Podcasts about Westcot

In the space that is now occupied by Disney California Adventure, Disney had originally planned an educational theme park called WestCOT.  This park was going to be very reminiscent of EPCOT over at Walt Disney World, but there were some notable changes suggested.  Hear about what was proposed.

Skull Rock Podcast is powered by Riverside.fm. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and start making great podcasts today! Episode #219 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go, share part three and the final part of their interview with Imagineer/Fine-artist, Eric Robison. His unique paintings of the classic Disney characters were discovered by Imagineering President, Marty Sklar, and the rest as they say is history. Since then, he has become a best-selling artist in Disney's theme parks, galleries, and stores. Some highlights of his Disney pieces include the 30th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion, Disney Decades for Disneyland's 50th Anniversary, The Pirates of the Caribbean, The Matterhorn painting [tribute to Herbie Ryman], and The original Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Learn more - ⁠⁠Eric Robison | Disney Artist⁠⁠. The hosts also discuss the latest Disney and pop-culture news, and weekend box-office, review streaming content, and share the latest Disney Park travel deal! The Old Mill Press brings Skull Rock Podcast to you, ⁠publishing beautifully crafted books illuminating our world.” Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theoldmillpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and listeners like you. Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Faceboook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aljon Go (aljongo) - Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Aljon's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dining at Disney Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Sorcerer Radio - All Disney Music, All Day Long ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SRSounds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - E-mail: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com || ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Email dave@skullrockpodcast.com. For behind-the-scenes stories and articles visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠davidbossert.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Shop using our Amazon affiliate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Skull Rock Podcast is one of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠best Disney podcasts you must follow (feedspot.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. LISTEN to Dave's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Tunes Behind the Toons" segment on Sirius/XM's Disney Hits channel 133⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SHOW LINKS - Dave & Aljon LIVE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Animation Ya'll Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠February 21 - 23, 2025 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/support

In my last podcast I noted an incredible array of projects that were announced at this year's D23 event. These projects which included a Cars set of attractions at Magic Kingdom that were presented before a paid audience were all encompassing, and were impressive examples of what Imagineering can potentially do. I then expressed frustration at the end of my podcast at how two days later, a graphic was shown illustrating where the Cars attractions was really going. After the podcast I wondered why I was so personally irritated at this news. Yes, I really don't think that you need to remove the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer's Island to add these projects. But that wasn't the real source of my frustration. In hindsight I really felt that Josh D'Amaro, who I had great respect--even admiration--had really played games with Disney fans. I felt it was in a subtle way a betrayal of trust, and that such a move on Disney's part was really something Disney should not do. This podcast seeks to explain why Disney struggles with fans believing in their word and in what they are doing. We will look at a history that goes decades back to where The Walt Disney Company has made promises and have reneged. We will look at a larger issue that goes from a project called WestCOT all the way to Disneyland Forward. It's about trust, transparency, and being forthright, no matter who you are. Know that I am bringing out issues I would share with any client I had in an attempt to help them improve their organization. Walt Disney said: "When they come here they're coming because of an integrity that we've established over the years. And they drive hundreds of miles. I feel a responsibility to the public." Guests today fly thousands of miles, and they spend thousands of dollars on a Disney vacation. Trust and integrity on Disney's part is the "responsibility" Walt is speaking of. And it's what we are speaking of in this podcast. __________________________________________________ My new book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available!  Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. Also, for those examining = other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. ________________________________________________________ More Disney Insights can be found below! Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. Disney Insights Facebook Page--Come join and interact in conversation with others. The Wayfinder Society--Disney Insights Patreon Page--More Disney Insights to interact with, while supporting the podcast. Here we bring the best in Disney both in terms of the magic of the parks as well as the business behind the magic! ________________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 ________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.  Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!

This week, we're looking at attractions that deserve that final ride.  We ask the question, What attraction would you drop everything to go experience one last time.  Will you go to the Magic Kingdom for a last ride on Haunted Mansion?  Would you run for Epcot if they closed Frozen Ever After?  Or how about If they were shutting down Rock n Roller Coaster with Aerosmith?We also go on a couple of tangents. One about the Disney College Program and one about the history of Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Westcot.  We even get into the ill-fated Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser.  Overall, we really find which rides are worth that one final ride.Let us know what Walt Disney World attraction you would give that one final ride.Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you know when there are new episodes.Do you want to share your experiences? Be sure to leave us a voice mail on our website and we'll play it on our show! Let's talk on our social media pages or send us an email! Join our Facebook Community group for exclusive work from Topper Helmers and Tom Thordarson. FacebookInstagramWebsiteAlso find Mykhailo on Kylo and Kristin's Magical Life YouTube channel. You can also find Bryan on Bryan and Tammy's Thotful Spot Podcast We appreciate you joining us this week and every week and would love to hear from you! Finally, please leave us a review and rate us on Apple Podcasts and Podchaser so that others can find us!It's time to press play – Let's talk about it!

 Len Testa starts off this week's show by talking about spending New Year's Eve aboard the Disney Wish. Then Jim Hill takes a look at WDI's plans for a second gate at the Disneyland Resort Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: In which regions of Canada & the United States can you find candlepin bowl How did wait times at WDW's theme parks in 2023 compare to wait times back in 2019 What special feature does the Rainforest Spa aboard the Disney Wish have that other ships in the DCL lack How would the World Showcase portion of Westcot differed from the original in Florida What powered California Screamin's 0 – 55 MPH launch Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Len Testa starts off this week's show by talking about spending New Year's Eve aboard the Disney Wish. Then Jim Hill takes a look at WDI's plans for a second gate at the Disneyland Resort Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: In which regions of Canada & the United States can you find candlepin bowl How did wait times at WDW's theme parks in 2023 compare to wait times back in 2019 What special feature does the Rainforest Spa aboard the Disney Wish have that other ships in the DCL lack How would the World Showcase portion of Westcot differed from the original in Florida What powered California Screamin's 0 – 55 MPH launch Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week in Disney News, subscribers of Disney+ will be able to get a free Disney dining plan. For all of the Figment fans out there, Festival of the Arts will feature a new Figment popcorn bucket this year which will certainly have you clamoring to EPCOT. We have one question for you. What if EPCOT wasn't just in Disney World? What if Disneyland had their own version? What would you call it? Well, Disney almost called it WestCOT. This park was slated to be built in the early 90s until a number of factors got it cancelled. So what was going to be in the park? Was it an exact copy and paste of the existing park? Where was it going to go? We answer these questions and much more, so give us a listen!   Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don't forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order.

You may have heard about WestCOT, but did you know that Disney was planning to build a DisneySea in California? Join us in this episode as we break down the craziest plans Disney made for new parks and lands that later got abandoned and never built! Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheHappiestHourOnEarth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to our YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! It helps out our show so much, so thank you in advance! ⭐️ SAVINGS: Want your home to smell like the Disney parks? Get 15% off at Magic Candle Company using our code "HAPPIESTHOUR" ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Need some new Disney-themed apparel? Get 15% off at Park Hop Tees using our code "HAPPIEST15" ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Looking to save on Disney tickets and support our show at the same time? Use our Get Away Today link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehappiesthouronearth/support

WestCot, Pixar Together, Epic Universe - The Disney Discord Podcast Episode 4

Your weekly news and notes show highlighting the biggest news from the Disney Parks. We have BIG news concerning the development of Pandora for Disneyland. Will this be a project Disney sees to fruition or another pipe dream? We talk about this and all the other Disney news with Peter from Princesses and the Mouse Disney Travel. Stick around for this week's DPI Top 3 segment and we might just answer a client question tonight. Remember that we are migrating all of our DPI Live shows to YouTube and Twitch as our main platforms. The show will still be turned into a podcast for Spotify platforms and will be uploaded on this page shortly after. Ready to Book Your Magical Disney Vacation? Book at no Additional Cost With Us by visiting: patmdisneytravel.wixsite.com/planning Here is where you can see the new show - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe4INso03CokEQzbfk-eU-w Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/matt_dpi Ways to support Disney Planning Insights: https://streamelements.com/disneyplanninginsightspodcast/tip T-SHIRTS and More: https://merch.streamelements.com/disneyplanninginsightspodcast Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyInsights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/princessesandthemouse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DPIPodcast or https://www.facebook.com/PATMdisneytravel Welcome to Disney Planning Insights. We are a Disney crazy household that produces content to help people enjoy the parks from their house or while on vacation. With the help of our friends at Princesses and The Mouse Travel - Certified Disney Travel we help to plan magical vacations to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and on Disney Cruise Line. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dpipodcast/support

Doris Hardoon became a Disney Legend in 2022 and was recognized at the D23 Expo that same year. Starting at Walt Disney Imagineering (WED Enterprises at the time), Doris worked on the development of EPCOT alongside folks like Rolly Crump, Marty Sklar, and John Hench. As a designer and stylist, Doris's first official project was The Land Pavilion. Over the span of her 40-year career at Imagineering, Doris went on to work on every Disney castle park around the world. She also helped lead the development of Shanghai Disneyland as an Executive Creative Director and Producer and the Castle of Magical Dreams at Hong Kong Disneyland. In this podcast episode, I chat with Doris about his career at Walt Disney Imagineering, including some of the attractions she helped bring to life. We also discuss WESTCOT, which she helped develop as a potential project for California, and her work with her design consulting company, DDesign. What is your favorite Doris Hardoon creation? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/imagineerpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imagineerpodcast  Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com  Sponsors and Partners: Magical Park Vacations: plan a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, or any other Disney (or Universal) destination. These services are complimentary. WDW Park Planners: work with a concierge vacation planner to create a personalized Disney itinerary for you and your family. Magical Park Tours: hire an in-person guide to help your family navigate the parks and mitigate crowds. Get Bonus Content If you want to take your love of Imagineer Podcast to the next level and help support the show, definitely consider joining us on Patreon for virtual events, bonus content and episodes, exclusive access to our private Passholder communities and more.  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week's show by talking about the Universal Creative vets who recently opted to take early retirement packages. They also talk about the various Disneyland second gate plans WDI cooked up before finally settling on DCA. Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week's show by talking about the Universal Creative vets who recently opted to take early retirement packages. They also talk about the various Disneyland second gate plans WDI cooked up before finally settling on DCA. Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we conclude our two-part Progress City Town Hall featuring veteran Imagineer and Disney Legend Doris Hardoon! In her long career, Doris worked on projects ranging from EPCOT to Shanghai and beyond. In part two of our talk we discuss her work on EPCOT galleries, the Autry museum, Port Disney, WESTCOT, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland and more - whew! Pack your bags for a round-the-world journey, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!

We conclude EPCOT Month with a look at the unbuilt WESTCOT Center, the west coast's equivalent of EPCOT with a condensed Future World and World Showcase, along with a 300ft variation of Spaceship Earth? Is Figment ready to start California Dreamin? Do the residents of Anaheim realize they may be shooting themselves in the foot with their protests? Do we play the DuckTales theme way too much? Find out on this epic finale to EPCOT Month! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-oreilly0/support

On October 1st, the 21st Century begins as we celebrate EPCOT's 40th anniversary with WEEKLY shows! We'll be covering: -Project Gemini! -Unbuilt World Showcase Countries! -Unbuilt Future World Pavilions! -Unbuilt World Showcase Attractions! -Westcot! Trust us, you don't want to miss out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-oreilly0/support

Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to geek out about. Before getting into the topics for the show, the GEEKS chat about the process of renewing their Magic Keys this last week. They also talk about what they think might happen with renewals in the future. In the main portion of the show, the GEEKS talk about the updated intro for Disney Enchantment that now includes Walt Disney, Roy Disney, and Mickey Mouse. They also talk about this year's Disney Legends honorees that were announced this week. Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return is coming to Disney+ and the GEEKS are definitely excited for this one! They then talk about what a Big Thunder Mountain Railroad movie could be about. The main portion of the show wraps up with talk about the Hercules musical that is headed to the Paper Mill Playhouse. During GEEKSCORNER+, the GEEKS chat about the Angels being sold and WESTCOT along with how Tomorrowland in the early 2000's is similar to EPCOT. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of GEEKS CORNER! We'll see ya 'round the corner! THE WEEK IN GEEK Disney Updates Disney Enchantment Fireworks Introduction with Walt, Roy, and Mickey https://dapsmagic.com/2022/08/updated-disney-enchantment-brings-both-walt-disney-and-roy-disney-to-the-forefront-of-50th-fireworks-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ Class of 2022 Disney Legends Announced https://dapsmagic.com/2022/08/disney-announces-disney-legends-honorees-ahead-of-d23-expo-2022/ Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return Heading to Disney+ on Disney+ Day https://dapsmagic.com/2022/08/disney-to-debut-obi-wan-kenobi-a-jedis-return-on-disney-day/ Disney Working on Big Thunder Mountain Movie https://dapsmagic.com/2022/08/disney-making-big-thunder-mountain-movie-with-hawkeye-directors/ Hercules Musical Heading to Paper Mill Playhouse in 2023 https://dapsmagic.com/2022/08/tickets-now-on-sale-for-hercules-the-mythical-musical-adventure-at-paper-mill-playhouse/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geeks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeks/support

A producer, executive creative director, and Imagineer for over 31 years, Doris Hardoon, has just received the Buzz Price Thea Award recognizing her for “a lifetime of distinguished achievements.” Beginning her themed entertainment career in 1975 at Marine World Africa USA as a graphic designer, Doris was hired four years later by WED Enterprises (now known as Walt Disney Imagineering), working on projects including EPCOT's The Land Pavilion, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Hardoon became a senior executive creative director, producer, and creative lead for a varied portfolio of investments, working at some point on all six Magic Kingdom-style Disney parks on three continents. Realizing the “Authentically Disney and Distinctly Chinese” philosophy, Doris lead the successful realization of the Shanghai Disney Resort that opened in 2016. She also served as a creative executive for WestCOT, Long Beach's DisneySea, and Hong Kong Disneyland. Doris recently retired as an Imagineer and continues her work in the themed entertainment industry through her own design company DDesign Consultancy. On the podcast, she shares the cultural significance of her design choices, discusses how she came to be an Imagineer and she reveals hiding the names of some of her cherished teammates in the ironwork of Disneytown.  

Rob & Ross Talk with the great JEFF HEIMBUCH on abandoned Park idea "westCOT" YES, The epCOT of the west! We also talk Disney CEO Bob Chapek's Penis shaped head and much more!

Michael Westcot (on Terra Nine upcoming EP and festival shows) Interview by Paul Whiley on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Disneyland's Genie+ Day has Arrived! What effect will it have on the Parks?  Will the Disneyland App and the software servers support the surging activity? Attraction wait times? Mobile order? Dining? Will Park crowds seem light as the queues are filled - Or the other way around?  PhotoPass lines - more PhotoPass locations?  What attractions would we wait the longest to ride? What elements make for a great daytime parade? Is there any attraction that could actually use more merchandise? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor Big Thunder Barbeque, Aladdin LIVE On-Stage at Hyperion Theater,  Company D, Westcot Center, Mansanto House of the Future, Skyfest, Walt Disney Recognition Day, and, of course, Walt's Birthday this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Top 5 Christmas Movies to get you into the Holiday Spirit, and more!

We welcome back Jim Korkis to chat about Disneyland as it was in 1991, back when Disneyland had a Peoplemover, something called Afternoon Avenue, and we had the promise of WestCOT as the 2nd theme park in Anaheim. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. Jim's books have our highest recommendation. 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 

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn take a deep dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Disneyland as a 360° Experience: The Subtle and Brilliant Ways Disneyland Sets the Bar using Our Senses and Emotions. How many wonderful and magical things does Disneyland do that we take for granted   – or don't even realize they are doing? Spoiler Alert: A LOT! Disneyland is a masterclass in "art."Would the ideal Tomorrowland in Disneyland be better than an ideal Westcot in California Adventure? And, when, where, and how in the heck did Ronn and David meet anyway? Plus, we remember, celebrate and honor Captain EO, Donald Duck, the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, and the Mickey Mouse trademark in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our Favorite 5 "Disneyland Entertainment" Things of all-time - that are not rides, and more!

Step into the never built WestCOT Center with Frederick Chambers and Eddie Agin. Explore the four corners of the globe in World ShowcaseExperience the technological wonders of Future WorldJoin us this week as we Imagine Tomorrow!

Lou and Ben discuss the not-to-be Disney WestCOT, the future of the Star Wars Hotel, bailing out of a fighter jet, and the future of the Star Wars hotel.

THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On the SEASON FINALE of The Theme Park Duo Podcast, The Duo reviews West Coast Racers at Six Flags Magic Mountain, chat about their experience at Goofy's Kitchen at Disneyland and FINALLY get to the main topic of the episode. The Season Finale episode is a history episode about the purposed WESTCOT park that was suppose to be where DCA stands now. Find out what lead to the inception, how it was purposed, what was in the park and it's demise.  Thank goodness we can chat about all of this theme park goodness and stay awake doing it. That’s because we are being caffeinated by EXPEDITION ROASTERS! The delicious  flavors of the theme park inspired coffee has us ranting and raving. Make sure you head over to ExpeditionRoasters.com and use code DUO15 to get 15% OFF your purchases of Expedition Roaster coffee! Brew Your Happy Place! Episode Sponsor Website: ExpeditionRoasters.com Follow us on Social Media: @themeparkduo Follow UUOP: www.uuopodcast.com Check out our Shirts: Teepublic.com/themeparkduo Contact us: themeparkduo@gmail.com

This week we go over the BELOVED Main Street Electrical Parade and learn about what could have been... WestCot. 

Thank you for downloading the centennial episode of the Thirty20Eight, a show about Disney history and Disney listory! This week, Matt and Kevin deep dive all of the wonders of Disney's WestCOT Project planned for Anaheim. This was more than a theme park concept; it was a Disneyland Resort overhaul planned with hotels, dining, shopping, futuristic transportation, and more. Enjoy!

WDW Radio # 558 - Unbuilt Disney Parks Did you know that in addition to Walt Disney World and Disneyland, there were plans… and lot of them… to build additional parks in the United States? From St. Louis to Mineral King, from the East Coast to the shores of California, there were a number of ideas that were very close to being built. This week, we’ll look at some of the many unbuilt and lost DIsney Parks concepts… including a few you may have never heard of… or realized just how close they were to becoming a reality, including Mineral King, St. Louis Riverfront Square, Texposition, Disney's America, Port Disney, WESTCot, Disney in New York, Disney Wharf, the S.S. Disney and more! We’ll look at where they were going and why, the reasons why they never came to be, and where some of those ideas eventually ended up. New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Join WDW Radio NATION, get monthly rewards, and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support Logo Gear and Shirt Shop! - http://WDWRadio.com/shirts Watch. chat and CALL-IN during Lou's LIVE broadcasts Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com EVENTS - Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! https://Facebook/pg/wdwradio/events Save money on your next Disney vacation with my book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, AND get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. http://Disney102.com Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello Let me help you turn what you love into what you do, and speak at your event, conference, business, or school! http://LouMongello.com ------------------------------------- Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

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Casey and Eric take a look back in Disney history at the canceled WestCot project across from Disneyland. Come join us as we explore the history behind why this park was being made, what they were doing different from the Florida EPCOT, and ultimately what led to its demise. *We had technical difficulties towards the very end and the episode cut off abruptly, join us at www.explorethemouse.com/blog on Friday May 10th to read all about WestCot!*Lion King Music and al rights owned by Disney Corporation* Remixed by DJ LUCID

Olá pessoal! Chegamos a mais um episódio do nosso podcast, e mais um da nossa série sobre a histórias dos parques temáticos da Disney no mundo. Este é uma continuação do episódio 99 quando falamos de projetos de rides e atrações que nunca foram concretizadas, e agora vamos falar de projetos de parques temáticos inteiros da Disney que quase aconteceram mas acabaram sendo cancelados. Falamos dos projetos dos parques Westcot, Disney's America, Port Disney, Riverfront Square e Mineral King, todos projetos muito ambiciosos da Disney ao longo dos anos que quase aconteceram mas foram cancelados. E tem muito mais, ouça e confira!

Welcome to the second part of the 'Lost Lands of Disneyland' - a series of closed attractions, forgotten announcements, and especially those plans that never made it off the drawing board. Today, Austin will discuss the event space of Disney's bygone years, Holidayland - 9 acres of baseball diamonds, a circus, and bottomless mugs of beer perfectly suited for corporate events in the 1950's. Austin will also explore the tumultuous fate of the WestCot-inspired Holiday World, where holidays and a land inspired by Epcot's World Showcase would have come together to round out the forgotten West side of the park just beyond the Disneyland Railroad. So… hold on tight as we uncover the forgotten Holiday-themed lands of Disneyland that characterized the first twenty years.

In episode 4 of Matterhorn Mondays, Alex the Historian and I discuss the recent Maspass addition to Shanghai Disneyland, what the Disneyland Resort would have been if WestCOT came to fruition, and the preservation of Disneyland! My YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/MatterhornMatt Alex the Historian: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9RWcJmoebvtnnCRgcBq8Rw My Twitter: www.twitter.com/matterhornmatt My Patreon: www.patreon.com/matterhornmatt Alex's Patreon: www.patreon.com/alexthehistorian

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Disney History and the Disney Parks.  This is Season 6, Episode 3: Westcot.  This show is sponsored for The Magic For Less Travel.  If you're planning a trip to WDW, Disneyland or The Disney Cruise, go to TheMagicForLess.com and a get a free quote. On this episode we're going to look at a planned theme park that never came to be, a second gate for Disneyland.  Enjoy this show, it was a lot of fun to create. 

In this episode Ken takes us on a journey of what Westcot would have been. Enjoy this look at the plans that Disney had to build a Epcot style park where DCA is now instead of DCA. www.thesweepspot.com