We give a back-to-the-basics survey of Disneyland and its history. This is a great episode for people who aren’t so familiar with Disneyland history yet, and to introduce your friends to The Sweep Spot podcast - hint, hint!  We have authored two books:  Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and  Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.  The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.  For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

The Sweep Spot #367 - An Overview of Disneyland History

Join former Disneyland cast members Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman as they discuss all things Disneyland. They have had Disney Legends, Imagineers, authors, podcasters, former cast members, and more as guests. They discuss the latest Disneyland Resort news as well as history. If you like Disneyland, and want to hear insider tales, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Former Imagineer Ethan Reed joins us again to talk about his time working on Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland, Mystic Manor at Disneyland Hong Kong, animation and more.We spoke to him last time in Episode 379.

Disneyland Imagineering with Ethan Reed | E384

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the final approval of DisneylandForward, work on the Lincoln show, ticket deals, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.  We have authored two books:  Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and  Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.  The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.   For more information and to order books, visit our official website:   http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

The Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of May 10, 2024

Artist Shawna Tice joins us to chat about her work in Entertainment Art and more at Disneyland. Find out why Disney Parks are different with their seasonal decorations & in places like shops. Find Shawna on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepleatedpeacock/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pleatedpeacock/  We have authored two books:  Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and  Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.  The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.  For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

The Sweep Spot- #383 - Former Disneyland Artist Shawna Tice

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the approval of DisneylandForward, more Autopia talk, Pixar Fest, and so much more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.  We have authored two books:  Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and  Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.  The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.   For more information and to order books, visit our official website:   http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

The Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of April 26, 2024

Jeremiah returns to talk about making a lasting impression on guests, water wading in the DCA wharf, multiple unusual assignments, and much more! This is a must-listen. He was previously on Episodes  371 &  373.  We have authored two books:  Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and  Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.  The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.  For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

The Sweep Spot #367 - An Overview of Disneyland History

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