Show #54 - wrapup from the hunt, and other thoughts on the trip.
 I arrived at Disney World on Wednesday, and spent a little time on the Boardwalk, then went to the Studios, and Epcot, before finally heading to Downtown Disney for a while. Then, on Saturday after the hunt, I spent some time in the Animal Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom. I give some thoughts about the time I spent doing that, and also talk about the restaurants that I checked out while I was th...
24m Apr 07, 2019
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Show #53 - The Great Disney Scavenger Hunt - part 2
 On this episode, Curt and I recap our experiences, and you'll hear from Becky Cline - who now is the head of the Disney Archives - as she announces the results. We didn't win (we came in at #264, with 425 points, right in the middle of the pack) but that's okay by us. It was a blast, and I'm ready to do it again! Remember, you can see the all of the questions at http://disneypodcast.net/thehun...
22m Apr 07, 2019
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Show #52 - The Great Disney Scavenger Hunt. Part 1
May 12 & 13, 2011, the D23-sponsored scavenger hunt was on!! The Blathering Blatherskytes were represented by me and my friend Curt. We took on the hunt thusly: Day 1 - Magic Kingdom, Epcot - and Day 2 - Animal Kingdom, Studios. It was fantastically fun, and sometimes vexing. On this episode, come along as we roll through the days. I present some sample questions for you, but you can see the al...
21m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #51 - Weird Al's connection to Disney World
 I have seen Weird Al perform many times at the parks. There was Grad Nite for me, and I saw several of his shows that evening. And then there was a night out at Pleasure Island where it was a giant sing-along; he did costume changes and had a really fun show. I explore his history with the parks - though he is just a fan as I am. Also I play a clip from his song "Skipper Dan" which is a fun pa...
19m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #50 - its the 50th podcast!
Dave made it to 50 shows. I take a few moments to reflect on my past shows, and ask for your input on the future. Plus, I am proud to announce my new site disneypodcast.net, which I hope will become a community site for great content. And, I talk about the upcoming Disney Scavenger Hunt. 
17m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #49 - Disney News for 4-26-2011
 On this week's show, I've got Disney news to share. I talk about the end of grad nite, a special event for high school seniors. I attended as a senior and worked it as cast member, and remember it fondly. I talk about the possible new DVC property that will be at Disney's Grand Floridian. Then its on to Star Tours 2.0 that will open in time for Star Wars weekends. I have a couple of quick take...
28m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #48 - Mickey's Starland & Toontown
After Mickey's 60th birthday was over, Disney decided to re-theme Mickey's Birthdayland as Mickey's Starland. And later, it became Mickey's ToonTown Fair. I explore the changes that were made, and how the land evolved over time to become what we saw before it closed. 
22m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #47 - Mickey's Birthdayland
 With the removal of ToonTown, I wanted to pay tribute to the original idea and how it came about. Mickey's Birthdayland was created to celebrate Mickey's 60th birthday and was only supposed to be be temporary. But it was fairly popular, and Disney realized that guests wanted to meet Mickey, and so expanded on the idea. I talk about this new land, and what it was all about. Please feel free to ...
27m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #46 - Dave answers your questions
I actually do love to answer questions about Disney. Its fun to help others plan so they can enjoy the resort as much as I do. This podcast contains questions about miniature golf (cough! cough! be sure and check out my app in the itunes store), whether to stay on property or off, photopass, which fireworks show is the best, and a question about gay days in the parks. I also present an idea fro...
31m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #45 - Why is Disney so Special
  In this podcast, I talk about why I think its so special. What makes the parks unique? What makes the experience unique and interesting? How is it different from the other competitors? 
22m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #44 - Solo in WDW (part 2)
Welcome to Part 2: On this episode I continue discussion with Curt - another Disney lover - about going solo to Disney World. What's it like? What can you expect? And of course, we encourage everyone to try it!!! Listen in as we talk about our experiences... 
24m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #43 - Solo in WDW (part 1)
  On this pair of podcasts, I delve into what its like to go solo at Walt Disney World. But being the non-conformist that I am, I had to be somewhat ironic and have a guest on. Yes, the two of us team up to talk about going to Disney solo. The humor is not lost on me! Don't worry, there are always friends there for you to interact with: Mickey, Donald, and more...Posted by Disney Dave (https://...
28m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #42 - Disney News for 2-18-11
 Check out the news for 2-18-11 I've got a full slate of news for you on this episode: there's news about Walt Disney's 40th, the Disney-sponsored scavenger hunt, the Fantasyland expansion, and much, much more! 
27m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #41- Dave answers your questions
 Dave's back as a Disney dad! Camping, a breakfast dining question, what to do with one day in the park, and more! Feel free to send me questions: davesdisneyview@gmail.com 
26m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #40 - Observations based on the recent trip I took to the world
 The denouement. As I visited the last time, I had some thoughts about some of the goods and relative bads of Disney World. I share a number of those thoughts with you. But - I still love Disney, so I make every effort to tell you why and what Disney does to counter those bads. 
17m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #39 - A Disney visit in October 2010 (part 3)
Part 3: I spend the rest of the trip in the Magic Kingdom. Come along as I continue to ride some attractions and tell stories! This time, I do get some audio from the Haunted Mansion (since I missed it on my last trip) 
29m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #38 - A Disney visit in October 2010 (part 2)
 Part 2: I head over to the Magic Kingdom and ride a few attractions, and naturally have some stories to tell. 
23m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #37 - A Disney visit in October 2010 (part 1)
  Back around halloween of 2010, I took a trip to Disney. I present to you a multi-part podcast that captures the trip. Follow me along on my adventures as I tide a few attractions and talk about the parks 
23m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #36 - A look at Henson's relationship with Disney...and me
 This podcast is simply titled A look at Henson's relationship with Disney...and me I talk about Jim Henson. I was a huge fan, and loved seeing his thought process and creativity. I explore his relationship with Disney, and talk about a personal experience with one of his associates as a kid in school. And I talk about the traveling exhibit I saw in 2009. 
21m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #35 - Disney News for 12.12.10
 This week, I review the latest in Disney news as of 12-12-10...included are items such as: dates for the scavenger hunt (May 12& 13) new movies an update on the monorail accident a look at hyperion wharf, which will replace Pleasure Island
22m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #34 - Disney Holidays
  What's not to love about Disney Holidays? In this podcast, I talk all about the 2010 happenings. The Walt Disney World resort takes on a special nature to it during the holidays. 
31m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #33 - Dave answers your questions
Every so often, people ask me a question about Disney. I decided to start a recurring topic wherein I answer many of those questions. Think of me as a Disney dad. Feel free to send me questions: davesdisneyview@gmail.com 
26m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #32 - All about the monorail (part 3)
This podcast takes a look back at some of the early Jack Wagner monorail spiels. I found some of his original recordings and play them for you here. Enjoy! 
23m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #31 - All about the monorail (part 2)
 I continue my look at the monorail, and the current trains that run on the line and some of the latest safety features. I also discuss the spiels you hear as you ride along 
22m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #30 - All about the monorail (part 1)
  I take a long look at the monorail, its history, and share some interesting pieces of information about the fleet and the loops. Its one of my favorite machines, so I thought I would give it its due. 
21m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #29 - A team building - scavenger hunt courtesy of Dave
 On this week's show, I present a scavenger hunt I put together. It was a hoot, and I hope you consider doing something similar. Here is my hunt, along with proposed point values, and everything I had the teams doing. Feel free to take it and make it your own!!! http://disneyview.bitchindave.com/disney team builder.doc (http://disneyview.bitchindave.com/disney%20team%20builder.doc)
27m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #28 - Disney News for 10.10.10
 On this week's show, I take a look at news from around Walt Disney World, including information on the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and the new restaurants that have recently opened. Plus, I discuss some upcoming events at the world. And I offer my services to help with your Disney questions - just email me davesdisneyview@gmail.com 
24m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #27 - Quest for food (part 5)
 My attempt to visit every restaurant on Disney property ... Its the fifth and final part of my "quest for food" as I tried to get to every restaurant on Disney property in the early 1990s. This segment focuses on EPCOT, and tis dining establishments. And I summarize my overall results. 
29m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #26 - Quest for food (part 4)
My attempt to visit every restaurant on Disney property ... We're winding down the quest for food. In this episode, I wander through all the other hotels in Walt Disney World - the Carribbean Beach, Yacht and Beach Club, Dixie Landings, Port Orleans and Fort Wilderness; we also made it over to Downtown Disney. We were nothing if not thorough!! 
22m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #25 - Quest for food (part 3)
My attempt to visit every restaurant on Disney property ... In part 3 of my adventure (the quest for food!), I head over to the Disney/MGM Studios and make an effort to eat at every restaurant there. I also talk about a couple of other locations on property 
22m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #24 - Quest for food (part 2)
My attempt to visit every restaurant on Disney property ... In this episode, I continue the tour with a trip through the Magic Kingdom's various eateries. As you might have guessed, I have tried them all, but missed one on the quest for food. 
23m Apr 06, 2019
23m
Show #23 - Quest for food (part 1)
My attempt to visit every restaurant on Disney property... Back in the early 1990s, a friend and I wanted to try every restaurant on Disney property. It turned out to be more, and I tell you about it in a series beginning with this episode: the monorail resort loop. 
21m Apr 06, 2019
21m
Show #22 - Pleasure Island
 I loved Pleasure Island back in the early 1990s, and went there often. This week, I took a look back at what it was, how it was laid out, and explore the various clubs within it. Come take a trip with me down memory lane. 
26m Apr 06, 2019
26m
Show #21 - Disney News for 8.8.10
In this week's show, I talk about the latest Disney news. Updates on construction projects and the monorail accident last year. Plus, I look at the new pet deluxe resort and the new safari adventure that is soon-to-be-available 
28m Apr 06, 2019
28m
Show #20 - Camping at WDW (part 4)
In the final part of this series, follow along as I resort hop. I visit each of the hotels on the monorail loop, stop for breakfast at Chef Mickeys, head over to the Wilderness Lodge and check out some of Walt's trains. Plus, I spend some time looking for a brick in the "walk around the world" 
23m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #19 - Camping at WDW (part 3)
  On our last day, we did some resort hopping. But....before we get to that, I bring you the simple pleasure that is the monorail. We rode the resort loop around to each hotel, and I recorded the entire ride. Incidentally, we happened to be on monorail teal. Enjoy! 
24m Apr 06, 2019
24m
Show #18 - Camping at WDW (part 2)
  In this episode, I take a day trip to Kennedy Space Center, but make it back in time for the Campfire Movie and fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. 
29m Apr 06, 2019
29m
Show #17 - Camping at WDW (part 1)
  The week before easter, I went camping at Disney. Come along with me as I go to a spring training baseball game, head over to Boma, and take a stroll around Downtown Disney. 
23m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #16 - Wait Times
  In this episode, I look at the experience of waiting in a queue at Walt Disney World. My guest (Brent Pope) and I discuss the topic, and talk about an app he built for the iPhone, and what the future might be for queues at the parks. Enjoy!  
35m Apr 06, 2019
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Show #15 - SAK Comedy Lab
  This week, its all about improv. Sort of. I talk about SAK and its influence on the shows you see in EPCOT, and streetmosphere in general. And of course, I mention probably their most famous alum, one Wayne Brady who has had a successful career with another Disney entity - ABC. For the sake of being accurate: the name of the group is SAK Theatre Company. The name of the theater where performa...
20m Apr 06, 2019
20m
Show #14 - News for 6.6.10
 This week, I talk about two returns to the WDW resort. A look at the proposed bullet train, the new hotel, and more info on the Oregon Duck. 
31m Apr 06, 2019
31m
Show #13 - My CastMember experience (part 3)
In this episode, I finish my thoughts about being a CM by telling a couple of fun stories and wondering what-if? What if I had stayed? The what-if scenario plays out in my mind all the time. Sure I have no regrets, but everyone asks themselves this regularly day, don't they? What if I had done something differently? I talk briefly about my decision to leave, and the reasons for it. Naturally (a...
25m Apr 06, 2019
25m
Show #12 - My CastMember experience (part 2)
  There's not much to add to this podcast. I worked hard and grew in responsibility. I tell some stories about what it was like. 
29m Apr 06, 2019
29m
Show #11 - My CastMember experience (part 1)
  By far, the number one question I get asked when anyone learns I was a CM is "what was *that* like?" Back in 1992, I decided to be a CastMember. I talk about my experiences with central casting, and what "traditions" was all about. For me, its a fun trip down memory lane. I hope you enjoy what I have to say about it.
27m Apr 06, 2019
27m
Show #10 - What is EPCOT?
 Okay, I'll admit it: this is my weakest podcast. The editing is not what it should be, and the background music is too loud. But, I think the content is good. I talk about what EPCOT was - and is - and provide some insights along with Walt's audio about it. 
22m Apr 06, 2019
22m
Episode #9 - A day in the Magic Kingdom (part 2)
 There was so much going on in my day-trip! I had to go back and add a second part to the day. Enjoy! 
26m Apr 06, 2019
26m
Show #8 - A Day in The Magic Kingdom
 The week before President's Day, my brother visited WDW, and invited me to come along. How could I say no? I brought my mp3 recorder and bring you some audio from around the Magic Kingdom. This was a really fun one-day trip. We saw as much as we could, and had fun catching up.... 
27m Apr 06, 2019
27m
Show #7 - Dave's Disney News for 4-4-10
 This is my first news segment, and I talk about the goings-on at Disney world. I talk about the Fantasyland expansion, the Tron-o-rail, changes coming to Star Tours and more! Also...among the things I talk about is a relationship between the University of Oregon and Disney, which immediately generated some emails and discussion. I'll have to delve into this more in a future podcast. 
30m Apr 06, 2019
30m
Show #6 - Mesa Verde Times
   To round out the discussion about Horizons, I talked with Hoot Gibson one of the guys who runs Mesa Verde Times website (http://mesaverdetimes.blogspot.com/) . I had a blast talking with Hoot. He told me some GREAT stories about his time jumping off the attraction in order to document it completely. He's a witty guy, and this was one of the more fun interviews I've ever done. I hope you get ...
36m Apr 06, 2019
36m
Horizons ride-through - part 2 (Show #5)
 Because of the length of the ride - and my verbose talk about it - I split this into a second podcast. Its like being there! Enjoy the ride all over again... 
30m Apr 06, 2019
30m