Dave's Disney View

 Today I have a small correction to a previous podcast on the country bears. Then, its on to Disney news. Some things to consider about 24 hours of magic, Obama visits Disney without his daughters!, new test track, and more. I mention Xpass technology as something Disney is considering (see about half way down the page). I'm not sure what form this will take, but I can only hope that its not completely elitist and leaves out the "day guest". We'll see, of course. And at the end of the show, I welcome you to my site DisneyPodcast.net and to follow me on twitter .  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 This podcast was recorded on a trip last year. I head into several attractions, and present the ride audio for you. But of course, I have to give my thoughts about some of the things I see and do. Enjoy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 On this week's show, I welcome Sam Gennawey to the podcast. Sam authored "Walt and the Promise of Progress City" (which is available on Amazon), a look at what might have been - Progress City or the Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow. Sam did his research and has some interesting insights into Walt's idea. Sam happened to be conducting some research at DisneyLand, and was in the park's parking lot while we chatted.   His book is available at Amazon  Sam also runs a blog at http://samlanddisney.blogspot.com/, and is a columnist at Mice Chat  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 Today, I'm talking about Pin Trading.  I follow the history and answer: How did it start? And roll around to : How do I do it? Its pretty thorough except for one simple thing that I failed to mention: green lanyards on CastMembers means they trade only with children. I also delve into what you might trade, different types of pins that are available to trade, and even where you might get some pins a little cheaper to get you started. Its a fun activity that really doesn't cost much and is easy to get home. As for me, I don't trade, but I do have a couple of pins, including the 5-legged goat that appears on the mural in the Contemporary. Of course there are CastMembers who can help you, and some signage that gives the quick overview: You can also visit a couple of websites to help you: Disney's overview PinPics - an anthology of pins Wikipedia All Ears Pin Trading Guide  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 This the story about the Country Bears, and in particular the Holiday Hoedown show. I give some insights into the attraction, and play the audio for you.  The show ran from 1984 until about 2000, and was a bit of fun. The entire building was redecorated, and the bears were wearing holiday costumes. And the script and songs were different.  It was kind of fun to get into the holiday spirit.  For me personally, it was always fun to try and time a visit so I could catch the show, since it had a limited run.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 Back in 1992, when I was a CastMember, I had the pleasure of working over the holidays. This podcast is a story about that time, and in particular my experience on New Year's eve. It was a really fun time, and I still remember it fondly - so I thought I'd share the story.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 The holidays are back! The decorations are back at the Walt Disney World resort, and the fun begins. Join me as I welcome Curt to the podcast. We talk about some of the fun things you can do while at the resort. Sure there's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, but there are plenty of other things to do and see - from stories at each country at Epcot, to decorations at the various resorts, to the Osborne Family Lights. Come along and listen to some of the things you can enjoy.    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 This podcast is News from around WDW, including info about the FantasyLand expansion in the Magic Kingdom, Epcot's new park entry system using RFID technology, and changes at the Animal Kingdom. Plus some news from D23, a quick look at the new Muppet Movie, and a final update on the monorail accident. I reference a few things in the podcast, and here are links for you:   https://youtu.be/V1xNeyNC0rc   The NTSB's final report on the Monorail accident is can be found on the NTSB website. During the discussion, I quote "a blogger"...his work can be found here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 This podcast is a trip into the tiki room. Hear a little info about it, then come along and listen to the preshow, followed by the full show. Please Enjoy! I have to say that I am really glad they've restored this to something more interesting/appropriate. I really was not a fan of the "Under New Management" silliness. Bye bye Iago. Bye bye Zazu!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 This podcast is an audio exploration of the Animal Kingdom. I go through the park, and give some thoughts about what I see and experience - and I play some attraction audio for you.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

  This episode is simply the audio from the Hall of Presidents. Another time, I will have to look into this attraction in some detail.    But for now, enjoy Morgan Freeman talking about our story and the 44 men who have held the highest office in this country. And here from some of them, including our current president.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 Dave is back to answer your Disney questions. This week the questions range from how to retrieve photopass photos after "expriation"?, to what to do with an extra day - maybe Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party?, and whether Disney's Visa card is worthwhile? Also: how will someone with special needs be accomodated? And there's a fairly lengthy answer to a question obout Disney's future plans for the monorail. Keep the questions coming! davesdisneyview@gmail.com With regard to the monorail question, its "complicated" and I went through many sources to try and get a satisfactory answer - but I don't think there is one...for now! For special needs questions, here are a couple of resources: http://allears.net/pl/special.htm http://www.diz-abled.com/ http://www.disneyguide.com/disney-world-guide-for-guests-with-disabilities/  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 Because we are getting close to Halloween, I wanted to talk about one of my favorite attractions in the Magic Kingdom: the Haunted Mansion. Joining me on this podcast is Kristi Petersen Schoonover who has her own blog http://kristipetersenschoonover.com which delves into the infamous Mansion and the stories behind the story, and more. Its a fun look at something that is appropriate for this time of year. Along the way, we discuss a site called http://davelandweb.com/ in which that Dave shows pictures of items in the Haunted Mansion. You can find her book at Amazon.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 This show is all about Hidden Mickeys! What are they? How did they get there? What's the history behind them? How can I find them? Essentially, they are images of the famous mouse "hidden in plain sight" by imagineers. Its a fun look at something else you can do at the Disney theme parks. But that's not all! I also created an iPhone app to store and share Hidden Mickeys in a community environment. You can play around with it - or if you don't have an iphone (or have photos you want to share that aren't on your phone) you can visit the community site at http://disneypodcast.net/hidden-mickey  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Its time for another round of Disney news. This week, I look a little outside of Walt Disney World, and talk about Aulani and the Disney Cruise Line, before returning "home." I've got some info about Avatar, some new in-park experiences, the Verizon app, and Cirque du Soleil. I've also got a clip of Roy's dedication speech from 40 years ago.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 Over the summer, the family took a trip to Disney - simply to enjoy the water parks. I talk about both of the parks, and tell some stories about our trip. One of the coolest things has to be the view from the top of Teamboat Springs - from there you can see all 4 of Disney's Theme Parks. The water parks are a hoot, and I highly recommend visiting them.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 On this episode, I focus on DisneyLand with the help of a guest - Shelby who is your blog host on http://myyearwiththemouse.com. She is a frequent guest to the park (and lives the dream of being so close she can see the fireworks from her kitchen!) and fellow Disney fan. Find out why the site is named that, as we give some (deserved) love to the park that started it all. And even if you haven't been to DisneyLand in a long time (like me), you can still appreciate what its all about. Incidentally, Shelby was a contestant on NPR's "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me" and won Carl's voice on her voicemail.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 I didn't want to miss these two attractions. I really liked *Listen* to the land, with its guided tour (hey there's a podcast for the future!), but this one isn't half bad. Come along as I ride it. And Captain EO is a classic. Sure the technology is now old, and the 80s vibe shines through the costuming. But its fun and worth visiting again.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 On this episode, I take a ride on SpaceShip Earth. Come along and listen to your host, Judi Densch, tell the tale of communications. And hear my comments on a few things as well. I also take a listen to the Spanish version, and find a hidden Mickey.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 On this episode, I present audio from Epcot's World Showcase...back in March, we took a trip to visit the world, and I made sure to tell a few stories, and capture some ride audio as we went along. Enjoy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message