In our third and final guide to Tokyo Disney Resort, we are discussing…everything else you need to know about visiting Japan! Airport transportation, subway tips, what stores you can't miss, my favorite restaurants (and my beloved $1 breakfast) and even the theme park we HAVEN'T YET TALKED ABOUT YET -- and no! that's not even Universal Studios Japan! From day trips to travel to the best ramen i've ever had in my life and more, press play! Relevant Links... Very Amusing - My October Trip to Tokyo...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min
It's part TWO of our Tokyo Disney guide, and we're getting INTO it this week. Today, we're discussing rides, attractions, shows, nighttime entertainment, dining and shopping, and recommending what you absolutely cannot miss, from attractions to food and beyond. And on top of all that, we’re gonna give you a sample 1-day itinerary, give you my tips for spending the day at these parks AND tackle how to get inside Fantasy Springs, the new expansion coming to Tokyo Disney Sea with attractions and ex...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 2 min
It's here! Our three-part guide to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea! This week we’re focusing on the planning, logistics and bookings you need to know for visiting Tokyo Disney Resort. Hotels! Tickets! Credit card issues! — we’re getting into ALL of it. Tune into part two next week when we discuss everything you can do in the parks, what to eat and how to skip the lines, and stick around for part three when we tackle Tokyo and traveling around Japan as a whole. Relevant Links... Very Amusing...
Feb 16, 2024•53 min
Consider this your cheat sheet for everything you need to know about visiting Disney World this year. The essential changes for 2024 you need to know, how to use Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane to get on the Disney rides you want, Virtual Queue procedures now that park hopping has shifted — whether it’s your first trip or just your first trip in a *while*, this week’s episode is intended to tell you everything before your next Disney World vacation! Relevant Links... Plan Disney Podcast The...
Feb 07, 2024•37 min
It's...the most wonderful time of year at Disney California Adventure! I just got back from the best festival they've got — Lunar New Year — and I'm sharing all the reasons why you can't snooze on this one. From a big ol' fish to the first-ever appearance of characters from Turning Red, there's so much to see and do at this one. (and that's not even counting the good WEATHER!) Relevant Links... Capture Your Moment Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! TikTok ! Facebook ! ...
Jan 24, 2024•36 min
I went back to Disneyland Resort for the first time in a *while* and it was glorious! Low crowds?! Short waits!? A new favorite restaurant!? Tune in for Toontown thoughts, insider-y parking tips and my very first...well, i won't spoil the surprise just yet ◡̈ Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! TikTok ! Facebook ! Her Website ! and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP ! Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3 Very A...
Jan 17, 2024•51 min
Luna Luna was the world's first art amusement park — and now, after a long and unexpected journey, this unbelievable, historic display is finally on display for the public once again. Whether you've spotted it on TikTok, heard rumblings in the theme park community or have no idea what we're talking about (which is ok!!), we're walking you through this historic, mind-blowing exhibit of the coolest theme park you never knew existed, with everything you need to know about what's inside. There are m...
Jan 10, 2024•39 min
tips! tricks! advice! and emphatic encouragement to visit Walt Disney World with your baby, even if it seems stressful! We're discussing how to plan, survive and thrive (!) at Walt Disney World on your infant's first trip. There is SO much more to visiting with kids that I can't wait to explore firsthand, but if you have any questions, dial up the churros hotline and we'll get answers lickety split! Relevant Links. WDW Cake Orders Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! Tik...
Jan 03, 2024•48 min
On this very special holiday week episode, we're discussing all of the theme park restaurants and dining i delved into while at Walt Disney World earlier this month. Is it brutally honest? kinda!! Some old favorites have fallen out of favor while some newer (and new-to-me!) table-service restaurants and quick-service spots wowed me. Come for my unabashed love of a reliable Magic Kingdom restaurant, and stay for me maybe never doing character dining again?? If you're wondering where to eat at Dis...
Dec 27, 2023•33 min
This week is a thrill because we are going inside Shanghai Disneyland's new Zootopia inspired land WITH the people who created it! All four of our special guests — four!!! — worked on Zootopia and are sharing details about the ride, entertainment, merchandise, decor and characters that you won't hear anywhere else! Thanks to our special guests... Blaine Kennison, Rachel Miller, Lucas Kaeding and Michelle Tritt! Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! TikTok ! Facebook ! Her...
Dec 20, 2023•46 min
Rememberhow one lucky winner got to stay in that AirBnb of Shrek's Swamp? WELL, we tracked down that big winner, and she's on the show today to tell us everything!!! Happy SHREKCEMBER!!!! Thanks to our special guests… Amy McIlhenny ! Relevant Links... Shrek's Swamp AirBnb Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! TikTok ! Facebook ! Her Website ! and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP ! Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone...
Dec 06, 2023•33 min
We're heading to Hong Kong Disneyland this week with our very special guest, freelance travel writer and theme park pro Valerie Marino, who just returned from the grand opening of their new World of Frozen themed land! Arendelle is real and she saw it all first hand, sharing details of the surprising (!) new meet-and-greet, the food fountain that wows and even an interaction with Anna and Elsa unlike anything you've seen before. Thanks to our special guests… Valerie Marino ! Relevant Links... US...
Nov 29, 2023•52 min
We're taking you on a world tour to Disney Parks — and answering all of your questions on the way! This week, we've got dining suggestions for Disneyland Paris — and details on how to navigate Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios Park — along with travel advice for Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland, what you must see while in Tokyo Disney Resort, and even a little help on how to plan a trip overseas! Relevant Links... Sam4G0d's YouTube Channel ! (thanks again, Samar!) Sam's video on Dis...
Nov 22, 2023•48 min
We're chatting about Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, giving Disney travel tips for group trips and family trips and friend trips and more! Relevant Links... Dole Whip product finder Adventures By Disney recap for Bloomberg Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! TikTok ! Facebook ! Her Website ! and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP ! Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3 Very Amusing is your go-to theme p...
Nov 15, 2023•35 min
Arthur Levine (About Theme Parks) is taking us on a journey through the Great Smoky Mountains to the one and only theme park in America themed to a national musical treasure. Come for details about the cinnamon bread and exceptional roller coasters, stay for the bit about how Dolly’s family works?! At the park!? This one is a doozy, from big skillets of food to other Tennessee surprises — it may not be Disney or Universal, but boy oh boy, is this theme park worth vacationing to! Thanks to our sp...
Nov 08, 2023•47 min
Come along on the ultimate backstage tour with this inside scoop about "Behind the Attraction" as the second season of this acclaimed Disney+ docuseries debuts today! Welcome Luc Mayrand, Senior Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering and Jeanette Lomboy, Executive Producer Creative Ideation, Walt Disney Imagineering for an inside look at their participation in this special Disney+ show and other secret Imagineering delights! Relevant Links... Jeanette discussing Aulani's Luau on Very Amusi...
Nov 01, 2023•39 min
Since im fresh off a trip to Japan and gearing up for a few more, i wanted to chat about souvenirs! Lil' goodies! I'm always buying things with the goal of inserting more joy into my everyday life, and here are the ones i swear by on all my international and theme park travels! Relevant Links... https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/07/us-sunscreen-ingredients-outdated-technology-better-eu-asia/661433/ https://www.tiktok.com/@charlotteparler/video/7265419466060713259 https://www.ti...
Oct 25, 2023•32 min
YES!!! Come along with me on my whirlwind trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea!!!!!! Relevant Links… Very Amusing Duffy episode Very Amusing Toy Story Hotel TDR Explorer The palest girl in the world on DisUnplugged Star Wars story for T+L / Yahoo Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! TikTok ! Facebook ! Her Website ! and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP ! Don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone <3 Very Amusin...
Oct 18, 2023•54 min
A roundup of your best calls, questions and concerns from the 747-CHURROS hotline! Related Links... https://www.thetoyshoppe.com/shop-all/shrek-ean-355431 https://disneycruiselineblog.com/2023/08/disney-cruise-line-introduces-flexible-payment-calculator/ https://youtu.be/rRaGCRZog8E?si=L-4JeB-5wXMy8cV1&t=25 Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram ! Twitter ! TikTok ! Facebook ! Her Website ! and wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP ! Don't forget to call us at 74...
Oct 11, 2023•37 min
We've got an exciting one this week, as we're going behind the scenes into themed experiences at parks, on stage and at one of the most famous restaurants in the world with none other than Chris Cox! Did you know he worked on the effects for the Harry Potter staged show, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child? Or that when he's not busy on tour with the Illusionists — the world's most successful live show — he's busy trying to figure out Tokyo Disney Resort secrets on YouTube? (Because oh yeah, he's ...
Oct 04, 2023•43 min
Shelby Honea knows her way around scary creatures — after all, she helped develop Velocicoaster! But beyond her day job as one of Universal Creative's brightest minds, she has plenty to share about an unexpected Orlando themed park. That's right, this week, Shelby is on Very Amusing to tell us all about its wild sights, and proves we've all been sleeping on Gatorland! Follow Shelby Honea on Instagram ! Relevant Links... Niagra Falls Frankenstein Coaster! Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... I...
Sep 27, 2023•40 min•Ep. 8
Ever wondered what's going on at Universal's massive Halloween event but were too scared to ask? This week, we're talking all about what actually happens inside those haunted houses, what you can expect inside the park (scare zones! chainsaws! unexpected joy!) and also my tried-and-true tips for surviving HHN when...you're scared of HHN!! Earplugs I rec: https://us.loopearplugs.com/ Call 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!! Wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your slee...
Sep 20, 2023•36 min
Heck yeah I went to Orlando for eight hours just to ride rollercoasters! Hear about everything I did (including some unexpected shenanigans!!) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 13, 2023•40 min
YES, we are coming to you with breaking news about Disney Cruise Line's newest ship and all the Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Coco and Spider-Man experiences on board! Wanna dive in deeper? Listen to our Disney Wish episode from its inaugural sailing last year!: https://pod.link/1525096665/episode/1c17d4104fffa3577d2d77232d6d7959 Call 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!! Wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP! https://www.very-amusing.com Spend m...
Sep 05, 2023•33 min
Wanna see it all? Wanna save time? Wanna hug Mario and Luigi and Toad? Wanna eat at Toadstool Cafe? Wanna ride Mario Kart AND get inside that secret Bowser attraction AND do it all without spending the entire day inside the land? Consider this your cheat sheet! We're taking you through some insider-level knowledge for visiting Universal Studios Hollywood and easily getting on board its Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge ride. If you like wasting time, then no need to listen -- but if you wanna know ...
Aug 30, 2023•28 min
YES yEs YES, Very Amusing is BACK! We have some unbelievable episodes lined up for you this season — retro Disney! new theme park guides! global surprises! — so subscribe and stay tuned! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 23, 2023•4 min
Hello from maternity leave! I'm just dropping in to share the good vibes and silly shenanigans of everyone's favorite Muppets band: Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem! ! ! ! Y-E-S, this special episode in honor of The Muppets Mayhem's release on Disney+, which you can watch now! We'll be back in a bit (gotta get back to the baby) but until then, keep those theme park questions coming to 747-CHURROS! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/very-amusing-with-carlye-wisel/donations Advertisi...
May 25, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Planning a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood for the opening of Super Nintendo World? Here's everything you need to know before you go! Tune in for why the tram tour is legit, where you should eat dinner and the one ride I recommend you never, ever go on! From Simpsons foods to Harry Potter wands and everything in between, here's our trusty Universal Studios Hollywood guide, just in time for Super Nintendo World opening in February 2023! Call 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme p...
Feb 08, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 45
That's right, we are recapping EVERYTHING from Disneyland's Disney100 kickoff festivities last week! From the new Wondrous Journeys fireworks show and World of Color - ONE at Disney California Adventure to Lunar New Year must-eats, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, a positive hotel review (!!) and BIG pretzel-y confession on my part (oh boy), tune in for a full play-by-play! Call 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!! Wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve ...
Feb 01, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Wondering how to get on Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway when it opens at Disneyland? Curious about Annual Pass changes on both coasts? Wanna know more about why some of the announcements are actually...less beneficial than expected? Whether you're aware of the whirlwind of recent Disneyland and Disney World news — free PhotoPass downloads! new restaurants! details about TRON! — or are hearing it for the first time, this episode's got everything you need to know where Disney theme park news...
Jan 25, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 43
