In this episode of Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, Scott and Candice get personal—and a little generational. From late-bloomer Disney Adult origin stories to Sunday nights with The Wonderful World of Disney, they explore how Disney fandom has evolved (and exploded) across Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.

This one’s got everything: VHS tapes, spring roll cart loyalty, Disney Channel deep cuts, Splash Mountain discourse, park rituals, Instagram snacks, and that one time the Country Bears caused memory loss. Along the way, they reflect on how each generation experiences the parks, what we value, and how fandom culture has shifted with tech, expectations, and churro-induced outrage.

🧩 In This Episode:

• Disney origin stories that start way past age 5

• The good, the bad, and the “omg why” of social media in the parks

• Gen X feral childhoods vs. Gen Z phone navigation mastery

• Park rituals: matching shirts, rope drop, and Main Street windows

• Disney as a space where all generations can still feel like a kid

• Found Disney as an adult and are still making up for lost time

• Are nostalgic for both paper FastPasses and the Disney Vault

• Wonder if the next generation has figured out the story—or just the ride queue

🎯 Perfect For Listeners Who:What generational Disney differences have you noticed? Share your multigenerational trip stories, park rituals, or hot takes with us on Instagram @hanginatthehangarbar or on Facebook!

💬 Call to Action:And stick around—next week begins our special three-part Star Wars series with guests, galactic takes, and some strong Princess Leia energy.

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.