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Disney fans rejoice! The Disney parks now have yet another paid option to cut the line and this time it's called Lightning Lane Premier Pass. But it's going to cost you quite a bit. Plus, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World are getting new holiday offerings, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is debuting a new Disney balloon, Disney is releasing a new movie on physical media VHS, and "Music by...

Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, I'm chatting with author Shannon Carlin about her new book "Witches Run Amok: The Oral History of Disney's Hocus Pocus". Hear all about the process of writing her first book, the pros and cons of writing an official book for The Walt Disney Company, how it can be difficult getting the facts straight as different folks have different memories of making the movi...

Disney fans rejoice! I recently got back from a Walt Disney World visit, so I share my thoughts on content new to me with a rave review of "Luminous: The Symphony of Us". Plus, the latest Disney news including a year closure for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, "Princess Diaries 3" getting closer to becoming a reality, ticket price hikes at Disneyland Resort, a "Paint the Night" ret...

Disney fans rejoice! Jennifer Lee has stepped down as the Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO she prepares to direct two "Frozen" sequels. Plus, the highly touted Disney Aspire program supporting Cast Member's education has been greatly downgraded, a bit of Disney history has been preserved and dedicated in California at Walt & Roy's original business location, the Disney+ password sharing crackdown...

Disney fans rejoice! I have a very special group interview with talented folks who were involved in the making of Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Featured in the discussion is the speaking voice of Jack Skellington, actor Chris Sarandon, the voice of Oogie Boogie, actor Ken Page, the film's Artistic Coordinator, Allison Abbate, and the film's co-producer, Kathleen Gavin. Join us as...

Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, my friend Robert joins me to talk about his first visit to Hong Kong Disneyland. Like all Disney fans, we have preconceived notions of what our experiences will be when visiting a Disney park for the first time. Listen to hear how it lived up to Robert's expectations as we discuss how to get to the resort, the later than expected opening time, how characters s...

Disney fans rejoice! A new villains show is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Plus, EPCOT is moving some animals from The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Halloween favorites are returning to movie theaters, another Disney LEGO IDEA has been approved, and a Star Wars fireworks show is getting a dining package at Disneyland.  That and so much more on this episode. Attend the "I Put a Spell on You Ma...

Disney fans rejoice! On this episode I have my friend Jason joining me who recently attended the 21 Royal dining experience at Disneyland Park. This dining experience, in the former Disneyland Dream Suite above Pirates of the Caribbean, costs a group of up to twelve people $18,000 to dine. We get into the history of the space, the experience from top to bottom, and Jason answers a lot of questions...

Disney fans rejoice! Disneyland Resort announced their plans for the holidays including new offerings like Chip and Dale's Ornament Trail and new way to meet Santa in Disneyland. Plus, Peter Pan's Flight has made some notable updates at Magic Kingdom, there's a whole slew of news about new Downtown Disney dining location and retail offerings, new "Encanto" characters are meeting in Disneyland, and...

Disney's fans rejoice! Today on the show, former Kilimanjaro Safaris guide Evan joins me to talk about his Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park experience. Evan shares stories about what it was like to be trained as a guide and driving those giant vehicles, how he handled moments when the animals wouldn't get off the driving path, some tips for when you visit Disney's Animal Kingdom, and he shares h...

Disney fans rejoice! D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event brought a ton of Disney announcements including confirmation of a Villains land coming to Magic Kingdom, a "Coco" ride coming to Disney California Adventure, Monstropolis headed to Disney's Hollywood Studios, a "Lion King" flume ride headed to Disneyland Paris, two new rides coming to Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort and a Walt Disney Aud...

Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, we share our report on D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event which took place this past weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. Now that we've experienced all three days of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we can share our thoughts on what went right, what went wrong, and what went better or worse than we had anticipated. This episode was recorded in a hotel...

Disney fans rejoice! Haunted Mansion Holiday has reopened the classic attraction at Disneyland, this time with some short-lived Easter eggs. Plus, lots of details were announced about the Disney Destiny cruise ship, "Inside Out 2" is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time, Deadpool is appearing at Disney California Adventure, Robert Downey Jr. is back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...

Disney fans rejoice. This episode is a recording from a live panel I moderated at San Diego Comic-Con International 2024. I was honored to sit and chat with Disney illustrator Rick Law at the historic convention as we discussed his work on Disney VHS and DVD covers. This was among the very first panels of this year's convention, taking place at 10am on Thursday, July 25 th in room 32AB. This unfor...

Disney fans rejoice! The Country Bears will be making a new impression at Disneyland with a barbecue eatery. Plus, Disneyland Cast Members have authorized the potential for a strike, Disney Legend Bob Gurr is being turned into a Funko Pop figure, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and data from Disney Slack channels have been leaked.  That and so...

Disney fans rejoice. On this episode, I'm chatting with Ed Comber from Next Stage Preservation. At Next Stage Preservation, they're working to bring Marceline, Missouri's Uptown Theatre back to life. Marceline, Missouri is the boyhood hometown of Walt Disney, and the Uptown Theatre is a cinema on Marceline's Main Street where Walt and Roy premiered "The Great Locomotive Chase". The Uptown Theatre...

Disney fans rejoice! Disney Cruise Line has made a bunch of announcements regarding three of their ships. Plus, Genie+ is going away for a "new" pay-to-play system, Tokyo plans a farewell celebration for Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters, a Disney drone show is going on tour, "Inside Out 2" continues to dominate, and "Hercules The Musical" is headed to London's West End.  That and so much more on th...

Disney fans rejoice and i magine you're at Disneyland right now. You're approaching The Hub and you turn left to cross the bridge into Adventureland. As you cross the bridge, you see Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room on your left. Do you decide to enter? If your answer is "No", I'm sure it will change to "Yes" by the end of today's episode as you'll have a much greater appreciation for this attrac...

Disney fans rejoice! It's Halfway to the Holidays and Disney Parks has made a bunch of announcements as to what we can expect. Especially for Walt Disney World. Plus, "Inside Out 2" has become a big hit in a short period of time, Disney has a new lawsuit to deal with in regard to the canceled Lake Nona project in Florida, Disneyland's Haunted Mansion will be reopening in a unique way before the ne...

Disney fans rejoice! I recently came across an online streaming service called Thirdwing, where they produce original theatre you can stream at home. Thirdwing caught my attention when I found two of their plays, "Burbank: The Strike Against Walt Disney" and "The Fairest", a play about the women in Disney's Ink & Paint Department. In this episode, I chat with the writer and director of both plays,...

Disney fans rejoice! Donald Duck just turned 90 and The Walt Disney Company is celebrating in a big way. Plus, Club Pixar closed early while Pixar Fest continues on at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World gets approvals for some long term developments, D23 has announced parking and transportation plans for The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, new songs have been revealed for Country Bear Musical Jambore...

Disney fans rejoice!  Former Imagineer Ethan Reed chats with me about all things Audio-Animatronics. During his over twenty years at Walt Disney Imagineering, Ethan worked as an Audio-Animatronics Animator, Character Designer, Creative Director, Production Designer and Special Effects Supervisor. He had a big part in bringing Hong Kong Disneyland's Mystic Manor to life, animated Audio-Animatronics...

Disney fans rejoice! Fantasmic! has returned to Disneyland, albeit without a dragon. Plus, we remember a true Disney Legend, the "Home Alone" house is up for sale, more Moana is headed to the parks according to Bob Iger, the Agatha "WandaVision" spinoff finally has a release date, Tiana's Bayou Adventure has a Magic Kingdom opening date, and a Club 33 movie is being developed.  That and so much mo...

Disney fans rejoice!  Today on the show I'm chatting with Mike Van Eaton of Van Eaton Galleries. Van Eaton Galleries is a shop and auction house in Southern California specializing in animation and the entertainment industry, often focusing on Disney memorabilia. At a Van Eaton auction, you can often find the smallest Disney item, like a park ticket, all the way up to something as large as a ride...

Disney fans rejoice! We have not one, but two bits of "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" merchandising news to discuss. Plus, DisneylandForward has received the official approval to move forward, Airbnb has recreated some iconic Disney locations for an overnight stay, Halloween party dates have been announced from coast to coast, and Smellephants on Parade has finally debuted.  That and so much more on th...