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819 · Designing Disney with Former Imagineer Jason Surrell Imagine starting as a Jungle Cruise skipper and ending up helping to shape some of Disney's most legendary attractions! Join me as I sits down with former Disney Imagineer and master storyteller Jason Surrell, whose creative work spans Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, Star Tours, New Fantasyland, and much, much more. Jason shares his origin story, behind-the-scenes insights, and the future of immersive Disney storytelling, plus lessons from Marty Sklar, Tony Baxter, and other Disney legends. If you love Disney history, Imagineering secrets, and hidden details, this episode on Designing Disney is hopefully the first in a series of episodes you won't want to miss!
What do priest holes, artichokes, and old grape vines have to do with the current version of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride? On this episode of Distory, we drive along down the road to the 1983 remodel of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride in Disneyland. Along the way, we take a detour to Storybookland Canal Boats, learn about the design influences of Toad Hall, and discover some details that many people miss in the newly designed facade. Kate takes us down some bizarre rabbit trails to talk about Tudor architecture, anodized aluminum chains, Tony Baxter's house, and the history of turnstiles, and Kirk shares some untold stories about the history of New Fantasyland before we roll to a stop just past the Toad statue (that looks a little different than it used to). Join us LIVE on YouTube every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: @disneycicerone Kirk: @walruscarp You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and at disneycicerone.com & walruscarp.com View full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel HERE OR on the Spotify version of our podcast. Distory T-shirts and Stickers Kate's Substack Kate's books on Amazon WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch MOWD app
WDW's new fantasyland was not planned to look like the one we have today. In this episode of Distory, we visit the dilapidated Fantasyland of the Magic Kingdom of the late 90s and early 2000s to watch how Imagineering's major overhaul of this land evolved over time. Along the way, we find some lost concepts of major areas that were scrapped, including a Cinderella attraction that is not *quite* like the one Kate wishes Disney would create. As we finally arrive at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train concept, we dive into the construction process. Kate walks us through the evolution of the ride vehicles in development, including their fascinating hand-painting process. Kirk discusses the construction on a larger scale, walking us through the assembly of this E-ticket attraction. We also both share some of our other Disney projects and wax nostalgic about the first time we met each other IRL (in real life). Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: @disneycicerone Kirk: @walruscarp You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and at disneycicerone.com & walruscarp.com View full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel HERE OR on the Spotify version of our podcast. Distory T-shirts and Stickers Kate's books on Amazon WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disneycicerone/support
Ken Lennon is the recently retired Executive Lighting Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering. His designs over the last 37 years have included such iconic attractions as Cars Land at Disney California's Adventure, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, New Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland. Ken attended UCLA where he received both a BA and MFA in Theater. He started with the Walt Disney Company in 1987 at the newly created Disney Stores Design Team. Throughout his career, Ken has worked with several lighting manufacturers to develop products conducive to the changing entertainment and sustainability environments. In his spare time, Ken enjoys any kind of live entertainment, especially concerts and theater, and going out to new dining places. He also loves to speak to students about lighting and encouraging the next generation to see lighting as a beautiful art form. In his retirement, he hopes to travel and chase the things he loves all around the world. This episode is brought to you by Elation and Main Light
What was the real reason Disneyland's Fantasyland rides were expanded in 1983? In this episode of Distory, we time travel to Disneyland in the early 1980s to look at some original WED Imagineering documents that tell the story of New Fantasyland's construction, including Snow White's Scary Adventures. From demolition to the inspiration for the new design, we discuss the changes from Walt's Fantasyland to the updated version before heading inside the attraction to find a (purposefully) frightening queue, a fascinating (for Kirk) stump, and an early ride concept that didn't actually come to pass. In the dwarf's cottage, Kate gets on several soapboxes, we marvel at the dwarf's shaving rituals, and Kirk enlightens us about the unique candle holder that Snow White is carrying as she heads to bed. (Note: We had to pause this episode earlier than planned due to some unpredictable weather knocking out our wifi, but we will be back after D23 with the rest of Disneyland's Snow White's Scary Adventures!) Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: @disneycicerone Kirk: @walruscarp You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and at disneycicerone.com & walruscarp.com View full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel HERE OR on the Spotify version of our podcast. Distory T-shirts and Stickers Kate's books on Amazon WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disneycicerone/support
This episode we revisit an earlier talk with Jason Surrell, author, screenwriter, and the former Imagineer behind the book The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic. Jason joins the show to discuss the secrets behind the famed and beloved Haunted Mansion attraction. Also, this episode ties into the Spooky Explorers Club. This September 26-29, 2024, host Aaron Sagers is launching the Spooky Explorers Club (SpookyExplorersClub.com) at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida. The event combines the paranormal with the magic of Disney for a unique event that includes Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, access to Hollywood Studios, talks about the paranormal with Shane Pittman (Holzer Files, 28 Days Haunted) and influencer Beckie-Ann Galentine. There will be scavenger hunts, group ride alongs, photo ops, cocktail party, included lunches and a $250 meal card — all while staying at a Disney Resort. More about Jason Surrell As a Senior Creative Director at Universal Creative, he served as the Creative Director of Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon and the Senior Creative Director of Universal Studios Beijing and Universal's Epic Universe, along with extensive concept development. For fifteen years, Jason was a Senior Show Writer for Walt Disney Imagineering, with twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry. His Disney credits include the reimagined Star Tours, New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Raiders of the Lost Jedi Temple of Doom, Symphony in the Stars: A Star Wars Fireworks Spectacular, The American Idol Experience, Star Wars Weekends, The Great Movie Ride, Walt Disney: One Man's Dream, The Magic of Disney Animation, and the recent enhancements to Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. And he is the author of The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic, The Art of the Haunted Mansion, Screenplay by Disney: Tips and Techniques to Bring Magic to Your Moviemaking, Pirates of the Caribbean: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies, The Disney Mountains: Imagineering at Its Peak and The Art of Marvel's The Avengers. _______________________________________________________________ Talking Strange Paranormal Show with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture podcast featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as learned experts in all things strange and unexplained. Sagers is a paranormal journalist and researcher who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel/Discovery+, and Talking Strange is part of the Den of Geek Network. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. For more paranormal pop culture, head to Den of Geek, and follow @TalkStrangePod on Twitter. Email us with episode ideas, and guest suggestions, or for a chance to have your letter read on a future episode: TalkingStrange@DenOfGeek.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter.com/aaronsagers Instagram.com/aaronsagers Facebook.com/AaronSagersPage tiktok.com/@aaronsagers Patreon.com/aaronsagers (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we head into the Enchanted Forest and discover Jay Rasulo's original, meet-and-greet intense version of Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland. Prepare to make a lot of birthday cards for Princess Aurora! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
This week, a few Magic Key updates, a huge win for DisneylandForward, some little decorations, a glimpse of the future for entering the parks, Disney Channel Nite recap, we talk about Disney vs Non-Disney Cruises, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: Weeklyteers who have wanted to get a Magic Key still have that opportunity. Some of the keys are still open for sale. For those who joined the queue as soon as the keys went back on sale were greeted with a new system that allowed notification through email, the inventory level of the keys they wanted, and added monthly payments to qualifying guests. Keyholders can get a special magnet, take part in exclusive character interactions, and photo spots. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Imagineering Reimagined, Avatar Anticipations & Magic Key Mysteries! (micechat.com) The lawsuit that was filed by Dream Magic Key Holders stating that Disneyland misled and deceived customers had its settlement finalized this week. 103,431 Dream Key Holders will get about $67 each of the $9.5 million class action lawsuit. Weeklyteers who are a part of the lawsuit will be contacted. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/03/08/confirmed-judge-finalizes-settlement-in-9-5-million-disney-park-pass-lawsuit/ Some great news on the DisneylandForward project this week. The Anaheim Planning Commission approved the proposal 5-1. The vote was after 2 hours of public comments, with 54 total speakers. 40 were in favor, 13 against. The Anaheim City Council is still required for final approval, which could happen in April. – https://wdwnt.com/2024/03/breaking-disneylandforward-proposal-for-disneyland-resort-expansion-approved-by-anaheim-planning-commission/ One of the smallest inhabitants of Disneyland has decorated their home for St. Patricks day! “The Little Man of Disneyland” – Patrick Begorra – has a pot of gold, a rainbow streamer, and some green decorations installed at his home near Indiana Jones in Adventureland. – https://www.micechat.com/382274-disneyland-update-imagineering-reimagined-avatar-anticipations-magic-key-mysteries/ The newest Disneyland After Dark Nite event was a rousing success! Disney Channel Nite was held last week on two nights and guests seemed to have a blast with all the characters, atmosphere, food, and merchandise. Social media was full of guests enjoying everything about his after hours party. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/03/06/review-we-paid-139-to-eat-beignets-and-dino-nuggets-in-disney-and-we-have-no-regrets/ Walt Disney Imagineering is getting new leadership. Barbara Bouza, the current president of Walt Disney Imagineering, announced her departure this week. Taking her place at the helm will be Bruce Vaughn, who returned to Imagineering recently and was responsible for The New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom, Pandora, Cars Land, and Buena Vista Street, to name a few. – https://www.micechat.com/382274-disneyland-update-imagineering-reimagined-avatar-anticipations-magic-key-mysteries/ Fans of Tortilla Jo's in Downtown Disney have been given more time to say goodbye to this longtime venue. April 7th is the new closing date for the location, which was originally set to close at the end of March. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Imagineering Reimagined, Avatar Anticipations & Magic Key Mysteries! (micechat.com) The first of the new turnstiles coming to the resort have been installed. The new entrance turnstiles feature a MagicBand+ reader, screen with a camera, and clear gates that will open to allow guests entrance once scanned in. The new system should allow guests to scan in themselves, with cast members present to help if needed. The new turnstiles are also wider, allowing wheelchairs and strollers access in the same place as guests and not a separate gate. – https://wdwnt.com/2024/03/breaking-first-new-turnstiles-with-magicband-touchpoints-installed-at-disneyland-resort-theme-parks/ Say goodbye to the ugly green security tents at the west end of Downtown Disney. Soon, a new security portal will open behind Din Tai Fung allowing better entry to the new Parkside Market set to open in the future. The new portal will be themed and permanent, unlike the tents that have always seemed temporary. – DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Imagineering Reimagined, Avatar Anticipations & Magic Key Mysteries! (micechat.com) SnackChat: Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/jolly-holiday-bakery-cafe/ https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Jolly_Holiday_Bakery_Cafe Discussion Topic: Teresa Compares her time on a Disney and Non-Disney Cruise
Bring the magical and nostalgic scents and smells of your favourite Disney parks into your home with Magic Candle Company. Get 15% OFF your entire order and support the channel at https://magiccandlecompany.com/risingfun or with the promo code RISINGFUN.Join Tokyo locals Jordan and Alex as they discuss their top 3 Disney show songs, whether or not Tokyo Disneyland's New Fantasyland expansion in 2020 was worth it as well as talking about why Tokyo Disney Resort have the cheapest ticket prices out of every Disney park in the world.
Storybook Circus New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! If you're planning to visit Disney World this year or in 2024, definitely check out our Genie+ 101 episode! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Bookings for 2024 are now open - get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description Record one for the kids! We continue our Ride Guide series by discussing two attractions at Storybook Circus - one, a classic Disney ride that no trip is complete without and the other being one Leslie hasn't done in years. We let you know how to skip the line and best strategies to enjoy these attractions and discuss some of the other great aspects of Storybook Circus in New Fantasyland. Do you enjoy these attractions? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:15 - Barnstormer Background and History 4:15 - Attraction queue and run through 7:05 - Who is Barnstormer for and who is it not for? 9:14 - Genie+ and Standby strategies 12:08 - Tier ranking 14:10 - Dumbo Background and History 16:07 - Attraction queue and run through 19:30 - Who is Dumbo for and who is it not for? 20:58 - Genie+ and Standby strategies 22:23 - Tier ranking 23:59 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content! You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.
Why was Tony Baxter so disappointed in Alice in Wonderland as a child? In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we say farewell to our Alice in Wonderland series (and make it go out with a bang!). After learning what delayed Alice from opening with New Fantasyland in 1983, we compare the enhancements with the original 1958 version, hear about Tony Baxter's vision for the updates, discover a ridiculous reason for a tree, and find a long-lost Alice figurine from Walt Disney World. We also talk about the vine railing debacle, and what updates have been made to the ride since the 1980s. Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: @disneycicerone Kirk: @walruscarp You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and at disneycicerone.com & walruscarp.com See more Distory with Kate & Kirk episodes here (earlier episodes available at @WalrusCarp ) Kate's books on Amazon WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disneycicerone/support
Flight 26: How do you time travel to all of the milestone moments in Tony Baxter‘s nearly five-decade career in one hour? You don't. Join us as we continue our journey with the most famous theme park and attraction designer in the world in a special two-hour adventure full of untold stories and infinite wisdom! Passenger 25: Forty-seven-year Disney Imagineer, Disney Legend, Thea Lifetime Achievement recipient, and Main Street Window honoree responsible for creating some of Disney's most beloved parks and attractions, Tony Baxter. For nearly five decades, Tony Baxter has been the most famous theme park designer on earth. Starting as an ice cream scooper at Disneyland when he was 17, Tony moved north to WED Enterprises to join first generation Imagineers for the design of Epcot Center and to share his model for what became Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Over the decades, Tony's inspired intuition, artistic talents, endless creativity, and unequalled attention to detail allowed him to create more successful Disney attractions than any Imagineer before, including Disneyland Paris, Disneyland's New Fantasyland, Indiana Jones & the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, Star Tours, and Journey into Imagination. Plan now to journey back in time with our longtime colleague, friend, and mentor for what promises to be one of the most viewed Spirit of the Time Zoomcasts ever!
A little over a decade ago, Magic Kingdom opened an addition to Fantasyland. It completely changed the dynamics of the most visited theme park in the world, so it is quite important to look back and see if it was worth it. Find Rick on social media... Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickdoughertytgtt TikTok.com/tallguytalkstravel
The guys put on their Imagineer hats as they fix a problem many see with Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, character dining. This week the guys each Imagineer their own restaurants to add to this enchanting land. On the patron side, the guys chat about the biggest unpopular opinions the DDP Patron family has. From dining to attractions, there are definitely some that make for a great conversation. JOIN THE NEWEST DDP TODAY FACEBOOK GROUPS: Thinking about joining the DDP Today Family in Disneyland? Join the Disneyland Facebook Group today. https://www.facebook.com/groups/419196458735709 Disney Drinks With The DDP Today - A Disney Podcast Drinking Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296500790895480 Check out the newest DDP merchandise today! https://www.teepublic.com/user/ddp-today COMING SOON! - ddptoday.com Book your next Disney vacation with Justin and Jamie at Away With Me Travel. Contact them today to start the magical planning process at show@awaywithmetravel.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/disneydadspodcast Get your copy of Pabel: The Rightful King, written by Disney Dad Jason on Amazon today. https://www.amazon.com/Pabel-Rightful-Jason-Lee-Odegard/dp/B08WZ4P3XM/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1614215220&s
PASSENGER 25: Forty-seven-year Disney Imagineer, Disney Legend, Thea Lifetime Achievement recipient, and Main Street Window honoree responsible for creating some of Disney's most beloved parks and attractions, Tony Baxter. For nearly five decades, Tony Baxter has been the most famous theme park designer on earth. Starting as an ice cream scooper at Disneyland when he was 17, Tony moved north to WED Enterprises to join first generation Imagineers for the design of Epcot Center and to share his model for what became Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Over the decades, Tony's inspired intuition, artistic talents, endless creativity, and unequalled attention to detail allowed him to create more successful Disney attractions than any Imagineer before, including Disneyland Paris, Disneyland's New Fantasyland, Indiana Jones & the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, Star Tours, and Journey into Imagination. Plan now to journey back in time with our longtime colleague, friend, and mentor for what promises to be one of the most viewed Spirit of the Time Zoomcasts ever!
We're headed to The Magic Kingdom, to immerse ourselves in the sounds and the magic of New Fantasyland, where every step we take is accompanied by a familiar melody, and every corner turned reveals a story waiting to be told. ----- Want More Here With The Magic? Choose Your Own Adventure! Watch Our Show: Here With The Magic More Videos: YouTube Visit The Website: https://herewiththemagic.com Join the Café: Become a Member Connect on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herewiththemagic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herewiththemagic/
In this vintage maps haul we're taking a trip back a decade to the year 2013! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam take a look at maps from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure. We discuss New Fantasyland, the start of the My Disney Experience app, and more. Follow along with the links posted below to see the maps discussed in the episode! Walt Disney World Park Maps - January 2013 Walt Disney World Park Maps - March 2013 Disneyland & Disney California Adventure Map Covers 2013 Disneyland Park Map 2013 Disneyland Annual Passholder Holiday Guide 2013 CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST MERCH IS HERE! Shop now! THE CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST PATREON IS HERE! Become a member now. Learn more about our hosts, the podcast, and more! Have a question for the Carousel Project Podcast team? Send us an email to carouselprojectpod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram! We would love to hear from you! Want to help our podcast audience grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend! Find us on our socials! Josie Maida - Instagram, TikTok Kait Killebrew - Instagram, TikTok EPCOT Adam - Instagram, TikTok
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
Kurt Curtis, a Disneyland musician for almost 40 years, chats about playing live music at the Disneyland Resort, starting with the Make Believe Brass for the 1983 New Fantasyland!We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com
In the 1980s, the Imagineers at WED completely redesigned Fantasyland. But was it made into what Walt always wanted, or is there more to the story? In this episode of Distory, we travel back in time to explore the origins of the dark ride before discussing Tony Baxter's perspective of the Fantasyland remodel and sharing details from historic internal WED work documents regarding Pinocchio's design and story. We also wax philosophical about the themes in Pinocchio and have a lively debate, which Kirk *probably* wins. Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: @disneycicerone Kirk: @walruscarp You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, and at disneycicerone.com & walruscarp.com View full video versions of each episode HERE 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime Book Giveaway Distory T-shirts and Stickers WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch Books we reference in this episode: The Disneyland Story by Sam Genneway --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disneycicerone/support
The Sweep Spot - Former Disneyland Cast Members Talking Disneyland
We welcome Scott Girard, who started working on the Disneyland Monorail and Railroad before moving on to other Attractions. He went on to be an Imagineer in Landscape Architecture, working on Big Thunder Mountain, New Fantasyland, and Videopolis. He also worked on the opening of Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center, and Tokyo Disneyland. Plus, we catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, joined by our Patreon supporters.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com
This week on We Like Theme Parks, we are digging deep into the enigma that is known as the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique! Is it worth all the crazy money that Dis-moms are willing to fork over to turn their kids into princesses?! Stick around and find out! And later, since we're hanging in Fantasyland, why don't we give it a fix up! It's Armchair imagineering in Fantasyland! So much fantastical fun on this week's episode of We Like Theme Parks!
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Under The Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description On today's Ride Guide, we look at the most recent additions to Magic Kingdom (all the way back in 2014), the New Fantasyland rides. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train remains one of the most popular rides in all of Walt Disney World and Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid is an underrated dark ride. We chat about what you can expect, who the rides are for, how to minimize your wait time in line, and of course we give each ride our tier ranking. What do you think of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and the Little Mermaid ride? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 2:16 - History of New Fantasyland (Orlando Park Stop) Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 3:22 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train history and basics 4:59 - Attraction run through: queue and ride 8:20 - Who is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train for/not for? 11:03 - Touring and line strategies 14:36 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Tier Ranking Thrill Data website Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid 15:50 - Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid background and basics 17:23 - The queue and attraction 21:33 - Who is Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid for/not for? 22:50 - Touring and line strategies 24:49 - Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid Tier Ranking 26:09 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content! You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.
On this week's show, Disneyland veterans, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Galaxy's Edge: Legacy & Original Characters & Timelines?! Portfolio Creative Executive and Studio Leader at Walt Disney Imagineering , Scott Trowbridge, announced some interesting new details at Star Wars Celebration this week including the exciting additions of legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand. He shared with us that "Walt Disney Imagineering is committed to the long history of Batuu and the collection of characters who inhabit the outpost. Including legacy characters, original characters, and new and future characters from the ever-expanding galaxy of Star Wars storytelling. While we as visitors may be able to experience different stories throughout Star Wars history, the characters on Batuu cannot. They will remain in their specific story and timeline and won't intersect with other characters or stories that would not be appropriate for them.” Legacy characters? Original characters? Characters cannot get more "legacy" and "original" than Luke, Leia, Han, Lando and Darth Vader- will Disney storytelling magic really bring them to Black Spire outpost!? Will the next two quarters make a difference in how much longer Bob Chapek remains CEO? What is the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.) universe? Which Disneyland attraction would we like to become a part of S.E.A.?Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Up, Three Little Pigs, New Fantasyland, Pinocchio's Daring Journey, it's a small world, and Walt Disney World in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Places to Relax and People Watch in the Parks, and more!
Will there Be a Walt Disney World Halloween Party in 2022? Will there be a Halloween Party this year? This is what's on the minds of Disney travelers right now. The debate rages on among Disney travelers as they debate whether or not Walt Disney World will hold a Halloween event of any kind in 2022.--Expedition Everest has now Reopened and is temporarily available through Genie+Expedition Everest has now reopened at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, with one change: Expedition Everest has been added to Genie+ service through August 7, 2022. During this time, Lightning Lane entry will not be available as an individual, a la carte purchase.--Foodie Guide to Earth Day 2022 at Disney ParksWalt Disney World Resort and Disneyland are celebrating Earth Day and Earth Week by serving up a ton of limited-edition treats inspired by the world around us. Walt Disney World Resort Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme ParkPizzafari and Flame Tree Barbecue (available on Mobile Order through April 28) Flamingo Cupcake: Strawberry cake filled with strawberry compote and crowned with guava frosting, strawberry crisp pearls, and white-chocolate wingsDawa Bar Lion's Fury: Jungle juice, Red Stag Bourbon, Fireball Whiskey Floater, and a fiery glow cube (available through April 28) Tiger Tail Pale Ale: Celebrating Florida's tiger swallowtail butterfly, this pale ale features notes of passionfruit, strawberry, and grapefruit (available through April 28) Dino Diner (available through April 28) Sea Turtle: Frozen blue raspberry and frozen lemonade with a wave of blue cotton candy on topIsle of Java (available through April 28) Red Crowned Cane: Frozen Coke with frozen cherry and a crown of cotton candyRestaurantosaurus Lounge Crave the Wave: vodka, blue curaçao, lemonade, and a lemon wheel (available through April 28) Tiger Tail Pale Ale: Celebrating Florida's tiger swallowtail butterfly, this pale ale features notes of passionfruit, strawberry, and grapefruit (available through April 28) Creature Comforts and Restaurantosaurrus (available on Mobile Order through April 28) Honey Bee Cupcake: Orange cake, honey cream filling, honey frosting, white choc honeycombTerra Treats (available through April 28) Loggerhead: Sprite and Granny Smith apple syrup over ice with a gummy worm, sugar lime rim, and souvenir glow cube (non-alcoholic)Satu'li Canteen (available on Mobile Order through April 28) Kiwi Margarita: Kiwi Monin syrup with lime juice, sour mix, and Tcorazon Tequila BlancoThirsty River Bar Yeti Sunset: Jack Daniels, strawberry monin, and lychee lemonade (available through April 28) Tiger Tail Pale Ale: Celebrating Florida's tiger swallowtail butterfly, this pale ale features notes of passionfruit, strawberry, and grapefruit (available through April 28) Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge The Mara (available on April 22) Plant (Based) in Boot: Chocolate Spice Cake with Coconut Ganache in a Chocolate Boot (Plant-based) (New) Disney's BoardWalk Inn BoardWalk Bakery (available on Mobile Order from April 18 through 22) Garden Cupcake: Lemon cupcake with a lemon curd filling topped with vanilla buttercream and white chocolate ladybug (New) Disneyland Resort Disneyland ParkRiver Belle Terrace (available April 21 through 25) Corn on a Cob Succotash: “Butter"-poached corn, edamame purée, chili oil (Plant-based) (New) Plant-based Chili & Cornbread Skillet: Chili beans, corn cake, “sour cream,” and green onions (Plant-based) (New) Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & SpaGCH Craftsman Grill (available on Mobile Order through April 30) Earth Day Hot Dog: featuring plant-based sausage, sauteed spinach, mushrooms, and onions topped with green goddess dressing, edible flowers, and served with fruit (Plant-based) (New) --World of Color to Return with a Virtual Queue on April 22 at Disney California Adventure ParkDisney is adding a virtual queue option to help you see World of Color. The virtual queue is accessible through the Disneyland mobile app. As of April 22, distribution times for virtual queue enrolment will begin at noon every day. After you reserve a virtual spot, you will be notified through the Disneyland app approx. 45 mins before the show to enter your designated World of Color viewing area (Blue or Red). --Foodie Guide to Nighttime Spectaculars at Disneyland Resort: The Magic ReturnsNighttime spectaculars are coming back to Disneyland so we shouldn't be surprised that there are some tasty eats and drinks to celebrate.Across both parks, Guests can enjoy delicious treats and eye-catching novelties to celebrate these spectaculars. From the Parade Macaron at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe to the Light-up Elliott Dragon Premium Bucket, these items are the foodie embodiment of these incredible entertainment must-sees.Disneyland Park Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor hosted by Dreyer's (available on Mobile Order) Uni-cone: Banana, cherry, and pistachio ice cream in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone with fantasy sprinklesHub Churro Cart Blueberry Looks Good on You: Blueberry-flavored sugar-dusted churro (New) Blueberry Cheesecake Dipping Sauce: Blueberry fruit topping with cream cheese icing (New) Fantasyland Theatre and Small World Popcorn Carts Electric Sweet & Salty Popcorn: Colorful sweet kettle corn cwith butter-flavored popcorn (New) Fantasyland and Small World Churro Carts Electric Sprinkle Dip: Citrus buttercream frosting with sprinkles (New) Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (available on Mobile Order) Parade Macaron: Yellow macaron filled with honey buttercream and lemon curd topped with rainbow sprinkles and Main Street Electrical Parade drum decoration (New) Mine Cart Brownie: White chocolate-dipped dark chocolate brownie topped with sugar gems Linzer Cookie: Citrus shortbread linzer cookie with strawberry glaze Plaza Inn Parade Confetti Bundt Cake: Confetti cake with blue sopapilla filling, cream cheese glaze, and Main Street Electrical Parade chocolate décor (New) Main Street Electrical Parade Dining Package: Plaza Inn fried chicken, smoky mac n' cheese, oven-roasted carrots, baby wedge salad, Mickey-shaped corn bread, and berry cheesecake (only available with purchase of the dining package) (kids option also available) Refreshment Corner Hosted by Coca-Cola (available on Mobile Order) Electric Relish Dog: All-beef hot dog, bacon, mustard cheese sauce, electric relish, and sport peppers served with a choice of a Cuties mandarin orange or small bag of chips (New) Firefly Chips: Corn chips topped with chili, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and jalapeños Red Rose Taverne hosted by Minute Maid (available on Mobile Order) Pineapple Night Light: Fresh pineapple purée and Sprite with a glow cube (New) Town Square Churro Cart Parade Dreams: Colorful sugar-dusted churro with fruit drizzle and rainbow candy (New) Town Square Popcorn CartElectric Pop: Brightly-colored kettle corn (New) Available at Various Locations Throughout Disneyland Park Throughout the Summer Season: Light-up Turtle Premium Sipper (Limit two per person, per transaction while supplies last) (New) Light-up Elliott Dragon Premium Bucket (Limit 2 per person, per trans while supplies last) (New) Disney California Adventure Park Paradise Gardens ParkWorld of Color Dessert Party: sweets including raspberry cookies, cheesecake, Mickey crispies.Wine Country Trattoria World of Color Dining Package: 3-course meal, including dishes like chicken parmesan, fettuccine alfredo, salmon, roasted vegetable lasagna, and tiramisu to name a few. Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Storytellers CafeWorld of Color Dining Package: an all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner buffet with specialty sweets and a non-alcoholic beverage followed by reserved seating for World of Color. Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. 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This week, Toontown has closed to be “redrawn,” Mirabel has found a new home in Disneyland, Pixie Hollow is inhabited again, Merlin's shop in Fantasyland has opened, Fantasmic! may have a few surprises when it reopens, we talk Disney, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Last week was the last week for Toontown as we knew it. The entire land has now closed and will reopen sometime next spring with a complete renovation. The week leading up to the closure saw a lot of guests getting in their last visit before it turns into something quite new and refreshed. This is the first time that we are aware of that an entire land has been closed for a remodel as extensive as this since the New Fantasyland in the early 80's. – https://www.micechat.com/316816-disneyland-update-bibbidi-bobbidi-kaboom/ Encanto fans can now meet Mirabel in a new location at the resort. Mirabel's meet and greet has moved from the Paradise Garden area of Disney California Adventure, where she was located during the Festival of the Holidays, to Zocalo Park in Frontierland. The lines to meet her have been long, so be prepared to wait a bit if you want to get a picture with her. – https://www.micechat.com/316816-disneyland-update-bibbidi-bobbidi-kaboom/ One of our Weeklyteers will be very excited at this next piece of news! Tinker Bell has returned to Pixie Hollow, the area between Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters and the hub. Tinker Bell has not been in her hollow since sometime in 2020 before the closure of the parks. This is a welcome addition to the meet and greet lineup and is sure to be popular. – https://www.micechat.com/316816-disneyland-update-bibbidi-bobbidi-kaboom/ Captain Marvel must be on a mission elsewhere as the jet for her meet and greet has been removed from the Hollywood Pictures Backlot. The area is now behind constructions walls. Who knows what this location will become in the future. – https://www.micechat.com/316816-disneyland-update-bibbidi-bobbidi-kaboom/ The new shop in Fantasyland that took over the old Heraldry shop has opened. Merlin's Marvelous Miscellany opened this past week. Most of the merchandise in this location is available elsewhere around the resort, except that some Peter Pan items that are usually just sold in the UK pavilion in Epcot. The details around this cozy shop are the real star here and are a must stop for any Sword in the Stone fans! – https://www.micechat.com/316633-abracadabra-merlins-marvelous-miscellany-opens-at-disneyland/ Disneyland continues to work on infrastructure for the nighttime entertainment in both parks. This week, a new canopy was installed over the top of the pits to the Fantasmic! fountains. What could this mean? MiceChat suggests that it could be new show elements being worked on or installed that will be part of the returning show. – https://www.micechat.com/316816-disneyland-update-bibbidi-bobbidi-kaboom/ With the changes coming to New Orleans Square soon, some other things are also disappearing. The two Ficus trees in the courtyard of Pirates of the Caribbean are being taken out due to disease. Hopefully new trees and their much needed shade are put back in some capacity for the queue. – https://www.micechat.com/316816-disneyland-update-bibbidi-bobbidi-kaboom/ We are already half way through March, which means that St. Patrick's Day is almost here! To celebrate, the Red Rose Taverne in Disneyland is offering “the Green Stuff,” which is a mint white chocolate mousse, chocolate make, and mint chocolate chips and chocolate cookie crumbs on a shortbread cookie. Corn Dog Castle in Disney California Adventure will offer their dogs coated in a green corn dog batter on March 17th only. Also only available on March 17th is the Strawberry Elderflower Whiskey at the Hollywood Lounge. Some other options around the resort are a Leprechan Cupcake at GCH Craftsman's Grill, and a St. Patrick's Day Whoopie Pie at the GCH Holiday Cart. For the full list, visit the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/03/foodie-guide-to-st-patricks-day-2022-from-coast-to-coast/ March is Women's History Month, and the Disneyland Resort is celebrating in a number of ways. Minnie Mouse is the star of the celebration with the floral Minnie design that is currently taking the place of the standard floral Mickey in front of the train station. Downtown Disney is welcoming back Marcella Swett, who was the artist behind the Black History Month chalk drawings. to create drawings for Women's History Month. Her creations will be on display from March 15th through the 31st. Sprinkles in Downtown Disney will introduce their first Female Chef Series, starting with a Dark Chocolate Passion Fruit by Chef Brooke Williamson. To see all the things happening, check out the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/03/celebrating-womens-history-month-at-disneyland-resort/ The mural on the side of the former ESPN Zone has been updated once again. This time, it is for the Food and Wine Festival. The mural features Goofy, Chip & Dale, and other Disney California Adventure scenes, all made out of food! It is a cute mural and worth checking out if you are in the area. – https://www.micechat.com/316816-disneyland-update-bibbidi-bobbidi-kaboom/ Discussion: Producer James asks Tage and Teresa Disney Questions!
02/24/22 - We're going off the rails! This time around we're continuing our series where we look at all of the lands of Magic Kingdom and beyond with the rest of Walt Disney World. This time around we're going into the Enchanted Forest and Storybook Circus for New Fantasyland, including Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Be Our Guest, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, and more! Get a FREE, NO-OBLIGATION QUOTE on your next Disney vacation from Dreams Unlimited Travel Become a Patreon supporter of the DIS Unplugged and receive exclusive content, early access to certain vlogs, and much more!
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week's show by discussing the recent changes that have been made at WDI & to Disney's Board of Directors. These two also answer their last batch of listener mail. Show Notes: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week's show by discussing the recent changes that have been made at WDI & to Disney's Board of Directors. These two also answer their last batch of listener mail. Show Notes: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Fan Podcast
Hello, friends! This month, we're gabbing about THEME PARKS, a subject Sarah and Bryn have a lot of experience with. Question 1: What was your favorite Theme Park experience as a kid, teen and adult? Kid Not Afraid: Bryn begins with the tale of the time her former fighter pilot father took her on her first upside-down roller coaster, the Corkscrew at Knott's Berry Farm in ‘80s Buena Park, California. Risk-taker: Sarah's also got a roller coaster memory for us: When it came to amusement park time for the Heitman family, the formula was Sarah and dad bonding on roller coasters, and her mom enjoying watching them from a bench with a nice coffee. Sarah's first experience was on The Rattler at Fiesta Texas, a wooden roller coaster. Teen Living in an ‘80s movie: Bryn takes us for a trip to a slightly alarming teenage memory of her 8th grade field trip to Disneyland, but redeems herself with tales of sultry summer nights at all-ages dance club Studio K at Knott's Berry Farm. Bryn didn't know this at the time of our recording, but found out that Studio K was located in the Fiesta Village esplanade where Jaguar! now stands. Sweet freedom: As a member of marching back from middle through high school, Sarah has plenty of band trips to various theme parks under her stylish belt. And she remembers this great sense of freedom, being unleashed at the parks without chaperones clinging tight: You're given your stipend of money to spend and a time to return to the bus. Have at it! She felt like flying. Biggest ride memory: Batman: The Ride for the first time. And the soundtrack theme was pumping through the line, it was at night, and it was very, very cool. Adult Moving to LA = Theme parks galore: Sarah discovered that when your new college friends have annual passes to Disneyland, you get an annual pass and become a regular. And she discovered that her favorite Knott's Berry Farm is actually Knott's Scary Farm. Moms and Kids and Solo Moms: Of course, one of Bryn's favorite things about theme parks has to be getting to take her kids there for the first time and watching their relationship with the parks evolve as they get older. An unexpected second discovery has been the joy of going to theme parks alone, which has been a gift to herself that has made a big impact on her. Extra: Bryn likes themed stuff: Clifton's Cafeterias, Old World, Madonna Inn Question 2: What do we want to learn about Theme Parks? Bryn dug into the difference between an amusement park and a theme park. This article from Theme Park Insider gives a good definition of a theme park. An amusement park generally is a large outdoor area with fairground rides, shows, refreshments, games of chance or skill, and other entertainments. American amusement parks came out of the idea of the “pleasure gardens” of Europe. A theme park is an amusement park that's organized and built around a particular theme or group of themes. Sarah brings us the 411 on roller coasters! History: Where did they come from? Engineering! How does a roller coaster work? Reading: Newton's first law of motion Extra credit: Weightlessness Extra credit: Weightlessness Question 3: What are you excited about regarding Theme Parks, especially now that they have reopened after a long period of closure? Sarah is super-digging how Disney California Adventure's new Avengers Campus is mirroring the Disney+ shows and changing up characters and interactions Bryn is looking forward to being more present when she's at the parks and appreciating the privilege of being there. And both of us are excited about getting dressed up in fun outfits/Disneybounds, and packing our bags with just the right stuff to optimize our day. Especially big scarves. BONUS Question: What's your favorite immersive Theme Park experience? Sarah relates her experience of walking into Be Our Guest, the Beauty and the Beast restaurant in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. It was literally walking IN TO the beauty and the beast film's ballroom. Bryn cheated and said the Exploratorium's Tactile Dome in San Francisco. We'll all have to forgive her. About Totally Tell Me Everything Two friends, one fun topic, three burning questions = lots of fun conversation! Each month we pick a topic and ask each other three questions about it - we learn about the subject, our past and each other. So come sit by us and we'll totally tell you everything! How To Listen on the Go: Listen now and leave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | RSS If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!! Social Media Instagram: http://instagram.com/totallytellmeeverything Sarah: http://instagram.com/jeditink Bryn: https://www.instagram.com/brynane/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/ Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter
Hello, friends! This month, we're gabbing about THEME PARKS, a subject Sarah and Bryn have a lot of experience with. Question 1: What was your favorite Theme Park experience as a kid, teen and adult? Kid Not Afraid: Bryn begins with the tale of the time her former fighter pilot father took her on her first upside-down roller coaster, the Corkscrew at Knott's Berry Farm in ‘80s Buena Park, California. Risk-taker: Sarah's also got a roller coaster memory for us: When it came to amusement park time for the Heitman family, the formula was Sarah and dad bonding on roller coasters, and her mom enjoying watching them from a bench with a nice coffee. Sarah's first experience was on The Rattler at Fiesta Texas, a wooden roller coaster. Teen Living in an ‘80s movie: Bryn takes us for a trip to a slightly alarming teenage memory of her 8th grade field trip to Disneyland, but redeems herself with tales of sultry summer nights at all-ages dance club Studio K at Knott's Berry Farm. Bryn didn't know this at the time of our recording, but found out that Studio K was located in the Fiesta Village esplanade where Jaguar! now stands. Sweet freedom: As a member of marching back from middle through high school, Sarah has plenty of band trips to various theme parks under her stylish belt. And she remembers this great sense of freedom, being unleashed at the parks without chaperones clinging tight: You're given your stipend of money to spend and a time to return to the bus. Have at it! She felt like flying. Biggest ride memory: Batman: The Ride for the first time. And the soundtrack theme was pumping through the line, it was at night, and it was very, very cool. Adult Moving to LA = Theme parks galore: Sarah discovered that when your new college friends have annual passes to Disneyland, you get an annual pass and become a regular. And she discovered that her favorite Knott's Berry Farm is actually Knott's Scary Farm. Moms and Kids and Solo Moms: Of course, one of Bryn's favorite things about theme parks has to be getting to take her kids there for the first time and watching their relationship with the parks evolve as they get older. An unexpected second discovery has been the joy of going to theme parks alone, which has been a gift to herself that has made a big impact on her. Extra: Bryn likes themed stuff: Clifton's Cafeterias, Old World, Madonna Inn Question 2: What do we want to learn about Theme Parks? Bryn dug into the difference between an amusement park and a theme park. This article from Theme Park Insider gives a good definition of a theme park. An amusement park generally is a large outdoor area with fairground rides, shows, refreshments, games of chance or skill, and other entertainments. American amusement parks came out of the idea of the “pleasure gardens” of Europe. A theme park is an amusement park that's organized and built around a particular theme or group of themes. Sarah brings us the 411 on roller coasters! History: Where did they come from? Engineering! How does a roller coaster work? Reading: Newton's first law of motion Extra credit: Weightlessness Extra credit: Weightlessness Question 3: What are you excited about regarding Theme Parks, especially now that they have reopened after a long period of closure? Sarah is super-digging how Disney California Adventure's new Avengers Campus is mirroring the Disney+ shows and changing up characters and interactions Bryn is looking forward to being more present when she's at the parks and appreciating the privilege of being there. And both of us are excited about getting dressed up in fun outfits/Disneybounds, and packing our bags with just the right stuff to optimize our day. Especially big scarves. BONUS Question: What's your favorite immersive Theme Park experience? Sarah relates her experience of walking into Be Our Guest, the Beauty and the Beast restaurant in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. It was literally walking IN TO the beauty and the beast film's ballroom. Bryn cheated and said the Exploratorium's Tactile Dome in San Francisco. We'll all have to forgive her. About Totally Tell Me Everything Two friends, one fun topic, three burning questions = lots of fun conversation! Each month we pick a topic and ask each other three questions about it - we learn about the subject, our past and each other. So come sit by us and we'll totally tell you everything! How To Listen on the Go: Listen now and leave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | RSS If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!! Social Media Instagram: http://instagram.com/totallytellmeeverything Sarah: http://instagram.com/jeditink Bryn: https://www.instagram.com/brynane/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/ Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter
Hello, friends! This month, we're gabbing about THEME PARKS, a subject Sarah and Bryn have a lot of experience with. Question 1: What was your favorite Theme Park experience as a kid, teen and adult? Kid Not Afraid: Bryn begins with the tale of the time her former fighter pilot father took her on her first upside-down roller coaster, the Corkscrew at Knott's Berry Farm in ‘80s Buena Park, California. Risk-taker: Sarah's also got a roller coaster memory for us: When it came to amusement park time for the Heitman family, the formula was Sarah and dad bonding on roller coasters, and her mom enjoying watching them from a bench with a nice coffee. Sarah's first experience was on The Rattler at Fiesta Texas, a wooden roller coaster. Teen Living in an ‘80s movie: Bryn takes us for a trip to a slightly alarming teenage memory of her 8th grade field trip to Disneyland, but redeems herself with tales of sultry summer nights at all-ages dance club Studio K at Knott's Berry Farm. Bryn didn't know this at the time of our recording, but found out that Studio K was located in the Fiesta Village esplanade where Jaguar! now stands. Sweet freedom: As a member of marching back from middle through high school, Sarah has plenty of band trips to various theme parks under her stylish belt. And she remembers this great sense of freedom, being unleashed at the parks without chaperones clinging tight: You're given your stipend of money to spend and a time to return to the bus. Have at it! She felt like flying. Biggest ride memory: Batman: The Ride for the first time. And the soundtrack theme was pumping through the line, it was at night, and it was very, very cool. Adult Moving to LA = Theme parks galore: Sarah discovered that when your new college friends have annual passes to Disneyland, you get an annual pass and become a regular. And she discovered that her favorite Knott's Berry Farm is actually Knott's Scary Farm. Moms and Kids and Solo Moms: Of course, one of Bryn's favorite things about theme parks has to be getting to take her kids there for the first time and watching their relationship with the parks evolve as they get older. An unexpected second discovery has been the joy of going to theme parks alone, which has been a gift to herself that has made a big impact on her. Extra: Bryn likes themed stuff: Clifton's Cafeterias, Old World, Madonna Inn Question 2: What do we want to learn about Theme Parks? Bryn dug into the difference between an amusement park and a theme park. This article from Theme Park Insider gives a good definition of a theme park. An amusement park generally is a large outdoor area with fairground rides, shows, refreshments, games of chance or skill, and other entertainments. American amusement parks came out of the idea of the “pleasure gardens” of Europe. A theme park is an amusement park that's organized and built around a particular theme or group of themes. Sarah brings us the 411 on roller coasters! History: Where did they come from? Engineering! How does a roller coaster work? Reading: Newton's first law of motion Extra credit: Weightlessness Extra credit: Weightlessness Question 3: What are you excited about regarding Theme Parks, especially now that they have reopened after a long period of closure? Sarah is super-digging how Disney California Adventure's new Avengers Campus is mirroring the Disney+ shows and changing up characters and interactions Bryn is looking forward to being more present when she's at the parks and appreciating the privilege of being there. And both of us are excited about getting dressed up in fun outfits/Disneybounds, and packing our bags with just the right stuff to optimize our day. Especially big scarves. BONUS Question: What's your favorite immersive Theme Park experience? Sarah relates her experience of walking into Be Our Guest, the Beauty and the Beast restaurant in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. It was literally walking IN TO the beauty and the beast film's ballroom. Bryn cheated and said the Exploratorium's Tactile Dome in San Francisco. We'll all have to forgive her. About Totally Tell Me Everything Two friends, one fun topic, three burning questions = lots of fun conversation! Each month we pick a topic and ask each other three questions about it - we learn about the subject, our past and each other. So come sit by us and we'll totally tell you everything! How To Listen on the Go: Listen now and leave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | RSS If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!! Social Media Instagram: http://instagram.com/totallytellmeeverything Sarah: http://instagram.com/jeditink Bryn: https://www.instagram.com/brynane/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/ Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter
It's Land VS World, West VS East. Orange County vs Orange County as your tour guides Mindy Carnes Muir, Jason Thomason and Stan Solo take up the age old debate of Disneyland vs Magic Kingdom. Plus New Fantasyland or old New Fantasyland, why the small worlds are on different planets, should Autopia drive off into the sunset 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
We do a deep dive into Kevin's recent trip and then get even deeper as we mine our way into the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The crown jewel of New Fantasyland we talk a bit about the history of this attraction and the overall ride experience. Spoiler alert, Jack doesn't love it. Hope everyone enjoys it!
In this Rant/Rave episode, Conor and Caroline reminisce about two major defunct Walt Disney World locations from their childhood. What actually was that ominous blue building called DisneyQuest in Downtown Disney's West Side? And why was Mickey's Toontown Fair the land that all the other themed areas of the Magic Kingdom didn't want to sit with at lunch? Jump back in time to the 1990s and early 2000s for some nostalgia-soaked opinions about some of Walt Disney World's most head-scratching experiences! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for fun content and exciting new updates!Join the Poor Unfortunate Fam, our Facebook Group for listeners who love the podcast and want to keep the discussions going!If you like what you're hearing, help us keep bringing you your favorite Disney content by making a donation to Poor Unfortunate Podcast today!*This podcast is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company.Support the show (http://bit.ly/poorunfortunatedonation)
Staying up for 24 hours in Disney World at the 2013 event that kicked off Monstrous Summer!Hear about:braving Stitch's Great Escape at 2AMhow Disney celebrated 2013's hottest summer movie, Monsters Universitya Cast Member attempting to appease an angry mob by quoting Dorythe moment when the park closed with a bizarre ceremony that still haunts our nightmaresFollow @ParkPeoplePod on Instagram.Music: "The Celebrated Minuet," Rafael Krux, public domain
In this episode we discuss the new changes coming to The Jungle Cruise. We also give our opinions about the attractions in the New Fantasyland.
Len Testa starts out this week’s show with an enthusiastic review of Foxx Nolte’s “Boundless Realm” book, which takes its readers behind-the-scenes at the Haunted Mansion. Then Jim Hill concludes his Disney Princesses in the Parks series by talking about how WDW’s New Fantasyland project changed course in mid-construction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Len Testa starts out this week’s show with an enthusiastic review of Foxx Nolte’s “Boundless Realm” book, which takes its readers behind-the-scenes at the Haunted Mansion. Then Jim Hill concludes his Disney Princesses in the Parks series by talking about how WDW’s New Fantasyland project changed course in mid-construction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk about the New Fantasyland Expansion at Tokyo Disneyland
In this episode, we rate attractions in Storybook Circus and New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamie-mccarthy/support
In today's episode, we rate attractions from Old and New Fantasyland. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamie-mccarthy/support
Ian and Crystal explore the rest of Fantasyland, and discuss Disney's current reopening strategy.Watch the YouTube version here.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ian and Crystal explore the rest of Fantasyland, and discuss Disney’s current reopening strategy. Watch the YouTube version here.
The 2 Men and The Mouse Walt Disney World Tour continues this week with a special look at Fantasyland. Kevin and Pete are talking about the most magical land in all of Walt Disney World, both the original version of Fantasyland and New Fantasyland. Learn about the past and present of some of your favorite attractions, plus get a whole bunch of news about various reopenings throughout Disney and a new security system that might make your future entry into the parks a lot easier!
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.
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Pot Roast Mac and Cheese in New Fantasyland - Walt Disney World Snack of the Week http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Snack of the Week - Pot Roast Mac and Cheese at the Friar's Nook in New Fantasyland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Have YOU tried it yet? If so, what do you think? To learn more, subscribe to the FREE WDW Radio podcast, named Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! - http://bit.ly/wdwit 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com ------------------------------------- Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello To learn more or work with Lou, visit http://LouMongello.com Thanks for watching! - Lou Mongello
This week we discuss our latest reaction and trip from New Fantasyland in Walt Disney World.
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Big Top Souvenirs and Treats at Storybook Circus in New Fantasyland Join Lou Mongello and Erin from Walt Disney World Resort as they explore Big Top Souvenirs and Treats at Storybook Circus, part of the New Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! The centerpiece of Big Top Souvenirs is Big Top Treats, with the largest on-stage show kitchen in Walt Disney World. Here, you can enjoy circus treats like cotton candy, caramel apples, ice cold “Goofy's Glaciers” beverages and much more. The location also features a wide variety of merchandise including shirts, hats, toys, dolls, plush, Duffy the Disney Bear, pins, Vinylmation, D-Tech, and much more. Of course, Dumbo takes center stage, with plenty of items that can only be found in this location. ------------------------------------- To learn more, visit http://WDWRadio.com and subscribe to the podcast FREE in iTunes - http://bit.ly/wdwit THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011! ------------------------------------- Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio YouTube subscribe: http://YouTube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wdwradio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello Thanks for watching! - Lou Mongello
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