The Disney Nerds Podcast

More Disney, More Family, More Timeless and More Relevant! That’s what the Vice President of Epcot told us during the Epcot 35 celebration last year. So, what's been happening? Are the announcements form the D23 Expo last year going to happen? Guardians of the Galaxy, Ratatouille, China Circle Vision, Mission Space Green, Mission Space Restaurant and the Disney Skyliner... This week we take a look at the progress Disney has made over the past year... while most announced attractions are scheduled to open for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary 2021, progress is being made every day. In addition, we take a look at some disney patent filings to see how they fit the new attractions, and speculate on the latest Epcot Rumor mill along with a look at the $2.2 Billion overall project that will completely change Epcot. Put on your walking shoes, it's going to be a wild ride this week.Please subscribe to the show and be sure to check out the Video Edition of this podcast for a look at all of the images discussed. questions@TheDisneyNerdsPodcast.com  

Just a few weeks ago tickets for the D23 expo 2019 went on sale, celebrating everything Disney the D23 Expo is a must for every Disney nerd.  As we look forward to the D23 Expo 2019, it’s a perfect time to look back on previous D23 Expos.   With so much to cover lots of audio gets left behind, this week we are sharing audio from the Imagineering Disneyland 60 Breakout session from the D23 Expo 2015.  The subtitle, “Working with Walt” says it all.   An interview with 3 Disney legends that personally worked with Walt Disney:  Richard Sherman, Orlando Ferrante and Marty Sklar.  The personal experiences cover creating Disneyland, the 1964-65 world’s fair and countless stories behind some of Disneyland’s classic attractions.  Thanks for listening.  And if you like this type of content, let use know.  Questions@TheDisneyNerdsPodcast.com or reach me directly Sam@TheDisneyNerdsPodcast.com

Join us this week as we Listen to Walt.  There are a lot of interviews and guest shots of Walt and we are bringing these first person accounts of Walter Elias Diseny to you.  This week we have a bit of an Oscars them along with the regular attractions, animation and animatronics.  We do bring you a clip from Diane Disney and an incredible description of Walt's suite in Disneyland and how he spent time with Diane and her sister and then as a grand father with her kids.  Very good information.  Thanks for listening!

Show # 251 A Preview for November Disney Nerds Podcast Meet-ups

Hi guys and welcome to the show.  This week, armed with the Map and Menu for this years upcoming Food and Wine Festival, we take a virtual walk around Epcot's World Showcase and hit some of the food stands we are most looking forward to.  Take a walk with us and let's get ready for Food and Wine together.

Hello and welcome to Show # 249 of the Disney Nerds Podcast.  This week we take a look at Disney Animal Kingdom's Rivers of Light night time show.  This was added in 2017 as an addition to the new night time entertainment that Disney was adding to the Animal Kingdom.  We recently saw the show and here is our recording from that night.  Sam and Ed with both families at Rivers of Light.  FYI, based on my reaction, I did a little homework and discuss some of the story behind the show.  Headphones if possible.  Total stereo. Thanks for Listening!

Hello and welcome to show # 248.  This week we are excited to bring you a fun conversation we had with Carol Stein, Pianist Extraordinaire. "Her travels as a musician have spanned the globe performing all over Europe, Asia, and the USA in such places as the Montreux Palace in Switzerland, The Bayerischerhof in Munich, The Oasis Lounge in Hong Kong to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Carol enjoys composing and spontaneous arranging of pieces during a live performance. She may take a child’s melody and turn it “inside-out” in the style of Mozart, and then into a bossa nova, and end up with a Duke Ellington swing. She always likes to add a special touch to each piece she plays, which is one reason she enjoys singing and playing as a solo pianist. However, the delight of performing with a group and the “magic” that occurs when musicians create a sound together is why Carol adores performing with her jazz band “Carol Stein & Friends!” This is a really fun interview.  Carol takes us to the Downtown Disney and into the Comedy Warehouse where she started her career.  Then to Epcot and the Rose and Crown.  Listen in to hear about the other great locations Carol has played.  Carol Stein's Website Link Carol is great at the Disney songs, but her talent is strong through all kinds of music.     

Hello and welcome back tot he show.  This week Sam is back with another frsh report from WDW.  The Disney Parks people had a great Christmas in July Media event that we were invited too.  Sam got to go is on the show this week reporting on what he saw and experienced.  Happy Holidays!

Hello and welcome to Show # 246.  This week we bring you a classic re-run from early in our show history.  From almost 200 shows ago we bring you a Classic Rewind with an interview Jimmy and Jen did with Stacey.  This interview is great and Stacey is so nice and gracious with our questions. 

Join us this week as Morgan, Sam and Ed let you know everything they saw, did and want to do again in the new Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios.

Hi guys and welcome back to the show!  This week we will be bringing you three attractions from our latest trip to WDW.  Two are what you would consider a non-E-Ticket ride, but I argue they are still both great.  As for the last attraction, that would be considered E-ticket.  Enjoy and headphones if you got them.

Walt Disney World Toy Story Land is here!!  Come with us and “shrink” to the size of a toy and join in on the fun Woody, Jessie, Buzz, and Andy’s other beloved toys are having in Andy’s backyard. Take a ride on Slinky Dog Dash, a roller coaster Andy has assembled from his Mega Coaster Play Kit, take a spin on Alien Swirling Saucers, a galactic play set that Andy won from Pizza Planet, maybe you can be the chosen one!    Listen in to the Grand Opening Ceremony then take a trip with Sam and Ed on the newest attractions followed by a look at the latest Merchandise, Food and Beverage Offerings and an interview with some of the imagineers behind the new Play Disney Parks App.   You won't want to miss this episode!   Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe.

Join us this week as we discuss a number of issues in a small amount of time.  We talk about our social media channels, our up-coming Disney Nerds preview of Toy Story Land and a little preview of Ed's next WDW trip.

Join us this week as we see what's to do at WDW in 1983 and 1993.  Do you remember back that far?  Join us for a great trip to the past as we see what's new and what's changed in the parks over 10 years. Thanks for Listening and see you next week. Here are the Youtube Links: 1983 by RobFuz  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8Nh2vT2Tjw  And the 1993 version:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJL7k7Z-Fks&t=1484s And here is the Link to Richar Gerth's Facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/RichardatGrandFloridian/

Hello and welcome to show # 236. This week we had so many announcments from WDW that we wanted to bring some of them to you.  Thanks for listening!