Welcome to part 2 of our discussion on cruising Disney Style! "Freind of the Show" Curt recently returned from a cruise into the Caribbean and is here to tell us all about it. Tune in, and enjoy...maybe it will inspire you to take a cruise!
On this podcast, its all about taking a cruise - Disney style! "Freind of the Show" Curt recently returned from a cruise into the Caribbean and is here to tell us all about it. Tune in, and enjoy...maybe it will inspire you to take a cruise! This is part 1 of a 2-part series.
It's my 100th podcast! In celebration of this milestone, I bring you 100 fun things to do at Walt Disney World. Think of it as a kind of bucket list. Now they're done somewhat rapid-fire, and generally look beyond the theme park and just riding attractions. There is SO MUCH to do and see, and I hit on many of them. But certainly not all of them. Feel free to share your bucket list below with me - and everyone! I admit I have not managed to do all of these - but I want to!...
Live from Disney's Hollywood Studios, Dave takes on Star Wars Weekend! Join me as I tour around telling stories, and sharing the experience. Listen in on part of the parade, and HyperSpace Hoopla. And come for a ride on Star Tours. Its a fun time!
Live from DisneyWorld, its a look at the FantasyLand expansion. I wander around and tell you everything I see, read some signs, and explain some of the timelines as I understand them. I also take a ride on the soon-to-be-closed Snow White ride. Then, I head over to Epcot to see what I can learn about the Agent P experience that is coming up in June. Hey Where's Perry?
Time for another round of Q and A! Included this time are questions about day passes to the parks, driving in from a resort off property, what to do with an extra day, gift cards, a question about christmas time, a Horizons throwback of sorts, and finally a question about being afraid of rides. Kick your shoes off and take a listen. And do keep those questions coming davesdisneyview@gmail.com.
I often get asked which ones are *MY* favortie restaurants, so on this podcast I tell you. There are 9 restaurants listed, along with 5 that are no longer the same - but which I loved in their previous incarnation. I won't tell you my top 9 here (you have to listen!) but I will tell you that the 5 include: Ariel's, Minnie's Menehune Breakfast, King Stefan's, 1900 Park Fare, and the Tusker House. Do you have a list? Feel free to post it in the comments. ...And at the end of the podcast, I introdu...
On this podcast, I am on location. But NOT at Disney World. Instead, I visit the recently-opened LegoLand which is south of the Disney Parks. I give you my thoughts and explain the lay of the land. I know, I've been talking about things other than Disney World of late - don't worry, I'll be back to that soon! Welcome Love how the sign says to keep off the legos. Ha. The garden is beautiful. The giant Banyan tree In the waterskiing show, there are giant Lego men. The Lego city is *amazing*...
In the early days of EuroDisney, the Phantom Manor was really something. It featured Vincent Price as your ghost host, and really had a spooky feel to it. This podcast contains that audio from the attraction, as well as a few other thoughts about EuroDisney.
DisneyLand Paris - or as it was known at the time, EuroDisney - celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. I reflect back on the park's early days, and tell you a story about visiting the park about one year after it opened. Enjoy!
This episode is quite simply the one version of Space Ship Earth that has not previously appeared on my podcast: Jeremy Irons taking on this grand, and miraculous journey...
Dave is back with another round of Disney News. Included are items about Downtown Disney, Disney's Heroes Work Here, Flower and Garden Festival, Free DIning, resort updates, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, the new "Agent P" adventure, and much more! Plus, I have an update on my iPhone app for finding and sharing Hidden Mickeys. http://disneypodcast.net/hidden-mickey
Dave is back to answer YOUR Disney questions. What to do about a character meal, and how far in advance to book? Popcorn at Epcot? (and my own home recipe, see below) Where to get discounted tickets? How is it taking 5 people into the parks? Plus, Surprise in the Skies, and taking a little one on their first trip, and Universal is a "big kid park" Surprise in the skies: Tinkerbell: My Disney-style popcorn: 2 Tbsp canola, 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1/3 cup of high quality popcorn kernels 1 3-quart covere...
First on the show is a quick tribute to Robert Sherman, half of the Sherman brothers. Then, its an announcement about a celebration of Disney Legend Bob Gurr. And finally, I welcome my 1,000th TWitter Follower, Jennifer (a/k/a @DizBuzz) to talk about Disney.
This episode is fairly simple: I take a ride on the WDW railroad, then hang out in the evening. Check out some of The Main Street Electrical Parade, and hear some thoughts and comments as I wander the park.
Walter Cronkite's relationship with Disney and Disney World is not really that deep. Aside from appearing as the host of Epcot, and narrating Space Ship Earth, his other two notable contributions were the introduction to animation at the Studios, and appearing as the host of Holiday Illuminations. But he did appear in a few TV specials where he talked about his love of Disney
The second host of SpaceShip Earth is the one most people remember as being the voice of the attraction - and really the voice of Epcot. Of course, he's uncle Walter - Walter Cronkite. Respected as a journalist, Cronkite adds a certain authority to the audio. On this show, its Walter's narration of SpaceShip Earth. His voice could be heard from 1986-1995, but to me he will always be *the* voice of the attraction. This was certainly the version I enjoyed the most.
This podcast is a look back at the history, design, and construction of Epcot's signature icon. I talk about what it took to make a complete dome, and how they did it. I start off with the history of domes, then discuss some the engineering, math, and science that makes it work. And then move to the show itself and that attention to detail. Finally, I present the original audio (pre Walter Cronkite) for the show. From Lost EPCOT
Today I have a small correction to a previous podcast on the country bears. Then, its on to Disney news. Some things to consider about 24 hours of magic, Obama visits Disney without his daughters!, new test track, and more. I mention Xpass technology as something Disney is considering (see about half way down the page). I'm not sure what form this will take, but I can only hope that its not completely elitist and leaves out the "day guest". We'll see, of course. And at the end of the show, I wel...
This podcast was recorded on a trip last year. I head into several attractions, and present the ride audio for you. But of course, I have to give my thoughts about some of the things I see and do. Enjoy!
On this week's show, I welcome Sam Gennawey to the podcast. Sam authored "Walt and the Promise of Progress City" (which is available on Amazon), a look at what might have been - Progress City or the Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow. Sam did his research and has some interesting insights into Walt's idea. Sam happened to be conducting some research at DisneyLand, and was in the park's parking lot while we chatted. His book is available at Amazon Sam also runs a blog at http://samlanddisney...
Today, I'm talking about Pin Trading. I follow the history and answer: How did it start? And roll around to : How do I do it? Its pretty thorough except for one simple thing that I failed to mention: green lanyards on CastMembers means they trade only with children. I also delve into what you might trade, different types of pins that are available to trade, and even where you might get some pins a little cheaper to get you started. Its a fun activity that really doesn't cost much and is easy to ...
This the story about the Country Bears, and in particular the Holiday Hoedown show. I give some insights into the attraction, and play the audio for you. The show ran from 1984 until about 2000, and was a bit of fun. The entire building was redecorated, and the bears were wearing holiday costumes. And the script and songs were different. It was kind of fun to get into the holiday spirit. For me personally, it was always fun to try and time a visit so I could catch the show, since it had a limite...
Back in 1992, when I was a CastMember, I had the pleasure of working over the holidays. This podcast is a story about that time, and in particular my experience on New Year's eve. It was a really fun time, and I still remember it fondly - so I thought I'd share the story.
The holidays are back! The decorations are back at the Walt Disney World resort, and the fun begins. Join me as I welcome Curt to the podcast. We talk about some of the fun things you can do while at the resort. Sure there's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, but there are plenty of other things to do and see - from stories at each country at Epcot, to decorations at the various resorts, to the Osborne Family Lights. Come along and listen to some of the things you can enjoy....
This podcast is News from around WDW, including info about the FantasyLand expansion in the Magic Kingdom, Epcot's new park entry system using RFID technology, and changes at the Animal Kingdom. Plus some news from D23, a quick look at the new Muppet Movie, and a final update on the monorail accident. I reference a few things in the podcast, and here are links for you: https://youtu.be/V1xNeyNC0rc The NTSB's final report on the Monorail accident is can be found on the NTSB website. During the di...
This podcast is a trip into the tiki room. Hear a little info about it, then come along and listen to the preshow, followed by the full show. Please Enjoy! I have to say that I am really glad they've restored this to something more interesting/appropriate. I really was not a fan of the "Under New Management" silliness. Bye bye Iago. Bye bye Zazu!
This podcast is an audio exploration of the Animal Kingdom. I go through the park, and give some thoughts about what I see and experience - and I play some attraction audio for you.
This episode is simply the audio from the Hall of Presidents. Another time, I will have to look into this attraction in some detail. But for now, enjoy Morgan Freeman talking about our story and the 44 men who have held the highest office in this country. And here from some of them, including our current president.
Dave is back to answer your Disney questions. This week the questions range from how to retrieve photopass photos after "expriation"?, to what to do with an extra day - maybe Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party?, and whether Disney's Visa card is worthwhile? Also: how will someone with special needs be accomodated? And there's a fairly lengthy answer to a question obout Disney's future plans for the monorail. Keep the questions coming! davesdisneyview@gmail.com With regard to the monorail questi...
