Mon, 5 August 2013
Time to line up! We present our top five queues at the Disneyland Resort. Also Chris gives us the lowdown on Disney Infinity during the Main Street Newsstand and we have our Tip of the Week. News Celebrate 58 years of the "Happiest Place on Earth" with 3 special presentations highlighting the original lands of Disneyland Park. Passholders are invited to join Disney artist Stacia Martin for this series that features videos and slides of historic photographs spanning over 5 decades of Disneyland Park. Candlelight Processional will be cut down to 2 dates (rumor) Grab and Go Menu being tested out at DCA No More Marshmallows :( Mickey’s Halloween Party Dates and Prices Sofia the First Arrives at DCA “Behind the Magic” Look at Walt Disney Imagineering Set for D23 Expo D23 Expo Schedule is up Feature - Top 5 Queues
Tip of the Week - Ride opening year (1955) attractions to celebrate Disneyland's 58th anniversary. 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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Mon, 22 July 2013
In this episode, we anger the gods with all our celebrating as we talk about the Tiki Room's 50th and our Disneyland Memories. We also have our Tip of the Week and we visit the Main Street Newsstand. Part of the Touring Plans Podcast Network - podcast.touringplans.com Listen to Podcast Here. News Lone Ranger Premiere Work being done in the Disney Gallery on Main Street. New work is underway in the Disney Gallery and Main Street Opera House lobby, with rumors that new gallery space will be added to the Main Street Opera House lobby. It’s unclear what exactly will happen, but rumors point toward moving some of the Disney Gallery exhibit space into the Opera House lobby to allow for expanded retail space inside the Gallery. In any case, a new show celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Enchanted Tiki Room is expected to open soon. <http://micechat.com/33672-lone-ranger-world-premiere/> Lone Ranger Souvenir “boot” Mug being sold at the Golden Horseshoe. One sale while supplies last All American College Band is back for the summer. The band will perform 5 days every week at Disneyland and DCA throughout the summer. Feature - Why we love Disneyland Feature 2 - 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
Cool Video featuring Rolly Crump Tip of the Week FastPass should be used to avoid long lines, but if you must wait in one long line, make it Indiana Jones Adventure. The queue is an experience in itself, and you can use this decoder to translate. some Mara-glyphics in the queue.
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Mon, 24 June 2013
The DisGeek Podcast and The Disneyland Gazette join forces and talk about the one year Anniversary of the Disney California Adventure 2.0 Expansions. We also have a HUGE announcement so check it out! Announcement - The DisGeek Podcast will now be part of the TouringPlans.com Podcast Network! NEW FEED will be on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and at podcast.touringplans.com News Swing Dancing Returns to Carnation Plaza Gardens... Err Fantasy Faire Pork Shank from Gaston’s Tavern in WDW is now at Disneyland New Summertime Menu at Carthay Circle Restaurant The Climbers Return to Matterhorn at Disneyland The Unofficial Stars Wars Day at Disneyland is Coming! - June 30 2013, we'll meet in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at 2pm for the big group photo. Star Wars fan clubs usually meet for lunch at Pizza Port at noon. All Fan Force, 501st, and Rebel Legion members and any fan of Star Wars is invited! So find your favorite Star Wars t-shirt and get out to Disneyland on the 30th. http://www.starwarsdisneyland.com/ Tony Baxter Career Celebrated - Tony Baxter celebrated his retirement from Walt Disney Imagineering at Club 33 this week. Guests included retired founder and chief archivist Dave Smith, Richard Sherman, imagineers and friends. Limited Time Magic - At the Disneyland Resort starting July 1st - 7th we’re saluting our nation’s birth in a big way with “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” The Disneyland Resort fireworks spectacular will be held each night at 9:30 p.m. during Independence Week. Every evening, you can also wear a pair of illuminated Mouse Ears and “Glow with the Show” during performances of “Celebrate America!” at Disneyland and the patriotic pre-show to “World of Color” at Disney California Adventure. And at the Disneyland Resort, you can enjoy Red, White and Blue Mason Jar Desserts at Carnation Café, and Patriotic Cotton Candy, Apple Pie Pockets or 4th of July Cupcakes, in shops all along Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland. (Source: Disney Parks Blog) Check out the newest star to 'roll' in to Hollywood Land! #LoneRanger pic.twitter.com/ssjtwpUOVM Extra! Extra! The newest Buena Vista Bugle has hit the stands! Where's your favorite place in the park to read it? pic.twitter.com/xFOlBcp7hU Feature Tip of the Week The Disneyland Gazette - HUGE thanks to Luke Manning for not only doing the show with us, but for helping edit this beast! Check them out at http://disneylandgazette.com/ 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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Sun, 17 March 2013
Daniel, Jae, Chris, and Tommy give their thoughts and reactions to the New Fantasy Faire area in Disneyland. We also have our Tip of the Week and we visit the Main Street Newsstand. News Princess Relocation Program Opening Date set for Mickey and the Magical Map stage show Ariel’s Grotto losing Princess and Gaining World of Color Dinner Packages Pat E. Cake Gets Iced - According to the Entertainment Department, March 17 will be the last day for the “My Disneyland Birthday Party” at the Plaza Inn. Its host, the Pat E. Cake face character, will be retired. Reportedly, money is to blame. Managers in the Foods Department argue that the tables reserved for the birthday parties could be more profitably utilized by paying guests eating at the Plaza Inn. (Source: MousePlanet.com) Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room 50th Anniversary Event set for June 28-29, 2013 Disney is bringing back Mickey Mouse Shorts A Celebration of Greece coming to the Disneyland Resort Feature Tip of the Week 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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Sun, 3 March 2013
Daniel, Jae, Tommy, and Chris go back to the future and continue our history of Tomorrowland. This episode we cover 1967-1998. We also visit the Main Street Newsstand, Tip of the Week, and Shoutouts. News AP Movie Nights Return to Disneyland - Disney movies have returned to the Opera House on Main St. at Disneyland on Thursday nights. You must be an annual passholder to attend. Search #APMovieNights on Twitter for the latest information and showtimes. Limited Time Magic Stuff httpv://youtu.be/3A7G6Bczj-k Great and Powerfull Oz Preview and new menu Best Burgers at the DLR (per Disney Parks Blog) fun story Feature - Tomorrowland 1967–1998 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T00SmJsARww Tip of the Week 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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