Dave's Disney View: Recent Episodes
DaveXs Disney View
Dave's Disney View - a look at Walt Disney World... I have a lot to say about Disney, having been a regular visitor since WDW opened...I was a one-time CM, and found a great love for the imagination and wonder of it all....heck its why I studied engineering. My goal is to provide short podcasts (they are all between 15-30 minutes) covering topics that I find interesting that I fins interesting from around "the world."
After Mickey's 60th birthday was over, Disney decided to re-theme Mickey's Birthdayland as Mickey's Starland. And later, it became Mickey's ToonTown Fair. I explore the changes that were made, and how the land evolved over time to become what we saw before it closed.
On this episode, I take a look back at what was once Mickey's Birthdayland. I explore its origins and found some audio that I include on the podcast. Enjoy!
Dave is back to answer your Disney questions. This week, I discuss many topics including photopass, minigolf, fireworks, gay days, and more. I also received a suggestion on how to talk with CastMembers from different countries. Keep the emails coming! davesdisneyview@gmail.com
The recent conversation about going solo prompted me to think about why its so special. What makes the parks unique? What makes the experience unique and interesting? How is it different from the other competitors? I explore these topics.
Welcome to Part 2: On this episode I continue discussion with Curt - another Disney lover - about going solo to Disney World. What's it like? What can you expect? And of course, we encourage everyone to try it!!! Listen in as we talk about our experiences...
On this episode I welcome Curt - another Disney lover - to the show. We talk about going solo to Disney World. What's it like? What can you expect? And of course, we encourage everyone to try it!!! Listen in as we talk about our experiences...
I've got a full slate of news for you on this episode: there's news about Walt Disney's 40th, the Disney-sponsored scavenger hunt, the Fantasyland expansion, and much, much more!
On this week's show, Dave answers some of your questions! Think of me as a Disney dad. Camping, a breakfast dining question, what to do with one day in the park, and more! And by all means, keep the questions coming! davesdisneyview@gmail.com
As I visited the last time, I had some thoughts about some of the goods and relative bads of Disney World. I share a number of those thoughts with you. But - I still love Disney, so I make every effort to tell you why and what Disney does to counter those bads.
I spend the rest of the trip in the Magic Kingdom. Come along as I continue to ride some attractions and tell stories! This time, I do get some audio from the Haunted Mansion (since I missed it on my last trip)
Follow me on my visit to WDW in October. I head over to the Magic Kingdom and ride a few attractions, and naturally have some stories to tell.
Dave visited the parks around halloween-time. Follow me along on my adventures as I tide a few attractions and talk about the parks.
On this episode, I talk about Jim Henson. I wa sa huge fan, and loved seeing his thought process and creativity. I explore his relationship with Disney, and talk about a personal expeience with one of his associates.
Dave looks at news from around the world: dates for the scavenger hunt, new movies, an update on the monorail accident, a look at hyperion wharf, and more. Tune in and enjoy!
Happy Holidays! The Walt Disney World resort takes on a special nature to it during the holidays. On this episode, I look at all of the special events and holiday festitivites that go on around the 'world.'
On this week's show, Dave answers some of your questions! Think of me as a Disney dad. And by all means, keep the questions coming! davesdisneyview@gmail.com
This podcast takes a look back at some of the early Jack Wagner monorail spiels. I found some of his original recordings and play them for you here. Enjoy!
I continue my look at the monorail, and the current trains that run on the line and some of the latest saftey features. I also discuss the spiels you hear as you ride along
take a long look at the monorail, its history, and share some interesting pieces of information about the fleet and the loops. Its one of my favorite machines, so I thought I would give it its due.
Shortly after I moved away from Orlando, I was asked to help create a team building sort of scavenger hunt at the Magic Kingdom. I wanted to share the idea with you, and hope you can use it to have some fun. Visit davesdisneyview.shorturl.com to find a copy of the document.
On this week's show, I take a look at news from around Walt Disney World, including information on the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and the new restaurants that have recently opened. Plus, I discuss some upcoming events at the world. And I offer my services to help with your Disney questions - just email me davesdisneyview@gmail.com
Its the fifth and final part of my "quest for food" as I tried to get to every restaurant on Disney property in the early 1990s. This segment focuses on EPCOT, and tis dining establishments. And I summarize my overall results.
We're winding down the quest for food. In this episode, I wander through all the other hotels in Walt Disney World - the Carribbean Beach, Yacht and Beach Club, Dixie Landings, Port Orleans and Fort Wilderness; we also made it over to Downtown Disney. We were nothing if not thorough!!
In part 3 of my adventure (the quest for food!), I head over to the Disney/MGM Studios and make an effort to eat at every restaurant there. I also talk about a couple of other locations on property
In this episode, I continue the tour with a trip through the Magic Kingdom's various eateries. As you might have guessed, I have tried them all, but missed one on the quest for food.
Back in the early 1990s, a friend and I wanted to try every restaurant on Disney property. It turned out to be more, and I tell you about it in a series beginning with this episode: the monorail resort loop.
I loved Pleasure Island back in the early 1990s, and went there often. This week, I took a look back at what it was, how it was laid out, and explore the various clubs within it. Come take a trip with me down memory lane.
In this week's show, I talk about the latest Disney news. Updates on construction projects and the monorail accident last year. Plus, I look at the new pet deluxe resort and the new safari adventure that is soon-to-be-available
In the final part of this series, follow along as I resort hop. I visit each of the hotels on the monorail loop, stop for breakfast at Chef Mickeys, head over to the Wilderness Lodge and check out some of Walt's trains. Plus, I spend some time looking for a brick in the "walk around the world"
On our last day, we did some resort hopping. But....before we get to that, I bring you the simple pleasure that is the monorail. We rode the resort loop around to each hotel, and I recorded the entire ride. Incidentally, we happened to be on monorail teal. Enjoy!
In part 2 of my camping "expedition" in Fort Wilderness, I decide to take a day trip over to the Kennedy Space Center. But not to worry! I make it back in plenty of time to catch the campfire movie and fireworks.
Back in early April, I took a camping trip up to Disney's Fort Wilderness. And believe it or not, I didn't go into a themepark. But I had a great time anyway! This is part 1 of a 4 part series. Follow me along as I went out to see the Braves and Yankees play in a spring training game, then I head over to Boma for dinner. I catch the water pageant, and head to Downtown Disney for a bit before calling it a night....
This week, I have a guest! Joining me is another long-time Disney lover - Brent Pope. Brent once wrote an iPhone app to share wait times. He and I explore how technology has evolved - and may continue to evolve - and how that impacts waiting for your favorite attraction [editors note: we once again exceeded 30 minutes, but I think you'll agree it was worthwhile]
This week I explore a comedy troupe known as SAK and their relationship to WDW. One of the "big names" to come from their ranks was Wayne Brady, but they also contributed shows you know and love at EPCOT, and one of their founders coined the term "streetmosphere"
This week, I review the latest Disney news. I've got information on the new Art of Disney hotel, the proposed bullet train in Florida, talking Mickey, queueless waiting, captain EO, and the Main Street Electrical Parade. Plus, I have some additional notes about the Oregon Duck. [from 6.6.10]
I wrap up the series about being a Cast Member in this episode. I share a few more stories about specific times, and explain why I ultimately left. Also, I ponder the obvious question: What if I had stayed?
In this episode, I explore the day-to-day of being a Cast Member, and working in the Emporium. I also talk about how my role grew and changed over time.
During the holidays of 1992, I decided that I wanted to be a Cast Member. So, I went over to the casting department at WDW and signed up. I tell my story about the experience, and share what it was like. In a nutshell: it was great!
This week, I pose the question "What is EPCOT?" and look back into history about what it was (maybe?) supposed to be, what it opened as, and I give some thoughts on what it has become today.
In mid-February, I took a day trip to the Magic Kingdom. I brought my mp3 recorder, so that means you get to come along and spend the day with me as I make my way around the park! Listen in as I ride some attractions, and tell some stories. This is part 2 of a 2-part series.
In mid-February, I took a day trip to the Magic Kingdom. I brought my mp3 recorder, so that means you get to come along and spend the day with me as I make my way around the park! Listen in as I ride some attractions, and tell some stories. This is part 1 of a 2-part series.
In this episode, I take a look at Disney news from around the Walt Disney World resort. Included is a dicussion about the monorail, new dining options at EPCOT, a look at the Fantasyland expansion, and more.
In this, the final part of the series about Horizons, I had a chance to talk with Hoot Gibson, one of the people behind "Mesa Verde Times" (http://mesaverdetimes.blogspot.com). Hoot and his buddy "Chief" took the time to thoroughly document Horizons before it closed. We talk about that and reminisce about the ride. [editors note: we apologize that we went 6 minutes longer than the planned 30, but we hope you enjoy it!]
Welcome to part 2 of the ride-through the attraction that once was Horizons. I'll narrate what you "see" on the latter part of the ride, and take you through the exit of the ride, and again share some stories with you.
Continuing on the attraction that was Horizons, come take a ride on it with me. I'll narrate what you "see,"and tell you some fun stories to make the attraction come back to life. This is part 1 of a 2-part ride through (wow, its a 15 minute ride, and my narration takes the ride to over an hour!)
The Horizons pavillion was the first new attraction added to EPCOT after the park opened. I take a look at the attraction, share some stories, and give some insights into its construction. Its a retrospective on one of the more imaginative and innovative attractions in the resort. Remember "If we can dream it....we can do it!"
We heard Drew Brees say "I'm going to Disney World!" after the SuperBowl. I explore the origins of that catch phrase, and what it means in a broader sense. And who doesn't go to Disney World? I share some personal stories about interactions with celebrities. Plus a few notes about queing.
My first Disney podcast. Just who is Dave? Where does "Bitchin' Dave" come from? What's the point of the podcast? And how WDW sometimes can be the "red-headed stepchild"