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Step with us into Tomorrowland, that curious realm where yesterday's futures linger in an increasingly static present. Why do Disney fans profess deep love for a land they rarely prioritize visiting? The answer lies in Tomorrowland's remarkable journey from hasty afterthought to kinetic wonderland to its current static identity crisis.Our live audience at the Howard Johnson's "Suite of the Retro Future" helps us dissect what made Tomorrowland truly magical - not science fantasy, but genuine progress in motion. The 1967 "New Tomorrowland" represented a perfect convergence of transportation systems: monorails gliding overhead, PeopleMovers circulating endlessly, submarines diving beneath the surface. Everything moved! The land wasn't about laser blasters and aliens; it was about showing Americans what their future could actually be.When did we lose this vision? As we trace Tomorrowland's evolution through corporate sponsorships, Operation Paperclip scientists, World's Fair connections, and eventually the 1998 renovation that prioritized intellectual property over dynamism, a troubling pattern emerges. Yet our passionate audience offers compelling solutions - from embracing "The Tomorrow That Never Was" concept to incorporating sustainable energy demonstrations that would make the land both educational and kinetic again.Whether you're nostalgic for the PeopleMover or curious about what Tomorrowland could become, join us for a thought-provoking exploration of Disney's most philosophically complex land. As one audience member aptly suggested: perhaps it's time to encourage guests not just to remember the optimistic futures of yesterday, but to imagine new ones for tomorrow.==========================================================================Visit our friends from the episode at:Our host, Paul Barrie from Window to the Magic (https://www.windowtothemagic.com)Tracey and Scott from Disney Indiana (https://disneyindiana.com)Clinton from Comedy4Cast (comedy4cast.com)/The Topic is Trek (https://www.thetopicistrek.com/)Tony from Above the Firehouse (https://www.abovethefirehouse.com)Our good friend Jill booked our travel for us. She's terrific. Reach out to her at jill@touringandcruises.comThanks for listening!We'd love it if you would give us a cheeky little review on your podcast platform of choice. They're really helpful.Come visit our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511094196139406 or drop us a note to comments@lowdown-plus-up.com and let us know any questions or comments about how YOU would like to plus-something-up! We are a Boardwalk Times production.Boardwalk Times, https://boardwalktimes.net/Boardwalk Times store, https://boardwalktimes.store .
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will talk about their upcoming Disneyland trip for Friends of the Magic and share park audio from previous FOTM fan gatherings. Along the way, Scott and Tracey will call over to the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the show. Welcome to Disney, Indiana! ———————————- Contact Us ———————————- Email: podcast@disneyindiana.com Voice Mail Line: (260)-3DI-CAST (334-2278). Facebook: Twitter:
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will wrap up their Hawaiian Disney adventure trip report, and chat with Adrian Ropp about the Steamboat Visions kickstarter project he's running. Along the way, Scott and Tracey will call over to the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the show. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will continue to share their Hawaiian Disney adventure trip report, along with sharing some production info about the latest Marvel Animation project streaming on Disney Plus - Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman. Along the way, they'll call over to the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the show.
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will take a brief look at the latest Marvel Studios theatrical release - Captain America: Brave New World before diving into part one of their latest Disney adventure. They'll also call over to the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the show. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, Jessica (the master control program who runs Disney, Indiana) fills in for our normal hosts who are currently aboard the Disney Wonder. She will share a recording of Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular from a previous Disney Cruise. Our normal hosts will return. in two weeks with stories from their current cruise. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will take a look at the Lilo and Stitch film and TV franchise, as well as the connections to the theme parks. They'll also call over to the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the show. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
n today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will share their plans for their trip to Hawaii, as well as the repositioning cruise that will take them back to the mainland. They'll also call over to the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the show. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will share part three of the trip report for their recent holiday visit to Walt Disney World and sprinkle in some park audio along the way before calling over to the Main Street Cinema and wrapping up the show. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will share part two of the trip report for their recent holiday visit to Walt Disney World and sprinkle in some park audio along the way before calling over to the Main Street Cinema and wrapping up the show. Merry belated Christmas, Happy New Year and welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will present the third and final part of their coverage of The Santa Clause franchise by reviewing a bit of production info for 2006's The Santa Clause 3: Escape Clause as well as sharing their own thoughts. They'll also dive into their trip report for their recent holiday visit to Walt Disney World before calling over to the Main Street Cinema and wrapping up the show. Merry Christmas and welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will present the second part of their coverage of The Santa Clause franchise. They will review a bit of production info for the 2002 Santa Clause 2 film as well as sharing their own thoughts. They'll also reach back into the Disney Indiana archives to share a ride thru recording of the Haunted Mansion Holiday call over to the Main Street Cinema along the way. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will present the first of a three part series, where they cover the Santa Clause franchise. They will kick things off with a look at Tim Allen's background with the Disney family of companies. Then our hosts will review a bit of production info for the 1994 film as well as sharing their own thoughts. They'll also reach back into the Disney Indiana archives to share a couple of Epcot Holiday Storyteller recordings and call over to the Main Street Cinema along the way, Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will be presenting their coverage of the latest DisneyPlus and Marvel Television limited series - Agatha All Along. They'll dive into the development and production of the series, then look at the critical and popular response before sharing their own thoughts. Along the way, they'll call over to the Main street Cinema before wrapping up the show.
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will be sharing more Halloween-themed audio - including the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular show Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in 2015. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott will be sharing their plans for their upcoming holiday trip to December. Afterwards, they'll tune into WWED for a selection of park and holiday audio, and then call over to the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the show with a look ahead to more Disney fun. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott discuss a new series on Disney Plus: LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - touching on its production as well as their thoughts. They'll also explore the history between Lego and Star Wars. Additionally, per their request on the last episode, they received some recordings of Storytime with Deadpool at Avenger's Campus at the Disneyland Resort that they'll share. A very special thank you to Brian Babcock for his invaluable assistance in this episode. Welcome to Disney, Indiana
In today's show, our hosts – Tracey and Scott present their coverage of the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Deadpool and Wolverine, delving a bit into its production before sharing their own thoughts. Along the way, Scott and Tracey will call into the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the show.
In today's show, our hosts Tracey and Scott discuss the 2024 Class of Disney Legends. They'll talk about each new legend, what made them legendary and if our hosts think they are worthy of the honor. Along the way, Scott and Tracey will call into the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the show. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our host Tracey sits down with a fellow Disney, Indiana resident Emily to talk about some of her Disney park experiences as well as favorite characters. Along the way, Scott and Tracey will call into the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the show. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's episode, Jessica - the Master Control Program who runs Disney, Indiana - is back covering for Scott and Tracey while they are out. She will share their recording of Yehaa Bob Jackson from October 2015. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's episode, Jessica - the Master Control Program who runs Disney, Indiana - is taking over for Scott and Tracey while they are out. She's diving into the archives to give us a virtual visit to Africa, Norway and Main Street USA. She'll also share a bit of feedback from a listener. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts - Tracey and Scott present their coverage of the new Disney+ documentary Jim Henson: Idea Man, delving a bit into its production before sharing their own thoughts. They also share their review of Jim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay Jones, originally from March 2014. Along the way they'll tune into WWED where Buzzy will play some Muppet tunes, and call over to the Main Street Cinema. Welcome to Disney, Indiana! (Yayyy!)
In today's show, our hosts - Tracey and Scott will be talking about the latest Disney/Pixar theatrical release: Inside Out 2. They'll delve into the production of the film, then talk about the marketing, its release and reception before sharing their own thoughts. Along the way they'll call over to the Main Street Cinema and share some related park audio before wrapping up the episode. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts - Tracey and Scott will be talking about their recent visit to the Walt Disney Family Museum and a couple of other Disney connections they found in northern California. They will also share some info about the History Channel Series How Disney Built America, as well as their thoughts on the show. Along the way they'll call over to the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the episode.
In today's show, our hosts - Tracey and Scott have asked Jessica to share some music from their audio archives while they are out of town. Featured on this episode is music from Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Our normal hosts will return for the next episode with their visit to the Walt Disney Family museum. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts - Tracey and Scott are belatedly celebrating May the Fourth by taking a look back at the various Star Wars offerings they've experienced in the Disney Parks prior to the addition of Galaxy's Edge. Along the way they'll call over to the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the show with a contest announcement. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's show, our hosts - Tracey and Scott - have been rummaging through their audio archives to find some gems to share with their listeners. They've selected two live entertainment performances - one from each coast - and a show. Along the way they'll call over to the Main Street Cinema and wrap up the show with an announcement about a History Channel TV series as well as the extension of the X-Men figure giveaway. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, enjoy a different take on many of Disney's classic songs. They have asked Buzzy over at WWED to put together foreign language versions of Disney music for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget our current contest - As a tie-in to the X-men coverage in our last episode, we're offering your choice of an X-men Stuffed With Character soft stuffed figure! All you need to do is let us know who your favorite X-men character is and why. This contest is open to all Disney, Indiana (and US) residents - so be sure to include your address here in town. If you don't have one yet, tell us what you'd like your Disney (or Marvel, or Star Wars or Muppets) themed address to be and you'll get a town proclamation! To enter - just send that information to podcast@disneyindiana.com before midnight Eastern time on Friday, April 26th. A lucky winner will then be selected and announced in our April 28th episode. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
Gareth and Justin at Skewed and Reviewed look at the pending Star Wars Outlaws trailer, Discuss What Is New With Disney, Cinemacon, The Aliens 4K Controversy, And The Most Recognized Video Game Characters
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, take a look at the Marvel X-Men. After a quick review of the origins of the characters in the comics, they take a look at the output from 20th Century Fox - both the feature films on the big screen and the animated series on the small screen. Also, to celebrate the Easter season, they share some Who Framed Roger Rabbit audio. Along the way, they'll call over to the Main Street Cinema and check in on The Mortis to see what is happening over there before wrapping up the show with a super giveaway! Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, celebrate St. Patrick's day with some Disney and Muppet music related to the holiday. And speaking of the Muppets, they will also share an audio recording from the Hall Of Heroes Comic Con featuring Guy Gilchrist. Guy is a writer, artist and musician who - along with his brother Brad - produced a newspaper comic strip featuring The Muppets from 1981 to 1986. Along the way, they'll call over to the Main Street Cinema and check in on The Mortis to see what is happening over there. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's episode, Jessica and Buzzy take over for Scott and Tracey and share some hero related music from Disney. Welcome to Disney, Indiana! ---------------------------------- Contact Us ---------------------------------- Email: podcast@disneyindiana.com Voice Mail Line: (260)-3DI-CAST (334-2278). Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DisneyIndiana Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/disneyindiana
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, share recordings of live music from a couple of Disney parks. Along the way, they'll call over to the Main Street Cinema and check in on The Mortis to see what is happening over there. Welcome to Disney, Indiana! ———————————- Contact Us ———————————- Email: podcast@disneyindiana.com Voice Mail Line: (260)-3DI-CAST (334-2278). Facebook: Twitter:
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, take a look at some of the Disney theme park contributions of Disney Legend Marc Davis. They'll touch on The Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean and the Country Bear Jamboree. Along the way they will also share audio recordings they have made for each of those attractions. Tracey will also take a look at Marc Davis: Walt Disney's Renaissance Man and provide a review of this book. After talking about a Disney Legend, they'll call over to the Main Street Cinema and check in on The Moris - a Disney underachiever - and see what's playing over there. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, take a look at the Marvel anthology animated series What If...? They'll review of the history of this title in Marvel and then take a look at the production of both seasons of this show. Along the way they'll check in with the Mortis over at the Main Street Cinema and then wrap things up with a couple of What Ifs they would like to see. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
n today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, wrap up their Southern California trip report by sharing the final two days of their Disneyland trip, sprinkling in some audio along the way. They'll call over to the Main Street Cinema to check on the Mortis before wrapping up with a look ahead to future episodes. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, continue their Southern California trip report by sharing the first two days of their Disneyland trip, sprinkling in some audio along the way. They'll call over to the Main Street Cinema to see if the Mortis has been naughty or nice before wrapping up with a look ahead to future episodes. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, start with some technical issues. Once they get past that, they will talk about their recent trip to the Disney 100: The Exhibition in Chicago, IL. Then they will continue their southern California trip report with a look at their visit to Legoland, California. All this, plus a call over to the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up the episode. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, start their Southern California trip report by talking about their 2-day cruise on the Disney Magic Along the way they'll share some audio from their sailing, and call over to the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up with a look ahead to future episodes. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
in today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott are out of town and asked Jessica - the master control program that runs things here in town - to share some Disney audio you will only find in Disneyland. Along the way, she'll check in with the Mortis to see what's going on at the Main Street Cinema. Your normal hosts will return in the next episode and shared what they did away from town. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott tune into WWED for some spooky tunes, then share Tracey's interview with Marvel and DC writer Tony Isabella. They'll call over to the Main Street Cinema along the way, and wrap up with a little thank you. Welcome to Disney, Indiana!
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott reveal their creative side (with a little help from A.I.). They have written several stories that feature battles between two, big Disney villains. This includes Chernabog and the Horned King, Scar vs Shere Khan, Judge Doom and Captain Hook and others. Along the way they'll check in The Mortis over at the Cinema and talk about some upcoming Disney events in the area. Welcome to Disney, Indiana.
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott talk about their upcoming trip to California in November. On this trip they will take a Disney Cruise, make a stop at Legoland California and wrap it up with a return to Disneyland. They'll discuss what they are looking forward to experiencing in California and what experiences will be new to them. Along the way they'll check in with The Mortis over at the Cinema and look ahead to a milestone episode. Welcome to Disney, Indiana.
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott present their review of The Muppets Mayhem series that came out on Disney Plus back in May of this year. Then they will tune into WWED to hear some of Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem's songs from this new series along with other hits from Muppet history. Then they'll check in with the Mortis at the Main Street Cinema to see what mayhem he's up to before they wrap up the episode. Welcome to Disney, Indiana.
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott present a potpourri of Disney fun! They kick off the episode by tuning into WWED, where the assistant DJ Fuzzy is spinning some of their favorite Disney cover tunes. Tracey then makes a visit to Belle's Books to share her thoughts on The Story of Disney 100 Years of Wonder, a companion book to the Disney 100 exhibition. They'll call over to the Main Street Cinema and share a few bits of park audio before wrapping up the show with a small tribute to Jimmy Buffett.
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott test out their putting skills at Pixar Putt. This is a pop-up mini-golf that was recently in Chicago. To celebrate this outing, they will also share some audio from Pixar related attractions they have recorded in the past. All that, plus a call over to Mortis to check in at the Main Street Cinema before they wrap up the show. Welcome to Disney, Indiana.
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott share their thoughts on the newest release from Walt Disney Pictures - Haunted Mansion. Based upon the theme park attraction of the same name, this film stars LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Dan Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jared Leto. Is the film better or worse than the 2003, Eddie Murphy version - Our hosts will share their thoughts on the film. Along the way, they will share a recording from Disneyland, call over to the Main Street Cinema before celebrating the 15th anniversary of the podcast. Welcome to Disney, Indiana.
In today's episode our hosts, Tracey and Scott take s look at one of their all-time favorite TV Shows, The Muppet Show. It aired for 5 seasons on CBS from 1976 to 1981 and it was a variety show that featured recurring sketches and musical numbers with guest stars and Muppet characters. One of our hosts favorite parts of the show was the music numbers and they want to share some of their favorite songs from the show. Along they way, they'll check in with the Mortis to see what's up at the Main Street Cinema and then wrap up the show with a special dedication. Welcome to Disney, Indiana.
In today's episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott deal with an ominous piece of feedback before then share some recordings they made at Walt Disney World over their past couple of trips. Along the way, they will call over to the Main Street Cinema before wrapping up with a bit of feedback.