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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August 28, 2018Episode 055 - Chris' trip to the Magic Kingdom
Released 8/27/18

Feedback on new formats

What Glenn had for dinner

Glenn visits Orlando to see Chris at least once a year; Chris has been to NOLA once since 2007

Disney News

Shop Disney Parks app

Because of the Tron Coaster construction, the WDW Railroad will be stopped

Chris Visits Disney

Magic Kingdom visit

Halloween decorations are up!

Scrims on Main Street USA

Jungle Cruise

Shrunken Ned’s Junior Jungle Boats - Closed on 8/21/12

Family had no interest in seeing the Country Bear Jamboree

Ate at Casey’s Corner

Ketchup conundrum

No visit to Tomorrowland

Starbucks in the park

Outside vendors in the park ~50:00

Picks of the Week

Chris:

Flash Diffuser Reflector Kit https://amzn.to/2LxPgoa

Flash Diffuser Light Softbox https://amzn.to/2wsh482

Wireless Speedlite Flash https://amzn.to/2LylCzj
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1h 9min
August 16, 2018Episode 054 - The Country Bear Jamboree
Recorded 8/8/18

Remember the Magic - The Country Bear Jamboree

History

December 1965, Walt Disney was pressing forward with Mineral King, a ski resort in the Sierra Nevada mountains

As part of the evening entertainment, an animatronic show was being developed

The project was assigned to Marc Davis

One day Davis was working on drawings of the characters in his office. Walt Disney walked in and saw the drawings and laughed because he loved the characters. On Disney's way out he turned to Marc Davis and said good-bye, which he was known never to say. That was the last time Davis saw Disney, who died a few days later.

With ski resort progress slow, the show was refined and designed to be a unique attraction at the then still being planned Walt Disney World Resort

Frontierland would receive a much needed marquee attraction

A 15 minute dance hall style show was designed

Imagineer X Atencio (Yo-Ho & Grim Grinning Ghosts) and musical director George Bruns created songs for the bears to sing

24 animatronic figures were built, plus another three for outside the theater

The show opened on October 1, 1971 and was a huge draw in an otherwise sparsely populated corner of the park

Shootin’ Arcade, Tom Sawyer Island, WDW Railroad

Shares a building with the Enchanted Tiki Room

Theater exits into the “Mile Long Bar’ instead of a gift shop, where three stars from the show would hold their own mini show

Pepsi and Frito Lay were the original sponsors from 1971 - 1981 (Pepsi was available at Pecos Bill’s until 1990)

It closed in August 2012 for a refurb; when it reopened in October 2012, it was shortened by 4 1/2 minutes.

Introduction was shortened, and some dialogue throughout the show was cut, along with two songs: "Pretty Little Devilish Mary" and "Fractured Folk Song"

In the MLB, Max, Melvin, and Buff animatronics were hanging and would talk and sing to the guests as they left the theater

From May 1986 through February 1992, the show was replaced by the Country Bear Vacation Hoedown

November 1984, the Country Bear Christmas Special was introduced for the holiday season and ran every year through 2005

Took 4-6 days to install and remove

Was the first attraction to change for the holidays

There was a CBJ in Disneyland From 1972-2001 (replaced by The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh)

It was the first WDW attraction to be replicated at Disneyland

Because of the popularity of the show in Florida, two theaters were built at Disneyland

From 1986-2001, it was the CBVH

Tokyo Disneyland’s opened with the park and still operates. It’s the same as WDW’s version, except the animatronics are more modern and look more real, and like at Disneyland, was built with two theaters

Tokyo still has all three versions of the show at different times of the year

Attraction

Bears (18): Henry, Liver Lips McGrowl, Wendell, Teddi Berra, Ernest, Terrence, Trixie, Big Al, Sun Bonnet Trio (Bunny, Bubbles, Beulah), Gomer, The Five Bear Rugs (Zeke, Zeb, Ted, Fred, Tennessee), Baby Oscar

Show

The show is basically a continuous string of short country songs sung by the various bears. As each bear sings their song, a curtain opens to reveal them, except in the case of Wendell, Gomer, and the Sun Bonnet Trio (all of whom rise from the center stage), and Teddi Barra (who descends from the ceiling).

The show begins with Max, Buff, and Melvin telling Henry to get on with the show. Henry then asks Gomer to give him a "little intro", and the jamboree begins.

Songs

Current Disney World version:

"Pianjo" (Don Robertson) – Gomer and Henry

"Bear Band Serenade" (Lyrics: Xavier Atencio, Music: George Bruns) – The Five Bear Rugs, Gomer, and Henry

"If You Can't Bite, Don't Growl" (Tommy Collins) – Ernest and the Five Bear Rugs

"My Woman Ain't Pretty (But She Don't Swear None)" (Frankie Starr & Paul E. Miller) – Liver Lips McGrowl

"Mama, Don't Whip Little Buford" (Burns & Haynes) – Henry and Wendell

"Tears Will Be the Chaser For Your Wine" (Dale Davis & Leroy Goates) – Trixie

"How Long Will My Baby Be Gone" (Buck Owens) – Terrence

"All the Guys That Turn Me On Turn Me Down" (Plott & Powell) – The Sun Bonnet Trio

"Heart, We Did All That We Could" (Ned Miller) – Teddi Barra

"Blood on the Saddle" (Everett Cheetham) – Big Al

"The Ballad of Davy Crockett" (Tom Blackburn and George Bruns) – Henry and Sammy

"Ole Slew Foot" (Howard Hausey) – Cast (minus Ernest and Trixie, who do not appear onstage, and Big Al, who reprises "Blood on the Saddle")

"Come Again" (Tom Adair & George Bruns) – Henry, Sammy, Max, Buff, and Melvin

Country Bear Vacation Hoedown

Show

This special variation of the classic show features the Country Bears celebrating the many joys of summer and the great outdoors. Its opening is different from the other shows because Max, Buff, and Melvin do not talk at the beginning Instead, the five Bear Rugs can be heard tuning up their instruments. Zeke calls for Rufus to turn on the lights, and then the show begins with "The Great Outdoors". In the Japanese version however, instead of hearing the five Bear Rugs tune up, Max, Buff & Melvin continue the trend of having the first bit of dialogue (although it's in Japanese)

Songs

"The Great Outdoors" - The 5 Bear Rugs and Henry

"Life's No Picnic Without You" - Trixie

"On the Road Again" - Wendell

"We Can Make It To the Top" - Liver Lips McGrowl

"California Bears" - The Sun Bonnets, Gomer, Max, Buff, and Melvin

"Two Different Worlds" - Terrence the Shaker (with Dolores the octopus)

"Rocky Top" - The 5 Bear Rugs

"Nature" - Ernest the Dude

"Singin' In the Rain" - Teddi Barra and Henry

"Ghost Riders In the Sky" - The 5 Bear Rugs

"On My Way To Your Heart" - Big Al

"Thank God I'm a Country Bear" - Cast

Christmas Show:

Show

The show includes many different traditional Christmas carols, more modern songs, along with some original Christmas "bear-ols" all sung by the bears in a country twang. The show begins as always with Melvin, Buff, and Max. As the three argued over who gets to sing "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", Henry appears onstage and starts the show.

Songs

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" - Melvin

"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" - Henry and Gomer

"Tracks in the Snow" - The 5 Bear Rugs and Henry

"12 Days of Christmas (Oh What a Christmas)" - Wendell

"The Hibernating Blues" - Trixie

"Deck the Halls" - The 5 Bear Rugs

"Rock and Roll Santa" - Liver Lips McGrowl and Gomer

"Blue Christmas" - Terrence (with his penguin)

"Sleigh Ride" - The Sun Bonnets, Melvin, Buff, and Max

"Hungry as a Bear" - Ernest and The 5 Bear Rugs

"The Christmas Song" - Henry and Teddi Barra

"Another New Year" - Big Al

"Let It Snow/Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer/Winter Wonderland" - Cast
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29min
August 09, 2018Episode 053 - Why is Chicken Guy! on my coffee mug?
Recorded 8/8/18

Chris’ ISP issues

Disney News

Attendance, spending are up again at the Disney theme parks https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201808/6223/

Disney Provides More Details About Streaming Service, Will Debut in Late 2019 https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/disney-provides-more-details-about-streaming-service-will-debut-in-late-2019/

Disney’s Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Series Will Be One of the Most Expensive TV Shows of All Time https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/disneys-upcoming-star-wars-series-will-be-one-of-the-most-expensive-tv-shows-of-all-time/

First look and taste at Chicken Guy! Disney Springs https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/chicken-guy/news/01aug2018-photos---first-look-and-taste-at-chicken-guy!-disney-springs.htm

Disney Rumors

Disney is rumored to be spending $450 million on a new Epcot pavilion https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/08/06/disney-is-rumored-to-be-spending-450-million-on-a-new-epcot-pavilion

Picks of the Week:

Glenn: Christopher Robin https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4575576/

Chris: Hydro Flask Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle/Travel Coffee Mug https://amzn.to/2OX7pij
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51min
July 29, 2018Episode 052 - We Apologize for the Inconvenience
Recorded 7/26/18

Apology from Chris

News

Fastpass Available To Purchase During New Test In Disneyland Paris https://wdwnt.com/2018/07/fastpass-available-to-purchase-during-new-test-in-disneyland-paris/

Disneyland to put new limits on park visits for some annual passholders https://www.ocregister.com/2018/06/02/disneyland-to-put-new-limits-on-park-visits-for-some-annual-passholders/

DHS Extra, Extra Magic Hours

Disney After Dark

Walt Disney World takes Lost and Found online https://www.wftv.com/news/local/walt-disney-world-takes-lost-and-found-online/755000700

Spaceship Earth LEGO Idea https://wdwnt.com/2018/06/this-spaceship-earth-lego-idea-is-every-epcot-fans-dream-come-true/

1970s 16mm promo film https://www.retrowdw.com/imageworks/films/rare-walt-disney-world-16mm-promotional-film/

Resort channel from 1979: https://youtu.be/owEVio2VUD8

Chris’ Disney Adventures

'Ohana Character Breakfast (pagers, characters)

Ziploc is the new sponsor for Kidcot and Splash Mountain

Disney will remove plastic straws at their theme parks

Picks of the week

Chris: New microphone and preamp:

Rode NT1A Anniversary Vocal Condenser Microphone Package https://amzn.to/2mLzPie

Focusrite Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First https://amzn.to/2uXFc2m

Glenn: Obama: An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza https://amzn.to/2K1MHtO

And, don’t forget to download ParkLeap! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/parkleap/id1325751992?mt=8
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1h 13min
July 16, 2018Episode 051 - Toy Story Land, Star Tours Hotel, and New Annual Passes
Recorded on 7/11/18

Disney News

Maleficent is breathing fire again in Disneyland Paris—will we see the float and will it breathe fire again at Disney World?

Toy Story Land opened on June 30

Tim Allen was at the grand opening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdXM20rMv5U

John Ratzenberger has been in every Pixar movie https://video.disney.com/watch/john-ratzenberger-in-every-single-disney-pixar-film-52242f14d6c1d299907e6983

Pixar Place is now closed

Star Wars Hotel Layout and Connections to Disney’s Hollywood Studios revealed https://wdwnt.com/2018/07/breaking-star-wars-hotel-layout-and-connections-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-revealed/

Walt Disney World introduces new annual pass for Florida Residents https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/passes/

ParkLeap update (open link on iPhone) https://itune.apple.com/us/app/parkleap/id1325751992?mt=8

Chris is getting the itch to go to Universal Studios Orlando

Picks of the week

Chris: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Illustrated [Kindle in Motion] https://amzn.to/2NScXKf

Glenn: “The Toys That Made Us” on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80161497
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1h 4min
July 01, 2018Episode 050 - Golden Episode filled with crazy rumors, AKA 16 days is enough for anybody
Recorded 6/27/18

Disney News

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Adds New Experiences for Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and More https://wdwnt.com/2018/06/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-adds-new-experiences-for-space-mountain-pirates-of-the-caribbean-and-more/

First Disney Skyliner Gondola Car Arrives at Walt Disney World https://wdwnt.com/2018/06/breaking-first-disney-skyliner-gondola-car-arrives-at-walt-disney-world/

Fox Has Accepted an Improved Bid from Disney, Dealing a Blow to Comcast and wins antitrust approval https://wdwnt.com/2018/06/breaking-fox-has-accepted-an-improved-bid-from-disney-dealing-a-blow-to-comcast/ http://money.cnn.com/2018/06/27/media/disney-fox-antitrust/index.html

2019 Packages are available

Solo: A Star Wars Story discussion

Disney Rumors

New leaks give surprising details on Disney's massive Tomorrowland redo https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/06/26/new-leaks-give-surprising-details-on-disneys-massive-tomorrowland-redo

WDW & DL AP changes? RUMOR https://twitter.com/Epcyclopedia/status/1011729702049009670

Chris visits Epcot

ParkLeap - big update is coming, including mapping and location indicators!

Picks of the week

Glenn: Takeya Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker https://amzn.to/2KCau4J

Chris: Nomatic backpack followup https://www.nomatic.com/
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1h 47min
June 11, 2018Episode 049 - Glenn played the real life version of WDW Explorer
Recorded 6/6/18

Follow-up: Any updates on the Malefifire?

News

Disney Skyliner progress https://www.wdwmagic.com/transportation/walt-disney-world-gondola-system/news/24may2018-photos---disney-skyliner-views-from-the-air.htm

Map of the route https://wdwnt.com/2017/04/confirmed-disney-officially-building-gondola-system-epcot-hollywood-studios-resorts/

Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Building https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/photos-guardians-of-the-galaxy-roller-coaster-building-ramps-up-construction-at-epcot-visible-inside-park/

Disney's Animal Kingdom tests a new stroller parking system

Glenn’s trip to WDW

Hated

Transportation

Availability of Flower and Garden Merchandise

Lotus Blossom dinner

Prices

Loved

Spending time with the family and seeing friends

How awesome the attractions still are

Trying new shots setups with my camera - 18-105mm, fisheye, 12mm

Surprised

Rain

Pin trading

Disney Springs difference between day and night

Other

POTC Changes

PhotoPass

Speciality drinks - Purple Wall Slushy and Mission to Smores

Lines

Chris obtains a copy of the Walt Disney World Explorer software https://youtu.be/CnPd3Q9KcK8

Picks of the week

Chris: Nomatic Backpack https://www.nomatic.com/

Glenn: Bill Nye Saves the World https://www.netflix.com/title/80117748
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2h 4min
May 25, 2018Episode 048 - Cover my car in Mickey magnets and head to AK
Recorded 5/23/18

Annual Pass magnets

What bugs Chris about Hollywood Studios?

The name of our audience? The Rocketeers!

Follow up

Maleficent fire

Length of Stay tickets

The Purple Wall and purple wall shake https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/review-purple-wall-slushy-lands-at-tomorrowland-terrace-in-magic-kingdom/

Magic Kingdom After Fireworks party http://www.kennythepirate.com/2018/05/18/after-fireworks-dessert-party-coming-to-magic-kingdom/

Other treats at WDW

Theme Park attendance for 2017 was released http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_268_653730_180517.pdf

Animal Kingdom is now the 2nd most visited WDW theme park

Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge opening time frames announced https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/05/opening-season-just-announced-for-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

Are cell phones ruining theme parks https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/theme-parks-smartphones/index.html

Picks of the week:

Chris - Dream Afar New Tab Chrome Extension https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dream-afar-new-tab/henmfoppjjkcencpbjaigfahdjlgpegn?hl=en

Glenn - Chinook Seedery Premium Sunflower Seeds https://amzn.to/2IIWmK5
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1h 28min
May 20, 2018Episode 047 - The Hall of Presidents is still standing despite Maleficent's best effort
Recorded 5/16/18

Glenn’s Disney trip planning

FastPass+ Reservations

Was it better before FP, in the olden days?

ParkLeap update

Updates coming

Chris needs more feedback about the app to help continue to make it even better

Disney News and Chris’ Disney Adventures

Maleficent catches on fire during the Festival of Fantasy while Chris was visiting the Magic Kingdom https://youtu.be/6MS2WDmFo5Y

Hall of Presidents new poster under the Train Station

Country Bear Jamboree

No More Ketchup! Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge No Longer Partaking In Shenanigans https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/no-more-ketchup-whispering-canyon-cafe-at-disneys-wilderness-lodge-no-longer-partaking-in-shenanigans/

Rumor

New hotel at the entrance of Epcot (the monorail station area or behind the Living Seas) https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/breaking-work-to-begin-soon-on-new-future-world-hotel-at-the-entrance-of-epcot/

New Magic Kingdom area hotel (north of TTC or behind Adventureland or new DVC tower at the Contemporary or DVC at River Country) https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/rumor-preparations-underway-for-new-magic-kingdom-area-hotels/

Picks of the Week:

Glenn: OontZ Angle 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker https://amzn.to/2GxvxCV

Chris: Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet https://amzn.to/2rVSDO5

Chris’ tip: Notifications on iPhone - setting by app
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1h 22min
May 03, 2018Episode 046 - I'm all out of love, and I can't live without Disney's hugs, punches, and snakes
Recorded 5/1/18

Six Flags parks

Jazzland/Six Flags New Orleans photos http://www.lovethesepics.com/2011/05/creepy-crusty-crumbling-illegal-tour-of-abandoned-six-flags-new-orleans-75-pics/

Disney Hollywood Studios 29th Birthday!

Disney News

Bob Gurr confirms new Monorails coming to WDW http://blogmickey.com/2018/04/breaking-bob-gurr-confirms-new-monorails-coming-to-walt-disney-world/

Minnie Vans service now available at all resorts

New Annual Passholder exclusive Tervis tumbler and baseball cap https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/photos-new-annual-passholder-exclusive-tervis-tumbler-and-baseball-cap-available-at-walt-disney-world/

Disney Force Jackets - VR https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2018/04/26/disney-unveils-a-prototype-virtual-reality-jacket-to-simulate-hugs-punches-and-a-snake-gas-powered-vibrations/

Any Disney-related Alexa skills?

“Avengers: Infinity War’ - biggest movie opening in history

Picks of the week:

Glenn - 47 Brand hats https://www.47brand.com/

Chris - Peloton https://www.onepeloton.com/

And, don’t forget to download ParkLeap! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/parkleap/id1325751992?mt=8
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1h 40min

FAQs about Starport75 - A Disney Podcast:

How many episodes does Starport75 - A Disney Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.