As Walt Disney World debuts a new Mary Poppins Returns -themed restaurant, Aaron joins his close friends Albert Gutierrez and Jonathan Harvill for a DEEP dive into the 2018 movie musical starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Their conversation was recorded in early 2019 but is only debuting now. In this, the first of a multi-part discussion, On Main Street shares general impressions of the film and considers some of its biggest criticisms. (The next episode will look closely at each of th...
Aug 24, 2021•46 min•Season 15Ep. 2
Are The Muppets about to announce something big? Could it have something to do with Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and the Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square? In this Season 15 debut and return from hiatus, Aaron looks at an admittedly far-fetched fan theory with help from special guest Blake Taylor of Park People . The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom 2020 now available. Get it on Amazon . Or get a signed copy here . Follow Blake Taylor on Twitter and check o...
Jan 18, 2021•49 min•Season 15Ep. 1
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod is back... with a brand-new show title, format, and more. In this Season 14 debut, Aaron walks through 70+ years of Disney music history, treatment one song from each decade to in-depth discussion. Apple Music playlist corresponding to this episode Spotify playlist corresponding to this episode Bobby Driscoll arrest photo (as heard in the episode) The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom 2020 now available. Get it on Amazon . Or get a signed copy here . Hear...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 14Ep. 1
The Great Movie Ride is closing for good, and to pay tribute, Aaron recreates the entire attraction experience in audio form, using dialogue and score from the movies themselves and a "best of" script combining elements of all the ride versions since 1989. Come along for this magical journey into the movies... Total runtime - 33 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Thanks for listening! Spread the word! Stay up to date with the show's brand-new newsletter. Sign up at www.aaronwallaceonli...
Aug 14, 2017•33 min•Season 13Ep. 5
Picking up where they left off in Episode 79: Beastly Kingdoms , special guest Albert Gutierrez joins Aaron for an even deeper look at the new, live-action Beauty and the Beast (2017). Discussion includes meaningful quotes, key differences from the animated film, a look at the new songs, a comparison to the animated songs, the movie’s biggest weaknesses, and more… Also includes a tribute to Marty Skylar and June Foray. PLUS: The winner of the ZADDP Beauty and the Beast giveaway is announced. Tot...
Aug 02, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Season 13Ep. 4
Pirates of the Caribbean is changing, and it's quite the controversy. As the famous Wench Bride Auction is set to be replaced, Aaron looks at whether the original scene is actually offensive, whether it's appropriate for Disney to change it, and what the Imagineers' duties must be when tinkering with the sacred... PLUS: A special announcement regarding the D23 Expo 2017 and The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World ! Total runtime - 42 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Thanks for ...
Jul 04, 2017•42 min•Season 13Ep. 3
Six years after releasing a rant against the whole idea of an "Avatar Land," your host reviews Pandora — The World of Avatar now that it's open at long last. AND Aaron is joined by special guest Albert Gutierrez (of The Three CommentEARS ) to take a closer look at Disney's new live-action Beauty and the Beast . Listeners also have a chance to win the movie on Blu-ray or its soundtrack on CD. Total runtime - 52 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Thanks for listening! Spread the word! St...
Jun 14, 2017•53 min•Season 13Ep. 2
The best and worst of Shanghai Disneyland, from bad guest behavior (public poo!) to E-ticket rides that blow the U.S. out of the water. Aaron looks back on his trip with a review of all 6 lands + a Top 10 Attractions Countdown... (NOTE: If you downloaded during the first three hours of availability, there was a small audio glitch at 1:23:00, affecting the #1 spot reveal. The issue has since been fixed. Apologies for the inconvenience!) Stay up to date with the show's brand-new newsletter. Sign u...
Jun 01, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Season 13Ep. 1
The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Epcot is now available! Learn all about this exciting new Disney book. PLUS: New episodes of #ZADDP are on the way! • Buy the book on Amazon • Order signed (and discounted) bundles of Aaron's three books Total runtime - 10 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Thanks for listening! AS HEARD IN THE SHOW • Aaron's new book, Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan's Guide to Disney's Halloween Classic , is now available as an eBook ! • WEDWay Rad...
May 30, 2017•11 min
The holidays are here, and no place celebrates like the Disney Parks. Join Aaron for a countdown of the Top Ten Christmas Offerings at Walt Disney World. Then, special guest Jeff DePaoli chimes in with a rundown of the best holiday entertainment and attraction overlays at Disneyland. (Audio corrected/re-uploaded 2017.) Total runtime - 2 hours, 41 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! AS HEARD IN THE SHOW • Aaron's new book, ...
Dec 25, 2016•2 hr 41 min•Season 12Ep. 4
How does Epcot’s Eat to the Beat concert series work? Special guest Mike McKee, drummer for the incredible band Delta Rae, explains the whole thing… and geeks out about all things Disney Parks too. Join as Mike and Aaron talk about: Eat to the Beat bookings How the bands pick the songs for such short sets The subtle ways in which Disney’s commitment to storytelling influences the band’s own projects Mike’s “Disney fan origin story” The current state of Disney theme parks Much more! Plus: Celebra...
Oct 28, 2016•1 hr 21 min•Season 12Ep. 3
Having been highly critical of Disney California Adventure in its first iteration, Aaron now takes a step back to reassess after a few years of Buena Vista Street, Carsland, and more. Along the way, he shares highlights from his three trips to the park during Disneyland Resort’s Diamond Celebration. Follow along for a first-timer’s look at: • Radiator Springs Racers • Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree • Carthay Circle Restaurant • Five and Dime • The Red Car Trolley News Boys Show • Fiddler, Fifer, and ...
Oct 18, 2016•1 hr 17 min•Season 12Ep. 2
On the heels of Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration, Aaron looks back at his three trips there to celebrate it. Follow along for a first-timer’s look at: Paint the Night Disneyland Forever Club 33 Disney characters in It's a Small World Soundsational Haunted Mansion Holiday The Hatbox Ghost Updates to Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan's Flight, Storybookland Canal Boats, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds Fantasy Faire (and Frozen in the Royal Theatre) Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough Big ...
Sep 29, 2016•1 hr 32 min•Season 12Ep. 1
George Lucas is about to become an official Disney Legend, and some fans aren't happy about it. Aaron comes to his defense... This year's Disney Legends will be inducted at the #D23Expo2015, where you can also get exclusive early access to the brand-new 2nd Edition of Aaron's book, The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom . More information here . Total runtime - 50 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Link Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTun...
Aug 10, 2015•50 min•Season 11Ep. 2
Take a walk in Walt's footsteps through Griffith Park in Los Angeles — PLUS a special announcement for The D23 Expo 2015! Total runtime - 1 hour, 2 minutes Download in iTunes | Direct Download Link Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! As heard in the show • The BRAND-NEW 2nd Edition of Aaron's book, The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom , is now available for preorder at Amazon ! Releases to bookstores on Labor Day 2015! • The E-Ticket Life: Sto...
Aug 04, 2015•1 hr 2 min•Season 11Ep. 1
What's it like to live in Walt Disney World? How does moving to Orlando change your theme park perspective as a diehard Disney fan? Is the tradeoff worth it? Fresh off of his two-year "Orlandoversary," Aaron looks at 15 ways that Florida residence has changed his WDW experience. • As heard in the show: Aaron's book, The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom , is now available on paperback and as an eBook! • Aaron's Frozen movie review • Aaron's Saving Mr. Banks movie review • ...
Apr 14, 2014•49 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Kyle Burbank (of The Disneyland Gazette ) return for Part 2 of his Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve trip report with Aaron. Discussion includes: Aaron’s review of Star Wars Weekends 2013 & Hyperspace Hoopla Darth Vader chocolate & peanut butter cupcake at Darth Mall Epcot’s New Year’s Eve fail Test Track 2.0 and the world’s longest wait Magic Kingdom’s multiple New Year’s Eves DAK after “dak” The best Club Cool combo at Epcot Wreck-It Ralph at DisneyQuest Dry Ice “explosion” at Disneylan...
Jun 11, 2013•1 hr 21 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Aaron welcomes special guest Kyle Burbank (of The Disneyland Gazette ), discussing recent Disney Parks news and a TWO recent trip reports, including: WDW & Disneyland ticket price hikes for 2013 Mickey and the Magical Map’s debut at Disneyland Monstrous Summer All-Nighter in the Magic Kingdom: A Report Candlelight Processional with Amy Grant at Epcot New Year’s at Walt Disney World …and much, much more! • As heard in the show: Aaron’s book, The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Walt Disney World: Magi...
Jun 04, 2013•1 hr 5 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Universal Orlando just announced a major expansion to its Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley! Find out why Disney fans lashed out at Walt Disney World AND at Aaron this week after the news broke. Is Universal wiping the floor with Disney thanks to Harry Potter? PLUS: What are the best ways to celebrate Mother's Day the Disney Way? AND: Aaron's brief report from Merida's official coronation ceremony in Magic Kingdom! • As heard in the show: Aaron's book, The Thinking Fan's Guide to Wa...
May 12, 2013•46 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod continues its brand-new Disney Music Hall of Fame with this, Part 2 of the Inaugural Induction Ceremony! This time around, FOUR new songs are inducted: one from the 1970s, one from the 1980s, one from the 1990s, and one from 2000-Present. (Songs from the 60s, 50s, and pre-50s were inducted in Part 1). Each new inductee is treated to a detailed history and an in-depth, revelatory analysis. PLUS: Get new updates on Aaron’s book, The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Walt Disney World: Magi...
May 04, 2013•47 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod kicks off its brand-new Disney Music Hall of Fame in this, Part 1 of its Inaugural Induction Ceremony! After a quick review of the Top 100 Disney Songs Countdown, three NEW songs are inducted in Part 1: one from pre-1950, one from the 1950s, and one from 1960. (Songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000-Present will join them in Part 2). Each new inductee is treated to a detailed history and an in-depth, revelatory analysis. PLUS: Get the scoop on Aaron’s upcoming book, The Thinkin...
Feb 24, 2013•55 min•Season 9Ep. 1
The third and final installment in Aaron's epic trip report from his month-long vacation celebration in August 2010. ***Headphones recommended for binaural recordings!*** Featuring: • Saratoga Springs resort: a chance encounter and a lunch review • The scariest ride in Walt Disney World (not what you think!) • Universal Studios Orlando: an overview, history, trip report, and review • First time entering The Wizarding World of Harry Potter • Aerosmith, Maroon 5, Kris Allen, and Mary Poppins on st...
Apr 23, 2012•1 hr 41 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Part Two of a three-part trip report from Aaron's month-long vacation celebration in August 2010. ***Headphones HIGHLY recommended for in-park audio!*** Featuring: • An immersive Pirates of the Caribbean experience • The WORST Carousel of Progress ever! • The BEST Jungle Cruise ever! • Summer Nightastic entertainment • Not buying a car at Test Track • The winner of the ZADDP Muppets Giveaway • Much more! Total runtime - 1 hour, 18 minutes Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on ...
Jan 19, 2012•1 hr 18 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Part One of a three-or-four-part trip report from Aaron's month-long vacation celebration in August 2010, featuring: A Great Great Movie Ride (featuring in-park audio) Summer Nightastic version of Tower of Terror First time at Via Napoli (featuring in-park audio) First time seeing Captain EO (featuring in-park audio) Hanson concert Much more! Total runtime - 55 minutes Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official website: http://www.aa...
Dec 06, 2011•55 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Aaron makes a series of exciting announcements pertaining to the podcast, Walt Disney World, Christmas, The Muppets, an exciting new book, and more.... plus: reviews of "Once Upon a Time," "Grimm," and the new Disneyland Hidden Mickeys book! Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official website: http://www.aaronwallaceonline.com Be sure to listen to Aaron on another new unofficial Disney podcast, "The Hub": http://thehubpodcast.com Send...
Nov 07, 2011•26 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Aaron tells you why he's singing the Animal Kingdom "Blues" over Disney's bombshell announcement that James Cameron's AVATAR will be the newest Parks franchise. Plus: • Bob Iger stepping down • A review of yet another new edition of Steven M. Barrett's Hidden Mickeys guide • A tribute to Steve Jobs • More Total runtime - 44 minutes Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a quick review on iTunes! Find more about the show at the official website, which has a brand-new design!: http://www.aaronwall...
Oct 11, 2011•44 min•Season 7Ep. 5
The ZADDP mailbag is overflowing with fascinating questions about all things Disney! Aaron answers them all, and ends up completely redesigning California Adventure along the way (Imagineering, you're welcome). Some topics of discussion include: • Hollywood Studios gets over the Love Bug • Does Carsland put DCA on the right track? • Disney says "Avada Kedavra" to Winnie the Pooh • All the idols burn and the fires plume in the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room • ZADDP'S Top 100 Disney Songs: How ...
Jun 11, 2011•1 hr 55 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Join ZADDP in a look back at every Disney movie released during 2010... reviews, what should have won Oscars, and the emerging Disney trends related to these films. Aaron ranks each movie, counting down to #1. Some topics of discussion include: • The future of musicals and fairy tales at Walt Disney Feature Animation • A look at how the Disney Fairies and DisneyNature brands are performing • The future of the Jonas Brothers' careers • A different perspective on Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland •...
Apr 03, 2011•1 hr 30 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Aaron continues the trip report from his WDW Spring Break vacation with his friend Courtney, but this time, things are a little different. Having realized just how chronologically inaccurate the first episode was, Aaron pulls the reigns in from Courtney and guides you through this part of the trip from inside the studio. There are lots of anecdotes and in-park audio along the way, however, including: • A tourist's complaint at Hollywood Studios Guest Relations • Ride-throughs on Splash Mountain ...
Feb 11, 2011•1 hr 25 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Join Aaron and his friend Courtney for a trip report recorded outside at a Starbucks, reflecting on their Spring Break 2010 vacation in Walt Disney World. Along the way, you'll hear live in-park audio recorded during the trip! -- A Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod first! Your host is new to the world of field recording, so the audio quality isn't always the best. Thank you for your patience! We'll get better with time! Headphones are HIGHLY recommended! **This episode is rated PG-13 for some brief language** T...
Nov 23, 2010•1 hr 20 min•Season 7Ep. 1
