Podcast appearances and mentions of Walt Disney

US equity futures pointed higher with the S&P up around 0.5% following the Fed's rate cut. European equity markets were firmer, while Asian equities were mostly higher. The Fed cut rates by 25 bp and signaled another 50 bp of easing this year. Chair Powell flagged labor market slowdown as a supply issue, cautioned inflation risks remain, and emphasized there was no widespread support for a 50 bp cut. Market focus also on political interference concerns. AI trade came under renewed pressure after reports Beijing ordered big tech firms to stop buying Nvidia chips, with Huawei and Alibaba stepping up their domestic chip push.Companies Mentioned: Apple, Alphabet, Walt Disney, Nexstar Media

We dive into our very first stay at the stunning Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. This brand-new addition to one of Walt Disney World's most iconic resorts officially opened its doors on December 17, 2024. With modern Polynesian design, Moana-inspired touches, and some of the most unique room types on property (hello, Duo Studios!), this tower brings a fresh new vibe while still honoring the spirit of the original Poly.We break down everything from room categories and layouts to what views are worth the splurge, including Theme Park Views that let you watch Magic Kingdom fireworks right from your balcony. We share our thoughts on the brand-new Cove Pool and Moana's Voyage splash area, and explore the exclusive terrace gardens on each floor.Plus, we talk logistics: walking to the TTC, transportation options, how to score the best rates, and our favorite “pro tips” for making the most of your stay. This episode is your complete guide to Disney's newest deluxe resort experience.

Walt Disney once permanently reserved a private box for an elaborately staged Frontierland show. He would take his personal guests to see the Western song and dance antics unfold on stage. Years after becoming the longest-running stage show in history, the legend of the Golden Horseshoe Revue and its longtime starring players has faded into relative obscurity. In today's episode, Jake and Morgan uncover the fascinating history of one of Disneyland's most historically significant stage productions.Listen along and join the Dis-cussion on social media @neverlandnavco

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Seventeen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

Our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to many of the legendary Disney animators and Imagineers, who were the creative geniuses behind many now beloved Disney animated classics and theme park attractions. Each episode will chronicle the career of the featured  artist's work for Walt Disney through the use of music to represent their many Disney career highlights. Episode six of our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to Disney Legend: Herbert Ryman. His career at Disney began in the early 40s in the field of animation.  By the mid 50's he became one of the key artistic minds behind the development of Disneyland, including the design of Sleeping Beauty castle itself. In later years he would continue lend his design talent to Disney parks in Florida, Japan and France.  Download (right click / save as)Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month.  https://www.patreon.com/c/DisneyChris 

This week, Jeff welcomes music editor, conductor and arranger Shawn Degenhart to the show to discuss his book "Walt Disney's Cinderella in Full Score," a huge tome which celebrates the history of Cinderella with essays, images, lost songs and that incredible score. Degenhart also shares about his experience working on a Sherman Brothers musical. Plus - Jeff gives a collectibles update, we talk about collecting and framing artwork, Jeff reports on a talk by historian Michael Campbell at the Walt Disney Family Museum about Walt's trains - and more!

When it comes to finding love, Gen Z is breaking up with dating apps. Fed up with swiping, they're now looking to meet people in real life. Yet, as our colleague Paulina Prosnitz reports from New York, they want to do it in their own way. (Did we mention cornhole leagues?) Then, if you're interested in another place to meet someone, here's an idea: How about a funeral? As Katia Kulawick-Assante reports from Paris, in the Instagram age, funerals have become a scene for social climbing and Instagramming. And finally, there are two great books out about two titans of music: the composer John Williams, best known for being the man who has written the scores for so many Steven Spielberg movies, and Leopold Stokowski, who scored some of Walt Disney's masterpieces. Our friend John Mauceri shares his thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

75+ Mickeys, I remember seeing a few it was amazing to look at them all virtually while researching this episode. It does make me wonder what they will do in 3 year for Mickey's 100th. Disneyland celebrations? World wide celebrations? Enjoy going back 20 year for this week's episode. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

We're recording poolside at Disney's brand-new tower at the Polynesian Village Resort to talk all about the best Disney staycation resorts across several categories. Most people think of Walt Disney World as a place where you have to be in the parks from sunrise to fireworks, but we believe some of the very best Disney vacations happen when you never even step foot inside a park.For us, a Disney staycation is all about slowing down, relaxing, and enjoying everything the resorts have to offer. These aren't just hotels — they're destinations on their own. We're talking pools that feel like mini waterparks, restaurants that rival anything in Orlando, lounges with unbeatable theming, and hidden corners where you can kick back and unwind. Each resort has its own atmosphere, and some truly transport you to another world.In this episode, we're breaking it all down across several categories — from best pools and dining to most relaxing resorts, family favorites, and even a few hidden gems that often get overlooked. Whether you're planning your very first no-parks Disney getaway or you just want to know which resorts we think make for the perfect staycation, we've got you covered.

Join Erik and Ryan this week as they are joined by Erin and Katie as they discuss the lost attractions they would bring back and the current E ticket attractions they would remove to make room for them, how they would revamp Oogie Boogie Bash to make it fresh, new and exciting, what they would do with Walt if they could spend an hour with him in Disneyland, and the non-IP lands based on a myth/legend they think Disney should build. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: You have the power to bring back any lost attraction. To do so, you must first make a sacrifice of a current E Ticket. Which comes back to life and which goes to the attraction museum in the sky? Question 2: Disneyland introduced Oogie Boogie Bash in 2019, and since it's debut, not much about it has changed aside rotating a villain treat trail here and there. If you were in charge of revamping Disneyland's Halloween party, what would you do to make it fresh and new and exciting? Question 3: If you were given one hour to spend at Disneyland with the man Walt Disney himself, what would you eat/ride/do? Question 4: Epic Universe just made a sweet non-IP land based on myth/legend. What is a non-IP myth, legend, fairytale, etc. that Disney should build out a land based on? What would be there? Bonus Question: What is a pre-trip ritual that you have?

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 280Tomorrowland, the final frontier, the last land to open in 1955. Saving the best for last was totally in Walt's plans. Let's say it wasn't though, how did the plans land on a futurist bathroom and shrine to aluminum? It may have worked out back then, but when we peer over the tops of our rose-tinted glasses, maybe we don't want to go back to this version of Tomorrowland. Times change, and so do our tastes. The ideal vision of tomorrow you built up in your head wasn't even there in July 1955. So join us as we step into these hallowed halls of chemistry and take a final look back. Board a rocket to the moon with Kirk & Freddy on a Googie new episode of Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast!Listen to full episodes every Windsday and topic-only uploads on Big Thunder Thursdays!InstagramTrammin' - https://instagram.com/TramminPodcastChristian Rainwater - https://instagram.com/imrainwaterMusicLocal Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Trammin' - The Disneylanders, Addy DaddyUsed with permission.Character Art & AnimationNadia Dar - https://nadsdardraws.carrd.co/Trammin.comTrammin' is written without the use of Artificial Intelligence.©Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast

This week on Spill the D, Ric and Gina are serving up everything you need to know about character dining at Walt Disney World! They're breaking down:• The different types of character dining experiences (buffet, family-style, prix fixe & more)• Which characters you can expect at each location—from Mickey and friends to princesses or Pooh• What it'll cost you• Tips to help you decide if it's worth it for your next tripWhether you're planning your first Disney vacation or just hungry for the latest Disney dining scoop, this episode is packed with tasty details and honest opinions.Enjoy episode 239 of Spill the D! Spill the D is the official podcast of 407&Beyond Vacation Co., start your Disney vacation at ⁠⁠⁠www.407vacations.com⁠⁠⁠Get all your Disney Parks news from the official 407 Blog at https://407vacations.com/blog/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spillthedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDM7wNqmxY⁠⁠

Fantastic Video Version: https://youtu.be/soCk-nSTo6I Many Americans don't know this…but back in 1955, the Disney corporation was only a modestly profitable animation movie company. They had a couple of hits – but that was it. But, then, the founder, Walt Disney, decided to pour all his movie profits into something that had never been done before – a permanent, around the year, live action amusement park, which he called Disneyland (named after himself, of course). It was a giant financial risk for him that could have easily sunk his entire company, if it failed. Today, WE TAKE YOU BACK to the disastrous opening day of Disneyland, 60 years ago, in the summer of 1955. Can anyone possibly laugh this much? Watch and find out. We had fun recording it. We are delighted to welcome back professional video producer and cultural commentator, JOSEPH LONG, who has appeared in previous popular episodes. This incorporates the previously published “Disney On Ice – WE FOUND HIM !!!” comical cold open, starring Anuradha and Thad. Find our co-host, Anuradha's Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber. Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Also, please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you! !

What do Walt Disney, JFK and Elvis all have in common? Well, besides them all being deceased, of course… What if I added in the CIA, Paul McCartney, and LSD?! Would that narrow things down at all? No?!Well, all of these things listed are steeped deeply in conspiracy theories. Drinks w/ Ron joins the fun to surprise us with a bracket on some of the best, most well known & interesting concepts that many a mind have tried to decipher. All that, and much more!And if you enjoy what we are doing here at the Pit and would like to support us further, please check us out our patreon, where we have exclusive extended episodes! Today, we discuss the comedian Beetlejuice, the new Toxic Avenger movie, and the 35th anniversary of the cinematic debut of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!We also have some merch for sale up on our Etsy, as well as a limited run of embroidered beanies out now! Only a few left… Shoot us a DM on IG if you're interested.EtsyLinktreeYoutubesong at end of episode: Loopin Fields - Black Magic NoizeInstagram:@rjt243@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@blackmagicnoize206@strangeloopanimation

Could Disney's empire be more than just innocent cartoons and theme parks? Could it be deeply tied to government intelligence, propaganda, and even mind-control experiments?”We share the associates Walt Disney and his company had with the government agenda, and how ex-Nazi scientist Von Braun connected to Disney. Also we will bring suspicion to the programming Disney uses in its theme park, movies, and celebrity stars coming out of their experimentation. Disney may have more in common with mind control than we realize.

Tomorrowland, the final frontier, the last land to open in 1955. Saving the best for last was totally in Walt's plans. Let's say it wasn't though, how did the plans land on a futurist bathroom and shrine to aluminum? It may have worked out back then, but when we peer over the tops of our rose-tinted glasses, maybe we don't want to go back to this version of Tomorrowland. Times change, and so do our tastes. The ideal vision of tomorrow you built up in your head wasn't even there in July 1955. So join us as we step into these hallowed halls of chemistry and take a final look back. Board a rocket to the moon with Kirk & Freddy on a Googie new episode of Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast!Listen to full episodes every Windsday and topic-only uploads on Big Thunder Thursdays!InstagramTrammin' - https://instagram.com/TramminPodcastChristian Rainwater - https://instagram.com/imrainwaterMusicLocal Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Trammin' - The Disneylanders, Addy DaddyUsed with permission.Character Art & AnimationNadia Dar - https://nadsdardraws.carrd.co/Trammin.comTrammin' is written without the use of Artificial Intelligence.©Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning RedZone - Falcons ready for the Vikes BTG - Walt Disney, David Bowie, The Who, Lion King & Twilight Coach Prime is fed up with the media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Magic Kingdom a polarizing park? You might not think so but opinions can be quite extreme when we start breaking it down. Work through the opinions with us as we discuss what we should Embrace and what we would Replace at Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom.Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out⁠ our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1-minute form here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and we'll be in touch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN OUR PATREON!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast hosts! Your support keeps us going and producing this great content! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Amazon⁠Hosts: Aly Thomas, Katie Boone, Becki SmedleyEditing: Stacy WalkerAds from the show:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~BabyQuip⁠ - Pack Light. Travel Happy. Use code SMPOD to get $30 off order of $150 or more!⁠BabyQuip on Facebook⁠⁠BabyQuip on Instagram~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Kathleen Moran @‌kmorantravelplanson InstagramSmart Moms Plan Disney For Little Kids | Facebook Alexis Hunt~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Think you may want to become a Smart Moms Agent? Consider applying here: ⁠Smart Moms Travel Agent Application⁠_Some background music from _⁠_FASSounds at Pixabay_⁠(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at ⁠Smart Moms Travel⁠)

We're diving into an epic Disney Resort showdown as two fan-favorite moderates go head-to-head: Caribbean Beach Resort vs. Coronado Springs Resort. It's a battle of beaches and bridges, towers and tropical villages, as we break down each resort across seven key categories to help you decide which one is right for your next Walt Disney World stay.First, we introduce both contenders. Caribbean Beach — Disney's very first moderate resort — brings that bright, beachy island energy, complete with a Skyliner hub, colorful villages, and family-friendly vibes. Meanwhile, Coronado Springs enters the ring with Spanish and Southwest-inspired architecture, top-notch dining, and the sleek, deluxe-style Gran Destino Tower, offering business-class comfort without the deluxe price tag.We go round by round through theming, rooms, dining, transportation, recreation, value, and even listener input, using your votes to help crown a winner. From rooftop tapas at Toledo to Sebastian's Bistro's coastal charm, and from the Dig Site pool to the Fuentes del Morro splash zone, both resorts bring serious perks to the table.So, which moderate resort comes out on top? Tune in as we weigh the magic, the convenience, and the cost to settle the debate once and for all.

On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Greg Smith, the General Manager of Executive Coaching at FranklinCovey.  Kristel and Greg discuss how to deal with feelings of imposter syndrome, how to navigate changing relationships in the workplace, mindset shifts to support inner confidence and lots more. Tune in now!  Key Takeaways From This Episode: How to deal with imposter phenomenon Tips to deal with feelings of loneliness as a leader Navigating shifting relationships in the workplace Suggestions to help with transitions to new roles in the workplace The importance of thinking about how people percieve you as a leader Navigating high pressure situations as a leader Mindset shifts to support inner confidence ABOUT GREG SMITH: Greg Smith brings over 25 years of extensive experience managing large, comprehensive leadership and assessment client engagements. These include global leadership succession, high potential development, executive coaching, executive team effectiveness, and acceleration initiatives. Greg serves as General Manager for FranklinCovey's Executive Coaching practice, where the coaching success rate exceeds 97%.Greg has held leadership roles in Human Resources, Business Development, and Consulting, providing unique insights to leaders and talent partners. Greg's client relationships have included Walmart, Deloitte, International Paper, Starbucks, FedEx, Robert Half, Walt Disney, Abbot, AbbVie, Dollar General Stores, and many others across all industries. Greg holds a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from The University of Tulsa. Greg is also a contributing writer for Forbes Coaches Council. Connect with Greg Smith Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsmith-fc/  FranklinCovey Executive Coaching: https://www.franklincovey.com/coaching/executive-coaching/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. 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Send us a message with feedback or questions!Welcome to the latest episode of The Florida Project – the podcast where Disney fans celebrate Walt Disney World and all things Disney! In this episode, we'll skip small topics and discuss a bunch of news out of Destination D23 and then discuss our latest, cheekiest trip to Walt Disney World!  All of that and more is coming up in this week's episode of The Florida Project!-- Recorded on September 5, 2025NewsCinderella Castle Is Getting Dressed for the BallWalt Disney Joins His Own Carousel of ProgressTron: Ares Overlay Coming to Lightcycle RunExtinction Date Announced for Dinosaur at Disney's Animal KingdomSome Conceptual Development Details Released for the Upcoming Villains LandThe Beak & Barrel Opens in Adventureland at the Magic KingdomDisney Animation and Pixar Animation Discuss Their Upcoming Slate of FilmsMarvel Studios and Lucasfilm Release Some Information About Their Upcoming FilmsThe 2026 D23 Expo Officially Announced.Discussion TopicCheeky Trip ReviewUpcoming EpisodesTBD (next week)PlugsJason: @Schmuck00Will: @ThyWillBDunnMichael: @MichaelMcDuckSite: http://www.tfppodcast.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tfppodcast.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/tfppodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@tfppodcastPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfppodcastSupport the show

Tuesday - Why are vets so expensive now. Naome Bradshaw and Savannah Savino sing in studio ahead of Pitmasters & Pourers. We review a video about Walt Disney and a wild party for WYDTN. We review our Frogger's Football Picks. It's Only Money with Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth on when to pay off your mortgage. Rauce Thoughts on the Phillies Karen controversy. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday - Why are vets so expensive now. Naome Bradshaw and Savannah Savino sing in studio ahead of Pitmasters & Pourers. We review a video about Walt Disney and a wild party for WYDTN. We review our Frogger's Football Picks. It's Only Money with Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth on when to pay off your mortgage. Rauce Thoughts on the Phillies Karen controversy. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Len Testa and Jim Hill return with a Disney Dish full of hard-hitting questions like: is a popcorn bucket a collectible, a food container, or proof of life's absurdity? Along the way, they tackle Disney's latest surveys, new overlays, and a franchise that almost stalled out before becoming a billion-dollar juggernaut. Disney sets the closing date for Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom and spruces up Carousel of Progress with a new Walt Disney animatronic Tron Lightcycle Run trades neon blue for Nine Inch Nails red in a Tron: Ares overlay Disneyland Paris ticket pricing hints at when World of Frozen may open in 2026 Universal ponders the true meaning of souvenir popcorn buckets, from Aristotle to social media influencers Jim explains how Pixar's Cars almost didn't get made — and how Radiator Springs ended up saving Disney California Adventure From castle cake flashbacks to Schrödinger's popcorn, this episode mixes history, news, and a little bit of existential dread — all with the usual Testa-Hill banter. SHOW NOTES Support Our Sponsors Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa and Jim Hill return with a Disney Dish full of hard-hitting questions like: is a popcorn bucket a collectible, a food container, or proof of life's absurdity? Along the way, they tackle Disney's latest surveys, new overlays, and a franchise that almost stalled out before becoming a billion-dollar juggernaut. Disney sets the closing date for Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom and spruces up Carousel of Progress with a new Walt Disney animatronic Tron Lightcycle Run trades neon blue for Nine Inch Nails red in a Tron: Ares overlay Disneyland Paris ticket pricing hints at when World of Frozen may open in 2026 Universal ponders the true meaning of souvenir popcorn buckets, from Aristotle to social media influencers Jim explains how Pixar's Cars almost didn't get made — and how Radiator Springs ended up saving Disney California Adventure From castle cake flashbacks to Schrödinger's popcorn, this episode mixes history, news, and a little bit of existential dread — all with the usual Testa-Hill banter. SHOW NOTES Support Our Sponsors Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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(Sept 08,2025)Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government buildings ablaze. Santa Monica is poised to declare a fiscal emergency. L.A. buys Griffith Park Carousel, beloved by Walt Disney, for $1MIL. Gift-grabbing wedding crasher held; some of cash is found. Pope Leo XIV declares teen computer whiz Carlo Acutis the Millenial Saint.

Summary In this episode, Shelby and Courtney dive into a variety of topics, starting with their love for coffee and seasonal drinks, particularly the Starbucks Pecan Crunch Oat Milk Latte (#sponsorus). They then transition to discussing the recent Destination D23 event in Orlando, and the latest Disney news, including a humorous encounter with pod listeners at Epcot. The conversation shifts to the emotional challenges of parenting, particularly the first week of daycare for Shelby's son, and wraps up with a discussion on the importance of to-do lists and organization in daily life. In this episode, the hosts discuss various updates and insights related to Disney theme parks, including the Tron ride experience, the collaboration of Nine Inch Nails with Disney, the introduction of a Walt Disney animatronic in the Carousel of Progress, and the upcoming Villains Land. They also delve into the repainting of Cinderella Castle, reflecting on the legacy of Walt Disney and the importance of maintaining the integrity of Disney attractions. Takeaways Coffee preferences - decaf, full caf, seasonal, or standard? D23 events often yield mixed results in news. Meeting listeners unexpectedly can be a surreal experience. The emotional challenges of parenting are universal. To-do lists can help manage overwhelming tasks. Seasonal drinks can evoke strong opinions. Parenting transitions can be bittersweet. Organization can lead to a sense of accomplishment. Unexpected encounters can create lasting memories. Disney news can be both exciting and disappointing.                            The Tron ride experience has immersive visuals and sounds. Theme park delays can affect guest experiences. Nine Inch Nails has collaborated with Disney before. Animatronics are a significant part of theme park attractions. Walt Disney's legacy is being honored in new attractions. Villains Land is generating excitement but lacks detailed updates. Cinderella Castle is getting repainted to its original colors. The repainting of the castle raises questions about its execution. The hosts reflect on the importance of Disney's history.  

TVC 705.4: Ed welcomes back Ruta Lee (High Rollers, Witness for the Prosecution, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Consider Your Ass Kissed), legendary singer, actress, and philanthropist, and the chairperson emeritus of The Thalians, the charitable organization to which Ruta has dedicated much of her life over the past seventy years, and which to date has raised has raised more than $50 million for mental health related causes. Ruta recently announced that The Thalians will honor Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka with its Mr. Wonderful award at this year's Thalians Christmas gala, which will take place at the Bel Air Country Club Saturday, Dec. 6. The evening will also include a special appearance by the one and only Ann Jillian. For tickets and more information, Thalians.org. Topics this segment include the back story of Mr. Wonderful award (which was designed by Walt Disney), and why Ruta believes that Southern California “is the place where God lives.”

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - In July 2025, Tom Sawyer Island in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom closed for good.  Let's take one last walk around the Island before the memory fades on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on May 21, 2025. TRANSCRIPT: This episode we're off to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to take a stroll around Tom Sawyer Island.  The Walt Disney World guide map described this attraction saying: Brave this Mark Twain-inspired hideaway. There are no age or height requirements or a thrill level listed for this attraction. Before we board a raft, here are five fast facts about Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. 1. Tom Sawyer island opened at Magic Kingdom on May 20, 1973. 2. The Fort on the Island, Fort Langhorn, was originally called Fort Samuel Clemens, but the name was changed in 1996 in a moment of synergy with the Walt Disney Pictures film Tom & Huck. 3.  The barn on the island used to have an effect that made it seem like it was on fire.  Viewed primarily from the riverboat, this effect was ended in 2005. 4. In August 2024, Disney announced that Tom Sawyer Island would be closing to make way for a new Frontierland expansion themed to the Pixar movie Cars. 5. Tom Sawyer Island official closed on July 7, 2025.  Bringing the 52 year life of Tom Sawyer Island to a close. Let's go explore Tom Sawyer Island.  Along for the adventure, the Huck to my Tom, is John B. deHaas and after we check out the attraction we'll give you our thoughts on it.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we visit Magic Kingdom's Tom Sawyer Island for the very last time. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sawyer_Island https://blogmickey.com/2025/06/rivers-america-tom-sawyer-island-closing-date/ https://www.disneylists.com/2024/07/9-facts-secrets-tom-sawyer-island-2-2/ Show ©2025 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

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In this week's episode, I take a look back at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Summer 2025. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Serpent, Book #1 in the Ghost Armor series, (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store: FALLSERPENT50 The coupon code is valid through September 15, 2025 (please note the shorter expiration date). So if you need a new audiobook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 267 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is September 5, 2025 and today I'm doing a review roundup of the movies and streaming shows I saw in Summer 2025. Before we do that, we will have Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing and audiobook projects. First up, this week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Serpent, Book One in the Ghost Armor series (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store. That is FALLSERPENT50. This coupon code will be valid through September 15th, 2025 (exactly one week). So if you need a new audiobook to listen to as we head into fall, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. I am pleased to report that the rough draft of Blade of Flames, which will be the first book in my new Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series is finished. The rough draft came at about 90,000 words long, which was what I was aiming for. Next up, I will be writing a short story set as sort of a bonus in that plot line called Thunder Hammer and that will be the backstory of one of the characters in Blade of Flames. And when Blade of Flames comes out (which will hopefully be later this September), newsletter subscribers will get a free ebook copy of Thunder Hammer. So this is an excellent time to subscribe to my newsletter. I am also 8,000 words into Cloak of Worlds. At long last, I am coming back to the Cloak Mage series after nearly a year's absence. Longtime listeners will know the reason was that I had five unfinished series and I wanted to spend the summer of 2025 finishing the unfinished ones and focusing up so I will only have three ongoing series at any given time. I'm hoping Blade of Flames will come out before the end of September and Cloak of Worlds before the end of October, and after that I will be able to return to the Rivah series at long last. In audiobook news, recording is finished on Shield of Power. That will be excellently narrated by Brad Wills and hopefully once it gets through processing and quality assurance and everything, it should be showing up on the various audiobook stores before too much longer. Hollis McCarthy is about halfway through the recording of Ghost in the Siege, which was, as you know, the last book in the Ghost Armor series that just came out. And if all goes well, the audiobook should be coming out probably in October once everything is done with recording and quality assurance and all that. So that is where I'm at with my current writing and audiobook projects. 00:02:34 Main Topic: Summer 2025 Movie/TV Roundup So without further ado, let's head into our main topic. The end of summer is nigh, which means this time for my summer movie review roundup. As is usual for the summer, I saw a lot of movies, so this will be one of the longer episodes. For some reason I ended up watching a bunch of westerns. As always, the movies are ranked from least favorite to most favorite. The grades of course are totally subjective and based on nothing more than my own opinions, impressions, and interpretations. Now on to the movies. First up is the Austin Powers trilogy, the three movies of which came out in 1997, 1999, and 2002. The Austin Powers movies came out just as the Internet really got going in terms of mass adoption, which is likewise why so many Austin Powers and Dr. Evil memes are embedded in online culture. Despite that, I had never really seen any of them all the way through. They've been on in the background on TBS or whatever quite a bit when I visited people, but I've never seen them all. But I happened upon a DVD of the trilogy for $0.25 (USD), so I decided for 25 cents I would give it a go. I would say the movies were funny, albeit not particularly good. Obviously the Austin Powers movies are a parody of the James Bond movies. The movies kind of watch like an extended series of Saturday Night Live skits, only loosely connected, like the skit is what if Dr. Evil had a son named Scott who wasn't impressed with him or another skit was what if a British agent from the ‘60s arrives in the ‘90s and experiences culture clash? What if Dr. Evil didn't understand the concept of inflation and demanded only a million dollars from the United Nations? What if Dr. Evil was actually Austin's brother and they went to school together at Spy Academy? Michael Caine was pretty great as Austin's father. Overall, funny but fairly incoherent. Overall grade: C- Next up is Horrible Bosses, a very dark and very raunchy comedy from about 14 years ago. It came out in 2011. Interestingly, this movie reflects what I think is one of the major crises of the contemporary era, frequent failures of leadership at all levels of society. In the movie Nick, Dale, and Kurt are lifelong friends living in LA and all three of them have truly horrible bosses in their place of employment, ranging from a sociopathic finance director, the company founder's cokehead son, and a boorish dentist with a tendency to sexual harassment. At the bar, they fantasize about killing their horrible bosses and then mutually decide to do something about it. Obviously, they'd all be prime suspects in the murder of their own bosses, but if they killed each other's bosses, that would allow them to establish airtight alibis. However, since Nick, Dale and Kurt are not as bright as they think they are, it all goes hilariously wrong very quickly. Bob Hope has a hilarious cameo. If the best “crude comedies” I've seen are Anchorman, Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and Dodgeball, and the worst one was MacGruber, I'd say Horrible Bosses lands about in the middle. Overall grade: C Next up is Cowboys and Aliens, which came out in 2011. Now I almost saw this in 2011 when it came out, but I was too busy to go to the theater in July of 2011, so I finally saw it here in 2025 and I would say this was almost a great movie, like the performances were great, the concept was great, the scenery was great, the special effects were great, and the story was packed full of really interesting ideas, but somehow they just didn't coalesce. I'm not entirely sure why. I think upon reflection, it was that the movie is just too overcrowded with too many characters and too many subplots. Anyway, Daniel Craig portrays a man who wakes up with no memory in the Old West, with a mysterious bracelet locked around his wrist. He makes his way to the town of Atonement, and promptly gets arrested because he is apparently a notorious outlaw (which he doesn't remember). While he is locked in jail, space aliens attack the town. The aliens, for unknown reasons, abduct many of the townspeople, and Daniel Craig's character, who is named Jake even if he doesn't remember it, must lead the town's effort to recover their abducted citizens. Harrison's Ford has an excellent performance as this awful cattle baron who nonetheless has virtues of courage and fortitude that you can't help but admire. An excellent performance. That said, the movie was just too packed, and I thought it would work better as a novel. After I watched the movie, it turned out that it was indeed based off a graphic novel. Novels and graphic novels allow for a far more complex story than a movie, and I don't think this movie quite managed to handle the transition from a graphic novel to a film. Overall grade: C Next up is Heads of State, which came out in 2025. This was kind of a stupid movie. However, the fundamental question of any movie, shouted to the audience by Russell Crow in Gladiator is, “are you not entertained?!?” I was thoroughly entertained watching this, so entertained I actually watched it twice. Not everything has to be Shakespeare or a profound meditation on the unresolvable conflicts inherent within human nature. Anyway, John Cena plays Will Derringer, newly elected President of the United States. Idris Elba plays Sam Clark, who has now been the UK Prime Minister for the last six years. Derringer was an action star who parleyed his celebrity into elected office (in the same way Arnold Schwarzenegger did), while Clarke is an army veteran who worked his way up through the UK's political system. Needless to say, the cheerful Derringer and the grim Clarke take an immediate dislike to each other. However, they'll have to team up when Air Force One is shot down, stranding them in eastern Europe. They'll have to make their way home while evading their enemies to unravel the conspiracy that threatens world peace. So half action thriller, half buddy road trip comedy. The premise really doesn't work if you think about it too much for more than thirty seconds, but the movie was funny and I enjoyed it. Jack Quaid really stole his scenes as a crazy but hyper-competent CIA officer. Overall grade: C+ Next up, Captain America: Brave New World, which came out in 2025 and I think this movie ended up on the good side of middling. You can definitely tell it went through a lot of reshoots and retooling, and I suspect the various film industry strikes hit it like a freight train. But we ended up with a reasonably solid superhero thriller. Sam Wilson is now Captain America. He's not superhuman the way Steve Rogers was and doesn't have magic powers or anything, so he kind of fights like the Mandalorian – a very capable fighter who relies on excellent armor. Meanwhile, in the grand American political tradition of failing upward, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who spent years persecuting The Hulk and whose meddling caused the Avengers to disband right before Thanos attacked, has now been elected President. To Wilson's surprise, Ross reaches out and wants him to restart the Avengers. But Ross (as we know) did a lot of shady black ops stuff for years, and one of his projects is coming back to haunt him. Wilson finds himself in the middle of a shadowy conspiracy, and it's up to him to figure out what's going on before it's too late. I was amused that lifelong government apparatchik Ross wanted to restart the Avengers, because when the Avengers had their biggest victory in Avengers: Endgame, they were essentially unsanctioned vigilantes bankrolled by a rogue tech billionaire. Overall grade: B- Next up is Ironheart, which came out in 2025. I'd say Ironheart was about 40% very weird and 60% quite good. It's sort of like the modern version of Dr. Faustus. The show got some flak on the Internet from the crossfire between the usual culture war people, but the key to understanding it is to realize that Riri Williams AKA Ironheart is in fact an antihero who's tottering on the edge of becoming a full-blown supervillain. Like Tony Stark, she's a once-in-a-generation scientific talent, but while she doesn't have Stark's alcohol problems, she's emotionally unstable, immature, ruthless, indifferent to collateral damage and consequences, and suffering from severe PTSD after her best friend and stepfather were killed in a drive-by shooting. This volatile mix gets her thrown out of MIT after her experiments cause too much destruction, and she has to go home to Chicago. To get the funds to keep working on her Iron Man armor, she turns to crime, and falls in with a gang of high-end thieves led by a mysterious figure named Hood. It turns out that Hood has actual magic powers, which both disturbs and fascinates Riri. However, Hood got his magic in a pact with a mysterious dark force. When a job goes bad, Riri gains the enmity of Hood and has to go on the run. It also turns out Hood's dark master has become very interested in Riri, which might be a lot more dangerous for everyone in the long run. Overall, I'd say this is about in the same vein as Agatha All Along, an interesting show constructed around a very morally questionable protagonist. Overall grade: B Next up is A Minecraft movie, which came out in 2024. I have to admit, I've never actually played Minecraft, so I know very little about the game and its ecosystem, only what I've generally absorbed by glancing at the news. That said, I think the movie held together quite well, and wasn't deserving of the general disdain it got in the press. (No doubt the $950 million box office compensated for any hurt feelings.) One of the many downsides of rapid technological change in the last fifty years is that the Boomers and Gen X and the Millennials and Gen Z and Gen Alpha have had such radically different formative experiences in childhood that it's harder to relate to each other. Growing up in the 1980s was a wildly different experience than growing up in the 2010s, and growing up in the 2010s was an even more wildly different experience than growing up in the 1960s. Smartphones and social media were dominant in 2020, barely starting in 2010, and implausible science fiction in 2000 and earlier, and so it was like the different generations grew up on different planets, because in some sense they actually did. (A five-year-old relative of mine just started school, and the descriptions of his school compared to what I remember of school really do sound like different planets entirely.) The Minecraft game and A Minecraft Movie might be one of those generation-locked experiences. Anyway, this has gotten very deep digression for what was essentially a portal-based LitRPG movie. A group of people experiencing various life difficulties in a rural Idaho town get sucked into the Minecraft world through a magic portal. There they must combine forces and learn to work together to master the Minecraft world to save it from an evil sorceress. As always, the fundamental question of any movie is the one that Russell Crowe's character shouted to the audience in Gladiator back in 2000. “Are you not entertained?” I admit I was entertained when watching A Minecraft Movie since it was funny and I recognized a lot of the video game mechanics, even though I've never actually played Minecraft. Like, Castlevania II had a night/day cycle the way Minecraft does, and Castlevania II was forty years ago. But that was another digression! I did enjoy A Minecraft Movie. It was kind of crazy, but it committed to the craziness and maintained a consistent creative vision, and I was entertained. Though I did think it was impressive how Jack Black's agent managed to insist that he sing several different times. Overall grade: B Next up is Back to School, which came out in 1986 and this is one of the better ‘80s comedies I've seen. Rodney Dangerfield plays Thornton Melon, who never went to college and is the wealthy owner of a chain of plus-sized clothing stores. His son Jason is attending Great Lakes University, and after Thornton's unfaithful gold-digging wife leaves him (Thornton is mostly relieved by this development), he decides to go visit his son. He quickly discovers that Jason is flailing at college, and decides to enroll to help out his son. Wacky adventures ensue! I quite enjoyed this. The fictional “Great Lakes University” was largely shot at UW-Madison in Wisconsin, which I found amusing because I spent a lot of time at UW-Madison several decades ago as a temporary IT employee. I liked seeing the characters walk past a place where I'd eat lunch outside when the day was nice, that kind of thing. Also, I'm very familiar with how the sausage gets made in higher ed. There's a scene where the dean is asking why Thornton is qualified to enter college, and then it cuts to the dean cheerfully overseeing the groundbreaking of the new Thornton Melon Hall which Thornton just donated, and I laughed so hard I almost hurt myself, because that is exactly how higher ed works. The movie had some pointless nudity, but it was only a few seconds and no doubt gets cut in network broadcasts. Overall grade: B Next up is Whiskey Galore, which came out in 1949 and this is a comedy set in Scotland during World War II. The villagers living on an isolated island have no whiskey due to wartime rationing. However, when a government ship carrying 50,000 cases of whiskey runs aground near the island, wacky hijinks ensue. I have to admit the first half of the movie was very slow and deliberate, gradually setting up all the pieces for later. Then, once the shipwreck happens, things pick up and the movie gets much funnier. Definitely worth watching both as a good comedy movie and an artifact of its time. A modicum of historical knowledge is required – if you don't know what the Home Guard is, you might have to do some Googling to understand the context of some of the scenes. Regrettably, the version I watched did not have captioning, so I had to pay really close attention to understand what the characters were saying, because some of the accents were very strong. Overall grade: B Next up is Happy Gilmore 2, which came out in 2025. This was dumb and overstuffed with celebrity cameos but thoroughly hilarious and I say this even though it uses one of my least favorite story tropes, namely “hero of previous movie is now a middle age loser.” However, the movie leads into it for comedy. When Happy Gilmore accidentally kills his wife with a line drive, he spirals into alcoholism and despair. But his five children still love him, and when his talented daughter needs tuition for school, Happy attempts to shake off his despair and go back to golf to win the money. But Happy soon stumbles onto a sinister conspiracy led by an evil CEO to transform the game of golf into his own personal profit center. Happy must team up with his old nemesis Shooter McGavin to save golf itself from the evil CEO. Amusingly, as I've said before, the best Adam Sandler movies are almost medieval. In medieval fables, it was common for a clever peasant to outwit pompous lords, corrupt priests, and greedy merchants. The best Adam Sandler protagonist remains an everyman who outwits the modern equivalent of pompous lords and corrupt priests, in this case an evil CEO. Overall grade: B+ Next up is Superman, which came out in 2025 and I thought this was pretty good and very funny at times. I think it caught the essential nature of Superman. Like, Superman should be a Lawful Good character. If he was a Dungeons and Dragons character, he would be a paladin. People on the Internet tend to take the characterization of superheroes seriously to perhaps an unhealthy degree, but it seems the best characterization of Superman is as an earnest, slightly dorky Boy Scout who goes around doing good deeds. The contrast of that good-hearted earnestness with his godlike abilities that would allow him to easily conquer and rule the world is what makes for an interesting character. I also appreciated how the movie dispensed with the overused trope of the Origin Story and just got down to business. In this movie, Lex Luthor is obsessed with destroying Superman and is willing to use both super-advanced technology and engineered geopolitical conflict to do it. Superman, because he's essentially a decent person, doesn't comprehend just how depraved Luthor is, and how far Luthor is willing to go out of petty spite. (Ironically, a billionaire willing to destroy the world out of petty spite is alas, quite realistic). Guy Gardener (“Jerkish Green Lantern”) and the extremely competent and the extremely exasperated Mr. Terrific definitely stole all their scenes. The director of the movie, James Gunn, was quite famously fired from Disney in 2018 for offensive jokes he had made on Twitter back when he was an edgy young filmmaker with an alcohol problem. I suppose Mr. Gunn can rest content knowing that Superman made more money than any Marvel movie released this year. Overall grade: A-   Next up is Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, which came out in 1988. This was a very strange movie, but nonetheless, one with an ambitious premise, strong performances, and a strong artistic vision. It's set in post WWII Los Angeles, and “toons” (basically cartoon characters) live and work alongside humans. Private eye Eddie Valiant hates toons since one of them killed his brother five years ago. However, he's hired by the head of a studio who's having trouble with one of his toon actors, Roger Rabbit. Roger's worried his wife Jessica is having an affair, and Valiant obtains pictures of Jessica playing patty cake (not a euphemism, they actually were playing patty cake) with another man. Roger has an emotional breakdown, and soon the other man winds up dead, and Roger insists he's innocent. Valiant and Roger find themselves sucked into a dangerous conspiracy overseen by a ruthless mastermind. This movie was such an interesting cultural artifact. It perfectly follows the structure of a ‘40s film noir movie, but with cartoons, and the dissonance between film noir and the cheerfulness of the toons was embraced and used as a frequently source of comedy. In fact, when the grim and dour Valiant uses the toons' comedy techniques as a tactical improvisation in a moment of mortal peril, it's both hilarious and awesome. Christopher Lloyd's performance as the villainous Judge Doom was amazing. (I don't think it's a spoiler to say that he's villainous, because his character is named Judge Doom and he's literally wearing a black hat.) Like, his performance perfectly captures something monstrous that is trying very hard to pretend to be human and not quite getting it right. And the amount of work it must have taken to make this movie staggers the mind. Nowadays, having live actors interact with cartoon characters is expensive, but not unduly so. It's a frequent technique. You see it all the time in commercials when a housewife is smiling at an animated roll of paper towels or something, and Marvel's essentially been doing it for years. But this was 1988! Computer animation was still a ways off. They had to shoot the movie on analog film, and then hand-draw all the animation and successfully match it to the live film. It wouldn't have worked without the performance of Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant, who plays everything perfectly straight in the same way Michael Caine did in A Muppet Christmas Carol. So kind of a strange movie, but definitely worth watching. And it has both Disney and Warner Brothers animated characters in the same movie, which is something we will never, ever see again. Overall grade: A Next up is K-Pop Demon Hunters, which came out in 2025. Like Who framed Roger Rabbit?, this is a very strange movie, but nonetheless with a clear and focused artistic vision. It is a cultural artifact that provides a fascinating look into a world of which I have no knowledge or interest, namely K-pop bands and their dueling fandoms. Anyway, the plot is that for millennia, female Korean musicians have used the magic of their voices to keep the demons locked away in a demon world. The current incarnation is a three-woman K-Pop group called Huntrix, and they are on the verge of sealing away the demons forever. Naturally, the Demon King doesn't like this, so one of his cleverer minions comes up with a plan. They'll start a Demon K-Pop Boy Band! Disguised as humans, the demon K-Pop group will win away Huntrix's fans, allowing them to breach the barrier and devour the world. However, one of the Huntrix musicians is half-demon, and she starts falling for the lead demon in the boy band, who is handsome and of course has a dark and troubled past. Essentially a musical K-drama follows. I have to admit I know practically nothing about K-Pop groups and their dueling fandoms, other than the fact that they exist. However, this was an interesting movie to watch. The animation was excellent, it did have a focused vision, and there were some funny bits. Overall grade: A Next up is Clarkson's Farm Season Four, which came out in 2025. A long time ago in the ‘90s, I watched the episode of Frasier where Frasier and Niles attempt to open a restaurant and it all goes horribly (yet hilariously) wrong. At the time, I had no money, but I promised myself that I would never invest in a restaurant. Nothing I have seen or learned in the subsequent thirty years has ever changed that decision. Season 4 of Clarkson's Farm is basically Jeremy Clarkson, like Frasier and Niles, attempting to open a restaurant, specifically a British pub. On paper it's a good idea, since Clarkson can provide the pub with food produced from his own farm and other local farmers. However, it's an enormous logistical nightmare, and Clarkson must deal with miles of red tape, contractors, and a ballooning budget, all while trying to keep his farm from going under. An excellent and entertaining documentary into the difficulties of both the farming life and food service. I still don't want to own a restaurant! Overall grade: A Next up is Tombstone, which came out in 1993. The Western genre of fiction is interesting because it's limited to such a very specific period of time and geographical region. Like the “Wild West” period that characterizes the Western genre really only lasted as a historical period from about 1865 to roughly 1890. The Western genre was at its most popular in movies from the 1940s and the 1960s, and I wonder if it declined because cultural and demographic changes made it unpopular to romanticize the Old West the way someone like Walt Disney did at Disneyland with “Frontierland.” Of course, the genre lives on in different forms in grittier Western movies, neo-Westerns like Yellowstone and Longmire, and a lot of the genre's conventions apply really well to science fiction. Everyone talks about Firefly being the first Space Western, but The Mandalorian was much more successful and was basically a Western in space (albeit with occasional visits from Space Wizards). Anyway! After that long-winded introduction, let's talk about Tombstone. When Val Kilmer died earlier this year, the news articles mentioned Tombstone as among his best work, so I decided to give it a watch. The plot centers around Wyatt Earp, played by Kurt Russell, who has decided to give up his career in law enforcement and move to Tombstone, Arizona, a silver mining boomtown, in hopes of making his fortune. However, Tombstone is mostly controlled by the Cowboys outlaw gang, and Earp is inevitably drawn into conflict with them. With the help of his brothers and Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer's character), Earp sets out to bring some law and order to Tombstone, whether the Cowboys like it or not. Holliday is in the process of dying from tuberculosis, which makes him a formidable fighter since he knows getting shot will be a less painful and protracted death than the one his illness will bring him. Kilmer plays him as a dissolute, scheming warrior-poet who nonetheless is a very loyal friend. Definitely a classic of the Western genre, and so worth watching. Overall grade: A Next up is Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the eighth Mission Impossible movie. Of the eight movies, I think the sixth one was the best one, but this one comes in at a close second. It continues on from Dead Reckoning. Ethan Hunt now possesses the key that will unlock the source code of the Entity, the malicious AI (think ChatGPT, but even more obviously evil) that is actively maneuvering the world's nuclear powers into destroying each other so the Entity can rule the remnants of humanity. Unfortunately, the Entity's source code is sitting in a wrecked Russian nuclear sub at the bottom of the Bering Sea. Even more unfortunately, the Entity knows that Hunt has the key and is trying to stop him, even as the Entity's former minion and Hunt's bitter enemy Gabriel seeks to seize control of the Entity for himself. A sense of apocalyptic doom hangs over the movie, which works well to build tension. Once again, the world is doomed, unless Ethan Hunt and his allies can save the day. The tension works extremely well during the movie's underwater sequence, and the final airborne duel between Hunt and Gabriel. I don't know if they're going to make any more Mission Impossible movies after this (they are insanely expensive), but if this is the end, it is a satisfying conclusion for the character of Ethan Hunt and the Impossible Mission Force. Overall grade: A Next up is Deep Cover, which came out in 2025. This is described as a comedy thriller, and I didn't know what to expect when I watched it, but I really enjoyed it. Bryce Dallas Howard plays Kat, a struggling comedy improv teacher living in London. Her best students are Marlon (played by Orlando Bloom), a dedicated character actor who wants to portray gritty realism but keeps getting cast in tacky commercials, and Hugh (played by Nick Mohammed), an awkward IT worker with no social skills whatsoever. One day, the three of them are recruited by Detective Sergeant Billings (played by Sean Bean) of the Metropolitan Police. The Met wants to use improv comedians to do undercover work for minor busts with drug dealers. Since it plays 200 pounds a pop, the trio agrees. Of course, things rapidly spiral out of control, because Kat, Marlon, and Hugh are actually a lot better at improv than they think, and soon they find themselves negotiating with the chief criminals of the London underworld. What follows is a movie that is both very tense and very funny. Kat, Marlon, and Hugh are in way over their heads, and will have to do the best improv of their lives to escape a very grisly fate. Whether Sean Bean dies or not (as is tradition), you will just have to watch the movie and find out. Overall grade: A Next up is Puss in Boots: The Final Wish, which came out in 2022. I don't personally know much about the history of Disney as a corporation, and I don't much care, but I do have several relatives who are very interested in the history of the Disney corporation, and therefore I have picked up some by osmosis. Apparently Disney CEO Michael Eisner forcing out Jeffrey Katzenberg in the 1990s was a very serious mistake, because Katzenberg went on to co-found DreamWorks, which has been Disney's consistent rival for animation for the last thirty years. That's like “CIA Regime Change Blowback” levels of creating your own enemy. Anyway, historical ironies aside, Puss in Boots: The Final Wish was a funny and surprisingly thoughtful animated movie. Puss in Boots is a legendary outlaw and folk hero, but he has used up eight of his nine lives. An ominous bounty hunter who looks like a humanoid wolf begins pursuing him, and the Wolf is able to shrug off the best of Puss In Boots' attacks. Panicked, Puss hides in a retirement home for elderly cats, but then hears rumors of the magical Last Wish. Hoping to use it to get his lives back, Puss In Boots sets off on the quest. It was amusing how Little Jack Horner and Goldilocks and the Three Bears were rival criminal gangs seeking the Last Wish. Overall grade: A Next up is Chicken People, which came out in 2016. A good documentary film gives you a glimpse into an alien world that you would otherwise never visit. In this example, I have absolutely no interest in competitive chicken breeding and will only raise chickens in my backyard if society ever collapses to the level that it becomes necessary for survival. That said, this was a very interesting look into the work of competitive chicken breeding. Apparently, there is an official “American Standard of Perfection” for individual chicken breeds, and the winner of the yearly chicken competition gets the title “Super Grand Champion.” Not Grand Champion, Super Grand Champion! That looks impressive on a resume. It is interesting how chicken breeding is in some sense an elaborate Skinner Box – like you can deliberately set out to breed chickens with the desirable traits on the American Standard of Perfection, but until the chickens are hatched and grow up, you don't know how they're going to turn out, so you need to try again and again and again… Overall grade: A Next up is The Mask of Zoro, which came out in 1998. I saw this in the theatre when it came out 27 years ago, but that was 27 years ago, and I don't have much of a memory of it, save that I liked it. So when I had the chance to watch it again, I did! Anthony Hopkins plays Diego de la Vega, who has the secret identity of Zorro in the final days before Mexico breaks away from the Spanish Empire. With Mexico on the verge of getting its independence, Diego decides to hang up his sword and mask and focus on his beloved wife and daughter. Unfortunately, the military governor Don Montero realizes Diego is Zorro, so has him arrested, kills his wife, and steals his baby daughter to raise as his own. Twenty years later, a bandit named Alejandro loses his brother and best friends to a brutal cavalry commander. It turns out that Montero is returning to California from Spain, and plans to seize control of California as an independent republic (which, of course, will be ruled by him). In the chaos, Diego escapes from prison and encounters a drunken Alejandro, and stops him from a futile attack upon the cavalry commander. He then proposes a pact – Diego will train Alejandro as the next Zorro, and together they can take vengeance upon the men who wronged them. This was a good movie. It was good to see that my taste in movies 27 years ago wasn't terrible. It manages to cram an entire epic plot into only 2 hours and 20 minutes. In some ways it was like a throwback to a ‘40s movie but with modern (for the ‘90s) production values, and some very good swordfights. Overall grade: A Next up is Wick is Pain, which came out in 2025. I've seen all four John Wick movies and enjoyed them thoroughly, though I've never gotten around to any of the spinoffs. Wick is Pain is a documentary about how John Wick went from a doomed indie movie with a $6.5 million hole in its budget to one of the most popular action series of the last few decades. Apparently Keanu Reeves made an offhand joke about how “Wick is pain” and that became the mantra of the cast and crew, because making an action movie that intense really was a painful experience. Definitely worth watching if you enjoyed the John Wick movies or moviemaking in general. Overall grade: A The last movie I saw this summer was Game Night, which came out in 2016. It was a hilarious, if occasionally dark comedy action thriller. Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams play Max and Annie Davis, a married couple who are very competitive and enjoy playing games of all kinds. Jason has an unresolved conflict with his brother Brooks, and one night Brooks invites them over for game night, which Max resents. Halfway through the evening, Brooks is kidnapped, with Max and Annie assume is part of the game. However, Brooks really is involved in something shady. Hilarity ensues, and it's up to Max and Annie to rescue Brooks and stay alive in the process. This was really funny, though a bit dark in places. That said, Max and Annie have a loving and supportive marriage, so it was nice to see something like that portrayed on the screen. Though this also leads to some hilarity, like when Annie accidentally shoots Max in the arm. No spoilers, but the punchline to that particular sequence was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Overall grade: A So no A+ movie this time around, but I still saw a bunch of solid movies I enjoyed. One final note, I have to admit, I've really come to respect Adam Sandler as an entertainer, even if his movies and comedy are not always to my taste. He makes what he wants, makes a lot of money, ensures that his friends get paid, and then occasionally takes on a serious role in someone else's movie when he wants to flex some acting muscles. I am not surprised that nearly everyone who's in the original Happy Gilmore who was still alive wanted to come back for Happy Gilmore 2. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show enjoyable and perhaps a guide to some good movies to watch. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

Amazing Video Version: https://bit.ly/45VPiTC Since legendary entrepreneur Walt Disney's untimely death in 1966, there has been a persistent conspiracy theory that says, just before he died, he had himself cryogenically frozen until such time as there was a cure for his cancer. No evidence has ever been produced...until now. Our intrepid co-host, ANURADHA, was able to locate his nitrogen chamber and revive Mr. Disney. The truth can now finally be told! This is the hilarious cold open for our episode on the disastrous opening day of Disneyland in 1955. Coming soon!

Today, Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here to discuss the announcements from last weekend's Destination: D23 event at Walt Disney World that pertained to the Walt Disney World theme parks! We discuss the changes coming to the Carousel of Progress, including the addition of a Walt Disney audio-animatronic! We also talk about a "new" color palette coming to Cinderella Castle, Nine Inch Nails and red lights coming to Tron, and your last chance to "catch that Dino" over at the Animal Kingdom! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

From new attractions and overlays at Walt Disney World to Disney Cruise Line surprises and Villains Land details, we're breaking down everything announced at D23 and what it means for your next trip. RDR 485: D23 Announcements & Walt Disney World Updates Disney just dropped a wave of announcements at D23, and in this episode of Rope Drop Radio we're breaking down all the Walt Disney World updates and what they mean for your next trip. From new attractions to overlays, construction walls, and even the future of Villains Land, this is your guide to every big change revealed at D23 Expo. We go park by park to cover the latest: Animal Kingdom: Dinoland closing, Indiana Jones overlay, Encanto-themed expansion, and Zootopia show opening November 7. EPCOT: Test Track updates and Spaceship Earth's downtime. Hollywood Studios: Muppets moving, Monsters-themed coaster, and Smugglers Run update. Magic Kingdom: Big Thunder closure, Carousel of Progress refresh with a new Walt Disney animatronic, Tron Ares overlay, Cinderella Castle's new paint, and Villains Land officially in development at D23. But D23 wasn't just about the parks—Disney also announced: Movies & Disney+: Zootopia 2 casting, Hexed (new animated film), Ice Age 6, and a Disneyland documentary. Disney Cruise Line: First look at Disney Destiny's Sanctum bar, pirate-themed lounge, and Dr. Facilier's Parlor Tricks. International Parks: Moana-inspired dining in Hong Kong, Villains Takeover event, World of Frozen in Paris, and updates at Disneyland Resort. Plus: details on the next D23 Expo (2026 in Anaheim) and why Disney fans everywhere should be paying attention to these announcements. If you love Disney news, D23 reveals, and keeping up with the latest Walt Disney World changes, this is an episode you won't want to miss. ✨ Patreon shout-out to Angela Caffaratti and listener review from Dr. Dance Mom! Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow us on social media for Disney news, tips, and updates Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts! ✈️ New Sponsor Alert! We're excited to welcome The Lincoln Airport as the official airport of Rope Drop Radio! With direct flights to Orlando (MCO) on Breeze Airways starting December 10th, you can skip the stress and get to the magic faster—just in time for the holidays!

We're taking you on a flavorful adventure across Walt Disney World with three unique stops that deliver everything from hidden menu gems to over-the-top themed cocktails. We start at Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom, where we try the Enchanted Orange Dream — a refreshing, citrusy twist on DOLE Whip served with a playful candy rim. We also indulge in their off-menu Brazilian cheese bread (trust us, it's worth asking for), as well as two standout entrées: the Mess Hall Duck Fried Rice and the Nile Nellie's Noodle Bowl.Next, we head over to Disney Springs and drop into Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar for a mix of spooky snacks and creative concoctions. From deviled “zombie” eggs and mummy-wrapped sausages to the vibrant Cauldron Cooler and the nonalcoholic Snake Egg Surprise, this spot blends Indiana Jones-style theming with Halloween-ready flavor.Finally, we wrap things up at Beak & Barrel, the brand-new pirate lounge tucked into Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. With its moody décor, shareable plates, and immersive drinks served in skull mugs and topped with gold, it's already one of the most exciting new dining additions in the parks. Grab your appetite and join us!

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, we've got a closure date for DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom and Walt Disney is coming to the Carousel of Progress! In other news TRON Lightcycle Run will get a new overlay, more Avatar merchandise and Cinderella Castle goes back to its original color scheme. Plus Scott reviews some new food items and the show makes a big announcement!Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTube

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 31, 2025!  Mike was in the Studio solo this time as Scott was out at sea on the Disney Dream this weekend!  No worries!  We had some great conversations with the callers and chat!   We discussed the D23 announcements from Walt Disney World over the weekend, including a Walt Disney audio-animatronic coming to the Carousel of Progress, an overlay coming to Tron with a Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, a new color scheme coming to Cinderella Castle and more!  Plus, we talked with Dennis about his thoughts on the Disney Destiny and how this ship could take themed-experiences to the next level!  This and much more on today's show!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

We're taking you with us on a flavorful trip around the world — as we break down everything you need to know about the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, running August 28 through November 22.We share our top festival tips, from where to stay and how to pace yourself, to why sharing is not only caring — it's strategic. We talk budget hacks, gift card wristlets, and why weekends might not be your best bet.Then we dig into the Global Marketplaces, covering every single booth — the good, the bad, and the “seriously, who approved that recipe?” You'll hear which dishes blew us away, which ones missed the mark, and what you have to try before the festival ends.Plus, we chat Eat to the Beat concerts, scavenger hunts like Remy's Hide & Squeak and Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit, and those extra little surprises that make Food & Wine more than just a snack crawl.So grab your festival passport and come hungry — because we're not holding back.

On this episode, we have news about what was announced at Destination D23 including the restoration of the Cinderella Castle colors, Walt Disney audio animatronic being added to Carousel of Progress, and Tron: Lightcycle Run getting an Iron: Ares overlay to promote the new movie sequel. We also discuss when DINOSAUR and Restaurantosaurus will close next year, and how we can access those still opened areas until then.Join Club 32Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.com1901 Candle CompanyWe're excited to launch our brand new Disney Scented Candles & You Can Learn More at 1901candleco.com.CTM ApparelGet the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.comSubscribe To The Show & Leave Us A ReviewApple Podcasts - Click HereStitcher - Click HereSpotify - Click HereFollow Us on Social MediaCTM Facebook Group: @capthemagicTwitter: @capthemagicInstagram: @capthemagicVisit Us OnlineSubscribe to our YouTube Channel!Capture the Magic Podcast – find the latest episodes!Capture The Magic Apparel – you can find a great Disney-inspired t-shirt collection!Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.comOur SponsorsZip Travel - visit vacationwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime!

Jen an Frank record the 400th episode of the most listened to and downloaded siblings podcast saluting all theme parks but mostly Walt Disney World dropping Thursday from that magical place we call Long Island... Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz! On this episode…

This week, a new Disneyland documentary is coming, new Napa Rose details, a bunch of fun novelties are coming to the resort, go “Beyond the Spires” with Imagineering, we have the dates for the 2026 D23 Ultimate Fan Event, we talk Disneyland Rucking with David Sparks, 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 enjoyed The Imagineering Story on Disney+ are in for a treat! This winter, Leslie Iwerks will release her new documentary “Disneyland Handcrafted” on Disney+ and YouTube. The documentary does a deep dive into Disneyland from early conception to opening day. It will include new footage never seen before during this time. Check out the trailer at the link in our show notes! – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disneyland-handcrafted-trailer-revealed/ The Destination D23 event started off strong with the announcement of the dated for the next D23 Ultimate Fan Event. The 2026 event will take place from August 14th through 16th, and will still be at the Anaheim Convention Center, along with the Honda Center for the largest panels. Tickets will go on sale in Spring, 2026. – https://www.micechat.com/422442-news-d23-expo-returns-to-anaheim-in-august-2026/ The Napa Rose at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is currently under renovation. At the Destination D23 event, new concept art was shown of the reimagined space. The outdoor patio is being expanded to accommodate more guests, with lush greenery and soft lighting. Two new fireplaces will also be on the patio for guests to enjoy. Inside, the dining room will blend Craftsman style with modern California sophistication. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/first-look-new-concept-art-for-napa-rose-at-disneyland/ A number of new novelty items are coming to the Disney Parks and Resorts. For Christmas, a Holiday Christmas Tree Truck Bucket will be available. Over at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar, two versions of the Holiday Zombie Mug will scare up some fun beverages. A Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister bucket, and a Little Green Men Jetpack sipper are also coming. For Easter, a Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring bucket, and later next year, a Bantha sipper will be available at Disneyland and on select Disney Cruise Line ships. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/new-novelty-items-coming-to-disney-parks-and-disney-cruise-line/ At the Destination D23 event that was streamed for D23 Gold Members this past week, a panel called “Beyond the Spires: An Insider Look at Disney Castles” went over some little known facts about the Disney Parks castles all over the world. In addition, the 5th episode of “We Call it Imagineering” will focus on the castles, which will debut on YouTube on September 8th. For all the fun facts and links, check out the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-castles-hidden-details/ We spoke previously about Hank, the longest standing cast member at the Walt Disney Company. On August 27th, Hank received the Walt Disney Legacy Award, which celebrates the legacy of Walt Disney who exhibit three Legacy qualities: Dream, Create, and Inspire. The Walt Disney Legacy Award is given to cast, crew, and Walt Disney Imagineers worldwide who have these qualities. Hank has been a cast member for the last 62 years, starting as a Jungle Cruise Skipper in 1958. If the math doesn't add up on that, it is because Hank left Disneyland for a few years to be a Garden Grove Firefighter, before returning to Disneyland. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/meet-hank-todays-longest-standing-disney-cast-member/ Fans of the animated windows on Main Street have a new display to enjoy! A new Moana-themed window, featuring Moana, Hei-Hei, Pua, Maui, the Kakamora, and Te Fiti debuted this week. In the window, Moana is sailing her boat along the ocean with Te Fiti in the background, while also being chased by the Kakamora. – https://www.micechat.com/422119-disneyland-update-pumpkins-projects-pixie-dust/ With The Nightmare Before Christmas decking the halls over at the Haunted Mansion, Madame Leota is taking the opportunity to welcome Jack Skellington to her shop at the exit of the mansion. Outside, a stack of suitcases themed to Jack, Sally, and other Halloween Town residents welcomes guests. Inside, a blue banner hangs welcoming Jack and his friends. – https://www.micechat.com/422119-disneyland-update-pumpkins-projects-pixie-dust/ Pressed penny enthusiasts will be happy to know there is a new Winnie the Pooh pressed penny machine in Bayou Country. The new machine is outside of Pooh Corner, along the walkway by the entrance to the shop. A penny is supplied for the machine, and takes cash, card and contactless payments. – https://www.micechat.com/422119-disneyland-update-pumpkins-projects-pixie-dust/ SnackChat: Parkside Market Fall Offerings – https://www.micechat.com/422119-disneyland-update-pumpkins-projects-pixie-dust/ Discussion Topic: David Sparks macsparky.com

We have been so excited to bring you the ringmaster behind one of the biggest phenomenons the sporting world has ever seen, Jesse Cole, the mind behind the Savannah Bananas. Now, this might not be your grandad's style of baseball but trust me when I say, these guys can just flat out play. Don't believe us? Well go to one of their sold out "shows" and you tell us what you think. They have been traveling across Major League stadiums all this year bringing the athleticism, comedy and bits to young and old from near and from far. Cole draws inspiration from minds like that of Walt Disney, Jeff Bezos and so many others, and you can tell when it comes to his leadership style. From overdrawing their bank account to creating the thing that everyone wants to see, Jesse and his wife have made it but have no plans on stopping. Thank you for taking some time for baseball from a different league, we really think what they are doing is fantastic and hope you get to see them in town near you soon. If you liked this interview, there are plenty more. Follow or subscribe right now so you know when the next one is out! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

Is park hopping the best way to squeeze every drop of Disney magic out of your vacation - or just an overpriced bus pass with extra steps? In this first episode of The Case For with Chris Cox, mind reader and performer Chris Cox squares off against theme park expert Len Testa, while Disney historian Jim Hill dons judge's robe to deliver a verdict. What's on trial this week: The strange history of park hopping at Walt Disney World (including a giant ticket costume) Costs, trade-offs, and whether that money is better spent on Dole Whip or dinner The joy - or misery - of buses, monorails, and the Disney Skyliner How Lightning Lane, rope drops, and UK vs. US vacation styles change the debate Why some families say “yes” to more rides, while others say “slow down and enjoy the parks” The verdict? You be the judge. Tell us if park hopping is your go-to Disney strategy - or just a fast pass to frustration. Follow the Hosts Chris Cox – https://www.magiccox.com Instagram - @magiccox Twitter/X - @bigcox Len Testa – https://www.touringplans.com Instagram - @len.testa BlueSky - lentesta.bsky.social Jim Hill – https://jimhillmedia.com Instagram - @jimhillmedia Twitter/X - @jimhillmedia Next case: rope dropping at Disney Parks - because nothing says “vacation” like a 5 a.m. wake-up call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Kevin zoom in on the most important Disney theme park announcements from the 2025 Destination D23 event. SUPPORT THE SHOW Now is the best time to support the 3028 with a Patreon membership! For access to secret shows, a private discord, blogs, photos, and more, sign up today! If you want to support the 3028 with a one time donation, you may do so via VENMO or PAYPAL. And if you're in need of graphic design for your podcast or business, check out Kevin's portfolio for a free, no-obligation quote.

Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/Who wouldn't want to visit the happiest place on Earth? Well — at the start of the 1950s, it seemed like no one did, at least not when Walt Disney pitched the idea. Sure, Walt had revolutionized animation with Steamboat Willie. And he'd had critical successes with classics like Snow White and Bambi. But his studio was nearly bibbidi-bobbidi-bankrupt,. Even so, Walt just wouldn't Let It Go. Then, after Cinderella (another of Walt's “crazy” ideas) hit the bigtime at the box office, Walt had the creative capital to strike a groundbreaking TV deal to fund his park's construction.Thanks to Walt's epic vision, relentless eye for detail, and a build-it-in-no-time sprint, Disneyland rose from orange grove backwater to a live-televised opening day spectacle (90 million viewers) — and straight into one of the most chaotic debuts in history. From plumbing problems to gas leaks, this is the story of how the theme park went from Goofy idea to the lynchpin in the Disney empire — and why Disneyland is the best idea yet.Walt's brilliant flywheel strategy diagram: https://www.businessinsider.com/1957-drawing-walt-disney-brilliant-strategy-2015-7&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1754403374186600&usg=AOvVaw12ZvO8lMD-GgiyJ1AlbZq9Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet for the untold origin stories of the products you're obsessed with — and the bold risk takers who made them go viral.Episodes drop every Tuesday, listen here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.