Dave's Disney View

After 13 or so years, I’ve reached the end. It’s time to step aside and let the next generation continue talking about Disney. It’s been a great ride and I’ve enjoyed it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

I talk about a few of my favorite memories of Walt Disney world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

I talk about two of the composers who were heavily involved in creating the iconic songs for Disney attractions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

This is a look at Disneys brand and why it’s successful. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

This is a look back at the real working movie studio / theme park and the relationship with mgm. It was a fun and interesting place to learn about movie magic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

This is the story about Disney created a phone company to service the resort, and the back story of how RCA was involved in the broader plan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Yeah I have a number that I skip including all roller coasters. Even the kiddie ones. Navi River Journey. Mission space. Figment. Motion simulators. Swiss family Robinson treehouse. Seas with Nemo. Turtle talk. Any of the spoke rides. Peter Pan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

I talk about a new web app I created “a spoonful of trifles”. It’s free. Check it out! http://Disneyworldpodcast.net/trivia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

This is a look back at the community core that was behind spaceship earth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

A developer offered Walt 320 acres of land. But the deal fell apart at least in part based on egos. Hear the whole story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Walt Disney hired Phil Smith as the first employee of the resort, and he lived on Walt Disney Worlds property. Here’s his story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Here’s a story that Richard Fogelsong wrote for the Washington Post in 1994. The context is interesting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

I cover some of the latest goings on in and around the Disney company and especially Disney world --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Every day should be earth day…a little late, here’s a look back at the opening of the animal kingdom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

It’s time once again to honor our budding superstars of this era: our graduates. Congrats and here’s a message for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

I’ve got a rather strong opinion about what happened in the state, regarding Disneys special improvement district. In summary: it can’t end well for any of us, and not really thinking this through will cause Disney world to change in unexpected ways. I talk about the history and how we got here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

I have some thoughts and observations from recent reports coming from the Disney company which I share here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Back in 1977, Ray Bradbury wrote a preliminary / concept script for what would become spaceship earth. While it wasn’t used as it was, many of the concepts as well as the overall theme are still evident today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

We had the luxury of hearing from admiral Fowler; he did an interview as part of some B-roll footage before the magic kingdom opened, and later in a forum he talked about the parks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

I’ve got a guest who recently stayed at Aulani. Shannon tells us about the experience and has some tips to share. If you’d like to see some pictures, check out my show notes page. https://mydisneyworldblog.blogspot.com/2022/03/episodes-430-431-aulani-redux.html [sorry if the audio quality isn’t so great. It’s my first time doing an interview in a while; I’m out of practice with the setup] --- ...

The test cruises were run on the galactic starcruiser, so now we know what it’s like. I’ve got some thoughts about how it looks and what’s there…behind a very expensive paywall. *Picture is from the Nerdist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

While researching details about General Joe, I found some interesting information. This is a text-to-speech of 21 questions in the memoirs of General Potter, where he talks about his work at Disney. I found him to be a rather interesting figure, and I had never seen or heard this interview before. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

I’ve got the proverbial axe to grind. I’m troubled by a lot of what I’m seeing. And I have so many questions about what Disney is doing and the future of the theme parks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

The 1960 Winter Olympics were the first ones broadcast nationally in the US. And that meant they needed to be ready for tv. Who better than Walt Disney to put on a great show? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Admiral Fowler joined the Walt Disney company in the early 1950s, and was primarily responsible for the construction of Disneyland, then carried forward his work to be the overall project manager for Disney world. General Potter joined the Disney company after the NY Worlds Fair, and was the construction manager for Disney world. He wound up creating many of the innovations that came to be in t...

I’ve been keeping an eye on the galactic star cruiser as it nears its maiden voyage. I have some thoughts about it and Star Wars in general. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Here are 5 that deserve a little love. Small world. Prince Charming regal Carousel. Tomorrowland speedway. Buzz. Wedway peoplemover. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

We had D23, along with some announcements, a change to the vaccine policy for cast members, and a pause in the sale of annual passes at WDW. I have some assorted thoughts about all of it, and how the parks have evolved. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

On todays show, I start by talking about the recent earnings call. And then I go on to talk about the crossroads, which recently closed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

On this episode, I explore some of what Walt had in mind for his community. I propose that it would have been a company town, and explore that and wonder if he could have gotten there. This expands on the story I told in episode #410, where I examined Walt’s world view. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

I talk about things that are going on, the genie app, lighting lane, and the confusion that surrounds it all. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Today, I share some insights about Aulani, courtesy of a friend of mine. I admit I didn’t know much about it before, but I feel like I’m ready to make a trip! Hawaiian culture and beaches sound very relaxing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Walt Disney World opened its doors 50 years ago - on October 1st, 1971. I’ve got a few stories for you.  My own experiences, and some from people who were there.  I won't spoil it here in the description...you need to listen.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

I’m talking about the new app, the changes to annual passes, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Since it re-opened recently, here is the latest incarnation of the show for your enjoyment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

That’s a “world view.” I address his work and how it intersected with politics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Movies, theme parks, yield?! Yeah there were some interesting nuggets on the earnings call. I thought it was worth talking about. And I’ve got some thoughts about the Genie app. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

It’s time for another top 10. I’ve got the top ten attractions that used to exist in epcot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

This is a look back to the fort wilderness railroad that ran through the campground. You can watch my lost & found episode on the railroad here: Episode 31: The Fort Wilderness Railroad https://youtu.be/WDqr6MQWSeI and as for critical race theory, here is something for your reading pleasure: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05 --- ...

My mom handed me a photo album from 2008. I reminisce about the trip. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Jack Wagner’s voice was iconic in Disneyland, and carried forward to disney world. I talk about him and have some audio clips of his, for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

This episode focuses on central laundry at Walt Disney world. It’s a little unusual but there’s a story here of course! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

In what now is annual tradition, here’s a commencement address for newly minted graduates! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

A few years ago, a listener sent some questions about quantifying the magic. I decided to answer the questions on a podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Today, I take a dive into the safari and some of its history and then I play audio from the trip into the Savannah. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

I found an old diary I had, in which I recorded a trip to Disney in the 70s. I share what 11-year-old me wrote about the trip. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Things in the world have again gotten interesting and I feel a need to step away from podcasting for a short time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

There was this interesting shop along Main Street in both Disneyland and in Walt Disney world which was something of a magic shop. I talk about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Disney has announced a series of moves that would indicate a very different future for disney parks. Fast pass, annual passes, park hopping, reservations, magic bands, and even the magical express provide some clues. I’m talking about it. What are your thoughts? Email me, tweet me, or drop a voice message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

Today, I present to you the audio from the current show, minus the speaking part at the end. I explain what’s up with that. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message