Inside the Magic

Avatar land details and the Iron Man Experience are among this week’s big news. Then we take a huge Halloween adventure through California events including Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott’s Scary Farm, Delusion, The Purge: Fear the Night, Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare, and Blackout. Read More

Frightful fun continues with a look at what’s new at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We also take a look at the recent Blu-ray release of The Little Mermaid 3D and a peek at the fun of Toonfest in Marceline, Missouri. Plus news of the Museum of the Weird comic from Marvel and much more! Read More

Food and Wine fun continues at Epcot with an interview with Carla Hall from ABC’s The Chew and Bravo’s Top Chef as well as a report from the special event, Scotland: Land of Food and Drink. Then we face The 13 at Busch Gardens Tampa as Howl-O-Scream introduces fun new characters, an updated Fiends show, and the brilliant Death Water Bayou haunted house. Read More

Halloween is here! Ricky reviews all the sights and scares of Halloween Horror Nights 23 at Universal Orlando including some hilarity from director John Landis. Plus hear from Epcot executive chef Jens Dahlman and project manager Michael Jenner as we preview the 2013 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Read More

Friday the 13th descends on Disney’s parks as we head to the Unleash the Villains event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland, and a sneak peek at Princess Fairytale Hall at the Magic Kingdom. Then we preview Halloween Horror Nights 23 at Universal Orlando with creative director Mike Aiello, show director Laura Wallace, and art and design director TJ Mannarino. Finally we talk learn about Disney’s new food trucks with chef James Kleinschmidt. Read More

The California Grill takes center stage this week with a review, discussion of the recent changes and updates, and interviews with manager Michael Scheifler and chef Brian Piasecki. Plus we outline the upcoming Club 33 expansion, more Starbucks at Walt Disney World, and plenty more news. Read More

An assortment of entertainment this week includes the Villains update to Walt Disney World’s Celebrate the Magic projection show, a review of Planes, and the full reveal of Halloween Horror Nights 2013 at Universal Orlando. Plus Maggie Cambron dissects just who is and is not a Disney Princess. Read More

Disney gaming review round-up as we take in-depth looks at Disney Infinity and DuckTales: Remastered. Plus we chat with Executive Producer of Universal Creative Mike West about the now official open The Simpsons Springfield area of Universal Studios Florida including the new Kang and Kodos Twirl n Hurl ride. And hear the latest updates from the upcoming Halloween season including new additions to Haunted Mansion Holiday. Read More

Halloween season is arriving soon to theme parks across the country and this week we take a closer look at the variety of new experiences coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Haunted Mansion Holiday, Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando – including an interview with creative director Mike Aiello and director John Landis about the upcoming An American Werewolf in London haunted house. Read More

2013 D23 Expo report includes interviews with Imagineers, a chat with and performances by Alan Menken and Richard Sherman, the conclusion of The Optimist, movie updates from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and Walt Disney Studios, and much more from the ultimate Disney fan celebration. Read More

The 2013 D23 Expo is almost here, so we are joined by D23 head Steven Clark for an in-depth discussion of what’s to come, what must-see events will be featured, and what tips will help best navigate the 3-day celebration. Plus Universal Orlando opens more of The Simpsons Springfield expansion including Lard Lad Donuts, Duff Gardens, and the Bumblebee Man Taco Truck and we share the latest from The Optimist. Read More

More 2013 D23 Expo details announced, Disney entertainment highlights from San Diego Comic-Con 2013 including voice actors and live music, plus a summary of an exciting week in Disney’s The Optimist game including a surprise visit to Club 33. Read More

We round up all the biggest Disney news from San Diego Comic-Con 2013 including Marvel movie announcements, special appearances, and access to Captain America 2 and Guardians of the Galaxy press conferences – plus Phineas and Ferb meet Star Wars. And musician Tom Ameen joins us for a lively conversation that includes a special announcement of his own. Read More

Big 2013 D23 Expo news this week includes this year’s Disney Legends awards honorees named, Disney Interactive’s plans for the show, and the launch of The Optimist alternate reality game. Then new details are shared about how FastPass+ will work at Walt Disney World, replacing the old FASTPASS system. And Maggie Cambron returns with a closer look at the Saving Mr. Banks trailer offering Mary Poppins history. Read More

Newest 2013 D23 Expo details announced, review of The Lone Ranger, tribute to Annette Funicello including interviews with songwriter Richard Sherman, Tim Considine and David Stollery of Disney’s Spin and Marty, and beach party movie star Frankie Avalon, plus Halloween Horror Nights fun begins with the Cabin in the Woods haunted house revealed in a conversation with creative director Mike Aiello and the film’s director Drew Goddard. Read More