Monday, August 9, 2010

Disney Podcast Updates, May 16-31, 2010



 
Well, at least I made a dent in my 12.5 days' worth of backlogged episodes…and I'm insane enough to actually think of adding more shows! I'm still over 2 months behind, but I've come up with a 2 week plan to hopefully get completely caught up and current on these updates. As always, there are some amazing shows in here, including an earworm song courtesy of the Park Hoppin' Party crew, and one of the best interviews I've heard on a show as Jonathan and Bryan have Jodi Benson on their show.

 
If you are interested in listening to any of these episodes, I have links to subscribe for most of these shows in my post HERE. Also, if you're willing, you can help these shows out by posting a review over on iTunes. The more they get, the higher up they appear on searches. If you do start listening to a podcast as a result of what you've seen on here, please let the podcasters know!

 
As always, please note that this again is not a comprehensive list of the Disney Podcasts that are out there. Mike Hamilton has created Disneypodcastdirectory.net, which he periodically updates with new podcasts and removes dead casts. He also has the automated RSS (historical) feeds of the podcasts. This is more of a cross-section of what is currently being talked about…perhaps something may sound interesting, and you'll subscribe to listen to that topic. For show updates that are from this century, check out the Disney Blog as Dis_Pod_Review also does these.

 
Any and all comments are welcomed! Also, if you know of another podcast that fits here, let me know.

 

 

    • 05/21/10 – Episode 162, This week we had to alter our original plans for this week's show a bit because of some last minute things that got in the way of our recording schedule. But don't worry...we've decided to bring you audio from Epcot's Honey I Shrunk the Audience attraction in honor of its temporary closing to make way for Captain EO which will be returning soon. So we'll return to our regularly scheduled programming next week...But for now enjoy some audio from the complete Honey I Shrunk the Audience. Time: 29:56
    • 05/28/10 – Episode 163, This week is a very special show that we're bringing to you that is dedicated to Jodi Benson who you know as the voice of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid as well as other Disney and even Pixar characters like Weebo from Flubber and Tour Guide Barbie from Toy Story 2. You've heard Jodi portray Ariel in Disney's theatrical releases, television shows, video games, and even the attractions in the parks not to mention countless merchandise sold in stores worldwide. After our interview with Jodi, we have some very special audio from a concert performance that she gave at Seattle's Experience Music Project for a special press event a few years back at which our very own Jonathan Dichter was in attendance. You won't want to miss this show! (Mush: AWESOME interview…I made my wife listen to this one!!! This was one of the best I've heard!) Time: 1:31:59

    • 05/29/10 – Episode 25, Silly Symphony Swings at Disney California Adventure had a "Soft Opening" on May 28, 2010. Named after a Walt Disney Silly Symphony cartoon, yet themed after a Mickey Mouse cartoon by the name of The Band Concert, this new addition should be a fun little attraction for all ages. (Mush: good theme on an otherwise average attraction). Time: 3:18

    • 05/16/10 – Episode 229, So glad to have you joining us on a Monday!  Thank you!  Today, we sit down with Pam to talk about her recent trip to Walt Disney World last weekend.  She stayed at Disney's Old Key West Resort, and gives us some great information on some things that were special this trip.  We discuss surprising her daughter on this trip, the Characters in Flight balloon experience at Downtown Disney, as well as her first experience with the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan, among other topics! Time: 49:16
    • 05/20/10 – Episode 230, Happy Friday, everyone!  Today we start off the show with some exciting information about the Treehouse Meet at Walt Disney World in October!  We hope you are as excited about it as you are!  Next, we each bring up a couple of Disney topics that we were thinking about this week and ask another panelist their opinion on that topic.  Some of the topics covered are proper use of WDW snacks, WDW Music, not using a cell phone at Walt Disney World, the new Art of Disney Animation Resort, and more! (Mush: good topics…I'm actually almost glad I don't have a smart phone so I can take in the atmosphere of the parks). Time: 45:36
    • 05/23/10 – Episode 231, Today we have Suzie and Adam joining us to talk about their recent trip to Walt Disney World at the beginning of May!  We hear about their first experience with T-Rex, Shula's at the Dolphin, Garden Grill, and Kona Cafe!  We also discuss the feelings of Kidani Village at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, as well as talk about why Disney Vacation Club is a great choice given the right situation! Time: 34:23
    • 05/27/10 – Episode 232, Today we are lucky to have Jay Griffith join us and he and Mike discuss their participation in the STS-132 NASA TweetUp which took place at Kennedy Space Center on May 13-14, 2010.  We have live audio from the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, as well as live audio from Walt Disney World with BOGP Listeners!  We talk about what Walt Disney World does well with Social Media, especially Twitter, and what they could learn from this awesome NASA Tweetup Experience!  Thank you so much for allowing me to talk about this experience.  I promise on Monday we are back to all Disney, all the time! Time: 1:21:43
    • 05/30/10 – Episode 233, Today we are lucky to have Rachel joining us to talk about her recent trip to Walt Disney World over Spring Break, 2010.  This was her family's first trip to WDW as DVC Members, and she gives her opinion on what really impressed her about her new Deluxe accommodations at Animal Kingdom Lodge!  We also talk about traveling with a family member with special needs, as well as great dining reviews!  Thank you so much for supporting our podcast! Time: 42:16

    • 05/20/10 – Episode 16, Today the Panel wants to help you with your dreams of starting your own Disney blog! Learn about how and where to start and find out some tips and tricks from the Betamouse crew! (Mush: Good advice in here, folks. I'm the poster child of what NOT to do…listen to the hosts here!) Time: 48:13
    • 05/27/10 – Episode 17, Today TEAM BETAMOUSE talks about the Living Character Initiative, which is on everyone's mind once again with the Talking Mickey "playtest" hitting the parks. (Mush: that YouTube video was awesome. I can't wait to see this implemented in the parks in the coming years). Time: 40:16

    • 05/18/10 – Special Episode, 2010 Preview from Chris Fisher on Vimeo. A montage of shots taken during The Disney Podcast Network's Westfest at Disneyland this past May. As The Big D podcast turned 4 this year it was time for new camera gear. Since HDSLR video is all the craze I figured I might was well jump on the bandwagon. This serves as a bit of a preview of what's to come in the near future so hopefully this will show that The Big D is not going any ware and will continue to produce some fine video of the Disney Parks for the foreseeable future. (Mush: it's great to see the Big D feed active again, and the content/picture looks GREAT!!! Nice ending with Toast (I think that's who that was)). Time: 4:16

    • 05/23/10 – Episode 92, Pluto is taking a break but the rest of the crew is talking Disney planning and top threes. On this episode: The World In News - Disney World News; Disney Dance Floor - Epcot - Top Threes; Disney Intellectual Conversation - How level 5 are you when planning?; Email Time - Listener Emails; Show Members: Sorcerer, Imagine, Jeff. Time: 1:16:38

    • 05/27/10 – F & F at the DLR!!!! The Westfest Warmup episode was a lot of fun. Fun and Frivolity to be exact. Our Rap video from the episode has taken on a life of its own. So in response to numerous requests for the song to be released as a standalone video, here it is homeys! Peace out and enjoy! (Mush: OMG!!! I've heard about this on other shows…FINALLY I get what was being talked about. AWESOME!!!!!! My hat's off to you, Mike and Kiltboy! I'll be humming that song for a while.) Time: 3:27

    • 05/19/10 – Episode 111, Welcome to another edition of The Disney Pincast. Join hosts Tom Corless and John Rick for Disney Pin Trading news, upcoming pin trading opportunities around the world, a profile of I.P.L.S. member number #90 (Alicia Newton from San Jose), pin releases from the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, and much more!!! Time: 1:24:15
    • 05/29/10 – Episode 112, Welcome to another edition of The Disney Pincast. Join hosts Tom Corless and John Rick for Disney Pin Trading news, upcoming pin trading opportunities around the world, Tom Corless' Pin Trading Time Machine, John Rick's Ten (Plus Two) Pin List), a profile of I.P.L.S. member number #91 (Mike Wilk & Jessica Carroll from Chicopee, MA), pin releases from the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, and much more!!! Time: 2:06:47

    • 05/23/10 – Episode 73, All entertainers have lives in and out of the spotlight, TODAY Julie Andrews. Time: 13:34
    • 05/30/10 – Episode 74, A look back to the simple things that make us smile-Cartoons. Time: 14:04

    • 05/16/10 – Episode 48, Tracey and Scott are at Walt Disney World this week, so Jessica (the master computer that runs Disney, Indiana) is in charge. She shares some audio Tracey and Scott recorded at a viewing of Waking Sleeping Beauty.  At the showing, the producer of the film, Peter Schneider was there and you'll hear his intro to the film and part of the Q&A after. Then Jessica plays a bit of the WWED podcast. Time: 1:36:18
    • 05/30/10 – Episode 49, Tracey and Scott return from Walt Disney World to share their trip report with the town and play a bit of audio recorded in the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.  (Mush: Scott…it's never a good idea to pack your spouse!) After that, our hosts call into the Main Street Cinema, announce the winner of the Mickey bar contest and cover a bit of feedback. (Mush: good thing I didn't enter a guess for the bars…I would have been WAAAAAAAY high with 19). Time: 1:02:06

    • 05/26/10 – Episode 42, Join us for a regular show with some great segments. We return to our usual news and rumours and take a look at everything that is happening in the World of Disney from theme parks to the stores and much more. For the second half of the show, we welcome reknowned author Ridley Pearson. He joins us to talk about the hugely popular Kingdom Keepers series and the Peter and the Starcatcher trilogy. He also reveals his love of Disney, the exclusive things he has been able to enjoy as well as some exclusive news on many of his projects. So, sit back relax and enjoy this edition of the Disneybrit Podcast. (Haven't finished this one…keeping it in the queue though as I am a big fan of Ridley Pearson). Time: 1:22:12

    • 05/25/10 – Episode 55, IMW Show #055 - ABC, Walt Disney Studios, Jimmy Kimmel Live and more. Greg welcomes Chris from the Big D in HD to discuss our trip to the Disney Studio in Burbank. Time: 1:56:30

    • 05/16/10 – Episode 267, It's been another week packed with big Disney news including a new Walt Disney World hotel, planned and cancelled projects, and much more. Skipper Ben and Princess Lisa join Ricky at the Magic Kingdom for another installment on TTA Talk and plenty more of your Disney and theme park questions are answered and comments addressed. Time: 1:15:34
    • 05/21/10 – Video Extra, As part of the annual Hyperspace Hoopla "Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars" at Star Wars Weekends 2010, Boba Fett showed off his dance moves to Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga hits. (Mush: Any video from the Hoopla is guaranteed to entertain!). Time: 0:50
    • 05/21/10 – Video Extra, As part of the annual Hyperspace Hoopla "Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars" at Star Wars Weekends 2010, Darth Vader and Stormtroopers showed off their dance moves to Michael Jackson's "Beat It". (Mush: yeah, definitely showed that one to my boys…they loved it!!!) Time: 1:39
    • 05/23/10 – Episode 268, This week's news includes the first of Star Wars Weekends 2010, the ongoing Magic Kingdom Fantasyland expansion, and hopes for soft openings of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We take another trip around Tomorrowland for more TTA Talk featuring tips for taking young children to theme parks and plenty of laughs. After answering listener questions, we wrap up the show with some bonus Star Wars audio. Time: 1:16:48
    • 05/27/10 – Video Extra, Learn how the smaller floats in Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade are driven and powered. (Mush: I'm honored to add this comment in. The Imagineer interviewed here is Gene Harding, the brother of a friend of mine and former neighbor. I've gotten to know some of the Harding family (sorry we missed you on our last trip down there, Judy!), and they're all great…I hope to meet Gene someday while down there) Time: 1:32
    • 05/27/10 – Video Extra, Backstage behind the Magic Kingdom, the Main Street Electrical Parade was lit up for the media today to tour its floats within the parade warehouse. Time: 1:56
    • 05/29/10 – Episode 268.75 (yeah, I typed it right!), In this special bonus episode of Inside the Magic, Ricky and Michelle bring you an in-depth preview of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure theme park. The show begins with a spoiler-free review of the amazingly detailed expansion and then continues through a step-by-step walk through all of the most interesting elements packed into the Wizarding World, including the shops and dining of Hogsmeade Village, live performances, and rides. Plus, spliced into the conversation are in-park audio clips including a full binaural walk-through of Hogsmeade Village. Time: 1:42:44
    • 05/30/10 – Episode 269, Summer Nightastic excitement fills this week's episode. After the news, we bring you several interviews with show producers, directors, and an Imagineer about all of the upcoming elements to Walt Disney World's Summer Nightastic including Tower of Terror enhancements, the Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular, Epcot's Sounds like Summer concert series and even behind the scenes access to the Main Street Electrical Parade and how it operates night after night. Time: 1:15:25

    • 05/20/10 – Video Blog 44, On this episode of the Magic Never Ends Video Blog, Will and Shannon take you into Princess Peanut's Disney room! Watch as Princess Peanut thrills you with her wonderfully, fantastical display of Disney Ears. This video blog was recorded as a special greeting to those at the DPN Westfest 2010 Banquet since Will and Shannon were unable to attend the fun Disneyland event. (Mush: wow, she has grown from the earlier pics). Time: 13:43
    • 05/26/10 – Episode 75, Will has been procrastinating on this episode for some time now. Between busy work schedules and trying to get ready for our San Francisco and Disneyland trips, we ran out of time to record an intro. So we get right into the action! We like to have some intro banter and updates on Will, Shannon and the Princess Peanut but alas it's not to be on this episode. On episode 75 of the Magic Never Ends Podcast you will get DPN Westfest 2009 in-park audio!!! Specifically the Magic Never Ends Toy Story Mania SMACKDOWN event that we hosted (before Matt "The Esquire" used his lawyer powers to wrestle this event from us. JUST KIDDING! Matt has the ultimate TSM skillz so thus worthy to host this event) Hear all the fun, Disney friends can have while waiting for an attraction! Then we finish this episode with a quick ride on Expedition Everest at the Animal Kingdom park in Walt Disney World; Shannon gets her first ride on EE post-pregnancy!! Alongside her is our great friend, AussieJohn. Time: 39:42
    • 05/27/10 – Video Blog 45, On this episode of the Magic Never Ends Video Blog, Will and Princess Peanut take a quick moment to update you on their April Walt Disney World vacation during the interlude of Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade. What interlude? Well, watch and find out as Will shares a secret to the Animal Kingdom parade. Time: 4:02

    • 05/17/10 – On this week's show, Jim Hill and Nathan Rose explore the world of Disney's living character initiative, including the new Mickey Mouse "meet and greet" in Disneyland, Animator's Palette on the new Disney Dreams Cruise Ship, and much more! Time: 31:34
    • 05/23/10 – On this week's show, Nathan Rose and Jim Hill take a trip to the Middle East to discuss Disney's upcoming summer blockbuster, The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time – including how the film came to be, the history of it's producer, Jerry Bruckheimer, and where the Company will go with the franchise and future films from this world famous producer. Time: 36:16
    • 05/31/10 – The television phenomena called Lost has finally ended its run on Disney's ABC. So what is in store next for the channel? What big plans does Disney have behind the scenes? Stay tuned for this and more on this week's Magical Definition Disney Podcast. Time: 1:03:44

    • 05/23/10 – Episode 164, Your hosts rundown and give their take on some of the happenings at DPN WestFest 2010. (Mush: Sorry, Matt…I also see the Modern Family resemblance. Also, I loved the Green Room talk!). Time: 2:05:38
    • 05/28/10 – Episode 165, Your hosts talk about the LOST Series Finale, then read some E-Mail, then end up talking about LOST again. This show was broadcast live as it was recorded, so you will hear references to chat inputs from those that were listening. Time: 1:36:20

    • 05/16/10 – Episode 76, A trip to WDW. And the Kilimanjaro Safaris. Tairy's first trip on this and Jonathan is searching for more time...Time: 1:12:03
    • 05/31/10 – Episode 77, This show is all about Disney jargon and it is complete with a "big head and little arms". Have fun, and learn all about how Jonathan speaks throughout each day. Time: 57:30

    • 05/22/10 – Episode 252, All kinds of news, mostly Disney-related, some Mouse Guest-related.  We discuss the new addition to the family at the Animal Kingdom, the environment-friendliness of the Cruise Line, Disney-related properties and the latest news from Walt Disney Pictures.  Then, we tell you all about our new mouseguest.com site, and wrap it all up with what not to miss and what to skip at Star Wars Weekends. Time: 56:02
    • 05/29/10 – Episode 253, Video Podcast, While Eric and Cathy enjoy some time with the mouse, we present another edition of our Ride Along series, this time taking you on Expedition Everest! Time: 4:51

    • 05/19/10 – Episode 406, Gary Buchanan talks about Star Wars Weekends, which start tomorrow at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Also, Mike and Mark discuss the newly-announced Disney's Art of Animation Resort and this week's Twitter/Facebook poll. Time: 33:50
    • 05/26/10 – Episode 407, Penny York talks about the upcoming Summer Nightastic promotion, which runs from June 6 through August 14. Also, a new "At the Station" comic, a look at the Yak & Yeti Restaurant and this week's Twitter/Facebook poll. Time: 52:16

    • 05/17/10 – Episode 7, Frank, Heather, & Margaret discuss: Wizardly World of Harry Potter at Universal, will it affect Disney?; Earth Day at Disney; Friends for change; Interview with Disney Mom's Panelist Erin as she describes her recent trip to Disneyland Paris; Disney News; Frank's random call to the EPCOT UK phone booths; What's Frank's Disney Ebay buy?; How your Disney store online purchase can help an emerging country. Time: 1:39:23
    • 05/21/10 – Episode 8, Frank, Heather, & Margaret discuss: Disney Star Wars Weekend; Interview Gary Buchanan, Disney Event Coordinator in charge of the Star Wars Weekends; Disney News updates; Call to EPCOT UK Phone booths where Frank talks to: @Chris_Toffer, Maria @Heavensent30, Alex @al3xg, Barbara @winterbabe98 & our show announcer John @Disneyworlds; Music from Phineas & Ferb Time: 1:50:29

    • 05/16/10 – Episode 56, Welcome to the Northern Mouse Podcast Episode 56 with your hosts Carlos, Kevin and Robb. Robb and I are back this week with the second episode of Running to the Magic we start getting into the heart of the training. Then we go to part three of Around the World in a Day. In this show we go to Italy for Sergio then after lunch at Yakitori House which we'll skip I don't think you want to hear me eating We listen to the Drum and Fife corp then to Impressions of France and we end with Server Amusant. I know I did promise to put out a video of the more visual entertainment. I do have the Miyuki Video ready to go but ran out of storage space with the website host. I'm working on a solution which may be chopping up the video's into parts and putting it on youtube which I would like to avoid doing. Sergio and Server Amusant are also ready to go so as soon as I have a solution I'll post all three video's. Thanks to everyone for your feedback and e-mails they really do mean a lot so please keep them coming. And don't forget that we are back into camping season so campfire chat's are up and running we completed our first weekend recently and will be bringing the chat's back on the next show so send in your suggestions. We talked about having a contest with Sean webmaster of Disneymagic.ca a few shows ago and so here it is send in your suggestions for the campfire chat all suggestions whether used or not will go into the magic hat and a winner will be picked at random during our last camping weekend. Use campfire chat in the subject line.   (Mush: Yes, I like the Running Segments, considering I'm also in the middle of the training!) Time: 1:45:16

    • 05/19/10 – Episode 61, Part 2 of audio taken while on Mancation at the Flying Pig Mraton Weekend in Cincinnati. In this episode we actually run the race, are haunted by Lynyrd Skynrd (Mush: LMAO!!!!!), meet Jason of palmettorunner.com, and run into Kevin of the Extra Mile Podcast, and cool man Rich Davey. Time: 53:39
    • 05/25/10 – Episode 62, Gordon takes you on another resting recovery day bike ride and discusses his weight loss, his Veganism, his training, his and upcoming races. He rants about how all runners, no matter the experience, still have lots to learn. Time: 1:08:56

    • 05/18/10 – Episode 104, This week's show brings an hour of scintillating park audio and trip report from the recent Westfest trip. You can also check out both the Skurvy Monkey's and the Disney Dude's recent episode for more trip report goodness! We're saving back specific Club 33 details for a future show! (Mush: Trace did good after the HM incident… there are other words that fit that guy, but "idiot" is the best thing I can put on here and still keep it family-friendly. BTW…good to see y'all working with the enhanced features on the show.) Time: 1:00:39
    • 05/25/10 – Episode 105, Carrie Hayward, author of PassPorter's Disney Weddings and Honeymoons, joins us this week to discuss her guide book and her recent trip to Tokyo Disney Land and Sea. Time: 50:24

    • 05/16/10 – Episode 129, This week we visit Figment in Imagination for the first time with Little Souvenir, and then we head on down, grab a beer and see Davy Jones in concert at Epcot for the International Flower & Garden Festival! (Mush: LOVED the title! Oh, and I Don't Like Mondays was the Boomtown Rats, I think. Dance, Monkey, Dance!) Time: 56:13

    • 05/18/10 – Episode 43, A short show this week as Katie and I are in Orlando. Time: 7:50
    • 05/24/10 – Episode 44, Short show again this week. We're still in Orlando looking at apartments. Time: 5:43

    • 05/19/10 – Episode 143, To kick off this week's show, we have your Walt Disney World Resort News and Rumor Report. In this week's report, we'll be discussing new progress on the Fantasyland Expansion at the Magic Kingdom, some exciting Star Wars events going on at Disney's Hollywood Studios this summer, and the Marvel invasion of Walt Disney World, among a number of topics. Following that, we have another edition of "The Golden Age". In this discussion featuring The Living Seas/Seas with Nemo and Friends at Epcot, we will continue our quest land by land, area by area, and space by space, throughout the Vacation Kingdom to find what is truly the Golden Age of the entire Walt Disney World Resort. Time: 1:30:35
    • 05/22/10 – Episode 144, Be sure to visit the entire WDWNT Network of Disney inspired websites and podcasts by visiting WDWNT.com, where "Anything is Possible" To kick off this week's show, we have the fourth edition of our newest segment called "The Top Ten. It's an interactive and fun segment where the WDWNT Podcast Team and our listeners come together to create top ten lists for Walt Disney World in many different categories. We continue this week with the top ten attractions that should be imported from Disney Parks around the world to the Walt Disney World Resort. Following that, I'll be sitting down with author Chad Emerson to talk about his new book that reveals the true stories behind the creation of what Walt called "The Florida Project". All this and much more Walt Disney World information and fun awaits you on this week's WDW News Today Podcast. Time: 1:43:21
    • 05/28/10 – Episode 145, To kick off this week's show, we have your Walt Disney World Resort News and Rumor Report. In this week's report, we'll be discussing some new details on Summer Nightastic!, the official closing date for the original Star Tours at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the announcement of a brand new resort hotel coming in 2012, among a number of topics. Following that, we have another long-awaited installment of our Walt Disney World history segment, Back to the Future. In this week's trip through time, we'll be looking at the history of what is perhaps the most popular Disney dark ride ever, Peter Pan's Flight at the Magic Kingdom. It's a fun discussion as we delve into the fascinating story of one of a select few attractions to ever open with multiple Disney theme parks. Time: 2:10:27

    • 05/16/10 – Episode 170, I'll start off this week's show with some Walt Disney World News and a few items from the rumor mill, including big news about a new Disney resort, updates on some attraction and dining changes, and some rumors about what or who else you may seem coming to the Disney parks in the future. Next, we all visit Walt Disney World in different ways, and each presents different opportunities, as well as challenges. On our roundtable discussion this week, we'll talk about strategies, benefits, tips and concerns when traveling to Walt Disney World as a single parent. Whether you travel as a single parent or not, chances are you'll find many tips and resources in this segment valuable and ways to enhance your own vacation experience. This week's new Walt Disney World Trivia Contest will test your knowledge of some of the relationships between Disney characters, attractions and more. Play for a chance to win a prize that keeps on giving all year long. Time: 1:26:49
    • 05/23/10 – Episode 171, I'll open up the inbox this week and answer many more of your listener emails about everything from honeymoon planning, participating in Magic Kingdom parades, ticket discounts, resort choices, going solo to Walt Disney World, what to do while waiting for your flight, the old Penny Arcade on Main Street, USA, adding pavilions to World Showcase and much more. Time: 56:13
    • 05/30/10 – Episode 172, We'll start off this week's show by taking a look at what's coming next to Walt Disney World, as we discuss the many new (and old) offerings as part of Summer Nightastic. We'll also discuss some other Disney news, including improvements to the online dining reservations system, and a curious change taking place in Fantasyland. Star Wars Weekends is in full swing at Disney's Hollywood Studios, as the legendary Star Wars Saga is celebrated, this year including the including the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back and the animated television series, The Clone Wars. I'm joined this week in an exclusive interview with Ashley Eckstein, celebrity host for Star Wars Weekends, the voice of Ahsoka Tano in the Clone Wars series, former Walt Disney World Cast Member and so much more. We'll discuss not only her role in the Star Wars universe and at Star Wars Weekends, but her career at Disney and ongoing fascination with Disney collecting and the Disney parks. I'll announce the winner of our Walt Disney World Threes contest, as well as the winners of the live contest we held during the 24-hour live broadcast from Walt Disney World last weekend. I'll play more of your voicemail and have a few announcements including details about upcoming Meets of the Month in Walt Disney World at the end of the show, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. (Mush: I might have to agree that Ashley Eckstein is perfect!) Time: 1:22:38

    • 05/17/10 – Episode 721, Today, we discuss how rising airfare costs will impact upcoming Walt Disney World vacations. Time: 21:27
    • 05/19/10 – Episode 722, Listener Questions (Mush: questions include items on the Yacht/Beach and Jellyrolls, statistical anomalies with moderate resorts having higher ratings than most deluxe resorts…which leads to a discussion on all types of resorts, both on- and off-site, what it takes to be an Imagineer, making ADRs (Mush's hint is to put the ADRs that are higher demand later in the trip and book them 181+ days out. 100% success rate when we do this), transportation from MCO to Shades of Green (no, Magical Express doesn't go), the choice of going to WDW under normal crowd conditions or with no crowds but being harassed by zombies (WTF???!!!! LMAO!!!), the mother of all honeymoons (2 weeks at Scopa Towers…will they still be married after this trip?), purchasing tickets in the U.S. vs in the U.K., fireworks on July 4th at WDW, New Year's Eve at WDW, and the cherished red tag of power in the attraction queue lines…wait…it's a red tag for the show) Time: 28:46
    • 05/21/10 – Episode 723, Today, we give alternative dining options to avoid the summer restaurant price hike. Time: 18:08
    • 05/24/10 – Episode 724, Today, we rate the Magic Kingdom resorts and say which groups of people would be best suited to stay there (Mush: POLY POLY POLY!!!) Time: 24:21
    • 05/26/10 – Episode 725, Listener Questions. Time: 30:42
    • 05/28/10 – Episode 726, Today, Our new friend Kim joins us to discuss what it's like to attend a online group event (Like Reunion or Tentfest) solo and for the very first time. Time: 24:23
    • 05/29/10 – Rebroadcast of April 2010 Live Show (originally aired 4/25/10 on Mouseworld). Time: 2:00:46
    • 05/30/10 – Rebroadcast of May 2010 Live Show (originally aired 5/23/10 on Mouseworld). Time: 2:00:23
    • 05/31/10 – Episode 727, Today, Len and Fred discuss the release of the new Touringplans Crowd Calendar, how it's different from the original, and how it was developed. (Mush: I sooooo want to grab some of this data to use as examples for the next time I teach stats! Oh, and ignore any of the negative stuff you may have heard from other places…some people just don't like change) Time: 18:11

    • 05/22/10 – Episode 238, This week, Magic Joe tells a tale of 3 parades...(Mush: Joe is actually trying to find the name of the first parade in the list. It was recorded in '87-'88 and it had small floats and clowns with no continuous music as the parade went by. It may be something like the Circus Fantasy Parade. If you recognize it, please help out!!!) Time: 1:10:53
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