WEDway Radio - Walt Disney World and Disneyland Examined with some Disney History (podcast)
Brothers, Matt and Nate Parrish discuss the history of Disney theme parks and the Walt Disney Co. In examining, we look at influences that shaped the company, including projects and eras, attractions and themed lands, including architectural styles, and inspiration behind many of the decisions that the Walt Disney Co. has made over the years.

From the WWR Archives - Join Matt and Nate Parrish for their FIRST ever recording as they discuss random 2009 refurbishments happening in and around Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

This never-released episode was recorded on a random afternoon in February 2009 as Matt and Nate tested equipment and decided on the format of the show. 

Thank you so much for listening to WEDway Radio through the years - we have always appreciated your listenership and the friendships we built through the show.

Direct download: WEDway_Radio_1_-_Random_Refurbishments_2009_Edition.mp3
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Thank you for listening to WWR The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt is joined by friend and Disney fan Thad Forrester to discuss underrated/overrated/most memorable dining locations in and around Disney theme parks.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_The_Hub_9_-_WDW_Foodisms_-_Underrated__Overrated.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the original Disney history show. This week, Matt is rejoined by themed architect and designer Wesley James to look at Disneyland attractions and how they categorize subjectively.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S11E6_-_Disneyland_Attractionisms.mp3
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Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt sits down with Wesley James to rehash Season 2 of The Mandalorian. From film and TV influences to technology and story, this show is all about Mando.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_The_Hub_8_-_All_About_Mando_Show_HEAVY_Mandalorian_Spoilers.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the original Disney history show. This week, Matt and Nate continue Season 11 with an updated look at Disney watercraft and Disney theme park boats. From transporation to attractions, they discuss boats with captains, boats with narration, boats that fly, and more. Sometimes boats are nouns; sometimes boats are verbs. The fun never stops as NO boat is left docked (except boats that are actually docked).

ENJOY!


Thank you for downloading The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt is joined by Jocelyn from The Magic for Less Travel to talk can't miss Disney Christmas specials, movies, and shows.

Enjoy! 

Direct download: WWR_The_Hub_7_-_Disney_Christmas_Specials.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Disney author Paul Lane stops by to discuss his new book on Disney bloggers, vloggers, and podcasters - and Jocelyn Martin joins the show to confess "things we've never done at Disney parks but definitely need to!"

ENJOY!

Direct download: WWR_The_Hub_6_-_It_All_Started_with_a_Blog__Disney_Confessionals.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the original Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Disney enthusiast and themed architect Wesley James to talk about this history of Tomorrowland and how Walt Disney Imagineering can use the existing infrastructure of the land to improve Disneyland.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S11E4_-_Reimagining_Disneylands_Tomorrowland.mp3
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"Enjoy Pirate Games and Fun Machines!!"

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the original Disney history show!

This week, Matt and Nate dive into the short-lived but rich history of the Pirate Arcade Museum at Disneyland and the Caribbean Arcade at Walt Disney World.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S11E3_-_Pirates_Arcade_Museum__Caribbean_Arcade.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the original Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Wesley James to pay tribute to the once heralded BetaMouse show...and they go full BetaMouse as they discuss the partnership between Disney and Nintendo prior to My Disney Experience and Fastpass+.

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Bring your vacation home with theme park inspired scents from MarcelineSquare.com!

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S11E2_-_BetaMouse_2.0_-_Disney_Magical_Connection_Project.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the ORIGINAL Disney history show. This week, Matt and Nate kick off the much anticipated Season 11 by looking at the first days of the then Disney-MGM Studios and a complimentary tour of Hollywood Boulevard 1.0.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S11E1_-_Hollywood_Boulevard_1.0_-_Part_1c.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the ORIGINAL Disney history show. This week, Matt and Nate look forward to and preview Season 11 of the show! Thank you for your listenership through the years as we plan what's next!

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Through the 15th of October, visit MarcelineSquare.com for 15% off theme park-inspired scents that help you enjoy your vacation all throughout the year.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_Season_11_Preview.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio The Hub, a show that goes in any Disney direction. This week, Matt looks at a pre-cursor to the Carousel of Progress in Edison Square and chats about Adventures By Disney with Pam Forrester and Jocelyn Martins from The Magic for Less Travel.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_The_Hub_5_-_Pre-Carousel_of_Progress__Adventures_By_Disney.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway NOW, the sister show and news companion to WEDway Radio. This week, we take a look at touring Walt Disney World during the age of Covid and we pay our respects to Chadwick Boseman.

Enjoy!

Direct download: NOW_133_-_Clean_Tables_in_Wonderland_and_other_Disney_Parks_news.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WWR The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt looks at the well and little known history of taverns around the Magic Kingdom(s) and checks in with Jocelyn Martins from The Magic for Less Travel to discuss Walt Disney World Around the Seasons.

ENJOY!

Direct download: WWR_The_Hub_4_-_Disney_Taverns_Then_and_Now__WDW_Around_the_Seasons.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the ORIGINAL Disney history show from coast to coast. This week, Matt wraps up the long-promised Season 10 of the show by looking at the second half of the Disney Decade 2.0 which launched when Bob Iger was named company CEO.

Enjoy!

SUPPORT THE SHOW

For theme park inspired scents from the Confectionary to your favorite deluxe hotel lobby, visit MarcelineSquare.com.

Direct download: WEDway_Radio_-_Season_10_Finale_-_Disney_Decade_2.0_Part_2.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WWR The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt explores the never-built Liberty Street in Disneyland and sits down with Jocelyn Martins from The Magic for Less Travel to discuss favorite attractions from childhood.

Enjoy!

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For expert travel planning to Walt Disney World and other resorts, contact Jocelyn Martins at The Magic for Less Travel.

For theme park inspired scents that help you bring the resort to your home, go to marcelinesquare.com.


Thank you for downloading WWR The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt dives into the backstory of the forgotten Mary Blair Tomorrowland Mural at Disneyland and Jocelyn Martins from The Magic for Less Travel stops by to talk about the benefits of a stay at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club.

SUPPORT THE SHOW!

Bring the smells and fragrances of your favorite resort to your home with any one of our 12 theme park inspired scents from marcelinesquare.com.

AND

For expert travel planning to Walt Disney World and other resorts, contact Jocelyn Martins at The Magic for Less Travel.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_The_Hub_2_-_Mary_Blairs_Tomorrowland__Why_We_Heart_Yacht__Beach.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the original Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Chris Smith, author of The Walt Disney World That Never Was, to discuss Walt Disney World's Toontown that never was at the then Disney-MGM Studios.

It was all started by a rabbit!

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S10-E24_-_The_Toontown_That_Never_Was.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WWR: The Hub, a show that can take you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt looks at the antecedent for Walt Disney World's never-built Main Street Theater announced in 2017. And he checks in with Jocelyn Martins from The Magic for Less Travel on Epcot for kids.

Enjoy!

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You can now support the show with theme park inspired scents from marcelinesquare.com. Missing the theme parks? Bring home any of our TWELVE parks and resorts soy-based scents, perfect for any theme park fan.

*Thanks to Cinema Treasures for the adapted script for the Willis Wood Theatre segment.  

Direct download: WWR_The_Hub_1_-_Main_Street_Theater__Epcot_for_Kids.mp3
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Thank you for downloading the WEDway NOW show! This week, Matt is joined by Kevin from the 3028 Disney podcast and the incomparable Turkey Leg Jeff to discuss Disney Plus One, Minus One. What is it? You'll have to find out.

SUPPORT THE SHOW

You can now support the show by taking home your favorite theme park and resort area scents at marcelinesquare.com. These candles are soy-based and non-carginogenic, so they are perfect for homes with pets and kids. Bring home all TWELVE!

Direct download: NOW_132_-_Disney_Attractions_-_Plus_One_Minus_One.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is rejoined by Nate before discussing the rich history of the Sherman Brothers with Gregg and Jeff, sons of Richard and Robert (respectively). Gregg and Jeff directed and the film about their fathers and recounted their many years working together and on the Disney Studio lot.

Enjoy!

*Special thanks to Colleen Marie for setting up the interview!

Direct download: WWR_S10-E23_-_The_Boys_-_The_Sherman_Brothers_Story.mp3
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Thank you for downloading and streaming WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt takes a look at a casualty of the economic downturn following 9/11, the announced but never constructed Villas at Eagle Pines, inspired by famed architect Addison Mizner.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S10-E22_-_Lost_WDW_-_The_Villas_at_Eagle_Pines.mp3
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Thank you for downloading and streaming WEDway Radio; this is the original Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by architect and Disney enthusiast Wesley James to look back at the Disney Decade 2.0. There was no proclamation, but as Michael Eisner's efficacy waned as the chairman of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger stepped in to take the Disney company in a new direction.

Enjoy!

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You can still support the show by bringing your favorite theme park smells home. While the parks are closed, relive some of the magic at marcelinesquare.com. Over ten scents to choose from - each one taking you on a separate theme park journey.

Direct download: WWR_S10-E21_-_Disney_Decade_2.0_part_1.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway NOW!, the sister show and news companion to WEDway Radio. This week, Matt is joined by Rikki Niblett to discuss Rise of the Resistance headaches, new stuff at Epcot, Super Nintendo World at Universal, new eats at Disney Springs, and more!

YOU CAN SUPPORT THE SHOW!

Bring home your favorite theme park and resort inspired scents at marcelinesquare.com. All proceeds support the show!

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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the original Disney history show! This week, Matt is joined by Disney Imagineer Josh Shaver-Moskowitz to discuss the design and detail that shaped Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW

For theme park inspired scents, visit marcelinesquare.com

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S10-E20_-_Imagineering_Disney_-_Designing_Batuu.mp3
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Thank you for downloading the WEDway NOW! show. This week, Matt dives into the latest Disney theme park news with Bob Iger's new best friend, Kat at Disney.

Enjoy!

Direct download: NOW_131_-_Retro_Popcorn_Shades_of_Green_Epcot__Kat_at_Disney.mp3
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Thank you for joining me for SEASON 10! of WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show.

It's hard to believe over ten years has gone by since we embarked on this journey, but we appreciate your listenership, interaction, and support every day. Here's to another great year, 2020!

This week, Matt is rejoined by architect Wesley James to dive into how Imagineers use sound design and soundscaping to augment your experience both technically and emotionally throughout Disney theme parks.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S10-E19_-_Imagineering_Disney_-_Soundscaping.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio and the NOW show! This week, I'm joined by Brad Hughes of Jedi Talk to dive into the story, lore, and symbolism of The Rise of Skywalker and the current Star Wars trilogy.

Enjoy!

Direct download: NOW_130_-_The_Skywalker_Saga_with_ALL_the_spoilers.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, we dive into the controversial, rich, and detailed history of Disney's Dixie Landing's Resort at Walt Disney World. 

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E18_-_Disneys_Dixie_Landings_-_A_Tale_of_Two_Brothers.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the original Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Safari Mike from Radio Harambe as they relaunch WEDway NOW, the companion news show to WEDway Radio, and evaluate the latest from Disney theme parks with Buy, Sell, or Hold.

Enjoy! 

Direct download: NOW_129_-_Disney_Parks_News_-_Buy_Sell_Hold.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by former Imagineer and themed designer Andy Sinclair Harris to discuss Tony Baxter's vision for The Land pavilion at the Epcot Theme Center.

Direct download: WWR_S10-E17_-_Early_Epcot_Center_-_The_Land_pt._1.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Wesley from Reverse Imagineering as they dive into the evolution of Disney lands. From a loose coupling of attractions under generic umbrella themes to fully immersive lands based on single IP, Matt and Wesley look at the past, present, and possible future of lands inside Disney theme parks.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S10-E16_-_The_Evolution_of_Disney_Lands.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, Matt is joined by Disney News Insider Rikki Niblett to discuss the latest from Walt Disney World and Disneyland, including Epcot Construction, Skyliner and Galaxy's Edge controversies, and the newly themed lounge inside the Grand Floridian Resort.

Enjoy!


Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio. This is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Thirty20Eight cohost Kevin Quigley to dive into how the Walt Disney Company both reflected and set trends in the Atomic Age on TV, with attractions, and film.

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E15_-_Disney_Goes_Atomic.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Mike and Rikki from the Be Our Guest Podcast to detail all of the announcements from the D23 Parks, Resorts, and Products panel. Yeah...it's a lot.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S10-E14_-_Disney_D23_Parks_and_Resorts_Mania.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by designer Rob Yeo to deconstruct the backstory of Disney's Animal Kingdom and, more specifically, the rich background of DinoLand USA.

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E13_-_Disneys_DinoLand_USA.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. On this bonus Headlines show, I reveal where you can meet me during D23 Expo weekend at Disneyland and how you can save money on theme park inspired scents at marcelinesquare.com. Plus, we dive into news from around the Disney theme parks.

Enjoy!


Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt visits with Disney Imagineering Executive Producer Jeffrey Shaver-Moskowitz about his journey from Walt Disney World castmember to current Imagineer and his work in the newly redesigned Pixar Pier area at Disney's California Adventure.

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E12_-_Journey_Into_Imagineering__Pixar_Pier.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt looks at a never built Haunted Mansion-style attraction designed for the St Louis Riverfront Square complex.

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E11_-_Macabre_on_the_Mississippi.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Nate returns to the show to discuss his latest trip to the Disneyland Resort, and Matt describes the Disney influences from his trip to Chicago.

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E10-_Meet_Me_At_Disneyland.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, we jump back into news around the Disney property and discuss updates coming to Epcot's Future World, the new tower and lobby area at Coronado Springs, new restaurants in World Showcase, opening dates for Rise of the Resistance at two parks and more.

Enjoy!


Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, Matt is joined by famed designer Rob Yeo to discuss the glory and evolution of the Epcot Theme Center's Life and Health pavilion as it became the Wonders of Life. 

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E9_-_Early_Epcot_Center__Beyond_-_Life_and_Health_Pavilion.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, Matt and Rikki take a look at the latest from Disney parks and resorts, including a look at Toy Story 4, the latest from Disney's Riviera Resort, an unpopular Disney price increase, and more.

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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Mike from the long-running Be Our Guest Podcast to discuss the best after dark attractions, plazas, food spots, and more at Walt Disney World.

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E8_-_Disneylands_After_Dark.mp3
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Thank you for celebrating TEN YEARS of WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, we look at some recent Disney history as we explore the first ever D23 Expo in Anaheim back in 2009.

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E7_-_Ten_Years_of_D23_Announcements_-_2009.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, we take our first steps in Disneyland's Star Wars:Galaxy's Edge to share what you can expect as you tour Disneyland's newest land in decades.

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E6_-_A_Walk_Through_Disneylands_SW-Galaxys_Edge.mp3
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Thank you for helping to celebrate TEN years of WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, we take a look at Disney headlines, including the debut of Star Wars:Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland, a NEW Bathroom of Tomorrow, a Magic Band Fiasco, and more!

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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, Matt discusses listener comments from Facebook after the Disney-MGM Studiostravaganza show. He also popped a question about Walt Disney World moderate resorts and dives into listener responses.

Don't forget, you can join Matt every Sunday night on the WEDway Radio Facebook page for a LIVE show where your comments, questions, and thoughts take center stage.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S10_-_After_Show_1_-_Disney-MGM_Studios_and_Moderate_Resorts.mp3
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Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney's Hollywood/MGM Studios by looking at the first days of the Disney-MGM Studios theme park.

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E5_-_Disney-MGM_Studiostravaganza.mp3
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Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, I'm joined by Rikki Niblett to discuss Epcot Forever details, Beauty and the Beast Lounge at Grand Floridian, Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway coming to Toontown at Disneyland, and More!

Enjoy!


Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio. This is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Kevin Quigley of the Thirty20Eight podcast to discuss 2000s refurbishments at Walt Disney World.

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E4_-_Disneys_2000s_Refurbs.mp3
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Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio; this is the Disney history show! The Tencennial continues with a look at opening dates for Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, new characters at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Disney Plus service, & more.

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Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio; this is the TENTH season of the Disney history show. This week, I'm joined by Kory and Adam from Theme Park Pulse and Unpacked as we dive into the greatness (and awkwardness) that was the first TEN years of Disneyland, including a look at the Tencennial celebration and plans for the future of the theme park.

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Direct download: WWR_S10-E2_-_Disneylands_Tencennial.mp3
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Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, we talk about the latest developments from Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland, including new details from Smuggler's Run, the Rise of the Resistance attraction, character meets, restaurants, and more.

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Direct download: WWR_S10_Bonus_Show_2_-_Star_Wars_Land_Progress_Report_1.0.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, this is the Disney history show. This week, we bring you a bonus show, featuring Rikki from the Be Our Guest Podcast, where we discuss the latest news from Epcot, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and the Disney Skyliner. We also remember Disney Legends Ron Miller and Dave Smith.

Enjoy!


Thank you for downloading Wedway Wednesday, the Wedway Radio after show with Disney parks news, your thoughts and opinions, and more! This week, I give you a sneak peek into our upcoming spring and summer series on Wedway Radio, Disneyland's Discovery Bay.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWW_S10-E1_-_Disneylands_Discovery_Bay_Preview.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show! On this episode, we celebrate our TENCENNIAL anniversary with an exploration of a defunct attraction from Walt Disney World during a time of transition for Epcot.

We hope you find time to join us on our Facebook page AFTER you listen to the show to share your thoughts and opinions on Journey Into YOUR Imagination and the current Journey Into Imagination with Figment.

Thank you, again, for TEN great years!

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_S10-E1_-_Journey_Into_YOUR_Imagination.mp3
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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney history show and this is the after show for episode 3 - Birthdayland.

This week we add your comments and opinions to the larger discussion. To participate in our next after show, follow us on Facebook.

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Direct download: WWR_-_Final_Season__Ep_3_-_After_Show.mp3
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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!

Its our final season.

This is a NOW! Show.

This one is about Statues

Enjoy!

Direct download: NOW_-_Final_Season_128_-_The_Statue_Show.mp3
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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!

It is our final season.

This is a NOW! Show.

This one is about Tax Day (sorta).

Enjoy!

Direct download: NOW_-_Final_Season_127_-_Tax_Day_Special.mp3
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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney history show. This is the follow up to episode 1 - The Western River Expedition.

On this episode we pose this question to our listeners and discuss the answers:

Would you rather have the entire Thunder Mesa area including the Mine Train, Pack Mules, Walking Trials and The Western River Expedition at Walt Disney World or what would eventually come to occupy and replace that area and budget money - Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain? Why?

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_Final_Season_Ep_1_-_Western_River_Expedition_After_Show.mp3
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Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney History Show. This is the Final Season of WEDWay Radio and this is episode 1. On this episode we explore the greatest attraction to never be built. Thunder Mesa and The Western River Expedition.

To set the stage we take a look at the Magic Kingdom on opening day, the types of attractions that were present. We discuss Marc Davis, the man responsible for Thunder Mesa. Learn what the Western River Expedition was going to entail, and finally we discuss why the Western River Expedition was never built.

Enjoy this Kick-Off epsidoe as we bring you the greatest season of WEDWay Radio yet. Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_Final_Season_Ep_1___The_Western_River_Expedition.mp3
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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney history show and today (depending on when you listen to this) is our 9th anniversary.

On this episode we take a look back at our 9 years of WEDWay Radio and we have an important announcement for all of you.

Enjoy!

Direct download: WWR_9th_Anniversary_Show.mp3
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Check out the podcast we did for a live audience at the 2018 Planet Comicon in Kansas City on Fberuary 17th.

The subject for the podcast was Disneyland and so we explored the origins of Disneyland, pulling from 4 previous shows.

Enjoy!

 

 

Direct download: Planet_Comicon_Live_Show.mp3
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Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney history show. On this episode we present One Great Year: 1990 where we look at the year that was, 1990.

Check out our discussion of Disney live action films like Dick Tracy, and the expansion of Disney's film studio slate. Animated classics were hit and miss in 1990. While The Rescuers Down Under failed to match the previous years box office magic of The Little Mermaid, a rerelease of The Jungle Book was a hit. The Disney Parks also saw a new additions and exciting plans for the future were announced.

Enjoy, One Great Year - 1990

Direct download: WWR_Season_8_Bonus_show_4___One_Great_Year_-_1990.mp3
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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! on the Big Screen. This is episode #54 - Star Wars Talk. On this episode we are joined by fellow Disney podcaster Brad Hughes to discuss the last two Star Wars films, the next two Star Wars films and rumored Star Wars films.

Enjoy!

Direct download: Big_Screen_54_-_Star_Wars_Talk.mp3
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Thanks for checking out WEDWay NOW! This is the companion show to WEDWay Radio, focusing on news discussions and fun stuff. This is episode #124 - Lazy River Madness.

On this episode we are joined by Ivonne Ramos otherwise known as @servoisnaked (who originally tweeted the idea for replacing extinct attractions with lazy rivers). We decided to rank our three favorite attractions we'd like to turn into lazy rivers.

Enjoy this crazy discussion!

Direct download: NOW_124_-_Lazy_River_Madness.mp3
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Thank you for downloading WEDWay NOW! on the Big Screen. This is episode #31, and our return to the show about the films and film news surrounding Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation, Pixar, MARVEL and Lucasfilm.

This week we discuss Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm, including:

- New Kermit the Frog voice actor

- Malificient 2

- Live action Lion King

- Live action Dumbo

- Live action Aladdin

- Live action Mulan

- Han Solo Film

- Star Wars Spinoff Rumors

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Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is Season 8, bonus episode #2 - WDW Adventureland 1.0.

On this episode we take a look at Adventureland during the first few years of Walt Disney Worlds existence, including its shops, its attractions, its architecture and other features that made Adventureland unique.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, this is your show on Disney history and Disney parks. This is Season 8, Bonus episode 1: Farewell Great Movie Ride.

On this episode we say goodbye to The Great Movie Ride, the once signature attraction at the Disney MGM Studio. This attraction takes with it an era of Disney theme park design unrivaled since the early 1980's.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! the companion show to WEDWay Radio. This is episode #123 - Illuminations history with Chuck Mirarchi. On this episode we are joined by columnist Chuck Mirarchi to discuss one of his articles detailing the different incarnations of Epcot nighttime spectaculars through the years, and then go into Illuminations: Reflections of Earth.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay! the companion show to WEDWay Radio. This is #122 - Epcot Rumors with Dan Heaton of Tomorrow Society.

On this episode we take a look at some recent rumors making the rounds on the internet including:

- A $800 million - $1 billion overhaul of Future World

- Retheming of Energy Pavilion to Guardians of the Galaxy

- Expanding Starbucks

- Demolition of Wonders of Life

- Mission Space update

- Ratatouille attraction coming to France pavilion

- A new UK attraction

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It all started with a ..... railroad. A railroad that ran in Walt Disney's outer office. From there, Walt started to think bigger and bigger, until he had a railroad he could board himself in his backyard. On this episode of WEDWay Radio, lets take a look at the origins of WED from the perspective that the Carolwood Pacific was really the beginning of WED. Thanks for downloading and continuing to support WEDWay Radio! Enjoy!

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Thank you for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the companion show to WEDWay Radio. This is episode #121 and we are happy to be joined by Aaron Wallace, the author of The Thinking Fan's Guide to WDW: Epcot, as well Magic Kingdom, and Hocus Pocus in Focus.

Nate and Aaron reminisce about Epcot and talk about some of the changes that Aaron discusses within the book.

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Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is your Disney history show.

This is Season 8, Episode 3 - The Artist.

On this episode we continue our story from Ep 1 - Hyperion, and Ep 2 - Art School, by adding the story of a particular artist who came to the Disney Studio in 1935, by way of USC, The California Watercolor Society and The Chouinard Art Institute.

His name was Claude Coats. Coats career began as an artist and background painter. He would be elevated to color stylist and play a role int he development of every Disney Animated Feature into the mid 1950's before moving to WED. Alan Coats, Claude's son joins us.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW, the sister show and news companion to WEDWay Radio. This is NOW! #110 - Main St. Electrical Parade, Disneyland's Eastern Gateway & the Thirty20Eight (America Sings!)

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW, the sister show and news companion to WEDWay Radio. This is NOW! #109 - Typhoon Lagoon, Fort Wilderness Leisure & The Thirty20Eight.

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Thanks for downloaing WEDWay NOW! This is the sister show and news companion to WEDWay Radio. This is NOW! #108 - Mojo, Michael, Disney Marathon, Muppets & More. Enjoy :P

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! This is the sister show and news companion to WEDWay Radio.

This is episode #107 - Nate Returns, Mission Breakout, Listener Questions and More

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On this week's episode of WEDWay NOW!, Matt and Kevin discuss the Eat to the Beat lineup, a new hard ticket event at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the latest from the Town Center area of Disney Springs.

Also, this episode features an all new episode of The Thirty20Eight, where Matt and Kevin talk about the defunct Odyssey Restaurant in Epcot.


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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! This is the companion news show to WEDWay Radio. This is episode #104 - Orlando, The Plaza, Dory & More

 

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! This is the news companion to WEDWay Radio and YOUR window to the Disney community. This is episode 100. Yes - 100! For our 100th episode we hae decided to talk about 100 things that we find special to Disney and Disney history.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! Check out our discussion with Turkey Leg Jeff and Kevidently (as theyre known on Twitter). Following the news we talk with Lynn and Ken about their book, Cleaning the Kingdom.

 

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! This is episode #098 - Tokyo Disney Sea with Matt and Hayley.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! This is your show about the news of the Disney Parks. This is episode #097 - The Yenny Arcade: Tokyo Disneyland Part 1

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is your show about exploring the Disney Parks and Disney History. This is Season 7: Episode 13 - Out of this World.

On this episode we take a look at the space related attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio.  This is YOUR show about Disney History and Disney Parks.  On season 7, episode 12 we take a look at the 1954 film - 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea starring James Mason, Kirk Douglas and Peter Lorre.

 

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio!  This is YOUR show about exploring the Disney parks and Disney History.  On season 7, episode 11 we do our annual 'Year in Review' show by looking at a specific year in Disney history.  This time we tackle a controversial year - 1998.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio.  This is your show about Disney History and Disney Parks.  On Season 7, Episode 9 we continue our look at the early Disneyland TV show; this time exploring the 1958 episode - An Adventure in the Magic Kingdom.

 

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Launched in 1983, take a look at the early days of the Disney Channel, when it was a premium channel.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! #092 - A Haus for Frozen and an Endor Run.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! on the Big Screen.  This is episode #51 - Marvel Phase II recap.  On this episode we take a look at the films of Marvel's Phase II, from Iron Man 3 to Ant Man.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio.  This is YOUR show about exploring the Disney Parks and Disney History.  This is Season 7: Episode 3 where we are starting our 2015 Summer Series celebrating Frontierland.

On this episode we take a look at three influences that helped to create a Frontierland:

1.  America's Obsession with Westerns int he 1940's and 1950's

2.  The Carolwood Pacific Railroad 

3.  Walts experiences in Marceline MO

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio.  This is YOUR show about Disney Parks and Disney History.  This is Season 7:  Episode 1 - If You Had Wings.  

On this episode of WEDWay Radio we take a look at one of the (almost) original attractions to Walt Disney World's Tomorrowland - If You Had Wings.  This is attraction is one of the storied attractions of Disney's past as it was unique to WDW, and utilized the somewhat overlooked projection attraction technology that was so apparent in late 60's - 70's and 80's attractions. Also, the song is pretty cool.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the companion news show to WEDWay Radio and your window to the Disney community.  This is episode #87 - The Polynesian Shrug.

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Thank you for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the news companion to WEDWay Radio and your window to the Disney community.  This is episode #85 - The Ill Fated Flying Tires.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the news companion to WEDWay Radio and your window to the Disney community.  This is episode #82 - Peter Pan and the Explorers Lodge.  

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! on the Big Screen, YOUR show about the film news of: Walt Disney Pictures, Animation, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm.  This is episode #26.

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Happy New Year!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the companion news to WEDWay Radio and your window to the Disney community.  This is episode #80 - Polynesian, Frozen's storybook land & Sunglass Hut.

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NOW! #079 - Mojo and Michael and Destination D

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NOW! #78

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WEDWay NOW! on the Big Screen #25

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S6:E6

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Disney History and the Disney Parks.  This is Season 6, Episode 4: 64 Worlds Fair Part I

This show is sponsored for The Magic For Less Travel.  If you're planning a trip to WDW, Disneyland or The Disney Cruise, go to TheMagicForLess.com and a get a free quote.

On this episode we begin our 2014 Summer Series celebrating the 1964

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Disney History and the Disney Parks.  This is Season 6, Episode 1: The Backstage Tour.  This show is sponsored for The Magic For Less Travel.  If you're planning a trip to WDW, Disneyland or The Disney Cruise, go to TheMagicForLess.com and a get a free quote.

This show is our first for Season 6, and we're going back to where WEDWay Radio all started - The Disney MGM Studios.  On this episode we bring you the second half of the Backlot Tour, the Backstage portion showing you more of how movie magic makes it to the big and small screen.

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Disneyland TV Show Companion episode #2

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 35 -MRHS 4: Three Tomorrowlands

On this, the SEASON FINALE of Season 5, we are joined by Michael Crawford for the fourth installment of our Metro Historical Society, our roundtable series discussing different aspects of Disney history and Disney theme parks.  

The subject of this installment is the changing look, theme and experience of WDW's Tomorrowland. 

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 34 - Peco's Bill, The Western Superman

On this episode we take a look at the 1948 Disney Animated Feature - Melody Time, more specifically the short feature - Pecos Bill.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 33 - DCA 1.0 Part I

On this episode we explore Opening Day DCA.  More specifically, the entrance area, including:

 - The California Letters

 - The Tile Mosaic

 - The Golden Gate Bridge

 - Greetings from California Store

 - The Candy Shoppe

 - Sunshine Plaza

 - The California Zephyr

 - Burrrrbank Ice Cream

 - Bakers Field Bakery

 - Engine Ears Toys

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 32 - 100 Years of Magic

On this episode we remember the 100 Years of Magic Celebration at Walt Disney World, celebrating the 100th birthday of Walt Disney.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 31 - One Great Year: 1986

On this episode we take a look at a historic year for the Walt Disney Company - 1986. This is the third installment in an our annual Year in Review series. On this episode we take a thematic view of the year that was, looking at the film news, theme park news and overall company news, including:

 - WED changes to Imagineering

 - Captain EO opens

 - The Living Sea's opens

 - The Disney MGM Studios begins construction

 - The first R rated film for the company: Down and Out in Beverly Hills

And much more.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 30 - Windows of Main Street USA.

On this episode we take a look at one of the great unique details of Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom - The windows of Main Street USA.  We not only take a look at some of the more unique windows, but also take a look at the unique stories behind a few. 

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 27 - Lady & The Tramp: An American Story

On this episode we examine one of the most beloved Disney animated classic's, Lady and the Tramp, and explore the Americana embedded throughout this new classic tale, and the story of how this film came to be.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 26 - Welcome Foolish Mortals! - Haunted Mansion Part IV

This week we wrap up our Fall 2013 series on The Haunted Mansion by taking a walk through the attraction itself, examining many of the elements that we presented in the first three parts.

Enjoy our walk-through of The Haunted Mansion

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 24 - This Chilling Challenge: The Haunted Mansion Part III

On this episode we unveil Part III of our Fall 2013 series on the Haunted Mansion. We look at why the mansion changed from a walking tour to an omnimover ride.  The ghostly space theming by Claude Coats, The gags of Marc Davis and the iconic song of X Atencio. 

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 23 - A Trip Down Main Street.

On this episode we take discuss the different Main Street vehicles that have called Disneyland their home, and they have stood the test of time.  Although they each have their roots in Disneyland, you can see them across several Disney Parks around the world.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 22 - The Illusioneers: Part II of our Fall 2013 Series on The Haunted Mansion.

On this Part of of our series we take a look at two more Imagineers who worked on early versions of the Haunted Mansion - Rolly Crump and Yale Gracey.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 18 - Sounds of the 70's - Disney Films.

On this episode we take a look at the music of Disney films of the 1970's, both animated and live action.

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Thanks for Downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 17: Disney Legend Alice Davis.

On this episode we interview Disney Legend Alice Davis and we discuss her amazing career at Disney.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5: Episode 16 - Fantasyland Finale - Fantasyland Part IV

On this episode we wrap up our 2013 Summer Series on Fantasyland, looking at how different parks around the world advanced the Fantasyland theme.  From Walt Disney World, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong and back to WDW.  Enjoy our look at the differences between the different Fantasyland's.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 14 - Journey Into Imagineering.

On this episode we take a look at our recent trip to the D23 Expo, examining what we believe was the best part, The Imagineering Pavilion.  We tour each area of the pavilion, including models, demonstrations and priceless art from the Imagineering library.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 12 - The Backlot Tour: Studios '89.

This week we go back to a forgotten series examining the Disney MGM Studios of 1989, and this part takes a look at the Backlot Tour.  The Backlot Tour was actually the first half of a larger tour that would take guests behind the magic of filmmaking.  

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 9 - Saludos Amigos.

On this week, we've got a show covering one of the most unique, important and groundbreaking events in the history of The Walt Disney Company - The Goodwill Trip to South America as a part of the Good Neighbor program. This occurred during the Disney animators strike of 1941.  The amazing story of these events and the film that came out of the trip is the subject of this episode. 

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Co.  This is Season 5, Episode 8 - Fantasyland 1.0, Part II of our Fantasyland Summer Series.

On this episode we take a look at Fantasyland during its first three decades.  Fantasyland probably changed the least between 1955 and 1983, but it is drastically different from the park we know today.  Listen along as we explore some of the early attractions that used to invite visitors, such as the Pirate Ship & Skull Rock, and the Fantasyland Autopia.  We also discuss some never built attractions such as the Old Mill, The Duck Bump and Peter Pan's Crocodile Aquarium.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 7 - The Majestic Wilderness Lodge

On this episode of WEDWay Radio we discuss all the great stuff that makes Disney's Wilderness Lodge one of the best themed resorts in the world. 

Matt and Nate share the fictional backstory explianing many of the themed elements around the hotel and also many of the historical signifance of the time period in which the Wilderness Lodge is set. 

One often overlooked story is the presence of Humphrey the Bear in the Wilderness Lodge.  He is the official mascot of the Wilderness Lodge and can found outside the Wilderness Lodge Mercantile Shop.  Humphrey appeared in several Disney shorts in the 1950's.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 6 The Metro Retro Historical Society Meeting 3 - Two Brothers and Two Brothers…. On a Boat.

This week we welcome Michael and Jeff Crawford back to WEDWay Radio to discuss different water craft around the Disney Parks.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, you show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 5 - 50 Years of Tiki's.

On this episode we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.  We discuss many of the amazing elements of this fantastic attraction.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5, Episode 3 - The Original Land Pavilion.

On this episode we take a look at the original design for The Land Pavilion Future World's.  Listen as we journey back to the 1970's to view Tony Baxter's original design for this Epcot staple.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 12:00am UTC

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, episode #1 - The Love Bug.

On this episode we examine one of our favorite Disney live action films, 1969's The Love Bug.  We look at the characters, plot lines, the importance of this movie in Disney history and some of the important people who helped bring it to the big screen.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:46am UTC

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #144 - Tomorrowland 1.5: Disneyland's Tomorrowland from 1955-1966.

On this episode we take a look at some of the forgotten, strange and iconic attractions of the first incarnation of Disneyland's Tomorrowland, including Rocket to the Moon, The Yacht Club and The Flying Saucers.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:26am UTC

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about exploring the Disney parks, Disney history and the Walt Disney Company. This is episode #142 - Dinner and a Horror Movie.

On this episode we take a look at the end of Disney MGM's first real expansion with the opening of the Muppet Vision 3D, The Honey I Shrunk The Kids playground and the opening of Commissary Lane, which includes the subject our this show - The Sci-Fi Dine In Theater Restaurant.

The Sci-Fi Dine In Theater Restaurant is an amazing dining experience.  It may be the best themed restaurant in all of Walt Disney World. We discuss many of the theming elements and how it fits into the overall theme of the Studios.  Nate also shares experiences working at the Sci-Fi.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:09am UTC

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and the Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #140 - Music of Disney Films: The 1960's.

On this episode we are joined by Jeff Crawford and take a look at the Disney films of the 1960's and the music that made them.  Some of them are very well known, others are quite obscure.  

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 12:00am UTC

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney history and The Walt Disney Co. This is episode #137 - Meet Me at Disneyland.

On this episode, Matt and Nate discuss a local television show from 1962 in the Los Angeles area called Meet Me in Disneyland.  The show wasn't very long.  It only lasted through the summer, but it used musical acts to highlight the different areas of the park

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about exploring the Disney Parks, Disney history and the Walt Disney CO. This is episode #136 - Main Street 1.0 Part 2.

 On this particular episode we take a look at the second block of shops and unique places of Man Street USA as it existed in Disneylands opening year of 1955.

Some of the more interesting things we discuss are the Pen shop, Intimate Apparel, The Main Street Shooting Gallery and the Carnation Ice Cream Shop.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 5:39am UTC

This is the first of our three part series celebrating the 75th anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Walt Disney's first feature length animated film.  In this particular installment we discuss the barriers that Disney had to overcome to go from making shorts at the beginning of the 1930's to creating features towardsthe end.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 6:04pm UTC

Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #134 - Unbuilt Hotels of the Seven Seas Lagoon.

On this episode we take a look at the three unbuilt concepts for deluxe resorts on the Seven Seas Lagoon that go back to the initial days of the Florida Project.  D23's Michael Crawford of Progresscityusa.com joins us to discuss the history, style and layout of these areas.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 9:39pm UTC

Thanks for downloading episode 133 of WEDWay Radio where we take a look at the 1948 Disney animated short Johnny Appleseed.  It was released as a part of the 1948 package film Melody Time.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 6:56pm UTC

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about experiencing the Disney parks, Disney history and the Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #132 - The Early Days of the Disney Polynesian Village Resort

This week we are happy to be joined by Steve "Tikiman" Seifert.  We discuss the construction of the Polynesian, early designs, the weird early reservation system and a lot of things that you could find at the Polynesian when it opened.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 11:07am UTC

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, experiencing the Disney Parks and the Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #131 - Main Street 1.0

On this episode we take a look at the first block of 1955 Main Street exploring the unique shops like the Wurlitzer Music Hall, the Yale & Towne Lock Co and the Upjohn Pharmacy.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 8:39pm UTC

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about experiencing the Disney Parks, Disney History and the Walt Disney Co.  This is episode 129 - Disneyland and DCA in a Day.

This week we take a look at experiencing both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in a day.

Matt and Nate take different routes exploring the parks, but neither try and fit the maximum number of attractions into the day, instead we stick to different areas,  trying to take advantage of the attractions and the ambiance of different areas.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 4:36am UTC

The first decade of EPCOT is explored in this; the fourth installment of our 30 Years of Discovery series.

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 4:10pm UTC

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney Parks, Disney History and Touring. This is episode 126: The Home of the Future.

On this episode we go back to Disneyland in 1957 for the opening of the Monsanto House of the Future, and take a look at the life of the first futuristic attraction in Tomorrowland.  

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 1:50am UTC

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney parks, Disney history and touring.  This is episode 125 - Frontierland 1.0

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 4:59am UTC

This episode is our third in our DCA Project Update miniseries, examining the construction and refurbishment of Disney California Adventure.  We started looking at this on episode 7 of WEDWay Radio and since then have looked at the progress of the project each summer culminating with the completion of the project in 2012. Enjoy!

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 11:25pm UTC

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney parks, Disney history and touring. This is episode #123 - Epcot's Opening Day: 30 Years of Discovery.

This episode is our third in our 30 Years of Discovery Series, celebrating the five decades of Epcot, and we chose to look at Epcot's Opening Day and Dedication including the TV Special starring Danny Kaye.

The show is broken up into three parts:

 - October 1, 1982 

 - What was there on opening day

 - The TV Special

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 12:35pm UTC

This weeks WEDWay Radio is a sequel to a previous episode entitled Better on a Boat that we created in the Spring of 2011, where we discussed first time touring at Disneyland with a child.  This episode is similar in nature, but switches coasts to Walt Disney World to challenge the idea that Epcot is not for kids.

Matt takes us on a tour around Epcot discussing a recent trip with his 6 month old son and how they enjoyed the different pavilions in Future World and World Showcase.

Some of the highlights:

 - The searing heat of Future World

 - The worst World Showcase Pavilion for kids

 - The awesomeness of Turtle Talk with Crush and Living with the Land

Side Note: Nate does not look like Grimace

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Category:podcast -- posted at: 4:33pm UTC