Inside the Magic

Hall of Presidents update featuring audio-animatronics of Barack Obama and George Washington

Take a trip to the Magic Kingdom to enjoy some marching band music from Main Street U.S.A. With the new Transformers movie hitting theaters this week, listener Scott brings us a review of the Mickey Mouse Transformers figure...

Marching band at the Magic Kingdom from Donegal High School in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

A new spin on the week's Disney news as Skipper Ben joins in for the entire duration of the show, discussing news topics and a whole lot more.

This week's show has very little news but a ton of fun covering just two topics. First, I give you my spoiler-free review of Disney/Pixar's latest film, Up, along with plenty of listener comments...

American Idol Kris Allen Sings and Answers Questions at Disney's Hollywood Studios

American Idol Kris Allen on stage at The American Idol Experience

Lots of exciting news surrounding the Hall of Presidents, Star Wars Weekends, and much more. Plus, we take you to Epcot for the grand opening of The Great Piggy Bank Adventure at Innoventions. Skipper Ben dives into his mailbag once again and brings us some fun theme park audio.

The Great Piggy Bank Adventure Opening in Innoventions at Epcot

This week's show features Disney news including closings, concerts, and changes coming to theme parks and resorts. Skipper Ben brings us his thoughts on the Bolt Blu-Ray disc release. We also have another great Disney song rendition from Tom Ameen and plenty more.

Stitch's Supersonic Celebration descends on Tomorrowland and I bring you there through the magic of binaural audio and offer my opinion of the new show. Mark and Jay also return with Backstage Pass - CSI style. Plus Disney news from the worlds of theme parks, movies, business, and beyond.

Stitch's Supersonic Celebration Summary

Manta roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando

Join us in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios with binaural audio of that morning's special rope-drop ceremony and a summary of the talks given by Walt Disney Imagineers...

20th Anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios special rope-drop ceremony

This week we bring you to Downtown Disney for the Characters in Flight balloon ribbon-cutting ceremony with an interview with Erik Garcia from Aerophile. In addition, we take you to Epcot for Justin Muchoney's last appearance as Chief Magic Official in a surprise Unbirthday party...

Characters in Flight balloon at Downtown Disney - Opening and Interviews

Final Chief Magic Official Event - Surprise Unbirthday Party at Epcot

The winner of the Inside the Magic 4th anniversary is announced along with a few honorable entry mentions. Skipper Ben talks about the Disney College Program, answers a few questions, and begins another Top 3. We also fulfill a 3-year-old listener request, have plenty of Disney news, and much more.

Celebrate the 4th anniversary of Inside the Magic with a contest, plenty of Disney news, a video of the Remy animatronic at Epcot, an announcement from Skipper Ben, and much more. Stay tuned to the end for a special ITM 4th anniversary mix!

Remy Animatronic at Epcot's Les Chefs de France

This week, Skipper Ben dives into his Mailbag once again, answering your questions. In addition, for the second week in a row, we head to Universal Studios as That Anonymous Guy tells us a funny baseball-themed story and, at the end of the show, it's MC Hammer Time from Universal Studios Mardi Gras...

Walt Disney World Speedway Racing and Driving Experiences

Good and bad Disney news including the release of a great new Disney CD set, Skipper Ben takes us to Mardi Gras, Part 2 of Backstage Pass to Horizons

Disney News, Skipper Ben Reviews Pinocchio, Many Listener Calls, and a 16-minute video from the opening celebration of Epcot's 16th annual Flower and Garden Festival

2009 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Opening Celebration featuring Disney Fairies

We have two weeks worth of news to cover this week. Beyond that, Skipper Ben is here with answers to last week's cast member pop quiz. We'll also offer some advice for traveling to a Disney theme park with an infant courtesy of some ITM listeners and plenty more.

Filling in for a sick Ricky this week are a fun cast of Inside the Magic characters. Skipper Ben is here with a fun Cast Member trivia quiz. Mark and Jay bring us Part One of a Backstage Pass to the fan favorite extinct attraction, Horizons...

We take a first-hand look at the What Will You Celebrate promotion including my thoughts on the new Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It street party. Tom Ameen returns with another wonderful piano rendition of some classic Epcot tunes...

After this week's Disney news, it's an all American Idol show including interviews with American Idol celebrities, a report from the world premiere of the American Idol Experience attraction, and a fantastic binaural recording of the entire show Disney put on for the media, including performances...

We visit the Jim Henson's Fantastic World exhibit in Orlando, including a conversation with Jim Henson's daughter, Heather Henson, the exhibit's curator, Karen Falk, and others. Skipper Ben is here sharing a fun old vinyl Mickey Mouse recording...

Jim Henson's Fantastic World Exhibit Guided Tour with curator Karen Falk and Heather Henson, daughter of Jim Henson

Throughout the show, listeners help celebrate Inside the Magic's 200 episodes. Skipper Ben reminisces about his last few years and That Anonymous Guy joins us live from California Adventure in honor of this milestone episode. We also have two contest winners to announce...

We have a huge show for you including a trip to DIsney's Hollywood Studios for the new American Idol Experience, with interviews and clips from the show itself. Skipper Ben is here finally revealing the Top 3 Celebrity Appearances at Walt Disney World...

I bring you to Epcot for an attraction I had never experienced until recently. Skipper Ben tells a story from his namesake attraction, the Jungle Cruise. Episode 200 is coming soon so we're holding fun 2-part contest! And we have plenty more.

This week we head to Downtown Disney for the opening of the Disney Design-A-Tee store. Skipper Ben is here with a great story from Fantasmic. That Anonymous Guy bring us a hilarious look at Disney in 2009...

Disney Design-A-Tee Official Opening

We're starting off the new year with a listener-driven show, featuring your requests gathered on Twitter and Facebook, including a trip to the Cinderella Castle Suite, some park sounds and music, and much more...

It is time for the 2008 Ear in Review in which Paul Barrie from Window to the Magic and I discuss everything that has happened in the world of Disney in the past year. From theme parks to movies, there isn't a Disney subject that we don't give you our thoughts on.

Backstage Pass - A Yeti Christmas Tale

Christmas is just a few days away so this week's I'm bringing you all of the holiday music and entertainment from around Walt Disney World that I could pack into a single show. Skipper Ben is also here inviting you to join him for a grand holiday feast...

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

I toured the American Idol Experience attraction and experienced the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, so I'm sharing my thoughts and information about them. Skipper Ben returns this week with a bunch of catching up to do...

December means time for some holiday fun from the parks beginning with a trip to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to enjoy a Cinderella Castle stage show and some fireworks. Skipper Ben briefly returns this week with a quick update on what's been going on in his busy life and we have plenty more...

Holiday Wishes Fireworks with Binaural Audio

Not much Disney news, but plenty of fun. Jay and Mark bring us another fantastic Backstage Pass. Skipper Ben has a baby, so I host my own Disney Top 3 with a twist. We also welcome back That Anonymous Guy to give us his own unique take on a recent Disneyland trip.