Mousetalgia! - Your Disneyland Podcast

It's all about Mickey! Join Team Mousetalgia on our first anniversary episode as we celebrate the Mouse, and discuss our favorite cartoons, Mickey's history, and his role at the Magic Kingdom. Also - the Haunted Mansion turns 40, and Mousetalgia celebrates with an exclusive interview with Imagineer "X" Atencio, who shares some secrets from the Mansion's past. Plus - Tim Babb's Kingdom Comedy, a sweepstakes, Team Mousetalgia get musical, and more!

Team Mousetalgia discuss D23 and answer listener email! Learn about our favorite off-site lodging, listen to heart-warming listener stories, and debate along with us as we compare Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle with Cinderella Castle at WDW! Also, a Haunted Mansion moment, and much more!

Mousetalgia celebrates Disneyland's 54th birthday by watching "Disneyland U.S.A." at a private D23 screening and takes you behind the scenes, where we learn the secrets of Disneyland's fireworks, meet "Bob" Lindquist, and... Gurr takes Nixon hostage? Plus, Mousetalgia remembers Disney voice actor Dal McKennon (1919-2009) with a very special exclusive interview. Also, a look at Disneyland's Haunted Mansion "O-pin House" summer of pins, and more!

Tim Babb brings his "Kingdom Comedy" to Mousetalgia this week, as the team discusses the benefits of going Blu-ray (or not), the Disney Movie Rewards program, Disneyland on YouTube, and Babb's secrets to recording his Disneyland videos. Also, Nightastic's new light-up balloons, and more!

Take a tour of the Disney Archives with Mousetalgia! On June 27, 2009, a select group of D23 members were able to visit the Walt Disney Studios and Archives and meet with Disney Legend Dave Smith, and Mousetalgia was there! Join us as Dave and Becky take us on an exclusive tour of the Disney Archives, the Walt Disney Studios backlot, and the Walt Disney Animation studio.

50 years of Tomorrowland transportation - A report from an exclusive evening with Disneyland luminaries featuring Bob Gurr, Ron Dominguez, Keith Murdoch and Garner Holt, celebrating the anniversary of the Matterhorn, Monorail, and Submarine Voyage! Also, the art of Marc Davis, Tim Babb, the Haunted Mansion bride, and more!

Explore liquid space with the Disneyland Submarine Voyage! Team Mousetalgia takes a look at the past and present incarnations of this unique theme park attraction. Also, Dave introduces MouseVinyl.com - a library of Disneyland Records, and more awkward Disney moments from Mousetalgia listeners!

Art in the parks: a look at the history of Disneyland attraction posters, and a discussion about design with Greg Maletic, poster artist for Disneyland Hong Kong! Also - Greg introduces "Wishing Stars" for the iPhone, Mousetalgia fans share their awkward Disney moments, and more!

Disneyland's Princess Power - the girls' got it goin' on, but are they outshining the Fab Five? Team Mousetalgia discuss the pros and cons of the current Princess marketing campaigns at the park. Also - Dave and Becky report from Anaheim's DVC, and discuss the pros and cons of owning Disney real estate. Plus, the official Blue Bayou mint julip recipe revealed, cramming into Doom Buggies, and more!

Enjoying Disneyland in the summertime - explore the parades, fireworks, and fantastic shows that make Disneyland a magical after-dark spectacle! Plus, Team Mousetalgia discuss Disney's upcoming Nightastic offerings, including Dumbo flying over the castle and Fantasmic improvements. Also - Goofy's mailbox, live music in the park, and more!

Explore the Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland with Team Mousetalgia! Discover the secrets and stories behind the Temple of the Forbidden Eye - one of Imagineering's greatest and most intricate attractions. Plus: Does George Lucas even belong in Disneyland - yea or nay? Also: Kristen vs. Jose - a Tiki Room smackdown!

Take a stroll down Main Street U.S.A. with Team Mousetalgia! Learn secrets and trivia from the history of Main Street, and visit the Penny Arcade, and Emporium. Also, explore the Opera House... and peek inside Walt Disney's personal apartment! Also - take a trip back in time to visit the Wizard of Bras. Plus - Tim Babb in space!

Experiencing Bat's Day at Disneyland, playing Disney's California Adventure midway games, and remembering other Disneyland arcades - it's a Mousetalgia Emporium! Plus, the team share listener email and discuss new Haunted Mansion merchandise.

Lions, cheetahs and (polar) bears... oh my! It's not easy being green, but Disney makes green waves with 'Earth,' the new film from the Disney Nature brand. Team Mousetalgia discusses the film, and other green aspects of Disneyland park... including recycled scenes from old attractions!

It may be tough to be a bug, but it's easy to love the Pixar-inspired Bug's Land at DCA! Team Mousetalgia visit the area and discuss the various attractions - and talk about Pixar's involvement at the Disneyland resort. Plus - a special report on DCA's new carnival games!

Explore the Downtown Disney District with Mousetalgia! Once a part of Disneyland's vast parking lot, Downtown Disney is now an integral part of the Disneyland Resort. Join Team Mousetalgia as we discuss the shops, dining, and entertainment found in this intriguing retail area, and share our own tips. Plus, Mousetalgia welcomes Tim Babb's Kingdom Comedy to the show!

Frontierland! Howdy partners - come reminisce about the ol' Mine Train through Nature's Wonderland, or set a spell n' grab a soda at the Golden Horseshoe. Team Mousetalgia take you on a tour of Disneyland's Frontierland, and discuss current dining options in the land as well. Yee-HAW!

Yo Ho! Put on your Pirate ears as Team Mousetalgia talks everything POTC - from Pirates' Lair to the films to the attraction that started it all. We also introduce "Ears to the Ground," our new Disneyland news segment. Drink up, me hearties!

Disney Character Stalking... tips and tricks for meeting the characters that put the 'magic' in the Magic Kingdom! Also, Team Mousetalgia discusses Disney's new D23 Fan Community - is it worth the hype (and the $74.99 membership fee?)

Look inside the magical musical world of Disney! Join Team Mousetalgia as they review the 'Music Behind the Magic' exhibition, and discuss the musicians and songwriters behind the music from the parks. Also, the team debates which is the most popular Disneyland song, and explores the song from the Haunted Mansion.