Episodes
Disney fans rejoice! Pixar Fest has begun at Disneyland Resort and there's more new to do during its second celebration. Plus, Tokyo Disney has come up with some creative ways to stay cool this summer and a new Wreck-It Ralph ride is coming to the resort. The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is shorter than last year, Marvel Season of Super Heroes Kicks off at Hong Kong Disneyland, and DisneylandForward has moved yet another step forward. That and so much more on this...
Published 05/01/24
Disney fans rejoice! Former Imagineer Chris Runco returns to discuss the Disney resort that was once being planned for Long Beach, California. The resort would have been called Port Disney, but it sadly never came to fruition. But why exactly did Disney even consider building a resort in Long Beach that would include a new theme park with a familiar name, multiple hotels, an aquarium and so much more? We’ll dive into that history. Plus, Chris will share details all about the development and...
Published 04/24/24
Disney fans rejoice! We got a detailed look at the fantastic Audio-Animatronic figures coming to Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Plus, Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris is getting a new name, Bob Iger responds to a question about Universal's Epic Universe, updates are coming to the domestic park's Disability Access Service, a new documentary about Muppets creator Jim Henson is coming to Disney+, and a slew of new restaurants are coming to Downtown Disney. That and so much more on this episode. ...
Published 04/17/24
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, I welcome back Disney Legend Floyd Norman. Floyd started working at Walt Disney Animation Studios back when Walt Disney was running the company, and Walt took notice of Floyd’s work himself. This episode focuses on Floyd's compilation book titled “How the Grouch Stole Disney”. This book, featuring Floyd’s sketches, pokes fun at the Michael Eisner years of The Walt Disney Company. Floyd continued the tradition of gag sketches throughout his years working...
Published 04/10/24
 Disney fans rejoice! Tickets for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event went on sale. It was disastrous, but it also sold out. Plus, a drone show is returning to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, Star Wars: Season of the Force shares details about a scavenger hunt game, food & beverage, and a special fireworks opportunity, and "it's a small world" in Tokyo is getting the Marvel treatment.  That and so much more on this episode. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early...
Published 04/03/24
Disney fans rejoice! On August 9-11, 2024, Disney fans from around the world will gather in Anaheim, California to attend D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This biennial convention returns to Anaheim for the eighth time, and with it comes lots of changes. Listen as we discuss information shared at a recent D23 media event, including how the new Honda Center venue will work, the multiple ticketing offerings, and even some sneak peeks as to what we can expect at this year's convention. That...
Published 03/27/24
Disney fans rejoice! Pixar Fest will be arriving soon at Disneyland Resort and we got new details for this special event. Plus, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event released new information, Disney Cruise Line made a bunch of 2025 announcements, DisneylandForward has moved another step forward, and Soarin' Over California guests got a special visit from a favorite Chief Flight Attendant. That and so much more on this episode. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access...
Published 03/20/24
Disney fans rejoice! On January 1, 2024, Mickey Mouse, in the form of Steamboat Willie, entered the public domain. The Walt Disney Company postponed this for as long as they could, but the time had finally come. This fact became the topic of many news stories. But how much does the general public really know about public domain and what it truly means? For me, there were a lot of questions to be answered. That’s why I have Heidi Howard Tandy, a partner with the Berger Singerman law offices...
Published 03/13/24
Disney fans rejoice!  Disney has revealed a bunch more details about the soon to open Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea. Plus, tickets will soon be on sale for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, a Donald Duck celebration is coming to Tokyo Disneyland, Walt Disney World hotel guests will be gaining free access to the water parks, and Disney will soon be outsourcing its physical media division. That and so much more on this episode. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early...
Published 03/06/24
Disney fans rejoice!  With season 11 beginning, I have to start things off in a big way. Or shall I say a little way, as I have one of the stars from the hit 1989 Disney classic, “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” joining me on the show. I’m absolutely delighted that Amy O’Neill, who played shrunk daughter Amy Szalinski in the movie, joined me for a chat. In our discussion, you’ll hear Amy talk all about what it was like shooting such an intensely special effects heavy movie, the unforgettable...
Published 02/28/24
Season 11 of Dizney Coast to Coast premieres Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Until then, enjoy this hiatus episode of the podcast direct from the DCTC archives. Get tickets and learn more about the special event, "WELCOME FOOLISH MORTALS: A Haunted Mansion Reunion at the Immersive Ghostly Retreat". https://tinyurl.com/mansionreunion
Published 02/21/24
Season 11 of Dizney Coast to Coast premieres Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Until then, enjoy this hiatus episode of the podcast direct from the DCTC archives. Get tickets and learn more about the special event, "WELCOME FOOLISH MORTALS: A Haunted Mansion Reunion at the Immersive Ghostly Retreat". https://tinyurl.com/mansionreunion
Published 02/14/24
Season 11 of Dizney Coast to Coast premieres Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Until then, enjoy this hiatus episode of the podcast direct from the DCTC archives. Get tickets and learn more about the special event, "WELCOME FOOLISH MORTALS: A Haunted Mansion Reunion at the Immersive Ghostly Retreat". https://tinyurl.com/mansionreunion
Published 02/07/24
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Published 02/02/24
Season 11 of Dizney Coast to Coast premieres Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Until then, enjoy this hiatus episode of the podcast direct from the DCTC archives. Get tickets and learn more about the special event, "WELCOME FOOLISH MORTALS: A Haunted Mansion Reunion at the Immersive Ghostly Retreat". https://tinyurl.com/mansionreunion
Published 02/01/24
Season 11 of Dizney Coast to Coast premieres Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Until then, enjoy this hiatus episode of the podcast direct from the DCTC archives. Order your DCTC 2024 Wall & Desk Calendars.
Published 01/24/24
Season 11 of Dizney Coast to Coast premieres Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Until then, enjoy this hiatus episode of the podcast direct from the DCTC archives. Order your DCTC 2024 Wall & Desk Calendars.
Published 01/17/24
Season 11 of Dizney Coast to Coast premieres Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Until then, enjoy this hiatus episode of the podcast direct from the DCTC archives. Order your DCTC 2024 Wall & Desk Calendars.
Published 01/10/24
Season 11 of Dizney Coast to Coast premieres Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Until then, enjoy this hiatus episode of the podcast direct from the DCTC archives. Order your DCTC 2024 Wall & Desk Calendars.
Published 01/03/24
Season 11 of Dizney Coast to Coast premieres Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Until then, enjoy this hiatus episode of the podcast direct from the DCTC archives. Order your DCTC 2024 Wall & Desk Calendars.
Published 12/27/23
Disney fans rejoice! On the season 10 finale, I invite my friend and entertainment critic Aaron Wallace back on the show to discuss Disney animated Christmas shorts. As I was recently watching the documentary “Christmas with Walt Disney” on Disney+, it featured a lot of winter and Christmas clips from Disney animation shorts where it either made me remember a piece of content I loved and hadn’t seen in a while, showed me a clip of something that was recognizable but I wasn’t sure of its...
Published 12/20/23
Disney fans rejoice! Disneyland Resort has announced their entire run of 2024 events, including the return of Pixar Fest. Plus, Disneyland After Dark has announced a new Disney Channel Nite, Storyliving by Disney has announced another location, Fantasmic! will be returning with Peter Pan back in the show, Pixar is releasing their pandemic movies on the big screen, and the Hatbox Ghost has debuted at Magic Kingdom. That and so much more in this episode. Find links and info related to this...
Published 12/13/23
Disney fans rejoice! Today on the show I have a special Christmas treat for you. Listen as a friend of Santa Claus from the Disney Wish cruise ship visits the podcast. He shares stories about the different duties Santa has to perform on the ship, some of the special conversations he overhears between Santa and the guests, and how they make sure every guest visiting Santa has their special moment. That and so much more in this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the show...
Published 12/06/23
Disney fans rejoice! We recently got some teases about "Frozen 4" and "Toy Story 5" films in the works. Plus, there's a new favorite character at World of Frozen, Dave Filoni has been named Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm, Disney California Adventure is losing an opening day attraction, and a streaker created quite a scene at Disneyland's it's a small world. That and so much more in this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the Show Notes. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES,...
Published 11/29/23