Episode #132 - Top (or bottom?) 10 Disney World Restaurants that 'miss the mark'

Today's podcast is a look at the restaurants that I personally am not that fond of, and probably won't return to - given the plethora of choices that exist around the resort. Its not that any of them are bad, its about the bang for the buck, given my tastes and what they offer.

Its really about how, IMHO, they miss the mark in some way. For some of them, its the way they use their space, for some its the food, and for a few the "experience" is great but its off for some reason.

Now I know that - probably - no one will agree with my list in its entirety, and I'm sure some will think I left off a restaurant. But I wanted to throw out my list and get the conversation started.

#10: Mickeys backyard bbq / Hoop De Doo


#9: Tony's Town Square


#8: Garden Grill


#7: Liberty Tree Tavern


#6: Pizza Planet


#5 O'hana (breakfast)


#4: Chef Mickeys (dinner)


#3 1900 Park Fare (breakfast)


#2: Cinderella's Royal Table


#1: 50's Primetime Cafe


Have a restaurant you feel this way about? Want to quibble with my list? Post a comment!

Episode #131 - Country Bear Vacation Hoedown

In Walt Disney World, from 1986 to 1992, the Country Bears went on vacation, and had a celebratory hoedown. This is the audio from that version of the attraction. Also, I have added some technical facts that describe how the show works. I hope you enjoy!

Episode #130 - the Country Bear Jamboree

This podcast is the full audio from the show before the changes that were made at the end of last year. And of course, I have to provide some context about the show - how did it all start? who was the imagineer behind it? And who are all the bears anyway?

Sit back and just enjoy the Country Bear Jamboree!

Episode #129 - Disney news for 2/16/13

On today's podcast, I have a number of things to talk about.  Starting with the Star Wars franchise, the rumors about Cars Land, new things to do and see at Walt Disney World, and lots, lots more!

I also talk about Tony Baxter retiring, Disney's effort to buy the Scripps Network, information about a company Digital Domain, and I end with a discussion about "Escape from Tomorrow" a movie made surreptitiously at Disney World.


In the podcast I mention the dragon seen in FantasyLand.  Here's a video of that cool new feature....

Episode #128 - updates on MyMagic+ and saving on your vacation

Today's podcast explores topics from previous podcasts. First, there is a more expansive discussion about how to save on your Disney vacation (from podcast #123). Yes, you can save if you look for some discounts or "bundle" tickets, meals, and hotel.

And you really should consult with an authorized Disney travel agent such as Destinations in Florida

Next, I look at MyMagic+, now that there are more details emerging....I spoke about this on podcast #124.

I've got some new information I recently learned, and I share that; plus there are some articles about the topic that I found. Let's say that there's some interesting "stuff" going on, and that Disney has invested a lot - but there are still many questions to be answered.

One article I mention is from Salon.com article about retailers watching you...its worth a read in its entirety.


And since I mentioned my Hidden Mickeys app...you get them from iTunes:

iPhone Hidden Mickeys app

iPad Hidden Mickeys app

The great part is you can see them all, and add your own!

Don't have an i-device?  You can still take part. Just point your device to http://disneypodcast.net/hidden-mickey to view them online.