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The boys are back to dissect the recent announcments from the Destination D23 Event. We also answer some listener questions and prepare you for our next "real" show! Follow Jeff on X/Twitter @WDWscope Follow Mark on X/Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @SixMilesTall

DisneySpace podcast returns as we conduct open discussions regarding the latest goings-on of Walt Disney World and touch on possibilities of what may come soon from Disney Imagineering. Jeff shares important news of a life-changing event and pays a heart-warming tribute to his late spouse Mary-ellen, whom will always be remembered, treasured and missed. We discuss: The opening of TRON and its fresh impact on Tomorrowland. Our takes on the expansion spaces “beyond Big Thunder Mountain”, Tiana's Bayou Adventure area, and what future the Magic Kingdom might have. EPCOT 40, and memories of EPCOT Center's opening. EPCOT's purpose and concepts going forward. Star Tours and Galaxy's Edge of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Stay tuned for our next episode as Mark and Jeff reimagine Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room in Magic Kingdom. Mark's discussion regarding Magic Kingdom expansion: https://youtu.be/x61I9qHDZIM The Western River Expedition “Hoot Gibson” owl in Magic Kingdom: https://youtu.be/C6EOHPXKT94 The EPCOT Preview Center Owl in Magic Kingdom: https://youtu.be/yg7607HfE2s EPCOT Center as experienced in the 1980's: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeCDRk6O2hhM3PRv-xXhIGRQ7_FBBrI73 For support in quitting smoking, including free quit coaching, a free quit plan, free educational materials, and referrals to local resources, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/index.htm#:~:text=For%20support%20in%20quitting%2C%20including,800%2D784%2D8669)

Hold onto your hats and glasses folks! Jeff and Mark now move into the great Walt Disney World wilderness.... The actual wilderness! We cross EPCOT Center Drive into the wide open wooded land just north of EPCOT's parking lot. This vast unused DisneySpace right is the middle of the property and is prime for something big and new. Mark splits the space in two parts. RunDisney Park and the all new Walt Disney World TransCenter with CenterCore. Jeff pitches an amazing Experience Park called “Disneylandia 55”, a replica of Disneyland, but as Disneyland would have been experienced in its early days for today's generation to experience. Disneyland 1955 Grand Opening: https://youtu.be/JuzrZET-3Ew Disneyland People and Places: https://youtu.be/Tg3lAQ9pjlw The Magic of Disneyland 1968: https://youtu.be/3I4FoSA_0vk Disneyland construction: https://youtu.be/rItAd9FuIDo Walt Disney World RunDisney: https://youtu.be/O7qI4bGczQI https://youtu.be/EA-oNZ4PsZE What is RunDisney?: https://youtu.be/TtroTAGukPs Things to know for RunDisney: https://youtu.be/acX6ZOYnKrQ Mark's 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon: https://youtu.be/3Kty3ngrfxg Jeff Galloway RunDisney: https://youtu.be/CZCqfif-Bs4 Carissa Galloway Race Start: https://youtu.be/7EJYt8KXM70 Carissa Galloway: https://youtube.com/channel/UCrhNAdnAjW3owGSuz9q0nyQ RunDisney YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeCDRk6O2hhMVfKHWmqWb7AO6UUj2jEQm Disney Treadmill Series: https://youtube.com/c/RunTheImpossible The Castle Run: Home - The Castle Run WDW Radio Running Team: Running Team - WDW Radio 20 Running Music Playlists by The Castle Run: https://thecastlerun.com/the-complete-running-playlist-guide-more-than-20-running-playlists-organized-by-moods-genres-and-running-goals/?fbclid=IwAR0I5C2pHEzeBO6O1oPNmE7h5YFh4Fp_lnNC1-dWFMuL1fo7o6YcYDtPztc Jacky-Hunt Broersma 104 marathons: https://youtu.be/ZzNfdLCysf4 TransCenter World of Motion: https://youtu.be/7nML6ins4zs World of Motion CenterCore: https://youtu.be/pDURFBrPk4Y Juan Garcia Esquivel: Infinity in Sound Vol. 1 Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/infinity-in-sound-vol-1/380132557 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0B0exugMXRLcOM7s5brZdB?si=slK8xidlSMKeJDO_aC747A Infinity in Sound Vol. 2 Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/infinity-in-sound-vol-2/428851408 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5NYl6kCABFF9snRkzlamzc?si=O_PYEvlbQfO6oMxjQM20zA Exploring New Songs in Stereo Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/exploring-new-sounds-in-stereo/443469140 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZlXMropJdRHnlXjP2VklO?si=SBR0HFA1Q9GnM_UG1NUbnQ Other Worlds and Other Sounds Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/other-worlds-other-sounds-stereo/985003992 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZlXMropJdRHnlXjP2VklO?si=SBR0HFA1Q9GnM_UG1NUbnQ

For our 13th show, things at the Magic Kingdom get a little weird. This might be classified as our first “and Spaces Beyond”show. Our premise assumes that Disney execs make a proclamation that “Americana is out, we don't want any more viral videos of Hall of Presidents, etc., let's change Liberty Square into something new”. But in doing so, we learn about a long-held secret of what the “Magic” Kingdom really is - and the real reason Liberty Square disappears. A familiar caller into AM radio's late night Art Bell talk show reveals a grand conspiracy, and we get the full tour of this shocking “new land”. Jeff and Mark start the show with thoughts about EPCOT's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - Wonders of Xandar Experience today's version of Liberty Square: https://youtu.be/B2Ik11bMCmY Follow DisneySpace on Twitter @DisneySpacePod and on Facebook at DisneySpace Follow Jeff on Twitter and Instagram @WDWscope Follow Mark on Twitter @6MilesTall Art Bell Vault: https://www.coasttocoastam.com/art-bell/ Who is the secret “Mr. Caller”? https://youtu.be/iZh8RQHfd0Q The Wooden Telephone: https://youtu.be/_1M1jgF-7Q8 The Statesman: https://youtu.be/WitIpuHP8xM Colt Revolvers: https://www.colt.com/category/revolvers Special Colt 45: https://youtu.be/VwyV6M-u2xE Safe practice with a single action revolver: https://youtu.be/mHLS7VrBb3w Billy Dee Williams Colt 45: https://youtu.be/0pK5HmuCMBM Two-Gun Goofy: https://youtu.be/FGj1xRM9VHU Statesman Old Forester Bourbon: https://www.oldforester.com/products/old-forester-statesman-bourbon/ https://youtu.be/8eQeUDsY7dU Cotter Pin Bar and Grill: https://youtu.be/8t74s_8kK7s Whiskey Tripping Cars: https://youtu.be/qy4tVMpW--8 Search the audiobook “Driving with the Devil” on Audible Lillian Disney interview: https://youtu.be/nX-gO0tgZ9U Walt and Lillian's Orange Crush Scotch: https://youtu.be/0QB4iTjgNsg Peter Quill's EPCOT: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeCDRk6O2hhPT6Z1yFrvz9bbZCcj6V9pE Space220 Website: https://www.space220fla.com Check out the music playlists for Whiskey Road and Bourbon Alley: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6QsmGgrWzR7n4i5DIFHZui?si=4RLtY8r5QQK7Dri7UQPYqg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/whiskey-road-and-bourbon-alley/pl.u-oZyllR1TPE3253 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeCDRk6O2hhODxUicUHGelWRUSCvJgfsN Check out the music album by Billy Dee Williams: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0JkIMNmMe6t7EklK6f2RGc?si=xgOyw1bLS9ukrF9m6xkNJA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/lets-misbehave/925439100 Check out the soundtrack of Cars 3: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2pBzQQ2NGZSIFv9ehTROhS?si=a5A42jUIR6WjbeL1dg55uw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/cars-3-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1440792717 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEhFfahfkybQJU8Qd5TM1aT-K-5Orlp_y Check out the soundtrack of Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Q3q59vjxtWBS2gt3LQXp2?si=z3IEKRfBQx2d99qYIh54nA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/jim-hensons-emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas-music-from/1577212223 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kozwLjNeDQvi40gzauxJQz1pInYS4x7_c Check out the soundtrack of The Kingsman: The Golden Circle: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/77dpznYouiYsKpKirLb49p?si=JA1i95jaQ6u3ueDOug3Irg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/kingsman-the-golden-circle-original-motion-picture-score/1512826712 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mvf6JJavPFNYs1Hj-CGqQ10aBG953ZnqI Check out the soundtracks of Coyote Ugly: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4xVPRfAanB3ElPxxOlFfWL?si=5AFGzfHhQfWeCsXCknjAcg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/coyote-ugly-soundtrack-from-the-motion-picture/72267368 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlLKya9FPX267JoLPdUvxRsPjkVDel2JL Dale Jr's Whiskey River: https://youtube.com/channel/UCKWLZPBdBq8V16m-b-Be0Aw The American Diamond book

For this episode of DisneySpace, Jeff and Mark invite RetroWDW's and DisTwitter-notable How Bowers along for a visit into EPCOT's brand new World Celebration (or World Nature?) as we reimagine the Journey into Imagination with Figment pavilion into something new, and something old - made new. Jeff plays the role of our Master of Ceremonies “Shark Tank” co-host and weighs How's idea of a completely reimagined space against Mark's idea of a next-generation Figment and Dreamfinder attraction. Get ready for a show full of extraordinary surprises and journey with us as we reimagine! Follow How Bowers on Twitter @GoAwayGreen Follow RetroWDW on Twitter @RetroWDW and @RetroWDWphotos Subscribe to and listen to the RetroWDW podcast and enjoy all of their amazing shows of Walt Disney World in those treasured yesteryears. RetroWDW will be hosting RetroMagic at the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World in April of 2022. https://www.retrowdw.com/events/retromagic-50/ Follow How's YouTube channel Liquid Luau for learning how to make your very own special mixed drinks https://youtube.com/c/LiquidLuau Follow Jeff on Twitter @WDWscope And WDWScope on Instagram Follow Mark on Twitter @6MilesTall Check out every old video of Journey into Imagination at SixMileTall's YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeCDRk6O2hhP_5mzvcFE1IwrkYCa8rhNI See all of EPCOT in its original 1980's glory at this day-long YouTube playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeCDRk6O2hhM3PRv-xXhIGRQ7_FBBrI73 Playlist of EPCOT's Entrance Plaza music on Apple Music (credit Blog Mickey) https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/new-epcot-entrance-loop/pl.u-xRjrkFlm87A On Spotify (credit Schmooferino) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4sAQbdOzlS8XBUiARsdb7h?si=OM-bk6VyQma19uZz8GTQUg YouTube playlist of music used in Sparks of Imagination https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeCDRk6O2hhNtkGlEBNgw1jBgxfcnr-Yj Red Dot Design Museum in Singapore https://museum.red-dot.sg Disney's Planes - Teaser Trailer https://youtu.be/bssstn218EA Disney's Planes 2 - Teaser Trailer https://youtu.be/9XMJ1D7AXYQ Peter Pan's Flight Shanghai Disneyland https://youtu.be/0CBtwwCX4Wc EPCOT 1966 showing Progress City and the Tower https://youtu.be/UEm-09B0px8

Jeff and Mark return from a short winter break and reimagine the entire backside of Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. The basic ambition is to “round out” the map of the park, allowing visitors to make their ways around the perimeter, much like the lands of Magic Kingdom, connecting Sunset Boulevard with Toy Storyland, experiencing an assortment of attractions, shows, and restaurants along the way. The episode begins with impressions of the newly opened Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, just outside of Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We then discuss the progress of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Next we talk about Disney's “StoryLiving” real estate ambitions, and Mark recollects Disney's first dabbles into the real estate business with its early eighties acquisition of Arvida Properties prior to Celebration. Mark builds out the back of Hollywood Studios with a fully themed land called “Uptown”, home of The Incredibles on the outskirts of Municiberg. This includes several surprises including a nearby DVC resort. Jeff reveals an exciting adventure called “The Kingsman” pulled from Disney's recent acquisition of 20th Century Fox , providing a unique edgy experience for guests, allowing them to experience role playing, story building, and stunt experiences all at the same time! Jeff also gives some honorable mentions of alternate ideas of a land for The Simpson and Family Guy - more Fox properties, more experiments of “edginess” as a notion for land design. Please explore these links related to discussed topics: Everything Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Halcyon: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeCDRk6O2hhNl2HaWVYj6rO_bRSqtd0np A history of Disney and its brief merger with Arvida, prior to Celebration: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsVbKOoQe1mG_renafSecls0S63SxvTzR The Incredibles and The Incredibles 2 amazing soundtracks by music producer Michael Giachinno: The Incredibles: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWqHapr7oiFZk-zCtRl17it-R5ypzlmi8 The Incredibles 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiNVoBckLqLns39fRqmL-ZqUTX3EMALIl Listen to this podcast interview with Michael Giachinno: https://www.cinemablend.com/podcasts/michael-giacchino-talks-star-wars-spider-man-pixar-and-more-reelblend-141/2557924 The spiraling escalators of Caesars Palace Las Vegas: https://youtube.com/shorts/EzY7K8UPjQA?feature=share The ULTra-MTS PRT System (PeopleMover for Uptown): https://www.ultraglobalprt.com/photos-videos/videos/ https://youtu.be/x9Ri5Ik_w74 The Kingsman promo: https://youtu.be/5zdBG-iGfes A full day experience of Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeCDRk6O2hhM_vIMVfvuv3ovzBHvFSQqX

Episode 10 - Reimagine DinoLand USA Social media Disney-influencer Showcase of Wishes (@ShowcaseWishes on Twitter) challenged the DisneySpace Duo to kick off 2022 by reimagining Dinoland USA of Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom. Primeval Whirl has been dismantled. The writing is seemingly on the wall for The Dino Institute. This space is ready for attention. Mark and Jeff first discuss the latest WDW news topics ranging from Star Wars lightsaber bags to the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend. For DinoLand, Jeff challenges to bring in an Indiana Jones influence into the area, and even entertains the notion of creating a Zootopia themed space in the park, much like what is being built today at Shanghai Disneyland. Each of these ideas strikes fascinating side conversations about what brings relevance to Animal Kingdom while satisfying guests' typical expectations. Mark decides to scrap DinoLand almost entirely and build something quite grand in celebration of South America, setting a new spectacular corner of the world in Animal Kingdom - and borrows something quite unique from faraway Singapore to pull it off in a big way. Find Jeff on Twitter @WDWscope Find Mark on Twitter @6MilesTall Find our show on Twitter @DisneySpacePod and on our DisneySpace group on Facebook. Singapore's Gardens by the Bay: https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg Look for more references of Gardens by Bay on @DisneySpacePod on Twitter this week to capture what could be brought to Disney for a South American land.

To cap off our very first year of DisneySpace, Mark and Jeff invite special guest Showcase of Wishes (@ShowcaseWishes on Twitter) to recap all of our favorite ideas pitched throughout 2021, as well as other recent Walt Disney World news. Mark (@6MilesTall) lists his favorite pitches of Jeff's ideas. Jeff (@WDWScope) lists his favorite pitches of Mark's ideas. And Mike (@ShowcaseWishes) reveals his favorite ideas overall. And more! Join us as we look back on 2021, and as we set the table for new DisneySpaces to reimagine in 2022! Look for us on Twitter @DisneySpacePod. We will ask YOU what should be our next DisneySpace for January! Make sure to follow @ShowcaseofWishes (notable for being liked and retweeted by Bob Iger himself!) for all of his great insights for Disney theme parks and Disney-related news worldwide!

Jeff and Mark board a Southwest Airlines airplane, custom painted to WDW's 50th Anniversary of course, and jetset off to Anaheim, California where we visit Disney's California Adventure Park! And for this special trip, we meet up our esteemed Disneyland enthusiast friend and famous YouTube personality OrangeGrove55! First, Jeff and Mark discuss the latest fan reactions to a set of Disney promotional videos about the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Halcyon near Disney's Hollywood Studios. Make sure to visit OG55's YouTube channel to get his reactions! Then… Jeff, Mark, and OrangeGrove walk to that netherworld corner of California Adventure “Hollywood Land” where we examine the DisneySpace known today as “Monster's Inc. Mike and Sully to the Rescue”. OG55 expresses his idea to get rid of the outdated facades and spice up the joint with the Muppets! Surprise! Jeff has the same idea! Could there be a Muppets attraction here someday? Mark pitches “Malibu Point”, a new custom luxury home typically seen in Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, or Malibu. This new home of Pepper Potts and Tony Stark is a fresh new hotspot for an improved California Adventure. Please follow OrangeGrove55 on YouTube! https://youtube.com/c/OrangeGrove55 Follow Jeff on Twitter and Instagram @WDWscope Follow Mark on Twitter @6MilesTall Please check out California Adventure of Today Playlist on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeCDRk6O2hhOePlH17jmev59zL1NeDhDm Follow us on Facebook at “DisneySpace” group, or on Twitter @DisneySpacePod Look for these addresses of custom luxury homes for inspirations of Pepper Pott's and Tony Stark's “Malibu Point”: 2738 Carina Way, Henderson, NV 8542 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA “The Brentwood Oasis” 1047 N. Bundy Drive Los Angeles “Blue Heron Vegas Modern 001” 685 Dragon Peak Court in Henderson, NV Check out Enes Yilmazer YouTube videos here: https://youtube.com/c/EnesYilmazer This home in particular: https://youtu.be/Us8mDKUaX2M

Trek along the former Serengeti of Harambe Wildlife Reserve in Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom with Jeff and Mark as they observe an imaginary rule that “the animals of Kilimanjaro Safaris suddenly no longer exist”. How could we reimagine this very expansive space? Perhaps a Lion King experience? Maybe something from our friends of Wakanda? What key ingredient is missing from today's Kilimanjaro Safaris that could help? How could Africa be “plussed up” in Animal Kingdom? Find out in this episode of DisneySpace! Jeff's Twitter: @WDWscope Mark's Twitter: @6MilesTall DisneySpace socials: @DisneySpacePod on Twitter “DisneySpace” group on Facebook Visit “Animal Kingdom of Today” playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeCDRk6O2hhPc7P_QAla_fZBWPGqxfHWG

DisneySpace Episode 6 This week, Jeff and Mark return to Walt Disney World's Fantasyland of the Magic Kingdom and reimagine the DisneySpace known today as “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh,” and the formerly-cherished “Mr. Toad's Wild Ride”. Could you imagine stepping into Walt Disney's original sound cartoon “Steamboat Willie”, and experiencing all of Mickey and Minnie Mouse's crazy antics using advanced technical effects? If we thought this cartoon was an amazing achievement for Walt Disney and his early animators, wait until we see what Imagineering can accomplish! Experience a new attraction story blending the 1932 Silly Symphony “Father Noah's Arc” with the similar animated short of “Fantasia 2000” featuring Donald Duck using a animatronic theme similar to another attraction found at Tokyo's Disney Sea. And what if we traveled to the edge of the Magic Kingdom's realm, deep into a forest, and spent time with the woodland creatures of Disney's animated feature “Bambi”? This and much more in this week's DisneySpace! Visit @DisneySpacePod on Twitter and the DisneySpace group on Facebook for updates throughout the week. Mark's Twitter: @6MilesTall Jeff's Twitter: @WDWscope

This week, Mark and Jeff go on a DisneySpace “Speed Round”, imagining new spooky and creepy Halloween overlays for several attractions and shows throughout all four theme parks… and more!

In Episode 4 of DisneySpace, Jeff and Mark welcome our first special guest Joel Christopher Payne to the show as each reimagine the former DisneyQuest and former NBA Experience space of today's Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. Joel has served many creative roles throughout his storied career, including Artist and Art Director positions at many gaming studios and TV shows. Today, Jeff is a professional artist and is licensed by Disney to paint and illustrate Disney branded characters, landscapes, and sceneries. In early 2021, Joel presented his water color paintings at EPCOT's Festival of the Arts, painting many on site! In a former key role, Joel collaborated with Walt Disney Imagineering to develop “Virtual Jungle Cruise”, an innovative feature attraction inside DisneyQuest at Walt Disney World. His creative insight and experience at DisneyQuest inspired us to welcome him to this show! In this episode, not only does Joel offer an amazing “DisneySpace” pitch, he provides some profound Imagineering background, eye-opening stories, and inspiring recommendations for making future DisneySpaces with excellence. Enjoy this episode, and we look forward to seeing what amazing things Joel does next! Please visit the following to learn more about Joel and his amazing talents and creative ambitions. www.TheElfKing.com TikTok: @hipstersaintnick www.WishPictures.com www.Friendliens.club Facebook: Joel Christopher Payne Look for Joel's latest song “Santa Lives in You” on all music streaming services. Visit WishPictures.com, and consider purchasing Joel's amazing paintings for yourself or for gifts. Mark: Twitter: @6MilesTall YouTube: SixMilesTall (the playlists) Jeff: Twitter: @WDWscope Instagram: WDWscope

This week, Mark and Jeff embark on the new Tradewinds boat to discuss just what is an intellectual property before they provide their pitches for re-imagining the DisneySpace of Fort Wilderness Campgrounds.

It's our second episode! First in our Current Events segment we discuss the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration as well as Jeff's recent experience with the new stand-by line procedures for DHS's Rise of the Resistance. Then, for this week's DisneySpace, Jeff and Mark discuss their ideas for prime Tomorrowland real estate: The former theaters that housed attractions such as Flight to the Moon, Mission to Mars, ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter and Stitch's Great Escape.

In our debut episode, Mark and Jeff set the premise for the series and describe their reimagined attractions replacing Magic Kingdom's "it's a small world."