The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

In this Classic episode of The Sweep Spot podcast we listen back to Episode 111 that was originally published Oct. 5, 2013. We discussed the history of Tower of Terror attraction. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present . The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now...

John joins us with fascinating insights into how Disney incorporates guest feedback to adjust experiences at the Disneyland Resort. You might be surprised about all of the work that goes into collecting preferences that help in planning new offerings and making changes. John had a great time working in data management and later as a research analyst. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdo...

In this classic Throwback Thursday edition of The Sweep Spot we take a listen back to Episode 291 that was released August 15, 2020 and we spoke to Disneyland Ambassador Robyn. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present . The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now we...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s new book, construction at California Adventure, preparation for expansion underway, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning Th...

In this Classic episode we take a listen back to Ep. 49 that was originally published April 14, 2012. We discuss the what it was like working in Custodial in Fantasyland. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present . The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a...

Erik Krueger returns to give a robust Disneyland Paris trip report, comparing and contrasting it to the original Disneyland. Erik previously discussed Disney Parks around the world on Episode 163. He is a cohost of the Dialogue Alley podcast: https://www.dialoguealley.com We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Nigh...

In this Throwback Thursday edition of The Sweep Spot we listen back to Episode 273 that originally came out November 23, 2019, we had Disneyland's Entertainment Director Stan Freese on the show. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present . The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyl...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including newly completed construction at California Adventure, new things to see at the Main Street Cinema, Halloween movie nights at Downtown Disney, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Clean...

In this Classic episode we take a listen back to May 1, 2011 and its Ep. 7 where we talk about the history of Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds. Enjoy! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present . The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode eve...

Designer and ex Disney Imagineer Ethan Reed returns for a wide-ranging discussion about animatronics, Tomorrowland, bumping up the Buzz Lightyear budget, what it was like putting Nemo into the Disneyland submarines, and his experiences creating Disney Parks experiences around the world. He was previously our guest on Episodes 379 & 384. Find Ethan at https://www.instagram.com/ethan.f.reed We h...

In this Throwback Thursday edition of The Sweep Spot we listen back to Episode 254 that was originally released March 2, 2019. We had Bob D'Arcy on our show who worked in Disneyland before it opened. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present . The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Di...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including construction getting underway that is essential to the Disneyland Forward expansion, what’s coming for the new Tomorrowland, the passing of the theme park icon Dolly Parton, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Ins...

In this classic episode we take a listen back to March 18, 2012, episode 42 where we had Ken on as a guest and we discussed working in New Orleans, and Critter Country at Disneyland in Custodial. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present . The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast...

Raymond Kinman, who has carved character sculptures and signs for Disney Parks, including at the Disneyland Resort, joins us to chat about his career and some of his projects. Adventureland certainly wouldn’t be the same without him. Find Raymond at https://www.woodcarverguru.com We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingd...

In this classic episode we take a listen back to part 2 of our discussion with Disney Historian Jim Korkis top talk about Disneyland 1957. This is episode #208 that was originally published May 6, 2017. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including D23 Day, the Disney Jr. event, the end of the 70th Anniversary celebration and onset of the Halloween festivities, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day...

We give our immediate thoughts on what was announced - and wasn’t - for the future of the Disneyland Resort at the D23 event. This is a short bonus episode that breaks from our usual formats. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present . The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland...

In this episode we listen back to Episode 207 where we had Disney Historian and Author The late the Great Jim Korkis on to talk all about Disneyland 1957 history. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present .   The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a...

Former Disneyland Resort Cast Member Stephne (Smith) Hilgendorf joins us to chat about performing in Disneyland shows in the late 1990s and helping to open attractions in California Adventure, and so much more. Light Magic! Innoventions! Superstar Limo! Remember those? She’s now at https://www.goodhealthoils.com We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Drea...

In this classic episode of The Sweep Spot we take a listen back to an episode that originally came out Sept. 14, 2013. Where we talked about some things people think are true at Disneyland, but are not. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present . The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including plans for new droids in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, an unexpected dip in the Rivers of America, an unexpected drop in water service at the Resort, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cl...

In this classic episode of The Sweep Spot we listen back to Episode 42, that originally came out Feb. 12, 2012.   At the time Ken was a frequent guest on our show before he became a permanent co host, we had fun talking about our time working at Disneyland. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past an...

Former Disney California Adventure Attractions Hostess Sara Kusick joins us to chat about her time at the Disneyland Resort from 2005 to 2015, working many now-extinct attractions and some that are still there. She has some stories sure to touch your heart. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past an...

In this Classic episode we listen to an titled Sleeping Beauty's Castle that was originally published July 16, 2011 and it was Episode 15. Enjoy! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present . The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every tw...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including Gordon Ramsey’s new restaurant, the overwhelming response to the latest Lorcana release, ticket deals, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: N...