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The Hub Crawl

Tage Bushman and Erik Johnsonwww.thehubcrawl.com
Each episode, four Disney fans get together and go around the virtual table asking and answering each other's questions.
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Episodes

THC 82: Disney Movie Treats, DCA and Epcot Seasonal Festivals, VR Disney Film Experience, and Re-themed Ride Queues

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Andy and Kate as they discuss their favorite meats and treats from Disney Movies that they wish were real, the booths they would design for a seasonal festival at DCA or Epcot, the fully immersive VR experiences based on Diseny Movies that they would like to see, and the ride queues they think should be re-themed. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What meal or treat from a Disney movie do you despe...

Jun 20, 202559 min

THC 81: Favorite Live Action Remakes, Attractions for 1981 Disney Movies, a Parks Backpack that Carries Only Three Things, and Disney Parks Vacations for TV Families

Join Erik this week as he is joined by Olivia, Marie, and Rob as they discuss their favorite live action remakes, how they would turn the four Disney movies released in 1981 into attractions, the three items they would bring on a Disney trip if their backpacks could only hold three items, and what modern or classic TV families they would like to see a Disney Parks vacation episode of. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: With Lilo and Stitch being a g...

Jun 06, 20251 hr 39 min

THC 80: Stores in Disney Shopping Districts, Attractions for Tage and Erik’s Trip to Disneyland, Personal Foodie Guide, and Bringing Back Experiences

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Ryan and Olivia as they discuss the stores they wish existed in Disney shopping districts, the attractions they think Tage and Erik should go on first on their trip to Disneyland, what they would put in their foodie guides if they could make their own, and the experiences that don’t exist anymore that they wish they could experience again. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: I'm going to riff off of ...

May 23, 20251 hr 49 min

THC 79: Disney Movies on Repeat, Surprising Disney Parks Facts, Subtly Bringing the Parks into Everyday Life, and Expanded Seating

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Cydel and Jade as they discuss the Disney movies that were on repeat in their homes as children, the most surprising things they have learned about a Disney Park, the subtle (or not so subtle) things they do in their everyday life to bring in a bit of magic when they can’t be in the parks, and what restaurants they believe need more seating and what space they would steal from to add that. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl....

May 09, 20251 hr 29 min

THC 78: Favorite Jungle Cruise Jokes, New Stunt Shows, Adding Chain Restaurants to the Parks, and Things Disney Never Should Have Done

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Bryan and Olivia as they discuss their favorite Jungle Cruise jokes, what stunt shows the would make based off of an existing IP, what chain restaurants they would add to the parks, and the rides, shows, and experiences they think Disney never should have done. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: Although I'm sure there's more to it, the story goes that they started adding jokes to The Jungle Cruise ...

Apr 25, 202558 min

THC 77: Food and Drink Come Backs, Outfits for a Seven Day Disney Trip, Vacation to an Animated Film, and New Disney Fairytales

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by DeeAnn and Ryan as they discuss what food and drinks they would like to see come back to the parks, what outfits they bring on a seven night trip to the Disney Parks, where they would go if they could take a vacation to the time and place of one of the Disney animated films, and what fairytales they wish Disney would make a movie of. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What is a food or drink you wis...

Apr 11, 20251 hr 3 min

THC 76: More Pet Peeves, Favorite Pools, Prized Souvenirs, and Hard Comparisons

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Rob and Dan as they discuss their pet peeves that are small but make them sound crazy, their favorite pools, their most prized souvenirs, and the hardest comparisons to make between Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: I want more pet peeves. But this time, pick one Disney parks pet peeves that makes a small amount of sense but you are bothered by to a degree that it ...

Mar 28, 20251 hr 47 min

THC 75: First Disney Trip, Having a Disney Experience for the First Time Again, Owning One Item from Disney History, and Disney Sequels

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by James and Alex as they discuss their first Disney trips, what Disney experiences they would like to have for the first time again, what one item they would like to own from all of the Disney Company history, and what sequel to a Disney movie or show they would make . Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What was your first Disney trip like? Question 2: What is a Disney experience — parks, TV/Movies, e...

Mar 14, 202542 min

THC 74: Retired Attractions, Changing Tomorrowland, Planning a Disney Trip for a Skeptic, and a New Themed Land

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Marie and Mike as they discuss which retired attraction they would be most likely to visit, what they would do to improve Tomorrowland, what attractions they would suggest for someone who doesn’t think they will like the Disney Parks, and what themed land they think should be added to Disneyland or Magic Kingdom. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: Which retired attraction in any park would you most ...

Feb 28, 202551 min

THC 73: Behind the Scenes Experience, Living in the Parks for a Week, New Festivals, and the Perfect VIP Tour

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Marie and Sarah as they discuss what behind the scenes experience they would create, the park they would live in for a week, what festival they would create, and what their perfect VIP tour would be. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: If you could create a brand new "behind the scenes" experience at any Disney vacation destination- any park, DCL, or Aulani - what would it be? Question 2: Which park ...

Feb 14, 202550 min

THC 72: What’s Next for Lightning Lane, Something from the Park in Your Home, Favorite Imagineers, and New Disney Podcasts

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Ryan and Rob as they discuss What they think is next for Lightning Lane, what they would like to have from the parks in their own homes, their favorite imagineers, and what Disney subjects they would like to have a podcast on. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: Disney has been selling out of their Lightning Lane Premier Passes at Magic Kingdom, even on days where the crowd levels are not super high....

Jan 31, 20251 hr 20 min

THC 71: Biggest Disnappointment, Next on the Disney Bucket List, Haunted Mansion Holiday Only During the Winter Holiday, and Fantasyland Dark Ride Upgrades or Replacement

Join James and Tage this week as they are joined by Teresa and Vern as they discuss their biggest Disney disappointment, or Disnappointment, what they want to check off next on their Disney bucket list, how they would feel if the Haunted Mansion Holiday was only available during the winter holiday, and what they think Disney should do to upgrade or replace the Fantasyland dark rides. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Maybe your support will go towards vern’s n...

Jan 17, 202552 min

THC 70: Looking Forward to 2025, Expanding Disney Cruise Line, Disney Christmas Movies, and Disney Parks Holidays

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Devin and Donna as they discuss what they are looking forward to in 2025 from Disney, how they feel about Disney Cruise Line expanding, their favorite Disney Christmas movies, and their favorite things about Christmas at the parks and how they bring Disney holiday magic into their homes . Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What are you looking forward to most in 2025 from Disney? Question 2: Disney ...

Dec 20, 202454 min

THC 69: Muppet Treated Attractions, Changes to Disney+, Off Limits Attractions, and Attractions the Represent Disney

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by David and Olivia as they discuss the rides they think should get the Muppet treatment, what they would add or change about Disney+, the attractions they feel are off limits for Disney to change or remove, and the attractions they think represent the Disney brand as a whole. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What other attractions deserve the Muppet treatment? Question 2: We are celebrating the 5th ...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 14 min

THC 68: Attraction Refreshes, New Attractions and Ride Systems, Disney Movies We've Never Seen, and Themed Spaces on Disney Cruises

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Andy and Kris as they discuss what attractions they think need a refresh, what IPs they would make into rides and what ride system they would use, the Disney movies they’ve never seen, and themed spaces they would add to a Disney Cruise Line. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What attraction do you think should get a refresh at the parks? Question 2: What Disney film/IP property would you want to s...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 1 min

THC 67: Other Holidays in the Parks, Overlooked Details, 70th Anniversary, and Bringing Snacks Back

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Amanda and Kevin as they discuss the times they have been to the parks during “other” holidays, details in the parks they feel are overlooked, what they think the 70th anniversary will look like, and snacks that they would bring back to the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: Have you ever been to the parks during one of the “other” holidays? Thanksgiving comes to mind, but anything else that ...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 7 min

THC 66: Rearranging the Disney Parks, New After Hours Events, Disney Property that Deserves its Own Movie, and New Cast Member Roles

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Olivia and Marie as they discuss where they would move things in the parks if they had the power to, new or old after hours events they would bring to the parks, Disney property they think deserves its own movie, and what cast member jobs they think Disney should add to the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: You can move anything anywhere at a Disney park with no regard to cost/feasability. W...

Oct 25, 202452 min

THC 65: Overreactions to Change, Dressing Up in the Parks, Bringing Star Wars and Marvel Back to Their Glory Days, and Disney Bargains

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Shannon and Ryan as they discuss times they overracted to a change in the parks, times they have had the oppertunity to dress up in the parks, what they think Disney should do to make Star Wars and Marvel like they were before, and Disney things they think are a bargain. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: When were you overreacting and afraid of change? Think of the prequel Star Wars trilogy. Think ...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 9 min

THC 64: Favorite Disney Halloween Things, Disney Fan Complaints, Oogie Boogie Bash, and Places to Relax in the Park

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Kate and Dave as they discuss their favorite Disney Halloween things, the Disney fan complaints they are most tired of hearing, Oogie Boogie Bash ticket value and getting the best out of the event, and where they go to relax while at the Disney Parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What is your favorite Disney Halloween anything? Question 2: What subject are you most tired of hearing Disney fans...

Sep 27, 20241 hr 8 min

THC 63: Park Details, New IP Attractions, Rides We Don’t go on Enough, and Epic Universe

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Ted and Shane as they discuss their favorite park details and history, Disney’s philosophy towards IP in the park, attractions they like but don’t go on enough, and if they think Epic Universe is going to change the theme park game. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What is your favorite parks detail or backstory that you can’t wait to tell/annoy people with? Question 2: Does it feel as though Disn...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 33 min

THC 62: Cars Replacing the Rivers of America, Villains Land, New Show from an Old IP, and Disney Partnerships

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Emily and Stephanie as they discuss their thoughts on the new Cars area replacing the Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom, what they want to see in a new Villains Land, what Disney property they think should be made into a multi-season TV show, and what Disney should do in parternships with McDonalds and other companies. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: At D23, Disney announced a new Cars themed ar...

Aug 30, 202452 min

THC 61: Next Disney Bucket List Item, Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre’s Next Show, Disney Surprises, and Areas of Disneyland That Could Use Reworking

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Emily and Clayton as they discuss What’s next on their Disney bucket lists, what shows they would like to see in the Fantasyland Theatre and Hyperion Theater, what about Disney surprised them the most, and what areas of Disnyland they would like to see reworked/refreshed. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What’s next on your Disney bucket list? Question 2: Now that the Tale of the Lion King show is...

Aug 16, 20241 hr 6 min

THC 60: D23 Expo Attendance and Expectations, Becoming a Disney Adult, and Unusual Disney Park Traditions

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by CJ and Morgan as they discuss if they will be going to the D23 Expo and their expectations for what will be anounced there, the things that turned them into Disney adults, and their unusual Disney park traditions. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: Are you going to the D23 Expo this year? Why or why not? Question 2: Top 3 things you think/hope might be announced at D23 - can be related to the parks,...

Aug 02, 20241 hr 7 min

THC 59: Disney Optimist or Pessimist, Evacuating from Rides, Restaurants in Attractions, and Old Attractions Returning

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by James and Lynn as they discuss if they are Disney optimists or pessimists, attractions they would like to be evacuated from, attractions they would like to see restaurants attached to, and the former attractions they would bring back. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: Are you a Disney optimist or pessimist? Basically, when Disney announces something new, do you immediately jump on board or are you ...

Jul 19, 202445 min

THC 58: After Hours Events, Old Versions of Attractions, Genie+, and Disney Parks in Your Home

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Thomson and Ryan as they discuss the next after hours events they would like to see, attractions they would bring an old version back to, their thoughts on Genie+ going away, and what hotel, restaurant, and attraction they would bring into their own home if they could. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What next after hours event would you like to see Disney do at the theme parks? Question 2: If yo...

Jul 05, 20241 hr 3 min

THC 57: Earliest Attraction Memory, Perfect Disney Dining Day, Fears of Big Rides, and Scary Disney Rides

Join Erik and Dan this week as they are joined by Jimmy, Paxton, and Alex as they discuss their earliest attraction memories, perfect Disney dining days, overcoming fears of big rides, rides they won’t ride, and if they have ever been scared on a Disney ride. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What is your earliest memory of an attraction? Question 2: What is your perfect Disney dining day? Question 3: To the adults: how did you overcome your fears ...

Jun 21, 202447 min

THC 56: Disney Cruises, What We Would Like to See, What Makes Them Worth Their Price, Excursions, and Fish Extenders

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Kate and Bethany as they discuss what they would like to see on a Disney cruise, what makes Disney cruises worth their price, theire favorite excursions, and unique Fish Extender gifts. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What would you like to see on a Disney Cruise Line ship? This could be a venue, show, character, etc. Question 2: Disney cruises have a reputation for being more expensive than othe...

Jun 07, 202456 min

THC 55: Disney Music that Made You a Bigger Fan, Atmospheric Disneyland Music Groups, Live Disney Ride Music, and Going Back in Time to See Live Performances

Join Erik and Ryan this week as they are joined by Mike as they discuss the Disney music that made them a bigger fan or music aficionado, their favorite atmosphere music groups at Disneyland, Disney ride or movie they would like to see with a live music performance, and what band they would go back in time to see perform at Disneyland . Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What Disney song or piece of music resonated with you in a way that made you a ...

May 24, 202430 min

THC 54: Disney Optimist or Pessimist, Create Your Own Churro, the Future of Disney Parks, And Favorite Pixar Movie

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Teresa and James as they discuss if they are a Disney optimist or pessimist, what their churro would be if they could make their own, what they are excited about with the future of Disney parks, and their favorite, least favorite, and most underrated Pixar movie is. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: Are you a Disney optimist or pessimist? Basically, what is your first reaction whenever anything new...

May 10, 202458 min

THC 53: Walking off Rides, Disneyland Better or Worse, Non-Disney Parks, and Spending the Night in the Parks

Join Erik and Tage this week as they unlock bonus questions and discuss the coolest attractions to be walked off, their favorite non-Disney Park, things at Disneyland that have gotten then better or worse with time, and what they would do if they could spend the night at a Disney park. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1 from Episode 31: What was the coolest attraction you have had to walk out of? Which attraction would be your dread to be walked out ...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 19 min
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