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Retro Disney World Podcast97.5 - RetroMagic 2025 - Sept. 26-28, 2025In this mini-episode (or is it an infomercial?), we discuss our upcoming RetroMagic 2025 event, coming to the Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World the weekend of September 26-28, 2025.
Tickets are available at https://retromagic.net
How much would you pay to see Imagineer Tony Baxter? $700?! $900?! How about $185!!!
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!!!!
How about the creative and technical leads responsible for The Living Seas pavilion, Tim Delaney and Kym Murphy?
BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!!!
· A charming feature of Main Street USA, we’ll take a deep...
2025-05-2527 minRetro Disney World Podcast89.5 - A Chat with Foxx NolteWelcome back to another episode and this time, we have a special guest for this ‘half episode’, Foxx Nolte. Foxx has been in the Disney community for years and has been a trailblazer in all things Disney history. For this episode, we are excited to have the ‘Queen of Lake Buena Vista’ joining us to talk all about her latest book, Hidden History of Walt Disney World. This book is filled with a treasure trove of tales and stories curated by Foxx, which were hand-picked and organized in an entertaining way. Todd and the fellas touch a bit on an earli...
2024-04-301h 01Retro Disney World Podcast87 - Hungry for HollywoodWelcome to Episode 87 of the RetroWDW Podcast: Hungry For Hollywood - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows from over the years. We have visited multiple parks, resorts, and just about everything else in between.
Listener Mail
We open the mailbag monthly and are ready to hear from you. Be sure to reach out with questions, stories, memories, and more. You never know if your letter will be read on a future episode: podcast@retrowdw.com
Our first letter...
2023-12-082h 16Retro Disney World Podcast82 - Remembering RollyWelcome to another episode of the RetroWDW Podcast. We have quite a few things in the works, but we felt it was best to put those aside and focus on a Disney Legend who recently passed, Rolly Crump. If you remember back to 2019, the crew from The Lake Buena Vista Historical Society made the journey to California to meet with Rolly. What was initially planned as a quick Q&A, turned into a multi-hour interview with a film crew to properly document this influential imagineer.
For this episode, we are using the audio from our YouTube...
2023-03-181h 33
Main Street Magic - A Walt Disney World Podcast443: Disney Springs Resort Review: Wyndham Lake Buena VistaJeremy and Rhonda review their recent stay at Wyndham Lake Buena Vista at Disney Springs, as well as sit down and talk with General Manager Jay Leonard to learn more about his career and this beautiful hotel, plus, they eat ALL the meats at The Polite Pig.Book the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista: https://www.wyndhamlakebuenavista.com/ Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook GroupFacebook: @MainStMagicTwitter: @MainStMagicInstagram: @MainStMagicVisit Us Onlinewww.MainStMagic.comwww.WonderlandCrew.comwww.MainStreetShirts.comVisit our Partnerswww.MSMFriends.comThanks to TFresh Productions for our them...
2022-03-1553 min
Tech of SportsJay Leonard, Complex General Manager at Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney SpringsSports and leisure travel and more with longtime hotel GM, Jay Leonard. Jay is the Complex General Manager at the Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort. A unique and fantastic property. He is a great guest, has done it all in the hospitality industry, a big sports fan and “gets it” when it … Continue reading Jay Leonard, Complex General Manager at Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs →
2021-11-1710 min
Tech of Sports - Rick LimpertJay Leonard, Complex General Manager at Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney SpringsRick talks to Jay Leonard this week. Jay is the Complex General Manager at the Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort. A unique and fantastic property.
Jay is a great guest, has done it all in the hospitality industry, a big sports fan and "gets it" when it comes to what guests want when they travel.
Immerse yourself in fantasy, fun, and family-friendly adventure at our Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort Area hotel. With amenities that include extensive leisure facilities, several restaurants, and conference rooms, everything you need for an amazing vacation is...
2021-11-1510 minRetro Disney World Podcast71 - 50 YearsListener Mail
The mailbag is full and ready to sift through. Be sure to reach out with questions, stories, memories, and more. You never know if your letter will be read on a future episode: podcast@retrowdw.com
Brian is up next with a celebrity sighting at WDW. He spotted Mick Foley at Cinderella’s Royal Table, tried to snap a photo and made a minor mistake… This is a great story and we would love to see that photo!
Katie wrote us about Mariah Carey and what she required to stay in the castle. This leads to a ma...
2021-10-132h 00Retro Disney World Podcast70 - Monster Sound ShowCorrections & Comments
We start off this episode with some corrections and comments from the last couple of months.
Jim is our first correction, which was very similar to some others we received. We were all corrected on our Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman relationship history, which we wrongly stated they met during Far and Away filming. It was actually on the set of Days of Thunder - thanks for helping us out with that one.
How gives us some insight into the 2003 Adventurer's Club from an anonymous source. This person saw the backside of the genie head bureau, cast...
2021-09-131h 55
Retro Disney World PodcastSpecial Announcement from Lake Buena Vista Historical SocietyJoin Todd and Brian for a special announcement from the Lake Buena Vista Historical Society!
2021-08-1215 minRetro Disney World Podcast66 - Retro Restaurants & Food - Part IIWelcome to Episode 66 of the RetroWDW Podcast: “Retro Food Part II” – We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our
from over the years. We have visited multiple parks, resorts, and just about everything else in between. We hope you stick with us through 2021 as we bring you some great content that will take you back to WDW each month. Enjoy!
Listener Mail
Right to the mailbag this month! The bag is full and we love that! Every month, you can possibly get on...
2021-05-112h 32Retro Disney World Podcast64 - Crescent LakeWelcome to Episode 64 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Crescent Lake" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows from over the years. We have visited multiple parks, resorts, and just about everything else in between. We hope you stick with us through 2021 as we bring you some great content that will bring you back to WDW each month. Enjoy!
Listener Mail
Right to the mailbag this month! The bag is full and we love that! Every month, you can possibly get o...
2021-01-292h 15Retro Disney World Podcast60 - Tomorrowland 94-95Welcome to Episode 60 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Tomorrowland '94" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows! While you are listening, please browse through our entire album of ephemera. We have tons in there and if you click this link, be ready for an adventure that could take up an entire evening. Also, let us know if you have any images you would like to add to this collection, as we are working to make it very comprehensive.
Comments & Corrections
La...
2020-08-191h 49Retro Disney World Podcast59.5 - Haunted Mansion with Kat Cressida Kat Cressida is a renowned voice actress and respected Disney historian whose connection with Disney began with her father’s work with WED and Disneyland in the 1970s. She is known not only for bringing characters to life in Disney Parks ("Little Girl Lost" in the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Toy Story's Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl in shows and attractions worldwide and Constance Hatchaway, the 'Black Widow Bride' in The Haunted Mansion) but also for top AAA video game titles (Marvel Heroes, World of Warcraft, Elder Scrolls, The Wolf Among Us, Fallout 76) as well as animation (Toy Story ti...
2020-07-2259 minRetro Disney World Podcast59 - Tickets and EphemeraWelcome to Episode 59 of the RetroWDW Podcast: “Tickets & Ephemera” – We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows! While you are listening, please browse through our entire album of ephemera. We have tons in there and if you click this link, be ready for an adventure that could take up an entire evening. Also, let us know if you have any images you would like to add to this collection, as we are working to make it very comprehensive.
Comments & Corrections
Last month we...
2020-07-091h 56Retro Disney World Podcast58 - Retro MenusWelcome to Episode 58 of the RetroWDW Podcast: “Retro Menus” – We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows!
Listener Mail
Right to the mailbag this month! The bag is full and we love that! Every month, you can possibly get on the show, so be sure to write to us at podcast@retrowdw.com.
Mark is our first listener who wrote in, saying he found our podcast and is slowly working to catch up. His question is all about the WedWay People...
2020-06-051h 35Retro Disney World Podcast57 - El Rio Del Tiempo.mp3Welcome to Episode 57 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "El Rio del Tiempo" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows!
Listener Mail
Right to the mailbag this month! The bag is full and we love that! Every month, you can possibly get on the show, so be sure to write to us at podcast@retrowdw.com.
Cory wrote in thanking us for doing the show and he has been binging the show. We love these - thank you so much...
2020-04-291h 25Retro Disney World Podcast56.5 - Typical Pylons - A chat with Gene BrignolaTypical Pylons
We know many of you are at home for the next few weeks and we wanted to get a few new episodes and films out as quickly as possible to keep you busy. In this mini-episode, the team interviews Gene Brignola and gets the inside scoop on the original Pylon Fountain at EPCOT Center. From how was conceptualized, designed, manufactured to installation! You'll never believe what the pylons actually represent and the time that went into creating it.
2020: The Year of Film
To make sure you are the first to know when items are released...
2020-03-3156 minRetro Disney World Podcast56 - Good Neighbors - Sea WorldWelcome to Episode 56 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Good Neighbors" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows!
Comments & Corrections
Jake Nelson wrote in about a possible hidden skeleton somewhere inside Catastrophe Canyon. We give our take on this one from the old days of MGM.
Reuben wrote us asking about the old shop to the left right inside the entrance to the Disney-MGM Studios. He is referring to Sid Cahuenga's of course! We discuss this store and the various items we...
2020-03-132h 01
Retro Disney World Podcast55 - Backlot Studio Tram TourWelcome to Episode 55 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Backstage Tour - MGM" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows!
Comments & Corrections
Take a listen to our latest mini-episode, Bringing The World Closer To You - this was a quick one but ended up being very good. Enjoy!
Listener Mail
The mailbag is full and we love that! Every month, you can possibly get on the show, so be sure to write to us at podcast@retrowdw.com.
Rob wrote...
2020-01-272h 18Retro Disney World Podcast54.5 - Bringing the World Closer to YouWelcome to Episode 54.5 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Bringing the World Closer to You" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows!
Main Topic
Back in Episode 42 (Communicore West) we interviewed Lisa Bastoni, granddaughter of Walter Einsel, the designer of the Age of Information Exhibit at Futurecom in Communicore West. Through her grandfather's notes and a correct search of the song, we were able to locate the author and lyricist of the song, Tom Tierney! In this episode we speak with T...
2020-01-101h 02Retro Disney World Podcast54 - A Very 90s ChristmasWelcome to Episode 54 of the RetroWDW Podcast: “A Very ’90s Christmas” – We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows!
Corrections & Comments
Carrie wrote us regarding a jade carving in the China pavilion, connecting back to when we discussed the overly expensive items throughout EPCOT Center. Please, we are looking for any information regarding the rare, expensive and unique items sprinkled throughout World Showcase. Thanks Carrie!
Listener Mail
The mail bag is full and we love that! Every month, you can possibly get on th...
2019-12-172h 02Retro Disney World Podcast53 - Cute Stories with RollyWelcome to Episode 53 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Cute Stories With Rolly" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows!
Listener Mail
The mail bag is full and we love that! Every month, you can possibly get on the show, so be sure to write us at podcast@retrowdw.com.
Jason Burley wrote in about the EPCOT Center Book we reference often. Jason wants a Magic Kingdom book... Which we recommend a few, including "Walt Disney World: 20 Magical Years".
Matthew...
2019-11-121h 29Retro Disney World Podcast52 - Twenty QuestionsWelcome to Episode 52 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Twenty Questions" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows and also look into Twin Pines Chalet!
Corrections / Notes
Our first set of corrections/notes comes from an anonymous source - after they listened to some of our previous episodes they had a few notes:
From Episode #2 Amongst the Plexiglass Trees – The Contemporary - the third floor of the Contemporary Resort actually houses the restrooms for Chef Mickey's and is accessed from the fourth fl...
2019-09-191h 38
Retro Disney World Podcast51 - Horizons Part III - The LegacyWelcome to Episode 51 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Horizons - Part 3: The Legacy" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Listen to Horizons Part 1 - The Prologue
Listen to Horizons Part 2 - The Promise
Corrections
We had a correction about The Living Seas from @Futureport on Twitter, the name we were looking for was 'Moon Pool'.
Last month, we discussed Mizner's - We had @DisneyFiedAsh tweet us about a Mizner's tour and his pet monkey!
The people in...
2019-08-022h 14
Detour To Neverland#98 | Maria & Chris from Lake Buena Visitors on Intentional Decision-Making & Quality ControlMaria (Minnie Maria Mouse) and Chris join us to share the origin of how Lake Buena Visitors came to be. Their store has grown so quickly in such a short amount of time, and it's fascinating to hear how the shop has come together. Next, we play the FastPass round with both Chris & Maria to get to know their Disney fandom a little better. Connect with Maria & Chris: Etsy: Lake Buena Visitors Instagram: @lakebuenavisitors Facebook: Lake Buena Visitors Maria's IG: @minniemariamouse Chris' IG: @chriskonopka414 Check...
2019-06-131h 09Retro Disney World Podcast50 - Horizons Part II - The PromiseCorrections
Rick wrote in, regarding The Timekeeper. At one point in the film, The Timekeeper mentions something about “If you had wings”. We find out if that was intentional or not from the director himself.
Connor wrote in discussing “Century 3” and “Future Probe”. The vintage book called Horizons is discussed and some World’s Fair snippets as well. We discuss the possible connections to WDW, EPCOT Center and more.
Read the Horizons Book by Norman Bel Geddes via Archives.org
Listener Mail
The mail bag is full and we love that! Every month, you can possibly get o...
2019-06-133h 13Retro Disney World Podcast49.5 - RetroMagic Event Details and Tickets!The Lake Buena Vista Historical Society cordially invites you to our 5th Anniversary Celebration:
Tickets
Tickets will go on sale May 18th at 1pm EST at this link:
Event Details
EPCOT Forever VIP Reception and Viewing* (Saturday October 12th) – Approx 8:30p-10:30p – Enjoy a beverage and selection of snacks on the shore of the World Showcase Lagoon for a once in a lifetime chance to watch the new nightime show alongside all of our RetroMagic VIPs! (Includes admission RetroMagic Celebration on 10/13)
RetroMagic Celebration and Luncheon (Sunday October 13th) – 10a-5p, Contemporary Resort – Join us in the h...
2019-05-1231 minRetro Disney World Podcast49 - Horizons Part I - The PrologueWelcome to Episode 49 of the RetroWDW Podcast: “Horizons – Part 1: The Prologue” – We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
For this episode, one of our top donors Ted Linhart got to sit in because of his generous donation and also because of his amazing archive. Take a look at what he has going on, over at DisneyDocs.net – If you would be interested in joining us to get a behind the scenes listen, be sure to check out our Donation Page. Thank you...
2019-04-301h 52Retro Disney World Podcast48.5 - A Chat with Jeff Blyth - Director of the Timekeeper FilmWelcome to Episode 48.5 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "A Chat With Jeff Blyth" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Main Topic
A Chat With Jeff Blyth
Jeff Blyth joins us on this bonus episode, which is a follow-up to Episode 48, which is all about The Timekeeper. Jeff has been a film director for many years, getting his start in Circlevision with the original China film at EPCOT Center. We take a massively deep dive into what it takes to...
2019-04-092h 05Retro Disney World Podcast48 - The TimekeeperWelcome to Episode 48 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "The Timekeeper" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Tonight we have a special guest joining us, Anthony got to sit in because of his generous donation. If you would be interested in joining us to get a behind the scenes listen, be sure to check out our Donation Page. Thank you Anthony!
Corrections
Andy Hudson wrote in regarding the current state of the old Penny Arcade games. We discuss this...
2019-03-211h 49
Retro Disney World Podcast47 - A Room Full of Fun - ArcadesWelcome to Episode 47 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "A Room Full Of Fun" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Corrections
Our first correction is in regard to our last episode, all about Snow White's Scary Adventure. A great memory shared and we feel you!
How has a minor correction about the figures from Snow White's Scary Adventure, Disneyland Paris, duplicate figures and some other tidbits.
Brian & How recently rode Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and How walks us through the repurposed...
2019-02-222h 24Retro Disney World Podcast46 - Snow White's AdventureWelcome to Episode 46 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Snow White's Scary Adventures" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Corrections
Paul wrote in about his big prize pot victory and to discuss some of the old Birnbaum's guides.
We got some updates on Pleasure Island from Mike, discussing the rivers, lakes and Mr. Pleasure. Mike also brings up Church Street in Orlando and how it was competition.
Listener Mail
Our first message is from Megan - she wants to know about...
2019-01-251h 32Retro Disney World Podcast45 - Holiday PotluckWelcome to Episode 45 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Holiday Potluck" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Corrections
Todd gets everybody up to speed regarding the Tailor / Taylor Ham discussions and research. If you have listened to our previous episodes, this shouldn't be totally random for you.
We had a listener write in, regarding a live band for Mickey's Birthdayland. How recalls this and also potentially knew somebody who was involved in the show.
Another listener wrote in, regarding an SNL...
2018-12-251h 39Retro Disney World Podcast44 - Mickey's BirthdaylandWelcome to Episode 44 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Mickey's Birthdayland" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Corrections
Eric wrote in, regarding the show 'Chance of the lifetime', which offered a million dollar prize. We stated it was 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire', and we were clearly wrong. Thanks for the correction! We discussed this on Episode 43.
The giant AT&T phone came up again, and the current phone number owner actually brought it up at a company meeting! Big...
2018-11-181h 32Retro Disney World Podcast43.75 - A Chat with Jim SarnoWe are still plugging along in the Episode 43 series, this time with 43.75. The crew welcomes Jim Sarno, an artist who has been all over the entertainment industry. Jim spent some time with The Muppets, Hannah-Barbera and beyond. He moved into the Disney realm, getting his first gig with MAPO, making body parts out of fiberglass. As you listen to this episode, you will hear Jim drop so many names of his former friends & colleagues, which is super interesting.
Jim was moved away from MAPO and joined 'The Model Shop', which he discusses working on the early EPCOT C...
2018-10-301h 08Retro Disney World Podcast43.65 RetroWDW Special AnnouncementsWe interrupt your normal podcast, for a special edition of the podcast. This episode is filled with lots of news, updates and tour info; so here we go!
Our Lake & Lagoon Tour: Discovery Edition is getting closer and closer each day. We have less than one month to go and we are so pumped for this. The old Animal Kingdom boats are being fueled up and float tested as we speak, just for you! Right now, we only have a handful of tickets left, so if you want to join us, click here!
How has some news about...
2018-10-2435 minRetro Disney World Podcast43.5 - A Chat with Chris Debiec Welcome to Episode 43.5! We are here tonight to chat with Chris Debiec, who plays a key role in the early days of Disney-MGM Studios. Todd, Brian & How are in attendance tonight and we start you off with some information about the upcoming Lake & Lagoon tour. Some information is also revealed about the gift for this upcoming event and also some key information if you would like to meet any of us.
For more information, please visit here - Click Here
At the moment, Chris is working on some top secret projects, but we get him on the...
2018-10-1757 minRetro Disney World Podcast43 - Game Shows at the Disney MGM StudiosWelcome to Episode 43 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "MGM-Studios Game Shows" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Listener Mail
Doug Skinner wrote in to us regarding the giant phone inside Communicore. We did a little research on this, which leads to a live call on the air. Have a magical day!
Our next letter from KJ was about the 1984 Olympics, which were shown live on the screens in Earth Station. We get into a little discussion on how the '84 O...
2018-09-261h 26Retro Disney World Podcast42 - Communicore WestCorrections & Listener Mail
Corrections
The Chapeau Shop on Main Street has come up on the show multiple times, regarding the old time phone. We recently received word that the phone was broken...So sad. Hopefully it will be back up and working soon. BREAKING: As of 8/15/2018, we have received pictures and tweets of the phone back in working order. Check it out now!
The Contemporary Resort 3rd floor has been investigated! How visited a few weeks ago and gives his take on what is going on with this floor. The catering offices, fitness center and a few other things are...
2018-08-171h 52Retro Disney World Podcast41.75 - Lake and Lagoon Tour: Discovery Edition
The Lake and Lagoon Tour is back!
Our popular Lake and Lagoon Tour of 2016 is back, and this time we've got a bigger boat!
Set sail on Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake in true retro style! After boarding a boat previously used for the Animal Kingdom Discovery River Cruise attraction your knowledgeable RetroWDW crew will take you to some of the famed but not forgotten sights and and landmarks including Roy's Cabin, Rile's Island, Polynesian Wave machine, the shoe tree, special monorail beams and more! Your RetroWDW hosts will explain the history of each as...
2018-08-0417 minRetro Disney World Podcast41.5 - A Chat with Chris SmithWelcome to Episode 41.5 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "A Chat With Author Chris Smith" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
A Chat With Author Chris Smith
Chris comes to us as an author of two titles: The Walt Disney World That Never Was and his second book, The Backstories & Magical Secrets of Walt Disney World. We start off the episode with a little bit of history, all about Chris and his connections to Disney. Past trips, The Disney Channel...
2018-07-2544 minRetro Disney World Podcast41 - Fort Wilderness RailroadWelcome to Episode 41 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Fort Wilderness Railroad" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Corrections & Listener Mail
Corrections
- We get started with the infamous Contemporary Resort third floor. We did a little more digging and found out from some listeners that this is where the fitness center is located, along with some other various offices. The ceiling is noted as being lower, but most times the average guest has no reason to be there. W...
2018-07-051h 41Retro Disney World Podcast40.5 - WDW Radio Loops Part IWelcome to Episode 40.5 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "WDW Radio Loops Part I" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
WDW Radio Stations
A few episodes back we discussed the WDW Radio loop that played on the interstate highway system in Florida as you approached Walt Disney World. Wayne from Alabama sent us a copy of the 22 minute loop that he recorded while pulled over on the side of the road back in 1994. Many of our listeners wrote...
2018-06-1228 minRetro Disney World Podcast40 - Skyway and Swan BoatsCorrections & Listener Mail
Corrections
First off, we got a note about The Dutch Inn, with the "Sleepy Bear" - he would greet you as you entered the hotel. Very neat little tip about that chain of hotels. Another listener wrote in about the Vistana resort and how they were the first timeshare you could get into. We got lots of great memories related to Hotel Plaza Boulevard.
Eric Jacobson wrote in about an article from 1985, regarding the EPCOT Center Polls. We go through some of the information related to this vintage poll from EPCOT and it a...
2018-05-311h 51Retro Disney World Podcast39.5 - Premier of You'll Find me on Main StreetThis is one of our periodic mini-episodes featuring an interview with a supporter of the show who has an interesting story to tell to our listeners. Tammy Tuckey is an actress, singer, writer, director and Emmy Award winning filmmaker who has hosted her own podcast since she was 14 years old. Her “Tiara Talk Show” can be found on YouTube and iTunes and features occasional interviews with men and women behind some of our favorite Walt Disney World shows and attractions.
Back in November 2017 we chatted with Tammy about her project: putting her vocal talents to use recording an a...
2018-05-0854 minRetro Disney World Podcast39 - Hotel Plaza BoulevardCorrections
Wayne in Alabama writes in about Walt Disney World / AAA Rest Area. We discuss this in a little more detail and also some billboards along the way. Wayne had an amazing techno tip from back in the day on how he recorded the WDW radio loop. This comment led us into a little bit of retro tech discussion.
We also heard from some listeners regarding the touch screens from Communicore. Todd & How take us into how they worked and how they differ compared to current touchscreens.
Listener Mail
Wayne also reached out abo...
2018-04-241h 38Retro Disney World Podcast33 - Retro FoodWe start off on the Seven Seas Lagoon & Bay Lake, taking you to each resort and discussing what has come and gone over the years. The offerings at time are very interesting and unique, while some are still the same to this day. Everybody brings out their old menus for this episode, refreshing your memories.The episode is really a must listen, mainly because it focuses on lots of great places and cuisine items you may have never heard of. We continue to the theme parks, which almost need their own episodes just to discuss the varying items. We...
2017-09-112h 10Retro Disney World PodcastEp 31.35 - RetroWDW EPCOT35 Event Details and Ticket InformationJoin Todd and Brian for a quick episode where we discuss the details of our upcoming event at EPCOT Center on September 30th, 2017!
In November 2016 the RetroWDW podcast held a special event at WDW, specifically our Lake and Lagoon Tour was centered around DestinationD. We had limited spots and always wanted to do something that more of our listeners could attend. In conjunction with the official EPCOT35 events we decided to begin the research to plan our own event to coincide with the anniversary. We're now ready to tell you what you can expect on this very...
2017-07-2020 minRetro Disney World Podcast29.35 - Planning for EPCOT 35Welcome to a special edition of the RetroWDW Podcast, Episode 29.35 "Planning for EPCOT35"!
In November 2016 the RetroWDW podcast held a special event at WDW, specifically our Lake and Lagoon Tour was centered around DestinationD. We had limited spots and always wanted to do something that more of our listeners could attend. With the recent announcements and ticket sales of official EPCOT35 events we decided to begin the research to plan our own event to coincide with the anniversary. We're working on putting together a special character meet and greet, a cocktail/dessert illuminations party and a special...
2017-05-1121 min
Retro Disney World Podcast24.5 - Destination: RetroWelcome to Episode 24.5 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Destination: Retro" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Main Topic - Todd, Brian and JT are back to give you a recap of the Destination: D Trip and some other highlights. We discuss the D23 event, some interesting findings brought to our attention and also talk about the Lake & Lagoon Tour.
The RetroWDW Lake and Lagoon Tour - The tours were a great success! We had seven b...
2016-11-2946 min
2016-11-271h 092016-11-271h 09Retro Disney World Podcast24 - The Golf ResortWelcome to Episode 24 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "The Golf Resort" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Comments & Corrections- To start this episode, we discuss some emails regarding the Carousel of Progress. Animatronics, the father figure and lots of detail from the whole group.
Listener Mail - Chad wrote us mentioning he purchased some shirts from us. We also get into Chad's question about the Gold Key Vacations, which Todd has first hand knowledge of...
2016-11-011h 22Retro Disney World Podcast23 - Carousel of ProgressWelcome to Episode 23 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Carousel of Progress" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Comments & Corrections- We start off learning the origins of the Captain Jack's Restaurant name and then move onto some more information about the Lake Buena Vista toy stores.
Listener Mail - Lincoln writes in asking about Walt Disney biographies, we got a tweet from Senor Peanut with pictures of Pablo Escobar visiting Disney World, How tells us about...
2016-10-031h 53Retro Disney World Podcast22.5 - David Coolidge talks Lake Buena VistaWelcome to Episode 22.5 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "David Coolidge talks Lake Buena Vista" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
We recorded an interview with David Coolidge and due to timing and length, it didn't make it into Episode 22. So we figured we'd release a special Bonus episode of our interview!
David Coolidge (http://www.davidcoolidge.com/) is an American Watercolor Realist and in this episode Todd and How sit with David and discuss how...
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2016-09-1100 min2016-09-0400 minRetro Disney World Podcast22 - Lake Buena Vista Shopping VillageWelcome to Episode 22 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Comments & Corrections- We get back to the basics this month, focusing on our regular routine. The mystery of RJ McBean is solved and debunked. We also shed some light on what happened to the penny arcade games, how you can play them now and finally how some of them have changed states... Lots of great information during our...
2016-09-021h 392016-08-2800 min2016-08-1400 min2016-07-3100 min2016-07-0300 min2016-06-2600 minRetro Disney World Podcast20 - America on ParadeWelcome to Episode 20 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "The Deluge" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows.
Comments & Corrections - We were sent lots of extra information on The Living Seas, even a voicemail. On the podcast, we bring up some new facts and extra things that were brought to our attention.
Listener Mail - This month our mail was crazy good. Tons of great feedback, stories and extra information. We appreciate everyone that gets in t...
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The Trip - A DIS Unplugged Podcast All About Family And Travel#044 - Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort01/13/16 - In this episode, we review the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort in the Disney Springs resort area!
2016-01-1300 minRetro Disney World Podcast8 - EWP: Legends & Legacies of Lakes & LagoonsWelcome to Episode 8 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Legends & Legacies of Lakes and Lagoons" We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of the previous shows along with our latest.
Corrections and Comments - We discuss a little bit about Todd's squeaky mickey doll, which you all heard during the last episode. Some light has been shed on the purpose and of course the cotton jumper. Brian is fresh off a WDW trip, but didn't make it to check on the famous sewage smell...
2015-06-231h 50Retro Disney World Podcast7 - Souvenirs: The Receipt is in the BagWelcome to Episode 7 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Receipt Is In The Bag" We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of the previous shows along with our latest.
Introductions - The regular crew is all here, Todd, Brian, How & JT are all present and accounted for. Todd discusses some of his recent trip to Disneyland and how it relates back to the East Coast. He also touches on attractions left to rot away and the cast member experience. We also heard about the...
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