This week the Creator of Dis-Versal Radio Shawn Price comes on to the show to share the reasons why we go back to Disney.
Shawn is the host of Your Daily Magic, a daily radio show on Dis-Versal Radio.
You can check out Shawn's show and listen to some great Disney and Universal Theme Park Music on Dis-Versal Radio. There is an app for APPLE and Android and you can check out the website at www.disversal.com
We are also joined this week by two lovely ladies ....
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Best CP Housing
Each Disney CP housing complex has some pros and cons. Lourin: I would live at Vista Way, because its in walking distance to so many other locations. There is a WalGreens right across the street and around the corner there is a Chick-Fil-A and Wendy's.
Josh: Chatham Sqaure is a really nice quiet apartment complex that does offer easy walking access to the Publix grocery store about a mile away, and the if you live in Patterson you have to walk over to Chatham Square for the bus anyway.
Dustin: I Would say Vista Way. You can save a little money while living at Vista and its where everything is happening.
Our Top 3 Disney Movies
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Rivers of Light Cast Previews beginning this weekend. Rivers of Light is the newest nighttime spectacular brought into Disney's Animal Kingdom. ROL was set to make its debut back in April 2016 but has yet to debut for the public.
Disney's Moana debuts in the box office brining in an excess of $81 million opening weekend.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
EPCOT
Holidays around the world. Here the different holiday traditions that are celebrated around the world.
Joyful- A Gospel Celebration of the Season
Candlelight Processional
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
The famous giant gingerbread house
Disney Springs
Meet Santa Claus
Meet the Coca-Cola Bear (My little Sister Shannon)
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that there are plans to build new disney resorts at both Disneyland and at Walt Disney World.
Donald Trump Tuesday night's Presidential election and will be added to the Hall of President's at Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square when the attraction goes down for refurbishment in January.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party dates: November 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27, 29.
December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22
TIP: Even though Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party doesn't officially begin until 7:00 p.m., ticketholders can enter the park starting at 4:00 pm with their MVMCP ticket. Once the ticket is swiped, you're issued a wristband. (If you're already in the park, you can go back to the main entrance to have your ticket processed or look for the ticket stations that will be set up within the Magic Kingdom.)
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is an annual event that's not to be missed.
The Magic Kingdom closes to all but the event ticket holders for this holiday party. The magic begins with "snow" falling on Main Street.
There's complimentary Christmas cookies and hot cocoa. This year, the castle glistens with shimmering 'icicles.' An annual highlight is the incredible parade. With Gingerbread Men, Elves, Snowmen and the amazing Wooden Soldiers, you'll be filled with holiday cheer as they accompany Mickey and friends on their nightly march along the parade route. The grand finale is an appearance by Santa himself.
With Christmas Carols in the air, special holiday entertainment, and a spectacular version of the Wishes fireworks themed to the evening's festivities, you'll experience an unforgettable evening. Of course, some of the most popular attractions are open for your enjoyment.
VoicePlay- This a cappella group, known from their performances on “The Sing-Off,” will perform on Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland. 8:05, 8:55, 10:15, 11:10pm
It was announced this week that a Live-Action version of Snow White and Seven Dwarfs will be one of the next live-action movies coming fromt the Disney Studios.
This week we talk about our favorite things to do at night at Disney:
Miller's Ale House: Great food, good prices does not disappoint.
Kimonos: Sushi/Karaoke Bar located at The Swan Hotel - has pretty good sushi and offers nightly Karaoke. Family Friend up until 10PM.
Rising Star: Located at Universal City Walk- offers a great night time entertainment experience. Where you can sing top karaoke hits with the backing of a full band and back up singers. Get here early it tends to fill up.
JellyRolls: Located at Disney's Boardwalk- Dueling pianos bar that plays only crowd requests. Good priced drinks and snacks but be prepared your throat will be sore the next day from singing along all night.
Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue: Located at Disney's Fort Wilderness Lodge- The premiere dining and entertainment experience at Walt Disney World. The show has been in Pioneer Hall for the past 42 years. While being a great show you can also enjoy some down home food.
This week's special guest is Kelly. She is a lover of all things Disney and a big history buff.
History of the Mansion: The Haunted Mansion was an opening day attraction at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, where it is part of Liberty Square. During the production and assembly of the props and audio-animatronics for Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, duplicates of everything were being made for Walt Disney World's Haunted Mansion. It was decided that the Florida version of the attraction would be slightly longer and more elaborate than its California counterpart. Paul Frees recorded additional voice-overs, including the "Ghost Host" to accompany the extra scenes in the ride.
Madame Leota was brought to life by Disney Imagineer Leota Toombs Thomas, and Eleanor Audley known for voicing Maleficient and Lady Tremaine.
Imagineer Joe Rhode is featured in the attic scene of the Haunted Mansion.
Named for scientist John Henry Pepper, the illusion uses mirrors and lights to create a “ghostly” visual effect. As visitors pass through the ballroom scene, they’re actually looking through a large pane of glass at reflections from animatronic figures hidden beneath in an all-black room.
Colin Firth will be added to the Mary Poppins sequel for 2018. Lin Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt are also signed on to star in the film.
Artist Dave Perillo will be on hand at WonderGround Gallery, Marketplace Co-Op in the Disney Springs Marketplace for the release of this new artwork. Here is his appearance Schedule for the WonderGround Gallery inside Marketplace Co-Op:
October 21 & 22: 5-8 p.m.
October 23: 12-3 p.m
Disneyland Paris Announces 25th Anniversary Celebration Start Date, Attractions, New Nighttime Show: New Guest experiences to include sensational new attractions, a grand celebration with the beloved Disney Characters, a brand new Parade and a breathtaking new night time spectacular. Extra surprises and features to be announced. Join the celebration with a multitude of new shows from morning through to night where Guests are sure to be amazed! A brilliant anniversary celebration beyond your imagination awaits you during the 25th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris.
Refurbishment News:
Gasparilla Island Grill closed October 17 - Mid December 2016. Grab 'N Go Meals available at Mizer's.
Disney's Hollywood Studios : Rockin' Rollercoaster closed October 27th - November 9th 2016.
Blizzard Beach: Closed October 23 - December 24, 2016
Disneyland : "It's A Small World" Closed October 24 - November 9th, 2016
In the news this week..... Disney Weddings announced that guests can now book
the Magic Kingdom exclusively for their wedding venue for up to 300 guests.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Attraction Dinosaur is set to return from refurb October 16, 2016. (UPDATE: Dinosaur is still closed a no return date has been set yet.)
Guy Ritchie will direct a live-action version of the Disney animated film Aladdin.
Amy Adams signs on to reprise her role of Giselle in a sequel to the 2008 film Enchanted.
Our special guests this week: former WDW castmembers and current owners of Dreamers Do Travels Inc. Bill and Liz Winter
Bill and Liz Winter are the owners of Dreamers Do Travels Inc. and their wonderful team of dream makers (vacation planners) are available to help you book your dream vacation. You can contact Dreamers Do Travels at 724-579-2849
This week's trivia question: What is the name of the bar located on the fourth floor of Disney's Contemporary Resort (Next to Chef Mickey's). Write in to the show at mail@mmdisneypodcast.net and letter us know the answer for your chance to win a Birnbaum's Guide to Disneyland or Walt Disney World courtesy of Dreamers Do Travels.
Live Action Mulan coming to theaters November 2018. Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver (Jurassic World) will be brought on to rewrite the script to fit it for live action.
Hall of Presidents will be temporarily closed for refurbishment on January 17, 2017 for 6 months through June 30 2017.
Third parking garage coming to Disney Springs in 2019. Similar in size to the Lime Garage at Disney Springs, a new 2000 parking space structure, located across Buena Vista Drive behind the Speedway and Casting Center along side I-4. Construction is set to begin 2017 and end in 2019.
Muppet Mobile Labs is heading for Epcot. After being absent from the parks for several years. This will be a limited time run for the next 4 weeks.
Sprinkles Bakery coming to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort sometime in November.
All remaining Mickey's Hallowween Parties at the Disneyland Resort are SOLD OUT!
Critter Country area is closed now through November 3 for work likely related to the Rivers of America construction. This includes all the following rides stores and restaurants: Splash Mountain, Banarby Owl's Photographic Art Studio, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Pooh Corner, The Briar Patch, Hungary Bear Restaurant.
The Walt Disney Family Museum is an American museum that features the life and legacy of Walt Disney. The museum is located in The Presidio of San Francisco, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco. The museum retrofitted and expanded three existing historic buildings on the Presidio’s Main Post. The principal building, at 104 Montgomery Street, faces the Parade Ground, and opened on October 1, 2009.
The Walt Disney Family Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was formally owned, operated and funded by the Walt Disney Family Foundation—a non-profit organization established by Disney's heirs (including Diane Disney Miller, Disney's biological daughter and founder of the museum). It is not formally associated with The Walt Disney Company, the media and entertainment enterprise.
This week's special guest is Tomorrowland Cast member Alison Matthews
Magic Kingdom Park Celebrates 45th Anniversary October 1st, 2016 with special presentation on Cinderella's Castle forecourt stage at 9:30AM on 10/1/2016. Special merchandise and treats will be sold at Magic Kingdom for the event.
Walt Disney Studios and Jon Favreau will collaborate on a re-imaging of The Lion King. No released date has been announced.
Our guest this week is Joshua Gregory. Joshua Gregory is a former Disney cast member working both quick service food & beverage as well as attractions at the Magic Kingdom. He is also a Disney Groom having married his Disney Bride at Disney's Wedding Pavilion at Walt Disney World.
Here is the link to my Walt Disney World Wedding Proposal
