Here you enter a podcast about yesterday, fantasy, and a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Bobsleds & Banthas is a weekly podcast about the wonder of Disneyland, Star Wars and whatever other intellectual property the Walt Disney Co. owns. Join former cast member Scott Storm and Disneyland podcasting veteran Aaron “Absolute Humidity” Robbins for fun and fantastic conversations about attractions, park memories, imagineering, storytelling, food, reviews and trip reports.
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Listeners of Bobsleds & Banthas - A Disneyland and Star Wars Podcast that love the show mention:On this much delayed episode of “The Most Missed Disney and Nostalgia-Based Podcast on the Internet,” Scott finds some podcasting equipment in a moving box and is joined by the Banthateenager, himself, for a Storm-centric show to discuss moving from California to the Midwest, a Disneyland trip report, and their first impressions of Avengers Campus and Galaxy’s Edge. Is Bobsleds back after a long haitus? Has Aaron been replaced? Did the Bantha Boys have to resort to a Cousin Oliver tactic to keep listeners? All this and more will be revealed on this episode!
On this long awaiting episode of Bobsleds and Banthas hosts Scott and Aaron talk about Aaron’s recent trip to Universal Studios, why the green seats on Waterworld are a lie and how Scott’s wife found herself in uncharted waters. We also discucss where we’ve been the last 4 weeks and talk about the future of Bobsleds and Banthas.
On this episode Scott and Aaron talk about 1994, the Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers Reboot, a Mom reveals how her daughter was stopped from hugging Winnie the Pooh at Disneyland, World of Color and Fantasmic! are back, First Reviews For Disney’s Expensive New Star Wars Hotel Are In, And They’re All Over The Galaxy and in the main segment tackle the question does DCA deserve a full day.
On this episode of the best podcast called Bobsleds & Banthas, Scott & Aaron discuss how Bob Chapek isn't going anywhere after Disney's last earnings call, how you can wake up and work out in the Happiest Place on Earth, the shoe-horned synergy of Disney's questionable Galactic Starcruiser, and the new trailers from Dr. Strange, Moon Knight, and Jurassic Park: Dominion.Then the Bantha Boys get into the Book of Boba Fett and try to make sense of a series seemingly predicated on a series of Truth or Dare challenges at Lucasfilm.Thanks for listening with your eyes! We love making this show and hope you love listening to it. Please be sure to give us a like or review to help others find us and be sure to check out other places to join fellow Banthateers!
On this episode of Bobsleds and Banthas we uncover a host of news from around the Disneyland Resort including a private party you can have in Toon Town, changes to Downtown Disney and the upcoming investor call that probably doesn’t mean big changes at Disneyland. After that we talk about Star Wars Special Editions and memories of being a Star Wars fan before they came out… and ruined everything.
On this episode of the Disneyland and Star Wars podcast Bobsleds and Banthas Scott and Aaron discuss a Disney travel planners tips on 8 things you should always brings to a Disney Park and 3 things you shouldn’t. Cookie time returns before the host dive into the 4 problems fans are currently experiencing with the Disney Parks and how to fix them.
On this episode the Bantha Boys talk about the super elite totally private completely club 33 like area of Disney’s California Adventure coming soon for magic key holders and Boba Fett thinks he talks to much, then Aaron and Scoot who definitely talk too much ring in the new near with their 2022 resolutions for media, merchandise and theme parks.
On this very special episode of the best Disneyland Podcasts by the name Bobsleds and Banthas Scott and Aaron host the first annual Sleddie Awards Part 2 because the first part got messed up. Find out what content made the Banthas best of in 2021. Also we talk Bob Chapek’s salary, the Figment popcorn bucket the Moon Knight trailer.
On Episode 88 of the Disneyland Podcast Bobsleds and Banthas hosts Scott and Aaron talk about Bob Chapek’s pillars meme his love COVID; Pixar's Turning Blue; The monorail mystery emerges and the hosts exchange much belated gifts before diving into the biggest hits and misses of 2021.
On this episode of the Bobsleds and Banthas Holiday Overlay, Nogsleds and Santas, Scott and Aaron talk about Aaron’s most favoritest winter movie of all time, The Snowball Express. Learn the difference between Dean Jones and Dean Cain, how to run a Donkey Engine and what 11 years of insurance industry knowledge can teach you about running a ski resort on this fantastically funny episode of Bobsleds. Also on this episode, Snowman, and some news from Disney+ and the Disneyland Resort.
On this episode of Bobsleds and Banthas holiday overlay episode, Nogsleds and Santas, Scott and Aaron talk about continued trouble with the Star Wars Hotel before getting into real gifts you can purchase for your Disney and Star Wars fan and a few made up ones that possibly you’ll be able to purchase when you wish upon a Star Wars.
On the first episode of Bobsleds and Banthas Holiday Overlay Nogsleds and Santas, Scott and Aaron discuss what the rules for Christmas movies are while tackling a list of some of their most loved and most hated Christmas films. As always there is a host of Disneyland news and lots of fun holiday banter.
On this episode of Bobsleds and Banthas Scott and Aaron head to the theater to review Ghostbusters Afterlife, don’t worry they find a way to talk about Disney and Star Wars too. Also on this episode the Mousekateenager gives her thoughts on Ghostbusters and sings a short ballad to the debut appearance of the Banthateenager.
On this jingle-rific episode of Bobsleds and Banthas everyone’s best Disneyland podcast about Star Wars Scott and Aaron talk about the Minecraft/WDW Partnership and Toontown Redesign is coming, Star Wars Rogue Squadron is not happening, DeVine returns at Animal Kingdom, It’s a small world is under water and Holiday festivities return to Disneyland. We then give a review of Disney Plus day hits and missed and a short spoiler free review ofShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
On this episode Scott and Aaron talk about the Book of Boba Fett trailer, the Home Alone: This Time More Homey, trailer, Disney plus day and then we recount the Robbins recent trip to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure including their stay at the Grand Californian.
We took the week off so Aaron could visit Disneyland. Here is what’s coming up on Bobsleds and Banthas.
Scott and Aaron are joined by Mark Andrada from the We Like Theme Parks podcast to talk about the Highschool Musical inspired teen zombie movie, Disney’s Z-O-M-B-I-E-S! We also talk about Disney raising prices for Disneyland, The Main Street Electrical Parade may be coming back, Hayden Christensen shows up in ANOTHER Star Wars show;Lightning Lane launches in Florida, and we get a peak what a guaranteed spot in line will cost you.
On this episode Scott and Aaron review all of Disney’s Haunted attractions from Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion to Mystic Manor in Hong Kong, before that the Banthas Boys discuss, Zombie Captain American in the parks, Lighting Lane specifics, Tinker Bell’s pineapple preference and why Inside the Magic is making us feel more and more outside the realm of reasonable, its a spooktacular edition of Bobsleds and Banthas that you wont want to miss.
On this episode of the Disneyland and Star Wars podcast Bobsleds and Banthas host Scott and Aaron discuss and give mini reviews of the 2003 horror bore comedy Haunted Mansion film starring Eddie Murphy and the newly released Muppets Haunted Mansion where On Halloween night, Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in a Disneyland inspired Haunted Mansion. In the news we talk about Universal Studios vs Disney and what you will be allowed to pay to wait in line for at Disneyland.
It’s season two of Cobwebs and Phantoms the yearly transformation of Bobsleds and Banthas into everyone’s favorite fall time festival of talking. On this episode we talk about the end of the ScarJo lawsuit, A nightmare situation for magic key holders, the return sort of of character meet and greets and in the main segment we talk about Disney’s Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House, while presenting an original audio drama set to the famous track Martian Monster.
On this episode of the Disneyland and Star Wars podcast Bobsleds and Banthas, Scott and Aaron talk about non news stories including a restaurant too popular to open at Disneyland and public secret Disney deal with Southwest Airlines. We also talk about Hey Disney, Amazon and some exciting copyright law regarding the Avengers. On our main segment we give a full and fun review of Star Wars visions the Anima inspired series of shorts set in the Star Wards universe…maybe.
On this episode of Bobsleds and Banthas we talk about Who Framed Jessica’s Dark Ride, Space 220 Restaurant, The problem with Inside the Magic news, Star Wars Visions, Club 33 Mugs and in the main segment we get really Rocky but not that Rocky with a mixed up Adventureland Map.
On this the spectacular 75th episode of Bobsleds and Banthas we discuss whether or not Mickey Mouse has an anger problem, if Avatar is a worthy IP and the reboot of Doogie Howser. Aaron and Scott take Buzzfeed quiz and the share their thoughts on Hollywood reboots, McDonald’s Happy Meals and the changes coming to Roger Rabbits Cartoon Spin.
On this episode of the Disneyland podcast Bobsleds & Banthas the Bantha Boys talk about Disneyland’s new Waterfront Dining, IsThe Tom Sawyer Hatchet Mystery is Solved?, Fight breaks out on Disney World Ferry, Universal holds the fate of a WDW attraction in its hands, Shang-Chi split-kicks theater box offices, Fast Pass signs are down and Lightning Lane signs are, sort of, And in our main segment, we say goodbye to summer, by talking about all of the Disney Plus content we DIDN'T get a chance to cover on the show.
On this episode of the Bobsleds and Banthas Disneyland and Star Wars podcast we take some calls from Theme Park customer service before diving head first into some deep news. We cover the new Spider-Main trailer and meta cost to watching Marvel, give you a back window to the black widow lawsuit, talk about what concept art for Splash Mountain shouldn’t look like, take spin on some mandatory vaccines news before tackling the Genie Plus service and the death of fastpasses.
On this episode of the Disneyland podcast Bobsleds and Banthas Scott and Aaron rank the top 3 and bottom 3 E Ticket attractions you can ride at the Disneyland Resort. Take a listen and see where your favorite Disneyland and Disney California Adventure rides rate.
On this episode of the Disneyland, Star Wars and other things we like podcast Scott and Aaron talk about the cost and itinerary of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser – 2-night Adventure. The hosts then did into a fun filled discussion about which theme park did it better, putting up The Simpsons Ride versus Star Tours, Jurassic World versus Splash Mountain and Churro versus Churro. We hope you enjoy this epic stunt spectacular of an episode.
On this episode we sit down with Disney Imagineer, Author, Record aficionado and fake Christmas tree expert Chris Merritt. Chris talks to us about growing up in Southern California, getting into Cal Arts, his life as an Imagineer and how he and Peter Doctor came to write the 2 volumne book on legendary imagineer Marc Davis. We talk about becoming an artist, working at Disneyland and what creating the book, Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks meant to Chris.
On this special episode of the Disneyland podcast Bobsleds and Banthas, hosts Scott and Aaron talk about the Turning Red Trailer, the best Chop Salad in Malibu and the merits of a one star review. During the main segment the Banthas Boys discuss what a day in the Los Angelas area could look like if you couldn’t go to Disneyland before talking about why these is no replacement for Walt’s original Magic Kingdom.
On this episode of the Disneyland and Star Wars podcast Bobsleds and Bantha hosts Scott and Aaron take a trip to the back of the vault to watch the Rocketeer. Does this 3o year old super hero movie hold up. Listen to episode 67 to hear the sparks fly. Also on this episode we talk about the introduction of pay for fast passes in Disneyland Paris and what that may mean for theme parks stateside.
On this episode Scott and Aaron talk about the renaming or un-naming of Slave I and the new scene changes to the Jungle Cruise. We then recap Aaron’s grand circle tour of Southern California by talking about what Disney can learn from Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart in Las Vegas and Universal Studios Hollywood.
On this episode of Bobsleds and Banthas we talk about all the Disneyland and Star Wars news you care about then jump into several fun filled rounds of Freeze it. Zap it. Plus it. Aaron Absolute heads out on a grand circle tour of Los Angelas and Scott Storm tries his hand at editing the show. Thanks Scott!
On this episode of the Disneyland podcast Bobsleds and Banthas we talk about the openings of Disneyland and what no restrictions means for kids, Luca is coming to Disney and Aaron figures out what Star Wars dad he is. We also welcome fellow Disney podcasters and dads Chris Bond from We Like Theme Parks and Troy Roddy from Disney Assembled to talk about being a Disney dad.
On this special episode of the Disneyland and Star Wars podcast, Bobsleds and Banthas, Scott and Aaron celebrate the 40th anniversary of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. We also disucss the Walt Disney’s compony Avengers Campus Opening Day Livestream.
On this episode of the Disneyland and Star Wars podcast Bobsleds and Banthas Scott and Aaron hang out with some bears while talking about Non-Californians being welcomed back to the Happiest Place on Earth, the new polls suggest that Disney Parks are too expensive and whether or not Will George Lucas will be returning to a Galaxy Far, Far Away? Also, in our main segment, we reboot Critter Country in a new edition of Scott & Aaron's Mixed Up Map.
On this episode of the Disney and Star Wars Podcast Bobsleds and Banthas, hosts Scott and Aaron talk about The Avengers Campus and pay tribute to the land the came before it, A Bug’s Land. We also talk about the The Gavinator allowing Disneyland to return to normal, maybe; The $100 sandwich that has the Internet abuzz; The Sophie’s Choice between Spider-Man and Star Wars; The $65 downloadable content that’s available for Spider-Man Webslingers.
On this episode of Bobsleds and Banthas we get Absolute’s first trip report after returning to Disneyland from the Covid-19 shutdown. Is Disneyland back? Is it worth going? What can someone headed to Disneyland expect during the reopening phase? Hear the answer to all these questions and more. In addition we talk about, The Jungle Cruise makes its way to theaters AND your TV, What you can eat when you go to Avengers Campus this summer and The Star Wars Resort has a casting call.
On this informative episode of the Disneyland and Star Wars podcast, Bobselds and Banthas, Scott and Aaron talk about The Muppets announcement, Indiana Jones and the temple of the vanishing queue; Aaron takes another buzzfeed quiz and, in our main segment, we get ready to go back to the parks by giving new Disneyland goers their 1st Trip Tips
On this episode of the Disneyland and Star Wars podcast we talk about the best non human moms found in Disney movies. We wish Judy Absolute Robbins a happy Mothers Day and we plan the worst possible day in the parks for our moms.
On this week’s episode of “the Outer Rim’s best Disneyland and Star Wars podcast” we celebrate Star Wars Day discussing who and how one milks a Bantha in order to make the new Bantha Butter Cookies recipe, discuss the arrival of new “Clone Wars: Bad Batch” series on Disney+, and discuss the personal and professional crisis in receiving our first 3-star review. Should the podcast continue in the face of someone feeling only ‘meh’ about us??? Then, your favorite Bantha Boys discuss the best, worst, and weirdest Star Wars products and product tie-ins. The Star Wars license has made it onto everything from automobiles to toilet paper and we discuss what makes the list of hits, misses, and ‘huhs?’
Welcome to Bobsleds & Banthas, a podcast about Disneyland, Star Wars, and all the other things the Disney Company owns that we love.On this episode, we’re talking about Disneyland tickets go on sale and Aaron experiences it first hand; Shang Chi and the legend of the 10 rings gets a trailer; How Empire Strikes Back’s best kept secret was best kept; And in our main segment – we head to re-do Mickey’s Toontown for Scott & Aaron’s Mixed Up Map.
On this episode of the Disneyland Podcast Bobsleds and Banthas hosts Scott and Aaron share their best and worst dining experiences from around Disneyland.
On this episode of the Disneyland and Star Wars Podcast Bobsleds and Banthas Scott and Aaron talk about how to buy tickets at Disneyland when it reopens while taking a look at what rides will be available. The Bantha Boys then head over to their podcasting class to interview students about Disneyland and the Mouskateenager makes a return to the show.
On this celebratory episode of what some people would say is a good Disneyland podcast and a best Star Wars podcast and a top Marvel podcast, Scott and Aaron dig deep in the Disneyland Resort expansion news while taking a few bites of smaller Disneyland news items. In the main segment the be fri and st ends hosts talk about the highs and lows of producing the fastest growing Disneyland podcast in the west and probably other geographical designations.
On this very extra special episode of “the internet’s favorite Disneyland, Star Wars and (sometimes) Marvel podcast,” we celebrate our first year of podcasting and the end of “Marvel-in-March” by sitting down with Brian Crosby, the Creative Director of Marvel Themed Entertainment!Brian chats with the Bantha Boys about growing in Orange Country, finding comics, becoming an Imagineer and working on attractions like the “Iron Man Experience” in Hong Kong Disneyland, the Finding Nemo submarines, and “Guardians of the Galaxy : Mission Breakout.” Plus, Brian joins the guys for a few rounds of Mascoff: Marvel Edition and weighs in on the age-old question of which is a better song: “Let it Go” or “You’re Welcome.”It’s a fantastic conversation filled with fun, touching moments, and sleepless nights with an inside look at what it takes to create magic with the best of the best!
Shushhhhh, there’s no screaming during a Bobsleds and Banthas episode. On this 3rd installment of our Marvel in March series the Banthas Boys talk about the short lived Marvel TV series The InHumans. Also on this episode we discuss the rules and restrictions you can expect when Disneyland opens April 30th 20210.
On this pivotal and historic episode of what some are calling a top Disneyland podcast and a best star wars podcast Aaron and Scott discuss the 2021 announcement of plans to reopen Disneyland. In the main segment Wandavision season 1 is reviewed and discussed. Find out what Scott and Aaron thought about this Disney, Marvel show.
On this episode of the best Disneyland podcast that also talks about other things the Disney Company owns and we love, hosts, Scott and Aaron talk about the A Touch of Disney event at DCA, ideas for making Galaxy’s Edge Better and the future of movie theaters. In the main segment the show tackles the master licensing agreement and what Disney can and can’t do in the Disney theme parks.
On this episode of the the best Disneyland and Star Wars podcast Scott and Aaron take you on a delicious tour of Fantasyland from 1955 onward. Grab a Tuna Pie from the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship themes restaurant and get ready for a look at what Fantasyland used to be like.
On this episode of podcasting’s best podcast about Disneyland and Star Wars podcast, Aaron and Scott sit down for another interview with Imagineering Executive and Disney Historian, Tom K. Morris to discuss some of the highlights of Tom’s long career with WDI. In this episode, we cover Tom’s work on the opening of EPCOT Center, including the World of Motion, the Imagination Pavillion, and (the original) Journey Into Imagination and how it came to be that Tom Morris built a castle. We also get the answer to a long-burning question about Tomorrowland that has plagued Aaron for decades!