The DisGeek Podcast - Your Guide to the Disneyland Resort

This episode we visit the Disneyland Graveyard and pay our respects to the Country Bear Jamboree.  We also have a quick interview with Daniel's wife, Laurie to talk about the Disneyland Half Marathon.  We also have our Tip of the Week.

News

Indiana Jones Original Mara voice is back! Well Sorta...
It’s still a new recording, but it sounds much closer to the original

Marvel’s First Character Meet and Greet is Coming to Disneyland - Disney Parks Blog announced this week that, In celebration of “Thor: The Dark World” coming to theaters November 8th, guests at Disneyland will be able to visit Asgard this fall and come face-to-face with the Mighty Avenger, Thor. Location and times will be announced at a later time.

Halloween Merch is already at the Resort! - With the summer officially over, it’s now time for the Halloween Season. See pics here.

Run Disney’s Disneyland Half Marathon happened this last Labor Day Weekend
25,500 Runners showed up to participate from all over the country. Including my wife Laurie who ran both the 10k and the Half Marathon earning the Dumbo Double Dare Medal. I’ll have some pictures from some of the different spots along the course on the website. Including some cool pictures that feature backstage areas.

Interview with Laurie about RunDisney. Check out Getting Dirty with Daniel and Laurie. A podcast about Obstacle Racing and Mud Runs.

Feature
The Graveyard - Country Bear Jamboree
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_Bear_Jamboree
http://www.yesterland.com/cbj.html

Video
Part 1
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gLVQrb30WU

Part 2
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lToaLEjfsLQ

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Tip of the Week
Check out the Good Neighbor Hotels around the Disneyland Resort.

The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2014 - Has great listings and reviews

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The DisGeek crew visits the D23 Expo and share their experience.  We recap the panels we saw and talk about the Journey to Imagineering Pavilion.

News

New Special Effects at Indiana Jones Adventure

http://micechat.com/39306-disneyland-indiana-jones-adventure/

Haunted Mansion Holiday to Receive New Effects

http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/08/haunted-mansion-holiday-to-receive-new-effects-scary-surprises-for-13th-year-of-nightmare-overlay-at-disneyland/

Big Thunder Re-Opening Delayed

http://micechat.com/microposts/sail-away-on-a-legendary-adventure/

Starbucks coming to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in Winter (2 new locations!)

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/08/starbucks-coming-to-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort-this-winter/

Feature

D23 Expo Wrap up

This micechat piece did a really good job of covering the expo.

http://micechat.com/38284-d23-expo-2013-recap/

 

Panels - Here are some videos showing the panels that WE attended.  Not all panals have video.  Thanks to Inside the Magic for the video.

Animation at the Walt Disney Studios

httpv://youtu.be/6KWIja7-orw

Behind the Scenes of Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins

Live Action at the Walt Disney Studios

httpv://youtu.be/I3UqCMJ3-Sc

Once Upon a Time

httpv://youtu.be/zt8zk9K2les

Disney Legends Awards Ceremony (Tony Baxter - Window on Main St)

httpv://youtu.be/oIAxgqBhNEw

Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken: The DIsney Songbook

httpv://youtu.be/FW2oO5jzxcU

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Leave em laughing

Leading a legacy

 

Show Floor

Animation Pavilion

Disney Interactive

“Tomorrowland” pavilion

httpv://youtu.be/ALUqqEU3K8Y

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts - Journey Into Imagineering

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iVl4bPxgXk&feature=share&list=SPnu3bwB54xw1vocjThy1-HKmEjCq_IYxS

Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives

httpv://youtu.be/6D21LXAyr94

 
Twitter

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Tommy @tommypix
Chris @dizchris
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Category:general -- posted at: 4:46pm EDT

In this episode the DisGeek crew talks about some of the cool new merchandise for the Enchanted Tiki Room. We also discuss the rumoured Club 33 renovations. Tommy also has his tip of the week! 

Don't forget Friends of the Magic - Aug 16-18
http://friendsofthemagic.com/

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

World of Color Gets a Winter Holiday Overlay - Imagineer Steven Davidson announced a few weeks ago that “Winter Dreams” will be coming to World of Color starting November 15th. It will be showcasing and presenting the newest Disney character, Olaf, from the upcoming new movie “Frozen” from Disney Animation premiering November 24th.

This past week saw “Christmas in July” for LTM with special treats and merchandise.

Club 33 Extension in the works (Rumor)
http://micechat.com/36536-club-33disneyland-restaurant-club-33/

Disneyland Ink and Paint Program

http://dlandlive.com/2013/07/disneyland-photo-report-july-29-2013/

Annual CHOC Walk returns Oct 13th. Regestar at http://www.choc.org/
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/07/join-me-at-the-23rd-annual-choc-walk-in-the-park-at-the-disneyland-resort/

New Official Music Albums out Aug 20th
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/07/new-official-music-albums-releasing-at-disney-parks-on-august-20-2013/

Limited Time Magic
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/let-the-memories-begin/limited-time-magic/

Take Flight with Planes Commemorative Wings
Available August 2, 2013 while supplies last

Cover Your Ears with Heroes or Villains
Available August 5, 2013 while supplies last

Long Lost Friends is returning. This signal to me that Disney is officially out of ideas. Hopefully people voted for Chip and Dale. We NEVER see them.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/08/long-lost-friends-to-return-to-disneyland-park-vote-now-for-your-favorites/

Star Wars Celebration 7 in Anaheim April 16-19th 2015

Feature - Ride Merchandise - Tiki Room

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Tip of the Week - Get your Merchandise Embroidered

Twitter

Daniel @disgeekpodcast 
Tommy @tommypix
Chris @dizchris
Jae @sorcerermickeyj
Email us at- podcast@disgeek.com
Call us at 661 450-8290.

If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes.

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Direct download: DisGeek_64.mp3
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