Episode 6: Rides to Movies

In this weeks episode we talk about: Disneyland's new app, cast member appreciation, and gearing up for the D23 Expo. For our feature topic we talk about rides that have been made into movies, and also ones that should and shouldn't be made into films!

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Episode 5: Disney Questions With Nick Jensen

On this weeks episode we talk more about Frozen, lots of Epcot, and The Good Dinosaur. For our feature topic, we have a very special guest: Nick Jensen. He answers Disney questions and we have alot of laughs!

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Hey everyone! We hope you are enjoying our new episode. We have so much fun making it!
Here are all the show notes from this episode!

News:

1. During Disney’s 60th celebration throughout the year they will be giving away money to charities in Southern California http://publicaffairs.disneyland.com/community/million-dollar-dazzle/
2. Captain EO makes its way back to Epcot http://www.themainstreetmouse.com/2015/07/25/he-is-here-to-change-the-world-again-captain-eo-returns-to-epcot/
3. Luigi is coming back to Cars Land http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/07/first-look-luigis-rollickin-roadsters-rolling-into-disney-california-adventure-park/
4. Epcot released the complete menus for each countries kiosk for the food and wine festival http://www.itsmousetime.com/2015/07/19/2015-epcot-food-wine-festival-marketplace-kiosks-menus/
5. The ‘Ice Palace Boutique’ is now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios http://www.itsmousetime.com/2015/07/17/ice-palace-boutique-coming-disneys-hollywood-studios
6. Kristen Bell left an adorable voicemail in full Frozen character for a young fan with a brain tumor http://www.themainstreetmouse.com/2015/07/24/kristen-bell-left-an-adorable-voicemail-in-full-frozen-character-for-a-young-fan-with-a-brain-tumor/

Movie News:

Disney released a new more in depth trailer for “The Good Dinosaur” http://blogs.disney.com/insider/2015/07/21/this-new-good-dinosaur-trailer-is-beyond-gorgeous/?cmp=SMC|none|natural|blginsider|InsiderJuly|TW|gooddinotrailer-DisneyInsider|InHouse|2015-|||esocialmedia

Feature Topic:

This week we sat down with a very special guest: Nick Jensen! He is the wonderful husband to host Jolene. He gives us his insight to his Disney favorites and we had alot of laughs in to process. 

We know he will be back on the show again soon!

Hidden Gem:

The hidden gem this time is very interesting and very little known. It is about a hidden bullet hole in the Haunted Mansion. Defiantly keep your eyes peeled for this one next time you board your doom buggy. 

http://hauntedmansionbackstage.tumblr.com/post/68569225191/heres-an-interesting-bit-of-california-disneyland

Thank you so much once again for listening! Please leave a comment on what you think and what you would like to hear.

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Episode 4: Disneyland Opening Day!

In this episode we give you the scoop on another closure, upcoming spooky parties, and the announcements at Shanghai Disneyland. Our special feature is all about opening day of Disneyland. Can you believe it's been 60 years? Me neither. Hop aboard The Lilly Belle for this weeks Disney magic!

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Hey everyone and welcome back for our 4th episode! That's really exciting!

Here are our show notes from this weeks episode:

News:

1. Mickey Mouse Club 60th Anniversary To Be Celebrated At D23 Expo 2015: http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/07/mickey-mouse-club-60th-anniversary-to-be-celebrated-at-d23-expo-2015/

2. DisneyQuest To Close Soon to Make Way for the NBA Experience:

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/06/disneyquest-to-close-soon-to-make-way-for-the-nba-experience/

3. Peter Pan’s Flight get’s a new upgrade. Here is a video on all the new special features to the ride.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/07/behind-the-scenes-of-peter-pans-flight-at-disneyland-park-with-walt-disney-imagineering/

4. Disney announces Shanghai’s park map,with some big features and rides in each land.

http://www.insidethemagic.net/2015/07/shanghai-disneyland-details-announced-to-include-tron-lightcycle-ride-soarin-over-the-horizon-all-new-lands-and-attractions/

5. Mickey’s Halloween Party will expand to go 17 nights plus Halloween Time returning at the Disneyland Resort.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/07/mickeys-halloween-party-expands-to-17-nights-with-return-of-halloween-time-at-the-disneyland-resort-september-11-november-1/

Movie News:

1.WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS SHORT FILM COLLECTION coming home on August 18 http://www.mouseinfo.com/new/2015/06/walt-disney-animation-studios-short-film-collection-coming-home-on-august-18/

2. Ant-Man premieres in theaters this Friday

-Feature Topic: July 17,1955: Disneyland Opening Day

“To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world”- Walt Disney, July 17,1955

This week we talked about a subject that is very close to our hearts, the opening of Disneyland. While this day is very important and special, it did not go according to plan. Listen to hear all of the mishaps of that day.

Hidden Gem:

The Jeep in front of Indiana Jones Adventure is the actual Jeep from the Raiders of the Lost Ark.

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This week we throw on our tri-corner hats and start singing Yankee Doodle, as we talk all about The American Adventure in Epcot. Since this weekend is July 4th, we wanted to get you in the patriotic mood. Also join us as we talking about the banning of selfie sticks, Kingdom Hearts, and so long to the poo poo platter. So grab another slice of apple pie and climb aboard the Lilly Belle!

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Episode 3: The American Adventure

We are back this week to get you in a patriotic mood! With the Fourth of July coming up this weekend, we thought it would be festive to talk about America! This episode we tell you facts and cool details about The American Pavilion in Epcot. Also we share some activities you can do if you are spending the holiday in the parks.
Happy 4th everyone!

News:

1. The banning of selfie sticks!
http://www.insidethemagic.net/news/  

2. New kickstarter for the documentary "Dream Finders"

http://www.insidethemagic.net/headlines/dream-finders-the-documentary-about-finding-the-magic-living-the-disney-dream/

3.Disney has stopped selling “the poo-poo platter”

http://www.inquisitr.com/2209503/walt-disney-world-has-already-stopped-selling-animal-poop-candy-due-to-guest-complaints/

4. Square Enix brings an announcement for Kingdom Hearts 3 to E3.  

http://na.square-enix.com/us/blog/e3-2015-kingdom-hearts-iii-and-kingdom-hearts-unchained-x

5.Magic of Disney Animation closing next month:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-disney-hollywood-studios-magic-animation-closing-20150629-post.html

6. Avatar construction can seen from the front gate at Animal Kingdom:

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/avatar/news/25jun2015-photos---avatar-construction-now-visible-from-inside-disney's-animal-kingdom.htm

http://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20150227/29991/4-questions-raised-disney-s-latest-look-inside-pandora-world-avatar

http://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20150615/30352/14-big-changes-are-coming-walt-disney-world-june-2015-edition?page=3&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social%20Adv&utm_campaign=WDW%20Big%20Changes%20June%202015%20Final

Movie News:
In movie news this week, Jolene gives her review on Inside Out. Was it what you were expecting?

.-The good Dinosaur releases its voice casting:

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/06/pixar-reveals-the-voice-cast-for-the-good-dinosaur/

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Feature topic:

For our topic this week, we talked all about The American Pavilion in Epcot. We gave you facts and cool things to look out for.
We also asked this question:
If you could re-imagine what the American pavilion should look like, would you? Why/why not?
Leave us a comment and let us know what you think!

Hidden Gem:

-Lobby, Hall of Presidents, Magic Kingdom

For this Hidden Mickey you don’t even have to sit through the Hall of Presidents presentation (but I recommend you do it at least once).  Enter the lobby or waiting area and take a look at the Presidential exhibits and paintings.  Near the entrance to the theater is a large painting that features George Washington standing in the center of a group of Founding Fathers.  Look closely at the tip of the sword he is holding.

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Episode 2: Disney Questions

In this episode: Frozen rules the news, new movie trailers are premeired, and get to know us with our feature topic.  All board the Lilly Belle Podcast!

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Hey everyone! We wanted to say thank you again for all the support for the podcast. We have more support than we could have ever imagined and it feels awesome!
This episode was a really fun one to record, since we got to answer Disney questions! Since Disney is our favorite thing it was great to really think about what we love about it.

Here are our show notes for this episode:
News:

1. A Tangled TV is in the works and we could not be happier! Both Rapunzel and Flynn will be voiced by the original actors from the movie, Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi.
 https://d23.com/disney-channel-announces-tangled-series/

2.The first artwork comes out for the Frozen Ever After attraction taking over in Norway:
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2015/06/frozen-epcot-ride-to-be-called-frozen-ever-after-walt-disney-world-releases-new-artwork-scene-by-scene-details/

3.Disney Magic cruise ship sets sail on its first ever Norwegian Fjords cruise:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/06/disney-magic-sets-sail-for-first-ever-norwegian-fjords-voyage/

4.Frozen FANdemonium announced for the D23 expo:
 http://www.themainstreetmouse.com/2015/06/12/breaking-frozen-fandemonium-a-musical-celebration-coming-to-%e2%80%aa%e2%80%8ed23expo%e2%80%ac-starring-songwriters-kristen-anderson-lopez-and-bobby-lopez/

Movie News:
1.The trailers for both Zootopia and The Good Dinosaur premiered:
Zootopia:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9lmhBYB11U
The Good Dinosaur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h80VkvJWaPc

2.The Maleficent sequel has been announced:
http://www.eonline.com/news/666950/a-maleficent-sequel-is-happening-but-is-angelina-jolie-coming-back-too

Feature Topic:
Like I said before, we answered lots of fun and tough Disney questions for our topic this week. A post is soon to come with all the questions so you and all your friends and family and ask each other!

Hidden Gem:
In the new update for the Matterhorn, you pass by a section where Harold the Yeti has been collecting items from the mountain. In the pile you will see camping gear, old Matterhorn Bobsleds, and one of the original Skyway buckets that used to pass through the mountain in 1956-1994. The bucket that is the original is the orange one you see sitting atop the pile

Hope you guys are enjoying the podcast and lease let us know if you have any show topics in mind.
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Episode 1: Live action movies 6/5/15

Hey everyone!
We are so excited to be sharing our show with you and have already received a lot of love and support for our first episode. Thank you so much!

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-Here are the links from the news we talked about this week:

1. June 1 is named Disneyland Day by the California State Senate:
//disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/06/june-1-proclaimed-disneyland-day-at-california-state-capitol/

2. James Rasulo stepping down as Disney CFO:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/102413694

3. Our recap from the 60th anniversary was from mostly personal experience, and if you type in Disneyland 60th celebration into your search bar you will find lots of stories about the goings on in the park

4. The Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus are joining Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party:
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/05/27/hocus-pocus-stage-show-will-haunt-disney-world-this-halloween

5. Disney could be considering tier pricing:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/102721244
http://blog.dwtickets.com/2015/05/surge-pricing-at-disney-world-survey.html

6. Kickstarter for a Disney photo coffee table book:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2060887773/the-best-of-wdw-volume-1?utm_source=DisneyDining&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=DD-TheBestofWDW

-We also had Disney movie news this week, where we talked about the casting for the upcoming live action movie Beauty and the Beast. Also the casting of Dwayne Johnson in the animated film Moana.
If you want to join the Disney Movie Club, here is your chance:
https://disneymovieclub.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DMCCategoryBrowseView?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&currentPage=1&sortByDropBox=Popularity&statusRfo=New+%26+Upcoming&cmp=dmov_dmc_emc_mem_us_FY15_Q4_C7_sls_D3-NewReleases&zjxj=01300004W51868605W6764W0

-In our feature topic this week, we talked about live action movies that Disney has and is coming out with. We gave out opinions on if we agree or disagree with how the are being made. Leave us a comment on what you think.

Thank you again for listening and please let us know what you think! Leave comments on what you think we should talk about for a feature topic and also let us know if there is any news worth mentioning. Please share the show with friends and family!

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