Mon, 18 May 2009
Take a stroll down Main Street U.S.A. with Team Mousetalgia! Learn secrets and trivia from the history of Main Street, and visit the Penny Arcade, and Emporium. Also, explore the Opera House... and peek inside Walt Disney's personal apartment! Also - take a trip back in time to visit the Wizard of Bras. Plus - Tim Babb in space!
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Mon, 11 May 2009
Experiencing Bat's Day at Disneyland, playing Disney's California Adventure midway games, and remembering other Disneyland arcades - it's a Mousetalgia Emporium! Plus, the team share listener email and discuss new Haunted Mansion merchandise.
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Mon, 4 May 2009
Lions, cheetahs and (polar) bears... oh my! It's not easy being green, but Disney makes green waves with 'Earth,' the new film from the Disney Nature brand. Team Mousetalgia discusses the film, and other green aspects of Disneyland park... including recycled scenes from old attractions!
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Sun, 26 April 2009
It may be tough to be a bug, but it's easy to love the Pixar-inspired Bug's Land at DCA! Team Mousetalgia visit the area and discuss the various attractions - and talk about Pixar's involvement at the Disneyland resort. Plus - a special report on DCA's new carnival games!
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Sun, 19 April 2009
Explore the Downtown Disney District with Mousetalgia! Once a part of Disneyland's vast parking lot, Downtown Disney is now an integral part of the Disneyland Resort. Join Team Mousetalgia as we discuss the shops, dining, and entertainment found in this intriguing retail area, and share our own tips. Plus, Mousetalgia welcomes Tim Babb's Kingdom Comedy to the show!
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Mon, 13 April 2009
Frontierland! Howdy partners - come reminisce about the ol' Mine Train through Nature's Wonderland, or set a spell n' grab a soda at the Golden Horseshoe. Team Mousetalgia take you on a tour of Disneyland's Frontierland, and discuss current dining options in the land as well. Yee-HAW!
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Mon, 6 April 2009
Yo Ho! Put on your Pirate ears as Team Mousetalgia talks everything POTC - from Pirates' Lair to the films to the attraction that started it all. We also introduce "Ears to the Ground," our new Disneyland news segment. Drink up, me hearties!
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Sat, 28 March 2009
Disney Character Stalking... tips and tricks for meeting the characters that put the 'magic' in the Magic Kingdom! Also, Team Mousetalgia discusses Disney's new D23 Fan Community - is it worth the hype (and the $74.99 membership fee?)
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Sun, 22 March 2009
Look inside the magical musical world of Disney! Join Team Mousetalgia as they review the 'Music Behind the Magic' exhibition, and discuss the musicians and songwriters behind the music from the parks. Also, the team debates which is the most popular Disneyland song, and explores the song from the Haunted Mansion.
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Mon, 16 March 2009
Sleeping Beauty's Castle revisited - take an exclusive walk through the new Sleeping Beauty Castle with Imagineer Chris Merritt, Art Director for the newly-opened attraction. Also, join Dave, Jeff, Kristen and Becky as they introduce Fan Fare, a new segment of Mousetalgia. Plus - Disney Would-You-Rather, and more!
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Mon, 9 March 2009
Personalizing Disneyland: Fun ways to bring the magic home and enjoy the magic year-round, including personalized videos, hats, shirts, ears, flip-books, and more! Also - adventures in registering for the Haunted Mansion's 40th anniversary event!
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Sun, 1 March 2009
Fantasyland, continued: A look at the outdoor attractions in Disneyland's Fantasyland, including the Tea Party, Dumbo, Matterhorn, Storybook Land, King Arthur's Carrousel, and more. Join Team Mousetalgia as they explore Fantasyland in depth!
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Mon, 23 February 2009
Changing 'it's a small world,' and updating Disneyland in general - the pros and cons of messing with the classics. Join Dave, Jeff, Kristen and Becky as they discuss the history of 'small world' and the merits of its re-imagining - plus opinions on Pirates, Nemo, and more!
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Mon, 16 February 2009
Join Dave, Becky, Jeff and Kristen as they discuss Disneyland's Fantasyland and its dark rides... including Peter Pan's Flight, Snow White's Scary Adventures, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Pinocchio's Daring Journey, and more!
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Mon, 9 February 2009
Join Dave, Becky, Jeff and Kristen as they open the Mousetalgia Mailbag and answer listener emails. Topics include planning Disneyland-themed parties and events, listener suggestions, and a Haunted Mansion moment featuring the Hatbox Ghost!
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Mon, 2 February 2009
Join Dave, Jeff, Kristen and Becky as they discuss the benefits of being a Disneyland Annual Passholder, and look at Disneyland's new monthly payment plan for Annual Passes. The team discusses the pros and cons of Disneyland's old ticket books. Also, Kristen takes us on a tour of the recently-opened Sleeping Beauty Castle walkthrough exhibit - and more!
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Thu, 15 January 2009
Join Dave, Jeff, Kristen and Becky as they discuss the latest news about the Haunted Mansion's 40th anniversary events this year at Disneyland. Learn about the official merchandise event on 9/9/09, cocktails with artist Shag, the "O-pin Plot" pin event, and more!
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Thu, 1 January 2009
Join Dave, Jeff, Kristen and Becky as they introduce the Mousetalgia Emporium - a potpourri of comments and thoughts on a variety of topics. Today, Team Mousetalgia discusses character dining at the Grand Californian, breakfasts at the park, Rider Switch Passes for taking small children to the park, local hotels, Disneyland's "Key to the Magic" cards, and more!
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Mon, 15 December 2008
Join Dave, Jeff, Kristen and Becky as they discuss Disneyland's new Pixie Hollow installation, where you can meet Tink! Also, the team heads over to Disney's California adventure to visit the Blue Sky Cellar, Imagineering's sneak-preview exhibit of plans and models from the upcoming DCA renovations. Plus, last-minute Disney gift ideas, and more!
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Mon, 1 December 2008
Join Dave, Jeff, Kristen and Becky as they discuss spending the holidays at Disneyland - including the decor, lights, television ads, and the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay. Does Jack Skellington deserve his own land in Disneyland? We discuss it! Also, a new listener email segment - and we share our favorite Christmas memories from the park.
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Sat, 15 November 2008
Join Dave, Jeff, and Becky in part two of their exclusive interview with Margaret Kerry, the original reference model for Tinker Bell from Walt Disney's 1953 classic Peter Pan. Margaret talks about the changes coming to 'it's a small world,' and shares memories of her life among the Disney legends. Special guests Kari and Vickie discuss visiting Disneyland Resort on a budget, and the team ponders the pros and cons of princesses and pin collecting.
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Fri, 31 October 2008
Join Dave, Jeff, and Becky in an exclusive interview with Margaret Kerry, the original reference model for Tinker Bell from Walt Disney's 1953 classic Peter Pan. In part one of a two-part interview, Margaret talks about being hired to portray Tink, and she discusses Tink's journey from Peter Pan's sidekick to international superstar. Margaret also shares some stories from early Disneyland encounters, and gives her review of the new Tinker Bell movie! Kristen also checks in from Uganda, where she is currently working.
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Tue, 14 October 2008
Join Dave, Jeff, Kristen and Becky as they celebrate the spooking season with an in-depth look at Disneyland's Haunted Mansion. Jeff puts on his "Chef Mayhem" persona and offers expert commentary on the Haunted Mansion from his years of operating fansite DoomBuggies.com, and the rest of the crew offer additional perspective and insights. Also - Haunted Mansion sound effects, favorite Disney villains, Tink drops by, and a spooktacular contest!
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Thu, 2 October 2008
Join the Mousetalgia crew as Dave, Kristen, Becky and Jeff visit Adventureland. Starting with a tour of memories from the defunct Tahitian Terrace, the crew announce a new recipe segment titled "Magically Inspired Eats," then move on to discuss the Enchanted Tiki Room, the Jungle Cruise, Indiana Jones Adventure, and the Treehouse: Swiss vs. Tarzan. Tinker Bell also makes a fly-by in this episode!
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Tue, 16 September 2008
Join the Mousetalgia Crew and listen in as Dave, Jeff, Kristen and Becky discuss the impact that Disney's live-action/animation films have had on Disneyland Park, featuring Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Song of the South, and Pete's Dragon. And as a special bonus feature, Becky and Dave offer a practically perfect review of Mary Poppins on Broadway!
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Sun, 31 August 2008
Join the Mousetalgia Crew and listen in as Dave, Jeff, Kristen and Becky discuss Disneyland's Tomorrowland, and its depiction of the transportation of the future. Jeff reviews the Mark VII and the current Innoventions Dream Home exhibit, and Kristen wonders aloud about eating fruit off the trees at the park. The team also hosts a lively debate over the influence George Lucas has had on Disneyland. Nemo, Buzz, and the Peoplemover are also hot topics of this show.
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Thu, 14 August 2008
Join the Mousetalgia Crew and listen in as Dave, Jeff, Kristen and Becky discuss the "Swinging Wake" Haunted Mansion event held in Disneyland's Blue Bayou last spring - a private party held in Disneyland after the park closed to the public. Jeff tells the behind-the-scenes story of hosting the event at Disneyland, which featured four Disney Legends as featured guests ("X" Atencio, Blaine Gibson, Harriet Burns, and Bob Gurr) and a private ride through the Haunted Mansion. Other topics include favorite Disneyland queues, "line etiquette" and the recent decision to recreate the original "Sleeping Beauty's Castle" dioramas. Visit the image gallery on Mousetalgia.com to see associated photos.
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Tue, 5 August 2008
Join the Mousetalgia Crew and listen in as Dave, Jeff, Kristen and Becky introduce their new podcast, and discuss Disneyland Park's New Orleans Square. Topics of discussion include the New Orleans Square atmosphere, the Blue Bayou Restaurant, and the secrets of Walt Disney's mysterious Club 33. Kristen also shares about her experience of riding through the Haunted Mansion with the creator of the Haunted Mansion's "Doom Buggies," Disney Legend Bob Gurr!
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