The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can join a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot .. We are Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Custodial Foremen and lifelong Disneyland fans who bring our perspective to what’s happening now at the Disneyland Resort. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider...

We welcome Scott Girard, who started working on the Disneyland Monorail and Railroad before moving on to other Attractions. He went on to be an Imagineer in Landscape Architecture, working on Big Thunder Mountain, New Fantasyland, and Videopolis. He also worked on the opening of Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center, and Tokyo Disneyland. Plus, we catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, joined...

We welcome Bruce Kimbrell , who knew he wanted to work at Disneyland as a young boy, and went on to work at Disneyland and the Disney Institute for a total of 40 years. He shares stories about working in Attractions, interacting with celebrities, creating “Walt Disney and You,” and how you can see his name at Disneyland City Hall. Plus, we catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, as always...

We welcome Wendy James, who worked in Sweeping an Disneyland Park in the early 1990s, then returned to sweep in Disney California Adventure in the early 2000s. Plus, we catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, as always, with our Patreon supporters joining our live chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdo...

We welcome architect & author Val Usle, who was a Disneyland Monorail driver starting in 1975 until he became an Imagineer. He was involved with projects at Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort, and Disneyland Paris. He has two books available: Theme Park Project Management and Theme Park Sustainability . Plus, we catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, as always. We have authored two book...

Rick West returns to chat about the changing conditions of theme park design and operation, especially at the Disneyland Resort. Rick is a Show Writer for theme parks and was a Ride Operator on the west side of Disneyland. He also created several acclaimed Theme Park Adventure publications on attractions such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones Adventure, and Tarzan’s Treehouse. He is the C...

Disney author and historian Jim Korkis joins us to discuss what was happening at Disneyland in 1962! Jim always brings great stories. We also catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. 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 with full ep...

Rope Drop & Park Hop Podcast hostesses Katie and Erin share their tips for having a great Disneyland visit. They are two moms from Boise, Idaho who really love the Happiest Place on Earth! We also catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day,...

Connie joins us to talk about being one the first Disneyland Ambassadors, being a Tour Guide, Walt Disney, and more! We also catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. 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 with full episodes every two...

Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland is undergoing a 30th Anniversary enhancement and expansion. We discuss the past, present, and future of Toontown, and what it was like for us to work there. We also catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, with our Patreon supporters joining us. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning...

We welcome David, who was a Disneyland Attractions Host from 1970 to 1979, working many iconic attractions, some of them long gone now. We also catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. 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 with full...

We welcome theatrical actor and director, and former Imagineer Josh Shipley to discuss things he helped design for Disneyland and his time at Walt Disney Imagineering, which was from 1996 to 2017. 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 with full episodes ev...

Disneyland, as a company, originated in 1952, but Disneyland as an idea existed before that, and got rejected by a city council. Historian & author Jim Korkis discusses these facts with us on this episode. Hear all about the plans that were rejected and more about the origins of Disneyland. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cle...

Chuck Vaughn joins us to talk about his time being an hourly cast member, and then a Supervisor, in Disneyland Night Custodial from 1971 to 1984. His stories include training Tokyo Disneyland opening cast members and a special assignment at Imagineering. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and P...

In this mini episode of The Sweep Spot we welcome back comedian Jason Ginsburg to talk about his social media account Fake Theme Park. For more info on our show go to www.thesweepspot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim East recently retired as Executive Director, Risk Management at The Walt Disney Company, but he started in Disneyland Custodial Bussing in the fall of 1974, transferred after a couple of years to Sweeping, moved on to Safety in 1982 to supervise places like First Aid before moving on to Worker’s Comp. Along the way, he found his wife at a popcorn stand. We have authored two books: Cleaning The...

In this mini episode we replay one of our older episodes, which was episode 198. In this episode we take a virtual tour of Disneyland during the Holidays. Lynn explains where we are and plays some music from that area, or attraction. Hope you enjoy this and have wonderful Holidays. For info on our podcast, books and more go to www.thesweepspot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

Marcy Carriker Smothers returns to talk about her latest book, Walt’s Disneyland . Her admiration for Walt Disney is clear in our discussion. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. 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 wit...

In this mini episode Lynn talks about his most recent visit to Disneyland. This was a celebration of a Birthday! For more info on The Sweep Spot podcast go to www.thesweepspot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our friend David Smith joins us as we discuss Disneyland as it was in 1981, 40 years ago! What was going on then? We talk about it. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. 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 with full epi...

In this mini episode we talk with Former Disneyland Attractions Cast Member Andy Apodaca. Andy worked on many attractions at Disneyland from Opening crew of Indiana Jones Adventure, Opening crew on Splash Mt. to many Fantasyland attractions and much more! Andy worked at Disneyland from 1986 to 1996. He has so many stories to tell we will have to have him back on. Enjoy! For info on our podcast and...

We welcome back designer and former Imagineer Tim Delaney to discuss Disneyland memories, going all the way back to the 1950s! Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. 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 with full episodes...

In this mini episode Lynn talks with Troy and Mimi from the Disney Assembled Podcast about Disneyland, their podcast and more! For info. on our podcast, books, T shirts and more go to www,thesweepspot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lynn and Ken discuss Critter Country at Disneyland, a unique area for Disney Parks. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. 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 with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneylan...

In this mini episode Lynn sits down with Robyn who was one of the 1997 Disneyland Ambassadors. In this discussion she talks about the whole procedure in becoming an Ambassador at Disneyland. From the application process to finally being announced on that day. For more info on our podcast go to www.thesweepspot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...