This week, the Idiots are taking a break from rides and characters to focus on something truly meaningful. We’re supporting New Hope for Kids, a Central Florida nonprofit dedicated to helping children facing grief or life-threatening conditions and their families through programs like The Center for Grieving Children and Wishes for Kids.

We talk about why this cause is so important, how every donation, big or small, makes a difference, and how you can join us in raising $1,000 to support their incredible work. Plus, all donors are entered to win a $75 Disney Gift Card.

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Join the Idiots as we bring hope, healing, and joy to children in Central Florida and show how even a podcast can help make a difference.

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Off-season rewind time, and this week we’re heading back to one of our first few ideas.

We’re revisiting Season 1, Episode 9: Re-Animating the Courtyard, where Jenny and Amanda reimagined Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as a vibrant, interactive space celebrating the legacy of Disney animation.

Jenny opens with a thoughtful reflection on why this area has always meant so much, and how recent announcements from Disney feel surprisingly aligned with the spirit of this episode.

If you love animation, park history, or the feeling of seeing dreams slowly come to life, this one is worth a listen.

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The Idiots proudly present the very first State of the Kingdom. In this quarterly address, we step back from our regular content to bring you the big picture: the progress, challenges, and future of Disney Parks and Imagineering.

This quarter, we touch on key announcements from Destination D23, major construction updates across the parks including Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, and Monstropolis, as well as the rumors that could shape what comes next.

Consider this your official briefing on where the Kingdom stands today, and where it is headed tomorrow.

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Ever wonder how Disney parades make their music feel perfectly timed no matter where you stand? In this Micro Magic episode, Stephen dives into the ingenious systems Imagineers use to synchronize floats, speakers, lighting, and effects. The result is a seamless, magical soundtrack that seems to appear out of nowhere.

From classic parades to the newest nighttime spectaculars, you’ll get a peek at the tricks behind the scenes that make Disney’s moving shows feel effortless. It is five minutes of Imagineering insight, park trivia, and fascinating audio magic. This is the perfect off-season treat for curious Disney fans.

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Off-season continues, and this week we’re rewinding to one that hits especially close to home.

We’re heading back to Season 2, Episode 13: Canceled: Muppet Studios, a fan favorite from our Canceled series. In this episode, Kaity and Marissa reimagined a full Muppets land for Hollywood Studios, filled with joy, heart, and the kind of humor only the Muppets can deliver.

With the recent closure of Muppet Courtyard and the removal of Muppet*Vision 3D, this one feels more timely than ever. Marissa starts things off with a heartfelt reflection on why this space mattered, how we got here, and what's next for everyone’s favorite felt-covered chaos crew.

If you're still mourning the loss of Muppet Courtyard, you're not alone. This episode is for you.

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It’s almost Destination D23 weekend, but this year something’s missing. For the first time in recent memory, there’s no big Disney Parks panel and that changes everything. Normally this is the moment Disney fans gather for announcements and future park teases. Instead, we’re left with a few scattered panels, a lot of questions, and just maybe a glimmer of hope for a Villains Land reveal.

In this off-season episode, the Idiots dig into why Disney might be holding back, how last year’s mixed reception could be shaping their strategy, and what the lack of a panel says about the relationship between the company and its fans. We also share our fantasy Parks Panel predictions, from safe bets to wild long shots, because even when the news is quiet the speculation is loud.

Settle in and join us as we unpack what could have been or what may be.

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Stephen uncovers the unusual story of a theme park in Malaysia tied to big-name movies and a massive legal battle. It’s a park that’s connected to Disney’s world but isn’t quite Disney, and it’s sitting right next to a casino...

This quick Micro Magic episode dives into a strange chapter of theme park history you probably haven’t heard before.

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Season 3 has wrapped, but you didn’t think we’d leave you hanging, did you?

This week, we’re rewinding to Season 1, Episode 17: North America Land, a personal favorite of Stephen’s and one of our most ambitious early projects. In this episode, he and Jenny dream up a brand-new land for Disney’s Animal Kingdom inspired by the landscapes, cultures, and storytelling of North America.

Stephen opens with a current-day reflection on why this one still holds up and what makes it feel especially timely now. Then it's straight into the project from there.

Whether you’re revisiting or hearing it for the first time, this is a great episode to rediscover.

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