What happens when a lifelong Disney fan turns her passion into a side hustle… and then into her own travel agency? In this heartfelt and hilarious solo episode, Candice takes the mic to share her behind-the-scenes journey from guest to guide. You'll hear how she went from planning her own magical trips to building a business that helps others find the same pixie dust—without the stress.

With a mix of storytelling, practical advice, and myth-busting, Candice gets real about the ups, downs, and true magic of being a Disney travel professional.

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

• Candice’s “origin story” as a travel designer

• The difference between booking and truly planning Disney travel

• The challenges of keeping up with Disney’s ever-evolving tech and policies

• Why Costco might not be your vacation hero after all

• The emotional labor behind magical trips—and why it’s worth it

• How to get started in the travel business (spoiler: you don’t need pixie dust, but it helps)

Featured Stories Include:

• A last-minute airline disaster turned hotel rescue

• The unforgettable magic of a watermelon cocktail

• A group trip of 30 with wildly different needs—and one perfect vacation

• Why no two trips Candice plans are ever the same

Want to Plan a Trip or Become a Travel Pro?
Candice is the owner of Minx Cruise and Travel and would love to help you plan your next magical adventure—or support you if you’re thinking about joining the travel biz yourself.

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In this episode of Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, we take a look back at one of the smartest, funniest, and most underappreciated live shows Disney has ever done: Great Moments in History (But Only the American Parts)—the Muppet-filled masterpiece that used to liven up Liberty Square with a mix of chaos, charm, and Sam Eagle’s booming sense of patriotic duty.

We unpack why the show worked so well, speculate wildly about why it disappeared, and debate whether something so clever could survive in today’s Disney (or cultural) landscape. Spoiler: we get a little spicy. From cost-cutting to crowd control to the inevitable reality that people love to ruin nice things—we don’t hold back.

We also pitch some reimagined versions we’d love to see, including Sam Eagle delivering nightly fireworks reviews with the seriousness of a national security briefing.

Audio Note: We had a Great Moment in Microphone Failure during this one. While AI did its best to clean it up, it definitely left its fingerprints on the entire episode. It’s listenable—just not our cleanest. Thanks for sticking with us, even when the tech gets a little… revolutionary.

This week on Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, Scott grabs his metaphorical saddlebag (and his very real AI co-host, Dusty Trails Bot) for a solo deep dive into the dusty, disappearing corners of Frontierland at Walt Disney World.

We’re talkin’ Big Thunder Mountain, Country Bear Jamboree, the now-closed Tom Sawyer Island, and the retired Liberty Belle Riverboat—each with its own story, legacy, and charm. But it’s not all just frontier nostalgia—Scott also explores what’s replacing these classics, including the controversial addition of Piston Peak National Park, inspired by Planes: Fire & Rescue. Yes, really.

Expect laughs, lore, a little light grumbling about IP choices, and a heartfelt look at how storytelling is changing inside the most iconic theme park in the world.

If you’re a fan of goats with dynamite, bears who sing showtunes, or just wondering what happens when you give aviator goggles to a national park… this is the episode for you.

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