Ear Scouts Podcast

Ear Scouts

Whether you're preparing for your first trip to Walt Disney World or just love chatting about the Most Magical Place on Earth, the Ear Scouts Podcast will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and answer your questions about Disney Parks around the world. Our podcast is recorded every other week and we pull our questions from the comments of our YouTube videos and from our friends listening live on Patreon, so check out our videos at earscouts.com or join our Patreon family at patreon.com/earscouts to get your question answered in an upcoming episode. Until then, don't forget to keep thinking happy thoughts!

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36 episodes
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February 12 · 1 hr 18 min
Hollywood Studios Strategies for 2026 – PLUS: Your Questions About Rider Switch
As we did with Animal Kingdom, we're breaking down three different strategies to help you plan your day at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Jessica breaks down the challenges of planning a day for little ones in this big kids' park while Rob focuses on working all the amazing shows and characters in your day. Craig shares his day focused on rides, rides, rides and we end the show with some questions about how Rider Switch works at Walt Disney World.
January 29 · 38 min
How to Plan for an Epcot Festival Day Without Skipping the Rides
Whether you are headed to the current Epcot Festival of the Arts or one of the other amazing festivals that take place throughout the year, we're sharing our best tips to balance enjoying the event without skipping the year-round rides and shows. We're including tips for all four festivals, including Flower and Garden, Food and Wine and Festival of the Holidays. We've also got some exciting news to share about our new podcast channel and an Ear Scouts cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy in 2027!
January 22 · 1 hr 12 min
Animal Kingdom: 3 Strategies for a Practically Perfect Day in 2026
Whether you’re traveling with young kids or a crew of thrill seekers who are all about the rides, we’ve got three strategies to help you make the most of your Animal Kingdom day at Walt Disney World in 2026. Along the way, we’ll not only plot out a practically perfect day, we’ll also share our thinking so that you’re equipped with all the knowledge you’ll need to map out a roaring good time at Disney’s wildest park.
January 14 · 1 hr 6 min
Best (and Worst) Months to Plan Your 2026 Disney Parks Trip
This episode started out as a rundown of the things we were most excited about for 2026, but we soon realized that there were also some things that folks should avoid as they plan their trips to see those exciting new offerings. In this episode, we'll take you month-by-month and share some reasons you might want to plan a Disney trip, as well as some things that may make you want to hold off until later.
Dec 28, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Our Best Time-Saving Tips for Your 2026 Trip to Walt Disney World
As we close out 2025, we’re focused on helping you plan your 2026 trip to Walt Disney World. No matter how much time you spend at the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” there’s never enough time to do all the things you’d like in a single vacation. That’s why this episode is all about tips to help you save time and fit a few more magical adventures into your visit. From planning to transportation to food and fireworks, we’ve got lots of tips to help you get more done in less time. Plus we’ve got the latest Disney Parks news and answers to your questions about Lightning Lanes, battery packs and which Disney Parks belong on your bucket list.
Dec 10, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Biggest Rope Drop Mistakes at Walt Disney World
This week, we’re talking about that magical moment when Disney “drops the rope” and opens the park for the day. More specifically, we’re talking about all the things that might make that moment a lot less magical. While the lines for some of your favorite attractions may be shorter for those first minutes of park time, it’s easy to make mistakes that prevent you from making the most of your Disney World morning. In today’s episode, we’ll share our best tips to help you avoid those park day pitfalls and start your day off right. Plus, we’ll discuss the latest Disney Parks news and answer your questions about Disney transportation, meeting characters without feeling awkward and picking your first Lightning Lanes of the day.
Nov 26, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Park Hopping Tips for Walt Disney World
Our tenth episode of the Ear Scouts Podcast is all about park hopping at Disney World. From transportation to Lightning Lanes to planning out your park hopping day, we share our best tips and tricks to help you cover the most ground on your multi-park adventures.
Nov 19, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Hidden Gems at Disney World: Food & Drinks Edition
This week, we are sharing some of our favorite foods and drinks at Walt Disney World that sometimes fly under the radar. Plus, we’re answering your questions about resort hotels, the Disney World app and how to increase your odds of seeing a giraffe from your balcony at Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Nov 12, 2025 · 40 min
Must-Dos at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party & Jollywood Nights
This week on the Ear Scouts Podcast, we're sharing the things we always do every time we visit Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom and Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios. Plus: we've got the latest news about changes coming to the Grand Floridian, a refurbishment at Remy's and why the monorail is going the wrong way. Of course we'll also be answering your question of the week, and this week it's all about our must-do shows at Walt Disney World.
Nov 5, 2025 · 36 min
MinnieCast: New Changes to the Disney World App
It's official – Ear Scouts is now a weekly podcast! 🥳 This week, we're chatting about the new changes to My Disney Experience (also known as the Disney World app) and how they will affect your next visit to the parks. We'll also discuss Zootopia: Better Zoogether at Animal Kingdom and the latest news about the holidays at Walt Disney World. You may notice that this week's episode is shorter than normal. That's because this week's podcast is the first of our MinnieCast episodes. These shorter editions of the show will alternate with the regular, longer format.
Oct 29, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Terrifying Trip Planning Mistakes to Avoid for Your Next Disney World Trip
It’s the Halloween episode and we’re talking about something much scarier than ghosts and goblins. This week, we’re breaking down the most terrifying trip planning mistakes people make when visiting Walt Disney World and sharing our best tips to help you avoid common pitfalls and have a spooktacular trip to the parks. We’ll also be answering the latest questions from YouTube about Disney Transportation, Extended Evening Hours and a whole lot more. RELATED LINKS Note that we make a small commission when you purchase items or subscriptions using these links. Get your free audiobook with a trial from Audible: https://audibletrial.com/earscouts This is the shoe dryer we discussed on the show: https://amzn.to/48NEEju These are the items I mentioned when discussing what we use to film videos in the parks: Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/3X72SOp Phone Gimbal (DJI Osmo Mobile 7P): https://amzn.to/4oIdjnB
Oct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Our Top Table Service Dining Picks in the Parks – Plus: The Best Shoes for Disney World & More!
One thing you often have to plan out way before your vacation is where you want to eat at Walt Disney World. That’s because the most popular table service reservations fill up super fast. This week, we’re sharing our favorite spots to sit down and enjoy a delicious table service meal away from the hustle and bustle of the parks. We’ll also cover some of the latest discounts and newly released holiday merchandise. Plus, if you’re wondering which shoes you should invest in for those long days in the parks, stick around for Q&A featuring answers to your questions from YouTube and Patreon.
Sep 24, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Which is the Best Epcot Festival? Plus: Answers to Your Questions About MagicBands & Dining Plans
As we kick off Food & Wine season at Epcot, we're discussing the pros and cons of the different Epcot festivals to help you decide when to plan your next visit. As always, we're answering your latest questions from YouTube and Patreon about Lightning Lanes, MagicBands, Dining Plans and more. Stick around to the end to hear our quacked out predictions for what Disney will announce in the weeks ahead.
Sep 9, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Is the "Disney Bubble" Worth It? Plus: Answers to Your Questions About Disney Resort Perks
This week's episode is all about the fabled 'Disney Bubble'. Is it worth the extra cash to stay at a Disney World Resort hotel? From the listed perks to the lesser known benefits, we break down why you might want to consider keeping your next vacation entirely within the borders of Walt Disney World – and when you might want to burst the bubble and venture out. We've also got details about changing showtimes, our thoughts on the Beak and Barrel and answers to your questions about Lightning Lanes, Disney Transportation, hotel perks and more!
Aug 26, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
The Lightning Lane Episode: Was Genie Better? Plus, Tons of Disney Parks News
In this episode, we cover the avalanche of Disney Parks news that was announced this past week. Plus, we're answering the latest Lightning Lane questions we've received on YouTube and Patreon including a question pitting Lightning Lane Multi Pass against the old Genie Plus service. We picked a winner and the answer may surprise you. We've also got happy thoughts about Run Disney and a new Walt Disney Imagineering show on YouTube. We've got a lot of territory to cover, so let's get to it!
Aug 12, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
Is Disney World Better at Halloween or Christmas?
On this episode of the Ear Scouts Podcast, we're talking about brand new stuff coming this week to the Magic Kingdom and pitting the Not-So-Scary season against the Very Merry season to figure out the best time to plan your holiday visit to the parks. Plus, we have a special guest joining us from the Dis-List podcast and we'll be answering your questions about Lightning Lanes, Magic Bands and the best seat on Guardians of the Galaxy.

Ear Scouts Podcast

Hollywood Studios Strategies for 2026 – PLUS: Your Questions About Rider Switch

How to Plan for an Epcot Festival Day Without Skipping the Rides

Animal Kingdom: 3 Strategies for a Practically Perfect Day in 2026

Best (and Worst) Months to Plan Your 2026 Disney Parks Trip

Our Best Time-Saving Tips for Your 2026 Trip to Walt Disney World

Biggest Rope Drop Mistakes at Walt Disney World

Park Hopping Tips for Walt Disney World

Hidden Gems at Disney World: Food & Drinks Edition

Must-Dos at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party & Jollywood Nights

MinnieCast: New Changes to the Disney World App

Terrifying Trip Planning Mistakes to Avoid for Your Next Disney World Trip

Our Top Table Service Dining Picks in the Parks – Plus: The Best Shoes for Disney World & More!

Which is the Best Epcot Festival? Plus: Answers to Your Questions About MagicBands & Dining Plans

Is the "Disney Bubble" Worth It? Plus: Answers to Your Questions About Disney Resort Perks

The Lightning Lane Episode: Was Genie Better? Plus, Tons of Disney Parks News

Is Disney World Better at Halloween or Christmas?