Storybook Radio

Storybook Radio

This podcast is mostly about Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando, including stories and history of the parks, but also delves into Disney Company history.

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September 8, 2019 82 mins

This week, Mike joins me to have a cathartic conversation about my decision to cancel my Walt Disney World vacation due to Hurricane Dorian. 

PSA - Mild language used in this episode.

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Scott joins me again on Storybook Radio, and we discuss where you can find baseball at Walt Disney World, and in the wider Disney universe. We also just talk a lot about baseball, revving up for the new baseball season!

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On Thursday night, Mike and I attended a speaking engagement by Disney Legend Bob Gurr! It was an awesome event, and we dissect it in this episode. 

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Back in the saddle again after a long layoff! Thanks for sticking with us. This week, Mike joins me, and we talk about the attractions that we're thinking will still be around 50 years from now! Also, we can't come up with a better title for a fifth gate than Dwayne Johnson Park. Happy Canada Day and Fourth of July!

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This week, I'm joined by another of the hosts of Three Sheets to the Mouse, Trenton. We discuss his favourite drinks and watering holes at Walt Disney World... and chat a little hockey, too.

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For Episode 92, I'm joined by Scott Fahrney from the Three Sheets to the Mouse Podcast! Scott describes the Marvel Master Licensing Agreement, and how it applies to both Universal Studios Orlando and Walt Disney World – and just how Walt Disney World might be getting a little passive-aggressive about it. We also delve into what the Disney takeover of Fox means for the Disney Parks! Is Dana Scully a Disney Princess? Find out!

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For Episode 91, Kevin Kessler joins me and we dive into ride refurbishments and the attractions to which we said goodbye in 2017. We also talk about rides we'd love and hate to be stuck on!

Follow me on Twitter @wdwstorybook, YouTube @storybookradio, and at www.storybookradio.com. Join the conversation on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/groups/storybookradio.

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Storybook Radio closes out 2017 with a year-in-review episode, as I'm joined by Mike to talk about Disney, Star Wars (spoiler-free), and the Disney Parks. Happy New Year!

Follow me on Twitter @wdwstorybook, YouTube @storybookradio, and at www.storybookradio.com.

We also have a new Facebook Group! Head over to www.facebook.com/groups/storybookradio to see more content from this week's episode!

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This week, I'm joined by Len Testa - the co-author of the Unofficial Guides to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, British Theme Parks and Las Vegas, as well as co-host of the WDW Today Podcast and The Disney Dish with Jim Hill, and President/Lead Researcher of TouringPlans.com. We go in-depth on what is to come at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, and we also talk a little about Walt Disney World's top-rated bars and entertainment options for a...

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In Episode 88, I look at the relationship between Pixar and Disney, how Pixar came to have such a strong presence in the theme parks, and where they go from here.

Make sure you check me out on Facebook @storybookradio; Twitter @wdwstorybook, YouTube @storybookradio, and at www.storybookradio.com.

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In Episode 87, I go into the history of Epcot to celebrate its 35th birthday, from its original concepts as a futuristic city where people would actually live and work, to its eventual birth as a theme park.

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This week, back from the grave after a long hiatus, Mike and I delve into the goofier side of Halloween and Walt Disney World - where to hole up at Walt Disney World in the event of a zombie attack, a ghost attack, and an audio-animatronic attack!

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This week, I delve into the history and tour of the Great Movie Ride, on the day that the iconic attraction comes to a close.

Make sure you check me out on Facebook @storybookradio; Twitter @wdwstorybook, YouTube @storybookradio, and at www.storybookradio.com.

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July 17, 2017 45 mins

For Episode 84, Mike and I are back again, this time looking back at this weekend's D23 Parks and Resorts announcements. Not only do we discuss the announcements, we also discuss what wasn't announced, and what still might come to Walt Disney World!

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For Episode 83, Mike and I discuss our favorite representations of the United State of America on Walt Disney World property!

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This week, I pivot off of one of Storybook Radio's very first episodes, and go back in-depth on the Canada Pavilion at Epcot, providing much more of Canada's rich history as context for the design of the pavilion - all in honour of Canada's 150th birthday!

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This week, I talk about the "fathers" of Disneyland and Walt Disney World, as well as my own personal thoughts on fatherhood at the Disney Parks.

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Mike and I discuss his most recent trip, including a walk-through Pandora: World of Avatar during a soft-open, as well as visiting all four parks in one day.

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This week, I'm joined by the author of "The Walt Disney World That Never Was", Christopher E. Smith. We delve into topics like Walt Disney's original vision for Epcot, and the grand plans for Disney's Animal Kingdom that never came to fruition.

Chris can be found on Twitter @disneykidagain

Make sure you check me out on Facebook @storybookradio; Twitter @wdwstorybook, YouTube @storybookradio, and at www.storybookradio.com.

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This week, I'm joined by White Dragon Podcast Network Grand Poobah Kevin Kessler (also, host of 2 Men and the Mouse, and author of the "Rosinanti" series), where we discuss his trip into Pandora: World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom! We also play some "Would You Rather?", and Kevin talks about the upcoming release of his second novel!

Make sure you check me out on Facebook @storybookradio; Twitter @wdwstorybook, YouTube @s...

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