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Fabric of FolkloreEp 59: From Childhood to Disneyland: The Walt Disney Story with Phil GramlichYou have heard of Walt Disney Parks but what do you know of Walt Disney, the man? Disney historian Phil Gramlick in episode 59 talks to us about Walt Disney's formative years, from his challenging childhood to the iconic creation of Mickey Mouse and Disneyland which has all been documented in his newly released book, "Walt and His Parks." Phil shares insights from his extensive interviews with Disney Legends and recounts Walt's unique storytelling methods, including the creation of the first full-length animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) which revolutionized the animation industry. We also chat about D...
2024-08-131h 27
Writing and Editing267. How to Write About an Iconic Historical Figure with Phil GramlichSend us a textPodcaster, travel agent, and author Phil Gramlich discusses his book Walt & His Park, and tips on how he wrote about the famed figure.▬Visit Phil's website:https://eartotheretravel.com/our-team/phil-gramlich/Get a copy of Walt & His Park:https://www.philgramlich.com/Follow Phil on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/EarToTherePhil/Don't forget to listen to the instructions at the end of the episode to learn how you can win a free copy of Wa...
2024-05-2322 min
The Dub Dee Dub Revue: Walt Disney World & Disneyland Discussion"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #453 - Walt & His Park (The stories you probably haven't heard) with Phil Gramlich"The Dubs"#453 - Phil Gramlich joins us to talk about his book "Walt and His Park - The stories you (probably) haven't heard"! Phil has a passion for Disney that few can equal having both a successful Travel Agency business and a Podcast (Turkey Leg Talk) and now his first published book! What challenges did he face while writing the book and how did he compile the stories? We ask those questions and MANY more during this relaxed and fun episode! Join us in Show #453 to hear more! Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeDubRevue.com Twitt...
2024-04-2944 min
Turkey Leg TalkTwas the Night Before Christmas Narrated by The Gramlich KidsMerry Christmas Eve, Everyone! I've read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to my kids each year since they were born, and this year they wanted to share the Christmas love with you. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas, and I'll see ya real soon!
2023-12-2403 min
Turkey Leg TalkWalt Disney World & Universal Orlando Vacation Review with Baby SideburnsIf you love all things Disney and are planning a vacation to Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando, then you won't want to miss this episode of Turkey Leg Talk. I (Phil Gramlich) am joined by Karen Alpert, the hilarious and relatable author and blogger behind Baby Sideburns, & we dive into Karen's recent family vacation to both destinations. From the best rides and attractions to insider tips and tricks, this podcast has everything you need to know to make your Disney vacation unforgettable. So grab a drink, grab a snack, and as a famous mouse once said, "On with...
2023-04-2055 min
Turkey Leg TalkTop Ten Favorite Things About World ShowcaseWhat is it that makes Epcot's World Showcase so unique and so special among all of the Disney theme parks? Our Top Ten is only the tip of the iceberg! Epcot's World Showcase is so much more than rides and shows. Originally planned as its own theme park, World Showcase is like taking a trip around the world without ever leaving the friendly confines of Central Florida. With amazing cultural representatives from each host country, amazing culinary experiences, and the magic of Disney around every corner, World Showcase is not just another section in an amusement park!
2021-04-0258 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - LegendaryDid you know that Walt Disney World partially built Phase 2 of Disney's Pop Century Resort? I promise, this episode will be Legendary! At the end of the 20th Century, the powers that be in Walt Disney World came to the conclusion that another Value Resort needed to be built on Disney property. This new resort, tentatively named Disney's Pop Century Resort, was set to double the number of rooms available to guests at Value Resorts. Due to a number of unforeseen factors, only half of Pop Century was ever finished. What happened to the second, partially built...
2021-03-2615 min
Turkey Leg TalkTop Ten Things We Miss In Magic KingdomWhich things do we wish were still available in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom? We have at least ten to tell you about! The memories may remain, but over the years many things have been removed from the Magic Kingdom. Beloved attractions, favorite characters, delicious snacks and entertaining shows have all been removed from the Most Magical Place on Earth over the years. Jump in our DeLorean with us as we explore out favorite things that we miss about the Magic Kingdom!
2021-03-241h 01
Turkey Leg TalkDisneyland News and MoreFinally, the news so many Disney fans have been waiting for is here, Disneyland is almost set to reopen! We'll also go into Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World news!
2021-03-1446 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - UnknownIf you're a Disneyland history buff like me, you'll want to check out these lesser known stories from the early days of the park! I recently downloaded and listened to an audio tour of Disneyland which was narrated by Disney Legend and Imagineer Rolly Crump. I had never heard some of these stories before and since I can no longer find the tour online, I wanted to re-tell some of his stories this week on the Word of the Week. I may not tell the stories as well as Rolly does, but I hope you...
2021-03-0623 min
Turkey Leg TalkEveryday Smells that Remind You of DisneyHave you ever been hit with a smell all of a sudden that instantly transports you back to Disney? This episode is for you! The Disney theme parks aren't just about the sights. They are a full sensory experience that flood all of your senses with amazing sights, sounds, touches, and especially smells. Our sense of smell is strongly linked to memories, even more so than any of our other senses. So, of course, everyday smells can sometimes return us to the moments that we've last smelled those certain smells. Walt Disney World and Disneyland...
2021-03-0659 min
Turkey Leg TalkWhy You Should Go To Epcot's Flower & Garden FestivalFlowers? Check. Gardens? Check. Amazing food, fantastic beverages, and fun for the entire family? Check, check, and check! Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival is no longer the lesser of the park's two festivals. Find out why you should go to Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival this year!
2021-02-261h 29
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - TimelessDid you know that Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom has 15 opening day attractions still in operation? The Disney company has always understood that nostalgia is a large part of its brand. Guests want to take their children and grandchildren on attractions that they themselves once rode as kids. Guests come back year after year to experience all that is new and all that is old and classic in the parks. These attractions have become nostalgic classics that hopefully will never be removed from the park.
2021-02-1222 minTurkey Leg TalkTop Ten Things We Love About Pirates of the CaribbeanWhile there are WAY more than ten great things about Pirates, we did our best to narrow it down and give you our favorites! Pirates of the Caribbean opened in Disneyland on March 18, 1967. It has been a guest favorite since day one. Who doesn't love to sail among the swashbucklers while singing "Yo Ho"? The attraction was so popular that when Magic Kingdom opened without it in 1971, guests complained and demanded that Walt Disney World open a Pirates attraction in the park!
2021-02-091h 20
Turkey Leg TalkThe Great Snow White DebacleEven confident, professional (hopefully!) Disney travel agents can make mistakes sometimes! I present to you, The Great Snow White Debacle.
2021-02-0655 min
Turkey Leg TalkTop Ten WDW Audio Animatronic FiguresWhich Walt Disney World audio animatronics are the coolest, according to us? I can almost guarantee there will be no spitting camels on this episode! The Disney theme parks have given us world class audio animatronic figures since the 1960's. Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and the parks around the word are loaded with robotic characters that range from the wildly simplistic Tiki Birds to the amazingly complicated Shaman from Pandora: The World of Avatar. So which of these figures made our Top Ten List? You'll have to listen in to find out!
2021-01-281h 23
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - WalkerDisneyland's first ever Director of Entertainment lived an extremely fascinating life. This week's Disney Word of the Week is all about "Tommy the Toe" Walker! Tommy Walker is responsible for several of the amazing traditions of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. So why isn't his name up there with the likes of Tony Baxter, Joe Rohde, Marc Davis or Bob Gurr? We'll take a deep dive into his amazing life this week and try to figure it out!
2021-01-2318 min
Turkey Leg TalkAll Walt Disney World Attractions RANKEDI recently saw an article online where the author ranked all of the attractions in Walt Disney World. She was way off! Here are the real rankings! On this episode I fly solo and rank all fifty-six attractions (no shows with live performers) in all of Walt Disney World. My goal is to save you time and help you avoid riding attractions that you might've skipped otherwise. The only problem is, I love almost all of them!
2021-01-2257 min
Turkey Leg TalkWhat We're Looking Forward To in 2021We made it. 2020 is over! It's time to start thinking and planning for the future and What We're Looking Forward To in 2021! The Disney Company has a lot of things on the horizon for the year 2021. New original Disney+ TV shows, movies, resorts, attractions and other additions to the theme parks are in store for us over the next twelve months. This week we will take a look at all of it and let you know what you should be most excited for in the coming year!
2021-01-1454 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - DominguezSadly, Disney Legend Ron Dominguez recently passed away. His legacy, however, still stands tall inside Disneyland. Ron Dominguez was just about twenty years old when Walt Disney purchased his family's land and home in 1954. Little did he know then that he was about to start out on his path of becoming a Disney Legend in the next half century.
2021-01-0811 min
Turkey Leg TalkBest WDW Parks by Age GroupWhich Walt Disney World parks are the best for babies, toddlers, adults, grandparents and more? We'll break it down for you! One question I get almost all the time from first time or first time in forever Walt Disney World guests is, "Which park is the best for us?" While each theme park in WDW has something for everyone, some parks are better than others for different age groups. Whether you're traveling with babies, teenagers, princes or princesses, this episode will help you prioritize the parks you'll need to visit on your Disney vacation!
2021-01-0654 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - Twas (The Night Before Christmas)Trying something a little different this time and bringing you my family's Christmas Eve tradition. Since my wife and I have had kids I've been reading the poem "Twas The Night Before Christmas" to them on each and every Christmas Eve. This year I wanted to bring a little bit of our Christmas Eve tradition to you. So get the fireplace going, get the cookies and milk ready for Santa, grab a drink and a snack for yourself, and relax. It's Christmas!
2020-12-2309 min
Turkey Leg TalkTop Christmas Movie CharactersWhere did Buddy the Elf rank on our list of Top Ten Christmas Movie Characters? How about Kevin McCallister? Find out! We expanded our horizons a little bit this week and came up with our list of not only Disney characters, but our all time, overall favorite characters in Christmas movies. I'm joined by my family on this episode and you can feel the buzz of the Christmas season running through my kids and right out of your speakers or headphones!
2020-12-2334 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - FavoritesOver the years many of our favorite attractions have gone the way of the dodo. On this episode we'll take a virtual ride on three of my favorite extinct attractions. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Horizons, and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride are three classic, favorite attractions we can no longer ride in Walt Disney World. That doesn't mean we can't ride them on the podcast just one more time! I'll give you some fun stories behind each of these favorite attractions and we might even virtually ride through one or two!
2020-12-1856 min
Turkey Leg TalkFavorite Disney Christmas Movies & ShowsThe Walt Disney Company has been releasing wonderful Christmas specials and films going all the way back to 1958. On this episode we'll talk about our favorites! From Mickey to The Muppets, from Scott Calvin to Ebenezer Scrooge, Disney has been synonymous with fantastic Christmas entertainment for generations. On this bonus episode that was first released in 2017, my guest and I talk all about our favorite Disney films and specials that make the holidays a little extra special every year.
2020-12-151h 02
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - TrashTrash is almost invisible in the Disney theme parks across North America. How is it removed almost undetected?
2020-12-1114 min
Turkey Leg TalkEaster Eggs in Disney's Animated MoviesOver the years you've probably noticed that Disney & Pixar like to hide little tributes to other movies in their films. We'll tell you where to find them! The animations wizards at Disney and Pixar have been hiding characters and props from other films in their films for years. Think about it: how many times have you spotted the Pizza Planet truck in other films besides the original Toy Story? This week my very sharp and musical guest host and I will clue you in on all of the Easter eggs we've found!
2020-12-0843 min
Turkey Leg TalkThe Script is FlippedI don't interview a guest this week. Instead, a couple of guests interview me. This week two of the members of the Ear To There Travel team prepared questions for me for the show. We talk about everything from my time as a Disney cast member to going back in time to hang out with Walt Disney. It's a wide-ranging show full of fun stories and interesting topics. Enjoy!
2020-12-051h 29
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - ThanksgivingFrom pardoned turkeys to the infamous Turkey Legs, Thanksgiving and turkey has been a big part of the Disney Parks for decades! This week I'll go into the history of Thanksgiving in the Disney company and talk all about the World Famous Turkey Legs that helped inspire the title for this show! We'll find out how many turkey legs the parks sell each year and even what kind of meat they actually are made of!
2020-11-2516 min
Turkey Leg TalkWelcome To Turkey Leg Talk & What We're Thankful ForThe Ear To There Disney Podcast is now Turkey Leg Talk! It's the same fun show with a new name and logo. Find out what we're thankful for in 2020! Disney has helped get us through a very tough 2020. We're thankful for so many things this year including Disney+, looking forward to future trips, not riding a certain Disneyland attraction and more!
2020-11-2557 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - MaelstromDisney announced that a new Norway pavilion was coming to EPCOT Center's World Showcase in 1985. By 1988 the Norwegians had arrived and with them came an all new attraction within the pavilion that would entertain guests for the next twenty six years. This week's Word of the Week is all about the Maelstrom and its lasting impact on the Disney fan community. Mythical gods, fantastic trolls, polar bears, and oil rigs...let's talk about Epcot's classic, the Maelstrom!
2020-11-2122 min
Turkey Leg TalkThe Unofficial Disney Parks CookbookThe food in the Disney theme parks is much more than hot dogs and hamburgers. Amazing appetizers, savory snacks, decadent desserts, and elegant entrees are just a few of the things you can expect on your next culinary adventure through the Disney parks! Join me and the author of "The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook", Ashley Craft, for our chat all about the fantastic food available in Walt Disney World and Disneyland! Want to make some of your favorite Disney Parks foods in the comfort of your own home? This episode has you covered!
2020-11-1950 min
Turkey Leg TalkRediscovering Classic AttractionsWith all of the flashy new Disney attractions so often in the blog headlines, it's nice to take a nice, nostalgic trip to the classic attractions that started it all. Disney-obsessed people like myself are often obsessed with the next greatest attraction. From Avatar: Flight of Passage to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, we're always waiting to see if the newest attraction is Disney's best ever. We often forget, however, that they are tons of new Disney fans coming to the parks every year who've never ridden the classic attractions we've ridden hundreds of times. That's...
2020-11-121h 29
Turkey Leg TalkTop Ten Disney BooksThere are no shortage of books about the history of the Disney company, the theme parks, and Walt Disney himself. This week I wanted to do my best to bring you my all time favorites. Enjoy Episode 215: Top Ten Disney Books! With all off the books out there about Disney, how do you choose which ones to buy? Here are my favorites!
2020-11-0636 min
Turkey Leg TalkWatch Mr. Boogedy With MeFire up your Disney+ and get your iPhone ready, it's time to watch Mr. Boogedy with me! I first heard about Mr. Boogedy around last Halloween. The Disney cult classic was first aired in 1985 but somehow I missed it over the years. Maybe it was too scary and my parents kept it off the TV or maybe we just didn't have the right channel back then. Either way, this year I decided to finally watch it and ask you, the listener, to watch it with me!
2020-10-3052 minTurkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - DogsDisney has brought us some very famous dogs in movies and television over the years. We've been inundated with Goofy, Pluto, 101 Dalmatians, and many more. But what about those dogs that are in the Disney theme parks that no one ever talks about? Those dogs that have been in the background of our favorite attractions for years, just waiting to be thanked! That's why this week's show is all about those under appreciated pups! I hope you enjoy this week's Word of the Week - Dogs! Goofy & Pluto aren't the only dogs who should be appreciated in...
2020-10-1617 min
Turkey Leg TalkUnintentionally Scary DisneyThree words: Return. To. Oz. And that nightmare fuel is just the tip of the scary iceberg this week! Over the years, Disney has given its fans many intentionally scary things. From the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to Space Mountain to Mr. Boogedy, Disney's had it's fair share of real scares. Then there are the scary things in the parks, movies, and TV that aren't scary on purpose...they're just, scary! I hope you enjoy Episode 213: Unintentionally Scary Disney!
2020-10-121h 08
Turkey Leg TalkBONUS: Back to the Speedway – Complete SeriesBack by popular demand this week is a three part podcast series all rolled into one episode. Back to the Speedway the Complete Series is a first person story set in Walt Disney World in both the present and the past. I’ve had a lot of positive feedback on these episodes and combining them into one full show is a great way for new listeners to listen and for listeners who’ve been around for a while to relive the adventure! What happens when Disney Legend Bob Gurr tells me about time travel technology that not only...
2020-10-081h 31Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - SpireWalt Disney was a visionary who often would do things that didn’t make a lot of sense to those who worked with him. I’ve read a story where he had workers at Disneyland pave over a beautiful flower garden that guests were walking through instead of putting a fence around it. He told anyone who would listen that obviously there was a reason why the guests were walking through those flowers and that he wanted to make it easier for the guests to get where they were going. This story is a bit like that. I hope you...
2020-10-0113 minTurkey Leg TalkAn Afternoon with Bob GurrDisney Legend Bob Gurr was first hired by Walt Disney himself in 1954 to work on the body of the Autopia vehicles. Bob parlayed that job into a long career of design for Walt Disney Imagineering. I hope you enjoy episode 212: An Afternoon with Bob Gurr! Disney Legend Bob Gurr joins me this week to talk about his favorite attraction, his proudest moment as an Imagineer, and much more!
2020-09-251h 01
Turkey Leg TalkReturning to WDW as a FamilyWalt Disney World has been welcoming guests back since mid-July and I’ve had a chance to talk to quite a few guests who’ve been there with their families. I hope you enjoy Episode 211: Returning to WDW as a Family! What’s it like for kids in Walt Disney World these days? Is it worth going with all of the precautions and restrictions? Let’s find out!
2020-09-181h 16
Turkey Leg TalkDisneyland in 3D with Dave BossertOne thing I have missed tremendously during 2020 is Disneyland. I’ve been to the parks every single year since I started as a travel agent and I don’t see myself slowing down any time soon! If you can’t get to Disneyland, however, a virtual trip in 3D might be the next best thing! I hope you enjoy Episode 210: Disneyland in 3D with Dave Bossert! Disney animator and author Dave Bossert and I talk about Disney’s golden era of animation and Disneyland in 3D! Buy Disneyland in 3D here: https://theoldmillpress.com ht...
2020-09-101h 00
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week – LostDisneyland’s Adventureland was set to be immersed in a George Lucas-run franchise in the 1980’s. This franchise had much more to do with snakes and whips than lightsabers and blasters. I hope you enjoy this week’s Word of the Week – Lost. An entire Indiana Jones-themed mini-land is coming to Disneyland’s Adventureland in the late 1980’s!
2020-09-0915 min
Turkey Leg TalkDisney Legend Bill FarmerBill Farmer has been the official voice of Goofy and Pluto (and many more characters you know) for over 30 years. More importantly than that, he’s a super nice guy and was a blast to talk to! I hope you enjoy Episode 209: Disney Legend Bill Farmer! Disney Legend and the voice of Goofy, Pluto, and many more, joins me to talk about his career in voice acting and how he became Goofy’s Official Voice!
2020-09-0433 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week – LagoonYou probably already know some fun facts about Walt Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon, but maybe I can teach you a thing or two! I hope you enjoy this week’s Walt Disney World Word of the Week – Lagoon! Want to know the secrets and history of Walt Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon. Just. Click. Play.
2020-09-0311 min
Turkey Leg TalkWhat’s It Like in Disneyland Paris?As I’ve said countless times on the show, I’ve never been to Disneyland Paris, but I’ve always wanted to go. This week I sat down with a friend to talk all about her recent trip and what it was like. I hope you enjoy Episode 208: What’s It Like In Disneyland Paris? My friend from across the pond, Victoria, and I talk all about her recent trip to Disneyland Paris and what Epcot got right about the UK!
2020-08-281h 23
Turkey Leg TalkWhen Should You Go Back to WDW?With Walt Disney World’s theme parks and many resorts back up and running, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about when the right time will be for many people to return to the Most Magical Place on Earth. We’ll tackle that question exactly on Episode 207: When Should You Go Back to WDW? What are the WDW parks like with all of the precautions in place and when should you go back? We’ll help you decide!
2020-08-2155 min
Turkey Leg TalkWDW With No Height RequirementsWhat does Walt Disney World offer for entire families to ride together? This week we took a look at exactly that. I hope you enjoy Episode 206: WDW With No Height Requirements! Walt Disney World has its fair share of thrill rides but what can entire families all ride together? Everything we mention on this episode is perfect for everyone aged 1 to 92!
2020-08-031h 33
Turkey Leg TalkA Chat With Disney Legend Floyd NormanWalt Disney Animation has had no shortage of brilliant artists and fantastic storytellers over the years. This week I spoke with one individual who is a legend in both areas. I hope you enjoy Episode 205, A Chat with Disney Legend Floyd Norman! You may not hear a better podcast this month than my recent conversation with legendary Disney cartoonist, the fantastic Floyd Norman!
2020-07-1356 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - Chicken (of the Sea)This week's Word of the Week takes us both back in time and across the country as we head out to Disneyland in the 1950's and check out the old pirate ship restaurant. I hope you enjoy this week's Word of the Week - Chicken (of the Sea)! Are you in the mood for surly pirates and tasty tuna fish? Then let's jump in the time machine and visit the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship Restaurant!
2020-07-0913 min
Turkey Leg TalkA Day At Universal OrlandoWalt Disney World is set to reopen its parks within the next week. Of course, Universal Orlando's theme parks have already been open and operating with new safety and wellness guidelines since June. This week I wanted to take a look and see how Universal Orlando was operating so I sent friend and frequent show guest Chuck Rodriguez to have a look! I hope you enjoy Episode 204: A Day At Universal Orlando. How is Universal Orlando handling the reopening of their parks and attractions? Friend of the show Chuck Rodriguez visited and will share his experiences this...
2020-07-0653 min
Turkey Leg TalkMost Underrated Disney VillainsWhich character jumps into your mind when someone says the words "Disney villain"? Chances are, the character you just thought of isn't mentioned on this week's show! I hope you enjoy Episode 203: Most Underrated Disney Villains. This week's show is all about those sneaky but evil Disney Villains who we won't allow to sneak under the radar any longer!
2020-07-011h 00
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - CarolwoodIt's often said that Walt Disney came up with the idea for Disneyland while sitting on a park bench in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, watching his daughters on the carousel. While that is true, that carousel wasn't the only inspiration for Disneyland. I hope you enjoy this week's Word of the Week - Carolwood. Walt Disney's love of trains goes way back to his childhood days riding the rails in middle America. This love inspired him to build a railroad in his backyard!
2020-06-1818 min
Turkey Leg TalkReopening Walt Disney WorldIt's almost time! Walt Disney World's parks and resorts will be opening too guests in less than one month. Find out all you need to know about it on this week's episode, Reopening Walt Disney World! With Walt Disney World reopening there is a TON of information out there. I'll guide you through at all and we'll have some laughs along the way!
2020-06-1637 min
Turkey Leg TalkA Tribute to The Great Movie RideOn May 1st, 1989, The Disney MGM Studios opened, and with it, one of the most beloved attractions in the history of theme parks. The Great Movie Ride was a fascinating trip into pure movie-making magic! I hope you enjoy Episode 201: A Tribute to The Great Movie Ride! Let's take one more ride on The Great Movie Ride and experience all the lights, cameras, and action! Ready when you are, C.B.!
2020-05-271h 04
Turkey Leg TalkCelebrating 200 EpisodesMy New Years Resolution for 2016 was to start a podcast. Right after the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve, I went onto Amazon and purchased a microphone. A few days later I sat down and started recording. Little did I know that that decision would change my life forever. I hope you enjoy this week's show, Celebrating 200 Episodes! Let's take a fun look back at the last 200 episodes with favorite co-hosts, guests, and moments of the show! Thank you for listening!
2020-05-191h 03
Turkey Leg TalkSecrets & Stories of the Disney ParksDisneyland's and Walt Disney World's theme parks have no shortage of secrets. On this episode I will let you in on some that you may have never heard before! I hope you enjoy Episode 199: Secrets & Stories of the Disney Parks! What secrets and stories are in plain sight in the Disney theme parks? Turns out, an awful lot! I'll share many of them with you on this weeks show!
2020-05-1336 min
Turkey Leg TalkDisney Characters You'd Want To Be Quarantined WithSometimes it's fun to take on a silly topic and put a lot of thought into it. I am not embarrassed to say that I took a lot of time putting my list together! I hope you enjoy Episode 198: Disney Characters You'd Want To Be Quarantined With! The last couple of months have been interesting, for sure! They might have been more interesting if you'd had the chance to spend them with some of these Disney characters!
2020-05-0656 min
Turkey Leg TalkPut A Little Disney In Your DayWith the world being on pause at the moment, my family and I are missing the Disney theme parks more than ever. This week we will help bring Disney into your home on Episode 197: Put A Little Disney In Your Day! How can you experience a little bit of the fun and magic of the Disney Parks in your home during this tough time? We have ideas!
2020-04-2835 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - InnerSpaceOne attraction that I wish I had had the opportunity to experience was the Disneyland classic, Adventure Thru Inner Space. Sadly, I never had the opportunity. This week I'm going to ride along virtually with you, though, on the latest Word of the Week - InnerSpace! Disneyland's Adventure Thru Inner Space was a groundbreaking attraction in the history of theme parks. This week we're going to virtually ride it together!
2020-04-2121 min
Turkey Leg TalkMagical Minute: Hidden Oswald the Lucky RabbitBefore Walt Disney made Mickey Mouse the biggest cartoon character of all time, he had a pretty big hit with a different animal. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was Walt's first true star, and there are tributes to him in Magic Kingdom. I hope you enjoy this Magical Minute: Hidden Oswald the Lucky Rabbit! Hidden Mickeys? Child's play! Do you know where you can find not one but two Hidden Oswalds in Walt Disney World? I'll help you wow your family this week!
2020-04-1303 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - S.E.A.When Pleasure Island opened in 1989, it was impossible to tell just how big of an effect the Adventurer's Club would have on the future of the Disney company's parks and resorts. This week I will tell you how that little club went on to inspire an entire society. I hope you enjoy this Word of the Week - S.E.A. The Society of Explorers and Adventurers has infiltrated many of our favorite Disney attractions and locales, changing the stories and lore. So, who's behind this secret society?
2020-04-1016 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - LanternI take pride in trying to bring new information that you may have never heard before on each episode of the Word of the Week. I hope you enjoy this week's Word of the Week - Lantern! What do Roy O. Disney, a Japanese Emperor, Mickey Mouse, the Polynesian, and World Showcase have in common? Grab a drink and a snack and I'll tell you!
2020-04-0813 min
Turkey Leg TalkMagical Minute: Lions of Kilimanjaro SafarisKilimanjaro Safaris is the largest attraction Walt Disney World Imagineers have ever created. The attraction itself is larger than the entire Magic Kingdom! The biggest stars on the safari are, of course, the lions. I hope you enjoy this Magical Minute: Lions of Kilimanjaro Safaris. When Kilimanjaro Safaris first opened in 1998, spotting the lions on a safari was rare. How did Imagineers fix this problem? Listen in to find out!
2020-04-0602 min
Turkey Leg TalkSpoiler Full Review of Rise of the ResistanceThe reviews started coming in around the first week of December, 2019, and were incredibly positive. Rise of the Resistance was called transportive, exceptional, amazing, and the most immersive attraction Disney had ever created. I finally got to ride in March, 2020, and ahead is my Spoiler Full Review of Rise of the Resistance! SPOILERS AHEAD! I'm going to break down Disney's Rise of the Resistance attraction scene by scene. Another spoiler: I LOVED it!
2020-04-0325 min
2020-04-0102 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - SkeletonWalt Disney World has had a colorful history full of larger than life heroes, villains, and stories. Are the characters in this story heroes or villains? You'll have to listen in and find out on this week's Word of the Week - Skeleton! What does a skeleton from Pirates of the Caribbean have to do with a time capsule buried inside Cinderella Castle? Listen in & I'll tell you!
2020-03-3010 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - SplashWhen Splash Mountain opened in Disneyland in 1988, Disney knew they had a big success on their hands! I hope you enjoy the latest Word of the Week - Splash! Did you know that if Michael Eisner had his way, there would be a mermaid somewhere on Splash Mountain? Enjoy that and other facts on this show!
2020-03-2515 min
Turkey Leg TalkCreepy Disney AttractionsLet's face it, Disney theme parks around the world have some creepy attractions. Some are intentionally creepy, some are unintentionally creepy. This week we will break them all down on Episode 195, Creepy Disney Attractions! From the Haunted Mansion to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, it's a small world to Pinocchio's Daring Journey, these are the creepiest attractions in the Disney Parks.
2020-03-241h 24
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week - PlazaWalt Disney knew that Disneyland needed a fine dining restaurant when his theme park opened. Queue The Red Wagon Inn. For the first decade of Disneyland, the location of the future Plaza Inn hosted movie stars, dignitaries, and presidents. Currently the home of the best fried chicken on Planet Earth, take a ride with me through the history of Disneyland's historic restaurant, the Plaza Inn, on Main Street USA.
2020-03-2118 min
Turkey Leg TalkDisneyland For KidsWalt Disney's original theme park has endured for more than half a decade as the best family theme park in the world. This week my cohost and I will tell you just what makes it so special for kids on Episode 194: Disneyland For Kids. Sure, your kids have been to Walt Disney World. But why should you take them to Disneyland? This week my oldest kid joins me to talk about why your kids will love Disneyland!
2020-03-2147 min
Turkey Leg TalkStuck Home Show: WDW for TweensWhat is there to do in Walt Disney World for tweens? Today my friend Griffin and I talk all about it on this Stuck Home Show: WDW for Tweens. WDW isn’t just for little kids these days. There’s plenty for older kids and tweens to do, and my guest on this episode will tell you all about it!
2020-03-1735 min
Turkey Leg TalkStuck Home With LexYou’re at home, I’m at home. We are all facing unprecedented restrictions in not only the United States of America, but across the world. That’s why I decided to do my best to inject a little bit of Disney into our everyday lives. I hope you enjoy the first episode of Stuck Home, Stuck Home With Lex. Making the best of being home by bringing you a little bit of Magic into your life each day. Let’s take our minds off of the craziness & have fun!
2020-03-1612 min
Turkey Leg Talk90s TV Visits Walt Disney WorldThere was a time when almost every family show on television visited either the Walt Disney World resort or Disneyland. Today we’re going to go back to those fun times on this week’s show, 90s TV Visits Walt Disney World. Which TV characters had the best ever Disney episode? Roseanne & family? The Tanners? The Pritchetts? Urkel?? Let’s get into it!
2020-03-0756 min
Turkey Leg TalkTop Ten In Park Table Service RestaurantsWalt Disney World’s four theme parks have no shortage of table service restaurants. This week we’ll give you our Top Ten that we think you should head to on your next WDW vacation. Enjoy the Top Ten In Park Table Service Restaurants. We’re taking the guess work out of the equation this week and giving you our current Top Ten table service restaurants in the Walt Disney World theme parks!
2020-02-281h 12
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week – PresidentsThe idea for the classic Magic Kingdom attraction, The Hall of Presidents, goes all the way back to Walt Disney Himself. Walt imagined it first as a walkthrough wax museum, much like he originally imagined Pirates of the Caribbean. Many years and a few changes later, I hope you enjoy this week’s Word of the Week – Presidents. There’s almost as much Disney history as there is American history in the classic Magic Kingdom show, The Hall of Presidents. Let’s explore it!
2020-02-2115 min
Turkey Leg TalkTop 20 Things To Watch On Disney+When Disney+ premiered in November of 2019, there was a ton of content to sift through. In the last four months, a ton of movies, shows, and original programming has debuted. This week we will talk about all of that and more on Episode 192: Top 20 Things To Watch On Disney+. From Star Wars to Marvel, Disney Classics to Pixar Shorts, these are our top twenty things you need to watch right now on Disney+!
2020-02-191h 23
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week – NewAs Fozzie Bear once said, “I do my best to keep it fresh each night.” I agree wholeheartedly with Fozzie. That’s why I went ahead and made an investment in podcasting this week! This is just a short Word of the Week testing out my new podcast equipment. It was kind of fun so I wanted to share! More episodes are coming this week!
2020-02-1103 min
Turkey Leg TalkListener Questions: 5th Park, Favorite Resorts, & MoreLetters, we get letters, we get sacks and sacks of letters! Well, we don’t really get letters, but we do get questions! I hope you enjoy this week’s show, Listener Questions: 5th Park, Favorite Resorts, & More! This week, we’ll answer all your tough questions about a new WDW theme park, your first sailing on a Disney Cruise, and many more!
2020-02-061h 09
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week: LegendsDisney’s Animated movies aren’t all talking cars and toys. The animated classics going back to Walt Disney’s times actually have pretty dark and morbid beginnings. I hope you enjoy this week’s Word of the Week: Legends. Some of the happiest Disney Animated Classics come from the darkest, most morbid fairy tales of all time. Follow me down the dark rabbit hole as we explore them!
2020-01-3023 min
Turkey Leg TalkImaginary Imagineering: Restaurant EditionIn the last ten years or so, Walt Disney World’s restaurants have become much more than just places to sit and eat. They are experiences that are as immersive as the lands, parks, and resorts that they reside in. This week we will try to come up with our own, new restaurant ideas on Episode 190: Imaginary Imagineering: Restaurant Edition! Walt Disney World is full of fun and immersive restaurants, but it could always use more! This week we try our best to Imagineer new eateries!
2020-01-291h 04
Turkey Leg TalkThe Last Disney DecadeThe Disney Decade is an era of the Walt Disney Company that was headed by former CEO Michael Eisner. It’s fondly looked back upon as one of the greatest decades in the company’s history since the passing of Walt Disney. The last decade, however, gives it a run for its money! This week we’ll talk all about the Last Disney Decade! In the last decade the Walt Disney Company has seen amazing growth all across the board. We do our best to sum up what’s happened in WDW this week!
2020-01-171h 10
Turkey Leg TalkThe Attractions Kids Find ScaryOne question I get from parents all the time is “Will my kids think this attraction is scary?” Honestly, I don’t know! That’s why I brought in one of the experts on this week’s show, The Attractions Kids Find Scary. Parents are always asking me if certain attractions will be scary for their children. This week my guest and I go through all of WDW to break down those “scary” rides and shows.
2020-01-0758 min
Turkey Leg TalkDetour To NeverlandIn October I was a guest on the Detour To Neverland Podcast with Brendan and Katherine. We talked a bit about my background with Disney and I had a blast answering questions on their show! I hope you enjoy Episode 187: Detour to Neverland! The origin story is always my favorite part of any character in the movies or on TV. Check out my origin story with Brendan & Katherine from Detour To Neverland!
2019-12-121h 06
Turkey Leg TalkWhat We’re Thankful For: Disney Edition2019 has been a big year for the Walt Disney Company. With numerous additions to the theme parks, film, television and more, there are so many things to be thankful for. We’ll tell you what our favorites are on this week’s show, What We’re Thankful For: Disney Edition. We have a lot to be thankful for this year, especially when it comes to Disney! Grab an egg nog, grab a turkey leg, and hit play!
2019-11-2658 min
Turkey Leg TalkPat Williams on How To Lead Like WaltVision, Communication, People Skills, Character, Competence, Boldness, & A Serving Heart. These are the 7 timeless principles, according to this week’s guest, Basketball Hall of Famer & author Pat Williams, that made Walt Disney the most innovative leader of the 20th century. He’ll talk all about Walt & how he’s inspired his life and work on this week’s show, Pat Williams on How To Lead Like Walt. What made Walt Disney such a great leader? What can you do in your career and life to Lead Like Walt? Author Pat Williams stops by this week to tell you!
2019-11-1530 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week – Disney+ (With Spoilers)November 12, 2019 has finally come and gone and Disney+ is here. Want to know my thoughts on the all-new streaming platform? I will tell you on this week’s Word of the Week – Disney+ (With Spoilers). Grab a drink, grab a snack, and get set to join me for my spoiler-filled review of all the new stuff on Disney+.
2019-11-1420 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week – Tiki (Room Under New Management)When Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room opened in Disneyland in 1963, it was absolutely groundbreaking. This was the first ever attraction that featured audio-animatronics, the first ever fully air-conditioned attraction (due to all of the computers running to make the attraction work), and it played to full houses every single day. That was the original attraction, however. Not what this week’s episode is about. I hope you enjoy the Word of the Week – Tiki (Room Under New Management). Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room is a Disney classic and a true theme park treasure. What was in Magic...
2019-11-0818 min
Turkey Leg TalkWhere To Find Your Favorite Cuisines in WDWSometimes, when you’re on vacation, you are in the mood for a specific type of cuisine. It might not be burgers and fries; it could be Italian, Japanese, Mexican, or even good old fashioned German food. This week we’ll help you know where to go to get those foods on Episode 184: Where to Find Your Favorite Cuisines in WDW. Having a hard time finding good Italian, Japanese, Mexican, or Chinese food in Walt Disney World? We’ll tell you where to go plus much more!
2019-11-041h 10
Turkey Leg TalkPod People Invasion and TriviaWalt Disney World will never be the same! Last week the Ear To There Podcast Pod People took over a couple of ballrooms in Disney’s Contemporary Resort for food, fun, and friends. We even had a special, cheese-loving guest stop by. Enjoy Episode 183, the Pod People Invasion and Trivia! Want to know what it’s like to spend some quality time with members of the podcast team, Vacationeers, and podcast listeners? Listen along and play some trivia with us this week!
2019-10-3043 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week – MonorailThere might not be a more iconic mode of transportation in the entire world than the Disney Monorail. This week my friend Bob Gurr and I will tell you all about the history of the monorail on the Word of the Week – Monorail. Everything you always wanted to know about the Disney Monorail systems, but were afraid to ask, starring Disney Legend and monorail designer, Bob Gurr.
2019-10-1129 min
Turkey Leg TalkListener Questions – October 2019I get lots of questions. Like, hundreds each week. So we decided to answer a few of them on this week’s podcast. I hope you enjoy Episode 182: Listener Questions – October 2019. Origin stories, favorite attractions, the fear of ferris wheels & more! We cover a lot on this week’s Listener Questions!
2019-10-081h 22
Detour To NeverlandPhil Gramlich from Ear to There TravelPhil Gramlich is the founder of Ear to There Travel which includes a travel agency and a podcast! Phil is a dreamer. It is amazing to hear his vision and see how it has come to life. We hear about the origin of Ear to There as well as Phil's Disney story before playing the FastPass round. Sign up for a free trial of Tailwind by visiting www.detourtoneverland.com/tailwind Connect with Phil: Website: EarToThereTravel.com Podcast: http://eartotheretravel.com/podcasts/feed/etttp/ We would be so appreciative i...
2019-10-071h 06
Turkey Leg TalkFunniest Walt Disney World AttractionsWhere is the best place to really get a laugh in Walt Disney World? We’ll tell you on this week’s show, Episode 181: Funniest Walt Disney World Attractions! Where do you go for a laugh in Walt Disney World? These attractions will keep you smiling and laughing time and time again!
2019-10-0359 min
Turkey Leg TalkWords of the Week – Chester & HesterWhen Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened in 1998, one of the original lands that was available to guests on Opening Day was Dinoland USA. The land has changed over the years and the backstory and story of the land has changed as well. This week I will help you keep it all together on the Words of the Week – Chester & Hester. Have you always wondered how Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama fits into Dinoland USA? There’s a big backstory and I’ll help you make sense of it all!
2019-09-1815 min
Turkey Leg TalkBonus Episode: Gramlich Family Review of AkershusA while back, my wife Amy and I decided to take our kids to breakfast at Akershus for the first time. We also decided to record it! I hope you enjoy this week’s Bonus Episode: Gramlich Family Review of Akershus! Bacon & eggs? Check. Amazing princesses? Check. Gjetost Cheese from Norway that everyone was afraid to eat at the table? Check! Did we try it? You’ll have to listen to find out!
2019-07-1833 min
Turkey Leg TalkWord of the Week – Audio AnimatronicsWait, what? Right now you’re saying, “Hey, Phil, you stopped doing Word of the Week shows several weeks ago, didn’t you!?” Well, hold onto your hats and glasses, because it’s time for the Word of the Week – Audio Animatronics! The return of the Word of the Week show features the history of one of the most beloved parts of the Disney theme parks, the Audio Animatronics!
2018-04-1115 min
Turkey Leg TalkEpisode 59: Can Regular Guests Book DVC Rooms?Do you want some extra room in your Walt Disney World Resort hotel room? Would you like a large refrigerator, a stove, or the ability to cook meals in your room? Then booking a DVC room may be a good choice for you! This week we talk all about how to do it on Episode 59: Can Regular Guests Book DVC Rooms? Well, this is a surprise. If you’re used to hearing Phil as the host of these episodes, you might be out of luck on this one. Episode 59 is taken over by someone who has lots of...
2017-03-051h 04