Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast

SXSW had a lot of surprises to be sure. But we're here to welcome them. Disney has a lot cooking right now so we thought we'd make sense of it all. Who better to speculate and analyze with than friend of the show Freddy? We're going coast to coast this week, ending on what the heck is going on at Disneyland. Join Kirk & Freddy as they figure it all out on a monstrous new episode...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 254 KaCHOW! Some of us like Cars, but some of us like cars. The automobiles. The vehicles. This appreciated translates into nerding out over seats, materials, and mechanics of Disneyland's Ride Vehicles. So we invited a Car Guy, the TramFam's very own John H. to break down all the ways we get around our favorite attractions. Fasten your seatbe...

KaCHOW! Some of us like Cars, but some of us like cars. The automobiles. The vehicles. This appreciated translates into nerding out over seats, materials, and mechanics of Disneyland's Ride Vehicles. So we invited a Car Guy, the TramFam's very own John H. to break down all the ways we get around our favorite attractions. Fasten your seatbelt and join Kirk & John as they rev up those...

Topic from Trammin' Preview: Food & Wine Foodie Guide 2025 It's here! Albeit a little early. The most flavorful time of the year: California Adventure's Food & Wine Festival 2025! So let's dive right in and preview this foodie guide. Some things returned, some things are new, and some things are a mix between the two. Follow along with us, because there are some surpris...

It's here! Albeit a little early. The most flavorful time of the year: California Adventure's Food & Wine Festival 2025! So let's dive right in and preview this foodie guide. Some things returned, some things are new, and some things are a mix between the two. Follow along with us, because there are some surprises to be sure. Join Kirk & Rain as they sit, sip, savor, and sal...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 253 DCA is quite young, so it's also relatively new. Its layout is unique and very differentiated from Disneyland's. So there were some more modern design decisions made in the early 2000s. Let's have a little study session and discuss why it may be that way and how it affects our movement around the park. Are there some roads less travel...

DCA is quite young, so it's also relatively new. Its layout is unique and very differentiated from Disneyland's. So there were some more modern design decisions made in the early 2000s. Let's have a little study session and discuss why it may be that way and how it affects our movement around the park. Are there some roads less traveled in there? Any path you forget? Join Kirk &...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 252 We really do put Walt's Original Magic Kingdom on a pedestal. I just did it right there. You're here because you love Disneyland (or us), but Disneyland gives you this special feeling. In turn, you give Disneyland special treatment. There's a twinkle in your eye when you think of it. Your eyes widen at certain sites, ears perk up at c...

We really do put Walt's Original Magic Kingdom on a pedestal. I just did it right there. You're here because you love Disneyland (or us), but Disneyland gives you this special feeling. In turn, you give Disneyland special treatment. There's a twinkle in your eye when you think of it. Your eyes widen at certain sites, ears perk up at certain sounds, and memories come rushing back as...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 251 Another week, another club. This time, it's all about DVC. Disney Vacation Club. Disney's very own timeshare! You've heard us talk a lot about timeshares and their pitfalls, but it's not all downside. Many people enjoy their DVC membership. How many? At least 2, and they're here on the show with us today. Tiffany, Tiff, Tiff...

Another week, another club. This time, it's all about DVC. Disney Vacation Club. Disney's very own timeshare! You've heard us talk a lot about timeshares and their pitfalls, but it's not all downside. Many people enjoy their DVC membership. How many? At least 2, and they're here on the show with us today. Tiffany, Tiff, Tiffyluna, our very own member of the TramFam is here...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 250 Two hundred and fifty episodes... wow. We think that's worth celebrating, so we booked a reservation at Club 33! We finally made it, and boy was it special. The vibes, they say, were Trammaculate. The food was also divine, and we can't wait to share our review with you. So ring the doorbell, reach for the door, and unlock the many mysterie...

Two hundred and fifty episodes... wow. We think that's worth celebrating, so we booked a reservation at Club 33! We finally made it, and boy was it special. The vibes, they say, were Trammaculate. The food was also divine, and we can't wait to share our review with you. So ring the doorbell, reach for the door, and unlock the many mysteries of Club Thirty Three. Join Kirk & Rain as t...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 249 Windsdays are for the bois. Let's all join in in saying happy birthday to friend of the show JEFF! We just hung out with the boys in honor of his birthday and had so much fun that we thought we'd do a whole episode about it. We ate, we drank, we ate and drank some more; even the lions ate. We did hang out and enjoy some rides too, so come...

Windsdays are for the bois. Let's all join in in saying happy birthday to friend of the show JEFF! We just hung out with the boys in honor of his birthday and had so much fun that we thought we'd do a whole episode about it. We ate, we drank, we ate and drank some more; even the lions ate. We did hang out and enjoy some rides too, so come hang with us. Join Kirk & Rain as they make s...

It begins again, the journey of a million foodie guides. What better way to start than one themed after the new year? Rising Moons, everyone, and happy Lunar New Year! We've had a good little run of festivals, is it time to watch their career with great interest? Let's see if this one will be any good. Sure' it's just a preview, but maybe there are some real gems in here. Join...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 248 ¡Hola! Wait... Konichiwa! Rain's heading to Japan! But this trip isn't a Trammin' episode, he can't show up unprepared. Luckily Kirk is an expert in... wait that's not right either. Why am I the one writing any of this? I don't know what I'm doing, and per my previous email, neither does Rain. Well we've opene...

¡Hola! Wait... Konichiwa! Rain's heading to Japan! But this trip isn't a Trammin' episode, he can't show up unprepared. Luckily Kirk is an expert in... wait that's not right either. Why am I the one writing any of this? I don't know what I'm doing, and per my previous email, neither does Rain. Well we've opened up our little red envelope for Lunar New Year a...

Big Thunder Topic from Trammin' Episode 247 Kirk & Rain are often in their own little bubble. Or maybe more accurately, outside of the bubble. Trammin' isn't usually a part of the larger conversation. What's really happening out there? What are "they" talking about? Whatever has got all the people riled up, whatever has got those gears grinding, hasn't quite...

Kirk & Rain are often in their own little bubble. Or maybe more accurately, outside of the bubble. Trammin' isn't usually a part of the larger conversation. What's really happening out there? What are "they" talking about? Whatever has got all the people riled up, whatever has got those gears grinding, hasn't quite made it into the Trammin' studio. So let&apo...

Rewind Topic from 2024 Once More Happy New Year, 2024 is over! So let's immediately go back. Let's dig into 2024 once more, as we do every year. A little recap of all the news we had to endure throughout the year and how we feel after the passage of time.  Does the new year bring something better? We don't know, that's not what this episode's about and it was recorded in 2...

Happy New Year, 2024 is over! So let's immediately go back. Let's dig into 2024 once more, as we do every year. A little recap of all the news we had to endure throughout the year and how we feel after the passage of time.  Does the new year bring something better? We don't know, that's not what this episode's about and it was recorded in 2024 so anyway... Join Kirk &...

Christmastime Topic of the Week from Trammin' Episode 246 Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah! It's that time of year, that awkward time after Christmas morning. What's left? What's there to do until the new year? Some of you had some questions for us and we were happy to answer. We meandered a bit, but when don't we? Let's tie up some loose ends and finish out the C...

Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah! It's that time of year, that awkward time after Christmas morning. What's left? What's there to do until the new year? Some of you had some questions for us and we were happy to answer. We meandered a bit, but when don't we? Let's tie up some loose ends and finish out the Christmas season. Join Kirk & Rain as they chit chat and exc...

Christmastime Topic of the Week from Trammin' Episode 245 Christmas comes this time each year, and with it, comes its spirit. What does it mean to celebrate Christmas? To let the joy flow through you? There's more to Christmas than just Disneyland. There's a whole marshmallow world out there. In Pennsylvania, folks are Trammin'. And yet, there's no place like home for the...