Official Disneyland Resort Podcasts

Follow the Disney Dream Squad throughout Disneyland and Walt Disney World as unsuspecting guests are surprised with free Disney cruises, Disney parks vacations, shopping sprees... and more than a million other dreams! You'll also witness magical moments and get a front row seat to the new "immersive" experiences: "High School Musical Pep Rally," "Disney Princess Fantasy Faire," "Jedi Training Academy," and "The Pirates Have Landed!".

In this edition of the Official Disneyland Resort Audio Podcast, the Year of a Million Dreams celebration is sweeter than ever as Disney's HalloweenTime returns in a big way! Tempt your tastebuds at the all-new Candy Corn Acres at Disney's California Adventure where the fall harvest is in full swing. Speaking of sweet, find out what eerie, edible décor our pastry chef has cooked up for Jack Skellington and friends inside Haunted Mansion Holiday. And what's more fun than trick or treating with Mickey and his pals? Get the scoop on Mickey's Halloween Treat, the spook-tacular Halloween party for ghosts and goblins of all ages.

Sweet candy corn coconuts, finger licking bat cookies, pictures with gigantic pumpkins, and hugs from farmer Mickey are just a few reasons why Mummies Love HalloweenTime at the Disneyland Resort. Moms and Goblins share their experiences and show you why the Resort's annual Halloween spook-tacular is such a scream! HalloweenTime continues daily until October 31, 2007. For more information, visit www.disneyland.com/halloween.

For fifteen years, Disneyland's nighttime spectacular Fantasmic! has been wowing guests along the Rivers of America. In this edition of the Official Disneyland Resort Audio Podcast, you'll get an insider's look at how this magical show was created, and what it takes to entertain thousands of guests each night. Then, put on your pirate hat and journey across the river to Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, an exciting new adventure for the entire family. The podcast can be heard online or downloaded to your iPod or MP3 portable device. If you enjoy this podcast, please tell your friends and leave a review at the Official Disneyland Resort Audio Podcast homepage on the iTunes Directory.

BIG DREAM COMES TRUE FOR DISNEYLAND GUEST Dan Anglikowski from Morgan Hill, California was taking a break in Downtown Disney, while his family did some last-minute shopping. That's when it happened! Dan was randomly chosen by the Disney Dream Squad as a winner of one of the BIGGEST dream prizes during Disney Parks' Year of a Million Dreams celebration. Watch what happens next as Dan and his family see their vacation dreams come true. Running Time: 2 mins. 4 secs. If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to let us know by leaving a review on the iTunes Podcast Directory.

10 Summer Tips for Visiting the Disneyland Resort This video podcast takes you to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure as guests and Cast Members offer helpful tips for your summer trips to the parks. From places to cool off to the best hours to shop to the perfect time to dine, get the inside scoop from those who know. Running Time: 3 mins. 18 secs. If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to let us know by leaving a review on the iTunes Podcast Directory.

THE SUBS ARE BACK! GO BEHIND-THE-SCENES AND INTO THE LAGOON! Walt Disney Imagineers are re-surfacing Walt's original fleet of eight submarines with state-of-the-art technology that immerses guests in a 3-D undersea world of Finding Nemo. See how they used recycled glass to produce vibrate ocean colors, learn how they made the subs environmentally friendly and how they took animation from Disney-Pixar's blockbuster animated film "Finding Nemo" and made it come to life underwater. The classic Disney attraction that opened in 1959 and retired in 1998 will be a multi-generational experience as parents and grandparents fondly remember the original subs, while younger guests get up close with their favorite "Finding Nemo" characters. Running Time: 3 mins. 46 secs. If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to let us know by leaving a review on the iTunes Podcast Directory.

Submarines find Nemo and gourmets find food How long should you wait to go in the water after eating? In this edition of the Official Disneyland Resort Podcast, host Michael Geoghegan does both, "immersing" himself in the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and well as the world-class Disneyland Resort restaurants. Michael Jordan, food and wine maven and manager of the award-winning Napa Rose restaurant, discusses the 2007 Disney's California Food and Wine Weekends and tells the story behind his sommelier training program, which has resulted in Napa Rose having more Level 1 sommeliers than any restaurant in the world. Then it's off to the submarine lagoon in Tomrrowland, where veteran Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter draws on his many years at Disneyland to reveal some behind-the scenes secrets of Disneyland submarines, both past (the original Submarine Voyage of 1959 through 1998) and present (the new Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage opening in June 2007). The podcast can be heard online or downloaded to your iPod or MP3 portable device. If you enjoy this month's podcast, please tell your friends and leave a review at the Official Disneyland Resort Audio Podcast homepage on the iTunes Directory.

The Official Disneyland Resort Podcast celebrates 40 years of Pirates of the Caribbean. Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the blockbuster films that brought the attraction to the big screen, tells our host, Michael Geoghegan, how the classic Disney attraction inspired his tales. Disneyland entertainment director Glenn Kelman reveals how pirates will invade Tom Sawyer Island when it reopens in May. And Imagineer and Disney Legend "X" Atencio will reminisce about the creation of this unique New Orleans Square attraction and his own special contribution to the Pirates' signature song.

Celebrate 40 years of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland! Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise, tells us how the classic Disney attraction inspired his blockbuster movies. You'll also see historic footage of Walt Disney as he planned his pirate adventure - the last attraction he personally supervised. Plus, you'll meet the former Disney Imagineer who wrote "Yo-Ho!" and get a sneak-peek of "Pirate's Lair On Tom Sawyer Island." Running Time: 3 mins. 46 secs.

Walt Disney always said "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." Watch how Walt's philosophy continues today as new attractions, new entertainment and new experiences ensure that every visit is as magical as the first. This journey through the decades includes highlights from the past and a glimpse into the future with a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of "Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage," which is set to re-surface this June at Disneyland. Running Time: 4 mins. 41 secs.

How long should you wait to go in the water after eating? In this edition of the Official Disneyland Resort Podcast, host Michael Geoghegan does both, "immersing" himself in the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and well as the world-class Disneyland Resort restaurants. Michael Jordan, food and wine maven and manager of the award-winning Napa Rose restaurant, discusses the 2007 Disney's California Food and Wine Weekends and tells the story behind his sommelier training program, which has resulted in Napa Rose having more Level 1 sommeliers than any restaurant in the world. Then it's off to the submarine lagoon in Tomorrowland, where veteran Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter draws on his many years at Disneyland to reveal some behind-the scenes secrets of Disneyland submarines, both past (the original Submarine Voyage of 1959 through 1998) and present (the new Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage opening in June 2007).

Celebrate 40 years of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland! Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise, tells us how the classic Disney attraction inspired his blockbuster movies. You'll also see historic footage of Walt Disney as he planned his pirate adventure - the last attraction he personally supervised. Plus, you'll meet the former Disney Imagineer who wrote "Yo-Ho!" and get a sneak-peek of "Pirate's Lair On Tom Sawyer Island." Running Time: 3 mins. 46 secs.

Walt Disney Imagineers are re-surfacing Walt's original fleet of eight submarines with state-of-the-art technology that immerses guests in a 3-D undersea world of Finding Nemo. See how they used recycled glass to produce vibrate ocean colors, learn how they made the subs environmentally friendly and how they took animation from Disney-Pixar's blockbuster animated film "Finding Nemo" and made it come to life underwater. The classic Disney attraction that opened in 1959 and retired in 1998 will be a multi-generational experience as parents and grandparents fondly remember the original subs, while younger guests get up close with their favorite "Finding Nemo" characters. Running Time: 3 mins. 46 secs.

This video podcast takes you to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure as guests and Cast Members offer helpful tips for your summer trips to the parks. From places to cool off to the best hours to shop to the perfect time to dine, get the inside scoop from those who know. Running Time: 3 mins. 18 secs.

Dan Anglikowski from Morgan Hill, California was taking a break in Downtown Disney, while his family did some last-minute shopping. That's when it happened! Dan was randomly chosen by the Disney Dream Squad as a winner of one of the BIGGEST dream prizes during Disney Parks' Year of a Million Dreams celebration. Watch what happens next as Dan and his family see their vacation dreams come true. Running Time: 2 mins. 4 secs.

Follow Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens and the rest of the East High Wildcats as they walk the celebrity "blue" carpet in Downtown Disney, join in the fun of the "High School Musical 2: School's Out!" street show at Disney's California Adventure and greet fans during a special parade down Main Street, USA in Disneyland. The world premiere of High School Musical 2 was the biggest splash of the summer!

In this edition of the Official Disneyland Resort Podcast, it's the biggest splash of the summer as the world turns its attention on the Resort for the premiere of Disney's High School Musical 2. We'll talk to the stars as they stroll down the "summer splash blue" carpet at Downtown Disney, and give one fan the chance to live out her dream of meeting her favorite Wildcat! Then, break out your sneaks and get ready to jam with the kids at East High as we bring the movie to life in High School Musical 2: School's Out!, a brand new show at Disney's California Adventure!

"High School Musical 2" is just days away from debuting on Disney Channel on August 17. Before the big day, the stars of the highly anticipated sequel will walk the celebrity carpet at Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort for the movie's premiere on August 14. In this video podcast, you'll get a sneak-peek of scenes from the movie and you'll go behind-the-scenes as the Wildcats bust out new moves and new songs. You'll also hear all about the new immersive experience "High School Musical 2: School's Out!" set to debut at Disney's California Adventure on August 18.

In this edition of the Disneyland Resort Podcast, we take you to the opening celebration for Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Grab a front row seat along the "Sea Blue" carpet as Hollywood's A-list arrives for the celebrity premiere party. Continuing in the spirit of Disneyland's Year of a Million Dreams celebration, come along as we surprise a Colorado family by giving them a special sneak-peak before the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage official opening. Go behind the scenes with WDI Imagineer Rick Rothschild who will tell you about what goes into building the attraction's storyline and what you can expect during your voyage. And we'll introduce you to a few guests who arrived well before the break of dawn to be the first official guests to climb aboard the classic yellow submarines. The podcast can be heard online or downloaded to your iPod or MP3 portable device. If you enjoy this podcast, please tell your friends and leave a review at the Official Disneyland Resort Audio Podcast homepage on the iTunes Directory.

THEY'RE BAAAACK! THE SUBMARINES RE-SURFACE AT DISNEYLAND THIS JUNE! The Submarine Voyage that opened at Disneyland in 1959 as one of the first "E tickets" is re-surfacing with all 8 original subs for first time since closing in 1998. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage features an exciting new storyline from the hit Disney-Pixar Film, Finding Nemo, and state-of-the-art technology that will leave guests wondering, "How'd they do that?" Parents who grew up riding the subs will now enjoy the underwater adventure with their children. Historical clips from opening day will bring back memories, and behind-the-scenes footage of Walt Disney Imagineers will excite fans of the popular Disney-Pixar film "Finding Nemo." Running Time: 3 mins. 43 secs. If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to let us know by leaving a review on the iTunes Podcast Directory.

"A Pirate's Life For Me... for 40 Years" Celebrate 40 years of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland! Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise, tells us how the classic Disney attraction inspired his blockbuster movies. You'll also see historic footage of Walt Disney as he planned his pirate adventure - the last attraction he personally supervised. Plus, you'll meet the former Disney Imagineer who wrote "Yo-Ho!" and get a sneak-peek of "Pirate's Lair On Tom Sawyer Island." Running Time: 3 mins. 46 secs. If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to let us know by leaving a review on the iTunes Podcast Directory.

The Official Disneyland Resort Podcast celebrates 40 years of Pirates of the Caribbean. Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the blockbuster films that brought the attraction to the big screen, tells our host, Michael Geoghegan, how the classic Disney attraction inspired his tales. Disneyland entertainment director Glenn Kelman reveals how pirates will invade Tom Sawyer Island when it reopens in May. And Imagineer and Disney Legend "X" Atencio will reminisce about the creation of this unique New Orleans Square attraction and his own special contribution to the Pirates' signature song. The podcast can be heard online or downloaded to your iPod or MP3 portable device. If you enjoy this month's podcast, please tell your friends and leave a review at the Official Disneyland Resort Audio Podcast homepage on the iTunes Directory.

DREAM ON! Follow the Disney Dream Squad throughout Disneyland and Walt Disney World as unsuspecting guests are surprised with free Disney cruises, Disney parks vacations, shopping sprees... and more than a million other dreams! You'll also witness magical moments and get a front row seat to the new "immersive" experiences: "High School Musical Pep Rally," "Disney Princess Fantasy Faire," "Jedi Training Academy," and "The Pirates Have Landed!". Running Time: 4 mins. 34 secs. If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to let us know by leaving a review on the iTunes Podcast Directory.

"Never-Finished Land" Walt Disney always said "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." Watch how Walt's philosophy continues today as new attractions, new entertainment and new experiences ensure that every visit is as magical as the first. This journey through the decades includes highlights from the past and a glimpse into the future with a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of "Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage," which is set to re-surface this June at Disneyland. Running Time: 4 mins. 41 secs. If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to let us know by leaving a review on the iTunes Podcast Directory.

Did you know? Well, if you don't know, be sure to listen to this month's Official Disneyland Resort Audio Podcast to learn some of the special and little-known services offered at the Disneyland Resort in southern California. Join our host, Michael Geohegan, as he speaks to Dorothy Stratton (Manager of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa) who shares some of her favorite tidbits of "insider information" regarding amenities that make a vacation at, or visit to, "The Happiest Place on Earth" just a little more magical. Next, Michael chats with Joey Michaels, one of the Resort's Entertainment Show Producers and a 30-year Disney veteran, who tells how the entire Disneyland Resort will be transformed into Disney's HalloweenTime, an all-new family holiday tradition beginning September 29th. Lastly, the creators of the soundtrack to one of the most beloved Disney parades of all-time (Composer Jean Jacques Perrey, synthesizer master Don Dorsey and music arranger Jim Christensen) meet for the first time to discuss the evolution of the "Baroque Hoedown" - - the world-famous theme song for the Disneyland Main Street Electrical Parade (which premiered in 1972, retired in 1996 and returned, to Disney's California Adventure, by popular demand in 2001 where performances continue). This August/September audio podcast is the last to showcase the Disneyland 50th Anniversary celebration (which officially ends September 30). An all-new show will debut in early October highlighting Disney's "Year of a Million Dreams" which launches at both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort on October 4.The show will continue to feature a great combination of helpful tips on how to make the most of a visit to the resort, information on what's new or soon-to-debut and a look at the special nuances that continue to make the Disneyland Resort the place where dreams come true. As always, if you like what you hear in the Official Disneyland Resort Audio Podcast, please tell your friends or leave a comment at the Official Disneyland Resort Audio Podcast homepage on the iTunes Directory.

CONFIDENTIAL: DISNEYLAND OVERNIGHT What happens when Disneyland closes its gates at night? A LOT! Go behind-the-scenes for a CONFIDENTIAL peek inside Disneyland as Cast Members on the overnight shift continue making magic well after the midnight hour. Running Time: 4 mins. 38 secs. If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to let us know by leaving a review on the iTunes Podcast Directory.

CONFIDENTIAL: DISNEYLAND OVERNIGHT What happens when Disneyland closes its gates at night? A LOT! Go behind-the-scenes for a CONFIDENTIAL peek inside Disneyland as Cast Members on the overnight shift continue making magic well after the midnight hour. Running Time: 4 mins. 38 secs. If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to let us know by leaving a review on the iTunes Podcast Directory.

Bring a hearty buccaneer's appetite as you set sail for this edition, which can be heard online or downloaded to your iPod or MP3 portable device. You'll learn the stories behind some classic seafaring Disneyland attractions - the Mark Twain Riverboat and the Sailing Ship Columbia - but first, you'll hear how your dining options in New Orleans Square have been enhanced with the reopening of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" attraction. Host Michael Geoghegan is joined by members of the Disneyland Food Concept Development team and executive pastry chef Jean-Marc Viallet for an in-depth look at the extension of the "Pirates" adventure storyline into an all-new Cafe Orleans bistro. In addition, you'll learn about some sensational new menu items to be savored in the Blue Bayou, right along the "Pirates" waterway. The team describes these developments from initial concept to final execution, and from delicious entrees to mouth-watering new desserts. Next, it's a trip to the Rivers of America where you'll hear the remarkable stories behind the vessels that travel daily around Tom Sawyer Island. Finally, you'll explore the Island itself with Disney author and historian Tim O'Day describing the landmarks of this most unique Disneyland local. This month's episode also features vintage Disneyland commercials from 1962 (touting nighttime Dixieland entertainment aboard the Mark Twain) and 1956 (the opening of Tom Sawyer Island). If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to let us know by leaving a review on the iTunes Podcast Directory.

Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho It's a Pirates Podcast For Me! Click Here to download the newest episode of the Official Disneyland Resort Podcast to your iPod, MP3 portable device or desktop and take the magic of "The Happiest Place on Earth" with you wherever you go! In this special edition of the Official Disneyland Resort Podcast our host Michael Geoghegan takes listeners to all the fun and excitement of the world premiere of the new Disney film "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," which had its official bow at Disneyland on June 24. Brought to you from the world's longest red-carpet (2,000 feet from the beginning of Main Street, U.S.A. to the riverfront in New Orleans Square) this podcast features an engaging array of segments, including: - A new interview with Jason Surrel, Disney Imagineer and author of the book "Pirates of the Caribbean: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies." - An encounter with one of the die-hard fans of the Official Disneyland Resort Podcast. - A meeting with two diehard "Pirates" fans who traveled all the way from Atlanta, Georgia, and Mobile, Alabama. - Meet a Disneyland Cast Member who was so enthralled with the first film, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," that she has become a bona fide Pirate historian. - Interviews on the red carpet include chats with "Pirates" film producer Jerry Bruckheimer, actor Bill Nighy (Davy Jones in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest") and Disney CEO Bob Iger. - Join actor Johnny Depp as he encounters the newly added Captain Jack Sparrow for the first time inside the recently enhanced Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. - A die-hard five-year old Pirates of the Caribbean fan gives the newly enhanced attraction a "Thumbs-Up!" - Hear Walt Disney himself in a very rare clip from a 1965 press conference at WED Enterprises (now Walt Disney Imagineering) where he describes his vision for Pirates of the Caribbean, the use of models in the creation of the attraction and his description of Imagineering. So join Michael Geoghegan on the red carpet . . . all the fun is just a click away. Running Time: 38 mins. 50 secs. If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to let us know by leaving a review on the iTunes Podcast Directory.