Here we are with Episode 13!

This a few notes from this podcast:
A new podcast is on the scene! Head on over and listen to Mouse Guest Weekly and make sure Eric is feeling the love.

I give you a little update on my mess-ups from our last episode, just filling in the holes that I left open. For example, Mickey’s appearance at a dining location was short lived… and I’m sort of happy about it.

People near Hong Kong Disneyland don’t like the fireworks Disney is using. They want to have the air launch system installed to cut down on the smoke. Disney says “its not feasible”.

DisneyToon Studios is closing it’s Sydney Australia location.

Miramax has a new president and Sky High is coming on thursday (welcome back into the fold Kurt Russel)

Click here to listen to Episode Thirteen

In today’s episode I re-hash some newly confirmed character dining changes that will be taking effect at Disneyland on Aug. 16. This is some news thats been batted around as rumors on some Disney fan message boards for a little while, and I’m a little late brining it too you, but better late then never ‘eh?

I also go off on lots of news bits from all over the Disney company including a travel industry survey that came my way.

Click here to listen to Episode Twelve

I have a special treat for you today. Episode 11 of Toonfinder Presents is actually not much of an episode. It’s a full audio recording of Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary Castle Ceremony.

I don’t mud this up with any conversation at all.

Please enjoy this full audio recording presented by ToonFinder.com

Click here to listen to Episode Eleven – A full audio recording of the July 17th Castle Ceremony at Disneyland USA.

We have a wonderful show for you today. Some words of wisdom and encouragement from Walt Disney himself.

A big thank you to all of you who have emailed me, I will make sure I respond to all of you. And a special thanks to Don from the Magical Theme Park Podcast for sending me a nice note.

Here are the visual aids I promised:

Here is an example of all the service award pins you might see on a Disney Cast Member’s name tag.

Click here to listen to Episode Ten

In this episode we talk a little bit about the plight of the super disney fan to have all things with a Disney logo… whether they are for sale or not. and then a bit about some of the reactions to the 50th festivities.

Some notable links are:
Official Disneyland Podcasts
The Magical Theme Park Podcast

I found a photo of the buffet holder the woman was trying to take. This photo was taken after the Thanksgiving buffet.

Click here to listen to Episode Nine

If you’re reading this it should be just past midnight on July 17, 2005. It was 50 years ago today Walt Disney started it all when he said those famous words:

“To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here, age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.”

Today’s episode had to be chopped into two parts. Sorry for the trouble, but we didn’t know about some limitations with our audio software till it was too late.

Here is part two of my soap box rant about interacting with Characters.

Click here to listen to Episode Eight – Part 2

Today’s episode had to be chopped into two parts. Sorry for the trouble, but we didn’t know about some limitations with our audio software till it was too late.

We talk a bit about Michael Goheagen’s return for more podcasting from Disneyland. Here is the promised link to his site at Reel Reviews.

Next is a link to the new games from Disney Online. It’s pinball… lots of it. Here is a link

Then I hop up on my little soap box for a rant about behavior at Disney parks… more specifically how to act when interacting with Disney characters. It’s all about these 4 things: Be Prepared, Be Nice, Be Informed, and finally… Make a Magical Memory

I hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you so much for listening!

Click here to listen to Episode Eight – Part 1

On the PodCasting news front I just read that Michael W. Geoghegan is back at Disneyland to Podcast the festivities on July 17th. He’s posted an entry on his blog about his day today with Tim O’Day putting together another awesome walking tour.

If you haven’t yet listened to the podcasts from May 3rd-5th I highly reccommend setting some time aside for these. They are a wonderful listen.

In todays short podcast we let you in on all the details for the next three weekends of rarely seen characters at Disneyland.

Thanks so much for all the emails and comments here on the blog. I’m wading through them now… I promise I will reply to each and every one of you. Keep sending me all your Disney theme park and Disney character questions. I’m having a great time with everyones email.

** Update **
A big thank you to Robert P. for sending this little tid bit over to me:

The names of the 3 gargoyles [that are part of the Hercules Unit] are: Hugo(the one who looks like a pig), Victor(the leader of the 3, I believe), and Laverne(the wise and caring grandmother type).

Click here to listen to Episode Seven in any audio player.