On this tour of Disney Conversations, I talk about the keys that I believe led to the development and ultimate success of Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Walt was well known for his love of this planet and everything on it, as evidenced by his True-Life Adventure series. I talk a bit about how that leads to bringing it all to life at a wonderful theme park.

Finally, I end with a note of gratitude to all who have contributed and supported this show!

Thank you for listening, downloading, and Sharing!

This excursion takes us to a discussion about the genius of Joe Rohde, former Disney Imagineer and Head Creative for Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Mindy Muir and Magical Matthew discuss his storied career with Disney from before the opening of EPCOT Center, to Animal Kingdom, and beyond!

Jump over to our Disney Conversations Tourist page and join the discussion!

Until next we meet, Tourists!

Tour 126 welcomes a new friend to the show! Amy Joy Petermann comes aboard this excursion and talks with us about her love for Walt Disney World. We talk favorites, future plans, and other points of interest. Amy was a joy to have on, and we look forward to her visiting again soon!

We invite your input, so please hop over to the Disney Conversations Tourist page and let us know your thoughts!

Until next we meet, Tourists!

TTFN

Magical Matthew

Joining me this week is Tour Guide Laurie Harding!

We talk about how things began at the Disney/MGM Studios. We chat about how the idea was once a seed in the plans for EPCOT and grew into a larger dream.

In the process, we talk about some of the original attractions and on sight productions that took place in the early years. We also bring it into today by giving you a little tour around today's Disney Hollywood Studios.

So glad you have you with us for this Tour of Disney Conversations! Please join the conversation on the Disney Conversations Tourists group on Facebook, we would love to hear from you!

Until next we meet, Tourists!

TTFN

Magical Matthew

Sad to say, tourists! This is a solo tour! I am your guide through this short show, but I am hoping I packed the right gear for the journey!

On this tour, we look at the evolution of EPCOT Center. I chat about the changes that occurred after Walt Disney's death. Who took over? What were the changes to the original plan? What's in the future for EPCOT?

I truly appreciate you hanging on with me as this podcast is going through some changes of it's own right now. More on that at a later time.

Hop over to our Facebook page, Disney Conversations, and join in the conversation!

In honor of the Disney100 celebration, we decided to take a look back at how everything began for Walt Disney World.

We talk about Walt's original dream for the Florida Project, and dive into the development of WDW's Magic Kingdom.

And, of course, what would a Disney Conversation be without a Dug moment?

Thank you for sticking with us!

Until next time, Tourists...

TTFN

How does compare to Walt Disney World to someone who has spent their lives at Disneyland? Tour Conductor Magical Matthew and Tour Guide Diane Whiting discuss the shock a first time visitor to Walt Disney World might encounter if they are only used to going to Disneyland.

We talk about size of resorts, parks, restaurant offerings and much, much more!

Join us on the Disney Conversations Facebook page and jump into this conversation!

What does it mean to be a Disney Obsessed Fan? We discuss this very thing on Tour 121 of Disney Conversations. Joining Magical Matthew on this excursion are Tour Guides Diane Whiting and Mindy Muir!

This discussion, more than most, is one big Dug Moment, thus the brief sound-bite! We trail off into many realms of our Disney obsessions and talk about everything from Parks Memorabilia to Clothing to future desires.

Overall, this was a really fun topic and one we invite ALL of you to join in on our Facebook page. Just search for Disney Conversations Podcast and let's have some fun! Or, email us directly at [email protected].

Until next time, Tourists...

TTFN

Tour Conductor Magical Matthew and Tour Guide Laurie Harding discuss some of the Destination D23 "announcements" regarding Walt Disney World. And, since most of what was shared didn't really have any concrete timelines, we decided to add a few of our own "announcements" in the form of Rumors We'd Like to Start!

It was a fun, early morning discussion that we both enjoyed immensely! We hope you will also!

How about adding to the rumor mill on the Disney Conversations Facebook Page? We'd love to hear your "announcements", too!

Until next we meet, Tourists!

TTFN

Like any vacation, plans can sometimes be interrupted. Just when everything is looking good, a snag comes along to derail your trip.

On this adventure of Disney Conversations Magical Matthew, Diane Whiting, and Laurie Harding talk about ideas to help navigate around these little detours.

We talk about travel issues, illness at Disney, and other related items.

Jump aboard by visiting the Disney Conversations Facebook page and tell us about your experiences with travel interruptions.

Until next we meet, Tourists...

TTFN