Hey there, Hangar Bar regulars! 🍹

In today’s episode, Scott and Candice dive headfirst into the wild world of Reddit’s Disney Parks Unpopular Opinions—where the takes are spicy, the logic is questionable, and the tiki torches are metaphorical... mostly.

We’re reacting to a whole lineup of hot-button park opinions, including:

• Is Paint the Night...overhyped? (We haven’t seen it, but why should that stop us?)

• Are The Muppets out of touch with younger audiences—or is this take pure blasphemy?

• Did Under New Management actually improve the Tiki Room? (Spoiler: no.)

• Has Disney become too coaster-happy?

• Should Hall of Presidents be packed up for good?

• Is guest nostalgia what’s really holding the parks back?

• And why we’re fully on board with skipping rope drop in favor of sleeping in.

• Plus: the impact of endless hard-ticket parties, and a reality check on Magic Kingdom crowd levels.

This episode is part unfiltered rant, part love letter, and 100% Disney adult real talk.

Grab a drink, raise an eyebrow, and come hang with us as we respectfully (mostly) disagree with strangers on the internet.

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Happy day, Hangar Bar friends!
We’re bringing back a fan-favorite from the vault today — one that sparked a lot of opinions, laughs, and just a little bit of side-eye.

In this episode from April 2023, we dive into our Disney Icks — those little things in the parks or Disney culture that just make us go “BLEEEEHHHH.” From rides we can’t vibe with, to ants in drinks, questionable food habits (yes, we see you eating off trash cans), and even some behavior from fellow guests — nothing is off limits. We even detour into an unexpected (and slightly dark?) discussion about fireflies. You’ve been warned.

We got passionate. We got opinionated. And we probably icked a few of your favorites (sorry, not sorry?).

💬 What are your Disney Icks? Let us know what makes you go “why is this a thing?” in the Most Magical Place on Earth. Hit us up on Instagram, Facebook, or Reddit — we’d love to hear from you!

This week, we’re testing our Disney decision-making skills with the ultimate Would You Rather game—Hangar Bar style!

Join Scott and Candice as they face the toughest Disney Parks dilemmas we could dream up:

💥 Ride Figment every visit or never ride Soarin’ again?

🍗 Eat only snacks or only quick service for a week?

🎆 Never go to Disney again or only go with people you don't like?

From attraction choices to food fights (figuratively, of course), we’re diving into the decisions that define the Disney adult experience.

Plus, we want YOU to play along—share your answers on social media or send us your own Would You Rather questions for a future episode!

🎧 Perfect for background listening while you pack your park bag or wait in that inevitable Lightning Lane line.

🛠️ Episode Features:

• 5 themed segments of Disney Would You Rathers

• Attraction nostalgia, food favorites, park planning chaos, and just a touch of absurdity
• Listener call to action: vote, share, or challenge us with your own!

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📬 Listener Challenge: Would you rather only ride classics or only ride new attractions?

Tell us your answer in the comments—we just might feature your response in a future episode!

In this week’s flirty and fun-sized episode of Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, we’re planning the perfect Disney date night… with a twist!

Candice took on the challenge of crafting a random weekday date, while Scott built an ideal full-day Epcot romance. The only rule? No rules — just charm, fun, snacks, and Disney magic. Spoiler alert: we both picked Epcot and somehow still ended up on very similar paths... but with very different vibes.

🎡 Think:
✨ Fancy Beach Resorts
🍷 World Showcase sipping
🎢 Slow-moving classics
🎆 Fireworks finales
…and maybe even a surprise or two for Candice (because gifts = love language).

Now we’re turning it over to you — our fellow Disney romantics. Whose Disney date would you say "yes" to? Head to our Instagram or Facebook to vote in the poll and settle this once and for all.

🏆 If we get enough votes, the winner gets a special “trophy” on our September Disney trip — and you know we’ll share it on the pod.

So grab a glass of wine, hop on Living With the Land, and come dream with us.

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This week on Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, we’re trading churros for camel rides—well, not really, but we are diving into Disney’s just-announced theme park in Abu Dhabi! It’s big. It’s bold. It’s indoors. And it has a crystal castle that looks like something Elsa might have dreamt up after watching too many episodes of Architectural Digest.Join Scott and Candice for a quick-hit, reaction-style episode where we unpack:Our gut reactions to the announcementWhat we think about a fully indoor park and modern castle designWhy Abu Dhabi? And why now?How Disney blends global expansion with home park innovationWhat we’d love to see if Imagineering truly goes “authentically Emirati”Speculation on what IP (if any) could tie into this unique new castleHow licensing—not owning—the park might impact guest experienceWhether we're booking our flights now... or waiting for a few blueprints firstWe may not have a full-length episode this week, but this international detour is packed with enough pixie dust to keep your ears happy!💬 Listener Prompt:What are your thoughts on Disneyland Abu Dhabi? Does the idea of a non-Disney-operated park excite or concern you? Slide into our socials and tell us what you think!📍Follow & Connect:Instagram: @hanginatthehangarbarFacebook: Hangin' at the Hangar Bar

This week on Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, we’re setting our sights—and our appetites—on a Disney Springs favorite we’ve never tried before: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. That’s right, we’re finally digging into the hype, the menu, and the man behind it all as we prep for our first-ever visit this September.

From crave-worthy fried chicken to dangerously sippable moonshine cocktails, we comb through the Homecomin’ menu and share what’s calling our names (spoiler: it’s the Hummingbird Cake… loudly). We also take a moment to appreciate Chef Art Smith’s story, including his roots in the Disney College Program and his culinary journey from small-town Florida to Oprah’s kitchen.

To make things even tastier, we’re launching a listener-powered challenge that puts you in the dining driver’s seat. Over the coming weeks, you’ll help us choose one of our September Disney dining spots by voting in three rounds on our socials:

1. Which park will we eat in?

2. Will it be table service or quick service?

3. Which restaurant (that we’ve never tried before) gets the golden reservation?

Make sure you’re following us on Instagram and Facebook so you can vote and help shape our Disney adventure!

Join us at the bar—where every episode pairs best with Southern charm and a side of Disney magic.

🎙️ Episode Summary:In today’s episode, Scott and Candice share the story of how a simple Disney trip turned into a "plussed-up" adventure — mostly because Scott kept saying “yes” to upgrades without asking for the final total (classic move).We dive into the real talk behind planning a Disney Cruise concierge-level experience, especially as key deadlines are approaching fast. From excursion bookings to onboard experiences, we cover what we're excited about, what’s still undecided, and a few things that honestly have us scratching our heads.We also chat about our upcoming pre-cruise park days — including a debate about whether it’s even worth braving Magic Kingdom right now with all the construction happening.If you’ve ever found yourself deep into Disney plans and wondering, "Wait... how did we get here?" — this one's for you.🛳️ Highlights from this episode:The cold open story: Upgrades galore (oops?)Concierge cruise planning deadlines — and why they matterThe experiences we’re most excited for onboardDecisions still up in the air (spoiler: it’s a lot)Will Magic Kingdom still be magical mid-construction?Why sometimes the unknowns make the trip even better✨ Follow Along:Got advice for our trip? Opinions about Magic Kingdom mid-renovation? Let us know!Instagram: @HanginAtTheHangarBarFacebook: Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar