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Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park Podcast

Carlye Wisel
Disney World
Disneyland
Disney Cruise Line
Walt Disney World
Tokyo Disney Resort
Epic Universe
Epcot
Disney
D23 Expo
Magic Kingdom
Theme Parks
Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Disney Parks
Virtual Queue
Disney Treasure
Coco
Tokyo Disneyland
Gilmore Girls
Disney California Adventure
Universal Studios Hollywood

Your one-stop shop for the stories, secrets and shenanigans of a popcorn-fueled theme park journalist. Join author, reporter and expert Carlye Wisel for breaking news, unexpected interviews and reported stories about Disney and Universal every week.

It’s an audio theme park party — and you’re invited! Have a vacation question, Epcot comment or Galaxy’s Edge hot take your friends no longer wanna li... more

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Latest Episodes

The only thing better than one theme park girlie leading a book club about a legendary Disney Imagineer is…two of them!! 

We’re beyond thrilled to have Molly McCormack (Mammoth Club) on Very Amusing today to chat ALL about Joe Rohde’s new book!! 

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hey remember how I went to Walt Disney World for almost three days and said literally nothing about it? Well...SURPRISE!! I have sOoOoO much to tell you about our stay at Disney's BoardWalk Inn, our visit to Epcot and Magic Kingdom, lunch at Cake Bak... more

Wanna know the BEST way to say hello to a famous person? The secrets behind filming Young Sheldon?

Or how The Big Bang Theory's extended universe is inextricably tied to Disney?!

…Well, then you're gonna LOVE this week's episode! 

We are joined by... more

This week, we are diving DEEP into the wackiest, wildest, COOLEST trip I've ever been a part of: the Disney Believe reveal!

We spent a few days aboard the Disney Wish uncovering clues about Disney Cruise Line's newest ship (launching 2027) and even ... more

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Molly McCormack
Mammoth Club creator and Disney theme park enthusiast
Mammoth Club
Episode: It's The Joe Rohde Book Book Club!!!!!!
Jessica Radloff
Entertainment journalist, red carpet reporter and two-time author
Glamour
Episode: The Shocking (!) Connection Between Disney...and Young Sheldon!
Julie Tremaine
Co-author of The Unofficial Disney Parks Retro Cookbook
Author, Disney food historian
Episode: Three Disney Reporters Discussing Food. What Could Possibly Go Wrong!
Carly Caramanna
Co-author of The Unofficial Disney Parks Retro Cookbook
Author, Disney food historian
Episode: Three Disney Reporters Discussing Food. What Could Possibly Go Wrong!
Shay Spence
Shay Spence is a Disney food content creator, author and former People Magazine writer who now focuses on Disney food and related media
Meals You Can't Mess Up (book)
Episode: Shay Spence Is Here!
Zach Laks
Travel writer and editor based in New York
Independent journalist
Episode: Is Europa Park BETTER Than Disney World? (ft. Zach Laks)
Mouselet One
Guest from the Mouselets; theme park fans and collaborators
Mouselets
Episode: D23 Recap (with The Mouselets!)
Mouselet Two
Guest from the Mouselets; theme park fans and collaborators
Mouselets
Episode: D23 Recap (with The Mouselets!)
Laura Saul
Guest noted as a legend in Halloween Horror Nights related topics
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Episode: 25 D23 Predictions I'm Absolutely Convinced Will Come True

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Carlye Wisel
Theme park journalist, author and reporter covering Disney and Universal

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • What value is this person suppose to bring…

    Awful. Tone deaf. Annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ColEriFro
    United States4 months ago
  • This is nothing

    Privileged woman with a wealthy husband LARPing as a “journalist” who constantly pretends to be ”busy” and “stressed” while being comped free cruises and dropping such hard-hitting takes like churros taste good.

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    1
    TheSteveOfRock
    United States7 months ago
  • Joy and happiness and POPCORN

    Carlyle’s Very Amusing is an auto-listen for me. The guests are interesting, her reporting is engaging, and her hot takes are spicy. I love how honestly *and* enthusiastically Carlye reports on theme parks. And above all, the joy she brings to every single episode is effusive and a true gift!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agent #9818
    United States9 months ago
  • Fun and informational

    If you love theme parks this is the podcast for you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uclakyle
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it!!

    I have so much fun listening to these episodes. I don’t get to go to theme parks as much as I wish I did, so I get to live vicariously through this podcast. It is fun and upbeat, and I wish Carlye were my real life friend - the way she dishes the news and her honest opinions, it feels like she is. Also love the listener calls and the voicemails from her mom. So sweet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaxie82537
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans praise the combination of theme park reporting, useful travel tips and candid opinions.
The high-energy vocal style and emphatic intro are polarizing, with some listeners finding them distracting or too intense.
Some critical reviews question the balance between journalism, enthusiasm and promotional access.
Listeners often describe Carlye's delivery as joyful, funny and personable, with some saying it feels like chatting with a friend.
Listener calls and personal stories, including family trip anecdotes, are recurring points of appreciation.

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It's The Joe Rohde Book Book Club!!!!!!
Q: Was there anything for you that you learned about the theme parks or about his projects through this book that you didn't know beforehand?
Molly discusses the personal details and insights into Animal Kingdom, including the challenges of designing a park around real animals and how guests are positioned as people who can connect with and help them.
It's The Joe Rohde Book Book Club!!!!!!
Q: Starting at a bird's eye view, what were your general thoughts about Floating Mountains?
Molly describes it as a memoir combined with a creative leadership and self-help book, and says reading it motivated her. Carlye agrees that it changed her habits and outlook.
Everything You HAVEN'T Heard About The Disney Believe Reveal!
Q: Do you have any intel, like are any of the Broadway songs going to be brought into that dinner show?
Wisel says she has heard there may be a new song and believes the show could include “Hygge” from the Frozen Broadway musical, but expects it to be rearranged with a pop-punk sound.
The Shocking (!) Connection Between Disney...and Young Sheldon!
Q: If someone listening to this podcast sees an actor they're a huge fan of out in a public place and they want to say hi, what's the best way to do that?
Radloff advises waiting for a suitable break, avoiding interruptions while the actor is eating or with their children, and not taking a surreptitious photo. She recommends introducing yourself by name, saying you are a fan, and politely asking whether they would be open to a conversation or photo.
The Shocking (!) Connection Between Disney...and Young Sheldon!
Q: What was the turning point that convinced you Young Sheldon could support a book?
Radloff saw the show reach number one on Netflix in December 2023 and remain in the top 10 for 13 weeks. She also heard of its popularity with audiences abroad, saw demand from a publisher whose children loved it, and reconnected with the show's producers as it ended.

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Theme park journalism, personal park reports and lively interviews come together in conversations about Disney, Universal and attractions farther afield. Carlye Wisel brings a reporter's perspective to breaking news, ride and resort experiences, food, park history and the creative work behind major events, while also sharing practical travel advice, listener calls and candid opinions. Episodes range from solo “gab sessions” and trip reports to interviews with theme park designers, resort insiders, journalists, authors and food creators. Regular travel updates and promotional segments sit alongside the reporting and recommendations.

The distinctive appeal is the mix of detailed, behind-the-scenes coverage and an openly enthusiastic, persona... more

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2. Jessica Radloff
3. Julie Tremaine
4. Carly Caramanna
5. Shay Spence
6. Zach Laks
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