Who else wants to go to Disneyland any chance they get? Catch hosts Kristen Henley and Catherine Law as they discuss Disney-themed treats, rides, movies, treats, lore, special events, and treats... and get into way too many shenanigans as they escape to Anaheim as often as humanly possible. Ride along with special guests like Disney Imagineers, ear designers, Disney influencers, and travelistas with the insider scoop on how to do Disneyland right. The girls cover Disneyland Resort and more, ...
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An open conversation addressing contemporary city building and spatial transformation issues in South Africa.
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Celebrating All Things Disney with News, Analysis & Best-in Business Ideas on Life & Work from the Happiest Places on Earth!
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Join Zanna and Scott on meandering journeys UP THE WATERFALL of Disney stories, updates, history, hijinks, and more! Featuring contractually-obligated background meowing appearances by their several cats. Let's go! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upthewaterfall/support
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Mickey in Minutes is a family friendly Disney Podcast hosted by Nick Lazaga with co-host Andy Gootz. The topics covered on this show include everything Disney, from theme parks to films and more! Thanks for listening! Instagram @mickeyinminutes mickey-in-minutes.weebly.com
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Friends Beth and Jamie discuss the long-running CW show Supernatural as long-time fan Beth tries to convince the Supernatural adverse Jamie that the show has merit. A comedic look at each episode as they fixate on incredibly minor details and document Jamie‘s descent into madness. Spoiler Warning: This podcast is not spoiler free and each episode will contain specific spoilers for the episode that is discussed, there also may be wildly out of context spoilers for future episodes. Find us @dr ...
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After speaking up about lack of transparency on what the new Frontierland additions would be coming to Walt Disney World, I've settled down emotionally, and decided to give insight to what I think this land is all about. After all, this is Disney Insights. There is a lot of cool stuff here, but it's a different Frontierland, and we need to define i…
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Keep Your Chin Up
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Catherine and Kristen half-planned, half-lucked into being at the Happiest Place on Earth on a Very Sad Day. Join us for a download on their preview of Tiana's Bayou Adventure (formerly known as Splash Mountain), surprise corn dogs, blustering winds, and wisdom from a queer elder. Sending love and hidden Mickeys.…
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[01] Our Visit to D23 2024!
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In which we make a grand return from our long hiatus! Let's try this one last time, and make it count! This week, we get back into the groove of things by recounting our visit to D23, The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. In case you wanted the news updates a few months late, we've got you covered!######Join Zanna and Scott on meandering journeys UP THE W…
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TTPod 4.7: "Lines, Wines and Tears!" - the ups and downs of Johannesburg's post-2000 Metro Planning Policy
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We follow up from our introductory episode with a second podcast episode featuring the planners who have worked as the head of the City of Johannesburg's Metro Planning unit 2000: Johan Olivier, Pete Ahmad, Nkateko Shipalana, Thandeka Mlaza-Lloyd and Minenhle Maphumulo. These guests represent a straight line ofsuccession from the inception of the m…
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Join your host Nick Lazaga as he and Andy Gootz discuss their biggest Disney Parks "pet peeves." From talking on rides to cutting in lines, this episode is filled with funny stories and honest feeling about how people behave in the parks. They also discuss recent changes to DAS and the future of the podcast!Thanks for listening!Don't forget to FO…
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Announcements were made last week that better clarify the beginning of the end for Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World. It is time to give some retrospective to this love it or hate it land. We offer memories of what I love so much about Dinoland. And we'll also share some things I definitely won't miss after its departu…
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This podcast which features the joy of being near Walt Disney World and so many wonderful aspects of life in Florida gives context today to the recent hurricanes, their impact on the community, and how individuals come together in their wake. Stay tuned! More podcasts to come shortly in the next day or so! __________________________________________…
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After a period of downtime on the TTPod recording front, we return with this first episode of a miniseries contemplating the metropolitan scale planning challenges and approaches adopted in the City of Johannesburg since 2000.This first introductory episode acts as an introductory episode, introducing six of us: professional planners who have held …
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Forgive me for not being out of the gate on the International Food & Wine event at Epcot this year. Honestly, I chose to take my time sampling from the menu rather than indulging all on one weekend. I also have tired of just doing food reviews for that alone. But I wanted to give some context to this year's review, and not simply do a quick food re…
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Join your host Nick Lazaga as he talks with Andy Gootz about the recently announced Cars theme land that will be replacing Tom Sawyer's Island and the Rivers of America in the Magic Kingdom. This is the final installment of their Future of Frontierland series.Thanks for listening!Don't forget to FOLLOW, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tell your fellow Disney …
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So I'm late with this podcast. I'd like to blame Hurricane Helene, but in truth it really just brought things to a standstill, without even really touching the greater Orlando area. But it did give me a chance to cuddle up to my new favorite book Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt Disney Imagineering by Bob Weis and for…
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By 1970, Disneyland was not just a unique theme park business, but a well running piece of machinery. But now they had to replicate that kind of thinking to a larger stage as they opened up Walt Disney World. To better prepare for that, they had to educate everyone on how Disneyland worked. To that end, Van France, who originally created along with…
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Perhaps no set of theme park experiences has been more beloved and yet more controversial than SeaWorld, which commemorates its 60th anniversary this year. Visited by millions of people, we look at what has resonated with so many over the decades. We also look at how the disputed care of its orcas has in many ways led to greater understanding of th…
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I had the great opportunity to meet up with David Zanolla of Zanolla Travel to chat about his recent visit to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. This Disney Cruise destination offers a new stop for guests looking for a catered Disney experience. We'll discuss the beaches, activities, entertainment as well as the food & beverage. We'll also take time …
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Join your host, Nick Lazaga, as he talks with Andy Gootz about all the Disneyland Resort announcements from the D23 Horizons showcase. They share their opinions and even some hot takes on these upcoming projects. This is part two of the conversation. If you haven't listened to part one yet, we recommend you check that one out first.Thanks for liste…
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A long-time favorite event at Walt Disney World is the annual Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Many of you have been at one time or another. Some of you have never been. While I've been many times, I've never actually done a recording since starting this podcast. So we have lots to talk about! We'll discuss the parade, the castle show, the fi…
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Join your host, Nick Lazaga, as he talks with Andy Gootz about all the Walt Disney World announcements from the D23 Horizons showcase. They share their opinions and even some hot takes on these upcoming projects. This is part one of the conversation. Stayed tuned for part 2 which will be all about the Disneyland Resort announcements.Thanks for list…
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In my last podcast I noted an incredible array of projects that were announced at this year's D23 event. These projects which included a Cars set of attractions at Magic Kingdom that were presented before a paid audience were all encompassing, and were impressive examples of what Imagineering can potentially do. I then expressed frustration at the …
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Big Global Park Announcements Followed by Stunning Post D23 News on Frontierland
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With a full orchestra, and a grand and colorful stage, the arena was set for announcements at this year's D23 presentation and spectacle. We're here to share that information and give insight to these new announcements that share what's happening in Disney Parks, Resorts and Cruise Line globally. Josh D' Amaro led this event, noting from the start …
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Catherine and Kristen recap the magic of Stanimal Day, a mere 4 years after the idea came to be.
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D23 Disney Insights Predictions
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This upcoming week is D23 and there is heightened expectation around what we'll be shared by the Disney Experiences group led by Josh D' Amaro. Called Horizons a D23 Disney Experience Showcase, Disney fans are in great anticipation of what will be announced. We go across the globe to all Disney Resorts as well as the Disney Cruise Line. We discuss …
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Join your host, Nick Lazaga, as he talks with Andy Gootz about some D23 announcement predictions for WDW. They also talk about which Disney IP they think are underused in the theme parks and how they would use them.Finally, Nick and Andy announce their new music project called Hi Dad Soup and share an exclusive first listen of their first single!AD…
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Most of the listeners on this podcast were probably not born much less visited the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. Yet perhaps no project outside the Disney Parks has had more influence on the Disney Parks themselves than the New York World's Fair. So many attractions that we know and love like Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Spaceship Ea…
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Kristen and Catherine are back to recap the pains and pleasures of Pride Night at Disneyland, why Chappell Roan occupies their lizard brains, and why the Babadook is second only to Clarabelle the Cow. The gals also discuss Disneyland Forward, and why Pandora should stay in Florida.
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It's the middle of summer and it's time for a big update on what's going on with the parks. We take on three of them, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. We check out what's new in all three of these parks. We take a look at some things that really seem cool, and yet some things are very much out of order. From The Land …
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Join your host, Nick Lazaga, as he discusses his favorite attractions that break the fourth wall! Also, was Deadpool the first Marvel superhero to break the fourth wall? Find out on this episode!Thanks for listening!Don't forget to FOLLOW, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tell your fellow Disney friends about us!Instagram @mickeyinminutesmickeyinminutes.weebly…
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Howdy folks! And welcome to the one and only original Disney Insights! The Country Bear Musical Jamboree has opened and we bring to you a review of the entire experience. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. There is so much happening at Magic Kingdom and we want to cover all of it. From the new stores of Tiana's Bayou Adventure to Smellephants…
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Starting July 24th a new virtual queue system will be put in place. Building off of both the Genie+ system and the earlier FastPass+ system, Walt Disney World will now offer Multi & Single Pass Lightning Lane experiences. I've invited David Zanolla of Zanolla Travel, to help me make sense of it all. We'll review what has happened over the last 25 y…
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Well, Humunga Kowabunga! Typhoon Lagoon is 35 years old this year. We've had the opportunity to celebrate the 35th anniversary of several Walt Disney World attractions, and we would be remiss if we didn't take the plunge on this one as well. We'll dive in on the history of this water park and how it came to be. We'll also look at how it compares at…
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Join your host, Nick Lazaga, as he talks with Andy Gootz and special guest Jake D. from the Sippin Mimo's Podcast about some of their favorite Disney cover songs. They discuss Post Modern Jukebox, The Go-Go's, Kacy Musgraves, and more!Follow along on their official Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47mHTez0t3TEucXYZQQ6IK?si=9…
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We "Dig a Little Deeper" in a Thorough & Detailed Review of Tiana's Bayou Adventure
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This week we had a chance to visit and experience Tiana's Bayou Adventure in a set of five visits. Our previous podcast was an in-depth look at why Splash Mountain ended and why Tiana's replaced it. This podcast goes into big details as to how this entire experience plays out from arrival, through exterior/interior queues, the entire ride, and afte…
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With previews well underway on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, and before I spend the time giving insight to what works and doesn’t work on this attraction, now is the time to understand why this attraction has been built, and why it has replaced the enormously beloved Splash Mountain. Critics abound and some have…
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In honor of Donald's 90th birthday, the gals head to disneyland to track down some blue and white treats.
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The small-scale rental sector continues to gain momentum and prominence in discussions about city building and the required funding and infrastructure requirements to support this emerging property market, It’s also become a recurring theme on the Talking Transformation Podcast. uMaStandi has been working in this space since 2018 and continue to re…
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Join your host, Nick Lazaga, as he talks with Andy Gootz about their favorite summer movie, A Goofy Movie! They discuss their favorite songs, scenes, and easter eggs, as well as the film's legacy and possible future in the Disney Parks!This is part one of our Summer Series!Thanks for listening!Don't forget to FOLLOW, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tell your …
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This week the Vice President of Epcot, Kartika Rodriguez, announced that “after years of creative vision, innovation and dedicated work, I’m thrilled to share that the historic transformation of our park is complete.” We will look at this final puzzle piece of this important transformation. CommuniCore is a complex which includes food and beverage,…
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Celebrating 5 Years of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge & and 7 Decades of How It Came to Be: Part II
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Last week we shared how the better part of 7 decades took George Lucas as a child from the Disneyland Park gates in 1955 through to creating the cinematic masterpiece Star Wars to working with Disney to build Star Tours the attraction to even selling Lucasfilm to The Walt Disney Company. Today we step off from that point to see how Star Wars Galaxy…
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The story of how Star Wars Galaxy's Edge came to be is one that goes back nearly 7 decades. It is a story that circles back around to Disney’s own history again and again. This presentation showcases those milestone moments that paved the way for this attraction to occur. It is the story of George Lucas and how he created one of the most beloved fi…
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Episode 125: Let It Bleed
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Wait.. who's that?... OH MY GOD, IT'S BOB THE GHOST JANITOR WITH A STEEL CHAIR!! Grab your bevy of choice and settle in because this week the girls are talking about the pros and cons of long-form media, the shift from serial to binge consumption formats, and the associated impact on narrative structure (so hopefully you're into that). Meanwhile Ca…
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Like Disney-MGM Studios, Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World opened up 35 years ago. Also like Disney's Hollywood Studios, it morphed over time. Unlike the studios however, it's gone--with only a few remnants reminding us of that strangely unusual "outside the brand" creation. We consider each of the clubs, plus restaurants, stores and more. We lo…
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Last week we spoke about new announcements at Disneyland Paris and their implications for American Parks. This last week news and video has been coming out about the new Fantasy Springs that is beginning to open at Tokyo Disney Sea. Plus news of Disneyland Forward being approved by the Anaheim City Council means that work can commence on a future D…
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Join your host, Nick Lazaga, as he continues to talk with Andy Gootz about the things they love about Disney's Hollywood Studios. Both the nostalgic and the new get a spotlight on this celebration of 35 years of Hollywood Studios!Thanks for listening!Don't forget to FOLLOW, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tell your fellow Disney friends about us!Instagram: @m…
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Episode 124: The Man Who Would Be King
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This week on Driver Picks The Podcast: "treestreestreestressFOREST" - Sera Gamble (probably) "Supernatural should be about Cas & Crowley only" - Ben Edlund (probably) Meanwhile Cas and Dean are breaking up (again), the girls posit that Misha Collins does his best acting on park benches, Jamie gets possessed by the spirit of Arthur Conan Doyle, Beth…
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Big new announcements have been made at Disneyland Paris and whole new lands and experiences are opening at Tokyo Disney Resort. We not only look at some very new ideas for what could be in a Disney theme park, but we see how some of this could be coming to Disneyland or Walt Disney World here in the United States. Perhaps not the show, but the con…
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TTPod 4.4: "A Hill to Die On?" Unpacking South Africa's NSDF: National Spatial Development Framework
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In this episode of the Talking Transformation Podcast, our subject is South Africa's National Spatial Development Framework (NSDF) - a long-term spatial plan that sets South Africa's spatial agenda and trajectory towards 2050. As a legally mandated plan via SPLUMA, it completes the "set" of government spatial plans adding to the provincial and muni…
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May the 4th be with you! This podcast is a replay that celebrates all things Star Wars in a very unique way that ties also to The Golden Girls, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a man by the name of Andrew Gold. It has great insights so join us as we share this unique podcast. __________________________________________________ My new book, A Century …
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Join your host, Nick Lazaga, as he talks with Andy Gootz about Disney's Hollywood Studios! On this episode they begin a conversation about some of the things they love about this classic Disney theme park. Both the nostalgic and the new get a spotlight on this celebration of 35 years of Hollywood Studios!Look out for the conclusion of this conversa…
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o much of what was the Disney-MGM Studios over the years has come and gone. Only one attraction remains as it was largely designed during its opening. This park is perhaps more radically different than any other Disney park between its opening and the present. And yet there are some really wonderful gems that were there when the park opened, and th…
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It seems hard to imagine that Disney's Hollywood Studios opened 35 years ago! The first park to open under the leadership of Michael Eisner, the Disney-MGM Studios as it was known then has a storied past. How it got started, why it became the way it did, and how it competed with Universal Studios is the stuff of movie legend. Join us as we look at …
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Episode 123: Mummy Dearest
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Ulterior motives in MY gay lover? It's more likely than you think! This week Jamie's tinsel related struggles give away the date of recording, and debates about which Winchester is more Jesus-core were way more topical at the time. It's a talk shit, get hit world as the girls say RIP to Eve (still a better parent than John Winchester), and devise a…
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