#59 - DLR 008 - Fireworks and Treats

Nighttime has descended on the original Magic Kingdom and the perfect time for two things: fireworks and treats! Listen along as we exit Disneyland while the "Remember . . . Dreams Come True" fireworks show goes on, picking up our respective nighttime treats on the way (ice cream for Annie, popcorn for me). Then we review the joys of our first day on the walk back to the hotel.

Treats and Fireworks

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Recorded May 21, 2011 - 36:34 ((Binaural and standard stereo - 192kbps))

Backing track - Upular by pogo
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#58 - DLR 007 - Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

Night has fallen on the Disneyland Resort and we're in Tomorrowland. On a Friday night, that means the Tomorrowland bandstand is occupied by some local hard rock act, usually a cover band. Time to find some refuge . . . "How about under the sea?" we thought. Submarine Voyage (with Nemo and co.), here we come!

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

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Recorded May 21, 2011 - 20:56 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

Backing track - Lost by pogo
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#57 - DLR 006 - Wandering Thru New DCA

Disney California Adventure is in the midst of major changes and, in this episode, Annie and I wander through the park taking it all in. We start in Paradise Pier (with it's wonderful new "Main Street"-style music) in front of the Fun Wheel (formerly "Sun Wheel"), grab a refreshing new snack option and, along the way, spend some time in the Blue Sky Cellar taking a gander at what's in store for the future, finally ending up in the Animation Room for some beautiful music and a needed nap! (That's right folks! Some of this was recorded while I was only semi-conscious.) Dream along with us.

Wandering Thru New DCA
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Recorded May 21, 2011 - 1:00:22 ((Binaural - 192kbps))
Backing track - "Bloom" by pogo
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#56 - DLR 005 - Captain Eo

Time for an old Tomorrowland favorite: Captain Eo!

I have to admit, though, that this show was a bit before my (Disneyland) time. Annie, on the other hand, was over the moon that Captain Eo was brought back as she very fond memories of it from her childhood. So this was a not-to-miss show for the two of us and, we hope, you as well! Come along for a bit of throwback 80's fun!

Captain Eo
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Recorded May 21, 2011 - 28:02 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

Backing track - "Wishery" by pogo
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#55 - DLR 004 - Laughing Stock

Time to move from the east side (Fantasyland, Tomorrowland) to the west side (Frontierland, Adventureland, New Orleans Square) of Disneyland! Entering Frontierland, we find we've arrived just in time to catch one of the Laughing Stock shows in front of the (sadly) closed-for-refurbishment Golden Horseshoe Saloon. These shows are always good for a laugh. Take a listen; I think you'll agree.

Laughing Stock

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Recorded May 21, 2011 - 17:09 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

Backing track - "ToyzNoize" by pogo
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#54 - DLR 003 - Star Tours 2 - Take 1

We've finished with Fantasyland (for the time being) and head into Tomorrowland, trying to decide what the first Tomorrowland ride of our trip should be. Imagine our surprise when we see a line going into Star Tours, the day before AP previews (which we will be sharing in, thanks to our friend, Mike) begin! Naturally, we investigate further and boy are we glad we did! Come along while we have our first glimpse of the newly updated Star Tours and meet a couple of sweet Disney nerds in line!

Star Tours 2 - Take 1
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Recorded May 21, 2011 - 47:55 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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#53 - DLR 002 - Disneyland Entry, Fantasyland

It's our first full day in the parks and, naturally, we start in the mothership, Disneyland. Join us as we line up outside the turnstiles and take our first steps into Walt's original park for . . . well, it's been about 2 years! Our first destination? Fantasyland, of course!

Disneyland Entry, Fantasyland

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Recorded May 21, 2011 - 27:31((Binaural - 192kbps))

Backing track - "Lost" by pogo
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#52 - DLR 001 - DCA Entry, ElecTRONica, Heimlich's Chew Chew Train

The adventure begins!

It's the evening of Friday, May 20th and we have just arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Our first recording begins in the esplanade as we head into the under re-construction Disney California Adventure (DCA) park for dinner at La Trattoria. Afterward, we head into the Hollywood Backlot area for a peak at ElecTRONica and then on to A Bug's Land for a ride on Heimlich's ChewChew Train just in time for the Disneyland fireworks show to start.

Come along for our first taste (some sweet, some bitter) of the Disneyland Resort magic!

DCA Entry, ElecTRONica, ChewChew

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Recorded May 20, 2011 - 22:03 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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Star Tours 2.0 - Sneak Peak!

*** SPOILER WARNING*** If, for any reason, you want to experience the new Star Tours for yourself and be completely surprised, do not listen to this! That being said . . .

Here it is, as promised!

This recording contains audio of our first trip through the new queue and all 6 (that's right, SIX!!) rides we took on the new and improved Star Tours! The randomization really shows as all six trips feature different combinations of the 7 destinations and other beginning and middle story elements. While, admittedly, you'd need video to complete the experience, this offers a solid taster of this (definitely) improved ride!

Enjoy!

Star Tours 2.0 - Sneak Peak

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Recorded May 21 & 24, 2011 - 48:46 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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Coming soon! New Disneyland audio!

Sorry for the delay, folks.

We just got home late last night from a vacation which included 4 days (+ 1 evening) at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. I recorded approximately 19 hours of raw audio, which will be the source for a new series of Disney audio adventures! Annie's back on board and, on our 2nd day, we met up with our friends Mike and Tammy and their 2 kids, so there are a few new voices joining in on the fun.

On our first day, Saturday May 21st, Annie and I got in on a brief soft opening of the relaunching Star Tours (official opening date: June 3rd) and then on our last day, Tuesday May 24th, all 6 of us got in again for Annual Passholder previews! Altogether, we rode 6 times and my mics were hot every time! To kick off the audio series, I'm going to edit together the 6 rides, along with some queue audio as well, for a Star Tours sneak peak episode. I'll then release episodes in chronological order the same as I did for the Disney World audio, including each Star Tours experience as they occurred.

Just wanted to let you all know, I haven't forgotten the show; I'm just a little behind. I've got some awesome stuff to share with you! Hang tight!

Joshua

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Disneyland Short 004 - Buzz Lightyear's Astroblasters

Come along for a ride on a perennial favorite of mine: Buzz Lightyear's Astroblasters!

Yes, that is me in the picture below.

Yes, that is my actual score.

Yes, I am pretty good.

No, I will not tell you my tricks. Enjoy the ride-through.

Buzz Lightyear's Astroblasters

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Recorded September 2007 - 8:42 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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Disneyland Short (not really) 003 - Billy Hill & the Hillbillies

Okay, so this entry isn't technically a "short".

Clocking in at a half hour, the Billy Hill and the Hillbillies show in the Golden Horseshoe Saloon is anything but short. However that time always seems to fly past entirely too quickly. Well now you can relive the experience! This was recorded from the balcony at stage right with my father (on his first trip to Disneyland since the age of 10!) sitting next to me, taking it all in for the first time. Magic!

Disneyland Short 003 - Billy Hill & the Hillbillies

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Recorded September 2007 - 30:16 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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Disneyland Short 002 - Pirates of the Caribbean

Number 2 in the series is a beautiful, clean ride-through of Pirates of the Caribbean. We enter as Fantasmic nears its climax on the Rivers of America and we find that Pirates is deserted! There's only 2 other people (other than cast members) in sight and, thankfully, they seemed to enjoy the solitude as much as we do - we didn't hear a peep out of them the whole time.

So come along and enjoy a rare audio treat: A binaural ride through Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean, pure and unadulterated by the sound of other guests!

Disneyland Short 002 - Pirates of the Caribbean


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Recorded January 2008 - 16:29 ((Binaural - 192kbps))
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Disneyland Short 001 - Space Mountain

In anticipation of my forthcoming trip to Disneyland, I'm starting a series of Disneyland short audio releases. Call them previews. Call them tasters. Call them what you like. They're short - they're fun - they capture just a bit of the Disneyland experience. This week, come along for a ride on Disneyland's Space Mountain!

Disneyland Shorts 001 - Space Mountain

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Recorded January 2008 - 2:55 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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WDW Park Audio 037 - Day 7 - Getting to the TTC

Here it is . . . the end. The final audio chapter of our Walt Disney World trip. But fear not, faithful listeners, there are more Disney adventures on the way!

Magic Kingdom has been closed for nearly an hour and we walk out of the gates only to find that the monorail platform is closed and the only buses in sight are going to various hotels. Meanwhile, our car is at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) on the other side of the Seven Seas Lagoon. Oops.

So here is a (massively) cut-down recording of our journey back to the TTC and our car, including a very helpful bus driver and very charming parking tram announcer. Enjoy!

Getting to the TTC

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Recorded May 8, 2010 - 12:01 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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WDW Park Audio 036 - Day 7 - Buzz Lightyear, Space Mountain

Our final day comes closer to its finish . . . it's nighttime in Tomorrow Land and we take a ride on Buzz Lightyear and Space Mountain. As it turns out, these are our final 2 rides before Magic Kingdom closes for the night. (sigh) Come along for the melancholy fun!

Buzz Lightyear, Space Mountain

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Recorded May 8, 2010 - 18:18 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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WDW Park Audio 035 - Day 7 - Winnie the Pooh

It's a short one this time, folks. Come along for a ride on Winnie the Pooh. This episode was going to be significantly longer, but my dear wife didn't want anymore of her voice included in these podcasts. Oh well. Enjoy the ride!

Winnie the Pooh

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Recorded May 8, 2010 - 3:19 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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WDW Park Audio 034 - Day 7 - Laugh Floor, TTA

Tomorrowland time! Space Mountain is down (sniff) so we console ourselves with a visit to the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor. Afterwards, we discover an interesting secret about the FastPass distribution machines and go for a ride on the TTA, where we are treated to a rare sight: Space Mountain with the lights on! Come along for all the fun!

Laugh Floor, TTA

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Recorded May 8, 2010 - 43:14 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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WDW Park Audio 033 - Day 7 - Jungle Cruise

Lunch is over and it's time for the first ride of the day. What better way to let your food settle in Magic Kingdom than a cheesy afternoon ride on the Jungle Cruise? Okay, there may be better ways, but this is what we chose to do first. Join us, won't you?

Jungle Cruise

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Recorded May 8, 2010 - 12:17 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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WDW Park Audio 032 - Day 7 - Magic Kingdom Arrival, Crystal Palace Magic

It's a new day! Yay!

And the last day of our trip. (Sniff)

We slept in this morning, after staying at Epcot past midnight the previous night, so we got a late start and arrived at the Magic Kingdom around noon feeling hungry. Time to collect some FastPasses for the day and look for some food. Do we have a chance at a second Crystal Palace buffett lunch in one trip? Without a reservation? On a Friday? At lunchtime? Come along and find out!

Magic Kingdom Arrival, Crystal Palace Magic

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Recorded May 8, 2010 - 18:04 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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Epcot Pics

Epcot is a very visually interesting park, never more so than after dark. Here are a selection of shots I took during the waning minutes of Extra Magic hours at Epcot.

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WDW Park Audio 031 - Day 6 - Test Track

After Illuminations finishes and most vistors start filing toward the exits, we (savoring the three "Extra Magic Hours" available to us) instead head for what was once know as the Motion Pavilion in Futureworld. That's right; we take one last ride, for this trip anyway, on Test Track. Join us, won't you?

Test Track Magic

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Recorded May 7, 2010 - 17:28((Binaural - 192kbps))

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WDW Park Audio 030 - Day 6 - Illuminations

Come with us and enjoy Epcot's nighttime spectacular, Illuminations! For extra points, see if you can spot (1)when my camera's batteries die and I have to replace them, mid-show and (2)when I move to a new location to escape the noisy family who planted themsleves next to me just before the show started!

Enjoy!

Illuminations


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Recorded May 7, 2010 - 13:29 ((Binaural - 192kbps))

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