Off-season rewind time, and this week we’re heading back to one of our first few ideas.

We’re revisiting Season 1, Episode 9: Re-Animating the Courtyard, where Jenny and Amanda reimagined Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as a vibrant, interactive space celebrating the legacy of Disney animation.

Jenny opens with a thoughtful reflection on why this area has always meant so much, and how recent announcements from Disney feel surprisingly aligned with the spirit of this episode.

If you love animation, park history, or the feeling of seeing dreams slowly come to life, this one is worth a listen.

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The Idiots proudly present the very first State of the Kingdom. In this quarterly address, we step back from our regular content to bring you the big picture: the progress, challenges, and future of Disney Parks and Imagineering.

This quarter, we touch on key announcements from Destination D23, major construction updates across the parks including Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, and Monstropolis, as well as the rumors that could shape what comes next.

Consider this your official briefing on where the Kingdom stands today, and where it is headed tomorrow.

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Ever wonder how Disney parades make their music feel perfectly timed no matter where you stand? In this Micro Magic episode, Stephen dives into the ingenious systems Imagineers use to synchronize floats, speakers, lighting, and effects. The result is a seamless, magical soundtrack that seems to appear out of nowhere.

From classic parades to the newest nighttime spectaculars, you’ll get a peek at the tricks behind the scenes that make Disney’s moving shows feel effortless. It is five minutes of Imagineering insight, park trivia, and fascinating audio magic. This is the perfect off-season treat for curious Disney fans.

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