Mon, 28 October 2013
The DisGeek crew discuss our MUST SEE attractions for new visitors. What are yours? We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and Tommy has his Tip of the Week.
News Starbucks is now open at the Market House in Main Street USA Show your Disney Side Promotion Starts Make your dining reservations online starting Oct 3rd Beginning October 3, you can make dining reservations online. This new service will make it easier to book a meal at restaurants in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks, at the Downtown Disney District and at the hotels of the Disneyland Resort. With the new online booking option, the dine@disneyland.com email reservation service will no longer be offered, but those wishing to make a reservation over the phone may still call 714-781-DINE. A fee of $10 per person will be applied if a guest does not show to their reservation or if the reservation isn’t canceled the day before. Canceling your reservation will be easy with the new online service – simply log in to make cancellations right there. Minnie’s Fly School show will end Oct 20th Big Thunder opening Pushed back to Winter 2014 (meaning Early 2014)
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Mon, 30 September 2013
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... 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 Interview with Laurie about RunDisney. Check out Getting Dirty with Daniel and Laurie. A podcast about Obstacle Racing and Mud Runs. Feature Video Part 2
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Mon, 16 September 2013
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 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!) 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 Daniel @disgeekpodcast If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes. Download Sticher Radio. Use Promo Code: DISGEEK Check Out Touring Plans.com! Use code DISGEEK for 20% a one year subscription.
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Fri, 7 June 2013
This episode we take a look at Mickey and the Magical Map and we recap the 24 hour party. We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and we have our tip of the week. NEWS Disneyland Resort ticket Price Increase. Part of a yearly tradition. Disneyland Employee held in custody for Toontown Dry Ice Bomb Al Lutz explained that this is a long time prank among OVC CMs and this one was a prank that just went horribly wrong. Disney California Adventure to host the Premiere of the Lone Ranger starring Johnny Depp AP Discounts Are Continued! - Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder 20% merchandise discount has been extended to December 31, 2013. D23 will offer a new FREE membership level WiiU at DTD Feature Tip of the Week Touring Plans crowds of the new few weeks June 10 - 16 Average of about 7 with 9's on the weekend June 17 - 23 Average of 8. NOTE: Both weeks DCA has Grad Nights on Wed, Thurs, and Fri Use promo code DISGEEK to get 20% off a one year subscription Daniel @disgeekpodcast Email us at- podcast@disgeek.com If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes. Download Sticher Radio. Use Promo Code: DISGEEK Check Out Touring Plans.com! Use code DISGEEK for 20% a one year subscription.
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Wed, 22 May 2013
In preparation for the for the Monstrous Summer All-Nighter this weekend we give out our best tips on how to deal with massive crowds at the parks. We also have our tip of the week, Touring Plans Crowd Calendar, and we visit the Main Street Newsstand. News Instagram is the Most Instagramed Location in the USA Fun Video - Fantasyland Theatre Through the Years httpv://youtu.be/RXqW6JjiJuE Space Mountain Reopens, DOSH Reduces Fines Rumor Feature - Tips for dealing with crowds and the 24 hour party Touring Plans May 20-26 Average of 5 BUT for Friday and the weekend 10!! 24 hour party AND Memorial Day Weekend baby May 27 - June 2 Monday and tuesday 9’s Memorial Day Wed through the weekend 6 - 7 June 3 - 9 we got 6’s and 7’s for the weekend. Promo code DISGEEK to get 20% off a one year subscription Tip of the Week - Did you know you can get the official Disneyland Flower for your own backyard? Well. now you do! Get the Orange-Pink Floribunda Rose for your garden at Jackson & Perkins. Daniel @disgeekpodcast If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes. Download Sticher Radio. Use Promo Code: DISGEEK Check Out Touring Plans.com! Use code DISGEEK for 20% a one year subscription.
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Sun, 5 May 2013
This episode, Jae gives us the lowdown on the Hungry Bear Restaurant. We take a visit the Main Street Newsstand, and give the latest crowd update in a new segment. We also have our Tip of the Week. All-Nighter Kicks Off “Monstrous Summer” at Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Gets Hit With DOSH Code Violations & Fines - A few weeks ago Disney suddenly closed down Space Mountain, Matterhorn, and Soarin’ over California due to not passing DOSH inspections for worker safety. The proposed penalties are nearly $235,000. Matterhorn and Soarin’ has since reopened but as of today, Space Mountain remains closed and not set to reopen until 4/24 (thursday so may be open by the time we record)1 I’m now reading that the DOSH now won’t allow train engineers to get water from the water tower of New Orleans Square station to power up the train? Getting Ready for Mickey and the Magical Map Market House, and Disnyana is now officially closed and reopen as starbucks. A Fresh Take on Blue Bayou Menu Debuts Today at Disneyland Park Delicious Ideas for Mother’s Day at the Disneyland Resort MouseInfo.com reports that a cancellation fee for dining and "transformation" experiences are coming - Beginning May 9 you could be charged a $10 cancellation fee (PER PERSON) if you don't cancel a Disneyland Resort restaurant/transformation reservation at least one day before the reservation. The policy begins for reservations on or after June 24. Droid Factory opens in Tomorrowland- You can now build your own custom Droid at the Droid Factory in Star Traders in Tomorrowland. Mix and match parts and colors, even add Mickey Mouse ears! The cost is $12.95 for one and $19.95 for two purchased at the same time. Check out this link here: Feature - Jae’s Hungry Bear Review (http://diningatdisney.com/review-hungry-bear-restuarant/)
Tip of the Week Looking for a sweet snack at DCA? Try the gourmet marshmallows at Trolley Treats. Flavors vary daily depending on the kitchen. Not sure if there is a way to check with Disney to see what will be offered during a particular day. I know Candy Kitchen has their own Hotline at (714) 781-0112 Anyhow, I have two tips about this place. First, Trolley Treats recently started selling smaller portions of their marshmallows. Normally they sell the flavors in a package of two large portions at $5.95. But you can get the smaller ones at the counter. I believe you have a choice of three for $4.95. Here is a list of flavors. Campfire S’mores - Vanilla marshmallow on top of a crunchy graham cracker with a layer of chocolate between. Banana Split - Banana Marshmallow with caramel, chocolate drizzle and cherry on top. Luscious Lemon - Lemony flavored marshmallow with graham cracker crumbs and a lemon marmalade drizzle. Peanut Butter Chocolate Madness - This is a peanut butter/chocolate flavored marshmallow with chocolate chips, chopped peanuts and peanut butter cookie crumbles. Raspberry Chip - Raspberry infused marshmallow with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Watermelon - Dual layered marshmallow in light green and pink. Flavored with watermelon and contains chocolate chips to look like seeds. This is my wife's favorite. Nutmallow - Generous coating of chocolate on top of a vanilla marshmallow with walnuts. During the Holidays they have peppermint and egg nog flavors. Last year they did not sell the peppermint. During our Holiday Tour, cast members told us that they were only giving them to guest on the tour. Not sure if it will change, but it was the best peppermint marshmallow I've ever tasted. Egg nog was good too, but could be better. HERE'S THE SECOND TIP: Try to get the marshmallows from the back kitchen. Look at what they're making and ask the cast members if you can purchase a fresh marshmallow. They may be reluctant, but just ask nicely. This makes a HUGE difference in the flavor, especially with the S'mores. It's hard to tell how long some of the packages on the floor have been sitting there. With the S'mores, the graham cracker gets soft. When fresh, it's really crunchy. I'm assuming that's probably the case with the other marshmallows that have some type of pastry with it. Daniel @disgeekpodcast If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes. Download Sticher Radio. Use Promo Code: DISGEEK Check Out Touring Plans.com! Use code DISGEEK for 20% a one year subscription.
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Sun, 14 April 2013
In this episode we remember the life of Annette Funicello. We also visit the Main Street Newsstand, Tip of the Week, and we have a voicemail. News The Voices of Liberty a cappella group quietly made its last Disneyland performance this past weekend at the Main Street Opera House. The amazing vocal group ended its West Coast run after nearly a year. A new Dumbo popcorn bucket is now available for purchase on Main Street U.S.A. The bucket costs $12.00 and can be found at the popcorn cart located in Central Plaza. OZ: The Great and Powerful 4D preview has been removed and Muppet Vision 3D has reopened at Disney California Adventure. Limited Time Magic - Long Lost Friends Week April 8th - 14th Disney Legend, Harrison “Buzz” Price to Receive Main St. Window - In July 1953, Walt hosted a party and discussed the Disneyland project with architects Charles Luckman, Welton Becket, and William Pereira. When the subject of where the park should go came up, Luckman suggested that Walt talk with Harrison “Buzz” Price. Price worked for the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) and had recently finished two site suitability studies for major corporations. This was the type of expertise that Walt needed. The next morning, Walt had Nate Winecoff call Price and put SRI under contract. Over his long career, Buzz Price worked on an estimated three thousand economic feasibility studies. Most of those were in the leisure-recreation-attraction field. Price would go on to advise Walt and Roy on more than 150 projects. (Source: MiceChat) Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries is Coming To Innoventions - Beginning April 13, Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries will give Disneyland park guests the chance to see Tony Stark’s Hall of Armor, featuring Iron Man suits Mark I-VII – the same suits featured in “Iron Man 3.” And you will even be able to virtually “suit up,” yourself! Through simulation technology, guests will be able to see what it’s like to operate the latest pieces of the Mark 42 Iron Man armor, even getting the chance to test out its infamous repulsor blasts. (Source: Disney Parks Blog) Andy is not coming, he is in college! - It all started with a picture on the internet - if you yell “Andy’s coming” to the Toy Story walk around characters, they are suppose to stop and drop. Now, guests at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World are shouting this phrase over and over frustrating the character handlers. Feature
AnneteConnection was her Charity for MS. Please Donate. Monkey's Uncle httpv://youtu.be/oRTlfFlJ4o8 She had taken charge of the 1980 Mouseketeer 25th Reunion Show, and had performed at Disneyland with her former colleagues. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV3gntV4c_I Disneyland after Dark 1962 (7:48) httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abp3O8nMM_g
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Mon, 1 April 2013
In this episode we walk around Disneyland, plus news, food and tips! Enjoy our new format! Where the Hell Are We? Join Tommy, Chris, and Daniel at Disneyland and guy where they are at The 9 News Nuggets You DON’T Need to Know
Limited Time Magic Menu No Food and Wine Festival at DCA this year, so instead Disney is offering a special selection of food at various locations around the resort. They've invited celebrity chef Andrew Zimmerman to consult on the menus. If you don't know who Andrew Zimmerman is, he's the host of a television show called Bizarre Foods on the Travel Channel. He is also a James Beard Award winner. This award is similar to winning an Oscar for movies. Anyhow, he's been hired to create exotic dishes with a special emphasis on Global Cuisine. Since Andrew's show on Travel Channel takes him to remote destinations, they asked him to provide insight into authentic native cuisines from various countries all across the world. The dishes that will be offered are influenced by actual recipes he discovered during his travels. Cafe Orleans and Blue Bayou – Mama Odie's Voodoo Gumbo and JuJu Fries (U.S. Cajun) Chef's are creating a unique gumbo recipe that will include real alligator and possum meat. Both animals are indigenous to that area of the country, which makes this very unique. They're combining the alligator and possum meat with a wild boar italian sausage. It'll be created with standard gumbo ingredients such as tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, okra, garlic, and various cajun spices. The JuJu Fries is actually Cajun Snake Fry. The snake meat is marinated in a mix of whole milk and garlic juice to remove the gamey flavor. Then it's seasoned with paprika, onion powder, ground cayenne pepper, and black pepper. The meat is finally coated with a blend of flour, rosemary, white pepper, and oregano before it goes into the deep fryer. Rancho Del Zocalo – Three Caballeros Stew (Mexico + Latin America) The stew is named Three Caballeros because it contains three different types of meat including beef tongue (lengua), tripe (like Menudo, it's cow's stomach lining) and iguana. Iguanas are considered a delicacy in Mexico and throughout Central and South America. It compares to chicken, but more tender. The three meats are cooked using a variety of ingredients including carrots, onions, tomatoes and cabbage. It will come with tortillas and a papaya salsa on the side. Award Wieners – Iron Man Sausage (China and other parts of Asia) In keeping with the traditions of creating hot dogs with a movie tie-in, Disney is developing a special concoction for Iron Man 3, which is set to be release May 3rd. It's a Blood Sausage made with pig's blood mixed with sweet rice, vermicelli, pork shoulder, and pork liver. Blood contains a lot of Iron, so that's how it got it's name. To go along with the food, they're also offering a drink called Mandarin's Mad Cocktail (Mandarin is Tony Stark's nemesis in the movie). The elixir is made with 3 parts Zinfandel red wine with 1 part pig's blood and topped with a frothy goat's milk foam. Village Haus Restaurant – The Monstro Sandwich (Northern Europe) Pinocchio and Geppeto get their revenge on Monstro the Whale. Disney will be releasing a limited time sandwich featuring Baked Whale on Focaccia Bread. The meat has been imported from Norway and is prepared with red wine, garlic, onions, salt and peppercorns. It's topped with a white wine vinaigrette and radicchio lettuce served on an herb-infused Focaccia Bread roll. Bengal Barbecue – Indy Going Bananas (India) The Bengal Barbecue will be offering a new dessert item on their menu. In honor of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, chef's have recreated the most iconic dish in the movie - Chilled Monkey Brains. They received special permission from the Anaheim Health Department to serve this specialty item. Because a monkey's diet consists of mostly fruits, the flesh is slightly on the sweet side. However, to enhance the sweetness further, they've included some native Indian delicacies like mango, lychee, and ambarella. Fried bananas will be served on the side. Disney is going to be offering this Limited Time Menu beginning May 1st and it lasts throughout the entire month. Tip of the Week IPad Photography tips! Daniel @disgeekpodcast If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes. Download Sticher Radio. Use Promo Code: DISGEEK Check Out Touring Plans.com!
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Fri, 15 February 2013
The DisGeek Crew is joined by Chris Wakefield of the Wakefield Report. We talked to Chris who is a WDW fan to find out what he thought and how it compared to his home parks in Orlando. We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and give out our Tip of the Week. It’s a HUGE show! Please enjoy and review in iTunes. News Mouseplanet posted his announcement email to his colleagues today: Fantasy Faire opens March 12th At The Royal Hall, there will be three princess meet and greet areas. During the Q&A, swing dancing was brought up MousePlanet tweeted out their response saying “The stage is flexible, but the decision will be made later. For now, full-time Fantasy Faire.” Nescafe Coffee is leaving Disneyland Disney has entered into a long-term agreement with Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Co to provide the standard coffee at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Vacation Club properties. In addition, Joffrey’s will develop special blends exclusive to Disney and resort hotel rooms will all have a catalog where guests can purchase Joffrey’s products to take home. These changes will be complete within the next few months. Just to give you an idea how quickly Limited time magic goes, we have had two events go since our last recording. And two more events come and go. What has ended is Golden Horseshoe Review Tribute and the New Orleans Bayou Bash. What has COME and go meaning the event happened and is now gone Lunar New Year at DCA and True Love Week Extended hours at DCA on Thursdays. 2 extra hours to enjoy. Finally it seems that they will now start enforcing fastpass return times as they recently did in Florida. Of course this draws outrage from the fan community which frankly I don’t understand. Signs has gone up although I understand the enforcement is not actually in place yet. Signs are up merely to start getting passholders used to the idea. Feature - Talk with Chris Wakefield of the Wakefield Report.
Tip of the Week - Visit World of Disney and check out Thomas Kinkade hidden images. Thanks to Richard for the tip! Daniel @disgeekpodcast If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes. Download Sticher Radio. Use Promo Code: DISGEEK Check Out Touring Plans.com!
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Thu, 24 January 2013
In this episode we are joined by Russell Flores, author of Seen, Un-Seen Disneyland. We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and we have a very romantic Tip of the Week. News Tinker Bell Half Marathon and the Health and Fitness Expo was this last weekend. Congrats to all the runners. DCA Blue Sky Cellar has opened with Fantasy Faire Details Limited Time Magic continues with Lunar New Year. This time at DCA. Random Stuff There is a Giant Crane in the park! Fixin Big Thunder New Disneyland Photo App Launches! DisneyPhotographyBlog.com has released a new iPhone and iPad app that you might be interested in: 2013 Photo a Day from Disney Photography Blog - Disneyland Edition. For each day in 2013 a new photograph from the Disneyland Resort will be unlocked on your iOS device. Get a little bit of the magic from Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney, and the Disneyland Resort Hotels. On sale until the end of January for $0.99. Get it now before the price goes up! Special for DisGeek Podcast Listeners - Tommy has a few app codes available, to get one, you need to follow @TommyPix on Twitter and tweet him that you want an app code for the 2013 Photo of a Day and he will send you one. Just like there is limited time magic - limited quantities are only available! Feature - Interview with Russell Flores, author of Seen, Un-Seen Disneyland. Visit his Facebook page for an autographed copy or you can get it at Amazon.
Tip of the Week - Make sure you make your dining reservations at Disneyland NOW to get in for Valentines Day. Call (714) 781 - DINE or (714) 781-3463. Daniel @disgeekpodcast If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes. Download Sticher Radio. Use Promo Code: DISGEEK Check Out Touring Plans.com!
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