Starport75 - A Disney Podcast

By Chris Grey & Glenn Welch

A podcast (mostly) about Disney, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland but honestly, we nerd out on anything--tech, photography, cars, books, music, etc. Have a listen.... more

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The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.

Starport75 - A Disney Podcast episodes:

January 18, 2019Loose Slinky Dog Tails
Released 1/17/19

First episode of the new year!

Follow Up

Disney introduces logo for Hollywood Studios' 30th anniversary https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-et-disney-hollywood-studios-logo-30th-20190102-story.html

Chris’ Disney Adventures

Chris' thoughts about the Grand Floridian on Christmas Eve

News

It was crazy crowded over the Christmas/New Year’s Eve holiday

Slinky Dog Dash Coaster Train Tails Removed Due To Safety Concerns https://wdwnt.com/2019/01/breaking-slinky-dog-dash-coaster-train-tails-removed-due-to-safety-concerns-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

Walt Disney World Maintenance Report https://wdwnt.com/2019/01/introducing-the-walt-disney-world-maintenance-report-a-running-list-of-broken-effects-damaged-items-and-more-from-the-parks/

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge news from Destination D https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/11/exciting-star-wars-galaxys-edge-news-from-destination-d/

Disneyland raises ticket prices in anticipation of the opening of Galaxy’s Edge https://www.disneytouristblog.com/disneyland-ticket-price-increase-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

Picks of the show

Parental controls in iOS on the iPad
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48min
December 27, 2018The Disney Christmas Show
Released on 12/27/18

It’s been a while… Sorry everyone!

Disney News

New Space Mountain Exit Opens, Speedramps Removed at the Magic Kingdom https://wdwnt.com/2018/11/photos-video-new-space-mountain-exit-opens-speedramps-removed-at-the-magic-kingdom/

New signage in Tomorrowland for Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/photos-new-monsters-inc-laugh-floor-sign-arrives-in-tomorrowland/

Nikon Learn and Explore Disney Parks page https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/disney-parks/index.page

Automated PhotoPass coming to select character greeting locations

Rumor: Disney's Hollywood Studios to mark its 30th year with new logo

Disney Skyliner Gondolas Will NOT Have Air Conditioning, Only Passive Ventilation

Kingdom Hearts at Disney Springs https://wdwnt.com/2018/12/photos-kingdom-hearts-iii-pop-up-experience-opens-at-disney-springs/

Disney Parks Brings Star-Studded Celebrations to ABC and Disney Channel This Holiday Season

Picks of the week

Chris: Prep and Landing https://movies.disney.com/prep-and-landing

Glenn: The Christmas Chronicles on Netflix

Chris: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable https://amzn.to/2s0uG8A

Glenn: From All of Us to All of You The Disney Christmas Card https://amzn.to/2SqEPqU
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1h 18min
November 09, 2018If a bottle of soda falls in the new World of Disney...
Recorded - 11/7/18

Trip report from Chris - Disney Springs

World of Disney reopening

Chris’ mishap with a Coke bottle in WoD

Maleficent float is returning to the Festival of Fantasy Parade in the Magic Kingdom

Disney bought Lucasfilm six years ago today and has already recouped its $4 billion investment

New Entrance for Autos at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Opens Nov. 8

Gondolas discussion

Lyft billboards

Picks of the week:

Glenn: AdoramaPix https://www.adoramapix.com/

Chris: nixplay digital photo frame https://www.nixplay.com/edge-frames/
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59min
October 30, 2018There was no Early Morning Magic when we were playing Adventures in the MK. Now get off my lawn!
Recorded on 10/17/18

Released on 10/29/18

Early Morning Magic program for Disney's Hollywood Studios

90 minutes of access to Toy Story Land before the park opens

Annual Pass cost increase

Disney Video Games

Specifically Disney Park video games

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Disney_video_games#Walt_Disney_parks_and_resorts_games

Glenn: Adventures in the Magic Kingdom (1990) and Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour (2000)

Chris: Walt Disney World Explorer (1996) and Kingdom Hearts (2002)
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47min
October 17, 2018Spaceship Earth closing? No problem! We'll be on the Disney Cruise!
Released on 10/17/18

Disney Cruise Line follow up

Glenn booked a cruise out of New Orleans!

Spaceship Earth Will Close for Over Two Years, Part of Massive Overhaul of Epcot’s Future World

Tomorrowland Speedway closing for 5 months to re-route track around Tron

Fountain & Bottled Drink, Popcorn, Pretzel, and Other Snack Item Prices Increased
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45min
October 08, 2018Disney Rumor show! Go Away Green!
Released on 10/8/18

Rumor Show!

Rumored opening dates for new attractions

Skyliner Gondolas will not have A/C

India Pavilion Coming to Epcot’s World Showcase with Massive Jungle Book Ride

Is PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Getting Ready to Close?

3rd Hotel to join Swan and Dolphin

Magic Kingdom’s Club 33 location (Captain's Quarters) is out from behind construction walls
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42min
September 28, 2018Disney Cruise Line News Mini Episode
Recorded 9/27/18

Released 9/28/18

Disney Cruise Line will sail out of New Orleans in February, 2020! During Mardi Gras!
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17min
September 27, 2018Disney News recap
Released 9/27/18

Chris is remembering his Cruise

Some feedback from disboards.com

Follow up: Captain Tom is now Commodore Tom

Disney News

19 Magical New and Limited-Time Experiences Coming to Walt Disney World Resort in 2019

Disney Has Announced End Date and Replacement of IllumiNations at Epcot

Rafiki’s Planet Watch, including the Conservation Station, are closing to the public

Walt Disney World Switching to Date-Based Ticket Prices, Including Multi-Day Tickets

Park attendance showing softness going into Fall

Update on Chris’ visit to Epcot and the Food and Wine Festival

Disney News continued

New Candlelight Processional Narrators, Food & Merchandise Set for 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
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51min
September 17, 2018Chris' Disney Cruise Line Trip Report
Released 9/17/18

Chris and family went on a Disney Cruise Line vacation

Fantasy ship

Western Caribbean cruise

DCL History

Disney Magic - The Launching of a Dream by John Heminway

Chris has been on nine DCL cruises

Halloween decorations were up on the ship as of the 9/1 sailing

DCL Innovations

Split bathrooms - like

Rotational dining - dislike

Make special requests the day you get on the ship

Tipping on the cruise

Water Slides on the ship

Excursions

The ship is spectacular and well maintained

Castaway Cay

Paradise on earth

Kids club

Chris’s photos from the trip

http://bit.ly/starportdcl

Thoughts about length of cruise
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1h 19min
September 08, 2018Episode 056 - Mission to Mars
Released 9/7/18

Remember the Magic - Mission to Mars

Chris never experienced the attraction - it’s a regret

History

1955: Rocket to the Moon at Disneyland

No space travel in 1955

Circular theater with three levels of seats: 162 seats total

Screen in the floor and ceiling in the middle of the theater

Seats had pneumatic controls and would raise and lower

Was a D-Ticket attraction

Discussion about ticket levels

Building was demolished in 1966

The TWA rocket was moved to the TWA Corporate Headquarters building in Kansas City, MO

Rebuilt within a year

1967: Flight to the Moon at Disneyland and WDW (1971)

Introduced audio animatronics in the preshow, including Mr. Tom Morrow

1975: Mission to Mars at Disneyland and WDW

Changed Mr. Tom Morrow to Mr. Johnson from Space Control and added female AAs

Sponsored by McDonnell-Douglas

Closed in 1992 in Disneyland and 1993 in WDW

2003: Mission:Space at Epcot

The spiritual successor to MtM

Martin’s tribute video https://youtu.be/jPT3JoFFc1c

Yesterland https://www.yesterland.com/moonrocket.html
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25min

FAQs about Starport75 - A Disney Podcast:

How many episodes does Starport75 - A Disney Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.