Dizney Coast To Coast - The Ultimate Unofficial Disney Fan Podcast

Disney fans rejoice! Today on the show we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Broadway musical “Newsies!” I am very excited to have the Broadway production choreographer Christopher Gattelli joining me to take a look book and share stories about the productions journey not only on Broadway, but also its development before and its life after. Christopher also shares stories about how and why certain dance numbers were choreographed the way they were, what it was like searching for the perfect cast of performers, and so much more. Enjoy my conversation with the Tony Award winning choreographer for “Newsies the musical,” Christopher Gattelli. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access to episodes, take part in live stream Q&As, and gain more bonuses by joining on Patreon. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook on Audible, and do your regular shopping on Amazon and shopDisney using

Disney fans rejoice! Christopher Lloyd, one of the greatest actors of our time, is headed into the Star Wars universe. Plus, Disney Village in Paris is getting a refresh, Disney Vacation Club Villas are coming to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Mirabel from "Encanto" is greeting guests at Disneyland, The Muppets are headed to primetime this summer, and "Newsies" is headed to the U.K. That and so much more on this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access to episodes, take part in live stream Q&As, and gain more bonuses by joining on Patreon. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook on Audible, and do your regular shopping on Amazon and shopDisney using my special links. Save money on Whosits & Whatsits as well as Souvenir Scents using discount code "DCTC." Get FREE DISNEY GIFTS from DCTC. ------ BE SOCIAL: Follow @DizneyCTC on Instagram. Follow host @JeffDePaoli on Twit

Disney fans, if I were to hand you the job of story editor or creative writer at Walt Disney Imagineering, what do you think that job would entail? The answer might surprise you. Today’s guest, Kevin Lively, had that very job at Imagineering for a lot of years, and the journeys it took him on were all over the map. Yes, it involved theme park attractions, but it also included work on books, movies, interactive games in the park, and so much more. Plus, he even got to give official names to the three hitchhiking ghosts in the Haunted Mansion. Listen as Kevin shares stories about his varied experiences while writing for Walt Disney Imagineering. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access to episodes, take part in live stream Q&As, and gain more bonuses by joining on Patreon. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook on Audible, and do your regular shopping on Amazon and shopDisney using my

Disney fans rejoice! Disneyland nighttime spectaculars including World of Color and Fantasmic! are returning along with the Main Street Electrical Parade. Plus, Disney+ is adding parental controls for the sake of Marvel content, a less costly option of the streaming service will soon be available, Disneyland Paris is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and Disney Cruise Line is making changes in order to avoid troubling issues overseas. That and so much more on this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access to episodes, take part in live stream Q&As, and gain more bonuses by joining on Patreon. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook on Audible, and do your regular shopping on Amazon and shopDisney using my special links. Save money on Whosits & Whatsits as well as Souvenir Scents using discount code "DCTC." Get FREE DISNEY GIFTS from DCTC. ------ BE SOCIAL: Follow @DizneyCT

Disney fans, what does The Disney Decade mean to you? To some, it brings back memories of a time when The Walt Disney Company had extraordinary growth during a ten-year period. To others, it’s a time when promises were made that didn’t come to fruition. Although that fact is true in some cases, it’s undeniable that The Disney Decade brought lots of new and iconic content to the Disney Parks. But it didn’t end there. The Disney Decade branched out, creating divisions of The Walt Disney Company that are now as iconic as the parks including Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line, and more. There were some misses along the way and some obstacles not allowing for all of The Disney Decade dreams to come true, but one thing is for certain. The Walt Disney Company would look very different if it weren’t for a lot of risks taken during The Disney Decade. Listen as we discuss. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access to episodes, ta

Disney fans rejoice! Disney is getting in the business of building residential communities and they're calling it Storyliving by Disney. Plus, Disney is prepping for the Metaverse, we got a peek at the upcoming "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" movie, John Williams is returning once again to the Star Wars universe, and more details about the Disney Wish cruise ship and Mickey's Toontown reimagining. That and so much more on this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access to episodes, take part in live stream Q&As, and gain more bonuses by joining on Patreon. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook on Audible, and do your regular shopping on Amazon and shopDisney using my special links. Save money on Whosits & Whatsits as well as Souvenir Scents using discount code "DCTC." Get FREE DISNEY GIFTS from DCTC. ------ BE SOCIAL: Follow @DizneyCTC on Instagram. Follow host @JeffDePaol

Disney fans rejoice! Season 9 of Dizney Coast to Coast begins with a very special guest. Have you ever had a Disney dream for yourself? Today’s guest, Kaitlyn Robrock certainly did. She dreamed of being the voice of Minnie Mouse for many years. Well, as they often say at Disney, dreams do come true, and it did for Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn auditioned along with hundreds of others hoping to lend their voice to Minnie Mouse. For Kaitlyn the magic ran deep in her as a long time Disneyland cast member, as well as using her voiceover skills to be heard in Disney Parks around the world. So, how exactly did she go from being a character attendant in Walt’s original theme park to voicing one of Walt’s original cartoon characters? Find out directly from the source in this exclusive interview with voiceover artist Kaitlyn Robrock. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access to episodes, take part in live stream Q&As, and gain more bonuses by

In this hiatus podcast feed swap from "Theme Park Duo," enjoy a discussion about their guest's first visit to Disneyland and how it lived up to his expectactations. Hear even more from Theme Park Duo and search for it on various podcast listening platforms.

In this hiatus podcast feed swap from "E-Ticket to Broadway," enjoy a candid discussion with "Frozen" star Idina Menzel. Hear even more from E-Ticket to Broadway and search for it on various podcast listening platforms.

In this hiatus podcast feed swap from "The Mad Chatters," enjoy a discussion about Disney music and how it can all be broken down into eighteen categories. Hear even more from The Mad Chatters and search for it on various podcast listening platforms.

In this hiatus podcast feed swap from "That Halloween Podcast," enjoy a discussion about "The Nightmare Before Christmas" with legendary Disney producer Don Hahn. Hear even more from That Halloween Podcast and search for it on various podcast listening platforms.

In this hiatus podcast feed swap from "Book of the Mouse Club," enjoy a discussion about the "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" junior novelization. Hear even more from Book of the Mouse Club and search for it on various podcast listening platforms.

In this hiatus podcast feed swap from "Notably Disney," enjoy an interview with the composers of "Nothing Can Stop Us Now" from Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. Hear even more from Notably Disney and search for it on various podcast listening platforms.

In this hiatus podcast feed swap, enjoy a clip about Disney’s “The Sword in the Stone” from “Theme Park Pulse” podcast. Hear even more from them at ThemeParkPulse.com or search for them on various podcast listening platforms.

Disney fans rejoice! The season 8 finale of Dizney Coast to Coast has arrived, and it's all about "Home Alone." Listen as we discuss the six "Home Alone" movies that make up the franchise, including the newest Disney+ addition, "Home Sweet Home Alone." After discussing each film, we rank them in order of least favorite to favorite, as well as discussing how we would like to see "Home Alone" incorporated into the Disney Parks. That and so much more on this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. Order your Dizney Coast to Coast 2022 Calendar! Join the DCTC Community to gain early access to episodes and bonuses! Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook by visiting Audible, shop at Amazon and shopDisney with our special links, or save money at Whosits & Whatsits and Souvenir Scents with discount code "DCTC." Gain access to exclusive episodes you won’t find in your podcast feed. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @DizneyCTC. Follow @J

Disney fans rejoice! Hear Disney news in the House of Mouse Headlines including a new Chairman of the Board for The Walt Disney Company, a Disneyland holiday tradition finally opening, Mobile Checkout expanding coast to coast, the Candlelight Processional returning to Disneyland, and more news. Plus an exclusive interview with Marcy Carriker Smothers, author of "Walt's Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney." That and so much more on this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. Order your Dizney Coast to Coast 2022 Calendar! Get a copy of "Walt's Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney" Join the DCTC Community to gain early access to episodes and bonuses! Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook by visiting Audible, shop at Amazon and shopDisney with our special links, or save money at Whosits & Whatsits and Souvenir Scents with discount code "DCTC." Gain access to exclusive episodes you won’t find in your podcast feed. F

Disney fans rejoice! This Christmas season, Disneyland is throwing its first ever hard-ticketed holiday party. Six of the park's lands are decked out for the holidays with special surprises along the way including a rare appearance by The Muppets. Listen as we discuss our experiences attending Disney Merriest Nites. That and so much more on this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. Order your Dizney Coast to Coast 2022 Calendar! Join the DCTC Community to gain early access to episodes and bonuses! Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook by visiting Audible, shop at Amazon and shopDisney with our special links, or save money at Whosits & Whatsits and Souvenir Scents with discount code "DCTC." Gain access to exclusive episodes you won’t find in your podcast feed. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @DizneyCTC. Follow @JeffDePaoli on TikTok. Get FREE Disney gifts from DCTC. Visit the show at DizneyCoastToCoast.com Write us at Cont

Disney fans rejoice! After years of speculation, it has been announced that MagicBand is indeed making its way into the Disneyland Resort. Plus, we're getting an updated Finding Nemo musical, Fantasmic! is returning coast to coast, Downtown Disney is getting a much needed update, new entertainment has been announced for the Disney Wish cruise ship, and "A Very Boy Band Holiday" is headed to ABC. That and so much more on this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. Order your Dizney Coast to Coast 2022 Calendar! Join the DCTC Community to gain early access to episodes and bonuses! Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook by visiting Audible, shop at Amazon and shopDisney with our special links, or save money at Whosits & Whatsits and Souvenir Scents with discount code "DCTC." Gain access to exclusive episodes you won’t find in your podcast feed. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @DizneyCTC. Follow @JeffDePaoli on TikTok. Get FREE

Disney fans rejoice! Throughout the years, Disney characters have taken the shape of giant balloons in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Listen as parade producer Jordan Dabby discusses the history of the parade as well as the relationship it's had with Disney for decades. Plus, I chat with author Tim O'Day about the new book "A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of the Most Magical Place on Earth." That and so much more on this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. Order your Dizney Coast to Coast 2022 Calendar! Join the DCTC Community to gain early access to episodes and bonuses! Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook by visiting Audible, shop at Amazon and shopDisney with our special links, or save money at Whosits & Whatsits and Souvenir Scents with discount code "DCTC." Gain access to exclusive episodes you won’t find in your podcast feed. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @DizneyCTC. Follow @JeffDePaoli on

Disney fans rejoice! Mickey's Toontown in Disneyland Park will be closing in early 2022 as the land is reimagined, getting ready to open Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. Plus, we recap the epic event that was Disney+ Day, special holiday offerings have arrived at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure is now testing a standby queue, and characters from the new animated movie "Encanto" are appearing in Disney California Adventure. That and so much more on this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. Order your Dizney Coast to Coast 2022 Calendar! Join the DCTC Community to gain early access to episodes and bonuses! Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook by visiting Audible, shop at Amazon and shopDisney with our special links, or save money at Whosits & Whatsits and Souvenir Scents with discount code "DCTC." Gain access to exclusive episodes you won’t find in your podcast feed. Find us on Instagram, Facebook