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Candace and Catrina recap their visit to the Walt Disney Family Museum. From the original Mickey sketches and iconic Disney artifacts to trains, animatronics, and a stunning Mary Blair exhibit, they share what made the visit so magical.

In this episode, we explore the history behind the Bride, from her origins in Mary Shelley’s novel to her evolution in film and modern reinterpretations. Britt and Candace discuss her limited screen time, iconic look, and role as a symbol of both independence and trauma.

Arezou and Candace are joined by Chelsea and Britt to talk about Bridgerton Season 4. We chat about Benedict and Sophie's romance, the changes all the Bridgerton siblings face this season, and speculate on Season 5 and beyond.

We're celebrating Hot Muppet Summer in Winter for the 30th anniversary of Muppets Treasure Island. Candace, Bri, and Britt dive into Tim Curry's iconic role as Long John Silver, the film's behind-the-scenes secrets, and its catchy songs and nostalgic humor.

Candace and Catrina go to their first-ever Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure! They discuss the event's history and the differences between Disneyland and Disney World's Halloween offerings. They also share their favorite experiences from the night, including character interactions, the Frightfully Fun Parade, Villains Grove, and more.

Candace and Catrina are back at it with a discussion about the magic (and maintenance) of Disney Parks. Candace shares her first impressions of the newly refurbished Test Track at EPCOT. They discuss what other attractions need a tune-up.

Join Candace and Catrina in this lit episode of Waffles at the Park as they celebrate the long-awaited debut of the Starlight Parade at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom – the first nighttime parade there in over 10 years! They discuss other nighttime parades, such as SpectroMagic, Paint the Night, and the Main Street Electrical Parade, and explain why nighttime parades are essential to the Disney experience.

Candace and Catrina explore the latest Halloween Horror Nights house announcements from both Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando. From big-name IPs like Fallout and Five Nights at Freddy’s to chilling original concepts, they break down what’s coming, what’s exciting, and what’s downright terrifying. Tune in as they share their most anticipated houses... and the ones they’re already scared of.

Candace and Catrina Muppet and Disney fan look back at the Muppet show that was at Disney MGM Studios (Hollywood Studios) and Disney California Adventure. They look back at the history and the future of the Muppets at Disney Parks.

Join Candace and Catrina on the first episode of 'Waffles at the Park,' a sidecast from the Geeky Waffle . Candace and Catrina, self-proclaimed theme park experts, introduce themselves and discuss their deep love for theme parks from their childhood in Florida to their frequent trips to Disney and Universal parks. They explore upcoming changes at Disney and Universal theme parks. Subscribe for a mix of theme park nostalgia, commentary and news.

Arezou is joined by author Brittany N. Williams to talk about the Forge & Fracture saga trilogy. They also talk about Shakespeare, OT3s and challenging dated historical notions.Find Brittany online: https://www.brittanynwilliams.com/https://www.instagram.com/brittanyacts/https://twitter.com/BrittanyActs Waffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.net/@arezoudeetoohttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Thirty years ago, children and some adults were terrified at "The Most Magical Place On Earth." Candace and Arezou look back at the Tomorrowland attraction: ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. We explore the story behind this controversial attraction, the different versions, and the eventual replacement by Stitch's Great Escape.

Candace talked with author Kelli Fitzpatrick about her new book, Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, Declassified. She discussed her inspirations, character choices, and the creative process behind this deep dive into one of Marvel's most iconic characters.https://kellifitzpatrick.com/

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of NBC's 10th Kingdom, longtime fans Candace and Chelsea, and Arezou who first watched it as an adult, talk about the fairy tale miniseries. They talk about their memories of first watching, favorite plot points, Wolf and Virginia's relationship, and the new takes on fairy tales.Waffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttp://bsky.app/profile/candacekaw.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/chelseafairless.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.net/@arezoudeetoohttps://www.threads.net/@candacekawhttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

We're celebrating the 75th anniversary of Disney's classic film, Cinderella. We discuss the movie's impact on Disney, its iconic scenes, and its role in the survival and direction of the Walt Disney Company post-World War II.

Arezou is joined by The Legend of Meneka author Kritika H. Rao to discuss her new book, which puts a spin on a classic, yet underrepresented, figure from Hindu mythology. They talk about the process of putting a new spin on an old story, the scene that was key to the story as a whole, and why romance is so important in character development.Find Kritika online:https://www.kritikahrao.com/https://www.instagram.com/kritikahrao/Waffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/ArezouAminhttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

No one mourns the wicked, but we sure do like talking about it. This week, Candace and Arezou discuss Jon Chu’s movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked. They celebrate how the movie embraces its musical theater roots, and praise the casting of Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey. They also speculate on what to expect in Part 2, what they think will change in adaptation, and wonder whether we’ll see a certain girl from Kansas…and her little dog too.

Things are getting “frosty” on The Geeky Waffle as Candace and Arezou sit down to discuss Netflix’s Christmas rom-com Hot Frosty, starring Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan. They discuss the “born sexy yesterday” trope, the growing Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe, and the comfort the predictable stories offer at this time of year.Waffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/candacekaw.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/candaceisageekhttps://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/ArezouAminhttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

She's back! To celebrate the release of A Monsoon Rising, author Thea Guanzon returns to chat with Arezou about her new book. They chat about the standout scenes - hint, they're spicy - what the last whirlwind year has been like since publication, and Thea's next project, the Critical Role tie-in, Tusk Love!Find Thea online:theaguanzon.comhttp://instagram.com/theagwriteshttp://twitter.com/theagwriteshttp://tiktok.com/@theagwriteshttps://bsky.app/profile/theagwrites.bsky.socialWaffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/ArezouAminhttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Candace, Noor-Hal, and Alex as they break down the limited series Agatha All Along. They explore the show's twists, character arcs, and outstanding performances.

Host Candace interviews John Jackson Miller about his new novel, Batman Resurrection. Miller discusses his Batman journey, bringing characters to the Burton universe and the evolution of Batman in pop culture.

The Rings of Power Season 2 may have wrapped up, but that doesn't mean we still don't have thoughts. Join Arezou and Chelsea as they break down character arcs for the second season, talk about what worked and what didn't, and speculate where things will go in Season 3.Check out Chelsea's Rings of Power Season 2 recaps on the site here.

Arezou had the chance to sit down with author Rick Riordan to talk about his latest book Wrath of the Triple Goddess, the seventh book in the Percy Jackson series. They talked about revisiting Percy's world, writing heavy themes for younger readers, and what aspects of mythology Riordan still wants to write about. They also talk about whether we'll ever see Magnus Chase again and how Percy Jackson Season 2 is going.

This week, Candace and Catrina discuss the major park announcements from D23. They discuss the addition of Encanto to Animal Kingdom and Indiana Jones taking over Dinoland. They also discuss Villain Land at the Magic Kingdom, changes coming to EPCOT, the two new rides coming to Avengers Campus at California Adventure, and the animatronic Walt Disney show.

In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Tower of Terror ride, we look back at the classic TV movie Tower of Terror. The film starring Steve Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst aired on ABC on October 26, 1997, as part of The Wonderful World of Disney. It is Disney's first film based on one of its theme-park attractions.

With Bridgerton Season 3 officially behind us, Candace and Arezou are joined by Britt and Chelsea to break down the new season. They talk Polin, Kanthony, Benedict and Francesca's exciting plot developments, and speculate on what the future will bring for the series.Trigger Warnings: Suicide/Post-Partum Depression (53:00-53:49), Infertility (55:28-56:10)

Welcome to Hot Muppets Summer! Join Candace and Bri as they explore the reasons behind the cancellation of the 2015 Muppets TV show. This video breaks down the key factors that led to the show's untimely end after just one season. They cover everything from the shift in tone and style to audience and ratings issues.

This extensive discussion and review touch upon the animated movie Wish, which commemorates Disney's 100th anniversary. Candace and Arezou share our initial excitement, expectations, and disappointment after viewing the film (multiple times). We go over the storytelling, character arcs, and music, as well as its animation style and thematic messages. We also offer another version of the movie with the concept art of Star Boy and his romance with Asha.

Arezou is joined by Alexandra Monir, author of Realm of Wonders to talk about the third book in the Queen's Council series, and what it was like getting the call to write a Princess Jasmine book. They also talk about the use of Persian influences in the story, and blending the world of Aladdin together with 1001 Nights.Follow Alexandra online: https://www.instagram.com/alexandramonir/https://www.alexandramonir.comWaffle Links:https://twitter.com/ArezouAminhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Candace and Arezou, discuss their childhood trauma caused by watching the animated movie "The Nutcracker Prince" as children. From curses, and rats biting toes to creepy magical uncles they breakdown everything that still haunts them from this animated movie.

On this Small Business Saturday, Arezou is joined by owner of The Romance Era Bookshop (and host of The Geeky Waffle Network's Bookmarked and Busy!) Ren, to talk about how they started their romance-focused bookstore, the unexpected challenges, and the community that's sprung up around it.Follow Ren and the Romance Era Bookshop online:https://www.instagram.com/theromanceerabookshop/https://www.theromanceerabooks.comGo Fund Me - Round TwoWaffle Links:https://twitter.com/ArezouAminhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend Tommy to discuss the story behind the Disneyland Paris' Haunted Mansion: Phantom Manor. They talk about the history, the refurb changes, the fictional backstory, and who is better, Constance Hatchaway or Melanie?Check out Tommy's site http://Radasheck.com and follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommy_stellaDisney's summary: Tucked away in the corner of Frontierland stands Phantom Manor, once home to one of Thunder Mesa's founding families. Residents steer clear of the dilapidated house, claiming it to be haunted, but any intrepid Disneyland Park visitors who dare to enter will soon discover its terrible secrets.The manor's owner, Henry Ravenswood, cherished his only daughter, Melanie, who attracted the attention of four different men... each of whom came to a mysterious and untimely end. Rumour said her father didn't think they were good enough for his darling girl. Some say he had a hand in the young men's disappearances, but nothing has ever been proven. One thing is sure: the bride-to-be has been waiting many long years for her wedding day... and will likely wait for hundreds more!

The Geeky Waffle host Candace talk with EXORCISTIC writer and star Michael Shaw Fisher about his show coming to New York, the art of parody, and the original Exorcist movie and book.Tickets are now available and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/exorcistic-nyc-2504579Book, lyrics, and music by two-time Ovation Award winner Michael Shaw Fisher. Lindsay Heather Pearce (Wicked and RENT) will be featured in the opening cast. Emma Hunton (Freeform's Good Trouble, Wicked, and RENT) will also star, reprising her role from the LA production. The cast includes: The Summer Set's frontman Brian Logan Dales, Leigh Wolf (Exorcistic 2013), Jesse Merlin (For Love of the Glove, Re-Animator the Musical), Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray, Bupkis), Nick Bredosky (UMPO 10 Things I Hate About You) Kim Dalton (Cluelesque, Toil & Trouble) Mitchell Gerrard Johnson (A New Brain) Gabby Sanalitro (That 90’s Show) and Tyler Olshanksky.Exorcistic is a parody within a parody. The audience watches a struggling theater company make their way to Broadway by the second act, however, their lead, Emma Hunton has taken Method Acting a step too far and is replaced with a Broadway star. This role is a rotating rolodex of stars which you do not want to miss because it changes every night! Each night there will be a different special guest performer who will be played by: Marissa Rosen (For the Girls, Water for Elephants, Modern Love) Nick Cearly (The Skivvies, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown) Jillian Schiralli (CATS, now that’s what i call 90s) Gerard Canonico (Almost Famous, The Dude Ranch) Jordan Donica (Camelot, RENT, Hamilton) Jamie Cepero (SMASH, The Function) and more!

Arezou is joined on the show by author Thea Guanzon to talk about her upcoming novel The Hurricane Wars, contributing to From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, her writers journey, and of course Reylo.Follow Thea online:https://twitter.com/theagwritestheaguanzon.comWaffle Links:https://twitter.com/ArezouAminhttps://twitter.com/spacewafflespodhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Before Star Wars Celebration we made a stop Disneyland Paris. We compare the biggest differences between this park and it's American's counterpart.

Candace and Britt went to the Hollywood premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. They discuss how the movie works as a conclusion to the franchise, the de-aging technology, and Harrison Ford's love of the character.Thank you Lucasfilm for the invite.

Arezou sits down with author Zoraida Cordova to talk about Kiss The Girl, her modern Little Mermaid retelling. They talk about the process of adapting such a beloved story in a new way, deleted scenes and Easter eggs, and building Ariel and Eric's characters. They also talk about Star Wars: The High Republic and adding a little romance to the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Follow Zoraida online:https://www.instagram.com/zoraidasolo/https://zoraidacordova.comThe Dreamland Fire - Twin FlameWaffle Links:https://twitter.com/ArezouAminhttps://twitter.com/spacewafflespodhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Star Wars Twitter is having an interesting discussion about the possibility of Din Dijarin aka the Mandalorian hooking up with Bo-Katan. She is not the first character to be shipped with Din and we doubt she will be the last.And that got us thinking Din Dijarin is shipped with a lot of different characters. There is even a trope for a character that gets paired with EVERYONE and it’s called Launcher of a Thousand Ships.

In honor of Titanic's 25th anniversary we look back on the craziest things that happened after the movie became a blockbuster. From Titanic vacations to escape rooms to Adele's themed birthday party, we try to figure out why people seem to be celebrating a historic tragedy.

In honor of M3GAN we are talking about famous evil dolls and why we find them so scary.

We’re talking about another horror from our childhoods, the animated movie Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland. Netflix recently released a movie, Slumberland based on the same story and it brought back a lot of memories. Candace and Krista share their thoughts about this cult classic.

It's been 29 years, and the witches are back! Candace, Arezou, and Mack, three life-long Sanderson Sisters fans, have some thoughts about the new sequel.

This week, Candace is joined by friends Noor-Hal and Rachel to insist that Wanda was not the villain of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. They talk about the difference between villain and antagonist and wonder if the Darkhold was the real villain. They also talk about Wanda’s arc between this and WandaVision, and how a few tweaks could have changed things for the better.Redemption Equals Death Trope Episode: https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2020/11/12/podcast-the-redemption-equals-death-trope-needs-to-die?rq=redemptionGuests Twitter:https://twitter.com/noorhalhttps://twitter.com/RachelLeishman

Netflix's Heartstopper has stolen the hearts of viewers young and old. Today, Arezou and Chelsea talk about their impressions of the series as a Heartstopper newbie and as a book fan respectively.Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywafflehttps://twitter.com/ArezouAminhttps://twitter.com/chelseafairless

With Disney’s Amphibia coming to an end, Geeky Waffle staff writer Hope sits down with series creator Matt Braly! They take a look back on his journey since his early Gravity Falls days, geek out over favorite fandoms like Digimon and Sonic the Hedgehog, have an important discussion about diversity in all-ages media, and celebrate Amphibia coming to a close.

What IP would you want to get the IP treatment? Candace, Bri, Arezou and their friend Krista talk about the Galactic Starcruiser this week and pitch their own ideas for similar experiences.From Disney Villain hotels to Austenland, to Jurassic World, money is no object and nothing is off the table.

*spoilers for season two and for every book in the Bridgerton series*To skip discussion of Book 5, To Sir Philip With Love, which includes discussion of a character taking their own life, the time code is: 49:00-51:24This week, Arezou and Chelsea, longtime Julia Quinn fans, break down the second season of Bridgerton, and look at how it fares as an adaptation of the book it is based on. They also think ahead to adaptations of future seasons, and what they would like to see. Check out our spoiler free review of the second season here, and the article about Kate Sharma here.Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywafflehttps://twitter.com/ArezouAminhttps://twitter.com/chelseafairless

What makes a good Disney villain? Depends on what era you're looking at.From over the top, to twist reveals, to generational trauma, this week Candace and Arezou are looking at the Disney Villains through the ages and making some surprising discoveries about them along the way.Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywafflehttps://twitter.com/candaceisageekhttps://twitter.com/BriAzmoudehhttps://twitter.com/ArezouAmin

With "The Batman" out in theaters now, Candace, Bri and Arezou are asking themselves: which Batman was the best Batman?Arezou comes down firm on Batman & Robin being the top pick, to Bri's shock. Candace makes a case for Mask of the Phantasm.Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywafflehttps://twitter.com/candaceisageekhttps://twitter.com/BriAzmoudehhttps://twitter.com/ArezouAmin

With Uncharted coming out soon, we're asking ourselves: what were the best video game adaptations?Candace, Bri and Arezou talk about the Angelina Jolie Tomb Raider movies, Bri examines the horror movies the other two will never watch, and Arezou gets giddy at the idea of Henry Cavill in the Witcher (and in general). Check out the songs from Donkey Kong Country here.Waffle Links:http://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywafflehttps://twitter.com/candaceisageekhttps://twitter.com/BriAzmoudehhttps://twitter.com/ArezouAmin