WEDway Radio - Walt Disney World and Disneyland Examined with some Disney History

This week on WEDWay Radio Matt and Nate continue their Studios 89 series by taking a look at the backstage, onstage in the Backlot Express.  Enjoy!

Thanks for joining us for Wedway NOW! for November 17, 2011 - This week we discuss:  - James Cameron toured Disney California Adventure  - The features of the new Disneyland Hotel  - Jake and The Neverland Pirates meet and greet at Disney Hollywood Studios  - Bob Iger joins the Board of Directors at  - A new Toy Story Short "Small Fry" to air prior to The Muppets  - The Magic Memories and You features the Castle Cake from the 25th Anniversary. Joke?

On this episode of WEDWay Radio Matt and Nate discuss the different holiday offerings at Walt Disney World, but not after discussing the evolution of the Candlelight Processional at Disneyland from 1955 - 1961. We talk about all of you holiday favorite on this episode including: Mickey Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom Holidays Around the World (Storytellers in World Showcase, Holiday Illuminations, Candlelight Processional) at Epcot The Osbourne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disneys Hollywood Studio Mickeys Jingle Jungle Parade at Disneys Animal Kingdom Enjoy!

Thanks for joining us for Wedway Radio for November 9, 2011.  This week we discuss:  - Disney will be creating content for Youtube  - Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Playtest  - Supercar Experience at WDW Speedway  - Walt Disney Family Museum WWII cartoons for Veterans Day  - Carthay Circle Pump House unveiled.

This is WEDWay Radio 95 - The Bold Renegade. In this episode we look at an important property, development and creation of Walt Disney Productions; the creation of the Zorro show.  Although it was a popular show on ABC from 1957-1959 there is so much more to this story including:  - The creation of WED  - The break with ABC as a financial partner  - A look into how Disney would go to protect its financial freedom  Check out the show notes for links to great websites about this subject at wedwayradio.com Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/twitter Like our Facebook page: http://facebook.com/wedwayradio Email us at podcast@wedwayradio.com Enjoy!

The news of November 11, 2011 including:  - Disney - Netflix Deal -   - A Look at Buena Vista Street  - Retro D-Tech merchandise items  - Talking Mickey visits Magic Kingdom  - New Disney Gallery exhibit "All aboard the Grand Circle Tour"  - Disneyland has no plans to adopt the dining cancellation fee

Thanks for joining us for WEDWay Radio - A show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring. This weeks  show we take a look at  a place that many know, but few know the backstory: The Royal Suite, 21 Rue Royal, The Disney Gallery and The Disneyland Dream Suite. Although many are familiar with the story of Walts apartment I think it will be surprising for most to find out that there have actually been fiver separate tennants to the space that was once supposed to be Walts expanded  apartment for VIP's and overnight stays in Disneys. On this episode we discuss: ▪ The need for a new apartment apart for the firehouse  ▪ Who designed the original apartment and their inspirations ▪ The tenants who took up residence after Walts passed away ▪ The fate of the space when Club 33 wanted to expand ▪ The Disney Gallery and its purpose ▪ The Disneyland Dream Suits and its design This week also features our November contest. You can enter at contest@wedwayradio.com. Listen for details. Follow us Twitter Like us on Facebook Also, we haven't asked you in while, but if you haven't written an iTunes review we'd really appreciate it. Enjoy!

This week we delve into a variety of Disney news related items including: New art was released featuring the Red Car Trolley, its color scheme and the route that it will follow through Buena Vista Street and Hollywoodland Disney recently announced a rerelease of several animated classics in 3D including Beauty and the Beast, Monsters Inc, Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid, The Magic Kingdom recently tested a Mobile Program during Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party. Disney recently started testing FastPass for preferred viewing for afternoon parades There will be a Tim Burton styled balloon for this years Thanksgiving Day Parade. Disneyland Restaurant changes details continue to emerge including the Jolly Holiday Cafe and expanded seating for the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor and more seating for Carnation Cafe. Google celebrated Mary Blairs 100th birthday on Friday with a Mary Blaire Google Doodle You can still vote for WEDWay Radio for Best Travel Podcast every day through October 27th.  Thanks so much for supporting us. Enjoy!

This is WEDWay Radio 93 - The International Film Festival: Highlighting the films of Epcots World Showcase.  In this episode we look at the four films of World Showcase: Norway's 'Spirit of Norway, China's Reflections of China, Canada's O'Canada and France's Impressions de France.  Join us as we take a look at each attraction discussing the differences in the four films including the purpose and presentation as well.  Spirit of Norway is a film shown following the Maelstrom attraction and is original to the pavilions opening in 1988. Reflections of China is the second incarnation of a 360 degree theater presentation following the original Wonders of China.  This film is Matts favorite amongst the four.O'Canada is the second incarnation of the film as well. This film is hosted by entertainment personality Martin Short, a native of Canada.  Impressions de France is the final film of our film festival.  It highlights the people of France and the dramatic landscapes of the country.  This film is Nates favorite.   Don't forget that we are nominated for Best Travel Podcast in the 2011 People Choice Podcast Awards at podcastawards.com.  You van vote every day through October 27th. Thanks so much for your support. Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/wedwayradio Like our facebook page Facebook.com/wedwayradio You can email us at podcast@wedwayradio.com Enjoy!

Thanks for joining us for Wedway NOW for October 20, 2011.  This week we tackle the stories about the Disney theme parks, including 1.  Top Disney execs were seen and reported to be touring Disneys Animal Kingdom with James Cameron and his creative team.  2.  Disney shared a preview of Maters Junkyard Jamboree at DCA  3.  Walt Disney World is testing free wifi at some resorts  4.  Disney adds fee to prime dining reservations  Enjoy Responsibly and #VoteWedway

On this episode of WEDWay Radio we are proud to take a look at one of our favorite animated features the 1949 film Ichabod and Mr. Toad, and instead of looking at the entire feature we are going to instead look at the second half of the film: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.  This is such a fantastic feature and some of the things that we look at in examining this are:   Animation in the 40's and how this feature ended the "package films" of the 1940's where features were divided up into several subjects or a mix of live action and animated sequences. Washington Irving and the story of Sleepy Hollow.  The first great American author who was internationally acclaimed and how this story was actually part of a larger set of works, including Rip Van Winkle while also creating a history for an area that was not very rich in culture. The art and animation of the film that stood including the work of Frank Thomas, Woolie Reitherman, John Lounsbery and Mary Blair The great music of the film including the narration by Bing Crosby.   Where we can find Sleepy Hollow references in the parks. Enjoy!

Thanks for joining for Wedway Now for October 12, 2011 where we look at the news of Disney.  This week we discuss several items including CEO Bob Igers plan to step down in 2015 The recent fire in WDW The plan to open the Art of Animation Resort in May of 2012 The podcast awards Enjoy!

Thanks for joining us for WEDWay Radio - A Show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring. This is episode #91 and this week Matt and Nate begin an exciting new series called 'Disney In Space' where we look at Disney's influence on SPACE, ranging from attractions to the Disneyland TV show, to important people in the space field.  On this episode we highlight one of three opening day attractions in Disneyland's Tomorrowland: Space Station X1. Thank you for downloading the show and thank you for nominating WEDWay Radio for Best Travel Podcast Check out show notes at wedwayradio.com  Follow us at twitter.com/wedwayradio Like our Facebook page facebook.com/wedwayradio Enjoy!

This week Matt and Nate tackle the news of the Disney Company including The new Blue Sky Cellar at DCA The Avatar announcement The 40 Year Anniversry at WDW The death of Steve Jobs

Thanks for joining us for WEDWay Radio - A show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring.  On this weeks episode of WEDWay Radio the Matt and Nate are joined by Henry Work of Touringplans.com to talk about a type of touring that is becoming more and more common, the Touring Habits of the Seasoned Veteran.  Henry, who visits the parks pretty regularly talks baout how his touring strategy and activities have changed over the past few years. Show Notes for this episode and every episode of WEDWay Radio can be found at http://wedwayradio.com Follow us Twitter twitter.com/wedwayradio Like our Facebook facebook.com/wedwayradio You can email us at podcast@wedwayradio.com