The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

In this episode we welcome a friend and listener of the show Leon. He has not been to Disneyland in about 40 years, and he ans his wife recently went after all those years, hear about his trip. Also we take a few questions from listeners and talk about Disneyland after the park closes, and more. www.thesweepspot.com and a book coming out called Cleaning the Kingdom, in Summer 2015! Hosted by Simpl...

In this episode we welcome Former Disneyland cast member, Theme Park Designer, and president of The Disneyland Alumni Club Richard Ferrin. Richard had a unique role at Disneyland, that I am sure you all have heard of or seen before. Plus he talks a bit about his theme park work, and the Disneyland Alumni Club. www.thesweepspot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

In this episode we take a look at the history of The Golden Horseshoe Saloon at Disneyland. We talk about some interesting facts, and how it is such a beautiful building. We also talk about some of the shows that took place inside and performers over the years. www.thesweepspot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

In this episode we welcome back authorSam Gennawey to our show. Sam is well known for for book Walt and the Promise of Progress City, The Disneyland Story, and his latest book Universal VS. Disney. We get into Universal Stuios Hollywood, Disney, and Walt Disney World a bit. www.thsweepspot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

In this episode we take a look at The past restaurants at Disneyland. We learn where these food locations were, and what they served. 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.

In this episode we start our series for the new year and this time we take a look at Disneyland in the years that end with 5. This episode we take a look at the year 1985. We see what attractions were there, which where not, or not yet and more. www.thesweepspot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

In this episode we take a look at The Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. We learn what was in its spot before this great attraction, who designed and worked on it, and the changes over the years. Plus some cast member stories, and current events of the week. www.thesweepspot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

In this episode Lynn tells us about his recent trip to the Disneyland Resort. 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.

In this episode we welcome Disney author and historian Jim Korkis to talk about parts of Disneylands Main Street that never happened. 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.

In this episode we take a look at the long history of The Disneyland Hotel. This hotel which opened in 1955, has changed quite a bit over the years, but it has set the standard for resort hotels all over. Join us as our frequent guest David Smith joins us on this journey. The Sweep Spot is former Disneyland cast members talking Disneyland history, interviews, stories working there and more. Join L...

In this episode we are very happy and luck to have such an amazing guest. He is former Vice President of Creative Development at Walt Disney Imagineering, he is Tony Baxter. Tony is responsible for such attractions as Star Tours, Splash Mountain, Indiana Jones Adeventure, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and much more. In this interview we try to ask him questions you may not have heard him talk abou...

In this episode we take a look at Disneyland in 1974. We discuss which attractions were there and which were just not. It is fun to look back and talk about Disneyland in this period of time. 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.

In this episode we have lots to look forward to. First we have our current events of the week, then we have an interview with author, podcaster Jeff Baham, then live from Disney California Adventure with Russell Flores, then the main segment David Smith (the novel author) joins us to discuss what the park was like before it opens and after it closes, plus going to the parks now as a ex-cast member...

In this episode we continue our look at the stores on Main Street at Disneyland. We look at each location and its history. Plus Stories about working in the stores in custodial. 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.

In this episode we take a look at the stores on Main Street in Disneyland. Over the years there has been so many changes in the stores, due to many reasons we will discuss and see as we take this journey down Main Street USA. 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.

In this episode we discussthe history and stories of Tom Sawyer Island with our guest David Smith. Bbut before that we welcome director of the movie As Dreamers Do, Logan Sekulow. 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.

In this episode we take a look at DIsneyland in 1964. We discover some attractions which were there, and some which were not yet there. It is a fun trip through Disneyland in the year 1964. Also we have the current Disneyland Resort news with Tommy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode we are happy to welcome former Disneyland custodial cast member Vern Hoiland to our show. Vern was my and Kens first lead and worked at Disneyland from 1969 until 2006. He is a wealth of info on what it was like to work in the park back then, and some special things he was able to do while working there, plus Disneyland Resort News with Tommy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

In this episode we discuss the former show / attraction at Disneyland called America Sings. Ken and Lynn have fond memories of this missed attraction. 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.

In this episode we take a look back at some of Disneylands Anniversay celebrations. We learn about some of the promotions behind these and more. Plus we discuss what could be for the 60th. 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.

In this episode we welcome back former custodial cast member Vince Mitchell. We discuss the year 1994 at Disneyland. We talk about what attractions were there then , and some that were not. 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.

In this episode we take a look at what early Frontierland was like at Disneyland. We learn about some of the attractions, shops, exhibits, and resturants. Join us for this journey. 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.

In this episode we welcome back Skipper Kyle. We discuss his podcast Tales From the Jungle Crews, and his time working at Disneyland. Plus we listen to Kyle tell some stories he has heard from other skippers that were on his show. Enjoy! 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.

In this episode we take a look at the history of It's a Small World, and some memories we have working in custodial. We are two former Disneyland custodial cast members talking Disneyland history. 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.

In this episode we go back to the year 1984 at Disneyland. We take a tour of the park as if it were 1984. We talk about what was there then and maybe what wasnt there. We learn some interesting things, along with much that we knew, but it is still fun to talk about. Plus the latest Disneyland Resort news. www.thesweepspot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...