The Supreme Resort

In this episode, Dan, Jimmy, Erik and Christie discuss the "Sun setting" of the Disneyland Annual Passes. We also discuss the history of Disneyland Annual Passes starting back in the early 1980's especially if you were a member of "The Magic Kingdom Club" Our True personalities come to the fore and we tell you how we really feel about this injustice to the true heroes of the Disney Parks. We also...

Have you ever wondered why The Main Street Opera house looks like a warehouse? Why is the Magic Kingdom Expo hall standing at full height instead of scale? Who is the proprietor of the main street confectionary in the Magic Kingdom and how does he relate to the main street music loop? Have you ever noticed how the gas lamps on main street transition to electric as you pass toward the castle? Why a...

Holiday overlays are a mainstay at the Disney parks. While most of them are housed at Disneyland, we still have Jingle Cruise at WDW. Listen as we explore the joys of Haunted Mansion Holiday, Small World Holiday, Ghost Galaxy, and Jingle Cruise. We also explore other potential overlays, our holiday plans, Erik's covid vaccine habit, why fast pass doesn't work at Disneyland and its flaws at WDW. Ha...

Disney's attention to detail and story extends well beyond rides, shows and attractions. Many of the Disney Parks restaurants are no exception. We all know and appreciate your passion for The Frito Kid and in this episode, you will not be disappointed. How many of the decorations and gifts to Pecos Bill can you ramble off the dome? Well, Listen to this Episode!. There is so very much to see and he...

The Food and Wine Festivals have been a staple of Disney’s second gate parks for decades but they are a way of visiting the parks that not everyone has been able to experience.  Join us as we explore what they are, how they impact the park experience (for good or for otherwise?), the mysteries of Guy Fieri, and so much more on an episode that just happens to be long enough to be served several tim...

The moment you've all been waiting for. It only took 26 episodes to get here, but because we love you loyal listeners we have decided to answer all of your overwhelming fan mail requests and we are proud to present The old "bought-and-restored from other debunked parks from other places merry go rounds!!" Or is it carousel? What is the difference between a merry go round and a carousel? The answer...

Hey there Flaggers!  We have finally covered all things Six Flags and have a little bit of a departure for this week’s Show!  We searched the theme park forums for the closest thing we could find to a 6 Flags ride and found “The Country Bear Jamboree”.  A ride found only at Disney.  We discuss the Ride, its origins and why people go so crazy over a bunch of robot bears!.  We also welcome our newes...

This show topic may not be of any interest to you, but the content within certainly will. We use this unique opportunity reviewing a couple forgettable attractions to explore some very entertaining topics. You should give it a listen. We cover topics from non IP spinners, to exploring the need or relevance of Pixar Pier, Dinoland USA. We have a visit from special guest Steve Gutenberg!!! Listen as...

The Tower of Terror is a very unique thrill ride found at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout is a similar thrill ride found at Disney California Adventure. There is a shared origin for both of these attractions which includes original ideas by Mel Brooks of all people. We are joined by Terrence of Earzup Podcast and we try having a 4th as Dan...

Hey There TSR family. We were going to record Tower of Terror this week, but our special guest had a last minute conflict. While we fully understand, we decided to record a sidebar conversation. It was intended to be mostly Disney park related and while we covered the parks and general frivolity, we got in to some serious subjects about mask wearing and social injustice. We know you may be inundat...

Tom Sawyer Island is a sleeper hit at the domestic Disney parks. While it isn't the first attraction we all run to, when we get there, we are reminded of its peaceful charm. Also, it has a pretty storied past including Walt Disney Himself! Does it make sense that the pirate invasion is all told as a part of Tom's imagination, or is it simply shoehorned in to promote Disney movies? Does it make mor...

Rapids Ride are a staple at many theme parks around the world. They are almost a necessary evil. Do you wear a poncho when you ride? Are you one of those who always pick "The Hot Seat"? Whatever the case, Kali River Rapids at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure are among the best in the world. How many more similar ride systems are there? What is the best p...

Disney recently announced the retheming of Splash Mountain. As a supplement to our main show about Splash Mountain this special bonus episode explores the changes we expect, why is it here, when will it be here, how does it fit in to each respective land at Disneyland and Walt Disney World? We also discuss some of the backlash caused by this announcement and some potential slippery slope changes o...

Splash Mountain has been in the news a lot lately. This episode was recorded well before the announcement of the rethemeing and the backlash from the underlying issues created by the source material. Anyone who has ever been to the parks knows that Splash Mountain is a right of passage. As one of the 3 in the triple mountain whammy, it has been and will continue to be beloved attraction. In this e...

Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World 1998’s Pocahontas II is a movie.  It was made in the 90’s.  Come for the voices, singing, and teeth styling tips, stay for the audible discomfort 3 white podcasters feel in talking about this movie in 2020.  In the process you’ll also learn a few new things about insurance and voice acting.  Really, we should be charging you tuition for this podcast. We have a...

Disney, especially The Disney Parks, are synonymous with America. On this very special 4th of July episode, the boys discuss the most patriotic thing Disney Parks have ever done! We are joined by Lynn Barron from The Sweep Spot Podcast to help us decide the answer. Among many other things, we discuss and debate which is more patriotic: America Sings, America On Parade, The American Adventure or Am...

Never one to know when to quit, Disney follows up their 1997 hit(?), Belle’s Enchanted Christmas, with 1998’s Belle’s Magical World.  Jimmy, Audrey, and Dan boldly go where they explicitly suggest nobody go in this 3 part episodic return to the Beauty and the Beast Cinematic Universe.  Enjoy all of the lessons that are learned while each one of your podcast friends experiences a separate and very...

Does size matter? Disneyphiles Often Note That All Sizes Kinda Matter Yet We'll Investigate For Everyone We have often discussed the size of Disneyland and its attractions as well as the size of Walt Disney world and its attractions. But does size matter? After all, as Dan often points out, "It's not Disneyland's fault that its small. What does it do with the limited space it has? Do they do that...

It’s Christmas time at The Supreme Resort! And everyone knows that means we get to visit The Beauty and the Beast Cinematic Universe to find out how Christmas is spent in the most enchanted lockdown of them all with "Belle’s Enchanted Christmas". If you’re wondering if this episode includes speculation about Chip’s birth process, or the complicated power and naming structure inside Beast’s castle,...

Space Mountain is a beloved attraction the world over. In Florida, Space mountain is the oldest operating roller coaster in the entire state. In California, Space Mountain basically is tomorrowland, being one of, if not the only futuristic attraction in the land. Do you remember the little silver balls in the queue in Orlando? Does the fact that the people mover no longer roams through Anaheim’s S...

Robin Williams is back and hotter than hot in a lot of good ways, so we watched 1996’s Aladdin and the King Of Thieves!  Your bestest podcast friends, Audrey, Jimmy, and Dan are also back to remind you that in improv it’s important to say people’s names and how long you’ve known each other!  Listen in rapt attention as Dan learns about what married couples do and we discuss teeth, the physics of g...

The Victorian style of architecture and the Arts and Crafts movement couldn’t be any more diametrically opposed styles. The Grand Floridian and The Grand Californian are the flagship hotels in their respective resorts.  Both Luxury Hotels, each boasts a unique feel. The standard room at The Grand Floridian is much larger than the standard room at any other property in Walt Disney World.  The Grand...

Before there were "live action" remakes of Disney films, the Walt Disney Company let their television animation department loose on the straight to video market with some success.  The first of these releases was 1994's Return Of Jafar: a sequel to their hit animated feature, Aladdin.  Jimmy and Dan from The Supreme Resort are joined by Audrey from Finest City Improv as the trio try to predict wha...

Not every attraction can be an E Ticket, and these two are no exception: Gadget's Go Coaster and Goofy's Barnstormer Coaster. Perhaps specifically geared to youngsters, but Imagineering still found some ways to plus these two very short coasters and fit them in their respective lands.  Erik from Conciears joins us once again to discuss all of the above.  He also shares some of his pharmacists view...

The Jungle Cruise is an opening day attraction at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.  It began as an innovative yet serious look at wildlife in the jungle and over the years evolved in to the pun filled silliness we know and love today.  Marc Davis was integral to its evolution at Disneyland and was the main imagneer behind the complete reimagining of its counterpart in Orlando.  One has an ancient...