or rails that our ride cars glide (or bump) over. Some of the world-wide park...

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #14

EarzUp! In-Depth | Episode #14

Some big news this week, as Jason and Jeremy are back on the air. We talk about the coronavirus and how it's impacting the Asian Parks, a...

EarzUp! | The History of Tom Sawyer's Island

EarzUp! | The History of Tom Sawyer's Island

Tom Sawyer's Island at Disneyland is one of those great places to go with small kids to let them loose for a bit. It's also a great place...

EarzUp! Indepth | Episode # 13

EarzUp! Indepth | Episode # 13

Welcome to the year 2020, friends! This is the first In-Depth episode of the new year, and as always, we bring you some good Disney-theme...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! 2019 Year in Review

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! 2019 Year in Review

Happy New Year, everyone! To usher in 2020, the EarzUp! team sat around and thought about the year that was - 2019. The good, the bad, th...

Avengers Campus to Open Summer of 2020 at Disney California Adventure

Avengers Campus to Open Summer of 2020 at Disney California Adventure

Avengers Campus' logo provided by Disney Parks Blog. Get ready to swing into action with your favorite Marvel Super Heroes this summ...

Disneyland Paris: Food and Drinks

Disneyland Paris: Food and Drinks

Imagine you're at Disneyland.  The sun is setting and you’re seated comfortably at a table near the hub at the end of main str...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! Christmas Show

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! Christmas Show

Here we are, the 2019 EarzUp! Christmas Show! It was supposed to be three hours, but we had some scheduling conflicts, so we came in at j...

EarzUp! In-Depth #10

EarzUp! In-Depth #10

Jason and Jeremy tackle the big issues of the Disney Day - like how not to get ripped on while traveling, and also how not to get ripped ...

EarzUp! | Rich Hurrey Talks Computer Animation

EarzUp! | Rich Hurrey Talks Computer Animation

photo courtesy of Disney Ever since Disney acquired Pixar, we've been fascinated by computer animation. Today on the show, we spea...

EarzUp! | One Day In Disneyland

EarzUp! | One Day In Disneyland

Photo courtesy of Disney Way back in the year 2013, on our very first show, we broke down our top fie things to hit and five to mi...

EarzUp! In-Depth | #9

EarzUp! In-Depth | #9

Photo courtesy of Disney There has been lots of controversy surrounding the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts this past week, and Jaso...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! Halloween Special: Spooky Stories

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! Halloween Special: Spooky Stories

Halloween is the time for candy, costumes, and spooky stories! Since Disney isn't really known for their scary tales, we thought we'd wri...

EarzUp! In-Depth: #8

EarzUp! In-Depth: #8

Jeremy and Jason are back, digging into more Disney news! Jason somehow just discovered that people still care about Columbus Day (and ev...

EarzUp! | How the Anaheim Halloween Parade Influenced Disneyland

EarzUp! | How the Anaheim Halloween Parade Influenced Disneyland

As often as we hear the origin story of Disneyland repeated, rarely do we hear just how the Anaheim site was chosen. Could it have been s...

Disneyland's First Customer and the Dangers of Bored Panda

Disneyland's First Customer and the Dangers of Bored Panda

By now, you have probably seen the amazing news story on Bored Panda, which is a blog site that posts about pretty much everything, on a ...

Appreciation for the Haunted Mansion

Appreciation for the Haunted Mansion

The Haunted Mansion is beloved by Disney Parks fans for various reasons -- it may be their first traumatic dark ride experience (though I...

EarzUp! In-Depth #7

EarzUp! In-Depth #7

We're back for another set of Disney news stories! Jeremy starts off talking a bit about his recent trip to Disneyland Paris , and the di...

EarzUp! | History of the Disneyland Hotel

EarzUp! | History of the Disneyland Hotel

If you're anything like us, you probably thought there wasn't much to the history of the Disneyland Hotel . Turns out, a lot has happened...

EarzUp! | The Music of The Lion King (1994 Version)

EarzUp! | The Music of The Lion King (1994 Version)

Scoring a major motion picture like "The Lion King" has got to be a hard job, but it seems like the music of "The Lion King" had more rid...

EarzUp! In-Depth | the D23 Rundown

EarzUp! In-Depth | the D23 Rundown

Jeremy and Jason cover their favorite parts about D23 , the Disney fan celebration that was recently held in Anaheim.

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! Disney Sequel Project

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! Disney Sequel Project

Disney doesn't have the greatest track record when it comes to sequels. Anyone remember Pocahontas II ? Exactly. So today we are creating...

EarzUp! In-Depth: #6

EarzUp! In-Depth: #6

We're back, with four news stories and tons of opinions! Jeremy discusses a lawsuit against Shanghai Disney over food, and a new ticket o...

EarzUp! | The History of America Sings

EarzUp! | The History of America Sings

Disneyland has been known to shuffle attractions around between it's parks. Just ask the Main Street Electrical Parade ! Today's show is ...

EarzUp! In-Depth #5

EarzUp! In-Depth #5

Coming off a slow news week, Jeremy and Jason somehow persevere, overcoming all the odds, to bring you four stories that are sure to supe...

EarzUp! | Tokyo Disney's Nightfall Glow Parade

EarzUp! | Tokyo Disney's Nightfall Glow Parade

"Nightfall Glow" is a special parade - one that you might never get to see, even if you travel to the Tokyo Disney Resort , because it's ...

EarzUp! In-Depth #4

EarzUp! In-Depth #4

On this week's episode of EarzUp! In-Depth, Jeremy and Jason cover four stories in the Disney atmosphere. We start with Jeremy talking ab...

EarzUp! | Interview with Rolly Crump

EarzUp! | Interview with Rolly Crump

Rolly Crump is one of a handful of Imagineers that has impacted some of Disney's most iconic and enduring attractions - from the Haunted ...

EarzUp! In-Depth #3

EarzUp! In-Depth #3

Another week, another news-filled show from Jason and Jeremy! As usual, we cover a wide range of topics, from new busses in Walt Disney W...

EarzUp! | The Importance of Food in Disneyland

EarzUp! | The Importance of Food in Disneyland

Food in Disneyland is a no-brainer. It seems to have had an important place in the Parks for many years now, and not just in the Instagra...

EarzUp! Indepth | Episode #2

EarzUp! Indepth | Episode #2

On this week's episode, Jeremy and Jason chat about a couple of timely news stories from both Disney coasts. From Jeremy we hear about mo...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! Review of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! Review of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

The Black spire Outpost , on the remote planet of Batuu, has had quite a bit of exposure since it was open to the public, and this show w...

EarzUp! In-Depth

EarzUp! In-Depth

Welcome to the very first episode of EarzUp! In-Depth, a Disney news show with Jeremy and Jason! On this show, Jeremy and Jason each choo...

EarzUp! | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Review and Tips

EarzUp! | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Review and Tips

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is officially open! Since some of us (Jason and Taren) were lucky enough to grab a reservation to explore the ne...

EarzUp! | The History of the Tahitian Terrace

EarzUp! | The History of the Tahitian Terrace

With the recent opening of the Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland, we felt it was time to revisit one of the most talked-about attractions (...

EarzUp! | Kirsten Komoroske from the Walt Disney Family Museum

EarzUp! | Kirsten Komoroske from the Walt Disney Family Museum

We are pleased to welcome Kirsten Komoroske, Executive Director of one of our favorite places, the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Frans...

New Plans for Toontown

New Plans for Toontown

After much speculation, Toontown is finally getting a new attraction! According to Disney Parks Blog , Mickey's Runaway Railway is set to op...

EarzUp! | The Music of Mary Poppins

EarzUp! | The Music of Mary Poppins

Some of the most iconic Disney music comes from the 1964 classic, Mary Poppins. Even reading this now, you are probably humming one of th...

EarzUp! | David Marley, Author of Skipper Stories: True Tales of Disneyland's Jungle Cruise

EarzUp! | David Marley, Author of Skipper Stories: True Tales of Disneyland's Jungle Cruise

The Jungle Cruise in Disneyland is one of those rides that you either love or hate - there's really not much of a middle ground there. An...

New Disney Park Policies - Removal of Smoking Areas and Large Strollers

New Disney Park Policies - Removal of Smoking Areas and Large Strollers

Disney is attempting to maximize all the space it can get in preparation for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy Edge. Starting May 1, Guest...

EarzUp! | Walt Disney and World War One

EarzUp! | Walt Disney and World War One

Walt Disney was a patriot, even before he was famous. As Disney fans, we love to dig around in Walt's background, looking for fun facts a...

EarzUp! | Interview with Garner Holt

EarzUp! | Interview with Garner Holt

Look, we are just going to say it: Garner Holt has done more for theme parks than just about anybody - we'd even put him right up there w...

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Cast Member Costumes Revealed

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Cast Member Costumes Revealed

Disneyland Resort Cast Members were treated to an exclusive party last night, where the new costumes for the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Cas...

EarzUp! | Remembering Ron Miller, ex-Disney CEO

EarzUp! | Remembering Ron Miller, ex-Disney CEO

Sometimes we tend to forget just how big The Walt Disney Company is, or how many working parts are involved. We just wake up in the morni...

EarzUp! | Creating Disney's Next Theater Show

EarzUp! | Creating Disney's Next Theater Show

Beyond the characters, theming, rides, and churros of the Disneyland Resort is a world of theater shows. The Disney, Jr. Dance Party, Fro...

EarzUp! | How To Save Money at Disneyland

EarzUp! | How To Save Money at Disneyland

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] There are certain facts that you have to face if you plan on visiting...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! 2018 Disney Year in Review

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! 2018 Disney Year in Review

2018 was a big year for Disney, and there's only one way to send it out the door - review it! Back for our second year in a row, we run t...

EarzUp! | Disney's Candlelight Processional

EarzUp! | Disney's Candlelight Processional

Today on the show, we cover the history of Disney's Candlelight Processional (something we all want to experience at least once)! Since it's...

Disney's Animated Classics Review #9: Melody Time

Released in 1948, it’s pretty much a collection of short cartoons, or a package film, set to popular music of the time, which had zero auto...

EarzUp! | Destination D Wrap-Up

EarzUp! | Destination D Wrap-Up

Today's show is all about Destination D, the massive event that Disney held to spill the beans on some new attractions as well as give more ...

EarzUp! | We Brought A Baby to Disneyland!

EarzUp! | We Brought A Baby to Disneyland!

It finally happened - Jason and Taren took their little kid to Disneyland for the first time! So on today's show, we talk about how that exp...

EarzUp! | Disney College Program and Why The Household Name Podcast Stinks

EarzUp! | Disney College Program and Why The Household Name Podcast Stinks

Today on the show, we talk to Brittany, who is a member of the Disney College Program, which is something we weren't all too familiar with. ...

EarzUp! | History of the Enchanted Tiki Room

EarzUp! | History of the Enchanted Tiki Room

The Enchanted Tiki Room in Disneyland is a classic attraction, steeped in park history. In fact, some of the most famous names in Imagineeri...

EarzUp! | Easter Eggs In Disney Films - Pt. 2

EarzUp! | Easter Eggs In Disney Films - Pt. 2

Bev is back with more Disney movie easter eggs! If you want to catch up, check out the first part of this investigation - Easter Eggs in Dis...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! 5th Anniversary Show

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! 5th Anniversary Show

Well, we made it through our 5-hour broadcast marathon! Just barely though ... big shout out to RedBull for being gross yet effective. In th...

EarzUp! | Who Brings a BABY to Disneyland?

EarzUp! | Who Brings a BABY to Disneyland?

Of the many things Jason and Taren thought they would do in the course of this podcast, bringing a BABY to DISNEYLAND is not one of them. We...

EarzUp! | The History of the Submarine Voyage/Finding Nemo

EarzUp! | The History of the Submarine Voyage/Finding Nemo

Today, Terrence does a deepwater dive in search of the history of the Submarine Voyage in Disneyland, both pre-and-post Nemo invasion. Plus,...

EarzUp! | History of King Arthur's Carousel

EarzUp! | History of King Arthur's Carousel

The best-known ride in Fantasyland is probably Peter Pan's Flight. Then, what ... Pinocchio? Maybe Mr. Toad? Despite being the largest attra...

EarzUp! | The History of A Bug's Land

EarzUp! | The History of A Bug's Land

Since A Bug's Land is going away, Terrence thought it was finally time to jump into the history of the second best-themed land in the Disney...

EarzUp! | The History of the Jungle Cruise

EarzUp! | The History of the Jungle Cruise

Ah, the Jungle Cruise. Easily the most divisive of the opening day rides in Disneyland, it has gone through many changes over its lifetime. ...

Sabers and Superpowers: Webheads Unite!

Sabers and Superpowers: Webheads Unite!

Hey webheads! Join us on this radioactive episode as we drill down into the ever popular spiderman franchise with news, exciting upcoming ad...

EarzUp! | Disney Patents with Brian Schar of CrossPond Law

Patents have been the linchpin for success in the Disney Empire since the days even before Disneyland itself was built. Most of the time, wh...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! Audience Opinion Show

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! Audience Opinion Show

We tend to give a lot of opinions about the Parks on our show, and felt it was high time that we got your opinions for a change! In this sho...

EarzUp! | The History of Illuminations at Epcot

EarzUp! | The History of Illuminations at Epcot

Taking a step away from Disneyland for a bit, we are off to Walt Disney World to talk about one of the greatest nighttime shows around: Illu...

Sabers and Superpowers: The War of the MCU

Sabers and Superpowers: The War of the MCU

It’s time fans. Infinity War is finally upon us, and the MCU will never be the same. Join us for our return show, in which we cover a...

EarzUp! | The History of the Superstar Limo Ride

EarzUp! | The History of the Superstar Limo Ride

If you are anything like us, once you read this title you thought, "Huh?" But it's true, there was a ride in DCA called the Superstar Limo, ...

Sabers and Superpowers: An Update

Sabers and Superpowers: An Update

Today's show is a short one, comparatively, as we get an update on what the crew has been up to for April, and why this show took so long to...

EarzUp! | Make Disneyland Fun Again!

EarzUp! | Make Disneyland Fun Again!

All too often, we like to slam Disneyland for being too ... something. Too crowded, too expensive, too greedy. Well today's show is all abou...

EarzUp! | Why We Would Totally Go To Hong Kong Disneyland!

EarzUp! | Why We Would Totally Go To Hong Kong Disneyland!

Next up in our travel series: we investigate Hong Kong Disneyland to learn more about the place. We talk so much about Disneyland and a bit ...

EarzUp! | Building the Rockwork at Disneyland

EarzUp! | Building the Rockwork at Disneyland

Walk around the Disneyland Resort and hidden in between the plants and buildings and strollers you'll find ... rocks. Like anything Disney d...

Sabers and Superpowers Episode 6: The Wakanda Takeover

Sabers and Superpowers Episode 6: The Wakanda Takeover

Join us heroes as we celebrate the arrival of the much anticipated Black Panther. We go over (spoilers) every little bit of ...

EarzUp! | The Disney Upcoming Movie Rundown

EarzUp! | The Disney Upcoming Movie Rundown

Disney always has some movie in the pipeline, and today on the show Terrence takes us through those films set to come out in the next few ye...

EarzUp! | Disney News and More

EarzUp! | Disney News and More

It's been a long time in between shows, and for good reason - Taren and Jason had been busy with their brand new baby, Alice! So this show i...

EarzUp! | History of the PeopleMover

EarzUp! | History of the PeopleMover

One of the most talked about missing rides in Disneyland gets the EarzUp! history treatment, as Terrence examines the PeopleMover. Before th...

EarzUp! | Interview With A Disney Mom Panelist

EarzUp! | Interview With A Disney Mom Panelist

Terrence and Jason have both been dying to be selected for the Disney Moms Panel for years now, and neither of them have made it. Well, toda...

Sabers and Superpowers Episode 5: Saturday Morning in the Studio

Sabers and Superpowers Episode 5: Saturday Morning in the Studio

Is it Saturday morning in the studio? Join us as we embark down the road of cartoons in the Marvel and Star Wars universe. W...

EarzUp! | The History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 4

EarzUp! | The History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 4

What was originally meant to be a 3-part series is now on it's 4th installment, as Taren takes us back in time to the 1990's! Disney made a ...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! 2017 Year in Review

EarzUp! | The EarzUp! 2017 Year in Review

Today's show is all about the past. Which, we suppose, is not that rare for a show about Disneyland, but at least it's dealing with the rece...

Sabers and Superpowers - Episode 4: The War of Star Wars 8

Sabers and Superpowers - Episode 4: The War of Star Wars 8

Things get heated in the studio as we find these hosts disagree, much like the Star Wars fans out there, on the overall feeling and result o...

EarzUp! | Interview with Jake Fite of the White Rabbits Social Club

EarzUp! | Interview with Jake Fite of the White Rabbits Social Club

Today's show is a departure of sorts for what we normally talk about on EarzUp, but it is interesting nonetheless. A few shows back we read ...

Sabers and Superpowers - Episode 3

Sabers and Superpowers - Episode 3

The Battlefront Debacle: We dish out punches and praise for the recently released Star Wars Battlefront 2 from EA. Join us as we host our fi...

Sabers and Superpowers - Episode 2

Sabers and Superpowers - Episode 2

Netflix Dishing out new Punishment: The long awaited Marvel Netflix series The Punisher hits our TV’s, and we talk all the grueling detail o...

Sabers and Superpowers - Episode 1

Sabers and Superpowers - Episode 1

The first episode of our brand new show, Sabers and Superpowers, is here! Anthony, Stephanie, and Trenton jump right into the Marvel univers...

EarzUp! | The History of Captain EO

EarzUp! | The History of Captain EO

Not many things about Disneyland have made us cry out in pain nearly as much as the removal of our beloved Captain EO. Sure, it's not perfec...

Animated Classics Review #8: Fun and Fancy Free

This is part of an ongoing series where we watch each theatrical Disney Animated Classic and review it.  To catch up with previous ones,  p...

We Did It: Reflections on 100 Episodes

100 episodes. That's huge, right? When you are in the thick of just cranking out content like a podcast, each show is just the next thing yo...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp 100th Episode - LIVE!

EarzUp! | The EarzUp 100th Episode - LIVE!

Well, we did it - 100 episodes of EarzUp! Podcast ... 4 years of our little show and countless new friends later, and we found ourselves on ...

EarzUp! | The Sights and Sounds of Disney Halloween

EarzUp! | The Sights and Sounds of Disney Halloween

Our favorite time of the year is right around the corner ... Halloween! Today we talk to SpectroRadio about the cool things that happen over...

EarzUp! | The History of the Haunted Mansion Stretching Portraits

EarzUp! | The History of the Haunted Mansion Stretching Portraits

We've talked about the Haunted Mansion before, that ride is so great it has layers of stories hidden away. Today, we dive into one of those ...

EarzUp! | How Disney Prepares For Disasters

EarzUp! | How Disney Prepares For Disasters

While the odds are very, very low, it's possible that something bad will happen at a Disney Park near you - maybe even while you are visi...

Disneyland Food Hack: Chicken and Waffles

Disneyland Food Hack: Chicken and Waffles

On his last trip to The Parks, our resident Lover of Food Terrence might have just created something amazing here, with his first Disneylan...

EarzUp! | We Ran with runDisney!

EarzUp! | We Ran with runDisney!

Something we never thought we'd do: pay a company for the privilege of running. However, this was no ordinary run, it was a Disney run, and ...

EarzUp! | The History of Snow White's Scary Adventures

EarzUp! | The History of Snow White's Scary Adventures

Fantasyland is more than just checking the ride time for Peter Pan. It's full of other rides that tend to be forgotten about. Today, we focu...

EarzUp! | Interview With Author James Bohn

EarzUp! | Interview With Author James Bohn

The Disney Company might have been started by a mouse, but it was music that enabled the world to fall in love with said mouse.  Today we ta...

EarzUp! | Going to Disneyland 2,000 days in a row

EarzUp! | Going to Disneyland 2,000 days in a row

After we leave Disneyland, conversation typically goes toward fantasizing about moving to Anaheim just so we could go back every day of the ...

EarzUp! | It's Nighttime in Disneyland ... Now What?

EarzUp! | It's Nighttime in Disneyland ... Now What?

When we talk about going to the Parks, it's usually during the day.  After all , that's when we have the most hours to enjoy our favorite pl...

EarzUp! | When Disneyland is too busy

EarzUp! | When Disneyland is too busy

Despite the most recent attendance numbers for the Disney Resorts, our little park in Anaheim can still get packed.  We decided to play a ga...

EarzUp! | Our Favorite Disney Movies Of All Time

EarzUp! | Our Favorite Disney Movies Of All Time

We talk a lot about our favorite Disney things: rides, characters, food ... but we rarely talk about films.  today we correct this mistake a...

EarzUp! | The History of Space Mountain

EarzUp! | The History of Space Mountain

Few rollercoasters affect people more than Space Mountain.  Weather you are afraid of the dark, hate long lines, or are concerned that raisi...

EarzUp! | Easter Eggs in Disney Films

EarzUp! | Easter Eggs in Disney Films

Sometimes, when you watch a Disney film, you catch a glimpse of something familiar in the background. These little easter eggs are everywher...

EarzUp! | Why We Want to go to the Tokyo Disney Resort

EarzUp! | Why We Want to go to the Tokyo Disney Resort

  Keeping your nose so close to the windshield of Disneyland is great, but sometimes you need to pull back and check out some of ...

EarzUp! | EarzUp! Breaks Into Disney Research

EarzUp! | EarzUp! Breaks Into Disney Research

Disney is always on the cutting edge of technology - from the tubular steel tracks of the Matterhorn to the marvel that is Audio Animatroni...

EarzUp! | Floyd Norman: An Animated Life

EarzUp! | Floyd Norman: An Animated Life

The Disney Classics are ... classics, and with good reason: they had superbly talented people undertaking huge and complicated projects for ...

EarzUp! | The History of Splash Mountain

EarzUp! | The History of Splash Mountain

Splash Mountain is an amazing place, full of long lines, slippery cement, and the scream-filled air of scared adults. The History of Splas...

EarzUp! | The History of the Partners Statue

EarzUp! | The History of the Partners Statue

By now, most things In Disneyland are not secret, despite what most click-bait articles tell you.  The Partners Statue is one of those thing...

EarzUp! | Behind The Scenes of Disney Imagineering

EarzUp! | Behind The Scenes of Disney Imagineering

It's no secret that Disney takes a long, LONG time to make any changes in the Parks, and with good reason - it takes many people to get thos...

Animated Classics Review #6 -The Three Caballeros

Animated Classics Review #6 -The Three Caballeros

This is part of an ongoing series where we watch each theatrical Disney Animated Classic and review it.  To catch up with previous ones, pl...

EarzUp! | The Music of The Millennium Celebration

EarzUp! | The Music of The Millennium Celebration

Disneyland has loads of history, obviously.  Sometimes, we need to take a step back and check out those other Disney Parks out in the world ...

EarzUp! | New Year's At Disneyland

EarzUp! | New Year's At Disneyland

Being in Disneyland for New Years is something on most people's bucket lists, but not something we have ever given much thought to.  The par...

EarzUp! | Let's Go To Shanghai

EarzUp! | Let's Go To Shanghai

All too often we get stuck on the two Disney parks we have here at home, without looking too much into the others around the world.  Today, ...

Earzup! | A Quick Holiday Update

Earzup! | A Quick Holiday Update

This time of year is always busy enough with normal life.  Add into that a recording schedule and egg nog drinking and things can get ...

EarzUp! | History of the Alice in Wonderland Ride

Lately, there are many rides at Disneyland that have super long lines.  Peter Pan being one of the longest and most consistent of these, but...

#5 - Saludos Amigos

This is part of an ongoing series where we watch each theatrical Disney Animated Classic and review it.  To catch up with previous ones, pl...

EarzUp! | It's Not A Trip To Disneyland Without ...

EarzUp! | It's Not A Trip To Disneyland Without ...

We all have things that we love about Disneyland.  Little things that just "make" the trip for us, and we would feel almost empty without ex...

EarzUp! | History of The Haunted Mansion

EarzUp! | History of The Haunted Mansion

The Haunted Mansion is perhaps the most iconic ride at Disneyland.  A ride that almost didn't happen, and certainly didn't happen the way i...

EarzUp! | History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 3

EarzUp! | History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 3

Taren probably regrets ever going down this path, because these shows have grown over the months.  Regardless, she jumps back into her resea...

EarzUp! | How to be a Disney Imagineer

Being a Disney Imagineer is probably every Disney fan's dream job.  Today we talk with Kyle, a former Imagineer who lays out ... How to be...

EarzUp! | EarzUp Feedback and Disney News

EarzUp! | EarzUp Feedback and Disney News

Since our email was down for so long, and instead of stretching out our backlog of feedback, we decided to dedicate a whole show to it!  Wel...

EarzUp! | Tips and Tricks For Your Next Disneyland Vacation

EarzUp! | Tips and Tricks For Your Next Disneyland Vacation

We've all been to Disneyland tons of times, but sometimes we just end up in autopilot and are not really thinking about streamlining our vac...

EarzUp! | Ub Iwerks

By now, we all know that Walt Disney didn't make it on his own.  He surrounded himself with loads of people who could do a job better than h...

EarzUp! | EarzUp Disney Jeopardy

Every now and then we like to test your Disney knowledge and throw a game together.  We haven't done this in awhile, so here it is ... Ear...

EarzUp! | The History of It's A Small World

EarzUp! | The History of It's A Small World

Few rides are as polarizing as It's A Small World.  You either love it or would rather go to Legoland than ride it.  Today, Bev tries to cur...

EarzUp! | How to be a Disney Figure Finisher

A lot of attention is given to how well Disneyland keeps up with its looks - the exterior of show buildings, the cleanliness of the streets,...

EXCLUSIVE: Skyway To Tomorrowland Swiss Chalet - Gone!

EXCLUSIVE: Skyway To Tomorrowland Swiss Chalet - Gone!

In what seems to be commonplace at Disneyland, another piece of history has been pulled down overnight. The Swiss Chalet, which anchored ...

#4b - Bambi

This is part of an ongoing series where we watch each theatrical Disney Animated Classic and review it.  To catch up with previous ones, pl...

EarzUp! | EarzUp! Imagineering ... again!

Every so often we like to take the helm of Disneyland and imagine how we can make the parks better.  At least, to us.  To that end, its time...

EarzUp! | Disney Weddings

EarzUp! | Disney Weddings

Weddings are tough to plan, and even tougher to execute.  A lot of cash is spent on places and services that offer up an easy time on your B...

EarzUp! | What's Wrong With the Disneyland Annual Passport?

EarzUp! | What's Wrong With the Disneyland Annual Passport?

All of us on the show have a Disneyland Annual Passport, but not all of us are going to continue that tradition.  For some of us, the passes...

EarzUp! | The People v. Disneyland: An Interview With David Koenig

EarzUp! | The People v. Disneyland: An Interview With David Koenig

With a park as complex and varied as Disneyland, there have to be injuries occurring on a daily basis, right?  And humans being the way we a...

EarzUp! | The History of The Matterhorn

EarzUp! | The History of The Matterhorn

Few rides are loved and hated as much as The Matterhorn.  It stands as the ride that redefined the roller coaster as we know it today, and a...

EarzUp! | The Dark Side of Disney With Director Philip Swift

EarzUp! | The Dark Side of Disney With Director Philip Swift

For most of us, enjoying Disney Parks is a pretty simple business: show up, walk around, and explore things the way Walt intended.  But for ...

EarzUp! | The History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 2

Taren takes up her history books and presents us with the second part of our epic look into how Walt built up his company, from lone animato...

EarzUp! | The History of Tower of Terror

EarzUp! | The History of Tower of Terror

The older you get, the less a ride can freak you out. Well, Disneyland has figured a way around that, by building a center of all that is ev...

EarzUp! | Disney and the Rides That Never Were

EarzUp! | Disney and the Rides That Never Were

Through the years, Disney has created some (if not all) of the most memorable rides and attractions in theme park history.  But like any ent...

#4a - Dumbo

(This is #4 in a series where we review every classic, full-length, Disney animated movie.  Except for Fantasia. Read the rest of the revie...

EarzUp! | History of the Little Mermaid Ride

EarzUp! | History of the Little Mermaid Ride

The Little Mermaid ride at DCA is fairly new , but it's Bev's favorite movie and well, it was her turn to do a segment on the show. So with ...

EarzUp! | 23 Things You May Have Missed in Disneyland

EarzUp! | 23 Things You May Have Missed in Disneyland

Disneyland has so much to offer by they way of rides and attractions that we sometimes can miss the details that make the parks what they ar...

Update: Backstage Construction at Disneyland

Update: Backstage Construction at Disneyland

As many of you know, Disneyland is gutting Big Thunder Ranch as part of the new Star Wars Land expansion (which Jason thinks is terrible , ...

EarzUp! | The History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 1

EarzUp! | The History of the Walt Disney Company: Part 1

Most fans of Disneyland know a little bit about Walt and the company he built, but for the most part we just sort of pick up his history aft...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp Christmas Show

EarzUp! | The EarzUp Christmas Show

We never really thought about doing a Christmas show.  There are plenty of podcasts that do them, and we don't get to the parks during the h...

EarzUp! | Character Dining at Disneyland

EarzUp! | Character Dining at Disneyland

Disneyland has loads of dining options - some good, some not.  But what about when it comes to their character dining options?  Terrence and...

EarzUp! | History of Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye

People ask us all the time what our favorite ride is.  In fact, we did a top 5 list awhile ago, and each of us listed the Indiana Jone...

EarzUp! | EarzUp Goes to Walt Disney World

EarzUp! | EarzUp Goes to Walt Disney World

Being as Disneyland-centric as we are, it's hard to know what other Disney fans are talking about when they reference things like "Horizons"...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp 50th Show Celebration

Who's to say what the future holds for us?  We sure don't, which is why we are taking a moment to thank our friends and listeners for makin...

EarzUp! | Modeling Disney

EarzUp! | Modeling Disney

Most of us daydream about working for Disney, right?  To be plucked from relative job obscurity and asked to perform our own brand of magic...

EarzUp! | Cleaning the Kingdom

EarzUp! | Cleaning the Kingdom

Disneyland is known for many things, mainly it's cleanliness.  Today we had the opportunity to speak with two former Disneyland Custodial ca...

EarzUp! | The Elias Disney Window, and The Disney Audio Game ...

EarzUp! | The Elias Disney Window, and The Disney Audio Game ...

... or something.  This show had a lot going on in it, and we never really had one solid topic, but we did have some cool people show up to ...

Why Star Wars Land is a Terrible Idea

Why Star Wars Land is a Terrible Idea

I love Star Wars.  I was born in 1977, and my earliest cinematic memory is of being scared out of my tiny mind in the theater when Luke was ...

EarzUp!  | History of Toontown

EarzUp! | History of Toontown

Most of us make no bones about disliking Toontown.  From it's lack-luster attractions to is less-than-stupendous food selections, the argum...

EarzUp! | History of Pirates of the Caribbean

Disneyland has so many great rides, that it's hard to pick a favorite.  But if you twist our arms enough, chances are Pirates comes up at l...

#2 - Pinocchio

This is part of an ongoing series where we watch each theatrical Disney Animated Classic and review it.  To catch up with previous ones, pl...

EarzUp! | Disney's Celebration Florida!

EarzUp! | Disney's Celebration Florida!

Walt had many dreams, that's for sure, but none manifested themselves quite like a small planned community out in Florida.  While the end re...

EarzUp! | The History of Liberty Street

EarzUp! | The History of Liberty Street

Not everything on Walt's drawing board made it to Disneyland.  Today, Jason takes us through one of these lands in ... The History of Libe...

#1 - Snow White

On a recent trip to Disneyland, we decided to sit down and watch every full-length, theatrically-released Disney animation ever.  First up ...

EarzUp! | The History of New Orleans Square

Disneyland has a lot to love, but we love no other land the way we love New Orleans Square. Despite having a small amount of attractions, t...

EarzUp! | The EarzUp Movie Rundown

With so many new movies coming out under the Disney umbrella of companies within the next couple of years, we needed some sort of guiding li...

EarzUp! | Interview With Spectro Radio

We all love Disney audio - from the parks, from the films, wherever we can find it.  So we decided to go one of the best online resources o...

EarzUp! | Disneyland Trip Recap & Disney News

EarzUp! | Disneyland Trip Recap & Disney News

A big part of being a Disneyland fan is getting great info on the parks, tips on making your stay that much better, and opinions on which Ch...

EarzUp! | A Tale of Two Resorts: Our Interview with Kristi Fredericks

If you are anything like us, you have large therapy bills as well, but in addition to that, you are interested in taking your first trip to ...

EarzUp! | How To Be A Disney Performer

They say you should get a job doing something you love, that way it will never truly feel like work.  Well, where else can that be but in Di...

EarzUp! | The History of Disney California Adventure

Disney California Adventure is one of the more polarizing topics for Disney geeks.  Some hate it, some love it, and other still really don't...

EarzUp! | An Interview with DisneyChris.com

There are literally hundreds of Disney-related websites out there, but none as interesting the one Chris has put together.  Why?  Well, sit ...

EarzUp! | What To Do With Kids 5 And Under at Disneyland

Terrence is the parent side of EarzUp!  In addition to having two kids under the age of 5, he has navigated Disney with children in tow, and...

EarzUp! | History of Adventureland

Adventureland remains one of the least refurbished lands in Disneyland today, but still has quite a bit of history to uncover.  Join us as ...

EarzUp! | Disney Bucket List

We all have things we want to do before we die, but not all of them are related to Disneyland.  In this episode, we change all of that, and ...

EarzUp! | Welcome to EarzUp! Imagineering

We are pretty certain that most Disneyland fans dream of being an Imagineer, getting to help create magic that will be enjoyed by millions o...

Breaking News: Muppets 3-D gets the Frozen Axe

Breaking News: Muppets 3-D gets the Frozen Axe

This just in from DCA - The Muppets 3-D show in DCA has been shut down permanently, to be replaced by a Frozen stage show.  Crews were alrea...

Disneyland Buttons

Disneyland Buttons

If your next visit to Disneyland is your 1st or your 31st, everyone wants to get more of those special Disneyland buttons!  Don't deny it - ...

EarzUp! | Holidays in Disneyland

Taren's favorite time to go to Disneyland is during the holiday season, so she decided to helm this show and explain what actually goes on d...

EarzUp! | Cultivating the Magic Tour Review

The magic at Disneyland is everywhere - including the plant-life!  Today, we run you through another tour at the park ... it's the - Culti...

EarzUp! | Top Ten Things To Do In Disneyland

[caption id="attachment_955" align="alignleft" width="226"] How did The Matterhorn fair in our Top Ten List?[/caption] If you go to Disne...

EarzUp! | History of Fantasyland

Fantasyland is a sort of love/hate thing for many people. It contains some of the most wonderful rides, and yet it is so packed all of the t...

EarzUp! | Mickey's Halloween Party

It's my favorite time of year again, when Disneyland transforms the park to celebrate the coming holidays!  Which also means it's time for ....

EarzUp! | Disneyland's Club 33

Taren jumps into the fascinating - and expensive - world of the most famous restaurant at Disneyland ... Disneyland's Club 33 We can hon...

The Club 33 Chateaubriand Recipe

The Club 33 Chateaubriand Recipe

Ok you foodies out there, here is another great dish from Disneyland!  This time we bring you ... The Club 33 Chateaubriand Recipe If yo...

Exclusive: Haunted Mansion Gingerbread House 2014

Exclusive: Haunted Mansion Gingerbread House 2014

With the Haunted Mansion re-opening to park guests on September 12th, the most anticipated part of the yearly Nightmare Before Christmas ov...

EarzUp! | Arrow Development & the men who built Disney's dream

Over the years, much has been said of Walt and his drive to get Disneyland ready for opening day, but we don't hear enough of the men behind...

EarzUp! | Disneyland For All Age Groups

If you are like us, you have friends who have children of various age groups, and not all of them know what they can do in the park with the...

EarzUp! | The Disneyland Yippie Riots

We're back!  After over a month of being off the air due to our studio moving, the EarzUp! crew climb back onto the microphones for ano...

Club 33 Opening Day Setup

Today was the opening day of the new Club 33.  For better or for worse, the club of Walt's dreams is gone and we are left with a very differ...

EarzUp! | Is Marvel Changing Disneyland?

Terrence steps in with an opinion piece on the Captain EO move, and the upsetting trend of the Marvel brand entering the parks to ask ...  ...

EarzUp! | Disneyland Ride Movies

Is Disneyland really the place of creativity and imagination we all think it is?  Join us as we talk about ...  Disneyland Ride Movies ...

EarzUp! | O-Zell Soda and Walt's Birthplace

What does soda have to do with Walt Disney and the house he was born in?  We are glad you asked!  Take a moment and learn all about Elias (...

EarzUp! | The History of Frontierland

Frontierland seems to be the one section of Disneyland that has undergone the most change since opening day.  Our ongoing series of digging ...

EarzUp! | What to do in Disneyland when your kids are asleep

Disneyland has so much to offer, from rides to food to people-watching.  But if you have kids, you have inevitably wondered ... What To Do...

EarzUp! | Unofficial Disneyland Days

Ever want to go to an unofficial Disneyland day?  Here's your chance! Unofficial days in the park are sort of on the rise in the last few...

EarzUp! | Walk In Walt's Disneyland Footsteps Tour Review

Of all the tours that Disneyland has to offer, we were the most excited about being able to give you the Walk In Walt's Disneyland Footsteps...

The Disneyland Gumbo Recipe

The Disneyland Gumbo Recipe

Sitting in New Orleans Square with a piping hot bread bowl of Disneyland Gumbo is an event I look forward to each trip I take to the Disney...

EarzUp!| Ridemax Review

Looking at using Ridemax for your next Disneyland trip?  Check out our review first! One thing about every family that visits Disneyland ...

EarzUp! | The Music of Disneyland

Of all the hidden things and little details that Disneyland puts into its parks, none is more underrated - or more ignored - than its music....

Star Wars Rumors Finally Laid To Rest

Star Wars Rumors Finally Laid To Rest

Join us as we celebrate the end to the Star Wars Rumors ... for now We've talked about this before, but the word we are getting out of An...

EarzUp! | We Make Some Disneyland Gumbo!

EarzUp! | We Make Some Disneyland Gumbo!

 The closest Disneyland Gumbo Recipe you will ever find! Disneyland is known for many things, but not too many that are culinary-rel...

EarzUp! | Food Options in Disneyland

 Check out some of the different food options in Disneyland you never knew existed We all need to eat while traipsing through the pa...

The Velvet Elvis in Haunted Mansion

The Velvet Elvis in Haunted Mansion

Back on show #4 (Unique things to do in Disneyland) we told you about The Velvet Elvis painting that is hidden inside the attic scene of The...

EarzUp! | Tour Review: Welcome To Disneyland

 We take the Welcome to Disneyland tour and let you know all about it Disneyland offers several tours of varying complexity and inte...

EarzUp! | Disneyland Social Clubs

Are you fan enough for Disneyland Social Clubs? Join us as we interview Michael (aka "The Cap'n") from Main Street Elite , which is one o...

The Berm: DCA's Redemption

The Berm: DCA's Redemption

Today I learned what the “Disneyland Berm” is. ...But back to that in a moment. Still fascinated by our discussion about whether Disney C...

EarzUp! | Is DCA Better Than Disneyland?

Is DCA better than Disneyland?  Not if you know what's good for you ... Terrence threw this statement out on another show, and it so...

EarzUp! | Can Changes At Disneyland Be A Good Thing?

 Change happens, but are changes at Disneyland a good thing? Change is good - the changing seasons, growing up, making different fri...

Disneyland Tunaburger Recipe (circa. 1955)

Disneyland Tunaburger Recipe (circa. 1955)

I think we all sometimes wish that we could go back in time to when Disneyland first opened—before Dole Whips or Space Mountain, when...

EarzUp! | Unique things to do in Disneyland (without waiting in line)

 It's true - there are many unique things to do in Disneyland that don't require a line Disneyland and DCA have the unique ability t...

EarzUp! | Disneyland Annual Passport - Is it right for you?

Looking for a good deal on tickets?  You just may need a Disneyland Annual Passport! The Disneyland Annual Passport is probably not ...

EarzUp! | Disneyland Rides: What to hit and what to miss

[caption id="attachment_63" align="alignleft" width="150"] Did the Matterhorn make the Must Hit or the Must Miss list? Find out![/caption] ...