Episode #120 - 4 parks in a day (part 1)

Back in May, I took a trip to the parks. I drove up from South Florida, arriving at about 9 and started a 4-park adventure. Now, I did spend the night at the All-Star Sports, so I took advantage of that fact to grab a quick nap in the middle of the day.

So come along and listen to my 3-part podcast as I wander through the parks.  On this podcast, you'll hear me as I start out at Kouzzina on the Boardwalk, and then I head into Epcot and over to the Studios.

I tell you all about what;s going on, and have some fun stories and observations.

Episode #119 - FantasyLand Expansion

Today's podcast focuses in on all the big changes that are now open at Fantasyland. Come listen as a yak about all the new, fun stuff to see and do at the Magic Kingdom's largest expansion!


Here's a link to an article with pictures and descriptions.... http://micechat.com/16734-magic-kingdom-new-fantasyland/

Episode #118 - Disney news (11-24-12)

 On today's podcast, its a look at some Disney news, including some information about Fantasyland, including alcohol in the Magic Kingdom?, Belles Magic Mirror, the acquisition of LucasFilm, Tom Hanks as Walt, a few words about Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Big Thunder Mountain, possible new additions to the parks, and a whole lot more!

Belle's Magic Mirror


The Legend of Jack Sparrow


 Phineas and Ferb & You

Episode #117 - Hall of Presidents original show

Today, I present the audio from the Hall of Presidents, as it existed from 1971-1993. It is narrated by Lawrence Dobkin, and provides an interesting - and very Walt like - view back into the history of our great country. If its your first time hearing it, see if you don't learn something. And if you remember it from the past, see if there are moments that seem to be part of our collective consciousness, and our understanding of history. This version is ca 1973, and the last president listed in Nixon.

The only things that changed in the show over the next 20 years were the addition of the next president, and the battle hymn at the end in the 80s. Otherwise, the show remained the same.

Something interesting I noticed as I listened to this audio was that some of my recollections about historical facts were based on this show - rather than something I learned in a school room. I won't comment on whether that's good or bad, but it does show the power of the presentation....

Episode #116 - Hall of Presidents history

In honor of the Presidential election, today's episode is a retrospective on the Hall of Presidents. I take a look back at the history of the attraction, and how it came to be - and why. Its an interesting look back into Walt's personal history and into the history of Disney World.

Note: My thanks to Widen Your World for some thoughts about the Hall of Presidents.