The Castle Collective - A podcast for Disneyland fans

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When you can’t be at Disneyland but need your Disneyland fix, you need The Castle Collective. In each episode, a panel of Disneyland super fans sit and discuss what makes the Disneyland Resort The Happiest Place On Earth! read less
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Ep. 43 - Let’s Rank The Holidays!
09-11-2023
Ep. 43 - Let’s Rank The Holidays!
In this episode, Shawn is joined by Sea Shelley, Queen of Daimonds, and Skipper Rob to rank all the holidays at Disneyland.
Ep. 43 - Let’s Rank The Holidays!
09-11-2023
Ep. 43 - Let’s Rank The Holidays!
In this episode, Shawn is joined by Sea Shelley, Queen of Daimonds, and Skipper Rob to rank all the holidays at Disneyland.
Ep. 42 - I’m Done! Things we no longer feel the need to do at Disneyland
23-10-2023
Ep. 42 - I’m Done! Things we no longer feel the need to do at Disneyland
We are BACK! This week we discuss what attractions and experiences we do not feel the need to do at Disneyland. Whether it is due to wait time, cost, or just a general lack of excitement, this is what we are done with at Disneyland.
Ep. 41 - Best and Worst of the Lands Part 3
07-04-2023
Ep. 41 - Best and Worst of the Lands Part 3
This is our final segment on the best and worst of the lands at Disneyland. You may be surprised at what the collective thinks on a few of these!
Ep. 40 - Best And Worst Of The Lands Part 2
03-03-2023
Ep. 40 - Best And Worst Of The Lands Part 2
This week we continue our discussion on the best and worst things in each of the lands. There are some real surprises as well as a few obvious ones. As is now standard with our podcasts, we break the rules we set out in the beginning.
Ep. 39 - Best and Worst of the Lands Part 1
14-01-2023
Ep. 39 - Best and Worst of the Lands Part 1
This week, Nick at Night, Joel Skellington, Sea Shelley, Skipper Rob and Sean Solo join Shawn to talk about the best and worst thing from each land. Spoiler alert: it gets a bit heated!
Ep. 38 - Thankful
12-12-2022
Ep. 38 - Thankful
This week, Shawn is joined by Sea Shelley, Nick at Night, Skipper Rob, and Sean Solo to discuss things they are grateful for at the Disneyland Resort.
Ep. 37 - Disneyland Trivia Contest!
04-11-2022
Ep. 37 - Disneyland Trivia Contest!
This week, Shawn is joined by Sean Solo, Sea Shelley, Joel Skellington, plus a bonus cameo from Skipper Rob to play Disneyland trivia. Play along!
Ep. 36 - How did we become ”Disney Adults”???`
16-09-2022
Ep. 36 - How did we become ”Disney Adults”???`
This week, Shawn is joined by Nick At Night, Sea Shelley, Joel Skellington and Sean Solo to talk about what it means to be a Disney Adult. We also share experiences from our younger years that shaped our love for the Happiest Place On Earth!
Ep. 35 - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - Disneyland Guests
20-05-2022
Ep. 35 - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - Disneyland Guests
This week, Shawn is joined by Nick and Night, Heather Poppins, Sea Shelley, Joel Skellington, with a last minute appearance from Skipper Rob to discuss being a guest at Disneyland. We talk about good behaviors, bad behaviors and truly ugly behaviors at the Happiest Place On Earth.
Ep. 34 - Drafting The Perfect Day In California Adventure!
30-04-2022
Ep. 34 - Drafting The Perfect Day In California Adventure!
This week, Shawn is joined by Nick At Night, Sea Shelley, Sean Solo and Skipper Rob to do a round robin draft of a perfect day Disneyland's California Adventure.
Ep. 33 - Unpopular Opinions!
23-03-2022
Ep. 33 - Unpopular Opinions!
I hope you have a good phone case because you may want to throw your phone at a wall when you hear our unpopular opinions about the Disneyland Resort. Shawn is joined by Skipper Rob, Sea Shelley, Joel Skellington and Nick At Night. Remember, these are specifically UNPOPULAR opinions. Get ready for a spirited and really fun discussion!!
Ep. 32 - Open The Gates!!
04-03-2022
Ep. 32 - Open The Gates!!
This week, Sea Shelley, Nick At Night and Skipper Rob join Shawn to talk about where Disney could open new parks or "gates". Where would we put them? What would the theming be? Could villains take over? Can all the national parks be in one park? Can the frontier be in the Lone Star State? Can Disney do cold? Spoiler: We do talk about having new gates in some cold places but...we don't talk about Juneau.
Ep. 31 - Getting Around The Parks
03-02-2022
Ep. 31 - Getting Around The Parks
This week Joel Skellington, Sea Shelley, and Nick At Night join Shawn to discuss Disneyland transportation. We talk about the train, tram, Monorail and more. As a bonus, Skipper Rob calls in live from the park!
Ep. 30 - New Year’s Resolutions!
02-01-2022
Ep. 30 - New Year’s Resolutions!
This week, Skipper Rob, Heather Poppins, Joel Skellington and Nick at Night join Shawn for a year end celebration. We talk about what Disney things we got for Christmas. We then talk Disneyland resolutions. First, we share our own resolutions for how we will better enjoy Disneyland in 2022. We then give what we think Disneyland should resolve to do to make 2022 that much more magical.
Ep. 29 - An episode for the ages!
12-11-2021
Ep. 29 - An episode for the ages!
This week, Shawn is joined by Joel Skellington, Sea Shelley and Skipper Rob to discuss what ONE attraction is best for each age range. Is Haunted Mansion too scary for a five year old? Is Indiana Jones too jerky for a 65 year old? Is Matterhorn too jerky for all ages??? We give our picks for the best attraction for every age range. Disagree? Let us know on social media!
Ep. 28 - Pixie Dust And A Bit Of Magic!
19-10-2021
Ep. 28 - Pixie Dust And A Bit Of Magic!
On this episode, Shawn is joined by Nick at Night and awesome NEW COLLECTIVE MEMBER Sea Shelley to discuss the little things that make Disneyland so magical. We go over sights, sounds, tastes, places, and all the special touches that make Disneyland the Happiest Place On Earth. This episode is the next best thing to being at the parks!
Ep. 27 - Disneyland Attraction Imports?
07-10-2021
Ep. 27 - Disneyland Attraction Imports?
This week, Shawn is joined by Nick At Night, Skipper Rob, Heather Poppins, Sean Solo, Joel Skellington and Captain California Bryce to discuss what attractions from other Disney parks around the world we would bring to the Disneyland Resort in California. Our Collective members got really creative with this one. Not only did they have to say what attraction would be put in, but also where would it go and what would be taken out. There are a few that just seem obvious and some that are really creative. While many came from Florida, we had attractions suggested from all the Disney parks around the world! Also we are GIVING AWAY a $25 Disney gift card!! Listen to the episode for details!
Ep. 26 - Fantasyland Part 2
16-09-2021
Ep. 26 - Fantasyland Part 2
This week, Sean Solo, Heather Poppins, Joel Skellington and Skipper Rob join Shawn to talk about the other side of Fantasyland. Is Peter Pan worth the wait? Are the best bathrooms in Disneyland found in Fantasyland? Is the Matterhorn really a Fantasyland attraction? Is It's A Small World hiding a much darker backstory??? We answer all this and more PLUS your chance to win custom art from our very own Heather Poppins!
Ep. 25 - Let‘s go to Fantasyland! - part 1
10-09-2021
Ep. 25 - Let‘s go to Fantasyland! - part 1
This week, Skipper Rob, Nick at Night and Sean Solo join Shawn to talk about Fantasyland. We talk about castles, princesses, swords in stones, Pinocchio, Snow White, Dumbo and more!
Ep. 24 - Nick at Night Goes California Adventure!
01-09-2021
Ep. 24 - Nick at Night Goes California Adventure!
While Nick at Night spent a ridiculous number of days at Disneyland in his teenage years during the 90's, he had never made his way to California Adventure. UNTIL NOW! Nick and Shawn talk about his trip. What did he love? What surprised him? Will he go back? All of these and so many more questions will be answered!