Disney Dads Podcast

We all cherish the memories we make while at Disney, but sometimes we find items that help remind us of those perfect memories. Souvenirs are a must buy while in the parks, and this week we talk about of our favorites Disney Souvenirs. So dust off your shelf, get ready to shop, and join us for this weeks episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

Have you ever sat back and imagined what your perfect day at Walt Disney World would be like? That is exactly what we did this week. All of us came up with our perfect Disney Day, and discuss all the things we would love to do. So grab your imagination, think about your perfect day, and join us for this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast. www.disneydadspodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/disneydadspodcast/?ref=bookmarks [email protected] For information about the Disney Dads Inaugural Cruise contact [email protected]

Hello, and welcome to this weeks episode of the Disney Dads Podcast. Everything at Disney is based in stories, and nothing tells those stories better than the cast members, and their costumes. We sit down and discuss our Top 10 Cast Member Costumes in the parks. We hope you enjoy the show, and we can't wait to hear some of your favorite Cast member costumes. www.disneydadspodcast.com (317)-WDW-DADS [email protected]

Disney inspires imagination, and this week we sit down to Imagineer our own attractions. With unlimited possibilities, we discuss what attraction we would love to see in a Walt Disney World Park. So pack your imagination, start designing your attraction, and join us on this weeks episode of the Disney Dads Podcast. www.disneydadspodcast.com For information on the Disney Dads cruise, and all your other travel needs, contact [email protected] Send us your own attraction ideas to [email protected], or text us at (317)-WDW-DADS (317-939-3237)

Come join us for a terrifying Disney Dads In Depth, into the Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror. We dive into all the amazing details of this attraction, as you journey into that fateful night on October 31st, 1939. Filled with laughs, and fun facts, this episode of the Disney Dads Podcast is ready to transport you into, The Twilight Zone. www.disneydadspodcast.com

This week, we are joined by Scott Ferraioli, CEO of the DVC-Rental Webpage and Buy and Sell DVC. Scott gives us all the details of renting DVC points, and shows us how easy it is to rent points for your Dream Disney Vacation. As father, Disney lover, and DVC expert, Scott answers every question you could possibly think of. So pick your vacation dates, pack your bags, and rent those points, because this week we talk DVC Rental on the Disney Dads Podcast. http://www.dvc-rental.com/

On this episode, Mike is back to tell us about all the new things they tried while at Walt Disney World. We also have a special guest in the room, and she definitely outshines her dad. So grab your loved ones, pack those Mickey ears, and join us for this weeks episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

Hola, and welcome to this Disney Dads In Depth of the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot. From delicious dining to amazing attractions, the Mexican Pavilion celebrates with festive music and bright beautiful colors. So grab a Margarita, and join us for this weeks episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this special edition of the Disney Dads Podcast, we introduce Behind The Magic. This week, we Take A Walk in Walt's Footsteps, as Justin relives the amazing tour at Disneyland. We talk highlights, and experiencing all the magic that is Walt Disney's apartment. SO come take a walk with us, and get ready to go, Behind the Magic. To book your tour call 714-781-8687 or visit www.disneyland.com Find all the Disney Dads shows at www.disneydadspodcast.com Audio credits to: ("The Man Behind The Myth" - Documentary - Pantheon Productions) (www.disneyavenue.com) (Disney Parks)

Justin is back from his voyage to Disney's Resort in Hawaii, Aulani. We cover all the details that this magical resort offers, and throw in some of the tips and tricks to save money while on vacation. So grab your surf board, and enjoy this week's Hawaiian adventure, on the Disney Dads Podcast.

While our third musketeer is hanging out in Walts apartment in Disneyland, Mike and Jason talk about the hot new area of Toy Story Land at Disney Hollywood Studios. Slinky Dog and the Alien Saucer Spin all come up in this weeks episode.

With Justin exploring paradise, Mike and Jason take on the 4 parks and talk about their favorite quick service meals. So grab your appetites, and join us for this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast. www.disneydadspodcast.com

This week Justin heads to Aulani, and Mike is one day closer to his trip to Walt Disney World. What is in those backpacks you see in the parks? We have the answers on this week's Disney Dads Podcast.

On the final episode, of season one, of The Disney 8, we honor the life of Lillian Disney. As the matriarch of the Disney empire, she showed grace and strength, as she helped Walt build the company we love today. We want to thank all of you for coming on this journey with us, and we hope you enjoy this week’s episode of The Disney 8.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Disneyland himself, Jeff Barnes. Jeff is the best selling author of The Wisdom of Walt: Leadership Lessons from the Happiest Place on Earth, and Beyond the Wisdom of Walt: Life Lessons from the Most Magical Place on Earth. Jeff combines his experiences, with the life lessons of Walt Disney, to inspire everyone who reads his work to find their passions, and achieve success. So grab a pen and paper, because we are all headed back to school, on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast. You can find all of Jeff’s work at www.thewisdomofwalt.com

This week, we step foot into an African Safari, as we explore the amazing resort that is Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. From dining to activities, these resorts are a vacation destination on their own. So let us say “Jambo”, and welcome to this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

It’s “A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow”, as we do a Disney Dads In Depth of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. A timeless attraction that started with a dream, and gave us not only a glimpse the past, but also the future. A family attraction that shows Walt’s vision for a better tomorrow, but reminds us that there is no better time than the present. Now is the time, now is the best time, to join us, for this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week we celebrate the influence of the Disney daughters on both Walt, and the Disney company. Sharon and Diane provided a stable, family presence that let Walt explore his childish imagination, and build a world of love and laughter. Outside of their philanthropic efforts, they also were advocates to spread the true story of the man who was Walt Disney. We also celebrate the work and life of Chang Xu, a producer, and cultural advisor for Walt Disney Imagineering.

We are excited to welcome Jason back to the show, and hear all about his amazing Disney vacation. From Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival, to dining around the Disney property, we take a journey through his magical vacation. We are also joined by two special guests, who give us the rundown of the new Pixar Play Zone at the Contemporary resort. So come join us, as we explore the Flower and Garden Festival, on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week, we shine a spotlight on the amazing life of Disney's first female Storyboard Artist, Bianca Majolie. A woman who paved the way for future generations, to enter a male dominated field. Although she faced hurdles, she always found a way to better the craft she loved so much. We also, celebrate Amy Jupiter, the current executive producer for Walt Disney Imagineering.

This week, we are joined by the fantastic Joe Quattrocchi from Resort Loops, to discuss the Disney Vacation Club. We take a broad look at what the Disney Vacation Club offers, and the steps to becoming a member. So if you have ever had a question about DVC, join us on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast to find the answer.

This week we wear our Disney Imagineering hard hats, as we enter some of the ares around Walt Disney World we might change. From park to park, we debate if these areas should be changed, as we dream of what a day would be like as an Imagineer. Put on your hard hat, expand your imagination, and join us on this episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

As we celebrate women worldwide on this Mothers Day, we come together to talk about one of the most influential women of Disney History. Mary Blair brought a uniques style, that changed Disney animation. A strong woman, who followed her passions, even in the face of adversity. The pride she showed in her own work, led her to become a Disney legend. We also celebrate Shelby Jiggetts-Tivony, whose vision brought to life some of the amazing stage performaces you see around Disney property. We hope everyone has a fantastic Mothers Day, and enjoys this week's episode of The Disney 8.

We are sailing, sailing away, on a fantastic Disney Cruise. This week, we board a Disney cruise ship to answer some of the questions a first time cruiser may have. From the time you book, until the time you disembark, we dive into all things Disney Cruise Line. So grab your navigator, and join us for this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week, we celebrate the life of Hazel George. A woman who was not only a nurse to Walt Disney, but a confidant, a motivator, and mostly a friend for life. She motivated Walt to chase his dreams, and in return he did the same for her. We hope you enjoy this celebration of the life of Hazel George, on this week’s episode of the Disney 8. Marnie Burress our living Disney 8

This week we take on one of the iconic mountains of the Disney, Space Mountain. We tell personal stories, and look at the history of this amazing attraction, that takes us on a galactic adventure through the cosmos. So put on your space suits, buckle in, and blast off with us on this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

As we all know, a Disney trip can be a little hard on the wallet from time to time. This week, we look at some of the fantastic ways you can save money while on Vacation at Walt Disney World. From souvenirs, to dining, we explore the simple way you can lower your budget, while raising the quality of your vacation. So grab a pad of paper, and get ready to write down these money savings tips, on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week, we are honored to shine a spotlight on a true Disney legend. A woman who dreamed big her entire life, and made all of her dreams come true through hard work.

Come with us on a journey to celebrate the Friendship Day Celebration at The Crystal Palace. We review this buffet, that not only serves up food, but fantastic character interaction. We also take time to talk about the new, live action, Christopher Robin movie that will release later this year. We hope you have a Tiggerific day, and enjoy this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this episode of The Disney 8, we celebrate the life of P.L. Travers. A woman whose large imagination would create a character, that would go on to change the Disney company forever. It was the challenges she faced that inspired the creation of her beloved, Mary Poppins.

This week, we get together to talk about some of our favorite activities to do outside of the Disney Parks. Sometimes, the most magical memory you can make does not take place on Main Street. So come on this adventure with us, as we venture around Disney property, on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this episode of The Disney 8, we celebrate the life of Thelma Howard. A woman surrounded by tragedy, who found happiness by becoming a part of the Disney family. A woman who even in death, changed the world for better.

We all know that certain someone who doesn’t love the mouse, and has no desire to go to the parks. In our heads, we can’t understand this, but we look at all the ways we can convince these people to love the parks. So join us this week, as we try and bring those people over from the dark side, on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

To celebrate our 25th episode, we have on two very special guests, to talk about the Disney College Program. Rachel Spear and Charmaine Faylor, give us some behind the scenes details on the College Program. We also talk about a mother’s perspective on taking kids to the parks. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week we find ourselves celebrating the culture of the United Kingdom. However, instead of boarding a plane and flying across the Atlantic, we find ourselves in Epcot spending time with Mary Poppins. So sit down, enjoy your tea and biscuits, and join us for this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

It’s that time of year to fill out your bracket, and pick your winners. We aren’t talking about basketball though. We are taking on the D23 March Hare Bracket. We pick our winners, as we look at all the great music we have enjoyed from Disney movies through the years. Pick your winner, and cheer hard for your pick, as you join us on this week’s episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this episode, we follow Walt as he journeys from Chicago to France, to join the fight in World War 1. It is during this time, Walt finds his strength to chase his passions, and the courage to follow his dreams. So join us this week as we go Walking With Walt.

Take a journey with Mike, Justin and Jason as we explore the wild side of East Africa and take a tour of the beloved attraction on the Harambe Wildlife Reserve in Disney's Animal Kingdom. We even add some on the spot insightful upgrades to the ride our way. So come take a journey with The Disney Dads as we fight off the monkeys from stealing our lunch. Yes, monkeys!

On this episode, we look back on Walt’s love for his Country, and how he expressed his patriotism throughout his life. From movies, to the parks, everything Walt touched showed his love of America. So wave your American Flag, and join us this week as we go, Walking With Walt.

Yo ho yo ho, A Pirate's Life For Me! This week we are pillaging the seven seas, as we set sail on The Pirates of the Caribbean. From the history, to the current changes taking place, we explore this iconic attraction, and the impact it has had on the Disney parks. Dress in your finest pirate outfit, fill your chalice with rum, and join us, on this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this episode, we look at Walt’s better half, his wife Lillian. We explore the story of how their love came to be and how it influenced Walt throughout their lives together. So grab those you love, and enjoy this week’s episode of Walking With Walt.

This week, we are joined by Jamie Viggiano from Away With Me Travel, to discuss the Disney moderate resorts. From the positives, to the negatives, we explore everything these resorts offer guests as they plan their Disney vacations. We talk Disney Springs and Mike gives us the low down on his incredible trip. Festival of the Lion King may have been seen. Did I mention a little more arts festival talk? Grab your chair by the quiet pool, plan that dinner at Boatwrights, and join us on this episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week, we journey to 1911 to find a young Walt Disney delivering newspapers in Kansas City, MO. How did this simple job shape the man that would later change the world forever? So join me, as we explore the story of Walt’s paper route, on this week’s episode of Walking With Walt.

On this episode, love is in the air, as we discuss some of the greatest love stories from Disney Cinema history. We find our romantic side, and celebrate Valentine's day with love stories from Up, Lady and the Tramp, and many more. So grab those you love, curl up under a nice warm blanket, and join us on this episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

On this week’s episode of Walking With Walt, we pay tribute to the original Disney Dad, Elias Disney. The patriarch of the Disney family, he fought adversity to provide a life for the family he loved. Elias Disney was the figure who molded Walt into the man we love today. So join me, as we take a look into the life of Elias Disney, and go, Walking With Walt.

This week, we show our artistic side, as we explore the 2018 Arts Festival at Epcot. From the food, to the exhibits, we go into detail on all of the experiences the festival is offering guests this year. So come join us, as we eat and paint our way around World Showcase, on this week's episode of the Disney Dads Podcast.

This week we find ourselves in the early 1900’s, in Marceline MO. The hometown of Walt Disney, inspired the man in more ways than any of us will know. So join us this week as we journey to Marceline, and go, Walking With Walt.

We are joined this week by a fantastic guest, who takes from start to finish on a Run Disney race. Joe Quattrocchi, from Resort Loops and The Mickey Dudes Podcast, answers all our questions about Run Disney. From training, to registration, and all the way through the conclusion of race weekend, Joe has all of us ready to laces up the running shoes. So grab some water and join us on this journey, as we get ready to, Run Disney.

It’s May 23rd, 1922, and Walt Disney has just incorporated the Laugh-O-Gram studios. This would be both Walt’s biggest achievement, and his biggest failure, up to date. Join me this week, as we take a Walk With Walt, into the history of Laugh-O-Gram Studios.

This week, we sit down to discuss what the upcoming attraction of Ratatouille will look like in Epcot’s World Showcase. We also challenge each other to place the perfect attraction in different countries around World Showcase. So take a leisurely stroll with us around the promenade, as we glance into the future, and talk not our favorite mouse, but our favorite rat, Ratatouille.