Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
On today's podcast, I am in the Magic Kingdom, checking out the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Its a fun, interactive experience. Join me as I describe the experience, how it works, and set out to save the kingdom! You'll hear what I thinkabout it as well. Visit my shownotes at http://disneyview.blogspot.com/ to see pictures of everything. Also, included in this podcast is part of an intervie...
31m Jul 14, 2012
31m
Disney Cruising (part 2)
Welcome to part 2 of our discussion on cruising Disney Style! "Freind of the Show" Curt recently returned from a cruise into the Caribbean and is here to tell us all about it. Tune in, and enjoy...maybe it will inspire you to take a cruise!
33m Jul 05, 2012
33m
Disney Cruising (part 1)
On this podcast, its all about taking a cruise - Disney style! "Freind of the Show" Curt recently returned from a cruise into the Caribbean and is here to tell us all about it. Tune in, and enjoy...maybe it will inspire you to take a cruise! This is part 1 of a 2-part series.
33m Jun 26, 2012
33m
100 Things at Walt Disney World
It's my 100th podcast! In celebration of this milestone, I bring you 100 fun things to do at Walt Disney World. Think of it as a kind of bucket list. Now they're done somewhat rapid-fire, and generally look beyond the theme park and just riding attractions. There is SO MUCH to do and see, and I hit on many of them. But certainly not all of them. Feel free to share your bucket list with me - and...
23m Jun 17, 2012
23m
Star Wars Weekend
Live from Disney's Hollywood Studios, Dave takes Star Wars Weekend! Join me as I tour around telling stories, and sharing the experience. Listen in on part of the parade, and HyperSpace Hoopla. And come for a ride on Star Tours. Its a fun time!
31m Jun 08, 2012
31m
Fantasyland and Agent P
Live from DisneyWorld, its a look at the FantasyLand expansion. I wander around and tell you everything I see, read some signs, and explain some of the timelines as I understand them. I also take a ride on the soon-to-be-closed Snow White ride. Then, I head over to Epcot to see what I can learn about the Agent P experience that is coming up in June.
27m May 30, 2012
27m
Q and A with Dave
Time for another round of Q and A! Included this time are questions about day passes to the parks, driving in from a resort off property, what to do with an extra day, gift cards, a question about christmas time, a Horizons throwback of sorts, and finally a question about being afraid of rides. Kick your shoes off and take a listen. And do keep those questions coming davesdisneyview@gmail.com.
28m May 21, 2012
28m
My favorite restaurants -- and a new app for Pin Trading
I often get asked which ones are MY favortie restaurants, so on this podcast I tell you. There are 9 restaurants listed, along with 5 that are no longer the same - but which I loved in their previous incarnation. Do you have a list? Send it over to me at davesdisneyview@gmail.com ...And at the end of the podcast, I introduce my new app to help you with Pin Trading. http://itunes.apple.com/us/ap...
27m May 12, 2012
27m
A Visit to LegoLand
On this podcast, I am on location. But NOT at Disney World. Instead, I visit the recently-opened LegoLand which is south of the Disney Parks. I give you my thoughts and explain the lay of the land. I know, I've been talking about things other than Disney World of late - don't worry, I'll be back to that soon!
21m May 05, 2012
21m
EuroDisney's Phantom Manor
In the early days of EuroDisney, the Phantom Manor was really something. It featured Vincent Price as your ghost host, and really had a spooky feel to it. This podcast contains that audio from the attraction, as well as a few other thoughts about EuroDisney.
23m Apr 26, 2012
23m
My trip to EuroDisney
DisneyLand Paris - or as it was known at the time, EuroDisney - celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. I reflect back on the park's early days, and tell you a story about visiting the park about one year after it opened. Enjoy! [note: there was an error with the feed. It has been corrected]
35m Apr 17, 2012
35m
Space Ship Earth _ Jeremy Irons version
A few episodes ago, I did a tribute to SpaceShip Earth, and played audio from the original narrator and Walter Cronkite. And last year when I went, I recorded the audio from the Judi Densch version of the attraction. I couldn't leave out Jeremy Irons! Here is the Irons version - considered by many to be the voice of the attraction. Enjoy!
22m Apr 09, 2012
22m
Disney News for 3-31-12
Dave is back with another round of Disney News. Included are items about Downtown Disney, Disney's Heroes Work Here, Flower and Garden Festival, Free DIning, resort updates, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, the new "Agent P" adventure, and much more! Plus, I have an update on my iPhone app for finding and sharing Hidden Mickeys. http://disneypodcast.net/hidden-mickey
23m Mar 31, 2012
23m
Q and A
Dave is back to answer YOUR Disney questions. What to do about a character meal, and how far in advance to book? Popcorn at Epcot? (and my own home recipe) Where to get discounted tickets? How is it taking 5 people into the parks? Plus, Surprise in the Skies, and taking a little one on their first trip, and Universal is a "big kid park"
34m Mar 23, 2012
34m
A chat with my 1,000 Twitter Follower - plus a few items of note
First on the show is a quick tribute to Robert Sherman, half of the Sherman brothers. Then, its an announcement about a celebration of Disney Legend Bob Gurr. And finally, I welcome my 1,000th TWitter Follower, Jennifer (a/k/a @DizBuzz) to talk about Disney.
31m Mar 14, 2012
31m
An evening in the Magic Kingdom
On a recent trip, I took a ride on the WDW Railroad around the park, and then hung around until the park closed. Listen to the audio of the train as it makes its trip around the world, and then check out some of the evening activities, and my thoughts.
29m Mar 05, 2012
29m
Walter Cronkite's relationship with Disney
Walter Cronkite's relationship with Disney and Disney World is not really that deep. Aside from appearing as the host of Epcot, and narrating Space Ship Earth, his other two notable contributions were the introduction to animation at the Studios, and appearing as the host of Holiday Illuminations. But he did appear in a few TV specials where he talked about his love of Disney.
16m Feb 26, 2012
16m
Space Ship Earth - Walter Cronkite version
The second host of SpaceShip Earth is the one most people remember as being the voice of the attraction - and really the voice of Epcot. Of course, he's uncle Walter - Walter Cronkite. Respected as a journalist, Cronkite adds a certain authority to the audio. On this show, its Walter's narration of SpaceShip Earth.
23m Feb 17, 2012
23m
Space Ship Earth
On this podcast, I explore Epcot's signature icon: Space Ship Earth. Its a complete retrospective on the history and design of the building itself, and how the imagineers pulled it off. Plus there's a discussion about the man who inspired its design, and who named it. Then, I look inside at the show, and play the audio from the first narrator (and it was not Walter Cronkite).
33m Feb 08, 2012
33m
Disney News for January 2012
Today I have a small correction to a previous podcast on the country bears, and join me for some of the latest Disney news. And at the end of the show, I'll have a few announcments.
22m Jan 30, 2012
22m
Another day in the Magic KIngdom
Follow me on my day in the Magic Kingdom. I ride the tram, head over to the pooh ride, check out peter pan, visit the monsters inc laugh floor, and of course give my thoughts about some topics. Tune in and enjoy.
30m Jan 22, 2012
30m
Walt and the Promise of Progress City
On this week's show, I welcome Sam Gennawey to the podcast. Sam authored "Walt and the Promise of Progress City" (which is available on Amazon), a look at what might have been - Progress City or the Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow. Sam did his research and has some interesting insights into Walt's idea.
31m Jan 13, 2012
31m
Pin Trading at Disney Parks
On this episode, I give you the history of pin trading, what the craze is all about, share some of my own pin trading experiences, and give some insights into the hows and whats of pin trading. Pin trading has become something really fun, and if you haven't tried it, I hope this gives you the impetus to start. And if you have, I hope this helps you to understand a little more about what it is.
32m Jan 06, 2012
32m
Country Bear Jamboree Holiday Hoedown
This is the story about the Country Bears, and in particular the Holiday Hoedown show. I give some insights into the attraction, and play the audio for you.
22m Dec 26, 2011
22m
My holiday experience as a CastMember
Back in 1992, when I was a CastMember, I had the pleasure of working over the holidays. This podcast is a story about that time, and in particular my experience on New Year's eve. It was a really fun time, and I still remember it fondly - so I thought I'd share the story.
21m Dec 16, 2011
21m
Fun Things to do at Disney World for the Holidays
The holidays are back! The decorations are back at the Walt Disney World resort, and the fun begins. Join me as I welcome Curt to the podcast. We talk about some of the fun things you can do while at the resort. Sure there's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, but there are plenty of other things to do and see - from stories at each country at Epcot, to decorations at the various resorts, to t...
29m Dec 08, 2011
29m
Disney News for 12.1.2011
News from around WDW, including info about the FantasyLand expansion in the Magic Kingdom, Epcot's new park entry system, changes at the Animal Kingdom. Plus some news from D23, a quick look at the new Muppet Movie, and a final update on the monorail accident.
22m Dec 01, 2011
22m
The Enchanted Tiki Room
On a recent trip, I made a stop into one of my favorite attractions: the Enchnanted Tiki Room (under old management) as the show is restored to its original glory. I talk about it a little, and then play the audio from the preshow and the show. You can almost see the birds over your head.
27m Nov 24, 2011
27m
A day in the Animal Kingdom
I wander through the Animal Kingdom, share my thoughts about the park, and offer some audio from things I did throughout the day. Its a short - but fun - trip into what is climbing my charts as one of the best parks.
26m Nov 16, 2011
26m
The Hall of Presidents
On this episode, I play the attraction audio for the Hall of Presidents as it currently exists. Its an overdue tribute to an interesting original attraction.
30m Nov 06, 2011
30m
Q and A with Dave
Dave is back to answer your Disney questions. This week the questions range from how to retrieve photopass photos after "expriation"?, to what to do with an extra day - maybe Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party?, and whether Disney's Visa card is worthwhile? Also: how will someone with special needs be accomodated? And there's a fairly lengthy answer to a question obout Disney's future plans fo...
29m Oct 28, 2011
29m
Stories from the Haunted Mansion
Its Halloween, so its time to talk about themes that are appropriate for this time of year. And joining me to do that is Krisi Petersen Schoonover, who has written a few books about tales from the Haunted Manstion. Join us for this discussion about the backstory of the Haunted Mansion. Visit Kristi's site at http://kristipetersenschoonover.com
28m Oct 20, 2011
28m
Hidden Mickeys
On this show I talk about Hidden Mickeys. What are they? And more importantly, how can I find them? And...I introduce my very own iPhone app that allows you to be a part of a community that can search for Hidden Mickeys. You can check out http://disneypodcast.net/hidden-mickeys for more info! [note: this version corrects for an earlier problem]
21m Oct 11, 2011
21m
Disney News for October 2011
Its a dose of Disney News! I take on the new cruise offerings, talk about Aulani now that its open, the proposed Avatar addition to the park, the new "official" wait times app, Cirque Du Soleil, and more! Drop in an give a listen to the latest from around the Disney company.
23m Oct 06, 2011
23m
Disney's Water Parks
Over the summer, we decided to visit Disney's water parks for some fun in the sun. I talk about both of the parks, our overall experience, and share some tidbits with you. If you've never been to a water park, you really should try it - its a blast!
30m Sep 26, 2011
30m
My Year With the Mouse
On this episode, I show a little love for the original park: DisneyLand. To do that I have some help from the owner of My Year With the Mouse (http://myyearwiththemouse.com), Shelby. Her site details her effort to visit things that she has never experienced at DisneyLand over the course of one year's time. While I am by no means at expert at DisneyLand, I could absolutely relate to her passion ...
30m Sep 16, 2011
30m
EPCOT - Living with the Land and Captain EO
Come along for a ride on Living with the Land, and catch a part of the Captain EO attraction. And of course, I'll tell you a few stories along the way.
22m Sep 09, 2011
22m
EPCOT - Space Ship Earth
On this episode, I take a ride on SpaceShip Earth. Come along and listen to your host, Judi Densch, tell the tale of communications. And hear my comments on a few things as well.
21m Aug 31, 2011
21m
EPCOT - World Showcase
Continuing the trip in March, here's some audio from - and some of my thoughts about - World Shocase in EPCOT
19m Aug 23, 2011
19m
EPCOT - Future World
Back in March, I took a trip to the world. Come along as I go into Epcot, and explore parts of Future World, and present some attraction audio.
26m Aug 14, 2011
26m
News for 8.7.11
Welcome to the latest Disney News. I have an update on the Hyperion Wharf area, Disney's Art of Animation Resort, and FantasyLand expansion. Then, I've got information about the Food and Wine fest, and some info about upcoming events. Enjoy!
30m Aug 07, 2011
30m
The Kitchen Kabaret
The Kithen Kabaret was a quirky little show that existed in the Land pavillion in EPCOT. Join me as I discuss this attraction and play the complete audio from the show!
30m Jul 29, 2011
30m
Q and A with Dave - and Curt (part 2)
Dave and Curt are back to answer more of your Disney questions. What's a family to do, when they love Disney but want to see the Harry Potter exhibit? And, we talk about the Illuminations cruise options to celebrate a big anniversary. Plus Curt brings up a point that I am often narrow-minded in my view as a relative local.
27m Jul 21, 2011
27m
Q and A with Dave - and Curt (part 1)
Dave is back to answer your Disney questions, and this time I've brought some help! Curt and I take on some of the questions I've been asked recently. Its a show that's so big, I had to break it into two parts! In this part, We talk about thanksgiving, the weather in late summer, fun things to do with kids in EPCOT, and what's a Disneyland vet to do in WDW?
24m Jul 13, 2011
24m
Married to the Mouse
On this episode, I welcome Rick Foglesong, author of Married to the Mouse. We talk about Disney history and Disney's relationship with the state of Florida. We also delve into some other areas in the political science arena that you may find interesting. [Note: we did go over the 30 minute mark, but I believe you will find its worth your time] Please see my shownotes for more details. (http://d...
37m Jul 05, 2011
37m
Tapestry of Nations
An intriguing feature of Walt Disney World is the parades and shows they put on. One of the parades was very imaginative, and I pay tribute to it in this podcast.Its the Tapestry of Nations/Tapestry of Dreams. I talk about its history and production, and play audio from it for you.
29m Jun 26, 2011
29m
A trip into the Studios
While I was in the Studios, I also dropped into One Man's Dream, rode Toy Story Midway Mania, and caught MuppetVision 3-D. I present anaudio podcast that covers those three areas. I hope you enjoy the virtual tour.
30m Jun 18, 2011
30m
Disney News for 6-8-11
This week, its a dose of Disney news. I've got info about Star Tours 2.0, and a possible expansion to the Star Wars area. Plus, I talk about Disney's visaprogram and their role in shaping the rule of law. I also have some additional thoughts about the scavenger hunt, the tiki room, and the sale of Universal Studios.And more.
29m Jun 08, 2011
29m
Sci-Fi Dine In Theater
This is a very simple - yet hopefully fun - podcast. I ate at the Sci-Fi Dine In Theater, and simply turnedon my recorder. The audio is mostly the ambient sounds from the restaurant. So close your eyes and pretendyou are having lunch in the back of your car at the drive in.
28m May 29, 2011
28m
Some thoughts about the hunt, and a few other tidbits
I spent the better part of Wednesday and Saturday in Disney World as well. I talk about some of the experiences I had around theresort before and after the hunt. Specifically, I talk about some dining experiences, staying at Saratoga Springs, and give some final thoughtsabout the scavenger hunt.
24m May 23, 2011
24m