Roody's Roundup

Hey Howdy Hey! Thanks for stopping by, on this episode join Beth and I as we discuss some of the dishes we are looking forward to for the 2023 Food and Wine Festival. We also go in many different directions as we recall some memories from our child hood. Please take the time to visit and follow us on social media. Also, please rate the podcast wherever you are listening as well as share it to anyone you know that loves Disney talk! Thank you all and we’ll see you real soon.

Hey Howdy Hey! We are back. Join Beth and myself as we discuss our Top 3 resorts we want to stay at but have yet to. We have so much fun discussing this list but as usual we veer off on a few different roads. I even sneak in a surprise question. As always please give us a thumbs up, like the social media pages and share with your Disney loving friends! The more you like and share the more the podacast gets around! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. It means so much to me, and as always, We'll see you real soon. Intro music: "music by audionautix.com"

Hello friends!!!! I am back with a brand new episode. We have new equipment but the same great content. This episode is even greater as it features the one, the only Bethany Rood, AKA my wife. On this episode we reflect on our recent short trip to WDW for the flower and garden festival. We talk working from Walt Disney World, eating at Nine Dragons and what we think of "short trips". Please remember to like, subscribe (if you haven't already) and share as much as possible! Also rate the podcast wherever you listen as this broadens the reach of Roody's Roundup. Thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart. Intro music: "music by audionautix.com"

Back to bring you more awesomeness! I have missed all of you, it's been a little bit, but I have a new guest on this show who I know you will love. He is here to talk about his Disney expertise and all kinds of topics, including the BIG leadership change. As always, thank you for tuning in and please share with everyone!! Intro music: "music by audionautix.com"

Guess who’s back???? Unfortunately for you all, it is still me, but wait!!!!!! On this episode I have an extremely special guest that is near and dear to my heart. My amazing daughter Mackenzie has decided to stop by the show and give answers to a ton of questions about Disney World and Disney itself, so please take a listen and I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did making it. Intro music: "music by audionautix.com"

On this, part 2 of episode 21, I continue my chat with Mike D, we finish our review of the trip we took. We talk Epcot, Disney Studios and Animal Kingdom among many other things as usual. So sit back and enjoy the show.Thank you as always for tuning in. Don't forget to visit our social media pages for some photos from this trip Intro music: "music by audionautix.com"

On this part 1 of episode 21, frequent guest and good friend Mike D joins the show to the trip we went on for the 50th anniversary and his 40th birthday. As always we go every which way as we try but fail to stay on topic. We discuss the issues leading up to the trip and cover our time at the Magic Kingdom including Boo Bash and some of the early 50th anniversary celebration items that were available to see already. Thank you as always for tuning in.

Hey Howdy Hey!!! We are back after another long delay. I am proud to present the opening episode of Season 2. In this episode I talk about our Labor Day trip and welcome my wife and frequent guest of the show Beth, to discuss the adventure of a weekend trip. We discuss our DVC split stay and thoughts of Old Key West and Saratoga Springs, we talk about the Food and Wine Festival, Boo Bash, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and more. So thank you for sticking with me and reaching out regarding the delay. Thanks to all the fans that are out there for taking the time to listen to the show. I hope you enjoy it! Intro music: "music by audionautix.com"

Hey howdy hey everyone!!! I am back! I apologize that it’s been about 5 weeks since my last podcast, but things have settled down and I had a chance to record this episode. In this episode I talk about all the news that’s been released since my last podcast and even give my opinion on #Geniegate! Please remember to subscribe to the page on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and rate the podcast if your listening app allows. I hope you enjoy it and thank you as always! Intro music: "music by audionautix.com" News recap: Courtesy of the facebook group "DVC Disney Vacation Club Members, submitted by Brian Charles Kohm More News: https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/03/02/heres-what-we-know-about-coronavirus-and-travel-to-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland/ Disney Genie Info: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/

Hey Howdy Hey everyone! Episode 18 is our belated Father's Day episode. my special guest Mike Dahnke is back and before we discuss any Disney news, we go off the rails already with a recap of his summer trip to the Rockies and the Grand Canyon, when we find our way back on topic we discuss some recently announce news, including some of the 50th anniversary announcements, as well as some restaurant re-openings. Finally, we discuss our top 3 Disney Dads. Thank you as always for listening and spending your time with me. Intro music: "music by audionautix.com"

On this episode I recap (selfishly may I add) my countdowns to Disney World. I discuss many of the recent headlines that have come out ranging from updated mask mandates to the people mover issues. I give a small review of Cruella and I talk about some big news for my weekend Disney visit with my wife. Hope you enjoy! Intro music: "music by audionautix.com"

Happy Mother's Day! On this episode, I discuss the recently released info about the Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World, and updates to Disney's covid procedures. Finally, for Mother's Day, I discuss my top 3 Disney Moms. Thank you as always, from the bottom of my heart. Intro music: "music by audionautix.com" Galactic Starcruiser Info https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/05/04/photo-first-look-at-the-restaurant-coming-to-disneys-star-wars-hotel/ https://insidethemagic.net/2021/04/star-wars-hotel-dinner-show-rwb1/

On the 15th episode we welcome Mike Dahnke back onto our show. Our segment we journey into is the Focus on Fantasy, where we take a look at one of the original attractions at Magic Kingdom, The Hall Of Presidents, which opened on October 1st, 1971 the grand opening day of Disney World. We also talk about two big news topics, and like with every podcast that Mike is on with me we go off on a few different roads. Thank you all as always! Intro music: "music by audionautix.com" Articles referenced: Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Moments_with_Mr._Lincoln Disney World's Page https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/hall-of-presidents/ D23 https://d23.com/the-hall-of-presidents-story/ https://d23.com/the-hall-of-presidents-story-part-ii/ Fun Facts https://stepstomagic.com/fun-facts-hall-presidents/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hall_of_Presidents News updates: Masks: https://allears.net/2021/03/31/how-walt-disney-worlds-face-mask-policy-has-changed-since-reopening/#:~:text=In%20general%2C%20Disney%20World's%20face,side%2C%20physically%20distanced%20from%20others. Hours: https://wdwnt.com/2021/03/theme-park-hours-extended-for-select-dates-in-april-hours-added-through-june-12/

On this episode, we welcome back the creator and host of This Won't Teach You Anything podcast, and a Star Wars expert Andy Rood. Andy is back to discuss Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope. We have an in-depth discussion on topics such as box office and award performance, casting choices, cultural impact, and personal recollections of Star Wars. So come along on this journey to a galaxy far, far, away. Intro and segment music: "music by audionautix.com" Articles referenced: First 25 movies on the Library of Congress preservation list: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-09-19-mn-347-story.html Box office Gross: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0076759/ Han Solo casting choices: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-han-solo-cast-harrison-ford-pacino-stallone-almost-played/

On this episode of Roody's Roundup, we discuss the major announcements that have come out in the last couple of weeks, such as the planned re-opening of Disneyland, the announcement of the opening date for Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, the introductions of Disney's MagicMobile service, the appearance of Raya and the Last Dragon on Disney + and the re-opening of Blizzard Beach. Hope you enjoy it, and don't forget to like and share! We'll see ya real soon! Intro and segment music: "music by audionautix.com" Articles referenced: https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/03/04/photos-first-look-at-what-disneys-blizzard-beach-water-park-will-look-like-upon-reopening/ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/coming-soon-disney-magicmobile-service-a-convenient-new-way-to-experience-walt-disney-world-resort/

On this marathon episode, we are joined by my good friend Jake Garringer, a guy I have known for over 20 years and who was instrumental in helping me get Roody's Roundup started. In this epsiode we take a brief look at the history of Pixar, we do a deep dive review of Coco, and list our top 5 (In no particular order for me, and a particular order for Jake) Pixar movies. So tune in and don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcats. Thank you all! Intro and segmnent music: "music by audionautix.com" Research for this episode: Movie Gross https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3983050241/ Lee Unkrich interview: https://deadline.com/2017/12/coco-lee-unkrich-pixar-oscars-interview-1202218403/

On this Minnie-sode we take another Walt in the Park where we journey down Main Street and look up to see the window of Disney Legend Joyce Carlson and discuss her contributions to not only Walt Disney Imagineering, but more specifically the contributions made by her to the 1964-1965 New York World's fair and an iconic Disney attraction. So come on in and join us on Roody's Roundup. Intro and segmnent music: "music by audionautix.com" Research for Joyce Carlson: https://d23.com/from-ink-and-paint-to-imagineering-the-remarkable-career-of-joyce-carlson/ https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/joyce-carlson/ https://allears.net/remembering-with-imagineer-joyce-carlson/ Goldberg, Aaron H. The Wonders Of Walt Disney World. Philadelphis PA., Quaker Scribe PUblishing, 2018

Join me for our big landmark 10th episode! I have had so much fun bringing you these episodes and I hope you have had fun listening. For this episode, there was no doubt in my mind on who I wanted to bring on. In this episode, I welcome the man who started and nurtured my love of Disney, my father Doug. He goes over what started his love of Disney and how he became a DVC member. So if you enjoy it, like and subscribe to the podcast, and don't forget to reach out to the show with any comments or suggestions.

On this episode Beth and I are joined once again by Jen Stuff Part 2! Jen discusses what New Year’s was like on Disney property and gives us a review of her over two week long Disney World vacation. We also touch on the loss of Disney’s Magical Express as well as Extra Magic Hours. It’s a new year but same great podcast! Thank you all for listening to this labor of love and please subscribe to the podcast to keep it coming. Intro music: "music by audionautix.com"

Welcome to our Holiday Episode! On this episode we are joined by the Stuff Family, who were gracious enough to send us videos and updates while they are on the scene in Disney World for the holidays. So come listen in and see what things were like from the parks and realize what a typical conversation sounds like with us when we all get together, a couple times the audio is buffering as they were in their hotel on the Wi-fi which can be spotty. So thank you again for all your support as we wind down 2020. Intro music: "music by audionautix.com" Holiday music: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com