In this first of our two-part Food & Wine Festival special, Scott and Candice dig deep into the front half of the 2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. From flaky samosas to suspicious milkshakes, we break down what’s new, what’s returning, and what’s totally skippable. Along the way, you’ll hear our festival strategy, hot takes on influencer hype, and why we’re not falling for the pickle milkshake trend (again).

Plus, we share our Eat to the Beat concert picks (Spoiler: Gen X is THRIVING), how you can help choose Scott’s breakfast on social, and why the dining plan may be a double-edged sword when it comes to festival snacking.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a full itinerary for navigating World Celebration, Discovery, and Nature – including what’s open now, what’s delayed until late September, and which booths are just not worth the hype.

🥘 Topics Covered:🍽️ Festival Strategy:

• Why they’re skipping dining plan this trip

• Planning snack breaks around big breakfasts and lunch at Space 220

• Geo 82 reservations (hello, fancy new lounge!)

• • How podcast listeners are picking Scott’s breakfast on social media
  • “Budgeting” your stomach space for a day at EPCOT

• 🎵 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Highlights

• • Starship feat. Mickey Thomas

  • Joey Fatone & Friends

  • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Hanson, Jordin Sparks & more

• • Which acts have Candice and Scott ready to camp out Gen X-style

  🌍 Festival Booths Reviewed in Part 1:

• • Brew-Wing at the Odyssey (Pickle Milkshake, IPA overload)

  • Connections Eatery (Passionfruit slushies and French Onion Burgers)

  • Coastal Eats (Spoiler: Not open during their visit)

  • Gyozas of the Galaxy (New booth! Dumpling dreams, but not open ‘til Sept 28)

  • Fry Basket (Fry flight is back!)

  • Flavors from Fire (Smoked Corned Beef = must-try)

  • Earth Eats (Short ribs & poppy seed cake)

  • Sunshine Seasons (Remy Milkshake… adorable, probably a meal on its own)

• • World Showcase Booths: Australia, Mexico, China, India, Outpost, Alps, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the USA pavilions (with plenty of real talk about authenticity, portion sizes, and how lazy the Italy booth can be)

  ⭐ Must-Try Items (So Far):

• • Smoked Corned Beef with Housemade Chips (Flavors from Fire)

  • Zwiebelkuchen (Summerfest, Germany)

  • Apple Strudel & Schöfferhofer Berry Lime Hefeweizen (Germany)

  • Samosa & Taj Mahal Beer (India)

• • Smoked Duck Bao Bun (China)

  🛑 Hard Passes:

• • Pickle Milkshake (no thank you, even if you love pickles)

  • Festival ceviche (we’re not rolling the dice on raw seafood in Florida heat)

  • Italy’s uninspired booth (again)

  
  

  🎧 Call to Action:Let us know what’s on YOUR must-try list! Message us on Instagram or Facebook and tell us what you’re most excited to taste – or what you’ve already tried and loved (or hated).

  And be sure to tune in to Part 2, where we’ll finish our culinary tour of the World Showcase and reveal our final Food & Wine 2025 wish list.

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Episode Summary:
In the third and final chapter of our Star Wars original trilogy series, Scott, Candice, and guests take the mic with a few extra drinks and zero fear of ruffling fanboy feathers. This episode is all about changing canon, fixing missed opportunities, and imagining what could have been in the galaxy far, far away.

From rapid-fire “Jedi or Sith” questions to deep dives on Ewok backstories, Captain Phasma fan theories, and why Boba Fett might be overrated, no character is safe. We pitch spin-offs for the underappreciated, debate which moments in The Rise of Skywalker should be rewritten, and even ask the ultimate question—should Episodes VII, VIII, and IX have been made at all?

Plus, you’ll hear:

• Which character one host would happily launch out of a cannon.

• Why the Luke and Leia kiss still gives everyone the ick.

• A theory that turns Jar Jar Binks into a secret Sith Lord.

• A surprisingly dark fan theory about Obi-Wan and the fate of Owen and Beru.

• Our most unpopular Star Wars opinions (brace yourself, purists).

It’s chaotic, it’s passionate, and it’s exactly the kind of spirited debate you’d expect from Disney adults who have been drinking since morning. Grab a drink, open your mind, and prepare for some serious Star Wars heresy.

Listen now for laughs, hot takes, and maybe a new perspective on your favorite (or least favorite) parts of the saga.

✨ Episode Summary:

Welcome back to the second installment of our original Star Wars trilogy of episodes! This time, Scott and Candice are joined once again by Jackson and Andy to dive lightsaber-first into all things Galaxy’s Edge at Disney Parks.

From motion sickness on Smuggler’s Run to disappointing breakfasts and mysterious cast member detours that derailed a moment in the Millennium Falcon, the crew shares their weirdest, most disappointing, and most magical moments from their trips to Batuu. We also confront the fuzzy tauntauns, DJ Rex's distracting beats, and—let’s be honest—our own podcasting mishaps along the way. (Yes, there was a recording snafu. Yes, we made a joke about it.)

The gang explores whether Disney hit the mark with Batuu’s storyline, the timeline focus on the sequel trilogy, and whether the land should have embraced the nostalgic might of Vader, Leia, and the OG stormtroopers. Plus, they dream up some incredible additions that Disney really should consider—including a character dining experience on Cloud City with a surprise visit from Darth Vader himself. 💰💰💰

🎧 Highlights:

• 🚫 The infamous Ronto Wrap breakfast flop

• 🛑 A chicken exit that blocked Jackson from seeing the Falcon cockpit 😭

• 🧑‍✈️ Galaxy’s Edge queue lines—genius immersion or backstage bummers?

• 🎭 Should Batuu have been set in the Original Trilogy timeline?

• 🎤 The case for Jawas, Ewoks, and more original characters in the parks

• 🍹 Ranking drinks, snacks, and the most useless Galaxy’s Edge souvenir

• 🧊 Cloud City dining concept that Disney needs to steal (seriously)

• 🛸 Is Batuu a love letter to Star Wars or just cosplay with a credit card reader?

📣 Listener Challenge:

What’s your hot take on Galaxy’s Edge? Does it capture the Star Wars magic for you—or are you still waiting to see Darth Vader in the queue? Drop us a comment or DM us on Instagram or Facebook.

🛸 Hosts:

Scott & Candice🎙️ Featuring: Jackson & Andy📍 Recorded live somewhere between Batuu and Bourbon Street

Disney just dropped official POV ride videos and walkthroughs on Disney+—but is it magic or marketing? Scott and Candice dig into what makes this content different, how it stacks up against influencer content, and whether it signals a shift in Disney’s control of the narrative.

We explore:
🎥 Disney’s polished videos vs. fan-made POVs
📱 The rise (and cringe) of Disney influencers
🤖 Is this just content—or a glimpse at Disney’s high-tech future?
🍴 How this impacts trip planning and the influencer economy

👉 Tell us what you think!
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🎧 Don't forget to watch Rise of the Resistance and Batuu walkthrough on Disney+ before next week’s Star Wars episode!

Part 1 of the Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar Star Wars Series

In this first installment of our Star Wars mini-series, Scott and Candice are joined by their longtime friends Andy and Jackson for a spirited, laugh-filled roundtable on how Star Wars first found them—and why it still holds a permanent place in their lives (even when it drives them nuts).

This episode is packed with personal stories, bold opinions, and friendly disagreements as we unpack what the galaxy far, far away gets right… and where it’s gone totally off the rails. From childhood VHS marathons to sequel-era chaos, we explore what makes Star Wars stick, despite its flaws.

🧵 In This Episode:

• First Contact: Each guest shares their earliest Star Wars memory, setting the stage for a multi-generational fandom deep dive.

• The Rise and Fall of Expectations: A brutally honest look at how the prequels and sequels both captivated and disappointed, sometimes in the same breath.

• Scene Breakdown: What moments still give us chills—and which scenes we’d launch into a Sarlacc pit.

• Character Arcs, Misfires, and Missed Opportunities: From Anakin and Padmé to Kylo and Rey, we talk about who got it right, who got sidelined, and who deserved better.

• Debate Time: Is Return of the Jedi overrated? Was The Last Jedi brilliant or broken? And did Rise of Skywalker actually make anything better?

• • The One Where We All Yell About Kylo Ren: Enough said.
  • Through the Chaos, Still Fandom: Despite the plot holes and pacing problems, we dig into why Star Wars remains a source of joy, inspiration, and endless debate.

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  🌟 Memory Lane Introductions:

• • Andy: Vividly recalls his first brush with the Force via the original trilogy on VHS.

  • Jackson: Remembers grabbing a rolling paper tube as a child and wielding it like a lightsaber, dueling through the house long before he knew all the character names. The Force was with him—cardboard and all.

  ✨ Coming Next:

  Episode V: The Batuu Strikes Back – We’re leaving the screen and heading to Galaxy’s Edge. Join us as we break down the land, the merch, the rides, and whether Disney truly brought Star Wars to life… or just built a very expensive gift shop.

In this episode of Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, Scott and Candice get personal—and a little generational. From late-bloomer Disney Adult origin stories to Sunday nights with The Wonderful World of Disney, they explore how Disney fandom has evolved (and exploded) across Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.

This one’s got everything: VHS tapes, spring roll cart loyalty, Disney Channel deep cuts, Splash Mountain discourse, park rituals, Instagram snacks, and that one time the Country Bears caused memory loss. Along the way, they reflect on how each generation experiences the parks, what we value, and how fandom culture has shifted with tech, expectations, and churro-induced outrage.

🧩 In This Episode:

• Disney origin stories that start way past age 5

• The good, the bad, and the “omg why” of social media in the parks

• Gen X feral childhoods vs. Gen Z phone navigation mastery

• Park rituals: matching shirts, rope drop, and Main Street windows

• Disney as a space where all generations can still feel like a kid

• Found Disney as an adult and are still making up for lost time

• Are nostalgic for both paper FastPasses and the Disney Vault

• Wonder if the next generation has figured out the story—or just the ride queue

🎯 Perfect For Listeners Who:What generational Disney differences have you noticed? Share your multigenerational trip stories, park rituals, or hot takes with us on Instagram @hanginatthehangarbar or on Facebook!

💬 Call to Action:And stick around—next week begins our special three-part Star Wars series with guests, galactic takes, and some strong Princess Leia energy.

What happens when a lifelong Disney fan turns her passion into a side hustle… and then into her own travel agency? In this heartfelt and hilarious solo episode, Candice takes the mic to share her behind-the-scenes journey from guest to guide. You'll hear how she went from planning her own magical trips to building a business that helps others find the same pixie dust—without the stress.

With a mix of storytelling, practical advice, and myth-busting, Candice gets real about the ups, downs, and true magic of being a Disney travel professional.

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

• Candice’s “origin story” as a travel designer

• The difference between booking and truly planning Disney travel

• The challenges of keeping up with Disney’s ever-evolving tech and policies

• Why Costco might not be your vacation hero after all

• The emotional labor behind magical trips—and why it’s worth it

• How to get started in the travel business (spoiler: you don’t need pixie dust, but it helps)

Featured Stories Include:

• A last-minute airline disaster turned hotel rescue

• The unforgettable magic of a watermelon cocktail

• A group trip of 30 with wildly different needs—and one perfect vacation

• Why no two trips Candice plans are ever the same

Want to Plan a Trip or Become a Travel Pro?
Candice is the owner of Minx Cruise and Travel and would love to help you plan your next magical adventure—or support you if you’re thinking about joining the travel biz yourself.

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In this episode of Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, we take a look back at one of the smartest, funniest, and most underappreciated live shows Disney has ever done: Great Moments in History (But Only the American Parts)—the Muppet-filled masterpiece that used to liven up Liberty Square with a mix of chaos, charm, and Sam Eagle’s booming sense of patriotic duty.

We unpack why the show worked so well, speculate wildly about why it disappeared, and debate whether something so clever could survive in today’s Disney (or cultural) landscape. Spoiler: we get a little spicy. From cost-cutting to crowd control to the inevitable reality that people love to ruin nice things—we don’t hold back.

We also pitch some reimagined versions we’d love to see, including Sam Eagle delivering nightly fireworks reviews with the seriousness of a national security briefing.

Audio Note: We had a Great Moment in Microphone Failure during this one. While AI did its best to clean it up, it definitely left its fingerprints on the entire episode. It’s listenable—just not our cleanest. Thanks for sticking with us, even when the tech gets a little… revolutionary.