Ear Scouts Podcast

From early entry to after hours events and everything in between, we’ve got a ton of questions that will help you plan your next trip to Walt Disney World, including recommendations for dining, parking, park hopping and more. Plus, we’ll share some fun details from our recent Walt Disney World Jamboree and make a big announcement about next year’s event!

As we celebrate 5 years of making videos about Walt Disney World, we are answering a question that gets asked a lot: after all that time in the parks, aren't you tired of it? How can you go again and again without getting bored? It will come as no surprise that we all still love going to the most magical place on Earth. In this week's episode, we're sharing our top 5 reasons why our love for Walt Disney World and Disney Parks around the world is still going strong and why you might want to consider a repeat visit in 2027.

When you’re trying to grab as many Lightning Lanes as possible during your Walt Disney World day, it’s important that you get those most difficult-to-book attractions secured first before they run out of slots for the day. But how do you know which attractions those are? In this episode, we’ve got the latest rankings for fall of 2026, as well as some new things to be aware of when you’re using Lightning Lanes. Plus, we’ve got answers to your Lightning Lane questions from YouTube and Patreon.

One of the biggest decisions you'll make when planning a Disney vacation is where to stay. If you’ve decided to stay inside the "Disney bubble," you'll have so many resorts to choose from that it can often be very hard to pick the perfect spot. In this episode, we'll break down the different tiers (Value, Moderate and Deluxe) and share some things you should consider when deciding which level to focus your search on. Finally, we'll share our favorite resorts in each of these tiers.

If you're planning a visit to Epcot during one of its legendary festivals, we've got lots of tips to help you balance all the rides and shows that are available year-round with the special food, fun and unique offerings that are only around for the festival. Plus, we'll share some tips unique to each of the annual festivals: Festival of the Arts in the winter, the Flower & Garden Festival in the spring, Food & Wine in the summer and fall and Festival of the Holidays at the end of the year.

We'll also hear from Jessica about her recent visit, including the soft opening of The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios and answer our question of the week.

There are so many shows you can see inside the four parks at Walt Disney World that we had to break this episode into two parts. Last week, we covered all the shows on offer in Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, including which ones you should consider for your must-see list and tips for how to fit them into your plans. This week we finish with Epcot and Magic Kingdom. From Lightning Lanes to best times to show up, we've got all the details you'll need to see all the best shows on your next trip to the parks.

There are dozens of shows inside the parks at Walt Disney World and it’s impossible to see them all on a typical visit to the parks. In this first of two episodes, we are sharing our picks for which shows you should add to your list in Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. In addition to helping you pick which shows to put on your must-do list, we’re sharing other helpful information to help you plan out your visit including which shows offer Lightning Lane, whether you even need to bother with Lightning Lane and strategies to help snag the best seats.

We get so many questions in the comments of our videos that we occasionally dedicate an entire episode to answering them. In today's show, we're sharing lots of useful information on a wide variety of topics: from ways to make a Disney World birthday extra special to which forms of transportation are available at After Hours events. If you've got a question you'd like us to answer on a future show, leave it in the comments on one of our podcast videos on YouTube and we'll add it to the list!

If part of your plan is to meet some characters on your next Disney vacation, we’ve got lots of tips to share. From finding characters to timing your visits to making the most of your interactions, we’ve got some suggestions that will save you time, help you feel more comfortable in the moment and take home the best photos to remember your visit.

Rob and Erick end their coverage of the D23 ultimate fan event with an overview of the Horizon's panel.

Rob and Erick share their thoughts from the first full day of D23. Erick has some really great experiences to share and we get more details on what is coming to the parks!

Rob and Erick discuss their experience while attending D23 in Anaheim.

In this episode, we are uncovering the secrets of Disney Springs. From hidden gems to unspoken discounts to special things you can see, do and eat only if you know the right time and place to show up. If you're wondering whether you should add a day at Disney Springs to your next Walt Disney World vacation, this episode is for you!

Last week we covered tips for starting your days early at Walt Disney World and this week we are exploring all the different ways you can stay late into the night. From the Extended Evening Hours perk for Deluxe Resort guests to paid After Hours parties and events, we'll share all you need to know to make the most of your extra time in the parks.

Whether you’re a Disney resort guest taking advantage of Early Entry or you just want to arrive early and make the most of shorter wait times when everyone else is sleeping, we’ve got some tips to help you make the most of your next morning at Walt Disney World. And we’ll also cover some scenarios where you might be better off being one of those guests who is sleeping in.

There are so many things to do at Walt Disney World and so many different ways to do them that even those of us who go to the parks all the time make big mistakes from time to time. On the other hand, we sometimes try something that we've always assumed was a terrible idea and it ended up being great. This episode is all about mistakes – some happy accidents that led us to something new and others that we'd rather forget – in the hopes that you won't make the same ones we did!

Have you been contemplating whether it would be worth the upgrade to an Annual Pass on your next visit to Disney World? Sometimes the math makes the answer obvious: if the price of your planned ticket purchases are greater than the cost of the Annual Pass, it’s a no-brainer. But sometimes it can still make sense to spring for the pass, even if the cost is a little higher than your planned ticket outlay. From discounts to extra time in the parks on your arrival and departure days to the freedom to come and go without stressing about wasting a park ticket – there are lots of reasons that an Annual Pass might make sense for your next Disney trip. In this episode, we’ll go over the many different things you should weigh as you make this important (and somewhat pricey) decision.

If you ask folks which Disney World park has the best food, most people will tell you Epcot, but don't sleep on Animal Kingdom. Some of the best treats, lounges and restaurants – including character dining and international cuisines – are at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

This week, we're sharing our favorite hidden secrets and lesser-known tips to make the most of your day at Epcot. From surprise character interactions to interactive games that will allow you to make magic happen all over the park, we've got lots of suggestions for things to discover from Spaceship Earth to the World Showcase.

Magic Kingdom is often listed as the worst park for food at Walt Disney World, but there are lots of delicious surprises if you know where to look. In this first episode of our new series focused on the best food at each park, we are uncovering our favorite snacks, desserts and meals at the Magic Kingdom.