Part 1 of the Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar Star Wars Series

In this first installment of our Star Wars mini-series, Scott and Candice are joined by their longtime friends Andy and Jackson for a spirited, laugh-filled roundtable on how Star Wars first found them—and why it still holds a permanent place in their lives (even when it drives them nuts).

This episode is packed with personal stories, bold opinions, and friendly disagreements as we unpack what the galaxy far, far away gets right… and where it’s gone totally off the rails. From childhood VHS marathons to sequel-era chaos, we explore what makes Star Wars stick, despite its flaws.

🧵 In This Episode:

• First Contact: Each guest shares their earliest Star Wars memory, setting the stage for a multi-generational fandom deep dive.

• The Rise and Fall of Expectations: A brutally honest look at how the prequels and sequels both captivated and disappointed, sometimes in the same breath.

• Scene Breakdown: What moments still give us chills—and which scenes we’d launch into a Sarlacc pit.

• Character Arcs, Misfires, and Missed Opportunities: From Anakin and Padmé to Kylo and Rey, we talk about who got it right, who got sidelined, and who deserved better.

• Debate Time: Is Return of the Jedi overrated? Was The Last Jedi brilliant or broken? And did Rise of Skywalker actually make anything better?

• • The One Where We All Yell About Kylo Ren: Enough said.
  • Through the Chaos, Still Fandom: Despite the plot holes and pacing problems, we dig into why Star Wars remains a source of joy, inspiration, and endless debate.

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  🌟 Memory Lane Introductions:

• • Andy: Vividly recalls his first brush with the Force via the original trilogy on VHS.

  • Jackson: Remembers grabbing a rolling paper tube as a child and wielding it like a lightsaber, dueling through the house long before he knew all the character names. The Force was with him—cardboard and all.

  ✨ Coming Next:

  Episode V: The Batuu Strikes Back – We’re leaving the screen and heading to Galaxy’s Edge. Join us as we break down the land, the merch, the rides, and whether Disney truly brought Star Wars to life… or just built a very expensive gift shop.

In this episode of Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, Scott and Candice get personal—and a little generational. From late-bloomer Disney Adult origin stories to Sunday nights with The Wonderful World of Disney, they explore how Disney fandom has evolved (and exploded) across Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.

This one’s got everything: VHS tapes, spring roll cart loyalty, Disney Channel deep cuts, Splash Mountain discourse, park rituals, Instagram snacks, and that one time the Country Bears caused memory loss. Along the way, they reflect on how each generation experiences the parks, what we value, and how fandom culture has shifted with tech, expectations, and churro-induced outrage.

🧩 In This Episode:

• Disney origin stories that start way past age 5

• The good, the bad, and the “omg why” of social media in the parks

• Gen X feral childhoods vs. Gen Z phone navigation mastery

• Park rituals: matching shirts, rope drop, and Main Street windows

• Disney as a space where all generations can still feel like a kid

• Found Disney as an adult and are still making up for lost time

• Are nostalgic for both paper FastPasses and the Disney Vault

• Wonder if the next generation has figured out the story—or just the ride queue

🎯 Perfect For Listeners Who:What generational Disney differences have you noticed? Share your multigenerational trip stories, park rituals, or hot takes with us on Instagram @hanginatthehangarbar or on Facebook!

💬 Call to Action:And stick around—next week begins our special three-part Star Wars series with guests, galactic takes, and some strong Princess Leia energy.

What happens when a lifelong Disney fan turns her passion into a side hustle… and then into her own travel agency? In this heartfelt and hilarious solo episode, Candice takes the mic to share her behind-the-scenes journey from guest to guide. You'll hear how she went from planning her own magical trips to building a business that helps others find the same pixie dust—without the stress.

With a mix of storytelling, practical advice, and myth-busting, Candice gets real about the ups, downs, and true magic of being a Disney travel professional.

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

• Candice’s “origin story” as a travel designer

• The difference between booking and truly planning Disney travel

• The challenges of keeping up with Disney’s ever-evolving tech and policies

• Why Costco might not be your vacation hero after all

• The emotional labor behind magical trips—and why it’s worth it

• How to get started in the travel business (spoiler: you don’t need pixie dust, but it helps)

Featured Stories Include:

• A last-minute airline disaster turned hotel rescue

• The unforgettable magic of a watermelon cocktail

• A group trip of 30 with wildly different needs—and one perfect vacation

• Why no two trips Candice plans are ever the same

Want to Plan a Trip or Become a Travel Pro?
Candice is the owner of Minx Cruise and Travel and would love to help you plan your next magical adventure—or support you if you’re thinking about joining the travel biz yourself.

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