Episode #249 - Dali & Disney

Walt Disney and Salvador Dali have an interesting connection, through some time they spent together working on a project called Destino.  Its a fascinating story I wanted to share with you after learning more about it at the Dali Museum.

Notes:The Dali Museum is located in St Petersbug Florida.  Its a really interesting place with a lot of original work by Dali.

I include some audio clips from the audio tour that was available at the Walt Disney Family Museum.  I use them under the Fair Use Doctrine, and my intent is to hilight the relationship between the men and provide some fundamental pieces to help explain and educate.

I hope you will take some time on your next trip to central Florida to head west and visit the museum - particularly while the exhibit is ongoing. It really is quite good!

Here is Destino, as seen on Youtube: 

Here's a Spanish newreel of Walt visiting Dali in Spain:

Want to see Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land?  Try this Youtube video:


Here are Walt and Dali in Spain:


 
And finally, I love this picture of Dali on the Carolwood-Pacific, with Ward Kimball at the controls.

Episode #248 - A visit to the parks

Caption: that's the tombstone that reads "Dear Departed Brother Dave, Chased a Bear into a Cave"

I took a recent trip to the parks, and made sure to stop into all 4 AND take some time at the newly-unveiled Disney Springs. Come along and here my stories, and the latest updates I saw around the parks. Enjoy!

Notes: Lots of stuff going on, but here are a couple of pics from AvatarLand

Episode #247 - News & Notes May 2016

Overview: Its time to catch up on Disney news - changes to the parks, changes to Fast Pass, enhancements, premium events, parties and a whole lot more. Then, I take a moment to talk about the new documentary about Bob Gurr.

Notes: You can read more about, and pre-order Bob Gurr's Turning Dreams Into Reality video at http://www.apependisneyproducts.com/#!disney-media-dvds-disneyland/con8

Episodes #245 & #246 - China pavillion

Overview: Today's podcast is a tribute to the China pavilion. I take a thorough look at the design, layout, theming, and talk about the Circlevision movie that's shown. Then, I spend some time talking about shopping and dining. Its another of Epcot's opening-day pavilions, so come and explore what was once a forbidden land.

Notes: China is an interesting pavilion because it represents a communist nation - but through its culture, history and people. Take time to walk through the Lotus garden; its quite beautiful and includes indigenous plants from China.

A reminder that the general overview of Epcot's World Showcase is in podcast #208

I explored the Japan pavilion in podcast #209

the Germany pavilion is in Podcast #216 

Mexico is in Podcast #233

And Canada is in Podcast #240

Episode #244 - Disney's Vacation Club

Overview: Its the 25th anniversary of DVC, and I have never really given it its due.  So today's episode is all about the vacation club - I give you all the  information you need - so you can make an informed decision about whether to buy into it or not.

Notes: I think the properties are beautiful, and they do a nice job of helping you make an emotional connection.  But I am still not a fan, primarily because of the opportunity cost.  Of course renting points from another owner is an option that *is* appealing and solves for that.