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The last two weeks brought big news at Disney Parks, and Sam and Greg are here to break it down. This rapid-fire catch‑up covers every major Destination D23 2025 announcement plus the latest Walt Disney World updates. From park transformations to film reveals, this episode gives fans everything they need to know. Highlights Cinderella Castle Makeover: Magic Kingdom's icon will soon shine with a return to its classic blue and gray palette accented with gold. In addition, Imagineers are using durable paints to make sure the castle's timeless look lasts. Be sure to check out the full panel for more details. Carousel of Progress Update: A new Audio-Animatronic Walt Disney will take the stage, honoring Walt's legacy with modern technology. This will be the attraction's most meaningful update in decades. We have the Full Creating the Happiest Place on Earth Panel. Zootopia: Better Zoogether! will open on November 7, 2025, at Animal Kingdom's Tree of Life Theater, welcoming this new 4D show. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde star in the adventure, and guests can also enjoy new meet-and-greet opportunities. Big Thunder Mountain Reimagining: Returning in 2026, the classic coaster will undergo its largest reimagining ever. Fans can expect improved tracks, upgraded effects, and Rainbow Caverns scenes inspired by Walt's original vision. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Reimagined: By 2026, guests will join Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem in the all-new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, mixing humor and music for a high-energy ride. Disney Animation Announcements: Zootopia 2 premieres November 26, 2025. Hexed, a new original film, follows on November 25, 2026. Other projects include Avengers: Doomsday, Toy Story 5 (June 2026), The Mandalorian & Grogu (May 2026), Ice Age: Boiling Point (February 2027), and Coco 2, (planned for 2028). Walt Disney World Updates DinoLand U.S.A. Transformation: The land closes in February 2026 to make way for the new Tropical Americas, inspired by Encanto and Indiana Jones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-hfMoNKJ8
In the 5 AM hour, Andrew Langer and Bethany Mandel discussed: Rudy Giuliani Injured in New Hampshire Car Crash After Aiding Domestic Violence Victim, Spokesman Says Disney World Is the Happiest Place on Earth, if You Can Afford It Disney World Employees Use These Shocking Code Names to Report an Incident Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, September 1, 2025 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's almost race day at The Happiest Place on Earth, and we are gearing up for an unforgettable Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend! After nine years of waiting, Erica is finally set to earn her coveted runDisney Coast to Coast medal, and this trip is shaping up to be something truly special. In this episode, we're sharing our full game plan, where we're staying, the dining spots we're most excited to try, and how Erica is fueling up for race day. We'll talk race goals, including why having her favorite pacer in her goal group is such a big deal, plus how we're soaking in every bit of that spooky Disneyland Halloween magic before and after the miles. Whether you're a runDisney veteran, planning your first racecation, or just love hearing about how we mix Disney trips with running, this episode is packed with excitement, strategy, and plenty of Disney fun! If you're loving the show, we'd be so thankful if you could leave us a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!IG: @OnceUponAParkPodcastErica IG: @TravelPlannerEricaJonny IG: @Darth.MouseEmail Us: OnceUponAParkPodcast@gmail.comReady to plan a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Or are you ready to set sail with Disney Cruise Line? I'd love to help! Visit my travel website at www.TravelPlannerErica.com
Join your hosts for a kiss goodnight finale to the Disneyland 70th anniversary! Courtney and Emily complete their Celebratory Summer Series commemorating Disneyland's 70th anniversary with “The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland” by Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt Foreword by Bob Iger. This coffee table book features over 750 images, documents, and concept art during Walt Disney's shaping of Disneyland. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Next Book: Fairy Tale Favorites: Stories that Steven Sondheim's Inspired Into the Woods and Disney's retelling. The following stories are in the public domain and can be accessed online or at your local public library for free: Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack the Giant Slayer, and Rapunzel
FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet EP. #1245 Shattered Minds: Disney's Dark Role in MK-Ultra's Grip Imagine a world where Disney's magic isn't innocent—it's a weapon. Where Mickey Mouse and fairy tales fracture minds, programming victims for elite control. Cathy O'Brien lived this nightmare as a Project Monarch slave under CIA's MK-Ultra, enduring abuse from presidents, senators, and Hollywood icons. In this episode, she exposes how trauma-based mind control shattered her psyche, using Disney films and parks as hypnotic tools. But the horror doesn't end there: these tactics now target society through media and politics. Join us as Cathy reveals the dark agenda lurking behind your favorite fantasies. You'll never trust the "Happiest Place on Earth" again. GUEST: Cathy O'Brien is a defiant survivor of the CIA's shadowy MK-Ultra Project Monarch, where trauma forged fractured minds into obedient puppets. Rescued from a web of elite abuse spanning the White House to Disneyland, she co-authored the explosive memoir Trance Formation of America, naming powerful perpetrators without fear. For over 35 years, this whistleblower has battled psychological warfare, empowering millions through lectures, books, and trance-formation.com to shatter illusions and reclaim sovereignty in a manipulated world. BOOK: TRANCE Formation of America: True life story of a mind control slave WEBSITE:https://trance-formation.com SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! FABRIC BY GERBER LIFE Life insurance that's designed to be fast and affordable. You could get instant coverage with no medical exam for qualified applicants. Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meet fabric dot com slash STRANGE TESBROS We're a small business built by Tesla owners, for Tesla owners. Everything we do is about helping our customers customize, protect, and maintain their ride — whether it's through our products or YouTube how-tos and reviews. Go to tesbros.com and use code POD15 for 15% off your first order. That's T-E-S-B-R-O-S dot com and use code P-O-D-1-5 at checkout. BUTCHERBOX ButcherBox delivers better meat and seafood straight to your door – including 100% grass-fed beef,free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood. Right now, ButcherBox is offering our listeners $20 off their first box and free protein for a year. Go to ButcherBox.com/strange to get this limited time offer and free shipping always. Don't forget to use our link so they know we sent you. HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight Management START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGE https://www.HIMS.com/strange QUINCE BEDDING Cool, Relaxed Bedding. Woven from 100% European flax linen. Visit QUINCE BEDDING to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/
Ever dreamed of tagging along with two of your favorite Disney creators for a day at the Happiest Place on Earth? Well, dreams do come true! In this very special episode of Disney Countdown with The Magical Millennial and The Dapper Danielle, we're going LIVE from Disneyland!
Disney World, The Happiest Place on Earth or A Government Experiment! On today's show I'm stepping into a world of magic, mystery, and maybe a little government mischief! So buckle up we're exploring a conspiracy that's as fantastical as it is unsettling: Was Walt Disney World, the happiest place on earth, built as a secret government project to test a controlled living zone? Web Site: www.DontTreadonMerica.com https://linktr.ee/DontTreadonMerica Email the show: Donq@donttreadonmerica.com DTOM Store (Promo code DTOM for 10% off) Sponsors: www.makersmark.com www.NordVPN.com Promo Code: DTOM www.alppouch.com/DTOM www.dubby.gg Promo code: DTOM Social Media: Don't Tread on Merica TV DTOM on Facebook DTOM on X DTOM on TikTok DontTreadonMericaTV DTOM on Instagram DTOM on YouTube
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Disney Assembling at The Happiest Place On Earth We can't help but be thrilled when our friends visit our old stomping grounds. Our excitement level only increases when it's their first visit or their first in a long time. Both were in play this week for our friends Troy & Mimi from the Disney Assembled podcast. They just returned from a recent Disneyland visit and we're generous to share their time with us as we go Disney Assembling at The Happiest Place On Earth. They join us to share their impressions of Walt's original park and discuss many of the things they experienced during their recent vacation. Disney Stories of the Week Once we complete our time Disney Assembling at The Happiest Place On Earth with Troy & Mimi, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss reservation day for the new, pirate-themed tavern coming to Magic Kingdom hitting treacherous waters. We also talk about some of the panels we're most excited for at the upcoming Destination D23 event at Walt Disney World. And we share a few of the new tasty treats we can't wait to sample at this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! We also invite you to join the positive fun in our Hyperion Adventurers Facebook Group as well as our Hyperion Mornings on YouTube for a daily dose of live positive chat! In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure 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!
EPISODE 143 | Paranoia Is Forever: Disney Conspiracies Walt Disney's goal was to make the “Happiest Place on Earth”, and to delight and inspire both children and adults through the ages. Many would say he succeeded beyond even his own wildest expectations. Others might say that Disney is, and always has been, a place of evil. And when you get as big as Disney has, you are naturally going to attract some rather wild narratives. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee. Review us here or on IMDb. And seriously, subscribe, will ya? SECTIONS 01:58 - Uncle Rat - Uncle Walt: anti-Jewish, Nazi, racist, head frozen 15:05 - Grim Grinning Ghosts - The parks, deaths and accidents, ghosts, the Haunted Mansion attraction 20:32 - There's no evil scheme he wouldn't concoct! No depravity he wouldn't commit. - Occultism at the parks and in the movies, sex is everywhere, pedofiles, dirty pictures in "The Rescuers", the makers of "White Wilderness" murdered a bunch of lemmings 30:58 - The Maleficent Seven - The company, the Disney Vault, copyright issues, Disney hates women 38:42 - In Canis Corpore Transmuto - Ron DeSantis tangles with the Mouse, Disney is surprisingly progressive or "woke" depending on who you are Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info Fact-Checking the Age-Old Rumors of Walt Disney's Dark Side Was Walt Disney Frozen? Deaths at Disney: Top 13 Deaths at Disney Theme Parks The death that sparked the legend that 'no one dies at Disneyland' MARR: Death At Disneyland - rewriting of the article "Waiting in Line to Die" by John Marr The Dark Side of Disney Real Human Bones Were Originally Used In Disneyland's Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride Doombuggies website Did a Former Disney World Princess 'Reveal the Truth'? The Hidden Messages in Disney: A Closer Look at Occult Symbolism on Chick Wick News DISNEY=666 video on Amazing VIP World YouTube channel 21 Completely Filthy Hidden Sex References in Disney Movies in Cosmopolitan Snopes: Is the Word 'Sex' Hidden in 'The Lion King'? Snopes: Is a Risqué Image of Sand Dunes Hidden in 'The Lion King'? Snopes: Was a Phallus Purposely Added to the Artwork for 'The Little Mermaid' VHS Cover? Snopes: Does the Minister in 'Little Mermaid' Get an Erection? Snopes: Did a Topless Woman Appear in Disney's 'The Rescuers'? (True, BTW) Snopes: Did Disney Fake Lemming Suicide for the Nature Documentary 'White Wilderness'? (Also true) The Darker Side of Disney ("boy love" symbols) The Dark Side of Disney Part 1 at Little Light Studios The Dark Side of Disney Part 2 at Little Light Studios Global Ranking of largest entertainment companies 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Disney Vault's History Mickey Mouse, Long a Symbol in Copyright Wars, to Enter Public Domain: ‘It's Finally Happening' in Variety Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over images on BBC How the Disney-Midjourney Lawsuit Could Reshape the Battle Over AI and Copyright Copyright, Mickey Mouse and what it means to be within the public domain Mickey, Disney, and the Public Domain: a 95-year Love Triangle at the Center for the Study of the Public Domain Popular copyright infringement cases highlighting how Disney is protective of its intellectual property rights The Moana Lawsuit: Writer Woodall Sues Disney for Infringement Did Disney or DeSantis win their big fight? Yes. in the Tampa Bay Times Snopes: Harlan Ellison and Disney (true) Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter Bluesky Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a Gold Quill Award, Gold MarCom Award, AVA Digital Award Gold, Silver Davey Award, and Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists. PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER
From a list of the Happiest Places in Philadelphia, to a Totally Presbo that went in ten different directions, it's a fun filled Tuesday on the Preston and Steve Show. This episode is brought to you in part by Profluent. (00:00:00) News & Sports(00:11:39) Entertainment News(00:45:39) Buying Tickets for Wrong Date/Time(01:16:43) Bizarre File(01:30:17) Happiest Places in Philly(01:55:49) Totally Presbo(02:31:38) Bizarre File(02:39:36) Hollywood Trash & Music News(02:48:22) Wrap Up
Sorry as I was gone this last week. I visited Disneyland's 70th anniversary a couple of weeks ago. There is so much to talk about when it comes to this celebration of "The Happiest Place on Earth". But the primary reason I felt drawn to come at this time was the new show at the Opera House on Main Street. I feel there is not one but two stories about the new attraction: Walt Disney: A Magical Life. This is of course the highly sophisticated and highly controversial animatronic show of Walt Disney. And I have much to say about that show experience. And to understand all of this, you have to understand efforts made earlier to help people relate to Walt Disney, to include The Walt Disney Story, One Man's Dream and even Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. It's a deep dive review for sure. But there is a larger conversation about how Disney is reconnecting more people to what they once loved in their youth, experiences that foster ties. It's as if Disney has finally realized that their history, their heritage, and their stories really do matter. And they seem to be doing much more moving forward to building on that theme. This podcast looks at Walt Disney's Magical Life and so much more. _______________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Here we bring the best in Disney both in terms of the magic of the parks as well as the business behind the magic! And now as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, we have a new interactive Disney Insight Fact Discovery, which unlocks scores of fascinating details few know about. With text, images, video and audio, we explore these realms whether you are right on the streets of the "Happiest Place on Earth" or enjoying it virtually from your own couch at home. Join today! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. ________________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 ____________________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena. Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
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A picture is worth a thousand words, and these never before seen photographs of Disneyland on its opening day in 1955 tell a lot of stories. Courtney and Emily continue their Celebratory Summer Series by welcoming back author, Aaron H. Goldberg, to the podcast to talk about his book, "Presenting Disneyland: Forgotten Photographs From Opening Day.” Featuring never before seen photographs from a studio employee, Presenting Disneyland transports you in technicolor to back July 17, 1955. Coupled with quotes and newspaper clippings, Aaron presents readers with an anthropological view of Disneyland that brings new life to studying the opening day of the Happiest Place on Earth. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Aaron Goldberg: X @aaronhgoldberg and Instagram @aaronhgoldberg Website: https://www.aaronhgoldberg.com/ Next Book: The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland by: Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt Foreword by Bob Iger
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week's episode by taking a close look at the recently announced plans to revamp the Animation Courtyard area at Disney's Hollywood Studios. They then continue their interview with Don Hahn & Chris Merritt, the authors of “The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland” For this episode, listeners will learn about: · What aspect of the actual entrance to Disney Studios out in Burbank is about to be replicated in Florida Why do you want to pay close attention to those sets of dancers that are positioned between the floats for Disney World's new nighttime parade Where will the new “Drawn to Wonderland” aspect of DHS's “Magic of Disney Animation” likely be located inside the old Walt Disney Feature Animation – Florida building Which almost-built Disneyland attraction would have sent you home with a perhaps unhealthy glow Why is it already difficult to find an on-property room at the WDW Resort for a reasonable price during mid-December of this year SHOW NoTES Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you're a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don't forget—they also offprovideciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week's episode by taking a close look at the recently announced plans to revamp the Animation Courtyard area at Disney's Hollywood Studios. They then continue their interview with Don Hahn & Chris Merritt, the authors of “The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland” For this episode, listeners will learn about: · What aspect of the actual entrance to Disney Studios out in Burbank is about to be replicated in Florida Why do you want to pay close attention to those sets of dancers that are positioned between the floats for Disney World's new nighttime parade Where will the new “Drawn to Wonderland” aspect of DHS's “Magic of Disney Animation” likely be located inside the old Walt Disney Feature Animation – Florida building Which almost-built Disneyland attraction would have sent you home with a perhaps unhealthy glow Why is it already difficult to find an on-property room at the WDW Resort for a reasonable price during mid-December of this year SHOW NoTES Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you're a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don't forget—they also offprovideciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ropedrop & Parkhop: Helping you Dream, Plan and Do Disneyland
In honor of Disneyland's 70th birthday this week, we enlisted the help of our Patreon members to put together a list of our 70 favorite tips for visiting the Disneyland Resort. This is part 2!We'd love to have you leave a message here with your own favorite Disney story, celebrity encounter at Disney, or anything you want to tell us about! https://www.speakpipe.com/ropedropparkhopThanks to Mouse World Travel for being the Official Sponsor of our podcast. Visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com for all of your travel needs - Disney or otherwise!If you're not already following us on social media, we're @Ropedrop.Parkhop and we have a fun discussion group on Facebook - Ropedropping and Parkhopping!And join us on Patreon!
Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome Don Hahn & Chris Merrit, the authors of “The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland.” This show kicks off a two-part interview that reveals how Walt's family fun park first came to be. For this episode, listeners will learn about: Who bought the very first admission to Disneyland Park back in July of 1955 When is the third “Prep & Landing” holiday special – “The Snowball Protocol” – expected to debut on ABC Who did Walt bring in to help the Evans brothers with the horticultural aspect of Disneyland Park What did Adventures by Disney's “Take Me Out to the Ballparks” trip entail Why was DHS's “Legend of Jack Sparrow” show so short-lived SHOW NOTES Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you're a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don't forget—they also offer exciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome Don Hahn & Chris Merrit, the authors of “The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland.” This show kicks off a two-part interview that reveals how Walt's family fun park first came to be. For this episode, listeners will learn about: Who bought the very first admission to Disneyland Park back in July of 1955 When is the third “Prep & Landing” holiday special – “The Snowball Protocol” – expected to debut on ABC Who did Walt bring in to help the Evans brothers with the horticultural aspect of Disneyland Park What did Adventures by Disney's “Take Me Out to the Ballparks” trip entail Why was DHS's “Legend of Jack Sparrow” show so short-lived SHOW NOTES Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you're a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don't forget—they also offer exciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ropedrop & Parkhop: Helping you Dream, Plan and Do Disneyland
In honor of Disneyland's 70th birthday this week, we enlisted the help of our Patreon members to put together a list of our 70 favorite tips for visiting the Disneyland Resort. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!We'd love to have you leave a message here with your own favorite Disney story, celebrity encounter at Disney, or anything you want to tell us about! https://www.speakpipe.com/ropedropparkhopThanks to Mouse World Travel for being the Official Sponsor of our podcast. Visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com for all of your travel needs - Disney or otherwise!If you're not already following us on social media, we're @Ropedrop.Parkhop and we have a fun discussion group on Facebook - Ropedropping and Parkhopping!And join us on Patreon!
This weekend Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away kicked off its inaugural run with two nights of dress rehearsals and an opening on Sunday. This new parade, long awaited and hoped for by Walt Disney World fans is simply magical. It's not perfect, but it's simply beautiful and is what has been needed for so long since its ancestors, The Main Street Electrical Parade and SpectroMagic had long parted. We visit this parade and talk all the details of what makes it work--and at times, not so perfectly work. It's a must-see event at Walt Disney World and a welcome tradition for years to come. And my belief is, that it will only get better over time. So join us as we review Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away! ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Here we bring the best in Disney both in terms of the magic of the parks as well as the business behind the magic! And now as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, we have a new interactive Disney Insight Fact Discovery, which unlocks scores of fascinating details few know about. With text, images, video and audio, we explore these realms whether you are right on the streets of the "Happiest Place on Earth" or enjoying it virtually from your own couch at home. Join today! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. ________________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 ____________________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena. Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
In celebration of Disneyland Resort's 70th anniversary, the ‘Happiest Place on Earth' has unveiled a new attraction; “Walt Disney - A Magical Life.” Debuting at the Main Street Opera House, a cinematic presentation takes you through Walt Disney's journey, featuring a pre-show tribute video, as well as a visit to a rendition of his office.
"Third time's the charm" is a saying that suggests perhaps the third attempt will be more successful than the two prior failures. By no means has the past two versions of Test Track been failures. But it seems like this is a huge opportunity to learn from the previous experiences and truly come up with something that could be loved for years to come. We chart out not only all three, but also talk about its forefather, The World of Motion. On our journey I pick up my friend and colleague Nick Grande, to talk about our experience testing Test Track, where it works, where it doesn't and where it retreads. Great news! There is much to love about this new version. And while we've seen people either completely love or hate it, we'll give you a complete sense of how you can get both responses. Join us for Test Track 3.0. Is the third time the charm? ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Here we bring the best in Disney both in terms of the magic of the parks as well as the business behind the magic! And now as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, we have a new interactive Disney Insight Fact Discovery, which unlocks scores of fascinating details few know about. With text, images, video and audio, we explore these realms whether you are right on the streets of the "Happiest Place on Earth" or enjoying it virtually from your own couch at home. Join today! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. ________________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 ____________________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena. Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
It's time for poolside anthems, sunny vibes & vacation bops!
In honor of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, DisneyChris presents his version of what would be the ultimate are music loop for the Disneyland main entrance. His idea of a perfect area loop would consist of instrumentals representing the park's currant roster of attractions, as well as many nods to the past legacy of the Happiest Place on Earth. Download (right click / Save as) 1. Disneyland Theme 0:00 2. Mickey Mouse March 3:07 3. Happy Rag 5:19 4. Raider's March 7:39 5. Heigh Ho /Whistle While You Work 9:49 6. 20K Leagues Theme / A Whale of a Tale 11:00 7. Winnie the Pooh / The Wonderful Things About Tiggers / Hip Hip Pooh Ray 13:24 8. Steamboat Bill / Turkey in the Straw 16:14 9. Baroque Hoedown 18:23 10. When I See an Elephant Fly 19:43 11. In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Room 22:25 12. All Aboard the Mine Train 24:04 13. Unbirthday Song 25:45 14. Monorail Song 27:47 15. Come Again 30:44 16. Battle Hymn of the Republic 32:38 17. Fantasy Castle Medley 34:45 When You Wish Upon a StarOnce Upon a DreamA Dream is a Wish Your Heart MakesSomeday My Prince Will Come 18. Minnie's Yoo Hoo 40:26 19. Hi Diddle Dee Dee 43:21 20. Columbia the Gem of the Ocean 45:21 21. Yo Ho Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) 46:25 22. Space Mountain Theme 48:30 23. Fantasmic 51:07 24. Casey Jr. 54:04 25. Bang Went Old Betsy 55:35 26. Cantina Song 57:35 27. There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow 59:30 28. Maple Leaf Rag 1:04:12 29. Hawaiian War Chant 1:07:20 30. Special Spice 1:08:21 31. Zip A Dee Doo Dah 1:11:01 32. A Spoonful of Sugar / Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 1:12:35 33. You Can Fly! 1:14:58 34. Star Wars Theme 1:17:18 35. Swisskapolka 1:19:31 36. Meet Me Down on Main Street 1:20:59 37. Fantasy in the Sky 1:23:58 38. Nothing Can Stop Us Now 1:27:59 39. The Ballad of Davy Crockett 1:29:24 40. Down in New Orleans 1:31:05 41. The Merrily Song 1:33:23 42. Strange Things Are Happening to Me 1:35:13 43. Grim Grinning Ghosts 1:38:14 44. Serengeti Serenade 1:40:53 45. Smile Darn Ya Smile 1:45:17 46. Blood on the Saddle 1:47:09 47. Hello Everybody / Welcome to the Golden Horseshoe / Can-Can 1:48:36 48. Milenberg Joys 1:52:13 49. March of the Cards 1:55:47 50. It's a Small World 1:57:19YOU CAN ALSO FIND THIS TRACK ON MY WEBSITE: DISNEYCHRIS.COM - LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE: TRACK 117 https://disneychris.com/a-day-at-disneyland.html Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month. https://www.patreon.com/DisneyChrisVisit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com -
Hyperion Adventures Podcast: Everything Disney for Every Fan
Disneyland at 70 - Still The Happiest Place On Earth We're quickly approaching the 70th birthday of one of our favorite places in the world. As a matter of fact, it's this week! So, this week we can't help but gush all about Disneyland at 70 - Still The Happiest Place On Earth. We share many of the reasons why this is a special place and why, after all this time, it continues to delight guests from all over the world. It gets a bit emotional as we share personal stories about our Disneyland visits. We hope you'll join us for our celebration of this truly magical place. Disney Stories of the Week Once we finish up sharing our feeling about Disneyland at 70 - Still The Happiest Place On Earth, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share good news for you if you have holiday time plans at the Walt Disney World Resort in your future. We also tell you where and when you'll get to hear Richard Sherman's new verse that is being added to it's a small world. And we share what you need to do if you're looking forward to experiencing Walt Disney: A Magical Life at Disneyland. You'll also get this week's Lin-Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! We also invite you to join the positive fun in our HyperionAdventurers Facebook Group as well as our HyperionMornings on YouTube for a daily dose of live positive chat! In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure 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!
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Author and former Imagineer Chris Merritt joins us again this week to talk about a new Disneyland coffee table book he and Disney Legend Don Hahn co-wrote. The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland will be available July 15, 2025. Preorder at PenguinRandomHouse.comChris reveals some secrets about Disneyland. He also shares his personal feelings about working on the book. The park is very special to him as his parents worked there in the 1960s and he worked there before attending CalArts.Plus John Redlingshafer is getting ready for his Adventures by Disney trip to Disneyland! It's his first visit to the happiest place on Earth.Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion
While last week's post shared lament over the closing of Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America, we return to Disneyland's 70th Anniversary to celebrate the heritage of Frontierland. While you might think Frontierland is a thing of the past, knowing the past of this land will give you appreciation for the remarkable role it has played in four of Disney's theme parks around the world. We'll step inside the fort entrance to hear some stories many may have never heard before about the history of Frontierland. Did you know there was at one point a big Indiana Jones attraction developed for Frontierland. We share all the Wild West with you. From the Trading Post to the Golden Horseshoe; From The Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to Big Thunder Ranch, and from the Halloween Tree to a Petrified Tree, we bring you tall and true tales of Disneyland's Frontierland. ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Here we bring the best in Disney both in terms of the magic of the parks as well as the business behind the magic! And now as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, we have a new interactive Disney Insight Fact Discovery, which unlocks scores of fascinating details few know about. With text, images, video and audio, we explore these realms whether you are right on the streets of the "Happiest Place on Earth" or enjoying it virtually from your own couch at home. Join today! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. ________________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 ____________________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena. Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
As Disneyland preps for its 70th anniversary a new book looks at the park's earliest years. The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland from Penguin Random House has over 750 images, previously unpublished documents, and concept drawings.Author and former Imagineer Chris Merritt joins us this week to talk about this new coffee table book available July 15, 2025. Preorder at PenguinRandomHouse.com.Plus John, John and Shawn share their favorite packed park hacks.Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion
Send us a textWhat does your Disney parks outfit say about you? From awesome to absolutely banned, we're diving into the fascinating world of theme park fashion and the unspoken dress code that exists at the Happiest Place on Earth.Ever noticed how some people seem to nail their Disney look while others make you wonder what they were thinking? We're breaking down park attire into four distinct categories: awesome, cringy, meh, and banned—with plenty of examples from our own park experiences. The awesome category celebrates Disney bounding done right (subtle nods to characters without full costumes), vintage-inspired pieces, and the perfect balance of themed accessories. We share our successful Mike and Sully Disney bound experience and why limited, meaningful pins trump being covered in thousands of random ones.On the flip side, we explore why matching family "Smith Family Vacation" t-shirts, adults in tiaras, and couples in "He's my Mickey, She's my Minnie" shirts might make fellow guests cringe. And don't get us started on the banned category—bikini tops, flip-flops, mesh shirts, and those infamous inappropriate message tees have no place in a family park.Whether you're planning your next Disney vacation or just curious about theme park culture, this episode offers hilarious insights and practical fashion advice. The perfect Disney outfit balances fun, self-expression, and comfort—because nothing ruins magic like blistered feet or sunburned shoulders. Listen now and make sure your next park outfit falls firmly in the "awesome" category!Here's who we are and what is in store for you
DIZNEY COAST TO COAST - The Ultimate Unofficial Disney Fan Podcast
Disney fans rejoice as I welcome former Imagineer Christopher Merritt and Disney Legend Don Hahn as we discuss their new book, being released in conjunction with Disneyland's 70th anniversary, “The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland”. This coffee table book is full of art and photos never before seen by the public. It even includes early planning maps of Disneyland created long before what we previously thought was the “first” map. Listen as I chat with Christopher and Don about how this book came to be, the various names considered for Sleeping Beauty Castle, how a Universal Picture was once featured in the Main Street Cinema and so much more. That and so much more is coming your way on this episode of Dizney Coast To Coast. ------ EPISODE LINKS: Order your copy of the book "The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland" Don Hahn on Dizney Coast to Coast ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES AND SUPPORT: Gain early access to episodes, take part in live streams, and gain more bonuses by joining the DCTC Patreon. Receive FREE help booking your next Disney (or non-Disney) vacation at Minnie Memories Travel. Plus, anyone can reach out to Minnie Memories Travel to request the "Top 10 Walt Disney World Tips" document created for DCTC listeners with no obligation. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Do your regular shopping on Amazon and Disney Store using my special links and make a purchase within 24 hours of clicking. 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 on Venmo or PayPal.
This week we go back to The Happiest Place on Earth and look at the map for a wax museum and Disneyland's Candle Shop. Also Check out the Photoniks where ever you get your podcasts or even YouTube! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MLGoBhM29Sw7zYenG68xe?si=450ec098da1843a0 https://youtu.be/lZwMJYvQNUs?si=aTZHR_Jz-FN3hQmQ Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021
Disneyland is celebrating its platinum anniversary! This episode introduces the Celebratory Summer Series with a Disneyland theme to commemorate 70 years of the Happiest Place on Earth. Courtney and Emily kick off this three book summer series by meeting some original cast members around Disneyland in David Koenig's book “The 55ers: The Pioneers Who Settled Disneyland”. The book memorializes almost 700 original cast members in its pages who helped build and operate Disneyland for its inaugural year. The cast members are the magic of the Disney parks deserve every recognition while celebrating Disneyland's 70th anniversary. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Next Book: Presenting Disneyland: Forgotten Photographs From Opening Day by Aaron Goldberg Forward by Bob Gurr
In recent weeks there have been a large number of details released not just for Walt Disney World but for Disneyland as well. While previous podcasts have been reminiscing all things Muppets the end of MuppetVision 3D and taking a look at Adventureland at Disneyland, there have been considerable announcements, hints and insights that have occurred. And we want to cover them all! From Disneyland we'll look at Avatar and Coco at Disney California Adventure, as well as a new park entry. Then we'll head over to Walt Disney World to look at Disney's Starlight Parade logistics, Test Track Re-Imagined, Tropical America Developments and even the new Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It's a busy podcast for this week, so hang on as we have so much to share! ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Here we bring the best in Disney both in terms of the magic of the parks as well as the business behind the magic! And now as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, we have a new interactive Disney Insight Fact Discovery, which unlocks scores of fascinating details few know about. With text, images, video and audio, we explore these realms whether you are right on the streets of the "Happiest Place on Earth" or enjoying it virtually from your own couch at home. Join today! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. ________________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 ____________________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena. Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
Alice Irizarry and Patrick Woodward share about the lifestyle in Finland and how it helps make this country to be considered the happiest place in the world. www.spotlightenglish.comhttps://spotlightenglish.com/culture/the-happiest-place-in-the-world/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradiore you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com
Hey Howdy Hey! Welcome to episode 273 of Disney Assembled!!!Later this year, we are heading back to Disneyland to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Happiest Place on Earth! In this episode, we share the plans we are most excited for.If you enjoy the show,...Subscribe to the show on your podcast player of choice. If you are able, consider giving us a 5-star rating and review.Buy us a Dole Whip!Become a member and get extra content on Patreon.Find and subscribe to our YouTube channel.Visit our Disney Assembled store to purchase some excellent Disney Assembled merch.Follow and shoot us a message on our socials: @DisneyAssembled on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky, and TikTok or email us at disneyassembled@gmail.com.Be sure to check out our Spotify Playlist, "Disney Assembled's Favorites" - click here to listen.You can find links to all of the above, as well as links to where you can subscribe to the show, on our website: disneyassembled.comSee you real soon!Troy & Mimi :)
Alice Irizarry and Patrick Woodward share about the lifestyle in Finland and how it helps make this country to be considered the happiest place in the world. www.spotlightenglish.comhttps://spotlightenglish.com/culture/the-happiest-place-in-the-world/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradiore you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com
This week, Summer is just beginning, but Halloween is coming, what is staying from the 70th during Halloween, a huge book event this weekend, construction updates around the parks, new infrastructure at the entrance, a new Magic Band spot, an adorable dinosaur comes to Pixar Pier, we talk about our Disneyana experience, 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: It is that time of the year to start planning for the Halloween season at Disneyland. Next week, Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on sale. This is a competetive event to get tickets for, so be sure to get in early and pick your dates. Inspire Magic Key holders can get tickets starting on June 24th no earlier then 9am Disneyland time, with all other Magic Key holders having an opportunity starting June 25th. General public sales start on June 26th. Dates start even before the Halloween season on August 17th, and run through October 31st. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/2025-halloween-at-disneyland-oogie-boogie-bash-dates-and-more/ There are some other updates on the Halloween season at the resort. For 2025, Halloween Time will start on August 22nd and run through October 31st. Mickey and Minnie will get new outfits for the occasion, as usual. This time they will be a twist on the 70th costumes! Haunted Mansion Holiday is returning, along with Halloween Screams. Over in Disney California Adventure, Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween, Mater's Junkyard JamBOOree, and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark are returning. Mickey's Trick and Treat is coming to the Disney Theater for the fall, replacing Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Of course food and merchandise will be along as well. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/2025-halloween-at-disneyland-oogie-boogie-bash-dates-and-more/ With Halloween Time and Disneyland's 70th happening at the same time, you might wonder what is staying from the 70th during the spooky season. Paint the Night, World of Color – Happiness, and Tapestry of Happiness will continue to run throughout the season. Disney says “areas and attractions around the resort will retain special touches, including decorative accents and the colorful castle photo opportunity in the esplanade.” – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/2025-halloween-at-disneyland-oogie-boogie-bash-dates-and-more/ This Saturday, a few authors of Disneyland books will be at Wonderground for a book release and signing. Don Hahn and Christopher Merrit will be on hand to sign The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland, Martha Blanding and Tim O'Day for Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman's Journey Through the Happiest Place on Earth, Matthew Reinhart for Disneyland Park (a Pop-Up Park Tour), and finally Bob Weis with Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt Disney Imagineering. The event is from 10am-11:30am. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ A couple of construction items that we have been following at the resort have some updates. Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room has a reopening date of July 3rd! Pixie Hollow has been behind construction walls for a while now, and looks to be returning on June 29th. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ When we were in the parks a few weeks ago, we noticed new lamp posts in front of Main Street Station, by the Mickey floral. Walls are back up in this area to install more of these lamp posts. The new lights look like gas lamps, but use regular bulbs with a mesh over them to give a vintage look. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ We talked about the neat Magic Band touch points around Disneyland in a previous episode, but there was still one location that had not come online yet. The last point in Tomorrowland, themed to Autopia is finally online. This one is a bit of a letdown as this one only makes car noises when activated. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ An update that came to Epcot at Walt Disney World has made its way to DCA! Soarin' Around the World has been updated to fix the skewed Eiffel Tower in the attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ Over on Pixar Pier, the new Rex meet-and-greet is available. Rex is out and looks as adorably scary (if you can say that about Rex). – https://www.micechat.com/417417-disneyland-update-guest-injury-expansion-blues/ SnackChat: Trip Food (Savory Eats Treats) Discussion Topic: Spring 2025 Disneyana Event The Happiest Place on Earth- Chris Merritt and Don Hahn – https://www.laughingplace.com/w/disney-parks/d23-live-stream-happiest-place-on-earth/
Welcome to our ongoing celebration of Disneyland's 70th anniversary. In many ways, Adventureland is truly the most immersive of all the lands of Disneyland. And yet, from a pedestrian space, it's perhaps one of the smallest. If you're just walking through it you can go from entrance to exit in about a minute. Unless of course Fantasmic! is going on in New Orleans Square and Fireworks are getting ready on Main Street. Then it's one of the most congested places on the map. And yet, day or night, Adventureland is full of tropical wonder and a jungle of detail. From the Enchanted Tiki Room to the Adventureland Treehouse; From the exotic Jungle Cruise to the high thrills of Indiana Jones Adventure. Join us as we celebrate the amazing True-Life Adventures of Disneyland's Adventureland. ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Here we bring the best in Disney both in terms of the magic of the parks as well as the business behind the magic! And now as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, we have a new interactive Disney Insight Fact Discovery, which unlocks scores of fascinating details few know about. With text, images, video and audio, we explore these realms whether you are right on the streets of the "Happiest Place on Earth" or enjoying it virtually from your own couch at home. Join today! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. ________________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 ____________________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena. Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
Join us as Pete sits down with Don Hahn and Chris Merritt to talk about their upcoming book "The Happiest Place on Earth." Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland with an illustrated history of Walt's first theme park, and a look back at the theme park that started it all!It's the ultimate coffee table book for Disney collectors and armchair travelers alike, brimming with more than 750 images, previously unpublished documents, and concept drawings.Preorder your copy here!The Happiest Place on Earth
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831 · Disneyland at 70: Walt's Vision, Origins, Secrets, and Stories from the Park - From the Archives Celebrate 70 years of Disneyland with a deep dive into hidden stories, surprising history, and unforgettable secrets from Walt's original park. In this special WDW Radio Archive episode, I'm joined by the late, great Jim Korkis as we explore the surprising origins of Doritos and churros, the story of Walt's lost Holidayland, unusual Main Street shops, and hidden details in Tomorrowland mosaics (yes, really). From snoring bears and the Wizard of Bras to personal memories and overlooked moments, we peel back the layers of the Happiest Place on Earth. It's a tribute to Disneyland at 70 - and to Jim's incredible legacy of storytelling, research, and passion for preserving Disney history.
Something happened over the weekend that I probably never quite envisioned. And neither did thousands of guests who always found time to spend a few moments with Jim Henson's Muppet-Vision 3D. We celebrate this film, and its creator, sharing some insights of how all this came to be. We'll take a look at the Muppets over the years as they've come to be a part of The Walt Disney World Resort. We'll talk about all of the components that made up Muppet Courtyard, and what made Muppet-Vision 3D so really special. Join us as we commemorate this attraction, its setting and consider both its past and future. It's a rousing 3 hour finale, but we're trying to keep it around 40 minutes. ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Here we bring the best in Disney both in terms of the magic of the parks as well as the business behind the magic! And now as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, we have a new interactive Disney Insight Fact Discovery, which unlocks scores of fascinating details few know about. With text, images, video and audio, we explore these realms whether you are right on the streets of the "Happiest Place on Earth" or enjoying it virtually from your own couch at home. Join today! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. ________________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 ____________________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena. Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
New York City and Minneapolis, Minnesota, recently ranked as the top of the list of being the happiest place to live in the United States. Listeners call in to share the happiest place they've ever lived, whether in a different country, state or borough, and what makes them happy to be there, whether it's proximity, cost of living or something else.
News this week and last has broken out about happenings at the Magic Kingdom, and they include some very important dates. Last week was an announcement of Disney Starlight Parade's opening date. Plus they showcased the finale as well as the order of the parade floats. We'll talk about that and the implications of this date to its nightly schedule and what it means to thousands of pass holders who will want to go to the Magic Kingdom alongside all other tourists. But first we look at some big announcements that came about from around Frontierland as well this week. At the top of those announcements comes the fact that the Rivers of America, Liberty Belle and Tom Sawyer's Island will close in a few weeks on July 7th. We'll explore some very cool details that will come to this new mini-land within Frontierland. ____________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Here we bring the best in Disney both in terms of the magic of the parks as well as the business behind the magic! And now as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, we have a new interactive Disney Insight Fact Discovery, which unlocks scores of fascinating details few know about. With text, images, video and audio, we explore these realms whether you are right on the streets of the "Happiest Place on Earth" or enjoying it virtually from your own couch at home. Join today! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. ________________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 ____________________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena. Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
This week, Chad goes to DisneyLand and Cy causes a scene at trivia. Head on over to Chad's YouTube page to watch this episode! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp! --- Follow us on Instagram! Chad Daniels (@ThatChadDaniels) is a Dad, Comedian, and pancake lover. With over 750 million streams of his 5 albums to date, his audio plays are in the 99th percentile in comedy and music on Pandora alone, averaging over 1MM per week. Chad's previous album, Footprints on the Moon was the most streamed comedy album of 2017, and he has 6 late-night appearances and a Comedy Central Half Hour under his belt. Cy Amundson (@CyAmundson) With appearances on Conan, Adam Devine's House Party, and Comedy Central's This is Not Happening, Cy Amundson is fast-proving himself in the world of standup comedy. After cutting his teeth at Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis, has since appeared on Family Guy and American Dad and as a host on ESPN's SportsCenter on Snapchat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This summer has not only brought a completely new theme park to the Orlando tourist scape, but within it, two impressive theatrical shows within its park's gates. At the same time, Disney's Hollywood Studios has opened two theatrical shows within its studio gates. In a showdown, we'll look at Le Cirque Arcanus in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter--Ministry of Magic as well as The Untrainable Dragon from the Isle of Berk--both premiering at Epic Universe. We'll also take a look at two new shows that just premiered at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After and The Little Mermaid Musical Adventure. From queue to finale, from performers to technical staging, we'll look at which of these fare best and are worth your time. The competition is tough, so join us as we look at these four new theatrical shows in two very unique Florida theme parks. ____________________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Here we bring the best in Disney both in terms of the magic of the parks as well as the business behind the magic! And now as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, we have a new interactive Disney Insight Fact Discovery, which unlocks scores of fascinating details few know about. With text, images, video and audio, we explore these realms whether you are right on the streets of the "Happiest Place on Earth" or enjoying it virtually from your own couch at home. Join today! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. ________________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 ____________________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena. Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
There is so much to love about Universal's new Epic Universe. And if they get it to work, it will be even better. Many have already done podcasts early on and shared what they loved or didn't love about the park. Reviews of favorite attractions, food, souvenirs and so forth are out there. My wife and I, two of my daughters and my son-in-law have all attended, and for the most part, we had not only a solid experience, but we look forward to the time we can go back again. It's definitely a place worth repeating. I look forward to an opportunity to share our family's review of the experience, but my focus is not so much from a guest point of view but from a park design and operational focus. And there's so much here that is working. I will look at issues of park layout, scale and scope, thematic approach, interactivity, operations and more. Since this is Disney Insights, we want to consider these approaches in comparison to best practices Disney employs.It's not just a critical look at the design and operation of Universal's new park, but a new focus on what is working and what is not working at Disney. So join us as we explore lessons good and bad from Universal Florida's Epic Universe. ____________________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Here we bring the best in Disney both in terms of the magic of the parks as well as the business behind the magic! And now as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, we have a new interactive Disney Insight Fact Discovery, which unlocks scores of fascinating details few know about. With text, images, video and audio, we explore these realms whether you are right on the streets of the "Happiest Place on Earth" or enjoying it virtually from your own couch at home. Join today! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. ________________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 _________________________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena. Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
Hi girly pops! Kenzie is finally back from Disney, she recaps all the fun she had, tips and tricks for Disney, the new events and treats for the 70th anniversary and so much more! Jamee gives a pregnancy update & how she's prepping for delivery! SPONSORS: magneticme.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're taking a week off of a regular MTMUG episode this week, but have a special bonus episode that gives you a taste of what you're missing on our Patreon. We're going to Disneyworld on the Patreon this week, and are taking about five ABC sticoms that brought (most) of its cast to the Happiest Place on Earth. First, we talk about Step By Step, our favorite Brady Bunch knockoff, that spent Grandma's inheritance money early by getting an all-expense trip to Disney World. Second, we talk about Boy Meets World's forgettable episode where Corey and Shawn journey cross-country to track down Topanga on a school trip to Epcot. We talk about the House Meets Mouse episode of Full House where Michelle Tanner gets to be princess for a day at the Magic Kingdom. We couldn't leave off Family Matters' unhinged episode where Steve Urkel unleashes his cloned alter ego, Stefan Urquelle, onto the Disney parks to sweep Laura Winslow off her feet, and we finish up talking about the best sitcom goes to Disney episode of them all, Disney World War II from Roseanne. If you enjoy this episode subscribe to our Patreon at the five dollar level for more TV Shows that Keep Us Gay! Also, the Watch With Us Commentaries are included in the ten dollar level, so that's two bonus episodes every month! Not to mention the MTMUG Summer Series episodes that will start in June. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! www.patreon.com/moviesthatmadeusgay Facebook/Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay Bluesky: @MTMUGPod.bsky.social Scott Youngbauer: Twitter @oscarscott / Instagram @scottyoungballer Peter Lozano: Twitter/Instagram Peterlasagna
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