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Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, I'm chatting with author Shannon Carlin about her new book "Witches Run Amok: The Oral History of Disney's Hocus Pocus". Hear all about the process of writing her first book, the pros and cons of writing an official book for The Walt Disney Company, how it can be difficult getting the facts straight as different folks have different memories of making the movie, and discover what other Disney movie was written with Bette Midler in mind before she turned it down. That and so much more on this Halloween episode of Dizney Coast to Coast.

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Disney fans rejoice! I recently got back from a Walt Disney World visit, so I share my thoughts on content new to me with a rave review of "Luminous: The Symphony of Us". Plus, the latest Disney news including a year closure for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, "Princess Diaries 3" getting closer to becoming a reality, ticket price hikes at Disneyland Resort, a "Paint the Night" return tease, and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! Jennifer Lee has stepped down as the Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO she prepares to direct two "Frozen" sequels. Plus, the highly touted Disney Aspire program supporting Cast Member's education has been greatly downgraded, a bit of Disney history has been preserved and dedicated in California at Walt & Roy's original business location, the Disney+ password sharing crackdown has begun, and more titles have been removed from Disney+. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! I have a very special group interview with talented folks who were involved in the making of Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Featured in the discussion is the speaking voice of Jack Skellington, actor Chris Sarandon, the voice of Oogie Boogie, actor Ken Page, the film's Artistic Coordinator, Allison Abbate, and the film's co-producer, Kathleen Gavin. Join us as we discuss the making of this iconic holiday film and its legacy, live from Orange County California's largest Halloween event, Creep It Real OC. This panel was recorded in front of a live audience on Sunday, September 15th, 2024, just fifteen days before the passing of The Late Ken Page.

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Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, my friend Robert joins me to talk about his first visit to Hong Kong Disneyland. Like all Disney fans, we have preconceived notions of what our experiences will be when visiting a Disney park for the first time. Listen to hear how it lived up to Robert's expectations as we discuss how to get to the resort, the later than expected opening time, how characters seem to be more popular than rides based on wait times, the shopping & food, why Hong Kong's Jungle Cruise is his favorite, the wow-factor of Mystic Manor, and what Robert thought of the park's newest land, World of Frozen. Whether you're thinking about visiting Hong Kong Disneyland yourself or simply living vicariously through Robert's journey, enjoy our conversation all about Hong Kong Disneyland.

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Disney fans rejoice! A new villains show is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Plus, EPCOT is moving some animals from The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Halloween favorites are returning to movie theaters, another Disney LEGO IDEA has been approved, and a Star Wars fireworks show is getting a dining package at Disneyland. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! On this episode I have my friend Jason joining me who recently attended the 21 Royal dining experience at Disneyland Park. This dining experience, in the former Disneyland Dream Suite above Pirates of the Caribbean, costs a group of up to twelve people $18,000 to dine. We get into the history of the space, the experience from top to bottom, and Jason answers a lot of questions for me about what it is that you get for $18k. If you're someone who will never even contemplate visiting 21 Royal, live vicariously through Jason's experience. If you've even slightly considered dishing up the money for the experience, this episode should shed light on it all and perhaps even encourage you to take the leap. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! Disneyland Resort announced their plans for the holidays including new offerings like Chip and Dale's Ornament Trail and new way to meet Santa in Disneyland. Plus, Peter Pan's Flight has made some notable updates at Magic Kingdom, there's a whole slew of news about new Downtown Disney dining location and retail offerings, new "Encanto" characters are meeting in Disneyland, and we're losing the Red Car Trolley in Disney California Adventure. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney's fans rejoice! Today on the show, former Kilimanjaro Safaris guide Evan joins me to talk about his Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park experience. Evan shares stories about what it was like to be trained as a guide and driving those giant vehicles, how he handled moments when the animals wouldn't get off the driving path, some tips for when you visit Disney's Animal Kingdom, and he shares how his first Disney job changed his future aspirations. That and so much more on this episode.

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Disney fans rejoice! D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event brought a ton of Disney announcements including confirmation of a Villains land coming to Magic Kingdom, a "Coco" ride coming to Disney California Adventure, Monstropolis headed to Disney's Hollywood Studios, a "Lion King" flume ride headed to Disneyland Paris, two new rides coming to Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort and a Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics figure arriving for Disneyland's 70th anniversary. Plus, in the world of movie news, "Disney Monster Jam" is happening. That and so much more on this episode.

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