Top Disney Guest Incidents of 2023 - The WDW News Today Podcast: Episode 15

[@CaramelAppleonMain]

I haven't seen Tom enjoy himself this much in a long time. His renewed energy was obvious! More vacas for Tom LMAO 🤣😂🤪

[@BostonRho]

I was thinking cough medicine got him loopy 😂

[@CaramelAppleonMain]

@@BostonRho Hahhaha!!!

[@colonelsandals261]

I work as a security guard for WDW and was involved in a number of these incidents. I so wish that I could fill in the blanks for yall on so many of these stories, but I understandably can't. I LOVE this episode though. I have laughed and laughed along with y'all throughout this podcast. More of these please 🙏🏼✨

[@JasonBurke-i9p]

"With my legs!" So funny.

[@shadowlessxpan]

24:32 This was years ago, but there was a guy that ate a turkey leg on our ride on California Screaming back in the day. When we got off the ride he was choking. Disney fire department was there in seconds. 42:17 One time a group of teens smoked blunts in the “Laughing Place” in Splash Mountain. The ride stopped for about 15 minutes and when we got into the Laughing place, it was filled with smoke. 😂

[@moneymanD871]

Yes Tom definitely enjoyed his vacation time. It is nice to see him in a great mood. Eric is now the voice of reason. LMAO! Tom is definitely in a great mood. Skyliner with no IP wrapping is the way to go for better view! Tom who knew you were this funny. Love it!

[@rideawoodie]

Wasn't the bear discovered in Magic Kingdom the day after the announcement about Country Bear Jamboree being updated? He was just there for an audition for the new show.

[@neelpatrick]

BEST. EPISODE. YET. ❤ Love you guys. Thank you for all that you do, and thank you for the many hours of content that made my 2023!

[@ChronicleComicArt]

Ha! I used to go to Pizza and Brew with my dad all the time! It is a small world after all.

[@jessicacolquitt]

"T-Rex Cafe is where you go to get turnt!" I DIED 💀💀🤣

[@johnphazzleton]

15 eps already. Watched them all. Really love these podcasts. Thanks for doing them

[@TheatrePro1-c9d]

The bear wanted to see The Country Bear Jamboree before it becomes Nashville themed.

[@MaHelena]

Update on the SH Zootopia incident: the child broke a bone and had surgery, but is not in further danger. Discussion, at least in Chinese, is quite active and I don't think was censored at all (since it doesn't concern politics), and most people think the parents were primarily responsible, but also how the lap bar design has some flaws. The SH park has added more safety instruction the next day, requiring everyone to take off ears and ask children to sit in the middle of the row. The report of people throwing things on set I believe is true, but it's not random garbage from random guests, but done so intentionally by third-party "tour guides" as, if the ride stops, they will be compensated with free express pass that they could then re-sell.

[@BunnyandMoon]

I’m glad the child is otherwise okay, despite how stupid it was to jump out but then again, even the smartest kids do dumb things sometimes.

[@jjpiatek3294]

Tom's reactions to some of the stories where better than the sorry itself. 🤣🤣

[@imtired1696]

Omg. I haven't listened to a second of this podcast and i already know it was Tom's favorite of the year. 😂

[@WDWNT]

It wasn’t lol

[@LARKXHIN]

in tears laughing at the nurse whose family went "Nah man.....keep him."

[@jgkidd82]

Love Tom's mood this episode! 🤣🤣

[@spcglider]

The bear wasn't removed due to any actual danger to park attendees. The bear was booted because he couldn't produce a valid magic band when asked to do so by park security.

[@LARKXHIN]

💀

[@jdslyman1720]

😂

[@PattiiMayonnaise]

He was well on his way to pay a visit to his ancestors at the ol Country Bear Jamboree after hearing the news the Disney big wigs are changing the show

[@joyfantastic15]

The Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo was a lot of fun! Your description of the house reminded me of my relatives on Sedgwick.

[@michellee1190]

On the subject of slipping the seatbelts, I was terrified of The Matterhorn FOR YEARS because of stories of multiple fatalities. But it turned out to be because of people standing up during the ride, right before the sled exits the mountain.

[@SolemCraft]

I was terrified of the Matterhorn for years, but that had more to do with me being 4 and my dad pretending to be the abominable snowman, grabbing me on the shoulder while riding past Harold.

[@FionaStriker]

8:53 Movie Theater tickets and theater snacks just aren't worth my money anymore. Last time I went was for Inside Out 2. I had no patience to wait for it to hit Disney+

[@scottfan4]

Between this, and the Figment book, happy Tom is definitely back!!

[@DisneyFrenzy2584]

Happy New Year WDWNT!!! This was a great discussion, especially the part where we dipped out of Disney! 😂 Tom and Eric’s vibe is hilarious 😅

[@klutzz85]

The story of Stew Leonard's and Disney would be a fascinating bit of history to look into. The Stew Leonard's in Paramus, NJ has a sign in the store mentioning how Stew Jr. reached out to Bob Iger and WDI to learn about audio animatronics.

[@neko-chan6145]

First one of 2024! Off to a strong start. Glad to see you having a good time and joking around

[@beccak3035]

The little skyliner rif reminds me of the first time my family used it and it’s “head of the Everglades” and it passes over a little trickling sewer. We absolutely lost it and it’s become a constant joke. Idk what they wanted us to see but It wasn’t that.

[@jenniferrundle6870]

I'll do you one better -I actually opened up the satellite view on Google maps to see if it breaks into a gushing stream ...it does NOT!😂 It dies👻

[@rubix______1842]

The podcasts are the highlight to my work week.

[@tulinfirenze1990]

43:00 Talk about a protein spill!

[@earlwatt7677]

Reese's should argue that they are giving more chocolate with the pumpkin than advertised since they didn't remove the chocolate to make the face. So they are even.

[@RositaKleineIsFine]

One of these days I will catch this podcast live. But I always enjoy watching them when I can. So far, seen them all.😊I so learn a lot & the chemistry between Eric & Tom is so fun. Thanks guys for the work you put into these podcasts. ❤

[@JohnShyloski]

Stew Leonard’s AND Pizza and Brew! Haven’t been to Pizza and Brew for years but lucky to have a Stew Leonard’s a few miles from home! Stew Leonard Sr. was a huge fan of Walt Disney and has several animatronics in the stores. Love the non theme park banter! Happy New Year to everyone at WDWNT.

[@DS-pe8tt]

What about the December 19 supposed traffic accident in Disneyland parking garage that was a complete stoppage for a half hour (until 730am) both going up to the garage and anybody trying to get through the parking gates to go up and park?

[@LARKXHIN]

Did we ever learn what that was about?

[@DS-pe8tt]

@@LARKXHIN WDWNT didn't report it. I sat through it all. Just wondering what really happened. What caused us all to sit there for a half hour, almost missing rope drop. The sirens, the lights, the ambulance, people exiting their parked cars to walk in so they wouldn't miss rope drop, cast member having to drive the car that was parked without a driver right next to the parking kiosk, nobody getting through the gates and have to stop on the ramp too. Just want to know what really happened stopped anyone from parking for a half hour.

[@Bishoppawn0304]

Tom you have to try magnolias next time you’re in New York City ! They have a few locations and the BEST banana pudding you’ll ever have

[@QuatroAtYale]

Wow, Tom giggling is funnier than anything. "They were also uneven."

[@imagiboomericrobison7908]

Life finds a way” ha ha😂

[@patriciajackson1457]

3:15, exactly what I said, out loud, by myself as I read this ridiculous lawsuit! How the bleep they got a class action suit is beyond me. Multiple countries at war, school shootings and various other atrocities and their concern is a f’ing candy Jack o lantern face! Ugh!

[@stephaniebfi4297]

To back Eric up, my dad was an electrical contractor for years. He fired many people for smoking on the job. You just can't do it. It's a safety hazard for many reasons.

[@Yardibella]

Did yall ever find out about the cast member who got fired over the viral video? I had heard they were saying racist things to her before they turned the camera on and she snapped at them.

[@hyperorbit]

Re: Smoking at Tiana's, so THAT"S why I kept smelling cigarettes while I was eating outside Pecos Bill.

[@MichaelPesceNYC]

Best WDWNT podcast of the year and yes, it’s only January 2nd, but I’m certain this will still be the best WDWNT podcast of the year on December 31st. 😂

[@Nettles1]

Gotta do the sockem boppers commercial

[@FLgurl100]

Tom they have salty sweet Reese’s. It the Reese cup with pretzels inside

[@ckbarry]

They’re bomb

[@LARKXHIN]

Also let's be honest, that Target closed not 100% of theft, but because more people find better deals online than what a Target can offer.

[@thatdisneyfan5759]

I really wanted Migration to be a good movie, because I am obsessed with ducks and love to go birding watching and see them. When I heard they were making a movie about ducks on migration, I was stoked. But, it was made by illumination so I should’ve known how the movie was gonna be. If Disney made a duck movie, it would have to be the ducks that chill on the storybook canal boats at Disneyland. So cute 🥰

[@RetroRed101]

This was a very enjoyable episode. How did Eric get back from that forest anyway after being relocated?

[@bdchiaccio]

Such an enjoyable podcast and I hope Tom's mom is feeling more spry soon!

[@Anthonyyyyyg]

Tom's legs stole the show

[@seanhaugh4232]

Stew Leonard's is amazing. You practically get a free meal from all the samples.

[@csbluechip]

Crying at Eric's motorboat joker 😂😂😂

[@jdslyman1720]

26:41🤣🤣 That girl probably went to a special place for defiling the Church of Imagination like that- she went to a place that showed "Journey Into YOUR Imagination" on loop and she could not escape😈 Figment's revenge indeed..

[@mariamanousakis1717]

I personally love scoops

[@SusanStypa]

I tried that big cup and it sucked big time! Why were the potato chips so hard?! I’m a huge Reese lover and I love all the holiday ones..hearts, trees, eggs etc…they are always so fresh! Nothing worse when you get an old Reese’s…it’s like the peanut butter turns in to dust! Anyways…Happy New Year everybody!

[@itsreelydalin]

Happy New Year! Also yes, Stew Leonard's is iconic and the Disneyland of grocery stores.

[@itsreelydalin]

Also never in my life did I think I'd hear "Pizza and Brew" mentioned on KZbin lol

[@davyannajones]

February 3rd is my birthday! Whoo!

[@jgkidd82]

Hope Tom's mother makes a speedy recovery!

[@Floridapanthers2020]

Next podcast should be about firework shows

[@dryakk]

We've all had the nightmare of being naked at a theme park... maybe he was sleepwalking?

[@averyeml]

The fighting over spots in line blows my mind because yeah, it’s annoying to watch a dude and two kids (or more realistically like half a dozen teens) push past everyone to get with someone but like… it’s a difference of either one ride vehicle or up to like 5 minutes of your time. Who gives a flying fart, you will live, play one more round of that phone-on-head charade game or something

[@lydia-rose5756]

Yoooo I love stew Leonards; there’s one in my home town and it was a tradition in my family to go there every Sunday.

[@averyeml]

The one about the kids on the dance team getting kicked sucks, but is honestly fair. It’s unfair for the kids but their parents are being idiots in public on a trip I promise you they had to pay something to be on, and you can’t guarantee they won’t be idiots at the competition. But also it’s a good lesson for both the parents and the kids- for the parents you gotta learn to be responsible when your kids are around (shocker) and for the kids you gotta learn not to be like your parents when in public

[@davyannajones]

I prefer Orange garage

[@moremonday]

NOOOOOOOOOO. THE POTATO CHIPS REESES ARE THE BEST!!!

[@sunflowerkat2583]

watching this on 1/2 after the dolphins were spanked by the raves 😢😢😢😢😢 hopefully we beat the bills. go fins!

[@Anthony_The_Disney_Guy]

Love these podcasts. I listened to a bunch of these while driving back to Michigan from Florida yesterday, and Eric is loud and clear, and Tom talks under his breath alot and I have to turn up the volume, then Eric comes in too loud. Can you either turn up Tom's mic or just have Tom talk louder?

[@jesserico]

Child leashes are stupid af

[@trevorandre746]

Eric, I’m the same with Barbie… not impressed turned it off

[@adamp2384]

Yea not interested at all

[@jimcampbell]

The stories about stores closing because of theft was based on false information and bad reporting. Of course theft happens but the stories of giant rings causing stores to close were incorrect.

[@michaelcarrillo8769]

Why can’t Eric pronounce Ratatouille?

[@JacobMcG64]

Sorry tom to get an OF account you're going to have show some more leg or another.

[@MartinJohnston-d6c]

Was a verry slow start being that it was supposed to be about disney

[@Emily-lb7rf]

i love this channel but sports is THE LAST thing i want to hear about on a disney podcast :/

[@Emily-lb7rf]

i don’t mind u guys going off topic sometimes and i love when you talk about your lives but 2 min of sports updates is news we didn’t sign up for :(

[@tulinfirenze1990]

Is Tom drunk?

[@sls3058]

I don't understand how you guys feel talking about your personal life is important it's not we want the facts not your pale legs and what you did for Christmas get to the point please I wish somebody would get to the point we don't have all day we're just interested on facts

[@CCwitt6]

“Ra-ta-tooie” 🤣🤣🤣🫶

[@toddw8396]

Way too many “incidents” in 2023…Self control has become a superpower.🦸‍♂️