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Disney Parks Podcast Show #881- An Interview With Former Imageenerr & Author Jason Surrell

July 18, 2025 By Tony Caselnova

 

Disney Parks Podcast Show #881- An Interview With Former Imageenerr & Author Jason Surrell

Welcome to the show! Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by a true master of themed storytelling—Jason Surrell. A former Walt Disney Imagineer and Former creative force at Universal Creative, Jason has brought some of the most iconic theme park attractions to life, from The Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. He’s also the author of several fan-favorite books that peel back the curtain on Disney’s most beloved rides. Whether you’re a theme park fanatic, a storyteller, or just love a good behind-the-scenes tale, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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    Disney Parks Podcast Show #587 – Disney News For The Week Of April 8, 2019

    April 10, 2019 By Tony Caselnova

    Disney Parks Podcast Show #587 – Disney News For The Week Of April 8, 2019

    Disney Parks Podcast Show #587 – Disney News For The Week Of April 8, 2019

    In today’s show, Disney’s Easter takes over both parks at Tokyo Disney Resort, Disney Villains take center stage at select Disney After Hours Nights Events at Magic Kingdom Park, trivia, and so much more!

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    Disney Parks Podcast Show #493 – News For The Week Of August 6, 2018

    August 8, 2018 By Tony Caselnova

    Disney Parks Podcast Show #493 – News For The Week Of August 6, 2018

    Disney Parks Podcast Show #493 – News For The Week Of August 6, 2018

    In today’s show, we have news about Incredibles 2 crossing the $1 Billion worldwide mark, the Edison tickets for a Gatsby night go on sale, and this week’s trivia, and so much more.

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    Disney Parks Podcast Show #456 – Disney News for The Week of April 23, 2018

    April 25, 2018 By Tony Caselnova

    Disney Parks Podcast Show #456 – Disney News for The Week of April 23, 2018

    Disney Parks Podcast Show #456 – Disney News for The Week of April 23, 2018

    In this episode, Tony and Parkhopper John discuss news about Neil Patrick Harris buying Haunted Mansion art, solar farms powering 2 theme parks, Disneyland Space Mountain permits, and so much more!

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    Disney Parks Podcast Show #395 – Disney News For The Week Of September 12, 2017

    September 13, 2017 By Tony Caselnova

    Disney Parks Podcast Show #395 – Disney News For The Week Of September 12, 2017

    Disney Parks Podcast Show #395 – Disney News For The Week Of September 12, 2017

    In this episode, Tony and Parkhopper John discuss Hurricane Irma, X Atencio’s death, new special events coming to Walt Disney World Resort, and so much more!

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    Disney Parks Podcast Show #370 – Disney News For The Week Of May 8, 2017

    May 10, 2017 By Tony Caselnova

    Disney Parks Podcast Show #370 - Disney News For The Week Of May 8, 2017

    Disney Parks Podcast Show #370 – Disney News For The Week Of May 8, 2017

    In this episode, Tony and Parkhopper John discuss Frozen, Marvel and More Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland, Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Grows to 75 Days, Modified Monorail Routes Around the Magic Kingdom, and so much more.

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    Disney Parks Podcast Show #152 – Disney News for 9/15/14 & Tips For Going to MNSSHP

    September 19, 2014 By Tony Caselnova

    Show152We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista discuss the Disney news for the week go Sept 15, 2014 & Discuss the best tips for attending Mickey”s Not So Scary Halloween Party

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    Check out Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

    Walt Disney World is saying “Let It Go” to it’s Maelstrom ride at the Norway pavilion in EPCOT. What will be replacing it is a ride inspired by the ever-popular “Frozen” movie. The new attraction will take guests to the fictional land of Arendelle and recreate moments and music from the film. The pavilion will include an area where guests can meet the movie’s sister characters Anna and Elsa.

    “Frozen” themes will also be a major part of holiday activities at the Magic Kingdom Park this year. Cinderella Castle will turn into an ice palace nightly starting in early November, and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will include appearances by Anna, Elsa and other “Frozen” characters including Kristoff and Olaf.

    Randy Faith and the Magic Kingdom dot com Speaking of Halloween fun, ‘Mahaloween Luau’ is coming to Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel on September 29. 100 guests per seating will get to enjoy this kooky seasonal party that includes beverages and eats, live music and insider info with Imagineers and Disney cast members. Guests will also receive a special edition glass available only at the event. (A note to collectors: the second edition of the Zombie souvenir glass will also be available for purchase at the event, before it is available to the public the next day.)

    There are 4 hours to choose from : 3-4 p.m., [4:30]-5:30 p.m., 6-7 p.m. or [7:30]-8:30 p.m. The fun starts on the patio with appetizers and two drink tickets (beer, wine, Zombie Drink or Polynesian Punch). Then you’ll move inside for live entertainment and a Disney tiki presentation by Walt Disney Imagineering. You’ll also have a chance to meet some of Disney’s concept artists and other special guests. When the party ends, you’ll get a Jungle River Cruise Expedition Bag that includes a Trader Sam panama hat, a boxed special-edition “Mahaloween Luau” glass (with a dated stamp), a Trader Sam print on canvas, and a coupon good for 20 percent off at the adjacent Tangaroa Terrace. Guests also can purchase up to two additional second-edition Zombie souvenir glasses. Cost is $125 per person, including tax and tip. To reserve your spot, call 714-781-DINE

    Now that we’re into the Halloween season—how is that even possible—that obviously means it’s time to start thinking about Christmas, right? Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is returning November 13 and will continue through January 6, 2015. More details will be released soon, but for now, we can expect returning favorites like these:
    At Disney California Adventure Park:

    · “World of Color – Winter Dreams”
    · Disney ¡Viva Navidad! (featuring Three Kings Day, January 4-6, 2015)
    At Disneyland Park:

    · “A Christmas Fantasy” parade
    · “it’s a small world” Holiday
    · Haunted Mansion Holiday
    · Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle
    · “Believe … in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular
    And at the Downtown Disney District:

    · Downtown Disney Winter Village
    · Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink

    A new game has launched in the Crush’s Coaster queue line in Disneyland Paris. This game offers you a new interactive Disney experience while waiting in line for one of Disneyland Paris’ most popular attractions. This simple game sees guests operating as Crush and moving him by using their finger on their mobile device. Crush’s Coaster, the Game is an interactive mobile game for smartphone and tablet, available in French and English. Visitors do not need to download the game on their smartphone or tablet, they directly play from their web browser.

    INFOTAINMENT
    Top tips for doing the Halloween party

    • Arrive early but get your wristband
    • Jack & Sally are most popular, get them early or wait until after the fireworks
    • The parade is a must do, so the last parade less crowds
    • The fireworks are must see, try new fantasyland for less crowds
    • the villain show is must do, see it after dark castle projections are better
    • get lots of candy it’s free, but you have to carry it all night, they also have healthy choices too
    • club villain at the golden horseshoe
    • meet characters in their halloween costume
    • Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom area to obtain your special Halloween Card.
    • Do the earlier parties they are typically less crowded

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    Disney Parks Podcast Show #133 – This Weeks Disney News and Tips to Keep COOL at WDW

    June 24, 2014 By Tony Caselnova

    show133We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista discuss this weeks Disney news and tips to keep COOL at WDW

     


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    Tips to Keep Cool at WDW

    • EXTRA MAGIC HOUR
    • FREE ICE WATER OR BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE (CLIP)
    • SUNSCREEN
    • WATER MISTING FAN
    • TAKE BREAKS INSIDE
    • PLAY IN THE FOUNTAINS AT EPCOT IMAGINATION, BRIDGE TO WORLD SHOWCASE, AND DOWNTOWN DISNEY
    • GO TO THE WATER PARKS
    • MAKE DINING RESERVATIONS
    • SPA TREATMENTS
    • Carry along a soft-insulated cooler bag with plenty of water and/or juice boxes for everyone in your family. If you can, stick everything in the freezer the night before. The beverages stay super cold during the entire day. Include a zip lock bag with a wet wash cloth. These work great for quickly cooling off
    • POOL
    • ICE cream & milk shakes
    • Attraction with seats and lots of air condition
      • Hall presidents
      • carousel progress
      • country bear jamobree
      • mark twain boat
      • monorail
      • Epcot
      • france
      • captain eo
      • the land
      • circle of life
      • ellens
      • mexico
      • Studios
      • muppet
      • AK
      • nemo
      • lion king

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