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Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway may be the first ride-through Mickey-themed attraction, but did you know Mickey-themed attractions at the Disney Parks actually date back over 50 years? This week Josie, Kait, and Adam explore the history of Mickey Mouse-themed attractions at the US parks and beyond. We share details you probably didn't know about Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and even Mickey's PhilharMagic! If you want to learn even more about Mickey-themed attractions, check out our show notes below: Unwrapping Mickey's Birthdayland at Magic Kingdom Looking Back at Mickey's Starland Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career by Kevin Rafferty THE CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST PATREON IS HERE! Become a member now. CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST-INSPIRED MERCH IS HERE! Shop Spinning Carousel Company now. Learn more about our hosts, the podcast, and more! Have a question for the Carousel Project Podcast team? Send us an email at carouselprojectpod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram! We would love to hear from you! Want to help our podcast audience grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend! Find us on our socials! Josie Maida - Instagram TikTok Kait Killebrew - Instagram, TikTok EPCOT Adam - Instagram TikTok
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Get a sneak peek of episode 13, available January 27th! Plus, listen to a preview of our third Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, all about Disney Parks birthday celebrations! On this episode exclusively for "Cartoons to Castles" Patreon subscribers, Jessica and Melanie discuss Mickey's Birthdayland, Disneyland's 35th anniversary, Walt Disney World's 25th anniversary, and the 100 Years of Magic celebration in honor of the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney's birth. Starting at just $3 a month, you can join our Patreon and get access to monthly bonus episodes, our private Facebook group, e-newsletter, and more. Check out the benefits and tiers at https://www.patreon.com/cartoonstocastles.Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date. And if you enjoy the podcast, we'd love it if you'd RATE or REVIEW. Thanks for listening!For bonus content, visit us at https://www.instagram.com/cartoonstocastles/ and https://twitter.com/CartoonsCastles. Podcast logo designed by Ashley Taylor - https://loveashleydesigns.tumblr.com/ Theme music: “Taste of the French Quarter” by Rob Khurana via Storyblocks.com
"Toontown, Toontown - goin' to Mickey's Toontown, Toontown..." Yes, Toontown! The fun and fancy free land just beyond the berm north of Fantasyland and the happiest cruise that ever sailed, Toontown opened in 1993 and has been entertaining families and children of all ages for over 26 years! Join us as we take an auditory step into the history of this once-hidden gem* and explore our favorite pals' homes, an attraction or two, and elements that have since gone to Yesterland! For fun, here's some of the video content we discovered along the way: Here's one of the original TV commercials for Toontown at Disneyland: Here's that amazing Toontown theme song from the Toontown Kids TV show: Here's some of the episode of Full House when the Tanner family visited Walt Disney World and found Michelle in Mickey's Birthdayland (which went on to become Mickey's Toontown Fair!): Someone then took the footage from the Full House WDW episode and cut together a show open. It's REALLY well done! Finally, check out one of the many bizarre commercials for Disney's Toontown: The Game: If it's Toontown related, we've got the info right here so why don't you stay awhile and listen in on some Toontown history! What's your favorite memory of Toontown? Do you have a favorite attraction? Let us know in the comments below! Keep an eye out for new episodes of Remain Seated, Please every 2 weeks wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to rate and review on iTunes! We'll give you a shout out on a future episode of Remain Seated, Please! Enjoy the show! Follow Remain Seated, Please at these fine links!Twitter: @remainseatedplsInstagram: @remainseatedpleaseFacebook: RemainSeatedPlease Follow Inthia's Magically Delicious Pod at these fine links!Instagram: @magicallydeliciouspodFacebook: MagicallyDeliciousPod Follow Suzi's A Little Sprinkle of Disney at these fine links!Instagram: @alittlesprinkleofdisneyFacebook: ALittleSprinkleOfDisney You can also listen and subscribe to the podcast by visiting these fine links! *once-hidden = This is part of the lore behind the origins of Toontown! Check out the episode for more info!
With the removal of ToonTown, I wanted to pay tribute to the original idea and how it came about. Mickey's Birthdayland was created to celebrate Mickey's 60th birthday and was only supposed to be be temporary. But it was fairly popular, and Disney realized that guests wanted to meet Mickey, and so expanded on the idea. I talk about this new land, and what it was all about. Please feel free to add your --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message
This month Julia, Denise and Amy talk about how schools are responding to parents opting out of standardized testing for their kids. We also play the Birthdayland game from the PDX Parent Magazine and decide that Denise is the best mom to have if you're having a birthday. We also talk over Denise's review of Wildfin, a new restaurant in Vancouver and share with everyone our top January event picks. Listen for Julia's goodbye message at the end as this is the final PDX Parent Podcast.
Welcome to Episode 44 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Mickey's Birthdayland" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Corrections Eric wrote in, regarding the show 'Chance of the lifetime', which offered a million dollar prize. We stated it was 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire', and we were clearly wrong. Thanks for the correction! We discussed this on Episode 43. The giant AT&T phone came up again, and the current phone number owner actually brought it up at a company meeting! Big shout-out to the Disney Vacation Club cast members who listen to the show and also to our friend who has the number. How also gives us some updates on the current status of the 20k submarines. He found them snorkeling at Castaway Cay and informs us all about what they currently look like. Very cool story! Listener Mail Joe Barlow wrote in about some vintage coffee mugs. How did a little research, since he has a mug just like this! He explains the numbers and also a little bit about the history on these mugs. Mike wrote in regarding 1-hour photo development. Did Disney have a 1-hour photo option at the EPCOT Center Camera Center? Brian tells us the tale on this one. Next up, Jared gave us a call on the Retro Line! Take a listen to his great story. Finally, we got tons of great notes regarding the Lake Buena Vista Historical Society. We really do appreciate all of the kind words and support. This is a huge undertaking and we look forward to sharing it with you. Thank you for all the emails, tweets and comments you have sent our way. We try to respond to almost everything and do our best to pick unique questions for the show. Map News For our latest event, we put together a really special giveaway. This one-of-a-kind collectors map is truly amazing and you really need to get one for your home or office. The details Jason drew, the small Easter eggs - it is just insane. If you would like your own, please visit our 'Donate' page - the entire donation is tax deductible and you will get this amazing work of art. Be sure to share where you end up hanging your posters and show us those custom frame jobs! Audio Rewind Our audio rewind this month turned out to be the nightmare filled Magic Journeys! The winner is Ben West, winning a copy of The Universe of Energy comic book. Great job and thanks for playing along to everybody! If you think you know the answer to this month's audio rewind, email us! contest@retrowdw.com - This month the winner will receive the 1992 Burger King 20th Anniversary calendar. This prize will legitimately work in 2020, as your new calendar. All entries due 12/8/2018 and a random winner will be selected. Even if you don't win, you will gain an entry into the Second 2018 Prize Pot! Prize Pot Prize Pot #2 has begun! Each month, we add a vintage or classic item to the pot. The winner will be announced in December and they get it all. Follow along as we add items and remember, each entry/guess of the audio rewind gets you an entry for the prize pot. Thanks for playing along! 2018 Prize Pot #2 Contents WDW Resort Pocket Sewing Kit (See It) The Official Album of WDW/Disneyland on vinyl, sealed! 2018 D23 Gold Member Kit - Featuring Mickey's 90th Birthday Disney News collection from the 1990s Main Topic Mickey's Birthdayland This month we honor our good friend Mickey Mouse by taking a trip back to Birthdayland. We start off in 1988, discussing some of the special events to commemorate his 60th birthday. We examine some old artifacts and events that were done during this era. How moves into the way Birthdayland came to be and also tells us about a hidden gem in the book Todd is holding...Mickey is 60!We learn about how cheap Disney went for this land and what lasted and didn't last. Mickey was always a walk around character, so guests really wanted to meet him, but couldn't necessarily lock down a meet and greet. This land changed that forever and you'll hear about some trade secrets that still happen today. Todd entertains us with some music from the Birthdayland Express, which is absolutely amazing. The petting zoo concept comes up, Minnie Moo and the barn that is still there at Goofy's Barnstormer. Todd takes us through all of the changes the land has gone through as well. The fair concept is discussed, along with Donald's original boat. We also get into Bonkers, The Disney Afternoon and so much more.Happy Birthday to the legend himself, Mickey Mouse! Hope you have enjoyed this episode and also had a great time celebrating Mickey's birthday.
WEDway Radio - Walt Disney World and Disneyland Examined with some Disney History
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney history show and this is the after show for episode 3 - Birthdayland. This week we add your comments and opinions to the larger discussion. To participate in our next after show, follow us on Facebook. Enjoy!
WEDway Radio - Walt Disney World and Disneyland Examined with some Disney History
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney History Show. This is the final season of WEDWay Radio episode 3. On this episode we explore a fondly remembered, yet underdeveloped area of the Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Birthdayland. Birthday was a land created to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday in 1988. It lasted through three iterations, including its longest: Mickey's Toontown Fair. We had a lot of fun creating this episode. Enjoy!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICKEY!! Ok it’s not Mickeys birthday but too bad, we’re celebrating anyways. We are taking our first look at Mickey’s Birthdayland in the Magic Kingdom. We ride the Birthdayland Express, walk around Duckberg with some folks, peek into Mickey’s living quarters, and watch Minnie’s Surprise Birthday Party. Cmon let’s celebrate! :: WARNING: foul […]
Do you remember Mickey's Birthdayland? I never had the opportunity to check it out in person, but still remember a lot of what was left in Mickey's Toontown Fair when I finally got there. I'll tell you all about it on this weeks' Word of the Week – Birthdayland. If you don't remember Mickey's Birthdayland in Magic Kingdom, you're not alone! Take a trip back in time with me as I tell you all about it!
The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Mickey's Toontown Fair Audio Guide Preview Mickey's Toontown Fair the first and only new land to be added to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom since its opening in 1971, and also shares the distinction of being the first and only to be removed as well. In this guided walking tour, we will look at the history of Mickey's Toontown Fair, from the temporary land created as a birthday present for Mickey Mouse, to it's changes through the years, and the incredible details, trivia, hidden treasures and tributes to the Golden Age of early Disney animation. We'll tour the vacation homes of Mickey and his pals, and explore the rich layers of detail and stories that make this land more than simply a play area for children. In this series of audio guides, author and award-winning podcaster Lou Mongello will take you on a tour of the Walt Disney World® Resort. This series will begin with each of the lands of the Magic Kingdom, and continue on to Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom and more. Listen anytime to get that feeling of "being there," as we explore the parks in depth to help you plan your next magical vacation. You can also take the guide with you to the parks in order to enhance your experience. For those listeners that are visually impaired, you can experience Walt Disney World virtually at home, or take the tour along when you visit the parks, as Lou describes your surroundings in detail. Track Listings -------------------- 1. Introduction 2. Mickey's Birthdayland 3. Mickey's Starland 4. Welcome to Mickey's Toontown Fair 5. Minnie's Country House 6. Cornelius Coot's County Bounty 7. Mickey's Country House 8. Toontown Station, Toon Park and Donald's Boat 9. Goofy's Barnstormer 10. Conclusion The Audio Guides to Walt Disney World are available at http://WDWRadio.com/shop on CD or as instantly downloadable files 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!
The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Welcome to the WDW Radio Show, your Walt Disney World Information Station. Thank you for tuning in once again. This is Show #42 for the week of November 25, 2007. This week, I will once again look at the news from Walt Disney World, as well as visit the Walt Disney World Rumor Mill, with updates on FASTPASS, Spaceship Earth and the Wonders of Life pavilion. In my continuing efforts to help you plan and make the most out of your Walt Disney World vacation, I want to introduce you to a new product and service that can help you do just that. John VanMeter, the owner of OwnersLocker.com, joins me to talk about his new service, and how it can help you and your family on upcoming visits. In honor of Mickey's recent 79th birthday, Jeff Pepper and I take a trip aboard my Walt Disney World Wayback Machine to visit none other than the appropriately-titled "Mickey’s Birthdayland" in the Magic Kingdom. I'll answer more of your emails, including questions about the Dining Plan, holiday decorations at the resorts, the trains of Walt Disney World and more. 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 at 206-202-4WDW (4939). Visit the web site at wdwradio.com. Talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums at DisneyWorldTrivia.com. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!