Comic book writer Jim Zub had tackled all sorts of stories. From sword and sandal epics to fun web comics, he’d created tons of worlds for people to enjoy, but then he had to use his imagination for something all about imagination. As writer of the Figment comic books series, Jim fleshed out a world theme … Read more
Tom K Morris, like many kids in the 70’s, saved up his money from a paper route. Unlike everyone else, he took that money and went to the opening of Disney World – by himself. That determination would serve Tom through the years as he joined Imagineering and found himself working on all sorts of … Read more
Dan Viets wants to save Disney history. As president of the non-profit “Thank You Walt Disney,” Dan works to preserve and restore Walt’s first professional headquarters – the Laugh-O-Gram Studios in Kansas City. Currently, the building sits empty and only known by those devotees who seek it out, but, with his organization Dan plans to make … Read more
Kevin Rafferty started his Disney career at the bottom washing dishes at the Plaza Inn, but before too long he found himself over at WED assisting the first generation of Imagineers. But Kevin was eager to make his own mark and eventually, as a show writer and developer for Imagineering himself, he would certainly do … Read more
In 1994, David Koenig authored the book Mouse Tales – the first unauthorized account of the history and culture of Disneyland. With it, he ignited a whole generation of fans, who were just as curious as he was about what was happening behind the scenes at the happiest place on Earth. From there, David wrote several … Read more
When J. Daniel Jenkins was a kid, he would make sand castles but never play with them. It was the building part he liked best. Years later, Daniel would be helping to build dreams into reality as Senior Project Design Manager for Imagineering. Daniel sits down with Nathan to discuss how to tell stories with … Read more
Youtube has a plethora of theme park content, but most of it is strictly educational. And then there’s Tony Goldmark. Tony has gained notoriety for his long running series “Some Jerk with a Camera,” which discusses everything from Captain EO to Steve Urkel going to Epcot while being primarily filmed in the parks – sometimes … Read more
If you’ve seen Disneyland’s Bert on Pinterest, there is a good chance it’s Chris Hartwell. With experience as a face and costumed character, a Jedi trainer, and a member of the cast of Fantasmic, Chris knows what it’s like to perform for Disney crowds. Chris sits down with Nathan to talk about his experiences in … Read more
Today’s guest isn’t a mystery to those who have followed WDW News Today over the years. The sites founder and CEO Tom Corless has been on the Disney parks beat for over a decade and he’s seen both the parks and how people cover it change dramatically in that time. Tom sat down to talk … Read more
Sophie Jo has a special way she celebrates her Disney fandom – poetry. Stringing words together, she finds pathos in Stinky Pete and showcases her love for Disneyland Paris. While sometimes maligned, Sophie has a passion for the French park and has written all about it in her poetry book “Kids Grown Up,” where she explores … Read more
William “Sully” Sullivan started at the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland about a week and a half after the park opened and stayed with the company for the next 39 and a half years, finally retiring as the vice-president of The Magic Kingdom. Sully sits down with Nathan to chat about giving Walt private tours through the … Read more
Disney certainly has an ever evolving selection of beer and cocktails that have become pool-side favorites and World Showcase staples. But how to choose when you have so many options? Authors Daniel “Drunky” Miller and Rhiannon have written “Drinking at Disney – A Tipsy Travel Guide to Walt Disney World’s Bars, Lounges & Glow Cubes.” Drunky and … Read more
If you’re a Disney parks fan and a bit of a bookworm, it’s highly likely you know Jeff Kurtti – author of such fan favorite Disney books as Since the World Began, The Art of Disneyland, Imagineering Legends, and 27 other Disney titles! But his writing is just the tip of the iceberg. Jeff sits … Read more
The Dreamfinders podcast has teamed up with recent show guest Expedition Roasters to give you a chance to win a 12oz bag of some of their Disney themed coffee or tea! The process is really easy… Fill out the form. Go to Dreamfinders Apple podcast page and gives us a 5 star rating and a … Read more
Erick Kanter and his wife Marlene have a unique way to celebrate their love of the Disney parks. While some fans make shirts or create in-depth Youtube videos, the Kanters roast up their passion for Disney. Since 2014, they’ve been running Expedition Roasters – a coffee and tea company that brings to your kitchen a … Read more
Tammy Tuckey grew up with a passion for Disney World and now she’s sharing it with us. She’s not only the host of the Tiara Talkshow, where she’s interviewed everyone from Imagineers to Debbie Reynolds, but is also the musical artist behind the new album “You’ll Find Me on Main St.” – a compilation of … Read more