Boardwalk Talk: Recent Episodes
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Hey Everyone! Welcome to the first episode of Boardwalk Talk for 2018! It’s going to be a fantastic year for the show, and we can’t wait to show you what’s in store!
On this week’s episode, we start by discussing some of the recent closures at the Disney Parks, including one of our favorite Disney coasters, California Screamin’, which closed on January 8th, 2018.
Then, to learn from the past, we look at some of the Disney Duds that, in their short run-times, showed some of the lowest points in WDI history. To those who have read Marty Sklar’s One Little Spark, our topic is very similar to the Goofy Awards given to attractions that fa [...]
Hey Everyone! Welcome to the final Boardwalk Talk of 2017! It’s been a blast to deliver this show to you, and we thank you for joining us this past season!
Today, we start by discussing the Disney/Fox buyout and the effects it may have on the parks. Will it enter the park? Will we see new Ice Age films? The questions are endless.
Then, our 3 hosts share their favorite Disney Christmas traditions, whether they be from the park or on the big screen. Disney Magic and Christmas seem to be synonymous, making this discussion perfect for the season!
Finally, we close out today’s show with a retrospective on 2017 as a whole, summarizing this year jam-packed with Disney news, announcements, rumors, clos [...]
Hey Everyone! Today on #BoardwalkTalk, Ryan Dorman and Ryan O’Reilly discuss their opinions of the latest Star Wars film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
But, before the spoiler-iffic discussion begins, we first share our thoughts and opinions surrounding recent developments in the Fox/Disney merger, as well as the new details from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
BE WARNED! The Star Wars film discussion relies heavily on spoiler discussion.
IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE FILM, DO NOT LISTEN PAST THE NEWS!
If you have seen The Last Jedi, be sure to join u [...]
Hey Everyone! This week on Boardwalk Talk, writer for the Boardwalk Times @thistallbrnette joins us to discuss this week’s news! After some fantastic work for the site, we’re glad to have her join us on the show!
This week, we talk about Disney’s future prospects in the purchasing of 21st Century Fox, rumors surrounding new attractions at Walt Disney World, and much, much more!
We thank Elizabeth very much for joining us on today’s show, and we hope to have her back again soon!
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Today, Ryan Dorman and Ryan O’Reilly review the new Disney-Pixar Film Coco, and detail their favorite (and least favorite) parts of the film!
In addition, Ryan O’Reilly details his recent trip to Disneyland and Universal Hollywood, including his experiences with the Harry Potter Christmas at Universal and the MaxPass system at Disneyland!
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Today, we’re joined by long-time guest Zach Perilstein to discuss this week in Disney News, including a new streaming service, new developments in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and much, much more!
In addition, this episode is jam-packed with Star Wars! Aside from the theme park presence of the franchise, we open up a discussion on the necessity of the new Star Wars films and the future of the franchise as a whole. You won’t want to miss this!
Our Contributors:
Ryan Dorman: (@OpentheDorman)
Ryan O [...]
Hey Everyone! On this week’s episode of Boardwalk Talk, we’re joined by Imagineer Andy Sinclair Harris (@185peracre) to discuss his history of theatrical design, and his time working at The Walt Disney Company.
To any aspiring Imagineers, this interview is a must-listen! Andy offers some fantastic words of wisdom in the theme park industry, detailing his history in the field as well as some characteristics that allowed him to become the designer he is today!
It was an honor to talk with such an amazing design engineer, and the interview was absolutely fantastic! Be sure to listen to the full show to hear it all!
Hey Everyone! Today on Boardwalk Talk, we react to the recent unveiling of Disney’s plans for Pixar Pier, a project that we’ve been dreading since its very inception.
To fully understand why many fans including ourselves have fallen in love with the Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure, we decided to take a look back into the past, discussing the ins-and-outs of California Adventure from 2001 to the present day.
We hope you enjoy our thorough discussion of such an iconic landmark of the Disney Parks, and thank you [...]
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Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Boardwalk Talk! Today, we’re joined again by Justin Stone from the WDW Tales Podcast!
At the beginning of the show, Ryan O’Reilly and Ryan Dorman discuss this weeks news at the Disney Parks including Disneyland’s new hotel and a new dining option at Toy Story Land in Disney Hollywood Studios!
Following the news, Justin joins us to discuss Halloween at Theme Parks. Join us to hear about Justin’s time working on the Bill and Ted show for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, as well as much more behind the scenes information you can only get from cast members like Justin!
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Justin can be found on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/WDWTales
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Hosts of Boardwalk Talk:
Ryan Dorman’s Twitter: @OpentheDorman
Ryan O’Reilly’s Twitter: @OpenMothersMale
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We loved having Justin on the show, and we hope to have him on for a third time i [...]
Hey Everyone! Welcome to the twelvth episode of Boardwalk Talk, a podcast presented by the Boardwalk Times: The True Destination for Disney Fans!
Today, Ryan Dorman meets with Ryan O’Reilly to discuss his recent trip to Florida, including his experiences at Universal Studios Florida, Fun Spot Orlando, and Walt Disney World!
Before we discuss Ryan O’Reilly’s recent trip, we open the show with a summary of this week’s Disney news including the title of the Ron Howard Star Wars spin-off, concept art for the NBA Experience at Disney Springs, and much more!
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Hey Everyone! Welcome to the eleventh episode of Boardwalk Talk, a podcast presented by the Boardwalk Times: The True Destination for Disney Fans!
Today, Ryan Dorman is joined by our good friend Zach Perilstein for a weekly news round-up at the front of the show. Join us as we discuss Tokyo Disneysea, Hong Kong Disneyland, the canceled film Gigantic, and much more!
Following the news, we are joined by Ryan O’Reilly, live from the legacy showcase at The Odyssey in EPCOT! We take time to interview Ryan about his trip, and his day at EPCOT! It’s an interview you won’t want to miss if you’re desperate to be in EPCOT today.
Hey Everyone! Welcome to the tenth episode of Boardwalk Talk, presented by the Boardwalk Times: The True Destination for Disney Fans!
Today, we discuss the EPCOT 35 celebration, as well as our memories from our first trips to EPCOT. Finally, we close by detailing our hopes and dreams for EPCOT’s future.
Joining us on today’s show is How Bowers (@GoAwayGreen) and Brain P. Miles (@BrianPMiles) from the RetroWDW podcast. On their show, members discuss their memories from the Disney Parks, detailing how attractions have changed over the years, as well as using their expertise to analyze the Disney Parks as a whole.
Welcome to the ninth episode of Boardwalk Talk, presented by the Boardwalk Times: The True Destination for Disney Fans! Today, we review this week in Disney news, recap preparations for EPCOT’s 35th Anniversary, and prepare for Ryan O’Reilly’s upcoming trip to Walt Disney World!
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Welcome to the eighth episode of Boardwalk Talk, presented by the Boardwalk Times: The True Destination for Disney Fans!
Today, we review the Disney news from the week of September 17th, joined by our very special guest Luke Anthony (@KingofEpicocity)!
Join us as we discuss Extra Hours at the Magic Kingdom, concept art for Toy Story Land and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the merchandise for the 35th anniversary of EPCOT, and much, much more!
You can find us here:
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Ryan O’Reilly Twitter: @OpenMothersMale
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Join Ryan Dorman, Ryan O’Reilly, and Zach Perilstein on this jam-packed edition of Boardwalk Talk, covering Disney news for the week of 09//17/17!
Topics Include: Hurricane Irma, Ellen’s Energy Adventure, Disney Quest, Muppets, Thor Villian in GotG: Mission Breakout, Coco, Star Wars, and much, much more!
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Join us on Episode 6 of Boardwalk Talk where we interview Justin Stone from the WDW Tales Podcast, a show where he talks about his history in Disney attractions like The Great Movie Ride and other park experiences.
You can find Justin here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWTales Website: http://www.wdwtales.podbean.com/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wdwtales/?fr…
On this episode of Boardwalk Talk, we talk about the news at Hollywood Studios including the replacement of “One Man’s Dream,” the new Sunset Seasons Greeting show, and much more!
Then, we open up to an interview with Justin about his h [...]
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Today, we’re joined by the director and creator of The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head, Benjamin Lancaster. Ben is an independent film director and Disney fan at heart. His love for Disney and respect for filmmaking led him to create his own film, focusing on what Walt Disney would say if he saw the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, a park he was never able to see due to his death before the park opened.
In addition, Ben and his associates run the Twitter account @WaltsFrzenHead, where they offer intellegent commentary on Disney news as it comes from the company, giving audiences a taste of the expertise him and his crew hold when it comes to Disney as a topic.
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Hey Everyone! Welcome to the Boardwalk Talk Podcast Episode 4, with special guest Zach Perilstein! Zach (@TripleZ_87) is the Editor in Chief of the Boardwalk Times and we’re glad he could join us on today’s show!
Today, we start the show with a short news round up, discussing the new soap system at Disney Parks hotels. Following that, we play the “Hectic Hot Take” game in which we all try to predict the future of the Disney Parks, and discuss our feelings on the Parks as a whole as they stand now.
You can find Ryan Dorman on Twitter at @OpentheDorman, and Ryan O’Reilly can be found at @OpenMothersMale. The Boardwalk Times is on Medium at medium.com/boardwalk-times as well as on Twitter at @BoardwalkTimes
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Today, we will discuss Disney news released during the week of 8/13/17 including the closure of Universe of Energy, the reopening of Mission: Space, final thoughts on Disney’s The Great Movie Ride, new details surrounding Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, rumors regarding Star Wars Land, and much, much more!
You can find us on twitter at @BoardwalkTimes, as well as on medium at www.medium.com/boardwalk-times. Ryan Dorman can be reached on Twitter at @OpentheDorman, and Ryan O’Reilly can be reached on Twitter at @OpenMothersMale.
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Today, Ryan Dorman and Ryan O’Reilly will be discussing the closing of Universe of Energy at Disney’s EPCOT as well as The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Following that, discussion opens up into a short digression about the Disneyland Railroad and refurbishments to the Rivers of America, as well as the Primeval World diorama’s recent technological enhancements.
In addition, Ryan O’Reilly takes time to discuss a new attraction at Six Flags: Magic Mountain and how this new dark ride relates to Disney, as well as Theme Parks in general.
Finally, we take a moment to remember one of the most important individuals in the Theme Park world, Marty Sklar, who nearly singlehandedly changed the way we see Disney Parks. We extend our deepest thanks to Marty for all that he did, and will continue to maintain his legacy.
Enjoy your day, and have a magical week!
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