Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 278 Step into the jungle, a world of exploration and danger, a land teeming with wildlife. Step into Walt Disney's original Adventureland. There was a lot to the original vision, but not as much as you think. The 1955 original was missing a lot of what we love about the land today. But there was still so much more to explore. As you'll come to...

Step into the jungle, a world of exploration and danger, a land teeming with wildlife. Step into Walt Disney's original Adventureland. There was a lot to the original vision, but not as much as you think. The 1955 original was missing a lot of what we love about the land today. But there was still so much more to explore. As you'll come to find out on this adventure: the more things chan...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 277 Eureka! Michael Eisner exclaimed, after he came up with the master plan for Disney's California Adventure Park. What fever dream of his led to this fever dream of a theme park? To figure this out, we got a little help from Defunctland's Kevin Perjurer to try and find the logic in these decades-old decisions. Why are the burgers invading, w...

Eureka! Michael Eisner exclaimed, after he came up with the master plan for Disney's California Adventure Park. What fever dream of his led to this fever dream of a theme park? To figure this out, we got a little help from Defunctland's Kevin Perjurer to try and find the logic in these decades-old decisions. Why are the burgers invading, why is the pizza singing, and just what is so boun...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 276 A long time ago, before we built a Galaxy's Edge Far Far away, before the big thunders of the mountain boomed, there was a simple land modeled after the wild frontier. It's King, Walt, named it Frontierland. A land of painted deserts, Indian villages, and... pack mule rides inside Disneyland? At least there was the sweet smell of maple syr...

A long time ago, before we built a Galaxy's Edge Far Far away, before the big thunders of the mountain boomed, there was a simple land modeled after the wild frontier. It's King, Walt, named it Frontierland. A land of painted deserts, Indian villages, and... pack mule rides inside Disneyland? At least there was the sweet smell of maple syrup to cover that up. Join Kirk & Freddy as th...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 275 Welcome back to the land of the living. It's been a while, Walter. A lot as changed: you can move one of your feet, your head's a bit bigger, and there's another park across the way. It's a lot warmer than where you've been for the last few decades, but at least you're awake now. Mickey's still here, but we never h...

Welcome back to the land of the living. It's been a while, Walter. A lot as changed: you can move one of your feet, your head's a bit bigger, and there's another park across the way. It's a lot warmer than where you've been for the last few decades, but at least you're awake now. Mickey's still here, but we never had to freeze him. Is this what you wanted? Do you...

As we continue to look back to Disneyland 70 years ago, we've set our sights on Sleeping Beauty Castle and beyond. What used to lie beyond the castle gates in Disneyland's original Fantasyland? A lot more, and a lot less than you think. Whatever it is, it kind of tastes like chicken. Join Kirk, Freddy, and Anna as they shift things around on a fantastic new episode of Trammin' - A D...

As we continue to look back to Disneyland 70 years ago, we've set our sights on Sleeping Beauty Castle and beyond. What used to lie beyond the castle gates in Disneyland's original Fantasyland? A lot more, and a lot less than you think. Whatever it is, it kind of tastes like chicken. Join Kirk, Freddy, and Anna as they shift things around on a fantastic new episode of Trammin' - A D...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 273 We all wear clothes at Disneyland, well, except that one guy on it's a small world. But what do we wear, how do we wear it, and why do we wear it? What goes into a Disneyland outfit. Are we trying to look cute or be comfy? Maybe we have a percentage of both. Whether from Disney or not, we've got options. Join Kirk & Rain as they cover...

We all wear clothes at Disneyland, well, except that one guy on it's a small world. But what do we wear, how do we wear it, and why do we wear it? What goes into a Disneyland outfit. Are we trying to look cute or be comfy? Maybe we have a percentage of both. Whether from Disney or not, we've got options. Join Kirk & Rain as they cover some clothes while covering up on a fashionable n...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 272 Disneyland is 70 years old, and so are its lands within. Let's go back to where it all began in the land where we always begin. Main Street, U.S.A. is a snapshot of a town in a time that never existed, but feels like it did. The quaint town we all wish we could return to for the holidays. It exists in our dreams, and the dreams of Walt Disney....

Disneyland is 70 years old, and so are its lands within. Let's go back to where it all began in the land where we always begin. Main Street, U.S.A. is a snapshot of a town in a time that never existed, but feels like it did. The quaint town we all wish we could return to for the holidays. It exists in our dreams, and the dreams of Walt Disney. He made it a reality in 1955 with the opening of...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 271 We've been Celebrating Happy for how many months now? Disneyland's 70th Anniversary oddly began in May of 2025, but it's true anniversary is only just arriving. We were understood what all the fuss was about, especially because it wasn't all even ready in time. So let's relaunch this shindig as Walt arrives at the Opera Hous...

We've been Celebrating Happy for how many months now? Disneyland's 70th Anniversary oddly began in May of 2025, but it's true anniversary is only just arriving. We were understood what all the fuss was about, especially because it wasn't all even ready in time. So let's relaunch this shindig as Walt arrives at the Opera House. Join Kirk & Rain as they learn what it mea...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 270 We keep moving forward, even if we take a few steps back along the way. Disneyland announced what was coming next years ago, and months ago, and then again weeks ago. So here we are again, expected to believe what they say. But the plans are more concrete now. Dirt is being flung from shovels and rides are being closed down. Where is the Avatar expe...

We keep moving forward, even if we take a few steps back along the way. Disneyland announced what was coming next years ago, and months ago, and then again weeks ago. So here we are again, expected to believe what they say. But the plans are more concrete now. Dirt is being flung from shovels and rides are being closed down. Where is the Avatar experience going to start? Where will we enter Coco&a...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 269 Grab your map, we're going on an Adventure! Maybe just grab the Disneyland map, because we're actually just going to Adventureland, "a world teeming with exotic and thrilling adventures." With some exciting attractions, worldly flavors, and hilarious expeditions, this little land has a lot more to offer than meets the forbidden e...

Grab your map, we're going on an Adventure! Maybe just grab the Disneyland map, because we're actually just going to Adventureland, "a world teeming with exotic and thrilling adventures." With some exciting attractions, worldly flavors, and hilarious expeditions, this little land has a lot more to offer than meets the forbidden eye. Grab your hat & whip and join Kirk &...

The Disney Parks can be a hectic place. And yet, we look to them to find peace and happiness in our even more hectic lives. Sometimes, we can have it all, we deserve it. This week, let's find our zen in all the ways we can with minimal effort. Join Kirk as he finds peace on an unbothered new episode of Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast! Listen to full episodes every other Windsday and topi...

The Disney Parks can be a hectic place. And yet, we look to them to find peace and happiness in our even more hectic lives. Sometimes, we can have it all, we deserve it. This week, let's find our zen in all the ways we can with minimal effort. Join Kirk as he finds peace on an unbothered new episode of Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast! Listen to full episodes every other Windsday and topi...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin’ Episode 267 Everyone’s got their MUST when they come to Disneyland. It’s often a churro, or Haunted Mansion. Understandable. But you know the Trammin’ boiz have their hot takes. We won’t overwhelm you this week, so what does Kirk think of your must-do’s? Are they what you say they are, or are they… NOT FOR ME.  Do’s is the accepted plural form according to the AP St...

Everyone’s got their MUST when they come to Disneyland. It’s often a churro, or Haunted Mansion. Understandable. But you know the Trammin’ boiz have their hot takes. We won’t overwhelm you this week, so what does Kirk think of your must-do’s? Are they what you say they are, or are they… NOT FOR ME.  Do’s is the accepted plural form according to the AP Style Guide so I don’t want to hear it from Ch...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 266 A lot of foods at Disneyland have a ton of hype around them. Whether it be word of mouth or on social media, you know the ones we're talking about. So what is all the hubbub about and why are these so hyped? Let's take a bite out of each one (in our memories) and see what's worth the hype and what makes these so beloved. Join Kirk &am...