July 17, 2026 – Show #292

Keeping the Childlike Wonder with Special Guest Carmina Garay!

Welcome back to another magical, nostalgia-packed episode of The DizRadio Show. This week, we are stepping through the gates of the unexpected, crossing generations of Disney magic, and diving deep into a film that will completely change how you look at “abandoned” spaces.

We are thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Carmina Garay (The Park, Disney’s Diary of a Future President, Pen15, Playing It Cool, La Colombiana) to the show!

A Legacy Continued: From Herbie to The DizRadio Mic

If the name “Garay” rings a bell for long-time DizRadio listeners, your Disney radar is spot on. Almost a decade ago, Carmina’s father—who starred in the beloved classic Herbie Goes Bananas—sat down with us to chat about his own Disney journey.

Now, the legacy continues! Carmina joins us to talk about carrying on the family’s Disney pedigree, what it was like growing up in an acting household, and how she officially caught the acting bug herself.

Finding Hope in the Ruins of The Park

Carmina stars in the gripping, visually stunning film The Park, and she joined us to pull back the curtain on this deeply emotional project.

Filmed on location in the eerie, real-life abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans—which was left completely destroyed by Hurricane Katrina—the backdrop of the movie is as haunting as it is beautiful. Carmina shares:

  • The Atmospheric Shoot: What it was really like walking through a decaying, real-world monument to childhood joy, and how that environment fueled her performance.

  • A Message of Hope: Despite the post-apocalyptic setting, Carmina explains how The Park is ultimately a story about optimism, survival, and the vital importance of maintaining your childlike wonder, even when the world around you is in ruins.

  • Her Personal Connection: Carmina opens up about her lasting love for this film, her deep personal connection to her character, and why this project will always hold a sacred place in her heart.

Navigating Middle School & Diary of a Future President

We also travel back to Carmina’s time on the Disney+ hit series Diary of a Future President.

Middle school is a battlefield we all have to cross, and Carmina talks beautifully about how the show resonated with her during that exact transition in her own life. She shares some inspiring advice on how the hardships, awkwardness, and struggles of your youth don’t define you—but rather, how you can channel those exact struggles into something truly great as you grow.

Jonathan’s Take on The Park

“An often overlooked masterpiece of beauty, optimism, and fear.”

To wrap things up, Jonathan from The D-Team stops by to share his brilliant review of The Park.

Jonathan breaks down why this film deserves a spot on your must-watch list. He highlights how the movie serves as a profound, metaphorical coming-of-age story about growing up, facing the unknown, and keeping your innocence intact while stepping up to lead the future. It’s a deep, analytical look at a film that is so much more than just a thriller.

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