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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September 21, 2017Episode 035 - Thurston Howell III goes through Irma and visits WDW
Hurricane Irma

Chris’ experience

Disney’s prep for the hurricane

Learned from last year’s Hurricane Matthew

[Kristen](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/kristen-bell-irma-nursing-home-evacuees_us_59b8e781e4b086432b02916c) [Bell](https://youtu.be/L3f7_y9UPh4) [is awesome](https://www.instagram.com/p/BYzneCWhIFM/)

Evacuation of WDW for 9/11/01

[Solar power at Disney](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/brinkmann-on-business/os-disney-duke-solar-20160412-story.html)

Chris’ trip to Epcot last week - First weekend of Food and Wine Festival

Stalking Dick Nunis

[J.J. Abrams to Replace Colin Trevorrow as Director of ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’](http://variety.com/2017/film/news/j-j-abrams-star-wars-episode-ix-director-colin-trevorrow-1202548094/)

Legendary Disney Animator and Imagineer [Francis Xavier “X” Atencio](https://d23.com/legendary-disney-animator-imagineer-francis-xavier-x-atencio-passes-away-age-98/) Passes Away at Age 98

Picks of the week:

Glenn - [Incase DSLR Pro Pack Nylon Black CL58068](http://amzn.to/2xT0tgS)

Chris - [R2-D2 App-Enabled Droid by Sphero](http://amzn.to/2xSIMxT)
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1h 29min
September 06, 2017Episode 034 - The Kaleidoscope, Storyverse, Hyperia, Beyond, Cinemagic, Legends, XL, Cinemagine Episode!
Recorded 8/30/17

We’re old, but mentally young

Wanting to go to other Disney Parks around the world

California Adventure - old version vs new version

Superstar Limo

No weenie

Disneyland vs. WDW

Would like to visit other parks around the world

What one Disney movie would you save if they were all going to be erased?

Rename of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party started on 8/25

Hocus Pocus merchandise is gone

Flamingo Crossings will finally be built out in 2018

Development behind the MK

Will the parks be crowded for Labor Day weekend?

Chris will do the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom next time he goes there and will report back

Picks of the week:

Glenn: [Birnbaum's 2018 Walt Disney World: The Official Guide](http://amzn.to/2wJBl92)

Chris: [Head’s Up](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/heads-up/id623592465?mt=8)

Hurricane Harvey help: [Donate to the Red Cross](https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation)
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1h 23min
August 18, 2017Episode 033 - Books about Walt Disney World and Glenn taking photos on his trip to WDW
Recorded August 17, 2017

Advertisements for Walt Disney World

First ad in 1985

John Moschitta was the fast talking FedEx and Micro Machines actor

Discussion about the future of Epcot, which leads to…

Frozen in the parks

Epcot ride is pretty good, but it overtook Norway

Sing along show at Hollywood Studios

Books about Walt Disney World - Glenn’s recommendations

[Since the World Began: Walt Disney World - The First 25 Years](http://amzn.to/2vKYtoC)

[Walt Disney's Epcot Center: Creating the New World of Tomorrow](http://amzn.to/2id9ESa)

[The Story of Walt Disney World](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xstory+of+disney+world.TRS0&_nkw=story+of+disney+world&_sacat=0)

[Walt Disney Imagineering - First Version](http://amzn.to/2vLcQZY)

[Walt Disney Imagineering - Second Version](http://amzn.to/2vL2Gso)

[Building a Company: Roy O. Disney and the Creation of an Entertainment Empire](http://amzn.to/2vKwPIf)

Other books - Fiction:

[Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom](http://amzn.to/2v8OW7v) or [Free ebook](http://craphound.com/down/download/)

[Our Kingdom of Dust](http://amzn.to/2vL9c2u)

[Hollow World](http://amzn.to/2vLefA1)

[Habst and the Disney Saboteurs](http://amzn.to/2vLeICa)

Other books - Nonfiction:

[Realityland: True-Life Adventures at Walt Disney World](http://amzn.to/2whEX4P)

[Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World](http://amzn.to/2vQk1yz)

[Four Decades of Magic: Celebrating the First Forty Years of Disney World](http://amzn.to/2vKRTyh)

[Poster Art of the Disney Parks](http://amzn.to/2v8EVH2)

[Marty Sklar](https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/marty-sklar/)

[One Little Spark!: Mickey's Ten Commandments and the Road to Imagineering](http://amzn.to/2vQmjxP)

[Dream It! Do It!: My Half-Century Creating Disney's Magic Kingdoms](http://amzn.to/2wY8gGB)

Discussion about taking photos during Glenn’s trip to Disney

Glenn rented the [Sony a6500](https://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-6500-body-kit) for the week

Glenn owns the [Sony a6000](https://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-6000-body-kit)

Glenn’s lenses (in order of use):

[Sony SEL1018 10-18mmn F4 Wide-Angle Zoom Lens](http://amzn.to/2fTuANi)

[Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II](http://amzn.to/2whPb4Y)

[Sony SEL35F18 35mm f/1.8 Prime Fixed Lens](http://amzn.to/2vLmfB4)

[Sony SELP18105G E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS](http://amzn.to/2wYhC50)

Glenn’s photos from the trip:

[Day 1](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums/72157684525422323)

[Day 2](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums/72157687145453205)

[Day 3](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums/72157684782483020)

[Day 4](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums/72157684671982873)

[Day 5](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums/72157684625462084)

[Day 6](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums/72157684852278850)

[Day 7](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums/72157684910951770)

[Day 8](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums/72157684906926903)

Chris wants to try the [Samsung Gear 360 Degree Cam Spherical Camera](http://amzn.to/2vQ6Pd8)

Picks of the week:

Chris: [PhotInfo](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photinfo/id597139381?mt=8)

Glenn: [WD 4TB Black My Passport Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0](http://amzn.to/2whIzDB)
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1h 31min
August 04, 2017Episode 032 - Glenn's Trip to WDW
All Star Music Resort

Went to WDW parks 7 days; KSC one day

KSC - Great attraction, made greater with the Atlantis exhibit

Became an Annual Passholder (again)

Tried some new things: mobile ordering for food, new bag check at MK, Pandora at AK and Na'vi River Journey, Frozen Ride, Be Our Guest

Experienced new attractions with kids: Rock n Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, Expedition Everest, Jungle Cruise

Said goodbye to the Great Movie Ride and Universe of Energy

Disney Transportation

Disney Springs
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1h 46min
July 21, 2017Episode 031 - "I'm not Star Lord" - Disney D23 Expo Theme Park Announcement Review
[Immersive Super Hero Experience Coming to Disney California Adventure Park](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/immersive-super-hero-experience-coming-to-disney-california-adventure-park/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport26B)

[Disney Planning Not Two, But Three New Ships](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/disney-planning-not-two-but-three-new-ships/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport27A)

[New Pixar Pier to Bring Favorite Pixar Stories to Life at Disney California Adventure Park; Limited-Time Pixar Fest Celebration Coming Throughout Disneyland Resort](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/new-pixar-pier-to-bring-favorite-pixar-stories-to-life-at-disney-california-adventure-park-limited-time-pixar-fest-celebration-coming-throughout-disneyland-resort/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport24B)

[Toy Story Land to Open at Walt Disney World Resort in Summer 2018](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/toy-story-land-to-open-at-walt-disney-world-resort-in-summer-2018/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport22B)

[New Theater Inspired By Kansas City’s Willis Wood Theater To Debut at Walt Disney World Resort](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/first-look-new-theater-inspired-by-kansas-citys-willis-wood-theater-to-debut-at-walt-disney-world-resort/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport20B)

[Disney Skyliner, New Minnie Vehicles to Transport Guests Around Walt Disney World Resort](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/disney-skyliner-new-minnie-vehicles-to-transport-guests-around-walt-disney-world-resort/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport18B)

[Plans Unveiled for Star Wars-Inspired Themed Resort at Walt Disney World](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/plans-unveiled-for-star-wars-inspired-themed-resort-at-walt-disney-world/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport16B)

[Survey](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/star-wars-land/news/18apr2017-disney-survey-hints-at-boutique-star-wars-resort-with-premium-experiences.htm)

[Disneyland Paris Brings Favorite Marvel Characters to Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/disneyland-paris-brings-favorite-marvel-characters-to-disneys-hotel-new-york-the-art-of-marvel/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport14B)

[First Look: New Space Restaurant to Offer ‘Out-of-this-World’ Dining Experience at Epcot](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/first-look-new-space-restaurant-to-offer-out-of-this-world-dining-experience-at-epcot/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport12B)

[New Tron Attraction Coming to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/tron-attraction-coming-to-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport10B)

[‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ & ‘Ratatouille’ Attractions Coming to Epcot](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/guardians-of-the-galaxy-ratatouille-attractions-coming-to-epcot/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport8B)

[First Mickey-Themed Ride-Through Attraction, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/first-mickey-themed-ride-through-attraction-mickey-and-minnies-runaway-railway-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport6B)

[Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Announced as Name for Star Wars Lands at Disney Parks](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/star-wars-galaxys-edge-announced-as-name-for-star-wars-lands-at-disney-parks/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4D23DPBSupport0004B)

Other announcements

Future World overhaul

Concept art: Inventions buildings are gone

[New Adventures Begin at Mission: SPACE in August at Epcot](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/new-adventures-begins-at-mission-space-in-august-at-epcot/)

[New Film at China Pavilion in Epcot will Feature New Technology](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/new-film-at-china-pavilion-in-epcot-will-feature-new-technology/)

[New Disney Riviera Resort hotel announced for Walt Disney World to connect to Disney Skyliner](http://www.insidethemagic.net/2017/07/d23-expo-2017-new-disney-riviera-resort-hotel-announced-walt-disney-world-connect-disney-skyliner/)

Picks of the week:

Chris [CHOETECH USB Type C Male to USB 3.0 Type A Female Adapter](http://amzn.to/2tl5JEf)

Glenn: [Voices of Disney Parks FULL PANEL from D23 Expo 2017](https://youtu.be/DI9TaQLAC8o)
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1h 25min
July 06, 2017Episode 030 - Where all the birds sing words and the flowers croon
Recorded 7/4/17

Happy Independence Day

Liberty Bell

Replica Liberty Bell in Liberty Square

News

Siemens [Ending Their Sponsorship](http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/breaking-siemens-ending-their-sponsorship-with-disney-parks/) with Disney Parks

Changes coming to [Pirates of the Caribbean](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/06/new-pirates-set-to-join-the-crew-of-pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-disneyland-paris-july-24/) in the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland

Closing of [DisneyQuest](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/01/making-way-for-the-nba-experience-disneyquest-at-disney-springs-to-close-july-3/)

Permit filed for Epcot’s backstage area possibly for a [Ratatouille attraction](http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/rumor-permit-filed-for-epcots-backstage-area-possibly-for-a-ratatouille-attraction/)

2018 [Disney Dining Plan](http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/2018-disney-dining-plan-will-include-specialty-alcoholic-and-non-alcoholic-beverages/) will include specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Chris' trip to the Magic Kingdom

Started in Adventureland and went clockwise

Ate lunch at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe - it was miserable

Went on many different attractions, including the Enchanted Tiki Room!

Remember the Magic corner: The Enchanted Tiki Room/Tropical Serenade

Picks of the week

Chris: [ShareX](https://getsharex.com/)

Glenn: [Anker SoundBuds Slim Wireless Headphones](http://amzn.to/2tNvGzl)
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1h 17min
June 19, 2017Episode - 029 - A History of the Swan and Dolphin Along with Disney News
News

New [Photo Capture](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/06/new-photo-capture-coming-to-pirates-of-caribbean-at-magic-kingdom-park-on-june-19/) Coming to Pirates of Caribbean at Magic Kingdom Park on June 19

Mobile Order coming soon to five [Magic Kingdom restaurants](http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymagicplus/news/09jun2017-mobile-order-coming-soon-to-five-magic-kingdom-restaurants.htm)

‘A Galaxy of Stories’ Coming to [D23 Expo](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/06/a-galaxy-of-stories-coming-to-d23-expo/)

Walt Disney Company completes take-over of [Disneyland Paris Resort](http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201706/5610/)

Disney sues over [property assessments](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-bz-disney-assessments-20170613-story.html) for Magic Kingdom, other properties

Disney Looks to Block [3-D Printed Duplicates](http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/disney-looks-to-block-3-d-printed-duplicates-of-their-figurines/) of Their Figurines

You can now rent tiny [Cinderella strollers](http://www.businessinsider.com/you-can-now-rent-tiny-cinderella-strollers-at-walt-disney-world-2017-6) at Walt Disney World

Remember the Magic corner: Swan and Dolphin

[Building a Dream: The Art of Disney Architecture](http://amzn.to/2sIX94u) by Beth Dunlop

Chris picks things that aren’t the picks

[EA Play to Give](https://www.ea.com/news/ea-and-players-unite-for-inclusion-with-play-to-give)

Picks of the week

Glenn: [LEGO Ideas NASA Apollo Saturn V](http://amzn.to/2sIZSLg)

Chris: {Snap Circuits Arcade Electronics Discovery Kit](http://amzn.to/2sIOTBA)
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1h 11min
June 06, 2017Episode - 028 - Stupid Judy! Where's Ellen? Oh, she's listening to The Beatles.
Recorded on 5/31/17

News

Preferred parking at Disney Springs

New Wolfgang Puck restaurant and Jaleo will take the current Wolfgang Puck space

Disney Movie Magic debuts at Disney Hollywood Studios

Chris’ visit to Epcot

Racing on Memorial Day weekend

Chris was at a tech conference last week that was at the Swan

Flower and Garden Festival was still going on

FastPass+ selection is never great for short notice visits

Epcot has tiers

Don’t really need FP for the tier 2 attractions

Got Frozen Ever After FP for 8 p.m. Friday

Universe of Energy - it was empty

Mousegear

The Land and dinner options

Frozen Ever After

Illuminations

“The BEST night ever!”

Opening of Pandora in Animal Kingdom

Saturday: Flight of Passage had a 250 minute wait, 195 minute wait for Na’vi River Journey

Two camps: People either love or hate the idea of Pandora at AK

Glenn made the FP+ reservations for his family’s July trip

Glenn’s frustrations about the My Disney Experience website

Discussion about FP limits

People doing good things

Nothing specific. Just don’t be a jerk. Let’s be civil to everyone, OK?

Picks of the week:

Chris: Table Top Racing on the [Xbox One](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/table-top-racing-world-tour/bwmb1bf5d69n)

Glenn: [Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Deluxe Edition)](http://amzn.to/2su2GZe)
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1h 47min
May 20, 2017Episode 027 - Glenn admits he was incorrect about the Water Mice
Recorded 5/16/17

Follow up

Water Sprites vs. Water Mouse

Glenn was incorrect; they were called Water Mouse for six years

Breakdown:

Water Sprites - 27 years (59%)

Water Mouse - 6 years (13%) (’98 - ’04 - The [“slap a Mickey on it”](http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2017/04/making-it-disney.html) years)

Sea Raycers - 13 (and counting) years (28%)

Pirates of the Caribbean movie was…pirated

Update to My Disney Experience app

Can now order food at counter service restaurants

Only at Animal Kingdom now

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 - Chris went to see it and enjoyed it

Chris’ adventure at the movies

New fireworks show at the MK: Happily Ever After

Glenn watched the livestream

Chris has watched it from his house and has seen photos, but hasn’t watched the livestream

Glenn is excited for it; Chris isn’t sure

Pandora - Avatarland

Glenn needs to make Fastpass reservations

Two new attractions; need to figure out which one to get the FP for

Tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are on sale

In October and December, the cost is $100 per person

People doing good things:

[Volunteer Match](https://www.volunteermatch.org/)

Picks of the week:

Chris: [Marvel Unlimited‎](http://marvel.com/comics/unlimited?SEM=Google&cid=MarvelUnlimited?&gclid=CjwKEAjwr_rIBRDJzq-Z-LC_2HgSJADoL57HiplZDxXDYfNwZ62Md5OcM9eBHpuklYXjuo6dHRPc-xoCIY_w_wcB)

Glenn: [Backblaze](https://secure.backblaze.com/r/01ljd6)
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1h 11min
May 05, 2017Episode 026 - The joys of Disney Springs and a heck of an aftershow
Recorded 5/2/17

Hall of Presidents - what’s happening with it?

Hat toss game

Countdown to Glenn’s WDW trip

Chris created a countdown app in the ‘90s - first one ever!!!

Postcard-ware

Glenn is counting down on dry erase calendars - 81 days to go!

Disney Cruise app

Glenn and family can’t wait

Kids are even going to ride Expedition Everest

Accidental Tech Podcast talks about Disney

Chris visits Disney Springs, and Chris has complaints (no, really!)

Orange vs. Lime parking garages

Key lime pie vs. lemon meringue pie

The garage itself is great (wow! a compliment!)

Disorientation

Why go to Disney Springs? Why do people like it?

Used to have a different, slower vibe to it

Cars at the Boathouse restaurant - $125 for 20 minutes

Renting Water Sprites/Water Mice

Were they ever officially called Water Mice? Glenn doesn’t think so.

Send a message to @tron_fm to let us know what you call them

Automated cars at WDW

Used first in Cast Member areas only

Benefits to introducing automated cars to the public at WDW and will help adoption

Changes to the Jungle Cruise

Dwayne Johnson (the Rock) is making a JC movie

Announced that he was working with Imagineers on changes to the JC

It was officially denied by Disney

Glenn’s Dad didn’t like the JC; affected Glenn’s view of it. Glenn likes it

He also didn’t like 20K Under the Sea, and he was right on that one

Chris never got to ride 20K; he didn’t miss anything according to Glenn

Disney Emoji Blitz

Special Event: Main Street Electrical Parade emoji

Still frustrating; Glenn is quitting again

People doing good things

[Barefoot College](https://www.barefootcollege.org/)

Picks of the week:

Glenn: [Undercover Tourist](https://www.undercovertourist.com/); future guest?

Chris: Reversing a pick - [Tiko 3D Printer](https://tiko3d.com/); they’re out of business now.

Chris’s actual pick: [Simplify 3D](https://www.simplify3d.com/)

Aftershow

Would you be POTUS?

Rolex 24 renewal

Need guest for next show

Crossing guard on road behind WDW

All-boys and all-girls high schools in New Orleans (Go [Raiders!](https://www.rummelraiders.com/))

How to pronounce “Louisiana”

Pirates of the Caribbean movie and Johnny Depp appearing in POTC in Disneyland
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1h 38min

FAQs about Starport75 - A Disney Podcast:

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