Wedway Radio - Walt Disney World And Disneyland Examined With Some Disney History

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney Parks, Disney History and touring.  This is episode 115: Date Night at Disneyland On this episode we celebrate a tradition that Disneyland began in the late 1950's that centered around the Carnation Plaza Gardens.  This show is both a history of both the Carnation Plaza Gardens and a history of the live music that occupied the area. The area is was first home to the Disneyland bandstand after it was forced to move as it obstructed the view of the Sleeping Beauty Castle from the hub.  It was so popular that a large outdoor dance hall was built in 1956, which stood there untl May of 2012 where it will be replaced by the Princess Fantasy Fair.  Enjoy this show!  ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank you again for listening!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney Parks, Disney History and touring.  This is episode 114: Walt's Dream: 30 Years of Discovery. On this episode we start a new series to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Epcot, where we'll look at the five decades of EPCOT.  We'll begin with our first installment and examine Walt's Dream of EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow and examine Walt's early for the Florida Project including the most important and exciting aspect, EPCOT.  ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank you again for listening! 

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and Touring. This is episode 113- The Brown Derby: Studios 89 On this episode of WEDWay Radio we take a look at an original attraction/restaurant of Disney MGM Studios, the Hollywood Brown Derby.  The Derby is based on maybe the most famous of all restaurants in Hollywood history.  Enjoy this episode as it was really fun to create! ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank you again for listening! 

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and Touring. This is episode 112 - WDW Project Update 2012 On this episode of WEDWay Radio we take a look at three of the biggest projects underway at Walt Disney World.  We take a look at  The Fantasyland Expansion and where it is in Spring of 2012.  We discuss the timeline of events, the final plans for the space and the changes that have occurred to the original plan. The TestTrack refurbishment and what changes will be made to the attraction, and how the attraction is becoming more hands-on and interactive. X-Pass testing:  This is the first major Next-Gen type of advancement and gives us an idea of the type of enhancements that we might see coming to your WDW vacation ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway Thank

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring.  This is episode 111: Tomorrowland 1.0. This episode of WEDWay Radio explores the history of Disneyland's Tomorrowland by looking at its very first attractions.  In the early days of Disneyland there wasn't one specific theme that carried its way through each attraction.  Instead, they turned to several sponsors to create their vision of how the future was going to impact different industries. You'll be surprised to hear how much these attractions differ from Tomorrowland stalwarts of today. Enjoy! ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank you again for listening! 

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and Touring. This is episode 110 - Lost Epcot Rediscovered On this episode of WEDWay Radio we take a look at a planned pavilion for Epcots World Showcase that never came to be: Equatorial Africa.  Not only was this going to the only pavilion that celebrated the diverse culture of Africa, but it was championed by a 20th century cultural icon, Alex Haley. In this episode we take a look at the planned attractions and overall design of the pavilion and discuss why it never came to be. This episode if brought to you by TouringPlans and by MEI and Mousefan Travel ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank you again for listening! 

On this episode of WEDWay Radio we are joined by Disney Legend Floyd Norman.  Floyd joined the Disney Studio in 1956, working there until 1968 as an artist and story-man.  His biggest contribution came when he was promoted from animator to story-man on The Jungle Book.  He would return to Disney many times in the 70's, 80's and 90's working on features like Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Hunchback while also contributing to areas like the Mickey Mouse comic strip.   In 1997 he moved north to join the team at Pixar during development of Toy Story 2 and later Monsters Inc. Floyd was the first African American animator to be hired by Disney, and also holds the distinction as the only person to work directly for both Walt Disney and Steve Jobs.  ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank

Thanks for downlowding WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney parks, Disney history and touring. This is episode 108, Pushing the Envelope: Pixar. On this weeks episode we take a look at the history of Pixar, focusing in specifically on its growth through its inception to the release of Toy Story in 1995.  The story is really a breakdown of the influences of the three major creators of Pixar: Ed Catmull, John Lasseter and Steve Jobs. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading NOW!, the companion news show to WEDWay Radio.  This week we explore the news making the rounds, including  - Fastpass Changes at WDW  - Changes to Kilmanjaro Safari  - New merchandise  - Action in Disneyland's Downtown Disney  - DCA Turns 11 Enjoy this weeks show ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank you again for listening! 

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring.  This is episode 107: The Golden Horseshoe. This episode of WEDWay Radio explores the history of Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe.  This venue has hosted three shows over its 56 year history, including one of the more popular attractions 'Slue Foot Sues Golden Horseshoe Revue.'    Enjoy our look at the history of the playhouse and why Walt wanted a Country Saloon, its place in Frontierland and the amazing Wally Boag. Enjoy! ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank you again for listening! 

Thanks for downloading Wedway NOW, the news companion to WEDWay Radio.  This show explores the news of February 2, 2012, including:  - New FastPass machines at The Seas with Nemo and Friends  - New D23 events in Marceline and Disneyland  - Previews of John Carter in both WDW and Los Angeles  - Lady and the Tramp Blu Ray and Star War ep 1 3D Enjoy! ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank you again for listening! 

All the news going on with Disney right now for the week of January 26, 2012

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring.  This is episode 106 - Disney in Space: Man in Space. This episode continues the series we began in October of 2011: Disney in Space and we take a look at Disneyland television show episode Man in Space which aired in March of 1955.   The show takes a look at the possibility of manned space flight, and this is a time before the worlds first satellite was launched.   Its really amazing because some of the worlds leading rocket technologists are featured on the show, and they explain how manned space flight will work including a reuseable rocket 25 years before it would actually be used. Enjoy! ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank you again for listening! 

This week we discuss a few items of note including: The Presidents visit to WDW and our thoughts after the fact The new Exotic Driving Experience at WDW Minnie's Fly Girls show at DCA New merch at DCA The redux of Japans quick service dining location Enjoy!  

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio a show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring. This is episode #105 - Crescent Lake. When Walt Disney World opened in 1971 the company knew that they needed to offer fantastically themed resorts for guests to stay.  Most would associate the Grand Floridian, The Contemporary and the Polynesian as the "name" Walt Disney World resorts. However, this past year the Crescent Lake resort area (or the Epcot resorts) marked its 20th year of existence.   In this episode we explore the story of how the Swan and Dolphin came to be apart of Walt Disney World as well as the other three resorts; The Yacht Club and Beach Club as well as The Boardwalk and our favorite places to go within the resort area. Enjoy! ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank y

This week on Wedway NOW! we discuss some of the news making the rounds, including:  - The Matterhorns refurbishment  - The TestTrack Redo  - The new music loop on Disneylands Main Street USA  - The new Mad T Party nighttime entertainment at DCA  - New features of the Art of Animation Resort As a special feature we are also joined by Andy Castro of DatelineDisneyland.com to discuss the new Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney parks, Disney history and Touring.  This is episode 104 - Adventure Awaits! This week are joined by a real expert in Disney parks planning and theming, Sam Genneway of SamLand.blogspot. Sam is a published author and speaks at the Disney Family Museum.  Sam joins us this week to discuss one our favorite areas of Disneyland: Adventureland. Along with Sam we discuss the following areas:  - The plan for Adventureland  - Adventureland's theme  - The history of many of the attractions  - Promotions in Adventureland Sam's book, Walt and the Promise of Progress City is fantastic. Check it out. Enjoy this episode. It was fun to record. ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank you again for listening! 

This week on Wedway NOW! we discuss whats going on ar Disney right:  - One More Disney Day  - The Jolly Holiday Bakery Opens Jan 7  - Ride Testing for Luigi's Casa Della Tires and Dumbo  - Fan Event: Dapper Day at Disneyland Enjoy!

On this episode of WEDWay Radio Matt and Nate take a stab at a year in review show. However, we can't just do a normal Year in Review show.  Thats not our style.  Its probably a subject that fits Wedway NOW!. Instead we decided to do a Year in Review Show about an important year in Disney history - 1983. Thats right, 1983 was an important year in that it was important for the theme parks, the movie division, innovation and the stability of the company. This was a year in which we saw the emergence of the Disney Channel, new attractions like Horizons and Journey into Imagination debuted at Epcot.  Fantasyland in Disneyland reopened with new authentic looking fairy tale theme. It was also a year in which Disney launch laser disc's (No Carousel of Progress jokes please), 16mm educational films.  Tokyo Disneyland opened as well. Enjoy this twist on a Year in Review Show.

On this episode of WEDWay Radio we take a look at some of the "other" Disney sites around the country that may tell the story of Walt Disney and the Disney company as well.    In the last thirty years Disneyland has become not only the worlds premier theme park, but a place filled with nostalgia.  It appreciates its past while moving forward with newer and more innovative attractions.  Several years after Walt Disney passed away the company began to dedicate space to preserving the legacy of not only the park, but of the man himself.  'The Legacy of Walt Disney' sat at the end of Main Street and the Walt Disney story ran in the Opera House.  And, about ten years ago, Walt Disney World began a similar practice.  While it had run the Walt Disney Story in its Exposition Center, it hadn't really been a monument to Walt Disney or to the company until 2001 when One Mans Dream, the then temporary exhibit to showcase the 100 years of Magic campaign for Walt Disneys 100th birthday. At some point you have probably con