Practical Disney and Universal crowd advice that keeps the focus on planning ahead.
This episode sticks to practical Disney and Universal trip planning, with its focus on getting through the busiest time of year without losing your footing.

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A fun, honest and common sense approach to a Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando vacation. We discuss the latest Disney and Universal Studios related news, rumors, trip reports, tips, tricks, and more! Our goal is to help you maximize your time, save money and have more fun!
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · June 2026
Capture The Magic turns Disney and Universal planning into detailed, conversational field notes for park-minded Leisure listeners.
Capture The Magic sits in Leisure's theme park lane, with Disney World and Universal Orlando treated as trips people plan, replay, debate, and remember in detail.
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Practical Disney and Universal crowd advice that keeps the focus on planning ahead.
This episode sticks to practical Disney and Universal trip planning, with its focus on getting through the busiest time of year without losing your footing.
Casual Disney park talk with a practical look at parade viewing at Magic Kingdom.
It opens with family catch-up and park news before turning to a practical look at how the Disney Starlight Parade is changing at Magic Kingdom. That shift gives the discussion a useful day-of-visit angle, since it stays focused on what matters for people planning a park day.
Disney Parks chatter, then a playful round of best-park debates.
The episode opens with sponsor copy, then shifts into Disney Parks chatter and a light "best park to" game. The Buzz Lightyear ride update is tied to the hosts' own reaction: they expect the refreshed version to be better than the old one, and they note that it may include a few…
A year-end Disney World discussion that turns BoardWalk changes into grounded, familiar reactions.
The Disney World discussion works best when it stays on the BoardWalk changes people can actually picture, and it does that well. The hosts move from holiday chatter into a look back at 2025, with Jellyrolls and Big River Grill left as empty spaces, and the talk keeps circling…
A loose conversation about a teased announcement, broader speculation, and a later family news item.
The hosts spend much of the segment turning over a teased announcement and what it might signal, but they stop short of treating any of it as settled fact.
A relaxed Disney World news update that folds park changes into a conversational, practical take on trip planning.
This episode keeps things light and timely, with the Garden View Lounge reopening at the Grand Floridian and the free water park perk for hotel guests getting most of the attention.
A loose, conversational take on theme-park news that moves from Apple jokes to a new park announcement.
The episode opens on familiar loose banter: complaints about companies that tease big plans, a few Apple-event jokes, and the Florida wardrobe bit that keeps resurfacing.
A conversational EPCOT planning chat that makes Festival of the Arts easy to place on the calendar.
This is a practical preview of Festival of the Arts, laying out the January 16 through February 23 run, the 39-day span, and its place around marathon weekend and MLK weekend.

Theme parks, overexplained with affection.

Disney history with ghost-host table talk.




Disney parks talk with real-life park judgment.
Jared and Jamie Lee discuss Disney World news, including construction updates, a rumor that Villains Land plans are being scrapped for bigger ideas under new CEO Josh DeMauro, and a crackdown on third-party vendors.
She walks through a day from a trip, focusing on the little things that shaped it.
Jared Lee and Jamie Lee open with a Disney visit on Flower and Garden opening day, where 83-to-84-degree weather, a breeze, and a Wednesday crowd pattern made the park feel lighter than expected.
Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge is getting a permanent update on April 29 that adds Darth Vader, Luke, Leia, and Han, plus new props, graphics, and John Williams music from the first six Star Wars films.
The hosts discuss rumors about Universal using The Boring Company to build tunnels between Epic Universe and the main campus, explore a new event space expansion, and analyze the busiest times to visit the parks, offering tips for avoiding crowds.
Jared and Jamie Lee discuss Josh D'Amaro's official takeover as Disney CEO, analyzing his potential impact on parks, pricing, and PR.
Jared and Jamie Lee discuss the start of Butterbeer season with new Hogwarts house-themed treats, a lawsuit over injuries on a Harry Potter ride, and the mysterious closure of Stardust Racers.
Hosts Jared and Jamie Lee recap the biggest Disney World news and changes from 2025, including a shocking 150% price increase on souvenir shipping, the closure of Rivers of America for Cars Land, new show debuts, and resort refurbishments.
Jared and Jamie Lee discuss major Universal Studios news, including confirmed Epic Universe expansions like a Ministry of Magic broomstick ride and Zelda in Super Nintendo World.
Jared Lee and Jamie Lee open with their usual easy banter before getting into theme park news.
Jared and Jamie Lee open with a January-style cold snap in Florida, describing a 27-degree morning at Disney's Animal Kingdom, packed shoppers in Epcot's Creations store, and their own six-year move anniversary.
The hosts dig into Disney World updates and what is changing for park visitors.
CTM Universal Ep 101 covers Universal Orlando’s 2026 calendar, including Epic Universe ticket changes, a new military Freedom Pass, and the timing of Rock the Universe and Mardi Gras.
Universal is building the tallest coaster in their parks.
The show starts with the familiar task of making a Disney or Universal trip feel manageable.
The hosts celebrate their 100th Universal-themed episode by reviewing the top theme park stories of 2025, with a focus on the investigation into Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's fatal accident on Stardust Racers at Epic Universe.
Jamie Lee opens Trip Tales with Courtney's Disney World trip.
Hosts Jared and Jamie Lee discuss Disney World news including the Garden Rocks concert lineup, the reopening of the Garden View Lounge, and changes at Harambee market.
Josh D’Amaro is described as the likely front-runner for Disney CEO, with Jared and Jamie saying the race has narrowed to D’Amaro and Dana Walden and that a Wall Street Journal report points toward an internal promotion.
Host Jamie Lee interviews Samantha about her Disney Fairytale Wedding, covering planning details, venue choices, budgeting surprises, and magical moments like a surprise Mickey and Minnie appearance.
Jared and Jamie Lee discuss the perks of staying at Universal hotels, including Express Pass benefits, early park admission, and new ticket offers for Epic Universe.
Jared Lee and Jamie Lee open with a California parks conversation that mentions Universal Studios Hollywood, Disney California, Orange Grove 55, and Theme Park Conductor.
The episode centers on a practical Disney cruise conversation about kids clubs, teen spaces, character visits, and how the ship keeps different ages busy.
Jared and Jamie Lee discuss Universal Studios news, including a teaser for a Fast and Furious roller coaster, early park admission changes at Epic Universe, and a shoplifting incident.
Jared Lee and Jamie Lee open with a Disney Cruise Line update, including a 2027 Disney Dream booking, Castaway Cay, and a joke about Robert Downey Jr.
The episode discusses upcoming Orlando trips, fast food expansions in Florida, and promotes a travel advisor service.
This episode discusses the challenges of planning a Disney or Universal trip and promotes a travel advisor service, then transitions into a casual conversation about recent studio upgrades.
This episode discusses the challenges of planning a Disney or Universal trip and promotes a travel advisor service, then transitions into a casual conversation about recording equipment issues.
A podcast episode discussing Disney World and Universal Studios vacation planning, including a sponsor segment for a travel agency.
This episode includes sponsor ads for Shopify and Zip Travel, then introduces the hosts discussing Disney and Universal trip planning.
This episode discusses the challenges of planning a Disney or Universal trip, promotes a travel advisor service, and transitions into a casual conversation about recent weather and park experiences.
The hosts discuss vacation planning for Disney World and Universal Studios, including booking tips and a sponsor mention, with light banter.
The hosts discuss the start of summer and Memorial Day weekend, then transition into theme park news and tips.
The episode discusses vacation planning for Disney World and Universal Studios, including booking tips and personal anecdotes.
The hosts discuss vacation planning for Disney World and Universal Studios, including booking tips and upcoming park openings.