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

In this episode Matt and Nate take a look at a story of the Disney Studio that spans the highs and lows of their feature animation from the first film, Snow White, through the release of Peter Pan.  What makes this such an interesting story is the road that Peter Pan took from the beginning of the relationship between Disney and JM Barrie in 1935 until the films release in 1953.  This is one of the many stories that could be told about Disneys Peter Pan, and why its such an important film in Disney history. Oh yeah, and we got Jeff Pepper to come on as well. Show Notes available at http://wedwayradio.com Email the show podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/wedwayradio Join our Facebook page Facebook.com/wedwayradio Enjoy!

In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate invite Henry Work of Touringplans.com and Betamouse onto the show to discuss the magic of World Showcase after dark. Check out the show notes at http://wedwayradio.com Email the show at podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/wedwayradio Join our Facebook page facebook.com/wedwayradio Enjoy!

In this episode Matt and Nate begin a new series celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World we're calling 40 Years of Magic.  The series looks at each of the five decades of Walt Disney World, beginning with the 1960's.  The 1960's was an interesting decade in that most of the imprtant decisions regarding the resort were made including; location, land acquisition, governing bodies established, and construction.   Check out the show notes at wedwayradio.com You can email the show at podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/wedwayradio Join our Facebook page facebook.com/wedwayradio Enjoy!

In the aftermath of the recent tornado that struck Joplin MO, we are fortunate today to have Mike Rahlman of the Be Our Guest Podcast; who, like us, resides in Missouri and discusses with us, ways that our friends in the Disney online community can help the Joplin and the area around it, who are in dire need of support right.  Thanks for anything you can do to help the people of our great state. 

In this episode Matt and Nate look at some of the more prominent news and rumors that have been making the rounds in the Disney community.  We look at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in this episode so be sure to tune in this epsiode.   Show Notes available at http://wedwayradio.com Email the show podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Join our Facebook page http://facebook.com/wedwayradio Enjoy!

In this epsiode of Matt and Nate discover one of the shortest lived, but no less important attractions in the history of Disneyland.  If the Disneyland Railroad represents the past of rail travel, then Tomorrowland should provide the future of rail travel; and so in 1957 Disneyland debuted The Viewliner, the fastest miniature train in the world.  We discuss how this attraction served as the basis for the Monorail. Show notes for the episode are at http://wedwayradio.com Email the show at podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Join our Facebook page http://facebook.com/wedwayradio Enjoy!

In this weeks episode of we revisit of the Studios for the second installment of thr Studios 89 Series by looking a couple of original attractions that were unique to the Stuios; Superstar Television an The Monster Sound Show. And, to add to the conversation Matt Hochberg of StudiosCentral.com lends us a hand with the details.  One thing that stands out about the early Disney MGM Studios attractions were that you, the guest, were put into the action; and no attractions did this better than Superstar Television, where you got to go on the other side of the camera to play a role on a TV show, and The Monster Sound Show, where you were tasked with creating the sound alongside a suspense film. Both have been replaced over the years, but their legacy as part of the early days of the Studios has not been forgotten. Enjoy! Check out the shownotes at http://wedwayradio.com Email the show podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Join us on Facebook http://facebook.com/wedwayradio

In this episode Matt and Nate delve into the story of; the making of Indiana Jones, the relationship between George Lucas and Michael Eisner going back to the days at Paramount, and the Indiana Jones attractions that were created at the Disney theme parks. This epsiode really looks at some of the culture change that Disney experienced under the leadership of Michael Eisner and how they werent afraid shake things up a bit.  We then look at each of the Indiana Jones attractions around the Disney theme parks including Paris and Tokyo.   Check out the shownotes to this and every episode of WEDway Radio at http://wedwayradio.com Email the show at podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Join us on Facebook http://facebook.com/wedwayradio Enjoy!  

In this episode of WEDway Radio we are so proud and excited to present an interview with the fourth voice of Mickey Mouse, Mr. Bret Iwan who gave up some time to talk to us about his time as the 4th voice of Mickey Mouse. Bret will also be appearing at a benefit for Thank You Walt Disney.  More details are in the show notes at http://wedwayradio.com You can email the show podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow WEDway Radio on Twitter http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Join our Facebook page http://facebook.com/wedwayradio.com  And...Check out our new logo Enjoy!

In this episode of WEDway Radio we take a look at Disneyland with a young child.  As Matt gets ready to become a first time father later this year we examine how to tour the Disneyland Park with kids.  To do so, we take a look at each themed land in Disneyland one by one looking at what attractions are best, restaurants and restrooms as well as sharing a few stories about experiences with kids at the park.

In this episode, Matt and Nate discuss the evolution of one of Disney's original theme park attraction designs, the Circle Vision 360.  Although this attraction was based on a new style of film presentation, the Cinerama; this attraction was a Disney original and one of the few original attractions that is found in a Disey park today roughly unchanged.  This attaction was one of the few attractions that lasted from the early days of Disneylands Tomorrowland and was updated several time sover the years, eventually changing its name from Circlerama to Circle Vision 360, housing such filsm as America the Beautiful, American Journeys and a Tour of the West.  In Walt Disney World, this attraction became even more advanced as it truly became an immersive experience once the Timekeeper moved in 1994, bringing audio animatronics, special effects, theming and story to a whole new level in the Circle Vision 360 theater.  In Epcot, the countries of the World Showcase Pavilion probably give us the best example of Circle Vision 360's potential as we are given a 12 minute tour of Canada and China.  Enjoy!

In this episode Matt and Nate discuss one of the great Disney films in history, The Swiss Family Robinson, looking at the making of the film and the finished product.  Then the show looks at The Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse and its various incarnations in different Disney theme parks.  Some of the better aspects of the attraction is its use of the mismatched wood resembling the remnants of shipwreck, the cramped feeling of a treehouse and the innovations like the waterwheel, the tortoise shell and kitchen that were all present in both the film and the attraction.  Also, don't miss Matt's big announcement. Enjoy!

In this episode Matt and Nate view the timeline of events surrounding the 2009 Fantasyland Expansion announcement which included more princess themed areas and attractions.  We look at the groundbreaking, interactive queue's, the decision to change from the princess themed areas to appeal to a larger demographic (aka: boys), the addition of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster and the loss of Snow White's Scary Adventure.  We even read some emails. Enjoy!

In this episode Matt and Nate take a lighter look at the Disney Theme Parks by examining the different types of queue's that make up "Scene One" of the different attractions.  Within the episode we start by looking at the original switchback style queue's, queue's with preshows and many more including a few fun categories that we just made up.  Toward the end we talk about our favorite queue's and also discuss what we think are the worst queue's for attractions that we love.  Enjoy!  

In this episode Matt and Nate look at Disneyland's New Orleans Square including a brief discussion on the reasons for expansion and why New Orleans was a perfect inspiration for a new themed land.  The most intriguing part of this area is definetely the different shops and so the evolution of the different shops is discussed int he second half of this show.  Enjoy!