Show 196 - January 4, 2009 Listener requests including the Cinderella Castle Suite and park music. Also, Skipper Ben's Top 3. Full Description: We're starting off the new year with a listener-driven show, featuring your requests gathered on Twitter and Facebook, including a trip to the Cinderella Castle Suite, some park sounds and music, and much more. Skipper Ben is also here to introduce the final round to decide the Top 3 Celebrities in the parks. Featured Item

Show 195 - December 28, 2008 2008 Ear in Review with Ricky and Paul Full Description: It is time for the 2008 Ear in Review in which Paul Barrie from Window to the Magic and I discuss everything that has happened in the world of Disney in the past year. From theme parks to movies, there isn't a Disney subject that we don't give you our thoughts on. Featured Item

Show 195 - Backstage Pass Backstage Pass - A Yeti Christmas Tale

Show 194 - December 21, 2008 Holiday music from the Main Street Band, Dapper Dans, Mannheim Steamroller, and More. Plus Skipper Ben's Holiday Feast! Full Description: Christmas is just a few days away so this week's I'm bringing you all of the holiday music and entertainment from around Walt Disney World that I could pack into a single show. Skipper Ben is also here inviting you to join him for a grand holiday feast. Have Merry Christmas and enjoy this week's show! Featured Item

Show 194 - Video: Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

Show 193 - December 14, 2008 Kim Possible Adventure Review, American Idol Tour, MouseFest 2008, and Skipper Ben returns! Full Description: I toured the American Idol Experience attraction and experienced the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, so I'm sharing my thoughts and information about them. Skipper Ben returns this week with a bunch of catching up to do. That Anonymous Guy is here with his hilarious thoughts on the holiday season. I also bring you to the Magic Kingdom for this year's trivia-filled Inside the Magic MouseFest meet! Featured Item

Show 192 - December 7, 2008 Very Merry Christmas Party Binaural Audio, Skipper Ben Checks In, and More Full Description: December means time for some holiday fun from the parks beginning with a trip to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to enjoy a Cinderella Castle stage show and some fireworks. Skipper Ben briefly returns this week with a quick update on what's been going on in his busy life and we have plenty more. Featured Item

Show 192 - Video: Holiday Wishes Fireworks with Binaural Audio Holiday Wishes Fireworks with Binaural Audio

Show 191 - November 30, 2008 Backstage Pass, Disney Top 3 with a Twist, That Anonymous Guy at Disneyland, and More Full Description: Not much Disney news, but plenty of fun. Jay and Mark bring us another fantastic Backstage Pass. Skipper Ben has a baby, so I host my own Disney Top 3 with a twist. We also welcome back That Anonymous Guy to give us his own unique take on a recent Disneyland trip. Featured Item

Show 190 - November 23, 2008 IndyCar and Richard Petty Experiences at the Walt Disney World Speedway, Top 3 Celebs at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and More Full Description: I bring you to the Walt Disney World Speedway for a review of the new IndyCar Racing Experience and the Richard Petty Driving Experience. Skipper Ben is here with your Top 3 results from Disney's Hollywood Studios and we have lots of Disney news and plenty more. Featured Item

Show 189 - November 16, 2008 Assorted fun with reviews, listener questions and stories, a contest winner, and much more! Full Description: A very assorted Inside the Magic line-up this week includes a Disney Dining Plan review, unique listener questions, and some great stories of Inside the Magic around the world. Skipper Ben is here with a great ride-through and we have plenty of other random fun. Featured Item

Show 188 - November 9, 2008 New Web Site Announcement, Top 3 Animal Kingdom Celebrities, Backstage Magic Wrap-Up and Contest, and More. Full Description: I've got an exciting new Web site to announce. Skipper Ben is here with the Top 3 celebrities from Animal Kingdom. Greg concludes his Backstage Magic tour reports and brings us a contest for some great Imagineering prizes. Featured Item

Show 187 - November 2, 2008 The Nightmare Before Christmas Blu-Ray, Wilderness Segway Tour, Tinker Bell movie, Disneyland Cast Member stories, and more. Full Description: This week, I give you my thoughts on The Nightmare Before Christmas Blu-Ray edition and the Wilderness Back Trail Segway Adventure. Listeners Jerry and Scott bring us reviews on the new Tinker Bell movie. We've also got some fun Cast Member stories from The Main Street Gazette and plenty more. Featured Item

Show 187 - Video: Halloween 2008 at Ricky's House Halloween 2008 at Ricky's House

Show 186 - October 26, 2008 Haunted Cast Member Story, Creepy Backstage Pass, Binaural HalloWishes, a special trip on Dinosaur, and more. Full Description: We have lots of ghoulish goodies including a haunted cast member story from Skipper Ben, a Backstage Pass with a creepy ship and a star to sail her by, binaural audio of HalloWishes fireworks and plenty more. We're also heading to Animal Kingdom for a fun gathering. Featured Item

Show 186 - Video: HalloWishes Fireworks HalloWishes Fireworks

Show 186 - Video: Villains Mix and Mingle Villains Mix and Mingle

Show 185 - October 19, 2008 Blue Sky Cellar at California Adventure, T-Rex at Downtown Disney, Muppet Sleeping, More Halloween Fun Full Description: This week we cover the openings of the Blue Sky Cellar at Disney's California Adventure and T-Rex restaurant at Downtown Disney in Orlando. Skipper Ben is here with another great Cast Member story. Halloween fun continues with a binaural recording from Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and a report from Disneyland's Happiest Haunts Tour. Featured Item

Show 185 - Video: T-Rex Restaurant Grand Opening at Downtown Disney T-Rex Restaurant Grand Opening at Downtown Disney

Show 184 - October 12, 2008 Halloween Sing-Alongs and Binaural Audio, Top 3 Epcot Celebs, Backstage Magic, and More Full Description: Halloween fun continues with Haunted Mansion sing-alongs plus binaural audio from the Boo To You parade. Skipper Ben is really here this week with your Top 3 Epcot celebrities. Greg joins us for his second-to-last day of the Backstage Magic tour and Eric brings us another Disney Experience. Featured Item

Show 184 - Video: Boo To You Parade at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Boo To You Parade at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Show 183 - October 5, 2008 Halloween across Central Florida, Cadaver Dans, Kingdom Keepers 2, and Much More Full Description: October means Halloween is on the way! This week I compare Central Florida's three biggest Halloween events plan your vacation. I'll also share some binaural audio from Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Beyond Halloween, Skipper Ben is here with Cruisin the World, sort of. We also have a listener book review of Kingdom Keepers 2 and plenty more. Featured Item

Show 183 - Video: Cadaver Dans at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Cadaver Dans at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Show 182 - September 28, 2008 Disney Fairies, New Movies, Top 3 Magic Kingdom Celebrities, Backstage Pass, and Much More. Full Description: This week we're featuring a wide range of topics including the Adventurer's Club closing, Disney Fairies and Celebration 2009, Upcoming Disney Movies, Top 3 Magic Kingdom celebrities, Backstage Pass, and Much More. Featured Item

Show 182 - Video: Disney Fairies Introduction In-Person Disney Fairies Introduction In-Person

Show 181 - September 21, 2008 Disney Announcements, Skipper Ben's Hodge Podge, Backstage Magic Day 4, Adventurer's Club Songs, and More Full Description: Beyond the news, where Disney had two big announcements this week, Skipper Ben is here with a retraction, an answer, and some of his own news. Greg brings us Day 4 of his Backstage Magic tour. Tyler offers up an audio tribute to the Adventurer's Club and we have plenty more. Featured Item

Show 181 - Video: Emil Bleehal Sings The Future Soon at the Adventurer's Club Emil Bleehal Sings The Future Soon at the Adventurer's Club

Show 180 - September 14, 2008 Park Audio from Norway, Top 3 Counter Service Food Results, Halloween Season Begins, Contest Winners, and More Full Description: Plenty of interesting Disney news this week. Skipper Ben is here with your Top 3 counter service food results. More fun Epcot binaural audio from the World Showcase. Our latest contest winners are announced and it's time to start celebrating Halloween at least a little bit. Featured Item

Show 180 - Video: Cadaver Dans Sing Grim Grinning Ghosts Cadaver Dans Sing Grim Grinning Ghosts

Show 179 - September 7, 2008 Park Audio from Disneyland Paris and Epcot, Lots of Listener Feedback, and a Contest! Full Description: We're filling the show with fun park audio. Skipper Ben brings us to a unique Disneyland Paris attraction in both audio and video. I'm taking you to Epcot for an attraction I haven't experienced in a long time. We have a lot of great listener feedback this week and a new Inside the Magic contest for some great Disney prizes! Featured Item

Show 179 - Video: Armageddon SFX Show from Disneyland Paris Armageddon SFX Show from Disneyland Paris

Show 178 - August 31, 2008 Michael Phelps Interview, Alien Encounter Part 3, MuppetVision 3D Script, Backstage Pass in 1994, and Welcome Home Full Description: We're doubling up on Cast Member fun this week as I conclude our ongoing look at Alien Encounter and Skipper Ben takes us to MuppetVision 3D. Jeff returns with more information about Disney's Vacation Club live from Walt Disney World. Mark and Jay are here bringing us on a Backstage Pass time warp to Disney parks in 1994. Featured Item

Show 178 - Video: Michael Phelps at the Magic Kingdom - Parade and Interview Michael Phelps at the Magic Kingdom - Parade and Interview

Show 177 - August 24, 2008 Alien Encounter Part 2, WDW with Kids Part 2, Backstage Magic Day 3, and More Full Description: We have more behind the scenes information at Alien Encounter. Skipper Ben brings us another look at visiting Walt Disney World with kids. Listener Greg returns with Day 3 of his Adventures by Disney Backstage Magic tour. ITM Listener Eric introduces a new segment that we need your help with. Featured Item

Show 176 - August 17, 2008 Alien Encounter Behind the Scenes, Earl of Sandwich, Parasailing, and more Full Description: This week, I bring you behind the scenes at my favorite extinct Tomorrowland attraction, Alien Encounter. Skipper Ben offers up a restaurant review that's sure to make you hungry. We also have a listener review of parasailing at Disney's Contemporary Resort and plenty more. Featured Item

Show 175 - August 10, 2008 StormStruck, Backstage Magic, Top 3, and Haunted Mansion Birthday Full Description: This week, we visit StormStruck, the newest exhibit to hit Epcot's Innoventions. Greg returns with Day 2 of his Backstage Magic adventure. Skipper Ben is here with the Top 3 ways to beat the heat at the parks. We're also wishing the Haunted Mansion an unhappy 39th birthday. Featured Item

Show 174 - August 3, 2008 Adventurers Club, Backstage Magic, Skipper Ben's Mailbag, and More Full Description: I finally visited Pleasure Island's Adventurers Club and I'll be giving you first-hand thoughts about it. Listener Greg gives us a look at the Adventures by Disney Backstage Magic tour. Skipper Ben opens up his mailbag. Plus lots of Disney news and plenty more. Featured Item

Show 173 - July 27, 2008 Exciting News, Terrible News, Backstage Pass to Bugs, Live from Animal Kingdom, and Kids in the Parks Full Description: A mixed bag of Disney news this week from excitement to terrible losses. Jay and Mark bring us a Backstage Pass with a unique perspective. We also have a fun live recording from Animal Kingdom. Skipper Ben is here to discuss visiting the parks with young kids and we have plenty more. Featured Item

Show 172 - July 20, 2008 Parade Designer Jody Daily, Welcome Home from Paris, Skipper Ben on a Texas Hotel, and Live Music in Fantasyland Full Description: Freelance artist Jody Daily joins us to discuss designing the Pixar Play Parade. Jeff returns with Welcome Home, Paris edition. Skipper Ben brings us a hotel review outside of the Disney box. I take you to Fantasyland for some fun live music. Featured Item

Show 171 - July 13, 2008 Wall-E and Pleasure Island - Take Two Full Description: After a much-discussed Show 170, we're revisiting the topics of Wall-E and Pleasure Island's upcoming closure through listener comments. Skipper Ben is also here to give us his thoughts on Pleasure Island and we've got plenty more. Featured Item

Show 170 - July 6, 2008 Wall-E Review, Pleasure Island Closing Discussion, Adventureland Backstage Pass Chat, and Segways at Epcot Full Description: This week I present my not-so-glowing review of Wall-E. Paul Barrie from Window to the Magic discusses Pleasure Island's closing. Mark and Jay join me in Adventureland for a behind Backstage Pass conversation. We also have a great listener-submitted Segway video podcast and report from Epcot. Featured Item

Show 170 - Video: Early Morning Segway Tour at Epcot from Curt Early Morning Segway Tour at Epcot from Curt

Show 169 - June 29, 2008 Changes to Downtown Disney, Prince Caspian Attraction, Wall-E Reviews, and the Kingdom of the Crystal Palace Finale Full Description: Big news about the future of Downtown Disney and Pleasure Island. We take you to the Prince Caspian attraction official opening. Skipper Ben and ITM listeners review Wall-E. Jay and Mark conclude their summer adventure, The Kingdom of the Crystal Palace. Featured Item

Show 169 - Video: Downtown Disney Changes and Pleasure Island Clubs Closing Downtown Disney Changes and Pleasure Island Clubs Closing

Show 169 - Video: Prince Caspian Attraction Official Opening Prince Caspian Attraction Official Opening

Show 168 - June 22, 2008 Disney Designer Kevin Kidney, Camp Rock Review, Skipper Ben's Mailbag, and More Full Description: Designer Kevin Kidney joins the show to discuss his influence on the world of Disney park collectibles. A listener reviews Camp Rock. Skipper Ben dives into his Cast Member mailbag and we have plenty more! Featured Item

Show 168 - Video: Toy Story Midway Mania Press Event at Disney's Hollywood Studios Toy Story Midway Mania Press Event at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Show 168 - Video: Toy Story Midway Mania Opening Day with Queue, Attraction, and Interviews Toy Story Midway Mania Opening Day with Queue, Attraction, and Interviews

Show 167 - June 15, 2008 Hong Kong Revisited, Imagineering At Its Peak, National Treasure 2, YeHaa Bob, and More Full Description: Follow-up report from Hong Kong Disneyland including It's a Small World. Listener Tracey brings us an Imagineering book review. I've got a treasure-hunting movie review. Skipper Ben is here with a musical trip to the Riverside. Featured Item

Show 167 - Video: Interview with Ricky DigitalLifestyle.tv Interview with Ricky

Show 166 - June 8, 2008 Star Wars Video, The Disney Point, Hong Kong Report, Disney Details, and More Full Description: Another video podcast for you this week brought to you by the Galactic Empire. Skipper Ben is here to tell you about the Disney point. Plus, we have Disney Details, a unique Hong Kong Disneyland report, a new random Disney audio selection, and much more! Featured Item

Show 166 - Video: Star Wars Weekends 2008 Parade / Motorcade Star Wars Weekends 2008 Parade / Motorcade

Show 165 - June 3, 2008 Dead hard drive, Pizza Planet, Wall-E in Person, Stitch Live, Random Audio Full Description: We've got a show filled with a wide assortment of Disney goodies including a fun listener-submitted video podcast from Philadelphia starring none other than Wall-E in person. Skipper Ben is here taking us to Pizza Planet for another great Cast Member story. We also have a review of Stitch Live in Paris, a completely random Disney audio file, and plenty more. Featured Item

Show 165 - Video: Wall-E Audio Animatronic Wall-E Audio Animatronic

Show 164 - May 25, 2008 Kingdom of the Crystal Palace, Crystal Skull Review, and a bit of Wall-E Full Description: Indiana Jones invades Inside the Magic! Mark and Jay deliver a special edition of Backstage Pass called the Kingdom of the Crystal Palace. I'm bringing you my review of the new Indy film, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Skipper Ben takes us all the way around the World Showcase to the American Adventure for some great music. We also have a review of fun new Pixar toys that have nothing to do with Indiana Jones. Featured Item

Show 163 - May 18, 2008 Toy Story Mania Opening and Interviews, Prince Caspian Reviews, Cast Member Costuming Full Description: We're bringing you to the Toy Story Mania grand opening ceremony followed by interviews with Imagineers Sue Bryan and Lori Coltrin. We have a few listener-submitted Prince Caspian movie reviews. Skipper Ben is here to discuss questions about Cast Member costuming.

Show 162 - May 11, 2008 Photo Services, Cast Corner, Cast Member Ideas, and Much More Full Description: It's time for a great listener-driven Inside the Magic this week! We'll be heading to Cast Corner for a touching story from Disneyland. Listener Mike gives us the low-down on Disney's PhotoPass, PhotoBook, and PhotoMovie services. Skipper Ben is also here with a tale of how Disney owns its Cast Members.

Show 161 - May 4, 2008 Toy Story Midway Mania, Disney Details, Off Kilter, Disney Cruise Line Full Description: Toy Story Mania is here! I'm bringing you a complete review of the attraction as well as fun binaural audio from within it. We're bringing you some Disney Details including some from Toy Story Mania. ITM Listener Scott is here with a trip report and review from a Disney Cruise. Skipper Ben brings us to Canada for an always-entertaining live musical act. Featured Item

Show 160 - April 27, 2008 Disney Character Etiquette, 1966 Backstage Pass, Tokyo Disneyland Report Full Description: Plenty of fun and exciting Disney news this week. Skipper Ben joins us with a look at Disney character etiquette. Mark and Jay return with your Backstage Pass to the year 1966. We also have a great report all the way from Tokyo Disneyland!

Show 160 - Video: Joe Rohde's Animal Kingdom 10th Anniversary Presentation Joe Rohde's Animal Kingdom 10th Anniversary Presentation

Show 159b - April 22, 2008 Animal Kingdom 10th Anniversary Ceremony, Interviews, and History Presentation Full Description: Join us for Animal Kingdom's 10th anniversary with audio from the morning ceremony, interviews with Joe Rohde and Jane Goodall, as well as Joe Rohde's complete Animal Kingdom history presentation.

Show 159b - Video: Animal Kingdom 10th Anniversary Ceremony and Interviews Animal Kingdom 10th Anniversary Ceremony and Interviews

Show 159 - April 20, 2008 Two Videos, Top 3 Chief Magic Officials Live, and Ben's Mailbag Full Description: We're bringing you double the video this week with two great video podcasts. The Top 3 CMO candidates join us live from the Beach Club Resort. Skipper Ben dives into the ol' mailbag to answer your questions. And we've got more coming on Tuesday from Animal Kingdom!

Show 159 - Video: Animal Kingdom Behind-the-Scenes, Part 4 - Kilimanjaro Safaris Animal Kingdom Behind-the-Scenes, Part 4 - Kilimanjaro Safaris

Show 159 - Video: Chief Magic Official Top 3 on Main Street Chief Magic Official Top 3 on Main Street

Show 158 - April 13, 2008 Movie News, Rockin' Cast Member Story, Contest Winner, and More! Full Description: There's a lot of exciting Disney news this week, from movies to theme parks and beyond. Skipper Ben is here with a really fun and rockin' Cast Member story. I've got a review of the recently-released Imagineering the Magic DVD. We also have a winner to announce in the Inside the Magic 3-year anniversary contest!

Show 158 - Video: Animal Kingdom Behind-the-Scenes, Part 3 - Conservation Animal Kingdom Behind-the-Scenes, Part 3 - Conservation

Show 157 - April 6, 2008 3rd Anniversary Contest, Aristocats Review, California Grill, and More Full Description: We're celebrating 3 years worth of Inside the Magic with a fantastic contest called Name that Disney Toon. I've also got another movie/DVD review for you of a recent Disney animated release. Skipper Ben is here talking about what he loves best in a restaurant review. We bring another hearty Welcome Home as Jeff discusses Vacation Club rentals. We're also taking you on a binaural trip to Monstropolis via Tomorrowland. Featured Item

Show 157 - Video: Animal Kingdom Behind-the-Scenes, Part 2 - Animal Nutrition Center Animal Kingdom Behind-the-Scenes, Part 2 - Animal Nutrition Center

Show 156 - March 30, 2008 Backstage Pass Returns, Skipper Ben in 3D, a Resort Report, and More Full Description: We have a really great Animal Kingdom video podcast for you this week. Jay and Mark make their return with your Backstage Pass to the Theme Park Future. Skipper Ben is here with his thoughts on Disney 3D attractions. We're also heading to Old Key West for a Resort Report and we've got plenty more. Featured Item

Show 156 - Video: Animal Kingdom Behind-the-Scenes, Part 1 - Veterinary Services Animal Kingdom Behind-the-Scenes, Part 1 - Veterinary Services

Show 155 - March 23, 2008 Enchanted DVD Review, Cast Corner, Fireworks, and More Full Description: We have a fun Inside the Magic for you on this Easter Sunday filled with rabbit-related background music. Skipper Ben hops on by with his Easter greetings to you. I've got a DVD review of an excellent recent Disney release. We'll be heading to Cast Corner for a fun story. I'll also be ending the show with an exciting recording from the Magic Kingdom. Featured Item

Show 155 - Video: A 15-minute Video Sampling of Walt Disney World by ITM Listener Curt A 15-minute Video Sampling of Walt Disney World by ITM Listener Curt

Show 154 - March 16, 2008 CMO Campaign 2008, Irish Restaurant Review, Welcome Home, Paris Tower of Terror Full Description: Continuing coverage of Campaign 2008 - The search for Disney's first Chief Magic Official. Skipper Ben is here with a St. Patrick's Day inspired restaurant review. Jeff returns with more insight into Disney's Vacation Club. Listener Alan reviews the new Tower of Terror at Disneyland Paris. We've also got a contest winner to announce. Featured Item

Show 153 - March 9, 2008 Campaign 2008 Continues, An amazing Disney prize, Shareholder meeting, Skipper Ben reviews Spaceship Earth, and a contest! Full Description: We're continuing our coverage of Campaign 2008 - The Search for a Chief Magic Official. We also talk to ITM listener Mike Wilk about the incredible Disney prize he recently won. Listener Scott Hixson brings us a summary from Disney's Annual Shareholder Meeting. Skipper Ben is here with his take on the newly refurbished Spaceship Earth. We've also got a contest to give away a great new Disney DVD. Featured Item

Show 152 - March 2, 2008 Campaign 2008 - The search for a Chief Magic Official, A Segway tour review, and a Skipper Ben restaurant review Full Description: Our main feature this week is exclusive coverage of Campaign 2008 featuring interviews with several of the Top 10 candidates for Disney's first-ever Chief Magic Official. I also give you my review of the Around the World at Epcot Segway Tour. Last but not least, Skipper Ben has a restaurant review from one of his favorite spots to eat.

Show 151 - February 24, 2008 More TTA Talk, Skipper Ben's Trip Report, Theatrical Backstage Pass, and a Mystery Contest Winner with a Mystery Review Full Description: Skipper Ben returns with a trip report from his trip to Walt Disney World and we'll be heading back over to Tomorrowland for another installment of TTA talk. We've got a contest winner to announce along with the special surprise that Ben and I did accompanied by a review. Jay and Mark are here with a theatrical Backstage Pass. Featured Item

Show 151 - Video: Mystery Video A short video revealing the big mystery event. Exciting, eh?

Show 150 - February 17, 2008 Skipper Ben in Tomorrowland, Contest, Amazing New Epcot Technology, Backstage Pass to Conservation, More iTunes Tracks Full Description: Skipper Ben joins us this week in a conversation from Tomorrowland. We've got a new contest for some great Disney prizes. We welcome special guest Ryan Dour to discuss some amazing new technology that just hit Epcot and we're sharing a bit of that technology with you. Jay and Mark are here with your Backstage Pass to Conservation. And I offer up a restaurant rant from the Magic Kingdom. Featured Item

Show 150 - Video: Updated Singing Busts at The Haunted Mansion Updated Singing Busts at The Haunted Mansion

Show 149 - February 10, 2008 New Upcoming Walt Disney World Attractions, American Idol Fantasy, Skipper Ben in Paris, Mark and Jay's Wishful Backstage Pass, and Old School Spaceship Earth Full Description: Lots of announcements and details about upcoming attractions at Walt Disney World. We're debuting a new weekly segment on the show. Skipper Ben is here with a really fun ride recording from Paris. We're be featuring some more on-ride audio this week from Epcot's past. Mark and Jay make your wish come true with this week's Backstage Pass. Featured Item

Show 148 - February 3, 2008 More Classic Disney on iTunes, Oswald Merchandise Review, Skipper Ben's Trip Planning, and The Great Disney Train Robbery Part 2 Full Description: This week we explore some great new Disney iTunes Music Store releases. I'm bringing you a quick merchandise review from the Disney Store. Skipper Ben is here sharing details about his upcoming trip to Walt Disney World. Mark and Jay return with part 2 of The Great Disney Train Robbery. Featured Item

Show 147 - January 27, 2008 Pirate and Princess Party Band, Tram Driver Ben, The Great Disney Train Robbery with Mark and Jay Full Description: We'll be bringing you to the first Pirate and Princess Party for 2008 with some great live entertainment. Skipper Ben is here telling who he would be if he wasn't Skipper Ben. Mark and Jay are bringing you the first of a two-part Backstage Pass. Featured Item

Show 147 - Video: Disney CMO entry of sorts from the 2007 Dream Job Winners Disney CMO entry of sorts from the 2007 Dream Job Winners

Show 146 - January 20, 2008 Cast Corner, Disney Details, Backstage Pass to Frontierland, Skipper Ben's Excited Top 5, and a Request Full Description: We're keeping it simple this week. We'll be taking you to Cast Corner, offering up some Disney Details, and even playing a fun listener request. Skipper Ben is here and excited about his upcoming trip to Walt Disney World bringing us his own personal Top 5. Mark and Jay take us on a Backstage Pass to Frontierland. Featured Item

Show 145 - January 13, 2008 Disney's Hollywood Studios first day, Lots of Disney trivia, and Skipper Ben's Cast Member terminology Full Description: We'll be taking you to Disney's Hollywood Studios to hear the park's first opening festivities under its new name. Mark and Jay are here to test your skills at Disney Park Trivia. Speaking of trivia... I've got a fun merchandise review for you. Skipper Ben is here with a look into the world of Cast Member terminology. Featured Item

Show 144 - January 6, 2008 Lots of Disney News, Backstage Pass Gorilla-style, Skipper Ben with Buzz Lightyear, Reviews of a Disneyland Event and a Disneyland DVD Full Description: We now present to you: a return to a regular Inside the Magic. We'll be starting off playing catch-up on the past few weeks of Disney news. Mark and Jay will be bringing you a Backstage Pass, Gorilla-style. Skipper Ben is here with some fun audio from Disneyland Paris. Plus, we've got an assortment of reviews from a Disneyland Event to a wonderful new DVD. Featured Item

Show 143 - December 30, 2007 2007 Disney "Ear"-in-Review with Paul Barrie and Ricky Brigante Full Description: Happy New Year! This week Paul Barrie joins me as we bring you the 2007 Disney "Ear"-in-Review. We discuss everything that went on in the Disney universe during 2007 and even look ahead to 2008 and beyond. Featured Item

Show 142 - December 23, 2007 Christmastime at Disneyland, Mark and Jay's Christmas Tale, Skipper Ben's Holiday Wishes, and Epcot's Candlelight Processional Full Description: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This week we have a Very Merry Inside the Magic for you as we celebrate the holidays. We'll be take a stroll around Disneyland listening to some great Christmas-time music, Mark and Jay are here with a very special Christmas tale, Skipper Ben brings you his best holiday wishes, and we'll wrap things up with a trip over to Epcot for the a Candlelight Processional. Featured Item

Show 142 - Video: Disneyland Christmastime Disneyland Holiday 2007 including the Sleeping Beauty Castle lighting ceremony and It's a Small World Holiday outdoor show

Show 141 - December 16, 2007 Spaceship Earth - Then and Now, Backstage Pass to Pooh, Skipper Ben's Trip Around the World Full Description: Spaceship Earth takes over the show this week as we bring you binaural audio of the recently updated version of the attraction as well as complete audio of what it sounded like prior to the refurbishment. Mark and Jay bring you a Backstage Pass full of honey and Skipper Ben brings us this week's Disney news. Featured Item

Show 141 - Video: The New Spaceship Earth The New Spaceship Earth - Full Ride, Sneak Preview

Show 140 - December 10, 2007 MouseFest 2007 Meet, Disneyland Trip Report, Backstage Pass, and Skipper Ben's Travel Plans Full Description: We're taking you to the Inside the Magic 2007 MouseFest meet and I'll be sharing a trip report from my recent vacation to Disneyland. Mark and Jay bring you a Backstage Pass and Skipper Ben shares his upcoming travel plans. Featured Item

Show 139 - December 2, 2007 Spaceship Earth News, Christmas Day Parade Taping Experience, Rock n Roller Coaster Full Description: We've got lots of news about Spaceship Earth including a look at a few new scenes. Our holiday fun begins this week as I bring you some sounds from the Christmas Day Parade television taping. Skipper Ben is taking the week off but Jay and Mark are back with your Backstage Pass to the Rock n Rollercoaster. Featured Item

Show 139 - Video: Christmas Day Parade Taping Christmas Day Parade Taping

Show 138 - November 25, 2007 NFFC Orlando Disney Marketing Presentation, Muppet Characters, Contest Winner, Enchanted Review and Music Full Description: This week, I take you back to the NFFC Orlando convention from a couple of months ago to attend a great Disney presentation. Skipper Ben is here to continue discussing MuppetVision 3D. We've got a contest winner to announce and a listener review of Disney's new film, Enchanted. Featured Item

Show 137 - November 18, 2007 Cinderella Castle Lighting Ceremony, Thanksgiving at Skipper Ben's, National Treasure, and a Contest Full Description: We're kicking off the holiday season with binaural audio from the all new castle lighting stage show at the Magic Kingdom. Skipper Ben is here to discuss Thanksgiving at WDW. Mark and Jay bring us a patriotic Backstage Pass to the new National Treasure exhibit at Epcot. We've also got another Inside the Magic contest for you featuring some fun video games and plenty more. Featured Item

Show 137 - Video: Cinderella Castle Lighting Stage Show Cinderella Castle Lighting Stage Show

Show 136 - November 11, 2007 The Official MuppetVision Story, Disney-MGM Studios Street Performers, Fantasia, and More Full Description: I've got some fun binaural audio for you from the streets of the Disney-MGM Studios recorded earlier today. While we're there, Skipper Ben brings us over to MuppetVision 3D for a new story. Mark and Jay give us a Backstage Pass to a popular Disney musical film. Featured Item

Show 135 - November 04, 2007 Lots of Disney news, Main Street Windows, Cast Name Tags, Vacation Club, and More Full Description: We have tons of assorted Disney news this week. Mark and Jay are here with your Backstage Pass to another interesting aspect of Main Street USA. Skipper Ben brings us a cast member story involving something that every Disney cast member has. We've got a listener-submitted feature summarizing Disney's Vacation Club. And we have a different kind of binaural audio to round out the show. Featured Item

Show 135 - Video: Halloween 2007 at Ricky's House Halloween 2007 at Ricky's House

Show 134 - October 28, 2007 Magic Kingdom audio and a spooky story, a dramatic reading, Backstage Pass to the jungle, Halloween audio Full Description: A different sort of Halloween show for you this year! Skipper Ben is here with his annual spooky story I'll be bringing you to the Magic Kingdom in search of something Halloween. Mark and Jay are here with your Backstage Pass to... well, nothing Halloween, but still something fun... and we've got plenty more! Featured Item

Show 134 - Video: Dapper Dans and Family Fun Day Parade Dapper Dans and Family Fun Day Parade

Show 133 - October 22, 2007 California Adventure Changes, Boo To You and more Halloween, Top 3 Needed Refurbs, Wilderness Lodge Full Description: We're going to run through of all the exciting changes officially coming to Disney's California Adventure. We've also got another fun assortment of Halloween audio this week including a look at the differences in the Boo To You parades. Skipper Ben is here with your Top 3 results. Mark and Jay return with your Backstage Pass to the Wilderness Lodge. Featured Item

Show 133 - Video: Tokyo Halloween Parade Tokyo Halloween Parade

Show 132 - October 14, 2007 Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland, New Top 3, Forced Perspective, Contest Winner, and a Disney Cruise Line review Full Description: We'll be continuing our weekly halloween audio treats with a fun story and a bit of audio all the way from Hong Kong as well as a catchy request. Skipper Ben is here with a new Disney Top 3 and a few apologies. Mark and Jay return with our Backstage Pass to the wonders of forced perspective. A ITM listener brings us a cruise line review. And we've got a contest winner to announce. Featured Item

Show 132 - Video: Dave Smith NFFC Talk Part 2 Dave Smith NFFC Talk Part 2 Full Description: Disney Archivist Dave Smith NFFC Talk Part 2

Show 131 - October 7, 2007 Halloween audio, Main Street, Food and Wine Festival, Dave Smith, and a contest! Full Description: Halloween is coming soon so we'll be bringing you a few hauntingly good sounds. Mark and Jay return with a trip to a popular spot on Main Street. Skipper Ben is here talking about one of his favorite subjects: food! I'll also be bringing you the first in a series of audio and video from the NFFC Orlando 2007 featuring Disney archivist and Legend Dave Smith. And we've got another Inside the Magic contest! Featured Item

Show 130 - October 2, 2007 Epcot's 25th Anniversary! Full Description: I'll be bringing you to the heart of the action as we celebrate Epcot's 25th anniversary. This week's show includes the wonderful re-dedication ceremony, National Fantasy Fan Club (NFFC) events, Disney Legend Marty Sklar's talks and the special Illuminations show for Epcot's 25th. Featured Item

Show 130 - Video: Epcot 25th Anniversary Rope Drop and Re-dedication Ceremony (iPod-compatible) Epcot 25th Anniversary Rope Drop and Re-dedication Ceremony

Show 130 - Video: Epcot 25th Anniversary Special Illuminations Showing with Binaural Audio (iPod-compatible) Epcot 25th Anniversary Special Illuminations Showing

Show 129 - September 23, 2007 Restaurant and show reviews, Disney fireworks, Top 3 Celebration Songs, a Contest Winner and More! Full Description: This week's show is filled with reviews, from restaurants to shows, including the Hoop Dee Doo Review and character dining and the new Italian restaurant at Epcot. Plus, the Disney Top 3 returns with your favorite Disney celebration songs. Mark and Jay give us a Backstage Pass to Disney fireworks.

Show 128 - September 16, 2007 Haunted Mansion Re-Haunting, Contest Winner and New Contest, Seven Seas Lagoon Resorts, Annette's Diner, and More! Full Description: The Haunted Mansion has reopened and it is absolutely amazing. I'll be sharing my thoughts on the improvements and additions as well as several different recordings from within its walls. We'll also be announcing a winner for the HauntedPortraits.com changing portrait contest. Skipper Ben is here with a restaurant review from Paris. Mark and Jay give us a Backstage Pass to the resorts around the Seven Seas Lagoon. Featured Item

Show 127.5 - Video: Haunted Mansion Reopening with Binaural Audio Haunted Mansion Reopening with Binaural Audio! Full Description: Haunted Mansion Reopening at the Magic Kingdom including the rope drop rush to get on the ride and binaural audio of the entire attraction!

Show 127.5 - September 13, 2007 Haunted Mansion Rehaunting Binaural Audio Full Description: This special mid-week show brings you binaural audio of the newly improved Haunted Mansion, including some amazing new Ghost Host sounds! Be sure to wear your headphones when listening to this one.

Show 127 - September 9, 2007 Space Mountain sans-screams, Haunted Mansion contest, Backstage Pass on Soarin', and the Marry Poppins musical Full Description: I'm taking you to Tomorrowland this week with a fun trip on Space Mountain that proves that in space, no one can hear you scream. Skipper Ben is here with his take on the Mary Poppins musical. Mark and Jay return with our Backstage Pass to Soarin'. The Haunted Mansion is almost open, so we're holding a new contest for a great haunted prize. Featured Item

Show 126 - September 2, 2007 O Canada New Film in Binaural Audio, Skipper Ben meets Residential Street, The Power of Stun, and more! Full Description: This week we're taking you to Canada for a binaural recording of the new O Canada film at Epcot. We have a very unique listener request to fulfill with a journey through sounds and song of a classic Disney attraction. Skipper Ben is here with a funny story from the Disney-MGM Studios. Mark Pearce and Announcer Jay return again with a brand new segment that marries some prehistoric Disney history with a hit game show. Featured Item

Show 126 - Video: O Canada New Film at Epcot - First Official Showing O Canada New Film at Epcot - First Official Showing

Show 125 - August 26, 2007 Muppet Mobile Lab, Inside Disney History and Behind the Magic featuring SpectroMagic, Disneyland Paris Day 4, Little Mermaid Broadway show Full Description: We've got some fun audio and video of a new roaming attraction over at Epcot. Mark Pearce and Announcer Jay bring us both Inside Disney History and Behind the Magic with a popular Disney parade. Skipper Ben is here with the final installment of his Disneyland Paris trip report. We'll also be reviewing The Little Mermaid Broadway show. Featured Item

Show 125 - Video: Muppet Mobile Lab at Epcot Muppet Mobile Lab at Epcot

Show 124 - August 19, 2007 A big announcement, Animal Kingdom's Asia, Binaural Musical Performance, Skipper Ben's Disneyland Paris Day 3 Full Description: I've got a big announcement to make and I'll be doing it at the top of the show. Mark Pearce and Announcer Jay take us to Animal Kingdom's Asia for Inside Disney History. Following that, we'll hear some live binaural music from near Dinoland USA. Skipper Ben is here with Day 3 of his Disneyland Paris trip. Featured Item

Show 123 - August 12, 2007 Haunted Mansion 38th Birthday Celebration, Skipper Ben's Second Day at Disneyland Paris, and More Full Description: Just a couple days ago marked the 38th birthday of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion and Walt Disney World's Haunted Mansion is due to reopen all fixed up in roughly a month. So, we figured it'd be a good time to feature a few segments on the classic attraction this week. Mark Pearce brings us Inside Disney History with a look at the Haunted Mansion... followed by an in-depth look Behind the Magic of the Mansion with Jay. Skipper Ben is here with Day 2 of his Disneyland Paris trip... and a video podcast! Featured Item

Show 123 - Video: Disneyland Paris Backlot Tour Disneyland Paris Backlot Tour

Show 122 - August 6, 2007 Binaural trip behind the Disney-MGM Studios, Skipper Ben takes us to Disneyland Paris, and much more. Full Description: This week's show is largely filled by Skipper Ben and a trip to the Disney-MGM Studios. Skipper Ben, of course, has returned from his Disneyland Paris trip and will be bringing us his stories from Day 1. We'll also be heading over to the Disney-MGM Studios to experience an attraction we've never heard here on ITM. Mark Pearce is here with a look Inside Disney History... and we've got plenty more.

Show 121 - July 29, 2007 Transportation from all over Walt Disney World, Coaster Radio for Charity, Skipper Ben checks in, and a contest winner! Full Description: We've got a show dedicated to the sounds of Disney transportation this week so get your headphones ready! We also have a special guest from Coaster Radio here to discuss a great upcoming charity event. Skipper Ben briefly checks in after his trip to DIsneyland Paris. And we have a Harry Potter contest winner to announce! Featured Item

Show 120 - July 22, 2007 Special Guest Monorail Pilot Evan, World of Motion Part 2, Monorail Technology, Harry Potter Contest, and more! Full Description: Mark Pearce is here with part 2 of the History of the World of Motion. In keeping with the transportation theme, we've got a special guest joining us on this week's show... his name is Evan and he's a Walt Disney World monorail pilot. He's here to tell you all the ins and outs of what it's like to pilot on the highway in the sky. Jay is back with a look Behind the Magic as he tells us more of the technical details of the monorails. We've got a special non-Disney contest for you related to your favorite popular wizard. Skipper Ben is also here with another look at what's in his five, outside the parks this time. Featured Item

Show 119 - July 15, 2007 Listener requests including monorails, Mission Space, Mickey Mania, Space Mountain, and more! Full Description: We're loading up on listener requests and maybe even a few fun requests of my own. Mark Pearce is here with a look Inside Disney History at a popular extinct Epcot attraction. Skipper Ben joins us with his five favorites from Disney's Animal Kingdom. We'll also be heading to Cast Corner for a couple great stories.

Show 119 - Video: Disneyland Press Event featuring Toy Story Mania, Muppet Mobile Lab, Jack Sparrow, Nemo Subs, and more Disneylan