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Starport75 - A Disney PodcastSetting Sail on the Disney WishJoin Chris and Glenn as we discuss Chris’ cruise on Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Wish—plus an aftershow discussing photography Released 10/26/22 Chris and family sailed on the Disney Wish last week Background and history of cruising Booking and planning Itinerary Terminal and Embarkation Dining changes Safety (Muster) Drill Stateroom and location Theming and decor Ship layout Adult areas Dining and restaurants Breakfast Buffet - Marceline Market Main Dining Palo v Enchante Casual options Festival of Food Ice Cream Kids clubs Special needs Bands Information, Communication, Tech An app…of course. Room outlets Internet Entertainment Shows AquaMouse Hero Zon...
2022-10-262h 26Starport75 - A Disney PodcastThe 100th Episode Magical Celebration!Join Chris and Glenn on our 100th episode magical celebration! There are no pink castles, but we have two (!) trip reports, including a combined report from the Magic Kingdom! Don't miss it! Chris' trip Glenn's trip First times Kali River Rapids Skyliner Oga's Cantina Rose and Crown Gideons Everglaze Blaze Pizza Chris' next big adventure
2021-08-151h 54Starport75 - A Disney PodcastFather's Day at Disney's Hollywood Studios Released on 6/26/21 News Contemporary redecorating https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/06/first-look-inside-a-reimagined-guest-room-at-disneys-contemporary-resort/ https://blogmickey.com/2021/03/incredibles-room-retheme-confirmed-for-disneys-contemporary-resort/ Chris' trip report for DHS visit Park Reservations Virtual Queue system The day didn't start off great even if it did start early Ah....weather and crowds Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Train (isn't it Goofy's runaway train?!) Reflections on GMR Thoughts on MMRT OH: "How come they have fastpasses and we don't!?" Galaxy's Edge Nothing to do but I love it. Should be 3x Smuggler's Run broken too (60m) Why is it so difficult to get to Pixarland? Alien Saucers (30m) Midway Mania (40m...
2021-06-261h 19Starport75 - A Disney PodcastThe Adventures of Planning a Disney World Trip Released on 6/5/21 Coke Corner is no more Things are changing in the world thanks to the Covid vaccine Eliminated the 6-foot distancing rule Remove mask mandate outdoors; still required inside Rabbit Holes: Color of sidewalks in Disney Parks. What's myth and what's fact? Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe - the moving stage Glenn has a WDW trip panned for July Making dining reservations Challenges getting a park reservation Via Napoli in Italy Chris' Disney Adventures Magic Kingdom visit on Mother's Day PhotoPass challenges FastPass+ Dole Whips Stayed around 3-4 hours Lines are long, but they move fast Annual Passes back on...
2021-06-061h 28Starport75 - A Disney PodcastJambo! from Nahtazu AKA a Visit to Disney's Animal Kingdom Recorded on 3/25/21 Released on 3/26/21 Chris visits Animal Kingdom Three hours Entrance Asia Animal encounter Tea - Joffrey's Kid adventure passport Africa - Harambe Gorilla Falls Didn't get to see Pandora Exit Beastly Kingdom
2021-03-2749 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastDisneyland Reopening, Points of Light and Other Disney News and Rumors Released 3/21/21 Coke Corner Disney News Disneyland will open on April 30 Remy's Ratatouille Adventure will open on October 1 Harmonious barges installed in World Showcase Lagoon Epcot Entrance finished New Points of Light are being installed on Spaceship Earth EARidescent Turrets are being repainted back to blue on Cinderella Castle New spotlights bring "premier night" every night to Chinese Theater at DHS FastPass signs, and our thoughts on the future of FP Chris will be visiting Animal Kingdom!
2021-03-221h 08Starport75 - A Disney PodcastDisney is Going to Use Robots for Meet and Greets? Is This Crazy or Genius? Released 12/11/20 Getting ready to record the episode Episode 033 - Books about Walt Disney World and Glenn taking photos on his trip to WDW What's happening with Disney? Disneyland is still not open California Adventure's Buena Vista Street is open for shopping and is part of Downtown Disney Restaurants have closed again this week Could Disney start using robots for meet and greets? - Inside the Magic article Spider-Man swinging animatronic: https://youtu.be/INFm7gYjF60 https://la.disneyresearch.com/ No New Year's Eve celebrations in the theme parks Heavy crowds at the parks over Thanksgiving When do we think that...
2020-12-111h 03Starport75 - A Disney PodcastWhat Is Going On at Disney? Layoffs, Park Crowds, Disneyland Still Closed. Is It Still Fun? Released 10/15/20 Contactless Security at the Disney Parks PeopleMover refurbishment extended again Disneyland is still closed Disney has laid off 28,000 cast members Chapek says that WDW parks capacity is at 25% Construction continues at Epcot Electric Umbrella stories Wolfgang Puck Express closes permanently at Disney Springs All four Disney Cruise Line ships are in the same port for the first time ever in France https://insidethemagic.net/2020/10/france-disney-cruise-line-fleet-rwb1/ Glenn’s Pick of the Week "Boundless Realm: Deep Explorations Inside Disney's Haunted Mansion" by Foxx Nolte https://amzn.to/3j2GH5M Passport to Dreams Old and New http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/
2020-10-161h 14Starport75 - A Disney PodcastDizWiz's trip to WDW! Rise of the Resistance! Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway! Magic Kingdom! Bye, bye, Money! Released on 10/4/20 Glenn’s Trip to WDW DHS Parking Toll booth Rise of the Resistance boarding group Lunch at Ronto Roasters ($12.95/roaster, $4/coke) $72 RotR Mickey’s Runaway Railway Blue milk vs green milk ($34) Slinky Dog Dash Also: Star Tours, RnRC, ToT MK Castle color Cavalcades Boo to you Villains Princesses Nightmare Before Christmas Cadaver Dans SM, Buzz, HM, Splash, Tiki, Pecos Bills ($63), BTMRR, CBJ, Dole Whip ($22) Emporium, Peter Pan, Mad Tea, Carousel of Progress, SM Cost: Two day tickets with no park hopping: $1004 Hotel: $320 + $97 = $415 for three nights Parking = $50 Souvenirs = $289 Disney meals = $191 Other Meals = $80 Trip total = $2029
2020-10-041h 35Starport75 - A Disney PodcastThe Episode of Magic Released on 8/20/20 School is starting! Cherry Coke Energy drink Coke + Coffee drink coming out Will Club Cool be replaced at Epcot? Epcot A new Monorail Mark X attraction in the new Play Pavilion??? New Monorail book is being released: "The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky" https://amzn.to/32cHvyl Imaginerding’s review: http://www.imaginerding.com/2020/08/12/disney-monorail-book-preview/ Tom Bricker’s post: https://www.disneytouristblog.com/disney-world-news-monorail-attraction-plummeting-numbers-dining-changes/ Installation of new Pylons at the Epcot main entrance! Chris started watching “Hamilton”…and hasn’t finished watching it yet. He’s exhausted from watching Act I. Show recommendations: "High Score" on Netflix “The...
2020-08-211h 05Starport75 - A Disney PodcastDisney World is Reopening! Released on 7/9/20 New Cinderella Castle color Disney World started Cast Member previews on 7/7 Starting to see photos and videos of what it’s going to be like at the parks Resuming 2020 ticket and resort sales on 7/9 Some changes: need reservation to enter park with ticket, no park hopping, no FastPass+, no dining plans No more manual bag check; will be done by walking through a new AI security screening system https://blogmickey.com/2020/07/massive-changes-coming-to-disney-world-theme-park-bag-check-experience/ College Program has been suspended indefinitely NBA and MLS will play remainder of seasons at Disney World How will the other sports fare this fall? Baseball and...
2020-07-091h 06Starport75 - A Disney PodcastRemembering Disney World's 25th Anniversary and the Castle Cake Released on 6/20/20 A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow? WDW’s 25th Anniversary A little personal history from each of us related to the 1996-1997 timeline 25th Anniversary Celebration on 10/1/96 Including Michael Eisner, Roy E Disney, and First Lady Hillary Clinton — Coke Corner interlude — Brought to you by Coke Energy…with caffeine, B-vitamins and the most guarana ever! Castle cake Disney Magazine Fall 1996 description Remember the Magic parade 1st disney parade that stopped and had guests join the dancing Illuminations 25 25th Anniversary Banners Disney’s Music from the Park Books How the World Began Imagineers WDW Explorer CD What will 50th Celebration be like...
2020-06-211h 28Starport75 - A Disney PodcastDisney World is Opening in July! Too Early? Too Late? Time to Discuss... Recorded on 5/27/20 Chris’ office organization Coke Energy WDW Opening July 11 - MK and AK July 15 - EP and DHS I Hanker for a Hunka Cheese commercial https://youtu.be/4xRv9ZQOCPo Chuck Wagon commercial https://youtu.be/TTx_fwP1-pw
2020-05-291h 19Starport75 - A Disney PodcastWhen will Walt Disney World reopen? Special guest Casey Liss joins us to discuss Recorded on 5/1/20 Special Guest Casey Liss Co-host of Accidental Tech Podcast https://atp.fm/ Co-host of Analog(ue) https://www.relay.fm/analogue/ iOS App Developer of Vignette https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vignette-update-contact-pics/id1455924925 Website https://www.caseyliss.com/ Casey joins us to speculate about when Walt Disney World might open Stories referenced during the discussion: https://www.disneytouristblog.com/wdw-reopening-update-orange-county-defers-to-disney-florida-announces-phase-1/ - a good summary of the current situation https://wdwnt.com/2020/04/orange-county-task-force-establishes-initial-guidelines-for-walt-disney-world-reopening-guest-spacing-wiping-vehicles-etc-mayor-believes-june-reopening-realistic/ - a little more detail of orange county's guidelines https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2020/04/28/southwest-airlines-ceo-travel-wont-resume-until-country-reopens/3038342001/ - comments from Southwest Airlines CEO https://www.marketwa...
2020-05-031h 31Starport75 - A Disney PodcastI'd like to teach the world to sing... Released on 4/26/20 Coke Coke Energy Photo of Chris as a kid dressed in Coke material Questions How much would you pay? You’re allowed 1 hour in any Disney park you choose while it’s shut down. You can stand or sit in any specific location but no attractions or stores are open. Where would you pick and why. VR as an option?
2020-04-2735 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastGlenn's Extraordinary Disney Cruise Line Trip Report Released 3/11/20 A review of Glenn’s trip on the Disney Wonder out of the Port of New Orleans with a stop in Cozumel, Mexico. Photo Album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums/72157713453718381 Bonus post-show photography discussion
2020-03-122h 06Starport75 - A Disney PodcastGlenn and Chris Get Schooled by Andrew on Smuggler's Run! Recorded on 2/4/20 Special Guest Andrew How did Andrew become a Disney theme park fan? Glenn’s Trip report Magic Kingdom After Hours Epcot Disney Skyliner Disney’s Hollywood Studios Andrew met up with Chris and Glenn at DHS to visit Galaxy’s Edge together Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run Blue Milk Guest Experience Team
2020-02-071h 47Starport75 - A Disney PodcastAt Disney, Sometimes Liss is More! Recorded on 1/20/20 Special Guest Casey Liss Co-host of Accidental Tech Podcast https://atp.fm/ Co-host of Analog(ue) https://www.relay.fm/analogue/ iOS App Developer of Vignette https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vignette-update-contact-pics/id1455924925 Website https://www.caseyliss.com/ How were we lucky enough to get Casey to join the show How did Casey become a Disney theme park fan? First visit when he was four years old Multiple visits after that; each was unique and hold a special place in Casey’s memory The first text message Casey remembers sending was at WDW Honeymooned at Disney Most recent...
2020-01-222h 00Starport75 - A Disney PodcastHoliday episode! Baby Yoda, Rise of the Resistance, and Disney Cruise discussions Released on 12/16/19 Happy Holidays! Steve Martin’s Christmas Wish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPVuHP3OXk0 "The Wonderful World of Disney Magical Holiday Celebration" on Disney+ Thoughts about Disney+ Surpassed 10 million subscribers on the first day; projected 10-18 million during the first year What’s missing that we want? "The Mandalorian" "The Imagineering Story" “The Simpsons” display ratio Change made to Han/Greedo scene in Star Wars A New Hope - George Lucas’s change? WDW getting new monorails? Construction Demo of Communicore West in Epcot The new Epcot guide map lists opening dates Removal of accents on the PeopleMover...
2019-12-171h 02Starport75 - A Disney PodcastLight 'Em Up, Babe! Christmas lights needed at Epcot in Walt Disney World Released on 11/10/19 Still no viewing of Epcot Forever by Chris Time change this past weekend - the good time change Echo wall clock, which Glenn gives five stars https://amzn.to/2pZmZCq It is now Christmas time in WDW! Nov 8 is the first Very Merry Christmas Party; Nov 1 was the last Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Chris is going to visit Santa at Disney Springs Disney will have two new AP magnets for Christmas - available at Epcot Chris completed the F&WF magnets and got the wooden coasters Still upset about the Lights of Winter not being the...
2019-11-1153 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastTrip to Epcot and Disney Skyliner Discussion Do you like Pumpkin Spice flavored items? Starbucks and Joffrey’s in the parks The joy of coffee mugs Having to reinforce shelves Merchandise and the WDW 50th birthday Another visit to Epcot by Chris! Epcot Experience Food and Wine Festival New Frozen Coke booth where the Cool Wash was by Test Track and new Donut Box vendor Instagram photos No viewing of Epcot Forever yet Disney Skyliner We discuss the incident opening week It’s open again New Epcot merchandise
2019-10-241h 14Starport75 - A Disney PodcastThe last showing of Illuminations Reflections of Earth and lots of changes starting at Epcot Released 10/8/19 Happy Birthday to WDW and Epcot! Chris’ last visit to Illuminations: Reflections of Earth on 9/29/19 Mostly spoiler free discussion about Epcot Forever which started on 10/1 Opening of the Skyliner on 9/29 Disney ending some live entertainment acts because of low attendance Glenn rants on the direction that Disney is taking Epcot Experience Center in the Odyssey opened on 10/1
2019-10-091h 09Starport75 - A Disney PodcastStarport75's first visit to Disney's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Released 9/11/19 Chris’ trip to Epcot Last trip before the closing of Club Cool and the Future World Fountain Played Remy's Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Game Glenn’s family drove to Orlando to visit Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge during opening weekend Met up with Chris Our tour through the land Our thoughts about the land
2019-09-121h 51Starport75 - A Disney PodcastDisney D23 Expo Announcements - Epcot is dead, long live Epcot! Part Deux Released 9/7/19 New Details Shared on Highly Anticipated Experiences Coming to Walt Disney World Resort https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/new-details-shared-on-highly-anticipated-experiences-coming-to-walt-disney-world-resort/ Mickey’s Runaway Train - display of ride vehicle Star Wars Hotel Tron Lightcycle Run - display of ride vehicle Cirque du Soleil - new show premiers on 4/17/20 No new nighttime parade at the MK Disney Cruise Line: the next ship will be named the “Wish" Epcot New logo for Epcot!!! Future World is eliminated and World Celebration, World Discovery and World Nature replace it A new pavilion at World Celebration will be the home base for Epcot’s signatur...
2019-09-081h 15Starport75 - A Disney PodcastHouston, We Have a Vacation Released 8/9/19 Glenn’s Houston Trip Report Johnson Space Center Restored Mission Control Apollo 17 Commond Module Shuttle carrier aircraft Astros game Tour of Minute Maid Park
2019-08-091h 18Starport75 - A Disney PodcastThe Disney Skyliner opens next month! I can't wait!...said nobody ever. ;-) Released 7/15/19 Tropical Storm Barry News Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opening dates announced Disney Skyliner will open next month Monorail Improvements - Monorail Silver Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort opened this week Tomorrowland Marquee sign taken down; will be replaced New water bottle refill stations installed at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Liberty Inn Restaurant at the American Adventure is closed; will reopen as a BBQ restaurant The Rainbow Tunnel from Journey Into Imagination will return in the Odyssey later this year Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Series Coming to Disney+
2019-07-151h 01Starport75 - A Disney PodcastInterview with Disney Photographer Sean Spansel Released 7/8/19 Welcome, Sean! https://www.instagram.com/spanselphoto/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/nola2t/ We found Sean through his photography posts on Instagram and Flickr General Info Tell us a little about you How did your interest in Disney begin? How long have you been a photographer? Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera Reprint Edition by Bryan Peterson https://amzn.to/2LzmozO How would you describe your style? Mechanicals Post-shoot workflow? When you visit the Disney parks, how do you juggle taking photos with your family? What do you take with you on a typical vi...
2019-07-081h 12Starport75 - A Disney PodcastIs Instagram Helping or Hurting Disney? Released 6/28/19 Musings about Instagram and Disney updates on IG Toy Story 4 Chris’ Magic Kingdom trip report
2019-06-291h 35Starport75 - A Disney PodcastA $200 lightsaber at Disney's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge? Is it worth it? Released 6/16/19 Rumor: New Brazil pavilion at Epcot Carnival parade like Tapestry of Nations at Epcot??? Disney Skyliner - testing State of the monorail Leave a Legacy is being removed Tron construction has gone vertical redecorating Tomorrowland New DCL ships will have home port at Port Canaveral D23 Convention - Parks and Resorts presentation on 8/25 Opening of Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland on 5/31 Limited to resort guests until 6/23 Chris isn’t too excited for it right now Build your own lightsaber Blue milk and Green milk Galaxy’s Edge soundtrack WDW’s Galaxy Edge is opening on 8/29
2019-06-171h 06Starport75 - A Disney PodcastMakin' Memories Released 4/16/19 https://youtu.be/duE5SRDA2Fs Get in line now for Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge! Different kind of episode - focused on Photography New camera for both of us: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/2XiXR4q Glenn’s insane devotion to Disney sponsors Glenn’s Photo 365 Project https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums/72157677377160097 Picks of the week: Chris: Rogue Photographic Design Flash Gels Color Correction Filter Kit https://amzn.to/2Zc0maJ Godox TT685N TTL 2.4GHz GN60 HSS High-Speed Sync 1/8000s Flash Speedlite Light https://amzn.to/2XlDbsP Have pictures? Share them with us!
2019-04-171h 10Starport75 - A Disney PodcastThe end of the line for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge is where? Released 3/21/19 How you doin’? https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/07/stop-asking-how-are-you-harvard-researchers-say-this-is-how-successful-people-make-small-talk.html The agony of Daylight Saving Time Standard Time FTW! Hi, Andrew! Timing of fireworks at the parks Disney News - Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/hollywood-studios/star-wars-galaxys-edge/ Opening dates announced: Disneyland = 5/31/19; Walt Disney World = 8/29/19 Both will open with just Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run; Rise of the Resistance will open later in the year Know before you go https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/hollywood-studios/star-wars-galaxys-edge/#drawer-card-7-3 When will Chris make it out to Galaxy’s Edge? Glenn says January Chris thinks September To get into...
2019-03-211h 16Starport75 - A Disney PodcastWhere everyone has a good time at Epcot and leaves happy Released on 3/13/19 Ringtones from Epoct Legacy http://www.epcotlegacy.com/news/2018/6/17/signals-for-the-information-age.html Chris visits Epcot during the last weekend of the International’s Festival of the Arts Favorite Epcot Festival Chris attended “The Art of Disney Fonts, Lettering & Signage” by Richard Terpstra Disney Princess Half Marathon; lots of traffic Adventures with PhotoPass Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster show building Odyssey Pavilion - flat and no character is beautiful! Family Play Zone Riding different attractions Festival of the Arts merchandise
2019-03-1454 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastEpcot is dead, long live Epcot! Play Pavilion, New Park Entrance Part of Epcot’s Historic Transformation https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/02/first-of-its-kind-play-pavilion-new-park-entrance-part-of-epcots-historic-transformation/ Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter https://www.pottermore.com/news/hagrid-magical-creatures-motorbike-adventure-is-coming-to-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral Spoiler video https://youtu.be/6w07BvAeiIY New 270-Acre Solar Facility Now Online https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/02/major-new-270-acre-solar-facility-now-online-providing-clean-energy-to-walt-disney-world-resort/
2019-03-0738 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastHorizons Released 2/18/19 Opened one year after Epcot on 10/1/83 Sponsored by General Electric for the first 10 years The one pavilion that combined all of the themes of Epcot Center together: technology, transportation, communication, food, health, energy, living in future habitats on the land, undersea and in space Unofficially, it was seen by GE and Disney as a sequel to the Carousel of Progress The characters have grown up and moved out When proposing ideas for New Tomorrowland in Disneyland in 1990, Imagineering prepared a proposal to essentially combine CoP and Horizons The show’s theaters would present the concept of the “great, big beau...
2019-02-1835 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastNo more trains at Walt Disney World! Released 2/8/19 Chris can’t hear the WDW Railroad trains anymore! Disney News Maleficent Dragon Float returns to the Festival of Fantasy Parade from her “Malefi-Fire” last May Fixes to Splash Mountain come in wake of the maintenance list on WDWNT.com; are they related? Elimination of plastic bags in the parks, and new, reusable bags are now available for purchase Testing has started for the Disney Skyliner Gondolas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGUsuKLFZGY Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster ride building is MASSIVE Change in policy: FastPass Reservations Will Be Deleted Upon Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Reservation Cancel...
2019-02-0848 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastSpace Mountain in Walt Disney World Opened January 15, 1975 Was the first Space Mountain to open, although it was originally planed for Disneyland as "Space Port” Designing started in 1964, but Space Port was stopped because of Disney’s death It was revived because of the popularity of WDW with teens and young adults; the Magic Kingdom needed a thrill ride Disney Artist John Hench drew the original concept art of the SM exterior It was Walt who wanted the roller coaster to be in the dark so he could have precise control of the lighting and to project images on the interior walls. Selling RCA on an attr...
2019-01-2540 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastLoose Slinky Dog Tails Released 1/17/19 First episode of the new year! Follow Up Disney introduces logo for Hollywood Studios' 30th anniversary https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-et-disney-hollywood-studios-logo-30th-20190102-story.html Chris’ Disney Adventures Chris' thoughts about the Grand Floridian on Christmas Eve News It was crazy crowded over the Christmas/New Year’s Eve holiday Slinky Dog Dash Coaster Train Tails Removed Due To Safety Concerns https://wdwnt.com/2019/01/breaking-slinky-dog-dash-coaster-train-tails-removed-due-to-safety-concerns-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ Walt Disney World Maintenance Report https://wdwnt.com/2019/01/introducing-the-walt-disney-world-maintenance-report-a-running-list-of-broken-effects-damaged-items-and-more-from-the-parks/ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge news from Destination D https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/11/exciting-star-wars-galaxys-edge-news-from-destination-d/ Disneyland raises ticket prices in anticipation of the openin...
2019-01-1847 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastThe Disney Christmas Show Released on 12/27/18 It’s been a while… Sorry everyone! Disney News New Space Mountain Exit Opens, Speedramps Removed at the Magic Kingdom https://wdwnt.com/2018/11/photos-video-new-space-mountain-exit-opens-speedramps-removed-at-the-magic-kingdom/ New signage in Tomorrowland for Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/photos-new-monsters-inc-laugh-floor-sign-arrives-in-tomorrowland/ Nikon Learn and Explore Disney Parks page https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/disney-parks/index.page Automated PhotoPass coming to select character greeting locations Rumor: Disney's Hollywood Studios to mark its 30th year with new logo Disney Skyliner Gondolas Will NOT Have Air Conditioning, Only Passive Ventilation Kingdom Hearts at Disney Springs https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/photos-kingdom-hearts-iii-pop-up-experience-opens-at-disney-springs/ Disney Parks Brings Star-Studded Celebrations to ABC an...
2018-12-281h 17Starport75 - A Disney PodcastIf a bottle of soda falls in the new World of Disney... Recorded - 11/7/18 Trip report from Chris - Disney Springs World of Disney reopening Chris’ mishap with a Coke bottle in WoD Maleficent float is returning to the Festival of Fantasy Parade in the Magic Kingdom Disney bought Lucasfilm six years ago today and has already recouped its $4 billion investment New Entrance for Autos at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Opens Nov. 8 Gondolas discussion Lyft billboards Picks of the week: Glenn: AdoramaPix https://www.adoramapix.com/ Chris: nixplay digital photo frame https://www.nixplay.com/edge-frames/
2018-11-0958 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastThere was no Early Morning Magic when we were playing Adventures in the MK. Now get off my lawn! Recorded on 10/17/18 Released on 10/29/18 Early Morning Magic program for Disney's Hollywood Studios 90 minutes of access to Toy Story Land before the park opens Annual Pass cost increase Disney Video Games Specifically Disney Park video games https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Disney_video_games#Walt_Disney_parks_and_resorts_games Glenn: Adventures in the Magic Kingdom (1990) and Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour (2000) Chris: Walt Disney World Explorer (1996) and Kingdom Hearts (2002)
2018-10-3046 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastSpaceship Earth closing? No problem! We'll be on the Disney Cruise! Released on 10/17/18 Disney Cruise Line follow up Glenn booked a cruise out of New Orleans! Spaceship Earth Will Close for Over Two Years, Part of Massive Overhaul of Epcot’s Future World Tomorrowland Speedway closing for 5 months to re-route track around Tron Fountain & Bottled Drink, Popcorn, Pretzel, and Other Snack Item Prices Increased
2018-10-1844 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastDisney Rumor show! Go Away Green! Released on 10/8/18 Rumor Show! Rumored opening dates for new attractions Skyliner Gondolas will not have A/C India Pavilion Coming to Epcot’s World Showcase with Massive Jungle Book Ride Is PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Getting Ready to Close? 3rd Hotel to join Swan and Dolphin Magic Kingdom’s Club 33 location (Captain's Quarters) is out from behind construction walls
2018-10-0841 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastDisney Cruise Line News Mini Episode Recorded 9/27/18 Released 9/28/18 Disney Cruise Line will sail out of New Orleans in February, 2020! During Mardi Gras!
2018-09-2816 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastDisney News recap Released 9/27/18 Chris is remembering his Cruise Some feedback from disboards.com Follow up: Captain Tom is now Commodore Tom Disney News 19 Magical New and Limited-Time Experiences Coming to Walt Disney World Resort in 2019 Disney Has Announced End Date and Replacement of IllumiNations at Epcot Rafiki’s Planet Watch, including the Conservation Station, are closing to the public Walt Disney World Switching to Date-Based Ticket Prices, Including Multi-Day Tickets Park attendance showing softness going into Fall Update on Chris’ visit to Epcot and the Food and Wine Festival Disney News continued New Candlelight Processional Narrators, Food & Merchandise Set for 2018 Epcot International Fest...
2018-09-2750 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastChris' Disney Cruise Line Trip Report Released 9/17/18 Chris and family went on a Disney Cruise Line vacation Fantasy ship Western Caribbean cruise DCL History Disney Magic - The Launching of a Dream by John Heminway Chris has been on nine DCL cruises Halloween decorations were up on the ship as of the 9/1 sailing DCL Innovations Split bathrooms - like Rotational dining - dislike Make special requests the day you get on the ship Tipping on the cruise Water Slides on the ship Excursions The ship is spectacular and well maintained Castaway Cay Paradise on earth Kids club Chris’s photos from the trip http://bit.ly/st...
2018-09-171h 18Starport75 - A Disney PodcastMission to Mars Released 9/7/18 Remember the Magic - Mission to Mars Chris never experienced the attraction - it’s a regret History 1955: Rocket to the Moon at Disneyland No space travel in 1955 Circular theater with three levels of seats: 162 seats total Screen in the floor and ceiling in the middle of the theater Seats had pneumatic controls and would raise and lower Was a D-Ticket attraction Discussion about ticket levels Building was demolished in 1966 The TWA rocket was moved to the TWA Corporate Headquarters building in Kansas City, MO Rebuilt within a year 1967: Flight to the Moon at Disneyland and WDW (1971) Introduced audio an...
2018-09-0824 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastChris' trip to the Magic Kingdom Released 8/27/18 Feedback on new formats What Glenn had for dinner Glenn visits Orlando to see Chris at least once a year; Chris has been to NOLA once since 2007 Disney News Shop Disney Parks app Because of the Tron Coaster construction, the WDW Railroad will be stopped Chris Visits Disney Magic Kingdom visit Halloween decorations are up! Scrims on Main Street USA Jungle Cruise Shrunken Ned’s Junior Jungle Boats - Closed on 8/21/12 Family had no interest in seeing the Country Bear Jamboree Ate at Casey’s Corner Ketchup conundrum No visit to Tomorrowland Starbucks in the park Outside vendors in the...
2018-08-281h 08Starport75 - A Disney PodcastThe Country Bear Jamboree Recorded 8/8/18 Remember the Magic - The Country Bear Jamboree History December 1965, Walt Disney was pressing forward with Mineral King, a ski resort in the Sierra Nevada mountains As part of the evening entertainment, an animatronic show was being developed The project was assigned to Marc Davis One day Davis was working on drawings of the characters in his office. Walt Disney walked in and saw the drawings and laughed because he loved the characters. On Disney's way out he turned to Marc Davis and said good-bye, which he was known never to say. That was the last time Davis saw...
2018-08-1628 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastWhy is Chicken Guy! on my coffee mug? Recorded 8/8/18 Chris’ ISP issues Disney News Attendance, spending are up again at the Disney theme parks https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201808/6223/ Disney Provides More Details About Streaming Service, Will Debut in Late 2019 https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/disney-provides-more-details-about-streaming-service-will-debut-in-late-2019/ Disney’s Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Series Will Be One of the Most Expensive TV Shows of All Time https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/disneys-upcoming-star-wars-series-will-be-one-of-the-most-expensive-tv-shows-of-all-time/ First look and taste at Chicken Guy! Disney Springs https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/chicken-guy/news/01aug2018-photos---first-look-and-taste-at-chicken-guy!-disney-springs.htm Disney Rumors Disney is rumored to be spending $450 million on a new Epcot pavilion https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/08/06/disney-is-rumored-to-be-spending-450-million-on-a-new-epcot-pavilion Picks of the...
2018-08-0951 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastWe Apologize for the Inconvenience Recorded 7/26/18 Apology from Chris News Fastpass Available To Purchase During New Test In Disneyland Paris https://wdwnt.com/2018/07/fastpass-available-to-purchase-during-new-test-in-disneyland-paris/ Disneyland to put new limits on park visits for some annual passholders https://www.ocregister.com/2018/06/02/disneyland-to-put-new-limits-on-park-visits-for-some-annual-passholders/ DHS Extra, Extra Magic Hours Disney After Dark Walt Disney World takes Lost and Found online https://www.wftv.com/news/local/walt-disney-world-takes-lost-and-found-online/755000700 Spaceship Earth LEGO Idea https://wdwnt.com/2018/06/this-spaceship-earth-lego-idea-is-every-epcot-fans-dream-come-true/ 1970s 16mm promo film https://www.retrowdw.com/imageworks/films/rare-walt-disney-world-16mm-promotional-film/ Resort channel from 1979: https://youtu.be/owEVio2VUD8 Chris’ Disney Adventures 'Ohana Character Breakfast (pagers, characters) Ziploc is the new sponsor for Kidc...
2018-07-291h 12Starport75 - A Disney PodcastToy Story Land, Star Tours Hotel, and New Disney World Annual Passes Recorded on 7/11/18 Disney News Maleficent is breathing fire again in Disneyland Paris—will we see the float and will it breathe fire again at Disney World? Toy Story Land opened on June 30 Tim Allen was at the grand opening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdXM20rMv5U John Ratzenberger has been in every Pixar movie https://video.disney.com/watch/john-ratzenberger-in-every-single-disney-pixar-film-52242f14d6c1d299907e6983 Pixar Place is now closed Star Wars Hotel Layout and Connections to Disney’s Hollywood Studios revealed https://wdwnt.com/2018/07/breaking-star-wars-hotel-layout-and-connections-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-revealed/ Walt Disney World introduces new annual pass for Florida Residents https://disneyworld.disney.g...
2018-07-161h 03Starport75 - A Disney PodcastGolden Episode filled with crazy rumors, AKA 16 days is enough for anybody Recorded 6/27/18 Disney News Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Adds New Experiences for Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and More https://wdwnt.com/2018/06/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-adds-new-experiences-for-space-mountain-pirates-of-the-caribbean-and-more/ First Disney Skyliner Gondola Car Arrives at Walt Disney World https://wdwnt.com/2018/06/breaking-first-disney-skyliner-gondola-car-arrives-at-walt-disney-world/ Fox Has Accepted an Improved Bid from Disney, Dealing a Blow to Comcast and wins antitrust approval https://wdwnt.com/2018/06/breaking-fox-has-accepted-an-improved-bid-from-disney-dealing-a-blow-to-comcast/ http://money.cnn.com/2018/06/27/media/disney-fox-antitrust/index.html 2019 Packages are available Solo: A Star Wars Story discussion Disney Rumors New leaks give surprising details on Disney's massive Tomorrowland redo https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/06/26/new-leaks-give-surprising-details-on-disneys-massive-tomorrowland-redo WDW & DL AP changes? RUMOR https...
2018-07-021h 46Starport75 - A Disney PodcastGlenn played the real life version of WDW Explorer Recorded 6/6/18 Follow-up: Any updates on the Malefifire? News Disney Skyliner progress https://www.wdwmagic.com/transportation/walt-disney-world-gondola-system/news/24may2018-photos---disney-skyliner-views-from-the-air.htm Map of the route https://wdwnt.com/2017/04/confirmed-disney-officially-building-gondola-system-epcot-hollywood-studios-resorts/ Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Building https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/photos-guardians-of-the-galaxy-roller-coaster-building-ramps-up-construction-at-epcot-visible-inside-park/ Disney's Animal Kingdom tests a new stroller parking system Glenn’s trip to WDW Hated Transportation Availability of Flower and Garden Merchandise Lotus Blossom dinner Prices Loved Spending time with the family and seeing friends How awesome the attractions still are Trying new shots setups with my camera - 18-105mm, fisheye, 12mm Surprised Rain Pin trading Disney Springs difference betwe...
2018-06-112h 03Starport75 - A Disney PodcastCover my car in Mickey magnets and head to AK Recorded 5/23/18 Annual Pass magnets What bugs Chris about Hollywood Studios? The name of our audience? The Rocketeers! Follow up Maleficent fire Length of Stay tickets The Purple Wall and purple wall shake https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/review-purple-wall-slushy-lands-at-tomorrowland-terrace-in-magic-kingdom/ Magic Kingdom After Fireworks party http://www.kennythepirate.com/2018/05/18/after-fireworks-dessert-party-coming-to-magic-kingdom/ Other treats at WDW Theme Park attendance for 2017 was released http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_268_653730_180517.pdf Animal Kingdom is now the 2nd most visited WDW theme park Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge opening time frames announced https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/05/opening-season-just-announced-for-star-wars-galaxys-edge/ Are cell phones ruining theme parks https://www.cnn.com/tra...
2018-05-251h 27Starport75 - A Disney PodcastThe Hall of Presidents is still standing despite Maleficent's best effort Recorded 5/16/18 Glenn’s Disney trip planning FastPass+ Reservations Was it better before FP, in the olden days? ParkLeap update Updates coming Chris needs more feedback about the app to help continue to make it even better Disney News and Chris’ Disney Adventures Maleficent catches on fire during the Festival of Fantasy while Chris was visiting the Magic Kingdom https://youtu.be/6MS2WDmFo5Y Hall of Presidents new poster under the Train Station Country Bear Jamboree No More Ketchup! Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge No Longer Partaking In Shenanigans https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/no-more-ketchup-whispering-canyon-cafe-at-disneys-wilderness-lodge-no-longer-partaking-in-shenanigans/ Rumor New hotel at the entr...
2018-05-201h 21Starport75 - A Disney PodcastI'm all out of love, and I can't live without Disney's hugs, punches, and snakes Recorded 5/1/18 Six Flags parks Jazzland/Six Flags New Orleans photos http://www.lovethesepics.com/2011/05/creepy-crusty-crumbling-illegal-tour-of-abandoned-six-flags-new-orleans-75-pics/ Disney Hollywood Studios 29th Birthday! Disney News Bob Gurr confirms new Monorails coming to WDW http://blogmickey.com/2018/04/breaking-bob-gurr-confirms-new-monorails-coming-to-walt-disney-world/ Minnie Vans service now available at all resorts New Annual Passholder exclusive Tervis tumbler and baseball cap https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/photos-new-annual-passholder-exclusive-tervis-tumbler-and-baseball-cap-available-at-walt-disney-world/ Disney Force Jackets - VR https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2018/04/26/disney-unveils-a-prototype-virtual-reality-jacket-to-simulate-hugs-punches-and-a-snake-gas-powered-vibrations/ Any Disney-related Alexa skills? “Avengers: Infinity War’ - biggest movie opening in history Picks of the week: Glenn - 47 Brand hats https://www.47brand.com/ Chris - Peloton https://www.onepeloton.com/ A...
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Starport75 - A Disney PodcastDisney Skyliners, Monorails, and Bus Times (oh, my!) Recorded 4/18/18 ParkLeap News FastPass+ for Toy Story Land Opens to Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests All-New Play Disney Parks App Coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort This Summer Funko Dorbz Ridez Series Released at Disney Parks Merchandise for 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Starbucks ‘You Are Here’ Adventureland Mug Released at Disneyland First Disney Skyliner tower now in place at Epcot Crossroads Shopping Center by Disney World to Close for I-4 Right of Way Rumors New Monorail Fleet Has Been Ordered For Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Bus Wait Times Coming to My Disn...
2018-04-211h 24Starport75 - A Disney PodcastParkLeap to the Backside of Tomorrowland! Recorded on 4/4/18 ParkLeap app!!! Get it!!! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/parkleap/id1325751992?mt=8 News New Digital Key Feature Coming Soon to My Disney Experience App Tomorrowland repainting and land clearing underway for Tron Rumors Illuminations replacement Wonders of Life building activity Coco redo of gran Fiesta Tour is still possible but not certain Mary Poppins attraction at the UK in Epcot DVC at Fort Wilderness Picks of the week Glenn - Travelpro FlightCrew5 http://www.flightattendantshop.com/travelpro-flightcrew5-22-expandable-pilot-rollaboard/ Chris - Playstation Vue https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/vue/?emcid=pa-vu-111688
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Starport75 - A Disney PodcastWe Wants the Ginger Beer! And Other Fun Tales about Pirates and Parking Recorded 3/20/18 News Texas Children's Hospital launches $100M initiative with Walt Disney Company http://houston.culturemap.com/news/innovation/03-09-18-walt-disney-company-to-launch-100m-initiative-starting-at-texas-childrens-hospital/?lipi=urn:li:page:d_flagship3_feed;CFLvlZGPQRuQIwrljtQxlA== Disney Announces Paid Overnight Parking at Resort Hotels https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/confirmed-disney-announces-paid-overnight-parking-at-resort-hotels-prices-revealed/ New “Politically Correct” Redhead Scene Debuts in Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World https://wdwnt.com/2018/03/photos-video-new-politically-correct-redhead-scene-debuts-in-pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-walt-disney-world/ March Magic Chris’ Disney Adventures Early arrival First haircut Disney Tip FastPass+ has a buffer: 5 minutes before and 15 minutes after Picks of the week Chris - No pick (want to try out Lowepro ProTactic 350 AW before recommending it) http://amzn.to/2u6...
2018-03-281h 44Starport75 - A Disney PodcastDizWiz's trip to WDW during Mardi Gras Recorded 3/7/18 We’re back! Catchup discussion Disney News McDonald's reunites with Disney on Happy Meals after more than a decade apart Explore 11 Areas in the Disney Parks with Google Maps Street View Opening of Toy Story Land on June 30, 2018 Wait Times Trip Report - Glenn’s trip to WDW Where did Glenn stay? What you miss out on by not staying on property Animal Kingdom discussion Daily schedule; no relaxing Epcot International Festival of the Arts Disney on Broadway Lunch at the Garden Grill restaurant Souvenirs Autographs: to personalize or not? Highlights and lowlights Chris booked DCL vacation Excitement of an u...
2018-03-101h 40Starport75 - A Disney PodcastA-goin' to Put On Our Halloween Swimsuits Recorded - 1/31/18 Minnie Van service Expands to two new resorts Offers rides for Disney Resort Club Level guests to airport for $150 Atlanta Braves are leaving WWOS after 2019 Spring Training Rumors - http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/disney-rumor-round-up-january-2018/ Talking Mickey will be replaced with non-talking Mickey at Town Square Theater MNSSHP will start on August 24 Tomorrowland will receive updates for WDW’s 50th celebration Site clearing for a Brazil pavilion will start this year and open in 2022 The UK pavilion will get a Mary Poppins attraction and open in 2021 Major remodel of Future World will be pushed back with a finish dat...
2018-02-021h 22Starport75 - A Disney PodcastCrusin' With the Top Down and the Door Open Recorded 1/9/18 Disney Conversation Disney/Fox merger Star Wars The Last Jedi Disney News Attraction closings Circle of Life in the Land pavilion Stitch’s Great Escape — but maybe not… Epcot International Festival of the Arts starts this weekend Disney on Broadway Will Gay https://wgart.com/ New restaurants opening at Disney Springs Pizza Ponte, The Edison, Maria & Enzo's, and Enzo's Hideaway Annual Passholder dining discount drops to 10% for 2018, but it’s expanding to all Walt Disney run table service restaurant RUMOR: Club Level Walt Disney World Guests will be able to buy three additional FastPasses Temporary store to open during a major u...
2018-01-111h 31Starport75 - A Disney PodcastDisney's Main Street, U.S.A. History and Bob Iger's Robot in the Hall of Presidents Recorded November 29, 2017 News Hall of Presidents will open before Christmas Chris watched The Muppets Present Great Moments in American History during his trip over the weekend Avengers Infinity War trailer was released Why does DC stink so bad at their comic book movies (excluding Wonder Woman, of course) Star Wars VIII is released in just over two weeks; we both have tickets for the first weekend Other news bits: Bob Iger will run for President, and Bob Chapek will take over as CEO Chris’ Disney Adventures MK TTC Overpass construction MVMCP ranting Christmas Eve tradition for Chris Other Christmas decorations at...
2017-12-031h 11Starport75 - A Disney PodcastAdventures on the Disney Cruise Redesign/rename recap Book Club - The Halloween Tree Discussions of the book Cartoon for the Cartoon Network in 1996 Disney News TSA Precheck-like system for Annual Passholders House of Magic Facade Returns to Main Street USA http://blogmickey.com/2017/11/photos-house-magic-facade-returns-main-street-usa/ Chris’ Adventures at Disney Disney Cruise Ambient recording https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3jxY6YMQmVF84Xx1S2u0iQ Pick of the Week Chris: Ovalware Airtight Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker (& Iced Tea Maker) with Spout http://amzn.to/2AwIvi9 Glenn: The President's Photographer: Fifty Years Inside the Oval Office http://amzn.to/2yotUUI
2017-11-101h 29Starport75 - A Disney PodcastThe New Starport75 Podcast! Recorded on 10/17/17 Changing the name of the podcast to Starport75 Disney News New Dog Policy at four WDW resorts Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer and name for the Han Solo Movie BaseLine Tap House and Grand Avenue open at DHS Filming schedule for the upcoming ABC Holiday Specials at WDW 2017 Candlelight Processional narrator line-up now complete Chris’ Adventures at Disney Chris visited Epcot on 10/17 for Food and Wine Remember the Magic Proposed and canceled River Ride in Germany Disney Tips Buy cheap ponchos before a trip to WDW Pick of the week Chris: Streaks - app for iPhones Glenn: Ava...
2017-10-211h 11Starport75 - A Disney PodcastDole Whips, Casey's Corner, Fastpass, Epcot's 35th, and the first "Stump Glenn" Recorded 9/27/17 Annual Passholder lines Colors of the entrance turnstiles Magic Bands Tip from Chris: wear your Magic Band on your left arm and put your finger on the fingerprint reader at the same time you put your Magic Band up to the reader Chris’ trip report - Magic Kingdom on 9/23 Dole Whip - online ordering troubles Pineapple Dole Whip vs Pineapple/Vanilla Swirl Pineapple rules!!! Survey: https://twitter.com/tron_fm/status/914286643485528064 Interactive queue at Dumbo Casey’s Corner Disappointment in the value and seating for Casey’s Corner Was originally called the “Refreshment Corner” until Spring, 1995 Piano Player - [Jim Omohund...
2017-10-011h 34Starport75 - A Disney PodcastThurston Howell III goes through Irma and visits WDW Hurricane Irma Chris’ experience Disney’s prep for the hurricane Learned from last year’s Hurricane Matthew [Kristen](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/kristen-bell-irma-nursing-home-evacuees_us_59b8e781e4b086432b02916c) [Bell](https://youtu.be/L3f7_y9UPh4) [is awesome](https://www.instagram.com/p/BYzneCWhIFM/) Evacuation of WDW for 9/11/01 [Solar power at Disney](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/brinkmann-on-business/os-disney-duke-solar-20160412-story.html) Chris’ trip to Epcot last week - First weekend of Food and Wine Festival Stalking Dick Nunis [J.J. Abrams to Replace Colin Trevorrow as Director of ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’](http://variety.com/2017/film/news/j-j-abrams-s...
2017-09-211h 28Starport75 - A Disney PodcastThe Kaleidoscope, Storyverse, Hyperia, Beyond, Cinemagic, Legends, XL, Cinemagine Episode! Recorded 8/30/17 We’re old, but mentally young Wanting to go to other Disney Parks around the world California Adventure - old version vs new version Superstar Limo No weenie Disneyland vs. WDW Would like to visit other parks around the world What one Disney movie would you save if they were all going to be erased? Rename of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party started on 8/25 Hocus Pocus merchandise is gone Flamingo Crossings will finally be built out in 2018 Development behind the MK Will the parks be crowded for Labor Day weekend? Chris will do the So...
2017-09-061h 22Starport75 - A Disney PodcastBooks about Walt Disney World and Glenn taking photos on his trip to WDW Recorded August 17, 2017 Advertisements for Walt Disney World First ad in 1985 John Moschitta was the fast talking FedEx and Micro Machines actor Discussion about the future of Epcot, which leads to… Frozen in the parks Epcot ride is pretty good, but it overtook Norway Sing along show at Hollywood Studios Books about Walt Disney World - Glenn’s recommendations [Since the World Began: Walt Disney World - The First 25 Years](http://amzn.to/2vKYtoC) [Walt Disney's Epcot Center: Creating the New World of Tomorrow](http://amzn.to/2id9ESa) [The Story of Walt Disney World](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html...
2017-08-181h 31Starport75 - A Disney PodcastGlenn's Trip to WDW All Star Music Resort Went to WDW parks 7 days; KSC one day KSC - Great attraction, made greater with the Atlantis exhibit Became an Annual Passholder (again) Tried some new things: mobile ordering for food, new bag check at MK, Pandora at AK and Na'vi River Journey, Frozen Ride, Be Our Guest Experienced new attractions with kids: Rock n Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, Expedition Everest, Jungle Cruise Said goodbye to the Great Movie Ride and Universe of Energy Disney Transportation Disney Springs
2017-08-041h 45Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 031 - "I'm not Star Lord" - Disney D23 Expo Theme Park Announcement Review [Immersive Super Hero Experience Coming to Disney California Adventure Park](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/immersive-super-hero-experience-coming-to-disney-california-adventure-park/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport26B) [Disney Planning Not Two, But Three New Ships](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/disney-planning-not-two-but-three-new-ships/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport27A) [New Pixar Pier to Bring Favorite Pixar Stories to Life at Disney California Adventure Park; Limited-Time Pixar Fest Celebration Coming Throughout Disneyland Resort](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/new-pixar-pier-to-bring-favorite-pixar-stories-to-life-at-disney-california-adventure-park-limited-time-pixar-fest-celebration-coming-throughout-disneyland-resort/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport24B) [Toy Story Land to Open at Walt Disney World Resort in Summer 2018](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/toy-story-land-to-open-at-walt-disney-world-resort-in-summer-2018/?CMP...
2017-07-211h 24Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 030 - Where all the birds sing words and the flowers croon Recorded 7/4/17 Happy Independence Day Liberty Bell Replica Liberty Bell in Liberty Square News Siemens [Ending Their Sponsorship](http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/breaking-siemens-ending-their-sponsorship-with-disney-parks/) with Disney Parks Changes coming to [Pirates of the Caribbean](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/06/new-pirates-set-to-join-the-crew-of-pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-disneyland-paris-july-24/) in the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Closing of [DisneyQuest](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/01/making-way-for-the-nba-experience-disneyquest-at-disney-springs-to-close-july-3/) Permit filed for Epcot’s backstage area possibly for a [Ratatouille attraction](http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/rumor-permit-filed-for-epcots-backstage-area-possibly-for-a-ratatouille-attraction/) 2018 [Disney Dining Plan](http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/2018-disney-dining-plan-will-include-specialty-alcoholic-and-non-alcoholic-beverages/) will include specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages Chris' trip to the Magic Kingdom Started in Adventureland and we...
2017-07-061h 16Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode - 029 - A History of the Swan and Dolphin Along with Disney News News New [Photo Capture](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/06/new-photo-capture-coming-to-pirates-of-caribbean-at-magic-kingdom-park-on-june-19/) Coming to Pirates of Caribbean at Magic Kingdom Park on June 19 Mobile Order coming soon to five [Magic Kingdom restaurants](http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymagicplus/news/09jun2017-mobile-order-coming-soon-to-five-magic-kingdom-restaurants.htm) ‘A Galaxy of Stories’ Coming to [D23 Expo](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/06/a-galaxy-of-stories-coming-to-d23-expo/) Walt Disney Company completes take-over of [Disneyland Paris Resort](http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201706/5610/) Disney sues over [property assessments](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-bz-disney-assessments-20170613-story.html) for Magic Kingdom, other properties Disney Looks to Block [3-D Printed Duplicates](http://www.wdwinfo.com/news...
2017-06-201h 10Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode - 028 - Stupid Judy! Where's Ellen? Oh, she's listening to The Beatles. Recorded on 5/31/17 News Preferred parking at Disney Springs New Wolfgang Puck restaurant and Jaleo will take the current Wolfgang Puck space Disney Movie Magic debuts at Disney Hollywood Studios Chris’ visit to Epcot Racing on Memorial Day weekend Chris was at a tech conference last week that was at the Swan Flower and Garden Festival was still going on FastPass+ selection is never great for short notice visits Epcot has tiers Don’t really need FP for the tier 2 attractions Got Frozen Ever After FP for 8 p.m. Friday Universe of Energy - it was empty Mousegear The Land and dinn...
2017-06-061h 46Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 027 - Glenn admits he was incorrect about the Water Mice Recorded 5/16/17 Follow up Water Sprites vs. Water Mouse Glenn was incorrect; they were called Water Mouse for six years Breakdown: Water Sprites - 27 years (59%) Water Mouse - 6 years (13%) (’98 - ’04 - The [“slap a Mickey on it”](http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2017/04/making-it-disney.html) years) Sea Raycers - 13 (and counting) years (28%) Pirates of the Caribbean movie was…pirated Update to My Disney Experience app Can now order food at counter service restaurants Only at Animal Kingdom now Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 - Chris went to see it and enjoyed it Chris’ adventure at the movies New fireworks show at the MK: Happily...
2017-05-201h 10Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 026 - The joys of Disney Springs and a heck of an aftershow Recorded 5/2/17 Hall of Presidents - what’s happening with it? Hat toss game Countdown to Glenn’s WDW trip Chris created a countdown app in the ‘90s - first one ever!!! Postcard-ware Glenn is counting down on dry erase calendars - 81 days to go! Disney Cruise app Glenn and family can’t wait Kids are even going to ride Expedition Everest Accidental Tech Podcast talks about Disney Chris visits Disney Springs, and Chris has complaints (no, really!) Orange vs. Lime parking garages Key lime pie vs. lemon meringue pie The garage itself is great (wow! a compliment!) Disorientation Why go to Disne...
2017-05-051h 37Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 025 - Star Wars Celebration, Disney News, and WDW Trip PlanningA podcast (mostly) about Disney, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland but honestly, we nerd out on anything--tech, photography, cars, books, music, etc. Have a listen. Recorded on 4/19/17 Picking blueberries Star Wars Celebration 2017 Star Wars convention Chris and his family attended on Friday It’s the 3rd one that Chris has attended No more Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios; 2015 was the last SWW R2 Builders - Chris is a member and is building his own R2 unit Survey on [boutique Star Wars Resort](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/star-wars-land/news/18apr2017-disney-survey-hints-at-boutique-star-wars-resort-with-premium-experiences.htm) Two day experience for $900...
2017-04-211h 11Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 024 - News, Photopass talk, and lots of love for the Grand Floridian A podcast (mostly) about Disney, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland but honestly, we nerd out on anything--tech, photography, cars, books, music, etc. Have a listen. Follow up of Chris' “is Belle from France” question News New [security checkpoints](http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/04/03/magic-kingdom-security-check-changes-start-today/?platform=hootsuite) for the [Magic Kingdom](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/news/03apr2017-photos---new-bag-check-areas-greatly-enhance-magic-kingdom-arrival-experience.htm) FastPass+ is now available for Pandora at Animal Kingdom [‘The Music of Pixar Live!’](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/03/the-music-of-pixar-live-will-debut-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-this-summer/) will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Summer ASIMO has been added to [Autopia](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/03/classic-dis...
2017-04-061h 22Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 023 - Organizing Photos and Disney news with avocado on the side Recorded on 3/15/17 and 3/19/17 Disney News Ground clearing underway around the TTC as redevelopment of World Drive begins Typhoon Lagoon's Miss Adventure Falls is open Walk Around the World bricks - will they ever be taken up? Chris and Glenn both own a brick; Glenn also bought a brick at Disneyland and a Leave a Legacy tile Is Belle French? It takes place in France Emma Watson is British It’s an American accent in the animated movie—they all have an American accents Photos of a cubicle decorated with [Theme Park posters](http://imgur.com/UDUZSUe) Glenn has a screensaver with...
2017-03-221h 25Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 022 - Mission to S'mores Recorded on 3/7/17 Disney News La Nouba ending run at Disney Springs on 12/31/17 Epcot International Festival of the Arts will return in 2018 New [Joffrey’s Coffee](https://www.joffreys.com/disneyparksandresorts) location opened on 3/7/17 in Tomorrowland Construction at the Caribbean Beach Resort; would it stop you from staying there? DVC at Wilderness Lodge going on sale; opening in summer Star Wars Rogue One on Blu Ray and DVD 4/4; available on digital on 3/24 More research on Joffrey’s Coffee by Chris Moana Discussion about the movie Beauty and the Beast and all live action remakes Discussion New animated series [Tangled](https://youtu.be/2o_N...
2017-03-081h 03Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 021 - Disney news and Photography 102: Lenses Recorded on 2/22/17 Mardi Gras in New Orleans Disney News Disney creates wireless power source, able to charge a mobile phone [anywhere in a room](http://www.insidethemagic.net/2017/02/disney-creates-wireless-power-source-able-to-charge-a-mobile-phone-anywhere-in-a-room/) BB-8 will start [greeting guests at DHS](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/bb-8-to-greet-guests-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-this-spring/) Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom started last weekend Atlanta Braves Celebrate 20 Years of Spring Training at [ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/atlanta-braves-celebrate-20-years-of-spring-training-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/) More Guest Experiences and Dining Options Coming to [Disney’s Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/more-guest-experiences-and-dining-options-coming-to-disneys-coronado-springs-and-caribbean-beach-resorts/) Possible New [Go...
2017-02-281h 50Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 020 - Photography in Tomorrowland Recorded on 2/15/17 Valentine’s Day Engagement stories - both Glenn and Chris got engaged at the Magic Kingdom Photography at Disney Tomorrowland Entrance Space Mountain - night shot Peoplemover - motion Types of photos we take now that we have kids vs. before we had kids Carousel of Progress - fisheye lens Charity Pick Consumer Reports: [Best charities for your donations](http://www.consumerreports.org/charities/best-charities-for-your-donations/) Picks of the week: Glenn: [Leeo Smart Alert Smoke/CO Remote Alarm Monitor](http://amzn.to/2kOs3S6) [Kinja Deals](http://deals.kinja.com/) Chris: [Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse](http://amzn.to/2ku...
2017-02-161h 14Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 019 - I didn't think it would go that long Recorded on 2/7/17 Follow Up Number of photos at Disney needs to include the on-ride photos Glenn’s trip report - Glenn picked up the [moonshine jug](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/31836229214/in/album-72157679805753066/) for the Country Bear Jamboree from Pecos Bill’s Cafe News 1st Quarter [Earnings call](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneys-q1-fy17-earnings-results-webcast/) Revenue down a bit Attendance is down Has Disney finally reached their limit on what they can charge for vacations? We want Disney to be fighters instead of resting on their laurels Side discussion: Hall of Presidents - should Trump speak or [not](https://www.change...
2017-02-091h 28Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 018 - Caliber of meatiness Recorded 1/31/17 Chris had a houseguest: Glenn! History of [Hubig’s Pies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubig's_Pies) and [Hand Pies](http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2016/09/haydels_hand_pies.html) Glenn’s visit to Disney! Photo walk Disney Springs Started on the West Side Ate at D-Luxe Burger Didn’t have the Donkey Sauce Disney Co-Op Once Upon a Toy Headed to the Polynesian Village Resort to get to the TTC Epcot Time lapse of the monorail ride to Epcot International Art Festival Odyssey - Herb Ryman and Mary Blair concept art Express Bus Magic Kingdom Casey’s Corner fo...
2017-02-031h 15Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 017 - Aside from the Donkey Sauce... Recorded 1/24/17 Chris has some bad news: we actually have some listeners Revamped tron.fm Original [Mickey Mouse comic strip redrawn](http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/01/14/original-mickey-mouse-comic-strip-redrawn-real-time-disney-artist-floyd-norman/?platform=hootsuite) in real time by Disney artist Floyd Norman Epcot International Festival of the Arts [reviews](http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/epcot-international-festival-of-the-arts/news/19jan2017-our-thoughts-on-epcots-international-festival-of-the-arts.htm) Herb Ryman and Mary Blair artwork is being displayed Photography segment Glenn is visiting Chris this weekend for our annual trip to the Rolex 24 in Daytona Going to WDW to take photos A little history of Chris and Glenn’s photography skills Glenn’s photos on [Flickr](https://www.flic...
2017-01-261h 02Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 016 - This is why we don't go early in the morning Recorded 1/10/17 Amazon Echo News [New security measures at the MK](http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/01/photos-new-security-screening-procedures-place-magic-kingdom/) Hall of Presidents is closing 1/17/17 through 6/29/17 The Muppet hot air balloon on top of MuppetVision 3D is coming down permanently in the next couple of weeks Discussion about DHS park icon [17 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World Resort in 2017](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/01/17-reasons-to-visit-walt-disney-world-resort-in-2017/) Review of Disney’s movies that will be released in 2017 Charity Pick [American Diabetes Association](http://www.diabetes.org/) Picks of the week Chris: [Rocketbook](https://getrocketbook.com/) Glenn: [Manny Randazzo King Cakes](https://www.randazzokingcake.com/) Aftershow - Rol...
2017-01-121h 22Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 015 - Listener questions and non sequitur episode Recorded on 1/4/17 Listener questions Question about Disney’s use of Eminent Domain It might come into play regarding Crossroads Shopping Center as the plans for I-4 expansion are finalized Has Disney run afoul of the Secret Service because of Disney Dollars? Magic Bands can’t be used for purchases by Annual Passholders What is the window for Fastpasses? Charity pick [American Heart Association](http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/) Rogue One discussion Picks of the week Glenn: [The Anova Precision Cooker - Sous Vide Device For The Home](http://amzn.to/2ib3rRJ) Chris: Disney Wooden Nickels from the Grand Floridian and [St...
2017-01-101h 19Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 014 - ...where nothing can "possa-bly" go wrong Recorded on 12/20/16 Minecraft Special guest: Megan Explanation of what Minecraft is MCMagic server WDW is built within Minecraft You can visit and walk around, ride rides The detail is fairly amazing because it’s so accurate Disney Emoji Blitz Corner Christmas Emojis are out It’s still frustrating Guess the Downloads game Between 1-5 million downloads on Google’s Play store Need tron.fm emoji blitz Chris Visits Disney Corner Chris went to the MK on Friday with his family Much better experience than last time Arrived around 1 p.m. and it started to get crowded around 4 p.m. Clearing the pa...
2016-12-231h 32Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 013 - A snap and a clap Recorded 12/14/16 Emoji Blitz Corner Hi, Sean! Availability of Christmas emoji The majesty of the Christmas season Advent calendars, including Lego Advent calendars R2-D2 Advent calendar Chris Visits Disney Corner Chris visited the Magic Kingdom on 12/10/16 The signs were there that Chris should just turn around and go home It was very crowded at the Magic Kingdom Chris visits the Cabanas! What did Glenn do last weekend? Played handyman Helped with computer problems Listener email Email from Sean Question about quality of the parks and movies We attempt an answer Pick of the week Chris - [The Trackr](https://www.t...
2016-12-181h 24Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 012 - Candlelight Processional narrated by Roger Rabbit Recorded December 6, 2016 Emoji Blitz Corner (not really) Somehow, the conversation quickly devolves into Moana... And what kind of VHS we had growing up... And Glenn recording the resort channels at WDW… And back to Moana (and Hawaii Five-O). Come back for Chris’ Review Corner... And Chris’ Reading Corner where he reads The Princess and the Frog [Little Golden Book](http://amzn.to/2gdGUHT) Livestream of Spaceship Earth transforming into Death Star Needed some practice for the livestream The best part was the laser Express bus transportation is being charged for Candlelight Processional Began in 1958 at Disneyland on Main Street The living C...
2016-12-081h 20Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 011 - Let's go to the Monorail's dining car Recorded on 11/29/16 Follow Up Glenn clarifies his stance on the [Cabanas](http://blogmickey.com/2016/11/photos-look-inside-650day-kingdom-cabanas-magic-kingdom/) at the Magic Kingdom…kinda. Christmas Drones at Disney Springs Minecraft [MCMagic](https://youtu.be/fSv60gSxabg) WDW built in Minecraft [NintendoLand at Universal Theme Parks](http://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/nintendo-universal-parks/) Orlando, Hollywood, and Japan Universal is creating some great things [Future of IP at Disney and Universal](http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201611/5357/) Charity Spot [ASPCA](https://www.aspca.org/) [Highway in the Sky Dine-Around](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/11/new-highway-in-the-sky-dine-around-launches-dec-2-at-walt-disney-world-resort/) Glenn thinks it’s an OK idea; Chris doesn’t Tangen...
2016-12-041h 19Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 010 - Bananas for Cabanas Recorded on 11/22/16 Thanksgiving week Emoji Blitz Corner Psych! (Well, about a minute of discussion) Waiting for the Christmas emojis to be released Glenn is playing [Clash Royale](https://clashroyale.com/) again Chris wants to get Glenn to play Tetris; Glenn will become obsessed with it if he starts playing it again Future episodes: Retro video games and Walt Disney World Explorer Chris’ visit to DHS and his review of Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! - AKA "Chris Visits Disney" Corner Star Tours First ride on ST for Chris’ son Great Movie Ride Star Wars Launch Bay Stormtrooper march Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM...
2016-11-271h 20Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 009 - Attack of the Disney Christmas Drones Recorded 11/15/16 First showing of Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! was on 11/14 Coverage of new Disney events by the Disney blogging community Usenet groups/forums - old school [Tom Bricker’s](http://www.disneytouristblog.com/jingle-bell-jingle-bam-review-tips/) review [The technology is pretty cool](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/11/video-the-making-of-jingle-bell-jingle-bam-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/) Not a true replacement for the Osbourne lights Chris will check it out Disney’s Christmas preparations We’re both OK with Christmas decorations going up before Thanksgiving A long time ago, Disney put up Christmas decorations after Thanksgiving Glenn is in full-on Christmas mood [Disney Springs Starbright Holidays](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog...
2016-11-1754 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 008 - President Lincoln and his bag of holding Recorded 11/1/16 An election is coming up Chris is voting early tomorrow Chris is taking a field trip to the Crayola Experience in the Florida Mall on Election Day Hall of Presidents History ’64-’65 World’s Fair - Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln Moved to Disneyland When WDW was being designed, they didn’t want another New Orleans Square because of the proximity of NOLA to Orlando Imagineers reviewed plans for Liberty Street from Disneyland and decided on Liberty Square Created the Hall of Presidents for WDW Starting with Bill Clinton, the sitting President gives a speech With Barack Obama, the HoP was r...
2016-11-0357 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 007 - Food and Whine Festival Recorded 10/25/16 Chris’ visit to Epcot on Sunday It was crowded, but no long waits for attractions or food Sponsor message CommuniCore discussion SMRT-1 [Martin’s Video](https://youtu.be/mE8xwVW5TKY) Possibilities for CommuniCore [Raspberry Pi](https://www.raspberrypi.org/) [Maker Movement](http://makerfaire.com/) Just another park Future World needs help Glenn goes crazy and defends Eisner If we were in charge... Charity spotlight [United Way](https://www.unitedway.org/) Pick of the week Glenn - [Art of Atari](http://amzn.to/2fjoG6X) Glenn - Follow up on last week’s pick - [Toshiba Canvio AeroCast 1TB Wireles...
2016-10-271h 12Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 006 - Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Recorded 10/19/16 Children are wonderful...but exhausting The infamous [Disney Emoji Blitz](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/disney-emoji-blitz/id1017551780?mt=8) Glenn and Chris are done with the game It’s so frustrating We’re so sorry we’re talking about this. It’s so embarrassing. This is it though. Well, at least until the special Christmas emojis are released... New Christmas offering at Disney Hollywood Studio [Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam!](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/10/all-new-holiday-nighttime-spectacular-jingle-bell-jingle-bam-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-at-walt-disney-world-resort/) Glenn’s opinion: Good effort, but not a replacement for Osbourne Lights Chris is looking forward to seeing it. It may be a new tradit...
2016-10-221h 02Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 005 - Oo-de-lally Follow Up - Last running of the MSEP on 10/9 Remembering WDW’s version vs. DL’s version No nighttime parade at WDW now Robin Hood - the Disney animated feature Glenn hasn’t watched it in a long time Glenn and family watched Alice in Wonderland last weekend - woof! Robin Hood has a big place in Chris’ heart He used to listen to the LP when he was a kid The music was classic Hurricane Matthew Very stressful for people in the track Disney closed the parks on Friday 10/7 Food at Port Orleans French Quarter [Oni Hartstein’s](http://www.onezum...
2016-10-131h 00Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 004 - Emoji Blitz Recorded 10/2/16 Disney Emoji Blitz Chris discovered it and is trying to catch up to Glenn What characters do we have? Happy 45th Birthday to Walt Disney World! Giveaways: guide map and button Guide map book is being released on 10/18 Review the book after it comes out Our love of maps Castle show Merchandise for sale Celebrations for the 10th, 15th, 20th, and 25th were big; the rest have just been merchandise release Hoping the 50th is a huge blowout The Disney fan community seems to be celebrating it more than Disney is Remembering Epcot’s 25th celebration display in Innoventions On...
2016-10-1149 minStarport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 003 - Muskrat Love Recorded 9/14/16 What’s on Glenn’s desk Chris is feeling like a cold is coming on The “benefits” of Airborne Chris had pizza for dinner Found good pizza place close to his house - Stromboli’s http://strombolisnypizzeria.com/ He also likes NYPD Pizza, but it’s a bit further from his house: http://www.nypdpizzeria.com/ Glenn’s favorite pizza places in NOLA—just for the record: Theo’s (http://theospizza.com/), Pizza NOLA (https://www.pizzanola.com/home), and of course, R&O’s (no website, but if you’re from NOLA, you know R&O's) Via Napoli in Epcot doesn’t deliver...
2016-10-111h 15Starport75 - A Disney PodcastEpisode 002 - Shary Bobbins Recorded 9/7/16 Chris’ visit to MK for his last Main Street Electrical Parade viewing with the family Shortcut to MK from Chris’ house Very crowded…according to Chris Discussion of planning a Disney vacation and all the trials and tribulations Found place to watch parade in Liberty Square Moved to Main Street for Wishes Frustration Crowd control after the parade Leaving park - choice of monorail or ferry More talk about the crowds How did Chris’ son like the parade? He enjoyed it during the parade How did Chris like the parade? He likes it, but hates the music (how is this pos...
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