The Supreme Resort

It's the crossover event of the century! The Year? Ok, This week? Anyway, it's a crossover nevertheless. We invited Allyn from Adventures of an Average Dad YouTube channel, Julie from SF Gate, Disnerland and podcasters and Boysenberry enthusiasts "The Boysenboyz" to join us at Knott's Berry Farm world famous Boysenberry Festival. Only one of the above made it! Erik was then invited to review the f...

Warning! This episode contains adult language! We are thrilled to welcome back to the show fan favorites Natalie (She Her) from Disnerland and Screen Writer Mae Catt (She They). to discuss Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in a step by step walking tour through the land. Through the eyes of a theme park designer and a screen writer, we see Batuu in a whole new light. From subtle changes in paint color to v...

It's finally here! We have painstakingly argued for what is the best pre show that is not Rise of the Resistance and we have finally made it. We welcome Tage from DL Weekly podcast as we discuss and explore which is the best "non rise" pre show. We got there folks. Fairly easily, A Cinderella story? Perhaps. But many might say this was the spiritual successor to Rise pre show. Of all the brackets...

It's that time again, the trope of brackets on podcasts! This is definitely not March Madness for legal purposes, but rather Pre-Show Pandemonium part 1! We breakdown the regions representing the top 32 pre-shows down to 16! Join us in this week's episode and don't forget to complete your brackets by March 20th when we will determine the winner of all time best pre-show that isn't Rise of the Resi...

It's our 50th Show!! Or, it was supposed to be, but we had some scheduling conflicts. This episode, we discuss in depth Chris Smith and his books about Disney World. We also discussed why we love Disney Parks, the detail and the magic they create and how Chris came to be a self proclaimed Disney historian as well as what is on the horizon for him. Oh, we also talked a little about the 50th anniver...

In today's very special episode, Dan, Erik and Jimmy discuss the current concerns and expected experience with Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser opening in March of 2022. The bulk of the show is the team discussing the 2022 bracket challenge where we will argue the top 32 best pre shows in any of the domestic parks. It gets a little granular, but we get there in the end. Download your bracket on our...

Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin was the first Pizar themed attractions at any Disney Theme park. That was even before Disney Owned Pixar. Buzz lightyear Astro Blasters (BLAB) replaced the queue for The Rocket Rods and originally the attraction Circle Vision 360. Hear Jimmy and Erik try to convince Dan is a removable blaster in Astro Blasters a supreme function over the placement of where Astro Bl...

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, the planet of Batuu and black spire outpost was one of the most anticipated lands ever created at the domestic Disney theme parks. These 2 - 14 acre themed lands are very ambitious and feel very star wars. There are innovative attractions, shops, dining and detailed land interactivity unlike anything ever seen before at the Disney theme parks. Hear Dan, Erik and Jimmy brea...

On today's episode Jimmy gives a trip report to Disney Hollywood Studios and the practical application of Genie +, lightening lane etc.. On the main topic, Dan and Erik argue which is better between Disneyland's Autopia and Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland speedway and Jimmy argues why both should be burned to the ground. Listen as we do what we do and explain just how many different engines were intr...

Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros is a more recent overlay of El Rio Del Tiempo at Epcot's Mexico Pavilion. Monsters inc Mike and Sully to the Rescue is a much needed overlay of the much maligned, but somehow nostalgically missed opening day DCA attraction Super Star Limo. Listen to Dan, Erik and Jimmy as they discuss the history and detailed ride through of each attraction. Is the su...

Audrey went to Disneyland for the first time! I mean she went when she was like 5, but that doesn't count. Audrey, Dan and Jimmy recount their weekend at Disneyland. As AFOD's (Adult Fans of Disneyland) it is often difficult to recall the feeling you get when you really experience these parks for the first time. If you listen to our shows, odds are, you are Disney Parks fans. Listen to the gang of...

Rockin' Roller Coaster: Starring Aerosmith was the first Disney parks North America launch coaster and remains one of the most popular attractions at Hollywood Studios. Icredicoaster (formerly California Screamin') was, at the time, the longest steel roller coaster in the country. Both rides are spectacularly popoular, they both launch, they both have single rider line, they both have inversions....

This is a very special episode of The Supreme Resort. On this episode, we welcomed Michelle London (Wicked, on Broadway) who performed the role of Elsa on the very last performance of this too short lived stage show Frozen, The Musical at Disney California Adventure. And Vanessa Ray (Pretty Little Liars, Blue Bloods) who originated the role of Nemo in Finding Nemo, The Musical at Disney's Animal K...

The Astro Orbitor at Disneyland is not a new attraction. A version of the attraction opened in 1956. Astro Orbiter opened in 1974 at Walt Disney World. We also discussed a great deal about pandemic weight gain and going to the parks. We discussed the new annual pass program at Disney World. We recorded this episode on 2 consecutive Sundays and between recordings, Jimmy got new super fast fiber int...

Peter Pan's Flight is an opening day attraction at both Disneyland and The Magic Kingdom and has remained one of the most popular attractions with among the highest wait times in both parks. Is that because it has one of the lowest capacities and thus creates an artificial hype? You decide. Will the interactive queue at Magic Kingdom make it supreme? Or is that adding sour cream? Both attractions...

We were recording our next episode "Peter Pan's Flight" and we went on an Earzup in depth style deep dive on Disney Genie, Disney Genie + and the lightening lane. We went in to Supreme resort levels in deep details and Earz up level opinion. We also have an emotional discussion inspired by Natalie from Disnerland.com. So, it went on so long that we didn;t want to release a 3 hour long episode. So,...

Is This a Christmas Movie? Is this a New Years Movie? Yes, yes it is. Pooh and his friends write letters to Santa and celebrate the new year through a series of interconnected stories of friendship, giving and togetherness in this simple yet touching addition to the Poohniverse. Is Dan now broken after watching all of this movies? Will he ever like another? Join Audrey, Jimmy, Dan and special gues...

Have you ever wondered about where you can get Tylenol and generic bandaids in the Disney theme parks? Well, we have! Dan, Erik and Jimmy explore the locations and details, services and theming of each of these incredible support centers. But mostly we recap the new magic keys, star wars hotel pricing and our latest trip to Disneyland. Also, here is the link for the pitch meeting referenced in the...

Frontierland is an opening day land at both Disneyland and WDW. Disneyland's version has an actual entrance where Magic Kingdom does not. We take the winners of the individual episodes in to account as Natalie (disnerland.com) joins us once again. Watch Natalie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KCShk9RMmY Image courtesy of disnerland.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Disney parks are famous for the significant milestone birthday celebrations. From the Tencennial celebration in 1965 that introduced several ground breaking attractions still in operation today somewhere around the world. "It's a Small World", "The Peoplemover", "Pirates" and "Haunted Mansion" were all teased on that TV special. While that was Walt's last official milestone celebration, the tradit...

The Golden Horseshoe was one of the first attractions ever used at Disneyland. Similar to The Mark Twain, The Golden Horseshoe was used on July 13th for Walt and Lillian's wedding anniversary party before Disneyland opened to the public. The Diamond Horseshoe was also an opening day attraction at Magic Kingdom. And, Wally Boag (star of the Golden Horseshoe) opened the Diamond Horseshoe in 1971 to...

The rivers of America are a staple in some form at Every Magic Kingdom style park around the world. Disneyland's version is a bustling thoroughfare of kinetic energy. Magic Kingdoms version is also a version. Will the fact that there is so much to do at Disneyland from canoes, to mark twain to the sailing ship Columbia beat out Magic Kingdoms more subdued compliment to the land? You'll never guess...

Join us for a very special episode where we invite SF Gate's Disneyland editor Julie Tremaine to definitively determine THE way to drink around the world at Epcot. Some may call it the International Booze Cruise, and they are right to do so. We also discuss Julie's work, passion for the parks and her return to Disneyland on Re-Opening day on April 30th. Join us in our effort to determine the best...

Who doesn't love a good spinner ride? And, if the spinner can create a massive roadblock, create a bottleneck or replace a smoking area and put lipstick on a pig, they become irresistible treasures. Listen to Jimmy, Dan, Erik and Christie discuss the merits, features and history of these better than Golden Zephyr or Triceratops Spin Zamperla spinner rides. And by history, I mean mostly talk about...

Friends of the show The Mae cousins and former HFE and Sea world executive Joel Manby from The Podcast "The Dollywood Reporter" explore the history and many variations of Walt Disney's (Formerly General Electric's) Carousel of progress. Enjoy learning the finest of detail of each scene, the changes through the decades and the origins of the idea from the never built, but fully realized Edison Squa...