leavingtoday

leavingtoday podcast

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The leavingtoday podcast is centered around Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure. Discussions are focused on design, history and impact that the parks (and the company) have on us and society. It’s meant to be an entertaining and informative approach with sometimes deep discussions. Along the way, we’ll discuss current new items and interview authors, imagineers, other podcasters and fans.

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Episode 7 - Disney California Adventure 23.05.2016 1:16:09

Hello and welcome!!! Thank you for listing to our show! In this episode we discuss Disney California Adventure. But first we discuss the news!!! Soaring of the World is coming to DCA! Autopia returns! New Autopia cars!!! How do you like them? Matterhorn is jealous in the back, say hi! We debut a new segment called 101 with Jes! In this segment, we play a spirited round of two truths and one li...

Episode 6 - Star Wars Land - A New Hope... 11.05.2016 1:17:58

Welcome to episode 6!!!! Whether you like it or not, Star Wars Land is coming. Today we're talking about our initial thoughts about Star Wars Land. What it means to us, what we're losing because of it and what we hope it will bring. In our News section, we discuss the Superhero HQ move to DCA, a brief commentary on Frozen and its presence in the parks and finally Tomorrowland (which we'll get i...

Episode 5 - Bringing a first time guest to the park 22.04.2016 1:23:36

Hello and welcome to episode #5!!!! In this episode, we introduce a new co-host to our show, Jes! She will bring a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. In this episode, we discuss on-demand ticket pricing and how it might or might not impact the overcrowding issue that currently exists in the park. Then Mark discusses how a retooling of current APs might help with this scenario...

Episode 4 - The importance of Frontierland 17.03.2016 1:15:03

Hello! Welcome to episode #4!!! In this episode Hury and Mark delve deep into what makes Frontierland such an import part of the Disneyland puzzle. They don't go into the history of this land nor discuss the attractions, rather they discuss its meaning and significance. They also discuss the current ride closures and talk briefly about Autopia and shortcuts through the park. Thank you so much for...

Episode 3 - Dealing with Star Wars 10.03.2016 49:59

Hello and welcome! Thank you for listening. In this episode, we discuss how Disney handled the release of Star Wars in terms of marketing and the Arclight issue. We discuss our feelings about seeing the film for the first time. In addition, we discuss our initial thoughts about how Star Wars land might look and the things we'd like to see developed. Note: These first few episodes are a little behi...

Episode 2 - Annual Passes and Overcrowding 03.03.2016 1:11:28

Hello and thank you for listening! In this episode we discuss a great many things. But we focus primarily on Annual Passes and how they might be impacting the crowds. We talk about issues of overcrowding and possible solutions. In addition, talk briefly about the Marvel IP and how it does or does not fit into the parks. A quick look at AP prices over the years: Date SoCal Select AP SoCal AP Deluxe...

Episode 1 - Getting to know us 24.02.2016 33:41

Welcome and hello!! Thank you for stopping by. In this episode, we introduce ourselves and explain why we enjoy Disneyland, why we decided to start a podcast and what our hopes are for this vehicle. In upcoming episodes, you can expect deeper discussions on everything Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure and how Disney handles its IP. Please be sure to leave us a comment here and write a revi...