Disney Cruise Line's Alaska itineraries are heating up — they're sending TWO Disney cruise ships to Alaska in 2026! — so if you're thinking about sailing to Alaska, whether or not it's with Disney, we're talking about ALL of it. I sailed from Vancouver all through Alaska this month and I cannot WAIT to tell you all about my bucket list Disney trip! Tune in for my honest review about our 7-night Disney Cruise sailing, what I thought of all the port adventures and excursions I did in Ketchikan, Ju...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 27 min
ANDREW BARTH FELDMAN ( No Hard Feelings , Dear Evan Hansen, multiple appearances on this glorious theme park podcast) RETURNS to Very Amusing to give a proper goodbye to our beloved Disney World Muppets attraction!!!! (It's a sad time but if anyone can help us cope, it's ABF!!!!!) Hear all about the creative process behind "Thank You Muppet*Vision 3D" — the greatest song ever written — as well as our thoughts on the future of the Muppets at Disney World, and what we hope for when Rock 'n' Roller...
Jun 11, 2025•54 min
Did you know the cool kids who work over at Team Coco are as obsessed with Disney Parks as we are?! Neither did I, until one by one the staffers at Conan O'Brien's podcast company revealed themselves to be MAJOR theme park fanatics (and Very Amusing listeners?!?!) So naturally...we had to get these PROFESSIONAL podcasters and comedians on the mic to talk about all things Disneyland, Indiana Jones, Muppets, Star Wars, and beyond! Come for the chaos and a moment I will never truly be able to proce...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 21 min
I am BACK from the media preview of Epic Universe with SO much to tell you about the rides, attractions, and phenomenal theme park lands at this brand new Orlando destination. This is the next great American theme park, but even still — I've got a LOT to say about the rides. Tune in to hear my honest thoughts about How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World and SO MUCH MORE! Thinking of planning a trip? Look n...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 22 min
I came, I saw, I did it all and NOW I'm telling you all about the parades, cavalcades, fireworks, shows, spectaculars AND merchandise at Disneyland's 70th anniversary! Tune in to hear about what I'm excited about at Disneyland's 70th — and what I DO NOT like (!) — and decide if visiting is right for you! Relevant Links… Mouse Fan Travel will give you expert advice and save you money on the many discounts at Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani and beyond. Save the stress for forcing your fam...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Three thrill rides, two Fantasy Springs rides, a couple Fantasy Springs restaurants, shopping, sightseeing, and so much more — In a HALF DAY at Tokyo Disney!? Believe it! I'm giving you all the details of my massive Tokyo Disney success so YOU can plan the best trip possible to Tokyo parks. Want to make the most out of your Tokyo Disney trip? Want to know how to skip lines or do all of Tokyo DisneySea in a day? This episode is for you! Because really, it's a one day itinerary to Tokyo DisneySea,...
May 14, 2025•48 min
I strongly believe Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea are two of the best theme parks in the entire world...but they ain't perfect! And since so many of you are planning trips to Tokyo Disney, I wanna make sure you are prepared for *everything*, beyond just tips and tricks! So! From highlights to lowlights, this week we're getting into ALL things Tokyo Disney. The reasons they're so special, the advice you NEED to know before visiting, but also, how to avoid some of the difficulties and pitfa...
May 07, 2025•54 min
We are doing a play-by-play of my whirlwind trip to Orlando where I crammed in ALL FOUR PARKS (omg) into a two-day trip that already had us doing Disney Cruise Line activities all day. How did I do it? How did I SURVIVE?! tune in to hear about the shenanigans, the secrets and the magic that was made (!) at Magic Kingdom! (Also i have.... some CONFESSIONS to make about things I used to hate that i now am open to liking sooooooo it's a juicy one!!) If you've ever wondered how to do a weekend or qu...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 6 min
...and if you should book it! We're going deep on Disney Cruise Line's newest cruise ship, which i learned about first-hand on the WACKIEST Disney press trip of my life. (We went on the Disney Wish...to learn about the Destiny?! bananas!) People regularly ask me, "which Disney Cruise should I go on?" And while there are a LOT of Disney Cruise Line ships — seven in total, once the Destiny launches — learning about its Hercules show, Lion King inspired restaurant and Dr. Strange bar REALLY helped ...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Umbrellas, sunscreen, chargers? Don't expect to see any of that nonsense in this very theme park specific "what to pack" travel episode. Everyone knows about the basics, but it's the unexpected items I tow along that make my Disney trips easier, reliable and comfortable. Take it from me, a woman who spent two days thinking about what to bring on her two-day trip to Walt Disney World! From my sleep musts to the random thing I could barely even find a link for, enjoy this peek inside a neurotic th...
Apr 16, 2025•49 min
So much Disneyland and Disney World news has *boop* come out and *bloop* disappeared and we gotta TALK about some of this stuff! I counted 32 new things, to be exact?!!???! Because what I lack in accurately counting I make up for in giving you ALL my MANY THOUGHTS on all these rAnDoM bits of Disney Parks news!!! Truly, there has been so many in the last few weeks that even *i* missed a few! Huge merchandise news?! Disney entertainment reveals?! Disney World ride closures and Disneyland ride upgr...
Apr 09, 2025•58 min
it's finally here!!! (even though, as you'll soon hear, i was 100% convinced this episode already existed as it just languished in my documents waiting to be recorded. oopsies!) This one's got my BEST tips and tricks and hacks for visiting Walt Disney World with infants, babies and toddlers. And I'd know because...I've lived through it all! This one could truly be a novel, but i streamlined all my Disney transportation thoughts and theme park reminders for you in a convenient little must-know ti...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 14 min
It's been THREE YEARS since we discussed my favorite Walt Disney World restaurants (!!) And, since I'm gearing up for a super quick trip in April, I wanted to gleefully share my favorite sit-down restaurants across WDW parks and hotels! Get ready for a bunch of incredible Epcot restaurants, a few sleeper hits and a location you will NOT BELIEVE made the list over so many others...! Come hungry (and with a snack honestly...there are so many of the best Disney foods ahead!!) Spend more time with C...
Mar 26, 2025•50 min
I just got back from three nights on the Disney Wonder and have sOoO much to share with you! Could a sailing on Disney's second-oldest ship to a bunch of ports I wasn't excited about *really* be one for the memory books?! From my thoughts on Tiana's Place restaurant and sailing out of San Diego to my major Disney Cruise Line critique that could really change the travel experience, tune in to hear all of it!!! Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! TikTok ! Facebook ! Her W...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 14 min
YES YES YES! I wormed my way into Natural Products Expo West — a massive convention of fun, delicious, salty, sweet, innovative SNACKS — and i'm here to tell you all about it!!!! Including the instant ramen (!) banana bread pecans (!) granola bars (!) and flavored water (!) you'll probably be as obsessed with as I now am!! Get links to store location information for ALL of my favorite products from Natural Products Expo West right here! : https://www.carlyewisel.com/new-blog/2025/3/11/natural-pr...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 5 min
This week we're going deep into ALL The Disney Cruise Line tips, tricks and advice that you'll want to know before sailing. Because of course, there's the basics, but only a friend will tell you about the secret Disney Princess character activity's easy-to-miss 30 day booking window and why you don't need to pack seasickness medicine and the unexpected item you will NEED for your final morning and SO MUCH MORE! Why this week!? Well, your girl is going on a Disney Cruise and...kind of goofed on e...
Mar 05, 2025•56 min
We've got a lot of theme park *schtuff* in the next few weeks, so I thought I'd just yap with you all about all the other things I usually talk about on Instagram but never really discuss here! Let me convince you to watch Severance in a Taylor Swift posture bra please!!!! And talk about how jeans have changed?!?! And the "chore television" I can't quit but also somewhat recommend in varying degrees?) See?! So much to discuss! Relevant Links… Reach out to Mouse Fan Travel to take advantage of Di...
Feb 26, 2025•52 min
Oh we are getting iNTO it this week on Very Amusing with my jaunt down to Orlando for Muppet Prom, the unofficial goodbye party for Muppets Courtyard before it goes away later this year. Come for my exceedingly unhinged thoughts about murphy beds, buttercream frosting and gondola transportation, stay for my first-hand tale of the night Magic Kingdom's many rides went down! Relevant Links… Reach out to Mouse Fan Travel to take advantage of Disneyland and Disney World discounts! www.mousefantravel...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 16 min
i went on a secret VIP tour (hehe!), ate a buuuuuunch of Disneyland meals (two visits in 72 hours?! i owe my life to caffeine) and we get *into it* about how Universal CityWalk Hollywood is CHANGING LIKE YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE...and what i think could come next! Relevant Links… Get HUGE Disneyland and Disney World discounts -- and a bonus gift card just for booking! -- at Mouse Fan Travel: www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! TikTok ! Faceboo...
Feb 12, 2025•59 min
Don't call me a mathematician, but i HAVE developed a three-point system for deducing which restaurants are kid-friendly, parental vacation anxiety-friendly and "i love my kid but i also want good food"-friendly. PS: A version of this for Walt Disney World will be coming in the next few weeks! Relevant Links… Reach out to Mouse Fan Travel to take advantage of Disneyland and Disney World discounts! www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! TikTok...
Feb 05, 2025•48 min
We're kicking off a new annual tradition here on Very Amusing that's all about guaranteeing we have fun this year on your travels, both big and small. Whether it's a historic diner, a fun new city or a theme park with the coolest trash cans to ever exist, it's time to plan ahead for future joy and so many shenanigans ◡̈ Relevant Links… Get a FREE quote on Epic Universe vacations when you book with Universal Fan Travel! http://universalfantravel.com/amusing Reach out to Mouse Fan Travel to take a...
Jan 29, 2025•48 min
A little catch-up since we've been on holiday break! Thank you all so much for your understanding as we slowly return to normal following the Los Angeles wildfires, and we look forward to bringing you a full episode next week! <3 Reach out to Mouse Fan Travel to take advantage of Disneyland and Disney World discounts! www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! TikTok ! Facebook ! Her Website ! and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in...
Jan 22, 2025•53 min
A festive lil' recap of the Disney World shenanigans I had on both sides of my Disney Treasure trip last month! WE WILL BE BACK JANUARY 22! <3 Relevant Links… Get a FREE quote on Epic Universe vacations when you book with Universal Fan Travel! http://universalfantravel.com/amusing Reach out to Mouse Fan Travel to take advantage of Disneyland and Disney World discounts! www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! TikTok ! Facebook ! Her Website ...
Jan 01, 2025•39 min
If you're reading this before January 5, do yourself a favor and get to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and check out the Stars Hollow set!!!! it is incredible!!!!!!! look!!!!!!!: https://www.instagram.com/p/DD5LcOIzl1L/ Happy holidays see u next week for a mini-sode!!! Relevant Links… Get a FREE quote on Epic Universe vacations when you book with Universal Fan Travel! http://universalfantravel.com/amusing Reach out to Mouse Fan Travel to take advantage of Disneyland and Disney World disc...
Dec 23, 2024•5 min
I just got off the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, and let me tell you --- there is SOOOO much we gotta chat about!!! A Moana stage show, Coco-inspired restaurant, Aladdin themed interiors and one of the best meals i've ever had!? Stop reading and press play! Relevant Links… Reach out to Mouse Fan Travel to take advantage of Disney discounts! www.mousefantravel.com/amusing Get a FREE quote on Epic Universe vacations when you book with Universal Fan Travel! http://universalfantravel.com/amusing S...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 12 min
T'S HERE!!! Our MEGA guide to skipping the line on rides at Walt Disney World's four theme parks! By the end of this Walt Disney World episode, you will understand how to manage your day at the parks, maximize your time AND money, skip Disney ride lines as easily and as often as possible, and really use these products to your advantage!!!! Relevant Links… Get a FREE quote on Epic Universe vacations when you book with Universal Fan Travel! http://universalfantravel.com/amusing Reach out to Mouse ...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min
IT'S HERE!!! Our MEGA guide to skipping the line on rides at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure! By the end of this Disneyland episoe, you will understand how to manage your day at the parks, maximize your time AND money, skip Disney ride lines as easily and as often as possible, and really use these products to your advantage!!!! Relevant Links... Get a FREE quote on Epic Universe vacations when you book with Universal Fan Travel! http://universalfantravel.com/amusing Reach out to ...
Dec 04, 2024•58 min
While I'm hard at work on our upcoming Lightning Lane episodes, I wanted to give you a holiday week chit-chat about some FUN Disney and Universal things we haven't chatted about in a while!!!!!! This episode wrapped riiiiiiiight before The Muppets news -- ah, the last vestige of a life before the Muppetvision 3D news -- but we will discuss next week! Relevant Links… Get a FREE quote on Epic Universe vacations when you book with Universal Fan Travel! http://universalfantravel.com/amusing Reach ou...
Nov 27, 2024•43 min
Hop in the log flume, because we're talking about ALL of Tiana's Bayou Adventure — behind-the-scenes of the UNBELIEVABLE opening event! how i think its opening (positively!) changes the park! if i like this one better than Disney World's! and most importantly: how you'll even get your tush in these (wet!!) seats with the virtual queue shenanigans!!! oh and we're also getting *into* all the highlights of holiday at Disneyland Resort. Encanto shows! Gingerbread things! and so much more!!!!!!!!!!! ...
Nov 20, 2024•57 min
Come pull up a chair! Let's gab about my knockout trip to Texas and Colorado and all of the fun, delightful themed pit stops I saw along the way! Like the unbelievable tourist dream that is Casa Bonita, the ONLY Rainforest Cafe with a indoor water ride, Buc-ee's, a factory tour and sooooo much more! Relevant Links… Casa Bonita ! (and stream the documentary !) Get a FREE quote on Epic Universe vacations when you book with Universal Fan Travel! http://universalfantravel.com/amusing Reach out to Mo...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min
