Marty Called

Marty Called - Episode 054 - The Murtaugh List

On this episode of the Marty Called Podcast we discuss the early retirement of several high ranking members of Universal Creative as well as Tim's recent trip to Disney World and Universal Studios.

Marty Called - Episode 053 - Marty Called Wants CEO Changes

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast we celebrate the removal of Bob Chapek as Disney CEO and discuss Tim having to reschedule his trip due to hurricane Nicole.

Marty Called - Episode 052 - Josh Fenton Memorial Show

On this episode, Tim and Ben are joined by a special guest to discuss Disneyland and the D23 Expo. Tim also uses the expression 100% at least 2 dozen times.

Marty Called - Episode 051 - Scottie B Pippen

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast we discuss Ben's recent trip to Walt Disney World and share our predictions on what may happen at the D23 Expo.

Marty Called - Episode 050 - D23 Expo 2022

On this episode of the Marty Called Podcast, we're handed the keys to the 2022 D23 Expo!

As requested, below is a list of everything we announce.

Resort Wide Announcements:

• Replacement to the Monorail system, expansion of the fleet to 14 monorails
• Expansion to the Disney Skyliner system to include Disney's Animal Kingdom, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Blizzard Beach, All Star Resorts and Coronado Springs
• Increase to the Maintenance Budget and annual refurbs for every attraction
• Digitized free Fastpass to replace Genie+
• Removal of the Park Reservation System

Magic Kingdom

• Removal of it's a small world, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Tomorrowland Speedway, Carousel of Progress and Pinocchio's Village Haus
• Addition of Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast
• Addition of expanded Frozen Ever After boat ride with adjacent restaurant
• Addition of Tangled boat ride with adjacent Snuggly Duckling restaurant
• Addition of Alice in Wonderland attraction
• Addition of Wreck it Ralph attraction: Sugar Rush Racers
• Addition of Big Hero Six EMV attraction and San Fransokyo Dining
• Addition of Aquatopia

EPCOT

• Spaceship Earth update
• Harmonious to be replaced by Illuminations: Unity
• World's Fair Pavilion replacing Wonders of Life featuring rotating interactive exhibits, Walt Disney: One Mans' Dream, it's a small world, Carousel of Progress and Horizons: Century 3
• Brazil Pavilion added to World Showcase
• SeaVenture replacing Frozen Ever After
• Coco overhaul to Gran Fiesta Tour
• Sinbad's Storybook Voyage added to Morocco Pavilion
• Canada Rapid Ride added to Canada Pavilion
• Dreamfinder and Figment return to Imagination Pavilion
• The Living Seas Pavilion overhaul with the removal of Turtle Talk with Crush and The Seas With Nemo and Friends attraction. New Attraction is a trip to Seabase Alpha to see what life would be like in an underwater city.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular to be replaced by updated Indiana Jones Adventure from Disneyland with mine cart coaster sharing scenes. Pankot Palace restaurant and marketplace area also part of the Indiana Jones area
• Animation District will see the removal of Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Disney Junior area, Walt Disney Presents and Star Wars Launch Bay. Replacement will include Encanto trackless ride, Incredibles shooter attraction, Monsters Inc Door Coaster
• Mary Poppins sing-a-long to replace Beauty and the Beast live on stage
• Encanto sing-a-long to replace Frozen sing-a-long

Disney's Animal Kingdom

• Complete removal and retheme of Chester and Hester's Dinorama / Dinoland USA. Area will be reclassified as a research corridor and include the Marine Live Institute from Finding Dory. Inside guests can find the Nemo Sea Rider attraction as well as Turtle Talk with Crush.
• Excavator Roller Coaster added to Research corridor area
• Mystic Manor and Adventurers Club added to Asia
• Additional theater and new video added to Flight of Passage
• New AVATAR flume ride
• Maharajah Jungle Trek to be removed with a new animal exhibit area added alongside the train and in the plot of vacant land North of the existing Asia land.
• Shang Chi and Village of Ta Lo boat ride.

Marty Called - Episode 049 - Paper Cuts Volume 2

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast we continue our Paper Cuts series discussing smaller changes that will improve the parks and the guest experience.

Marty Called - Episode 048 - Space Jesus

On this episode of the Marty Called Podcast we discuss Ben's recent trip to the Universal Studios Resort, Velocicoaster, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, World Celebration, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, Space Jesus and Genie+.

Marty Called - Episode 047 - 5th Gate

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast we discuss the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and then we each pitch our own original ideas for a 5th gate at Walt Disney World.

Marty Called - Episode 046 - Listener Questions

On this episode of the Marty Called Podcast, we discuss Ben's upcoming trip to Universal Studios, announce our contest winners and answer your listener questions.

Marty Called - Episode 045 - Paper Cuts Volume 1

On this episode of the Marty Called podcast, we introduce a new show concept we're calling "Paper Cuts". We discuss small incremental changes that can be made to the park that will improve the guest experience.

We also introduce a new contest at the end of the show.