Ep. 716: Disneyland trip report, runDisney weekend, Route 66
Mousetalgia! - Your Disneyland Podcast
Release Date: 02/01/2024
Ep. 740: Mary Blair deep dive and D23 event, Star Wars LEGOS
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This week, Jeff invites Julia Layne and Tina Biles to the show to discuss the recent D23 Gold Member preview tea and preview of "Mary Blair: Mid Century Magic" at the Walt Disney Family Museum. We also talk about our Star Wars Day adventures at the LEGO Store and at a special orchestral performance by Alphabet employees, and Jeff takes a deep dive into the "problem" with Mary Blair. Keep in touch - [email protected].
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Ep. 739: Mary Blair, Season of the Force, Knott's Bear-y Tales
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Welcome to the Return of the... Mousetalgia potpourri! This week, Jeff and guest co-host Julia Layne welcome the first week of May with some Star Wars talk, including a review of Disneyland's Season of the Force (29:00) and the new show "Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga." We also talk about a new exhibit coming to the Walt Disney Family Museum (15:35) called "Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic," and discuss some of the latest things we've been watching (shout out to Bluey!) Jeff also gives a brief Knott's Berry Farm trip report (35:35), and welcomes Chris Merritt back to the show to discuss his...
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Ep. 738: Don Hahn and Chris Merritt on Disneyland at 70, authors and historians on Snow White '25 vs. '37
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Ep. 738: Don Hahn and Chris Merritt on Disneyland at 70, authors and historians on Snow White '25 This week, Imagineer Chris Merritt and Disney producer and director Don Hahn join Mousetalgia to talk about "The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland," their upcoming book scheduled to be released to celebrate Disneyland's 70th birthday (8:55). They discuss Disneyland's origins, its place in popular culture, some of the people you might not know who were important to the park's beginnings, and the things that will set this book apart from your other shelf of...
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Ep. 737: Live action Snow White review, Brenda Chapman talk
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This week, Tina and Julia from the Pal Around Podcast join Jeff to talk about the new Snow White live action film starring Rachel Zegler. Jeff caught an early screening and discusses this much-debated release from the Walt Disney Company. We talk about the music - old and new, the changes from the original animated classic to create a new story, those animated dwarfs, and the new film's possible impact on the public perception of Disney remakes. Then, Julia and Tina talk about "Directing at Disney: In Conversation with Director Brenda Chapman and Historian Mindy Johnson" at the Walt Disney...
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Ep. 736: Disneyland party of seven; Sleeping Beauty and Vampira
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This week, Jeff welcomes special guest Violet Bird to the show to talk about her recent holiday Disneyland road trip with her husband and their 5 children. Violet shares some anecdotes and stories about her trip, with tips for a successful family vacation inserted along the way. Then, Jeff talks about Sleeping Beauty in honor of the 66th anniversary of the film, and ponders the work Maila "Vampira" Nurmi did to help create the character of Maleficent. Plus - Ron Howard signings... and more.
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Ep. 735: Disneyland's 70th, Star Wars Beastiary, collecting Disney
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This week, Jeff welcome's Julia Layne back to the show to cover a broad range of topics. We discuss Disneyland's 70th anniversary announcements and the return of Paint the Night, and talk about a brief Haunted Mansion PR gaffe (and that $35 Bride sipper!) Next, we review some new books and talk a bit about the new Star Wars Beastiary, and then we talk about Disney collecting in general, including news about an upcoming Ron Howard signing (at which Jeff hopes to get his Haunted Mansion album signed.) Our thoughts and prayers are with anyone affected by the horrible Los Angeles wildfires,...
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Ep. 734: Celebrating the holidays with Disney parks, cruises and traditions
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Happy holidays! This week, we look at the history of Disneyland's holiday traditions, and then take a look at how Disney has invented their own notion of holiday celebrations both at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. NPH shares some thoughts about Haunted Mansion Holiday, Skipper Emma joins us to discuss Jingle Cruise jokes, and Diana joins us to talk about holiday cruising on the Disney Magic (and shares a scoop on the secret-est hidden Mickey in DCA!) Also - Julia reports on Disneyland's 2024 Candlelight performance with Kathryn Hahn. Merry Christmas! Keep in touch: [email protected]
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Ep. 733: Holidays at Disneyland Resort, Tiana's Bayou Adventure
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Celebrate the Holidays at Disneyland Resort with Mousetalgia! Topics include the incredible holiday atmosphere, Fantasmic dining at Zocalo, the rainy-day Christmas cavalcade, and Disneyland premium dining experiences - yea or nay? Also - Marc Davis' pet bat is back in Haunted Mansion Holiday; our adventures in trying to ride Tiana's splashy Bayou Adventure; holiday dining moments and treats (including the newly-opened Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree) - and Jeff's thoughts on the most recent version of Disneyland's Fantasmic nighttime spectacular. Plus - Holiday fun with Santa and Friends, and...
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Ep. 732: Bring the Magic Home with Sunny Chanel; Holiday gift giving guide
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This week, Jeff is joined by Julia Layne to talk about Disney gift giving, and we make a list of some themes and gift ideas to help you become a Disney gift-giver-extraordinaire this holiday season! But first, we talk to author Sunny Chanel about her brand new book "Bring the Magic Home" from Disney Editions. Sunny talks to us about her background as a Disney fan, her history as a writer, and she gives us some tips and insight into the act of bringing Disney design home from the parks into your personal space. Plus - Julia reports on "Directing at Disney," a new exhibition at the Walt Disney...
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Ep. 731: Remembering Peter Renaday, Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon weekend
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This week, Jeff and Julia report on the inaugural Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon weekend, which Jeff participated in (spoiler alert - a Haunted Mansion-themed 10K medal was involved in his decision.) Plus - it's Halloween Time at Disneyland, and we have some food reviews of the Lamplight Lounge brunch, Red Rose Taverne's Halloween Time offerings, and the off-campus Orange Hill steakhouse (if you need a break from the Disney crowds - it's 20 minutes and a world away).Then Kristen joins Jeff to remember Peter Renaday, and we reminisce about our time spent with Pete, talking with him about...
info_outlineThis week, Jeff returns from a mighty battle with multiple viruses to rejoin the normal world and start talking Disney! First, we recount a trip down Route 66 and visit some of the inspirations for Radiator Springs, and then Jeff offers a trip report from Disneyland's first runDisney weekend in 7 years with some restaurant reviews and some musing on touring the park with single park tickets. Finally, Jeff talks about a recent Disney jazz concert and shares some tips for visiting San Francisco.
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