Author Archives: Matthew Krul

There’s an easy way to spot a true Disney fan: they’re the ones who rave about waiting in line for an attraction! Why? Waiting in the queue for a Disney attraction is not like waiting in line at your local amusement park. The Imagineers put so much detail into the queue that it really becomesContinueContinue reading “Best Queues at Walt Disney World (Episode 38)”

Welcome to our second “Disney This or That” podcast episode! As with Volume 1, Disney This or That is a game that is meant to stir up conversation and debate about our Disney favorites – favorite Disney Parks, attractions, movies, snacks, and much more. In today’s episode (volume two), we debate who we would pickContinueContinue reading “Disney This or That Volume 2 (Episode 37)”

While we love traveling to the Disney Parks, one of the saddest moments is having to leave. Whether it happens when you’re boarding the Magical Express, crossing through the gates from Walt Disney World, boarding your plane, or arriving at your front door, the “Disney blues” are bound to set in at some point. ToContinueContinue reading “Disney Magic At Home (Episode 36)”

Of all the longes at Walt Disney World, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto might be the best. Although wait times to get in can often skyrocket during peak lounge times, it’s worth stopping by this “tropical hideaway” to enjoy the atmosphere, the Easter eggs, the Cast Member entertainment, and of course the food and beverage selections.ContinueContinue reading “Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto (Episode 35)”

Pirates of the Caribbean is more than just an attraction; it is an entire franchise that has inspired blockbuster movies generating than $4.5 billion at the box office worldwide, produced countless merchandise, and delighted generations of fans since the attraction first debuted at Disneyland in 1967. And it all began with an idea from WaltContinueContinue reading “Pirates of the Caribbean (Episode 34)”

Welcome to our first “Disney This or That” Imagineer Podcast episode! Disney This or That is a game that is meant to stir up conversation and debate about our Disney favorites – favorite Disney Parks, attractions, movies, snacks, and much more. In today’s episode (volume one), we debate who we would pick as our favoriteContinueContinue reading “Disney This or That Volume 1 (Episode 33)”

Happy Holidays! One of my favorite holiday shows at the Disney Parks is World of Color Winter Dreams at Disney California Adventure Park. In this Imagineer Podcast bonus episode, we’ll kick off the spirit of the season with some binaural audio of this nighttime winter spectacular. What’s your favorite way to celebrate the holiday seasonContinueContinue reading “World of Color Winter Dreams (Bonus Episode)”

Since I started the Imagineer Podcast, I’ve had the honor of building so many amazing Disney friendships, and in that span of time, many have reached out to me directly to ask questions regarding vacations to Walt Disney World or Disneyland, becoming a Cast Member for the Walt Disney Company, and even how to stayContinueContinue reading “Listener Questions (Episode 32)”

When I first created the Imagineer Podcast, I wanted to pay homage to Walt Disney Imagineers, the creative geniuses who design and create the Disney Parks & Resorts. That’s why I’m incredibly proud to be able to share an interview I had with a retired Engineer, Guy Spagnoli, who knows a thing or two aboutContinueContinue reading “Guy Spagnoli Interview (Episode 31)”

As the Disney Parks continue to evolve, there are times when attractions we love must sadly close to be replaced by another. One of those attractions at the Magic Kingdom was The Timekeeper, a show that existed in Tomorrowland between 1994 and 2006 (and at Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland in the late 1990’s andContinueContinue reading “Timekeeper (Episode 30)”