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WWR 5:03 - The Original Land Pavilion
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5, Episode 3 - The Original Land Pavilion. On this episode we take a look at the original design for The Land Pavilion Future World's. Listen as we journey back to the 1970's to view Tony Baxter's original design for this Epcot staple. Enjoy!
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WWR 5:02 - Club 33
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Episode 2 of Season 5: Club 33. This episode explores the uber exclusive private club, located within the gates of Disneyland: Club 33. We discuss the overall theming, the design, the history of the club, speculate not he meaning of the name, and talk with a member about the benefits. Enjoy!
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WWR 5:01 - The Love Bug
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5, episode #1 - The Love Bug. On this episode we examine one of our favorite Disney live action films, 1969's The Love Bug. We look at the characters, plot lines, the importance of this movie in Disney history and some of the important people who helped bring it to the big screen. Enjoy our season premier of Season 5.
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#145 - The Mickey Mouse Revue and the Fantasyland Theater
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about exploring the Disney Parks, Disney history and The Walt Disney Company. This is episode #145 - The Mickey Mouse Revue. On this show we take a look at a classic Walt Disney World attraction, taking you back to the 1970's to examine The Mickey Mouse Revue. This attraction was unique in that it was the only original attraction in Walt Disney World's Fantasyland when WDW opened in 1971. We take a look at Fantasyland, the attraction, and its...
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#144 - Tomorrowland 1.5
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is episode #144 - Tomorrowland 1.5: Disneyland's Tomorrowland from 1955-1966. On this episode we take a look at some of the forgotten, strange and iconic attractions of the first incarnation of Disneyland's Tomorrowland, including Rocket to the Moon, The Yacht Club and The Flying Saucers. Enjoy!
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#143 - Disney's Folly: SW75 Part III
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is episode #143 - Disney's Folly, Part III of our Snow White 75th Anniversary Celebration. On this episode we take a look at the home stretch of completing the film from 1936-1937, whether the film was actually known as Disney's Folly in movie industry circles, the distribution deal, and borrowing artists from other studios. We also talk about the Premier at the...
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#142 - Dinner and a Horror Movie
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about exploring the Disney parks, Disney history and the Walt Disney Company. This is episode #142 - Dinner and a Horror Movie. On this episode we take a look at the end of Disney MGM's first real expansion with the opening of the Muppet Vision 3D, The Honey I Shrunk The Kids playground and the opening of Commissary Lane, which includes the subject our this show - The Sci-Fi Dine In Theater Restaurant. The Sci-Fi Dine In Theater Restaurant is an...
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#141 - Classic Attractions, Classic Music: The 1960's
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is episode #141 - Classic Attractions, Classic Music: The 1960's On this episode we are once again joined by Jeff Crawford to discuss the music of the 1960's; this time looking specifically at attractions. This is the greatest decade of Disneyland, and the attractions prove it. We examine the music of The Tiki Room, The Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Haunted...
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#140 - Music of Disney Films: 1960's
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and the Walt Disney Company. This is episode #140 - Music of Disney Films: The 1960's. On this episode we are joined by Jeff Crawford and take a look at the Disney films of the 1960's and the music that made them. Some of them are very well known, others are quite obscure. Enjoy!
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#139 - One Great Year (Part II)
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and the Walt Disney Company. This is episode #139 - One Great Year (Part II) Because year in Review shows are aren't really our style, we take a look at a historic year in Disney history - 1991. Enjoy!
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#138 - Stories and Characters: SW75
Episode 138 is our second installment of our Snow White 75th Anniversary series and we are proud to bring you this look at both the story development and the character development for the film
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#137 - Meet me in Disneyland
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney history and The Walt Disney Co. This is episode #137 - Meet Me at Disneyland. On this episode, Matt and Nate discuss a local television show from 1962 in the Los Angeles area called Meet Me in Disneyland. The show wasn't very long. It only lasted through the summer, but it used musical acts to highlight the different areas of the park Enjoy! ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this...
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#136 - Main Street 1.0 Part II
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about exploring the Disney Parks, Disney history and the Walt Disney CO. This is episode #136 - Main Street 1.0 Part 2. On this particular episode we take a look at the second block of shops and unique places of Man Street USA as it existed in Disneylands opening year of 1955. Some of the more interesting things we discuss are the Pen shop, Intimate Apparel, The Main Street Shooting Gallery and the Carnation Ice Cream Shop. Enjoy!...
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#135 - Breaking the Barriers: SW75
This is the first of our three part series celebrating the 75th anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Walt Disney's first feature length animated film. In this particular installment we discuss the barriers that Disney had to overcome to go from making shorts at the beginning of the 1930's to creating features towardsthe end. Enjoy!
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#134 - Unbuilt Hotels of the Seven Seas Lagoon
Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is episode #134 - Unbuilt Hotels of the Seven Seas Lagoon. On this episode we take a look at the three unbuilt concepts for deluxe resorts on the Seven Seas Lagoon that go back to the initial days of the Florida Project. D23's Michael Crawford of Progresscityusa.com joins us to discuss the history, style and layout of these areas. Enjoy!...
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#133 - Disney's First Pioneer
Thanks for downloading episode 133 of WEDWay Radio where we take a look at the 1948 Disney animated short Johnny Appleseed. It was released as a part of the 1948 package film Melody Time. Enjoy!
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#132 - Early Days of the Polynesian
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about experiencing the Disney parks, Disney history and the Walt Disney Company. This is episode #132 - The Early Days of the Disney Polynesian Village Resort This week we are happy to be joined by Steve "Tikiman" Seifert. We discuss the construction of the Polynesian, early designs, the weird early reservation system and a lot of things that you could find at the Polynesian when it opened. Enjoy! ------------------------------- Check out the show...
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#130 - Epcot's Next Chapter: 30 Years of Discovery
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about experiencing the Disney Parks, Disney History and the Walt Disney Co. This is episode 130 - Epcot's Next Chapter: 30 Years of Discovery. This is our last installment in our 30 Years of Discovery and series and in it we discuss the present state of Epcot, starting with its change in focus in 1994, through today. Enjoy! ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow...
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#128 - EPCOT Expansion: 30 Years of Discovery
The first decade of EPCOT is explored in this; the fourth installment of our 30 Years of Discovery series. Enjoy!
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#127 - Music of Disney: 1950's
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney Parks, Disney History and Touring. This is episode 127: The Music of Disney: 1950's On this episode we go back to Disney in the 1950's and take a look at the musical stylings of the animated features, Disney TV, Theme Parks and Disney records division. 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:...
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#126 - The Home of the Future
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney Parks, Disney History and Touring. This is episode 126: The Home of the Future. On this episode we go back to Disneyland in 1957 for the opening of the Monsanto House of the Future, and take a look at the life of the first futuristic attraction in Tomorrowland. 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:...
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#125 - Frontierland 1.0
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney parks, Disney history and touring. This is episode 125 - Frontierland 1.0 Enjoy!
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#124 - DCA Project Update Part III: 2012
This episode is our third in our DCA Project Update miniseries, examining the construction and refurbishment of Disney California Adventure. We started looking at this on episode 7 of WEDWay Radio and since then have looked at the progress of the project each summer culminating with the completion of the project in 2012. Enjoy! ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+...
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#123 - Epcot's Opening Day: 30 Years of Discovery
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney parks, Disney history and touring. This is episode #123 - Epcot's Opening Day: 30 Years of Discovery. This episode is our third in our 30 Years of Discovery Series, celebrating the five decades of Epcot, and we chose to look at Epcot's Opening Day and Dedication including the TV Special starring Danny Kaye. The show is broken up into three parts: - October 1, 1982 - What was there on opening day - The TV Special Enjoy this episode!...
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#122 - Better on a Boat II: Epcot
This weeks WEDWay Radio is a sequel to a previous episode entitled Better on a Boat that we created in the Spring of 2011, where we discussed first time touring at Disneyland with a child. This episode is similar in nature, but switches coasts to Walt Disney World to challenge the idea that Epcot is not for kids. Matt takes us on a tour around Epcot discussing a recent trip with his 6 month old son and how they enjoyed the different pavilions in Future World and World Showcase. Some of the...
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#121 - The Old Ball Game
This week Matt and Nate take a look at Disney shorts and theme park locale's based on baseball, including a Goofy short, How to Play Baseball, Casey at the Bat and Caseys Corner at WDW
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#120 - Liberty by Disney
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney Parks and touring. This is episode 120 - Liberty by Disney On this episode we celebrate American Independence Day by looking at one of Disney's most patriotic films, Johnny Tremain and its legacy in the Disney parks. Johnny Tremain is based on the 1943 Newberry award winning novel by Esther Forbes and was adapted for the screen by Disney in 1957. The following year Liberty Street was to open at Disneyland, but sadly...
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#119 - From Progress City to Epcot Center: 30 Years of...
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney Parks and touring. This is episode 119 - 30 Years of Discovery: From Progress City to Epcot Center. This show continues our look at Epcot Centers 30th Anniversary by looking at the 5 decades of Epcot. In this particular show we take a look at what happened between Walts original of E.P.C.O.T. with the city of the future to the theme park that we ended up getting. There were many starts and stops in this process and the...
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#118 - Oo de Lolly!!
In this episode of WEDWay Radio Matt and Nate take a look at the 1973 Disney animated feature 'Robin Hood' and discuss why its good and bad.
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NOW - June 16, 2012
The news of Walt Disney World and Disneyland the week of June 16, 2012.
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#117 - The Metro Retro Historical Society meeting #2:...
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney Parks and touring. This is episode 117 - The Metro Retro Historical Society - Greatest and Worst. This show is a gathering of Disney historians to discuss an issues, events, era's within the lexicon of Disney history. We are happy to be joined by an old friend,Michael CrawfordofProgress City USAand Jeff Crawford of the Progress City Radio Hour to help us conduct our first meeting of the Metro Retro Historical Society....
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NOW! - June 8, 2012
This week on Wedway NOW! we take a look at the Disney connection to Ray Bradbury. Joining us is Michael Crawford of Progresscityusa.com and the Progress City Radio Hour.
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#116 - Retro Futurism: The TTC
On this weeks WEDWay Radio we take a look at an area of Walt disney World that was a part of the plan from the very beginning, the Transportation and Ticket Center, although the site and purpose saw some drastic changes from its original plan for EPCOT City. The TTC has probably seen its busiest days and will never again be the bustling area that it was in the 1970's and 80's, but for a long stretch of time, it was a vital core of transportation for WDW Resort guests. Enjoy our look at the...
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#115 - Date Night at Disneyland
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...
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#114 - Walt's Dream: 30 Years of Discovery
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...
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#113 - The Brown Derby: Studios 89
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...
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#112 - WDW Project Update
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...
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#111 - Tomorrowland 1.0
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...
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#110 - Lost Epcot Rediscovered
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...
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#109 - Disney Legend Floyd Norman
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...
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#108 - Pushing the Envelope: Pixar
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!
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NOW! - February 20, 2012
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:...
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#107 - The Golden Horseshoe
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...
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NOW! - Feb 2, 2012
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...
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NOW! - January 26, 2012
All the news going on with Disney right now for the week of January 26, 2012
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#106 - Man In Space: Disney in Space series
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...
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NOW! - January 20, 2012
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!
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#105 - Crescent Lake
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...
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NOW! - Jan 12, 2012
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.comto discuss the new Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland. Enjoy!
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WEDWay Radio #104 - Adventure Awaits!
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 -...
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NOW! - January 5, 2012
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!
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WEDWay Radio #103 - One Great Year
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...
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WEDWay Radio #102 - Disney Tour of America
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...
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Wedway NOW! - December 22, 2011
Thanks for downloading Wedway NOW!, the companion news show to WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring. This week on Wedway NOW! we tackle the news around the Walt Disney Company. Including: 1. Disney announces a new race 2. Maters Junkyard Jamboree begins testing 3. Toy Story Midway Mania to Open at Disney Sea on July 9 4. Its a Small World iOS app 5. Toy Story to be a comic book 5. Grand Floridian DVC resort begins ground clearing 6. Beauty and the Beast 3D to...
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WEDWay Radio #101 - TinselTown Square
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks, and touring. This is episode 101 - TinselTown Square. On this episode Matt and Nate discuss the return to the Town Square style entrance plaza when constructing the Disney MGM Studios in the 1980's. In looking at this we discuss: - The original Town Square - Why Hollywood - The real world and design inspiration for many of the buildings in the entrance plaza. Enjoy!
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Wedway NOW! - December 15, 2011
This weeks Wedway NOW! focuses ont he news of Walt Disney World and Disneyland
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WEDWay Radio #100 - The Metro Retro Historical Society...
For our 100th episode of WEDWay Radio we thought we'd do something special. To celebrate the occasion we decided to move forward on an idea we began last Spring; a gathering of Disney historians to discuss an issues, events, era's within the lexicon of Disney history. This week we are happy to be joined by an old friend,Michael CrawfordofProgress City USAandGeorge TaylorofImaginerdingto help us conduct our first meeting of the Metro Retro Historical Society. The subject of tonight is Epcot's...
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Wedway NOW! - December 8, 2011
Thanks for downloading Wedway NOW! the companion show to WEDWay Radio. This week we tackle a few of the news stories making the rounds including - Star Wars Weekends dates for 2012 announced - Ghirardelli will open in Pacific Wharf area of DCA - Health and Wellness Suites for the Contemporary Resort have been cancelled - Disneyland Prospectus to be auctioned - Timeshares (DVC?) will be built near Grand Floridian Resort - Four Season Resort has broken ground near Golden Oaks Enjoy!
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WEDWay Radio #099 - Walt Disney 110
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring. This is episode 99: Walt Disney 110, a celebration of the life of Walt Disney. This episode coincides with the 110th Anniversary of Walt Disney's birth in 1901, and to celebrate it present a bio of Walt Disney discovering many of the influences that helped to shape the decisions and accomplishments of Walt Disney.
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Wedway NOW! - December 1, 2011
This week we take a look out a few news items icluding: The lost Oswald film to be auctioned The Muppets will be joining the Disney Fantasy 2012 for an interactive art adventure Disneys Wide World of Sports is getting some enhancements Touring Plans announces optimized touring plans. What does that mean?
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WEDWay Radio #098 - Tencennial Technology
Thanks for joining us for WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks, and touring. This is episode 98 This weeks show is quite unique in that we don't look at an individual attraction or land. Instead we focus on a very special era in Disney history; the technological advancements of the mid 20th century that allowed breakthroughs in new show elements and attractions in the Disney parks. This time period really culminates with the Disneyland Tencennial and all of the...
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Wedway NOW! - November 24, 2011
This is Wedway NOW for November 24, 2011 - Happy Thanksgiving. On this episode we discuss this week in Disney history, the D23 events for 2012 and some Disney news, including: - The Muppets has hit screens and is a hit - The Rice Krispy Turkey legs - New RFID Turnstiles at Epcot - The first tree in the Fantasyland Expansion Enjoy!
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WEDWay Radio #097 - Sculptures, Paint, Models and...
This week on WEDWay Radio Matt and Nate continue their Studios 89 series by taking a look at the backstage, onstage in the Backlot Express. Enjoy!
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Wedway NOW! - November 17, 2011
Thanks for joining us for Wedway NOW! for November 17, 2011 - This week we discuss: - James Cameron toured Disney California Adventure - The features of the new Disneyland Hotel - Jake and The Neverland Pirates meet and greet at Disney Hollywood Studios - Bob Iger joins the Board of Directors at - A new Toy Story Short "Small Fry" to air prior to The Muppets - The Magic Memories and You features the Castle Cake from the 25th Anniversary. Joke?
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WEDWay Radio #096 - Happy Holidayland
On this episode of WEDWay Radio Matt and Nate discuss the different holiday offerings at Walt Disney World, but not after discussing the evolution of the Candlelight Processional at Disneyland from 1955 - 1961. We talk about all of you holiday favorite on this episode including: Mickey Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom Holidays Around the World (Storytellers in World Showcase, Holiday Illuminations, Candlelight Processional) at Epcot The Osbourne Family Spectacle of Dancing...
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Wedway NOW! - November 9, 2011
Thanks for joining us for Wedway Radio for November 9, 2011. This week we discuss: - Disney will be creating content for Youtube - Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Playtest - Supercar Experience at WDW Speedway - Walt Disney Family Museum WWII cartoons for Veterans Day - Carthay Circle Pump House unveiled.
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WEDWay Radio #095 - The Bold Renegade
This is WEDWay Radio 95 - The Bold Renegade. In this episode we look at an important property, development and creation of Walt Disney Productions; the creation of the Zorro show. Although it was a popular show on ABC from 1957-1959 there is so much more to this story including: - The creation of WED - The break with ABC as a financial partner - A look into how Disney would go to protect its financial freedom Check out the show notes for links to great websites about this subject at...
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Wedway NOW! - November 4, 2011
The news of November 11, 2011 including: - Disney - Netflix Deal - - A Look at Buena Vista Street - Retro D-Tech merchandise items - Talking Mickey visits Magic Kingdom - New Disney Gallery exhibit "All aboard the Grand Circle Tour" - Disneyland has no plans to adopt the dining cancellation fee
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WEDWay Radio #094 - 21 Rue Royal
Thanks for joining us for WEDWay Radio - A show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring. This weeks show we take a look at a place that many know, but few know the backstory: The Royal Suite, 21 Rue Royal, The Disney Gallery and The Disneyland Dream Suite. Although many are familiar with the story of Walts apartment I think it will be surprising for most to find out that there have actually been fiver separate tennants to the space that was once supposed to be Walts expanded apartment...
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Wedway NOW! - October 25, 2011
This week we delve into a variety of Disney news related items including: New art was released featuring the Red Car Trolley, its color scheme and the route that it will follow through Buena Vista Street and Hollywoodland Disney recently announced a rerelease of several animated classics in 3D including Beauty and the Beast, Monsters Inc, Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid, The Magic Kingdom recently tested a Mobile Program during Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party. Disney recently started...
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WEDWay Radio #093 - The International Film Festival
This is WEDWay Radio 93 - The International Film Festival: Highlighting the films of Epcots World Showcase. In this episode we look at the four films of World Showcase: Norway's 'Spirit of Norway, China'sReflections of China, Canada'sO'CanadaandFrance's Impressions de France. Join us as we take a look at each attraction discussing the differences in the four films including the purpose and presentation as well. Spirit of Norwayis a film shown following the Maelstrom attraction and is...
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Wedway NOW! - October 20, 2011
Thanks for joining us for Wedway NOW for October 20, 2011. This week we tackle the stories about the Disney theme parks, including 1. Top Disney execs were seen and reported to be touring Disneys Animal Kingdom with James Cameron and his creative team. 2. Disney shared a preview of Maters Junkyard Jamboree at DCA 3. Walt Disney World is testing free wifi at some resorts 4. Disney adds fee to prime dining reservations Enjoy Responsibly and #VoteWedway
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WEDWay Radio #092 - You Can't Reason With A Headless Man
On this episode of WEDWay Radio we are proud to take a look at one of our favorite animated features the 1949 film Ichabod and Mr. Toad, and instead of looking at the entire feature we are going to instead look at the second half of the film: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This is such a fantastic feature and some of the things that we look at in examining this are: Animation in the 40's and how this feature ended the "package films" of the 1940's where features were divided up into several...
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Wedway NOW! - October 12, 2011
Thanks for joining for Wedway Now for October 12, 2011 where we look at the news of Disney. This week we discuss several items including CEO Bob Igers plan to step down in 2015 The recent fire in WDW The plan to open the Art of Animation Resort in May of 2012 The podcast awards Enjoy!
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WEDWay Radio #091 - Space Station X1: Disney In Space
Thanks for joining us for WEDWay Radio - A Show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring. This is episode #91 and this week Matt and Nate begin an exciting new series called 'Disney In Space' where we look at Disney's influence on SPACE, ranging from attractions to the Disneyland TV show, to important people in the space field. On this episode we highlight one of three opening day attractions in Disneyland's Tomorrowland: Space Station X1. Thank you for downloading the show and thank...
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Wedway NOW - October 6, 2011
This week Matt and Nate tackle the news of the Disney Company including The new Blue Sky Cellar at DCA The Avatar announcement The 40 Year Anniversry at WDW The death of Steve Jobs
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WEDWay Radio #090 - You Get Better!
Thanks for joining us for WEDWay Radio - A show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring. On this weeks episode of WEDWay Radio the Matt and Nate are joined by Henry Work of Touringplans.com to talk about a type of touring that is becoming more and more common, the Touring Habits of the Seasoned Veteran. Henry, who visits the parks pretty regularly talks baout how his touring strategy and activities have changed over the past few years. Show Notes for this episode and every episode of...
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WEDWay Radio #089 - 40 Years of Magic: The 21st...
This week on WEDway Radio Matt and Nate compete our 40 Years of Magic series by discussing the 21st century. We believe one of the most prevalent themes of the past 12 years at Walt Disney World is 'Celebrations,' and we discuss some of the more memorable celebrations; The Millennium Celebration, 100 Years of Magic, The Happiest Celebration on Earth and The Year(s) of a Million Dreams. Disney also created a different type of "experiential" resort with The Animal Kingdom Lodge. In addition to...
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WEDway Radio #088 - How It All Started
In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate are once again joined by Jeff Pepper to discuss some Disney history. This week we are going deep in the realm of Disney history to discover the story of Walt Disney in Kansas City. In looking at this chapter the focus is really not just the Laugh O Gram Studio or the beginnings of Walt as an animator, but really the beginning of a career where Walt learned how to run a studio. He had several jobs, starting as an artist at Pesmin-Rubin Commercial...
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WEDWAY Radio #087 - Backstage Pass
Thanks for joining us for WEDway Radio - A show about Disney history, theme parks and touring. Matt and Nate This is show #87. In this episode Matt and Nate take a look at an area that is often overlooked when evaluating Disney history: The Disney Studio. The Studio was built in 1940 and in 1941 the studio released a film to showcase its new studio and answer the many questions surrounding the production of its animated features and shorts. We take a brief look at the film, but moreover...
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WEDway Radio #086 - Threeee Deeee!!!
In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate look at a common type of attraction in Disney theme parks, the 3D film. Not only do we go through the evolution of films that extend beyond the flat second dimension, but we also go all WEDway on it and talk about how Disney's forays into 3D films mirrored the national phenomenon. However, decades later Disney returned to creating 3D films to provide a different experience for guests in the theme parks. The episode comes full circle as we look at...
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WEDWAY Radio #085 - Planes, Trolleys and Audio...
This week on WEDway Radio; Matt and Nate discuss the news from the D23 Expo including all of the announcements related to feature film releases from Disney Animation, Pixar and Marvel. One of our favorite panels surrounded the design and features being created for Disney California Adventure's Buena Vista Street. We take a look at the limited information about Shanghai Disneyland. Some more information was announced about the Magic Kingdom Fantasyland expansion as well. Check out the show...
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WEDway Radio #084 - 40 Years of Magic: The Nineties
This week on WEDway Radio Matt and Nate continue their 40 Years of Magic series leading up to Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary with the fourth installment in the series, looking at WDW in the 1990's. Dubbed 'The Disney Decade' by then CEO Michael Eisner, this decade saw an explosion in the number of resort hotels and created two new category of resorts; the Value Resorts and Disney Vacation Club Resorts. This created new opportunities for you spend even more time at Walt Disney World. In...
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WEDway Radio #083 - Touring with a Plan
In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate discuss a Disney Hollywood Studios Touring Plan for the whole family (probably why its called the Happy Family Touring Plan). Beci Mahnken of MEI & Mousefan Travel also joins us to talk about some exclusive deals happening at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and you'll need to act fast in order to take advantage of some of them.
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WEDway Radio #082 - Progress Report DCA: 2011
In this episode of WEDway Radio Nate and Matt take a look at the Disney California Adventure refurbishment/expansion project and its progress from 2010 - 2011. When we originally looked at the project in 2009 construction walls were going up, and most of the project was either breaking ground or still on the drawing board. Some of the thematic changes were complete by 2010, like rethemeing the shops ofParadise Pier, changing the Sunwheel to Mickeys Funwheel, and retheming the Orange Stinger...
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WEDway Radio #081 - 40 Years of Magic: The Eighties
In this episodes of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate continue the 40 Years of Magic Series Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World by looking at the events that shaped the most active decade in WDW history, the 1980's. The decade began by opening a second theme park with EPCOT Center and ended by opening a third with the Disney-MGM Studios. In addition the property expanded by opening Pleasure Island and Typhoon Lagoon to enhance guest experience. Be sure to check out the show notes...
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WEDway Radio #080 - Walt and the Father of American...
Nate and Matt discuss Walt Disney and Mark Twain; but not the Mark Twain, rather the man Mark Twain. Walt and Samuel Langhorn Clemens (Mark Twain) led strikingly paralell lives in what influenced their creativity. Both grew up in northern MIssouri and both went on to create innovative and methods of storytelling. Theres a lot to this story an even more to Twains influence on Disney attractions. Enjoy!
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WEDway Radio #079 - The Alice Miniland
In this episode Matt and Nate discuss the Alice in Wonderland and how this film has more attractions in Disneyland than any other Disney film, and the reasons for this interesting situation.
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WEDway Radio #078 - Opening Day Spectacular!
In this episode of WEDway Radio Nate and Matt celebrate Disneylands birthday with again this year by taking a look at an important event in the history of Disneyland, the International Press Preview on July 17, 1955 and the opening day TV special that aired to national audience of 90 million people.The TV show was hosted by Art Linkletter, Ronald Reagan and Bob Cummings. Probably the most recognizeable part of the show is the dedication speech by Walt Disney, but few probably know that the...
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WEDway Radio #077 - Exploring Tōkyō Dizunīrando
This week Nate and Matt present a show that we think you're really going to like. We take a trip across the sea to one of the Disney parks that few in the US Disney community have ever visited, but after looking closely its amazing how close the theming, attractions and restaurants are to the parks American counterpoints. To help us with this endevour, Michael Crawford of ProgressCityUSA.com joins Nate to discuss the park. Check out the Show Notes at http://wedwayradio.com Email the Show...
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WEDway Radio #076 - 40 Years of Magic: The Seventies
In this episode Matt and Nate continue their celebration of the Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary with the second installment of WEDway Radio's 40 Years of Magic, by looking at the 1970's. Instead of doing an almanac style show where we run down the changes to the resort by year we decided to focus in on what made the 1970's different than other decades. The 1970's were clearly different in that the offerings outside the Magic Kingdom park were used as much in drawing visitors to the...
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WEDway Radio #075 - Disney Goes Tiki
In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate take a look at the relationship between Disney, the Disney parks and The Tiki Culture / Craze of 1950's and 60's. First we delve into the Tiki Culture in America; discussing its origins and some of the more popular Polynesian style restaurants of the time. Then, we look at Walt Disney and his trips to Hawaii on the 1930's, 40's and 60's that shaped his view of Polynesian culture. Finally, tying it into today, we look at the attractions at Walt...
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WEDway Radio #074 - The Comeback Story
In this episode Matt and Nate take a look at a story of the Disney Studio that spans the highs and lows of their feature animation from the first film, Snow White, through the release of Peter Pan. What makes this such an interesting story is the road that Peter Pan took from the beginning of the relationship between Disney and JM Barrie in 1935 until the films release in 1953. This is one of the many stories that could be told about Disneys Peter Pan, and why its such an important film in...
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WEDway Radio #073 - Evening Adventures: World Showcase
In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate invite Henry Work of Touringplans.com and Betamouse onto the show to discuss the magic of World Showcase after dark. Check out the show notes at http://wedwayradio.com Email the show at podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/wedwayradio Join our Facebook page facebook.com/wedwayradio Enjoy!
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WEDway Radio #072 - 40 Years of Magic: The Sixties
In this episode Matt and Nate begin a new series celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World we're calling 40 Years of Magic. The series looks at each of the five decades of Walt Disney World, beginning with the 1960's. The 1960's was an interesting decade in that most of the imprtant decisions regarding the resort were made including; location, land acquisition, governing bodies established, and construction. Check out the show notes at wedwayradio.com You can email the show at...
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Relief for Joplin, Missouri
In the aftermath of the recent tornado that struck Joplin MO, we are fortunate today to have Mike Rahlman of the Be Our Guest Podcast; who, like us, resides in Missouri and discusses with us, ways that our friends in the Disney online community can help the Joplin and the area around it, who are in dire need of support right. Thanks for anything you can do to help the people of our great state.
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WEDway Radio #071 - Making the Rounds
In this episode Matt and Nate look at some of the more prominent news and rumors that have been making the rounds in the Disney community. We look at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in this episode so be sure to tune in this epsiode. Show Notes available at http://wedwayradio.com Email the show podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Join our Facebook page http://facebook.com/wedwayradio Enjoy!
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WEDway Radio #070 - The Train of the Future
In this epsiode of Matt and Nate discover one of the shortest lived, but no less important attractions in the history of Disneyland. If the Disneyland Railroad represents the past of rail travel, then Tomorrowland should provide the future of rail travel; and so in 1957 Disneyland debuted The Viewliner, the fastest miniature train in the world. We discuss how this attraction served as the basis for the Monorail. Show notes for the episode are at http://wedwayradio.com Email the show at...
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WEDway Radio #069 - Part of the Action: Disney MGM...
In this weeks episode of we revisit of the Studios for the second installment of thr Studios 89 Series by looking a couple of original attractions that were unique to the Stuios; Superstar Television an The Monster Sound Show. And, to add to the conversation Matt Hochberg of StudiosCentral.com lends us a hand with the details. One thing that stands out about the early Disney MGM Studios attractions were that you, the guest, were put into the action; and no attractions did this better than...
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WEDway Radio #068 - The Temple of the Rubber Snake
In this episode Matt and Nate delve into the story of; the making of Indiana Jones, the relationship between George Lucas and Michael Eisner going back to the days at Paramount, and the Indiana Jones attractions that were created at the Disney theme parks. This epsiode really looks at some of the culture change that Disney experienced under the leadership of Michael Eisner and how they werent afraid shake things up a bit. We then look at each of the Indiana Jones attractions around the...
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WEDway Radio #067 - An Evening with Mickey
In this episode of WEDway Radio we are so proud and excited to present an interview with the fourth voice of Mickey Mouse, Mr. Bret Iwan who gave up some time to talk to us about his time as the 4th voice of Mickey Mouse. Bret will also be appearing at a benefit for Thank You Walt Disney. More details are in the show notes at http://wedwayradio.com You can email the show podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow WEDway Radio on Twitter http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Join our Facebook page...
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WEDway Radio #066 - Better on a Boat
In this episode of WEDway Radio we take a look at Disneyland with a young child. As Matt gets ready to become a first time father later this year we examine how to tour the Disneyland Park with kids. To do so, we take a look at each themed land in Disneyland one by one looking at what attractions are best, restaurants and restrooms as well as sharing a few stories about experiences with kids at the park.
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WEDway Radio #065 - Disney Does a 360
In this episode, Matt and Nate discuss the evolution of one of Disney's original theme park attraction designs, the Circle Vision 360. Although this attraction was based on a new style of film presentation, the Cinerama; this attraction was a Disney original and one of the few original attractions that is found in a Disey park today roughly unchanged. This attaction was one of the few attractions that lasted from the early days of Disneylands Tomorrowland and was updated several time sover...
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WEDway Radio #064 - Coconut Bombs and Swissapolka
In this episode Matt and Nate discuss one of the great Disney films in history, The Swiss Family Robinson, looking at the making of the film and the finished product. Then the show looks at The Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse and its various incarnations in different Disney theme parks. Some of the better aspects of the attraction is its use of the mismatched wood resembling the remnants of shipwreck, the cramped feeling of a treehouse and the innovations like the waterwheel, the tortoise...
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WEDway Radio #063 - Progress Report: Fantasyland...
In this episode Matt and Nate view the timeline of events surrounding the 2009 Fantasyland Expansion announcement which included more princess themed areas and attractions. We look at the groundbreaking, interactive queue's, the decision to change from the princess themed areas to appeal to a larger demographic (aka: boys), the addition of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster and the loss of Snow White's Scary Adventure. We even read some emails. Enjoy!
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WEDway Radio #062 - Queue The Show
In this episode Matt and Nate take a lighter look at the Disney Theme Parks by examining the different types of queue's that make up "Scene One" of the different attractions. Within the episode we start by looking at the original switchback style queue's, queue's with preshows and many more including a few fun categories that we just made up. Toward the end we talk about our favorite queue's and also discuss what we think are the worst queue's for attractions that we love. Enjoy!
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WEDway Radio #061 - A Trip Down Royal Street
In this episode Matt and Nate look at Disneyland's New Orleans Square including a brief discussion on the reasons for expansion and why New Orleans was a perfect inspiration for a new themed land. The most intriguing part of this area is definetely the different shops and so the evolution of the different shops is discussed int he second half of this show. Enjoy!
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WEDway Radio #060 - The Hollywood That Never Was: Disney...
This is WEDway Radio episode 60, hosted by Matt and Nate. This week we begin a new series, Disney MGM Studios 89, which looks at the (then) Disney MGM Studios in its first year. We begin the series by looking at the development of the Studios from an idea for an Entertainment themed Future World Pavilion at Epcot Center. This was during the 1980's when the Disney Studio was going through a lot of changes that ultimately led to new leadership, headed by Studio chief Michael Eisner and Frank...
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WEDway Radio #059 - A Journey Through Liquid Space
In this episode Matt and Nate explore Walt Disney World's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea submarine attraction. Also discussed in the episode are the links between the attraction and the 1954 film of the same name. The attraction itself was situated in WDW's Fantasyland but was greater than a traditional dark ride and offered a different view of fantasy. Although the attraction closed in 1994 and never reopened; it is still regarded as one the greatest attractions ever at the Magic Kingdom and...
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WEDway Radio #058 - Lost Disneylandia: Early Concepts
In this Episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate are joined by Michael Crawford ofProgress City USAto discussUndiscovered Disneylandpresented by Disney Imagineer Dave Fischer at one of the sessions from theDestination-D, D23 in September of 2010 at the Disneyland Hotel. In the presentation a number of concepts and concept art were shared. This show is the first in a new series that we are calling Lost Disneylandia. We went through many of the attractions that were presented at the event and...
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WEDway Radio #057 - Progressland and the Carousel of...
In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate complete the 1964 Worlds Fair Series with the final installment: Progressland and The Carousel of Progress. This is probably the most beloved of the Disney attractions at The Fair, and the mosttechnologicallyadvanced. As we wind down the series we look at not only the attraction itself but the role that the attractions played in the advancement of the Disney theme park overall. Check out the show notes and great Disney blogs at...
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WEDway Radio #056 - Adventures in Walt's Backyard
Episode 56 of WEDway Radio features a delightful interview with someone who not only knows a lot about Walt Disney, but knew him personally, Michael Broggie. The subject of this show focuses on the Carolwood Pacific Railroad and Walts Barn, which has been beautifully preserved in Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Michael shares personal stories about Walt and discusses the importance that the Carolwood Pacific had in the development of Disneyland. Check out the show notes for this and every...
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WEDway Radio #055 - The Lucky Rabbit
This week Matt and Nate look at the first commercially successful character at the Disney Studio and discuss how Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was created, was successful and ultimately lost. Show notes for this episode are available at http://wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Like us on Facebook http://facebook.com/wedwayradio
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WEDway Radio #054 - Entdecken Sie Deutschland!
In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate return to Epcot and discover the details of an original World Showcase pavilion; Germany. Although it doesn't have a ride or an attraction there isn't anything lacking about this particular pavilion. From the Fairy-Tale setting, to the Statue of St. George, to the replica Kaufhaus, to the amazing attraction that managed to made it off the drawing board but was never built, Germany is an amazing place. Check out the show notes at...
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WEDway Radio #053 - Autopia
In this episode Matt and Nate bring on http://wedwayradio.com blogger to discuss the history of the Autopia in its different incarnations throughout Disneyland history and in other Disney theme parks. Topics discussed include: Bob Gurr's influence, The Disney Afternoon Avenue, This episode is present to you in mp3 (not enhanced) format. Follow WEDway Radio on Twitter http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Join our Facebook page http://facebook.com/wedwayradio Email the show podcast@wedwayradio.com
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WEDway Radio #052 - It's A Small World: 1964 Worlds Fair
In this episode Matt and Nate make their third installment in their Walt Disney and the 1964 Worlds Fair series by exploring the different influences and the Disney Imagineers that played a role in shaping one of Disney’s most beloved attractions: It’s A Small World.
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WEDway Radio #051 - The Disney Archives and the new Star...
Join Matt and Nate this week as we discuss some of the reveals from the recent Destination D event about the upcoming Star Tours 2.0, and why the Peoplemover track in Disneyland will not pass California safety standards. Then we are joined by another Disney Legend as Chief Archivist Dave Smith spends some time with us in his final two weeks before retiring as the founder of the Disney Archives. Dave lets us in on the history of the archives, what types of artifacts are held in the archives...
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WEDway Radio #050 - Meet Legendary Imagineer Rolly Crump.
Matt and Nate have the pleasure this week of discussing Disneyland from an Imagineers perspective with Disney Legend Rolly Crump. Mr. Crump moved from Disney animation in 1959 and was intricately involved in such classic attractions as Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, It's a Small World, The Haunted Mansion and Mr. Toads Wild Ride. Listen we explore some Disney history with someone who helped to create a great deal of it. Thank you for supporting us through our first 50 episodes! Visit our...
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WEDway Radio #049 - 50's Prime Time Cafe: repost
Matt and Nate go beyond a usual attraction study and take a look at one of the best themed restaurants in Walt Disney World; The 50's Prime Time Cafe. The 50's Prime Time Cafe captures so much of what are nostalgic about when it comes to the 1950's; television,kitschy decor and home cooked food. Listen as we discover the many details and influences that played a role in this amazing restaurant. Also this week we look at the recently released Star Tours 2 video and the renovation of One Mans...
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WEDway Radio #048 - Disney California Adventure Update...
Matt and Nate take a look at the progress made at Disney California Adventure. We originally looked at this topic in March of 2010, but much has changed since our original show covering the California Adventure expansion/refurbishment and Nate takes us on a tour through the changes after a recent trip. Be sure and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Join or Facebook Fan Page http://facebook.com/wedwayradio You can email the show at podcast@wedwayradio.com You'll find all...
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WEDway Radio #047 - Tour de Disneyland Paris!
Wedway Radio Episode 47 -Tour deDisneyland Paris!
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WEDway Radio #046 - Matts Thesis (An Attraction Study)
In Episode 46o Matt poses the question 'Which Disney Films Have Inspired the Most Attractions?' In true WEDway Radio fashion we set out to tour the parks and determine the origin of different attractions answer this question. In the news this week we discuss the Last Tour of Endor which is rapidly approaching and the plans that Celebration V has for a final sendoff for Star Tours 1.0. Also in the news we discuss a film, Waking Sleeping Beauty, that is touring the country. The film examines...
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WEDway Radio #045 - Disneyland 55th Anniversary...
In this episode, 55 years in the making, Matt and Nate celebrate Disneylands 55th anniversary by discussing the changes and transformations that Disneyland has gone through by examining the chronology of Disneylands attractions. Everything from the headliner attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain and Star Tours as well as the lesser known like The Bathroom of Tomorrow and Mineral Hall are mentioned. In addition to the parks history through attractions the different...
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WEDway Radio #044 - The World of Motion
In this episode Matt and Nate are joined by Jeff Chaney, a blogger for wedwayradio.com and panelist for the BetaMouse to look at a avorite attraction from the early days of Epcot Center, The World of Motion. This Future World East pavilion was sponsored by GM and has a few of the same components that we discussed in episode 43 of WEDway Radio where we explored the Ford Pavilion at the 1964 Worlds Fair, or The Magic Skyway. When the World of Motion closed in 1996 it ended a tradition of...
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WEDway Radio #043 - The Magic Skyway: 1964 Worlds Fair
Matt and Nate return from a short hiatus to revisit their series on Walt Disney and the 1964 Worlds Fair. In this episode we explore probably the least known Disney created attraction at the fair; The Magic Skyway. Sponsored by the Ford Motor Co, this attraction gave guests a look at the history of our planet using the wheel as a catalyst for advancement. The ride system itself was a breakthrough on its own as Disney helped to create its prototype for the Omnimover, which would prove to be...
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WEDway Radio #042 - Disney Legend Bob Gurr Interview
WEDway Radio is very excited to bring you this interview with Disney Legend and original Imagineer Bob Gurr. Bob is said to have crafted nearly every attraction at Disneyland that has wheels and a motor. He started working in the machine shop at Disney helping to create the Autopia in 1954 and from there worked on nearly every advanced attraction or vehicle at Disneyland and also at Walt Disney World including the Monorail and Submarines just to name a few. In the news this week we discuss...
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WEDway Radio #041 - WDW Transportation
Matt and Nate return after a couple of weeks off with a show all about the different ways in which we get to the parks at Walt Disney World. This episode is dedicated exclusively to Disney transportation. From the early days at Walt Disney World,transportationsystems were vast. Remember your first ride on the monorail or the time you realized that Ferry was just as cool because of the great view it afforded of the different resorts? Thats the type of discussion that we have on episode 41....
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WEDway Radio #040 - Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln: 1964...
In this episode Matt and Nate introduce a new series to WEDway Radio, Walt Disney and the 1964 World's Fair. In this particular series we will go in depth on the four different attractions that Walt Disney was most responsible for at The Fair. In this particular episode we discussGreat Moments with Mr. Lincolnand tell the story of the attractions development as well as the different incarnations that the attraction went through. In the news this week we discuss the new concept art for the...
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WEDway Radio #039 - Ultimate Touring Plans (ENHANCED)
In this episode Matt and nate discuss a growing trend in the Disney community the ultimate touring plan (getting through all attractions within a theme park in a single day). To accomplish this; Henry of Touringplans.com returns to the show to discuss what the ultimate touring plan is, some strategies for completing and the rules that they have come up with in order to complete an official tour. There is also some good discussion about touring the park as well. Dont forget to sign up for the...
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WEDway Radio #038 - El Rio del Tiempo, Walt and El Grupo...
In this episode Matt and Nate remember the original Mexico attraction, El Rio del Tiempo. From its Native American influence to its tropical get-away projection screens this attraction was a favorite of ours. When the attraction closed in 2007 the Imagineers at Disney dug deep within the archives and brought back a feature than many had forgotten in The Three Caballeros. Matt and Nate discuss the history of the film including the very interesting circumstances that brought Disney and his...
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WEDway Radio #037 - Splash Mountain and our first...
Matt and Nate dive into Splash Mountain and discover its amazing story from the initial concept that was helped by the traffic on the Santa Ana freeway in LA to the near disastrous idea of synergizing thi attraction with the Touchstone Pictures release of Splash. Also, you can't tell the story of Splash Mountain without getting into the politics of Disney's relationship with the films of the Jim Crow and so we briefly discuss Disney's legacy regarding their films and Splash Mountain's...
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WEDway Radio #036 - The Disneyland Hotel (ENHANCED)
In this ENHANCED episode Matt and Nate discuss one of the more overlooked areas of Disneylands history; The Disneyland Hotel. Throughout the history of Disneyland the Disneyland Hotel has grown from five two story buildings and a pool to one of the greatest destinations in Southern California. Through its different incarnations under its owner, entrepreneur Jack Wrather, flourished. While always adding to the resort feel the hotel hosted famous Hollywood celebrities and foreign dignitaries....
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WEDway Radio #035 - Wonders of Life (ENHANCED)
In this episode Matt and Nate discuss one of the most unique Future World pavilions; The Wonders of Life. After its grand opening in 1989 the Wonders of Life boasted two major attractions and several hands on exhibits that had to do with health or the functions of the human body. Both Cranium Command and Body Wars are discussed at length during this ENHANCED virtual tour through the now closer pavilion. Although the attraction can still be entered during the Food and Wine events held in the...
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WEDway Radio #034 - Disney, The Super Bowl and The...
The ENHANCED version of Episode 34. In this episode Matt and Nate discover Disney's relationship with both the Super Bowl and The Olympics.
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WEDway Radio #033 - Disney Artist Tom Gilleon interview...
In this episode Matt and Nate are very pleased to be joined by Disney artist Tom Gilleon whose Disney career as a Disney artist began during the construction of Walt Disney World. Throughout his career he has contributed some amazing pieces of concept for World Showcase pavilions, Future World pavilions, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney Sea and a wealth of other areas including some that never came to be such as Disneys America. Mr. Gilleon spends an hour on the air discussing his career...
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WEDway Radio #032 - DizCollect and GDPinvestigation...
In this ENHANCED podcast episode Matt and Nate focus on an area that many visitors to Disney theme parks are passionate about; and that is collectibles. Scott Barrett from DizCollect.com joins the team to discuss his soon to be launched website which will allow users to track their entire collections online as well as view other collections. Next, the hosts are joined by Cody from the Global Disney Pinvestigation blog to talk about pin trading, vinylmation and Cody's exceptional blog...
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WEDway Radio #031 - Exploring Norway and The Maelstrom
Matt and Nate explore World Showcase's Norway pavilion including the Maelstrom attraction.
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WEDway Radio #030 - RetroMagic Tomorrowland Transit...
In this episode Matt and Nate revisit their Tomorrowland 1994 RetroMagic series by visiting one of everyones favorite attractions at Walt Disney World, the ever popular Tomorrowland Transit Authority. As Nate says, "Its hard to pinpoint why this attraction is so popular; It isn't exciting, There arent any audio-animatronics, and there are no real special effects. However, it is nostalgic, its easy so the whole family can ride it and theres hardly ever a line." For the first ten years the...
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WEDway Radio #029 - WDW 25th Anniversary and A First...
1:07:53 In this episode Matt and Nate remember Walt Disney Worlds 25th Anniversary from 1996 and 1997 including all of the new attractions, promotions, shows and fireworks that were introduced during the celebration. Then we bring on a special guest who was a former Magic Kingdom cast member that recently took her first trip to Disneyland. Differences, Similarities, Likes and Dislikes were all discussed. Nah nuh nuh, Nah nuh nuh......Its time to Remember the Magic!
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WEDway Radio #028 - TouringPlans.com
In this episode Matt and Nate have a couple of really good interviews. First we talk to Henry from TouringPlans.com who shows us the business side of Touring Plans and lets us in on what it is like to do research for the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Touring Plans offers its members a Crowd Calendar, custom Touring Plans and 'Lines,' a mobile application for your smart phone which arediscussed on the show.Next we talk with Shawn and Katie from WaltCast about their...
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WEDway Radio #027 - Country Bears and the Mineral King
In this episode Matt and Nate explore the backstory of the Country Bear Jamboree which includes a great storyof theplannedDisney Mineral King Ski Resort.
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WEDway Radio #026 - Boo To You and Reedy Creek Radio
In this episode Matt compares his experiences at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland at Halloween for Nate. Also, the crew interviews Byron Royal, the creator of Reedy Creek Radio. The show concludes with a newrendition of the classic Grim Grinning Ghosts by Keith Lubrant.
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WEDway Radio #025 - Breaking News: Fantasyland Expansion
In this quick news update Matt and Nate give a quick run-down of all the changes that were announced at the D23 Exporegarding the Magic Kingdoms Fantasyland Expansion and Star Tours Version 2.0.
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WEDway Radio #024 - One Day at Disneyland
In this episode Matt and Nate discuss Matts one day at Disneyland that he will have in October. Nate lays out a touring plan for Matt and they discuss the can't miss attractions and the best ways to experience it all. In the news they discuss Disneys acquisition of Marvel and the D23 Expo.
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WEDway Radio #023 - Special Guests
In this episode Matt and Nate welcome Margaret Fries of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel to discuss her experiences over the past year as a Disney Mom. They also are pleased to have Greg McNaughten of Imagineering My Way join them to discuss a often overlooked attraction at Disneyland.
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WEDway Radio #022 - FastPass at Walt Disney World
Matt and Nate discuss FastPass strategies at WDW including which attractions you really a FastPass for, what queue lines they mind waiting in without FastPass and which they would never wait without one.
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WEDway Radio #021 - We're back!
Matt and Nate return from Walt Disney World and Disneyland respectively. News about new Disneyland Halloween offerings and the Disney Gallery opening this fall.
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WEDway Radio #020 - Universe of Energy Past
Matt and Nate take a look into the past of an Epcot Future World Pavilion; The Universe of Energy. As an original attraction The U of Eexisted until 1996 when it was reimaged as Ellens Energy Adventure starring Ellen. Also News.
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WEDway Radio #019 - Disney Legend Ron Logan Interview
Matt and Nate get the opportunity to interview Ron Logan, a Disney Legend, who was the Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Entertainment.
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WEDway Radio #018 - RetroMagic: Alien Encounter
RetroMagic returns to WEDway Radio as Matt and Nate discuss a popular attraction that is no longer with us, The Extra TERRORestrial Alien Encounter. Also, news about Walt Disney World's Space Mountain refurb. Enjoy!
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WEDway Radio #017 - One day at WDW
Matt only gets one day at Walt Disney World. In this episode Nate helps Matt plan his day. Listen as they make their way around the Magic Kingdom.
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WEDway Radio #016 - The Great Movie Ride
Matt and Nate discuss The Great Movie Ride in itsentirety; from its concept as an Epcot pavillion toits status as the anchor attractionat Disneys Hollywood Studios, including show scenes and features that never quite made itoff the drawing board.
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WEDway Radio #015 - Rivers of America
In this episode Matt and Nate introduce a new segment; Park Ranger, where we take a closer look at an existing attraction or themed land. In the debut of this segment we look at the watercraft of Disneylands' Rivers of America.
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WEDway Radio #014 - Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau
This week Matt and Nate discuss the recent closing of Space Mountain at WDW and what possible changes are coming to the attraction. We also discuss what the Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau at Disneys Polynesian Village Resort.
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WEDway Radio #013 - Tower of Terror
In this episode Matt and Nate unveil a new segment: Surveying the Land, where we look at similar attractions at both WDW and Disneyland and study the history of each and discuss what makes them different.
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WEDway Radio #012 - Five Questions
In this episode Matt and Nate discuss a the new 5 disk CD set Walt Disney at the Worlds Fair and try to answer five good questions about Disney theme parks.
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WEDway Radio #011 - Boardwalk
In this episode Matt and Nate unveil a new segment: Enjoy Your Stay, where we take a closer look at one of the hotels within a Disney Resort.
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WEDway Radio #010 - RetroMagic: Timekeeper
In this episode Matt and Nate discuss some exciting news about a Toy Story Mania Wii Game, and unveil a new segment to WEDway Radio, your emails and more.
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WEDway Radio #009 - DCA Expansion, D23
In this episode we discuss Nates recent trip to Disneyland and what he saw regarding the DCA Construction Project. Plus a brief discussion on D23 and an apology from a fellow podcaster
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WEDway Radio #008 - Walt Disney Tour of Los Angeles
In this episode Nate discusses a tour of Los Angeles based on the homes and studios of Walt Disney.
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WEDway Radio #007 - DCA Expansion
In this episode Matt and Nate discuss the plans for the makeover of Disney's California Adventure
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Wedway Radio #006 - Future World Pavilions
In this episode we discuss our favorite and most disappointing refurbishments and retheming of Future World pavilions
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WEDway Radio #005 - Star Tours 2.0
In the debut iTunes episode #005 of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate discuss what types of changes they would like to see to Star Tours in the rumored rehab for 2010.
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