Podcasts about audio animatronics

In the sixteenth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid continued their look back at the history of themed entertainment. This time around, they focus on some of the innovations Walt Disney helped introduce with his family fun park.  Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How far back in history do automatons go? Who was the first creator to use pneumatics What sort of control systems were used originally at Disneyland Park When were Audio Animatronics first introduced? PLUS Special Guest Joe Lanzisero's experiences working with animatronics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this show, we discuss which attractions would benefit significantly if audio-animatronics were added. We each pick an attraction and present our high-level ideas of what that would look like. Plus, we go off on some tangents, including exploring which live-action Spider-Man is the best and male anatomy. Which attraction would benefit from added audio-animatronics? We would love to hear from you. Let us know at show@magicourway.com or call at 815-669-4226 or slide into our social media DMs. Every thought and opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #571.

This week, a slew of Disneyland 70th news, a classic attraction gets an update, extra magic for guests caught in the rain, Captain America brings new treats to Avenger's Campus, a wishing well loses its top, we talk to Walt Disney World VIP Tour Cast Member Less, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: As the march towards the launch of Disneyland's 70th Anniversary continues, the Disney Parks Blog posted an update for the celebration. The new “Walt Disney - A Magical Life” attraction has been delayed until the official birthday of July 17th. Rumors have suggested that they have some more tweaking of the show to make it perfect for guests. - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-70th-anniversary-new-experiences-main-street-usa/ In addition to the new show, the lobby of the Opera House will have an experience featuring the evolution of Walt's dream for Disneyland. Images, art, and artifacts - some never seen before - will be on display. The next area will be dedicated to the story and history of Audio-Animatronics. Finally, some artifacts from the Walt Disney Family Museum will be on display, including items from Walt's apartment, humanitarian accolades, and more! - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-70th-anniversary-new-experiences-main-street-usa/ After leaving the “Walt Disney - A Magical Life” show, the exit lobby will show previews of projects and how Disneyland will move forward in the years ahead. - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-70th-anniversary-new-experiences-main-street-usa/ Also announced was a fairly major update to “it's a small world.” Shortly before Richard Sherman, who, along with his brother Robert, wrote many songs and lyrics to classic Disney tunes, passed away last year, he wrote a new verse for the iconic song in the attraction. This new verse will debut in the attraction starting July 17th. If you want to hear Richard tell you all about it, you can watch “The Last Verse,” a short film we have linked in the show notes. This short film will also be playing in the Main Street Cinema for the 70th Anniversary. - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disneyland-70th-anniversary-new-experiences-main-street-usa/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fKUnhAIVp0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DerN_lPryRA Guests who brave Disneyland in the rain are getting a little extra magic recently. When it rains, the parade is usually replaced by a “rainy day cavalcade.” Currently, there is no parade running, but the cavalcade is! So, if you want a little extra entertainment for your Disney dollars, a rainy day could be a good option. - https://www.micechat.com/409435-disneyland-update-stormy-skies-rising-moons-delayed-debuts/ With the premiere of Captain America: Brave New World, new food, drink, and merchandise arrived in Avenger's Campus. At Pym Test Kitchen, you can pick up a Red Gamma Gulp, which is a red velvet cold brew with cream cheese cold foam, or a Red Rage Wings, which are spicy wings tossed in habanero sauce and served with potato bites and ranch dressing. At the Pym Tasting Lab, there is a Liberty Punch, a Litmus Lemonade with blue Hawaiian and topped with citrus meringue foam. At Schwarma Too, a pepperoni and cheese pizza pocket is available. Both have mozzarella, house-made marinara sauce, and wrapped in empanada dough. Finally, there is a Captain America Shield Sipper at Pym Test Kitchen. - https://www.micechat.com/409435-disneyland-update-stormy-skies-rising-moons-delayed-debuts/ An unexpected, but welcome update has come to Snow White's Wishing Well. The roof of the well has been taken down and appears to be returning after a refurbishment. - https://www.micechat.com/409435-disneyland-update-stormy-skies-rising-moons-delayed-debuts/ SnackChat: Food and Wine Foodie Guide - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-foodie-guide-2025/ Discussion Topic: Walt Disney World VIP Tour Cast Member Les

The moment has finally arrived. The one we've all been waiting for. Drumroll please…. The 1964 New York World's Fair! This would prove to be a moment that would change the course of Disney parks and the Haunted Mansion's history for the rest of time. This is where we introduce a little something we like to call Audio Animatronics into the mix! From here, Walt would put his faith in 5 men to take the lead on bringing this Haunted Mansion project to completion. Who are these 5 men you might ask? You'll just have to listen in to get the full scoop. Join us today as we uncover more of the Haunted Mansion! Muahahaha!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodSupport the show and Buy Us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/makeitmagicalUse our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company!Email us anytime at:  makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com!Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod

August 14, 2024—This Week at Walt Disney World. Greg and Sam are talking about the Park Announcement from the D23 Ultimate Fan Event. Josh D'Amaro unveiled a wave of exciting news for Disney parks, cruise ships, and beyond. Let's dig into all of the projects Highlights include: Four New Disney Cruise Ships: Expanding Disney Cruise Line's fleet with new ships by 2031. Monsters, Inc. Land: A new land at Disney's Hollywood Studios with a suspended coaster experience. Cars Expansion: A reimagined Cars-themed area at Magic Kingdom with exciting new attractions. Villains Land: A new area at Magic Kingdom dedicated to Disney Villains, featuring thrilling new attractions and experiences. Tropical Americas: New attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom, including an Indiana Jones adventure and an Encanto journey. Avatar Experience: An innovative Avatar-themed attraction coming to Disney California Adventure. First Audio-Animatronics Walt Disney: A new show featuring the first-ever Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt Disney. Avengers Expansions: New superhero attractions in California, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Lion King Area: A new ride-through attraction at Disneyland Paris inspired by “The Lion King.” Prepare to share your thoughts on these exciting updates and what they mean for the future of Disney magic! All that and MORE... this week at Walt Disney World https://www.youtube.com/live/W20EcjvYz_M?si=26_Ct9xBBaYdZ7Ot

Disney fans rejoice!  Former Imagineer Ethan Reed chats with me about all things Audio-Animatronics. During his over twenty years at Walt Disney Imagineering, Ethan worked as an Audio-Animatronics Animator, Character Designer, Creative Director, Production Designer and Special Effects Supervisor. He had a big part in bringing Hong Kong Disneyland's Mystic Manor to life, animated Audio-Animatronics figures including President Abraham Lincoln, Ursula and even the Yeti from Expedition Everest. Listen as we discuss the history of Audio-Animatronics, the process of animating these characters, his true thoughts about The Yeti and so much more. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access to episodes, take part in Ask Me Anything live streams, and gain more bonuses by joining the DCTC Patreon. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Do your regular shopping on Amazon and Disney Store using my special links. Save money at Whosits & Whatsits using discount code "DCTC". Get FREE DISNEY GIFTS from DCTC. ------ BE SOCIAL: Follow @DizneyCTC and @JeffDePaoli on Instagram. ------ CONNECT: Write me at Contact@DePodcastNetwork.com Leave a voicemail at 818-860-2569 Visit the show at DizneyCoastToCoast.com Sign up for the DCTC Newsletter ------ "Dizney Coast to Coast" is part of the DePodcast Network. Love the show? Leave a tip.

In this captivating episode, we go behind the scenes to uncover the groundbreaking Imagineering innovations that have forever transformed the Disney Parks experience. Discover the fascinating stories behind: The Omnimover System How this revolutionary ride system enabled seamless, continuous movement on iconic attractions like Haunted Mansion, Spaceship Earth, and Indiana Jones Adventure. The impact of the Omnimover on enhancing immersive storytelling and detail in Disney's most beloved rides. Audio-Animatronics Marvels Exploring the origins and evolution of Disney's lifelike Audio-Animatronics technology from the 1964 World's Fair to modern wonders like Pandora. In-depth look at iconic Audio-Animatronics figures that bring characters to life, from singing birds to swashbuckling pirates. FASTPASS & FastPass+ Innovations How Disney's FASTPASS system revolutionized theme park operations by reducing wait times. The game-changing ability to pre-plan your day with the FastPass+ reservation system. MagicBands & Disney Genie Service Unveiling the convenience of MagicBands as park tickets, hotel keys, and payment methods in one wearable device. Discovering the Disney Genie digital assistant and its personalized itinerary planning capabilities. Join us as we dive deep into the Imagineering magic that has made Disney Parks the gold standard for immersive themed entertainment worldwide! More information about the podcast can be found at disneydnapodcast.com Contact us: https://www.disneydnapodcast.com/contact/ Please also connect with us here: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/disneydnapodcast

Topics of Discussion: Information on Sommelier Room at Citricos Walt Disney World Files Permits for Magic Kingdom Expansion Disney previews model of Encanto and Indiana Jones expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom DAS Updates Walt Disney Imagineering unveils 'most advanced Audio-Animatronics figures yet' at Tiana's Bayou Adventure More Characters from Tiana's Bayou Adventure revealed Walt Disney World's Test Track to close June 2024 to begin reimagining Now boarding at Disney's Hollywood Studios - new destinations at Star Tours featuring Ahsoka, Andor, and The Mandalorian Disney Discount Offers Refurbishment Announced for Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Hotel Rooms Buy a Fort Wilderness Cabin

This week, we received the chance to see for ourselves some of the amazing advancements in a particular component that can make or break any Disney Attraction. They are the pieces that often represent the characters and make the stories come to life. Of course, we're talking about Audio-Animatronics. They are such important parts of so many theme park experiences and we're going to explore them in this show as we discuss The Artistry Of Disney's Audio-Animatronics. Michelle, once again, provides us with some of her always outstanding research as she shares stories, information, and fun facts about these amazing pieces of art, storytelling, and ingenuity. Once we finish up our look at The Artistry Of Disney's Audio-Animatronics, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss the results of this week's Walt Disney Company shareholders meeting. While there wasn't a lot of new information for Disney Parks fans at that time, there was a lot of exciting news that came out the next day. Of course, we'll discuss it. And we'll talk all about the exciting additions from A Galaxy Far, Far Away that are debuting at Disneyland for The Season of the Force. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter.   And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”   Thanks for listening! Cheers!  

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the importance of Walt's Model Shop and the impact Fred Joerger, Harriet Burns, and Wathel Rogers had on it.Links:Michael's Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books/Magazines:Walt Disney's Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff KurttiThe “E” Ticket Magazine Number 44: Walt's Model ShopWebsites/Articles:We Wouldn't Have Disneyland Without These 5 Imagineers by Molly McCormack for AllEarsThe Early Days of Audio-Animatronics by Keith Gluck for The Walt Disney Family MuseumA Feathered Family: Creating the Birds of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room by Sophie Jo for the Walt Disney Family MuseumWalt Disney Legend Fred Joerger: D23.comFred Joerger Obituary – Los Angeles Times ArchivesFred Joerger Obituary – Washington Post (May be behind a paywall)Former Lakeview Terrace Home of Early Imagineer Fred Joerger asks $2.7 million, Los Angeles Daily NewsDisney's Master of Illusion Fred Joerger, University of Houston, Cullen College of EngineeringHarriet Burns Official WebsiteThe Finishing Touch of Harriet Burns, Walt's Folly: The History, Ideas, and People Who Built DisneylandDisney Legend Wathel Rogers, D23.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It might be a small world after all, but how did Disney imagineers create the first audio animatronics and how do they work? Find out in the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 600 of The DSNY DNA Podcast! Join your hosts, Trent and Jeni, as they dive deep into the heart of Disney's Animal Kingdom attractions. In this special episode, it's all about love it or change it! First up on the magical journey is the Navi River Journey—a Mystical River Ride that takes you through a visually stunning and mysterious river, surrounded by the wonders of Pandora. Feel the positive energy as you encounter the legendary Na'vi Shaman of Songs and experience the power of her music. Then, brace yourself for an Amazing Aerial Adventure on the Avatar Flight of Passage. Board your own mountain banshee and explore Pandora's incredible landscape. It's a thrilling expedition that allows you to test yourself like a Na'vi. Prepare for a Yeti encounter on Expedition Everest! Board a train to the "top of the world" and race to escape the cursed mountain before the Yeti claims another expedition. It's a high-speed, high-thrill adventure you won't forget. If you're up for a rip-roaring river adventure, hop on Kali River Rapids. Raft down a dramatic 20-foot slope, skim across geysers, and navigate through fast-moving rapids in this exhilarating experience. For a truly wild adventure, embark on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Explore the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, home to over 30 species living in picturesque landscapes. Every safari is a unique and unforgettable experience with animals having minds of their own. Dive into the big blue and beyond with Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond, a spectacular stage show set in the underwater world of Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo. Experience the classic movie, The Lion King, in a larger-than-life show filled with songs, pageantry, and puppetry. For a dino ride in the sky, climb aboard TriceraTop Spin. Designed for little ones and the young-at-heart, control your dinosaur's flight with an onboard lever or joystick. Become an honorary insect in "It's Tough to Be a Bug!" Watch an "Off-Bugway" show filled with 3D movie effects, Audio-Animatronics figures, and in-theater 4D surprises hosted by Flik from A Bug's Life. Finally, embark on a Race Against Time in Dinosaur. Join a secret mission to bring a 3.5-ton Iguanadon back to the present, all while avoiding life-like dinosaurs and fiery meteors. Will you make your escape before becoming extinct? Join Trent and Jeni on this thrilling episode as they explore, critique, and celebrate the enchanting Animal Kingdom attractions. It's an episode packed with adventure, laughs, and the magic that only Disney can deliver! More information about the podcast can be found at disneydnapodcast.com Contact us: https://www.disneydnapodcast.com/contact/ Please also connect with us here: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter   and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/disneydnapodcast Like and Subscribe over at our YouTube channel! And as always.... If You've Got The Time, We've Got The Disney!  

Sixty years of the Enchanted Tiki Room doesn't just mean a lot of decades of bird shows, although that number is enormous. Opened on June 23rd of 1963, The Enchanted Tiki Room represents Walt Disney's first foray into Audio-Animatronics, a new "space age" technology that allowed inanimate characters to perform on cue--and even talk. Six decades of Abraham Lincoln, swashbuckling pirates, singing dolls, Big Al, Dinosaurs, Mark Twain, Figment, Extraterrestrial Aliens, Avatar Shamans and Dancing Baby Groots all take their roots from a thatched hut. We pay homage to this amazing attraction--Simple in concept but never simplistic in execution. We see how this attraction has played out for generations of audiences over the years, and has evolved into entire resorts like Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Disney's Aulani. Join Jose, Fritz, Michael, Pierre and more as we celebrate one of only two attractions that carries the name of its founder, Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. Lots of photos, videos and links supporting this podcast at Disney Insights. Special Announcement! Jim Korkis needs your help! The 72-year-old, internationally-respected Disney historian who has authored thousands of articles and dozens of books about all things Disney. He has also been a guest on several Disney Insight Podcasts. Moreover, he's been a friend for years. Jim is now struggling with a series of major medical issues and is in need of financial help to pay his bills. We invite you to help! There are three ways you can support Jim with any or all of the following: Go to Go Fund Me and make a direct contribution to Jim Korkis. Join our Patreon Group, the Wayfinder Society at any level and all 2023 donations will be contributed to supporting Jim. Be among the first 100 people to do the following and we'll make a $3 contribution each to supporting Jim: Subscribe to DisneyInsights.com Subscribe to Disney Insights on YouTube and Share a Video. Join our Disney Insights Facebook Group Page and Share with Others.

In this Progress City Town Hall we welcome back animator and Audio-Animatronics programmer Davy Feiten for part two of our epic interview! This time we go into detail about the Country Bear Jamboree and its seasonal shows, plus more of Davy's work on attractions such as Visionarium. Put some pants on that bear, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!

PASSENGER 21: Celebrated founder and president of Garner Holt Productions (the world's largest animatronics company), philanthropist, and TEA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Garner Holt.   From designing and building haunted houses in his parents' backyard, to creating Halloween exhibits at the local mall, to being handed the Audio-Animatronics torch by Walt Disney Imagineering, Garner Holt personifies the notion that dreams really do come true. Join us as Garner climbs aboard our time machine for a journey through his entrepreneurial history, stopping to talk about his greatest projects, his collection of antique vehicles (and trains), and his inspiring Education Through Imagination program.

Special guest Jack Pattillo joins the show to talk about the former Disney Hollywood Studios attraction, The Great Movie Ride. From immersive storytelling to the implementation of a new kind of animatronic, Jack and Jonathan explore this long-gone ride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soundscapes: Carousel of Progress ----- Want More Here With The Magic? Visit The Website: https://herewiththemagic.com Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/HereWithTheMagic Connect on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herewiththemagic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herewiththemagic/ -- When General Electric approached Walt Disney to create an imaginative, immersive attraction for the 1964 New York World's Fair, they lit of a spark of inspiration that still burns bright to this day. Everything about his “Progressland” pavilion was revolutionary and one-of-a-kind. From the clockwise rotating theater to the advanced Audio Animatronics and the original song composed by the incomparable Sherman Brothers, it was an experience entirely unique to this venue of dreamers and innovators. Thousands of people came, saw, and were mesmerized by Walt Disney's “Progressland,” but even he could have had no idea at the time just how treasured and beloved his show would become in the decades that followed. Known today as Walt Disney's “Carousel of Progress,” this rotating spectacle of American innovation has taken up permanent residence at Walt Disney World, inside Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. A tribute to Walt's quintessential enterprise and ambition, this attraction remains a space of nostalgia, warmth, comfort and connection to the Disney that once was, and a place to remember the leaps and bounds of progress that have brought us all to where we are today. Once a temporary draw for summertime tourists in mid-century America, this truly timeless experience is a celebration of possibility and a testament to the power of genuine curiosity. It is a tangible and observable manifestation of the ideals of the young and the young at heart, the dreamers and the doers; we who avidly seek joy in new discoveries and work toward a great, big, beautiful tomorrow. And so we invite you to join us as we take our seats in this iconic revolving theater - the show is about to begin!  

Animatronic builder and lover, Scott Nevin, gives 'Naynay a complete crash course on animatronics! Deep diving into their history, the evolution of Audio-Animatronics, and how they actually work! FOLLOW SCOTT NEVIN ON INSTAGRAM @nevtechcreations @scott_nevin FOLLOW SCOTT ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td_BTfVq2-4 LISTEN TO THE NEV BROS. PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/show/3ouv9NvoxGM1PDqNKKKOWI Have questions you want answered? Shoot a DM on Instagram @withnaynay to be featured in future episodes! Be my sugar daddy and donate to the podcast by purchasing MERCH or donating via Venmo! SHOP: https://my-store-11660841.creator-spring.com INSTA: @withnaynay VENMO: @yikequeen420 SOCIAL SECURITY: 666 69 6969 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shanaynay/support

Photo:  Walt Disney (right) checks out one of the Audio-Animatronics figures created for Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland based on a character design by Disney Imagineer Marc Davis (left). Photo taken circa early 1966 at Walt Disney Imagineering, then known as WED Enterprises. (Photo courtesy, The Disneyland Resort) #PacificWatch: Disney Imagineering decamps California for Florida  Jeff Bliss  @JCBliss https://www.dailynews.com/2021/10/29/disney-imagineering-relocation-shifts-creative-balance-of-power-from-california-to-florida/

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn jump right into several sizzling Disney topics. Zombie Captain America: Do we have a Disney's California "Scary" Adventure in our future? Do we really want that? Would Disney really do that? Is there room for Oogie Boogie Bash to have both "family-friendly" and scarier Halloween entertainment options?  What are some of our Disneyland traditions? Any ideas we'd like to see in the Fantasyland Theater and the Hyperion? Are there any pet peeves we have in the Parks? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Le Journal de Mickey, Mrs. Goofy, Goofy Junior, and Roy Disney's dedication speech to Walt on the final day of the 3-day gala Grand Opening of Walt Disney World in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Audio-Animatronics in the Parks, and more!

Witness the landmark moments of amazing innovation that made today's spectacular communications technology possible. Travel back to the dawn of humanity, when early man painted on cave walls. Watch new ideas spread like wildfire with the invention of Gutenberg's printing press. The wheels of time turn ever faster as we enter the modern age of media, from newspapers announcing the end of the Civil War to the televised broadcast of the moon landing-and beyond. All of these great moments are brought vividly to life using elaborate sets and advanced Audio-Animatronics figures during this inspirational, 16-minute, Omnimover-style attraction. https://youtu.be/L_9fyY1KO1E

Hey guys,Sorry for the delay as COVID is still playing havoc with running a bar but that's another story!!This episode we will be talking about Disney land and park but more specifically Trader Sam's bars that are featured in those areas. The Enchanted Tiki room gets some coverage as well in this show and so we have all the bases covered for your trip to Disney.We do two of the Trader Sam's cocktails: The Castaway Crush and the Rosita's Margarita. The Castaway cocktail was a three thumbs up by all of us and a definite addition to any tiki party or for yourself to enjoy on that nice summer night (OK, it's fall soon but you know what I mean)!! In the Castaway cocktail we are using a spirit called Cachaça or as Paola also says it can be called Pinga. You know me and my pronunciation so I went with Pinga. They both feature some layers of tropical spices and sweetness that you just got to try. The other cocktail (Margarita) uses George Clooney's Casamigos Tequila which I highly recommend as your premium if not only tequila. we go indepth into his story on how this spirit started. How did I get the recipes? Well listen as I'll give you a bartender's trick!!!On "Mark's adventures" segment: we are talking about Trader Sam's in both parks and a few things about the ones around the world. Did you know it was the first place that Audio-Animatronics was used in the Enchanted Tiki room which we also discuss. Walt was before his time for sure on this. We discuss how the show started and has it changed over the years....fire?? Well, yeah we talk about that too!!! The show has been around for decades and still going strong today!!On "Did you know?" segment: we talk about the tiki room was the first attraction at the park to have AC....why? Well, listen to find out. Also, the 4 talking Macaws have something in common. HINT: "Est-ce que tu parles français?". Also, who sponsored the attraction then and now? Links to the show:Recipes for the show: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/Mark's adventures page: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/marks-tiki-page/Enchanted Tiki Room history video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ct0iStBQl0Walt's project of EPCOT was suppose to be a city video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hqLo4J6mrQ

Seventh in our 12-part series diving deep into the mysteries of Disney's Tomorrowland movie. It's an all-house assault as we make our way through a maze of booby traps that protect a path to a bathroom-bound escape pod. Exactly how many Dave Clarks are named after The Dave Clark Five? Which family heirlooms does a former boy genius toss into his Go Bag when pursued by murderous Audio-Animatronics? Where lies his badge of rebellion? What's the deal with Frank and Athena?⚛ Follow Tomorrowland Times on Twitter.⚛ NRC Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

AniTramonics? AnimaTramics? Animatronics! Audio-Animatronics, that is. Join Kirk and Rain on this lifelike episode of AnimaTrammin', A Disneyland Podcast with two totally human Hosts. West Coast Hosts, not Westworld Hosts. This description has definitely lost its way, but you can't read it anyway, since you're probably an Animatronic too. Anywaymatronic... Listen to this riveting episode about the riveted robots of The Disneyland Resort. We're glad to have you  ̶c̶y̶b̶o̶r̶g̶ aboard!Subscribe to our YouTube channel on https://www.youtube.com/Trammin or our audio feed on your favorite podcast app.Find our links and more at https://www.trammin.com/InstagramTrammin' - https://instagram.com/TramminPodcastChristian Rainwater - https://instagram.com/imrainwaterKirk Bagdasarian - https://instagram.com/disneyparkvibesTwitterTrammin' - https://twitter.com/tramminpodcastMusicLocal Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Character Art & AnimationNadia Dar - https://nadsdardraws.carrd.co/Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast  

Julie Mochan, host of The Translator by RiskPro talks to Doug Griffith,  Founder of Anthrobot Creative and 35 year veteran of Walt Disney Imagineering. About RiskProRiskPro® is a revolutionary technology platform that provides risk profiling, portfolio construction, and automated account surveillance. Serving as the World’s First Virtual Portfolio Strategist, RiskPro evaluates and communicates risk for investors, advisors, and home offices, utilizing a common language that is simple to understand. RiskPro was developed by ProTools, LLC., a RegTech innovator headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. To learn more about how RiskPro enables financial institutions to achieve Perpetual Suitability. visit www.riskproadvisor.com Follow us on LinkedInAbout Anthrobot Creative, LLCFounder, Doug Griffith, spent 35 years at Walt Disney Imagineering seeking answers to the question, “What does it take to bring a machine to life?”  During the span of his Disney career he animated  hundreds of AUDIO-ANIMATRONICS figures and created numerous original characters, designed to perform both in real and digital realms. He was the creative lead for a number of successful development projects and directed the character  design and animation on numerous attractions; always in search of new tools and techniques to deliver a more authentic performance.   Contact Doug to learn more.Get ready for the Brood X!  17-Year Cicada Swarm

Since Disneyland first opened, the Disney Parks have been known for their extensive use of Audio-Animatronics throughout their rides and attractions. The boys have decided to try their hand at pitching a new Animatronic Show! Take a listen! Check out our Social Media and download the podcast!https://linktr.ee/mainstreetmusingsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MainStreetMusingsTwitter: https://twitter.com/msm_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/main_street_musings/

Special Guest: Casey Liss Co-host of Accidental Tech Podcast (ATP) and Analog(ue) Creator of the Peek-a-View iPhone app which is a read-only photo browser which was inspired by a trip to Disney World

Join Scott Trowbridge, Portfolio Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, as he gives us a crash course on why new Audio-Animatronics are so impressive, how far robotics have come and even spills some secrets about *that incredible moment* on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (!!!) Come for new knowledge of Disney's animatronic figures, stay for a dedication to your favorite discontinued snacks and me getting fully owned by Olu Mel!AVOIDING RISE OF THE RESISTANCE SPOILERS?STOP listening at 29:00!START listening again at 39:00!Spend more time with @CarlyeWisel…ON INSTAGRAM!https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/ON TWITTER!https://twitter.com/carlyewiselAT HER PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP!https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWiselAT HER WEBSITE!https://www.carlyewisel.comAT VERY AMUSING’S WEBSITE!https://www.very-amusing.comAnd don't forget to call us at 747-CHURROS! We'll be waiting by the phone

Before the Enchanted Tiki Room, before the construction of Disneyland, Walt created miniature, mechanical figures designed to dance and sing.  Part Four. link to bandcamp subscription group: https://dhipodcast.bandcamp.com/ website and contact: www.toddjamespierce.com

Before the Enchanted Tiki Room, before the construction of Disneyland, Walt created miniature, mechanical figures designed to dance and sing.  Part Three. link to bandcamp subscription group: https://dhipodcast.bandcamp.com/ website and contact: www.toddjamespierce.com

Before the Enchanted Tiki Room, before the construction of Disneyland, Walt created miniature, mechanical figures designed to dance and sing.  Part Two. link to bandcamp subscription group: https://dhipodcast.bandcamp.com/ website and contact: www.toddjamespierce.com

Before the Enchanted Tiki Room, before the construction of Disneyland, Walt created miniature, mechanical figures designed to dance and sing. link to bandcamp subscription group: https://dhipodcast.bandcamp.com/ website and contact: www.toddjamespierce.com  

Get ready for jetpacks, ray-guns, Eiffel Tower spaceships, and Audio Animatronics that look like small children because the Mike's have received their pins! Forgotten Cinema is headed to Tomorrowland! Listen in as Mike Butler and Mike Field discuss this 2015 Disney family adventure film. Field is completely in love with this Brad Bird directed feature, so (shockingly) it's up to Butler to provide a level head and bring up reasons that the film may have been forgotten, such as issues with the pacing of the plot and third act. Field will gush about how this film about the world of tomorrow is more like a movie from yesteryear, better fit in the more fun and optimistic 80's. Both Mikes will laud the performances, action, theme, and obvious love for both the theme park attraction and sci-fi films that came before and inspired it. So grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits at the front and rear of the auditorium, and settle down for (https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com) . 

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - In this episode, John B. deHaas and I head to Disneyland's Toontown to ride and review Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin!  Recorded on August 22, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It’s time to head to the Toontown section of Disneyland to ride the zany dark-ride, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin!  The Disneyland website describes this attraction by saying, “Steer a runaway taxicab through the wacky streets of Toontown as you follow the adventures of Roger Rabbit.”  There are no age or height requirements and the Thrill Level describes this attraction as being a Spinning Slow Ride that is Dark and Loud.  Fastpass is available for this attraction. Before we head to the Toontown Cab Company, here are five fast facts about Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin at Disneyland! 1. Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, an attraction based on the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, opened at Disneyland on January 26, 1994. 2.  Many actors in the film’s voice cast reprised their roles for this attraction.  Most notably, Charles Fleischer as Roger Rabbit and the legendary June Foray as the weasel gang member Wheezy. 3. The queue area for this attraction was one of first totally immersive queue areas in a Disney Park and there are several hidden sight gags throughout.  You can also peer into sections of the attraction while waiting in line giving you a preview of what’s to come.  Also see if you can decipher what each of the personalized license plates in the queue area spell out.  It’s a great way to pass the time. 4. Part dark ride, part spinning teacup, the Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin attraction features 17 Audio-Animatronics and close to 60 animated props. 5. One of the main features of this attraction is that your cab, Lenny, spins!  But in keeping with the film, he doesn’t spin until he hits the DIP poured out by the Weasels.   Now it’s time to ride Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin.  Along with me for the ride is John B. deHaas.  On the day we rode we had fast passes so we did not wait through the queue.  Perhaps in a future episode I’ll record some of that audio.  But for now, put on your headphones as this is a binaural recording of Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin at Disneyland! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Rabbit%27s_Car_Toon_Spin https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/roger-rabbits-car-toon-spin/ Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

Jonathan is about to head to Walt Disney World (he'll be back by the time this publishes). But he doesn't want to leave you without an episode, so here's one about Disney's audio animatronics from the archive! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Disney put audio animatronics on the map! Connect with us! Website: https://www.thewaltdaily.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewaltdaily/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewaltdaily/ Medium: https://www.medium.com/thewaltdaily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/thewaltdaily Alexa Flash Briefing: https://www.amazon.com/Wayth-Media-The-Walt-Daily/dp/B077D1HZRJ iTunes and Anchor.fm: The Walt Daily

Hello and welcome to episode #97 of WDW & Beyond. This week Mike & Rob do another round of WDW Mount Rushmore and this time tackle what Audio Animatronics deserve a place on the WDW version the mountain. Do you agree, disagree or can’t believe we forgot something. Let us know you thoughts and comments. Thank you for listening and please visit us at WDWNBeyond.com or on our Facebook page at WDW & Beyond Podcast.  

Our Tour Guides George Falcione, Mindy Carnes Muir, Jason Thomason and Stan Solo talk about their favorites and least favorite Audio Animatronics at the Disney Parks.  Jack Sparrow ruins it for other pirates, Ariel is the Bride of Chucky, Phantom Manor is the best Haunted Mansion and more!

Audio-animatronics have been a staple of Disney parks for over five decades. But what many guests might not realize is that "Audio-Animatronics" is a registered trademark because Walt Disney and his team of Imagineers were actually responsible for inventing the technology! On this week's show we trace the history of audio-animatronics, stopping along the way to discuss some of the biggest milestones and our personal favorite audio-animatronics, including Abraham Lincoln, the Tiki Room birds, Hopper, and much more. Also on this week's episode, Jeremy and Matt discuss their recent adventures in Walt Disney World and share their thoughts on the World of Disney's new look, Toy Story Land, and more. Plus, we play another round of Take 5 by sharing our thoughts on various Disney topics using only five words. Tune in now! Are you on social media? We’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

Crystal and Ian go over the history and technology of Audio-Animatronics, and how they are directly tied to the history of Disney itself.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Crystal and Ian go over the history and technology of Audio-Animatronics, and how they are directly tied to the history of Disney itself.

Did a 1934 exhibition of mechanical presidents inspire Walt Disney to build his own Audio-Animatronics?

Wait, what? Right now you're saying, “Hey, Phil, you stopped doing Word of the Week shows several weeks ago, didn't you!?” Well, hold onto your hats and glasses, because it's time for the Word of the Week – Audio Animatronics! The return of the Word of the Week show features the history of one of the most beloved parts of the Disney theme parks, the Audio Animatronics!

he return of the Word of the Week show features the history of one of the most beloved parts of the Disney theme parks, the Audio Animatronics!  Read More... The post Word of the Week – Audio Animatronics appeared first on Ear To There Travel.

01/30/18 - In this episode, applications for Club 33 memberships at Walt Disney World have been sent to a select few, the Disney and Redbox lawsuit is getting interesting, and what should we do when our Audio Animatronics heads are falling off?

Thank you for downloading the Thirty20Eight, a show about Disney history, Disney listory, and news! This week on the show, we continue our Epcot35 series with a look at audio animatronics in the park. From the World of Motion to the Gran Fiesta Tour, we discuss the very best AA's in the history of Epcot. Enjoy!

In this episode we welcome author Chris Ware to talk about his two Disney books, then we take a look at Audio Animatronics at Disneyland, a trip report from our trip to Garner Holt Productions, and the latest in the Disneyland Resort Current Events. For info on our book and more go to www.thesweepspot.com

It might be a small world after all, but how did Disney imagineers create the first audio animatronics and how do they work? Find out in the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Disney is always on the cutting edge of technology - from the tubular steel tracks of the Matterhorn to the marvel that is Audio Animatronics.  Today we take some of their more advanced research and create our own rides.  Join us as ... EarzUp! Breaks Into Disney Research But first ... We start the show out by calling Bev, since she was out sick for the show and we don't like that.  Feedback happens, then we have our old friend Matt Staley on the line to grade our ride ideas. Using our brand new phoneline, we call Jeremy from SpectroRadio to tell us about the Food and Wine fest going on over at DCA this weekend. Even though he's an East Coast guy, he happened to be in the Parks and was more than happy (we are sure) to talk with us about this cool event. Disney News, Fact of the Show, and that's it. See you in the Parks!    

Have you noticed, in WDW, you're actually surrounded by robots?? Well, in Disney World, they're affectionately known as "Audio Animatronics", and they have been responsible for entertaining park visitors every day since the opening of Disneyland in 1955. There are so many AA's in WDW, in fact, it would be easier to list the attractions which do NOT contain one of these talking/singing/dancing/joke-telling little characters. So join us as we get down to the wires of these little (and some very big) robots. Laura will discuss the history and inner-workings of AA's and Alison reminds everyone of some of the most memorable AA's around WDW. Also, during this episode, we host the 1st Annual Disney Philharpoddies, a very special award presentation for some very special robots. twitter/snapchat: @disphilharpod instagram/FB: @disneyphilharpodcast

Thanks for downloading this episode. On this episode of RTW Wednesday is The Enchanted Tiki Room, a very important attraction to Disney history. It was the first attraction to use Audio Animatronics. Follow me on Twitter @dailydisneyblog and send your questions and your Memory Monday's the thedailydisneyblog@gmail.com and rate and review the show on Itunes and Stitcher. I love you guys like family! 

It’s hard to think of Walt Disney World without picturing the many audio-animatronics that serve as guides on certain attractions. In fact, the very term “audio-animatronic” is a registered trademark of Walt Disney Imagineering. In light of the recent news that three iconic audio-animatronics from long ago have made a triumphant return to Walt Disney World, this week […]

Pirates of the Caribbean, located at the end of Adventure Land is one of our favorite attractions. It is a well known "Disney Classic" and a must do at the Magic Kingdom. Believe it or not, the attraction was originally supposed to be walk through wax museum but with the success of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress at the 1964 New York World's Fair, Walt Disney decided that Audio Animatronics was the best way to have their guests immerse themselves in this fun, pirate story. There was even a movie inspired by the attraction. Have you heard of it? ;) Be sure to visit the pirate themed gift shop at the end of your experience for some really great keepsakes to take home. Truth be told, Bruce has to drag me out every time."Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates' life for me." Ha! Things to listen for: Some differences between the attractions in DisneyLand and DisneyWorld The unexpected surprise at the beginning of the ride Fast pass a yes or no?   Links From The Show: Facebook Twitter Itunes Stitcher Free Audio Book Thanks For Listening! Hope you enjoyed this episode! We really love doing these shows. It’s so much fun for us and we hope you like them too . If you could subscribe in Itunes and give us an honest review that would be awesome.  Email us your question or suggestions for future episodes: Info@unlockingthemagic.com Also come talk to us on Twitter & Facebook and see the photos from our recent trips on Instagram. That’s it for now! Until next time, have a great (and of course magical) day.  

In this week's episode on Inside The Mouse Castle, we pay tribute to the late Blaine Gibson, the animator, sculptor and Disney Legend who passed away Sunday at the age of 97.   Blaine began his career at Disney in 1939 as an in-betweener and assistant animator. His feature animation credits include Fantasia, Bambi, Song of the South, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty and 101 Dalmatians.   He considered himself an animator first, but he also had a gift for sculpting. Aware of Blaine's talent, Walt Disney assigned the artist to WED Enterprises (later Walt Disney Imagineering) to create character forms that would transform into Audio-Animatronics. Blaine made significant design contributions to Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. Arguably, his most impressive accomplishment in Imagineering was overseeing the design of every president up to George W. Bush in the Magic Kingdom's Hall of Presidents.   Even though Blaine retired in 1983, he continued to consult on projects with Disney. The "Partners" statue that depicts Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse standing hand-in-hand at Disney theme parks remains one of Blaine's lasting creations.   All of us at The Mouse Castle send our condolences to Blaine Gibson's friends and family. Rest in peace.   Also in this week's episode: Pixar's Inside Out and Universal's Jurassic World ended the July of 4th weekend box office battle in a virtual tie for first place. They were aided by poor debuts from Terminator: Genisys and Magic Mike XXL. Inside Out's solid performance helped Disney's stable of 2015 film releases (including Avengers: Age of Ultron and Cinderella) pass $3 billion in international box office. It's the sixth year in a row that Disney has passed the $3 billion mark. Marvel's high-tech entertainment roadshow, The Marvel Experience, is closing up shop after finishing its stint in Philadelphia over the weekend. Upcoming appearances in Chicago, New York and St. Louis this summer have been cancelled and tickets are being refunded. Complaints about technical issues, overpriced tickets and poor crowd management have been rampant on Yelp and other social media sites for months. Ant-Man premiered in Hollywood last week. Tim is looking forward to seeing MCU's latest entry when it debuts on July 17th. Anthony has concerns after being unimpressed by the film's sneak preview at Disney California Adventure. It's not just selfie sticks that have gone away at Walt Disney World. Poop candy has exited Animal Kingdom and DisneyQuest is closing at Downtown Disney to make way for the NBA Experience. In business news (Anthony's least favorite kind of news), Christine McCarthy has been named the new Disney CFO, replacing the departing Jay Rasulo. Also, Disney Interactive and Disney Consumer Products, once independent divisions, will now operate under the same umbrella. There are two new exhibitions getting ready to open at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Disney and Dali: Architects of the Imagination will open on July 10th and will feature an audio tour narrated by Sigourney Weaver. Tomorrowland: Walt's Vision for Today opens on July 22nd and will be curated by filmmaker Brad Bird. Enjoy! www.TheMouseCastle.com

**Subscribe on iTunes** Contact Us Like Us On Facebook Disney Avenue New RSS Feed The Disney Avenue Podcast returns with a fantastic interview with Walt Disney Imagineering's original “designing woman” Alice Davis. Married to Disney Legend Marc Davis, she enjoyed a fashionable Disney career of her own, designing and dressing animated figures for such beloved Disneyland attractions as it’s a small world and Pirates of the Caribbean. One day, she received a call from her former art instructor and future husband, Marc. He needed a costume designed and created for Helene Stanley to wear for some live-action reference footage being filmed to inspire his animation of the lead character Briar Rose in Sleeping Beauty. That job led Alice to design costumes for Disney’s live-action motion picture Toby Tyler. In 1963, Walt Disney recruited Alice to contribute her skill to the attraction it’s a small world for the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. Collaborating with art designer and Disney Legend Mary Blair, Alice researched, designed, and supervised the creation of more than 150 highly detailed costumes for the Audio-Animatronics children of the world. During this time, Alice also formulated costuming procedures, set up a manufacturing base, and developed quality control refurbishing techniques, which established the standards for three-dimensional characters in rides and shows created by WDI. In 1965, she translated the pirates’ attire from Marc’s original drawings of the shiver-me-timbers cast and crew into clothing designs and patterns for all of the costumes featured in Pirates of the Caribbean. Two years later, when the attraction opened at Disneyland, guests were dazzled by the animated figures and their colorful, textured pirate-wear. Later, Alice contributed to General Electric’s Carousel of Progress and the Flight to the Moon attractions. Married in June 1956, Alice and Marc enjoyed a Disney fairy-tale-romance-come-true for 44 years until Marc’s death in 2000. Alice has continued to consult for the Company, and remains a frequent face at Disneyland events. She was honored with a window on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland—next to her husband’s window—on May 10, 2012. The Disney Avenue Podcast would like to thank Geren Piltz for his contributions to this show!

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP is back at the 2014 Thea Awards and TEA Summit for more conversation on the award recipients. This episode is all about the SPECTACULAR!  Discussion on the creative process behind Universal Studios Japan's The Song of an Angel with Mike Davis (Executive Producer of Universal Studios Japan), The Fire Test at the Dutch Railway Museum (De Vuurproef, Het Spoorwegmuseum) with Paul Van Vlijmen (Director of Het Spoorwegmuseum) & Evelien Pieterse (Exhibition Coordinator), Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson ONE with Welby Altidor (Director of Creation-Images, Events and Lifestyle division of Cirque du Soleil), conversation on theme park “baby boomer" market research with Jill Bensley (President of JB Research Company) & NormaLynn Cutler (Principle of Cutler Enterprises), and the deep purposes behind Audio-Animatronics with Thea Lifetime Achievement recipients Garner Holt (Founder of Garner Holt Productions) and Bob Gurr (Disney Legend/Former Imagineer).  Remembering the amazing Thea Award recipients of 2014 and preparing you for the 2015 announcements at IAAPA (TEA Booth, 2pm ET, November 19, 2014).  Enjoy!   Links: TEA Website Universal Studios Japan Cirque Du Soleil: Michael Jackson ONE Dutch Railway Museum (Het Spoorwegmuseum) Garner Holt Productions JB Research Cutler Enterprises Walt Disney Birthplace    O-Zell Soda MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524   Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.     © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

It's time to dig into the Mousetalgia mailbag! Topics include Walt Disney World Fastpass+ tips, Adventures by Disney tours, binging on Mousetalgia, seeing Disneyland through a new lens and trip planning tips, an update on the Carolwood Society's Storybook Land restoration, Disney Cruise Line dining tips, re-creating Disneyland's Fantasia ice cream, and insights from a WDW Guest Relations cast member. In a flashback segment, we look at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and a 1965 article about the hippest new thing on the block - "Audio-Animatronics" - and how they were utilized at the New York World's Fair. Also - a listener review of D23's Maleficent preview screening. Plus, Cinderella's creepy new teaser, Disney underwear, the park plaque strikes back - and more!

In this episode we talk about the begining of Audio Animatronics to now. We learn about the different types, and what attractions have them and had them.

Daniel and Tommy visit the D23 Expo and share their experiences. NEWS Side opening at DCA opened today New Matterhorn Bobsleds vehicles offer lap bars, individual seats at Disneyland Main Street USA Restaurants to Expand at Disneyland D23 EXPO Parks and Resorts Panel - They talked about, New FantasyLand in WDW, Carsland, Shanghai, Aulani, Disney Crusie Line But as far as disneyland changes go: Disneyland to create Fantasy Faire at Carnation Plaza Gardens The Stage that Walt Built Carousel of Projects A model of New Fantasyland and Storybook Circus is on display, The model shows off the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster, The Little Mermaid ride, Beast's castle, and lots of Trees. Cars Land, with full size animated Cars characters and ride vehicles on display, including Radiator Springs Racers and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree. A model of Buena Vista St and the Carthay Circle Theater are also on display for the ongoing makeover of Disney California Adventure. The Great Destini, an interactive Audio-Animatronics figure that runs completely on its own. Destini converses with guests, recognizing their words and facial patterns. A VERY small model of Shaghi that didn't really show much Talking Mickey Adventures by Disney, Aulani, DVC, Disney Cruise Lines represented as well. Other Panels.. CarLand, Beuna Vista St, Voices of the Parks, Imagneers Tip of the Week Always remember to pick up the show times. Twitter: Daniel - @disgeekpodcast Tommy - @tommypix Paul - @disgeekpaul Old school email - podcast@disgeek.com And finally you can also leave a voicemail on our voicemail line at 661 450-8290. Review us in iTunes!

This week on WEDway Radio; Matt and Nate discuss the news from the D23 Expo including all of the announcements related to feature film releases from Disney Animation, Pixar and Marvel.  One of our favorite panels surrounded the design and features being created for Disney California Adventure's Buena Vista Street.  We take a look at the limited information about Shanghai Disneyland.  Some more information was announced about the Magic Kingdom Fantasyland expansion as well. Check out the show notes including some videos over at http://wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Join our Facebook page http://facebook.com/wedwayradio You can email the show at podcast@wedwayradio.com Enter the contest at contest@wedwayradio.com

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #184 for the week of August 22, 2010. This week, I’m pleased to be able to share with you an interview with another Disney Legend. And this one is special because I had the rare opportunity to speak with one of the original Imagineers, and a man who is credited with designing just about anything with wheels for the Disney parks. He is Bob Gurr, whose work on designing the Monorail, OmniMover, Audio-Animatronics, Main Street vehicles and countless others earned him the Disney Legend status in 2004. I had a chance to sit down with Bob and interview him on stage in front of a crowd of Disney enthusiasts at a recent meet, and recorded the audio to share with you. It’s a fascinating look at the life of a man whose work was instrumental in the development of attractions which continue to delight millions of guests to this day. I’ll then have a few announcements and then play more of your voicemails at the end of the show. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Join the fan page on Facebook: http://facebook.com/wdwradio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://twitter.com/loumongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   Hello everyone!  Darrin Hughes- the Creative Principal of i2i Animation Inc. and former Walt Disney Imagineer joins us in the Season Pass Discussion Room.  We discuss the art and technical aspects behind the world of Audio Animatronics and take a look inside some of Darrin's projects including Star Tours, Pirates of the Caribbean, the re-imagined Spaceship Earth, It's Tough to be a Bug, Sonny Eclipse, Mr. Potato Head from Toy Story Mania and More!  I guarantee this is the only podcast that you'll hear a huge Yeti be compared to a small Sinbad… Enjoy!     Join the fun on the Season Pass Discussion Boards – www.seasonpassforums.com     Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : )   Want your “Theme/Amusement Park Fun” Pictures on the Season Pass Website?  Send them to seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com or doug@seasonpasspodcast.com and we'll post it!   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524   Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative  Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.© 2009 Season Pass Podcast

This attraction opened on June 23, 1963 and was the first to feature Audio-Animatronics. The attraction's first commercial sponsor was United Airlines but sponsorship soon passed over to Hawaii's Dole Food Company who remains the sponsor to the present day. Dole also provides the unique Dole Whip soft-serve frozen dessert sold at a snack bar near the entrance.The presentation features a "cast" of over 150 talking, singing and dancing birds, flowers, the aforementioned magic fountain, tiki drummers and tiki totem poles that perform the attraction's signature tunes, The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room by the Sherman Brothers and Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing. The finale has every Audio-Animatronic figure performing a rousing version of Hawaiian War Chant. The choice of exit music is somewhat unusual, namely an arrangement of Heigh Ho from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with lyrics thanking guests for watching the show and which hurry them along on their way to the exit.