In the 20th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are joined once again by former Disney Imagineer McNair Wilson. Adding to the previous conversation about the founding of Hollywood Studios (Episode 2), this time McNair covers the creation of the Hollywood Tower of Terror, thoughts on Fantasmic, brainstorming new ideas and much more. Plus, Jenn and her Pterodactyl.
On the 19th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave share a little Disney travel planning experience in both dining dumpster fires and quoting... then some news on The Grand Floridian reopening... Halloween Horror Night's mini weekend... water park reopenings... and Marvel and Pixar TV & movie news. Then a few stories about Disney road tripping, including Jenn's visit to Hilton Head, SC... Dave's advise on always having quarters and looking for Wal-Marts... and just a ...
In the 18th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave do a quick recap of returning home from their Cancun adventures, including Dave's saga at the Waffle House. Then, author Christopher E Smith joins the show to talk about everything from Disney attractions that never were, like Roger Rabbit and Thunder Mesa, to what's there now, like Pirates.
In the 17th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are not only in the same room, they are reporting live from Cancun! As a part of an agency trip, the duo is podcasting in a resort room from Karisma Generations, and after chatting about the different Disney Christmas we'll see this year, they talk about All Inclusive resorts, what all of that means, a few funny stories from the trip, and finally a Magical Moment from Hilton Head
In the 16th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Dave & Jenn talk about one of the best things in Disney... the MCU! To do so, they invite in Ryan, Catron, & Chris from the IAmGeek Podcast. The chat starts with talk about "the other guys", ie DC Comics; then they reflect on the death of Chadwick Boseman. Then the crew gives their Top Five Fave MCU Characters not named Cap, Thor, and Stark -- a great chat with Goldblum impressions, Agent Carter, the arrow guy, and much more. Fin...
In the 15th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave check out some rumors about Epcot plans, a Figment re-do, mask mandates and Halloween decor. Then, they list their Top 10 Roller Coasters from Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando... and a Magical Moment on Space Mountain!
In the 14th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Dave & Jenn turn their attention the West Coast Magic, that being Disneyland. And to discuss all things overrated, underrated, and properly rated, they invite in new Friends of the Show Richard & Sarah, hosts of the widely popular Skywalking thru Neverland Podcast! The crew chats on everything from Matterhorn dates to going to Hell with Mr Toad to the awesome of Rise and what's wrong with Smugglers Run. Plus, info on ForceFest, a...
In the 13th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave dish a little on the new park hours... Busch Gardens moving forward with Hal-O-Scream... positive CV news for Florida... and Palpatine seems to have tossed some lightning on Galaxy's Edge. Then, a few behind the scenes stories, including Roger Rabbit in Hollywood Studios... the long gone airport at Magic Kingdom... the 1970 Disneyland Yippie invasion... and secrets of the Haunted Mansion. Plus, a princess Magical Moment!...
In the 12th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave hit the latest news -- the newest (and not the best) Disney quarterly report, "Mulan" heading to Disney Plus, and Splash Mountain gets sunk. Then, Friend of the Show Heigh Ho Sarah Bergman joins up to talk all things runDisney... the characters, the outfits, the corrals, the start times, the extra things everyone should know, plus an amazing Magical Moment.
In the 11th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Dave & Jenn put the call out for listener questions, and listeners responded! First up, Jenn and Dave Disney'ing their weeks, then some news -- Halloween Horror Nights, new mask policies, and great virus news for Florida theme parks. Then some great questions, including villains, predictions, opinions, favorites, memories, predictions and much more... plus, a listener Magical Moment!
In the 10th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave turn their attention to the Disney heroines, the most brave and heroic ladies in the Disney universe. But to find out who wins, they bring in Christine Fox for her 2nd appearance on the podcast, but also vlogger & writer himself, John, the Big Fat Panda! The gang runs down match by match, until only one Disney Heroine is left -- plus discussions on changes in park attractions, how everyone Disney'd over the week, and ...
In this 9th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Upon a Star Jenn is back from her trip to Walt Disney World, where she experienced the reopening of Magic Kingdom. She talks about the flight into MCO... checking into her resort... walking into the Magic Kingdom after the five month closure... returning to Animal Kingdom and the incredibly small waits... the cleaning and distancing policies... plus, Dave & Jenn talk about AP benefits and woes... the College Program being suspended a...
In the 8th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome in author writer singer awesomer Jennifer Kaufman, as they seek to figure out who is the best Disney Hero of them all. From favorites like Aladdin and Kristoff to live action like Captain America to Pixar's Flik and Carl... even a Volkswagen Beetle! The team takes them match by match until there is only one winner!
In the 7th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave open the show talking about the crazy Disney travel week... then love/hate of Disney hold music... and the big announcement on Splash Mountain. Then, Matt & Susie from The ImagineEars Podcast join the show to give the Top Five Best (and worst) Disney Dads.
In the 6th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, we kick off the show with some Disney'ing in this crazy week... then talk about the new WDW park reservation system... discuss some re-opening news, along with NBA and MLS coming to Disney World... some sad Be Our Guest menu changes... and more random news bits. Then we invite in our friends Matt and Susie from The ImagineEars Podcast as we do the first part of Top Ten (and five worst) Disney Dads! Then, an Earful Magical Moment
In the 5th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave bring some updated reopening news... a review of Artemis Fowl and an overview of recent bad Disney adaptations... and then takes a look at the Pixar films that do not have Disney attractions -- and figure out which existing attractions should get those Pixar rethemes. Plus a earful Magical Moment!
In the 4th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn's cohost on Divas Dish Diz, Christine, joins the show to talk all about Fantasyland. The game is "Over Under Rated Rated", as the gang go attraction by attraction, and with some dining too, to determine which ones are overrated, underrated, and just rated... rated. Plus, a vintage Magical Moment!
In the 3rd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave talk a little news and a little birthday Small World Disney'ing... then check out some Disney Did You Know stories, including what happened to Dixie Landings, the storytelling behind Port Orleans Riverside, details on Liberty Square, things you may have missed at Pirates, and the mess that was Captain EO. Plus, a Magic Moment with a bunny rabbit. And a call to be magical to each other... plus the new news theme and our new...
In the 2nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Dave & Jenn discuss Jenn's birthday weekend and the joy of cake vs pie... then McNair Wilson, former Disney Imagineer, joins the show to tell his Disney story, including meeting Walt, being hired by Marty Sklar, working with Eisner, and creating Streetmosphere. It's the first in a series of conversations with McNair (more to come in a few weeks!); finally, an Adventures by Disney Magic Moment.
In the 1st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, veteran podcasters, Disney superfans and friends Jenn Novotny and David Dollar join forces to launch a new magical show. Up first, how they Disney'd this week... Disney news on re-opening... stopping the rumors... and a series of questions to help you get to know the show hosts just a little bit... plus ending the show with a Magical Moment.
Launching May 21st! Join Diva Dish Diz's Jenn Novotny and Magic on a Dollar's David Dollar as they join forces to bring you a new awesome Disney podcast, full of news, wonder, laughs, stories, pixie dust and so much more, dropping magic weekly into your ear holes.
In this 100th episode, the #MODPOD signs off as the Magic on a Dollar Podcast, with some podcasting notes and a round of special thank yous to some amazing people... the podcast transitions to The Main Street Electrical Podcast on May 21st! Thank you for listening so far!
In this 99th episode, the #MODPOD welcomes on it's final guest in the podcast run, that being writer, blogger, singer Jennifer Kaufman, to help wrap up the Senses Series, and to talk this time about The Sounds of WDW... from the monorail narration to being hurried back in the Haunted Mansion, to chimes and dings to Mac Tonight... plus more Epcot speculation.
In this 98th episode, the #MODPOD takes a Walt Disney quote and examines in, giving a quick lesson of hope and faith and trust and some pixie dust in these crazy times. "I believe that this frightfulness we see everywhere today is only temporary. Tomorrow will be better."
In this 97th episode, the #MODPOD looks at the best drinks in WDW that don't feature alcohol. Friend of the Show HeighHo Sarah guests to give her favorites, plus her love of Beverly, how her family is handling the lockdown, and more great chatter.
In this 96th episode, the #MODPOD continues the foodie conversation with author and speaker Terry Weaver, this time going over to get our fill on at Epcot. First stop, Future World, and a disagreement about Sunshine Seasons, then over to the World Showcase, from Mexico to Canada, then the festivals, the resorts, and finally to Disney Springs. Plus, a bonus chat about The Thing conference, Terry's book, and who you should be surrounding yourself with.
In this 95th episode, the #MODPOD turns its attention to one of the best things ever... the food at Walt Disney World. Author/Speaker/Disneyphile Terry Weaver join the show for a walk through of Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom to discuss the appetizers, snacks, entrees, desserts, drinks and more... plus what to maybe avoid. Caution: you may be hungry after this episode.
In this 94th episode, the #MODPOD continues the Senses of WDW series, this time taking on the smell of the parks -- and what better person to make scents of it all than quasi-cohost Upon a Star Jenn? Great conversation including the smell of each park -- like Pirates, Figment, Donald's Apple Pie, and Rome Burning -- plus Jenn's traumatic experience at Tough to Be a Bug and my former smelly concerts and girlfriend. Plus lots of chit chat along the way discussing the possible re-opening.
In this 93rd episode, the #MODPOD dives Inside the Clamshell... video case, that is, to find A Goofy Movie on its 25th anniversary. ImagineeEars podcast co-host Susie B comes on, and the discussion goes from Star Wars to Hocus Pocus to the movie at hand -- including Max's bad attitude, the era of Powerline in the 90s, Kellie Martin, the road trip, Goofy's car, and so much more.
In this 92nd episode, the #MODPOD looks at the next "sense" in the Senses of WDW series... the sense of touch. Weird topic, but it's a great conversation with Matt of the ImagineEars Podcast about the coolest and most magical things you can feel and touch and experience in Walt Disney World.
