{"podcast":{"title":"Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast","slug":"enchanted-ears-a-disney-adults-podcast-777192","podcast_index_feed_id":777192,"rss_url":"https://enchantedears.podbean.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://enchantedearspodcast.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2894687/podcast_Cover_2023_zbaynw.jpg","author":"Angela & Joe: Your Disney Friends","episode_count":395,"summary":"If you believe Disney isn’t just for kids—you’ve found your people. We’re a Disney-obsessed couple who dive into everything from Walt Disney World and Disneyland trip planning to the movies that defined our childhoods. Every Monday, we bring you lively conversations on the best countries in EPCOT, the latest Disney news, hidden gems, and even which rides and restaurants are overrated . Our mix of park tips, debates, and Disney history is made for Disney adults who crave both magic and nostalgia. We also welcome special guests—including Disney Legends, Imagineers, former animators, and directors—who share behind-the-scenes stories about creating the attractions, films, and music that shaped generations. Whether you’re planning your next Disney trip, reminiscing about classic movies, or just love talking Mickey shaped food, Enchanted Ears is your weekly dose of pixie dust.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enchanted-ears-a-disney-adults-podcast-777192"},"episode":{"title":"The Art of Storytelling: Inside Disney Imagineering with Kevin Rafferty","slug":"the-art-of-storytelling-inside-disney-imagineering-with-kevin-rafferty","published_at":"2025-11-11T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enchanted-ears-a-disney-adults-podcast-777192/the-art-of-storytelling-inside-disney-imagineering-with-kevin-rafferty","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enchanted-ears-a-disney-adults-podcast-777192","url":"https://enchantedears.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-storytelling-inside-disney-imagineering-with-kevin-rafferty/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3r83zqujfqr2cghw/Ep_371_-_Kevin_Rafferty7h7e3.mp3","summary":"From dishwasher at Disneyland to legendary Disney Imagineer. In this episode, Kevin Rafferty shares how a last-minute choice launched his Imagineering career and the storytelling secrets behind some of Disney’s most iconic attractions. In this episode you’ll hear: How a spur-of-the-moment decision kick-started Kevin’s Imagineering journey The original concept for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway What it was like collaborating with Aerosmith on Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster The step-by-step process of developing Cars Land—from blue-sky to grand opening If you love Imagineering history, creative process deep dives, and behind-the-scenes Disney stories, this one’s pure pixie dust. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code ENCHANTED at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Check out Kevin's book here Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Kevin’s Go To Karaoke Song 02:12 The Start of an Incredible Career 04:19 Learning from the Original Imagineers 15:00 Becoming a Show Writer 17:44 Kevin’s Potential Second Career 22:30 Bringing Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway to Life 23:26 How Do Story and Ride Mechanics Work Together? 33:07 Kevin’s Favorite Easter Egg 37:59 Kevin’s Disney Favorites 40:42 A Disneyland Love Story 44:30 Working with Jim Henson on MuppetVision 3D 47:22 Celebrity Stories from Imagineering 50:22 Creating Cars Land 56:58 Looking to the Movies for Inspiration 1:07:07 Was There an Attraction Kevin Wanted to Build? 1:11:32 Adding Walt to Carousel of Progress 1:13:48 Kevin’s Favorite Attraction He Worked On 1:16:49 Kevin’s Advice to Future Imagineers 1:23:02","meta_description":"From dishwasher at Disneyland to legendary Disney Imagineer. In this episode, Kevin Rafferty shares how a last-minute choice launched his Imagineering car…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5440,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/enchanted-ears-a-disney-adults-podcast-777192/episodes/the-art-of-storytelling-inside-disney-imagineering-with-kevin-rafferty/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enchanted-ears-a-disney-adults-podcast-777192/the-art-of-storytelling-inside-disney-imagineering-with-kevin-rafferty.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}