Podcasts about Jazz Kitchen

Listen to an interview with Todd Rundgren, a pioneering musician, songwriter, and producer known for his eclectic style and innovative approach to technology in music. Rising to fame in the late 1960s with the band Nazz, Rundgren gained widespread acclaim with his 1972 solo album Something/Anything? which included the hit singles “Hello It's Me” and “I Saw the Light.” Rundgren is also a sought-after producer, working on landmark albums by the New York Dolls, Hall & Oates, XTC, Meatloaf, The Psychedelic Furs, and Patti Smith.  Rundgren has charted multiple Billboard hits and earned widespread critical acclaim. In 2021, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rundgren's genre-defying work spans rock, pop, soul, and experimental electronic music. He's been recognized as a visionary for his early adoption of music videos and interactive media. But his latest project looks into the past. Todd Rundgren will be performing music from the late songwriter Burt Bacharach in Indianapolis on April 18, as part of What The World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook Live tour. Also hear an interview with Nnenna Freelon, a prolific jazz vocalist, whose career spans over three decades. She'll be performing at the Jazz Kitchen on April 18th. Freelon issued her debut LP on Columbia Records in 1992, marking the start of an accomplished recordings career. Freelon's music has attracted significant recognition, including seven Grammy nominations, and she's collaborated with numerous jazz luminaries, including Ray Charles, Ellis Marsalis, Kenny Baron, Pat Metheny, Christian McBride Al Jarreau, and Herbie Hancock. Hear music from Freelon's latest album, titled Beneath the Skin.

Listen to an interview with Indianapolis-based saxophonist, bandleader, composer and educator Sean Imboden. He's the director of the Sean Imboden Large Ensemble, a 17-piece modern jazz big band. The Sean Imboden Large Ensemble will be issuing their debut recording Communal Heart later this month, and the band will be hosting an album release party at The Jazz Kitchen, on April 26th.  Sean Imboden was born and raised in Central Indiana. Local music fans may know Imboden for his work with The Tucker Brothers band, but he's performed with a wide variety of musicians, including Slide Hampton, Aretha Franklin, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Listen to a conversation with the vocalist and actor Micky Dolenz, best known for his work with The Monkees. Dolenz will be performing in Central Indiana on April 25 at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.   In 1966, during the height of Beatle-mania, The Monkees premiered on NBC. The show focused on the lives of a fictional California rock band, featuring Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz. The Monkees would quickly grow beyond their television roots, recording four chart-topping albums and three chart-toppings singles. Dolenz provided lead vocals for many of the group's best-known songs, including "Pleasant Valley Sunday", "I'm a Believer”, and "Last Train to Clarksville”. Also hear an interview with jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine, he'll be performing at The Jazz Kitchen on April 9. Ballantine has built an impressive discography of releases, featuring a unique mix of indie music, Americana and straight jazz. His albums, including the 2021 release Reflections/Introspection: The Music of Thelonious Monk and the 2019 project Life is Brief —The Music of Bob Dylan have earned praise from publications including DownBeat and All About Jazz.

Hedwig Janko ist Saxofonistin, Komponistin und Bandleaderin. Neben ihrer eigenen musikalischen Tätigkeit unterrichtet sie und engagiert sich unter anderem für die Jazz Kitchen und die Jazz Federation Hamburg – und das alles, während sie noch an der Musikhochschule studiert.  Warum es ihr wichtig ist, sich von Anfang an in der Szene einzubringen, wie sie und ihre Generation die Arbeit als freiberufliche Musiker*innen sehen und welche Neujahrsvorsätze sie sich gesetzt hat, bespricht sie mit Stephanie Lottermoser in dieser Folge des Jazz Moves Schnack.Weiterführende Links: Homepage Hedwig Janko, Jazz Federation HamburgJazz Moves Schnack - der Podcast von Jazz Moves Hamburg über Jazz und darüber hinaus, moderiert von Stephanie Lottermoser. Viel Spaß beim Hören, lasst gerne eine Bewertung da und folgt uns auf Instagram und Facebook!

The legendary Indianapolis jazz club The Jazz Kitchen recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Through the years, The Jazz Kitchen has hosted performances from some of the biggest names including J.J. Johnson, Billy Cobham, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bob James, Ray Brown, Lakecia Benjamin, Kamasi Washington, and many others. In 2009, The Jazz Kitchen was recognized by DownBeat magazine, as one of the 100 best jazz clubs in the world. Listen to an interview with the club's founder David Allee, as he shares an oral history of The Jazz Kitchen. Allee is also a trumpet player and has performed with groups including the Jimmy Coe Big Band and Pavel & Direct Contact.

Listen to the first episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis.  On this edition, listen to a discussion recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen, featuring an all-star panel of jazz musicians discussing Johnson's work. The event was moderated by WFYI's Kyle Long, and features commentary from musicians Phil Ranelin, Steve Turre, Rob Dixon, Steve Allee, and Pharez Whitted. Johnson's widow Carolyn Johnson also made a special appearance onstage.

Podcast 301 picks up where 300 left off, looking at albums from 1993, 2003, 2013, and 2023.  Jazz trends get a little harder to pick out once the new millennium begins, but at least our 1990's selection is REALLY 1990's, right down to the haircut and clothes colors.  In Pop Matters, Pat discusses seeing Ben Wendel live at the Jazz Kitchen.  Look out - that saxophonist has effects pedals!  Marcus Miller- THE SON DON'T LIE; Ted Nash – STILL EVOLVED; Jonathan Finlayson – MOMENT AND THE MESSAGE; Maddie Vogler – WHILE WE HAVE TIME.

This week, Critter Country is no more, a new kids ticket offer for 2025, Coco and Avatar changes, The Jungle Cruise is back, a Disneyland Hotel lounge has a new name, we finish our conversation with Tonya and Amber, 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 official: Critter Country is no more. Bayou Country is now the name of the area with Tiana's Bayou Adventure and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. The display on the balcony above the new Louis' Critter Club has been redecorated to a dressing room with musical instruments and a fan mail box. – https://www.micechat.com/399618-disneyland-update-project-switch-a-roo-construction-price-hikes-too/ Weeklyteers who will be traveling to Disneyland with kids in early 2025 should take advantage of a new ticket offer. Children ages 3 through 9 can get a ticket for as low as $50 for a one day, one park ticket for visits from January 7th through March 20th. This deal goes on sale October 22nd. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/50-kids-disneyland-ticket-savings-on-hotel-stays/ Some good news for those of you who didn't want Avatar in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot area. Micechat reports that locations for the new Coco and Avatar projects have been in flux. After studying the crowd flow on Pixar Pier, there may not be enough room for an extended queue where the planned Coco attraction would be located. It was suggested to move the Coco attraction to Hollywood Land, which would allow for Monsters, Inc. to be saved as Coco would move into the Hollywood and Dine location. This leaves the Avatar project without a home for now. – https://www.micechat.com/399618-disneyland-update-project-switch-a-roo-construction-price-hikes-too/ The Jungle Cruise has returned from it's two week refurbishment. We had hoped that the tiger's stone surroundings would have returned, but they have not. However, both African bull elephants are back, the piranhas are functional again, and overall looks in good shape. – https://www.micechat.com/399618-disneyland-update-project-switch-a-roo-construction-price-hikes-too/ The lounge in the Disneyland Hotel's Fantasyland Tower has a new name! The Broken Spell Lounge is located next to Goofy's Kitchen and has a darker vibe, with forest accents and dark colors. Disney did not announce the name change, or put up a new sign, but they did update the navigational signage around the hotel. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/10/01/did-disney-just-quietly-change-a-restaurant-name/ While you are stopping into the Market House on Main Street for a morning beverage, be sure to pick up the newest sweet creation. The S'mores Cake Donut has arrived and is made of a graham cracker cake donut, chocolate ganache, and topped with a toasted marshmallow. – https://www.micechat.com/399618-disneyland-update-project-switch-a-roo-construction-price-hikes-too/ A new Disney Parks cookbook has gone on sale, and to celebrate, Disney has posted the recipe for the Celebration Chocolate Fudge Brownies. These brownies were available at the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This recipe has just a few ingredients and looks fun for the whole family to create and eat! – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-celebration-chocolate-fudge-brownie-recipe/ For the select few who will be taking a VIP tour, there are some new exclusive items. A new line of VIP tour merchandise featuring the iconic plaid design is available to guests taking a VIP tour. The new items can only be purchased the day of the tour and are limited to one of each item per guest. There is a spirit jersey, pin and keychain set, lanyard, ornament, Loungefly mini backpack, and, of course, an ear headband. – https://www.micechat.com/399618-disneyland-update-project-switch-a-roo-construction-price-hikes-too/ When the holidays arrive at the resort, a popular tradition will return to Downtown Disney. The Holiday Gingerbread Workshop has guests of all ages build and decorate a gingerbread house at the Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio. The event is $35 per person and includes unlimited hot chocolate, one assorted mini dessert plate, and a digital photo with Santa. The gingerbread house is an additional $56 per house, with one house per group required, which includes a bag of assorted candies and icing for decorating, plus a limited edition 2024 Jazz Kitchen ornament. The event takes place on December 8th, 14th, and 15th from 12 to 2pm. Tickets go on sale November 6th at 11am Disneyland time. – https://www.micechat.com/399618-disneyland-update-project-switch-a-roo-construction-price-hikes-too/ SnackChat: Red Rose Taverne – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/red-rose-taverne/menus Discussion Topic: Former Cast Member Tanya

Pavel Solanco-Safadit is a versatile, classically trained pianist who truly shines in Latin jazz.Safadit was born in the Dominican Republic. He came to the United States on a scholarship to study music at the University of Arkansas in 1998. He says the scholarship was his lifeline but he's never forgotten his roots.His compositions are a tapestry of cultural influences, weaving together the sounds that have shaped his life and artistry. He knew he wanted to transcend borders and forge connections that echoed far beyond the stage.Safadit is known for Pavel & Direct Contact, a band widely known for its energetic, fiery performances. The band performs regularly throughout the Indianapolis area and abroad.Pavel Solanco-Safadit teaches music and has made his mark in Indiana as the executive director of the Amigos Richmond Latino Center. It's touted as the only Hispanic organization in east central Indiana that empowers families by promoting education and organizing cultural events to bring people together.Pavel & Direct Contact will help host a big Día de Los Muertos celebration at Jazz Kitchen in Broad Ripple at 7 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets are available online, with the price ranging from $23.50 to $43.50.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Allee wears many hats: club owner, musician, music producer, and community non-profit leader, to name a few. As the owner of the Jazz Kitchen for nearly 30 years and as the Director of Indy Jazz Fest for over a decade, David has helped to curate literally thousands of jazz performances in Indianapolis by national and regional artists. The Jazz Kitchen has received multiple “Best 100 Jazz Clubs in the World” by Downbeat Magazine, and its sonics and ambience have inspired dozens of artists to record live albums in the venue. David, along with jazz artist/community leader Rob Dixon, re-energized the Indy Jazz Fest over a decade ago, and has continued to grow the Fest and the Indy Jazz Foundation, “to preserve the legacy and promote the future of jazz in Indianapolis.” David and I had a conversation in 2022 about his life, what inspired him to start the Jazz Kitchen, and his vision for preserving and growing Indianapolis' rich jazz history.

This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with the legendary jazz pianist Bob James, he'll be performing at the Jazz Kitchen later this month.  Some music fans know James for writing the theme song to the hit television show Taxi. Others know James' work through its extensive use in hip-hop sampling — he's one of the most sampled artists in the history of rap music. But few know that James' first career breakthrough happened in Indiana.  In 1962, the Bob James Trio competed at Notre Dame's Collegiate Jazz Festival in South Bend. The judges at that year's festival included Henry Mancini and Quincy Jones. James carried away the festival's top prizes and formed a lasting relationship with Quincy Jones — who signed James to Mercury Records and produced his debut album the following year. James will share his memories of the festival, and Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long will share a rare lost recording of James' 1962 performance.  James will also discuss his collaboration with Indianapolis jazz legend Freddie Hubbard, and offer his thoughts on the use of his music in sampling.

This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with the legendary jazz pianist Bob James, he'll be performing at the Jazz Kitchen later this month.  Some music fans know James for writing the theme song to the hit television show Taxi. Others know James' work through its extensive use in hip-hop sampling — he's one of the most sampled artists in the history of rap music. But few know that James' first career breakthrough happened in Indiana.  In 1962, the Bob James Trio competed at Notre Dame's Collegiate Jazz Festival in South Bend. The judges at that year's festival included Henry Mancini and Quincy Jones. James carried away the festival's top prizes and formed a lasting relationship with Quincy Jones — who signed James to Mercury Records and produced his debut album the following year. James will share his memories of the festival, and Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long will share a rare lost recording of James' 1962 performance.  James will also discuss his collaboration with Indianapolis jazz legend Freddie Hubbard, and offer his thoughts on the use of his music in sampling.

The Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio is, of course, a very easy name to remember - and even easier to say! On today's show, Erik takes us through the transformations the Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill (& Patio) has been through recently, going from eclectic Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen - full of vibes and personality - to something about a coastal thing. Also, the nearest beach is 30 min away. Plus, we cover some cool Disney News! ---------------- Support the show! Come watch us on Twitch! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit us on Etsy for the coolest Disney-inspired shirts Check out the podcast archives on our website Come check out the Discord group! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, learn about the history of Merging Traffic, an influential jazz fusion band that thrived in Indianapolis during the 1970s. Listen to interviews with Merging Traffic members Kenny Simms, George Benn, and Ricky Knox. Also, hear rare unreleased recordings from the group. Indianapolis music critics raved about Merging Traffic's sound, and audiences packed local venues to hear the band. By all appearances, Merging Traffic were destined for national success, but the band split apart during the early 1980s. Merging Traffic will be reuniting for one night only at the Jazz Kitchen on April 10th.

This week, the candy cane schedule has been posted, make some holiday apple treats at home, a new pre-show for World of Color, new holiday decor for the hotels, two milestone anniversaries, Mickey and Minnie turn 95, we talk to author Bambi Moe, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: The seasonal tradition of hand-made candy canes is upon us. Disneyland has released their schedule for selling them this year at the Candy Palace in Disneyland, and Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure. Starting in Decemeber, the Candy Palace will have them on the 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, and 24th. Trolley Treats will have them on alterate days starting with December 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, and finally Christmas Day! In the past, they have been $19.99 each, with a limit of one per guest per day. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/11/19/disney-announces-full-distribution-schedule-for-its-famous-handmade-candy-canes/ https://www.micechat.com/244458-the-essential-disneyland-candy-cane-guide/ Disney has some great eats and treats for the holidays, and the Disney Parks Blog wants you to be able to make some at home. This time, they are focusing on apples! The Holday Apple Tart, Apple Butter Cake, Apple Tart Tatin, Apple Butter, and an Apple Pie Cocktail are all at the link in the show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/11/disney-eats-5-disney-apple-recipes-for-the-holidays/ World of Color – Season of Light is back for the holidays but this time with a new, limited time short before the show. The short highlights the story from Disney's new animated movie Wish. The show runs for about 4 minutes right before the regular World of Color show. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/11/18/news-disney-announces-a-new-nighttime-water-show/ While the holidays have been moving into the parks for some time now, there are new decorations up in the hotels and in Downtown Disney. The Disneyland Hotel has gone for a mid-century modern look, with whimsical decorations reminiscent of it's a small world. It will snow in Downtown Disney around the big tree near Jazz Kitchen and Splitsville every half hour from 6 to 10pm. The gingerbread house has returned to the Grand Californian as well. – https://www.micechat.com/373722-disneyland-update-so-far-left-to-go-igers-year-iconic-birthdays-holiday-shifts/ Two iconic parts of Disneyland have recently celebrated a milestone anniversary. The Main Street Fire Engine has been delighting guests, and even Walt Disney himself, for 65 years. In fact, the last photo of Walt in Disneyland was with him and Mickey on the Fire Engine! Steve Dinley, the cast member who is normally seen driving the iconic vehicle is celebrating 50 years at Disneyland! Steve started as a utility man at the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, then moved to Tomorrowland attractions, before landing on Main Street in 1984. – https://www.micechat.com/372777-where-the-rubber-meets-the-road-decades-of-disneyland-magic-on-main-street-u-s-a/ Even though The Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary was not celebrated at in the parks for guests, Mickey and Minnie's 95th anniversary was! Commemorative buttons, photo spots, and a birthday cavalcade helped to honor the occasion. – https://www.micechat.com/373722-disneyland-update-so-far-left-to-go-igers-year-iconic-birthdays-holiday-shifts/ Last Friday, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge celebrated Life Day. Life day is a holiday in the Star Wars universe for the Wookies like Chewbacca. There was a lot of merchandise from last year and a special dessert at Docking Bay 7 that was sold out by the evening. – https://www.micechat.com/373722-disneyland-update-so-far-left-to-go-igers-year-iconic-birthdays-holiday-shifts/ Something out of the ordinary happened on Main Street this week, causing injury to a few guests. Due to high winds, a light pole blew over in Town Square. After the incident, Disneyland secured other similar posts around the park with cabling to stabilize the poles during the high winds. – https://www.ocregister.com/2023/11/20/disneyland-lamppost-falls-and-injures-visitors-during-high-winds/ https://www.micechat.com/373722-disneyland-update-so-far-left-to-go-igers-year-iconic-birthdays-holiday-shifts/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/11/breaking-lamppost-falls-over-on-main-street-u-s-a-at-disneyland-guests-injured/ Dream Key Magic Key Holders should have received an email notifying them of the class action lawsuit settlement. In the settlement, Dream Magic Key holders will get a payout of $67.41 for each Dream Key. A third party company will be contacting class members with details on how to receive the payment. – https://www.micechat.com/366985-breaking-news-disneyland-magic-key-lawsuit-settlement-details/ With the addition of Lightning Lane to The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure, the entrance has been moved from under the beautiful entrance, to the other end where most of the queue space is located. This is a much less glamourous entrance, but needed for the space needed by lightning lane. – https://www.micechat.com/373722-disneyland-update-so-far-left-to-go-igers-year-iconic-birthdays-holiday-shifts/ Discussion Topic: Bambi Moé Part of the Magic Book – https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/P/Part-of-the-Magic Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/partofthemagicbook/ Disneyland's Sci-Fi Rock Band – https://youtu.be/f0rDLvg-Lfs?si=mzsWzPVeCyjywre8

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Hello music fans!  Thanks for checking out Episode 17! August marks the 1 year anniversary of the podcast.  Hard to believe.  Thank you to all of you have who have spent any time listening.  It is truly appreciated!  Also...Check out the video of the podcast on YouTube...just search for Bands On The Radar!My guest this time out is Cory Hill,  an extremely gifted singer songwriter who is based in Indiana.  He has a new album entitled All Roads Home, which is due to drop on September 6th.  He is marking the occasion with an album release show at the legendary Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis.We spend time discussing several of the songs on the album and how the album came to fruition.  As well, we talk about his musical path and musical influences that have led him to this new album.  His songs pull from the stream of everyday life...relationships, family, daily struggles, fears, and ultimately hope and personal transformation.Song clips in the podcast from the new album:"Part Time Heart" (intro)"Don't Come Calling" (19:05) "Sunshine From Blue" (22:51)"Wishing Well" (26:00)"All That You Need" (32:03)   Bands On The RadarInstagram: @bandsontheradarX (formerly Twitter): @bandsontheradarWeb: bandsontheradar.blogFacebook: @bandsontheradarYouTube: @bandsontheradarGmail: bandsontheradar@gmail.com

Top Picks for the Best of Summer Vacation at the Most Magical Place on Earth Yes, there's heat, the rain and the fun of summer at Disney World. But what's true, what's a myth and what should you do to make your summer stay at Walt Disney World a little more fun? Top Picks for What to Do at Disney World in the Summer: ·       Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park·       Horseback Riding at Fort Wilderness·       Kali River Rapids·       Foot Golf at Golden Oak Golf Course·       Outdoor patio dining at The Boathouse·       Private Fireworks Cruise Remember, when visiting the parks, travel light and the skip the ponchos (you don't want to be a boil-in-bag). -- Disney Floral and Gifts is Shutting Down As of August 27, 2023, Walt Disney World Resort will closing its floral and gifts operation and transfering it to a new Central Florida third-party vendor. This means you won't be able to add floral, gifts and other in-room hotel amenities to your Disney vacation booking. You can continue to use the Disney service for trips that take place on or before August 26.   -- Changes are Coming to Downtown Disney at DisneylandJazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio and Beignets Expressed are Now OpenRalph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen has a new look, a new name and new menu. Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, is described as "a modern, casual and fun celebration of the Gulf and Pacific coasts."The new all-day menu features long-time favorites plus new selections such as Lobster & Crawfish Sliders, Chile-Spiced Honey Glazed Grilled Salmon, Gumbo LA-LA filled with succulent seafood, the Grilled Open Faced Lobster BLT Po-Boy and the Reef & Beef, an entrée of grilled shrimp and braised short ribs. The contemporary menu pairs with an expanded California wine list and seasonal seaside-style cocktails. And don't forget the beignets. Beignets Expressed is a counter-service spot serving New Orleans beignets either classically (fried and topped with heaping mounds of powdered sugar) or as specialty glazed beignets, dipped, drizzled, and sprinkled in flavor. Selections include Snickerdoodle, Fruity Crunch and Bananas Foster.New! Clyde's Hot ChickenClyde's Hot Chicken is a new food cart located near the Disneyland Monorail station. It serves Nashville hot chicken on a stick, handmade fresh daily and available in three heat levels. If you want the heat, Disney says to try the Hot as Cali with cayenne and habanero spices.Coming soon to Downtown Disney: The Alley! The courtyard next to Splitsville Luxury Lanes is being transformed into a new space — The Alley — with interactive games, live music, lounge areas and seats for dining. It's a spot to relax, play games and enjoy the food and beverage offerings from Splitsville.--Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

This week, mobile ordering just got better, Magic Keys are back on sale, unique experiences at Disneyland After Dark, Grad Nite dates are announced, Star Wars announcements, we finish our conversation with Teresa and Vern about their cruise, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News A wonderful update has come to the Disneyland mobile app that is set to make mobile ordering so much better! There is now a available now filter that shows locations that have a pickup window of now. No more scrolling through all the options to find the locations to pick up a bite to eat right now. In addition, there is a "near by" filter that will allow guests to see options that are close to their current location to place an order. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/new-available-now-filter-and-more-added-to-mobile-ordering-on-disneyland-my-disney-experience-apps/ Weeklyteers who have been waiting to pick up a Magic Key, you are in luck! Magic Key sales resumed Tuesday, April 11th. No word on how long they may be available for, so if you are interested in joining the program, do so sooner rather than later. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/04/10/magic-key-sales-resume-tomorrow-for-disneyland-resort/ Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite still has tickets available for April 18th and 20th. Weeklyteers may want to grab a ticket to this event with all the details now released. A TON of character meet and greets, including some rarely or never seen before characters are going to be on hand. These include Mother and Father from the Carousel of Progress, the Tomorrowland Space Couple, Mr. Morrow from Flight to the Moon, and more! This doesn't even touch on all the food and other entertainment like Fantasy in the Sky fireworks! - https://www.instagram.com/p/CqrcaMnraxZ/ The schedule has been released for the Class of 2023 Grad Nites at Disneyland. The dates for this year at Disney California Adventure are May 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 25, 30, and 31, and June 2, 4, 7, 9, 14, and 16th. Tickets range from $99 to $219. - https://www.micechat.com/352741-disneyland-update-tickets-too-high-genie-too-low-stroller-shocker/ - https://www.disneycampus.com/programs/field-trips/dlr/grad-nite-disneyland/ Star Wars fans of all ages, get ready for some exciting updates coming to Star Tours next year! New characters and destinations are being added to Star Tours at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. No details on the locations or characters just yet, but it will be great to have an update to the attraction that started it all for Star Wars in the parks! - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/04/star-tours-sets-course-for-new-adventures-in-2024/ - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/imagineers-tease-more-new-characters-coming-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge/ As part of the remodel and reimagining of Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, an iconic part of the building has been removed. The sign for the restaurant that featured a large saxaphone was removed last week as the remodel nears completion. - https://www.micechat.com/352741-disneyland-update-tickets-too-high-genie-too-low-stroller-shocker/ We have an opening date for Rogers the Musical coming to the Hyperion Theater this summer! June 30th is the opening date for this limited time musical, based on the Hawkeye Disney+ series Rogers musical. The show will be one act, with a runtime of around 30 minutes. The show will perform Tuesdays through Saturdays, going dark on Sundays and Mondays. In addition to the songs heard in the Hawkeye series, five new original songs will be performed. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/04/rogers-the-musical-to-premiere-june-30-for-a-limited-time-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ Guests to Star Wars Galaxys Edge are in for a treat if they wanted to try an item from the sequel trilogy. Polystarch Puffbread, the rehydraded bread that Rey had on Jakuu in the Force Awakens has come to the Milk Stand! For $5.99, this treat is overall sweet, with hints of cinnamon. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/04/08/everyone-wants-to-know-if-this-new-disney-bread-is-gross-it-isnt/ Collectors of the Starbucks themed items have some new options available at the resort. The Disney Parks Starbucks Coffeehouse Collection includes a geometric tumbler with straw for $49.99, a porcelain tumbler for $27.99, a stainless steel bottle for $34.99, and a tall travel mug for $29.99. There is also a tote bag for $24.99 and a keychain with the same design for $14.99. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/new-disney-parks-starbucks-coffeehouse-collection-arrives-at-disneyland-resort/ More attraction themed options are showing up around the parks, this time it is for the Enchanted Tiki Room! A new Tiki Room ress is $128 at the Disney Dress Shop in Downtown Disney and Elias and Co. on Buena Vista Street. There is also a Loungefly purse for $75, a hat for $34.99, a button up for $59.99, and matching shorts for $39.99. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/new-enchanted-tiki-room-loungefly-bag-dress-and-more-at-disneyland-resort/ - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/04/two-new-wild-inspired-minnie-ear-headbands-feature-the-lion-king-and-enchanted-tiki-room-in-disneyland/ For Earth month, Disneyland is emphasizing sustainability around the resort. Reusable cutlery is available at multiple locations listed at the link in the show notes, encouraging guests to reduce food waste by using the green can that goes to the food scraps program at Galactic Grill, Hungry Bear, or Pym Test Kitchen. Paradise Garden Grill has a lot of plant based options for the Food and Wine Festival, along with sustainable culinary demonstrations at the Hollywood Backlot Stage. - https://www.micechat.com/352741-disneyland-update-tickets-too-high-genie-too-low-stroller-shocker/ Discussion Topic Vern and Teresa talk in-depth of their recent trip on a Disney cruise.

As part of our month-long celebration of Black history, WISH-TV presents our Celebrating Black History special! The show celebrates the contributions and important achievements by African Americans in U.S. history, and those striving for a better future.Special thanks to The Jazz Kitchen for being our host.THE CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY SPECIAL IS MADE POSSIBLE BY ESKENAZI HEALTH, MCDONALD'S, THE RICHARD M. FAIRBANKS FOUNDATION, AND BOSE McKINNEY & EVANS LLP.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, tickets, park hopping, and PhotoPass changes, some restaurant shuffling in Downtown Disney, a Magic Happens dining package, Disney100 branding is everywhere, a whole list of closures, we talk to Skipper Freddy, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News There are a lot of changes coming to Disneyland tickets, park-hopping, and more in the New Year. Starting February 4th, guests with the ability to park hop will be able to switch parks at 11am, instead of the current 1pm time. More dates have been added to the calendar at the $104 ticket level, bringing it up to nearly two months of days at the lowest ticket price. Throughout the Disney100 celebration, digital attraction photos will be complimentary starting February 4th. This is limited to digital attraction photos only. Also announced were more opportunities to join the Magic Key program throughout 2023 as pass inventory becomes available. For all the details, check out the link in our show notes. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/disneyland-resort-announces-new-updates-to-offer-guests-more-value-and-flexibility/ The closest location to get food in the esplanade abruptly closed this week. La Brea Bakery announced the closure of the Downtown Disney and all other non-airport locations to focus on their partnerships with distributing their baked goods. The location will make room for a temporary tenant before being demoed and becoming the location for the Porto's that was announced back at the D23 Expo in September. - https://www.ocregister.com/2023/01/09/la-brea-bakery-abruptly-closes-at-downtown-disney-after-two-decades/ Fans of great tasting, inexpensive food can now rejoice! Earl of Sandwich, the sandwich shop that was torn down with the rest of the AMC theater complex has announced its return. In the near term, it will be moving into the La Brea Bakery location, adding a sit-down option until a new location is built elsewhere in Downtown Disney, likely on the west side where construction is happening now. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/downtown-disney-district-welcomes-back-earl-of-sandwich-this-february-more-district-updates/ Weeklyteers who like dining in the once highly themed Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen will be sad with the changes coming when it re-opens. Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio will be the new name of the location. Guests who have experienced the new design have found it plain and mostly un-themed. The fully refurbished location should return after a "short time" according to Disney. Din Tai Fung, which was announced at the D23 Expo this year has some new concept art. In the concept art, there is a round bar surrounded by tables for diners to eat at. The new location will be on the west end of Downtown Disney, but no opening date or timeline has been announced. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/01/09/4-major-downtown-disney-restaurant-updates/#more-762543 When Magic Happens returns, there will be a dining package available to guests at the Plaza Inn. Each dining package will include an adult or child meal, plus a voucher for reserved viewing access to the second Magic Happens performance each day. The package is available every night, except for Disney After Dark events of April 9, May 13, 14, 29, June 18, July 4, and July 8, 2023. The adult meal is $45 per adult, with the child meal priced at $25 per person. Dining reservations need to be made between 1pm and 3:30pm to take advantage of the package. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/01/05/pricing-and-details-for-magic-happens-plaza-inn-dining-package-in-disneyland/ The Disney100 celebration doesn't kick off until January 27th, but you wouldn't know it from all the stuff already in the parks! New Disney100 plates, cups, and popcorn boxes have arrived at the resort. The popcorn bucket is shades of purple and white, with the Disney100 logo, with 100 Years of Wonder underneath. The coffee cups are a similar design, with the standard soda cups sporting red along with the purple, sharing the color scheme with Coca-Cola. The paper plates feature the purple design around the edges of the plate, with Disney100, 100 Years of Wonder in the white center where the food goes. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/01/new-disney100-plates-cups-and-popcorn-boxes-debut-at-disneyland/ From now through January 18, Magic Key Holders can pick up a Disney100 print featuring Mickey and Minnie galavanting around Sleeping Beauty Castle. The castle features the decorations for the Disney100 celebration, the fountain, and the swans in the moat. The print by Asia Ellington is distributed in the extended queue for it's a small world every day at 1pm while supplies last back in Fantasyland. If you see a long line, don't be deterred, it moves quickly. - https://www.micechat.com/343892-disneyland-update-mangled-magic-a-soggy-start/ More details have been announced for World of Color - ONE coming to Disney California Adventure later this month. The viewing areas will be accessible through the virtual queueing system in the Disneyland app. A virtual queue reservation is not required, but highly recommended. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/dazzling-details-of-world-of-color-one-at-disney-california-adventure-park-debuting-jan-27/ New Disney100 standard popcorn buckets have arrived as well. For $12.25, you can pick up the standard white bucket, wrapped with the 20's art-deco style and Disney characters, with Disney100 100 Years of Wonder logo. Disneyland is represented by Sleeping Beauty Castle on one side, and Carthay Circle theater on the other side. - https://wdwnt.com/2023/01/new-disney100-standard-and-magic-key-holder-exclusive-popcorn-buckets-arrive-at-disneyland-resort/ Weeklyteers who will be visiting the parks in the near term should be aware of some of the refurbishments that are happening now and in the near future. The Adventureland Treehouse will continue to be down until later in 2023, Mickey's Toontown will be closed until March 8th, it's a small world is removing the holiday overlay now through January 19th, Indiana Jones is down until Spring, 2023, along with the annual refurbishment of Grizzly River Run. The Disney Gallery and Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln are transforming for the Disney100 until January 25th. For future closures, Radiator Springs Racers is closing from January 17th through 23rd, Mickey's PhilharMagic from January 24th through February 3rd, Haunted Mansion will be removing the holiday overlay from January 30th through February 9th, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind is also down January 30th through February 9th. - https://www.micechat.com/343892-disneyland-update-mangled-magic-a-soggy-start/ Patrick Begorra, known as the Little Man of Disneyland, is returning in an all-new story and Little Golden Book. In this new adventure, Mickey and friends help Patrick find his lost hat in Disneyland. Another Little Golden Book is Santa Shops at Disneyland, which follows Santa, his reindeer, and some elf's yearly Christmas Eve visit to Disneyland. Coming in May is a Pirates of the Caribbean Little Golden Book, and to fill out your collection, there is a Disney Parks Little Golden Book Library, which includes "it's a small world," Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, The Orange Bird, and Space Mountain. - https://www.micechat.com/343232-new-disney-little-golden-books-little-main-of-disneyland-returns/ Discussion Topic: Skipper Freddy - https://www.freddymartin.net Poverty Encounter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWm2AzN0JFI Themed Attraction Podcast - https://www.themedattraction.com/themed-attraction-podcast/ Backside of Water - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-backside-of-water-a-disneyland-history-podcast/id1003822031 Instagram: skipperfreddy - https://www.instagram.com/skipperfreddy/ Indiana Jones Steals Aladdin's Lamp - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgHjnyHFNyU/

Living Proof performs at the Jazz Kitchen tonight! 7-8:30pm (Aired 1-11-23 on the Smiley Morning Show - WZPL 99.5 Indianapolis)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Orleans restaurateur Ralph Brennan grew up in restaurants. Part of a storied New Orleans family, the restaurant group he helms today owns multiple spots -- including Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen located at the Disneyland Resort -- but to me, the crowning jewel of this group is Brennan's, a restaurant in the French quarter opened in 1946 that still celebrates the pageantry of eating out in its breathtaking and iconic spaces, from a pink and green dining room to elegant private rooms to a courtyard plucked out of a tropical dream. Mr. Ralph, as he is affectionately known in the restaurant, is past president and chairman of the National Restaurant Association and has presided locally over both the Louisiana and the New Orleans associations as well. He's a people person who excels at staying curious while still keeping New Orleans restaurant traditions alive. If you love brunch or bananas foster, you have Brennan's to thank for it, but the dining rooms have even more stories to tell.

Esteban Castro is a 20 year old pianist and composer who is on his way to becoming one of America's most accomplished jazz artists. He is a finalist for the American Pianists Awards (APA) competition, hosted here in Indianapolis, and I had the chance to interview him the day before his Premiere Series jazz trio concert at the Jazz Kitchen! Esteban attends the Juilliard School on a full-tuition scholarship, studying with Ted Rosenthal, and he also studies privately with Fred Hersch. At age thirteen, Esteban was the First Prize Winner in the Montreux Jazz Piano Solo Competition in 2016, making him the youngest ever to receive this prestigious award. At fourteen, he was the youngest First Prize recipient at the 2017 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition.With over forty compositions to his name, Esteban has garnered three ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards and has won fifteen Downbeat Student Music Awards. He was selected as a pianist for the Grammy Band in 2017 and 2018, as a 2019 YoungArts Finalist, and as a member of the 2019 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra. In addition, Esteban has won a variety of classical piano competitions(!). Esteban has played to sold-out audiences in venues such as The Blue Note, The Montreux Jazz Club, The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and Dizzy's Club, and at a number of international venues. I was honored to get the chance to speak with Esteban, to hear about his life in music, his approach to improvisation and composition, and what winning the APA jazz competition would mean to him. I was inspired by the conversation, and I hope you enjoy it.

This week, a classic attraction has reurfaced, more wait time options in Disney California Adventure, an Electrical Parade promo, get your day started with some Nightmare Before Christmas, we talk to legendary Disney Imagineer Terri Hardin, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News: An updated classic has returned this week to Tomorrowland. The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage has set sail again, taking guests on the voyage under the seas to find Nemo. The attraction has been closed for over two and a half years – since before the COVID shutdown and was planned to come back in the winter of 2021, but was extended until this week. Other than the refreshed look and Hank on the surface, not much has been updated. – https://www.ocregister.com/2022/07/21/how-disneyland-refurbished-everything-on-finding-nemo-submarine-voyage/ Guests have two more spots in DCA to take a look at wait times — a definite win for people avoiding using the mobile app. The display screens near Spider-man and Radiator Springs Racers are new wait-time monitors for the park's busy attractions, just like the one by Carthay Circle. – https://www.micechat.com/327870-disneyland-update-submarines-dive-as-passholders-wait-to-resubscribe/ The Main Street Electrical Parade may be set to glow away…again…on September 1, but not before one more celebration. On the Esplanade, guests can take in a custom wrapped Honda HR-V in honor of the 50th anniversary of the parade. It's complete with characters, colors and even a giant snail on top. No word on how long this display will be out. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/07/main-street-electrical-parade-50th-anniversary-wrapped-car-parked-in-disneyland-esplanade/ Disney's spooky season is never complete without apperances and merch featuring the Nightmare Before Christmas — and we've got some already. Bones Coffe is collaborating with the Mouse with five unique blends of Coffee. Try Ruff Weather, The Pumpkin King, Mudslide Boogie, Frog's Breath of Santa Jack, available at a link in our show notes. Each bag is priced at $17. – https://www.bonescoffee.com/collections/bones-coffe-x-disneys-tim-burtons-the-nightmare-before-christmas You may have seen Chicago turn its River green for St. Patrick's Day, but guests were surprised to hear the water in the Jungle Cruise went pink! Something happened to cause a daytime cleaning of the rivers, shutting down the ride for some time. Once the color returned to the expected green shades, guests were welcome back aboard. – https://www.ocregister.com/2022/07/20/why-disneyland-turned-the-jungle-cruise-river-pink/ Another food service venue is adding mobile ordering. Rancho del Zocalo is swapping half of its ordering space to mobile order pickup. MiceChat says it says it could start up any time this week. – https://www.micechat.com/327870-disneyland-update-submarines-dive-as-passholders-wait-to-resubscribe/ It looks like the paint job on Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen is winding down. Most of the outside features a white color with grey trim. Guests can still see some orange around the balconies, but concept art says that should be going away. – https://www.micechat.com/327870-disneyland-update-submarines-dive-as-passholders-wait-to-resubscribe/ Disney employees have a new option for their education. The Aspire program, which offers 100% paid tuition, now partners with California State University – Fullerton and Fullerton College for in-person classes in addition to the already online options available. 13,000 employees already use the program. – https://www.micechat.com/327818-disneyland-news-3-strikes-youre-out/ Discussion Topic: Legendary Imagineer Terri Hardin https://www.terrihardin.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terri_Hardin Terri's Tribe – https://www.patreon.com/TerriHardin/posts

What's Making People Sick at Walt Disney World?An unintended side effect is disrupting the experience for a number of riders on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot. Reports are that Disney is taking steps to address the motion sickness problems occurring with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Listen to this week's episode for more on what's happening and what you need to know before you ride. Foodie Guide to H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon LagoonOur top picks for both new and returning frozen treats and hot bites.Happy Landings Neon Party Bathtub Sundae: Birthday cake and vanilla swirled soft serve, confetti cake, white chocolate neon ducks, whipped cream, and a glow cube served in a souvenir bathtub H2O Glow Cone: Birthday cake-flavored soft-serve with unicorn sprinkles Fred's Dive Bar Fred's Purple Siren: Kettle One Orange Vodka mixed with desert pear syrup, pineapple juice, raspberry puree, and topped with a glow cube Galactic Lemonade: Three Olives Blueberry Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade with juices of lemon and pomegranate topped with Sprite® and a glow cube High ‘n Dry Moonlight Mudslide: A blend of Kahlua, Vodka and Irish Cream mixed with chocolate cream base garnished with a cookie rim and topped with whipped cream, sprinkles and a glow cube Elysian Dust IPA: Swirled with Space Dust Leaning Palms Alohilohi Tuna Poke Bowl: Ponzu marinated sashimi tuna, lemon sushi rice, seaweed salad, pickled vegetables, edamame, avocado, wasabi peas, and spicy mayonnaise Grilled Orange Chicken Skewers: Orange ginger-glazed chicken skewers with peppers, onions, tomatoes, and pineapple served with roasted rainbow carrots and neon sushi rice ManGLOW (Mango) Barbeque Chicken and Waffles: Mango barbecue chicken wings and rainbow mickey waffles with purple cabbage slaw, mango chutney, and Sriracha honey butter Electric Impossible™ Burger: Impossible™ burger served on a neon bun with Sriracha aioli, tomatoes, rainbow carrot slaw, and mango chutney (Plant-based offering)  Disco Colada: Piña colada mixed with disco colors, garnished with a pink sugar rim, and topped with blue raspberry whipped cream and a glow cube (non-alcoholic) Electric Flash Lemonade: Tropical flavored blue raspberry lemonade topped with popping candy and a glow cube (non-alcoholic) H2O Cake Shake: Purple vanilla milkshake topped with a chocolate dipped Italian crème Bundt cake, whipped cream, and rainbow sprinkles (non-alcoholic) Let's Go Slurpin'Galactic Lemonade: Three Olives Blueberry Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade with juices of lemon and pomegranate topped with Sprite® and a glow cubeLowtide Lou's Glow Mein Noodle Salad: Jerk marinated chicken, rainbow lo mein noodles, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, green onions, sesame seeds, and a hard-boiled egg Rainbow Salted Mickey Pretzel with party cheese Neon Churros with electric icing Black Cherry Colada: Piña Colada mixed with Bacardi Superior Rum topped with black cherry puree, whipped cream, and garnished with a cherry Snack Shack DOLE Whip Bathtub Sundae: DOLE Whip Watermelon and Pineapple floating in strawberry soda with coconut whipped cream, boba pearls, and a glow cube served in a souvenir bathtub DOLE Whip Watermelon: Available in a cup, cone, or swirled with DOLE Whip Pineapple (We Don't Talk About) The Bruno Cone: DOLE Whip Lime cloaked with Bruno's candy vision served in a dipped waffle cone and a chocolate rat along his back Pineapple ManGLOW Mai Tai: DOLE Whip Mango and Lime swirled with a mai tai and Meyer's Original Dark Rum served in a whole pineapple Surf Doggies  Sahlen's ChicaGLOW Foot Long Hot Dog: Sahlen's pork and beef foot long hot dog with Chicago style toppings Sahlen's Glow Dog Glow: Sahlen's Grilled for You™ Smokehouse Pork and Beef Hot Dog covered in party cheese on a tie-dye bun Rainbow Salted Mickey Pretzel with party cheese Tropicalamity Cart Glow Mein Noodle Salad: Jerk marinated chicken, rainbow lo mein noodles, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, green onions, sesame seeds, and a hard-boiled egg Sahlen's Glow Dog Glow: Sahlen's Grilled for You™ Smokehouse Pork and Beef Hot Dog covered in party cheese on a tie-dye bun Rainbow Salted Mickey Pretzel with party cheese Neon Churros with electric icing Black Cherry Colada: Piña Colada mixed with Bacardi Superior Rum topped with black cherry puree, whipped cream, and garnished with a cherry Typhoon Tilly's Glow Mein Noodle Salad: Jerk marinated chicken, rainbow lo mein noodles, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, green onions, sesame seeds, and a hard-boiled egg Alohilohi Tuna Poke Bowl: Ponzu marinated sashimi tuna, lemon sushi rice, seaweed salad, pickled vegetables, edamame, avocado, wasabi peas, and spicy mayonnaise Watermelon Poke Bowl: Ponzu marinated watermelon, lemon sushi rice, seaweed salad, pickled vegetables, edamame, avocado, wasabi peas, and spicy mayo (Plant-based offering)  Unicorn Churro Bites: Cinnamon sugar churro bites covered in electric icing and unicorn sprinkles Encanto Lemonade: Guava passionfruit lemonade with a sugared rim and edible flowers (non-alcoholic) Lightning Punch: Bacardi Superior Rum mixed with tropical flavors, green apple mix, pineapple juice, grenadine and topped with a glow cube Outdoor Vending Throughout Typhoon LagoonMiss Tilly Sipper Cup with non-alcoholic specialty beverage  Tropical Gusher at the Tropicalamity Cart Pina Colada or Strawberry Colada at Low Tide Lou's Pina Colada and Tropical Storm at Leaning Palms Geyser Lemonade at Typhoon Tilly's Cooking Up the Magic: Celebrate Soulfully Delights Coming Soon to Disneyland ResortMultiple locations at Disneyland Resort celebrating Black Music Month in June with food, entertainment, art and music! Troubadour Tavern For a tasty snack try the Salted Plantain Chips or the Berbere-spice Popcorn tossed with a warming blend of spices.The Chicken-coconut Curry Sweet Potato features a baked sweet potato topped with a Malawian chicken-coconut curry – yum! For a sweeter option, Hakuna Matata Sweets offer up a trio of animal print cookies, including a coconut macaron, pineapple orange thumbprint and a butter chocolate chunk cookie topped with cacao nibs and a white chocolate animal print décor. Drink Picks: - The Cardamom Cold Brew is cold brew coffee, brown sugar, and cardamom over ice. - The Pride Rock Punch is Gold Peak tea, pineapple, mango, tamarind, and orange juice over ice. Award Wieners at Disney California Adventure has a Foot-long all-beef hot dog on a toasted bun topped with BBQ pulled pork, fried onions, and a creamy slaw. The Peaches and Cream Funnel Cake Fries are dusted with cinnamon sugar and finished with whipped topping and peach glaze drizzle.GCH Craftsman Bar at the Grand Californian Hotel has Jerk Seasoned Beef Tenderloin Skewers & Coconut Shrimp with raspberry rum sauce.The Summer Cocktail combines rum, vodka, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine. Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney has a delicious Peach Pie Old Fashioned. Plus, there are food trucks joining in on the celebrations: Bred's Nashville Hot Chicken truck is serving up spicy fried chicken options, so if you want spice, this is for you. Happy Ice features Ultra-premium Philadelphia Italian Ice treats to help you keep cool.Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Shop 1923 Main StreetFeel free to visit our 1923 Main Street® Disney merchandise shop where we have hundreds of unique and original Disney-inspired t-shirts, leggings, clothing, mugs, phone cases and much more. You'll find everything from 1923 Main Street logo merchandise to custom created authentic Disney-inspired originals, including lots of great patterns for leggings and other items.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

This week, Ken Potrock talks about all the new things happening at the resort, more Halfway to Halloween announcements, more entertainment has returned, Fantasmic! has showtimes, Producers Vern and James talk about Star Wars for May the 4th, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News: An update is coming to the least themed Disney hotels on property soon. The Paradise Pier Hotel will be re-themed to Pixar! Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock met with community leaders recently talking about exciting changes coming to the resort, and this was one of the previously unannounced updates. The Pixar theme will change over time as new Disney-Pixar movies come out to keep the hotel fresh for guests. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/04/news-from-the-disneyland-resort-upcoming-pixar-plans-big-foodie-news-and-more/ The updated hotel theme wasn't the only thing Ken talked about! He revealed more details of what is to come at Downtown Disney. In an interview on the D23 Insider podcast, he said that they are looking at Downtown Disney through the lens of Disney Springs out in Florida and how successful that has been. More diverse options are coming with the addition of Din Tai Fung, a Chinese cuisine restaurant, along with Catal and Uva Bar transforming into a hub of Mexican Cuisine with Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytan. Finally, Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen will be getting a complete overhaul into a more “vibrant California energy” theme. Oh, and Earl of Sandwich will be returning as a pop-up location later this year. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/04/news-from-the-disneyland-resort-upcoming-pixar-plans-big-foodie-news-and-more/ Last week, we talked about the Halfway to Halloween celebration. Disneyland announced some information on what the spooky holiday will look like this year. The Oogie Boogie Bash will be returning on select nights this Fall, with no firm dates announced yet. Mickey and Minnie will be sporting new outfits this year, showing off their trick or treating attire. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/04/halfway-to-halloween-announcements-from-disneyland-resort/ Even more entertainment is back at Disneyland! Last week, Disneyland's Royal Theatre in Fantasyland resumed story telling of Beauty and the Beast and Tangled. Currently, there are 6 total showtimes, with 3 shows each for Tangled and Beauty and the Beast. As of the writing of this story, the times are not in the Disneyland app since it is in a soft reopening. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/04/30/news-storytelling-at-royal-theatre-is-back-in-disneyland/ We have been eagerly awaiting the return of Fantasmic! since the parks closed, but we finally have showtimes! On May 28th, the nighttime spectacular will run at 9pm and 10:30pm and should run nightly through the summer season. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/04/27/news-showtimes-announced-for-fantasmic-in-disneyland/ Another dining package has returned to Disneyland with the return of the Disneyland Forever fireworks show. The Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge experience is coming back soon. Guests get a choice of entree with side, dessert selection, unlimited soft drinks, bottled water, or hot chocolate and a good view to see the fireworks from the second floor of the Star Wars Launch Bay. The dining package is $60 and non-refundable if fireworks are cancelled. – https://www.micechat.com/320733-disneyland-news-more-entertainment-more-construction-more-reservations/ We have been lamenting the loss of the trees from the Pirates of the Caribbean queue that were taken out a few weeks ago. Good news! Two new trees, which look to be at least somewhat mature have been replanted in the space! – https://www.micechat.com/320733-disneyland-news-more-entertainment-more-construction-more-reservations/ Last weekend, the Disney Junior Fun Fest took place at Disney California Adventure. It was a one-day event on Friday, which started with a parade from Pixar Pier to the Hollywood Pictures Backlot. A stage was setup in the World of Color viewing area where different Disney Junior characters performed for guests and invited media and influencers. – https://www.micechat.com/320733-disneyland-news-more-entertainment-more-construction-more-reservations/ Banana fans rejoice! A new Mickey-shaped beignet has come to the Mint Julep bar for guests to enjoy. This time, the beignet is being rolled in a banana flavored powdered sugar. A 3-pack is $5.49, and a 6-pack is $8.99. Guests can purchase a side of Caramel Creme Anglaise dipping sauce to go along with it for 99 cents. The Disney Food Blog reports that they taste like Banana Laffy Taffy. Along with the beignet, a Passion Fruit Mint julep is also available for $5.49. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/05/01/review-disneylands-new-treat-reminds-us-of-banana-laffy-taffy-in-the-best-way/ The day this episode posts is May the the 4th, an annual celebration for Star Wars fans, playing off the date as May the Force. Disneyland will have a some special food items to celebrate. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/05/foodie-guide-may-the-4th-and-beyond-explore-galactic-goodies-at-disney-parks/ Discussion Topic: Producers Vern and James talk Star Wars!

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns to Walt Disney World Resort This FallIt's back: the full version of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party will take place on 37 select nights from August 12 through October 31, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.Here's some of what's in store for this limited-capacity event in 2022: Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade is back, including the Headless Horseman will once again ride down Main Street, U.S.A. Trick-or-treating is back, so you can load up on M&M'S, SKITTLES, SNICKERS, and more Halloween favorites at locations throughout Magic Kingdom Park. And new for the 50th Anniversary, you will also get a reusable trick-or-treat bag featuring a keepsake 50th and Halloween design. The Sanderson Sisters will lead a “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show at Cinderella Castle. Favorite and rare Disney characters will take over the park for their favorite party of the year. Overlays themed for the occasion are back at many popular Magic Kingdom attractions: Space Mountain, Mad Tea Party, Pirates of the Caribbean and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. Jack Skellington, will host “Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.” This can't-miss nighttime show features projections, special effects, lighting, fireworks, music and Disney characters. Discover sweet and savory menu items inspired by fall flavors and the Halloween season. NEW! In honor of the 50th Anniversary celebration, there will be event-exclusive step-in photo opportunities. Plus, you'll also get a Halloween-themed 50th Anniversary commemorative print. Tickets will go on sale May 18, 2022. If you have a reservation at a Walt Disney World hotel, you can book as early as May 12. Tickets range from $109-$199 plus tax. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members will get specially-priced tickets for select dates.Note: You do not require an additional day theme park ticket or a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation. The event dates are: August: 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 September: 2, 5, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30 October: 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31 --Disney Cruise Line Has New Halloween ExperiencesThis September and October Disney Cruise Line will have Halloween-themed cruises with special entertainment and activities, including trick-or-treating, spooky parties, elaborate décor and limited-time food and beverage items. These voyages will also debut an all-new character meet and greet opportunity. All Disney characters on board will be in Halloween costumes but Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Clarabelle Cow will debut brand new looks as they dress up as the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus.For its first season of Halloween cruises this fall, the Disney Wish will also introduce a unique twist on a Halloween on the High Seas hallmark.The centerpiece of every ship during Halloween is the signature magical Pumpkin Tree towering over the atrium lobby, each with sprouting Jack-O-Lanterns and flickering lights. On the Disney Wish, guests will witness the debut of an all-new tree in the Cinderella-inspired Grand Hall.Featuring lighter bark, graceful branches and a mystical face, legend has it that this enchanted tree (named Boo) grew beautiful gourds with the help of a wishing star. The best pumpkin of them all was destined to grant a very special wish … and that moment came when a carriage was needed to send a fair maiden to a royal soiree. In a flash of bibbidi-bobbidi-boo, that perfect pumpkin became the coach that carried Cinderella to the prince's ball!Other Halloween experiences will include Mickey's Mouse-querade Party, a costume party for families and Disney characters; villainous takeovers in the adult-exclusive areas; Halloween-themed movies on Funnel Vision; and even a ghostly take on ship announcements.Halloween on the High Seas voyages will be offered aboard select sailings in September and October. Departing from ports in Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida, San Diego and New York City, each cruise will travel to destinations including the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and Mexico. --Halfway to Halloween Announcements from Disneyland ResortDisneyland Resort is also getting in on the Halfway to Halloween fun. Here's what we know so far. It's confirmed that Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, will officially return for the 2022 Halloween season. It's a separately ticketed, limited-capacity, after-hours event at Disney California Adventure Park and will be back for select nights this fall.We'll share exact dates and ticket information as soon as they're released.-- More Disneyland News UpdatesHotels of the Disneyland Resort News Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel is finally being reimagined based on the artistry of Pixar. It will feature favorite Pixar worlds and characters through carefully curated artwork, and décor that reveals the creative journey of the artists who helped bring these stories to life.Guests will be welcomed into whimsical character moments, like the iconic, playful Pixar Lamp balancing atop its ball in the lobby. More news on this will be coming soon. What we do know now is that a new walkway is currently under construction that will soon give Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel Guests a convenient entrance to Disney California Adventure Park.Plus, we now know that the long-awaited “Hey Disney!” – a new kind of voice assistant that works alongside Alexa on Amazon Echo devices in Disneyland Resort hotel rooms that can make your stay more convenient, engaging, and enjoyable – will debut later this year.Later this summer, if you stay at a Disneyland Resort hotel you can look forward to sending select theme park purchases back to your resort hotel.And finally, early entry access is coming back for guests staying at one of our Disneyland Resort hotels beginning later this summer.Downtown Disney News The latest transformation of Downtown Disney is under way in the west end and will bring more innovative shopping, dining and entertainment experiences. Drawing inspiration from Southern California mid-century modern architecture, the west-end area will be a beautiful blend of vibrant color palettes, design elements and patterns influenced by the region, and will include an open lawn for relaxation and future events, and an even broader and diverse collection of dining and shopping.The world-renowned restaurant Din Tai Fung will join the district to offer guests their soup dumplings hand crafted right on site. This family-run restaurant will bring flavorful Chinese cuisine to Downtown Disney, where Guests can enjoy dishes served family style in a creative space off of our new lawn pavilion. Michelin-starred chef Carlos Gaytan will bring his Mexican cuisine to Paseo and Centrico in the locations currently occupied by Catal & Uva Bar. The restaurant and central courtyard bar and dining area will offer a multi-sensory journey to the heart of Chef Gaytan's homeland. Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen is evolving to reflect vibrant California energy and a fresh approach to the menu, while staying true to the heart of New Orleans.And finally, Earl of Sandwich will also pop into the district in a special sandwich walk-up location, offering the classic fare that you know and love (but only for a limited time starting later this year).Mickey's Toontown NewsDisney has officially broken ground on the update and transformation coming to Disneyland Toontown.  --Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Shop 1923 Main StreetFeel free to visit our 1923 Main Street® Disney merchandise shop where we have hundreds of unique and original Disney-inspired t-shirts, leggings, clothing, mugs, phone cases and much more. You'll find everything from 1923 Main Street logo merchandise to custom created authentic Disney-inspired originals, including lots of great patterns for leggings and other items.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

We start off this week's show with a few lamentations on the new "artwork" proposed for the Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney (site of our 100th show). Spoiler alert: it's ... it's bad. Jeremy walks us through a couple of arrests that hit the news cycle over in Florida, and we end on a pretty big update on the Reedy Creek debacle currently ripping through Walt Disney World. ---------------- Support the show! Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit us on Etsy for the coolest Disney-inspired shirts Check out the podcast archives on our website Come check out the Discord group! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, the Main Street Electrical Parade made its "official" debut. Main Street was packed, there were lines for popcorn buckets and the park hit capacity. May is just around the corner, you know what that means, it's time to talk about Halloween? Disney announced plans for its hotels and Downtown Disney District, which includes more re-theming and new food destinations. Looks like Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen will lose its genuine New Orleans vibe. Also, Haunted Mansion Film, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Lightyear and more on this frou frou episode of the MousePire Podcast!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mousepirepodcast/message

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Indianapolis-based Freelance Jazz Saxophonist Evan Drybread .. His debut CD is the 2022 CD Tiger Tail and he is joined by a stellar line up of cats like Mark Buselli on trumpet and flugelhorn / Christopher Pitts on the keys / Scott Pazera on the upright and electric basses & Kenny Phelps on the drums .. He performs with many of the finest musicians in the Midwest and frequently performs at the Jazz Kitchen, Chatterbox Jazz Club, and many other events .. Dig his story .. Click to listen.Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause. Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

Yacht Rock! Love Is A Drag! Foreign affairs! Bandleader and trumpeter, Mike Sailors fires on all cylinders as the consummate jazz musician. In our chat, we discuss our mutual admiration for curating involved shows for an audience, a record off the beaten path with a fascinating history, and a castle gig that needed more than a little magic to satisfy the guests. FEATURED RELEASE:The New Alchemy Jazz Orchestra“Let's Duel” (2019) Getting to Know: Mike Sailors Mike Sailors has performed around the world in Japan and Europe, as well as throughout the United States and Canada. He has appeared at venues such as the Blue Note (Tokyo, Sapporo and New York), Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, The Jazz Standard, Yoshi's, The Jazz Standard, The Jazz Kitchen, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, the Bowery Ballroom, Smalls Jazz Club as well as the Tokyo Blue Note Jazz Festival, the EFG London Jazz Festival, the Detroit Jazz Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival. Mike was also a featured guest artist at the 2015 North Carolina Music Educators Conference, as well as a featured guest artist and composer at the 2013 Brevard Music Festival. Sailors has worked as a sideman for bands and artists including the Birdland Big Band, Bobby Sanabria and The Multiverse Big Band, the Fat Cat Big Band, the Baby Soda Jazz Band, the Hot Sardines, the Captain Black Big Band led by Orrin Evans, The Jason Marshall Big Band, Cynthia Sayer and The Mingus Jazz Orchestra. His past experience also includes performances with The Gerald Wilson Orchestra, Jon Hendricks, McCoy Tyner, Marcus Belgrave, Willie Nelson, Dale Watson, Rodney Whitaker and John Clayton. He's also appeared as a featured soloist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Mike also was an active Trumpet player in the NYC Broadway scene. Past shows include Beautiful - The Carole King Story, Be More Chill and The Prom. Along with an active performing career, Sailors has maintained a busy career in composition. His first commission, dating back to 2005, came from the North American Saxophone Alliance (N.A.S.A). The piece featured the late Dewey Redman and was later recorded and featured on Redman's last commercial recording “Live with Dewey Redman”. Since then, Sailors has been hired by the likes of Mack Avenue Records, Decca Records, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra as well as a host of internationally known musicians including Ryan Kisor, Sean Jones, Rodney Whitaker, Pete Bernstein, Jimmy Cobb and many others. He has also written for TV, most recently for TD Ameritrade. His band, The New Alchemy Jazz Orchestra, recently released an album featuring his compositions. The self-tilted album features originals penned by Sailors, and is distributed by Outside In Music.Originally from Charleston, South Carolina Mike grew up playing in his local church. He went on to attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2001, Michigan State University in 2007 and The University of Texas in 2010. In 2019, Sailors joined the faculty of The University of Texas Butler School of Music, where he leads the Jazz Trumpet Studio and mentors young artists looking to build careers in music. He currently splits his time between New York City and Austin, Texas. In Austin, he spends his time leading bands for a variety of different occasions, as well as touring nationally and internationally. Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel here!

This week on The Scene we are celebrating Black History Month by looking at Sleepy Nap Vibe's Juneteenth performance at The Jazz Kitchen! Scene regular Richard ‘Sleepy' Floyd put together a star studded cast of African American performers, musicians, and poets at The Jazz Kitchen to commemorate the nation's first official celebration of Juneteenth. With moving performances and a fantastic ensemble of Indiana's talent, this is an episode you do not want to miss!

This week, a new way to be healthy and experience the parks, Celebrate Soulfully brings music and art to Downtown Disney, Dapper Days are coming up, we talk to Debbie and Steve about packing for your trip to the parks, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! News: A unique experience has come to the resort for guests of the Disneyland Resort Hotels. A range of new fitness classes are now available for overnight guests of the Disneyland Hotels. What makes these classes so magical is that some of them are offered inside the parks! One of the options, the Boot Camp in Disney California Adventure Park, is a high intensity boot camp, where guests will move from land to land before the park opens. Another option is the Obstacle Challenge, which takes place at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail before the park opens. There is also a power walking option that takes place in DCA. For a full list of classes and to reserve a place, check out the links in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/02/disneyland-resort-hotel-guests-can-step-into-fun-new-fitness-classes-at-disneys-grand-californian-hotel-and-spa/ Downtown Disney has joined in on the fun of celebrating Black History Month and Disney's Celebrate Soulfully. Chalk artist and senior production artisan of Disney Live Entertainment Marcella Swett is creating chalk art near the old ESPN Zone building on the ground. She will be creating a new creation every week. Live music featuring R&B, reggae, funk, and jazz will be available throughout the month. Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen also has jazz piano nightly. – https://www.micechat.com/313691-disneyland-news-update-success-ruins-everything/ For Weeklyteers that like dressing up and looking dapper in the parks, an annual event is coming up! The Spring 2022 Dapper Day is scheduled for Sunday, April 24th, with the Dapper Day Expo taking place April 23rd and 24th. Dapper Day is typically twice per year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. For all the details and to get tickets and discounted hotel stays, visit the link in the show notes. – https://dapperday.com/pages/spring-2022-california A big change is coming to California soon that could impact your comfort at the Disneyland Resort. Starting February 15th, the indoor mask mandate will be dropped for vaccinated individuals in counties that do not have their own mandates. This includes Orange County, where Disneyland is located. Disneyland has not commented on this change or mentioned if they plan to keep the mandate for guests. With no changes, this would mean that guests who are vaccinated would not need to wear a mask indoors at dining locations, attractions, or anywhere else. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/02/california-to-lift-statewide-indoor-mask-mandate-for-vaccinated-individuals-starting-february-15/ The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History wants your Disneyland photos! The museum is looking for photos that show guests, their friends, and families at Disneyland or Walt Disney World along with a description of what the photo and visit meant to you, when the visit took place, and with who. The photos and stories will be used in an upcoming exhibit. For information on how to submit your photos and stories, visit the link in our show notes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/02/smithsonian-national-museum-of-american-history-seeking-family-photos-from-disney-for-future-exhibit/ Discussion Topic: Packing for Disneyland with Debbie and Steve from https://www.designerparkco.com/

This week, A Disney Legend is honored on Main Street, the Lunar New Year foodie guide is out, along with the Sip and Savor pass, the big game is coming to Disneyland, more Magic Keyholder perks, we talk to voice actor Vincent Tong, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: A new proprietor has taken up residence on Main Street. Dave Smith, the creator of the Disney Archives, received a window on Main Street above the Fortuosity Shop. The window says “New Century Historical Society, Dave Smith, Town Archivist, Preserving, Protecting & Presenting Our Fond Memories of the Past.” Dave sadly passed away back in 2019 before he could receive the honor of the window. The ceremony was attended by Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock, Disneyland Park Vice President Kris Theiler, Archives Director Becky Cline, Disney Ambassadors Mark Everett King Jr. and Nataly Guzman, and Dave's sister Jean Marana. Dave was named a Disney Legend in 2007. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/01/walt-disney-archives-founder-dave-smith-honored-with-window-on-main-street-u-s-a-at-disneyland-park/ Last week we talked about so much food, then on the day the podcast posted, the foodie guide to the Lunar New Year was posted! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/01/foodie-guide-to-lunar-new-year-2022-celebrate-at-disneyland-resort-hong-kong-disneyland-resort-and-shanghai-disney-resort/ Minnie Mouse is celebrating National Polka Dot Day with a virtual retreat hosted on Instagram each day from January 31st through February 4th. The events will showcast whart it means to be “Positively Minnie” with different guests each day. The sessions will begin at 10am Pacific each day. Replays will be available afterwards. Topics include Empowering Your Life, Styling, Forging Good Friendships, Turning a Passion into a Business, and more. To attend the virtual retreat, check out the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/01/celebrate-minnie-mouse-and-national-polka-dot-day-with-minniestyle-presents-virtual-polka-dot-retreat-hosted-on-instagram-and-inspired-by-our-favorite-lifestyle-muse/ This week we have pricing for the Sip and Savor Pass guests can purchase to make the most of the Lunar New Year. For $43, the pass includes six tear off tabs that are good for select food and non-alcoholic items. Magic Key Holders get a $3 discount on the pass. – https://www.micechat.com/312637-disney-california-adventure-lunar-new-year-eats-and-treats/ Sports fans should get excited! The Super Bowl is coming to Disneyland! ESPN will have some hosts at Disney California Adventure from February 9th through the 13th. Personalities include Super Bowl Champions Ryan Clark, Booger McFarland, Tedy Bruschi will be there, as well as Hall of Famer Randy Moss. They will be at the Paradise Bay viewing area at various times those days. For specific times, check out the link in our show notes. Downtown Disney will also have some entertainment February 10th through 13th between 1 and 7pm. – https://www.micechat.com/312637-disney-california-adventure-lunar-new-year-eats-and-treats/ We briefly talked about the redesign coming to the Magic Key Terrace in Disney California Adventure soon. The Orange County Register had an interview with Kim Irvine about the newly designed location. She described it as Magic Key Holders having a location they could call their own, like Club 33. The location will have reduced capacity as the renovation is completed in phases over the next few months. Some of the changes will include new furniture, lighting fixtures, draperies, tile work, stained glass and murals inspired by a pair of adorable animal mascots. The mascots will be a peacock and the fan-favorite Disneyland cat who often visits this location, Nutmeg. – https://www.ocregister.com/2022/01/24/disneyland-magic-key-passholders-get-their-own-club-33/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/01/24/magic-key-holders-are-getting-their-own-club-33-type-hangout-in-disneyland/ More information has been announced about the Magic Keyholder Celebration month coming to Disneyland next month. Magic Key sunglasses, sporting the Magic Key and Disneyland logos will be available, across from the Blue Sky Cellar in Disney California Adventure. A third poster was announced to be offered in Downtown Disney. This one is the blueprints of Avengers Campus and another special attractions poster, which will be at Wonderground. A Magic Shake will be a hidden menu item at Black Tap, and a themed adult beverage called Ima'gin' will be at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen. – https://www.micechat.com/312670-disneylandmagic-key-holder-celebration-month-revealed/ One of the famous mountains will be taking a quick refurbishment break next month. From February 28th through March 4th, the Matterhorn will be closed. No word on what will be worked on this time, but good to know if you are making a trip to the resort during that timeframe. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/01/23/a-classic-disneyland-attraction-will-temporarily-close-soon/ The Redwook Creek Challenge Trail has a new inhabitant. Raya, from Raya and the Last Dragon has a meet and greet setup, with special lighting that makes it really special at night. Guests can also ask cast members to walk by the location instead of waiting in the sometimes long lines to actually meet Raya. Guests that choose this option cannot stop, so be aware of that. – https://www.micechat.com/312637-disney-california-adventure-lunar-new-year-eats-and-treats/ A fun part of Toy Story Midway Mania has returned! Mr. Potato Head is back talking with guests as they wait to experience the attraction. Mr. Potato Head has been behind his curtain for a while since his eyes were not functioning correctly. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2022/01/lunar-new-year-decor-mr-potato-head-is-fixed-sleeping-beauty-castle-on-everything-more-disneyland-photo-report-1-18-22/ The Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe is hitting its second holiday with Lunar New Year. There is still Christmas items for purchase, but the shop now has some select merchandise for Lunar New Year. In addition to the merchandise, there is also some cute decorations scattered about, like fire crackers, lanterns, and more. – https://www.micechat.com/312940-disneyland-update-low-waits-good-fortune/ For those Weeklyteers who need to add to their Minnie ear collection, some new designs have arrived. First is the gold sequined Belle ears, which feature a cartoon Belle on the ears, and a gold rose in the center of the bow on top for $34.99. The seond set is a new take on the classic Minnie design with a white bow with red polka dots, and a black sequined ears and band for $29.99. The third pair are themed after Sleeping Beauty Castle with a pink sequined bow with a studded gold D in the center, black ears covered in images from Sleeping Beauty in gold with colorful accents for $29.99. Then there is the Play in the Park ears which are like the existing Mickey balloon ears with blue and yellow Mickey shapes, which light up for $32.99. Finally, the amethyst Minnie ears, which feature colorful sequins, mostly in purple shades, with a giant bow for $29.99. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/01/24/hurry-5-new-pairs-of-disney-ears-dropped-online-today/ Discussion Topic: Vincent Tong – https://www.instagram.com/vincent_tong_007/ Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild – https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/the-ice-age-adventures-of-buck-wild/43OJuKxe9b9Y

Clearwater Jazz Holiday's History of Jazz Outreach Program engages professional musicians to share the story of Jazz through live, interactive musical experiences. By Spring 2020, the Program had reached nearly 30,000 students in approximately 60 Tampa Bay area schools and has evolved to also bring meaningful experiences to schools and organizations serving at risk students, people of all ages with special needs, neurodiversities, and autism, as well as older adults in senior living communities and memory care centers. Frank T. Williams III, a 40-year + educator, band director, clinician, author, adjudicator, and composer, is a long-time CJH education partner, important to the development of many CJH Outreach programs. In 2020, CJH launched its STOP-TIME SERIES with Frank Williams to complement the History of Jazz Outreach Program by creating a comprehensive visual and audio History of Jazz archive delivered in Frank's one-of-a-kind style. WATCH & LISTEN! Visit the CJH website Education & Outreach section to watch all STOP-TIME videos for FREE or enjoy listening here as part of the CJH Young Lions Jazz Master "Virtual" Sessions Podcast. To learn more about the annual CJH festival tradition and year-round Education & Outreach: www.clearwaterjazz.com

In honor of Thanksgiving, Sarah from Seattle joins Rick to talk about the Disney-related things for which they are both thankful. It is important to show gratitude to avoid becoming spoiled Disney fans. After that, Rick's wife Courtney will be on the show to do a dining review of Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort.   For a free, no-obligation quote on your next vacation... rick@eartotheretravel.com (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/tgttpodcast  

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Charlie Ballantine .. He opened up about his new 2021 CD Reflectionsintrospection - The Music Of Thelonious Monk .. After graduating from the Jacobs School of Music under the direction of David Baker, he relocated to Indianapolis and quickly developed a name for himself with a string of high energy performances at clubs like the Jazz Kitchen and Chatterbox Jazz Club. We caught him while he was on the road for a tour that will culminate in New York City at the end .. and it's full of great stories .. Enjoy .. Click to listen.Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Listen to each show at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Episode 116 of the Rope Dropping Knowledge podcast is out!  Brian goes on several rants about Disney, Business and Freedom!  Tune in to hear if he's making any sense haha!  Space 220 has opened and we talk about what you can expect from this new space aged restaurant.  We return to DTD's Jazz Kitchen and share the experience of one of our favorite eateries, and as always we drop the latest in Disney news.  Our September giveaway ends this Saturday so tune in to win!  You can find us on all major podcast platforms including Apple, iHeart Radio, Spotify and Amazon Music.  You can also stream or download every RDK episode while shopping for merch at our official website: www.RopeDroppingKnowledge.com

This week, Halloween Time is about to start at Disneyland, some new treats for the season, a new hunt in Downtown Disney, Magic Key Pass discounts, a selection of new merchandse, we talk to Ellie about allergies in the parks, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! Our 4 year anniversary, plus our 200th episode are coming up and we need your help! Give us a call at (657) 345-4445 and leave us a short message about what you like about the podcast, or anything else that you want to say about our 4th anniversary and 200th episode! Why do you listen? What is your favorite part, why are you a supporter if you are, or anything else you want to share. We will play some of the messages on the 200th episode coming up in a couple of weeks! News: Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort starts this Friday, September 3rd. Haunted Mansion Holiday celebrates its 20th year at Disneyland, along with the return of Halloween Screams “supernatural projection and special effects show,” which will run nightly September 3rd to October 31st. On weeknights, the show will be presented with projections only, with fireworks on the weekends only. Over in DCA, Cars Land has been transformed into the not-so-scary Radiator Screams, with Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween. The Plaza de La Familia is also back near the Paradise Garden Grill, and the return of Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/08/falling-for-autumn-fun-at-disneyland-resort/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/30/autumn-at-disneyland-means-its-time-for-tropical-themed-entertainment/ and https://www.micechat.com/300119-disneyland-news-magic-key-crowds/ Three exclusive types of loaded fries are coming to the Oogie Boogie Bash this year. At Flo's V8 Cafe in Cars Land, guests can choose from Buffalo Chicken Fries, Loaded Gravy Fries, or Loaded Chili Fries. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/26/oogie-boogie-bash-will-serve-three-exclusive-types-of-loaded-fries-in-disney-california-adventure/ The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is open during the transformation into Villains Grove, the decorative walk-through for the Oogie Boogie Bash. Since guests are allowed to go through the area, lighting, speakers, and other decorations can be seen being prepared for the party. – https://www.micechat.com/299734-disneyland-resort-update-magic-keys-unlock-today-new-halloween-villains/ Fans of the Easter Egg Hunt in Downtown Disney now have something else to look forward to this Halloween. Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit starts on September 9th and goes through October 31. Guests can purchase the game board and stickers at World of Disney, Pin Traders, Disney Home, The Disney Dress Shop, or Wonderground Gallery and then search for the hidden decorative pumpkins around Downtown Disney, placing the corresponding sticker on the map. Once completed, return the map to World of Disney or Pin Traders to get a spooky surprise. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/downtown-disney-district/plutos-pumpkin-pursuit/ MiceChat reports that there are possible Magic Key discounts for D23 Gold members, and Disney Vacation Club members. The D23 discount details will be released soon according to Disney. For the DVC discount, members get $20 off on the Enchant, Believe, and Dream Keys. Those tickets need to be purchased at the ticket booths. – https://www.micechat.com/300119-disneyland-news-magic-key-crowds/ Some of the decorative light fixtures in the hub at Disneyland have been updated to be just a little more magical. The new light posts feature Tinkerbell at the top of the fixture, with a crystal star on the post itself. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-new-tinker-bell-lighting-fixtures-with-crystal-stars-installed-in-disneyland-park-hub/ An extra layer of security has arrived at the park. Disneyland News today reported contactless scanners set up at the Downtown Disney entrance. Guests are still asked to go through metal detectors, regardless of the scan — though it's another opportunity for additional screening. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-contactless-security-scanners-now-in-use-at-disneyland-resort/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-contactless-security-scanners-arrive-at-disneyland-resort-parking-structures/ Disneyland has updated their merchandise policy for guests buying multiple items. The previous policy was 2 of each item, per guest for limited edition items, with open edition items limited to 10 per person. The new policy adds holiday merchandise to the 2-per-person limit, with open edition items limited to 5 per person. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/13014/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_August_30__September_5_2021#news5 There have been a couple of storefronts in Downtown Disney that have been empty for quite some time. Lovepop sells unique 3D pop-up greeting cards, with a lot of Disney-inspired designs. Pele Soccer will carry official club and national team soccer jerseys and personal soccer gear. No official opening date for these locations just yet, but should be in the next couple of months. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/24/two-new-shops-are-coming-to-the-disneyland-resort/ A new variation of the beignets at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen has arrived. This time, it is a S'mores Glazed Beignet. The s'mores version are chocolate glazed with a honey graham cracker crust and a marshmallow dipping sauce. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/08/24/review-disneyland-continues-to-be-the-king-of-beignets/ You can get your hands on a new tote bag while you grab your caffeine fix at the Market House. The latest in the “Been There” series bag features imagery of several park attractions in a mix of purple and yellow colors. Pick it up for about $28. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-starbucks-been-there-series-disneyland-tote-bag-arrives-at-market-house-on-main-street-u-s-a/ Are you starting to map out your 2022 trips? Maybe a 2022 calendar would help. Get your hands on the Disneyland Resort 16-month calendar at the World of Disney Store in Downtown Disney. It features a variety of pictures of the attractions and the characters. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-2022-disneyland-resort-16-month-calendar-arrives-at-world-of-disney-store-in-downtown-disney-district/ A classic treat is colliding to make some new merch at the park. You can find a popcorn pattern on backpacks and crocs — a new arrival after making its debut in Orlando. ((But who knows if it comes with the smell too!)) – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-new-mickey-balloon-popcorn-bucket-loungefly-backpack-and-crocs-at-disneyland/ The Raspberry Rose Macaron that is served at the Jolly Holiday Bakery is a fan favorite at the resort. MiceChat has posted a copycat recipe on their site to recreate this tasty treat. There are a few steps, and Macarons are sometimes tricky, but this recipe looks good! – https://www.micechat.com/300062-celebrating-mary-poppins-with-disneylands-raspberry-rose-macaron-recipe/ We know all you Weeklyteers tend to be the go-to person for your friends and family when they're planning their Parks trip. Want to share your knowledge with more people? Disney is looking for participants for their 2022 planDisney panel. The application window opens noon Eastern time on September 9 and closes at that same time on September 14. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/08/plandisney-search-kicks-off-september-9th/ Scaffolding has come down around the Tomorrowland Monorail Station this week. Around the same time, the Monorail started to make rounds on the beam, minus the guests as of now. The station in Tomorrowland has been repainted with new purple, blue, and pink colors. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/08/photos-disneyland-monorail-now-testing-for-return-to-disneyland-park/ Discussion: Food Allergies in the Parks with Ellie C.

For the first time ever we are joined in the garage...I mean studio for our very first in person interview. We are joined by the talented producer/filmmaker/photographer and head of Kranbox production company Tessa Schutz. Sarah and Tessa talk about the joys of collaboration. We talk to Tessa about her journey, when and how she brings others others on board the team and more. Kranbox was founded in 2013 by Tessa. What started as a part-time business quickly became a full-time production company simply through word-of-mouth. The name "Kranbox" comes from Tessa's childhood nickname, derived from her maiden name "Kranz." Kranbox has a large repertoire of video and photography work with companies such as Visit Anaheim, Travel Costa Mesa, Aeries Software, Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, Victor School District, ACBSP, Exquadrum, NACUFS, Anaheim Resort Transportation, Karmel Shuttle, New Hope Network, Amanda Castro Band, Toyota, Nissan Canada, Off the Grid Brewery, and many others.See them in action behind the scenes!For more on Tessa's animation work, click here.To save $15 on applying as a Click Pro follow this link and enter promo code "SharedShutter."  You can find out more about Sarah's Click Photoschool Breakout, Filmmaking For Photographers.  Save money on a Soundstripe membership by entering promo code "SaveWithSarah."  If you are interested in having Sarah mentor you click here for more information.     And if you want a bit more Dan in your life, check out his long form interview podcast Dan's Interview Show.

Featuring a brand new joint from NYC guitarist extraordinaire Simon Kafka; the ground-breaking fusion of Hatian Vodou and modern improv from visionary drummer Ches Smith; shooting star Jon Batiste and his fresh release; chanteuse Cyrille Aimee from her wonderful duo project with Michael Valeanu; NOLA piano maestro Oscar Rossignoli from his latest solo record; and 2 live cuts from the vault—Charlie Hunter Trio at The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis and the Erik Deutsch Band live in Denver at Dazzle.

Enjoy a special live session and interview with Johnny Dial and The Organ-Nizers, recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis. Dial began playing the Hammond organ on The Avenue in the 1960s.

This week, the Avengers have landed in Disney California Adventure, we talk about all the new experiences, a new Disney Paper Parks creation, Cast members are training on a classic attraction that could return soon, we finish our discussion with Devin from Disney Media Finance, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Avengers Campus finally opened to the public on Friday. The new area features Pym Test Kitchen, a unique take on different sized meals, Pym Testing Lab, a great place to get a cool beverage, Shwarma Palace, featuring the Avenger's favorite wraps, Terran Treats, with some sweet concoctions, two stores, WEB Suplliers, and Campus Supply Pod, a lot of area meet and greets, and two attractions, the existing Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, and the new WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Attraction. We will talk more in-depth about this experiences as we go through the news. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/now-open-first-recruits-assemble-at-avengers-campus-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ and https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/cast-and-community-members-among-first-recruits-in-avengers-campus-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ Of course the hot ticket on Campus is the new WEB Slingers attraction. This is virtual queue only at the moment, with slots available at 7am and noon each day. There is no standby. Guests that were able to snag a place in the queue can bypass the line to enter Avengers Campus and head in to board the attraction. Reviews are mixed and described the ride as a different version of Toy Story: Midway Mania. Riders use their hands to “shoot webs” at the different objects in the attraction to get a score and help Spider-Man save the Campus from the Spider-Bots, which have gone out of control. – https://www.micechat.com/292046-how-to-score-a-boarding-group-for-web-slingers-a-spider-man-adventure/ Pym's Test Kitchen has been pretty well reviewed. Mobile ordering is the primary way to get food at this, and all the other dining locations in Avengers Campus, and has been less than ideal. On opening day, guests could order food when not in the land and could sometimes be allowed in to get their food, while other times being denied access. Over the weekend, they changed the notification so guests had to order in the land only, in addition to adding the order windows throughout the day, instead of only in the morning. The food itself is getting good reviews. The Pym-ini sandwich is reported to taste like a meat-lovers pizza in a sandwich. The Not So Little Chicken Sandwich also got good reviews. For a complete review, check out our link in the show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/04/full-review-lunch-at-pym-test-kitchen-in-disneys-avengers-campus/ Over at Terran Treats, the two new items are on the menu. The Sweet Spiral Ration, which is a pineapple churro, wrapped into a swirl, and the Cosmic Cream Orb, which is a chocolate cream puff, filled with whipped raspberry cheesecake. The Ration tastes like a Dole Whip mixed with a Churro. The Orb tastes mostly of cheesecake, with a hint of raspberry. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/04/full-review-terran-treats-at-disneys-avengers-campus/ The Shawarma Palace features breakfast and daytime menus. For breakfast, there is the Impossible Breakfast Sha-warm-up, which features plant based breakfast sausage and egg omelet wrap, with a dairy free American cheese and crispy potato bites, served with maple syrup. The daytime options include the New York's Tastiest, which is a chicken shawarma wrap, with garlic spread, and a coconut yogurt-tahini sauce and pickled vegetables, and then there is the Impossible Victory Falafel, which is a plant based falafel and cauliflower wrap, garlic spread, hummus, and coconut yogurt-tahini sauce, with pickled vegetables. The Disney Food Blog said the Falafel was a little bland, but the Chicken Wrap was great. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/04/full-review-shawarma-palace-in-disneys-avengers-campus/ Pym Test Kitchen also serves breakfast from opening until 10:45am. Options include Calculated Breakfast, the Ever-expanding Cinna-Pym Toast, the Impossible Quantum Garden Breakfast, and the Spoonful of Cereal. Sides include smoked bacon, turkey bacon, potato bites, or a Cuties mandarin. The Cinna-Pym toast was reviewed well, but the other items were hit and miss. Check out the link in our show notes for the complete review. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/04/breakfast-review-pym-test-kitchen-at-disneys-avengers-campus/ More dining locations will be open for guests to enjoy! Disney announced that on June 17th, Oga's Cantina, Docking Bay 7, Rancho del Zocalo, The Tiki Juice Bar, and Alien Pizza Planet would be serving guests. Reservations will be available starting on June 14th for Oga's, Lamplight Lounge and Wine Country Trattoria. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/disneys-parks-foodie-news-announcing-new-openings-and-offerings-sebastians-bistro-ohana-wine-country-trattoria-lamplight-lounge-brunch-and-more/ Unlike Star Wars: Galaxys Edge, which was criticized for not having enough atmosphere when it came to sound or interactions in the land, Avengers Campus excels in this regard. Members of the Avengers are out performing around the campus in stunt shows, a practice session, some acrobatic maneuvers, and in a short Dr. Strange show in the Ancient Sanctum. Music from the series is also played throughout the area. – https://www.micechat.com/292046-how-to-score-a-boarding-group-for-web-slingers-a-spider-man-adventure/ For those of you who can't make it to the parks to visit Avengers Campus just yet, Walt Disney Imagineers have a solution! In their latest Disney Paper Parks release you can build all of Avengers Campus! The set also includes 13 Marvel characters to decorate the creation. Visit the link in our show notes to download. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/assemble-your-paper-disney-paper-parks-celebrates-the-grand-opening-of-avengers-campus-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ Great news for fans of the Disneyland Railroad! The trains are now running from opening to close at Disneyland, and are boarding at all the stations. For the first few weeks that Disneyland was open, staffing shortages resulted in the train only running until 2:30 in the afternoon, and loading at ToonTown station only. – https://www.micechat.com/293761-disneyland-update-happy-holidays-ahead/ In other attractions news, Cast Members for the Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes have been spotted training. This means that this attraction will return to operation soon. No date has been announced by Disney. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/06/photos-cast-members-training-for-reopening-of-davy-crocketts-explorer-canoes-at-disneyland/ As we mentioned previously, there has been a snack shortage at Disneyland in the last couple of weeks, resulting in churros, Mickey pretzels, and chimichangas being unavailable on some days. The good news is that the parks have started receiving orders again, and items are back in stock around the resort. The bread bowls that are famous at the resort have not returned yet, but are expected to as staffing ramps up and more locations reopen for guests. – https://www.micechat.com/293761-disneyland-update-happy-holidays-ahead/ MiceChat had a follow up on the Red Car Trolley charging location at the front of Disney California Adventure. With Avengers Campus at the end of the line, along with the barn for the trolleys, the current route has been modified. The trolley now only runs from the entrance to the park on Buena Vista Street to Hollywood Land and back, resulting in the need for the charging pad at the entrance station. – https://www.micechat.com/293761-disneyland-update-happy-holidays-ahead/ Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen has come up with another new beignet creation. This time, they are covered in Fruity Pebbles, with a blueberry lemon icing. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/06/03/fruity-pebble-beignets-at-disneyland-sign-us-up/ For those Weeeklyteers that liked The Imagineering Story on Disney+, a new series is coming in July that might interest you. Behind the Attraction will premiere on July 16th (the day that we arrive in Anaheim for our trip), and will have 10 parts. Each episode will cover the behind the scenes of creating an iconic Disney attraction. Topics include the Castles at the parks, the Jungle Cruise, “it's a small world”, the Haunted Mansion, and more. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/go-behind-the-attraction-in-a-new-original-series-coming-to-disney-on-july-16/ Discussion Topic: Devin from Disney Media Finance

This week, major changes are possibly coming mid-June, hours are changing, more attractions coming back, the last Disney hotel has a return date, a view inside of Avengers Campus, some controversial merchandise, we talk about The Enchanted Tiki Room, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: With June 15th quickly approaching, there are a lot of changes to be aware of with California Theme Parks with the expiration of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. On June 15th, out of state guests will be allowed at theme parks, vaccine verification will be required, park capacity will not be restricted by the state, this includes shops and restaurants, physical distancing will not be required, indoor shows and queuing can return, masks will still be required indoors and outdoors for theme parks. We will have to wait and see what Disneyland will require. – https://www.micechat.com/291605-disneyland-update-very-nearly-normal-for-better-or-worse/ Along with all of the other measures that are sure to be changing come June 15th, this next one we know for certain is happening. Disneyland will be discontinuing the temperature checks that are currently in place just before security. – https://t.co/JdJOyPVUyD If you are like we are, and love experiencing the parks at night, then this next announcement will be very good news. Starting July 1st, Disneyland will be open 8am to 10pm, with Main Street remaining open until 11pm, Disney California Adventure will be open 8am to 9pm, and Downtown Disney will generally be open 9am to 11pm. – https://www.micechat.com/291605-disneyland-update-very-nearly-normal-for-better-or-worse/ Two attractions will also be returning for the first time since the parks reopened. Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters will return on June 26th, and the Matterhorn returns on July 2nd. With the increased capacity, Disneyland can really use all the attractions up and running. – https://www.micechat.com/291605-disneyland-update-very-nearly-normal-for-better-or-worse/ The last of the Disneyland Resort hotels has an opening date! July 2nd the Disneyland Hotel returns to housing guests that are visiting the resort. Upholstery and fabrics were updated during the closure in the guest rooms, lobbies, and meeting rooms. Beds have been upgraded to allow for more space under the bed for storage, the carpets feature a fireworks design, and the corridor flooring features patterns inspired by Mary Blair art. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/05/disneyland-hotel-reopens-july-2-book-your-stay-today/ For those just too excited to wait for Avengers Campus to open, you can virtually see inside the new area through the magic of Google Earth! The 3D map of the area was updated before the parks reopened last month and gives us a pretty good view of the inside of the land. – https://www.micechat.com/291605-disneyland-update-very-nearly-normal-for-better-or-worse/ For a more official look inside Avengers Campus, look no further than the Disneyland App. The map for DCA has been updated to include the new land. There are three entrances to the campus, one from Hollywood Land, one from Cars Land, and the “main” entrance along the parade route. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/05/first-look-guide-map-for-avengers-campus-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ As with Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opening at the parks, the new Web Slingers attraction will also be part of the virtual queue system. Guests will need to use the Disneyland App to virtually queue for the attraction, as there will not be a standby line. The virtual queue will be available at 7am and 12pm, just like Rise of the Resistance. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/05/web-slingers-a-spider-man-adventure-will-use-virtual-queue-system-similar-to-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance/ The outdoor waiting area for the Hyperion Theater has been setup for use as seating for Avengers Campus dining. Signage from Pym’s Test Kitchen, as well as some larger than life props really theme this area well. – https://www.micechat.com/291605-disneyland-update-very-nearly-normal-for-better-or-worse/ Some possibly controversial merchandise is coming to Avengers Campus when it opens on June 4th. Web tech accessories can be purchased in the WEB Suppliers store and then used on the WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure to get special abilities and help get a higher score on the attraction. Some online communities have suggested this makes the attraction a more pay to win experience than a skill based one, like Buzz Lightyear or Toy Story Midway Mania. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/05/first-look-embrace-your-inner-super-hero-with-avengers-campus-merchandise-including-all-new-web-tech-available-at-disneyland-resort/ Disneyland has begun rolling out composable waste receptacles around the parks. In the areas where this has been rolled out, there are three cans; one for regular trash, one for recyclables like plastic, cans, paper, and glass, and the final can for food waste that can be used to make compost. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/05/photos-compostable-waste-receptacles-now-in-use-at-disneyland/ Graduates in 2022 will have the option to spend it at Disneyland for the first time since 2019! Disney has announced that Grad Nites will be returning next year for the graduating class. – https://www.micechat.com/291605-disneyland-update-very-nearly-normal-for-better-or-worse/ To help speed up the long lines at Marceline’s Confectionery in Downtown Disney, a new portable menu is available to guests waiting in line to pick what they are going to buy once they get inside. If any item is sold out, it will be covered by a Mickey head. – https://www.micechat.com/291605-disneyland-update-very-nearly-normal-for-better-or-worse/ Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen is bringing another awesome beignet creation to dine-in guests, this time in a drink form! The Beignet Flavored cocktail is alcoholic and served with a mini beignet on top, and is available to guests 21 years and older. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/05/22/we-bet-youve-never-had-a-disney-beignet-like-this-before/ Discussion Topic: The Enchanted Tiki Room Disney Fandom – https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Walt_Disney%27s_Enchanted_Tiki_Room AllEars.net – https://allears.net/2019/07/29/why-arent-they-breathing-the-true-story-behind-walt-disneys-enchanted-tiki-room/

In honor of a Record Store Day release of "In Baltimore", we decide to devote an episode to tenor saxophonist George Coleman, who served tours of duty with Max Roach, Elvin Jones, and Miles Davis among others.  The focus is on his mid-sixties to early seventies work as we ponder George's strengths and weaknesses and whether he's been given a fair shake in jazz history.  Pop matters touches on several groups and then wanders over into a discussion of jazz clubs because we're on our own without adult supervision and who can stop us?  Herbie Hancock – MAIDEN VOYAGE; Miles Davis – MY FUNNY VALENTINE / FOUR AND MORE; Elvin Jones – POLY CURRENTS; George Coleman – IN BALTIMORE.

This week, cast member previews have started, how the park is looking after being closed over a year, what to know before you go, what could have been in Galaxy’s Edge, an Imagineering marvel is shown off, we talk to Jerry about Adventures by Disney, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: On Monday night, the Disney Parks YouTube page hosted a short, 8 minute “magical moment” to welcome Cast Members back to the resort and to light up Sleeping Beauty Castle once again. Josh D’Amaro was joined by Ken Potrock, and Disneyland Ambassadors Justin and Rafa to welcome everyone back to the Happiest Place on Earth. Some folks online held it together through the presentation until Walt Disney’s opening day speech played. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ys3HYqmbo90&fbclid=IwAR0XACEz2gio8jNFKFD6qGIw_PW3zSOmiNW10HlxU7H_JRMAg-Dg9dQbHHY For those Weeklyteers going to the parks in the near term, Disney has posted a Know Before You Go article on the Disney Parks Blog. The main points are to make sure that you have your ticket and theme park reservation confirmation, you have the latest version of the Disneyland app, if you are starting your day at Disneyland, be sure to try for a boarding group as early as 7am that day, and hotel guests can use online check-in before arrival. Once you get to the resort, Mickey and Friends, as well as Pixar Pals parking structures will be open, and guests will walk the tram route to the parks. Downtown Disney will be open at 10am on April 30th, and 9am starting May 1st going forward. Also, please remember to bring an appropriate face covering. Park hopping begins at 1pm, use mobile ordering for food and beverages, and please use contactless payments such as Apple Pay and Disney Gift Cards as much as possible. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/04/getting-ready-to-return-to-the-magic-heres-your-planning-checklist-for-your-visit-to-disneyland-resort/ Today was the first day of Cast Member previews, so there have been a lot of posts on social media, and on YouTube. Disneyland is looking great! There are still a few attractions under refurbishment, but the park overall looks spectacular. A new billboard has popped up in ToonTown! Mickey and Minnie are working to hide the construction of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway with the sign, reading “What big building? There’s no big building here!” – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/04/photos-video-disneyland-unveils-humorous-billboard-to-hide-mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-show-building-in-toontown/ There is a new PhotoPass+ One Day package available at Disneyland! For $19.99, guests get access to unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos from one day, including select attraction and dining photos. The package can be purchased through the Disneyland mobile app. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/27/new-photopass-1-day-package-available-in-disneyland/ The mystery of what will go in place of Trader Sam in the World Famous Jungle Cruise has been answered by the Disney Parks Blog this week. Trader Sam will be operating the Lost and Found of the Jungle Navigation Company, at the direction of Alberta Falls, the proprietor. This is just one scene that will be updated for the Jungle Cruise at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/04/jungle-cruise-getting-ready-to-set-sale-with-help-from-old-friend/ Guests attending the reopening of Disneyland, and getting a chance to ride Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. will want to check out the guide to getting a boarding pass for this popular attraction. The link in our show notes has been updated with the latest information, including the times and restrictions that are now in place. – https://www.micechat.com/247617-everything-you-need-to-know-about-getting-a-boarding-pass-to-ride-rise-of-the-resistance-at-disneyland/ Legacy Passholders should take a look in the Disneyland Mobile App to see what level of discount they have available to them. There are two categories – Legacy Passholder Discount A and Legacy Passholder Discount B. Discount A was given to the higher category passes like the Premier, Signature Plus, and Signature Annual Pass, and Discount B is for Deluxe, Flex, Southern California, and Southern California Select passholders. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/22/we-found-another-way-disneyland-is-changing-the-passholder-experience/ Another Imagineering marvel has been shown off online this week. A free roaming Groot animatronic character could be making its way to the parks in the future. This technology opens so many possibilities for interactive elements in the parks that are not limited by being stationary, or on wheels. The Groot character moves without any safety cables in parts of the video, and walks on two feet. Groot also moves his arms and has very realistic facial movements. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/04/photos-video-walt-disney-imagineering-has-created-a-free-roaming-groot-animatronic-character-that-will-change-the-industry-forever/ and https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/23/daily-crunch-meet-disney-imagineerings-new-robot/ In a follow up to one of our stories last week about the Disneyland Hotel getting guest scan in access, the fencing at the Downtown Disney entrance to the hotel has been uncovered and looks great! Still no word on when the hotel will open for reservations. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/23/whats-new-at-disneyland-resort-distancing-markers-unique-mugs-and-harveys-bags/ The Orange County Register reported on three unused ride concepts that Imagineers dreamed up for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge that didn’t make the final cut. The attractions come from the upcoming book “The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” The three attractions included a speeder bike concept, a bounty hunter ride concept, and the final concept was based on an Elee, a large animal, that guests could ride on the back of. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/04/23/3-unused-star-wars-ride-concepts-dreamed-up-by-imagineering-for-galaxys-edge-at-disneyland/ The Orange County Register followed up the post with one discussing a restaurant that also didn’t make it into the final version of the land. The Kalikori Club was a table-service restaurant concept would have been located next to Oga’s Cantina, and would have featured two levels. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/04/24/step-inside-the-star-wars-restaurant-imagineering-dreamed-up-for-galaxys-edge-at-disneyland/ Legacy Passholders were given the opportunity to attend an exclusive Star Wars shopping event on May 4th, known by Star Wars fans as May the 4th. Reservations for this event were full shortly after opening to passholders. Merchandise at the event will only be available during the event, with any unsold merchandse possibly being sold in the future in other Disney stores. Items include apparel, pins, and an all-new legacy lightsaber hilt. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/23/disneylands-new-reservation-only-shopping-event-is-all-about-star-wars/ With the conclusion of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+ plast week, a new photo-op is coming to Disney California Adventure. Spoilers for those who haven’t completed the show – The Falcon becomes Captain America in the last episode, so this new photo space is likely to feature Sam as Captain America. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/04/new-sam-wilson-captain-america-photo-op-coming-to-disney-california-adventure/ Mother’s Day is just around the corner and there are a lot of options for food at the resort to enjoy. The Disney Parks Blog has posted a foodie guide to Mother’s Day at the resort. Ballast Point, Naples, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, and more have options in Downtown Disney. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/04/foodie-guide-to-mothers-day-at-disney-parks/ Even though the parks are reopening this week, some Weeklyteers might want to make some Disney magic at home. MiceChat has posted a recipe that they found online for the Honey-Lemon cupcakes that were offered at the Hungry Bear Restaurant about 10 years ago. The recipe doesn’t look too complicated and the end result looks delicious! – https://www.micechat.com/288032-celebrate-earth-day-disneyland-style-with-copycat-hungry-bear-honey-lemon-cupcakes/ Discussion Topic: Larry – Adventures by Disney – https://www.adventuresbydisney.com/

Disney foodies Kristen Hoetzel and Vincent "Bubba" Alvarez are back to chat about the new Plancha menu at the Four Seasons Orland, Mardi Gras food at Downtown Disney's Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, rumors of a Disneyland Food Festival, and a few Valentine's Day Disney food offerings. Shop using our links at http://diningatdisney.com/ Book your next Disney, Universal, or cruise vacation with Kristen today! E-mail her at themeparksandcruises@gmail.com. Segment music: Dining at Disney Theme - World Map by Jason Farnham. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diningatdisney/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diningatdisney/support

On this week's show Kyle shares live audio from the Jazz Kitchen's Naptown Sound concert series. Some performances shared are from Premium Blend, Sophie Faught, and Bashiri Asad. Kyle also asks a wide range of Indianapolis jazz musicians to define the "Naptown sound."

On this week's show Kyle shares live audio from the Jazz Kitchen's Naptown Sound concert series. Some performances shared are from Premium Blend, Sophie Faught, and Bashiri Asad. Kyle also asks a wide range of Indianapolis jazz musicians to define the "Naptown sound."

On this week's show Kyle shares live audio from the Jazz Kitchen's Naptown Sound concert series. Some performances shared are from Premium Blend, Sophie Faught, and Bashiri Asad. Kyle also asks a wide range of Indianapolis jazz musicians to define the "Naptown sound."

This week, presidents of the resorts respond to the new guidelines, annual pass changes could be coming, Buena Vista Street is reopening, we talk to former Jungle Cruise Skipper Vedder, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS and ask about custom dining adventures! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! All Enchanting Ears is offering 10% off for podcast listeners. Head on over to allenchantingears.com and use DLWEEKLY10 at checkout. Also, this month they are re-launching their Ear of the Month Club. Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/AllEnchantingEars to sign up! News: The California Attractions and Parks Association, an organization that represents amusement parks and attractions througout California, streamed reactions from the big theme park operators last week. Ken Potrock, President of the Disneyland Resort, Kurt Stocks, President of Legoland California, Karen Irwin, President and COO of Universal Studios Hollywood, and Raffi Kaprelyan, Regional Vice President for Cedar Fair, which operates Knott’s Berry Farm were on the stream. Good points were made by each of them, such as local residents might be traveling out of state to go to theme parks since the local ones aren’t open, helping with the COVID-19 spread. Overall, the group of theme park leaders were not happy. – https://www.facebook.com/CaAttractionsandParks/ The Orange County Register reported this week that the Southern California theme parks are considering legal action to gain permission to reopen, or, at the very least, change the guidelines for reopening. The parks at least want to be able to open in tier 3 instead of waiting for tier 4. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/10/21/disneyland-universal-studios-knotts-and-more-considering-legal-action-over-californias-unachievable-reopening-guidelines/ Disneyland sent an email out to annual passholders discussing the reopening guidelines that were announced last week. The email went on to mention that they are not sure what that means for the annual passholder program. They finish saying that they will be in touch soon, when they can share more details. – https://www.micechat.com/273627-disneyland-update-the-nightmare-before-christmas/ Tokyo Disneyland is a huge annual passholder park, much like Disneyland. This week, Tokyo Disneyland has ended their annual passholder program and refunded the balance to passholders. Could this be something that Disneyland will do when it eventually reopens? – https://www.micechat.com/273340-tokyo-disneyland-annual-pass-program-ending-could-it-happen-at-disneyland/ and https://www.micechat.com/273627-disneyland-update-the-nightmare-before-christmas/ Beginning in November, Buena Vista Street will be open for shopping and dining! Disney is considering this as an expansion to Downtown Disney. All of the stores on Buena Vista Street will be open, including Elias & Co., Julius Katz & Sons, Kingswell Camera Shop, and Trolley Treats. The Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe, Carthay Circle Lounge, and Smokejumpers Grill will also be open for dining. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/more-shopping-more-dining-coming-soon-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort-extends-to-buena-vista-street/ With the reopening of Buena Vista Street, Cast Members have been called back to work, ending their furlough. However, others got messages from Disney that the furloughs have become layoffs. Over 200 cast members will be retuning to work on Buena Vista Street starting COVID training on November 1st. – https://www.micechat.com/273627-disneyland-update-the-nightmare-before-christmas/ Another Downtown Disney shopping event is happening from October 26th-29th. Reservations are required, but have gone quickly. Products that will be available include the 65th anniversary Walt and Mickey vinyl, the 65th anniversary Mr. Toad vinyl, both priced at $29.99, plus tax. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/10/23/make-your-reservations-now-for-this-exclusive-disneyland-shopping-event/ We talked about the 40th anniversary of the Make-A-Wish foundation last week, and just after that episode posted, Disney released the “Wishes Come True Blue Color Collection.” 25% of the purchase price for each item will go to the Make-A-Wish foundation, up to $500,000. This is the first color collection that helps benefit a nonprofit. 10,000 of the cloth masks are also being donated to the nonprofit. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/celebrate-40-years-of-disney-and-make-a-wish-with-debut-of-all-new-global-products-including-the-wishes-come-true-blue-color-collection/ Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has added three new sauces to their lineup for beignets. The new sauces include a BOO-Berry sauce, a caramel apple sauce, and a praline-maple anglaise. The sauces are $1.49 each and are available at the Jazz Kitchen Express. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/10/21/three-new-beignet-sauces-just-rolled-into-ralph-brennans-jazz-kitchen-in-downtown-disney/ Disney has partnered with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to inspire students to dream big. Disney is hoping to create career paths for HBCU students, in order to build a long-term pipeline of black talent. Student internships, mentorship opportunities and inclusive hiring practices are all aspects of this program. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/disney-working-with-historically-black-colleges-and-universities-to-inspire-the-next-gen-to-dream-big/ Blooloop, an online resource for professionals working in the visitor attractions sector, have recognized five leaders from Disney on their 50 Theme Park Influencer list for 2020. The list celebrates the most creative and inspirational people in the theme park industry. – https://twitter.com/DisneyParksNews/status/1319337221149872128 This week a trailer was released for Raya and the Last Dragon. The movie is currently scheduled to premiere in theaters in March of 2021. The movie is inspired by Southeast Asia and will combine Disney classics with Hong Kong action films. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/10/video-disney-releases-first-official-trailer-for-raya-and-the-last-dragon/ Discussion Topic: Jungle Cruise Skipper Vedder Cast Member Pantry – https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/furloughed-disney-cast-member-launches-the-cast-member-pantry-to-help-others-feed-their-families/

With a style that is tastefully modern yet firmly rooted in the jazz tradition, American pianist Joshua Espinoza blends and bends genres into original compositions and arrangements that are immediately relatable, yet hard to define. Recently, Joshua has performed alongside such notable artists as Warren Wolf, Sean Jones, Damien Sneed, Todd Marcus, Jerome Jennings, Paul Bollenback, Miho Hazama, Alex Norris, John D’earth, Mike Pope, Kris Funn, and Chuck Redd. A finalist in the 2018 Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition and current faculty member of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, his playing has been heard on stages large and small including the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Blues Alley, The Jazz Kitchen, The Kennedy Center, the Barns at Wolftrap, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the DC Jazz Festival. His debut album​‟Journey Into Night" – released in June 2019 – is available on all platforms. Currently, Joshua is a freelance performer in Baltimore, MD. To read and hear more, visit www.joshuaespinoza.com. Contact us here!https://linktr.ee/rachelsandlermusicFor podcast inquiries: aspiringartistpodcast@gmail.comFor music & lessons inquiries: rachelsandlermusic@gmail.com

This week, construction projects still happening, a love story from Disney, music is in the air, how an old favorite came to be, more Jazz in Downtown Disney, new cast masks, we discuss 12 interesting things about Disneyland, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! All Enchanting Ears is offering 10% off for podcast listeners. Head on over to allenchantingears.com and use DLWEEKLY10 at checkout. News: It is always great to hear that there is movement and excitement going on in the parks, even though guests can’t see it yet! MiceChat got some aerial photos this past week that show that progress is happening in the parks. The World of Color lagoon is bubbling away to keep the fountains for the show in running order, some of the fixed gondolas on the Pixar Pal-a-Round are missing and are probably getting the fins to aid in steadying the cabins as guests load and unload. There is a small bit of construction going on in Cars Land with roadwork. But, the exciting news comes from Avenger’s Campus! The Quinjet that has been parked under tarps backstage has been lifted to its place on teh Avenger’s building! – https://www.micechat.com/267362-disneyland-update-new-magic-aerial-discoveries-and-layoffs/ A new Disney Cast Life episode is live and features Zach Riddley, Walt Disney World Site Portfolio Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering. Topics included international friendship day, cast members share a love story, and more. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/08/new-disneycastlife-features-disney-imagineer-zach-riddley-a-magical-cast-member-love-story-and-more/ In an interesting bit of news this week, guest walking along the tram route near Downtown Disney recently heard something new. A new sound system has been installed along the route playing the music loop from the espalnade between the parks. The sound can be heard walking down the sidewalk, in your car with the windows down while driving by, and, when the trams are running again, on board the trams! – https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/photo-report-disneyland-resort-7-15-20-scaffolding-removed-from-the-emporium-on-main-street-usa-new-sound-system-along-tram-route-altered-world-of-disney-queue-and-more/ Disney Legend Rolly Crump takes guests back to the creation of the Haunted Mansion and a little bit of working with Walt Disney himself! Rolly talks about the beginnings of the attraction, how it progressed from a walk through to a ride-through attraction and more! – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/08/disneymagicmoments-travel-back-with-disney-legend-rolly-crump-for-a-feeling-of-foreboding-at-the-disneyland-resort-haunted-mansion/ Last week, just as our podcast was posted, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen and Jazz Kitchen Express reopened in Downtown Disney. At the Jazz Kitchen Express, guests can walk up and order at the counter and then wait for the food to be prepared. Social distancing markers are present, just like everywhere else. Guests wanting to dine in at the main Jazz Kitchen could get on the waitlist by talking to the host, or scanning the QR code to be added to the list with a smartphone. The tables are distanced well, with seating upstairs on the balconies, as well as in the courtyard on the main level. No inside dining is offered. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/08/13/review-we-were-reunited-with-our-beloved-beignets-at-ralph-brennans-jazz-kitchen-express-in-disneyland/ and https://www.micechat.com/267362-disneyland-update-new-magic-aerial-discoveries-and-layoffs/ The Disneyland and Walt Disney World costuming teams have worked together to create a new face mask exclusively for cast members designed to be more functional and comfortable. The new masks fit fetter, are more breathable, and can be washed more than 50 times. There are two styles, pleated and contoured, and multiple sizes to fit all face shapes and sizes. The masks sparkle with pixie dust and Mickey constellations. The masks are not for sale to guests. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/08/for-cast-by-cast-new-face-coverings-roll-out-across-domestic-disney-parks/ There are some great deals on 2020 merchandise at World of Disney. All 2020 dated items are buy one, get one free. This offer includes apparel and accessories as well. New mask designs, sporting “Together Again” have also arrived for $6 each. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/08/13/whats-new-at-downtown-disney-up-minnie-ears-a-restaurant-reopens-and-new-mask-designs/ Unions representing the cast members at Disneyland continue to push for more safety measures before cast members return to work when the parks eventually reopen. On the table is two weeks of paid leave if a cast member tests posititve for the virus, and notification if a cast member tests positive, along with testing of other cast members that were around the positive cast member. – https://www.micechat.com/267362-disneyland-update-new-magic-aerial-discoveries-and-layoffs/ As COVID-19 carries on throughout the summer, the Disneyland Resort is thinking about steps to bring cast members back once they are cleared to open again by the State of California. Currently, Disneyland is looking at different COVID-19 testing options for the 31,000 cast members at the resort. Out in Florida, cast members can get tested by appointment only at a drive-thru center, with test results available in 3-5 business days. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/08/12/disneyland-evaluating-covid-19-testing-options-for-cast-members/ There seems to be no end to new merchandise showing up at Downtown Disney. One of the coolest new items are the Up Minnie Ears for $29.99. The ears feature multi-colored pom-poms in clear, plastic ears to symbolize balloons, a grape soda lid to tie the bow, and a bug, fluffy bow which looks like clouds and the blue sky. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/08/13/whats-new-at-downtown-disney-up-minnie-ears-a-restaurant-reopens-and-new-mask-designs/ With Halloween coming up in a couple of months, new Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise has come to the parks. The first of these is a Minnie ears set that has a giant bat in the place of the Minnie bow and is mostly black, with white lines like Jack’s outfit in the movie. The backside of the ears has Oogie Boogie and Lock, Shock, and Barrel. There are bones on the headband and the ears are made out of a leather looking material. For the dress wearing listeners, a new Oogie Boogie dress has appeared in the Dress Shop in Downtown Disney. The dress is $128. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/08/photos-new-the-nightmare-before-christmas-minnie-ears-slink-into-the-disneyland-resort/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/08/photos-new-oogie-boogie-dress-by-the-dress-shop-rolls-into-the-disneyland-resort/ Discussion Topic: Little Known Disneyland Facts: MousePlanet – https://www.mouseplanet.com/11635/Twelve_Stories_of_Disneyland_Part_One and https://www.mouseplanet.com/11642/Twelve_Stories_of_Disneyland_Part_Two

The France Pavilion is one of the countries of Epcot's World Showcase! Touring Epcot's World Showcase Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #33 for August 17, 2020, and for today, we are taking a walk and Touring Epcot's World Showcase. Grab a drink, relax, and join us at Epcot as we start our tour in Mexico! Here's our rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseMagic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom premiers September 25th on Disney+Construction continues on the walkway from the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic KingdomAwesome COVID-19 news: No coronavirus outbreaks have been linked to Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Orlando!Over at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has officially reopened and is serving up fluffy beignets!Feature Topic: Touring Epcot’s World ShowcaseMexicoRide: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros!Other Attractions: Mexico Folk Art, Kidcot Fun Stops - MexicoOpen-air market feel -- like you are shopping the markets in Mexico in the evening, with shops like the Plaza de los Amigos and La Tienda Encantada (temporarily closed due to COVID-19)Table Service Restaurants: San Angel Inn, La Hacienda de San AngelCounter Service Restaurants: La Cantina de San AngelLounge: La Cava del TequilaNorwayRide: Frozen Ever AfterShopping: The Fjording, Wandering ReindeerOther Attractions: Stave Church, Kidcot Fun Stops - NorwayTable Service Restaurant: Akershus Royal Banquet HallCounter Service Restaurants: Kringla Bakeri Og KafeChinaRide: Reflections of China (Circle-Vision 360 Movie)Shopping: House of Good Fortune, Good Fortune GiftsOther Attractions: House of the Whispering WillowsTable Service Restaurant: Nine Dragons RestaurantCounter Service Restaurant: Lotus Blossom CafeOutpostShopping: Village TradersOther Attractions: Simba and FriendsCounter Service Restaurant: Refreshment OutpostGermanyShopping: Karamell-Kuche, Die Weihnachts Ecke, Stein Haus, Weinkeller, Kunstarbeit in Kristall, Der Teddybar, Volkskunst, Das Kaufhaus, and GlaskunstOther Attractions: Kidcot Fun Stops - GermanyTable Service Restaurant: Biergarten RestaurantCounter Service Restaurant: SommerfestNote: The Friendship Launch docks here in Germany.ItalyShopping: Il Bel Cristallo, La Gemma Elegante, La Bottega ItalianaOther Attractions:Table Service Restaurant: Via Napoli Ristorante e PizzeriaCounter Service Restaurant: GelatiLounge: Tutto Gusto Wine CellarThis Day in Disney History for August 17th.Disney Who's Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

Episode 41 is out! It's Tracey's birthday and we had a virtual bday party for the queen of RDK! She also tried her hand at recreating Jazz Kitchen food classics, Shrimp and Grits and Beignets. We review two more Disney movies and we cover some breaking Disney news topics affecting us all. You can listen to us on on major podcast platforms and you can stream or download every episode while visiting our official website www.RopeDroppingKnowledge.com

Episode 40 is out! Social Distancing does not mean antisocial! Our Lockdown giveaway is still going strong and runs through April 4th, so listen and follow the instructions. This week we talk about being creative during the quarantine. We discuss some Disney news and do our weekly Lockdown Disney Movie Reviews. Stay tuned as Tracey will attempt to recreate the Jazz Kitchen at home! Remember you can listen to us on all major podcast platforms and you can stream or download every episode while visiting our official website: www.RopeDroppingKnowledge.com

This week, we discuss Avengers Campus character details, becoming the King and Queen for Mardi Gras, Cast Members getting to check out the Runaway Railway, FastPass causing lines, new treats, Sweethearts summary, we discuss winning a night in a magic kingdom, and more!Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/.It is that time of year again when we want to hear from you! If you have a few minutes, please head on over to dlweekly.net/survey and fill out our listener survey. This will help us to understand what the community likes, doesn’t like and how we can make DLWeekly even better for everyone!If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/.Special Offer:Book your travel through ConciEARS and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking!News:Disney has posted an audition listing looking for performers to be in the Avengers Campus stunt show. The listing is looking for a Black Widow, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, and a villain that has not been named. The listing calls for experience and athletic skills to perform high-intensity stunts including stage combat, weapon combat, tumbling, and more. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/02/disney-auditions-listing-reveals-characters-for-the-upcoming-avengers-campus-stunt-show/Disneyland is enjoying letting a lot of the cat out of the bag with the upcoming Magic Happens Parade as they have released even more pictures and video of the upcoming parade online this week. The lead float that will feature Mickey Mouse was front and center with these posts. Numbers were also released that show the parade will contain 9 floats, 2 new songs, and over 90 performers. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/02/photos-video-sorcerer-mickey-float-performer-costumes-and-more-revealed-for-magic-happens-parade-at-disneyland/Even though we are still a couple of years away from Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway from opening in Toon Town here at Disneyland, Cast Member previews will be starting next week for the attraction opening next month at Hollywood Studios out in Walt Disney World. Cast Members will be able to experience the new attraction from February 22nd through March 2nd. March 3rd is the media event, with it opening to the public on March 4th. This will be the first time we have seen any substantial part of this attraction, and its potentially groundbreaking technology. – https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/mickey-and-minnies-runaway-railway/news/14feb2020-cast-previews-to-begin-soon-at-mickey-and-minnies-runaway-railway.htmFastPass was added this week to the Autopia and Monsters, Inc. With the addition of the service to these attractions, the standby lines have skyrocketed. The typical wait time for Monsters, Inc was under 20 minutes, but since FastPass, has been around 60 minutes, much of that time in an uncovered queue outside. The Autopia was just as bad with the entire elevated queue filling up for standby. – https://www.micechat.com/250934-disneyland-update-the-real-price-of-fastpass/Do or do not, there is no try. For guests wanting to get a boarding pass, the weekdays are turning out to be the best days to “do” that. This past Wednesday and Thursday, boarding groups were available for about an hour after park opening. The operation of the attraction, as well as the amount of boarding groups that make it into the attraction has varied by day. Some days mid-hundred groups were called, while others barely got through the 80s. – https://www.micechat.com/250934-disneyland-update-the-real-price-of-fastpass/A remnant from the past has taken up residence outside of the Haunted Mansion. A sign that was designed by Disney Legend Marty Sklar has reappeared, lit by a ghostly blue light in the evening. The sign becons guests to retire to the Haunted Mansion and “scare the daylights” out of guests. Reservations are available by sending a resume of past experience to the “Ghost Relations Department at Disneyland.” – https://www.micechat.com/250934-disneyland-update-the-real-price-of-fastpass/It is Mardi Gras season, and Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen is holding a contest to become “Royalty for the Day”. By liking the Jazz Kitchen on Facebook and entering, you could become King and Queen of Mardi Gras. The King and Queen will be honorary judges of the Mardi Gras costume contest on February 25th. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/02/15/you-can-be-royalty-for-a-day-at-this-disneyland-restaurant/At the Galactic Grill in Tomorrowland, a new sweet treat has appeared. The Galactic Parfait has layers of blue cheesecake on top of chocolate cake, with purple mousse at the bottom with raspberry marmalade. The top is covered in a Glitter Glaze with edible stars and a hollow milk chocolate decoration. The treat itself is pretty sweet and is available for $5.99. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/02/12/review-the-galactic-parfait-sparkles-and-shines-literally-at-disneylands-galactic-grill/Some more merchandise from the Ink and Paint collection has been spotted at the resort. Collectible pins featuring different Disney characters in different stages of painting are available for $12.99 each. A four pack of pins is also available for $27.99. A Lady and the Tramp tee, some ladies leggings, and more is also for sale. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/02/photos-pins-leggings-and-a-t-shirt-join-the-ink-paint-collection-lineup-at-the-downtown-disney-district/A new book featuring the Monorail is coming to stores this September. “The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky” will be on shelves September 1st and covers the creation and impact the Disney monorails have had on transportation systems around the world. The book includes historical photos and concept art that has never been published before. The book can be pre-ordered for $32.99 at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/02/new-book-the-disney-monorail-imagineering-a-highway-in-the-sky-set-to-release-september-1st/The second month of the Minnie ears collection went on sale this week and it was another mess for guests trying to get their hands on any of the items. A video surfaced online of a guest carrying an arms full of the merchandise from the rack to the checkout, highlighting the need for Disney to put limits on this collection. Quite a bit of this collection is ending up on sites like eBay for double or more of the list price. – https://vm.tiktok.com/qGYqqK/A unique item has come to the resort. New, small, handheld night lights are now available. There are a number of options to choose from including Sleeping Beauty Castle, a Mickey head, a Mickey ice cream cone, and a monorail! The lights are $16.99 each and change color after being on for some time. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/02/13/a-mickey-ice-cream-night-light-in-disneyland-sign-us-up/ and https://wdwnt.com/2020/02/photos-disney-parks-night-lights-glow-up-at-the-downtown-disney-district/Sweethearts night was last week on February 12th and 13th. There was a handful of specialty merch for the evening including a limited edition pin, couples mugs, and long sleeve hoodies. One of the highlights of the night was the Royal Ball near its a small world. It was a 30 minute long performance and was performed every hour. It was a great chance to dance with a lot of characters. The other character meet and greets had very long lines. Guests that were D23 members could receive a reproduction of the 30th anniversary invitation that Walt and Lillian sent out at the Golden Horseshoe. – https://www.micechat.com/250795-feel-the-love-at-disneyland-after-dark-sweethearts-nite/Over in California Adventure, the sky is getting a little bluer. The sky mural that is on the facade of the Hyperion Theatre is in the process of being repainted. As with all things that are hammered by the southern California sun all day, it was in need of a touch up due to fading. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/02/photos-scaffolds-up-as-sky-backdrop-undergoes-repainting-at-hollywood-land-at-disney-california-adventure/Discussion Topic:A night in Cinderella’s Castle

We've got a special one for you today! Kyle Long, host of Cultural Manifesto on WFYI sat down with us this week for an episode full of Indianapolis music history, culture, and so much more. We discussed Kyle's favorite former and current venues around town, the upcoming renovation of the Madame Walker Theatre Center, and his involvement in creating a music series that brings musicians from the famed Indiana Avenue to Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis. And check out his upcoming event, the Brazilian Carnaval hosted by Cultural Cannibals at The Jazz Kitchen on Saturday, February 22. We asked Kyle to list 3 of his favorite songs which we have linked below with his descriptions of each. Enjoy! 1. R.D. Burman and Asha Bhosle “Dum Maro Dum” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMbyHqrokYQ This song changed my life. I found it on a cassette I purchased at an Indian grocery store near Lafayette Square Mall in the late '90s. The song was composed by the Bollywood music genius R.D. Burman for the 1971 film 'Haré Rama Haré Krishna.' The film was a conservative critique on the supposedly negative influence of Western hippies on Indian culture, but ironically the song “Dum Maro Dum” became an anthem for Indian hippies. The lyrics refer to smoking weed and the chorus roughly translates to: "Take another hit and all your troubles will be gone." The song is voiced by the incredible Asha Bhosle, of the legendary Mangeshkar family. 2. Amnesty “We Have Love” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIcu8ElZZqk I had to pick at least one Indianapolis song, and Amnesty is one of my all-time favorite Indianapolis bands. Their music has been sampled in hit songs from Kanye West to Jay-Z, yet they remain relatively unknown here in Indianapolis. This track was recorded in 1973 at the home of Moe Whittemore, a New Palestine, Indiana based music producer/engineer. 3. [tie] Richard Groove Holmes “Onsaya Joy” / Trudy Pitts “Steppin' In Minor” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jZZ1-xEjTA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Dt2bPy5DY Valerie, you mentioned your love of jazz Hammond organ - I too share a similar affection for the instrument, and these are my two favorite examples. Both are epic psychedelic Hammond journeys!

This week, Kyle long talks with visual artist Anila Agha to discuss her new installation "This is Not a Refuge." Saxophonist Rob Dixon also joins the show to talk about his holiday themed concert at the Jazz Kitchen.

This week, Kyle long talks with visual artist Anila Agha to discuss her new installation "This is Not a Refuge." Saxophonist Rob Dixon also joins the show to talk about his holiday themed concert at the Jazz Kitchen.

This week, Kyle long talks with visual artist Anila Agha to discuss her new installation "This is Not a Refuge." Saxophonist Rob Dixon also joins the show to talk about his holiday themed concert at the Jazz Kitchen.

It's time for season two of the Momnesia Podcast! Sarah and Julie spend time catching up on life by doing a deep dive on four important topics - health, family, careers, and our current faves (what we are listening to, watching and reading). Grab you favorite drink and settle in with us as we fill you in on all the details!   Julie starts us off by sharing about some major health issues she encountered at the beginning of the year. A uterine fibroid was making life unbearable - ridiculous bleeding, shortness of breath, changing clothes every every few hours, emotional rollercoasters, lower back pain, and sleepless nights. The solution was a DaVinci hysterectomy, which brought about the relief she was hoping for, but left Julie out of commission for three weeks. Family, friends, and our online community surrounded her with love and support, for which she is eternally grateful! Sarah gives us an early glimpse into her work on a new health and wellness plan with certified health coach. She's focusing on what she calls, "the holy work of inner peace" - learning how to identify and capture the negative messages and emotions that bounce around in her subconscious mind, and retraining her thoughts to be more loving to her body.  The Shorts are going through a big transition as Colin ends his job at Anderson High School and pursues a dream of becoming self-employed with Colin Short Creative. He's writing a book and offering copywriting services to companies big and small.  School is back in session for the McLaughlin kiddos. Sarah lives out her dream of playing the cello through Soren; Joseph is killing it in math drills and earning the dollar bills (yo) in fourth grade; Anna was successful at roping mom into becoming a Girl Scout Leader, so get ready for cookie season (Do you love Troop Beverly Hills as much as we do?); and the twins could not be more excited to start preschool! Julie is over the top excited to be attending an Enneagram Intensive in Colorado this fall as a part of her professional development plan at work. The training is provided by the Narrative Enneagram Program and is the first step in becoming a certified Enneagram coach, so get ready for more Enneagram discussion on the pod! She's also taking an online course with our new best friend (and future podcast guest) Jen Petro.  Sarah just released a new album - Reverie (available on Spotify and Apple Music) and is already preparing for the holiday season. She will have six shows at The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis (December 6-8), featuring friend and winner of The Voice, Josh Kaufman. Sarah will also be performing with the Carmel Symphony at the Carmel Palladeum in December. Make sure to check out her website for details. www.sarahtunes.com So what's our current jam? Julie can't get enough of the Second Life Podcast with Hillary Kerr and Sarah can't stop listening to the Highwomen album.  Make sure to check back for details on our first Momnesia Meet Up! And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review.     

What would make for a perfect Disney day for you? It’s impossible to create one for us, as there are so many rides we love that don’t even exist anymore,…Read the posta perfect (disney) day

In this podcast, we get a quote from Bob Koplar about Voltron in Ready Player One, which was exciting to see. We also read a couple more fan emails about Season 5, talk about the Castleships in Retro Voltron, and we review Voltron Legendary Defender Season 5: Episode 2: Blood Duel. If you have seen Ready Player One, then you know the final battle scene took place on Planet Doom (Zarkon's home planet in Voltron: Defender of the Universe), and the ends credits display "Courtesy of WEP, LLC", so we have a quote from Bob Koplar, President of WEP (World Events Productions), the owner of Voltron. Marc talks about the great dinner with Voltron friends at the Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney, when Marc and Kim were at WonderCon. Thanks to Shamus, Blacky, Nigel, Shannon, Kevin, Dani, Eric, Jody, and Kim for that wonderful time with friends! Greg gives us an update on Playmates Toys for Voltron Legendary Defender. Congrats to Bex Taylor-Klaus for getting a tattoo of Rover, which was featured in a Bex takeover of the VoltronOfficial Instagram account! Rover and Pidge will forever be linked together! We read 2 more emails from podcast listeners, covering thoughts on Season 5. The Voltron Signature Prize Pack giveaway entry deadline has passed, so we will be announcing the winner of that prize pack a few podcasts from now. Here is the image from @ArtbyKays of Pidge and Bex we mention in this podcast. Thanks, Kays! Since the Retro Voltron segment talks about Castleships, here are the pictures of Benjamin Kaltenecker's own Panosh Place Castle of Lions Playset: Marc and Greg also review Episode 2 from Season 5 of Voltron Legendary Defender on Netflix: Blood Duel. Here are some screenshots from that epsiode: As Always, Thanks for Listening! Let's Voltron!

A look at some of the artists participating in this year's Art & Soul performance series at the Artsgarden. Also, Artur Silva speaks about Carnaval Brazil at The Jazz Kitchen and a preview of Kyle's recent interview with C Niambi Steele of the legendary Stax Records' band 24 Carat Black.

A look at some of the artists participating in this year's Art & Soul performance series at the Artsgarden. Also, Artur Silva speaks about Carnaval Brazil at The Jazz Kitchen and a preview of Kyle's recent interview with C Niambi Steele of the legendary Stax Records' band 24 Carat Black.

A look at some of the artists participating in this year's Art & Soul performance series at the Artsgarden. Also, Artur Silva speaks about Carnaval Brazil at The Jazz Kitchen and a preview of Kyle's recent interview with C Niambi Steele of the legendary Stax Records' band 24 Carat Black.

Well, we did it - 100 episodes of EarzUp! Podcast ... 4 years of our little show and countless new friends later, and we found ourselves on the balcony of Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney, literally flanked by listeners and fellow Disney Nerds. And 1/4 of Terrence's family. This was an incredible show to be a part of, and we cannot thank our listeners and fans enough for not only allowing us to get this far, but for coming out and hanging with us. Jason waxed poetic about it over on this blog post, so if you want more of that, he's your man. In short, thank you for supporting us for these 100 episodes, and I promise we have some cool stuff coming down the pipeline for you! See you in the Parks!

An interview Kyle Long recorded with the legendary jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton. Earlier this year Burton ended his incredible career in music with a final farewell performance at The Jazz Kitchen. Kyle had the honor to speak with Burton shortly before he took the stage for his last performance.

An interview Kyle Long recorded with the legendary jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton. Earlier this year Burton ended his incredible career in music with a final farewell performance at The Jazz Kitchen. Kyle had the honor to speak with Burton shortly before he took the stage for his last performance.

An interview Kyle Long recorded with the legendary jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton. Earlier this year Burton ended his incredible career in music with a final farewell performance at The Jazz Kitchen. Kyle had the honor to speak with Burton shortly before he took the stage for his last performance.

This week on The Art of the Matter, we'll hear how the band Bullet Points learned the truth of the expression "good things come to those who wait," get a preview of a tribute to John Coltrane, and delve into the craft of playwriting with Lou Harry. We'll also learn why the Arts Council of Indianapolis wants to give artists grants of $10,000.

09/19/16 - The team discusses this week’s Disneyland and Southern California news, including new entertainment for the Holidays, an effort to save Walt’s first Los Angeles home succeeds, and the former House of Blues is facing the wrecking ball.

Tonight on Cultural Manifesto, DJ Kyle Long talks with Sunny Jain of Red Baraat. The group will be performing this Sunday at The Jazz Kitchen. Then, a conversation with Joyful Noise Recordings artist Yonatan Gat.

Tonight on Cultural Manifesto, DJ Kyle Long talks with Sunny Jain of Red Baraat. The group will be performing this Sunday at The Jazz Kitchen. Then, a conversation with Joyful Noise Recordings artist Yonatan Gat.

Tonight on Cultural Manifesto, DJ Kyle Long talks with Sunny Jain of Red Baraat. The group will be performing this Sunday at The Jazz Kitchen. Then, a conversation with Joyful Noise Recordings artist Yonatan Gat.

One of the greatest of the big bands celebrates its 81st year, now under the leadership of trumpeter Scotty Barnhart. They play two shows at The Jazz Kitchen in Indy this Friday, April 1st.

Holidays and travel conspire to make preparing a regular show for this slot well nigh impossible - so Mike and Pat chat about some jazz related winter break activities, including catching a Blue Note tribute band led by Clifford Ratliff at Indianapolis' Jazz Kitchen and watching Whiplash.

*Today's podcast comes from a live podcast recording event at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, IN. In today's podcast, Bryan shares with you an inspiring, life-changing idea.  He believes this idea is powerful enough to help improve your personal, business and client relationships. As you listen to this podcast, ask yourself: Am I living my life above the line?

*Today's podcast comes from a live podcast recording event at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, IN. As sales professionals, we've always been taught to be enthusiastic. We've been told "enthusiasm is contagious." But we don't believe that to be the case.  In this podcast, Brooke Green discusses the importance of staying psychologically behind your prospect and making sure you keep your inner game in check. Also mentioned in this podcast: *Listen to the last episode from the Jazz Kitchen with our client Stephanie http://www.caskeyone.com/how-to-learn-from-a-lost-deal-live-sales-training-indianapolis/ *Sign up to receive 3 free videos on how to communicate your expertise http://www.accidentalseller.com

*Today's podcast comes from a live podcast recording event at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, IN. Let's face it… We all want more sales and more leads, but there is always ONE thing that's stopping us…our perspective on time.  Bill brings some new thinking to the idea of time…and the notion that how you think about time affects your sales results.  He believes the first step to generating more leads and sales is to ask yourself: How do I spend my time?

What a great day we had at The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis! Thanks to all who came from far and wide to join us that day. We actually recorded three podcasts there and this is the first. It came from an audience question: How do I grow my service business? Bill, Bryan and Brooke (Green) all gave that question a shot and in this episode you hear three good ideas (at least they thought so) to help you grow your business. There will be video up of the event so make sure you listen in to future episodes. Dave Dugan, comedian, was our guest warm-up act. You can catch him on that video soon.

Today's podcast addresses a question from a listener who wanted to know how to begin the sales process when they had very little in terms of case studies, or customer experience. In his case, it was a start-up company in the IT space. Bill and Bryan dished out some tips to use in beginning to position him in the market. The fact is that, in some ways, this is an excellent position to be in. The ability to create a position from scratch can be quite powerful. However, if you already have a customer base and are a seasoned pro, there are still some ideas in this podcast that will help you re-think your position. The fact is that even if we've been around for a while, there is always something new we're wanting to do - new products - innovative services - new ways to think about old problems. Consequently, "thinking like a beginner" is something we should do frequently. **If you'd like your question to be featured in the next mailbag episode, then email your question to Bill and Bryan at Listener@AdvancedSellingPodcast.comAlso mentioned to the podcast: If you're in the Indianapolis area, then join us on October 12, 2012 for a LIVE podcast recording the Jazz Kitchen in Broadripple. Click here to register http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/live/

Bill and Bryan each had client experiences recently where their clients were being driven by their "bid boards." They talk about the hazards of poor business development technique. And, of course, they give you some new things to think about as you improve your business development skills. Those skills are vital for you building relationships that can sustain your business for the future…and it's something that should be  a part of all of our strategy. Also mentioned in the podcast: Back by popular demand... The Advanced Selling Podcast LIVE recording at the Jazz Kitchen in Broadripple, Indiana.  Click here to register. The Advanced Selling Podcast Linkedin Group

Cars Land preview - Jeff and Dave report from the Cars Land preview for Annual Pass holders, and describe the scenery and attractions in this new area of Disney California Adventure. From the thrills of Radiator Springs Racers, to the sighs while waiting for Luigi's Flying Tires, to the humor of Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, Team Mousetalgia deliver initial impressions and tips to help you enjoy Cars Land, whether you're visiting this week or next year. Also, Kristen gets married, and we have a full report on the reception held at the Walt Disney Family Museum (and a special guest who crashed the wedding!) Plus - the Jazz Kitchen's meatloaf recipe, Disney raises ticket prices, Brad Bird speaks at the WDFM - and more!

Reflections on a Century of Episodes  Show #100.  Somehow I'd always known we'd get here, even though have long since faded -- some of them with many fewer shows than this.  Sure, I allowed for the possibility that there may only be five people listening by the time I got here, but I was bound and determined to ensure that putting that leading 0 in front of the other 099 episodes was justified.  On the whole, I'm pretty pleased with what we've accomplished.  I wouldn't say we've ever "phoned in" an episode, but I will admit that at times, individual episodes weren't really up to snuff, falling short of how good I really thought they could be for various reasons, but many more that I didn't think would be all that great surprised me and became some of my favorite moments.  If there's one thing I've learned in all this time, it's that you just can't predict these things or have any preconceived notions going in.  When I look back at the archive page at all of the shows, the early ones still stick out for me as the most memorable, even though I have trouble (like most musicians) listening to my "early work."  I remember Nuvo objecting to our recording a show at "their event," then finally relenting (thanks to some pressure applied the band that invited us) but still insisting that we had to conduct the interview out of sight of the patrons, which meant crowding in a corner of the venue's kitchen and talking over clanking dishes and buzzing lights.  I remember finishing the second half of one show by cramming six people into a van with mic cables knotted up and strewn from the front seat to the back seat because the venue had gotten too loud and rowdy to record.  I remember discovering Jagermeister for the first time in the middle of a show and wondering how the hell I was going to get through the second half of the interview when I couldn't feel my face and I was talking like Mush Mouth from Fat Albert. I remember (to the annoyance of staff and patrons) in the back corner of the Jazz Kitchen.  I remember a lot of love and laughs at various , either frozen, wet, or baking in the sun.  But, mostly I remember meeting a lot of cool people and making a lot of really good friends doing this show.  Four of the best ones joined me for a few beers last January to reminisce and talk about whatever came to mind.  The result is this otherwise low-key anniversary episode. Is the show a success?  I'm not sure how to judge that.  Certainly respect and name recognition have improved among local acts and venue owners since those early days.  Ratings pretty much flattened out years ago, but they've been relatively consistent all this time -- so while we're not turning people off in large numbers, if there's a next level to this stuff, it continues to elude us.  All of these things have never been more than secondary concerns, however.  What really gets me charged up is seeing that one or two times a month when somebody, presumably new to the show, goes back and downloads every episode in one sitting.  Though I both pity and envy them for the ordeal they are about to put themselves through, the fact is, the permanency of what we've done here really means more to me than how many people are checking out the most current episode.  I have always intended Indy In-Tune to serve as a time capsule of a particular era in the Indianapolis music scene.  In our run, we've caught a few bands early on in their rise to relative stardom.  We've captured t of a lot of former line-ups and even now-defunct bands and permanently preserved a little of their history.  Most of all, I hope we've turned a lot of people on to music and performers that they otherwise might not have heard, and brought all of guests at least a couple of new fans for their effort.  In 100 episodes, I think we've proven that fame and "mainstream success" is by no means a measure of "talent."  There is music being made in garages, played in small neighborhood taverns, and featured on this show that I would put up against the stuff on corporate radio and the billboard charts any day.  As long as we can occasionally convince people of this, or at least get them to think a little before writing the assertion off, then this has all been worth it.  Our sincerest thank you to the fans, the musicians, and those who have helped and supported us behind the mic over the years.  Not sure where we go from here, but we're glad to have had you with us on the long strange trip so far. Links referenced in the show:  Jenn Cristy ( | | | | and previously appearing as a guest on , , and and a co-host on several others) has been a fixture and one of our most popular guests on the show since our first year, which is only fitting since she is one of the more popular acts in the area.  After taking most of 2008 off, she was the one who dragged me back into putting out shows on a regular basis again and has always been an enthusiastic supporter of all of our projects, be it Musician's Night Out, the Podcast Battle of the Bands, or an "Indy In-Tune Presents" night at a local venue.  We wouldn't be where we are without her.  Oh yeah, and she sings, writes music, and plays piano real purdy too.  Jeff DeHerdt ( | | | and previously appearing on and ) is one of those guys you just don't hear enough about in this town.  He is a brilliant and diverse pianist, songwriter, singer, and arranger, whose gift works equally well when playing in a duo, trio, quartet, big band, or just doing a solo gig with a piano and a mic (and , though I haven't seen him whip that out recently).  Electric or acoustic, jazz or pop, experimental or standards, originals or covers, there are a few hundred different permutations to experience Jeff's music, and over the years, I think I've probably seen all of them -- except maybe synthetic country/western. Pres Maxson ( | | | and previously appearing on and as a guest, and as a co-host, and as a guest host.) is one of those guys you have to keep your eye on.  He is as funny as he is musically talented, and he always seems to be keeping something in reserve for you -- as I can attest that what you hear on this podcast and on his albums pales in comparison to what I've seen him do off-mic and jamming around in my living room with piano and guitar.  His music is deceptively light in tone and deep in content, but he's just as capable of playing something amazingly virtuosic and complex while attaching some whimsical vocal to it when you're not paying attention.  Trust me, as great as his body of work has been to this point, he's no doubt got something even better brewing for us.  He's just biding his time, so keep your eye on him.  Tim Spainhower ( | | | | and appearing on and as a guest and as a special back-up musician on ) is, as always, a songwriting machine.  Really.  I have twenty one of his albums, most of which only a few people have heard.  I would venture to say that he's forgotten more songs than most "famous" musicians will write in their entire career.  When you add in his unfinished demos and alternate versions, it means when I put my music collection (currently about 40,000 songs) on scramble, every fifth song is a Tim Spainhower song, and often one I don't remember ever hearing before.  We keep threatening one day to go through his entire back catalog and pick out an album of forgotten gems for him to re-record as a "revisited" album.  Maybe we'll get to that, if we can get him to stop coming up with new stuff for a while.  In case you hadn't heard, .  He is not, in fact, dating Jenn Cristy, however.    Our opening number is "Two Gin Shots" by Pres Maxson off of his Volume Two album, which is available as a free download on his Reverb Nation page.  Our second musical break is Jenn Cristy doing an accapella version of Edge of the the River, originally off of .  This version is only available via her web site.  Our third musical break is Club Bordeaux by Jeff DeHerdt from .  Jeff references Bobby Owsinski's book "" when discussing his future marketing and distribution plans.  More about Billy Joel admitting he "borrowed" from Bob Dylan . My rendition of Darling Nikki is available on .   Please let Tim's experience with Elton John songs should be a lesson to people everywhere who will do anything for a ridiculously cute girl. The ongoing in-joke between us comes from an outtake from Show #093 when Pres Maxson explained at length that his favorite Tim Spainhower song was "The Boys from Oklahoma Roll Their Joins All Wrong."  Fact is, that was that he was covering. Learn more about Geoff Emerick and his experience with the Beatles . Our fourth track is Luxury off of Tim Spainhower's "Vicious" album currently available as a limited release direct from the artist.  , which was also a bit on an in-joke, was Pres' band prior to returning on Indiana.  He does, however have on speed dial. You can see the picture of Jenn sticking her tongue in Jeff's ear .

Bill and Bryan this week stop in at the Jazz Kitchen for ASP LIVE!, our first of many live events this year. In this podcast, they address the specific things salespeople do - inadvertently - to confuse the prospect and lead to a 'no sale.' Next up on the LIVE! tour is San Jose, CA on March 17th at theSonoma Chicken Coop and then back in Indy for an April event at the Jazz Kitchen.

In this week's episode, Bill and Bryan address a question that one of their clients had about their sales team--and the professionalism (or lack thereof) in their team. They detail the six characteristics of a highly skilled sales professional in this modern era.  Also, look for more information on the Advanced Selling Podcast Live event at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis on January 28 (Friday) at 11:30. Lunch-$12.00. Podcast listening-Free.