The Disney Nerds Podcast

Hello and welcome to this weeks show. We are going to talk about the news that is in the parks as we head into Summer 2024. There is a lot going on as this summer heats up. Openings, closings and other news. And they've announced the opening date for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. It's gonna be a fun summer!

Welcome to another episode of the Disney Nerds podcast! We're thrilled to have Jerry Rees joining us today. Jerry is a former animator and director who worked at Disney on some truly iconic projects. He has so many great behind-the-scenes stories to share from his days at Disney's animation studios. We're going to discuss his career, get the scoop on working with legends like Robin Williams and Walter Cronkite, and find out what he's been up to since leaving Disney. This is sure to be a treat for any fan of Disney history and classic animation. Let's dive in!"

Hello and May the Fourth Be With You. The Disney Nerds bring you some Star Wars attractions in celebration of May 4th. We're going to Elevate ourselves on The Rise of Resistance and then help out Hondo on Smugglers Run and then take a couple trips around the Galaxy with Star Tours and the New Spy Contacts, Leia, Poe, Ahsoka, Andor, and Mando. Thanks so much to WDW News Today, Five Fires, and The Single Rider with some of the Star Tours. Have a great 4th and May the Spires Guide You!

Join us this week for Special guest, Author Claudia Gray. Claudia is the writer of multiple Star Wars novels along with YA novels including The Evernight series, the Firebird and Constellation trilogies. Claudia discusses her foray into a new genre, historical mystery. We talk all about Bloodline and Princess Leia's later life choices. We also discuss our new DNP Book Club book, her Haunted Mansion themed novel, Storm & Shade. For more info about Claudia, check out her site, http://www.claudiagray.com/

Hello and welcome back to this weeks show. As you see from the title, the ladies are taking over this week. Mellissa and Lisa are here to ask Morgan all about her Easter Week Trip report and her first Keys to the Kingdom tour. Before that, tune in for the latest news from the parks especially the new rules for the Disability Access Service (DAS) Pass. Thanks for listening!

Hello and welcome back to the show. This week we take a flash back to a great show that Sam and Mellissa did about Genie + and Lightning Lanes. Never too soon for a review and primer on how to use these options to make your day in the parks better. What do you think? Do you use Genie Plus or the lightning lanes? Let us know send an email to questions@thedisneynerdspodcast.com Thanks for Listening!

Hello and welcome to the Disney Nerds WDW Hotel Madness. We have set up the best WDW hotels in 4 divisions of 4 hotels each. Valeu, Moderate, Deluxe 1 and Deluxe 2. Listen in as we go through each match-up on the way to what we, as Disney Nerds, think is the best hotel in WDW. What do you think? Did we have your favorite hotel? Let us know, send your email to questions@thedisneynerdspodcast.com.

Hello and welcome to this weeks show. Amanda, Brooke, Ed and Lisa go park by park as they figure out the one thing to add or fix to make it a better day in the parks. Listen in as we add and figure out some ideas that would be great to see in the parks. Thanks for listening!

Hello and welcome. Pull up a chair and order your favorite drink. Skip from Disney Day Drinkers is our guest tonight. He came on our Disney Nerds Tuesday Night Live show. Skip and the D3 is a big group of like-minded people who like to hang out in the Disney Parks. Skip and his 90,000 or so friends have many events and side clubs that are all about getting together with friends and sharing a drink. From bar meet-ups, to tasting events, and even cruises, the Disney Day Drinkers are a busy group. Thanks for coming on Skip!

Hi guys and welcome back to the show. This week we finish up a series of shows on the music behind the attractions at WDW. Today we hit the Animal Kingdom. There is so much music to be found in this park from the man-made to the nature-made. Thanks for listening and have a great week!

Hello and welcome back to the show. On this weeks show we will be playing a favorite game of the Disney Nerds Cast, The Wheel of Attractions. We have a big Carnival Game Wheel in our studio that is loaded with all the attractions and activities in Walt Disney World. We take turns spinning the wheel and then talk about what it lands on. The fun of the show is since we have not planned, we get an honest brain dump of what our co-hosts think and remember about each of these attractions. We get some great ones on this show. Thanks for listening and paying along. Send us an email with your memories of these attractions and we will read it on the air. Ed@thedisneynerdspodcast.com. Thanks for Listening!!!

Hello and welcome back to the Disney Nerds Podcast. This week we bring you dual trip reports from Jimmy and friend of the show Ian and their experiences in Walt Disney World in January. WE get to hear how some of our favorites are doing and what new things these guys got to try. Thanks for listening and let us know about your trip report. If you want to share your trip report send an email to Ed@thedisneynerdspodcast.com and we'll get you on a show. See you next week.

Join us this week as we take a look back at some extinct attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We had so much fun talking about the current attraction music we still kept coming back to the rides we missed. So this week, take a ride back in time, and enjoy some of the most missed DHS attractions. This week we go back on the Great Movie Ride, Sounds Dangerous with Drew Carey, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame A Musical Adventure. Heads are recommended if you have them.

Hello and welcome back to the Disney Nerds Podcast. For this weeks show we have a treat for all of the new parents and families out there. With the help of Alex from the Second Dad To the Right Blog we go over some great tips and touring ideas for young children. Alex has been blogging about Disney for a while and has some interesting and informative posts that will help the young families. He's got some great information for adults also, so check out the Second Dad to the Right Blog. Thanks for the information Alex!

Hi guys and welcome back to the show. this week we hit part 3 of the Music Behind the Attractions. It's Disney's Hollywood Studios' turn. We take a trip around the park and discuss the music that is found in the park, on the lines and on the rides. What piece of music sticks out to you when you go to DHS? Is there a Ride song that always gets stuck in your head? Let us know. Send an email to questions@thedisneynerdspodcast.com and we'll read it on the show. Thanks again for listening. See you next week.

Hello and Welcome to the show. This week we have a long time friend of the show and guest for this week, Amanda from NJ. Amanda has been a follower of the show for a number of years and we were discussing how it's been a while since we've been in the parks. That led us to the topic of Must-Dos that we need to get to the next time we are in the parks. Join us this week and listen in. Let us know what your must-dos are. Send us an email and we'll read them online. Questions@thedisneynerdspodcast.com Thanks Amanda!

Hello and welcome back to the show. This week we take a look ahead to what 2024 has to offer from the Disney Company. After so many years of different events such as the Magic Kingdom's 50th and Disney's 100 we christen this year, "The Year of Getting It Done" With so many different upcoming rides and attractions in different parks and countries, there is no solid theme. Let's get all the trailing things done from various projects and get ready for 2025 and we hope Animal Kingdom. Thanks for listening!

Join us this week as we time travel back to Jan. 9th 1938 and experience what it was like to Enjoy Walt Disney entertainment at the time. Join Mickey and Friends as they introduce the newest Walt Disney movie and their new friends, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This is a great flashback show. Look forward to our finish up of the 2023 review and what we're looking forward to in 2024 with show # 513. Thanks for listening.

Join the Disney Nerds as we recap all the major Disney park developments in 2023! On this magical episode, we discuss the highly anticipated opening of the Tron Lightcycle Run rollercoaster at Magic Kingdom. We also cover the return of beloved Epcot festivals like the Food & Wine Festival, Festival of Arts, and Flower & Garden Festival. Additionally, we talk about the brand new Moana-themed walkthrough attraction Journey of Water and the emotional new Dreamers Point statue of Walt Disney. Plus, we review the spectacular new nighttime show Luminous and the fun Toy Story-themed restaurant Roundup Rodeo BBQ. Whether you're a lifelong Disney park fan or just curious to hear our 2023 recap, this jam-packed episode has something for every Disney Nerd! Tune in now to relive the pixie dust with us!

Hello and Happy Holidays. Welcome to the Disney Nerds Podcast Christmas Show. This year we bring you a great Radio recording from 1934 with a Disney Christmas Spirit. We then add a couple Christmas Carols for your enjoyment. From all of us to all of you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!