Episode 7 - Show Notes

October 31, 2016

Episode 7 - Show Notes

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.

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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.

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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.

Episode 6 - Show Notes

October 21, 2016

Episode 6 - Show Notes

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.

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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. 

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Refurbishment News:

Gasparilla Island Grill closed October 17 - Mid December 2016. Grab 'N Go Meals available at Mizer's.

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Disney's Hollywood Studios : Rockin' Rollercoaster closed October 27th - November 9th 2016.

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Blizzard Beach: Closed October 23 - December 24, 2016

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Disneyland : "It's A Small World" Closed October 24 - November 9th, 2016

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Teaser Trailer

Episode 5 - Show Notes

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.

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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.)

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Guy Ritchie will direct a live-action version of the Disney animated film Aladdin. 

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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

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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

or online at www.dreamersdotravels.com

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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.

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Episode 4 - Show Notes

October 07, 2016

Episode 4 - Show Notes

• 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

More photos from the Walt Disney Family Museum.

Episode 3 - Show Notes

September 28, 2016

Episode 3 - Show Notes

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. 

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Walt Disney Studios and Jon Favreau will collaborate on a re-imaging of The Lion King. No released date has been announced.

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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

Episode 2 - Show Notes

September 26, 2016

Episode 2 - Show Notes

The Muppets Present... " Great Moments in American History" to open in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom Park October 2nd 2016.

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Stitch's Great Escape to operate seasonally at Magic Kingdom starting October 2nd 2016. 2 scheduled openings are from November 19th-26th and December 17th - January 2nd. 

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Disney Cruise Line is a cruise line operation that is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The company was incorporated in 1996 as Magical Cruise Company Limited[1] and is domiciled in London, England, with their operational headquarters located in Celebration, Florida. The President is Karl Holz.

Disney Cruise Line currently operates four ships: Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, and Disney Fantasy.Two as-yet-unnamed ships will join the fleet in 2021 and 2023. Disney Cruise Line also owns Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas designed as an exclusive port of call for Disney's ships. Disney Cruise Line operates the Disney Cruise Line Terminal in Port Canaveral, Florida.

This week's special guest is Youth Entertainment Host Nicola Mattey who is currently contracted on the Disney Dream.

Welcome to the Podcast!- Show Notes Episode 1

September 19, 2016

Episode 1 - Show Notes

This is the first episode of the Millennial and the Mouse Disney Podcast and as such in the show notes I wanted to take the time to thank some people for pushing me to finally get started. First I'd like to thank my wife, Erin, who has been very supportive and understanding as I work through my Disney obsession. Secondly I would like to thank my grandmother that inspires me everyday to live out my dreams.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party SOLD OUT for Oct. 31.

Doctor Strange Inside Look playing at One Man's Dream October 7th.

Doctor Strange Theatrical Release November 4th, 2016.

​Doctor Strange Trailer

Disney College Program History

The first Disney College Program began in 1981. In the early days, the College Program consisted of just over 200 students from 20 schools working in only one theme park, the Magic Kingdom. At that time it was known as The Magic Kingdom College Program (MKCP). In October 1982, program participants could work at Epcot as well as the Magic Kingdom and the program was known as The Walt Disney World College Program, employing approximately 500 college students each spring, summer and fall session. From the beginning of the program until 1988. As of 2005, 8,000 students have participated each year, representing at least 301 colleges and universities with an average of 4,000 students at any given time.