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819 · Designing Disney with Former Imagineer Jason Surrell Imagine starting as a Jungle Cruise skipper and ending up helping to shape some of Disney's most legendary attractions! Join me as I sits down with former Disney Imagineer and master storyteller Jason Surrell, whose creative work spans Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, Star Tours, New Fantasyland, and much, much more. Jason shares his origin story, behind-the-scenes insights, and the future of immersive Disney storytelling, plus lessons from Marty Sklar, Tony Baxter, and other Disney legends. If you love Disney history, Imagineering secrets, and hidden details, this episode on Designing Disney is hopefully the first in a series of episodes you won't want to miss!
"Have other people around you that have different points of view, or related points of view with different perspectives. I think that benefits a lot of people." Isn't it funny how those unplanned "hallway conversations" drive creativity and collaboration? Bob Weis, retired president of Walt Disney Imagineering, returns to share how our unexpected chats can spark innovation and shape an organization's culture. Read the blog for more insights from this episode. Notable Moments 03:11 Book Signings Aboard Disney Treasure 07:11 Monitoring the Los Angeles Fires from a Ship 08:58 Unknown Impact of the Fires on Neighborhood and Home While Aboard 15:26 Disney's Strong Alumni Support Network 18:24 Book Signings Give Opportunity to Connect with Fans 21:16 Inspired by Author Timothy Egan's Personal Touch 23:50 Author Signings at Walt Disney's Barn in Griffith Park 27:10 Spontaneous Hallway Conversations Sparked Creative Exchanges at Imagineering. 30:36 Diversity's Role in Creative Success 33:13 Marty Sklar's Energizing Walks to Boost his Mood and Productivity 37:01 Stewardship and Storytelling in Tourism Attracts Repeat Guests Connect with Bob Weis www.bobweis.com Order the book – Dream Chasing Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry
Skull Rock Podcast is powered by Riverside.fm. Click HERE and start making great podcasts today! Episode #219 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go, share part three and the final part of their interview with Imagineer/Fine-artist, Eric Robison. His unique paintings of the classic Disney characters were discovered by Imagineering President, Marty Sklar, and the rest as they say is history. Since then, he has become a best-selling artist in Disney's theme parks, galleries, and stores. Some highlights of his Disney pieces include the 30th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion, Disney Decades for Disneyland's 50th Anniversary, The Pirates of the Caribbean, The Matterhorn painting [tribute to Herbie Ryman], and The original Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Learn more - Eric Robison | Disney Artist. The hosts also discuss the latest Disney and pop-culture news, and weekend box-office, review streaming content, and share the latest Disney Park travel deal! The Old Mill Press brings Skull Rock Podcast to you, publishing beautifully crafted books illuminating our world.” Visit theoldmillpress.com, and listeners like you. Follow us on Faceboook | X/Twitter | Instagram | Youtube - Aljon Go (aljongo) - Instagram - Aljon's Dining at Disney Podcast - Sorcerer Radio - All Disney Music, All Day Long SRSounds.com - E-mail: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com || Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - Email dave@skullrockpodcast.com. For behind-the-scenes stories and articles visit davidbossert.com. Shop using our Amazon affiliate HERE. The Skull Rock Podcast is one of the best Disney podcasts you must follow (feedspot.com). LISTEN to Dave's "Tunes Behind the Toons" segment on Sirius/XM's Disney Hits channel 133. SHOW LINKS - Dave & Aljon LIVE Animation Ya'll Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN February 21 - 23, 2025 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/support
Skull Rock Podcast is powered by Riverside.fm. Click HERE and start making great podcasts today! Episode #218 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go, share part two of their interview with Imagineer/Fine-artist, Eric Robison. His unique paintings of the classic Disney characters were discovered by Imagineering President, Marty Sklar, and the rest as they say is history. Since then, he has become a best-selling artist in Disney's theme parks, galleries, and stores. Some highlights of his Disney pieces include the 30th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion, Disney Decades for Disneyland's 50th Anniversary, The Pirates of the Caribbean, The Matterhorn painting [tribute to Herbie Ryman], and The original Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Learn more - Eric Robison | Disney Artist. The hosts also discuss the latest Disney and pop-culture news, weekend box-office, review streaming content, and share the latest Disney Park travel deal! The Old Mill Press brings Skull Rock Podcast to you, publishing beautifully crafted books illuminating our world.” Visit theoldmillpress.com, and listeners like you. Follow us on Faceboook | X/Twitter | Instagram | Youtube - Aljon Go (aljongo) - Instagram - Aljon's Dining at Disney Podcast - Sorcerer Radio - All Disney Music, All Day Long SRSounds.com - E-mail: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com || Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - Email dave@skullrockpodcast.com. For behind-the-scenes stories and articles visit davidbossert.com. Shop using our Amazon affiliate HERE. The Skull Rock Podcast is one of the best Disney podcasts you must follow (feedspot.com). LISTEN to Dave's "Tunes Behind the Toons" segment on Sirius/XM's Disney Hits channel 133. SHOW LINKS - Dave & Aljon LIVE Animation Ya'll Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN February 21 - 23, 2025 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/support
Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by Jim Shull of “Disney Journeys” &; Eric Hersey of the “Epic Universal Podcast” for an in-depth look at WDW's Utilidor system. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: What did Marty Sklar do back in the mid-1950s that made Walt Disney furious Where can Refreshment Gardens be found at Disneyland Park How many acres do the Utilidors cover at WDW's Magic Kingdom What reportedly caused the black mold problem in the Men's Locker Room under the Magic Kingdom What was the secret behind Skippy being transported in “The ExtraTERRORtrial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by Jim Shull of “Disney Journeys” &; Eric Hersey of the “Epic Universal Podcast” for an in-depth look at WDW's Utilidor system. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: What did Marty Sklar do back in the mid-1950s that made Walt Disney furious Where can Refreshment Gardens be found at Disneyland Park How many acres do the Utilidors cover at WDW's Magic Kingdom What reportedly caused the black mold problem in the Men's Locker Room under the Magic Kingdom What was the secret behind Skippy being transported in “The ExtraTERRORtrial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Skull Rock Podcast is powered by Riverside.fm. Click HERE and start making great podcasts today! Episode #217 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go, share part one of their interview with Imagineer/Fine-artist, Eric Robison. His unique paintings of the classic Disney characters were discovered by Imagineering President, Marty Sklar, and the rest as they say is history. Since then, he has become a best-selling artist in Disney's theme parks, galleries, and stores. Some highlights of his Disney pieces include the 30th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion, Disney Decades for Disneyland's 50th Anniversary, The Pirates of the Caribbean, The Matterhorn painting [tribute to Herbie Ryman], and The original Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Learn more - Eric Robison | Disney Artist. The hosts also discuss the latest Disney and pop-culture news, weekend box-office, review streaming content, and share the latest Disney Park travel deal! The Old Mill Press brings Skull Rock Podcast to you, publishing beautifully crafted books illuminating our world.” Visit theoldmillpress.com, and listeners like you. Follow us on Faceboook | X/Twitter | Instagram | Youtube - Aljon Go (aljongo) - Instagram - Aljon's Dining at Disney Podcast - Sorcerer Radio - All Disney Music, All Day Long SRSounds.com - E-mail: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com || Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - Email dave@skullrockpodcast.com. For behind-the-scenes stories and articles visit davidbossert.com. Shop using our Amazon affiliate HERE. The Skull Rock Podcast is one of the best Disney podcasts you must follow (feedspot.com). LISTEN to Dave's "Tunes Behind the Toons" segment on Sirius/XM's Disney Hits channel 133. SHOW LINKS - Dave & Aljon LIVE Animation Ya'll Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN February 21 - 23, 2025 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/support
In this episode of Imagine That. Amanda , Kevin, Sam, and Lou discuss the changes to the Imagineering presidency, discuss the legacy of Marty Sklar, and reimagine Galaxy's Edge using the first tear of the Imagineering pyramid. Let us know your thoughts on the Galaxy's Edge storyline and how you would improve it by interacting with us on our social media pages. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of “Imagine That!”Please Check Out All Of Our Amazing Sponsors!!Getaway Todayhttps://www.getawaytoday.com/?referrerid=8636If you want to book a Disney Vacation please use our friends at Getaway Today. Also if you call 855-GET-AWAY and mention Walt's Apartment you will get a special dose of magicThe Themepark Scavenger Hunt Game - Where In The Parkhttps://shop.whereinthepark.com/?ref=waltsaptpodcastCheck Out Sunken City Designs - from the mind of Louis Medinahttps://sunkencitydesigns.bigcartel.comRemember to use the code WALTSAPTPOD at checkout for additional savingsWe are proud to be part of the Disney Podcast Family , checkout all the other great shows below https://linktr.ee/DisneyPodcastFamily
In the 164th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave continue their conversation with author/speaker/creative brain and former Disney Imagineer McNair Wilson! In this second part of their long chat, McNair shares stories about Hoop de Doo Revue and the celebrities he met... a love of Rocky & Bullwinkle... more Eisner... more Marty Sklar... a friendship with Mel Brooks (and a crush on his wife... Mrs Robinson. Yep, that one.) Plus, sharing the story of designing the original ideas for Hollywood Tower of Terror and how it came to be what you know today. And, McNair shares the title and details of his new book, and we all answer the question of why Curiosity is such an important thing.
In the 163rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome back the gent who was the show's first guest in May of 2020 (and his continued conversation in Ep 20) -- author, speaker, and former Disney Imagineer McNair Wilson. McNair catches everyone up on his latest, diving in with some Marty Sklar stories and tales from Downtown Disney (in Orlando!) as well as being a creative, then tells the tales of the fabled Adventurers Club -- its creation, the heyday, and it's closing. Plus, McNair's thoughts on the Guardians and Tron rides at the parks, as well as Jenn and Dave both asking all the Disney questions. And Dave's kid makes an appearance because of course he does.
Welcome back to the Hangar bar everyone. Super glad you are joining us today. Don't forget to find us on social media at Instagram, Facebook or Reddit and let us know about you and your passion for Disney. For today's episode, we are talking about a book written by the late Marty Sklar who was with Walt Disney Imagineering for over 50 years. It was a fascinating read and Scott and Candice found a lot to talk about after reading it. If you want to learn more about this book or if this book changed Candice's mind on a couple of her least favorite CEO's, listen in to this fun discussion. Also, don't forget, you can join us for the book club reviews. The next one will be in late September, and we want you to be a part of the show! Again, we appreciate all of you and your support! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hanginatthehangarbar/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hanginatthehangarbar/support
In this special midweek episode, listen in on the first Hangar Bar book club event. We discuss the book "Women of Walt Disney Imagineering" which is a collection of stories from 12 amazing women who worked at WDI. You can find the book on Amazon, or we are sure at your favorite local bookstore or library. Join us for future book club events and hang out with us. The next book is going to be "Dream it, Do it" by Marty Sklar and the plan is to have our get together in late June, so you have lots of time to read. If you read this book, let us know what you thought, anything we missed in our discussion? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hanginatthehangarbar/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hanginatthehangarbar/support
Doris Hardoon became a Disney Legend in 2022 and was recognized at the D23 Expo that same year. Starting at Walt Disney Imagineering (WED Enterprises at the time), Doris worked on the development of EPCOT alongside folks like Rolly Crump, Marty Sklar, and John Hench. As a designer and stylist, Doris's first official project was The Land Pavilion. Over the span of her 40-year career at Imagineering, Doris went on to work on every Disney castle park around the world. She also helped lead the development of Shanghai Disneyland as an Executive Creative Director and Producer and the Castle of Magical Dreams at Hong Kong Disneyland. In this podcast episode, I chat with Doris about his career at Walt Disney Imagineering, including some of the attractions she helped bring to life. We also discuss WESTCOT, which she helped develop as a potential project for California, and her work with her design consulting company, DDesign. What is your favorite Doris Hardoon creation? 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: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/imagineerpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imagineerpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com Sponsors and Partners: Magical Park Vacations: plan a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, or any other Disney (or Universal) destination. These services are complimentary. WDW Park Planners: work with a concierge vacation planner to create a personalized Disney itinerary for you and your family. Magical Park Tours: hire an in-person guide to help your family navigate the parks and mitigate crowds. Get Bonus Content 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 Enjoy the show!
This week, we have another extraordinary opportunity to speak with an Imagineer who was recently bestowed the honor of Disney Legend. Doris Hardoon worked for Walt Disney Imagineering for forty years, working on projects all over the world including, EPCOT, Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland. She shares so many amazing stories from her time at WDI. We ask about her interview, which included Imagineering legends Marty Sklar, John Hench and Rolly Crump. She goes in depth in some of her favorite attractions she worked on. It is in many ways a conversation about the spirit of Imagineering and what makes these cast members so special. FEATURING: Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford and Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network JOIN PODCAST PALS! – https://www.facebook.com/groups/186691492980265 FIND US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/BeyondMouse FIND US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemousepod __________________________________________ Please enjoy this episode of BEYOND THE MOUSE and as always, we'll see you in the front row!
Mousetalgia's Best Ear Ever #7: Marty Sklar at the Walt Disney Family Museum from Dec. 7, 2009. Contact us at comments@mousetalgia.com. Disney Legend Marty Sklar talks about conceptual artist Herb Ryman at the Walt Disney Family Museum, and he also discusses working for Walt Disney at WED Enterprises when Disneyland was being created. The team also review "Old Dogs," and a listener weighs in on the Cartoon Art Museum benefit at the Pixar studios - plus more!
In this exclusive interview, InPark's Judith Rubin sits down with WDI President Bob Weis as he prepares to transition to the role of Global Ambassador. Bob talks about how Imagineering has evolved during his tenure, shares his plans for the future and pays tribute to the late Marty Sklar.
In this episode, Adam and Patrick celebrate Thanksgiving a little early by sharing the stories of Disney Legends who they are thankful for: Marty Sklar, Dick Van Dyke, Tony Baxter and Clarence Nash. As always, the guys cover the latest Disney news and close the show with some Quick D. CONTACT US: info@gaysdothed.com LEARN MORE & JOIN OUR PATREON: gaysdothed.com
Une petite étincelle te permettra de trouver les clés d'Imagineering ! Dans ce cinquième épisode, Louise et Jérôme vont vous analyser le second livre du célèbre Imagineer Marty Sklar. Vous commencez à en avoir l'habitude, trois News sur Imagineering vous attendent ! Une statue géante, une liste d'influenceurs et un Imagineer français. On enchaine alors avec le Focus sur le livre One Little Spark de Marty Sklar. On va vous parler des 10 commandements de Mickey en ce qui concerne Imagineering ! Pour finir, la stories de l'épisode sera consacrée à un Imagineer en particulier ! Il ne vous reste plus qu'à écouter l'épisode pour vous mettre une petite étincelle dans les yeux ! Retrouvez les différents comptes Instagram de la team
his five-part series titled "Thoughts of Walt Disney" shares leadership tips from a different perspective. Pete Blank, former Disney leader, shares thoughts of former Disney employees who worked with Walt Disney as they share a story of Walt that helps us on our leadership journey. Marvin Davis - Imagineer Bill Justice - Animator Renie Bardeau - Disneyland Photographer Marty Sklar - Imagineering Executive John Hench - Artist
Jeff and Sandy go back to May 1, 1989 to the Grand Opening of Disney's MGM Studios and all the changes the Studios have seen from the obvious of the name to the loss of the Earful Tower, the Sorcerer Hat and so many attractions they have trouble packing it all in, Hear about the legendary Marty Sklar, Imagineering force behind this park. For Sklar fans, be sure to get your copy of his books to hear his incredible stories - One Little Spark!, Travel with Figment on the Road in Search of Disney Dreams, and Dream It! Do It! My Half Century Creating Disney's Magic Kingdoms #afflinks Reminisce on such greats as Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, American Idol and Sounds Dangerous. Remember great shows like Disney's Movie Magic, Pixar Live!, Hunchback and more.Recall the star studded weekends that are no more - ESPN Weekend, ABC Soaps Weekend and of course, Star Wars Weekends featuring the 501st Legion.
The “godfather of Disney podcasting” is back! Lou Mongello returns to the Book of the Mouse Club to discuss with Courtney and Emily his book, “The Disney Interviews: Volume I.” In his career spreading magic to listeners on his podcast, The WDW Radio Show, Lou has had the opportunity to talk to several Disney Legends including Richard Sherman, Julie Andrews, Dave Smith, and Marty Sklar, which are just a few of the twelve conversations included in the volume. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde Lou Mongello: Twitter and Instagram @LouMongello WDW Radio Podcast on iTunes and Spotify Blog: https://www.wdwradio.com/ YouTube Channel: WDW Radio Website: http://www.loumongello.com/ Amazon Book Links: The Disney Interviews and 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World: Bonus! 40 Free Things to Enjoy, Eat, Do and Collect!
Chris from Disney Done Differently and Ear B and B joins Sam ,Breanna and Shawn for this weeks episode of the Extra Magic Hour. The Crew discusses tons of Disney Parks News. From Club Cool reopening this summer in EPCOT to Avengers Campus finally coming June 4th and much much more . Sam does her Imagineer spotlight on Disney legend Marty Sklar. Breanna give up more travel tips and they finish off with a discussion about shopping at Walt Disney World . Oh yeah , Sam and Breanna really need to see The Outsiders. We hope you have a magical day.Check us out on our new website : Walt's Apartment (waltsapt.com)Walt's Apartment Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/WaltsApartmentPodcastWalt's Apartment Instagram AccountsShow Page @waltsapartmentpodcastAmber @amberatincosplayBreanna @breanna_kae7Samantha @smantha_mlodeckiDavid @blerdhulkTim @mrtiminycricketSean @seannybergAndy @andyfilmsandhikesJade @snips_jrShawn @bigpapadisneyCheck out Sean's Disney Beat Podcast :The Disney Beat (buzzsprout.com) AlsoCheck out Sam's Disology Podcast :Disology Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyBe sure to get all your news from the Disney Universe from our friends at The Disinsider. They are your one-stop for all things Disney.Also if you are looking to book a Disney Vacation please use our friends at Getaway Today. Also if you call 855-GET-AWAY and mention Walt's Apartment you will get a special value just for mentioning us.Start your Getaway Today Vacation with the link belowhttps://www.getawaytoday.com?referrerid=8636Get your Disneyland tickets right here from Getaway Today https://www.getawaytoday.com/tickets/disneyland-resort/?referrerid=8636Getaway Today Florida Ticket Salehttps://www.getawaytoday.com/tickets/orlando?referrerid=8636Thanks for always supporting us here at Walt's Apartment
"Mark well me words, mateys: Dead...men...tell...no...tales!”Hosts Jessica and Melanie set out on the high seas of Disney history by taking on one of the most beloved theme park attractions of all time: Pirates of the Caribbean! This episode focuses on the conception, construction, opening, and updates of Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean, with quotes and anecdotes from Walt Disney, Imagineers, and the opening day press. The hosts also give their personal takes on the changes the ride has gone through since it first opened on March 18, 1967, and explore some urban legends about the ride. Can't get enough of those swashbuckling buccaneers? Then this is the episode for you!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date. And if you enjoy the podcast, we'd love it if you'd RATE or REVIEW. Thanks for listening!For bonus content, visit us at https://www.instagram.com/cartoonstocastles/ and https://twitter.com/CartoonsCastles. Starting at just $3 a month, you can join our Patreon and get access to monthly bonus episodes, our private Facebook group, e-newsletter, and more. Check out the benefits and tiers at https://www.patreon.com/cartoonstocastles.Podcast logo designed by Ashley Taylor - https://loveashleydesigns.tumblr.com/Theme music: “Taste of the French Quarter” by Rob Khurana via Storyblocks.comSelect SOURCES for this episode:https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/x-atencio/ https://www.disneyparkscripts.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-disneyland/ https://justdisney.co/jean-lafitte-pirates-catacombs-and-a-legend/ https://www.mouseplanet.com/11700/Disneyland_1967_Part_One_Pirates_of_the_Caribbean http://musicbehindthescreen.blogspot.com/2019/07/music-behind-ride-pirates-of-caribbean.html https://www.ocregister.com/2017/07/14/5-behind-the-scenes-stories-youve-probably-never-heard-about-the-pirates-of-the-caribbean-ride-at-disneyland/ Surrell, Jason. Pirates of the Caribbean: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies. Disney Editions, November 2005.https://www.waltdisney.org/blog/early-days-audio-animatronicshttps://www.waltdisney.org/blog/marty-sklar-x-atencio-and-bob-gurr-talk-pirateshttps://www.waltdisney.org/blog/walts-last-adventure-50th-anniversary-pirates-caribbeanhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/09/12/x-atencio-the-disney-legend-behind-pirates-and-haunted-mansion-attractions-dies-at-98/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pT36SYP5T4
The Main Street Chronicles - Season 2, Episode 13 (12/28/2020) In this Bonus Episode of The Main Street Chronicles: The Minds Who Built The Magic you will be introduced to three former Imagineers as they share their memories of some of the Legends that we explored this season. Roger Holzberg, former Vice President Creative Director with Walt Disney Imagineering shares a few of his favorite Marty Sklar memories. Brian Collins, former Show Writer with Walt Disney Imagineering shares his personal encounters with Rolly Crump, Marc & Alice Davis, and John Hench. Disney Fine Artist Joel Payne shares an intimate moment with X Atencio as well as time spent with Bob Gurr. This episode is narrated by Perry F. Bruns. This episode was produced by Brian Reed. The Main Street Chronicles is a recorded monthly audio program, with a unique storyline that will tell the told and untold stories of Disney's most legendary Imagineers. To see the information presented in today's show, head over to our website www.themainstreetchronicles.com and be sure to follow us on social media. Facebook- The Main Street Chronicles Twitter- MainStChronicle Instagram- mainstreetchronicle Youtube- The Main Street Chronicles
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WDW Radio # 614 - Former Imagineer Joe Lanzisiero Interview, Part 1 In my continuing series highlighting the legends of Walt Disney Imagineering, this week I sit down with Joe Lanzisiero, former Senior Vice President of Creative at Walt Disney Imagineering. Joe joins me to discuss his personal journey, including his work at Walt Disney Feature Animation, working under and with Tony Baxter and Marty Sklar at Walt Disney Imagineering, and the influence of Marc Davis. We also discuss his work on attractions and shows in Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, including the genesis and creation of Mystic Manor's characters, design, technology, and story. We go in-depth into the theory, process, and emotional impact of storytelling, and Joe also shares advice for how to be an Imagineer. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Please visit the All-NEW WDW Radio web site! WDWRadio.com/Community - Join the community and conversation WDWRadio.com/Support - Join the WDW Radio NATION to get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch, chat and call-in Wednesdays 7:30pm ET on Facebook LIVE WDWRadio.com/Events - Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, links and photos407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks Disney102.com - 102 Ways to Save Money on your next Disney vacation THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my Momentum Weekend Workshop in Walt Disney World. I can also speak at your event, conference, business, or school. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook.com/WDWRadio WDWRadio.com/Community Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest.com/LouMongello LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello
WDW Radio's Lou Mongello discusses his book, “The Disney Interviews: Volume 1,″ featuring one-on-one conversations with people that worked for and with Walt Disney or helped preserve his legacy. Julie Andrews, Richard Sherman, Marty Sklar (1:10) The common thread: Walt Disney (4:48) Preparedness is key (6:58) Getting to the origin story (8:12) Interview wish list (10:52) Magic Kingdom 1971 (13:15) Pandemic challenges (15:59)
George Wilkins is a retired Walt Disney Imagineer who composed a large number of classic songs and area music loops for the Disney Parks and Resorts, especially Epcot. Working alongside iconic Imagineers and composers like Marty Sklar, Kevin Rafferty and the Sherman Brothers, George helped to bring the music to life for Horizons, Journey Into Imagination, Sonny Eclipse (at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe), The Great Movie Ride, The Living Seas, The American Adventure, and so much more. In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing George about his career journey at Walt Disney Imagineering, as well as his work before and after Disney. We discuss his most popular work, his favorite projects, advice for aspiring musicians, and more. Which of George's many compositions 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/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 This episode is sponsored by WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World. I'm personally a subscriber and LOVE their content. If you love this show, I have a feeling you'll love WDW Magazine, too. Visit wdw-magazine.com/imagineerpodcast and use promo code IMAGINEER to save 10% on an annual digital subscription. Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel: Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP 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 the Imagineer Society - 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 Imagineer Society "Hero" Members: Jesse Park Jessica Brand Enjoy the show!
This week, Disneyland celebrates 65 years, what they did to celebrate, some neat historic artifacts, a chance to get some D23 exclusive merch, more recipes released, a huge Disneyland auction, attendace numbers from 2019, we discuss our favorite merchandise, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS and get your first year of Touring Plans for FREE! Just mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! News: Last week was Disneyland’s 65th Anniversary, but with the parks closed, there wasn’t a good way to celebrate so the Disney Parks Blog had a virtual celebration. This included a “Test your Disneyland” knowledge test on the blog, which we will have linked in the show notes. It is a good selection of easy to hard questions. (Tage got a 8/8). – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/07/quiz-test-your-disneyland-knowledge-65th-anniversary-edition/ shopDisney is celebrating the 65th anniversary of Disneyland with some merchandise for the event. Items include a Mickey 65th plush, a Mickey and Minnie Loungefly backpack, t-shirts, spirit jerseys, and more. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/shop-disneyland-65th-anniversary-merchandise-arrives-on-shopdisney/ Walt Disney World News Today shared some documents to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Disneyland this week. Documents include “Adventure in Disneyland”, which was released before Disneyland opened, to a “Disneyland Holiday” magazine with legends like Jack Lindquist and Marty Sklar. If you love Disneyland history, these documents are worth a look. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/celebrate-disneyland-through-the-decades-with-these-vintage-park-documents/ If you are a D23, or D23 Gold Member, there were some events that included some pins. Since these events were cancelled, the pins are now available on shopDisney for D23 members. To purchase the sets, you must be logged into shopDisney with the email address of the account that is linked to your D23 account. Pin sets include the “A Goofy Movie” 25th anniversary set, and the “D23 Fantastic Worlds” set. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/shop-d23-gold-gold-family-member-exclusive-pins-from-cancelled-and-postponed-events-now-available-on-shopdisney/ More historical artifacts from the resort will be on sale in yet another Van Eaton Galleries auction! On August 15th and 16th, “Disneyland: The First 65 Years” auction will take place, offering up items such as attraction posters, a Disneyland Main Street mailbox, and more. If a buy it now strategy is more your style, there are also dozens of items on their “Buy it now” section, with items as low as $25! (Quite a bit of HM stuff on 184-205) (ALSO: Check out the second link for the most expensive items) – https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/photos-van-eaton-galleries-to-offer-disneyland-the-first-65-years-online-auction-featuring-rare-props-costumes-attraction-posters-and-more-on-august-15-16/ and https://www.ocregister.com/2020/07/21/10-most-expensive-disneyland-items-in-auction-featuring-1100-theme-park-collectibles/ For Weeklyteeers who love the fried pickles at Disneyland, they can now be tried at home! DisneyMagicMoments has released the recipe from the Carnation Cafe on Main Street. The recipe even includes the instructions for the zesty dipping sauce that is served with it. Ava, a 13 year old daughter of a Disney photographer, even made a video showing the steps. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/07/disneymagicmoments-cooking-up-the-magic-recipe-for-fried-pickles-from-carnation-cafe-at-disneyland-park-need-we-say-more/ Fans of the “World Famous Jungle Cruise” can pick up a new addition for their kitchens. The Jungle Cruise cookie jar is now avaiable and features a Jungle Cruise skipper in a caracature-style design inside of a Jungle Cruise boat that makes up the jar itself. This fun item can be purchased for $55 at Disney Home in Downtown Disney. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/07/16/disneys-new-jungle-cruise-cookie-jar-will-make-your-kitchen-the-eighth-wonder-of-the-world/ Coming from a Galaxy Far, Far away to your local Target on August 30th is some exclusive Galaxy’s Edge merch! Some of the items that you can pick up include Pop! Vinyl figures like R5, a vintage collection Millennium Falcon based on Galaxy’s Edge, Black Series action figures, a Black Series DJ-R3X, the Lego I-TS Transport ship and more. Pre-orders are open for these items, so head to the link in our show notes to get yours today! – https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-galaxys-edge-target More detailed blueprints for the new 12-story DVC tower coming to the Disneyland Hotel were released this week. The new concept art and blueprints give a glimpse into the layout of the area, and design of some of the guest areas, like the new Mickey “Ink and Paint” pool and interactive water feature. The lobby will be two stories tall and feature an open-air floor plan. The new tower is expected to take 4 years to complete, with opening as soon as 2023. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/new-artwork-and-blueprints-released-for-upcoming-12-story-disney-vacation-club-tower-at-disneyland-hotel-including-first-look-at-mickey-ink-paint-interactive-water-feature/ The Themed Entertainment Association released theme park attendance estimates for 2019 and it showed that theme park attendance at Disneyland and Walt Disney World is flat, despite the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The TEA doesn’t think that this is anything to be worried about as Disney shifts to providing a better experience to the guests attending and increasing their spending. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/disney-parks-attendance-flat-in-newly-released-2019-tea-aecom-theme-index/ When Disneyland does reopen and the Cast Members are welcomed back to the parks, the backstage areas will be 100% smoke-free. Smoking was removed from the guest sections of the parks last May, but this backstage removal is to help maintain social distancing in the sometimes cramped areas of backstage. Disney has also provided resources for Cast Members to stop smoking, if needed. – https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/disneyland-resort-announces-fully-smoke-free-backstage-areas-for-cast-members-ahead-of-reopening/ With the opening of Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando, Florida, Disney has been able to see what works and what doesn’t in the parks in terms of safety measures required of guests. Some guests were finding loop holes in the policies, like walking around eating and drinking so they wouldn’t have to wear a mask, since that is allowed. They have closed that loop hole and now guests must eat and drink in place, while being socially distant. They have also tightened the types of masks that they accept. No bandanas or neck gaiters are allowed. PhotoPass photos taken with guests not wearing a mask are not available. – https://www.micechat.com/264693-disneyland-update-its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-progress/ All active Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders who have paid for their Passports in full will automatically have their Passport expiration date extended due to theme park closures to provide additional access opportunities at the end of the Passport term. The new expiration date will be reflected on the Annual Passholder’s Passport account prior to the reopening of the theme parks. As an alternative, and in lieu of an extension of their Passports, Passholders who have paid in full may choose to receive a partial refund for the theme park closure period. To request this alternative option, we ask that you contact Annual Passport Member Services at (714) 781-4567. We do anticipate heavy call volume and appreciate your patience as we answer all inquiries. 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Ben and Becca are joined once again by Shay Willard (Formally of Imagineering) to discuss the first of Mickey's 10 Commandments. The concept was created by Marty Sklar as rules for imagineers to follow when designing and creating new attractions or immersive environments. Twitter: @queue2queue Instagram: @queue_to_queue Facebook: @queuetoqueue Email: queuetoqueue@gmail.com Shay Willard does not represent imagineering. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In the 2nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Dave & Jenn discuss Jenn's birthday weekend and the joy of cake vs pie... then McNair Wilson, former Disney Imagineer, joins the show to tell his Disney story, including meeting Walt, being hired by Marty Sklar, working with Eisner, and creating Streetmosphere. It's the first in a series of conversations with McNair (more to come in a few weeks!); finally, an Adventures by Disney Magic Moment.
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Welcome to Episode 56 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Good Neighbors" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows! Comments & Corrections Jake Nelson wrote in about a possible hidden skeleton somewhere inside Catastrophe Canyon. We give our take on this one from the old days of MGM. Reuben wrote us asking about the old shop to the left right inside the entrance to the Disney-MGM Studios. He is referring to Sid Cahuenga's of course! We discuss this store and the various items we have seen there over the years. Joe Barlow wrote in about some backlot vehicles, mainly the Hardcastle and McCormick car. We misidentified it as a Lamborghini, but Joe tells us it really is a kit car from back then. Listener Mail The mailbag is full and we love that! Every month, you can possibly get on the show, so be sure to write to us at podcast@retrowdw.com. Tom Potter is our first letter and it is all about time capsules. Tom brings up the opening of Coronado Springs and how they placed a capsule back in 1997. Next up is Ron. He asks us about trucks being buried at the Magic Kingdom from way back during the late 60s construction. We hear about some trucks out in the lakes, but as far as the parks, we aren't really sure... John wrote us and has been a binge listener since August. He is curious about the EPCOT Center pavilion logos and who designed them and why. This is right in How's wheel-well and is super fun to learn about. Finally, we got a tweet from Michael, giving some major props on the upcoming Horizons release we have coming. Todd gives us the updates next... Audio Rewind Our audio rewind this month is El Rio del Tiempo - Thank you for all the guesses and emails! We have a winner! Congratulations Jimmy Tucker! - you won the book by Marty Sklar from Brian. If you think you know the answer to this month's audio rewind, email us! contest@retrowdw.com - This month, the winner will be getting 3 books from author Christopher Smith - All entries due 4/15/2020 and a random winner will be selected. Main Topic This month, our main topic is Good Neighbors mostly focusing on Sea World. The early days of Lake Buena Vista had just one theme park so people needed more to do and more places to stay. A few years back, we discussed some of the good neighbor hotels and that program back on Episode 39. Brian leads us this month through some of the history and how Sea World got it's start. This includes California, Ohio and the other locations as this is all an important part of the story. We walk you through every attraction through the years with personal experiences and also lots of great memories. This includes things like the Dolphin Feeding Pool, original Whale and Dolphin Stadium, Fountain Fantasy, Water Skiing and so much more. The construction history is also discussed, which has changed quite a bit over the years. This wouldn't be an episode of the RetroWDW Podcast without some food discussions. We take a deep-dive into the Hawaiian Punch Village along with some very detailed discussion about 'Hula Pie'. If you have ever been to Sea World since it opened, this episode will for sure take you back and also give you a look at how it has changed over the years. We hope you enjoy this look at one of our favorite 'Good Neighbors'. 2020: The Year of Film To make sure you are the first to know when items are released, subscribe to us on YouTube. Be sure to click the notification bell too, that way you are alerted when we post. Finally, be sure to check out Vimeo if that is your thing, as we will post there as well. This past month we have posted a great resort tour from The Disney Channel, The original DVC Resort Tour, and a great Innoventions commercial from the mid-90s. As a bonus, to accompany this episode we have released a great new video from 1980 Sea World. This was shot on Super8 with sound! You are going to love this vintage footage that looks amazing - especially the Whale & Dolphin show. Next Month Join us next time for Episode 57, which we have not fully planned out, but you won't want to miss it Thanks for joining us!
Welcome to Episode 55 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Backstage Tour - MGM" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows! Comments & Corrections Take a listen to our latest mini-episode, Bringing The World Closer To You - this was a quick one but ended up being very good. Enjoy! Listener Mail The mailbag is full and we love that! Every month, you can possibly get on the show, so be sure to write to us at podcast@retrowdw.com. Rob wrote in, asking about the VIP Lounges at EPCOT. Rob is mainly interested in the Kodak lounge at Journey into Imagination. Brian gives us his take on it. As I was putting this write-up together, I realized Rob is the owner of the site we reference. Check out his collection of VIP lounge pictures and information: Future World's Hidden VIP Lounges Next letter we discuss purchasing fog machines at Innoventions. Was this actually a thing? We discuss... Dane writes in, regarding ephemera. Do we have any from Toys Fantastique? Todd gets us up to speed on how our photo archive is growing and improving at this very moment. What any RetroWDW fan can do, is use the search and find so many more images! This is great, use this link and give it a try: Photo Search [listenerfeedback] Audio Rewind Our audio rewind this month is the opening of Holiday Illuminations - Thank you for all the guesses and emails, and we didn't get many! We have a winner! Congratulations Beth Goldman! - you won a set of RetroMagic ornaments! If you think you know the answer to this month's audio rewind, email us! contest@retrowdw.com - This month, the winner will be getting a copy of the Marty Sklar book, Dream it, Do it - All entries due 2/17/2020 and a random winner will be selected. Main Topic The main topic this month is one of the recently closed classics, The Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour. There have been so many changes and updates over the years, but we are going to focus on the original, for the most part. How is our guide on this episode, walking us through the entire tram portion of the tour. We take it right back to 1989, going through how the Disney-MGM Studios actually worked. The concept of going past the theme park and then entering the studio - this is how the tour basically began. The walking tour was part of this, but we are not going to discuss this. The backlot tour had so many different aspects including residential street, the boneyard, the various production trailers, and so many other little nuggets. The tour seemed to change often, as far as props and items but the tour wasn't complete with a look at the Streets of America, or the New York street set. You would know this as the set for "The Lottery", which seems to be the only movie filmed here that we ever hear about. To accompany this episode, we have a great video on our YouTube channel - click here to watch after the episode! 2020: The Year of Film To make sure you are the first to know when items are released, subscribe to us on YouTube. Be sure to click the notification bell too, that way you are alerted when we post. Finally, be sure to check out Vimeo if that is your thing, as we will post there as well. This past month we have posted the Backlot Tour video, a ride around the monorail in 1991 and the 1994 runDisney Marathon. Enjoy! Next Month Join us next time for Episode 56, which we have not fully planned out, but you won't want to miss it Thanks for joining us!
The Main Street Chronicles - Season 2, Episode 1 (01/06/2020) In our first episode of season two of The Main Street Chronicles, you will be taken on a guided tour of the new Museum of Imagination and the Hall of Imagineering. Join us as our tour guide, Archimedes takes a young couple by the hand through the exhibit of Imagineering legend- Marty Sklar. This episode is hosted by Brian Reed and Stokes Laird, as the historians that lead you through each of the artifacts in the exhibit. This episode features voice actors Samantha Mlodecki and Walt Post. This episode was produced by Samantha Mlodecki. The Main Street Chronicles is a recorded monthly audio program, with a unique storyline that will tell the told and untold stories of Disney's most legendary Imagineers. To see the information presented in today's show, head over to our website www.themainstreetchronicles.com and be sure to follow us on social media. Facebook- The Main Street Chronicles Twitter- MainStChronicle Instagram- mainstreetchronicle Youtube- The Main Street Chronicles --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
McNair Wilson is a retired Walt Disney Imagineer who coined the term "Streetmosphere" (now commonly used in the theme park industry) and created street theater performances across the Disney Parks, especially at Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios (at the time it was still called Disney-MGM Studios). McNair is also responsible for creating the name "Downtown Disney" and for creating the Adventurers Club at Pleasure Island. In addition, NcNair developed concepts for many of the Disney attractions we know and love today, most notably the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. In this podcast episode, I have the pleasure of chatting directly with McNair about his work at Walt Disney Imagineering and his experiences meeting and working with Claude Coats, Marty Sklar, Michael Eisner, Frank Wells, Mel Brooks, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and even Walt Disney. Which of McNair Wilson's creations do you love most? 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/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Huge thank you once again to McNair for being my special guest on this podcast episode! You can learn more about him and his book (which I have read and recommend) at the links below. Website: https://teawithmcnair.typepad.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmcnair/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hatch-by-McNair-Wilson-118700724892370/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1938512014/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_KBOCDb8NQQ9DT Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel: Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP 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 the Imagineer Society - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!
Imagineer memoirs and more fill this special "Expo recuperation" episode of Mousetalgia! First, Jeff and Kristen review two books previewed at the 2019 D23 Expo, beginning with late Disney Legend Marty Sklar's final book, "Travels with Figment: On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams." Then, Jeff reviews Imagineer Kevin Rafferty's new book "Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career." Jeff and Kristen compare and contrast the content of the two memoirs, and then we share some of our own personal memories of time spend with Marty Sklar before he passed away just days after the last D23 Expo. Then, we answer more listener emails about touring the parks and more.
Shelly Valladolid & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the 50th-anniversary celebration of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Shelly then unboxes a Pulp Hero Snap Bot from Far Out Toys’ Marvel-inspired line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shelly Valladolid & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the 50th-anniversary celebration of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Shelly then unboxes a Pulp Hero Snap Bot from Far Out Toys’ Marvel-inspired line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
D23 Expo 2019 is just around the corner, and D23's very own Jeffrey Epstein joins us on Notably Disney to provide a preview of the exciting programming in store, from the concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of Disney on Broadway, to presentations commemorating new books by Disney Imagineers like Kevin Rafferty and the late Marty Sklar. Jeffrey also offers tips on how to best plan for D23 Expo. Following the interview, Brett relays specific information on all of the music-focused and book-related events at D23 Expo, as well as some of the performances taking place and books available for purchase. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com To follow D23 on social media, check out Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as the latest D23 Expo updates on the D23 website. New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
Your Tour Guides George Falcione and Jason Thomason talk about what's coming to Disney+, what would be their dream content for the new streaming service and why Hulu is great for Disney. Plus the time Marty Sklar yelled at Jason, why the boys will still buy the Blu Rays, did Sleeping Beauty ruin 101 Dalmatians and more!
Today, I’m going to do you another kindness. I’m listing for you, my Top Three (3) Attractions in Epcot. In addition to that, I’ll also give you my strategy for getting on these attractions. Ie., use fast pass, arrive early, or use general attraction waiting. Before we get started, let me just provide you with an Epcot overview. Epcot stands for the Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow. Well, that’s what Walt called it when he first introduced it to the public. He quickly corrected himself to what we all know Epcot as today, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Epcot is made up of what originally could have been two separate theme parks, as described by Disney legend, the late Marty Sklar (long time Disney Executive and Creative). The two (2) parts of Epcot are Future World and World Showcase. Future World houses such well-known attractions as Test Track, Soarin and Living with The Land. World Showcase is made of 11 countries, including delicious restaurants, shopping, and scenic views.
VINTAGE SEASON PASS PODCAST: EPISODE #18- 2009 IAAPA Disney Legends Panel from TSPP #106. The final public presentation appearance of Disney Legends Buzz Price and Blaine Gibson (they both passed away shortly after). Also on the panel are Legends Richard Sherman, Bob Gurr, and the late Marty Sklar. Moderated by Bob Rogers. Brought to you by Super 78 Studio — www.super78.com Panel: Bob Rogers, Marty Sklar, Bob Gurr, Richard Sherman, Blaine Gibson, & Buzz Price *Subscribe @ 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 Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com © 2019 Season Pass Podcast
VINTAGE SEASON PASS PODCAST: EPISODE #16- Marty Sklar from TSPP #279. A conversation with the late, amazing, Walt Disney Imagineering Ambassador. Brought to you by Super 78 Studio — www.super78.com Panel: Marty Sklar, Robert Coker, Brent Young, and Doug Barnes *Subscribe @ 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 Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com © 2019 Season Pass Podcast
Main Street USA features cleverly named windows often used as tribute to people who have held significant roles in the Disney company. We're going through some of the most notable names you'll find on Main Street. Instagram and Twitter: @distantdisney Intro music by: @ColinPaul00
Opened January 15, 1975 Was the first Space Mountain to open, although it was originally planed for Disneyland as "Space Port” Designing started in 1964, but Space Port was stopped because of Disney’s death It was revived because of the popularity of WDW with teens and young adults; the Magic Kingdom needed a thrill ride Disney Artist John Hench drew the original concept art of the SM exterior It was Walt who wanted the roller coaster to be in the dark so he could have precise control of the lighting and to project images on the interior walls. Selling RCA on an attraction to spend $10 million sponsoring the attraction was key to the project In the book “The Disney Mountains” author Jason Surrell writes about Marty Sklar’s efforts to sell the idea to RCA Disney had an agreement with RCA in 1970 to do all the infrastructure communications for WDW The contract stipulated that if Disney could come up with an attraction RCA would be willing to spend $10 million dollars The original pitch was a new version of Mission to Mars that took people inside a computer The meeting with the RCA CEO, Robert Sarnoff went horribly. Sarnoff sat at the head of a long conference table, and couldn’t hear the presentation and couldn’t see the materials. He asked his staff “who are these guys?" That’s when Marty and John Hench regrouped and moved forward with the Space Mountain plans The pitch for SM, Sklar brought Card Walker, Disney’s CEO to the meeting, as he and Sarnoff knew each other. They also insisted that Sarnoff sit in the middle of the table so he could see and hear. The story for the SM presentation focused on communication, as RCA had pulled out of the computer business shortly after the first presentation. The attraction would still consist of a rocket ride through space, but guests would see RCA satellites orbiting in space and after the ride, guests would visit the Home of Future Living which showed off the latest RCA home entertainment products, and some future products, and the last thing guest would see before exiting was themselves on color TV RCA approved the sponsorship, and the project started The project was lead by John Hench and Marty Sklar, and George McGinnis and Claude Coats - of pirates of the Caribbean and haunted mansion fame— were on the team Former astronaut Gordon Cooper, commander of Mercury 9 and Gemini 5, became a member of the Disney team and provided personal consultation to help insure the authenticity of Space Mountain. The roller coaster was developed by Arrow (who built the Matterhorn) and Disney It’s made up of 2 tracks: Alpha (to the left) and Omega. Alpha is 3,196 feet long while Omega is 10 feet shorter. Top speed is between 28 - 35 mph Ride duration 2 minutes, 30 seconds It’s a pure gravity ride with no boosters or retarders; there are only braking zones. If the ride stops, the brakes are simply released and the trains coast back to the station There are 30 trains (15 for each side), with two cars per train, with 3 people per car (although originally, the cars sat 4 people per car; this was changed in 1989) The exit was the Home of Future Living from 1975 - 1985 and pretty much included everything that was presented to RCA during the pitch meeting: featured the theme song "Here's to the Future" Guests stepped onto the Goodyear Speedramp and went past scenes of the Home of Future Living (from Widen Your World) Started outside on the patio with the father on a lounge chair looking at a briefcase size TV screen on a business video call Then, inside the rooms were a series of white hexagonal modules with white, yellow, orange, and brown decor First, the nursery where a toy clown held a camera pointed at the baby; the camera signal was sent to the other screens so the family could monitor the baby Next, the family room shows the grandmother taking a two way TV pottery lesson Then, the Rec room, where a teenage boy took in some snow skiing on a SelectaVision simulator while the younger brother assembled a model rocket via televised instructions Back outside, a boy is at the front door, talking to the mother inside via camera Again inside, the kitchen shows the mother and a neighbor sitting in front of a large TV wall unit reviewing an online catalog system, along with a picture in picture of the boy at the door Then, the teenage daughter’s bedroom watching a SelectaVision videodisc movie on a large screen Finally, was the entertainment center where a young girl and boy watched a football game on a wall-sized screen Then, you travelled under the train tracks on the speed ramp until you reached the incline and the TVs where you could see yourself In 1985, it was changed to RYCA-1 which showed what life might be like living in a space colony on another planet; the sets are pretty much the same as they are today. They were changed to reflect sending packages across spatial distances using teleportation when FedEx took over sponsorship in 1994. And during the 2009 refurbishment, it was changed to the current design of Starport 75 and promoting different destinations around the universe to which Space Mountain's rockets could take them FedEx added TVs to the waiting area inside and played SMTV which had news clips from around the galaxy Sponsors: RCA: 1975-1993 (19); FedEx: 1994 - 2004 (11); sponsorless: 2005 - now (14)
In celebration of the life of an industry icon, we present to you an interview with Disney Imagineer Marty Sklar, who passed away last month. This interview was recorded several years ago, and we at the No Vacancy podcast felt we needed to share this ‘lost' interview with all of you. He was a mastermind who oversaw the development of EPCOT Center (now known as Epcot) at Florida's Walt Disney World Resort. As VP creative development, EVP and President of Imagineering, Sklar oversaw the design and construction of Tokyo Disneyland, the Disney-MGM Studios, Disneyland Paris, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney California Adventure Park, Tokyo DisneySea, the Walt Disney Studios Park and Hong Kong Disneyland. An amazing man with an even more amazing story. Visit our sponsor: Kevin Barry Fine Art Hear how Kevin Barry Fine Art is Reinventing Hotel Art for an Interactive and Social Generation Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Learn more at http://novacancy.libsyn.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/ Find Bruce Ford on Twitter @BFinNH, and learn more at www.lodgingeconometrics.com
Kat and Demetri talk about Marty Sklar's sad final public appearance, answer emails about sex, pirates and murder, and speculate on the future of the Carousel of Progress.
The Mouse Castle Lounge Podcast: Disney News and Interviews, Cocktails and Conversations
The Mouse Castle Lounge is back! Tim Callaway interviews retired Disney Imagineer Alan Coats. Alan is the son of artist, Imagineer and Disney Legend Claude Coats. Alan enjoyed a long career at Disney, working among some of the biggest names at the studio and in the theme parks including Walt Disney, Roy Disney, Annette Funicello, Marty Sklar and Yale Gracey. Alan manages a website dedicated to his father's memorable career, www.claudecoats.com. www.TheMouseCastle.com
The Mouse Castle Lounge Podcast: Disney News and Interviews, Cocktails and Conversations
Marty Sklar worked for the Walt Disney Company over 50 years, mostly at Imagineering, which he ran for nearly ten. He got his start in marketing and publicity at Disneyland where he wrote much of the material Walt Disney presented at media events, on television and in numerous company publications. He had his hand in developing park projects including the Carousel of Progress, It's a Small World and Ford's Magic Skyway at the 1964 New York World's Fair, the grand opening of Walt Disney World, and the creative development of Epcot, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland. He remains the only person to be involved in the grand openings of every Disney theme park around the world. He's a Disney Legend and has recently written a memoir about his exceptional career, "Dream It! Do It! My Half-Century Creating Disney's Magic Kingdoms." Tim Callaway interviews Marty in this edition of The Mouse Castle Lounge. www.TheMouseCastle.com
Episode 93 of Podketeer. Tons of D23 audio. Bob Gurr, Marty Sklar, Alice Davis and X Atencio in the Working with Walt Panel as well as Bruce Vaughn and Marty Sklar in the Leading a Legacy Panel. Also lots of general audio and music. ENJOY!!
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