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This week's episode is a follow up to the last episode. Last episode we took a train to Rafiki's Planet watch and now we talk the train back from Rafiki's Planet Watch.

This week we travel on the train out to Rafiki's Planet Watch. It is a great way to sit down and relax from the hectic work of park touring. It is also a great way to see "behind the scenes" at where the animals are housed and taken care of.

This week we show you what happens when there is a slight "mishap" aboard the horse-drawn trolley at the Magic Kingdom. It seems one of the Magic Kingdom Main Street residence was dragging their toy dogs alongside the trolley when it was caught under the wheel of the trolley. The Dapper Dans as well as CM Justin were there to make sure everything was alright.

This week we take a ride on the double-decker omnibus at the Magic Kingdom. Sure it is quicker to walk down Main Street and head towards Space Mountain (when it is open) however if you don't care about getting in the most rides and attractions and just want to experience the park as a whole then I highly recommend the transportation that goes up and down Main Street.

This week is a live demonstration of glass blowing at the Crystal Arts Shop on Main Street USA. Multiple times during the day a CM will sit down and actually work on the crystal pieces that are sold in the store. This is a great way to beat the heat and crowds or to kill a little time. Times are not set for when they will be working, but take a stroll into the shop and I am sure you will be able to catch them easily.

This week is a clip from the show Voyage of the Little Mermaid at Disney's Hollywood Studios. This is where Ariel is singing "Part of Your World". I would post the entire show, but unfortunately shortly after this song there were technical difficulties and the rest of the show was canceled.

This week we take you on a tour of the Maharajah Jungle Trek in Asia at the Animal Kingdom. Though a walking tour, this attraction is very entertaining with great views of gibbons, bats and tigers just to name a few. It is suggested that you get your FP to Kali River Rapids and then take a stroll on the Jungle Trek.

This week we experience the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. We had never experienced it so the KP CM gave us China as it was one of the "better ones". I do have to agree, it was really cool. Now this episode is edited to purposefully leave out about half of this missions and also shot so you don't exactly know where the missions spots are (it also helped it was shot at night) however, if you do not want to be spoiled at all skip this episode.

This week is a very short episode. We have seen Wishes from the park, but here is an alternate view from the monorail. Trying to beat the crowds from the park I hopped on the monorail and it was in time to watch some of Wishes from the monorail and then also see the ending at the TTC (which by the way has the music playing, great little tip if you are parked and want to beat crowds out, head over to the TTC before the start of Wishes and you will have a great view with less crowds).

This week we have part two of the Flower and Garden Festival that was at the park from March 18 to May 31. Next year the Flower and Garden Festival will be held March 3 - May 16, 2010.

This week I post clips from EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival that was at the park from March 18 to May 31. Originally I was going to post this as the first (maybe second) episodes in June, but real life got in the way. This is the first in a two parter, with the second part coming next week. Also this episode did not touch on all EPCOT has to offer during the Flower and Garden Festival. Next year the Flower and Garden Festival will be held March 3 - May 16, 2010.

This week we travel to EPCOT for a viewing of Illuminations: Reflection of Earth. We stood between the Japanese and American Pavilions and as you can see got an amazing shot from when the globe started to come out into the World Showcase Lagoon. This performance of ROE is different than the typical shows. Can you figure out how?

This week we are still keeping it in the Magic Kingdom. We head on over to the Swiss Family Treehouse which an easily overlooked/passed by attraction. With that said though, I don't blame anyone as it is a walking tour and it is up and down stairs. Who wants to walk up and down stairs when you are already tired from running around the parks? In addition to that, there is nothing spectacular or jaw dropping to see. So enjoy as I do all the walking for you and you can sit back in your big comfy chair and experience this attraction.

This week we are at the Magic Kingdom to see a performance by the Main Street Philharmonic. This 12 piece brass and percussion plays classic ragtime tunes such as "Rag Time Band". They also perform Disney classics. In addition to shows on Main Street, the Philharmonic participate in the Daily Parade as well as the Flag Ceremony. There are many chances for you to run into them during the day and each performance within the day is different than the last.

This week we post our 50th episode! In order to celebrate this episode is like Episode 1, a performance by the Voices of Liberty. Even though it is a performance by the Voices of Liberty it is a different set with new songs. Enjoy.

This week we are over in Mexico at World Showcase in EPCOT to see a performance by Mariachi Cobre. Mariachi Cobre is a 12 piece band with violins, guitars, trumpets and more. The show times are on the times guide and they perform out front of the pavilion. If the weather is bad, they can be found inside.

This week we head over to Frontierland for The Country Bear Jamboree. This is recently after the refurbishment so the audio animatronics got their spit cleaning and the audio system was updated so you could actually tell what the bears are singing.

This week we head over to the Living Seas, well The Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion over at EPCOT to have a chat with Crush. Turtle Talk with Crush is one of my favorite attractions due to the magic and technology behind the attraction. Also due to the interaction aspect of the attraction each show is new and different then the last.

This week is a follow up of Episode 31. In that episode we took a tour of Mickey's house. Now it is time to tour his neighbor, Minnie's house. Mickey's house has a ton of details and I feel Minnie's has even more. Take time to look and touch everything. Minnie's house does not have as much flow as Mickey's so it may seem crowded and you may have to stop and wait, especially to get into the kitchen, but there is plenty to take in while you are waiting.

This week we travel back over to EPCOT and head into Inventions for "What's Your Problem?" which is a show that is every 20 minutes. Many Adventures Club members are said to host this show, will we see them? Let's check it out and see...

This week we feature everyone's favorite attraction. Well maybe not everyone's favorite attraction but at least we all love the music and song from the attraction. I hope you hum the theme to "It's a Small World" for the next few days.

This week we are back in the Magic Kingdom for a basic ride through of Snow White's Scary Adventure. Due to it being a dark ride, some scenes may be tough to see, but it is all there, audio and all.

This week we are back at the Magic Kingdom for a fun excursion on the World Famous Jungle Cruise. What is that you say? We have already been on the Jungle Cruise? This is true, however this time we are on the Jungle Cruise at night. One of the best things about the Disney parks is that at night it is a brand new park and adventure, so here we enjoy a different ride on the Jungle Cruise at night.

This week we are at Magic Kingdom for what I think is an often missed or overlooked performance due to the location and not being on the schedule. Outside of Casey's Corner on Main Street which serves hotdogs and cold pop is a piano. Multiple times a player will come out to ticket the ivories with a ragtime tune or two. Check out the schedule over at Steve Soares site (http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/) for showtimes.

This week we head on over to Mexico, well Mexico in World Showcase. Come join us for a ride on El Rio del Tiempo (The River of Time) on the Gran Fiesta Tour as we join the Three Caballeros (Donald Duck, Jose Carioca and Panchito Pistoles).

This week we are in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom for a ride on The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. I had never realized how short this ride was until I put it into a video and with intro and ending comes in under four minutes. Look for the nod to the previous attraction in the ride and if you don't know what that may be, ask in our forum.

This week's episode is one of the quickest turn around. This episode features the Dapper Dans of Main Street with Deagan Organ Chimes in a performance on Tuesday of this week. Be sure to watch the entire episode all the way through the copyright for some bonus material.

On February 12, Disney held a Blue Carpet Event for their new attraction American Idol Experience. While most of the event was for media only, which we are not yet, the arrival of the stars was open for any of the park guest at Disney Hollywood Studios. Here is a look of every star that arrived down the Blue Carpet.

This week we are over at EPCOT to see the JAMMitors perform. They perform outside Future World West then head over and perform outside Future World East. Typically they do not perform past the mid-afternoon so if you park hop you can easily miss them (or if you are running to Soarin' then TT and M:S). During the different events at EPCOT such as Food and Wine or Flower and Garden they will change their instruments to match with the theme.

This week's episode features an attraction which I believe is lesser known. Despite being on the schedule it is easy to pass right on by the venue when there are no performances. Storytime with Belle in the Fairytale Garden involves audience participation and is great for those with younger children. Located behind and to the right of Cinderella's Castle and across from Cosmic Ray's be sure to check this attraction out.

This week's episode is another requested attraction. I did not have the raw footage yet so during marathon weekend I went and picked up The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management. As always I hope you enjoy.

This is probably one of my favorite episodes I have released so far. That says a lot as I am a huge fan of the Voices of Liberty, Off Kilter and British Invasion. I love PUSH the talking and moving trash can. I have been hunting him down to try to capture some footage of him. Luckily during Lou Mongello's* January meet PUSH showed up. I was able to get Mongello interacting with PUSH. A podcaster's dream come true! *Mongello has done some very small projects such as MouseTunes (no longer in existence), WDWRadio, DisneyWorldTrivia.com and I think maybe, just maybe has authored two books, "Walt Disney World Trivia Book: Secrets, History and Fun Facts Behind the Magic" and "Walt Disney World Trivia Book, Volume II"

This week we have a new intro! However, even with a new shorter intro this episode is a long one. This week we are over at EPCOT at the Canada pavilion for a performance by Off Kilter. Off Kilter have an amazing performance and probably the longest live performance at the World, at least for the number of times they perform in the day.

This week we take a tour of Mickey's house in Toontown Fair. Enjoy as we walk through his house, viewing his bedroom, living room, kitchen, outside back for his garden as well as a walk through his garage. Also don't forget to check out Pluto's dog house out back. The music in this episode is performed by Skankin' Mouse Music and can be found at http://www.skankinmouse.com/

This week's episode is from Disney Hollywood Studio. I stood and waited for the Block Party Bash at the under construction American Idol Experience. Due to my location the top of the floats are hard to see, at least for the one in front of me however it gave me a better location to protect my camera and be above the rest of the crowd.

The final part of Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular.

Here is part 2 (out of 3) of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. Part 3 next week.

This week's episode comes a week early due to myself traveling for MouseFest. This episode is a three parter, I am sorry if you are not interested in this attraction however due to sheer size (and it being in 3 scenes itself) I decided to break up in three parts. Here is the first part of The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!

This week we go Soarin' at the Land in EPCOT. Not to brag, but when this video was shot Soarin' was a 10 min wait, practically walk on as the only wait was a few minutes before pre-show, pre-show loading, then the "safety" video. I did my best to capture the ride but when it comes down to it, this episode is just a video of a video. I also ALWAYS request the top row as I hate to see feet dangling in front of me.

This week's episode is a longer one, but it is well worth the download wait (especially in High Definition!). This week's episode, if you have somehow missed it in the title, is of SpectroMagic. After a long day of running around the Disney parks I camped out a great location to be in the front and have all the floats coming towards me before making the turn at Liberty Square. Enjoy.

This week we head over to EPCOT for a ride on the recently refurbished Spaceship Earth with Dame Judy Dench as narrator. As you can see I had some issues with the touch screen (might be as this was my very first video I shot for the podcast) but if you have not had a chance to ride since the refurbishment and want to see it LIVE first then skip this episode.

There is just something about the Magic Kingdom that I can't get away from it. Three episodes in a row now have all been from Magic Kingdom. Episode selection is actually random depending on what I need to do post-production and when I have time to put it all together, etc. Anyway on with the episode notes. This week I head on over to the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. Not many places will let you drive a car while holding a video camera. Yes, I am on a track, but you can still derail, luckily I did not. I apologize for the shakiness of the footage, but if you have been on this attraction you already know it is not that smooth and then add in that I am trying to stay somewhat on the straight path and driving during the entire time and I think you understand. I was going to overlay music as there is not any audio really to listen too, but the hum of the motors I think also what make this attraction what it is, so it is pure video and audio goodness with no editing or overlay.

This week we head on over to the Magic Kingdom and Tomorrowland for some Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. Sorry about some of the camera work but I could not pass up playing while filming. I have to say I am impressed with my final score (which I will not spoil for you) as I had the camera in left hand and my right hand controlling the spinning as well as shooting. Maybe one day I will do a BLSRS tips episode so you can learn where to aim to get those huge scores.

It is Friday and also Halloween! How convenient. So I wonder what this episode will entail. Why of course a ride through of Haunted Mansion. This is the complete ride from the graves outside, to the pre-show entertainment, the ride itself, the graves outside, the pet cemetery and the horseless carriage. Wow that is a lot! Due to the darkness of the ride it is tough to see some scenes but maybe that just adds to the video as did you really see the candelabra there or is it just your imagination? Happy Halloween!

This week's episode is from the Animal Kingdom. Dinosaur is one of the attractions I always visit when at the Animal Kingdom. It is a very dark (and bumpy) ride and therefore it may be hard to see some scenes with low lighting, bumping around and the camera trying to focus, but at least you can get the idea as well as the ride audio.

This episode is from the Animal Kingdom. This is the very first few cars that went out into the savannah. I was searching hard for a giraffe to prove to Jonathan over at All About The Mouse podcast that they do exist. I did find one, but not where I usually spot them.

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I held out on this episode thinking I could possibly get better footage however this is a highly requested episode. This week we travel back over to the Magic Kingdom for Wishes which I think is one of the best fireworks display I have ever seen. As always, enjoy!

This week is a follow up from last. This episode is the full show of Lights, Motor, Action. I enjoy the show but I am also upset that because of bringing in the show the Backstage Tour is no longer an attraction worth seeing. Due to the length of the show (33 min) the file is large but I thought it was better then splitting the episode into two parts.

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