The DisGeek Podcast - Your Guide to the Disneyland Resort (general)

In our Golden Anniversary episode we take predictions from our Podcasting friends and the audience.  We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and as always, we have our Tip of the week.

News
Last Sunday saw the last day of the holidays for the Disneyland Resort.  Haunted Mansion is closed and going back to normal.

Limited Time Magic has begun.  First with Three Kings day in FrontierLand.  Moving to the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree area with live performances and character meet and greets.. We got the Marichi Divas and The Three Caballeros.

Next up is the limited run of “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe” running from Jan 10th to Feb 4th.  Annual Passholders has the opportunity to get tix with a dinner package.  These are for the Thursday through Monday 6:30 shows.  It’s $35.

New Show for the FantasyLand Theatre - Mickey and the Magical Map.

Big Thunder Refurbishment begins

Disneyland 3 day park hopper for $220.

Disney continues to crack down on ticket scams.  Now they take your picture.

Get a look at What’s Next for Disneyland when Blue Sky Cellar Reopens Jan 19

George Kalogrids Named President of WDW

Feature

2013 Predictions

Tip of the Week

Put your Disney Art on the wall.

Use Command Strips

Frame tutorial

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_S4kmPPK4k

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It's that time of the year and the DisGeek Crew talks about the 5 scenes of Disneyland during the Holiday season. We also have our Tip of the Week and we take a visit to the Main Street Newsstand.
Big Thanks to Chris Wakefield for giving us #3 in his top ten list of Best Theme Park Podcasts of 2012. We really appreciate it.

Also We will be meeting with WttM and WaltCast this Friday 12/14 approx 7:00 - 7:30 at the Hearthstone Lodge at the Grand Californian. More Info Here.

News

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to Close January 7 for Refurbishment at Disneyland Park

Indy Reopened

Kodak will no longer be a sponsor at DL

Twitter @DisneylandToday launches

Special Snow White and the seven Dwarves Gingerbread house is on display

Markethouse Closing to install Starbucks

Rolly Crump’s Biography, “It’s Kind of a Cute Story” is now available. Click to Order.

Seen and Un-Seen Disneyland is released. - A friend of this show, Russell Flores, has published a new book about the little details and history of what makes Disneyland so special to all of us. Filled with pictures and backstories, Russell passion to share with you his findings will make you more aware of how unique Disneyland is. Plus, you need to get this because Tommy wrote the “Foreword” to it! Order it today!

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Christmas at the Disneyland Resort. / 5 Senses

Tip of the Week
Check out the DL maps for picture spots.

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In this special Bonus Episode, we attend the December 4th 2012, 5:30pm performance of the Candlelight Processional, with Kurt Russell as the narrator.  This show is the full show of this performance.

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In episode 46 Paul joins us and we present a new feature, Disney Story Origins and in our first one we discuss Mulan.  We also have our Tip of the Week and we visit the Main Street Newsstand.

I would like to thank my wife, and Tommy for setting up a surprise birthday party at Trader Sams at the Disneyland Resort.

Left to Right : Tommy Allison, Chris Allieson, Daniel Hale, Colleen Roney, Paul Berrie, Jeff Roney

News

“Limited Time Magic” at Disney Parks

Cinderella will be wearing a new costume at Disneyland, unveiled at the Limited Time Magic press event in New York

New ice rink in Downtown Disney in promotion of Secret of the Wings

Wreck it Ralph Character revealed

New Disneyland Resort Float featuring CarsLand for Rose Bowl Parade

Feature
Paul to talk about Mulan Article.

Tip of the Week
Plan the ultimate Disney Wedding - disneyweddings.com

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The DisGeek crew discuss the Five Senses of Disneyland. We explore our favorite sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and feelings of Critter Country. And we do it Gungnam Style! We also have the latest news at the Main Street Newsstand and of course, our Tip of the Week.

News
Halloween Time is here

Halloween Facts

Halloween Carnival and Roundup

French Market Menu

FrankWinnie 4d preview and Art of Frankenweenie is now open

FastPass Machines removed from Radiator Springs Racers and has become a permanent stroller parking area.

Oswald Stuff is coming to DLR

Free Glow in the show Ears with 50 bucks purchase

BVS Window Treatments, Drink Cups, and Napkins

 

Feature
5 Senses of Disneyland - Critter Country

Tip of the Week
Plan corporate events at www.DisneyMeetings.com

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Thanks to Disneyland Live for the Pictures!

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Daniel and Paul takes a look at what on the Drawing Board and talk Buena Vista Street.  Plus a visit to the Main Street Newsstand and we have our Tip of the Week.  Finally Paul rants on about Cinderella.

News Turkey Day Reservations Open at Disneyland Resort
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/10/turkey-day-reservations-open-at-disneyland-resort/

DISNEYLAND
CHOC Walk draws 14,000 to Disneyland http://www.ocregister.com/news/choc-322266-disney-disneyland.html

Refurbs

  • Main Street Photos Refurb is complete
  • Walls are up at Plaza Pavilion to transform it into Jolly Holiday Bakery
  • Walls are down at the Adventure Land Restrooms right across form Tiki Room. Rock are now a dark green color.
  • Pirates Referb continues. Tarps are up in front of what used to be the Disney Gallery. Pirates is set to reopen Nov 23rd.
  • It’s a Small World closed OCT 24 for set ip of the holiday version. Reopens NOV 10

Special Passholder Event at Disneyland (Event Happened) http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/10/rsvp-now-for-special-annual-passholder-event-at-disneyland-park/
Al Lutzs mentions this...About how Disney is trying to get passholders who don’t visit very often to come to events where Disney can test spending habits http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al092711a.htm

Disney Collection mimics Halloween’s Haunted Mansion http://www.ocregister.com/news/mansion-319327-sandahl-collection.html

DCA
Carthy Circle Signage appears on “Pump House”.
Parade Lighting fixtures and speakers are popping up near the Carthy Circle Theatre area.
Flying Carpet Flips During Aladdin Show at DCA http://www.ocregister.com/news/aladdin-318986-disney-performers.html
California Screaming has reopened with a new loop installed. It’s actually shaped a little different. Supposedly the old loop caused lots of stress on the ride and needed tons of upkeep. The new loop fixes this issue.

Blue Sky Cellar Reopened. They focus now on Buena Vista Street. This re-opening is what prompted me to do our on the drawing board feature. This exhibit shows off all of the concept art of the buildings, has these cool posters for the Red Car Trolley, Sorin’ over California, and Tower of Terror. So check it out next time you are in DCA.

RANDOM
Ryan Gosling on Conan http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/09/20/ryan-gosling-talks-killer-cats-in-disneyland/ Flashmob marriage proposal at Downtown Disney http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su1YLAjty-U Steve Jobs passes away

Feature - On The Drawing Board - Buena Vista Street Tip of the Week - Wi-Fi at DLR Hotels

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Daniel and Paul gets some sense knocked into them as they talk the 5 senses of Fantasyland.  

News

Disney Park Blog announces 4th of July Entertainment

Matt Ouimet Named President of Cedar Fair

Pan Pacific Tarps now Removed but ground work continues

Cast Member Previews going on for Goofy’s Sky School

New Characters Coming to DCA

ElecTRONica Extends to Spring 2012

All New LaserMan Show (LASERMAN: R3CONF1GUR3D!)

Disneyland Resort Price Increases


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5 Senses of Disneyland (Sight, Sound, Smell,  Tastes, Feeling)

 

Tip of the Week w/ Tommy Pix

 

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In this episode, our heroes Kung Fu is better than Disneyland's Lunar New Year festival!  Daniel and Paul also visit the Main Street News Stand and go over the latest news, and as always, our tip of the week.  

 

News

 

Disney Jr. Opens on March 25th at DCA

elecTRONica extended through Labor Day

Disney’s Walk of Magical Memories to be discontinued

Stars of Star Tours

Star Tours Action Figures

Little Mermaid, Star Tours, and Mickey’s Soundational Parde pushed back to “summer”

Quadriplegic visitor sues Disney after stuck on ride

DCA Turns 10!

Animation Building Screens being redone.  

Screens are all Blue, and purple.  Says, “We’re Imagineering some animated changes!”

 

Tip of the Week

We got a message from Tommy and he expands on the tip of the week from last week and dining deals

 

Best DL Rides for Preschoolers

 

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In this episode, our heroes visit a graveyard in a galaxy far far away. Daniel and Paul also visit the Main Street News Stand and go over the latest news, and as always, our tip of the week. Click MORE for Show Notes.

News

The Memories, The Magic and You
http://www.disgeek.com/the-magic-the-memories-and-you/ you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwNGYQ2FPss

Blue Sky Cellar Reopens
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/new-blue-sky-cellar-show-previews-little-mermaid-and-unveils-an-animated-map/
Focus on Little Mermaid, Animated Map

First Look Behind the Scenes of The Little Mermaid - Ariel’s Undersea Adventures
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/exclusive-first-look-behind-the-scenes-of-the-little-mermaid-ariel%E2%80%99s-undersea-adventure/

Critter country closes
http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2011/01/26/disneys-critter-country-set-to-close-for-a-month/67984/

Construction Starts on Main Street
http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2011/01/25/construction-starts-on-disneylands-main-street/67758/

World of Color Celebrates 500 performances
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/world-of-color-celebrates-500-performances/

Disney Wonder Arrives in LA
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/the-disney-wonder-arrives-in-los-angeles/
The ship will sail seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta from now through April 17. It will then reposition to Vancouver and sail to Alaska from May 3-September 6 cruising to Tracy Arm, Skagway and Juneau, and Ketchikan.

Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage Closes to Become Disney Jr. - Live on Stage
http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2011/01/20/last-chance-to-see-childrens-show-at-disney-park/67482/#more-67482

Graveyard/On the Drawing Board

Star Tours
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Tours
Star Tours - The Adventure Continues
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Tours:_The_Adventures_Continue

Tip of the Week

Dining Outside Disneyland - My Favorite Places While we have dinner at the park alot. We also eat OUTSIDE the park alot. These are my favorite spots and they are all kid friendly, inexpensive and have pretty good food. And These are also not in Downtown disney

I’ve Personally Gone to:

Joe’s Crab Shack
12011 Harbor Blvd,
Garden Grove

Shakeys Pizza
1027 S Harbor Blvd,
Anaheim

Place’s I’ve gone to but not this location:

Buca di Beppo
11757 Harbor Blvd,
Garden Grove

Mimi’s Cafe
1400 South Harbor Blvd.,
Anaheim

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