Disney Legend Bob Gurr was first hired by Walt Disney himself in 1954 to work on the body of the Autopia vehicles. Bob parlayed that job into a long career of design for Walt Disney Imagineering. I hope you enjoy episode 212: An Afternoon with Bob Gurr!
Disney Legend Bob Gurr joins me this week to talk about his favorite attraction, his proudest moment as an Imagineer, and much more!
Walt Disney World has been welcoming guests back since mid-July and I’ve had a chance to talk to quite a few guests who’ve been there with their families. I hope you enjoy Episode 211: Returning to WDW as a Family!
What’s it like for kids in Walt Disney World these days? Is it worth going with all of the precautions and restrictions? Let’s find out!
One thing I have missed tremendously during 2020 is Disneyland. I’ve been to the parks every single year since I started as a travel agent and I don’t see myself slowing down any time soon! If you can’t get to Disneyland, however, a virtual trip in 3D might be the next best thing! I hope you enjoy Episode 210: Disneyland in 3D with Dave Bossert!
Disney animator and author Dave Bossert and I talk about Disney’s golden era of animation and Disneyland in 3D!
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Disneyland’s Adventureland was set to be immersed in a George Lucas-run franchise in the 1980’s. This franchise had much more to do with snakes and whips than lightsabers and blasters. I hope you enjoy this week’s Word of the Week – Lost.
An entire Indiana Jones-themed mini-land is coming to Disneyland’s Adventureland in the late 1980’s!
Bill Farmer has been the official voice of Goofy and Pluto (and many more characters you know) for over 30 years. More importantly than that, he’s a super nice guy and was a blast to talk to! I hope you enjoy Episode 209: Disney Legend Bill Farmer!
Disney Legend and the voice of Goofy, Pluto, and many more, joins me to talk about his career in voice acting and how he became Goofy’s Official Voice!
You probably already know some fun facts about Walt Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon, but maybe I can teach you a thing or two! I hope you enjoy this week’s Walt Disney World Word of the Week – Lagoon!
Want to know the secrets and history of Walt Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon. Just. Click. Play.
As I’ve said countless times on the show, I’ve never been to Disneyland Paris, but I’ve always wanted to go. This week I sat down with a friend to talk all about her recent trip and what it was like. I hope you enjoy Episode 208: What’s It Like In Disneyland Paris?
My friend from across the pond, Victoria, and I talk all about her recent trip to Disneyland Paris and what Epcot got right about the UK!
With Walt Disney World’s theme parks and many resorts back up and running, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about when the right time will be for many people to return to the Most Magical Place on Earth. We’ll tackle that question exactly on Episode 207: When Should You Go Back to WDW?
What are the WDW parks like with all of the precautions in place and when should you go back? We’ll help you decide!
What does Walt Disney World offer for entire families to ride together? This week we took a look at exactly that. I hope you enjoy Episode 206: WDW With No Height Requirements!
Walt Disney World has its fair share of thrill rides but what can entire families all ride together? Everything we mention on this episode is perfect for everyone aged 1 to 92!
Walt Disney Animation has had no shortage of brilliant artists and fantastic storytellers over the years. This week I spoke with one individual who is a legend in both areas. I hope you enjoy Episode 205, A Chat with Disney Legend Floyd Norman!
You may not hear a better podcast this month than my recent conversation with legendary Disney cartoonist, the fantastic Floyd Norman!
This week's Word of the Week takes us both back in time and across the country as we head out to Disneyland in the 1950's and check out the old pirate ship restaurant. I hope you enjoy this week's Word of the Week - Chicken (of the Sea)!
Are you in the mood for surly pirates and tasty tuna fish? Then let's jump in the time machine and visit the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship Restaurant!
Walt Disney World is set to reopen its parks within the next week. Of course, Universal Orlando's theme parks have already been open and operating with new safety and wellness guidelines since June. This week I wanted to take a look and see how Universal Orlando was operating so I sent friend and frequent show guest Chuck Rodriguez to have a look! I hope you enjoy Episode 204: A Day At Universal Orlando.
How is Universal Orlando handling the reopening of their parks and attractions? Friend of the show Chuck Rodriguez visited and will share his experiences this week!
Which character jumps into your mind when someone says the words "Disney villain"? Chances are, the character you just thought of isn't mentioned on this week's show! I hope you enjoy Episode 203: Most Underrated Disney Villains.
This week's show is all about those sneaky but evil Disney Villains who we won't allow to sneak under the radar any longer!
It's often said that Walt Disney came up with the idea for Disneyland while sitting on a park bench in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, watching his daughters on the carousel. While that is true, that carousel wasn't the only inspiration for Disneyland. I hope you enjoy this week's Word of the Week - Carolwood.
Walt Disney's love of trains goes way back to his childhood days riding the rails in middle America. This love inspired him to build a railroad in his backyard!
It's almost time! Walt Disney World's parks and resorts will be opening too guests in less than one month. Find out all you need to know about it on this week's episode, Reopening Walt Disney World!
With Walt Disney World reopening there is a TON of information out there. I'll guide you through at all and we'll have some laughs along the way!
On May 1st, 1989, The Disney MGM Studios opened, and with it, one of the most beloved attractions in the history of theme parks. The Great Movie Ride was a fascinating trip into pure movie-making magic! I hope you enjoy Episode 201: A Tribute to The Great Movie Ride!
Let's take one more ride on The Great Movie Ride and experience all the lights, cameras, and action! Ready when you are, C.B.!
My New Years Resolution for 2016 was to start a podcast. Right after the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve, I went onto Amazon and purchased a microphone. A few days later I sat down and started recording. Little did I know that that decision would change my life forever. I hope you enjoy this week's show, Celebrating 200 Episodes!
Let's take a fun look back at the last 200 episodes with favorite co-hosts, guests, and moments of the show! Thank you for listening!
Disneyland's and Walt Disney World's theme parks have no shortage of secrets. On this episode I will let you in on some that you may have never heard before! I hope you enjoy Episode 199: Secrets & Stories of the Disney Parks!
What secrets and stories are in plain sight in the Disney theme parks? Turns out, an awful lot! I'll share many of them with you on this weeks show!
Sometimes it's fun to take on a silly topic and put a lot of thought into it. I am not embarrassed to say that I took a lot of time putting my list together! I hope you enjoy Episode 198: Disney Characters You'd Want To Be Quarantined With!
The last couple of months have been interesting, for sure! They might have been more interesting if you'd had the chance to spend them with some of these Disney characters!
With the world being on pause at the moment, my family and I are missing the Disney theme parks more than ever. This week we will help bring Disney into your home on Episode 197: Put A Little Disney In Your Day!
How can you experience a little bit of the fun and magic of the Disney Parks in your home during this tough time? We have ideas!
One attraction that I wish I had had the opportunity to experience was the Disneyland classic, Adventure Thru Inner Space. Sadly, I never had the opportunity. This week I'm going to ride along virtually with you, though, on the latest Word of the Week - InnerSpace!
Disneyland's Adventure Thru Inner Space was a groundbreaking attraction in the history of theme parks. This week we're going to virtually ride it together!
Before Walt Disney made Mickey Mouse the biggest cartoon character of all time, he had a pretty big hit with a different animal. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was Walt's first true star, and there are tributes to him in Magic Kingdom. I hope you enjoy this Magical Minute: Hidden Oswald the Lucky Rabbit!
Hidden Mickeys? Child's play! Do you know where you can find not one but two Hidden Oswalds in Walt Disney World? I'll help you wow your family this week!
When Pleasure Island opened in 1989, it was impossible to tell just how big of an effect the Adventurer's Club would have on the future of the Disney company's parks and resorts. This week I will tell you how that little club went on to inspire an entire society. I hope you enjoy this Word of the Week - S.E.A.
The Society of Explorers and Adventurers has infiltrated many of our favorite Disney attractions and locales, changing the stories and lore. So, who's behind this secret society?
I take pride in trying to bring new information that you may have never heard before on each episode of the Word of the Week. I hope you enjoy this week's Word of the Week - Lantern!
What do Roy O. Disney, a Japanese Emperor, Mickey Mouse, the Polynesian, and World Showcase have in common? Grab a drink and a snack and I'll tell you!
Kilimanjaro Safaris is the largest attraction Walt Disney World Imagineers have ever created. The attraction itself is larger than the entire Magic Kingdom! The biggest stars on the safari are, of course, the lions. I hope you enjoy this Magical Minute: Lions of Kilimanjaro Safaris.
When Kilimanjaro Safaris first opened in 1998, spotting the lions on a safari was rare. How did Imagineers fix this problem? Listen in to find out!