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Episode 59 - 5 Up/3 Down - Adventureland

Hello and welcome to the LTP! This is our 59th episode and we're just getting started!!  In this show, we're going to discuss our top 5 favorite things about Adventureland and also our top 3 least favorite things about it. There are no wrong answers here, but rather we just wanted to point out some things that you should not miss when you're visiting the park.  But before that though, we have 101 with Jes and news........and we seem to get derailed a little, but it's all good fun!
This episode is packed with goodness from the start! Lots of information! Thank you for stopping by, be sure to leave us a review on iTunes.
Also, check out our merchandise page and pick up a shirt! In the meantime, order some coffee from Expedition Roasters from the link below.  As always, thank you for listening!!!
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News
Pixar's Pal-A-Round 
Online mobile ordering for food
Blue Sky Cellar Reopens
Starcade's Second Floor Repurposed?
Disneyland in 1959
 
 
Pixar Pal-A-Round Concept Art. Image courtesy of Disney.
101 with Jes!
Jes demolishes us with a game. Here's a hint, we don't do well.
 
 
 
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we talk about our 5 favorite things about Adventureland as well as 3 least favorite things about it. There are no wrong answers here, just our thoughts about things you should definitely check out and experience and a few things that you should avoid.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Episode 58 - 5 Up/3 Down - Main Street USA

Hello and welcome to the LTP! This is our 58th episode and we're just getting started!!  In this show, we're going to discuss our top 5 favorite things about Main Stree USA and also our top 3 least favorite things about it. There are no wrong answers here, but rather we just wanted to point out some things that you should not miss when you're visiting the park.  But before that though, we have 101 with Jes, Ask Dean and news........and we have lots of news...oh my....lots of news...
This episode is packed with goodness from the start! Lots of information! Thank you for stopping by, be sure to leave us a review on iTunes.
Also, check out our merchandise page and pick up a shirt! In the meantime, order some coffee from Expedition Roasters from the link below.  As always, thank you for listening!!!
Click on the image below to go to Expedition Roaster's Coffee. Upon checkout, enter our specical code: LTP20 to recieve 20% off your first order!
 
 
 
 
 
Ask Dean
In this continuing segment, we ask the fifth question!
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News
Disney may be understaffing
Marvel Land - Spider Man Attraction Patent
Downtown Disney closures
Pixar Fest Starts
Disneyland in 1958
 
  
Proposed Area Map for Marvel Land
Potential ride mechanism for Spider-Man Attraction
Potential ride mechanism for Spider-Man Attraction
Potential ride layout for Spider-Man Attraction
 
Artist concept of Pixar Fest. Image courtesy of Disney.
Artist concept of Pixar Fest. Image courtesy of Disney.
101 with Jes!
Jes is provides a recent trip report to the park.
 
 
 
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we talk about our 5 favorite things about Main Street USA as well as 3 least favorite things about it. There are no wrong answers here, just our thoughts about things you should definitely check out and experience and a few things that you should avoid.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you so much for listening!!!
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Episode 57 - 30 fun facts about us

Hello and welcome to the LTP! This is our 57th episode and we're taking a different direction. In this show, we're going to share some fun facts about us. I know we talk about Disney IP and the Disneyland Resort, but we just thought it would be a fun side topic.  Before that though, we have Ask Dean and news........and we have lots of news...oh my....lots of news...
This episode is packed with goodness from the start! Lots of information! Thank you for stopping by, be sure to leave us a review on iTunes.
Also, check out our merchandise page and pick up a shirt! In the meantime, order some coffee from Expedition Roasters from the link below.  As always, thank you for listening!!!
Click on the image below to go to Expedition Roaster's Coffee. Upon checkout, enter our specical code: LTP20 to recieve 20% off your first order!
 
 
 
 
 
Ask Dean
In this continuing segment, we ask the second question!
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News
Passholder Speculation
Pixar Pier Preview
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland in 1957
Recorded Narration of the Flag Retreat
 
  
101 with Jes!
Jes is 101 this week
 
 
 
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we share some fun facts about us.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Episode 56 - DCA Food & Wine Festival with Jae Brattain!

Hello and welcome to the LTP! In our 56th episode, we take a look at the Food and Wine Festival at DCA with our favorite Disneyland Resort Foodie, Jae Brattain!!! He shares his unique insight and thoughts about the cullinary offerings at the festival. In addition, he discusses the newest restaurant announcements to the parks.  Before that though, we have 101 with Jes!, Ask Dean and news........and we have lots of news...oh my....lots of news...
This episode is packed with goodness from the start! Lots of information! Thank you for stopping by, be sure to leave us a review on iTunes.
Also, check out our merchandise page and pick up a shirt! In the meantime, order some coffee from Expedition Roasters from the link below.  As always, thank you for listening!!!
Click on the image below to go to Expedition Roaster's Coffee. Upon checkout, enter our specical code: LTP20 to recieve 20% off your first order!
 
 
 
 
 
Ask Dean
In this continuing segment, we ask the second question!
 Week 
Jes
Hury
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News
Drones fly over Star Wars:Galaxy's Edge
Disneyland Resort workers struggle to pay for food, housing and medical care
Google Street View allows you to visit Disney parks
Food and Wine Festival at DCA
Security and tram changes for Mickey and Friends
 
  
101 with Jes!
Jes reads us a note from one of our listeners. And she also exposes us to a fashion show that took place at Mickey's ToonTown.
 
 
 
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we take a look at the food and drink offerings at DCAs Food and Wine Festival with Jae Brattain!!
 
Guests entering the festival.
Decorative banner at the park
One of the many food carts
Okay....sold....
 
 
 
 
 
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Episode 55 - Disneyland in 1955

Hello and welcome to the LTP! In our 55th episode, we take a look at the attractions, stores and restaurants available in each land on Disneyland's opening day. In addition, we have a great 101 with Jes segment where we take a look back at the very first 101 with Jes!...we play the same game...how did we do?.....and we have lots of news...oh my....lots of news...
This episode is packed with goodness from the start! Lots of information! Thank you for stopping by, be sure to leave us a review on iTunes.
Also, check out our merchandise page and pick up a shirt! In the meantime, order some coffee from Expedition Roasters from the link below.  As always, thank you for listening!!!
Click on the image below to go to Expedition Roaster's Coffee. Upon checkout, enter our specical code: LTP20 to recieve 20% off your first order!
 
 
 
 
 
Ask Dean
In this continuing segment, we ask the second question!
 Week 
Jes
Hury
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News
Disneyland withholds $1,000 bonues for hotel workers
Black Panther at DCA
Lamplight Lounge
The Tropical Hideaway
  Artist concept of new Tropical Hideaway restaurant. Image courtesty of Disney.
101 with Jes!
Jes takes us on a walk down memory lane with a game from the first 101 with Jes!
 
 
 
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we take a look at the offerings in each land on Disneyland's opening day in 1955.
 
Guests waiting in line for Galaxy's Edge.
In this early photo from LIFE magazine, we can see an underdeveloped Frontierland and the Chicken Plantation!
 
 
 
 
 
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Episode 54 - Art and theming with Shane Grammer

Hello and welcome to the LTP! In our 54th episode, we go deep. Not only do we get a chance to talk to a very cool person in Shane Grammer, we introduce a new game called "Ask Dean" which has both Jes and Hury guessing the right answer. In addition, we have a great 101 with Jes segment where both Mark and Hury fail...lol...and we have lots of news...oh my....lots of news...
This episode is packed with goodness from the start! Lots of information! Thank you for stopping by, be sure to leave us a review on iTunes.
Also, check out our merchandise page and pick up a shirt! In the meantime, order some coffee from Expedition Roasters from the link below.  As always, thank you for listening!!!
Click on the image below to go to Expedition Roaster's Coffee. Upon checkout, enter our specical code: LTP20 to recieve 20% off your first order!
 
 
 
 
 
Ask Dean
In this new segment, we get introduced to my step-father, Dean.  He has an interesting past with Disneyland and I ask him questions. Can Jes and Hury guess if he gets them right?
 
News
Ticket prices go up for APs
Pixer Pier has an opening date
The designer of Space Mountain takes a final ride....or two
Disneyland gets a new park president
What to do when the park is in construction mode
  
101 with Jes!
Jes shares some cool swag from her viewing of the Pirates of the Caribbean : On Stranger Tides premier at the park!
Jes stumps us with a new game....plus we eat jelly beans...
 
Jes's Pirate Swag!!!
 
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we interview a very talented, down to earth and overall cool person, Shane Grammer. Shane is an artist who loves Disney and theming. He has a wide range of artistic abilities and is versatile in quite a few mediums. Be sure to check out his work!!!
 
Look at his pro work!
Love this one. Helping the cause!!
For more information on Shane Grammer, please click on these links:
http://shanegrammerarts.com
http://danielswoodland.com
  
 
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Episode 53 - Top 5 places we avoid

Hello and welcome to the LTP! In our 53rd episode, we discuss the top 5 places that avoid. This is a light hearted look at some of the places that don't really enhance our visit to the park. What are some of yours? Before that though, we have 101 with Jes! and a look at this week's top news stories. Thank you for stopping by, be sure to leave us a review on iTunes. Also, check out our merchandise page and pick up a shirt! In the meantime, order some coffee from Expedition Roasters from the link below.  As always, thank you for listening!!!
Click on the image below to go to Expedition Roaster's Coffee. Upon checkout, enter our specical code: LTP20 to recieve 20% off your first order!
 
 
 
 
 
News
Splitsville price model is out of touch with reality
8 Things from Disneyland's past that need to come back
Disney to give back to employees
14 Things to get excited about in 2018
Anaheim's Garden Walk mall is on the market again
 
The Garden Walk is up for sale. Could Disney use this for its advantage?
 
101 with Jes!
Jes covers this day in Disney history!
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we discuss our top 5 places that we try to avoid at the resort. In a surprise twist, we get to hear from some of our listeners!!!!
  
 
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Episode 52 - Sam Gennawey: Theme Park Design

Hello and welcome to the LTP! In our 52nd episode, we have a special guest! Author, historian, urban designer and theme park enthusiast, Sam Gennawey joins us to talk about various theme park design! We promise you'll learn something!!  In addition we play a special game with Jes and we get a surprise phone call.  But before all of that, we have our news. Thank you for stopping by, be sure to leave us a review on iTunes. Also, check out our merchandise page and pick up a shirt! In the meantime, order some coffee from Expedition Roasters from the link below.  As always, thank you for listening!!!
Click on the image below to go to Expedition Roaster's Coffee. Upon checkout, enter our specical code: LTP20 to recieve 20% off your first order!
 
 
 
 
 
News
Disney hotels eliminate ‘Do not disturb’ signs after Las Vegas massacre
Discounted Southern California Disneyland tickets are back on sale now
Tahitian Terrace Returns?
Refurbishment
 
101 with Jes!
Jes plays what's my line? Plus, we get a timely phone call!
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we have a great conversation with Sam Gennawey!! We hope you'll enjoy this interview!! You'll learn something!!!
 
A great example of the Quality without a name.
The Court of Angels, closed to 99% of us, but a great example of an interstitial.
If you want to learn about the history of Disneyland, click on the image!
If you're interested in design, click on the image and order this!
 
 
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Episode 51 - 2018 Predictions + Games

Hello and welcome to the LTP! In our 51st episode, we discuss our predictions for 2018! In addition we play a special game with Jes and we get to eat some interesting things. But before all of that, we have our news. Thank you for stopping by, be sure to leave us a review on iTunes. Also, check out our merchandise page and pick up a shirt! In the meantime, order some coffee from Expedition Roasters from the link below.  As always, thank you for listening!!!
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News
Power outage at Disneyland
Single Rider Entrance for Space Mountain
John Lasseter no longer at Disney
 
101 with Jes!
Jes plays two truths and one lie with us! We also get to eat some interesting things....
 
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we discuss a few of our predictions for 2018!
 
 
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Episode 50 - Shanghai review, news and trivia!

Hello and welcome to episode 50 the LTP! This is a monumental episode for us! Thank you for tuning in. In this show, we talk about the news and we have a special review of Shanghai Disney from Jes! Listen in and Hury and Mark ask questions and get envious! After that, since both Jes and Hury have December birthdays, we play a trivia game for their gifts.  Thank you again for joining us this 2017 season! We look forward to more adventures and discussion in 2018!
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News
Couple sues Disneyland after they were kicked out of Club 33
Disney buying big chunk of 21st Century Fox in $52.4 billion deal
Galactic Nights News
 
101 with Jes!
Jes dishes it out about Shanghai!
 
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we play a spirited round of Disneyland, Disney IP and LTP trivia!
 
 
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Episode 49 - Galaxy's Edge with Disneyuniversepodcast

Hello and welcome to episode 49 of the Leavingtodaypodcast! In this special episode, we are joined by Joey from Disneyuniversepodcast! We discuss the news and go into detail about the latest news that has emerged from StarWars:Galaxy's Edge. Meanwhile, we've sent Jes to Shanghai to do some crack reporting...so we have a quick check in from her! Thank you so much for listening....Let us know how we're doing!!
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News
Disneyland to discontinue Southern California annual pass-for now
John Lasseter takes leave of absence, apologizes for missteps
 
101 with Jes!
Jes checks in from Shanghai!
 
Feature Presentation
Joey from Disuniversepodcast joins us to discuss the latest details from StarWars:Galaxy's Edge!
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 A look at Batuu. Image courtesy of OC Register.
 
Potential BattleEscape Atraction Vehichle. Photo courtesy of Joey.
 
Artist Concept of BattleEscape scene. Photo courtesy of Joey
 
 
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Episode 48 - Our top 5 favorite/least favorite queues

 
Hello and welcome to episode 48 of the Leavingtodaypodcast! In this episode, we discuss our 5 least favorite and 5 favorite attraction queues within the Disney resort. Before that though, we have 101 with Jes! and we discuss the news!!! This episode is a short one, but it's quite fun.  
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News
Disneyland will start Disneyland After Dark in 2018!
Mark Hamill surprises guests on StarTours!
Legionnaires diseases linked to guests who had visited Anaheim
 
101 with Jes!
This day in Disney history! 
 
Feature Presentation
 We discuss our 5 least favorite and top 5 favorite attraction queues!
 
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