Friday, November 17, 2023

Episode 136 - Disney Parks Pet Peeves


Welcome to Episode 136 of the Talking Disney Podcast.

On this episode we talk about some recent Disney news and we share our Disney Parks pet peeves as well as some from our listeners and some we found on the internet.

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The Little Mermaid Released In 1989

The Little Mermaid was released on this day in 1989. We shared our thoughts on the film on Episode 83 - Gadgets, Gizmos, Whosits, Whatsits, and Thingamabobs. You can check out the podcast episode below: 

Monday, November 13, 2023

Historic Photos: Disneyland Ticket Booth


Disneyland Ticket Booth (photographer unknown)

Check out those prices! Here is a ticket booth at Disneyland from the early 1960’s, when you could walk right up with no reservations and enjoy a day at Disneyland. For a family of four it would cost under $25.00 to enter the park with a Jumbo 15 Ticket Book for the attractions. How times have changed! You can see the Monorail tracks and the old parking lot in the background. 

Friday, November 10, 2023

Talking Disney Podcast Movie Night: 'The Strongest Man in the World'

Welcome to the Talking Disney Podcast Movie Night! We love movies here at the Talking Disney Podcast, we watched and talked about each of the Disney animated feature films on Podcast Episodes #51 (The One That Started It All) through #124 (Strange World Is The End Of Our Journey.) We are bringing some of that movie watching magic to the website. We will still talk about some movies in the podcast in the near future as well. Our goal is to watch one movie a week, share some details and publish our thoughts on Fridays (or Saturdays.) Some weeks we may have comments from all three hosts, sometimes two and sometimes just one. 


The movies will be picked at random and for now to make it easier on us, we will choose movies that are currently on Disney+. 


So without further ado, here is our next Talking Disney Podcast Movie Night movie - ‘The Strongest Man in the World.’


Spoiler Warning - There may be spoilers ahead so if you haven’t seen the film check it out first. If you have seen it or don’t care about spoilers then by all means click “Read more >>” below.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Episode 135 - Christmas Time Is Here!

Welcome to Episode 135 of the Talking Disney Podcast.

On this episode we talk about the upcoming MiceChat Gumball Rally (James already has tickets!), opening dates announced for the Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney's Swiss Family Robinson and the Pixar Place Hotel, well known Disneyland voices leaving, runDisney Halloween event, plus much more. Finally, we talk a little about Christmas Time at the Disneyland Resort. 

Thanks for listening!

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Random Disney A to Z Entry: Alan Tudyk

A segment we used to do on the Talking Disney Podcast was the Random Disney A to Z Entry. During this segment we would choose a random entry from the Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia (5th Edition) and share it with the listeners. We are bringing that segment to pages of the Talking Disney Podcast website with the release of the latest edition of Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia (6th Edition). Originally created by Disney Legend Dave Smith, this is the first edition since his passing on February 15, 2019. Steven Vagnini, who collaborated with Dave on the two previous editions and has since taken on the task of updating this amazing book!

The sixth edition includes all the major Disney theme park attractions, restaurants, and shows; summaries of ABC and Disney television shows and Disney+ series; rundowns on all major films and characters; the latest and greatest from Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm; key actors, songs, and animators from Disney films and shows; an so much more!" - from the back cover of Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia.

"If you're curious about the Walt Disney Company, this comprehensive newly revised and updated encyclopedia is your one-stop guide! Filled with significant achievements, short biographies, historic dates, and tons of trivia-worthy tidbits and anecdotes, this newly updated collection covers all things Disney - from A to Z - through more than nine thousand entries.

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Talking Disney Podcast Movie Night: ‘Third Man on the Mountain’

Welcome to the Talking Disney Podcast Movie Night! We love movies here at the Talking Disney Podcast, we watched and talked about each of the Disney animated feature films on Podcast Episodes #51 (The One That Started It All) through #124 (Strange World Is The End Of Our Journey.) We are bringing some of that movie watching magic to the website. We will still talk about some movies in the podcast in the near future as well. Our goal is to watch one movie a week, share some details and publish our thoughts on Fridays (or Saturdays.) Some weeks we may have comments from all three hosts, sometimes two and sometimes just one. 


The movies will be picked at random and for now to make it easier on us, we will choose movies that are currently on Disney+. 


So without further ado, here is our next Talking Disney Podcast Movie Night movie - ‘Third Man on the Mountain.’


Spoiler Warning - There may be spoilers ahead so if you haven’t seen the film check it out first. If you have seen it or don’t care about spoilers then by all means click “Read more >>” below.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Historic Photos: Aerial View of Disneyland

Aerial View of Disneyland (photographer unknown)

Disneyland from the sky! This photo was likely taken in the early 1960s, although the exact date is unknown. Although if I had to narrow it down using two attractions I’d say it is between August 8, 1961 (opening of Flying Saucers which can be seen on the viewers right) and November 18, 1962 (opening of the Swiss Family Treehouse which is not present in the photo.) If you look carefully you can see the Los Angeles Airway helicopter likely heading towards the heliport near the Disneyland Hotel to drop off guests that landed at Los Angeles International Airport. 

Monday, October 23, 2023

Random Disney A to Z Entry: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dean Man's Chest

A segment we used to do on the Talking Disney Podcast was the Random Disney A to Z Entry. During this segment we would choose a random entry from the Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia (5th Edition) and share it with the listeners. We are bringing that segment to pages of the Talking Disney Podcast website with the release of the latest edition of Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia (6th Edition). Originally created by Disney Legend Dave Smith, this is the first edition since his passing on February 15, 2019. Steven Vagnini, who collaborated with Dave on the two previous editions and has since taken on the task of updating this amazing book!

The sixth edition includes all the major Disney theme park attractions, restaurants, and shows; summaries of ABC and Disney television shows and Disney+ series; rundowns on all major films and characters; the latest and greatest from Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm; key actors, songs, and animators from Disney films and shows; an so much more!" - from the back cover of Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia.

"If you're curious about the Walt Disney Company, this comprehensive newly revised and updated encyclopedia is your one-stop guide! Filled with significant achievements, short biographies, historic dates, and tons of trivia-worthy tidbits and anecdotes, this newly updated collection covers all things Disney - from A to Z - through more than nine thousand entries.

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Talking Disney Podcast Movie Night: 'A Bug's Life'

Welcome to the Talking Disney Podcast Movie Night! We love movies here at the Talking Disney Podcast, we watched and talked about each of the Disney animated feature films on Podcast Episodes #51 (The One That Started It All) through #124 (Strange World Is The End Of Our Journey.) We are bringing some of that movie watching magic to the website. We will still talk about some movies in the podcast in the near future as well. Our goal is to watch one movie a week, share some details and publish our thoughts on Fridays (or Saturdays.) Some weeks we may have comments from all three hosts, sometimes two and sometimes just one. 


The movies will be picked at random and for now to make it easier on us, we will choose movies that are currently on Disney+. 


So without further ado, here is our next Talking Disney Podcast Movie Night movie - ‘A Bug’s Life.'


Spoiler Warning - There may be spoilers ahead so if you haven’t seen the film check it out first. If you have seen it or don’t care about spoilers then by all means click “Read more >>” below.