The ongoing series of special events at the Disneyland Resort, Disneyland After Dark, has been a success not only for the company, but for those guests who decided to brave the potential crowds in order to have the run of Disneyland. Tonight, we chat with two people who attended the recent "Disney Channel Nite" event to learn what it was that drew them there in the first place, what happens at these things, and if it was all worth it. Plus, we learn more about that funny little lamp, Luxo...

The Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio is, of course, a very easy name to remember - and even easier to say! On today's show, Erik takes us through the transformations the Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill (& Patio) has been through recently, going from eclectic Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen - full of vibes and personality - to something about a coastal thing. Also, the nearest beach is 30 min away. Plus, we cover some cool Disney News! ---------------- Support the show! Come watch us on...

It's been awhile, and somehow the Disney News overlords have smiled upon us, giving our lowly hosts something to talk about. We have some big Parks news, some small Parks news, and some other stuff that you'll be sure to care about. Probably. ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit us on Etsy for the coolest Disney-inspired shirts Check out the podcast archives on our website Come check out the Discord group! Learn more about...

Spring is just around the corner, and the Disneyland Resort has no shortage of fun things to do this year! Taren takes us through her top five must-do's of the coming season, and Erik combines his love of Main Street Windows with his love of pharmacology (but in an educational way). Plus we have some Disney News! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit us on Etsy for the coolest Disney-inspired shirts Check out the podcast...

After almost 100 episodes of the premiere Disney News podcast that airs on this network, this episode is Jeremy's last. He'll be leaving to focus more on his crocheting addiction, taking his midnight strolls through the Wal-Mart parking lot, and really dialling in his petit four recipies. But before he can saunter off into that Spaceship Earth queue forever, he has some news to deliver! We talk about Disney World price increases, Promises for the Disney Board that have been "delivered", and...

Continuing our series on Walt's 9 Old Men - his trailblazing group of animators - is Woolie Reitherman. Today, Erik takes us through Woolie's career at Disney, his contributions to not only the company but to animation as a whole, and much more. Plus, we do a little Disney News, and Jason does his best to get absolutely skewered by Swifties. ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit us on Etsy for the coolest Disney-inspired...

Taren returns to wrap-up the history of the Rivers of America river traffic, with this dive into the history of Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes! While not much has changed with this ride over the years, it is rooted in a long-forgotten attraction that might not even seem like it really happened. Plus, Rob from Bantha Milk podcast joins us for some Star Wars News, and Erik is friggin' Eating Again! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon...

The future looks ... interesting ... for the Walt Disney Company, and we talk about some of the stories contributing to the coming workload. Nelson Peltz is back in the news, and this time he's naming names. We chat about the new Universal expansion opening next year in Florida, and more! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit us on Etsy for the coolest Disney-inspired shirts Check out the podcast archives on our...

Dick Nunis was a character. Responsible for so much of the framework of how the Disney Company operated internally, he laid the framework for how Cast Members are trained. He had a tremendous work ethic, which led him from the football field to the mail room at Disney, then to Florida and beyond. On today's show, we pay tribute to Dick and the many life lessons he left behind. ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit us on...

Much ado has been made regarding the new live-action Snow White film, specifically how the lead actress seems to not fully understand the legacy of that cartoon. Jeremy covers her abrupt re-framing, and we chat about Chapek surfacing after living his best life. There is also some talk about trash can mascots, and more! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit us on Etsy for the coolest Disney-inspired shirts Check out the...

In keeping with our annual tradition, it's time for the 2023 Year In Review show! We look back on the year that was, and try to make some sense out of one of the more turbulent years for Disney. All major Disney blogs wait with steamy, musty breath for us to name the winners of categories such as "Biggest Disney Winner", "Sad To See You Go", and to get our predictions for 2024! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit us on...

Our yearly tradition of writing letters to the current Disney CEO returns! Along with these shining examples of creative thinking, we somehow wrangled Jeremy to do a SpectroTime segment, which is enough of a gift as it is. Plus, Bev and Terrence make a guest appearance! Well, mostly Bev. ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit us on Etsy for the coolest Disney-inspired shirts Check out the podcast archives on our website Come...

Since it's opening in 1955, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride has crashed it's way to our hearts, while at the same time making most people wonder how a ride that literally sends you to Hell ever got to be so popular. While we can't solve that riddle, we can take you through the history of this opening day attraction instead! From the man put in charge of the ride design to it's ultimate fate in Walt Disney World, we cover it all! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join...

Small World got an unexpected visitor in Disneyland recently, and if you are anywhere near TikTok you've seen the videos. But we had to cover it anyway. We also talk about a Disney World cast member who got a redemption arc in his story, and more! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit us on Etsy for the coolest Disney-inspired shirts Check out the podcast archives on our website Come check out the Discord group! Learn more...

John Lounsbery was one of Walt's legendary 9 Old Men, and on today's show, Erik takes us through some of the more influential projects John worked on. If you've seen any Disney movie from about 1935 onward, you've seen some of John's work. In fact, some of the most memorable moments in Disney film history were animated by John. Then we cover some Disney News, Jason has a story to vent about, and more! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our...

It seems that Walt Disney World is going through some things, which could be good or bad, you never really know. On today's show, Jason and Jeremy talk about the new nighttime spectacular being worked on for Epcot, which sparks a long discussion about why things are the way they are there. Then, they talk not only about the *ahem* lack of bathrooms (apparently), but also the crackdown of third-party tour guides. As if Florida wasn't down bad as it is. ---------------- Support the...

The Halloween season is always our favorite, because it's Spooky Stories time! This is our 5th year of bringing you original spooky stories centered around the Disney Universe, and we are always excited to share them with you. So grab a handful of candy, curl up with that haunted doll you keep locked away in the garage, and enjoy Spooky Stories Volume 5! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon page Visit us on Etsy for the coolest...

One of the more spectacular fails the Walt Disney Company has admitted to in recent years, is the closing of the Galactic Starcruiser - that wonderfully over-priced hotel/dinner theater experience that most of us already knew was not long for this Earth when it opened. Recently, rumors are kicking around that it might be returning in some shortened form, which could be fun. Details are scant but we talk about them anyway, plus a few other stories, and Jeremy has a game for...

The Disney Parks have made a huge push into the Halloween space over the years, but we feel they could do just a bit more. On today's show, we decided it was time to do a little armchair imagineering and dream up what a Halloween-themed restaurant would look like at the Disneyland Resort! Dan, from The Supreme Resort/Scraping the Vault joins us, as we do our very best to help Disneyland really lean into spooky season! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join...

On this week's show, it's the return of Jason's favorite game, "The Week That Was ... In Clickbait News!" - and there was a lot! Jeremy lets us know about some great deals coming up for anyone planning on going to Walt Disney World, and for those of you who are heading there sometime in the near future, Jason and Jeremy talk about the 10 worst-rated places to eat in WDW, according to Yelp. ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon...

The Walt Disney Company hasn't always bundled their princesses together in one big marketing bundle. Sure, it seems obvious to do that now, but the '90's were weird and nobody knew any better. When the idea finally hit, who do you reach out to produce these toys - Hasbro or Mattel? Both have a history of making some of the most iconic toys of our childhoods, in one way or another, so, how do you choose? And how did a visit to a showing of "Disney On Ice" lead to this showcase of capitalism?...

In a world where the Walt Disney Company has both too much information to give out and too little, there is an even so mid, it defies description. That event ... is Destination D23! On today's show, Jeremy and Jason gloss over the small announcements handed out by Disney at their Parks panel this year, most of which seemed to center around Epcot. Pretty sure you can hear Jeremy winding himself up ... ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our...

What do a high-stakes poker game, clandestine meetings, shell companies, and an ex-CIA agent have in common? They all contributed to the future of Walt Disney World. We brought Aaron Goldberg, author of "Buying Disney's World" on today's show, to take us down the path that Walt has set in motion decades ago. From gathering his team to setting his sights on the perfect area in Florida for his new park, Aaron paints a wonderfully engaging landscape, detailing just what it took to bring a Disney...

Depending on how often you find yourself roaming the shores of the Rivers of America in Disneyland, you might not have even known there was a second great ship that shared it's waters with the Mark Twain. On today's show, Taren continues her series on Disneyland's river traffic, with the history of the Sailing Ship Columbia. Plus, Erik has a Main Street Window, we do some quicjk news, and more! ---------------- Support the show! Subscribe to us on YouTube Join everyone over on our Patreon...