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.

• Recorded on 4/19/17
• Picking blueberries
• Star Wars Celebration 2017
• • Star Wars convention
  • Chris and his family attended on Friday
  • It’s the 3rd one that Chris has attended
  • No more Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios; 2015 was the last SWW
  • R2 Builders - Chris is a member and is building his own R2 unit
• Survey on [boutique Star Wars Resort](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/star-wars-land/news/18apr2017-disney-survey-hints-at-boutique-star-wars-resort-with-premium-experiences.htm)
• • Two day experience for $900 - $1,000 per person
• Club 33 is coming to all four Walt Disney World theme parks
• • Brief history of Club 33
• [Gondola](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-bz-disney-world-gondolas-cable-cars-plans-20170418-story.html) is coming to WDW
• Disney is building their own [“Uber”-like service](http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/04/walt-disney-worlds-uber-like-transportation-service-slated-begin-soon/); the “Duber” service
• Burying the lede: Glenn is planning a Disney trip for July!
• • Have hotel reservations
  • Started making dining reservations
  • Built out a spreadsheet with crowd info from touringplans.com
  • Podcast meet up!
• People doing good things
• • http://www.211.org/ from United Way
• Picks of the week
• • Chris: [Minisuit Apple Pencil Case](http://amzn.to/2o9hA9M)
  • Glenn: [Arlo Pro Security System](http://amzn.to/2p0JRP0)
  • Bonus pick from Chris: [Ring Video Doorbell Pro](http://amzn.to/2oPqM1S)

• 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.
• Follow up of Chris' “is Belle from France” question
• News
• • New [security checkpoints](http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/04/03/magic-kingdom-security-check-changes-start-today/?platform=hootsuite) for the [Magic Kingdom](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/news/03apr2017-photos---new-bag-check-areas-greatly-enhance-magic-kingdom-arrival-experience.htm)
  • FastPass+ is now available for Pandora at Animal Kingdom
  • [‘The Music of Pixar Live!’](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/03/the-music-of-pixar-live-will-debut-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-this-summer/) will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Summer
  • ASIMO has been added to [Autopia](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/03/classic-disneyland-park-attraction-autopia-gets-new-look-and-story/) in Disneyland
  • Portobello Country Italian Trattoria at Disney Springs [closing soon](http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/portobello/news/25mar2017-portobello-at-disney-springs-closing-soon-for-major-refurbishment.htm) for major refurbishment
  • Construction about to begin on third Disney Springs [parking garage](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/disney-springs/news/21mar2017-construction-about-to-begin-on-third-disney-springs-parking-garage.htm)
  • Mission SPACE closing for lengthy [refurbishment this summer](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/mission-space/news/23mar2017-mission-space-closing-for-lengthy-refurbishment-this-summer.htm) - rumor: random adventures
  • • Thoughts on Mission: Space
    • Child died after riding on M:S on 6/13/05; M:S opened on 8/15/03
    • Chris hasn’t taken photos on M:S
  • March Magic - 2017 winner is the [PeopleMover!!!](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/04/disney-parks-fans-select-ultimate-disney-attraction-during-march-magic-2017-online-vote/)
• Rumor: Apple May Be Looking to Buy the [Walt Disney Company](http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/03/apple-may-looking-buy-walt-disney-company/)
• Why isn’t there a walkway from the Grand Floridian to the Magic Kingdom?
• • Glenn doesn’t like the GF
• [Silent, sassy Princesses](https://qz.com/603052/new-research-has-uncovered-a-disturbing-trend-about-female-characters-in-disney-movies/)
• Photopass data
• • For Magic Shots, there are actually humans who place the graphic on the photos
  • Number of Photopass photos taken at WDW in one day: 600K - 900K
  • Ride videos
• Things That Do Good Things
• • [White Helmets](https://www.whitehelmets.org/en)
• Picks of the week:
• • Glenn - [Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation](http://amzn.to/2nFkUEr)
  • Chris - Music to work by: [The Race For Space by Public Service Broadcasting](http://amzn.to/2o4RzXy)
  • • Also good: [Tron Legacy by Daft Punk](http://amzn.to/2nLJmoD)
    • [The Social Network by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross](http://amzn.to/2oElWF7)
    • [Ghosts I-IV by Nine Inch Nails](http://amzn.to/2oEDVeF)
    • [The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross](http://amzn.to/2nFcm0q)
    • [Steve Jobs by Daniel Pemberton](http://amzn.to/2ncg06m)
    • [Sweet Nasty by Earphunk](http://amzn.to/2oEtKXJ)
    • [Music to Code By by Carl Franklin](http://mtcb.pwop.com/)
• Tags: disney, disneyland, disneyworld, geek, nerd, tech, photography, photos, theme park, walt disney world, disney world

• Recorded on 3/15/17 and 3/19/17
• Disney News
• • Ground clearing underway around the TTC as redevelopment of World Drive begins
  • Typhoon Lagoon's Miss Adventure Falls is open
• Walk Around the World bricks - will they ever be taken up?
• • Chris and Glenn both own a brick; Glenn also bought a brick at Disneyland and a Leave a Legacy tile
• Is Belle French?
• • It takes place in France
  • Emma Watson is British
  • It’s an American accent in the animated movie—they all have an American accents
• Photos of a cubicle decorated with [Theme Park posters](http://imgur.com/UDUZSUe)
• • Glenn has a screensaver with copies of all of the theme park posters
• [D23](https://d23.com/)
• • Glenn is a member; Chris is not
  • The “Twenty Three” magazine is the reason Glenn subscribed
  • Chris and Glenn both were members of [The Walt Disney Classics Collection](http://www.disneyclassics.net/)
• Photography 101 - organizing your photos
• • We both use [Adobe Lightroom](http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html?promoid=V2XYKZY6&mv=other) as part of the [Creative Cloud Photography plan](http://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html?sdid=KKTGB&ttsrccat=sem-ww-di-ps-brand&mv=search&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!161714459233!e!!g!!adobe%20lightroom&ef_id=WJUA2QAAADHZAOj5:20170321202232:s)
• Things that do good things spot
• • [Amazon Smile](https://smile.amazon.com/)
• Picks of the week
• • Glenn: Amazon [Paperwhite Kindle](http://amzn.to/2n4GxPZ)
  • Chris: [Slime Rancher](http://slimerancher.com/) video game
• Aftershow
• • Food discussion - Brussels sprouts, lima beans, asparagus, [avocados](http://allrecipes.com/recipe/240744/paleo-baked-eggs-in-avocado/), fresh eggs

• Recorded on 3/7/17
• Disney News
• • La Nouba ending run at Disney Springs on 12/31/17
  • Epcot International Festival of the Arts will return in 2018
  • New [Joffrey’s Coffee](https://www.joffreys.com/disneyparksandresorts) location opened on 3/7/17 in Tomorrowland
  • Construction at the Caribbean Beach Resort; would it stop you from staying there?
  • DVC at Wilderness Lodge going on sale; opening in summer
  • Star Wars Rogue One on Blu Ray and DVD 4/4; available on digital on 3/24
  • More research on Joffrey’s Coffee by Chris
• Moana
• • Discussion about the movie
• Beauty and the Beast and all live action remakes
• • Discussion
• New animated series
• • [Tangled](https://youtu.be/2o_N8XzyqHs) on Disney Channel
  • [Ducktales](https://youtu.be/0-LNgU4e1rE) on Disney XD
• Pick of the week
• • Chris - [Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones, Noise Cancelling](http://amzn.to/2nfsypk)
  • Glenn - [TaoTronics Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds](http://amzn.to/2n7t8Gz)

• Recorded on 2/22/17
• Mardi Gras in New Orleans
• Disney News
• • Disney creates wireless power source, able to charge a mobile phone [anywhere in a room](http://www.insidethemagic.net/2017/02/disney-creates-wireless-power-source-able-to-charge-a-mobile-phone-anywhere-in-a-room/)
  • BB-8 will start [greeting guests at DHS](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/bb-8-to-greet-guests-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-this-spring/)
  • Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom started last weekend
  • Atlanta Braves Celebrate 20 Years of Spring Training at [ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/atlanta-braves-celebrate-20-years-of-spring-training-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/)
  • More Guest Experiences and Dining Options Coming to [Disney’s Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/more-guest-experiences-and-dining-options-coming-to-disneys-coronado-springs-and-caribbean-beach-resorts/)
  • Possible New [Gondola Transportation](http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/possible-new-gondola-transportation.924477/)
  • Disney Raises Price On [Express Transportation](http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/disney-raises-price-on-express-transportation/)
• Photography - Lenses
• • Glenn’s camera and lenses
  • • Camera: [Sony a6000](http://amzn.to/2mDImSn)
    • Lenses: [Sony 18-105mm F4](http://amzn.to/2l5IsGl), [Sony 10-18mm F4](http://amzn.to/2mDS1sh), [Sony 35mm F1.8](http://amzn.to/2l5Q6Ad), [Rokinon 8mm F3.5 Fisheye](http://amzn.to/2lNuIyr)
    • Why Glenn uses wide angle lenses most
  • Chris’ camera and lenses
  • • Camera: [Sony a7R II](http://amzn.to/2lNuIyr)
    • Lenses: [Sony 24-70mm F4](http://amzn.to/2m43Vid), Sony 35mm, [Sony 55mm F1.8](http://amzn.to/2mxEeUH), [Sony 70-200mm F4](http://amzn.to/2m4qgMH), [Sony 90mm F2.8](http://amzn.to/2mEdml4)
  • Composition and understanding photography
• Non-profit highlight
• • [Electronic Frontier Foundation](https://www.eff.org/)
• Picks of the week:
• • Chris: [Bryan Peterson's Understanding Composition Field Guide: How to See and Photograph Images with Impact](http://amzn.to/2liGnlp)
  • Glenn: [Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera](http://amzn.to/2liMsyr)
• Aftershow
• • Benefits of renting lenses
  • Mardi Gras (again)
  • • doubloons

• Recorded on 2/15/17
• Valentine’s Day
• Engagement stories - both Glenn and Chris got engaged at the Magic Kingdom
• Photography at Disney
• • Tomorrowland
  • • Entrance
    • Space Mountain - night shot
    • Peoplemover - motion
    • Types of photos we take now that we have kids vs. before we had kids
    • Carousel of Progress - fisheye lens
• Charity Pick
• • Consumer Reports: [Best charities for your donations](http://www.consumerreports.org/charities/best-charities-for-your-donations/)
• Picks of the week:
• • Glenn: [Leeo Smart Alert Smoke/CO Remote Alarm Monitor](http://amzn.to/2kOs3S6)
  • [Kinja Deals](http://deals.kinja.com/)
  • Chris: [Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse](http://amzn.to/2kuVfSb)
• Aftershow - Glenn may be incorrect about his statement about the CGI use in the new Soarin’ movie

• Recorded on 2/7/17
• Follow Up
• • Number of photos at Disney needs to include the on-ride photos
  • Glenn’s trip report - Glenn picked up the [moonshine jug](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/31836229214/in/album-72157679805753066/) for the Country Bear Jamboree from Pecos Bill’s Cafe
• News
• • 1st Quarter [Earnings call](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneys-q1-fy17-earnings-results-webcast/)
  • • Revenue down a bit
    • Attendance is down
    • Has Disney finally reached their limit on what they can charge for vacations?
    • We want Disney to be fighters instead of resting on their laurels
    • Side discussion: Hall of Presidents - should Trump speak or [not](https://www.change.org/p/the-walt-disney-company-no-speech-from-the-donald-trump-animatronic-in-walt-disney-world-s-hall-of-presidents)?
    • No successor for Bob Iger; he’s open to staying on longer if needed
    • [Iger](http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/07/disney-ceo-bob-iger-sits-down-with-cnbc-after-earnings.html) is warning against a trade war with China, or it would damage Disney’s business; he’s also against the travel restrictions
    • Steve Jobs’ widow has sold off half of her shares and owns 4% of the company now
    • Star Wars lands in Disneyland and Disney World will open in 2019
    • Pandora will open on 5/27/17
  • [Transportation](http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/02/disneys-parking-trams-buses-and.html): New tram tractors and trams will be repainted in monorail colors; buses get updated GPS; monorails are being updated to make them more automated
  • Starring Rolls Cafe closed on 2/5/17; nothing else announced for this location
  • Super Bowl LI halftime show used “twins” of the drones used at [Disney Springs for Christmas](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-et-drones-super-bowl-disney-20170206-story.html)
  • Port Orleans Riverside celebrated its 25th birthday on 2/2/17
  • [Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/book-your-spot-on-the-new-ultimate-disney-classics-vip-tour-at-magic-kingdom-park/?dpb); $199 for a four hour tour to experience 10 rides plus admission cost
  • • Contact us on Twitter at @tron_fm to let us know if you do this
  • Flower & Garden Festival [entertainment list](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/get-your-groove-on-with-garden-rocks-at-the-2017-epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/)
  • Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando [entertainment list](http://blog.universalorlando.com/visiting-us/universal-orlando-mardi-gras-2017/)
  • The Nerdist - [Disney Animation Research Library](http://nerdist.com/heres-what-its-like-to-visit-the-disney-animation-research-library/)
  • Bonus: [Carousel of Progress](http://www.retrodisneyworld.com/podcast/podcast-episode-23-carousel-of-progress) trivia - The Father is played by Jean Sheapard, who is most famous and beloved for his role as the narrator in “A Christmas Story"
• Chris Visits Disney Corner
• • Need intro music
  • Arrived in early afternoon
  • Fastpasses - Soarin’, Living with the Land, Spaceship Earth
  • Festival of the Arts
  • Soarin’
  • • Ride mechanism (future blog post)
    • The new movie is CGI now - Chris’ opinion
    • Baby Swap
  • Ate at Sunshine Seasons
• Charity Pick
• • [American Heart Association](http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/)
• Picks of the week
• • Not Chris’ specific pick, but… [Covears](http://www.getcovears.com/)
  • Chris: [Logitech Harmony Home Hub](http://amzn.to/2kQkxK4)
  • Glenn: [Orbitkey 2.0](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orbitkey-2-0-carry-your-keys-better-design-innovative#/)

• Recorded 1/31/17
• Chris had a houseguest: Glenn!
• History of [Hubig’s Pies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubig's_Pies) and [Hand Pies](http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2016/09/haydels_hand_pies.html)
• Glenn’s visit to Disney!
• • Photo walk
  • Disney Springs
  • • Started on the West Side
    • Ate at D-Luxe Burger
    • Didn’t have the Donkey Sauce
    • Disney Co-Op
    • Once Upon a Toy
  • Headed to the Polynesian Village Resort to get to the TTC
  • Epcot
  • • Time lapse of the monorail ride to Epcot
    • International Art Festival
    • Odyssey - Herb Ryman and Mary Blair concept art
  • Express Bus
  • Magic Kingdom
  • • Casey’s Corner for dinner
    • Freezing? No. According to Accuweather, the high for 1/27/17 was 69, while the low was 54. Very pleasant night for January.
    • Walked around and took night photos
• [Link to Glenn’s photos from WDW](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums/72157679805753066)
• [Link to Glenn’s photos from the Rolex 24](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums/72157678044874401)
• [Link to Chris’ photos from the Rolex 24](https://www.flickr.com/photos/digichrome64/albums/72157678365395990)
• Charity Pick
• • [Together We Rise](https://www.togetherwerise.org/)
• Picks of the week:
• • Glenn: [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/subscriptions/Multiproduct/lp8K6QF.html?campaignId=6K9LY), [Washington Post](https://subscribe.washingtonpost.com/), local newspaper - [The Times-Picayune](https://member.nola.com/) in NOLA, [Orlando Sentinel](http://ad.orlandosentinel.com/land-subscribe-evergreen/?int=nav2) in Orlando
  • Chris: [Tiko 3D Printer](https://tiko3d.com/)

• Recorded 1/24/17
• Chris has some bad news: we actually have some listeners
• Revamped tron.fm
• Original [Mickey Mouse comic strip redrawn](http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/01/14/original-mickey-mouse-comic-strip-redrawn-real-time-disney-artist-floyd-norman/?platform=hootsuite) in real time by Disney artist Floyd Norman
• Epcot International Festival of the Arts [reviews](http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/epcot-international-festival-of-the-arts/news/19jan2017-our-thoughts-on-epcots-international-festival-of-the-arts.htm)
• • Herb Ryman and Mary Blair artwork is being displayed
• Photography segment
• • Glenn is visiting Chris this weekend for our annual trip to the Rolex 24 in Daytona
  • Going to WDW to take photos
  • A little history of Chris and Glenn’s photography skills
  • Glenn’s photos on [Flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums)
• Plans filed for expansion at [Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort - DVC](http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/disneys-caribbean-beach-resort/news/18jan2017-plans-filed-for-expansion-at-disneys-caribbean-beach-resort.htm)
• Disney Springs now offers [Personal Shopping Services](http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/01/latest-absurd-upcharge-disney-springs-personal-shopper/)
• New look [Characters in Flight](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/characters-in-flight/news/16jan2017-photos---new-look-characters-in-flight-balloon-takes-to-the-skies-above-disney-springs.htm) balloon takes to the skies above Disney Springs
• • [Tinkerbell’s view right before takeoff](https://twitter.com/dizwiz/status/820324404726992899)
• Charity Pick
• • [Habitat for Humanity](https://www.habitat.org/)
• Picks of the week:
• • Chris: [BUBM Double Layer Travel Gear Organizer / Electronics Accessories Bag](http://amzn.to/2jhdViU)
  • Glenn: Finally! Terrific Recordings of Nothing podcast SWAG! Visit [Redbubble](http://www.redbubble.com/people/tronfm/works/24914844-terrific-recordings-of-nothing)

• Recorded 1/10/17
• Amazon Echo
• News
• • [New security measures at the MK](http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/01/photos-new-security-screening-procedures-place-magic-kingdom/)
  • Hall of Presidents is closing 1/17/17 through 6/29/17
  • The Muppet hot air balloon on top of MuppetVision 3D is coming down permanently in the next couple of weeks
  • Discussion about DHS park icon
• [17 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World Resort in 2017](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/01/17-reasons-to-visit-walt-disney-world-resort-in-2017/)
• Review of Disney’s movies that will be released in 2017
• Charity Pick
• • [American Diabetes Association](http://www.diabetes.org/)
• Picks of the week
• • Chris: [Rocketbook](https://getrocketbook.com/)
  • Glenn: [Manny Randazzo King Cakes](https://www.randazzokingcake.com/)
• Aftershow - Rolex 24
• • Are we going to record during the race?
  • Getting exciting for the race