DIZNEY COAST TO COAST: Disney Talks with Rose-Colored Glasses Removed

Disney fans rejoice! Recently retired Imagineer Kevin Rafferty visits the show to discuss his 40+ years working for Walt Disney Imagineering. Although he's worked on iconic attractions like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Cars Land, Test Track and so many more, we focus our attention on the attractions he developed that didn't make it into the parks. Did you know that Disney's Hollywood Studios was supposed to have an epic Dick Tracy ride and an entire land based on Roger Rabbit? Plus, he was working on a Mickey Mouse attraction long before he completed Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! As we get ready for the reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, the Disneyland Resort has its eyes set on the future with Disneyland Forward. What exactly does this proposal mean? Hear the details along with news about a Disney Cruise Line staycation, a way to celebrate Disneyland Paris' 29th anniversary and some small but big changes to both Disneyland and Tokyo Disney. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice as we take a look back at the 1992 Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade. This television special was an annual tradition from 1985-1999. Walt Disney World was in the middle of its 20th anniversary, EuroDisney (now Disneyland Paris) had just opened, and Disneyland was getting ready for Fantasmic! The '92 parade was hosted by Joan Lunden and a highly ad-libbed Regis Philbin. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! At long last, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks have reopening dates. Let the countdown begin. Also, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure in Epcot has an opening date for this new attraction, we get more details about a deeper storyline for The Jungle Cruise and "Avengers: Endgame" gets knocked out of the position as highest-grossing movie of all time. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! The biggest competitors in the theme park world are Disney Parks and Universal Studios theme parks. That is why it's especially weird that there are numerous intellectual properties owned by The Walt Disney Company that have their own rides (and even full lands) in Universal parks. Listen as we discuss how this happened and what it would take for this strange fact to change. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! The state of California has loosened the safety stipulations in relation to large theme parks reopening, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Plus, ticket sales for A Touch of Disney broke the internet, Disney Stores is closing many of its locations, and a ton of new content is coming to Disney+ including a possible Disney Parks Universe. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! Imagineer Jason Surrell visits the show to have a conversation about the use of intellectual property in the Disney Parks. When did it all start? Is it too much? Is there a way to control it? Jason's expansive career in the theme park industry allows him to shed a lot of light on the constant IP debate. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! Disney recently announced when the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary festivities will begin as well as some of the decor we can expect to see for the celebration. Plus, recently retired Imagineer Joe Rohde has an exciting new gig, Disney Cruise Line is getting ready to ramp back up and Disney is closing one of their animation companies. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! On January 4, 2021, Joe Rohde retired from a forty-year long career at Walt Disney Imagineering. He became well known to Disney fans when he was named lead Imagineer for Disney's Animal Kingdom, but Joe accomplished so much more throughout his tenure. Listen as Len Testa from Touring Plans joins host Jeff DePaoli as they discuss the works of this irreplaceable Imagineer. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! There's even more Wakanda content heading our way, a '90s favorite and a '90s-inspired series is headed to Disney+, "Soul" has made it into Epcot and Disney California Adventure will soon have a new offering in the park even while it remains "closed." Plus, we have a conversation about the removal of the Disneyland Annual Passholder program and Walt Disney World removing Disney's Magical Express. That and so much more on this episode.

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