Disney Philharpodcast

Choo Choo! Welcome to Episode 6 in which we discuss the many trains all around WDW property and the enormous influence Walt Disney's lifelong love of trains had on so many things in the Disney Universe! Alison describes the presence of Steam Trains in Classic Walt Disney Animation and provides all of us with a crash course in Steam Engine Wheel Arrangements. Later, she points out some of the Steam Trains on property you might not have noticed are Steam Trains or "Steam-Like" Trains as we come to find out... Laura discusses some super-interesting history of Walt Disney's life which, pretty much, revolved around Steam Trains. She then leads us into the crown jewel of our episode: the Walt Disney World Railroad. Andrew makes true Roger Broggie's out of us all as we play Imagineer Engineers in Andy's Roundup. Allllllll Aboard! Let's Go! Also includes a quick correction from Episode 5...

In this episode we share tons of facts about the Big 3! The Magic Kingdom Area Resorts you can find along the monorail stops. If anyone can make a fun episode while talking only about resorts, it's this podcast! Laura, Alison, and Andrew share tons of facts and fun memories of the Contemporary, the Polynesian and Grand Floridian resorts while--you guessed it--managing to add in some more fun impressions. Of course, Andy's Roundup is back with another tough question.

In this Episode we celebrate Spaceship Earth and explore the story of communications! Journey back 40,000 years to the dawn of recorded history as Laura introduces us to the construction and early years of SSE. Alison shares some changes to the ride in its later days and reminds us of some not-so-fond memories of a glaring, behemoth structure once perched atop a legendary structural masterpiece. Andrew shares some truly special stories and first hand knowledge as he recounts his days working under the ball. And check out Andy's Roundup's brand new theme song! But mostly, come for the impressions... Now...let us go forth and fulfill our destiny on Spaceship Earth.

Welcome to Episode 3! In this episode we take a trip down memory lane and learn about some of the best WDW parades dating back to the late 1980's. Laura takes you way back to the Spirit of America parade, Mickey's 60th Birthday Parade and Disney Character Hit Parade. Later, she rings in the new millennium with the Dream Parades and gives a touching tribute to EPCOT's Tapestry of Nations parade. Alison digs up some wacky memories from the early 90's in the Surprise Celebration and Mickey Mania parades. The true hero here is her all-time favorite: Remember the Magic parade, which she gushes over throughout the episode. We also can't forget DHS once had a parade, Disney Stars & Motor Cars! Andrew's Roundup is back with a fascinating brainstorming session to create the perfect parade float!

Introducing Episode 2! This is the second part to our premiere episode in which we give you a run-down of the WDW Parks! In this Episode, Alison introduces you to her home park, Disney's Hollywood Studios, while Laura gives you the bear necessities of Disney's Animal Kingdom. Along the way we dish out some top notch impressions and reveal our not-so-refined taste when it comes to dining options. Andrew's Roundup manages to stump our hosts once again as they are forced with some more tough choices. Sources for this episode include: Wikipedia.com, Disney Parks Blog and WDWNT.com

Our very first episode! In this episode we introduce ourselves as well as introduce you to the basics of Walt Disney World. Join us as we learn the things we should already know about our favorite place on Earth. After we all become acquainted, Laura teaches us about the Magic Kingdom, Alison gives a rundown of EPCOT, and Andrew stuns us all with a terrifying roundtable question! Information sourced from Wikipedia.com and wdwinfo.com Corrections will be announced in Part 2, but for immediate concern, Alison wants everyone to know FastPass+ can be booked 60 days ahead of your vacation, not 90 days (she insists she was just eagerly awaiting her own vacation and had a bit of first time jitters).