Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe on the WDW Radio Show

This week on the WDW Radio Show, I join Lou Mongello for an in-depth look at the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square. We also discuss some other Christmas locations, past and present, and share some Christmas suggestions for Disney Geeks everywhere.

Image Courtesy Brian Fee

In researching the segment, I used several resources:

• Walt Disney World the First Decade (My book review)
• Walt Disney World, 20 Magical Years
• Since The World Began: Walt Disney World: The First 25 Years
• Walt Dated World
• Widen Your World

Thanks, as well, go to Foxxfur at Passport2Dreams for some much needed inspiration and background info.

Don't forget to check out my other appearances on the WDW Radio Show.

Imaginerding on the WDW Radio Show

Listen to the Imaginerds on the WDW Radio Show as they join host Lou Mongello to discuss books, tips, theme park visits and anything else that comes to mind.

• Show #57, March 9, 2008. Lou and George discuss the top 5 Disney books that every geek should have. You can can get a list of them here.
• Show #58, March 16, 2008. Lou, Jeff Pepper, Eric Hollister and George discuss their trip to Disneyland. You will never guess what Lou steps in.
• Show #65, May 4, 2008. Lou, Jeff Pepper and George discuss the merits of going off-season vs. on-season.
• Show #69, June 1, 2008. Lou, Glenn Whalen and George talk about Star Wars weekends and how to make the most of the visit. You can see Glenn's awesome photo of the group here.
• Show #74, July 6, 2008. Lou and George discuss three Disney titles that examine the architecture of the parks. You can get the list of books here.
• Show #88, October 12, 2008. Lou and George hand out tips about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. And they talk about candy! You can get more info here.
• Show #95, November 30, 2008. Lou, George, Glenn Whalen, Tim Foster and Jusitn Muchoney discuss the Seventh of the Seven Wonders of the World.
• Show #96, December 7, 2008. Lou and I discuss Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe at the Magic Kingdom and other holiday spots.

Lou's Not So Scary WDW Radio Show!

This week, on the WDW Radio Show, Lou Mongello and I discuss Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party held at the Magic Kingdom. Not only do we talk about the free candy, but we discuss events, tips and what to expect and look forward as you plan your visit.




Show 88, October 12, 2008

You can discuss the show on the WDW Trivia forums.

Don't forget that Andy and I will be making another appearance at the Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex, NC, for a table discussion...on planning a Disney trip!

Planning a trip to Disney World can be stressful, confusing, and overwhelming. Even if you've done it several times before! Join Stephanie Hudson from MouseFan Travel and George and Andrew Taylor from http://www.imaginerding.com/ on a panel to answer all your planning questions and help make your next trip the most magical ever.

Word is that there will be a few give-a-ways that evening; special surprises from the Imaginerds and MouseFean Travel!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Eva Perry Regional Library
2100 Shepherd's Vineyard Drive
Apex, NC
Call 919.387.2100 for more details.

We will see you there, right?

Book Update and The WDW Radio Show

I received the following book as a birthday present from Brian at Magical Aperture.

Walt Disney World Resort: 100 Years of Magic (paperback)

Walt Disney World Resort: 100 Years of Magic (hardback)

It is one of my favorite vacation collectibles (besides ties and mugs). Each year, Disney puts out two (and sometimes three) different versions of their Pictorial Souvenir. Usually it is a large format, hardbound book (think 9" x 11") and a smaller paperback book. As part of the 100 Years of Magic Celebration, Disney released a larger-format paperback with a much nicer binding. I have the larger hardbound book, but not the paperback. These books are a definite purchase for every vacationer. It is a great way to look back at trips from long ago!

This week, on the WDW Radio Show, Lou has an amazing interview with Disney Legend Richard Sherman about the Sherman Brother's unbelievable career. They briefly discuss the book Walt's Time - From Before to Beyond. It is an amazing look at their music. You can read my review here.

Walt's Time - From Before to Beyond

As a small gift to everyone out there, click on the image below to see a higher-quality scan of the art from the cover of the book. It would make a great poster!

WDW Radio Show Book Segment

This week, on the WDW Radio Show, Lou and I discuss three books that look at design, architecture and Disney.

You can download the show here.

• Designing Disney's Theme Parks: The Architecture of Reassurance by Karal Ann Marling

• Building a Dream: The Art of Disney Architecture by Beth Dunlop
  
  

• Designing Disney by John Hench
  

I reviewed Designing Disney almost a year ago. You can see the review here.

Don't forget to e-mail Lou and tell him how awesome I am on his show!

Attack of the Podcasters!

Join Lou, Glenn and I on the WDW Radio Show this week for a roundtable discussion about attending the upcoming Star Wars Weekends at the Disney Hollywood Studios.

The discussion veers, generally, from planning to Jawa jokes to lightsaber discussions. We also throw in a few hidden Star Wars quotes. See if you can identify them all!

Glenn, George, Lou and discuss the merits bringing your own bodyguards to Star Wars Weekends.

Or...You will not find a more wretched podcast of scum and villainy!

Oh, by the way...send Lou and e-mail and tell him that he should have George (and Glenn) back on the show more often!

Disneyland Review on the WDW Radio Show

This week on the WDW Radio Show, Lou invited Jeff, Eric and myself to discuss our recent Disneyland trip.

Download the podcast (it's free and you can listen to it on your computer) and discover:

• Eric's favorite ride,
• Who got to Disneyland first,
• Where Jeff got left behind,
• What Lou stepped in and, of course,
  
• Our favorite eats!
  

We discuss the differences in the parks and offer our opinions on Why Every WDW Fan Should Visit Disneyland.

Bringing You More Geeks in More Places!

As an extra, here was the view from the room:

WDW Radio Show Book Reviews

This week on the WDW Radio Show, George joins host Lou Mongello to discuss the Top 5 must-have books for every Disney Geeks' collection. Unfortunately, he couldn't just stop at 5. Tune into the show to hear what we have to say about these must-haves!

1.Since the World Began: Walt Disney World the First 25 Years

2.Disney: The First 100 Years

3a. Pirates of the Caribbean: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies

3b. The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies

4. The Disney Mountains: Imagineering At Its Peak

5. Walt Disney Imagineering: a Behind-the-Dreams Look at Making the Magic Real

If you enjoyed the segment, don't forget to e-mail Lou at lou@wdwradio.com and tell him how awesome George was!

Also, let him know that Andrew expects a Tiramisu-to-go from Club 33 when they get back.