DIZNEY COAST TO COAST: Disney Talks with Rose-Colored Glasses Removed
Dizney Coast to Coast features honest, passionate, and clear-eyed Disney discussions that both celebrate and question one of the largest and most beloved entertainment companies in the world. Host Jeff DePaoli, an avid Disney fan, shares his extensive knowledge of Disney theme parks, movies, theatricals, and more. The podcast includes interviews with Disney Legends, Academy Award winners, Golden Globe winners, and other talented individuals from various Disney projects. It is a fan podcast and is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company.
Episodes
D23: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT 2026 RECAP - Disney Podcast Episode 1308
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, we're discussing D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026. As is tradition, I recorded this conversation on location immediately after experiencing the full weekend of the D23 convention. I genuinely wasn't sure whether or not my friend Chris would enjoy his first D23 experience. Listen as he shares his unfiltered thoughts as we discuss the convention as a whol
THE UNREALIZED MUPPETS MOVIE RIDE WITH VETERAN IMAGINEER JOE LANZISERO - Disney Podcast Episode 1307
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, veteran Imagineer Joe Lanzisero returns to talk about an unrealized Muppets attraction he worked on for Disney-MGM Studios, now Disney's Hollywood Studios, at Walt Disney World Resort. The Muppets have had a presence at Disney's Hollywood Studios since the early days. Not only were they used in early marketing for the park, but they also had a stage show calle
WALT DISNEY'S CAROUSEL OF PROGRESS ANNOUNCED UPDATES AND ATTRACTION HISTORY - Disney Podcast Episode 1306
Disney fans rejoice! My favorite Magic Kingdom attraction is receiving major updates. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress isn't just getting a Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics figure at the top of the show. Instead, every single scene is being updated and replaced. Joining me to talk about this news as well as the attraction's history is the author of "Walt Disney and the 1964-1965 New York World's F
CARTHAY CIRCLE THEATRE 100th ANNIVERSARY AND DISNEY'S TIES TO IT - Disney Podcast Episode 1305
Disney fans rejoice! This year marks the 100th anniversary of The Carthay Circle Theatre, which is well known for hosting the premiere of the first ever animated feature film, Walt Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". But did you know that Walt's history with the Carthay Circle Theatre started before then and continued after? Joining me on this episode is Marc Wanamaker, the founder of Biso
WALT DISNEY'S MARCELINE PROJECT - Disney Podcast Episode 1304
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, Sumner Nesbitt from the Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, Missouri, joins the show to not only discuss the museum as a whole, but to really focus in on Walt Disney's "Marceline Project". This is a project Walt was trying to make a realization toward the end of his life. It's been well documented how much Walt Disney loved his boyhood days in Marceline.
D23: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT 2026 TICKET UPDATES, DISNEY LEGENDS ANNOUNCED, AND MORE! - Disney Podcast Episode 1303
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode we discuss the recently released news sharing new details about this years D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This mega-convention, occurring every two years, is once again returning to the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center this August 14-16, 2026. What we now know is when tickets will go on sale, who can purchase tickets when, the various levels of t
"HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS" REPRESENTATION IN THE DISNEY PARKS - Disney Podcast Episode 1302
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode we take a look at "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" representation in the Disney theme parks through the years. Sometimes folks forget just how big a hit this movie was for The Walt Disney Company. And with any sort of hit, that means it'll get some kind of theme park representation. Back in its heyday, "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" content could be found in Disney parks
"DISNEYLAND HANDCRAFTED" DOCUMENTARY HONEST REVIEW - Disney Podcast Episode 1301
Disney fans rejoice! Welcome to the 13th season of Dizney Coast to Coast. On this episode, we discuss the new documentary from Leslie Iwerks entitled "Disneyland Handcrafted". There has been a lot of buzz about this new documentary, but you likely haven't yet heard about it with rose-colored glasses removed. Listen as we share our honest thoughts about this documentary featuring archival footage a
EXPERIENCING WALT DISNEY WORLD'S CHRISTMAS PARTIES: MICKEY'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY & JOLLYWOOD NIGHTS - Disney Podcast Episode 1212
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode we discuss our recent visits to both Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, and Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Listen as we discuss our personal experiences at the parties, what we loved about them, what we didn't love, and more. That and so much more is coming your way on this episode of Dizney Coast to Coast
DISNEYLAND AS YOUR COLLEGE CLASSROOM WITH DR. STEPHANIE TAKARAGAWA - Disney Podcast Episode 1211
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode I chat with Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa about a course she teaches at Chapman University called The Anthropology of Space and Place. Stephanie takes her students to Disneyland as a major part of the course curriculum. In addition to discussing her course, we also touch on using the teachings of Walt Disney and The Walt Disney Company in colleges all over the count
PERFORMING ON A DISNEY CRUISE LINE SHIP - Disney Podcast Episode 1210
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, my friend Samantha joins me to discuss her dream gig as a character performer with Disney Cruise Line. Samantha recently finished a nine-month contract on the Disney Wonder. During our conversation, we talk about the whole process including the auditions, rehearsal and safety training, performing on the ship, and the day-to-day schedule. Whether you're someone
"MONSTERS, INC." DISNEY PARK ATTRACTIONS WITH FORMER IMAGINEER ETHAN REED - Disney Podcast Episode 1209
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, former Imagineer Ethan Reed joins me to discuss "Monsters, Inc." representation in Disney park attractions. Ethan personally worked on Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! at Disney California Adventure, as well as Ride & Go Seek in Tokyo Disneyland. We discuss those and more, including the new land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Enjoy this conversation with
WALT DISNEY'S STORYBOOK MANSION - Disney Podcast Episode 1208
Disney fans rejoice! Welcome Dusty Sage from MiceChat to talk all about Walt Disney's Storybook Mansion. Still standing in the Hollywood Hills is the home where Walt Disney raised his two girls. After hopping around during his childhood and into his adult years, this Woking Way mansion is the home where he resided for the longest period of time. Currently, a film director with a great passion for
WALT DISNEY AUDIO-ANIMATRONICS FIGURE IN "WALT DISNEY - A MAGICAL LIFE" - Disney Podcast Episode 1207
Disney fans rejoice! To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland, the park is opening "Walt Disney – A Magical Life", a new presentation in the Main Street Opera House featuring the first ever Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt Disney. This is thing I've been looking forward to most during the 70th anniversary celebration and I have a lot of thoughts on the outcome. Joining me to discuss is B
AUTHORS DON HAHN AND CHRISTOPHER MERRITT DISCUSS "THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH: THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF WALT DISNEY'S DISNEYLAND" - Disney Podcast Episode 1206
Disney fans rejoice as I welcome former Imagineer Christopher Merritt and Disney Legend Don Hahn as we discuss their new book, being released in conjunction with Disneyland's 70th anniversary, "The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland". This coffee table book is full of art and photos never before seen by the public. It even includes early planning maps of Disn
MAKING "WONDROUS JOURNEYS" NIGHTTIME SPECTACULAR WITH THE ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR - Disney Podcast Episode 1205
Disney fans rejoice! Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebration has officially kicked off. With it comes the return of the nighttime spectacular "Wondrous Journeys", originally created for the Disney100 celebration in 2023 honoring the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. This nighttime spectacular features moments from every animated feature released by the Walt Disney Animation Studios
COMPARING HOLLYWOOD'S AND DISNEY HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS' CHINESE THEATRES - Disney Podcast Episode 1204
Disney fans rejoice! If you've ever played tourist in Los Angeles, there's a good chance the iconic Chinese Theatre in Hollywood was on your list of places to visit. Whether it was to catch a movie on its big screen, marvel at its architecture, or to see if your handprints are the same size as your favorite stars frozen in cement, the Chinese Theatre is a Hollywood tourism magnet. Of course, Disne
HOOP-DEE-DOO MUSICAL REVUE WITH A FORMER CAST MEMBER - Disney Podcast Episode 1203
Disney fans rejoice! Today on the show we're discussing the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dinner show at Walt Disney World, which I revisited on a recent Disney vacation with my family. The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is most likely something you're very familiar with or have never even heard of. It's a bit of a weird phenomenon where this live dinner show that's been running for over fifty years at F
"OLIVER & COMPANY" PRODUCER KATHLEEN GAVIN HELPED SAVE DISNEY ANIMATION - Disney Podcast Episode 1202
Disney fans rejoice! I have Kathleen Gavin joining me to discuss her first producing job with Disney on the animated feature "Oliver & Company". Kathleen enjoyed a twenty-year career with Disney as she hopped around to numerous divisions while literally being a big part of saving Disney animation as it was actively on the chopping block. Kathleen was brought in to streamline the animation process
ExtraTERRORestrial ALIEN ENCOUNTER and the Live Tribute Show in Los Angeles - Disney Podcast Episode 1201
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode we're discussing the infamous Magic Kingdom attraction, ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, and a live show in Los Angeles paying tribute to this theme park attraction in an extreme way. Joining me to discuss are the creators of the live show "Alien Encounter", Adam Franklin and Amit Itelman. I was blown away by the insanity of it all as I was being drenched in
HOLIDAY ATTRACTION OVERLAYS IN DISNEYLAND PARK - Disney Podcast Episode 1143
Disney fans rejoice! Welcome to the season 11 finale of Dizney Coast to Coast. Today on the show I chat with Brian Sandahl who worked as an Art Director for Disney Live Entertainment for over 20 years at the Disneyland Resort. During his time, he worked on holiday attraction overlays including It's a Small World Holiday, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Jingle Cruise. Plus, he worked on A Christmas F
Disneyland 70th Anniversary Details, 90s Nite Returning to Disneyland, Dinosaur to Remain Open in 2025, and more Disney news! - Disney Podcast Episode 1142
Disney fans rejoice! Disneyland Resort has announced a full roster of events coming to the resort in 2025, including details about the 70th anniversary celebration. Plus, the Haunted Mansion queue has finally reopened at Disneyland, Dinosaur will remain open in Disney's Animal Kingdom throughout 2025, Walt Disney World shares a debut timeline for various new offerings, and Figment's holiday sweat
DISNEY AND OZ with Tori from The Oz Vlog - Disney Podcast Episode 1141
Disney fans rejoice! Everything's coming up Oz as the world (and I) have been swept away by Universal Pictures' latest mega-hit movie, "Wicked", based on the hit Broadway musical. But it's certainly not the first time the public has been put under the Oz spell, and Walt Disney himself knew the power of Oz. All the way back in the 1950s Walt Disney wanted to make an Oz movie. Although it never fu
The Future for Dizney Coast to Coast, Muppet*Vision 3D Officially Closing, and more Disney News in the House of Mouse Headlines - Disney Podcast Episode 1140
Disney fans rejoice! As Dizney Coast to Coast soon heads into its 12th season, I discuss some updates coming to the podcast. Plus, Muppet*Vision 3D is closing at Disney's Hollywood as they head to the other side of the park to take over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Disneyland Paris begins dynamic pricing for theme park tickets, Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT gets unexpected upda
RAYA FROM "RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON": PRINCESS PONDERING - Disney Podcast Episode 1139
Disney fans rejoice! Princess Pondering returns, where we have a discussion about the official Disney Princesses. This time it's all about the most recently inducted official Disney Princess, Raya from "Raya and the Last Dragon". Listen as we discuss our thoughts on this character and movie as well as her theme park representation. That and so much more on this episode. Listen to more Princess Pon
New for the Holidays at Disneyland Resort, Tiana's New Year's Adventure, "Ice Age 6" Coming to Theaters, and more Disney news! - Disney Podcast Episode 1138
Disney fans rejoice! There's lots of new coming to Disneyland Resort for the holidays including a new show starring Miguel from "Coco" and another starring Mirabel from "Encanto". Plus, some new "Moana" offerings are coming to the parks ahead of the sequel film's release, Tiana is having a big New Year's Eve celebration at Walt Disney World, and the first Disney "Ice Age" movie to hit the big scr
"THE WONDER YEARS" AT DISNEYLAND: PRIMETIME AT THE PARKS - Disney Podcast Episode 1137
Disney fans rejoice! It's the return of our PrimeTime at the Parks segment. A while back I started this segment to discuss television shows that shot episodes inside of a Disney theme park. With the recent addition of "The Wonder Years" Disneyland episode, PrimeTime at the Parks is returning to discuss this ABC sitcom's series finale. Listen as we discuss all of the Disney mentions in the episode,
Lightning Lane Premier Pass Comes to the Disney Parks, New Holiday Offerings, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Debuts, and more Disney news! - Disney Podcast Episode 1136
Disney fans rejoice! The Disney parks now have yet another paid option to cut the line and this time it's called Lightning Lane Premier Pass. But it's going to cost you quite a bit. Plus, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World are getting new holiday offerings, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is debuting a new Disney balloon, Disney is releasing a new movie on physical media VHS, and "Music b
"WITCHES RUN AMOK: THE ORAL HISTORY OF DISNEY'S HOCUS POCUS" WITH AUTHOR SHANNON CARLIN - Disney Podcast Episode 1135
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, I'm chatting with author Shannon Carlin about her new book "Witches Run Amok: The Oral History of Disney's Hocus Pocus". Hear all about the process of writing her first book, the pros and cons of writing an official book for The Walt Disney Company, how it can be difficult getting the facts straight as different folks have different memories of making the movi
A Walt Disney World Trip Report and Disney News in the House of Mouse Headlines! - Disney Podcast Episode 1134
Disney fans rejoice! I recently got back from a Walt Disney World visit, so I share my thoughts on content new to me with a rave review of "Luminous: The Symphony of Us". Plus, the latest Disney news including a year closure for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, "Princess Diaries 3" getting closer to becoming a reality, ticket price hikes at Disneyland Resort, a "Paint the Night" re
Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO Change, Disney Aspire Restructured, Disney Bros. Cartoon Studio Square Dedicated, and more Disney news! - Disney Podcast Episode 1133
Disney fans rejoice! Jennifer Lee has stepped down as the Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO she prepares to direct two "Frozen" sequels. Plus, the highly touted Disney Aspire program supporting Cast Member's education has been greatly downgraded, a bit of Disney history has been preserved and dedicated in California at Walt & Roy's original business location, the Disney+ password sharing crackdow
"THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS" LIVE PANEL WITH KEN PAGE, CHRIS SARANDON AND MORE - Disney Podcast Episode 1132
Disney fans rejoice! I have a very special group interview with talented folks who were involved in the making of Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Featured in the discussion is the speaking voice of Jack Skellington, actor Chris Sarandon, the voice of Oogie Boogie, actor Ken Page, the film's Artistic Coordinator, Allison Abbate, and the film's co-producer, Kathleen Gavin. Join us as
EXPERIENCING HONG KONG DISNEYLAND FOR THE FIRST TIME - Disney Podcast Episode 1131
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, my friend Robert joins me to talk about his first visit to Hong Kong Disneyland. Like all Disney fans, we have preconceived notions of what our experiences will be when visiting a Disney park for the first time. Listen to hear how it lived up to Robert's expectations as we discuss how to get to the resort, the later than expected opening time, how characters
New Villains Show Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney Halloween Films Returning to Cinemas, EPCOT's The Seas Relocating Animals, and more Disney news! - Disney Podcast Episode 1130
Disney fans rejoice! A new villains show is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Plus, EPCOT is moving some animals from The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Halloween favorites are returning to movie theaters, another Disney LEGO IDEA has been approved, and a Star Wars fireworks show is getting a dining package at Disneyland. That and so much more on this episode. Attend the "I Put a Spell on You
DINING AT 21 ROYAL IN DISNEYLAND PARK - Disney Podcast Episode 1129
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode I have my friend Jason joining me who recently attended the 21 Royal dining experience at Disneyland Park. This dining experience, in the former Disneyland Dream Suite above Pirates of the Caribbean, costs a group of up to twelve people $18,000 to dine. We get into the history of the space, the experience from top to bottom, and Jason answers a lot of question
New Holiday Offerings at Disneyland Resort, Major Downtown Disney Updates, Peter Pan's Flight Changes, and more Disney news! - Disney Podcast Episode 1128
Disney fans rejoice! Disneyland Resort announced their plans for the holidays including new offerings like Chip and Dale's Ornament Trail and new way to meet Santa in Disneyland. Plus, Peter Pan's Flight has made some notable updates at Magic Kingdom, there's a whole slew of news about new Downtown Disney dining location and retail offerings, new "Encanto" characters are meeting in Disneyland, an
TALKING KILIMANJARO SAFARIS AT DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM WITH A FORMER SAFARI GUIDE - Disney Podcast Episode 1127
Disney's fans rejoice! Today on the show, former Kilimanjaro Safaris guide Evan joins me to talk about his Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park experience. Evan shares stories about what it was like to be trained as a guide and driving those giant vehicles, how he handled moments when the animals wouldn't get off the driving path, some tips for when you visit Disney's Animal Kingdom, and he shares
Disney News Announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024 - Disney Podcast Episode 1126
Disney fans rejoice! D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event brought a ton of Disney announcements including confirmation of a Villains land coming to Magic Kingdom, a "Coco" ride coming to Disney California Adventure, Monstropolis headed to Disney's Hollywood Studios, a "Lion King" flume ride headed to Disneyland Paris, two new rides coming to Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort and a Walt Disney Au
'D23: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT' 2024 RECAP - Disney Podcast Episode 1125
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, we share our report on D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event which took place this past weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. Now that we've experienced all three days of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we can share our thoughts on what went right, what went wrong, and what went better or worse than we had anticipated. This episode was recorded in a hotel
Deadpool Appearing at Disneyland Resort, Marvel at San Diego Comic-Con, Disney Destiny Cruise Ship Updates, and more Disney news! - Disney Podcast Episode 1124
Disney fans rejoice! Haunted Mansion Holiday has reopened the classic attraction at Disneyland, this time with some short-lived Easter eggs. Plus, lots of details were announced about the Disney Destiny cruise ship, "Inside Out 2" is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time, Deadpool is appearing at Disney California Adventure, Robert Downey Jr. is back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,
LIVE FROM SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL WITH DISNEY ILLUSTRATOR RICK LAW - Disney Podcast Episode 1123
Disney fans rejoice. This episode is a recording from a live panel I moderated at San Diego Comic-Con International 2024. I was honored to sit and chat with Disney illustrator Rick Law at the historic convention as we discussed his work on Disney VHS and DVD covers. This was among the very first panels of this year's convention, taking place at 10am on Thursday, July 25th in room 32AB. This unfo
Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree Coming to Disneyland, Disneyland's Largest Union Coalition Authorizes Strike, and more Disney news! - Disney Podcast Episode 1122
Disney fans rejoice! The Country Bears will be making a new impression at Disneyland with a barbecue eatery. Plus, Disneyland Cast Members have authorized the potential for a strike, Disney Legend Bob Gurr is being turned into a Funko Pop figure, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and data from Disney Slack channels have been leaked. That and so
SAVING MARCELINE, MISSOURI'S UPTOWN THEATRE - Disney Podcast Episode 1121
Disney fans rejoice. On this episode, I'm chatting with Ed Comber from Next Stage Preservation. At Next Stage Preservation, they're working to bring Marceline, Missouri's Uptown Theatre back to life. Marceline, Missouri is the boyhood hometown of Walt Disney, and the Uptown Theatre is a cinema on Marceline's Main Street where Walt and Roy premiered "The Great Locomotive Chase". The Uptown Theatre
Disney Dream, Treasure and Adventure Cruise Ship Updates, Genie+ Being Replaced, "Hercules The Musical", and more Disney news! - Disney Podcast Episode 1120
Disney fans rejoice! Disney Cruise Line has made a bunch of announcements regarding three of their ships. Plus, Genie+ is going away for a "new" pay-to-play system, Tokyo plans a farewell celebration for Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters, a Disney drone show is going on tour, "Inside Out 2" continues to dominate, and "Hercules The Musical" is headed to London's West End. That and so much more on th
WHY WALT DISNEY'S ENCHANTED TIKI ROOM IS HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT - Disney Podcast Episode 1119
Disney fans rejoice and imagine you're at Disneyland right now. You're approaching The Hub and you turn left to cross the bridge into Adventureland. As you cross the bridge, you see Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room on your left. Do you decide to enter? If your answer is "No", I'm sure it will change to "Yes" by the end of today's episode as you'll have a much greater appreciation for this attrac
Disney Parks Christmas Announcements, Lawsuit Over Lake Nona Cancelation, "Inside Out 2" Mega Box Office, and more Disney news! - Disney Podcast Episode 1118
Disney fans rejoice! It's Halfway to the Holidays and Disney Parks has made a bunch of announcements as to what we can expect. Especially for Walt Disney World. Plus, "Inside Out 2" has become a big hit in a short period of time, Disney has a new lawsuit to deal with in regard to the canceled Lake Nona project in Florida, Disneyland's Haunted Mansion will be reopening in a unique way before the n
DISNEY PLAYS "BURBANK" & "THE FAIREST" WITH THE WRITER/DIRECTOR - Disney Podcast Episode 1117
Disney fans rejoice! I recently came across an online streaming service called Thirdwing, where they produce original theatre you can stream at home. Thirdwing caught my attention when I found two of their plays, "Burbank: The Strike Against Walt Disney" and "The Fairest", a play about the women in Disney's Ink & Paint Department. In this episode, I chat with the writer and director of both play
Donald Duck's 90th Birthday, Club Pixar Closes Early, Walt Disney World Development Plans, and more Disney news! - Disney Podcast Episode 1116
Disney fans rejoice! Donald Duck just turned 90 and The Walt Disney Company is celebrating in a big way. Plus, Club Pixar closed early while Pixar Fest continues on at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World gets approvals for some long term developments, D23 has announced parking and transportation plans for The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, new songs have been revealed for Country Bear Musical Jambor
AUDIO-ANIMATRONICS WITH 20+ YEARS IMAGINEER ETHAN REED - Disney Podcast Episode 1115
Disney fans rejoice! Former Imagineer Ethan Reed chats with me about all things Audio-Animatronics. During his over twenty years at Walt Disney Imagineering, Ethan worked as an Audio-Animatronics Animator, Character Designer, Creative Director, Production Designer and Special Effects Supervisor. He had a big part in bringing Hong Kong Disneyland's Mystic Manor to life, animated Audio-Animatroni
Adjusted Fantasmic! Returns to Disneyland, Remembering Disney Legend Richard Sherman, A Club 33 Movie in the Works, and more Disney news! - Disney Podcast Episode 1114
Disney fans rejoice! Fantasmic! has returned to Disneyland, albeit without a dragon. Plus, we remember a true Disney Legend, the "Home Alone" house is up for sale, more Moana is headed to the parks according to Bob Iger, the Agatha "WandaVision" spinoff finally has a release date, Tiana's Bayou Adventure has a Magic Kingdom opening date, and a Club 33 movie is being developed. That and so much mo
DISNEY AUCTIONS AND FREE DISPLAYS AT VAN EATON GALLERIES - Disney Podcast Episode 1113
Disney fans rejoice! Today on the show I'm chatting with Mike Van Eaton of Van Eaton Galleries. Van Eaton Galleries is a shop and auction house in Southern California specializing in animation and the entertainment industry, often focusing on Disney memorabilia. At a Van Eaton auction, you can often find the smallest Disney item, like a park ticket, all the way up to something as large as a ride
DisneylandForward Officially Approved, "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" Merchandise, Airbnb Disney Icons, and more! - Disney Podcast Episode 1112
Disney fans rejoice! We have not one, but two bits of "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" merchandising news to discuss. Plus, DisneylandForward has received the official approval to move forward, Airbnb has recreated some iconic Disney locations for an overnight stay, Halloween party dates have been announced from coast to coast, and Smellephants on Parade has finally debuted. That and so much more on th
WALT DISNEY'S BATTLE TO BUILD MINERAL KING SKI RESORT - Disney Podcast Episode 1111
Disney fans rejoice! Listen as I chat with the co-author of "Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was", Kathryn Mayer. Kathryn's book shares a lot of information about Disney's Mineral King Ski Resort. Mineral King Ski Resort was a dream project of Walt Disney's taking place between the creations of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Walt wanted to
Pixar Fest Begins at Disneyland Resort, Get Soaked at Tokyo Disney Resort, Wreck-It Ralph Ride Announced, and more! - Disney Podcast Episode 1110
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, a
DISNEY'S UNREALIZED PORT DISNEY WITH FORMER IMAGINEER CHRIS RUNCO - Disney Podcast Episode 1109
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
Paris Theme Park Name Change, Disability Access Service Updates, Bob Iger's Response to Epic Universe, and more! - Disney Podcast Episode 1108
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
DISNEY LEGEND FLOYD NORMAN DISCUSSES HIS BOOK "HOW THE GROUCH STOLE DISNEY" - Disney Podcast Episode 1107
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
D23 Convention Tickets Sold Out, Drones Returning to Walt Disney World, Star Wars: Season of the Force Details, and more! - Disney Podcast Episode 1106
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
'D23 2024: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT' DETAILS SHARED AT MEDIA CONFERENCE - Disney Podcast Episode 1105
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 ticketi
Pixar Fest Details, DisneylandForward Project Moves Another Step Forward, Lots of Disney Cruise Line Updates, and more! - Disney Podcast Episode 1104
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
DISCUSSING DISNEY AND PUBLIC DOMAIN WITH A LAWYER - Disney Podcast Episode 1103
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 b
Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea Details, Disney to Outsource Physical Media to Sony, Donald's Quack Duck City, and more! - Disney Podcast Episode 1102
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. T
AMY O'NEILL FROM "HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS" - Disney Podcast Episode 1101
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
DCTC Archive: Haunted Mansion's Original Vinyl Record
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
DCTC Archive: Goofy & Pluto Voice Actor, Bill Farmer
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
DCTC Archive: Creating the Citizens of Hollywood and Opening Disney-MGM Studios
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
DCTC Archive: My First Disneyland After Dark Event (90s Nite)
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
DCTC Archive: Fantasmic! Updates and History
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.
DCTC Archive: "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" Anniversary Discussion
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.
DCTC Archive: The First PrimeTime at the Parks
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.
DCTC Archive: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Opening Day
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.
DCTC Archive: The Very First Interview
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.
DISNEY CHRISTMAS ANIMATED SHORTS - Disney Podcast Episode 1047
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
Disney Channel Nite Coming to Disneyland, Peter Pan Returning to Fantasmic!, More Storyliving by Disney, and more! - Disney Podcast Episode 1046
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
CHATTING WITH A FRIEND OF SANTA CLAUS FROM THE DISNEY WISH CRUISE SHIP - Disney Podcast Episode 1045
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
"Christmas with Walt Disney" on Disney+, "Frozen 4" Tease, Dave Filoni Promoted at Lucasfilm, A Streaker at Disneyland, and more! - Disney Podcast Episode 1044
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 episo
DISNEY100's "ONCE UPON A STUDIO" WITH DISNEY ILLUSTRATOR RICK LAW - Disney Podcast Episode 1043
Disney fans rejoice! On October 16th 2023, The Walt Disney Company turned 100 years old. In honor of this milestone occasion, Walt Disney Animation Studios released a short film titled "Once Upon a Studio." In the short, Mickey and a whole bunch of Disney characters, that span a century, come to life at the Roy E. Disney Animation Building in order to take a group photo for the milestone celebr
Marvel Unveils New "Spotlight" Banner, Disney to Acquire Remaining Stake in Hulu, Disney's "Wish" at EPCOT, and more! - Disney Podcast Episode 1042
Disney fans rejoice! The Walt Disney Animation feature "Wish" hasn't even hit theaters yet, but it's appearing in the Disney Parks already. Plus, Marvel has revealed a new banner focused on non-MCU properties, Pin Trading has returned to Walt Disney World, Fantasmic! at Disneyland has set a return date, and the "Inside Out 2" trailer has set a record. That and so much more in this episode. Find li
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL'S "DRAWN TO LIFE" WITH THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND A PERFORMANCE ARTIST - Disney Podcast Episode 1041
Disney fans rejoice! On December 23, 1998, Cirque du Soleil opened the show "La Nouba" at Downtown Disney (now Disney Springs). It became a staple of the dining, shopping, and entertainment district for just over 19 years when it played its final performance on December 31, 2017. At that time, Disney fans had no idea what would replace this long-running production. Almost four years later, Cirqu
Disney Jollywood Nights Details, Haunted Mansion Parlor, Hoop-Dee-Doo Holiday Edition, Jeff & Kyle's Disney Adventures, and more! - Disney Podcast Episode 1040
Disney fans rejoice! Disney announced more details about their newest holiday party, Disney Jollywood Nights. Plus, a Haunted Mansion parlor is coming to the Disney Treasure cruise ship, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is getting a holiday edition, and opening dates have been announced for Disneyland's Adventureland Treehouse, Palm Breeze Bar at Disneyland Hotel, Pixar Place Hotel, EPCOT International
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