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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Castle Cast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Castle Cast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Castle Cast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Castle Cast Episode 47 "Disneyland Forward"

Castle Cast

03/29/21 • 114 min

Welcome to Castle Cast Episode 47 "Disneyland Forward"

We have so much to talk about this episode with the reopening of Disneyland and the surprise announcement about Disneyland Forward! We also give our initial thoughts on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier along with the return of Shop Drop. So get comfy and join us for some fun Disney discussions!

Don't forget that our YouTube channel is up and running! We are continuing to share our 'Minnie Moments' series and more is coming soon! Check it out here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-V5sD2sSWUaevB6274_sEg

Please consider subscribing for more content, and make sure to like and hit the bell to turn on notifications for when our videos go live!

Castle Chronicles:

https://allears.net/2021/03/19/jungle-cruises-update-just-got-way-more-interesting-in-disney-world/

https://allears.net/2021/03/23/the-plot-thickens-meet-all-the-new-characters-coming-to-disneys-jungle-cruise/

https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2021/3/24/22348185/marvel-cinematic-universe-movie-theater-release-schedule

https://variety.com/2021/film/news/disney-postpones-black-widow-shang-chi-1234935874/

https://allears.net/2021/03/26/news-updated-theme-park-reopening-guidelines-released-by-the-state-of-california/

Disney Shop Drop:

https://www.shopdisney.com/accessories/adults/backpacks/?srule=sorting-option-89

https://www.shopdisney.com/101-dalmatians-mug-400928563876.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=10

https://www.shopdisney.com/perdita-dress-and-cardigan-set-for-women-101-dalmatians-400928514601.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=6

https://www.shopdisney.com/mickeys-ice-cream-bar-wall-sign-474092436656.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=5

DisneylandForward:

https://disneylandforward.com/faq

https://disneylandforward.com/project/possibilities#newest_lands

https://allears.net/2021/03/25/disney-answers-the-biggest-questions-about-the-disneyland-expansion/

https://allears.net/2021/03/25/news-disneyland-resort-president-comments-on-park-expansion-plans/

Castle Cast Episode 39 "Holidays At Home"

Castle Cast

11/16/20 • 85 min

Welcome to episode 39 of Castle Cast, “Holidays At Home!” In this episode we talk all about bringing the Disney magic to our quarantine lives this holiday season! With Disneyland still closed, we searched all over for great ideas, tips and tricks to make this holiday season particularly magical. Sit back, relax and ring in the holidays with us and be sure to share with us how you will add a Disney Magic touch to your holidays this year.

Castle Chronicles:

https://www.sfgate.com/disneyland/article/Disney-s-Hall-of-Presidents-will-change-now-that-15714028.php

https://www.ocregister.com/2020/11/12/whats-next-for-backyard-matterhorn-coaster-builders-disneylands-big-thunder-splash-and-space-mountains/

https://allears.net/2020/11/12/news-disneyland-expected-to-remain-closed-through-at-least-end-of-2020/

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-11-10/disneyland-furloughs-blames-california-coronavirus-rules

https://deadline.com/2020/11/disneyland-hotels-no-more-reservations-coronavirus-1234612480/

Resources for Supporting Cast Members In Need:

-https://www.facebook.com/castmemberpantry/

-https://insidethemagic.net/2020/09/help-disney-cast-members-ba1/

-https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/10/04/heres-a-list-of-disney-cast-member-owned-businesses-you-can-support/

https://disneylandnews.com/2020/10/23/downtown-disney-districtat-disneyland-resort-extends-to-buena-vista-street-with-more-shopping-and-dining/

https://www.micechat.com/274668-disneyland-update-red-car-parking-and-partial-reopening/

https://www.ocregister.com/2020/11/10/the-wait-for-disneyland-corn-dogs-is-almost-over-better-get-in-line-now/

https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2020/11/10/21556569/disneyland-disney-christmas-photos-decorations

https://www.mouseplanet.com/12802/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update_for_November_1016_2020

Disney Shop Drop

https://www.shopdisney.com/holiday-shop/shop-by-category/home/decorations/

https://www.shopdisney.com/mickey-mouse-and-friends-holiday-light-up-tapestry-400923063913.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=3

https://www.shopdisney.com/holiday-shop/chanukah/

Pop Creative Designs Christmas Season Collection:

https://popcreativedesigns.com/collections/christmas-silhouette-tabletop-signs

Gingerbread Contest Rules and Info:

https://www.shopdisney.com/magical-gingerbread-contest-terms-conditions/

Disney+ One Year Anniversary Merch:

https://www.shopdisney.com/franchises/

Holidays At Home:

Thanksgiving:

https://insidethemagic.net/2019/11/thanksgiving-disney-inspired-diy-decorations-kc1/

https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/disney-thanksgiving-kids-table.html

Christmas:

https://insidethemagic.net/2019/11/disney-holiday-home-deco...

Castle Cast Episode 34 "The Room Where It Happened"

Castle Cast

07/06/20 • 98 min

Welcome to episode 34 of Castle Cast! In this episode we record on the 4th of July (fireworks can be heard in the background...brace yourselves) and talk all about the latest news in the world of Disney! Especially about our absolute JOY getting to watch Hamilton on Disney+! We also share some audio we recorded about a week ago with our initial reactions to the news of Disneyland's reopening scheduled being declined and the refurbishment of Splash Mountain into A Princess and the Frog themed ride! So sit back, relax and have a magical moment with us.

Castle Chronicles:

https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2020/7/2/21311459/coronavirus-disneyland-disney-district-still-open

https://allears.net/2020/07/01/walt-disney-imagineering-announces-a-new-president-of-business-operations-design-delivery/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/07/disneymagicmoments-virtual-viewing-of-fourth-of-july-fireworks-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/07/disneymagicmoments-cooking-up-the-magic-celebrate-4th-of-july-with-the-apple-pie-recipe-from-whispering-canyon-cafe-2/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/07/disney-parks-blog-presents-disney-paper-parks-designed-by-walt-disney-imagineering-part-1/

Disney+ Whatcha Watchin?

https://allears.net/2020/07/05/lin-manuel-miranda-shares-inside-secrets-from-hamilton-during-its-disney-debut/

https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/beyonce-black-is-king-disney-plus-release-date-1234692505/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L765oDjNaBA

Disney Shop Drop

https://www.shopdisney.com/star-wars-classic-windbreaker-for-adults-7505057373614M.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=1&searchType=regular

https://allears.net/2020/07/03/were-going-on-a-hawaiian-holiday-with-this-new-exclusive-tiki-mickey-mouse-plush/

Main Story:

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/06/new-adventures-with-princess-tiana-coming-to-disneyland-park-and-magic-kingdom-park/

https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-protests-for-racial-justice/2020/06/25/883507841/disney-announces-redesign-of-splash-mountain-after-some-call-ride-themes-racist

Castle Cast Episode 18 "This is Halloween"

Castle Cast

10/14/19 • 97 min

Welcome to Episode 18 “This is Halloween!” of Castle Cast! That’s right folks, we had too much fun talking about Halloween at Disneyland in episode 13 “Spooookyland” so we had to do it AGAIN! This time we are talking about what we now know about the Oogie Boogie Bash at California Adventure and the other seasonal activities and goodies at Disneyland this year! Anna talks about some of her favorite moments from her most recent trip (which we talked ALL about in episode 17.5 “Minisode: Solo Trip Report”) and what we have seen through all the accounts of Halloween fun at the parks this year. Sit back, relax, grab yourself some halloween candy and come along on this Halloween adventure with us!

News:

https://insidethemagic.net/2019/10/disney-frozen-2-new-scenes-ba1/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn5QmllRCn4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMT7QhB45yA

https://abc.go.com/news/insider/watch-the-little-mermaid-live-on-abc-and-the-abc-app

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydnzilTiBcY

https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/brand-new-trailer-and-poster-debut-for-disneys-jungle-cruise/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/suit-up-ilmxlabs-new-hyper-reality-experience-avengers-damage-control-coming-to-the-void-at-downtown-disney-district-for-a-limited-time/

https://dlnewstoday.com/2019/10/review-new-jarrito-de-dante-souvenir-mug-and-mexican-hot-chocolate-is-abuelita-approved-at-paradise-garden-grill-in-disney-california-adventure/

https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2019/10/10/disneyland-announces-dates-for-2019-candlelight-ceremony/

https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/photos-new-stroller-rules-for-disneyland-resort-trams-go-into-place-october-7th/

https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2019/10/10/disneylands-toontown-hills-removed-mickey-and-minnies-runaway-railway/

https://www.micechat.com/238557-disneyland-update-construction-o-ween-in-the-parks/

http://allears.net/2019/10/09/disneyland-to-test-paperless-fastpasses-in-tomorrowland/

https://www.mouseplanet.com/12495/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_October_7__13_2019#newsTnT

Disney Shop Drop:

https://www.shopdisney.com/princess-leia-ear-headband-by-ashley-eckstein-for-her-universe-star-wars-limited-release-400035750008.html

https://www.shopdisney.com/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-leggings-for-women-7505057372982M.html

https://www.shopdisney.com/sleeping-beauty-leggings-for-women-7505057372496M.html

https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/photos-vhs-cover-leggings-press-play-at-the-magic-kingdom/

https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/merchandise-new-disney-desk-plaques-at-disneyland/

Halloween At Disneyland:

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/10/halloween-time-at...

Castle Cast Episode 3 "Flying With Dumbo"

Castle Cast

03/04/19 • 43 min

Welcome to episode 3 of Castle Cast "Flying With Dumbo!" We are back from a brief vacation and here to bring you the latest news from the magical world of Disney! In this episode we bring you the latest news from Galaxy's Edge, the Food and Wine Festival and more! We bring you this episode's Disney Shop Drop and it's a couple of items that are too cute to miss! Lastly, for our main segment we talk about Dumbo! Specifically Dumbo's historical presence at Disneyland, it's current attractions and in a perfect world what we might bring to the park in honor of Dumbo if we were calling the shots! Thank you sincerely to everyone who listens to this show, we are extremely proud to bring you this podcast and appreciate the love and support. Feel free to rate and review the show if you enjoy to help others find us and join in on the fun!

We also are officially going to be on a bi-weekly release schedule. In order to keep content fresh and bring you the best possible content we can provide we will be releasing a new episode every other week!

Castle Chronicle:

https://www.inverse.com/article/53736-everything-we-know-about-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disney-resorts

https://dlnewstoday.com/2019/02/review-fantasia-mickey-churro-near-big-thunder-mountain-railroad-get-your-ears-on-celebration-at-disneyland-park/

https://dlnewstoday.com/2019/03/photos-disney-california-food-wine-festival-2019-merchandise/

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disney-california-adventure/food-and-wine-festival/

https://dlnewstoday.com/2019/02/sugarboo-co-boutique-store-coming-this-spring-to-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort/

Disney Shop Drop:

https://wdwnt.com/2019/02/photos-new-floral-ears-magic-carpet-ears-and-sequin-ears-available-now-at-disneyland-resort/ https://wdwnt.com/2019/02/photo-magic-carpet-ears-come-to-disneyland-coming-soon-to-disney-world/ https://wdwnt.com/2019/02/photos-disneyland-resort-spirit-jersey-hoodie-now-available-at-the-emporium-at-disneyland-park/ Flying With Dumbo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piSiSLudLO8 https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/dumbo-sneak-peek/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2019/03/photos-dumbo-sneak-peek-opens-at-disneyland/

Castle Cast Episode 43 "Happiest Planning on Earth"

Castle Cast

01/18/21 • 105 min

Welcome to Castle Cast Episode 43 "Happiest Planning on Earth" For this second episode of 2021 we share the latest news coming from Disneyland and Disney World, highlight some awesome items from Shop Disney and share how the initial planning is going for our return to Disney World at the end of this year! So please sit back, relax and enjoy!

A reminder that our YouTube channel is up and running! Our first two videos - episodes in our new 'Minnie Moments' series - are ready for you to check out and more is coming soon! Check it out here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-V5sD2sSWUaevB6274_sEg

Please consider subscribing for more content, and make sure to like and hit the bell to turn on notifications for when our videos go live!

Castle Chronicles:

https://allears.net/2021/01/14/breaking-disneyland-will-be-ending-annual-passholder-program/

https://www.micechat.com/279811-breaking-disney-world-magical-express-ending-extra-magic-hours-replaced/

https://allears.net/2021/01/11/breaking-disney-worlds-magical-express-service-to-be-discontinued-in-2022/

https://allears.net/2021/01/11/breaking-early-theme-park-entry-coming-soon-for-disney-world-hotel-guests/

https://allears.net/2021/01/13/disney-has-further-confirmed-these-projects-for-2021-but-left-out-these-4/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-exhibit-the-soul-of-jazz-an-american-adventure-debuts-in-february-at-epcot/

RUMOR - https://insidethemagic.net/2021/01/mandalorian-galaxys-edge-rwb1/

Shop Drop:

https://www.shopdisney.com/minnie-mouse-daisies-crossbody-bag-458101441923.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=undefined&searchType=autosuggest-popular&siteSearchTopProduct=1

https://www.shopdisney.com/up-house-succulent-holder-465041818227.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=11&searchType=redirect

https://www.shopdisney.com/mad-tea-party-tumbler-with-straw-400916816700.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=32&searchType=regular

https://www.shopdisney.com/mickey-mouse-ear-hat-fastpass-travel-tumbler-400926463338.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=6&searchType=regular

Castle Cast Episode 25 "Disney Desert Island"

Castle Cast

01/27/20 • 60 min

Welcome to the 25th episode of Castle Cast!! Happy one year anniversary to the founding of our little show that could! Thank you to everyone who has joined us along the way, listened, downloaded, shared, subscribed and joined us on this Disney journey! We are just getting started! For our 25th episode we decided to revisit some of our favorite things in a little game of: Disney Desert Island! We talk about what we would take with us if marooned to a super special Desert Island if we could have: 1 Disney Movie, 1 Disney soundtrack, 1 Disney Food, 1 Disney parks ride and 1 piece of Disney merchandise. So join us for this fun little game and share with us: what would you choose for your Disney Desert Island?

Castle Chronicles:

https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/01/millennium-falcon-smugglers-run-to-continue-as-standby-only-at-star-wars-galaxys-edge-in-disneyland/

https://allears.net/2020/01/16/may-the-snacks-be-with-you-three-new-menu-items-coming-to-disneylands-galaxys-edge/

https://allears.net/2020/01/23/disneyland-to-host-star-wars-nite-after-hours-event-during-star-wars-celebration/

https://allears.net/2020/01/23/disneyland-construction-update-haunted-mansion-snow-whites-scary-adventures-and-king-arthur-carousel-01-23-20/

https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/01/photos-construction-walls-and-vintage-concept-art-rise-at-the-haunted-mansion-for-two-month-refurbishment-at-disneyland/

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/01/special-look-at-disney-and-pixars-onward-coming-soon-to-disney-parks/

https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/01/new-concept-art-revealed-of-princess-and-the-frog-sword-in-the-stone-and-cinderella-floats-for-magic-happens-parade-at-disneyland/

https://blooloop.com/news/disneyland-magic-happens-parade-floats/

https://insidethemagic.net/2020/01/disneyland-vacation-club-resort-mickey-spa-bb1/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2020/01/24/shanghai-disneyland-temporarily-closed-wake-coronavirus/4570457002/

Disney Shop Drop:

https://www.shopdisney.com/minnie-the-main-attraction-content/

Disney Desert Island Merch:

https://www.shopdisney.com/mickey-mouse-ka-explorer-play-set-461055026719.html

https://www.shopdisney.com/mickey-mouse-picnic-table-with-seats-099967428811.html

https://www.shopdisney.com/disney-princess-6v-vespa-scooter-ride-on-toy-038675196537.html

Castle Cast Episode 17.5 "Minisode: Solo Trip Report"

Castle Cast

10/07/19 • 88 min

Welcome to Episode 17.5 "Minisode: Solo Trip Report! In this not so mini, minisode your hosts, Rachel and Anna, talk all about Anna's latest trip to the Disneyland parks SOLO! This was her first time adventuring to the parks alone and she shares everything about the experience from an emotional and strategic stand point! She also shares what she was able to experience from the new Halloween seasonal offerings so if you are planning to visit the parks during the Halloween season make sure you take a listen to what we got to see and what we recommend! Lastly, to end this episode we have a brand new edition of Cookin' In The Castle! In this episode we make tasty Jack-Jack Num Num Chocolate Chip cookies! A copycat recipe shared by the Disney Instagram awhile back! So sit back, relax and take a trip to Disneyland with us in this trip report episode!

Make sure to check out our website:

CastleCast.Online

For a full blog post to accompany this episode with photos from Anna's trip AND the recipe for this week's Cookin' In The Castle treats!

Castle Cast Episode 44 "Two Years Later"

Castle Cast

02/01/21 • 178 min

Welcome to Castle Cast Episode 44 "Two Years Later". Not only do we have news updates and some ShopDisney recommendations, but we look back on two years of Castle Cast Radio!! That's right we are approaching the 2 year anniversary of our first ever episode. So we decided to revisit Ep 1 and share our *UPDATED* Over/Under choices for Disneyland Resort!

Don't forget that our YouTube channel is up and running! We are continuing to share our 'Minnie Moments' series and more is coming soon! Check it out here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-V5sD2sSWUaevB6274_sEg

Please consider subscribing for more content, and make sure to like and hit the bell to turn on notifications for when our videos go live!

Castle Chronicles:

Jungle Cruise Updates https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-adventures-to-cast-off-soon-along-world-famous-jungle-cruise-at-disneyland-park-and-magic-kingdom-park/

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2562071/the-disney-parks-characters-disneylands-jungle-cruise-update-needs-to-include

First Look at Spiderman filming for WEB Slingers Ride https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/videos/first-look-at-actor-tom-holland-as-peter-parker-in-web-slingers-a-spider-man-adventure-coming-to-avengers-campus-at-disneyland-resort/

Annual Passholder Updates https://allears.net/2021/01/27/news-disneyland-renames-previous-passholder-program/

https://insidethemagic.net/2021/01/disneyland-legacy-passholders-ba1/

https://allears.net/2021/01/22/news-disneyland-is-creating-a-new-membership-program/

Downtown Disney and California Adventure Food Reopening https://allears.net/2021/01/28/news-three-restaurants-will-reopen-in-disneyland-resort-this-weekend/

https://allears.net/2021/01/27/news-disneyland-calling-cast-members-back-for-buena-vista-street-dining-locations/

https://www.micechat.com/281071-a-weekend-of-reopenings-and-a-star-wars-surprise/

Walt Disney World Updates https://www.mouseplanet.com/12852/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update_for_January_26__February_1_2021

Shop Drop

https://www.shopdisney.com/gifts/gifts-by-occasion/valentines-day/?srule=vday-pairs

https://www.shopdisney.com/home/home-decor/?srule=wfh-home-decor&start=48&sz=24

https://www.shopdisney.com/ellie-and-carls-money-jar-up-465041583903.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=3

https://www.shopdisney.com/ariel-inflatable-lagoon-splash-pad-and-sprinkler-for-kids-460051399605.html?isProductSearch=0&plpPosition=1

Castle Cast Episode 46 "A Touch of DCA"

Castle Cast

03/01/21 • 123 min

Welcome to Castle Cast Episode 46 "A Touch of DCA"

We are so excited to have news about our home park, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure! We talk in depth about the new ticketed event, A Touch of Disney, coming soon to DCA and then, for our main segment, we dive into the history of DCA and celebrate it's 20th anniversary.

Don't forget that our YouTube channel is up and running! We are continuing to share our 'Minnie Moments' series and more is coming soon! Check it out here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-V5sD2sSWUaevB6274_sEg

Please consider subscribing for more content, and make sure to like and hit the bell to turn on notifications for when our videos go live!

Castle Chronicles:

A Touch of Disney: Special DCA Ticket Event

https://disneylandnews.com/2021/02/24/touch-of-disney/

https://allears.net/2021/02/16/news-visit-these-reopened-lands-in-disney-california-adventure-next-month/

https://www.micechat.com/282589-updates-disney-california-adventure-food-and-wine-event-to-take-over-much-of-the-park/

Update on California Bill to open Parks Sooner

https://allears.net/2021/02/25/news-bill-to-reopen-disneyland-sooner-gains-support-of-l-a-supervisors/

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/25/news-bill-to-reopen-disneyland-sooner-moves-forward/

Disneyland Refunds to Check On

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/22/if-you-had-tickets-for-these-3-disneyland-events-be-sure-to-check-for-your-refund/