Podcasts about Matterhorn Bobsleds

We wrap up our epic 4-day Disneyland adventure with a jam-packed finale full of iconic attractions, creative eats, and unforgettable vibes. We kick things off by blasting into Hyperspace Mountain and conquering the classic Matterhorn Bobsleds before fueling up with a legendary Disneyland breakfast chimichanga from Ship to Shore Marketplace.Our Downtown Disney detour leads to a shopping spree and a wild bite of the viral Pickle Corn Dog at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. Then it's back to Ballast Point for a midday refresh before diving deep into Disneyland's Food & Wine Festival. We break down standout dishes like the sirloin Gruyère mac, musubi fried rice, and spicy shrimp papas locas, plus sweet and savory hits from Peppers Cali-Ente and Golden Dreams.After that, it's off to Lamplight Lounge for drinks, bites, and a much-needed break—including the fan-favorite 2319 mocktail and loaded potato skins. The evening shifts to lounge hopping with stops at Broken Spell and Trader Sam's, where we try tiki cocktails, pork gyoza, and poke bowls.We hop aboard the Disneyland Monorail back to Tomorrowland, soak up the nighttime magic with popcorn, Dapper Dans, and shopping, and then wrap up with a Blue Bayou dinner—complete with crab cakes, filet mignon, and a refreshing mint julep. Before calling it a night, we experience Mickey's Mic Magic, and we hit Radiator Springs Racers, Jungle Cruise, and Haunted Mansion, before reflecting on the highlights of our entire Disneyland trip.If you've been following along, don't miss this big finish—and if you haven't, go back and catch Days 1–3 to hear the full magic unfold!MEI-Travel – Expertise. Ease. Value.No matter where you want to go, our trusted partner MEI-Travel, will handle the planning so you can focus on the memories. They offer free vacation planning services and have nearly 20 years of experience creating memorable vacations. Visit MEI-Travel for a fee-free, no-obligation quote today!Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook GroupFacebook: @MainStMagicTwitter: @MainStMagicTikTok: @MSMPodcastInstagram: @MainStMagicVisit Us Onlinewww.MainStMagic.comwww.MainStreetShirts.comGet Dining Alerts!Find last-minute and hard-to-find Disney dining reservations with MouseDining.com! Get text and email alerts when popular theme park dining reservations open up. Get last-minute seating! Get the next table! Set your alerts now! Get the next reservation!Visit our Partnerswww.MSMFriends.comThanks to TFresh Productions for our theme song

Here is your Daily Disney News for Monday, April 14th, 2025 - Disneyland Tokyo to introduce "Adventure Through the Skies" ride this summer, promising a breathtaking journey through the clouds with immersive effects. - Disneyland Resort California reopens the iconic Matterhorn Bobsleds after refurbishment, featuring smoother tracks and enhanced special effects. - Disney+ announces new series "The Magic of Animation," offering behind-the-scenes insights into the artistry of Disney's animated films. - Launch of a new merchandise collection inspired by the upcoming live-action film "Peter Pan & Wendy," offering stylish apparel and whimsical home décor. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Tim and AJ dive into the history of Matterhorn Bobsleds!  Disneyland's original coaster may be a bit long in the tooth, but there's life in it yet!Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ SalisburyCover art by @roboptera on TwitterFacebook: facebook.com/Standby-LineTwitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePodInstagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcastPatreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcastEmail: standbylinepodcast@gmail.com 

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, "The Wildest Ride In The Wilderness", has been delighting Disney fans at Disneyland since 1979, with other versions created for Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Imagineer Tony Baxter, carrying forward an idea from Imagineer Marc Davis called Thunder Mesa and Western River Expedition, led a team to create this pivot storytelling roller coaster, setting a new standard for Disney mountain attractions (previous ones included Space Mountain and Matterhorn Bobsleds) that have resulted in such iconic attractions as Expedition Everest and Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars.   In this episode, we discuss the history, story, mythology, lore, and Imagineering details for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. Be sure to follow Kelly Washington on Instagram.   Get bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more at patreon.com/imaginationskyway.   To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel.   Tag me and join the conversation below. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imaginationskyway  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@imaginationskyway Twitter: www.twitter.com/skywaypodcast Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com  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/imaginationskyway Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

Hey there, and a very happy Saturday! This is your Disney News for Saturday, September 14th, 2024. I hope you're having a magical day so far! - New Vampire Stitch Popcorn Bucket at Disneyland Resort, perfect for Halloween, available on Disney Cruise Line soon - "Fantasmic!" show at Disney's Hollywood Studios has ended, to be replaced by a condensed version of "Hamilton" - Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine" featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, hitting theaters July 26, 2024 - Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds received maintenance upgrades for safety and longevity Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you have a magical day. Remember to check in tomorrow for more Disney updates.

Welcome to the "Best of Jiminy Crickets," where every month we bring to the forefront a past episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast from our back catalog of shows. For our June of 2024 episode, we revisit a show first released in December of 2019, which was in honor of the 60th anniversary of Disneyland '59. This now being the 65th anniversary, we felt it was timely to present, yet again, our tribute to "Disneyland '59."December 2019 - In the final episode for 2019, we flash back 60 years to the summer of 1959, when the very first 'E' ticket attractions premiered in Disneyland. DisneyChris and Ruthie discuss the backstory, behind the scenes development, grand opening festivities and further history of The Submarine Voyage, The Disneyland Alweg Monorail System, and The Matterhorn Bobsleds. Enjoy rare archival audio, lots of bright and bubbly, future forward "Monorail Music," as well as fun anecdotes and personal memories of these fabulous adventures that took Disneyland from a family park, to an amusement enterprise.   Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/​ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month. https://www.patreon.com/DisneyChris

Grab your neck braces and pain medication and join us as we throw our frail bodies down the Matterhorn Bobsleds! Also Cody has no clue how to use Lightning Lanes! ENJOY!

Ryan and Byron climb aboard the Matterhorn Bobsleds, in hopes of reaching PEAK spinal discomfort. All they ask is that you remain seated, please. Permanecer sentados, por favor... Go to Greenchef.com/60foryour and use promo code 60FORYOUR to get 60% off + 20% off meal kits for your next two months! Bloopers! Behind the scenes looks! Other exclusive content available at http://www.patreon.com/watcher Get Watcher merch at https://watcherstuff.com/ CREATED & HOSTED BY Ryan Bergara & Byron Marin EDITOR Byron Marin PRODUCER Matt Real EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Steven Lim  Ryan Bergara Shane Madej Social: http://www.instagram.com/fyapod http://www.instagram.com/ryanbergara http://www.instagram.com/byronamarin https://twitter.com/fyapod https://twitter.com/ryansbergara https://twitter.com/byronamarin Business Inquiries:  hello@watcherentertainment.com SFX by Audio-blocks FYA Logo by Arthur Kierce (@theonekierce) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagineer Bob Gurr has always been a man on the move. And for nearly 40 years, he's helped move many a happy Disney theme park guests aboard vehicles and ride conveyances of his own design. As he has often quipped, “If it moves on wheels at Disneyland, I probably designed it.” He developed more than 100 designs for Disneyland from Autopia to the Matterhorn Bobsleds. Bob's authored books, raced cars, flown airplanes, and had a hand in a multitude of automotive designs including cars, trains, trams, monorail trains, the list goes on and on and on. In 1999, Bob was honored with the Themed Entertainment Association's Lifetime Achievement Award (THEA). The Walt Disney Company honored him in 2004 as a Disney Legend, again honored in 2008 with a Disneyland Window on Main Street.

In this episode, we discuss the history of the Matterhorn Bobsleds in Disneyland Resort. Come with us as we barrel down this Swiss wonder's sharp turns and rough terrain. We uncover the origins of Disney's "Lovers Lane" turned "Snow Hill" turned Matterhorn. Turns out, there really is a Basketball court inside the mountain, and we'll tell you which track is longer. Stay till the end to hear Paige talk about High School Musical theories. Hasbro's Star Wars: The Black Series Dok-Ondar FigureHarold's CollectionThe Shah of Iran and Walt Disney ride the Matterhorn Tiny Kline - The first Tinker Bell ‘High School Musical' reunion! Watch some of the original stars return to East High Thank you to our sponsor Deep Cut. Get 10% off your first order with code TPA10.

Disneyland - Matterhorn BobsledsTake a bobsled ride down ze icy slopes of ze Matterhorn. On this trip take in some of the outer area background music and head down the left (Tomorrowland) side track.Audio recorded on 6/29/2023 at 10:05AM.

Hello Tourists! On this adventure of Disney Conversations, we take a look at the differences and similarities of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom as compared to Walt's original park Disneyland! For this discussion, Magical Matthew is joined by Tour Guides Janette Pellegrini and Mindy Muir! If you are planning a trip to one of these parks, and you have never been, we hope you find this information useful. Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park in Anaheim are two of the most popular theme parks in the world. While they share some similarities, they also have some significant differences. Here are some key comparisons between the two: 1.    Size and Layout: Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom is significantly larger than Disneyland Park in terms of overall size and number of attractions. The Magic Kingdom covers an area of 107 acres and has 47 rides and attractions. Disneyland Park, on the other hand, covers only 85 acres and has 40 attractions. The layout of the two parks is also different, with the Magic Kingdom arranged in a circular pattern around the iconic Cinderella Castle, while Disneyland Park is more linear in design, with its entrance on one end and Sleeping Beauty Castle on the other. 2.    Unique Attractions: While both parks share some attractions, such as Pirates of the Caribbean and It's a Small World, there are also many unique attractions to each park. Magic Kingdom has several attractions not found at Disneyland, including the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, and the classic Carousel of Progress. Meanwhile, Disneyland Park has its own exclusive attractions, such as the Indiana Jones Adventure, the Matterhorn Bobsleds, and the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. 3.    Dining Options: Both parks offer a variety of dining options, ranging from quick-service snack stands to sit-down restaurants. However, Disneyland Park has a slightly larger variety of dining options, with unique restaurants such as the Blue Bayou, located inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, and the Cafe Orleans, which serves New Orleans-inspired cuisine. 4.    Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere of each park is also different. Magic Kingdom has a more grand, regal feel with its ornate castle and spacious Main Street, USA. Disneyland Park, on the other hand, has a more whimsical and nostalgic feel, with attractions like the original It's a Small World and classic characters such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message

Everything you didn't know you wanted to know about the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. The post Retrospective | Matterhorn Bobsleds first appeared on Leal Legacy.

That Disney Hustle – Disneyland – Fantasyland pt. 2 Join us as we journey part 2 of the attractions and dining of Disneyland's Fantasyland. This is the part of Fantasyland that has our favs! Peter Pan's Flight, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Storybook Land Canal Boats, It's a Small World, Edelweiss Snacks, and more! You cannot beat the chili-lime corn on the cob or the chimichanga! Visit us on the web www.thatvacationco.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Follow our That Disney Hustle Instagram account. If you need help booking contact us for a free no obligation quote. We are That Vacation Co., serving you the most delightful destinations. Hosted by Caleb and Chanel Berg. Produced by Caleb Berg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvacationco/message

“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” Disney has forged a dynasty of family entertainment--but what if the happiest place on earth became the deadliest place on earth? One ride: Two accidents. The way they happened remain a mystery, but the outcome will never be forgotten.Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/in-the-news/look-missing-murdered-indigenous-women-featured-dateline-nbc-s-missing-n1277762https://www.sfgate.com/disneyland/article/matterhorn-ride-deaths-disneyland-fatal-accidents-16285220.phphttps://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/01/04/Tourist-killed-in-fall-from-Matterhorn-bobsled/2012442040400/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32562279/mark-lynn-mapleshttps://www.orangecoast.com/essays/my-o-c-some-childhoods-blossom-at-disneyland-at-least-one-ended-there-too/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18697996/mark-maples/https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Matterhorn_Bobsleds#:~:text=Thank%20you!%22-,Deaths,below%2C%20and%20crushed%20his%20skull.https://www.bustle.com/p/is-the-matterhorn-at-disneyland-haunted-this-roots-of-this-urban-legend-go-back-more-than-33-years-2465728http://cosmiccatacombs.blogspot.com/2013/10/an-analysis-of-escape-from-tomorrow-2013.htmlhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/disneyland-opens

Welcome to eww that's creepy podcast! The theme this week is dangerous amusement parks, and in this episode, Melissa is going to tell Jackie about numerous accidents that occurred at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. From the Matterhorn Bobsleds to space mountain, and even it's a small world, accidents can happen anywhere. Even in the happiest place on earth! Please be aware that this episode will discuss graphic and gruesome accidents. Listener discretion is advised.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_incidents_at_Disneyland_Resort https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/deborah-gail-stone-disneyland/ https://adventure.howstuffworks.com/destinations/theme-parks/13-shocking-freak-accidents-that-happened-at-disneyland.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K97vxBCpwx8

04/08/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the history of the Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction at Disneyland along with the changes through the years. SOURCES Books/Magazines The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 42: Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds Websites/Articles The Walt Disney Family Museum Blog Artifactual: The Mighty Matterhorn The Disney Wiki: Matterhorn Bobsleds Inside the Magic: What's Happening with the Matterhorn? SFGATE: What Disneyland is doing to repair a crumbling Matterhorn Parkhoppr: The History of the Matterhorn at Disneyland Disneyland Public Affairs: Disneyland Resort Donates Matterhorn Bobsled to National Roller Coaster Museum The Hollywood Reporter: Disney Prepping Adventure Movie Based on Matterhorn Ride (Exclusive)

The next installment in my "Once Upon A Time" series is here! In this series, I dive into the storytelling, history and little known facts of some of my favorite Disney Park attractions! I'm pretty excited about it. Today I'm talking about Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. Check it out to learn lots of new facts and hidden surprises with a little magic sprinkled in! Disneyland in March: https://mixinsomemagic.com/disneyland-in-april/ Disney Genie Plus: https://mixinsomemagic.com/disney-genie-and-disney-genie-plus-at-disneyland/ Disneyland When It's Crowded: https://mixinsomemagic.com/disneyland-when-its-crowded/ Mort and Co Candles(Use this link for 10% off!): https://www.etsy.com/shop/MortAndCo?coupon=MIXMAGIC Discount Disneyland Tickets: https://www.getawaytoday.com/tickets/disneyland-resort/?referrerid=7842 Sign up for my Newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/67d703f82868/mix-in-some-magic Check out my social media for Disney tips and fun! https://www.instagram.com/mixinsomemagic https://www.pinterest.com/mixinsomemagic https://www.facebook.com/mixinsomemagic

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this episode, Ian tackles M for Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Resort!

Remain seated please, because we're finally doing it. Part one of The Mountains of Disneyland is here. This week, Kirk & Rain will be sledding down Matterhorn Mountain. In separate seats of course. Join us for twists, turns, drops, and maybe a little splash on this exciting new episode of Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast.InstagramTrammin' - https://instagram.com/TramminPodcastChristian Rainwater - https://instagram.com/imrainwaterTwitterTrammin' - https://twitter.com/tramminpodcastMusicLocal Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Trammin' - The Disneylanders, Addy DaddyUsed with permission.Character Art & AnimationNadia Dar - https://nadsdardraws.carrd.co/Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast

Dave Bossert & Aljon Go chat about the latest Disney and pop-culture news as well as feature part two of Dave's conversation with Producer/Agent, Richard Kraft about his amazing Disney Park collection. Richard had amassed a collection of nearly every single attraction poster, countless pieces of original Imagineering concept art, and vehicles and props from attractions such as Disneyland's Skyway, PeopleMover, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Snow White's Scary Adventures, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Rocket Rods, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Submarine Voyage, and the Magic Kingdom's Star Jets, among many others. (Disney Wiki) Prior to starting his own company in 1991, Richard was an agent at ICM and started his career working with several of his musical heroes such as Jerry Goldsmith, Elmer Bernstein, and Henry Mancini. Kraft once ran Varese Sarabande Records where he executive produced over 150 soundtrack albums. His award-winning feature-length documentary, Finding Kraftland played at over 75 film festivals around the world. He is also an über-Disney fan whose That's From Disneyland! exhibit and auction garnered great attention and money for charity. *Learn more at Kraft-Engel Management. Follow the team! Skull Rock Podcast | Facebook - Aljon Go (@aljongo) • Instagram & Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - Email us: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com | dave@skullrockpodcast.com. Pre-order a signed copy of Dave's new book - Claude Coats: Walt Disney's Imagineer—The Making of Disneyland: From Toad Hall to the Haunted Mansion and Beyond - CLAUDE COATS IMAGINEER (theoldmillpress.com) Outro music "The Pirate King" composed by Jared Rehnquist/Untold Journey - Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skullrockpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skullrockpodcast/support

On this episode of Annual Pass, Jack and Geoff discuss the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland! Listen to the awe and wonder of them talking about Disney's first ever steel tube coaster. Also, join Geoff on a massive Ferris Wheel, hear the guys talk about a shuttered theme park in Houston, animals at Sea World, and more!

Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction turns 62 years old this month, and co-hosts Jessica and Melanie set out to uncover the history of this one-of-a-kind, iconic roller coaster. From its early beginnings as a wild idea inspired by Walt Disney's trip to Switzerland, to the current updates required to keep this groundbreaking feat of Imagineering running, the story of the Matterhorn is as full of twists and turns as the ride itself. Don't miss this episode if you love classic Disneyland attractions! 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.comSOURCES for this episode:https://davelandblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/whatever-happened-to-xmas-star.html https://thedisinsider.com/2021/04/22/exclusive-disney-developing-matterhorn-bobsleds-based-feature-film-for-disney/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exclusive-disney-developing-matterhorn-bobsleds-based-feature-film-for-disney https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Matterhorn_Bobsleds "The Happiest Place on Earth." The Imagineering Story, season 1, episode 1, 12 Nov 2019, Disney Plus. No Doubt. "Tragic Kingdom." Tragic Kingdom, Trauma Records, Interscope Records, 1995. Apple Music, https://music.apple.com/us/album/tragic-kingdom/1440845400?i=1440845596  https://www.sfgate.com/disneyland/article/Disneyland-repair-crumbling-Matterhorn-16194831.php Snow, Richard. Disney's Land: Walt Disney and the Invention of the Amusement Park That Changed the World. Scribner, 2019. https://www.waltdisney.org/blog/new-heights-matterhorn-anaheim-alpshttps://www.yesterland.com/oldmatterhorn.html "Goofy Scream - The Art of Skiing"https://youtu.be/bJGFfd6P-pk "Kodak Presents Disneyland '59 - DisneyAvenue.com"https://youtu.be/Xu7xDIA0zeU "Matterhorn Bobsleds - Safety Spiel"https://youtu.be/yGZ9JrbFY7k "The Theme Park History of the Matterhorn Bobsleds (Disneyland)"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-lScMcgwwg“Toy Story 2 - Tour guide Barbie”https://youtu.be/kX4ABefuIQ

On this episode, Emma teaches Brian about the magical world of Disneyland... and the terrible things that they don't want you to hear about. Get ready for a train wreck, literally and figuratively.  Want to get in touch with us? For work related inquires and suggestions for the show: murdermirthmonsters@gmail.com Twitter: @MirthAndMurder Sources for this episode: https://apnews.com/article/c539be36fb33d35242b9d7b6ace1696b https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Resort https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_incidents_at_Disneyland_Resort https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/parent/walt-disney https://www.history.com/news/disneylands-disastrous-opening-day-60-years-ago#:~:text=Collection%2FGetty%20Images-,Look%20back%20at%20the%20problem%2Dplagued%20unveiling%20that%20park%20employees,televisions%20on%20July%2017%2C%201955 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-05-03-me-2604-story.html https://www.nytimes.com/1986/07/24/us/around-the-nation-disneyland-must-pay-600000-in-park-murder.html https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/america-sings/ https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Matterhorn_Bobsleds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbYfuDk6Tk4

Join your tour guides Jason Thomason, Holly Wood Crawford, George Falcione & his wife Jessica as they hang out on Saturday morning over coffee to talk about the lifespan of the Matterhorn Bobsleds, should Shanghai's Pirates come to Orlando, an Aladdin ride for Morocco, Disney Store closings, renting a Cast Member's pants and more!  The Grand Circle Tour Podcast is in no way part of, endorsed or authorized by, or affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its affiliates. As to Disney artwork/properties: © Disney. Disclosure | Privacy Policy

This week hosts Aljon Go (@aljongo) and Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) talk to Disney Legend, Bob Gurr about his early career, his time at the Walt Disney Company, and working on projects for Steve Wynn's Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. Gurr is an amusement ride designer and Disney Imagineer. His most famous work was for Walt Disney's Disneyland Park, and its subsequent sister parks. Gurr is said to have designed most, if not all, of the ride vehicles of the Disneyland attractions, including Autopia, Haunted Mansion, the Disneyland Monorail, the Submarine Voyage, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds. He was named a Disney Legend in 2004. He also worked on the King Kong Encounter animatronic for Universal Studios Hollywood. *Source, Wikipedia. Bob Gurr (@bobgurrofficial) • Instagram - www.fandomproductions.com/shop - Visit - skullrockpodcast.com. Purchase Dave Bossert's new award-winning book "3D Disneyland - Like You've Never Seen It Before at theoldmillpress.com. Email us: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com | dave@skullrockpodcast.com. Outro music "The Pirate King" composed by Jared Rehnquist/Untold Journey - Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License https://youtu.be/iTVxFPhbAtk. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skullrockpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skullrockpodcast/support

They're loud, they're tall, and they're full of yetis! Today on Main Street Geeks we present our first ever "E" Ticket Showdown, pinning the two theme park giants, Matterhorn Bobsleds and Expedition Everest, against each other in a glorious battle! Who will come out on top? Tune in to find out! Instagram: Main Street Geeks: https://www.instagram.com/mainstreetgeeks/ Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/theryansheets/ Janae: https://www.instagram.com/janaemuchmore/ Connor: https://www.instagram.com/connorudvardy/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tequila and bobsledding! This week's episode is packed with the best margaritas at EPCOT (hint: they are not outside at the booths in Mexico) and also the BEST queso at Walt Disney World! After you've had margaritas and queso, take an imaginary ride down the Matterhorn at Disneyland, one of the classic and most beloved rides on Disney property. And if you're up for a quick debate, join Chris and Kelli on this week's Minnie Take discussing the best ride at Hollywood Studios!Listen to us on your favorite podcast platform or at these links:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supercalifragilistic-awesome-disney-podcast/id1519529786IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-supercalifragilistic-aweso-68324055/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aEKXzO7tTCqZfnvJnzAPC For show notes, transcript, and more details from this episode, please visit: https://scfadp.com/podcast-season-3/disney-news-1-10-the-history-of-the-matterhorn-bobsleds-and-the-joy-of-la-cava-del-tequila/SCFADP on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scfadpSCFADP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scfadp/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/scfadp)All music for this episode is available through a creative commons license. The background music for the News segment was created by Kevin Macleod: Fuzzball Parade by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5044-fuzzball-paradeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For more things DISNEY (and Disney food reviews), check out our website: https://scfadp.com Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @SCFADP in both places. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/scfadp)

Sean LaRochelle joins the class to discuss his Disney fandom, his undergraduate thesis on the feasibility of EPCOT, and his quarantine project! We spend time talking Sean thesis was on the feasibility of EPCOT as a living/working community, then discuss his process of designing and building a roller coaster on his property inspired by the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. The video of the visit is available at https://youtu.be/zhbmBQZrBgk. The video of Sean's ride is available at https://youtu.be/pHLW0olSXOI. You can contact Sean at disneytecture@gmail.com. You can keep up with the class, podcast, and interviews/visits by following my Twitter @chavardphd. You can follow the class on Facebook by joining the public group @Being a Fan of Disney. Thank you for listening!

Unless you haven't been paying attention, you've all seen the amazing video of a backyard roller coaster that was inspired by the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. The ride has theming, lighting, a synced soundtrack, realistic rock work, a running waterfall and a thrilling roller coaster running through it all. On this week's show, we'll talk with one of the ride's designers.  You'll learn all about how the ride was made and the plans for its future. PLUS, you'll find out what legendary Disney Imagineer called the designer to congratulate him!  

Join us as we discuss the storytelling aspects of the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Resort. We discuss the ride walkthrough, the history highlights, and our favorite aspects of the story. Connect with us: YouTube: Detour to Neverland Instagram: @detourtoneverland Website/Blog: DetourToNeverland.com Tik Tok: @detourtoneverland Twitter: @DTNPodcast Facebook: Detour To Neverland Facebook Group: Detour to Neverland Podcast Community Voicemail Line: (615) 200-6048 Subscribe to Kingdom Outcasts (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, at no additional cost to you. Rest assured that I only recommend products that I know and love.)

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On this episode Scott and Aaron talk about petitions to rename the Carnation Cafe and the Matterhorn Bobsleds while also recapping the outcome of a recent Disneyland Auction that took place in Thousand Oaks. During the main segment Scott and Aaron ask each other five more heartfelt questions about hamburgers, frozen yogurt and what they, as podcast hosts, hope to get out of the Bobsleds and Banthas. It’s a fun and heart felt episode about Disneyland and Star Wars that you won’t want to miss.

We’re back! This week we are discussing the ways you can familiarize yourself with and support Disney’s black culture. Also, a HUGE announcement about reopening the Disneyland Resort including California Adventure, Downtown Disney, The Grand Californian and The Paradise Pier Hotel. As usual, we’ve got updates on merch, what to watch on Disney+ and all of the ways you can bring the magic into your home until we can get back to the parks! Links:Subscribe to our events calendar (it’s free)!Follow Sean, Tabitha and the Magic on Main Street Podcast on Instagram!If you have any comments, questions or any stories you may want to share with our audience, email us at friends@magiconmainstreetpodcast.com.Become a patron on our all new Patreon! For as little as $2 a month, you’ll get early access and you’ll never have to listen to ads!Topic 1 - This Week in Disneyland history1956:Disneyland debuts Tom Sawyer Island & the Rafts to Tom Sawyer Island in Frontierland, the film 3D Jamboree at the Mickey Mouse Club Theater, and the Storybook Land Canal Boats attraction in Fantasyland.Tom Sawyer Island (today known as Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island) is an artificial island surrounded by the Rivers of America and inspired by the works of Mark Twain. Guests visit the island by traveling on a motorized raft which is piloted by a Disneyland Cast Member. The short 3D Jamboree features the famous Mouseketeers and their leader Jimmy Dodd. The presentation includes the animated shorts Melody and Working for Peanuts all in 3D. Storybook Land Canal Boats (originally known as Canal Boats of the World in 1955) features 13 boats (powered by outboard motors) afloat in 465,000 gallons of water.1958:Disneyland's Columbia ship opens on the Rivers of America. It is a full-scale version of the first ship to carry the American flag around the world. It actually was built in large part from the plans for the HMS Bounty (of mutiny fame). Disney's shipbuilders couldn't find plans for the original Columbia, so they relied heavily on those of Captain Bligh's ship, which had similar dimensions. It has cost $300,000 to build. Fowler's Harbor (named after Admiral Joseph Fowler, who helped to build Disneyland) is also officially opened on this day to dock the new ship. A dedication ceremony takes place with Fowler and Walt Disney himself in attendanceThe Disneyland attraction Alice in Wonderland debuts in Fantasyland. Actress, Kathryn Beaumont, voice of Alice in the 1951 animated movie, provides the voice for the dark ride. It follows the path of the movie, as the riders (as Alice) follow the White Rabbit down the Rabbit Hole into Wonderland. Disneyland's first "Alice" attraction - Mad Tea Party (a spinning tea cup ride), has been operating since the park's debut in July 19551959:Three major attractions are christened at Disneyland on this day:The first urban monorail system in the U.S., the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail System, begins operation in California's Disneyland. The two Mark I trains run on a .8 mile track around Tomorrowland. Walt Disney and U.S. Vice president Nixon and their families are on hand for the dedication of the "Highway in the Sky." (In June 1961, the Monorail will become a true transportation link instead of just a sightseeing ride. With an extended 2 1/2 mile track, Disneyland Hotel guests will be able to board the Monorail at the hotel and begin their park visit in Tomorrowland.)Also on this day at Disneyland, the Matterhorn Mountain with its Matterhorn Bobsleds, opens. Modeled after the Matterhorn, a real mountain in the Swiss Alps, it is the first roller coaster to use cylindrical rails and urethane wheels (which will become standard in the roller coaster industry). At 147 feet tall, the Matterhorn contains 500 tons of structural steel. The ride consists of two separate tracks that run somewhat parallel to each other for much of the ride, intertwining and eventually deviating from each other at the loading areas.The Submarine Voyage ride is officially dedicated on this day as well in Tomorrowland (although it has has been open since June 6). The attraction has cost about $2.5 million to create. The Nautilus and 7 sister submarines - the Triton, Sea Wolf, Skate, Skipjack, George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Ethan Allen allow 38 Disneyland guests at a time to take their own voyage to the North Pole. For the dedication of the new Submarine Voyage attraction the opening ceremonies feature eight live mermaids performing a synchronized swimming ballet in the lagoon.Mrs. Mildred Nelson, wife of the chief machinist on the the first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus,helps Walt Disney christen the sub D-301, appropriately named Nautilus. Also taking place at 1:30 is a special dedication parade specifically designedfor this day's festivities. The parade and all the day's events are filmed for an ABC television special to be titled Kodak Presents Disneyland ’59.1967:The Club 33 restaurant (for members-only) opens at 33 Royal Street, in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. It is comprised of two dining rooms and several adjoining areas, all of which hold a wide array of magnificent antiques and original works of art. A secret feature of the theme park, the entrance of the private club is located next to the Blue Bayou Restaurant at "33 Royal Street" with the entrance recognizable by an ornate address plate with the number 33 engraved on it.1971:The All American College Band performs for the very first time at Disneyland. The All-American College Band, made up of musicians from colleges all across the United States, will perform for 11 weeks throughout the summer (and become a yearly tradition).1972:The Main Street Electric Parade kicks off at Disneyland for the very first time. The floats include the Blue Fairy, Casey Junior Circus Train, Alice In Wonderland, Chinese Dragon, Dumbo’s Circus, Cinderella’s Ball, "it’s a small world", and the American Finale.1974:Disney World’s "Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue" dinner show debuts in Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Created as a college workshop summer production only, guest response will be so positive that Walt Disney World entertainment will continue the show with a permanent professional cast at the end of the 1974 summer! 1975:Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln returns to Disneyland after being replaced in 1973 with The Walt Disney Story.1983:The Disneyland parade Flights of Fantasy, which celebrates the opening of the New Fantasyland, debuts.1999:Disney's animated feature Tarzan premieres in the U.S. at the El Capitan Theater in HollywoodThe computer controlled sign that welcomes guests to the main entrance of Disneyland's parking lot is removed. Its site will be absorbed into the new California Adventure area. (This is only the second sign to greet guests as they entered Disneyland in the park's 44 year history. The original marquee, erected in 1958, had letters that had to be changed by hand!) Disney's 37th animated feature Tarzan is generally released in the U.S.2010:Toy Story 3 has its worldwide premiere at Taormina Film Fest in Italy. (It will premiere in the U.S. the following day.)2012:An expanded and spruced-up Carnation Café debuts on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland park.A 4.1 earthquake in Yorba Linda that shake parts of Southern California on this evening adds a little extra unexpected excitement to the star-studded red carpet opening of the new Cars Land at the Disneyland Resort.Disneyland Resort caps off its $1 billion renovation of Disney California Adventure with the public opening of Cars Land and the new Buena Vista Street. Based on the Disney-Pixar movie Cars, Cars Land is the largest piece of a five-year expansion at Disney California Adventure Park, adding 12 acres of new attractions to the theme park. It is a recreation of the fictional town of Radiator Springs, featuring Luigi's Flying Tires, which flies riders over what looks like a giant air hockey table; Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, which swings riders in trailers in a "tow-si-do" square dance; and Radiator Springs Racers, which takes riders through a race through a mountain range.2016:Finding Dory, a 3D computer-animated comedy adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures, hits U.S. theaters. The revamped Soarin’ flight simulator rides at Disney California Adventure and Epcot open to guests. Now called Soarin' Around the World, new scenes include a flight over Switzerland’s Matterhorn, the Arctic Ocean with a leaping whale, the Sydney Opera House in Australia, Germany’s Neuschwanstein castle, a herd of African elephants, the Great Wall of China, Egyptian pyramids, India’s Taj Mahal, hot air balloons in Monument Valley on the Arizona-Utah border, outrigger boats off Fiji, the Iguazu waterfalls on the Argentina-Brazil border and France’s Eiffel Tower. A new soundtrack performed by the London Studio Orchestra is based on Jerry Goldsmith's original Soarin’ score. Patrick Warburton (best known as Elaine’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Puddy on "Seinfeld") returns as chief flight attendant and host.2018:Incredibles 2, a computer-animated superhero film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, is released to theaters in the U.S.Topic 2 - News ReopeningDatesAPExpiration stays the same or extendRecharge for paymentNew expirationTicketsHotels updateJosh D’AMaro Announcement:Topic 3 - MerchNew Disney Rainbow Collection Mickey Loungefly Backpack and Dog Tee Parades into shopDisney for Pride MonthNew Rainbow Mickey Collection Drops on shopDisney In Honor of Pride MonthNew Pirates of the Caribbean Loungefly Mini Backpack Sails Into shopDisneyTopic 4 - Hidden MickeyTopic 5 - FoodCooking up the magic: The chefs at Lamplight Lounge in Disney California Adventure park have put a fun spin on a lunchtime classic with these PB and J Rolls.Topic 6 - Events/EntertainmentArtemis Fowl is now streaming on Disney+MAIN - Disney's Black CultureDisney+Splash Mountain rethemingThe Walt Disney Company has pledged $5 million to support nonprofit organizations that advance social justice, beginning with a $2 million donation to the NAACP to further their longstanding work promoting social justice by eliminating disparities and racial discrimination through their advocacy and education programs.“The killing of George Floyd has forced our nation to once again confront the long history of injustice that black people in America have suffered, and it is critical that we stand together, speak out and do everything in our power to ensure that acts of racism and violence are never tolerated,” said Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “This $5 million pledge will continue to support the efforts of nonprofit organizations such as the NAACP that have worked tirelessly to ensure equality and justice.”In addition, through the Disney Employee Matching Gifts program, employees are able to increase their impact in their communities by donating to eligible organizations, with the Company matching those gifts.Disney’s “Real Change” In Wake Of George Floyd Killing ProtestsBelow is a link to a statement we sent to our fellow @Disney employees. It's from Bob Chapek, our CEO, Latondra Newton, our Chief Diversity Officer, and me.Floyd Norman, an Animated LifePrime moviesSoulhttps://movies.disney.com/soul? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Disneyland is supposed to the happiest place on earth, but it has been the most tragic to some since 1964.  According to intouchweekly.com, "In late July 1955, a Disneyland Railroad operator switched tracks before the back of the train had safely crossed into the station — a mistake that sent the last car of the Retlaw 2 train onto a separate set of tracks. The caboose swung to the side and collided with a concrete divider before derailing. Fortunately, no one was hurt. The worker fled the scene and never returned., After that, Disneyland had no major incidents for nearly a decade. The good streak ended in May 1964, when 15-year-old Mark Maples from Long Beach, CA, stood up and was thrown from the top of the Matterhorn Bobsleds. He landed on an adjacent ledge, fractured his ribs and skull, and died three days later." But it seems that the tragedy doesn't stop there due to a series of deaths, derailments, drownings, fights, and suicides that have followed and made its way onto the park's property throughout the decades.   The paranormal aftermath, is it possible that the spectres the staff and park goers have witnessed may be linked to deaths on the park's grounds?  Or could they be connected to the remains of the loved ones that family members would disperse on certain rides?  Find out as we sit down and take a virtual haunted walking tour with former Disney Cast member, Mitchell Ralston.

In this episode I interview Disney Legend and Imagineer Bob Gurr about his incredible career working for Walt Disney. We discuss Bob's early life as a young boy through his time at WED Enterprises working directly for Walt Disney on the construction of Disneyland. Bob is often quoted as saying..."If it moves on wheels at Disneyland, I probably designed it." That quote is quite accurate considering Bob's impressive resume as designer of such iconic attraction ride vehicles as: the Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Disneyland Fire Engine, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride cars, and the OmniMover ride vehicle system, which appears most notoriously in the 'Doom Buggies' Haunted Mansion ride vehicles.  Bob is not only a Disney Legend, his career is legendary but it did not end when Bob officially left Disney in 1981. In fact, Bob not only continued to work as Designer for many years after leaving Disney, he is still working today!  Be sure to check back for a Part 2 of this podcast interview in which Bob and I will further explore his time at Disney and beyond.  You can learn more about Bob Gurr and his incredible life by visiting:  BobGurr.com  Bob also conducts Bus Tours in Southern California of historic and iconic locations that are significant to Walt Disney history. You can learn more about these incredible WaltLand Tours by visiting: WaltLand.com Be sure to follow The Finding Walt Disney podcast here to keep up to date on future episodes.  facebook.com/findingwaltdisney https://www.instagram.com/findingwaltdisneypodcast/ twitter.com/disneypodcast23 Thank you for listening! Be sure to share with all your Disney-loving friends and family!  

Join your Tour Guides Holly Wood Crawford, Kris Banas, Jason Thomason and George Falcione as they talk about what makes the Matterhorn Bobsleds so great, why it's a classic and an icon.  Plus Walt's first ride down the mountain, the Matterhorn is haunted, #GeorgeRuinedMyTrip and more! The Grand Circle Tour Podcast is in no way part of, endorsed or authorized by, or affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its affiliates. As to Disney artwork/properties: © Disney. Disclosure | Privacy Policy

Twist and Turn through the caverns of an icy mountain as your being chased by an abominable snowman! Stay tuned for an exciting journey of the history and backstory of The Matterhorn Bobsleds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parktalk1/message

Bob Gurr's career is one many Disney fans know well. After being hired by Walt Disney to join WED Enterprises in 1954, Bob went on to build vehicles, ride systems, and other designs for a wide range of classic Disneyland and Walt Disney World attractions. For example, Bob created the vehicles for Autopia, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, the Haunted Mansion, and the Ford Magic Skyway. He also designed the original version of the Disneyland and Walt Disney World monorails, the mechanics for Walt's Abraham Lincoln animatronic (as seen in Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln at the 1964 World's Fair), the omnimover ride system, and the world's first tubular steel roller coaster—Matterhorn Bobsleds. After concluding his career with Disney in 1981, Bob went on to design over 150 projects for Universal Studios, Steven Spielberg, Michael Jackson, and more. For his contributions to the theme park industry, Bob has been honored with the Disney Legends award, his own window on Main Street USA at Disneyland, and the Themed Entertainment Association's lifetime achievement award, which also places him on the judging committee for the association's annual theme park awards. Bob is still very active today at the age of 88. His current projects include: Waltland: a bus tour around Los Angeles to visit important sites in Walt Disney and Bob Gurr history. Fandom Productions: Bob Gurr merchandise signed by the legend himself. "Bob Gurr: Legendary Imagineer": Bob Gurr's autobiography, published in 2019. You can also follow Bob on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/BobGurr/ https://www.instagram.com/bobgurrofficial/ https://www.bobgurr.com And be sure to see Bob on Episode 1 of The Imagineering Story on Disney+. Which of Bob Gurr'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 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!

In the final episode for 2019, we flash back 60 years to the summer of 1959, when the very first 'E' ticket attractions premiered in Disneyland. DisneyChris and Ruthie discuss the backstory, behind the scenes development, grand opening festivities and further history of The Submarine Voyage, The Disneyland Alweg Monorail System, and The Matterhorn Bobsleds. Enjoy rare archival audio, lots of bright and bubbly, future forward "Monorail Music," as well as fun anecdotes and personal memories of these fabulous adventures that took Disneyland from a family park, to an amusement enterprise.Download (right click, save as)

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Mac & Joe are back and wade into the Scorsese/Marvel controversy. The pair give some recommendations as well as go over en expansive November film preview. Joker becomes the #1 worldwide R-rated film of all time!!Some theme park news including some exciting changes coming to Universal Studios Florida as well as new addition to Mac's favorite attraction in TomorrowLand. Mac gives the history of "Monsters Inc.! Mike & Sulley To The Rescue!" and Joe gives the history of "Matterhorn Bobsleds".

Happy Thursday, October 24th Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be sunny with a high of 95 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 8 am - 11 pm and DCA 8 am - 6 pm. Today in the year 2003, Disney's 44th Animated Feature Film, Brother Bear premiered at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood Ca. Also on this day in the year 2008, High School Musical 3: Senior Year was released. In Park News, Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds will be closed Weekdays for refurbishment until Saturday, November 2nd. Disney Parks Blog just announced yesterday that the Star Tours attraction at Disneyland will be getting new destinations inspired by the latest episode of the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker beginning December 20th. In Downtown Disney News, Guests Visiting Uva Bar & Catal Restaurant that dine-in Costume, will receive a free dessert. Offer valid on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sunday Only until October 31st. Offer valid with the purchase of an entree, limit one dessert per table.

Harriet Burns was known as Walt Disney's First Lady of Imagineering, not only because of her contributions to the organization but also because she truly was the first woman hired at WDI in a creative capacity. Harriet is a Disney Legend and even has a window on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland. Working directly with Walt Disney, Harriet helped to create many of the classic attractions we know and love today, including Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Carousel of Progress, and Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. She also built the robin that Mary Poppins sings "Spoonful of Sugar" to in the original film. Harriet passed away in 2008, but her legacy still lives on today. In this episode, I have the distinct privilege of interviewing Haley Clair, the granddaughter of Harriet Burns. Haley and I chat about her grandmother's life, legacy, work at Walt Disney Imagineering, and interactions with Walt Disney. Which of Harriet Burn'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 Haley Clair for being my special guest on this podcast episode! You can learn more about Haley and about her family's book (all about Harriet Burns) at the links below. Website: http://www.haleyclair.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haley.clair/ Book: http://www.imagineerharriet.com  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!

This week's theme park news: • Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has moved to delayed opening this week to help with daily maintenance and fine tuning of the new ride. The ride will open at midday until further notice. • Disneyland is adding a reservation system for Savi’s Workshop and Ogas cantina for when Galaxy’s Edge opens to the public on June 24th • Disneyland have reversed a decision to add merchandise stands into the Main Street Cinema after online outrage at the move. • Walt Disney World have announced that they are going to Galaxy’s Edge previews for Premium Annual pass members, and then backed that up with increasing the price for all annual passes. The non resident Florida Annual pass increased by 25 percent. • Universal Hollywood have announced a new bar next to the upcoming Jurassic World a revamped Jurassic Cafe. The bar will be called Isla Nubar and feature tropical cocktails. The Jurassic Cafe is reopening with a Costa Rican themed menu. • Six Flags Magic Mountain is rumoured to be retracking their closed Green Lantern coaster for reopening later this year. • This week the 60th birthday of three iconic Disneyland attractions: Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Disneyland Monorail and the Disneyland submarine ride. • Finland’s Linnanmaki have opened Taiga, their new Intamin multi-launched coaster.

On this snowcapped episode, Annie and Alex explore the vast and varied history of the first mountain to grace the Happiest Place On Earth, The Matterhorn. On this episode the hosts explore the inspiration behind the attraction as well as some wonderful tidbits that will help you see the Matterhorn in a new light the next time you visit the park. So hop into the nearest bobsled, remain seated, and enjoy the Wildest Ride in the Alps!

Today, Disneyland celebrates the Matterhorn Bobsleds, Disneyland Monorail and Submarine Voyage which opened on this date in 1959! We look at these rides and latest news from the parks! In The Parks – Your Guide to the Disneyland Resort and Disney’s California Adventure Park! Listen to In The Parks on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and the TuneIn app! […]

Skyway at Disneyland This week, I'm talking about the Skyway, which sat abandoned for over twenty years in Disneyland, one of the most popular theme parks out there. In this episode, I go into the history of the Skyway ride, the Matterhorn Bobsleds, the ride closure and abandonment, and finally the demolition of the show building in 2016 for the construction of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Find complete show notes for this episode at https://theabandonedcarousel.com/3. Social Media http://www.theabandonedcarousel.com hello@theabandonedcarousel.com Twitter: @CarouselAbandon Facebook: @TheAbandonedCarousel Instagram: @TheAbandonedCarousel Credits Cover background photo is by 4045 on freepik.com. Theme music is from "Aerobatics in Slow Motion" by TechnoAXE. Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-5ccade for 40% off for 4 months, and support The Abandoned Carousel.

Two adult daughters discuss their favorite Disney Mountains, Matterhorn Bobsleds and Expedition Everest- Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. Learn facts you never cared to know but so desperately need. Join us as we meet the Disco Yeti, and a gentle soul named Harold. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/1313harborthepodcast)

2019 marks the 60th anniversary of the very first roller coaster to open at a Disney park: the Matterhorn Bobsleds. Disneyland was open for four years before it got its first coaster, and when the mountain-themed attraction debuted, it was anything but your average, off-the-shelf ride. In fact, it was the first tubular steel coaster in the world! That attraction was the first in an iconic lineup of roller coasters that would eventually be introduced at the U.S. Disney parks, and on this week’s show we work our way chronologically through all 12 of them. Join us and special guest Courtney Guth as we discuss the impact and legacy of the Disney coasters and how we feel each one succeeds as a Disney attraction. Also on episode 212, we review some of our recent meals at Ale & Compass, Liberty Tree Tavern, and Olivia’s Cafe. Plus, we have some fun with the hashtag #DisneyfyDisney by adding Intellectual Properties to original Walt Disney World attractions and restaurants. Come join the fun! Be sure to find Courtney online and let her know you enjoyed hearing her on the show! Podcast: Book of the Mouse Club Twitter: @Courtney_Guth *We apologize for the audio issues you’ll hear throughout this episode. We were dealing with loud computer fans and a microphone that ended up not being plugged in, which we unfortunately realized too late. We hope you still enjoy the episode! If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join John B. deHaas and I as we take the Grand Circle Tour on the Disneyland Railroad!  One of Disneyland's opening day attractions!  Recorded on December 2, 2018. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It’s time to take a gran circle tour of Disneyland on the Disneyland Railroad.  Disneyland’s website says, “Embark on a relaxing 18-minute scenic journey aboard an authentic steam-powered train around Disneyland Park.”  There are no age or height restrictions to ride the train and the Thrill Level describes the attraction as being Slow, dark and loud.  Before we climb aboard, here are five fast facts about the Disneyland Railroad. Before we begin our mountain climbing adventure, here are five fast facts about Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds. 1. The Disneyland Railroad began operation on Disneyland’s opening day on July 17, 1955.  In fact, Walt Disney himself pulled the train into Main Street Station that morning on his way to give the park’s opening dedication. 2.  The Railroad features five restored steam locomotives named C.K. Holliday, E.P. Ripley, Ernest Marsh, Fred Gurley and the Ward Kimball,  The first four are named after American locomotive legends, the fifth, the Ward Kimball, is named after the Disney animator who is credited for inspiring Walt Disney’s love of trains.  The older locomotive, the Fred Gurly, was built in August of 1894. 3. One of the most anticipated parts of the Grand Circle Tour is the journey through the Grand Canyon and Primeval World Dioramas.  The Grand Canyon diorama debuted in 1958 and features an amazing background mural painted by Delmer J. Yoakum that is 306 feet long and 34 feet tall.  The Primeval world diorama opened in 1966 and features audio animatronic dinosaurs that were build for the Ford’s Magic Skyway attraction in the 1964 New York World’s Fair. 4. The Railroad features a special train car, the Lilly Belle, named after Walt Disney’s wife Lillian.  It is the last remaining ‘opening day’ car that is still in service, albeit only occasionally.  Guests can pay to ride in the car as part of the separately ticketed Gran Circle Tour.  Sometimes the first 14 guests in line at Main Street Station when the park opens in the morning will get a chance to ride in it as well. 5. On January 11, 2016, the Disneyland Railroad closed for over a year to accommodate construction of Disneyland newest land, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.When the train resumed operation on July 29, 2017, the new line line had the trains making a left turn for the first time in the attraction’s history. Now let’s ride the Disneyland Railroad for a Grand Circle Tour of Disneyland.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas and after we ride we’ll give you our thoughts on this opening day attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we take a ride on the Disneyland Railroad. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ DISNEYLAND WEBSITE https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/disneyland-railroad WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Railroad Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join John B. deHaas and I as we brave the Matterhorn mountain and ride Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds!  Recorded on July 27, 2018. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Let’s head to Disneyland to conquer one of the park's many mountains!  It’s time to ride the Matterhorn Bobsleds.  The Disneyland website describes this attraction by saying, "Careen through a snow-capped mountain on a speeding alpine sled while avoiding the clutches of the mythic Abominable Snowman." Guests must be 42” or taller to ride and Fastness and Single Rider options are available for this attraction.  The thrill level describes the Matterhorn Bobsleds as being a Thrill and Water ride with Small Drops that is Dark, Loud and Scary. Before we begin our mountain climbing adventure, here are five fast facts about Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds. 1.  The Matterhorn Bobsleds opened at Disneyland on June 14, 1959.  Located on the border of Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, the Matterhorn Bobsleds was not officially a part of any land until the 1970s, when the attraction became a permanent part of Fantasyland. 2.  The Matterhorn Bobsleds holds the distinction of being the first tubular steel roller coast in the world. 3. The ride’s famous Abomidable Snowman was given the name Harold by Disney Imagineers when he took up residence in the mountain in the 1970s. 4. On January 5, 2015, the ride began an extensive refurbishment to install new new effects and updated animatronics for Harold.   One of the original Harold figures can now be spotted in the Collectior’s Collection at the Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout attraction at Disney California Adventure 5. Yes, the rumors are true.  There is a basketball hoop inside the Matterhorn.  While not a regulation sized half-court, there is a basketball hoop and playing area in the attraction that is said to have been used by the mountain climber who scaled the mountain regularly to wave at guests down below. And now, let’s ride the Matterhorn Bobsleds.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas and after we ride, we’ll give you our initial thoughts on this classic attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we are about to experience, the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ DISNEYLAND WEBSITE https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/matterhorn-bobsleds/ WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matterhorn_Bobsleds Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

Happy Monday, November 19th Everyone! And Happy Thanksgiving Week! This is #TheMinnieMiceMinute Weather in the parks today is mostly cloudy with a high of 74 degrees. Over the Weekend We learned that the Matterhorn Bobsleds have returned from its Refurbishment. We just learned this morning that that SHARE YOUR EARS initiative will continue through to November 27th. Disney will donate $5 to Make A Wish for every post to Facebook, Instagram & Twitter with the HashTag #shareyourears Today in Disney History in the year 1996 - Disney Online officially launches its Disney Store on the Internet. Also today in Disney History, in the year 1999 - Disneyland officially begins offering Fastpass services starting with It's A Small World, (then later Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin). Happy Anniversary to Toy Story 2. On this day in the year 1999 - Disney releases the Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film Toy Story 2 to theaters. Also, on this day in the year 2004 - Touchstone releases the live-action feature film National Treasure in theaters in the US. For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

Welcome to EPISODE 25 of the Minnie Mice Show, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, and these are my 2 Minnie Mice, Anyssa & Cianna! Happy Friday, November 16th Everyone! We started this week off with an Exclusive Veterans Day Special….Not sure if most of you had the chance to see or listen to it. But we had 91-year-old, WW2 Veteran & Former Disney Cast Member George Lawson joined us in the studio and tell us his story. We learned about his Life In Military Training, WW2, His days working on the Matterhorn, Meeting Walt Disney Himself and his years working as a Custodian at the Disneyland resort until is unfair dismissal just a couple short months ago. If you haven't seen or heard it yet, I highly encourage you all to do so. His story is not only AMAZING but heartbreaking. However, he handles it with Grace and continues to choose Happiness. We started a HashTag this week #BRINGBACKGEORGELAWSON, not for us but for HIM. We feel he deserves for his story to be told. He told us that he's most hurt that he wasn't given a chance to defend himself and more so, the fact that he wasn't able to say goodbye to everyone he Loved seeing in the parks. We encourage you all to check out our social media and the initiative we have taken to get George's Story out there. And we highly encourage you all to join in! Again, If you haven't had a chance to listen to our interview with George, you can find it on our Podcast from this past Monday. And if you are on Facebook, You can watch it there and we encourage you ALL to Share the Interview on Facebook so that His story can be heard by everyone!! We want to thank Everyone who has joined in, in getting George's Story out! We have some listeners that have actually taken it a step forward and started a Petition for George. You can find this Petition on a link we will provide in our description. Big News that hit the parks today, Matterhorn Bobsleds came back from its refurbishment. Gotta say it was fun hearing all the screams come from the ride today as we passed by. We know it's a Favorite to many, so there are a lot of happy people today! The Holidays are Now in Full Swing At the Disneyland Resort. Alien Santa Premium Popcorn Buckets, surprisingly can still be found in Disneyland & California Adventure. I honestly thought they would sell out but I think Disney is learning that they need to have plenty in stock. We don't know how long they will last. So if you haven't gotten yours yet. We suggest you Get it soon! But I don't see them going anywhere if they have stuck around this long. Also available this Christmas Season, The Pluto Popcorn Bucket. Breaking News This week! A couple New Teaser Trailers along with some New Character Teaser Posters for Toy Story 4 has been released. Have you seen them? Anyssa close your ears!!! The addition of Ducky & Bunny voiced by comedians Key & Peele have us So Excited!! They Are Hilarious! Toy Story 4 is set to Hit theaters Summer 2019. Speaking of Trailers, A New more detailed Trailer for Dumbo was released this week during the CMA's… Did you get a chance to see it? From what we saw, it's so Beautifully done and the Music alone already has us in tears. Dumbo hits theaters March 29th, 2019. Don't Forget, Wreck-It Ralph hits Theaters this Wednesday, November 21st. Did you all get a chance to see Gwen Stefani Perform In the parks yesterday for ABC's Christmas Special? The crowds in Disneyland yesterday for the filming were INSANE!! If you missed it, no worries, You will be able to see her performances plus much more on Christmas Morning on ABC. This just in today, There is now a Sneak Peek online of some Concept art, giving us The first look at the all-new Marvel Land & Spider-Man Attraction coming to DCA in 2020. We are The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice on social media. This is the Minnie Mice Sounding off, until next time, Be Kind & Spread some Magic!

WE ARE LIVE FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO ADVANCE PREMIERE OF THE GRINCH: Fonseca talks with Julie Dolan – Voicing A Princess And a General In this season of Star Wars Rebels, the original leading lady that started it all made her animated debut, but it wasn't Carrie Fisher taking the helm, it was actress Julie Dolan. Julie is a Southern California native and has appeared in several shows over the years including The Gilmore Girls and Without a Trace. We wanted to talk to Julie, but not just because of her role on Rebels, but also because of her role as Princess Leia in Star Tours The Adventures Continue as well as General Leia in Disney Infinity 3.0. We were fortunate to have some time to speak to Julie and talk about how she became the latest actress to fill Carrie Fisher's rather large space shoes. Fonseca and AMV talk about the AVENGERS 9 rumors and confirm them. Robert Henry "Bob" Gurr American amusement ride designer and Imagineer. His most famous work was for Walt Disney's Disneyland Park, and its subsequent sister parks. Gurr is said to have designed most, if not all, of the ride vehicles of the Disneyland attractions, including Autopia, Haunted Mansion, the Disneyland Monorail, the Submarine Voyage, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds. He was named a Disney Legend in 2004. He also worked on the King Kong Encounter animatronic for Universal Studios Hollywood. He gives us the details and more!

WE ARE LIVE FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO ADVANCE PREMIERE OF THE GRINCH: Fonseca talks with Julie Dolan – Voicing A Princess And a General In this season of Star Wars Rebels, the original leading lady that started it all made her animated debut, but it wasn’t Carrie Fisher taking the helm, it was actress Julie Dolan. Julie is a Southern California native and has appeared in several shows over the years including The Gilmore Girls and Without a Trace. We wanted to talk to Julie, but not just because of her role on Rebels, but also because of her role as Princess Leia in Star Tours The Adventures Continue as well as General Leia in Disney Infinity 3.0. We were fortunate to have some time to speak to Julie and talk about how she became the latest actress to fill Carrie Fisher’s rather large space shoes. Fonseca and AMV talk about the AVENGERS 9 rumors and confirm them. Robert Henry "Bob" Gurr American amusement ride designer and Imagineer. His most famous work was for Walt Disney's Disneyland Park, and its subsequent sister parks. Gurr is said to have designed most, if not all, of the ride vehicles of the Disneyland attractions, including Autopia, Haunted Mansion, the Disneyland Monorail, the Submarine Voyage, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds. He was named a Disney Legend in 2004. He also worked on the King Kong Encounter animatronic for Universal Studios Hollywood. He gives us the details and more!

Yodeleeehoo! Come with us for a ride on the icy peaks of the Matterhorn! Zip along the frosty terrain and look out for that Yeti! Grrraaar! www.strollingdms.wordpress.com

A bobsled ride down the icy slopes of the Matterhorn! Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewaltdaily/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewaltdaily/ Medium: https://www.medium.com/thewaltdaily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/thewaltdaily Alexa Flash Briefing: https://www.amazon.com/Wayth-Media-The-Walt-Daily/dp/B077D1HZRJ iTunes and Anchor.fm: The Walt Daily

Welcome to EPISODE 24 of the Minnie Mice Show, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, and these are my 2 Minnie Mice, Anyssa & Cianna! Happy Friday, October 12th Everyone! In Park News, in DCA at Pixar Pier, we got our first glimpse and Luxo Jr, although it's covered right now, we know its now there! It can be found on top of the Pixar Pier Sign. Rumor has it that Luxo Jr will shine down on guests walking into Pixar Pier. So we shall see. So on Wednesday the First Teaser Poster Debuted for Disney's Live-Action Aladdin and it was Beautiful and then yesterday, The Very first look at Disney's Much anticipated Live Action Aladdin debuted with its first ever teaser trailer. OMG!!! It was AMAZING!!! The Movie Hits theaters May 24th, 2019. We have an official date now for the Return of Matterhorn Bobsleds. It will return from its refurbishment on November 16th. In Marvel News, Scarlett Johansson to get $15 MILLION Dollars for Black Widow Solo Film. WORLD OF DISNEY NEWS - The new section along with the signage Debuted this past weekend and we could not get over the lines outside the store just to go in and get a look. Announced earlier this week, As of October 10th, the Disneyland Resort's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, Storytellers Cafe, discontinued the à la carte option in favor of an all-buffet establishment. Breakfast & Brunch served daily from 7am - 2pm, and Dinner Served 4:30 pm - 10pm. While closed from 2pm - 4:30pm. We also learned this week that Cuties, known for their orange-like clementines, has become the Official Citrus Fruit of the Disneyland Resort. This new partnership will bring Cuties to many fruit carts and counter service dining locations starting this Fall. Cuties will be offered as a side in kids' meals at select counter service locations. Additionally, Cuties branding will be introduced at the Disneyland Resort. In Downtown Disney News, Disney confirmed on Wednesday that they have officially pulled the plug on the New Luxury Hotel that was Planned for Downtown Disney. However, the area will remain focused on shopping, dining, and entertainment. No word as of yet on if the old favorites like Rainforest Cafe, ESPN Zone and The Movie Theater will return or if new ones will emerge. As you all know, the new 6,500-space parking structure is currently under construction near the Mickey & Friends structure at the Disneyland Resort. This week we found out that along with the new Parking structure, there will be a new pedestrian bridge over Magic Way. This new bridge will connect visitors from the parking structure—over Magic Way— to the rest of the resort, allowing guests the option to stroll through the Downtown Disney District to the theme parks' Main Entrance. In addition, the new bridge eliminates the foot traffic crossing the street at Disneyland Drive and Magic Way, providing not only convenience but also greater pedestrian safety and better traffic circulation. Set to be completed next year, these parking and transportation enhancements—along with other existing parking options throughout the resort area—are designed to dramatically improve parking and traffic flow. The new parking structure is expected to significantly speed up guest arrival by providing a 60 percent increase in the number of access lanes and by adding parking capacity on the west side of the resort. In addition, the tram boarding area will be reconfigured to enhance the transportation experience for guests parking at both the new structure and Mickey & Friends. Coming this Tuesday October 16th - Trader Sam's at the Disneyland Hotel will open at 7am for the Exclusive Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug that will be available for purchase...So I suggest you get there early and I'm sure it will go fast! We are The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice on social media. This is the Minnie Mice Sounding off, until next time, Be Kind & Spread some Magic!

Bob Gurr noted Disney Imagineer know for designing such Disneyland attractions as Haunted Mansion, Autopia the Disneyland Monorail, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds sat down with Gene of the Waffle Press Podcast to talk his works, working with Walt Disney, the future of VR rides, and adaptions of his works to movies. Please check out our Patreon where contributors make our show possible! https://www.patreon.com/thewafflepresspodcast

Happy Monday, July, 30th Everyone! Weather in the parks today is Sunny with a High of 88 degrees! Over the weekend we learned that from now till September 3rd, Downtown Disney now has Food Trucks in the empty West End. Food Trucks included Habit Burger Grill, Brew Wings & Afters Ice Cream, So make sure you check them out! Speaking of Downtown Disney, Today ONLY at Sprinkles Cupcakes they are celebrating International Day of Friendship. It's Buy one get one Free when you Whisper BFF at time of purchase. Starting today, Pinocchio's Daring Journey is down for refurbishment till August 3rd. Matterhorn Bobsleds is also down starting today, (no Estimated return date) Today in Disney History. In the year 1986, Disney's Flight of the Navigator is released into theaters. Today in the year 1998, Disney launches its First ever Cruise Ship, The Disney Magic, It's one of the 3 largest Cruise ships in the world. For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

Happy Friday, July 27th Everyone! The Weekend is here! Park News - First off let's get right into Bing Bong's Sweet Stuff Confectionary which opened last Saturday. We got to explore it a few times this week and have already noticed some changes since it's opening day. On opening day they had a few hiccups with the drinks. It's BACK!! The Wildest ride in the Wilderness!! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad made its return from refurbishment today! Can't tell you how happy I am about that! It is My FAVORITE ride so I've missed it! Disney announced this week that Holidays at the Disneyland resort returns November 9th. With that comes, Festival of Holidays, A Christmas Fantasy parade and of course, Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle. We also learned this week during the Disney Parks Live Stream for Paint the Night, that The Paint the Night Parade & the Pixar Play Parade will be sticking around after the September 3rd Pixar Fest end Date! Still no word on the Together Forever Fireworks Spectacular but we will be keeping our fingers crossed that it stays! A couple more refurbishments hitting the parks starting next week. Starting Monday, July 30th, Pinocchio's Daring Journey will be down till August 3rd. Matterhorn Bobsleds will be down July 30th - August 23rd (Estimated date) Also, don't forget the Enchanted Tiki Room will be closed starting August 6th with an unknown return date. Also in Disney News….PhotoPass day is coming Sunday, August 19th. During this day-long celebration of photography in Disney parks, you'll discover creative & fun photo ops throughout the parks! Breaking News Today - Disney & Fox shareholders have voted to approve the $71.3 Billion merger of the 2 companies, marking another step closer to Marvel Studios Introducing the X-Men & Fantastic Four into the Marvel Cinematic, Universe. We learned this morning that Disneyland Resort workers approved a contract that raises the Minimum hourly wage for Cast Members Effective Immediately, as of this morning their pay is now $13.25 and starting January 1st goes up to $15.45. Congratulations to all our well-deserved cast members! Speaking of Cast Members, we have come in contact with SO MANY AMAZING cast members who make Magic Happen Daily!! Cast Members who truly Love what they do and embody The Disney Spirit! On the other hand, sadly you get a few that unfortunately aren't so magical. Not Park news but it is Disney! August 1st - 26th, in Sherman Oaks Ca, there will be a Pop-Up Event called @ThatsfromDisney. Here you will get a look at many Disney Artifacts past & present with an Auction starting August 24th. So if you want to own a Doom Buggy or Rocket Rod, this is your chance! STAR WARS NEWS - News hit today that Star Wars Episode IX will begin filming at London's Pinewood Studios on August 1st, 2018. For all the latest info go to D23.com Food News - Mexican Pot De Creme dessert - go over our experience with it. New Menu item at the Golden Horseshoe in Frontierland. Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches (2 per order) with Vanilla Ice cream, drizzled with caramel & chocolate sauce. River Belle Terrace is now serving Breakfast! Here are the new Breakfast menu items! Short Rib Skillet, Southern Fried Bone-In Pork Chop, Country Biscuits & Gravy, Becky Thatcher's Fried Green Tomato, Mickey Shapes Pancake, Granola & Mixed Berry Parfait, Southern Sweet Skillet, Monkey Bread & Seasonal Oats. Another new Menu item - There's a new Margarita in Town! The new Pineapple Margarita from Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill on Pacific Wharf in DCA looks refreshing & delicious. Sprinkles Cupcakes in Downtown Disney, released a New Cupcake this week and I'm sure it's an acquired taste! It's a fluffy Vanilla cake filled with Flaming Hot Cheetos topped with creamy white cheddar frosting dusted with crushed hot Cheetos but hurry cuz it won't last long. According to Sprinkles Instagram, it's only here till tomorrow, July 27th.

Guete Morge! Your hosts have a spine-rattling, back-breaking, neck-destroying discussion about the Matterhorn Bobsleds, Disneyland's first mountain!Plus, we speculate on what Marvel in the parks will look like.

06/05/17 - In this week’s Disneyland and Southern California news, Universal Studios has a pretty good 2016, Space Mountain celebrates 40 years, and the DIS celebrates its 20th anniversary.

05/01/17 - In this week’s Disneyland and Southern California news, a new lounge experience is coming to Tomorrowland, as expected Matterhorn reopens with Fastpass, and Tom talks about his look behind the construction walls of the new Guardians attraction.

04/27/17 - Johnny Depp surprises guests at Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride, Matterhorn Bobsleds reopens with FastPass, Disney announces highly anticipated movie release dates, and more in today’s DIS Daily Fix!

01/16/17 - The team discusses Disney MaxPass, the new digital option for PhotoPass and FastPass, sharing their opinions, plus reader and listener opinions.

Hello my friends and welcome to one of the most exciting shows in the history of the Disney Avenue Podcast. Today’s guest is no stranger to the Disney community and has always been a man on the move. For nearly 40 years, he has helped move countless Disney theme park guests aboard vehicles and ride conveyances of his own design. As he’s often stated, “If it moves on wheels at Disneyland, I probably designed it.” And he certainly has. He has developed more than 100 designs for attractions ranging from Autopia and Matterhorn Bobsleds to the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Monorails. He is the one and only Bob Gurr. Bob has an amazing new documentary coming out soon titled, Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality which we’ll be discussing among other highlights from his storied career working with Walt. You can learn more about the film and how to buy yourself a copy by clicking HERE. And, as if having Bob on the Disney Avenue Podcast wasn’t enough, legendary former Imagineer Tim Delaney, who was our very first guest here on the show, is joining us today as a very special cohost. Teaming up with a big named former Imagineer like Tim Delaney to interview the great Bob Gurr has not only created a spectacular show for our listeners to experience, but has been a dream come true. And so friends, it is with great pleasure and excitement to welcome Bob Gurr to the Disney Avenue Podcast. If you enjoy listening to the show and hearing from Disney Legends like Bob Gurr, please please please head on over to iTunes and leave us a quick rating and review to help us spread the word to other Disney fans around the world. Thank you for tuning in and spending some of your precious time with us. **Subscribe on iTunes** Like Us On Facebook New RSS Feed Write a Review DisneyAvenue.com Bob Gurr documentary   The Disney Avenue Podcast would like to thank our producer Geren Piltz and our graphic designer Brian Vermillion for their contributions to this show.

03/07/16 - Nancy Johnson continues her series dedicated to making sure children of all ages have a great (and age appropriate) visit to the Disneyland Resort. This segment covers ages 4 to 9.

Most of the time, nothing.This week, special guest Carole Sanderson of the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives describes the process and challenges of documenting the entertainment industry.Notes:Six Flags New Orleans - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaNational Roller Coaster Museum: WelcomeMatterhorn Bobsleds - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSpecial thanks to Carole Sanderson

Put on your lederhosen and grab your climbing gear!  This week we take you to Disneyland for a ride through one of the park's most beloved attractions, Matterhorn Bobsleds.  Nick and Dave take you from the ride concept through refurbishments as they watch the Point of View video of the ride. Let us take you on your capade of enjoyment by entertaining that space between your ears. Show ArtifactPOV Matterhorn Bobsleds video:  Click Here******************************************************************************Have an idea, question, or want to share your experiences with Nick and Dave on the show? Contact us:mousecapadespodcast@gmail.com(407)674-0414Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Simply search for Mousecapades Podcast. Listen to us on iTunes, Podcast Addict, and Stitcher Radio.******************************************************************************Interested in becoming a travel agent yourself and helping others plan their next Disney vacation? Simply contacttravel@2tickets2paradise.netInterested in learning more about Surge365, how to get paid to travel, and make $1,000 bonuses? Contacttravel@2tickets2paradise.net to get started.Want to book your next Disney vacation with Disney professionals? 2Tickets2Paradise Disney Dream Makers are standing by to help make your wish come true. Contact travel@2tickets2paradise.net to wish upon a star.“Don’t dream your life, live your dreams!”

06/09/15 - Mary Jo Mellado Willey, Nancy Johnson and Carol Bowling discuss romance at the Disneyland Resort, including their favorite attractions, restaurants and romantic spots.

04/13/15 - The team discusses this week’s Disneyland and Southern California news, including confirmation of long rumored upgrades to classic Disneyland attractions, plus WonderCon comes...and goes.

01/27/15 - Michael Bowling continues his celebration of Disneyland’s upcoming 60th birthday with a look at the first ten years of the Park.

In this episode we take a look at The Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. We learn what was in its spot before this great attraction, who designed and worked on it, and the changes over the years. Plus some cast member stories, and current events of the week. www.thesweepspot.com

Bob Gurr and the Matterhorn - This week, Team Mousetalgia discusses Walt Disney's "Mighty Matterhorn" with WED legend Bob Gurr, the Imagineer who was responsible for creating the original transportation systems for Disneyland, including the Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Monorail, and the Main Street vehicles. We also take a look at the changes coming to the attraction, which is scheduled to reopen after a lengthy refurbishment for Summer 2012. Also, the Muppets return to Manhattan, and our correspondent reports! Plus, pouring the perfect "Gurrtini" - and more!

In this episode we talk about the history of The Matterhorn Bobsleds, and some tales you may not have heard, Enjoy!

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   We kick off the 130's with Disney Legend and Transportation Genius Bob Gurr.  Bob Joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of The Season Pass Podcast), Brent Young (Creative Director/Co-Founder of Super 78) & Robert Coker (Owner/Editor of ThrillRide.com) for a discussion on his start in the automotive industry and his creative years working in WED Enterprises (later known as Walt Disney Imagineering).  You'll hear about the creative process behind Autopia, the Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Submarines, Omnimovers, and more.  This is part one of an infinity… ;)  Enjoy!   http://legends.disney.go.com/legends/detail?key=Bob+Gurr http://deansgarage.com/2010/automobile-design-by-henry-gurr/ http://www.laughingplace.com/News-PID500310-500310.asp http://disneyland.disney.go.com www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass   Become a fan on the rejuvenated TSPP Facebook  page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass    Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524   Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.   The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.   © 2010 Season Pass Podcast

The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative  Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.   *Subscribe @ iTunes*   Hey Everyone… Because of technical difficulties (My Computer Server decided to corrupt), we were unable to record a discussion… So what do we have this week?  Great question my fellow patron of Random Knowledge Seeking Fandom!!  We have the Audio experiences of The Matterhorn Bobsleds and Holiday Mansion 2008 in Disneyland and the final two attractions of Knott's Scary Farm's Halloween Haunt.  Keep your eye out for Season Pass Vidcast #1 Debuting this weekend.   Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the  Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : )   Want your “Theme/Amusement Park Fun” Pictures on the Season Pass Website?  Send them to seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com or doug@seasonpasspodcast.com and we'll post it!   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –  1-916-248-5524    Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.

Take a ride down the icy slopes of the Matterhorn. In this episode, I cover both tracks of the Matterhorn Bobsleds. I also have a couple of announcments including my upcoming trip to WDW to attend MouseFest. Enjoy! Please don't forget to stop by my website at www.oakfan.com to check out the high quality videos as well as photo galleries.