The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

We discuss the history, features, and reasons for “pre-shows” for Disneyland attractions, the things you see before you get to the main part of an attraction, usually as part of the wait. 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 an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with w...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including new coverage of Tiana’s Bayou, Downtown Disney changes, and more! We recorded in Disneyland so this edition is a bit different. Once per month, our Patreon participants ( https://www.patreon.com/thesweepspot )  join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream...

Ken Bruce, animation industry veteran, joins us to talk about Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. He’s written a book about it, Before the Birds Sang Words .For over 60 years, the Tiki Room has been delighting guests. Join us for a closer look. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past an...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the return of Magic Key sales, the passing of Disney Legend Dick Nunis, the five pyro shows coming this year, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kin...

We look back at the year that was at Disneyland with some additional perspective and also recount some of the memorable episodes of The Sweep Spot podcast. It’s been an eventful year with new offerings, and some notable closures, some planned, some not! We had great guests on the show to talk about Disneyland past, present, and future. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tale...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the many announcements about festivals and special events for 2024, new and returning live entertainment, construction at Downtown Disney, and more! Once per month,including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream S...

We welcome back Jeremiah, who worked at Disneyland and then DCA in Custodial. We worked alongside him. He has some unique stories, including about some tragic events, so listener discretion is advised. He previously joined us on Episode 371 : https://lynnbarron.libsyn.com/the-sweep-spot-371-disneyland-and-dca-custodian-jeremiah-lecompte We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tal...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the fate of the Beast’s Library at DCA, the new restaurant at the new hotel, ongoing work in Mickey’s Toontown, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, P...

Comedian Kipp Hart joins us to chat about his time as a Disneyland Jungle Cruise Skipper, Big Thunder ride operator, and more, starting in the early 2000s. 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 an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episod...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the new Adventureland Treehouse, a major merger in the industry, and a return date for Fantasmic! Once per month, including this episode, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, P...

Jeremiah worked at Disneyland and then DCA in Custodial. We worked alongside him. He has some stories you don’t want to miss, including how he ended up in Custodial in the first place. 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 an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekl...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the pending opening of the Adventureland Treehouse, debut of Pixar Place Hotel, the Candlelight Ceremony dates being announced, and so much more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning Th...

Dave Bossert returns to the show to discuss the Disneyland House of the Future . His new book is out now! Find out why it’s a legendary past attraction. Also, we chat a bit about The Nightmare Before Christmas . https://davidbossert.com/ 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 Swee...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including droids making an appearance at Galaxy’s Edge, new restaurants and entertainment at Downtown Disney, price increases, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning...

Tom Morris and Jeff Baham both return to the show to discuss one of the most iconic theme park experiences anywhere, The Haunted Mansion. Tom is known for his work with Imagineering and Jeff is known for his Mousetalgia podcast and his enthusiasm for the Mansion. https://twitter.com/TomKMorris http://www.mousetalgia.com/about/jeff/ We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the opening of a new section of the Disneyland Hotel, ongoing work at Mickey’s Toontown, and future plans for the Disneyland Resort! Once per month our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Nig...

Ryan Batcheller joins us to talk about his time at Disneyland from 1993 to 2006, during which he worked Jungle Cruise, the Rivers of America, Fantasmic! and more as a Ride Operator and in Show Support. Here’s what he does now as a 3D Artist! https://www.ryanbatcheller.com/ We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Nig...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including progress on Resort expansion plans, concepts for a major addition to California Adventure, and so much more! Once per month our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Presen...

We give a back-to-the-basics survey of Disneyland and its history. This is a great episode for people who aren’t so familiar with Disneyland history yet, and to introduce your friends to The Sweep Spot podcast - hint, hint! 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 an u...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the debut of San Fransokyo Square, changes announced for the Haunted Mansion, and more! Once per month, like with this episode, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Pr...

We welcome Benji to talk about a special trip around the world he recently took, Disney Parks Around the World - A Private Jet Adventure . 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 an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including that Tiana’s Palace restaurant has an opening date, Avengers Campus additions, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. 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...

We welcome former Disneyland Attractions Host Bobby Nove, who worked at the Autopia, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, and had adventures working Guest Control. 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 an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episo...

We remember our friend Jim Korkis and catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including Fantasmic! not returning until 2024, more restaurants serving alcohol, a settlement in the Magic Keys case, and more! Our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom...

We welcome Show Writer Kevin Lively , who was a Jungle Cruise Skipper before working for Walt Disney Imagineering, where he did creative design work for the Jungle Cruise as well as many other projects, like Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Help our friend and popular recurring guest Jim Korkis https://www.gofundme.com/f/disney-historian-jim-korkis-needs-your-help We have authored two books: C...