Slice of Disney

A show dedicated to all things Disney Theme Parks. From deep dives into attractions, to interviews with former cast members, to the fanatics guide to food - Kelly Washington takes you on an audio tour across the Disney globe.

80. Remembering Rolly Crump 04/14/2023

80. Remembering Rolly Crump Taking a step aside from our usual format, this episode of Slice of Disney, we're remembering Disney Legend Rolly Crump! He has always been one of our favorite imagineers to cover, with a quirky artistic style and humble personality, we know you love him too. Rest in Peace, Rolly, you are missed! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/26544786

79. The PeopleMover 02/14/2023

79. The PeopleMover On this episode, we're discussing the development, creation and evolution of a crowd favorite - the PeopleMover! From it's origin back in the 60's, to the updates our favorite CEO tried to make popular, to our favorite segment, Disney on Yelp - this one has it all! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/25927692

78. ESPN Wild World of Sports Complex - and GO DAWGS! 01/09/2023

78. ESPN Wild World of Sports Complex - and GO DAWGS! On the morning of this years college championship football game, we're bringing you a Slice of Disney on ESPN's Wide World of Sports! Why did this complex end up in the court system? Who's to blame? And how did it save sports during the pandemic? All this, plus a hearty helping of sports talk! Also, just for Kelly, everyone should pull for Georgia tonight in the championship game - Go Dawgs! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/25542252

77. Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances with game designer Sean "Fletch" Fletcher! 12/16/2022

77. Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances with game designer Sean "Fletch" Fletcher! We're thrilled to be talking with game designer Sean Fletcher this week, all about Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances! We learn about what it takes to create a game with Disney IP, what makes it so replayable, and about the exciting tournament announced today! It's a really fun episode that crosses over between Kelly and Will's obsession, so they both get to geek out a little. For more information on the road to GenCon tournament series, ! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/25351614

76. Dapper Day with Match Accessories! 11/05/2022

76. Dapper Day with Match Accessories! On this episode of Slice of Disney we talk Dapper Day with Match Accessories! Jeremy and Sam talk to us about their Disney style romance, the origins of Dapper Day, and how you can participate the next time you're around. Plus they share their love of making accessories - and how they gained a following of their own! Be sure to go to to pick up your own stylish accessories, and use discount code SLICE fpr 25% off - while it lasts! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/24912618

75. The Haunted Mansion Part 4: Walt's Final Influences 09/19/2022

75. The Haunted Mansion Part 4: Walt's Final Influences On this episode of Slice of Disney, we're back to Kelly's favorite - The Haunted Mansion! Get back in your Doom Buggy as we walk you through the last years of Walt's life, his influences on the attraction, how Rolly Crump continued to design out-of-this-world scenes - and the real way to pronounce Rolly. /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/24419337

74. Autopia 08/11/2022

74. Autopia Have you ever dreamed of driving to Disneyland and then driving inside the parks? Do you obsess over cars and the evolution of them? Have you dreamed of the classic Honda color blue? If so, we've got the podcast episode for you! This week on Slice of Disney, we break down the iconic Autopia, all the places it's been, and perhaps the best Disney on Yelp to date! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/24031524

Slice of SURVIVOR: With Ivan Ladizinsky 07/15/2022

Slice of SURVIVOR: With Ivan Ladizinsky This episode of Slice of Disney is a Will Takeover! We are joined by long time editor and storyteller of the series Survivor. From how the show - and the editors - changed reality television, to just how real the craziest moments are, Ivan breaks it down. Truly a pleasure of an interview, and an episode even the non-Survivor fans will love. /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/23748779

The Great Movie Ride 06/01/2022

The Great Movie Ride We're talking an all time classic, The Great Movie Ride! From the raininy streets of Hollywood, to the intergalactic frights of the USS Nostromo, we take a tour through the silver screen. Brought to us by one of our favorite CEO's, and a littany of litigation, this classic has quite the tale behind it. Listen and find out why! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/23293958

71. The First Lady of Imagineering - with Granddaughter Haley Clair! 04/27/2022

71. The First Lady of Imagineering - with Granddaughter Haley Clair! On today's episode of Slice of Disney, we welcome guest Haley Clair - true Disney royalty! The granddaughter of Disney Legend Harriet Burns shares with us what it's like growing up with someone who helped make the parks, all the fun behind the scenes mementos, and even shares some of Harriets favorite Walt stories. Trust us, you don't want to miss it! You can find , check out , or learn more about . /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/22929095

70. Splash Mountain 2: What They Don't Want You To Know 04/06/2022

70. Splash Mountain 2: What They Don't Want You To Know This episode on Slice of Disney, we talk through the darker side of Splash Mountain - from some stories you've heard of, to others that have been forgotten - to, surprisingly, six flags in the 60's! Content warning: This episode deals with conversations around addiction, drug use and racism. /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/22702217

69. Splash Mountain (Part 1) 02/11/2022

69. Splash Mountain (Part 1) This episode, we finally tackle an attraction we've had on our radar since the beginning - Splash Mountain! In part 1, we detail the history of the development, the strike that coincided with construction, and how Michael Eisner almost saved it from controversy. For more reading on the problematic nature ofSplash Mountain and Song of the South, you can find that at or . /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/22102562

68. Top 5 BEST Disney Movies featuring Franchise Unpacked! 01/25/2022

68. Top 5 BEST Disney Movies featuring Franchise Unpacked! To kick off 2022, we wanted to do something a little different! We got together with our friends David and Zac with the Franchise Unpacked podcast, and debated TO THE DEATH the best disney movies of all time. And after you listen to this Slice of Disney? Head on over to their feed to hear the top five worst! ! And as always, ! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/21897365

67. Country Bear Jamboree 12/14/2021

67. Country Bear Jamboree This week on Slice of Disney, we're talking the Country Bear Jamboree! A weird, delightful artifact from an attempt to make a Disney Ski Resort? It's a doozy, but honestly might be Will's new favorite attraction. /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/21482807

66. VIP Tours and Guest Relations with Victoria! 11/23/2021

66. VIP Tours and Guest Relations with Victoria! This week we are thrilled to be joined by former cast member Victoria! She shares some of the strangest guest relations complaints, what it's like to go to the Disney college program, and the perks (and guests) behind the pricey VIP Tours. All that, and the strange circumstances that brought Kelly and Victoria together, this week on Slice of Disney! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/21260318

65. The Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World - Part 2 11/02/2021

65. The Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World - Part 2 We're back for the final part of our Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration! After the tragic passing of Walt Disney himself, would the company find a way to make his dream come true? Who would step up and make it happen? Just how much money did tickets cost back then compared to now? And what exactly is an E Ticket? All this and more on this week's Slice of Disney! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/21028865

64. Haunted Mansion part 4: A History Sparks a Fandom - with Jeff Baham 10/21/2021

64. Haunted Mansion part 4: A History Sparks a Fandom - with Jeff Baham This episode we are joined by the founder of doombuggies.com, author of The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion, podcaster, collector and all around great guy, Jeff Baham! He sheds a light on what the imagineers say about working on Haunted Mansion, why it might've ended up in the parks in the fist place, and if it's time to make some changes to the content! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/20895212

63. The Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World - Part 1 10/06/2021

63. The Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World - Part 1 For the 50th anniversary, we're breaking down the beginning of The Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World! There was so much to pack into this episode, we called an audible on air and broke it into two. For part 1, we talk about the decision to go to Florida, how Disney purchased the land while staying incognito, and how Walt's visions for Epcot kept him going, until he tragically passed at the age of 65. /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/20721458

62. Test Track 09/21/2021

62. Test Track This week on Slice of Disney, we're talking the 90's hit attraction Test Track! From it's origin at the world's fair, to the latest updates, we cover the span of more than fifty years! And also really struggle with doing mental math. It's a really fun episode, for a really fun attraction - enjoy! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/20544821

61. The Disney Gays with Josh and Tyler 09/08/2021

61. The Disney Gays with Josh and Tyler This week we were thrilled to be joined by The Disney Gays! They talk to us about how to best enjoy the parks, even when everything isn't going perfectly - as well as their journey to becoming Disney content creators, and the progress the company has made towards important social issues. Plus they're super fun to talk to! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/20408567

60. Haunted Mansion Part 3: Imagineers, Assemble! 08/25/2021

60. Haunted Mansion Part 3: Imagineers, Assemble! We're back for another Kelly Washington birthday! This time, we're on part three of the Haunted Mansion. It was an attraction Walt knew he wanted, but for years could never crack - and in this episode, we're taking you deep into the team of imagineers tasked with bringing the iconic attraction to life. /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/20253914

59. Loving Theme Parks - with For the Love of Theme Parks! 08/10/2021

59. Loving Theme Parks - with For the Love of Theme Parks! We're taking a step outside of the Disney parks this episode (but not for too long, we're in Disney too!) and we bring in the heavy hitters - we were thrilled to be joined by Ryan and Isabelle from For the Love of Theme Parks! We discuss the undisputed best dessert at Disney, the fastpass hamburger theory, and Kelly makes a reluctant admission about Universal... at least, I think she does? /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/20090549

58. Kilimanjaro Safaris 07/20/2021

58. Kilimanjaro Safaris We're going on a safari! On this episode of Slice of Disney, we dive deep into Disney's Animal Kingdom. Not only are there real, living breathing lions in the park, there's over 2 million plants, 1.5 million cubic yards of dirt, and even some poachers! At least at one point there was. Find out what's changed this week on Slice of Disney! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/19865327

57. Making Disney Content with Branden Harris of allidoisdisney 07/06/2021

57. Making Disney Content with Branden Harris of allidoisdisney Slice of Disney is joined today by Disney meme creator Branden Harris! They talk about the challenge around making content about something you love, what working as a cast member was like, and Disney cruises! Branden is a wonderful mix of Will and Kelly, and has a ton of cool perspectives on the parks - you're going to love it! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/19721042

56. ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter 06/16/2021

56. ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter Happy birthday Will! On this years birthday episode, we are breaking down the scariest attraction to ever live in Magic Kingdom - the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter! How did a horror ride end up in the happiest place on earth? Is it obvious that Michael Eisner was behind it? And which one of our hosts went on it and which one was too scared? /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/19494785

55. Avengers Campus Opening Day! 06/08/2021

55. Avengers Campus Opening Day! This week the Avengers assembled at Disneyland, and Kelly got to go experience it! There were a lot of cool touches, but honestly, a lot of misses too. Hear Kelly dip into the disappointed side, as she utters some of her harshest words yet about a Disney ride (comparing it to a... Universal attraction?) but also about all the cool characters you can run into, and the vibe in general. /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/19400816

54. Patreon Sneak Peak! - Urban Legends at the Parks 06/01/2021

54. Patreon Sneak Peak! - Urban Legends at the Parks Scheduling notice: Because of some podcast travel, we're going to be bringing you two episodes in the next two weeks - the 8th *and* 15th - but wanted to give you a little something to start your June off with! So here are a few of our favorite Urban Legends from the Disney parks - the full episode can be found on our Patreon! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/19307777

53. The Big Thunder Prequel! 05/18/2021

53. The Big Thunder Prequel! This week we are going back in time and taking you on a journey to the wild west! What was frontier town like before Big Thunder Mountain Railroad? Did Walt straight up steal the idea from a boysenberry farm? What was the big deal with the Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland? And how many colors were in the rainbow in the 1960's? Find out all this and more on Slice of Disney! /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/19145333

52. May the Fourth Be With You - with Andrew Godoski 05/04/2021

52. May the Fourth Be With You - with Andrew Godoski We're talking Star Wars this week with super fan and science fiction writer Andrew Godoski! Kelly and Andrew walk us through the fan experience at Galaxy's Edge, what it's like to build a lightsaber and droid, and what you can expect if you find yourself on Batuu. We'll be spending plenty of time in future eps dissecting the development of the land, but today is all about the fan experience. /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/18967292

51. One Year of Slice of Disney! 04/27/2021

51. One Year of Slice of Disney! We are opening our grab bag this week and catching up on one year of podcasting together - recording this time in person! We talk about our highlights from the year, our lowlights, big changes coming to Disney and Kelly's trip to Touch of Disney - and tease our special episode coming for May the Fourth. /episode/index/show/sliceofdisney/id/18876293

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