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WDW Tales
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A View of the Central Florida Theme Parks from behind the name tag.
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Episode 21: A Conversation with Opening Day Great Movie Rider, WDI, Theme Park Expert, and Big Sister; Kristin Stone
Jul 201:25:25Tap to summarizeIn this fun episode, my big sister gets into the early days of Disney-MGM Studios when her college program opened the park, and her days as the first Great Movie Ride tour guide and bandit.
Transcribe →Episode 20: Part 2 of A Conversation with Legendary Disney Parks Composer, George Wilkins
Feb 7, 202301:12:49Tap to summarizeThis episode I spend more time with the legendary Disney (and Hollywood) composer George Wilkins. We discuss his work on Disney Parks attractions like, Horizons, The Great Movie Ride, Journey into Imagination, as well as other Disney Parks classics. Plus, we geek out a little on the advancement of recording technology from the 60's to today. A must listen!
Transcribe →Episode 19: A Conversation with Legendary Disney Parks Composer, George Wilkins - Part 1
Dec 2, 202201:03:52Tap to summarizeThis episode I spend some time discussing (and not trying to fanboy out too hard) with legendary film, theater, broadcast, and Disney theme park composer. In part one, we discuss George's history of directing, arranging, and composing for the US Army, CBS broadcasts, and yes, even some talk around EPCOT Center and Disney-MGM Studios. What a terrific episode this was to record.
Transcribe →Episode 18: Theme Park Music & A Discussion with Tammy Tuckey
Jul 7, 202201:18:08Tap to summarizeThis episode I spend a little time talking theme park music (arguably, the best part of the parks), and spend some time with fellow musician (and Disney fan), Tammy Tuckey. We discuss our favorite theme park songs and her upcoming album, covering popular Disney music. A must listen if you love theme park music. Find more information about Tammy's project at: Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for her album, including an album trailer. https://igg.me/at/tammytuckey/x/29181170#/… Facebook - http://facebook.com/singertammytuckey… Twitter & Instagram - @TammyTuckey YouTube: http://youtube.com/TammyTuckey Website: http://tammytuckey.com
Transcribe →Episode 17: Interview with Imagineer, Jim Shull
May 18, 202101:03:15Tap to summarizeThis episode I have a sit down with former WDI Executive Creative Director, Jim Shull, whose 30+ years with the Walt Disney Company has brought us such wonders as Disneyland Paris, Rock & Roller Coaster, and so many more. This was an absolutely awesome episode to record.
Transcribe →Episode 16: Working at the Theme Parks During Christmas
Dec 24, 202000:43:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode I talk about what it's like to to work at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida over the holidays. Spoiler alert! It's awesome.
Transcribe →Episode 15: AJ LoCascio is Back! Talking A Lot About...
Mar 27, 202001:34:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode AJ and I spend some coronavirus quarantine time talking about the issue of today, Galaxy's Edge, and The Rocketeer.
Transcribe →Episode 14: Part 2 of My Life As a Tapestry of Nations Drummer at EPCOT
Jun 2, 201900:47:45Tap to summarizeThe long awaited return of WDW Tales is here with part 2 of my days as a Millennium Drummer in EPCOT's Tapestry of Nations parade. In this episode, hear excerpts of what I heard in my headphones while on the parade route, the short lived opening drum solo, my favorite parts of the parade, and some unused narrations.
Transcribe →Episode 13: AJ Locascio (Voltron and Back to the Future: The Game) Interview
Jun 22, 201801:46:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, famed voice actor, AJ Locascio, Prince Lotor of Netflix's popular Voltron series and Marty McFly from Telltale Games' Back to the Future, joins me as we wax philosophic about Walt Disney World, the Great Movie Ride, Disney voice actors and more.
Transcribe →BONUS EPISODE: We Cast Members Notice Guests Who Do Bad Things. Don't Be That Guest.
Mar 12, 201800:35:04Tap to summarizeAn unreleased episode from the vault that discusses all the things guests do to annoy cast members, whether the guests realize it or not. Are you guilty of any of these infractions?
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