Have you ever wondered how your favorite movies are made? Today, we’re going behind the scenes of the VFX process with Eric Kimelton, a visual effects supervisor who’s helped bring countless on-screen worlds to life.

In this episode, Eric breaks down:

• How VFX artists help directors visualize every shot before filming even begins
• What goes into building digital environments you see on screen
• How advancements in technology are transforming visual effects
• Why collaboration between artists, directors, and editors is the key to movie magic ✨

If you love learning how film magic is made—or just want to better appreciate the work behind your favorite Disney, Marvel, or blockbuster movies—this is a fascinating deep dive into the world of VFX.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

Welcome Back Eric 03:08

How Eric Got Started in Visual Effects 05:11

How Movies are Made Completely Digitally First 9:42

Live Action vs. Animated Movies 17:47

The Benefits of Motion Capture Performances 22:31

The Production Process 26:40

Designing Characters 32:27

Creating the Final Scene 36:53

Editing Up To the Last Minute 47:12

The Impact of Reshoots on the Visual Effects Process 48:58

The Impact of Technology and AI 50:56

How to Start in the VFX Industry 53:38

Who Should We Interview Next? 59:49

From zombies to werewolves to aliens, the Zombies franchise just kept getting bigger, bolder, and more fun. But how do you build a world that wild—and still make it relatable?

This week, we’re joined by Paul Hoen, the director behind Disney’s Zombies films, to pull back the curtain on how it all came together.

In this episode, Paul shares:

• How he landed the director’s chair for the first Zombies movie 🎬
• The creative process behind shaping Seabrook’s colorful world
• What it takes to bring those massive musical numbers to life
• The deeper themes that connect the entire franchise
• And yes, we had to ask… could there be a Zombies 5? 👀

Whether you’re team zombie, team werewolf, team alien, or team cheerleader, this is a must-listen for any Disney fan who loves learning what happens behind the camera.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

How Paul’s Career Got Started 03:22

Making Movies That Resonate 07:03

The Themes of the Zombies Franchise 12:30

Planning a Trilogy? 17:23

What’s Up with Addison’s Hair? 18:22

Keeping Zombies Fresh in a World of Musicals 21:51

Finding the Cast 24:29

Behind the Scenes of Making the Movies 28:09

Paul’s Favorite Moment 40:37

Pitching Our Favorite Zombies Theories 42:51

Is All of This Just Happening in Seabrook? 51:27

Cut Storylines 52:32

Will There Be a Zombies 5? 55:48

What’s Your Favorite Zombies Movie? 1:00:19

Everyone knows going to Disney World is expensive—but how expensive depends on how you plan. In this episode, we explore what different Disney trips look like at four very different budgets: $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Is it possible to take your family to Disney World for under $1,000?
• What do you gain (and what do you lose) with a $5,000 trip?
• What does a $25,000 “ultimate Disney vacation” actually look like?
• How much of your budget goes to tickets, Lightning Lanes, food, hotels, and merch
• Tips for setting realistic expectations for your own Disney trip

Whether you’re planning on a tight budget or dreaming big, this episode will help you see the magic in every kind of Disney vacation.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

Pricing Out Your Disney World Vacation 01:19

$1,000 Trip 03:38

$5,000 Disney Vacation 11:51

$10,000 Family Vacation 17:31

Disney World Park Refresh Rotation 24:52

Trip Add Ons 30:52

$25,000 Once in a Lifetime Disney World Vacation 34:08

Go To Restaurants 42:36

Can You Have Too Much Disney? 46:35

The Enchanted Tiki Room didn’t just add charm to Adventureland—it changed Disney history forever. In this episode, we explore how Walt Disney and Imagineers used groundbreaking technology to bring the first audio-animatronics to life, paving the way for Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean and beyond.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Walt’s original idea for the Enchanted Tiki Room
• Why the Tiki Room is the foundation of Disney Parks
• How NASA technology helped make the Tiki Birds possible

If you’re a Disney adult who loves Imagineering stories, this is one you won’t want to miss.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

The Origins of Audio Animatronics 01:58

The Start of the Enchanted Tiki Room 08:11

How NASA Made it All Possible 11:04

The Problem with a Dinner Show 18:46

Writing the Songs 22:03

Remnants of the Tea Room 23:54

Opening Day Success 26:37

Dole Sponsorship 30:18

Fun Facts 35:17

Other Versions of the Tiki Room 39:12

Trader Sam’s 48:46

What Attraction Should We Cover Next? 51:09

You know him for his iconic Evolution of Disney Costume videos, but today we’re flipping the script and looking back at the evolution of Disney Dan himself.

In this episode, we talk with Dan about:

• His early YouTube days creating Disney Infinity unboxings
• How he launched the Distory series and built a community
• Why he stepped out from behind the camera to share his wild Disney adventures
• A sneak peek at the live shows he’s developing
• A tease of what may be his biggest adventure yet

Whether you’re a longtime Disney Dan fan or just discovering his work, this is a fun look at a creator who’s turned his Disney passion into a career.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

Help Us Reach the Top 100 on Apple Podcasts! 02:38

Welcome Disney Dan! 03:45

Dan’s Origin on YouTube 05:26

The Invention of Distory 11:13

Evolution of Disney Costumes 16:19

How Dan Does His Research 24:27

Favorite Character Dan Has Covered 28:01

I Guess We’re RunDisney Freaks Now 34:01

KiteTails-Forever in Our Hearts 37:00

Moving to Adventure Style Vlogs 40:55

Favorite Disney Memorabilia 50:07

Where Dan Stores All His Costumes 54:01

The Best McDonald’s Lifehack 57:07

Meeting Lin Manuel-Miranda 1:00:23

Dan’s Next Adventure 01:10:17

Disney parks are famous for their immersive lands—from dining inside Beast’s Castle in Fantasyland to soaring on the back of a Banshee in Pandora. Each land transports you to a completely different world. 🌍

But not all lands are created equal. In this episode, we debate which themed land is the best in each Disney World park—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Some of our picks may surprise you!

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Which land is the strongest in each Disney World park 🏰
• The lands we think are overrated (and underrated)
• What makes a themed land feel truly magical

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

Best Land in Animal Kingdom 00:59

What are Your Favorite Lands at Disney World? 08:42

Hollywood Studio’s Top Land 08:56

Is World Showcase the Best Part of EPCOT? 19:21

The Best Land in Magic Kingdom 27:23

What is the Best Land in All of Walt Disney World? 36:29

Who are the greatest Pixar characters of all time? Woody? Nemo? Mike and Sulley? In this episode, we debate which four characters deserve to be carved into the Mount Rushmore of Pixar.

From Toy Story to Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc. to The Incredibles, Pixar has given us some of the most beloved and influential animated characters in history. But only four can make the cut.

Join us as we make our case for the most iconic Pixar characters ever—and let us know which ones you’d choose for your Pixar Mount Rushmore.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the camera of a Disney YouTube channel, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

Mount Rushmore 01:24

Who’s the George Washington of Pixar? 03:06

Our Pick for Jefferson 07:17

Who’s Roosevelt? 12:42

The Fourth Greatest Pixar Character Ever 25:58

Has Pixar Lost Its Touch? 34:32

Who Are Your Picks? 39:26

What’s it really like to cover the Disney parks for a living? To find out, we sat down with Quincy from AllEars.net for an inside look at what goes into making your favorite Disney videos.

In this episode, Quincy shares:

• How much planning and production goes into an AllEars video 🎬
• The INSANE amount of steps she walks in the parks 🏰
• Ideas she’d love to use for a future video
• The one AllEars video that will never see the light of day

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the camera of a Disney YouTube channel, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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Timestamps

Welcome 00:00

The Dracula Animatronic is Sexy? 01:39

Joining the AllEars Team 04:41

The Toll of Being in the Parks Every Day 11:01

Let’s Get Quincy a Chacos Sponsorship! 16:54

The Process of Making an AllEars Video 19:29

Quincy’s Favorite and Least Favorite Videos 27:46

What It Takes to Ride Every Disney World Attraction in One Day 29:58

Expert Lightning Lane Strategy 45:03

The Video That Will Never Be Released 51:31

Potential Upcoming Video Ideas 53:35

Quincy’s Favorite Ride and Disney Movie 58:17

Dungeons and Dragons 1:01:14

What’s Next for AllEars? 1:06:45