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Who is truly The President of Disneyland? CV Wood? Lindquist? Kalogridis? Mr. Lincoln? Colglazier or Nixon? Author Todd James Pierce on the Yippie Invasion. Act 1 Show Notes: Dallas (Audio Montage) Includes: Recording: The Star Spangled Banner Artist: U.S. Marine Band Album: Hail To … Read more
As Radio Free Disneyland Episode 3, Inaugural Balls approaches, we offer a reprinted editorial about Disneyland’s first president, and a new audio presentation of the story, as we continue to determine who is the Ultimate of Disneyland . Jack Lindquist was a thoroughly Mid Century man, at the helm of a physical representation of much of the zeitgeist of … Read more
Songs of cars and the open road. Some from Disney California Adventure Park’s Cars Land background loop, some not. A car song forensic history examination with R&B DJ and aficionado Steve Propes. Pedal to the metal! Act 1 Show Notes: Riding In My Car (Car Song) Recording: Riding In My Car (Car Song) Artist: … Read more
The Further Discovery of Disneyland Today we introduce a new means of dispensing intelligence about the so-called Disneyland Resort: some tunes that were in Radio Free Disneyland Episode 1 – The Discovery of Disneyland. Maybe even some that were not. Spotify users can dial in these addendums to the episodes here, at this link. … Read more
Editor’s Note: Radio Free Disneyland is the latest original program from WDWNT.com. An eclectic mix of music comes together in a rather unique presentation to tell the story of the Disney theme parks in this faux radio broadcast you MUST hear to believe. Push Button To Dispense Radio Free Disneyland Radio Free Disneyland is a curated music … Read more
Radio Free Disneyland is a curated music podcast that tells the stories of the Disneyland Resort in a unique and tuneful way. Using Disney music, not-so-Disney music, and definitely-not-Disney music to tell the stories of the “lands,” their origins, and their citizenry. Real and imagined. Usually with a backbeat. PLAY THIS PODCAST LOUD! Act 1 Show Notes: Show Opening Sound … Read more
Radio Free Disneyland, a curated music podcast that tells the stories of the Disneyland Resort in a unique and tuneful way, is set to debut here on WDWNT.com on Saturday, September 10. Using Disney music, not-so-Disney music, and definitely not Disney music to tell the stories of the “lands,” their origins, and their citizenry. Real and imagined. Usually with a … Read more
“An aged and addled couple of East Bloc operatives believe they have identified an American Principality on which to exact radio revenge for the electronic incursions during the Cold War. The principality? A theme park in Anaheim California. To them, it’s little Liechtenstein with the GDP of Qatar. “ The Radio Free Disneyland Podcast will musically tell the stories of … Read more
At first glance, the opening of Disney California Adventure Park’s newest ride, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, may not seem like a groundbreaking event, and certainly not an “American Ride Revolution.” It is, after all, the successor of the under-performing Luigi’s Flying Tires – a ride that, in the eyes of the public, just wouldn’t float. “Roadsters” … Read more
Jack Lindquist, Disneyland’s first president, died on Sunday February 28 at age 89. Lindquist was a thoroughly Mid Century man, at the helm of a physical representation of much of the zeitgeist of the times, he promoted and later ran a place that made popular cinematic genres into live experiences. He was the Barker in Chief for a … Read more
As what sometimes seems like the entire civilized world waits for the next installment of the Star Wars film juggernaut and theme park fans gaze into the night skies for a clues about the shape of the films’ brick and mortar edifies at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, a slight peek forward and long look back at the … Read more
The Orange County Register reported today that a proposed Disneyland Resort expansion may be contingent on the city of Anaheim not imposing an admission tax on tickets to the two theme parks. According to the article Disney has stated that “expansion of the parks is contingent on the approval of the ticket-tax exemption. The company also said … Read more
The Orange County Register has reported, that the The Walt Disney Co. has purchased a hotel located directly across Harbor Boulevard from its two theme parks for $32 million. A Disneyland spokeswoman confirmed the purchase. But the question emerges, is Disney purchasing the Carousel Inn & Suites to operate as a hotel, or is this an … Read more
The mystery adventure film Tomorrowland, starring Academy Award winner George Clooney, will premiere at an invitation-only, celebrity studded event at the Disneyland Resort on May 9th. The film will have its inaugural screening at The Downtown Disney District rather than in the section of Disneyland with which it shares a name. In the film, a former boy-genius (Clooney) and a … Read more
Hope springs eternal on the first day of spring at Disney California Adventure, where a tribute to daredevil airmen who flew planes to the edge of space gives way to a thematic accolade to those brave souls who choose to jump out. Even though the rest of the area isn’t open yet, Smokejumpers Grill (which opened today) previews the … Read more
On February 28, when the Disneyland Fire Department quickly extinguished a backstage spot fire on the side of the its a small world show building after a fireworks display, it was really no big deal. More sparks have flown among the fan community over the quiet Friday announcement of the shuttering of Innoventions on March 31st. … Read more
