Wedway Radio - Walt Disney World And Disneyland Examined With Some Disney History

The ENHANCED version of Episode 34.  In this episode Matt and Nate discover Disney's relationship with both the Super Bowl and The Olympics.

In this episode Matt and Nate are very pleased to be joined by Disney artist Tom Gilleon whose Disney career as a Disney artist began during the construction of Walt Disney World. Throughout his career he has contributed some amazing pieces of concept for World Showcase pavilions, Future World pavilions, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney Sea and a wealth of other areas including some that never came to be such as Disneys America. Mr. Gilleon spends an hour on the air discussing his career filled with memorable stories of both projects and famous Disney artists such as Herb Ryman just to name one. In the news this week Walt Disney World has begun construction on the Best Friends Pet Resort across from Port Orleans. Also, Matt and Nate discuss a report that Disney is seeking to add more technology to the guest experience within theme park. Enjoy!!

In this ENHANCED podcast episode Matt and Nate focus on an area that many visitors to Disney theme parks are passionate about; and that is collectibles. Scott Barrett from DizCollect.com joins the team to discuss his soon to be launched website which will allow users to track their entire collections online as well as view other collections. Next, the hosts are joined by Cody from the Global Disney Pinvestigation blog to talk about pin trading, vinylmation and Cody's exceptional blog www.gdpinvestigation.blogspot.com which tells the story of many of the attractions at Disney theme parks around the world through Disney pins. Th In the news this week Disney's California Adventure expansion, Star Tours closings and a possible LOST attraction are all discussed.

Matt and Nate explore World Showcase's Norway pavilion including the Maelstrom attraction.

In this episode Matt and Nate revisit their Tomorrowland 1994 RetroMagic series by visiting one of everyones favorite attractions at Walt Disney World, the ever popular Tomorrowland Transit Authority.  As Nate says, "Its hard to pinpoint why this attraction is so popular; It isn't exciting, There arent any audio-animatronics, and there are no real special effects.  However, it is nostalgic, its easy so the whole family can ride it and theres hardly ever a line."  For the first ten years the WEDway Peoplemover was basically a tour of Tomorrowland voiced by the legendary Jack Wagner.  Then in 1986 the attraction changed to a commuter computer and the focus changed from a tour to focus more on the linear induction motor.  In 1994 the attraction changed again with the Tomorrowland refurbishment and the ride turned into an attraction that had depth and a story and seemed like so much more than a tour.  In 2009 the attraction changed back to more of a tour of the area and less a part of a sytem of transit througho

1:07:53 In this episode Matt and Nate remember Walt Disney Worlds 25th Anniversary from 1996 and 1997 including all of the new attractions, promotions, shows and fireworks that were introduced during the celebration.  Then we bring on a special guest who was a former Magic Kingdom cast member that recently took her first trip to Disneyland.  Differences, Similarities, Likes and Dislikes were all discussed.  Nah nuh nuh, Nah nuh nuh......Its time to Remember the Magic!

In this episode Matt and Nate have a couple of really good interviews.  First we talk to Henry from TouringPlans.com who shows us the business side of Touring Plans and lets us in on what it is like to do research for the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and Disneyland.  Touring Plans offers its members a Crowd Calendar, custom Touring Plans and 'Lines,' a mobile application for your smart phone which are discussed on the show.  Next we talk with Shawn and Katie from WaltCast about their most recent trip to Walt Disney World.  This is kind of a lengthy episode but worth listening to for all of the insider information.  Enjoy! 

In this episode Matt and Nate explore the backstory of the Country Bear Jamboree which includes a great story of the planned Disney Mineral King Ski Resort. 

In this episode Matt compares his experiences at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland at Halloween for Nate.  Also, the crew interviews Byron Royal, the creator of Reedy Creek Radio.  The show concludes with a new rendition of the classic Grim Grinning Ghosts by Keith Lubrant.

In this quick news update Matt and Nate give a quick run-down of all the changes that were announced at the D23 Expo regarding the Magic Kingdoms Fantasyland Expansion and Star Tours Version 2.0. 

In this episode Matt and Nate discuss Matts one day at Disneyland that he will have in October.  Nate lays out a touring plan for Matt and they discuss the can't miss attractions and the best ways to experience it all.  In the news they discuss Disneys acquisition of Marvel and the D23 Expo.

In this episode Matt and Nate welcome Margaret Fries of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel to discuss her experiences over the past year as a Disney Mom.  They also are pleased to have Greg McNaughten of Imagineering My Way join them to discuss a often overlooked attraction at Disneyland.

Matt and Nate discuss FastPass strategies at WDW including which attractions you really a FastPass for, what queue lines they mind waiting in without FastPass and which they would never wait without one. 

Matt and Nate return from Walt Disney World and Disneyland respectively.  News about new Disneyland Halloween offerings and the Disney Gallery opening this fall.

Matt and Nate take a look into the past of an Epcot Future World Pavilion; The Universe of Energy.  As an original attraction The U of E existed until 1996 when it was reimaged as Ellens Energy Adventure starring Ellen.  Also News. 

Matt and Nate get the opportunity to interview Ron Logan, a Disney Legend, who was the Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Entertainment.   

RetroMagic returns to WEDway Radio as Matt and Nate discuss a popular attraction that is no longer with us, The Extra TERRORestrial Alien Encounter.  Also, news about Walt Disney World's Space Mountain refurb.  Enjoy!

Matt only gets one day at Walt Disney World. In this episode Nate helps Matt plan his day. Listen as they make their way around the Magic Kingdom.

Matt and Nate discuss The Great Movie Ride in its entirety; from its concept as an Epcot pavillion to its status as the anchor attraction at  Disneys Hollywood Studios, including show scenes and features that never quite made it off the drawing board.   

In this episode Matt and Nate introduce a new segment; Park Ranger, where we take a closer look at an existing attraction or themed land.  In the debut of this segment we look at the watercraft of Disneylands' Rivers of America.