Park Hopping Podcast

What? This podcast hasn't been available in iTunes since February? Oh, right. I forgot about that. So let me fix it, then let me plug the new voicemail line: 515-999-0227.

Check out my latest (non-Disney) video podcast, "TrekFest". Also, "Weird Al" Yankovic releases "Skipper Dan", an original comedy song about a Disney Jungle Cruise skipper :-) Available in iTunes, etc.

This is not a show, number 7. I'm busy. Check back soon.

When Disney built a second Magic Kingdom, they added some things, changed some things, and left some things out. Let's discuss.

What will you celebrate? Let's celebrate the new DCA rope drop, as Disney kicks off a new promotion that let's you get in free on your birthday. It wasn't my birthday, but I still ended up back at the park this past March to check out the promotion.

A technical problem has temporarily taken this podcast out from the iTunes Store podcast directory... So let's make a conspiracy out of it!

PART 3: Can a Disney-fan be impressed with a $200 VIP Experience tour of Universal Studios Hollywood? Yes. Yes he can.

PART 2: Can a Disney-fan be impressed with a $200 VIP Experience tour of Universal Studios Hollywood? Yes. Yes he can.

PART 1: Can a Disney-fan be impressed with a $200 VIP Experience tour of Universal Studios Hollywood? Yes. Yes he can.

Join me on a whirlwind verbal recollection of the Holiday Time at Disneyland tour from December 2008.

Comments from Rocklyn in Kansas, then a look at (listen to?) the Monsters, Inc. ride at Disney's California Adventure.

A morning at DCA, where I discovered I liked the new Toy Story Midway Mania attraction much more than I expected I would.

Some thoughts on Disneyland's newly updated and reopened Sleeping Beauty Castle attraction.

Some thoughts on saving money using Disneyland annual passes, how to use an annual pass on a blackout day, and other discounts.

Disney loves to recycle and reuse ideas. Do you know the connection between Disneyland's "it's a small world" in California and the Magic Kingdom's Christmas fireworks show in Florida?

Brian and Werner comment, then the sights, sound, smells, and more that make the "Disney" experience.

A short discussion and audio presentation of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party fireworks show, Happy HalloWishes, from October 4th, 2007.

Grim Grinning Ghosts as sequenced by Allen Huffman (disneyfans.com). Happy Halloween!

Jeff from California gives his take on the Disney commercial connection, and we hear a float-by-float description of Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade from September 30th, 2007.

Some feedback from Patrick, Brian, Werner and Elenora, then some audio from The Magic Kingdom's "Villains Mix and Mingle" at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in 2007.

Anthony and Brian chime in about the Yesterland interview, then we find out a bit more about how getting to The Magic Kingdom is only half the fun.

Some feedback from Rich and Lou, then a chat with Werner Weiss of Yesterland.com.

Feedback on the past few episodes from Jeff, Ethan, and Jeff. More Disneyland things going away. More Yester-WDW memories. Less (or more) diesel fuel. And where to register to win a Toyota Yaris liftback.

Disney Transportation, Disney's Fastpass, and Disney's Magical Express. With the good comes the bad. Also, feedback on episode 74 and 75, and an embarassing addendum to 76.

Some tips for planning your next Disney vacation. In this installment: Travel and Transportation.

A video supplimental to Park Hopping Podcast #75, revealing "which park" the audio comes from.

Disney has many theme parks, with many similar elements. Can you tell which park is being described in this episode? The answer will be revealed in a video podcast.

The spike room at Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure. The talking water fountains of Epcot. There are many interactive elements at the Disney parks, and I need your help identifying them.

Returning the plug... I've been blogged in response to my previous episode (the review of the 2009 WDW Trivia Calendar).

A look at the new 2009 Walt Disney World Trivia Calendar, and an attempt to explain why I don't really like trivia books, but I do like this calendar. See www.intrepidtraveler.com for more details.

Another Crappy Podcast got a short interview on the Leo Laporte TWiT Live video show at the New Media Expo in Las Vegas today. Special thanks to Steve Bjork for making it happen.

Why did I suddenly get over 27,000 podcast downloads per week in July? What's going on with the Pirate's Chest crane game audio from the last episode? And does anyone remember the Disney's California Adventure "Stories from California" attraction.

One of my Disney songs gets used in an arcade game, I play my new version of Grim Grinning Ghosts, and share an interesting place to illegally obtain Disney audio and video.

Track my friend "live" at Walt Disney World. And, once again, Disney theme parks top the list of the yearly "estimated" theme park attendance. Comments? Call 206-20-30-227.

An all-in-one promo for the 2008 Another Crappy Podcast podcasts, including the Park Hopping Podcast, Rencast, Priuscast, Kingdom Herald, Disgruntled Disney Dweeb, Pirate Comedy Show Downloadable Audio File Show, and Journey into iPhone.

I just got back from Disneyland, and per request, I'll discuss how I book my airfare, hotel and car rental, as well as what park tickets I usually buy. And why. Comments? Call 206-20-30-227.

Some more memories of Christmastime at Disney, and the Disneyland holiday fireworks finale (White Christmas) from December 2005. Comments? Call 206-20-30-227.

In 2005, even the outside of Disneyland's "it's a small world Holiday" got a Holiday overlay. Comments? Call 206-20-30-227.

I just returned from Walt Dsney World. Here's what's coming up... and voicemail from Brian of Mousin' It Up. Comments? Call 206-20-30-227.

A look back at Disneyland's 50th, starting with the line to get in. Comments? Call 206-20-30-227.

I love taking first timers to Disney. In December 2006, I took my girlfriend Diandra to Florida, and here's her first impression of Walt Dsney World and The Magic Kingdom. Comments? Call 206-20-30-227.

Book recap: Hidden Mickeys - A Field Guide to Disneyland Resort's/Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets. Publisher: The Intrepid Traveler. Comments? Call 206-20-30-227.

An out-of-order episode talking a bit about where my photos are turning, then we take a 1999 vintage ride on the nearly-original Kilimanjaro Safaris ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Comments? Call 206-20-30-227.

A quick Park Hopping update, then a look back at an original Disney's California Adventure show - the Steps in Time musical. Comments? Call 206-20-30-227.

The recent updating of an original "opening year" E.P.C.O.T. attraction, the River of Time in Mexico, gives me an excuse to share that attraction audio and discuss opening year at Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Disney's California Adventure.

What is a "Disney style ride?" Here's what I think, but I'm more interested in what YOU think. Extra Credit: Why doesn’t everyone love Disney? Call 206-20-30-227 or e-mail [email protected] and let me know.

PHP Update: A thank you, a story, and a loss. Homework: Why doesn’t everyone love Disney? Call 206-20-30-227 or e-mail [email protected] and let me know.

Some babbling on the evolution of lands at Disneyland, leading up to Toontown and the Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin attraction. Homework: Why doesn’t everyone love Disney? Call 206-20-30-227 or e-mail [email protected] and let me know.

Do you consider yourself obsessed with Disney? If you had the time and money to do so, how often would you go to a Disney theme park? And, why doesn’t everyone love Disney? Call 206-20-30-227 or e-mail [email protected] and let me know. (Plus audio.)

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room became the Tropical Serenade when cloned for Florida, then eventually became the Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management when Iago and Zasu took it over. Funky.

From a Tahitian Terrance to Aladdin's Oasis to a StoryTale Adventure, this Disneyland Adventureland location remains a fun part of the park. Listen to the show from July 17th, 2005.

Book recap: The Hassle-Free Walt Disney World Vacation by Steven M. Barrett. Publisher: The Intrepid Traveler.

Book recap: Disney on a Dime by Chris and Kristal Carlson. Publisher: The Intrepid Traveler.

A wishful thinking episode brought on by being snowed in here in Iowa. Memories of my first visit to Walt Disney World in the early 70s and a ride on the Ferryboat and Monorail. Riveting audio.

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command appeared in a stage show at Disneyland's Tommorowland for a few years before he finally got his own ride. Here's a "holiday" performance from December 2001. Too infinity, and beyond!

What does one who can't handle spinny rides think of Epcot's Mission: Space? Quite a bit, actually.

How magical is Mickey's PhilharMagic at The Magic Kingdom? And what does this have to do with the Wikipedia?

From Rocket to the Moon to a Mission to Mars to an Alien Encounter, alot of things happened in Tomorrowland before Stitch made his great escape. A brief history of the evolution of this attraction, plus a tangent on binaural audio.

Yarrr. A ride inspires a movie that inspires the ride. But does it work? Your milage may vary, but I enjoyed my trip through the updated Florida version of this classic attraction.

Epcot's Imagination pavilion has been redone again, but is the third time the charm? Or is Disney one little spark too short?

My take on Epcot's new The Seas with Nemo and Friends as well as comparisons to the old Tomorrowland attraction, If You Had Wings.

Way too much rambling on Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Disney World.

My day job sent me to Florida, so I got to spend a few hours at Walt Disney World. Hear my thoughts on ticket prices and various changes to WDW since my last visit in 1999.

Another time filler episode plugging one of my other podcasts, answering some very old listener mail, and successfully avoiding having to produce any real content. (Recorded on 8/12/2006.)

In honor of Disneyland's 50th, each day a small rededication ceremony is held on Main Street in front of the train station. The mayor and various characters help rededicate the park each day, and here is what it sounds like...

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Epcot's The Land pavilion has had many changes over the year, including the removal of the rockin' Food Rocks animatronic show. Relive it once again.

They say a joke isn't funny if you have to explain it, but that's the story of my life. Here's the scoop on my April Fool's Day podcast that was only available on April 1st. Enjoy!

CORRECTED: After the Main Street Electrical parade went away "forever," it made a special appearance in New York City for the opening of Hercules.

A tour through Epcot's original Living Seas before Nemo and Friends moved in, including a ride in the Hydolators and original Seacabs.

A bit about Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, and an audio ride-thru of Florida's version, compliments of Jeff Lange's Fantasyland Classics DVD (www.jefflangedvd.com). His video is much better than the audio in this podcast.

Pinocchio Village Haus exit sign revisted, my first contest winner, audio from Disneyland Paris' Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Park Hopping Podcast pledge drive.

Podcast peeves, an audio-only ride thru of Disneyland's Pinocchio, and filler. Lots of filler.

Listener mail and Pinocchio's Daring Journey ride thrus.

Totally serious tips for starting your own podcast, and examples of ideas that didn't quite work. And a shameless plug for my other podcasts...

Audio only ride-thrus of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland (18 minutes) and The Magic Kingdom (8 minutes). Shhh. No talking. We're trying to enjoy the ride.

Narrated ride-thrus of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland (18 minutes) and The Magic Kingdom (8 minutes). Which version do you prefer?

The Pirates of the Caribbean is being changed. Should Disney really change such a classic attraction? (Special guest apperance by the Pirate Comedy Show ;-)

A thank you to some who have written me since this show began, and a ride thru the Disneyland Paris Snow White attraction.

Winnie the Pooh ride thrus from The Magic Kingdom and Disneyland, and speculation about the hidden Country Bear tribute in the Disneyland version.

Winnie the Pooh comes to Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

Babbling on about the (very) short lived Disneyland street spectacular of 1997 at the last Annual Passholder's party.

A short audio addendum: an audio-only ride thru Snow White's Scary Adventures in Florida and California.

Walt Disney and Sequels, and a look at the Snow White ride and its sequel.

An audio ride thru the Yester-Epcot attraction Horizons.

I want this podcast! This week, podcasting got much easier thanks to new software from Apple. I expect tons of new podcasts to start showing up, so here's an idea of one that could easily become the #1 Disney fan podcast. Any takers?

More on Fastpass (but still not how to really cheat it).

New Year resolutions and (at 7:50) Buzz Lightyear comments and audio ride throughs from both Florida and California.

Remembering my return to Disneyland ten years ago, and this year's (2005) Christmas version of the rope drop on Main Street.

More Podcast Peaves and an overview of Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom online game for children.

A discussion on Disney's Fastpass ride reservation system, including some of the growing pains it had in it's early days, as well as tips on riding the most stuff at Disneyland.

A Wednesday-Thursday (12/14-15) update on our Disneyland visit, recorded after our third full day at the park (but, alas, not uploaded until days later).

A Tuesday (12/13) update on our Disneyland visit, recorded after our third full day at the park (but, alas, not uploaded until days later).

A Monday (12/12) update on our Disneyland visit, recorded after our second full (but shorter) day at the park (but, alas, not uploaded until days later).

A Sunday (12/11) update on our Disneyland visit, recorded after our first full day at the park (but, alas, not uploaded until days later). Comments on Holiday Mansion changes for 2005.

A filler episode mentioning other known Disney-fan podcasts (thanks to cast member John for maintaining the list). Hey, it's 2am and below freezing here. This is not art.

A rambling update for December about copyrights and podcasts and why episode 1 cost me $25. Also, an audio ride thru "it's a small world" Holiday so you can get multiple songs stuck in your head just in time for Christmas.

Disney's California Adventure had its own Christmas lagoon/fireworks show in 2001 (the year the park opened). It was called LuminAria. And this is what it sounded like.

A quick update about upcoming Video Podcasts ... in 3-D!

Each year, the Haunted Mansion Holiday returns to Disneyland with subtle (and not-so-subtle) changes. This epsisode focuses on some of the changes in the 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 versions of the attraction. (Edited)

What if the Haunted Mansion movie had been a big hit? Were the Imagineers really going to update the Haunted Mansion to be more like the movie? This "what if" audio ride thru gives a glimpse as what it might have been like...

Experience an early-morning Disneyland rope drop, find out about a mystery song on the Disney's California Adventure soundtrack, and then take an audio ride thru the now-gone Superstar Limo. Also, an apology about some Podcast beta-test issues.

A brief talk about the original E.P.C.O.T., and an audio ride-thru of the short-lived first version of Journey into YOUR Imagination.

Learn a little bit about me and my background as a "Disney Fan", and then take a complete audio ride-thru on the original version of the Disneyland Haunted Mansion Holiday in 2001, feauturing the original soundtrack that has since been updated/replaced.

A very (very!) brief introduction.