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Joe Lanzisero, former Senior Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering, joined Tammy on The Tammy Tuckey Show to discuss his new book, "Lemonade the Yellow Bear"! Purchase your copy of Joe's book here: www.lemonadetheyellowbear.com Follow me on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/singertammytuckey Twitter & Instagram - @TammyTuckey www.tammytuckey.com
Passenger 38: Forty-one-year veteran of Walt Disney Imagineering who has overseen design, engineering, production, construction and project management of Disney parks and resorts all over the world, Craig Russell. Craig Russell joined WED Enterprises in 1980 as a project coordinator on Tokyo Disneyland. After a brief stint with Sequoia Creative and the 1984 LA Olympics, he returned to oversee project engineering of the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park and design management of Tokyo Disney Sea. He later ran a number of divisions before spending nine years co-leading WDI as Design and Project Delivery Executive. Craig returned to project management for the completion of Shanghai Disneyland, as well as Star Wars Galaxy's Edge before managing all projects in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Plan to join us on a time travel journey for the ages as Craig shares his experiences leading the design and execution of some of Disney's biggest, most complex, and highly successful projects from concept to opening day!
Joe Lanzisero's remarkable 37-year career with Disney has solidified his legacy as a master of entertainment and storytelling. Starting in Disney animation, where he contributed to classics like Fox and the Hound, Joe later transitioned into Imagineering, where he played a key role in creating beloved attractions such as Mystic Manor and Toontown at Disneyland.Beyond his Disney achievements, Joe continues to inspire with his creative talents as both a storyteller and illustrator. His children's book, Lemonade the Yellow Bear, is a testament to his enduring passion for creativity and his ability to captivate audiences of all ages. Joe's work has left an indelible mark on the world of themed entertainment, influencing Disney fans and aspiring Imagineers for generations to come.Send us a textDon't forget to check us out on Instagram and our new website!
Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with Imagineer, Joe Lanzisero about the behind-the-scenes of Hong Kong Disneyland, PLUS the latest Disney and pop-culture news and streaming reviews! After 35 years as a Disney Imagineer, responsible for over 9 billion in built projects, including Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland, Toy Story Land, Mystic Point and Grizzly Gulch at Hong Kong Disneyland, and dozens of classic Disney rides, shows, and attractions in the parks and aboard Disney Cruise Ships, Joe Lanzisero is a true celebrity of our industry. Today, he is a designer, illustrator, art director, and creative director of the very highest caliber, garnering the respect of his peers and serving as an in-demand public speaker on the topics of user experience and experience design. For more information, visit: http://www.lanziserocreative.com. Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their MV7 - Podcast Microphone Kit (shure.com) Sound Extraordinary | The Old Mill Press - “Publishing beautifully crafted books that illuminate our world.” To learn more visit theoldmillpress.com (for a limited time, save 20% on your purchase using our code SAVE20) - and listeners like you. Follow us Skull Rock Podcast | Facebook - Aljon Go (@aljongo) • Instagram - Aljon's Dining at Disney Podcast and Sorcerer Radio - All Disney Music, All Day Long SRSounds.com - E-mail: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com || Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - dave@skullrockpodcast.com. For more great behind-the-scenes stories and articles visit davidbossert.com. Shop using our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3uld8or - Book your next Disney, Universal, and Cruise vacation with Kristen themeparksandcruises@gmail.com. Thanks to you, the Skull Rock Podcast is on the list of the Best Disney Podcasts You Must Follow (feedspot.com). - Outro music "The Pirate King" composed by Jared Rehnquist/Untold Journey - Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. *Source, Wikipedia. This episode contains ads and promotional content. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast, please e-mail aljon@skullrockpodcast.com. *Announcing! Tickets on Sale Now. May 22, 2024 for a once in a lifetime double feature event on the big screen! Restored Oscar®-Winning Puppetoons & 4K The War of the Worlds at the Fox Westwood Village Theater Los Angeles. Guest Stars Joe Dante (Gremlins), Ann Robinson (star of War of the Worlds), Arnold Leibovit (Producer-Director The Puppetoon Movie, The Time Machine 2002). Tickets/Info: https://sci-fi.biz. The Eagles - Hotel California - Reimagined on the Traditional Chinese Guzheng | Moyun - YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/support
Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with Imagineer, Joe Lanzisero about the behind-the-scenes of Tokyo DisneySea. After 35 years as a Disney Imagineer, responsible for over 9 billion in built projects, including Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland, Toy Story Land, Mystic Point and Grizzly Gulch at Hong Kong Disneyland, and dozens of classic Disney rides, shows, and attractions in the parks and aboard Disney Cruise Ships, Joe Lanzisero is a true celebrity of our industry. Lanzisero studied at CalArts alongside Tim Burton, John Lasseter, Brad Bird, and other luminaries of animation and film before becoming a Disney animator in the early 1980s. Today, he is a designer, illustrator, art director, and creative director of the very highest caliber, garnering the respect of his peers and serving as an in-demand public speaker on the topics of user experience and experience design. For more information, visit: http://www.lanziserocreative.com. Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their MV7 - Podcast Microphone Kit (shure.com) Sound Extraordinary | The Old Mill Press - “Publishing beautifully crafted books that illuminate our world.” To learn more visit theoldmillpress.com (for a limited time, save 20% on your purchase using our code SAVE20) - and listeners like you. Follow us Skull Rock Podcast | Facebook - Aljon Go (@aljongo) • Instagram - Aljon's Dining at Disney Podcast and Sorcerer Radio - All Disney Music, All Day Long SRSounds.com - E-mail: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com || Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - dave@skullrockpodcast.com. For more great behind-the-scenes stories and articles visit davidbossert.com. Shop using our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3uld8or - Book your next Disney, Universal, and Cruise vacation with Kristen themeparksandcruises@gmail.com. Thanks to you, the Skull Rock Podcast is on the list of the Best Disney Podcasts You Must Follow (feedspot.com). - Outro music "The Pirate King" composed by Jared Rehnquist/Untold Journey - Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. *Source, Wikipedia. This episode contains ads and promotional content. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast, please e-mail aljon@skullrockpodcast.com. *Announcing! Tickets on Sale Now. May 22, 2024 for a once in a lifetime double feature event on the big screen! Restored Oscar®-Winning Puppetoons & 4K The War of the Worlds at the Fox Westwood Village Theater Los Angeles. Guest Stars Joe Dante (Gremlins), Ann Robinson (star of War of the Worlds), Arnold Leibovit (Producer-Director The Puppetoon Movie, The Time Machine 2002). Tickets/Info: https://sci-fi.biz. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/support
Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share their thoughts on the latest films and pop culture along with a chat with Imagineer, Joe Lanzisero going behind-the-scenes of Tokyo Disneyland. After 35 years as a Disney Imagineer, responsible for over 9 billion in built projects, including Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland, Toy Story Land, Mystic Point and Grizzly Gulch at Hong Kong Disneyland, and dozens of classic Disney rides, shows, and attractions in the parks and aboard Disney Cruise Ships, Joe Lanzisero is a true celebrity of our industry. Lanzisero studied at CalArts alongside Tim Burton, John Lasseter, Brad Bird, and other luminaries of animation and film before becoming a Disney animator in the early 1980s. Today, he is a designer, illustrator, art director, and creative director of the very highest caliber, garnering the respect of his peers and serving as an in-demand public speaker on the topics of user experience and experience design. For more information, visit: http://www.lanziserocreative.com. Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their MV7 - Podcast Microphone Kit (shure.com) Sound Extraordinary | The Old Mill Press - “Publishing beautifully crafted books that illuminate our world.” To learn more visit theoldmillpress.com (for a limited time, save 20% on your purchase using our code SAVE20) - and listeners like you. Follow us Skull Rock Podcast | Facebook - Aljon Go (@aljongo) • Instagram - Aljon's Dining at Disney Podcast and Sorcerer Radio - All Disney Music, All Day Long SRSounds.com - E-mail: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com || Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - dave@skullrockpodcast.com. For more great behind-the-scenes stories and articles visit davidbossert.com. Shop using our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3uld8or - Book your next Disney, Universal, and Cruise vacation with Kristen themeparksandcruises@gmail.com. Thanks to you, the Skull Rock Podcast is on the list of the Best Disney Podcasts You Must Follow (feedspot.com). - Outro music "The Pirate King" composed by Jared Rehnquist/Untold Journey - Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. *Source, Wikipedia. This episode contains ads and promotional content. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast, please e-mail aljon@skullrockpodcast.com. *Announcing! Tickets on Sale Now. May 22, 2024 for a once in a lifetime double feature event on the big screen! Restored Oscar®-Winning Puppetoons & 4K The War of the Worlds at the Fox Westwood Village Theater Los Angeles. Guest Stars Joe Dante (Gremlins), Ann Robinson (star of War of the Worlds), Arnold Leibovit (Producer-Director The Puppetoon Movie, The Time Machine 2002). Tickets/Info: https://sci-fi.biz. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/support
Passenger 31: Forty-year industry veteran; writer, director, and producer of over 80 themed entertainment projects for both Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Creative, Mike West. From The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, to the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, The Simpsons Ride to Skull Island: Reign of Kong, Mike West is one of just a handful of creatives who has contributed to the global success of both Disney and Universal theme parks. Set your watch now to join us as Mike climbs aboard the time machine to discuss his quarter century as a writer, director and producer at Walt Disney Imagineering, as well as his 14 years as an executive producer at Universal Creative - including leading the initial blue sky development of the upcoming Epic Universe theme park!
By the numbers, Joe Lanzisero is a true legend. 37 glorious years at Disney. Imagineer who led creative on 4 cruise ships- Disney Fantasy, Dream, Wonder, MagicAdded his imagination to 11 Disney animated films.Joe added value to Disney theme park projects valued at $9 billion. Honored with 2 TEA AwardsHear the secret to his visual storytelling that includes Joe's involvement with Mickey's Toon Town at Disneyland. Look at Joe's lineage of creativity. His grandmother was a floral designer, his Dad worked in the arcade industry and his Mom was an imaginative force. Learn how storytelling is related to user experiences. Stories are narrative or subtext. Using stories as narrative, his led the Winnie the Pooh Ride in Tokyo. You are going to meet Tigger and you will find honey with Winnie. Listen to Joe's definition of subtext. It's about emotional connection. Enjoy the conversation on how drumming has influenced Joe. His love for Aja from Steeley Dan is reflective of well timed, sequenced jazz-like life. Visit www.lanziserocreative.com to discover the rest of this legend's universe.
Smarter Collaboration goes deep into Disney magical collaborations with former Imagineers Ryan Harmon and Joe Lanzisero, now leaders at Zeitgeist. Hear about the behind the scenes collaborations that consistently delight. Founded in Pasadena, California by 36-year themed entertainment industry veteran Ryan Harmon in 2011, Zeitgeist Design + Production tells the tales of some of the world's most successful brands, intellectual properties, and historical accounts through the creation of UX-IRL — User Experiences In Real Life, including innovative location-based entertainment, brand experiences, experiential retail and marketing, interactive and multimedia experiences, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Dive into the enchanting world of themed entertainment in this podcast episode, featuring industry experts Ryan Harmon and Joe Lanzisero. Explore how engineering and technology merge to create immersive experiences in theme parks and beyond. From the evolution of themed dining to the latest in VR and drone technology, this episode offers an in-depth look at the art of crafting magical worlds. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind beloved attractions and discuss future trends in themed entertainment design. Perfect for enthusiasts and professionals alike, this episode is a treasure trove of insights and inspirations from the heart of the industry.
Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share their thoughts on the latest films and pop culture along with part 2 of their chat with Imagineer, Joe Lanzisero celebrating 25 years of Disney Cruise Line. After 35 years as a Disney Imagineer, responsible for over 9 billion in built projects, including Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland, Toy Story Land, Mystic Point and Grizzly Gulch at Hong Kong Disneyland, and dozens of classic Disney rides, shows, and attractions in the parks and aboard Disney Cruise Ships, Joe Lanzisero is a true celebrity of our industry. Lanzisero studied at CalArts alongside Tim Burton, John Lasseter, Brad Bird, and other luminaries of animation and film before becoming a Disney animator in the early 1980s. Today, he is a designer, illustrator, art director, and creative director of the very highest caliber, garnering the respect of his peers and serving as an in-demand public speaker on the topics of user experience and experience design. For more information, visit: http://www.lanziserocreative.com. Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their MV7 - Podcast Microphone Kit (shure.com) Sound Extraordinary | The Old Mill Press - “Publishing beautifully crafted books that illuminate our world.” To learn more visit theoldmillpress.com - and listeners like you. Follow us Skull Rock Podcast | Facebook - Aljon Go (@aljongo) • Instagram - Aljon's Dining at Disney Podcast and Sorcerer Radio - All Disney Music, All Day Long SRSounds.com - E-mail: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com || Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - dave@skullrockpodcast.com. For more great behind-the-scenes stories and articles visit davidbossert.com. Shop using our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3uld8or - Book your next Disney, Universal, and Cruise vacation with Kristen themeparksandcruises@gmail.com. Thanks to you, the Skull Rock Podcast is on the list of the Best Disney Podcasts You Must Follow (feedspot.com). - Outro music "The Pirate King" composed by Jared Rehnquist/Untold Journey - Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/support
PASSENGER 25: Forty-seven-year Disney Imagineer, Disney Legend, Thea Lifetime Achievement recipient, and Main Street Window honoree responsible for creating some of Disney's most beloved parks and attractions, Tony Baxter. For nearly five decades, Tony Baxter has been the most famous theme park designer on earth. Starting as an ice cream scooper at Disneyland when he was 17, Tony moved north to WED Enterprises to join first generation Imagineers for the design of Epcot Center and to share his model for what became Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Over the decades, Tony's inspired intuition, artistic talents, endless creativity, and unequalled attention to detail allowed him to create more successful Disney attractions than any Imagineer before, including Disneyland Paris, Disneyland's New Fantasyland, Indiana Jones & the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, Star Tours, and Journey into Imagination. Plan now to journey back in time with our longtime colleague, friend, and mentor for what promises to be one of the most viewed Spirit of the Time Zoomcasts ever!
Pop culture hosts, Aljon Go and Dave Bossert chat with retired Disney Imagineer and Animator, Joe Lanzisero (The Great Mouse Detective, The Black Cauldron, and Sport Goofy in Soccermania) about his time animating at the Walt Disney Company and transitioning to Walt Disney Imagineering. Learn more about Joe Lanzisero at Lanzisero Creative - Official Website of Joe Lanzisero. PRE-ORDER - Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Visual Companion (Commemorating 30 Years) (Disney Editions Deluxe) Hardcover by Dave Bossert using our Amazon Affiliate Link - https://amzn.to/3E51hyR. - Check out Aljon's band The Everafters remastered hard rock album everywhere you download music and streaming on Spotify and all streaming platforms https://open.spotify.com/album/4Zj3caQLZvipD4hSvvQH5E?si=xXAylHrcSHeAGlK9AdnKpw - The Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their MV7 - Podcast Microphone Kit (shure.com) Sound Extraordinary | The Old Mill Press - “Publishing beautifully crafted books that illuminate our world.” To learn more visit theoldmillpress.com - and listeners like you. Follow us Skull Rock Podcast | Facebook - Aljon Go (@aljongo) • Instagram - Aljon's pop-culture podcasts - The Disney List Podcast - Dining at Disney Podcast - Sorcerer Radio - All Disney Music, All Day Long SRSounds.com - E-mail: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com || Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - dave@skullrockpodcast.com. For more great behind-the-scenes stories and articles visit davidbossert.com. Shop using our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3uld8or - Thanks to you, the Skull Rock Podcast is on the list of the Best Disney Podcasts You Must Follow (feedspot.com). - Outro music "The Pirate King" composed by Jared Rehnquist/Untold Journey - Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/support
PASSENGER 24: 40+ year former Walt Disney Imagineer who served as a creative leader on such classic attractions as The Great Movie Ride, Muppet*Vision 3D, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Toy Story Midway Mania!, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, and many, many more: Eric Jacobson. If time is the most valuable thing that a man can spend, then Eric Jacobson has spent wisely. Eric began his Disney career as a Disneyland performer and moved on to WED Imagineering to help design and produce attractions and pavilions for EPCOT Center and Tokyo Disneyland. He retired over four decades later as Senior Vice President Creative Development overseeing the Walt Disney World Resort including: The Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, water parks, multiple hotels, and other resort-wide entertainment experiences, and mentoring the Imagineers constructing Shanghai Disneyland. Plan now to spend your time equally as wisely as we invite this elusive creative leader aboard our time machine to hear first-hand accounts of his adventures, including recording Barack Obama for “The Hall of Presidents,” reinventing “Star Tours” with ILM, and presenting the legendary Gene Kelly with his animatronic figure for "The Great Movie Ride!”
ABOUT JOE LANZISERO: Joe's Profile: linkedin.com/in/joelanziseroEmail: jlmonkeyfez@gmail.comTwitter: joe_lanzisero Website: lanziserocreative.comInstagram: @joelanziseroBIO:JOE LANZISERO Former Creative Executive, Senior Vice President, Hong Kong Disneyland & Disney Cruise Line Portfolios Walt Disney Imagineering, Current Creative and UX Consultant, and Executive Vice President & Creative Director Zeitgeist Design and Production Joe Lanzisero served as the senior creative executive in charge of projects for Walt Disney Imagineering across multiple platforms in the company's cruise, theme park, hotel & resort, restaurant and retail business lines. With more than three decades of Disney experience, Joe worked with teams of artists, writers, architects and engineers, he serves as the eyes and artistic conscience of a project from conception through completion. Joe was responsible for the creative development of the two newest ships for the Disney Cruise Line, and oversaw the teams that designed these new state-of-the-art ships (Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy) which launched in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Many features such as the innovative dinner show “Animation Magic” and the inclusion of an onboard water coaster (the AquaDuck) are cruise industry firsts. At Hong Kong Disneyland, Joe oversaw the expansion of the park by more than 20 percent over a three-year period. The additions of three new lands – Toy Story Land, Grizzly Gulch and most recently, Mystic Point, adds more excitement and fun for guests of all ages. Lanzisero began his Disney career in 1979 in Feature Animation (now Walt Disney Animation Studios), working on the animation, special effects, storyboarding and story development of numerous features, shorts and special project. He came to Imagineering in 1987 as a concept designer and was on the design teams for Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park at Walt Disney World, Critter Country at Disneyland, and Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris. In 1991, Lanzisero was promoted to senior concept designer and immediately plunged into the development of Mickey's Toontown, the wacky cartoon “community” that opened at Disneyland Park in 1993. He also developed the concept for Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, a wild and funny dark ride that opened in Mickey's Toontown the following year. Lanzisero also supervised the concept design for the Tokyo Disneyland version of Toontown that opened in 1996. Before joining the Tokyo Disneyland project team in 1999, he developed the concept for Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland, a pair of unique miniature golf courses at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Another new venture, Disney Cruise Line, benefited from his work on children's spaces and activities. And he was behind the 12/10/2013 conceptual design and development of DisneyFest, a unique Disney entertainment venue that traveled throughout the Far East and South America. In 2001 Joe was promoted to creative vice president for Tokyo Disney Resort, charged with overseeing all design in Tokyo. For Tokyo Disney Resort, he worked on such attractions as Pooh's Hunny Hunt, Toontown, Critter Country and Splash Mountain. He did the concept development for Mermaid Lagoon and Arabian Coast in Tokyo DisneySea as well as many other projects. He directed the creative development of Tower of Terror attraction and Monsters, Inc. Ride and Go Seek.In March 2007, Joe was promoted to creative senior vice president with the added responsibilities of overseeing all design for Hong Kong Disneyland, including leading the design of a major three-land expansion of the park. A member of the first graduating class of the Walt Disney Character Animation program at California Institute of the Arts in 1979, Lanzisero developed his artistic talents with old-time Disney professionals. He applied his education as a teacher at the Otis Art Institute and in the animation industry before joining The Walt Disney Company. Currently Joe is a consultant to the Themed Entertainment, Cruise, Museum and Hospitality industries with a portfolio of ongoing international and domestic projects in various stages of design and production. Joe is also actively involved in the UX world and is a sought after speaker in this sector. He has been the Keynote Speaker at the World Usability Congress in Graz Austria and has spoken and consulted on UX to major companies like Macys and Silicon Valley startups. He is also currently Executive Vice President and Creative Director for Zeitgeist Design and Production. Zeitgeist currently has a roster of international and domestic projects. Domestically they are working on high profile museum projects. Internationally they are the creative development team exclusive to Chimelong Resorts in Guangzhou China. Joe is full-time consultant working for visionary clients all over the world. He welcomes the chance to learn more about your big idea and explore ways he might serve you. SHOW INTRO:Welcome to the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast. Over our 4 seasons we have focused on “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture, Technology and the Arts”. NXTLVL features provocateurs for whom disruption and transformation are a way of engaging in work and play every day.Theyinclude thought leaders who are driven by curiosity, a passion to create the ‘New Possible' and a mindset of promoting new paradigms of experiences. They include leading scientists, artists, musicians, architects, entertainers and story tellers whose research, exploration and built work brings new understanding of the impact and relevance of place-making to the world. On the show, we focus on what's now and what's next.* * * * * * *In this episode we talk about storytelling with a master, Joe Lanzisero former SVP at Walt Disney Imagineering.We'll get to our conversation in a minute but first a few thoughts on why I love this topic:* * * * * * *Stories are powerful. They are among the engines of culture and we have relied on sharing them for millennia as part of our human socio-cultural and spiritual development. We stamped out narratives around tribal fires, shared them on trade routes and built public squares combining commerce and culture through the need to share life experiences with storytelling.Stories are also crucial to our empathic development, as well as providing context to our lives. And stories can also act as path to follow for designers that provides a reference point for design decisions guiding massing or volumes, layouts, use of materials, geometries and other aesthetic choices. Story can be used as a tool to determine the sequence of a brand's signature moments and experiences along a customer journey. The best stories are easy to remember because they paint pictures in our minds that tap into our deep feelings. Because they often create emotional responses and evoke strong visualizations, they play into our long history of communicating through pictures. In many ways, stories are the framework by which we remember things.While the core components of good storytelling may be the same as they have been for years. In fact Joseph Campbell asserted in his book “A hero With A Thousand Faces,” that there was really only one story, a structure that was reinterpreted across time and cultures. The super interesting feature of our brains and stories is that while reading, listening to or watching stories unfold on screen, we develop elaborate mental representations of the situations described in the text, lyrics or scenes. Researchers have gathered evidence through fMRI scans of individuals reading narratives that “the neural responses to particular types of changes in the stories occurred in the vicinity of regions that increase in activity when viewing similar changes, or when carrying out similar activities in the real world.” (see: Reading Stories Activates Neural Representations of Visual and Motor Experiences, Nicole K. Speer, Jeremy R. Reynolds, Khena M. Swallow and M. Zacks, Psychological Science, Volume 20 – No.8, 2009). In other words, as subjects read about characters in a story, their brains react in a manner that is similar to them personally experiencing those characters' situations. Studies by Brian Pulvermüller (see: Pulvermüller F. Brain Mechanisms Linking Language and Action. Nature Reviews Neuroscience. 2005;6:576–582) have demonstrated that brain regions involved in reading action words (verbs) are some of the same regions involved in performing analogous actions in the real world. So, if you read the word “throw” or “catch”, brain regions light up in fMRI scans that are activated when moving one's arm or hands.When engaging with story, our brains react to words as if we're experiencing the story in the real world. Cognitive scientist Roger C. Schank explains that - “Humans are not ideally set up to understand logic; they're ideally set up to understand stories.” I've been fascinated with story for years. Stories were a crucial part of bedtime rituals with my sons when they were young. We were deeply connected to the value of story and their ability to communicate ideas, morals and values. When my older son was very young, he loved stories and asked my wife to read two stories at the same time so that he could introduce the characters from one narrative to those in another book. “no mommy,” he explained “turn dis book towards de other so the characters can see each other too…”So this is where my guest comes into the narrative…JOE LANZISERO is the Former Creative Executive, Senior Vice President, Hong Kong Disneyland & Disney Cruise Line Portfolios Walt Disney Imagineering. He is currently the Creative and UX Consultant, and Executive Vice President & Creative Director Zeitgeist Design and Production.Joe Lanzisero served as the senior creative executive in charge of projects for Walt Disney Imagineering across multiple platforms in the company's cruise, theme park, hotel & resort, restaurant and retail business lines. With more than three decades of Disney experience, Joe worked with teams of artists, writers, architects and engineers, he serves as the eyes and artistic conscience of a project from conception through completion. Lanzisero began his Disney career in 1979 in Feature Animation (now Walt Disney Animation Studios), working on the animation, special effects, storyboarding and story development of numerous features, shorts and special project. After a number of years and promotions with in the Walt Disney organization Joe was promoted to creative vice president for Tokyo Disney Resort, charged with overseeing all design in Tokyo in 2001 and then again in March 2007 to creative senior vice president with the added responsibilities of overseeing all design for Hong Kong Disneyland, including leading the design of a major three-land expansion of the park. Joe is currently Executive Vice President and Creative Director for Zeitgeist Design and Production and a consultant to the Themed Entertainment, Cruise, Museum and Hospitality industries with a portfolio of ongoing international and domestic projects in various stages of design and production. As a note to the listener, I caught up with Joe Lanzisero, at the SHOP Marketplace event in Austin Texas. So, you going to hear the din of the tradeshow floor but the conversation is nonetheless engaging… ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645 (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore. In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. David also writes a popular blog called “Brain Food” which is published monthly on vmsd.com. ************************************************************************************************************************************The next level experience design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.
PASSENGER 23: Award-winning live entertainment producer with over $1 billion in produced live spectaculars and events over 40 years for Disney, Universal, and arenas and stadiums around the world, Mike Davis. Mike Davis is the only immersive entertainment industry executive ever to spend two decades each leading live entertainment teams at both Disney and Universal. Across his 40- year career, Davis produced “Fantasmic” and “The Lion King Celebration”, earned 12 IAAPA Brass Ring awards for his productions at Universal Studios Japan, and oversaw all live entertainment for recently opened Universal Studios Beijing, including “The Untrainable” - named Best Theme Park Show in the World in 2021 and soon to receive a Thea Award. Beyond the berm, Mike's love of sports came into play by producing halftime shows for Disney Pigskin Classic, overseeing entertainment for the NHL's Mighty Ducks and MLB's Anaheim Angels, and spearheading Disney's presence in numerous Tournament of Roses Parades. Set your clocks now to join us as we journey back through the amazing career of one of our industry's most celebrated live entertainment producers!
DIZNEY COAST TO COAST - The Ultimate Unofficial Disney Fan Podcast
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, I'm chatting with Imagineer Joe Lanzisero who was the Creative Director for Mickey's Toontown when it opened 30 years ago in 1993. Listen as Joe discusses what a joy it was to build an entirely new land for Walt's original theme park. Plus, Joe chats about how a Winnie the Pooh attraction was being designed for Mickey's Toontown, how The Muppets were being considered to become part of the land, and the very simple reason as to why Mickey's Toontown was created in the first place. We discuss that and so much more, so buckle up and enjoy as we rewind the clock to 1993 to discuss all things Mickey's Toontown. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access to episodes, take part in Ask Me Anything live streams, and gain more bonuses by joining on Patreon. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook on Audible, and do your regular shopping on Amazon and shopDisney using my special links. Save money at Whosits & Whatsits using discount code "DCTC." Get FREE DISNEY GIFTS from DCTC. ------ BE SOCIAL: Follow @DizneyCTC and @JeffDePaoli on Instagram. ------ CONNECT: Write me at Contact@DePodcastNetwork.com Leave a voicemail at 818-860-2569 Visit the show at DizneyCoastToCoast.com Sign up for the DCTC Newsletter ------ "Dizney Coast to Coast" is part of the DePodcast Network. Love the show? Leave a tip.
PASSENGER 22: Oscar-nominated master storyteller, inventor, writer, producer, TEA Lifetime Achievement recipient, Bob Rogers, inductee into the IAAPA Hall of Fame, and founder and chairman of BRC Imagination Arts. From "Impressions de France" (in the France Pavilion at Epcot) to “Rainbow War," “Back to Neverland,” Space Center Houston, Mystery Lodge, the Ford Rouge Factory Tour, the Heineken Experience and the Museum of the Bible, Bob Rogers has been one of the immersive entertainment industry's most prolific creators and mentors, combining scholarship with showmanship for dozens of award-winning attractions and brand experiences worldwide. Join us as Bob boards our time machine to share insights gained from, his work on Epcot Center, world expos, the Disney-MGM Studios, international visitor centers, and his 42 years leading the talented team at BRC Imagination Arts!
PASSENGER 20: Iconic former Disney Imagineer, Chief Experience Architect for Virgin Galactic, Recipient of the TEA Lifetime Achievement Award, and Explorer's Club Member, Joe Rohde! Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Aulani Resort, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout!, and The Adventurer's Club at Pleasure Island are just some of the signature themed entertainment experiences created by veteran former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde. Join us as we transport Joe to one of the few places he hasn't traveled — back in time — to explore his early beginnings, how he became an Imagineer, the stories behind his greatest achievements, how he envisions the future of space tourism, and of course, how the whole earring thing started!
PASSENGER 18: Former executive creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering and 2022 Disney Legend, Rob't Coltrin. What do Mystic Manor, Radiator Springs Racers, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars, and Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin all have in common? These beloved Disney rides were all conceived over the past 32 years by former Walt Disney Imagineering executive creative director Rob'tColtrin. A "storyteller, writer, choreographer, artist, designer, theatrical showman, engineer, musician, architect and scientist - all wrapped up into one,” according to a colleague, Rob't will be the 18th passenger to climb aboard our time machine for an hour-long journey through his illustrious career. Don't let the change to daylight savings time spoil your opportunity to join us for this exciting episode of The Spirit of the Time Zoomcast!
PASSENGER 17: Former Disney Imagineer, writer, set designer, inspirational speaker, and the voice and vision of Universal's Epic Universe, Steve Tatham From the Jungle Cruise to the comedy stage, architecture school to theme park design, Steve Tatham has spent over 30 years walking the path of creative leadership. And boy, are his feet tired! Set your pocket watch to join us for the 16th timely and timeless episode of The Spirit of the Time Zoomcast as we invite longtime Disney Imagineer and current Vice President/Executive Creative Director at Universal Creative aboard our time machine to relive milestone moments in his illustrious career in Los Angeles, Orlando, Paris, Tokyo, and Osaka - and his current role as the voice and vision of what could be America's last major theme park — Universal's Epic Universe — scheduled to open in 2025!
Passenger 10: Concept designer, art director, illustrator & former Walt Disney Imagineer: Chris Runco The time is now to prepare for the tenth timely and timeless episode of The Spirit of the Time Zoomcast, featuring passenger Chris Runco — former Walt Disney Imagineering concept designer, art director, and illustrator responsible for such beloved experiences as Typhoon Lagoon, Grizzly River Run, Monsters, Inc.: Ride 'n' Go Seek, Harambe Village and Pagnani Forest Trail, Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, Shanghai Disneyland's Gardens of Imagination, and the design of first-time Star Tours pilot Rex (now Oga's Cafe's in-house DJ).
PASSENGER 7: 5-TIME HUGO AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR & FORMER DISNEY IMAGINEER TIM KIRK Prepare to blast-off on the seventh timely and timeless episode of The Spirit of the Time Zoomcast, featuring passenger Tim Kirk - five-time winner of the prestigious Hugo Award for science fiction and fantasy illustration and the principal designer (along with his brother) of Tokyo DisneySea, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year!
PASSENGER 8: MEOW-WOLF CO-CEO AND CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER AND FORMER IMAGINEER ALI RUBINSTEIN Prepare to blast-off on the eighth timely and timeless episode of The Spirit of the Time Zoomcast, featuring passenger Ali Rubenstein, Co-CEO & Chief Creative Officer of Meow Wolf and 22-year Disney Imagineer with executive creative director and executive producer credits on Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Tokyo Disneyland!
Our passenger, Gordon Hoopes, was WED Enterprises (Disney) architect/planner - who just turned 82! Ryan and Joe celebrated EPCOT's upcoming 40th anniversary (2022) with the man who was there, led the project, and designed it's iconic attraction, Spaceship Earth!
Passenger 6: Creative director, filmmaker, and former WDI SVP - Rick Rothschild Prepare to take-off on the sixth timely and timeless episode of The Spirit of the Time Zoomcast, featuring passenger Rick Rothschild - one of the themed entertainment industry's most accomplished creative producers, responsible for groundbreaking multimedia spectaculars like the FlyOver flying rides, Soarin' Over California, Star Tours, Captain EO, The American Adventure, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, and the legendary ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter!
Passenger 4: Former Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Executive Peggie Fariss Mark your calendars for the fourth timely and timeless episode of The Spirit of the Time Zoomcast, featuring passenger Peggie Fariss - the former Disney Imagineer who was the show producer for the Disney Gallery, did the amazing historical research for Spaceship Earth, managed sponsorship branding for Disney parks around the world, and led Walt Disney Imagineering at Disneyland Paris!
Passenger 3: Former Imagineer, Illusion Designer adn Author - Jim Steinmeyer Climbing aboard our time machine today is the proverbial man behind the curtain. Jim Steinmeyer is one of the world's foremost illusion designers for themed entertainment, theater, and television. If you've ever seen Doug Henning, David Copperfield, Ricky Jay, or Penn & Teller perform, then you've probably seen his work. Jim is the author of a number of books about magic history and illusion design. He's a former Disney Imagineer, the writer and producer of A&E's 4-hour documentary The History of Magic, a contributing editor to Magic magazine, and a former two-time president of the legendary Magic Castle in Hollywood.
Passenger 2: Universal Studios Creative Director John Murdy Over the course of 32 years, John has conceived, written, and creative directed dozens of theme park attractions. He then followed in the footsteps of Dr. Frankenstein, resurrecting and giving new life to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. He's overseen the event annually since 2006, making him, what Universal, itself, claims, "one of the sickest minds in horror."
Passenger 1: Former Legendary Disney Imagineer Tom Morris Hopping aboard for the inaugural journey is guest traveler Tom Morris, who will discuss his approach to design and creative leadership, honed by his 42-year career with Disney, where he designed and led the development of attractions for Epcot, Disney California Adventure's Cars Land, Hong Kong Disneyland and Fantasyland at Disneyland Paris. Morris retired from Walt Disney Imagineering in 2016, and continues to spend every waking minute working on exciting new creative endeavors.
MickeyBlog Podcast Ep.04 Jared, Kristi, and Jessie got to interview two Imagineers, oh boy! Special guests Ryan Harmon and Joe Lanzisero tell us all about what it's like to stand "on the shoulders of giants" and how to "tell a story that connects people emotionally." Want to hear their stories, insights, and advice? Come join us! Ryan Harmon is the President and Chief Creative Officer at Zeitgeist Design and Production. Life is an experience and since 1987, Ryan Harmon has been making it a memorable one for millions of people around the world. Harmon is a former Disney Imagineer (from age 20) who has held senior creative positions at Delaney-Harmon, Story Dept., Universal Creative, Warner Bros., BRC Imagination Arts, and Landmark Entertainment Group, and consulted for dozens of owner/operators, design firms, and developers worldwide. Ryan is a member of the Producers Guild of America and The Magic Castle, and currently serves on the advisory panel for Riyadh Hub in Saudi Arabia. For more information, visit: zeitgeist-USA.com Joe Lanzisero, is the Executive Vice President + Chief Art Director at Zeitgeist Design and Production. After 35 years as a Disney Imagineer, responsible for over US$9 billion in built projects, including Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland, Toy Story Land, Mystic Point and Grizzly Gulch at Hong Kong Disneyland, and dozens of classic Disney rides, shows, and attractions in the parks and aboard Disney Cruise Ships, Joe Lanzisero is a true celebrity of our industry. Lanzisero studied at CalArts alongside Tim Burton, John Lasseter, Brad Bird and other luminaries of animation and film before becoming a Disney animator in the early 1980s. Today, he is a designer, illustrator, art director and creative director of the very highest caliber. For more information, visit: http://www.lanziserocreative.com Follow along with us! ALL MickeyBlog Links: https://linktr.ee/mickeyblog.com Subscribe to the Podcast: https://mickeyblogpodcast.podbean.com/ Check out our Blog: https://mickeyblog.com/ Get a FREE quote on your Disney vacation: https://mickeytravels.com/ For all business inquiries please contact podcast@mickeyblog.com
We're back on the air!! After 2 years of being Patreon exclusive, we've decided to bring Did You Know Disney back to the podcasting airways! For the time being, we will be releasing the backlog of episodes once made exclusive to only Patreon members, starting with this amazing interview with the amazing Joe Lanzisero, former Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering. Joe is an inspiring and charismatic guy and it is an absolute pleasure to consider him as a friend like we do. Joe now does basically a little bit of everything in the creative world, so be sure to follow his goings on with the links below. Again, a very special thank you to Joe Lanzisero for taking the time with us. Enjoy!Guest InformationJoe Lanzisero Instagram AccountJoe Lanzisero WebsiteShow Social AccountsThe Back Side Of Water/Did You Know Disney InstagramThe Back Side of Water/Did You Know Disney FacebookFreddy Martin's InstagramMike Mulligan's InstagramAnnie Ruygt's InstagramOther Shows Part of the BSOW Network®The Back Side of Water PodcastThe Smuggler's Dispatch PodcastProduction CreditsProduced By: Alex StewartDirected By: Alex StewartMixed By: Alex Stewart
Joe Lanzisero began working at Disney as a Feature Animator just a few days after graduating from CalArts in 1979, working on movies like the Fox & and the Hound and The Great Mouse Detective. Less than a decade later, Joe made the jump to Walt Disney Imagineering, where he eventually rose to the rank of a Creative Senior Vice President. Perhaps what's most amazing about Joe is that his projects literally span the globe. He developed attractions at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line. Some of Joe's most notable attractions include Toontown, Mystic Manor, Tower of Terror at Tokyo DisneySea, Grizzly Gulch, Toy Story Land (Hong Kong Disneyland), and more. After nearly three decades at Imagineering, Joe retired from Disney in 2015, but his work continues today through his own company, Lanzisero Creative. In this podcast episode, I chat with Joe about his early years growing up near Disneyland, his time at Disney Animation, and his many years at Imagineering, plus his work since retiring from Disney. Be sure to also follow Joe on Instagram for some inspiring and educational content about Disney and beyond. Which of Joe's attractions is your favorite? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. If you want to take your love of Imagineer Podcast to the next level and help support the show, definitely consider joining us on Patreon for virtual events, bonus content and episodes, exclusive access to our private Passholder communities and more. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Download Imagineer Tours - http://imagineertours.com Special thanks to our Deluxe Passholder Patreon members! Thomas N Devan L Katelyn F Jason K Jordan J Dani S Enjoy the show!
What makes a theme park attraction connect with us emotionally? How do characters stand out when we're zooming by them in a fast-paced dark ride? There's no easy answer to these questions, so I've brought in two experts to help. Ethan Reed and Joe Lanzisero are back for an Imagineering Roundtable on this episode of The Tomorrow Society Podcast.… Read more... The post 155. Imagineering Roundtable with Ethan Reed and Joe Lanzisero appeared first on Tomorrow Society.
It's finally here!! We get to explore an actual ride again! After many, many, months of exploring walkthroughs and experiences it is a real treat for the gang to be able to ride ToonTown's one and only E-Ticket attraction! On this episode we dive deep into the big city side of ToonTown and explore the seedy back alleys and shady cab companies that populate the booming cityscape of ToonTown. So throw that hand high in the air, give a loud whistle, and hail the first cab you can find to take a drive through the wacky, zany, and wonderful world of Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin.BIG NEWS: Thanks to Freddy Martin we were able to score an interview with former Vice President of Imagineering and creator of ToonTown, Joe Lanzisero over on Did You Know Disney. And since Did You Know Disney has migrated over to our BSOW Network Patreon it is only available if you're a member. BUT for the next 30 days the episode is available and able to be listened to! This is our gift to you as listeners during the upcoming holiday season. While you're there, consider becoming a member of BSOW Network to receive even more exclusive monthly content with other amazing Disney figures and more! You can find the Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/bsownetworkor visiting www.patreon.com and searching for BSOW NetworkWritten by: Freddy MartinVocal Edit by: Annie RuygtSound Design and Mixing by: Alex Stewart
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*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast is back for another episode from the TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) Summit and Thea Awards of 2015! This episode includes interviews with Thea Award recipients Bistrot Chez Remy restaurant at Walt Disney Studios Park (Chrissie Allen of WDI & Amy Young of Amy Young Design), The Time Machine at Futuroscope (Futuroscope's Jean-Pierre Joyaux & Olivier Heral), and The Grand Hall experience at the St. Louis Union Station (Shawn McCoy of Jack Rouse Associates & Drew Atienza of Technomedia). Also a conversation with Walt Disney Imagineer, Joe Lanzisero and Chris Conte of Electrosonic. We have French Rats, French Rabbits, and Living Halls that aren't French…Sounds like a heck of a time! Enjoy! EPISODE SPONSORS: Bill Lohr's Amusement Park Videos https://www.facebook.com/AmusementParkShows O-Zell Soda http://www.o-zell.com Walt Disney Birthplace Indie GoGo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-walt-disney-birthplace#/story Links: TEA Website Walt Disney Studios Park Paris The Grand Hall - Union Station St. Louis Futuroscope Electrosonic Touring Plans Walt Disney Birthplace MiceChat Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show. Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2015 Season Pass Podcast