The Hub Crawl

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Rob and Ryan as they discuss if they would work at a Disney park in retirement, which Disney characters they would have meals with, the Disney Cruise Line “Day at Sea” that they would make, and where they would like to see more shade in the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: I am now 2 years away from retirement and thinking about my next job! In retirement would you pack up your bags and move to either Anaheim or Orlando and get a job working for the mouse? We always talk about how fun it would be to do it but would it really be fun? Would you really do it? Question 2: Which Disney-ish character would you most like to spend time with at each of the following meals? A long sit-down (like Chef’s Table at Napa Rose), a quick service (like Docking Bay 7), and a snack (churro cart)? Question 3: DCL offers special sailings with special “Days at Sea”. Currently they offer Marvel and Pixar but have done Star Wars in the past. Typically these days feature special shows, unique characters, special food menus, etc. Question 4: Do you think the parks need more shade? How would you suggest they accomplish adding more if yes? Bonus Question: Inspired by new Muppets content😍 If you could have a new muppet movie where they retold a Disney story or turned a ride into a Muppet movie, what would it be?

In this supersized episode of Spokes you will notice that this episode is a little off. We break down Ep 110 of The Hub Crawl even though there is an Ep 111 already out there. Next episode of Spokes we will break down Ep 111 and EP 112 to get caught up. Marie has a new drink We answer the 4 elusive questions from weeks ago Second story Stories and finally "One More thing"

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Sarah and Christy as they discuss where they would spend $12.5 billion dollars in the parks, the last Disney movies they saw in theaters, if they would rather only vacation at Disney Parks or on the Disney Cruise Line for the rest of their lives, and what is next on their Disney bucket lists. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: Bob Iger just bought the Lakers for 12.5 billion dollars. If you were CEO and had that kind of money to spend on the parks, how would you use it? Question 2: What's the last Disney movie that you saw in the theater? Question 3: If you were forced to choose for the rest of you life, and you can only vacation at Disney Parks or exclusively at Disney Cruise Line, which are you choosing and why? Question 4: What is next on your Disney bucket list? Is there any time frame associated with that? Do you have any real plans set up for it? And what might be helping or hindering this from happening? Bonus Question: How do you justify the amount of money you spend on Disney things or in Disney Parks?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Sean and Kris as they discuss the foods they would like to see in a foodie guide, which attractions they would work at as cast members, the holiday overlays they would make for Disney attractions, and the favorite things they heard about from the D23: Ultimate Fan Event. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: With foodie guides being such a big thing at the parks now, what type of food items would you like to see. It could be for a limited time or a new restaurant. Question 2: Some of us have worked for the parks. You're all Disneylanders, but feel free to think any Disney Park. Which attraction, past, present, future, would you love to work in as a CM? Question 3: In honor of the Haunted Mansion's annual switch to The Nightmare Before Christmas, if you could give any Disney attraction (or restaurant) a seasonal overlay, what would it be? Question 4: What were you most excited to hear about from D23: The Ultimate Fan Event? Bonus Question: Other than Rise of the Resistance, what do you think are the "can't miss" Disneyland things that have been added in the last 10 years? Attractions, restaurants, shops, experiences are all fair game. Sub question - what is the #1 piece of advice that you would give to someone who is planning a visit and hasn't been since 2015?

This is the Episode you have been waiting for. This is the episode where 3 other people take over our show. Kinda' We are still here, but they get to answer our answers from last week.

Join Tage and Rob this week as they are joined by Olivia and Marie as they discuss the changes they would make if they could make one instant change, their armchair Imagineering pitches, the perks that would convince them to stay on property at Disneyland, and if they would rather stay in a luxury Disney resort or get unlimited snacks in the park. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: If you could make one instant change to a park of resort, what would it be? Note: whatever you choose applies to everyone / real consequences – ie if you say drop park prices, they drop for everyone Question 2: What is your armchair Imagineering pitch? Question 3: What perk(s) could Disney add to on property hotels at Disneyland Resort that would make you more likely to stay. No price changes/ just perks. Question 4: Would you rather, Stay in a luxury Disney resort on your stay, or get unlimited snacks in the park? Bonus Question: Okay, lets admit it, we’ve probably all dozed off a little bit in the parks. What is your favorite adult nap spot?

We answer last weeks questions. Marie has a new drink and it has marshmallows. Do you know Claud Coats? You will in this weeks Second Story Stories. and finally there is a super long trip report from Rob.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Celeste and Ryan as they discuss the rides they would redesign with today’s technology while keeping their original story, what they hope will be announced for their favorite parks at D23, what they hope to see in Disneyland’s 75th anniversary celebration, and how many pool days they take on a Disney vacation. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support Question 1: What ride would you want redesigned with today’s technology but the exact same story? Question 2: What do you think will be announced for your favorite park at D23? Question 3: We’re coming up on the end of Disneyland’s 70th so, it’s time to start day dreaming about the 75th. What do you hope is part of the plans for the 75th? Question 4: How many days are pool days on your trip? Bonus Question: What Disney/Pixar/Marvel/Star Wars movie always brings a tear (or more) to your eyes?

We had some things that took us away for a few episodes, but we are back, bigger, stronger, and longer. We answered all of the questions from the past 3 episodes of THC. Sit back, strap in, pull that yellow strap to be safe and listen to us answer all of the questions and go on tangents like only we can!

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Marie and Andy as they discuss the countries from the World Showcase at EPCOT that they have or want to visit in real life, the guests that they would invite to an episode of the Hub Crawl, their favorite and least favorite ride music, and what they think is a fair price for Disney theme park tickets. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: Of the countries in the World Showcase at EPCOT, which ones have you visited in real life and which would you like to visit? Bonus points if you tell me HOW you want to visit (explore on your own, tour guide, ABD hint hint) Question 2: If you needed two guests for your next episode of a famous podcast, whom would you invite and how can I get in touch with them? Question 3: Excluding “It’s a Small World”, what Disney park ride (or queue) has your favorite song/music? What ride (or queue) drives you crazy? Question 4: What do you think is a fair price for a Disney theme park ticket? Should the different parks have different pricing? Bonus Question: Loosely inspired by Tage’s disapproval of Spirit Jerseys: What Disney attire will you wear in the parks but not outside of them. What do you judge people for wearing in and/or (you choose) out of the parks?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Sean and Ryan as they discuss their collections of Diseny memorabilia, the best Disney-related events they’ve ever been to, the original Disney parks music that could be their own personal theme songs, and how often they think about Disney anything. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: Do you currently collect any disney memorabilia? If you do, what made you start and if you don’t is there anything you’d like to start collecting. Question 2: What was the best Disney-related event you have ever been to? Question 3: Is there a piece of original Disney parks music that could be your own personal theme song, or one that you just love? (Think original music, not music brought in by Mission Breakout or Cosmic Rewind) Question 4: How often do you think about Disney anything?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Shelby as they discuss their preferred park, the moment they realized the Disney life was for them, how they feel about vlogger and livestreamers in the parks, the disasters they’ve endured at the parks, the disney attractions they think would make non-Disney people get it, the attractions they find overrated, and the Disney movies that have surprised them. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1-3: Disneyland or Disney World? Why? (I started my Disney adult life as a Disneylander who didn’t think I could love FL as much as CA) What was the moment that made you realize “This is my life now” or that made you buy the AP/decide to be a Disney person? How you you feel about vloggers/livestreamers in the parks? Question 4: What disaster did you endure on a Disney parks trip? Question 5 & 6: What Disney attraction would make a non-Disney person finally “get it”? And on the flip side- what’s the most overrated attraction in Disney? Question 7: What is a Disney movie that surprised you? Bonus Question: Here’s a weird one: the Ticket and Transportation Center at WDW versus the Esplanade at Disneyland. Where are my Worlders at?

Spokes takes over THC studios. Kinda, and as always chaos ensues.

We have a special guest in the studio with us this week. Please check it out.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Kellie and Olivia as they discuss the opening day attractions they would replace with something else, who they would like to bring to the parks because they just don’t get it, the attractions from each decade of Disneyland and Magic Kingdom’s existence that they would close forever, and the Disney moments that give them chills every time. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: If you could replace one opening day Disneyland ride with something else, which would it be and what would you replace it with? Question 2: Who is somebody you would like to bring to the parks? Who doesn’t “get it?” Question 3: You have to pick one attraction per decade at your home park that you have to close forever. What do you pick? Question 4: What’s one Disney moment that still gives you chills every time? Bonus Question: What is your people watching spot? It can be anywhere in the park. Any place where you can sit and relax, but also an excellent view of watching Disney chaos unfold.

Spokes is back with more fun stuff. First we have a new drink inspired by the Kentucky Derby and the carousel. Then we have some help answering the 4 questions with some answers from the chat, Rob talks about the 3 brand new people inducted into the Windows on main street with "Second Story Stories" We can not end the show without. "One More Thing" and we are back to food, with will they or won't they eat it?

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by James as they discuss the side characters they think deserve a movie or series, their favorite sit down restaurants, the rides they would ride forever, and their dream Adventures by Disney vacations. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: I'm over the moon excited for the Darth Maul series on Disney+. What's a character that hasn't gotten a full spotlight you'd like to see a movie or series on? Question 2: What is your favorite sit down restaurant? Question 3: If you had to choose one attraction/ride at any Disney park to ride, which would it be and why? Question 4: Tage and James are cruising! But what if they could be doing an Adventures by Disney trip? Where would you like to go and what would you do there? It doesn’t have to be a real ABD vacation. Bonus Question: What is your strategy for navigating the parks with people who have different priorities than you and your immediate traveling party? How do you balance experiencing what you want and spending time with friends/family who do the parks differently than you?

Marie has an Avengers drink We answer the 4 questions from last week with your help Rob has 2 new windows from Tokyo and in ONE MORE THING we answer some of the questions from the 100 show.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Staci and Michelle as they discuss their favorite times of day to visit Disneyland and DCA, the songs they think should be added to Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!, their favorite classic movies, and who they think should become Disney Legends. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support . Question 1: What is your favorite time of day to visit Disneyland or DCA? Question 2: It’s been a while. Which songs should they add to Guardians in DCA? Question 3: Favorite classic movie? Question 4: Who do you think should be made a Disney Legend? Bonus Question: What game show would you want to bring in to a Disney Park? Where would you put it? What would the prizes be? How would people be chosen to play?

We are back with a new drink from Marie Our and your answers to the 4 questions from last week a new Second Story Stories and One more thing is all about a 1 day trip to Disneyland