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

It's systematic, hydromatic, ultramatic … Why it’s the the 5 senses of Disneyland! Join the DisGeek crew as we travel to the old west and talk about Frontierland and why we love this part of the park. Plus we visit the Main Street Newsstand and have our Tip of the Week.

News

Rock Your Disney Side Party

Will take place over Memorial Day weekend, feature numerous Disney heroes and villains, and run from 6 a.m., May 23 to 6 a.m., May 24.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/140-disney-character-ultimate-tweet-announces-all-night-disney-side-party-on-both-coasts/

Subs Construction walls says stuff like, “We’ll be back! Look for us again!”

http://micechat.com/59781-captain-america-disneyland/

Captain America - The Living Legends and Symbol of Courage opens to Annual Passholders

Big Bubba's Report - http://big-bubba-b.blogspot.com/2014/03/captain-america-meet-and-greet-at.html

A new Disney Gallery Exhibit Mechanical Kingdoms: Opens

Mechanical Kingdoms ~ Steam-Driven Visions of a Victorian Future features conceptual designs and ideas for an array of inventive vehicles, machines and gadgets. The collection also shares some of the same inspirations as steampunk – most prominently a fascination with the extravagantly inventive visions of tomorrow expressed by such Victorian futurists as Jules Verne and H.G. Wells.

Disny Parks Blog - http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/01/mechanical-kingdoms-steam-driven-visions-of-a-victorian-future-art-to-debut-at-disney-parks/

Disneyland Social Clubs - The Very Merry Un-Gangs of Disneyland

Quick Bits
Muppet Vision 3d updated their pre-show to include elements from the upcoming film, “Muppets Most Wanted”

Looks like New Orleans Bayou Bash isn’t happening. Probably because almost all of New Orleans Square is behind tarps. For the Club 33 referb.

A tree fell over on Tom Sawyer Island due to the heavy rain we experienced last weekend. Nobody was hurt.

Feature - 5 Senses of Disneyland - Frontierland

Tip of the Week - If you find somebody's lost cell phone. try to find a way to contact them insted of giving it to lost and found. Then they have a chance of getting it back!

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The DisGeek Crew looks back on one of the craziest summers of all time.  Jae also provides us with a Tip of the Week and we take a visit to the Main Street Newsstand.

NEWS

Voices of Liberty performances extended through the holiday season. Last weekend was supposed to be the last.

Storybook Land Canal Boats and Casey Jr. Circus trains closed today for a two month referb. Rumour says that they are going to put in safety fencing around the areas of the attraction where CM’s could possibly plummet to their deaths.

Same treatment for Indiana Jones which also closed today for a few months.

Fanstamic had its Glow with the Show. I didn’t like the idea at first but from the video it looks like it is a nice addition.

 

Happiest Haunts Tour added for Halloween Time at DL

Annual Passholder movie night at Disneyland

20 nights of Candlelight

Halloween Merch is starting to show up at the parks

 

Feature - Recap of an amazing summer at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland

  • Voices of Liberty
  • Main Street Shops (Including Penny arcade, Gibson Girl, and Candy Palace)
  • Carnation Cafe
  • Matterhorn
  • Matterhorn Climbers
  • Brave Meet and Greet
  • Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree

DCA

  • Minnie’s Fly Girls
  • BVS (including Red Car Trolley, and Carthay Circle Restaurant)
  • CarsLand (including Radiator Springs Racers, Luigi’s Flying Tires, and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree)
  • Return of Pixar Play Parade
  • Ghirardelli
  • Mad T Party
  • Brave Sequence added to World of Color
  • Instant Concert...Just add water
  • Dancing with Disney

 

Tip of the week

Eat lunch at Big Thunder BBQ and enjoy Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree

 

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In this episode Jae gives us an in depth review of the Carthay Circle Restaurant from a Foodie's Perspective.  Plus we briefly recap the Friends of the Magic Gathering and Daniel's visit to Club 33.  We also have the News and our Tip of the Week.

News

Friends of the Magic Recap

Daniel Visits Club 33.

The Latest Special Rates for the US Military announced

New “Walk in Walt’s Disneyland Footsteps Tour

Fantasmic! to get Glow and the Show

AP Event

Rumor: Big Thunder Mountain set to close this fall and will remain closed most of 2013. Rumor is that it is going to receive the Space Mountain treatment they did a few years ago.

http://micechat.com/9737-fantasy-faire-destination-d/

Disney Parks hit attendance record

The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition coming to DCA Sept 14

The Turkey Leg Air Fresheners are here.

BREAKING NEWS!
I’m hearing via mouseplanet that the Beach Balls are now gone from Luigi's Flying Tires. Went from a reduced number of balls over the weekend to now nothing.

From @DCAToday:
@DisneyRaider We regularly make modifications to our attractions to provide our guests with the best possible experience.
@DisneyRaider We look forward to introducing new creative elements to Luigi's Flying Tires in the future.

Feature

Jae’s in depth Carthay Circle Restaurant Review

Tip of the Week - iPhone Chargers

 

 

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The DisGeek Crew takes a visit to the Disneyland Graveyard to pay respects to Mine Train thru Natures Wonderland. Plus we visit the Main Street Newsstand and as always we have our Tip of the Week!

News

The Pirates League opening at New Orleans Square

RIOTS Near The Disneyland Resort! Disneyland is Safe.

Nets installed on the Jungle Cruise Boats. Lawyers Strike again! They actually don’t look that bad. Jungle Cruise close for a week



Princess Fantasy Faire Set to Close on Aug 12.

D23 Expo Prices. Tix goes on sale Aug 9th

Feature

Graveyard - Mine Train thru Nature’s Wonderland

http://www.yesterland.com/rcminetrain.html

http://www.yesterland.com/minetrain.html

http://davelandweb.com/nw/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znKrkXEHXxc

  Tip of the Week

The Carthay Circle Theatre Lounge is a great place to just hand out and relax.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - Friends of the Magic Gathering - Aug 3rd - 5th. It’s a weekend of Food, Fun, and Friends at the Disneyland Resort! So come on down and hang out with us. We are going to host a meet at Mater's Junkyard Jamboree on SUNDAY at around 2:00PM.  For more info visit www.friendsofthemagic.com

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The DisGeek Crew goes back to CarsLand and samples the unique food offerings that Radiator Springs has to offer. We also visit the Main Street Newsstand and as always, we have our Tip of the Week.

NEWS

Happy Birthday Disneyland! July 17th is DL's 57th birthday.

Name that Sheep!

Your car can smell like Disney!

Tinker Bell Half Marathon Full

New Early Entry Options for DLR guests.

D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives at the Reagan Library

Feature CarsLand Food

What Daniel had and how many stars he gives out of 5

Flos V8 Dinner

Citrus Turkey Salad - 4

Citrus Turkey Breast - 4 (Laurie give it a 3)

NY Strip Loin - 4

Pork Loin - 5

Kids Meal - Mac & Cheese - 5

Chocolate Mud Pie - 4

Cozy Cone

Chili Cone Queso - 5

Chicken Verde - 5

Tip of the week Follow @DCAToday

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - Friends of the Magic Gathering - Aug 3rd - 5th. It’s a weekend of Food, Fun, and Friends at the Disneyland Resort! So come on down and hang out with us. We are going to host a meet at Mater's Junkyard Jamboree on SUNDAY at around 2:00PM.  For more info visit www.friendsofthemagic.com

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Connie Moreno and Kenny Siegel from the Disneyland Gazette join us and we talk all about Buena Vista Street.

NEWS Halloween Dates announced

Extra Seating in Aladdin's Oasis  

Over in DCA, Buena Vista Street has seen its first Holiday overlay with patriotic 4th of July bunting and flags

Dancin' with Disney

Chevron is no longer a sponsor of Autotopia. The story is that Disney Let it go bring up questions of the attractions future. New Disney Gallery Exhibit opened - Crowning Achievements - Creating Castles for Magical Kingdoms

Exhibit features Models, Concept art, and of course lots of new merch

Billy Hill and the Hillbillies has been evicted! Now located at the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree.

Downtown Disney’s California Avocado Week -  

Feature - Buena Vista Street

Connie's Blog - http://theenemyisgood.blogspot.com/

Tip of the Week - Seeing ALL of CarsLand attractions.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - Friends of the Magic Gathering - Aug 3rd - 5th. It’s a weekend of Food, Fun, and Friends at the Disneyland Resort! So come on down and hang out with us. We are going to host a meet at Mater's Junkyard Jamboree on SUNDAY at around 2:00PM.  For more info visit www.friendsofthemagic.com

Thanks to Disneylandlive and MiceChat for the pictures!

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This episode we get our kicks on Route 66 as we talk about CarsLand! We also have our Tip of the Week and we visit the Main Street Newsstand. Former co-host Paul joins us and weighs in as well. News

Buena Vista Street & Carsland is NOW OPEN!

With that the Acts, “Five and Dime, Red Car Trolley Boys, and “Instant Concert! …Just Add Water.” The show features Goofy, acting as a conductor.

Matterhorn has Reopened - Now has single rider line and single seated new bobsleds- I rode it and I hate the new bobsleds.  Climbers are back as well.

 

Voices of Liberty started performances.  This is an act from Epcot and is performing at the opera house. Carnation Cafe is has now re-opened

Glow with the Show at California Adventure - Guest can purchase Mouse Ears that glow during the show. $25 a pair.

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

Disneyland Guest can now Purchase Tickets through their smartphones

Ghirardeli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop is now OPEN!

Thanks to Disneyland Livefor permission to use images  

The Menu - http://www.ghirardelli.com/sites/default/files/locationsevents/Ghirmenu_March2012.pdf

Blue Sky Cellar Welcomes the Radiator Spings Historical Society's Museum of the History of Radiator Springs

Mad T Party is now officially open although it’s been running for a few weeks now

Feature

Cars Land!

Tip of the Week- Finding the best tire for Luigi’s Flying Tires

MARK YOUR CALENDAR- Friends of the Magic Gathering - Aug 3rd - 5th.  It’s a weekend of Food, Fun, and Friends at the Disneyland Resort!  So come on down and hang out with us. We are going to host a meet at Mater's Junkyard Jamboree on SUNDAY.  Don’t know the time yet.

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The DisGeek Crew attends the Fantasmic! 20th Anniversary performance and records a segment LIVE at Disneyland! We also have a review of Mad T Party, rage about the price increase, and much more!
NEWS

Ticket Price Increase

AP holders and D23 members can register for DCA “Experience Opportunities”

New Faces for the Monorails

Carnation Cafe re-opens June 13th (plus it’s new sign is up)

Brave, Merida Meet and Greet

Carthy Circle and Fountain has been revealed

DCA will have plenty of Character this summer

Mad T Party Soft Opens

New Signage at Paradise Pier

LaBrea Bakery redesign is complete

Feature

Fantasmic 20th Anniversary Performance

Tip of the Week DSLR vs Point and Shoot Tommy's Cameras:

Canon T2i Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon SX210 Canon PowerShot SX210IS

Canon PowerShot SX260 Canon PowerShot SX260

Daniel Recommends:

Understanding Exposure, 3rd Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera

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Is that Matterhorn actually sinking?  Or is it your imagination?  Find out in our new feature, Disneyland - Fact or Fiction.  Plus our Tip of the Week and a visit to the Main Street Newsstand.

News

Disneyland
Alice Davis gets her window on Main Street

Candy Palace, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor and Penny Arcade has reopened (Photos from DisneylandLive.com)

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders Invited to Special 20th Anniversary ‘Fantasmic!’ Performances

Matterhorn Climbers returning

DCA

Pixar's Brave in World of Color

Mad T Party

The Mad T Party area is really shaping up (Pictures from DisneyLandLive.com)

Mad T Party Music Sounds

Classic Arcade-Style Games Get a “Mad” Twist at Disney California Adventure Park

Carthay Circle / Club 33

Exclusive Club 33 at Disneyland Resort Invites New Members

Disney Gives a little Sneak Peak inside Carthay Circle Restaurant (Pictures from DisneyLandLive.Com)

Carthay Circle Theatre now taking reservations

Cars Land

New Menus, Favorite Eats at expanded DCA

Flo’s V8 Cafe - (From the Disney Food Blog)

Cozy Cone Motel - (From the Disney Food Blog)

D23 Member Previews June 9 and 10th

Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Previews set for June 11th.

Little Mermaid Fixes (Pictures from DisneyLandLive.com)

Misc..

Lego Store Reopens - (Pictures from DisneyLandLive.com)

Droid Factory

Looks like the Monorails are getting a Cars Overlay.

Feature

Disneyland: Fact or Fiction -  Matterhorn

Tip of the Week

In the next few weeks Tommy will shares some of the equipment he uses to capture some of his favorite memories while visiting the DisneyLand Resort.

This week it's Video!  Tommy uses the Kodak PlayTouch.

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In this episode it's Part 2 of our Marc Davis discussion.  We also have lots of news to go over and in our Tip of the Week, we introduce you to Otto.  It's an episode that frankly, you deserve.

NEWS

Starbucks coming to Disney Parks

Disney announces Big Thunder Jamboree

Cars Land Street Entertainment Announced

The WonderGround Gallery is making its way to Downtown Disney

The Voices of Liberty Will Soon Ring Out at Disneyland.

D23 Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives opens July 6th at the Reagan Library

Dinner with Ariel and her Princess Friends coming soon to Ariel’s Grotto at DCA

As of June 15th 2012, Ariels Grotto will no longer be a World of Color dining package location.

Pixar Play Parade returns to DCA this summer

The Disneyland Resort now takes dining reservations by e-mail, just e-mail - dine@disneyland.com

Carnation Plaza Gardens at Disneyland Park to Begin Transformation to New Fantasy Faire Experience on April 30

Just Sayin' -

Al Lutz tells WDW fans that they “deserve” the bad quality WDW gets.

FEATURE
Marc Davis Part 2
http://disney.go.com/disneyinsider/history/legends/marc-davis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Davis_(animator)

Tip of the Week

Otto!  Get Disneyland Resort in with just a simple call.  714-520-7090

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