your guide to disney world & universal studios
The Capture The Magic Podcast is one of the fastest growing Disney podcasts & Universal Studios podcasts since 2017 with over 2.5 Million Downloads & Growing! The show is a fun, honest and common sense approach to Disney World & Universal Studios Florida to help you get the most out of your next vacation.
your guide to disney world & universal studios
The Capture The Magic Podcast is one of the fastest growing Disney podcasts & Universal Studios podcasts since 2017 with over 2.5 Million Downloads & Growing! The show is a fun, honest and common sense approach to Disney World & Universal Studios Florida to help you get the most out of your next vacation.
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Latest Episodes

Walt Disney Prices Go Up, More New Holiday Offerings Coming, & Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Review – CTM Podcast: Ep 627
On this episode, we have some news including the price hikes across Walt Disney World resort hit annual passes pretty hard, some new offerings happening at the parks during the holidays, and Joe Rodhe says the Yeti will be replaced instead of repaired. We also
Celestial Goodnight Fireworks Return, Another Stardust Racers Lawsuit, and How Universal Could Improve Dreamworks Land – CTM Universal: Ep 139
On this episode, we have lots of news, including Halloween Horror Nights characters coming to Fortnightmares, another Stardust Racers lawsuit, a one day Wicked event coming to Universal City Walk, and PO Live! goes down for refurb once again. We also have a brief discussion

News + Disney Wish Pt 2 – Dining, Recreation, Special Nights, Entertainment, & Seasickness – Ep 626
On this episode: part 2 of our Disney Wish cruise review! We cover dining, Broadway-style shows, the AquaMouse, Pirate Night, and dealing with motion sickness. Plus we share if we’d cruise Disney again and the latest Disney news.
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About The Podcast
The goal of the Capture the Magic Podcast is to be one of the best Disney podcasts & Universal Studios podcasts out there today. We deliver some of the best and most up-to-date theme park news and information about Walt Disney World & Universal Studios. Our mission is to provide you with the latest updates and lively discussions that can help you plan your future vacations to both destinations.
We discuss all the latest regarding the Disney Parks, including Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Disney Springs and periodically Disneyland. In addition, we cover exciting developments at Universal Studios, such as attractions, events and tips to enhance your experience at the parks.
You can expect episode topics to include Trip Reports, resort reviews, food reviews, discussions about attractions, special events and more. With Epic Universe now open at Universal Orlando Resort, we’re excited to bring you comprehensive coverage and insights about Universal’s spectacular new theme park.
Since our launch in 2017, the podcast has been nominated numerous times as one of the best in the Disney podcast & Universal Studios podcast space. Since our launch in 2017, the podcast has been nominated numerous times as one of the best in the Disney and Universal podcasting space. As we continue to grow, our goal remains to inform and entertain you, bringing you the latest information on planning and maximizing your trips to both Disney and Universal Parks.
Our Goal? To Create One of the Best Disney and Universal Studios Podcasts Around
Starting something new can be nerve-wracking, and we didn’t expect much of an audience when we launched our the podcast. We were pleasantly surprised by the rapid growth of the audience, which has been astonishing & we’re beyond grateful. We feel very fortunate that listeners enjoy our discussions about Walt Disney World and Universal Studios and want to connect with us.
We feel very fortunate that we can bring any kind of joy, fun and/or information to the Disney theme parks fan community through Disney podcasts and help people plan their Disney World vacations. We are currently producing two podcast episodes per week: a Disney theme parks discussion topical episode on Mondays and a news and rumors episode on Thursdays. We have also launched our all new Disney World Trip Reports podcast called Trip Tales, CTM Universal and Outside The Bubble as new shows on the Capture The Magic Podcast Network.
We feel very fortunate that we can bring some fun. levity and and information to the Disney World & Universal Studios fanbase. We typically have 2 episodes per week, the Disney World podcast releases on Thursdays and on Mondays we do either the Universal Studios podcast or the Trip Tales podcast.
The podcasts are also posted to YouTube @ctmpodcast so you can catch the show on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn Radio and Google Play to name a few.
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We’re excited about the future of the show and we truly look forward to having you join the CTM Fam. As we continue to grow our community, we aim to create a space where Disney and Universal Studios fans can connect, share experiences, and enhance their vacation planning. Together, we can build a vibrant community dedicated to all things Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. Subscribe to the podcast below, and feel free to reach out to us at hello@ctm.show
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