Official Disneyland Resort Podcast Debuts

[Loomis]

ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Disneyland Resort in southern California has premiered the Official Disneyland Resort Podcast, an entertaining and informative monthly show featuring a "Behind-the-Magic" look at what's new and exciting at "The Happiest Place on Earth." This unique Internet-based show is free, available now and is accessible to a global audience at: http://www.disneyland.com/podcast or via a "Disneyland" search on iTunes.

For the rest of the press go here:

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stori ... 586&EDATE=


or visit the official link.

[Loomis]

I've mentioned this over in the Monsters Inc ride thread, but there was about 40 minutes of information on there so I thought it would be worthwhile mentioning here.

As described on the site, it take us through the "fundraising effort for the Toys for Tots Foundation featuring one-of-a-kind celebrity-designed ornaments, a behind-the scenes look at decorating the Resort for the holidays, a history lesson on the annual Disneyland® Candlelight Ceremony, a peek at Santa's Reindeer Round-up, an interview with the 2005 National Thanksgiving Turkey and a preview of the new attraction Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!"

I recommend a listen and I really hope to hear more of these!

This show is accessible to a global audience via a "Disneyland" search on iTunes or at www.disneyland.com/podcast.

[Loomis]

WDW Joins the Podcast World:

http://sev.prnewswire.com/computer-elec ... 005-1.html

Walt Disney World Resort Launches Official Weekly Podcast Featuring Exclusive Interviews, Behind-the-Scenes Content

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Walt Disney World Resort takes listeners inside the world's No. 1 vacation destination when "Walt Disney World Resort: Plugged In," a weekly podcast, debuts Dec. 25 as part of the "Happiest Celebration on Earth," a global commemoration of 50 years of Disney theme parks.

Hosted by David Brady, the official Walt Disney World podcast will feature a lively mix of exclusive content including behind-the-scenes tours of Disney's four Florida theme parks, celebrity interviews, news about upcoming events and conversations with Walt Disney Imagineers, the men and women responsible for the design, creation and expansion of the company's theme parks and resorts.

Listeners can subscribe to the free audio program at disneyworld.com/podcast or through the iTunes Podcast Directory. The podcasts are being produced exclusively for the fast growing medium and can be enjoyed at the listener's convenience with a computer or portable audio player such as the Apple iPod.

"Through our podcasts, listeners will be able to share in the fun of Walt Disney World Resort each week," said Craig Dezern, vice president of global PR for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. "This dynamic new medium provides a terrific way for Disney fans around the world to discover the many exciting things happening during the 'Happiest Celebration on Earth.'"

Upcoming podcasts will include interviews with celebrities such as Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa ("Live with Regis & Kelly"), Susan Lucci ("All My Children"), John Stamos ("Jake in Progress"), Raven ("That's So Raven"), the Cheetah Girls, Aly & AJ, Kelly Monaco and John O'Hurley ("Dancing with the Stars"), singer-actress Vanessa Williams, and the young stars of the Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media motion picture "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."

Listeners also will have unprecedented access to Imagineers as they discuss the design and construction of Expedition Everest, a thrilling new runaway train attraction debuting at Walt Disney World Resort in spring 2006.

"Walt Disney World Resort: Plugged In" joins several official podcasts from The Walt Disney Company, including free programs from Disney Online, Radio Disney, ABC, ESPN and the Disneyland Resort.

Website: http://www.disneyworld.com/podcast

[Loomis]

I hope I'm not the only one listening to these podcasts, because there are two new podcasts up.

Disneyland's podcast (http://www.disneyland.com/podcast) has an interview with some of the Disneyland ambassadors; Santa (!); a discussion on the Virtual Magic Kingdom and with the man himself, Leonard Maltin.

The WDW one debuts, (http://www.disneyworld.com/podcast) with another set of great interviews. The bulk of them are with people who appeared in the parade, but Imagineers are also interviewed about the new Narnia exhibit and the Expedition Everest attraction coming next year (see EE thread for details).

They run for about 30 minutes each, and are well worth the download.

[Loomis]

Another WDW Podcast has gone up:

http://www.disneyworld.com/podcast

This Week: December 29, 2005
In Search of Expedition Everest

* Get the exclusive scoop on the story behind Expedition Everest™ from Imagineer Joe Rohde, who explored the far reaches of the Himalayas to bring authenticity to this new high-speed Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park train trek.
* During ABC Super Soap Weekend at Disney-MGM Studios, share Disney memories with Susan Lucci from "All My Children", and Kelly Monaco from "Dancing with the Stars" and "General Hospital".

Download - Length: 18:44 min - Size: 12.8 MB
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They have also given us a preview of what next week holds:

Next Week: January 5, 2006
Disney Theme Parks and the Stars Who Love Them

* Meet celebrity Disney fans John Stamos (star of "Jake in Progress", and owner of the original Disneyland sign) and Neil Patrick Harris, who share exclusive insights into the Parks and their favorite Disney memories.
* Get to know the astonishing Expedition Everest™ architecture from the inside out with Disney Imagineer Stefan Hellwig.

Coming Soon!
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If you have any interest whatsoever in the creative process in the parks, the interviews with the Imagineers are worth the download alone.

[BrandonH]

Somehow I completely missed this thread before. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, Loomis.

Is there a site for direct download of these shows, or is it podcast-only?

[Loomis]

Somehow I completely missed this thread before. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, Loomis.

Is there a site for direct download of these shows, or is it podcast-only?

If you go to the links mentioned above (i.e. the official site), there is a 'Listen Now' option next to podcast description. This allows you to download them in mp3 format directly to your PC.

This is how I've been doing them, as I can't be bothered with all this new fangled podcasting application software

[Loomis]

Another podcast is up:

This Week: January 5, 2006
Disney Theme Parks and the Stars Who Love Them

http://www.disneyworld.com/podcast

* Meet celebrity Disney fans John Stamos (star of "Jake in Progress", and owner of the original Disneyland sign) and Neil Patrick Harris, who share exclusive insights into the Parks and their favorite Disney memories.
* Get to know the astonishing Expedition Everest™ architecture from the inside out with Disney Imagineer Stefan Hellwig

Length: 25.51 min

Doogie is interviewed!!!
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Preview of next week:


Next Week: January 12, 2006
High-Tech Teens and State-of-the-Art Pop Stars

* Voyage to the cutting edge with today's tech-savvy teens and spend some time with popular young stars Raven, The Cheetah Girls, and Aly & AJ.
* Then more thrills await with Imagineer Mark Mesko for on-the-track details about Expedition Everest and its high-speed trains that take you backwards and forwards through the mountainous mists.

Coming Soon!

[Loomis]

The new WDW podcast is up NOW:

This Week: January 12, 2006
High-Tech Teens and State-of-the-Art Pop Stars

http://www.disneyworld.com/podcast

* Voyage to the cutting edge with today's tech-savvy teens and spend some time with popular young stars Raven, The Cheetah Girls, and Aly & AJ.
* Then more thrills await with Imagineer Mark Mesko for on-the-track details about Expedition Everest and its high-speed trains that take you backwards and forwards through the mountainous mists.

Length: 20:10 min - Size: 13.8 MB

[Loomis]

From Monsters to the Matterhorn, Listeners Go Behind the Scenes at 'The Happiest Place on Earth!' Official Disneyland Resort Podcast Debuts First Episode of 2006

ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The first 2006 episode of the popular "Official Disneyland Resort Podcast" series is now available on computers worldwide. This free monthly Internet-based show is accessible to a global audience at http://www.disneyland.com/podcast. Listeners can also subscribe through the iTunes Podcast Directory to receive each show automatically each month.

"Listen to the latest Official Disneyland® Resort Podcast, and the first of 2006, as we put you right on the celebrity-laden, furry blue-spotted carpet for the premiere of our newest attraction "Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!" We then take you to the attraction wrap party for interviews with Disney Imagineers and Pixar's Pete Docter and Bob Peterson (the voice of Roz). Then our host, Michael Geoghegan, highlights our continuing 50th anniversary celebration with a truly fun and interesting peek behind the magic of Disneyland's classic adventure, Matterhorn Bobsleds. Listeners will literally join Michael as he ascends the mountain from the inside, along the way meeting Disneyland's expert mountain climbers, and then reaching the summit 13 stories up the mighty alpine mountain and signature Disneyland attraction."

[musicradio77]

Wow! You've got two great podcast shows for Disneyland and Disney World. The Disneyland Podcast is running every month and Disney World Podcast is now running every certain day. I love Disney theme park podcasts.