Skywalking Through Neverland: Keeping the Star Wars Magic Alive

On January 27th, Disneyland hosted the kick-off celebration for the Walt Disney Company's 100th Anniversary!! New statues & decor, Nighttime Spectaculars, food, merchandise, and a NEW attraction (for Disneyland) debuted and we were there to celebrate. To share in the excitement, Mike Celestino from Laughingplace.com and Who's the Bossk podcast is back to share his experience from the special Press Event held that week. We start our discussion with Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway - the perfect new attraction for Toon Town. Then we touch on some of the surprising missteps and typos present on Disney100 signage. What?!! Have a listen and tell us what you think about all the new, shiny things!

We round out our show with a tribute to Cindy Williams. 2023 hit another low last Wednesday, January 25th, when we lost another big piece of Richard's childhood when Cindy Williams passed away at the age of 75. Her biggest claim to fame was playing Shirley Feeney in Laverne and Shirley, A revolutionary show at the time which ran from 1976-1983, where 2 females lead the cast. Let's reminisce…

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• Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
• The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
• Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
• Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
• Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
• Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

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Revisit Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics with Dee Tails! Dee, creature performer and actor (SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY / THE LAST JEDI / WILLOW series) joins us to break down the second issue of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Marvel comics adaptation. It's "Battleground Hoth!" How do the classic comics portray this classic on-screen battle? What are our memories (if any) of reading this for the first time? Go grab issue #40 and follow along with us!!

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #40 "Battleground Hoth" Description:

Title: "The Empire Strikes Back: Battleground Hoth" Release Date: July 22, 1980 Writer: Archie Goodwin, based on the script by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan from the story by George Lucas Artwork: Al Williamson, Carlos Garzón, & Glynis Wein Cover Art: Al Williamson & Carlos Garzón

Synopsis:

This issue continues the official six issue adaptation of Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. It begins with Luke in recovering from his encounter with a wampa, and a near-kiss and then full kiss with Princess Leia. Then the battle begins as the Rebels spot Imperial walkers. Luke and Wedge take out an AT-AT with harpoons and tow cables, and the issue ends with Luke shot down and he falls into the path of an AT-AT.

As usual, we take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our Facebook Group to contribute!

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To celebrate the season finale of WILLOW, actor and creature performer Dee Tails returns to share exclusive behind-the-scenes stories of this Disney+ series where he played Falken the troll. Falken is featured heavily in Episode 6 "Prisoners of Skellin" alongside his troll brother Lord Sarris. We talk about the casting, costume process (including what it took to put his contacts in), and working with his friends from SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY. Dee was specifically requested to work on this series!

Dee is one of our favorite guests, and you can also hear him chatting about his scenes in SOLO, THE FORCE AWAKENS, THE LAST JEDI, and ROGUE ONE on Episodes 171, 207, 214, 215 and 228.

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Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

• Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
• The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
• Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
• Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
• Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
• Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

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Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.

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2023 started off with a bang on Disney+ with Season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch! Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue / FanGIRL Blog) and BJ Priester (FanGIRL Blog) join us to review the premiere episodes "Spoils of War" and "Ruins of War".

We were also part of a Star Wars fan site roundtable hosted by Disney and Lucasfilm, which shed fantastic and relevant insight into The Bad Batch from the showrunners Brad Rau (executive producer) and Jennifer Corbett (head writer, executive producer), along with the voice of Omega, Michelle Ang, and the voice of The Bad Batch, Dee Bradley Baker. What kinds of storytelling can we look forward to in Season 2? How does Dee keep all the Clone voices straight in a recording session? How do Michelle and Dee connect during recording sessions? What can we expect from Kevin Kiner and The Bad Batch soundtrack this season?

To hear all three roundtables in their entirety, head to Fangirls Going Rogue, where Tricia and Sarah shared them along with more insight into The Bad Batch:

• Brad Rau and Jennifer Corbett
• Michelle Ang
• Dee Bradley Baker

Thanks to our fellow Star Wars fan podcasters for a great roundtable: Jedi News, Fangirls Going Rogue, Father Son Galaxy, Full of Sith, Skytalkers, Tarkin's Top Shelf, and Fantha Tracks.

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Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

• Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
• The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
• Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
• Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
• Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
• Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

SPONSORS

Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.

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2022 is quickly drawing to a close which means it's time for our annual year-end pop culture wrap-up. What made the highlight list, what was binge-worthy, and what are we looking forward to in 2023? For such a big year we brought along some friends - Misty Rosas from The Mandalorian, and Mike Celestino from laughingplace.com and Who's the Bossk podcast.

From Andor, Star Wars Celebration, and the Galactic Starcruiser to Abbott Elementary, Spirited, and LEGOMasters, we cover a huge swath of pop culture in 2022.

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Use code LIFEDAYFREESHIP for free shipping on 2 or more books!

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Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

• Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
• The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
• Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
• Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
• Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
• Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

SPONSORS

Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.

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• Send emails to [email protected] and follow us on Facebook.

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Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they take you on the Disney Wonder for Courtney and Kelly's first Disney Cruise. (Listen with the player above)

From Embarkation day to the Closing Ceremonies, Courtney and Kelly there was so much to experience on this beautiful ship. Courtney and Kelly recount their favorite memories and tell us what you need to know before booking your own Disney Cruise.

Then it's time for Disney Christmas Traditions as Courtney, Kelly and Sarah discuss what puts them in the Christmas spirit and their favorite parts of the season.

If you have questions for Courtney, Kelly or Sarah about Walt Disney World or Disneyland you can DM us on Intragram @neverlandclubhousepod and we may answer your question in a upcoming podcast!

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About Neverland Clubhouse

Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.

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Skywalkers! We did it! We made it to 400 fun-filled episodes! So many stories and memories as we take a look back over the last 9 years. Richard and Sarah spin the wheel and randomly pick previous episodes to share stories and clips. Several Skywalkers pop in to share their memories, and we play many of your audio clips that you sent in. It's a true Skywalker celebration!

Today in Star Wars History, Part 2 NOW AVAILABLE

Use code LIFEDAYFREESHIP for free shipping on 2 or more books!

Autographed Edition!!

Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

• Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
• The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
• Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
• Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
• Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
• Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

SPONSORS

Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.

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How does Tinker Bell fly over Disneyland's castle? With lots of help - she has an entire launch crew! One of our most popular episodes featured Gina Rock who flew over Disneyland as Tinker Bell during their nighttime fireworks show between 1983 and 2005 (Ep 191). Gina is BACK with a member of her Tink Launch Crew, Bruce McQuire. What steps are required to get Gina ready for launch? What happens when balloons block Tink's wire? What other characters did a fly-by during the fireworks show? So many fun stories!

Today in Star Wars History, Part 2 NOW AVAILABLE

Use code LIFEDAYFREESHIP for free shipping on 2 or more books!

Autographed Edition!!

Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

• Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
• The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
• Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
• Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
• Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
• Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

SPONSORS

Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.

CONTACT US

• Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland
• Send emails to [email protected] and follow us on Facebook.

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Check out some of our previous episodes and articles:

We've waited 34 years to see the further adventures of Willow Ufgood, and now, that day is upon us. We share our review of the NEW Willow Disney+ series, as well as a primer with everything you need to know from the original film, going into this new series. Then go behind-the-scenes with some insight into the conceptualization of the series from the Willow Press Conference, and our experience at the World Premiere in Westwood, CA. What a week! Be sure to check out our article on Willow which works as a companion piece to this episode.

Today in Star Wars History, Part 2 NOW AVAILABLE

Use code LIFEDAYFREESHIP for free shipping on 2 or more books!

Autographed Edition!!

Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

• Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
• The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
• Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
• Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
• Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
• Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

SPONSORS

Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.

CONTACT US

• Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod
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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland
• Send emails to [email protected] and follow us on Facebook.

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We just got back from Walt Disney World, we still have jet lag, but we are buzzing with excitement and can't wait to share our Life Day experiences as we take a Cosmic Rewind back to our Small World Vacation!

We visited the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, then we raced home to Disneyland. That's 5 Disney parks in one week, and both Galaxy's Edge's in one day! And we had Skywalker meet-up on Life Day.And we'll go over the Skywalker meet-up.

Since this is Thanksgiving week, we asked you Skywalkers what you are thankful for and we'll go over your comments in Shout-outs!

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Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

• Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
• The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
• Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
• Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
• Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
• Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars

SPONSORS

Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.

CONTACT US

• Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland
• Send emails to [email protected] and follow us on Facebook.

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