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This week, ticket prices have increased, Magic Key holders can experience Tiana's Bayou Adventure early, new costumes for Bayou Country, we have an opening date for Louis' Critter Club, new mobile order locations, a cast member celebrates 62 years, we talk about Paint the Night, 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: As we suspected, the price for a day in the parks has gone up. Single day and park hopper tickets saw a 5.9% to 6.5% increase except for the tier 0 ticket, which remains at $104 since 2019. Lightning Lane also increased by $2 if you buy in advance. As for Magic Keys, they have also seen an increase from 6.1% or $100 for the highest Inspire level pass, to 20% or $100 for the lowest Imagine level pass. – https://www.micechat.com/336395-disneyland-ticket-guide-price-increase/ Magic Key holders have a chance to experience Tiana's Bayou Adventure before the general public. On select days from October 21st to November 12th, Key holders can book a reservation for Disneyland and join a virtual queue at 7am. A second virtual queue will open at 12pm. If you aren't a Magic Key holder, or can't make it on those dates, the attraction opens to the general public on November 15th. For exact dates and times, visit the link in the show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/10/10/exclusive-preview-dates-revealed-for-tianas-bayou-adventure-at-disneyland/ With Tiana's Bayou Adventure opening to the public in just under a month, some new costumes have debuted. Cast Members in Bayou Country from Custodial, Entertainment, dining, shopping, and attractions will all get new outfits. As with most of the new costumes around the resort, it appears that cast members will get to choose from a selection to make the look their own. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/10/14/sneak-peek-at-new-disney-cast-member-costumes/ A new shopping location in Bayou Country has an official opening date. Louis' Critter Club will open on November 13th. Walls are already down around the new location, as well as most of Bayou Country providing a glimpse into the re-themed areas. Colorful new artwork adorns the outside of the attraction building, and the queue across from Winnie the Pooh is themed to a garden where Tiana is harvesting ingredients for her restaurant. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/10/14/disney-announces-opening-date-for-new-gift-shop/ Weeklyteers who enjoy skipping the line for food at the parks will be excited that TWO locations have added mobile ordering. Dole Whips are on mobile order at The Tropical Hideaway starting today, and Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta will also add mobile ordering. This should cut down on waits at these locations to get your favorite treats. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/10/12/its-about-to-get-easier-to-get-a-dole-whip-in-disneyland/ A new, vibrant puppet has been added to the existing Coco show in Disney California Adventure. Pepita now takes flight along with the telling of the story. – https://www.micechat.com/400041-disneyland-update-paint-the-night-price-spike-bayou-adventure-preview/ Yet another themed water filling station has come to the resort. This time, it is across from the exit to Big Thunder Mountain and themed to a tree stump. – https://www.micechat.com/400041-disneyland-update-paint-the-night-price-spike-bayou-adventure-preview/ Weeklyteers who are want to get their Autopia drivers license have new booths to facilitate this! Three new booths are at the exit to Autopia and look futuristic. The booths take a photo and give guests a drivers license from the attraction. Another long overdue update has come to Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. Can you guess what it is? The camera that takes the on-ride photo has been updated to newer tech from the old 90s webcam look previously. All we can say is: finally! – https://www.micechat.com/400041-disneyland-update-paint-the-night-price-spike-bayou-adventure-preview/ The Magic Key portal in the Disneyland app has been updated. The updated look features easier access to special offers, benefits, and a discount location map. For folks wanting to get a Magic Key, but have been unable to, MiceChat reports that they could go back on sale before the end of the year. – https://www.micechat.com/400041-disneyland-update-paint-the-night-price-spike-bayou-adventure-preview/ Some new merchandise booths have appeared in Downtown Disney. Kawaii Slime Company allows guests to create custom slime using fun add-ons. Havilah & Co. offers a wide variety of scented candles, with 50% of the profits going to charity. – https://www.micechat.com/400041-disneyland-update-paint-the-night-price-spike-bayou-adventure-preview/ A cast member of 62 years was celebrated recently at Disneyland. Hank Ameen started working at Disneyland as a Jungle Cruise Skipper in 1958. Hank then became a Disneyland Resort firefighter, monitoring pyrotechnic safety for fireworks. As of October 8, he is the longest standing employee of The Walt Disney Company. For those wondering, he is 92 and when asked about retirement, he said “As long as I can smile and laugh, I'm going to be here.” – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/meet-hank-todays-longest-standing-disney-cast-member/ Trader Sam's is getting into the holiday spirit with a Madame Leota Mug. The mug will be available for order through the Disneyland app on October 25th. The artist behind the design, Tank Standing Buffalo, will be signing the mug. The queue for signing will be open from 5:45pm-6:45pm and 8:15pm to 9:15pm. Also available will be a limited amount of fourth edition Hatbox Ghost and the Ursula Cauldron Mug. – https://www.instagram.com/disneyeats/?fbclid=IwY2xjawF7o45leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYE8LKyzTbLqldetXEDVy6_DDkiY6q1HGOFcO37uVm4xNpYWcim6DQTKmg_aem_JkFobUWAh93yWkLJ8SxKTw SnackChat: Maurice's Treats – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/maurices-treats/menus/ Edelweiss Snacks – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/edelweiss-snacks/menus Troubadour Tavern – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/troubadour-tavern/menus Discussion Topic: Paint the night – https://d23.com/a-to-z/paint-the-night/ https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Paint_the_Night https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint_the_Night
And now you are about to see the eighth wonder of the world…the final installment of the Adventureland Attraction Summer Series! Courtney and Emily welcome former Jungle Cruise Skipper, Allie Ring, to discuss “Skipper Stories: True Tales from Disneyland's Jungle Cruise” by David John Marley. This collection of stories allows readers to learn about the iconic attraction outside of its design and park history. Join your hosts on their own expedition as their Skipper Allie relates her experience to those chronicled in the book. Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Allie Ring: Instagram @ayyraang and Goodreads DCOMmentaries: Instagram @dcommentaries Listen to DCOMmentaries anywhere you get your podcasts or HERE on The Trident Network Next book for episode #106: Disney In-Between: The Lost Years 1966-1986 by Stephen Anderson
Gary Maggetti is the General Manager of Disney California Adventure Park West in Anaheim, California. Since beginning his career with the Walt Disney Company as a Jungle Cruise Skipper during the 1992 Fall College Program at Walt Disney World, and then as a Food & Beverage Host on Main Street during the 1994 Summer College Program at Disneyland Park, Gary has had a variety of roles at the Disneyland Resort: Restaurant Manager, opening project team for Disney California Adventure; Manager, Training and Development, and Operations Manager for Food and Beverage Business Solutions. He has served as Director, Disneyland Resort Hotels Food & Beverage; Director, Theme Parks Food & Beverage, and as General Manager, Food & Beverage Operations for Disneyland and Director, Food & Beverage and Merchandise Experience Integration for the Disneyland Resort. He has also worked internationally as Director, Food & Beverage for the Tokyo Disney Resort, providing strategic input to Oriental Land Company, who manages all operations at the Tokyo Disney Resort. Today, as General Manager of Disney California Adventure Park West, he oversees all operations for the Pixar Pier, Paradise Gardens Park, Pacific Wharf and Golden Vine Winery regions of the theme park including Attractions, Retail, Food & Beverage, Guest Show operations, as well as Outdoor Vending, Park Banquets and Festival events for both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park and the Disneyland Resort Central Bakery. In addition, Gary leads the Disneyland Resort's College & Professional Internship programs. Gary has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the California Restaurant Association and is currently Chair of the Customer Experience Program Advisory Committee for the University of California at Irvine. Gary has also served on the Board of Directors for several local community organizations including the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, the Executive Advisory Board for the Hospitality Foodservice and Hotel Management program at California State University Long Beach, the Good News for Kids Foundation and the Tim Salmon Foundation. Gary graduated cum laude from the Northern Arizona University School of Hotel and Restaurant Management and was a Gold Spirit of Disneyland® Resort recipient in 1998 and was inducted into the Northern Arizona University's W. A. Franke College of Business Hall of Fame in October 2021. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. Learn more about Ric at www.ricfranzi.com. Catch up on past Critical Mass Business Talk Show interviews... YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gHKT2gmF LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2PzRhjQ Podbean: https://lnkd.in/eWpNVRi Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gRd_863w Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gruexU6m #orangecountyca #mastermind #ceopeergroups #peergroups #peerlearning
Walt with Dr. SkipperWe're back and it's that special time of year when we celebrate the great man that is Walt Disney! And we're joined by a great guest. He's an author, an artist, a former Jungle Cruise Skipper, a professor, a fellow podcaster, and an all-great guy! Of course, I'm talking about David "Dr. Skipper" Marley. We had a great conversation about Walt, his park, his history, and much more. We hope you'll enjoy the show!Interact with us on Instagram, Facebook, X, & Threads. On YouTube at @thedutv.Follow Dr. Skipper on Instagram at @drskippermarley and subscribe to The Jungle podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.We are proud to be part of the Disney Podcast Family , checkout all the other great shows below https://linktr.ee/DisneyPodcastFamily
Ever wondered what it's like to be the Skipper steering the Jungle Cruise, entertaining guests with wit, charm, and a dash of Disney magic? Join us as we dive deep into the enchanted world of Disney through the eyes of a former cast member, Dave Bonvie. Dave takes us on a riveting journey through his... The post Tales of a Jungle Cruise Skipper (and other cast member stories) appeared first on My Mickey Podcast.
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
We welcome Show Writer Kevin Lively, who was a Jungle Cruise Skipper before working for Walt Disney Imagineering, where he did creative design work for the Jungle Cruise as well as many other projects, like Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. Help our friend and popular recurring guest Jim Korkis https://www.gofundme.com/f/disney-historian-jim-korkis-needs-your-help We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com
"I attribute a good deal of my success to dumb luck. So that might be one of those areas where it kind of raises its head. But I also believe that when you put yourself in a situation where you are willing to show initiative and a spark, you will be blessed with the faith and support of those around you." Tim Bernardi is an experienced writer and entrepreneur who seemingly stumbled into a role in the construction industry working on some pretty epic theme park attractions. He may also be one of the best examples of someone that has followed their passions and embraced the spark each and every time it comes. Tim's story has as many twists and turns as some of the epic theme park projects he has been a part of. When I first Tim him I knew him as someone who worked in construction project management with Mader Southeast on some amazing theme park attractions. His construction experience has led him to projects with Universal Creative, Walt Disney Imagineering, and custom homes. His path getting to where he is today has been anything but linear. In fact, it was a career he - almost quite literally - stumbled into after years in hospitality and selling his publishing agency. Tim's entrepreneur spirit doesn't just believe that people should pursue what they enjoy doing. He has seen the benefits that come when you take initiative toward those interests. In the end, he learned that by expressing yourself and always going the extra mile, you can be rewarded with faith from your mentors and leaders. In this episode, you discover: the theme park attraction where his original desktop computer now resides the “dumb luck” moment that lead to Tim's career in commercial construction. how Tim Bernardi used his precociousness to advance his career. what happened when his CEO invested faith in him to plan and execute an event with no budget limit “There are small miracles every day that sometimes aren't quite as apparent.” Episode Highlights: [00:04:38] A speech class I took in high school allowed me to start to categorize my thoughts and realize the power of words. If Young Tim brought anything forward, it's the ability to use the bullet point function on Microsoft Word. [00:07:02] When you went to UK, what was your career vision? My career originally was going to be political science. But I didn't really start combining the skill sets from debate with writing until I got into the student paper at Valencia. Now my passion is technical writing and organizing thoughts and editing. [00:08:34] I was a Jungle Cruise Skipper at Disney's Magic Kingdom in the fall of 1982. Went back to the University of Kentucky for one semester. Moved back down to Orlando in May of 83 and did some steam train work for a couple of years in the Magic Kingdom. [00:09:48] When I was living in Florida, I started a publishing company. The concept that on a small computer that set on my desk I could do newsletters, flyers, forms. Why did I decide to sell the agency? Someone came and offered me a bunch of money " [00:12:53] I still write protocols and standard operating procedures and technical writing as well. It's a lot of those skills that we just go through and do that we don't realize are marketable skills [00:14:28] Eventually you realize that passion is something that you can monetize. [00:18:27] I'm the facilitator of the Construction Safety Peer Group of Central Florida. Many of those people there are individuals who I regard as leaders. People who invested in me and who showed belief in me. That makes you feel essential and essential. [00:27:15] What can I do to serve others within the scope I'm qualified? And where can I maybe personally grow and help others as well? There's a selflessness to doing that to your organization or to a nonprofit. But there is also a personal return on investment on it. [00:30:33] Between November 2017 and January 2022, we managed 27 different construction sites on Walt Disney World property. Over those Times had some remarkable experiences. One that stands out to him was when Pandora was almost finished and ready to open. [00:37:05] Stop and take in the work that you have done. Enjoy what you have built out of it. I personally loved the Sorcerer's hat at Hollywood Studios. It's just a reminder that don't just rush from one project to the next. [00:39:14] We don't have the capacity to acknowledge every blessing that comes our way. There are small miracles every day that sometimes aren't quite as apparent. [00:44:50] Even the quietest and the smallest blessings that are out there that aren't easily recognized are still there. Connect with Tim on LinkedIn Connect with Katie About Katie: https://www.katiecurrens.com/about Connect with Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiecurrens/ Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_currens/ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onesparkstories/
What would it be like if a Jungle Cruise Skipper was in charge of any other ride. Let's find out how well the attraction would run.
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it's a bit blustery during the show as the rain comes down on a very windy night. Listen closely to see if you can hear it. To start the show off, Mr. Daps shares his most recent read for “What's On Mr. Daps' Desk?” This week it is the book Walt's Apprentice, by Dick Nunis. The Geeks also then do a coffee tasting with coffee from the Dominican Republic and chocolate from Japan. As they pivot into the topics of the night there is a lot to geek out about. This includes the return of Magic Happens and some special characters coming to Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite. A new teaser trailer has been released for Peter Pan & Wendy and the Geeks share their opinions about it. Disney Legend Josh Gad got to be a Jungle Cruise Skipper, but did you know that Mr. Daps did this too once? Mr. Daps shows a video of the two of them sharing jokes in the jungle. Over at Shanghai Disneyland, Red Panda Mei from Turning Red is coming to meet guests. Wouldn't you like to see her at the Disneyland Resort? Finally, season 3 of The Mandalorian arrives this week on Disney+. The geeks talk about this Star Wars show before wrapping up the show talking about the newest Caption of the Week! We hope you enjoy this week's GEEKS CORNER! We'll see you 'round the corner! THE WEEK IN GEEK Magic Happens Returns to Disneyland https://dapsmagic.com/2023/02/magic-happens-returns-to-the-disneyland-after-two-days-of-rain-photos-video/ Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite Guide https://dapsmagic.com/2023/02/disneyland-after-dark-princess-nite-guide/ Peter Pan & Wendy Teaser Trailer https://dapsmagic.com/2023/02/new-teaser-trailer-and-poster-released-for-peter-pan-wendy-ahead-of-april-disney-arrival/ Jungle Cruise Skipper Josh Gad https://dapsmagic.com/2023/02/meet-skipper-josh-skipper-josh-gad-or-is-it-skipper-josh-damaro-at-disneylands-the-world-famous-jungle-cruise/ Red Panda Mei Heading to Shanghai Disneyland https://dapsmagic.com/2023/02/red-panda-mei-heading-to-shanghai-disneyland-this-spring-for-first-disney-parks-appearance/ The Mandalorian Returns in Just a Few Hours! https://dapsmagic.com/2023/02/official-clip-released-for-the-mandalorian-ahead-of-season-3-arrival-on-disney/ Caption of the Week – #2 https://dapsmagic.com/2023/02/caption-of-the-week-week-2/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geeks/support
Steve's sailed the river main times at Jungle Cruise and has also worked: Hall of Presidents, Haunted Mansion, Tiki Room, and more! He's got plenty of fun stories, memories, and nuggets of info from his time as a Cast Member. Plus: Greg catches us up on his Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party visit and his breakfast at 'Ohana. Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available at our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15% Follow us on IG Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald Greg: @TheDisneyGreg
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
A group of former Disneyland Jungle Cruise Skippers join us to chat about their time with the backside of water, the movie based on the attraction, and how being a skipper has stayed with them in the rest of life.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our of
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
A group of former Disneyland Jungle Cruise Skippers join us to chat about their time with the backside of water, the movie based on the attraction, and how being a skipper has stayed with them in the rest of life.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com
Kipp Hart ... I'd say started his stand up career at Disneyland. Hear him talk about his time as a Jungle Cruise skipper and now as a stand up comic.
On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring the Disneyland Forward plan. What does it even mean? Wait. Did Disney just announce this was a 30-year plan? Should we expect more theme park? Is a shopping center in the cards? What does "zoning" actually mean? Does this suggest the Eastern Gateway is in the plans? Does the concept art provide clues or is it simply a placeholder? Does Disney even know?!What are our favorite Jungle Cruise Skipper jokes? What attraction would we love to have in our backyard? Do we have a favorite parade and secret viewing location? What do we listen to on our drive to Disneyland to set the mood?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor the Skyway, Mickey Mouse on the Walk of Fame, the Circarama Theater, Disney's America, and Disney Legend Roger Broggie in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Tips to Navigate Busy Disneyland Days, and more!
Lets take a trip down the Nile on the JUNGLE CRUISE! Today's guest is a former skipper, Kathy come on the show and share tons of stories! We chat spoiler free about the Jungle Cruise movie, her life as a Disneyland annual passholder, and most throughly her time as a Jungle Cruise Skipper at Disney World. We also compare food at Disneyland vs Disney World and how passionate we are about which park has better food. STAY TUNED till the end to hear four Jungle Cruise Skipper stories! If you have a story you'd like to be read on the show CLICK HERE to submit your most magical moment! FOLLOW KATHY: INSTAGRAM FOLLOW HOST MORGAN: INSTAGRAM AMAZON Shop WEBSITE FOLLOW JUST SOME MAGIC: INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE FACEBOOK --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justsomemagic/support
Join us on this episode where the guys have the opportunity to talk to a world famous jungle cruise skipper. Maybe a little hints about the updated ride
Hello everyone, make sure to give this episode a listen to hear about Phil‘s favorite ride, Splash Mountain. Obviously he was super excited to get to talk to a Splash Mountain cast member and it did not disappoint. Molly also shared with us some enjoyable times of when she was able to mess with guests on the Jungle Cruise. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/castconversations/support
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
We welcome former Jungle Cruise Skipper, historian, and author David John Marley to discuss his two stints as a skipper. Plus, we discuss current Disneyland Resort events, as always! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com
During today's episode, we're discussing all the details of the beloved Jungle Cruise attraction: the ride itself, the unique backstory, and the recently announced upcoming changes! For our After Party, we'll be sharing a review of our dining experience at Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom, and explaining how the stories of this restaurant and attraction are tied together! LEAVE US A REVIEW! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Anchor | Spotify FOLLOW US: Instagram INTRO MUSIC: Andrew Hunt Need more Disney in your day? Check out our Spotify Playlist!
Hayden Evans loves to illustrate the soul of people and places. Through his use of bold lines and colors he attempts to capture the essence of what things are. In that way, it’s no surprise that Hayden loves a place that does the same thing for genres and stories - Disneyland. As a Cast Member, Hayden worked on such legendary attractions as the Jungle Cruise, the Tiki Room, and the Disneyland Railroad. Hayden sits down with Nathan Hartman to talk about how growing up near Yellowstone National Park inspired him as much as Disneyland, the times he fought off spiders as a Jungle Cruise Skipper, and how he got to propose to his wife around nine hundred and ninety-nine happy haunts. Check out all of Hayden's great work at www.haydenevansart.com Contact Nathan Twitter – @somestuffisaid Instagram – @somestuffisaw Email – dreamfinders@wdwnt.com Credits: Podcast Artwork - JP Tanner Editor - Shannen Michaelsen Quality Control - Ben Harris This podcast is distributed by WDW News Today Find us on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google, iHeart Radio, Overcast, Stitcher, or your favorite podcatcher using our RSS feed.
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/
Brandon Kleyla, better know as Trader Brandon to fellow tiki lovers and friends, has always been obsessed with the intricacies of pop-culture and, over time, he’s become a part of it himself. From acting on Nickelodeon shows at Universal Studios Florida as a kid to creating a feature documentary on Indiana Jones fan culture, Brandon’s career has more twists and turns than a pulp adventure novel. Eventually, it all lead him to Disney Imagineering where he became one of the main creative forces behind both Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar and Grog Grotto as well as set decorator for such places as Pandora: the World of Avatar. A unique episode, host Nathan Hartman was arranging to interview Brandon around the time the quarantine began and, since he was having people on his Instagram feed to chat anyway, he invited Nathan on to interview him live. So fair warning, the audio is a little different this time around, but well worth your time. Brandon chats with Nathan about his time as a Jungle Cruise Skipper, what it’s like working with Joe Rhode, and they deep dive into all things Indiana Jones. Keep up with Brandon... traderbrandon.com Twitter - @BrandonKleyla Instagram - trader_brandon Contact Nathan Twitter – @somestuffisaid Instagram – @somestuffisaw Email – dreamfinders@wdwnt.com Credits: Podcast Artwork - JP Tanner Editor - Shannen Michaelsen Quality Control - Ben Harris This podcast is distributed by WDW News Today Find us on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google, iHeart Radio, Overcast, Stitcher, or your favorite podcatcher using our RSS feed.
Welcome to the Disney Hacks Podcast where we show you how to save time & money on Disney. Episode Description Disney World has been open for quite some time, but finally we are starting to see some rumors and news regarding the Disneyland reopening. We'll talk about that plus the good/bad Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway news for the left coast. Then we have a big treat for you. Gary Taylor from Coasting with Culture (coastingwithculture.com) joined us for this show. He is a former Walt Disney World cast member, Pirates of the Caribbean wader and Jungle Cruise skipper! You'll want to hear what he has to say about Disney World and his time sailing through the jungles of Magic Kingdom. Episode Notes 1:09 - Introducing Gary 12:27 - Disneyland reopening rumblings 20:29 - Becoming a cast member at WDW 29:44 - Jungle cruise experience 36:36 - Worst and best cast member experiences 41:38 - Pitfalls of being a cast member 45:03 - How did being a cast member change Gary's opinion on the Disney magic? Subscribe, Share & Review! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@disneyhacks.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!
Disney isn't just for the kids! In this weeks episode the Dudes discuss some of the more intense rides at Disney. From the visually and mentally intense all the way up to the rides that make your brain spin and your stomach rumble. Is there a scary ride out there? Our dudes debate it. Also on this episode, each dude discusses a Disney ride that they will pass on, and our Jungle Cruise Skipper and Tech Dude admit there may be more than one embarrassing picture out there to prove it. Do the dudes pass on any of these rides? Tune in and find out!
In episode 90, the guys answer listener questions on topics including Disney bucket lists, themed rooms, Disney eats, and the Riviera Resort. There is a rumor that DVC will raise the minimum point purchase to 125 points for direct purchases. DVC is now giving tours of actual resort rooms. My Disney Experience has been updated to show estimated restaurant wait times for walk ups. Avengers Campus at Disneyland installs some new show pieces. A new Jungle Cruise Skipper hat has the guys wanting to make a trip to WDW. Shanghai Disneyland is expanding capacity and making some changes to their entrance procedures. Legendary Imagineer Tony Baxter says he'd come out of retirement to redo Figment.
Today we head out to California to speak with Listener Scott! We talk about his split-stay vacations in both February & October. Scott was a Jungle Cruise Skipper at Disneyland, so of course I had to ask about that! We also talk about great meals and fun times at both Walt Disney World and Universal! We hope you enjoy today's show! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter@BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Check out Magical Mouse Radio for great Walt Disney World In-Park Audio & Music 24 Hours a day at www.magicalmouseradio.com. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Join Phil and Jeremy on this adventurous episode through the jungle. Hear about Kathy’s amazing experiences in the short time she had there. Instagram: Kathy.arriaza --- This episode is sponsored by · The Colin and Samir Podcast: The Colin and Samir Podcast hosted by LA - based friends and filmmakers Colin and Samir takes a look into what it’s like to make creativity your career. https://open.spotify.com/show/5QaSbbv2eD4SFrlFR6IyY7?si=Dj3roVoJTZmOime94xhjng · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/castconversations/support
This week, Team Mousetalgia welcomes former Cast Member Matthew Emerson to the show, and we talk about Matt's extensive career at Disneyland, with topics including the grand opening of Star Tours, tales of being a Jungle Cruise Skipper, his time as Manager of Club 33, and celebrity encounters with Fess Parker, the Mouseketeers, Liz Taylor, and more. Then, Jeff and Kristen offer our review of and our responses to Frozen II (with spoilers). Jeff offers a few hot takes on the story, Kristen has some hot takes on the soundtrack, and we talk about the character development, the plot's twists and turns, and Elsa's hair.
Well, it took us a bit, but we're finally back and running at full steam. Well, half steam? Sort of a teakettle full of steam. Either way, we're bringing you new episodes. This episode we chat with Skipper Chuck, perhaps the only Muppet ever to be a Jungle Cruise Skipper. He worked in Orlando at the end of the 90's, and he brought his friend Skipper Brian Lynch with him. Now, this was originally a video podcast on YouTube, but we just dropped the audio here for your amusement. Should you like to see the full episode in all of it's puppety-glory, check out https://youtu.be/fOihlWsTMzI Also, the Skipper Store has a new URL, so you can get us at http://TinyUrl.com/TheSkipperStore
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
In this episode we welcome Former Disneyland Cast Member Annie Ruygt to the show. Annie worked at Disneyland as a Jungle Cruise skipper, and on Big Thunder Mountain, plus she is a co host on the podcast The Backside of Water. We talk all about her adventures, and just some good old conversation about Disneyland. Plus the latest in the Disneyland Resort Current Events. For info on her podcast The Backside of Water. For more info on our show, books and more go to www.thesweepspot.com
Two adult daughters continue their discussion about the world famous Jungle Cruise, pontificating on the Orlando, Tokyo and Hong Kong versions of this classic attraction. Listen as Michelle shares her experiences of being a Jungle Cruise Skipper in the Paris of the South, spilling all the hilarious details. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/1313harborthepodcast)
The world-famous Jungle Cruise has hosted many exciting expeditions for more than six decades, and one author has traversed these waters, both as a skipper and an authority on the history of the attraction. Dr. David John Marley is a lecturer in history at California State Fullerton and the author of the Skipper Stories book series. He joins Notably Disney to talk about some of the attraction's fun facts, legendary tales, and his own experiences as a former skipper. He also discusses some of his forthcoming Jungle Cruise-related writing endeavors. Follow David on Instagram, Etsy, and Facebook and pick up his books on Amazon. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com This August we're featuring a new episode of Notably Disney every Tuesday. New episodes of the podcast regularly debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
Join us on this episode to hear Madison’s cast member experiences and also hear about her journeys through the jungle as a Jungle Cruise Skipper. Instagram: hallandoatesmeal --- This episode is sponsored by · The Colin and Samir Podcast: The Colin and Samir Podcast hosted by LA - based friends and filmmakers Colin and Samir takes a look into what it’s like to make creativity your career. https://open.spotify.com/show/5QaSbbv2eD4SFrlFR6IyY7?si=Dj3roVoJTZmOime94xhjng · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/castconversations/support
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
In this episode we welcome Freddy Martin. He worked on the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland, and Tiki Room, Big Thunder Mountain and more. Freddy worked there in the late 80s to early 90s, and has some great stories to tell. Also he is one of the hosts from the podcast Themed Attraction Podcast. Check out all of Freddy's stuff here. Find the Themed Attraction Podcast on iTunes and stitcher. Visit ThemedAttraction.com to read articles about theme park design. Visit FreddyMartin.net for Freddy’s personal blog. Follow on socials @SkipperFreddy Also the latest in the Disneyland Resort Current Events, plus info on us at www.thesweepspot.com like our book Cleaning the Kingdom, T Shirts, show notes, links to Patreon, and more.
The Jungle Cruise in Disneyland is one of those rides that you either love or hate - there's really not much of a middle ground there. And if you're like most of us, the "jokes" can sometimes get in the way of the actual ride. Today on the show, we talk with former Jungle Cruise Skipper and author of Skipper Stories: True Tales of Disneyland's Jungle Cruise, David Marley, who not only wrote about his time lurking about the jungles of Disneyland but he interviewed different Skippers across the various decades of the Jungle Cruise's lifetime. These two perspectives on this classic ride gives an accurate and in-depth look into what it takes to be a Jungle Cruise Skipper. Then, we speak with our good friend Dave Marliave from Flat Tail Brewing Company, and his fundraiser called Highway to Health, where all funds raised go to brain tumor research.
The Mouse Castle Lounge Podcast: Disney News and Interviews, Cocktails and Conversations
David Marley is a historian with a PhD from George Washington University, but that's not important today. What matters is for four years he was a Jungle Cruise skipper at Disneyland! In 2016, he wrote Skipper Stories: True Tales From Disneyland's Jungle Cruise, which contains dozens of interviews with fellow skips past and present. It's an insightful and often very funny look at one of Disneyland's most popular attractions. The book has proven so popular that volume two of Skipper Stories will be out later this year. David is going to share some of those stories with us today, so remain seated and keep your hands and arms inside the boat at all times. And don't worry about that tiger that can jump over 20 feet. We're 19 feet away—he'll pass right over us. David Marley is Tim's guest today in The Mouse Castle Lounge. Enjoy! www.TheMouseCastle.com RSS Feed: http://themousecastle.libsyn.com/rss
Joining us for Feature Friday is Krista - a former Skipper at the Jungle Cruise! We obviously had a bunch of questions for her! --- Looking to travel? Contact CJ or Kritsta @ cj.ayd@magicalvacationplanner.com and k.lewis@magicalvacationplanner.com Grab some apparel for your next trip @ NRGTees
Alex, David, and John invite guest Sarah on to talk about her past experiences as a Jungle Cruise Skipper.
Drunky and Dickrichie try to figure out the Jungle Cruise Skipper roster. 200 listeners in less than 24 hours! Thanks everyone and enjoy.
Barry Lane worked at Disneyland in the 1960s, when Walt Disney would still wander the parks, and was a tour guide there, one of the last male tour guides for many years to follow. Barry also was a skipper on the Jungle Cruise and worked in Disneyland’s historic Golden Horseshoe Revue! AUDIO INDEX :59 Barry Lane’s … Continue reading Interview: Barry Lane (1960s Disneyland tour guide and Jungle Cruise skipper) →
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
In this episode we talk to Kyle who is an former Jungle Cruise skipper. Kyle is also host of a podcast all about the Jungle Cruise called Tales From the Jungle Crews. www.thesweepspot.com