
...welcome to the family
The leavingtoday podcast (LTP) is now starting our 9th season. For those of you who are new. We are passionate about the park, the attractions and the food. We have opinions. We argue with each other. We listen. We respond. We are open. We invite questions. We hope you'll find a home here.
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Episodes

Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Episode 68 - 5 Up/3 Down - DCA
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
This is a Disney Podcast Tour de Force!!! In this show, we're going to discuss our top 5 favorite things about Disney California Adventure 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 the news, 101 with Jes and Ask Dean!!
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!
News
Will the Jungle Cruise get an upgrade with the new movie?
How will the changing demographics change Disneyland in the next 20 years?
With two dead projects, what's going with Disney and Anaheim?
Disneyland puts plans of fourth hotel on hold
Disneyland in 1968
Ask Dean!
In this continuing segment, we ask the 8th and 9th questions!
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101 with Jes!
In this segment, Jes plays a food game with us and does This Day in Disney History.
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we talk about our 5 favorite things about Disney California Adventure 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. We also get some wonderful input from our listeners!
Thank you so much for listening!!!
Contacts:
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Hury: haxgoalie@gmail www.badorbad.com
Mark: info@leavingtodaypodcast.com
Jes: jes.farfan@gmail.com

Monday Aug 20, 2018
Episode 67 - 5 Up/3 Down - Tomorrowland
Monday Aug 20, 2018
Monday Aug 20, 2018
This is a Disney Podcast Tour de Force!!! In this show, we're going to discuss our top 5 favorite things about Tomorrowland 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 the 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!
News
Possible delays in the new Disneyland Hotel?
Deluxe passholders face July 2019 block out
Post Pixar Pier entertainment
Current closures
Disneyland in 1967
Here is an overview of the area in question for Downtown Disney. (3) is where the AMC Theaters were. (R) is the site of the old gas sation.
101 with Jes!
101 with Jes! Is currently unavailable. Please enjoy the other attractions of the LTP and have a magical day!
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we talk about our 5 favorite things about Tomorrowland 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. We also get some wonderful input from our listeners!
People seem to like Space Mountain. Image by Scott Attula
Opening day of Space Mountain.
Thank you so much for listening!!!
Contacts:
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Jes: jes.farfan@gmail.com

Monday Aug 06, 2018
Episode 66 - Disneyland Paris Trip Report
Monday Aug 06, 2018
Monday Aug 06, 2018
We are a Disney Podcast Tour de Force!!! In this special extended show, we have two special guests and we have a review of a recent visit to Disneyland Paris. Tune in as we talk about things you should see, eat and experience. But before that though, we have LTP Therapy, have 101 with Jes 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!
News
New Queue for Space Mountain
A Bug's Land to close on September 4th
Bing Bong's Sweet Stuff opens
James Gunn fired from GOTG over offensive tweets
Cleo parking structure progress
New Space Mountain Indoor Queue
Bing Bong's Sweet Stuff. Image Courtesy of Heather Sievers.
101 with Jes!
We vote on listener comments from images on instagram and facebook....who are the lucky winners??!?!
LTP Therapy
In our second installment of this new segment, we try to help you with your own Disney issues.
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we talk with Mark's daughters, Ariel and Aunika, as they discuss their recent trip to Disneyland Paris!
Thank you so much for listening!!!
Contacts:
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Hury: haxgoalie@gmail www.badorbad.com
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Jes: jes.farfan@gmail.com

Monday Jul 23, 2018
Episode 65 - Disneyland Trip Report
Monday Jul 23, 2018
Monday Jul 23, 2018
We are a Disney Podcast Tour de Force!!! In this special show, we review our trip to the Disneyland Resort. We do this in a series of recordings throughout various times on the trip. Apologies in advance for the inconsistencies in audio levels as there was a lot of background noise. Thank you so much for listening!
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Thank you so much for listening!!!
Contacts:
Please comment and subscribe to us on iTunes
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Follow us on facebook
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Hury: haxgoalie@gmail www.badorbad.com
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Jes: jes.farfan@gmail.com

Monday Jul 09, 2018
Episode 64 - 5 Up/3 Down - Fantasyland
Monday Jul 09, 2018
Monday Jul 09, 2018
We are a Disney Podcast Tour de Force!!! In this show, we're going to discuss our top 5 favorite things about Fantasyland 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 debut LTP Therapy, have 101 with Jes and news........and we have lots of news...oh my....lots of news...Plus Mark goes on a soapbox about Youtubers giving ridiculous reviews based on things they didn't pay for.
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!
News
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind will open in 2019
Future "A StarWars Story" spinoffs on hold for now
Pixar Pier opens
World of Disney partially reopens
Disneyland in 1964
101 with Jes!
Jes gives us two days in Disneyland history and reads listener comments.
Pixar Pier's Emotional Whirlwind. Image courtesy of Disney.
LTP Therapy
In our first installment of this new segment, we try to help you with your own Disney issues.
Feature Presentation
Alice in Wonderland attraction turns 60!!!
In this segment, we talk about our 5 favorite things about Fantasyland 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. We also get some wonderful input from our listeners!
Jes's favorite spot
Thank you so much for listening!!!
Contacts:
Please comment and subscribe to us on iTunes
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Mark: info@leavingtodaypodcast.com
Jes: jes.farfan@gmail.com

Monday Jun 25, 2018
Episode 63 - 5 Up/3 Down - Frontierland + Jungle Cruiser!
Monday Jun 25, 2018
Monday Jun 25, 2018
Howdy! You've found the LTP! This is our 63rd episode and it's big!!!! In this show, we are joined by our friend Corey (Jungle Cruiser) from the AllAboard Podcast! Together, we discuss our top 5 favorite things about Frontierland 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 the 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!
News
Pirates of the Caribbean Reopens
Redd makes her debut in New Orleans Square
Save up to 40% with new Bring-a-Friend offer
Tropical Hideway making progress
101 with Jes!
101 with Jes! is currently unavailable today. Please enjoy the magic of other LTP attractions!
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we talk about our 5 favorite things about Frontierland as well as 3 least favorite things about it. We our joined by our friend Corey (Jungle Cruiser) from the AllAboard Podcast! 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!!!
Contacts:
Please comment and subscribe to us on iTunes
Listen to us on Stitcher radio!!!
Follow us on facebook
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Hury: haxgoalie@gmail www.badorbad.com
Mark: info@leavingtodaypodcast.com
Jes: jes.farfan@gmail.com

Monday Jun 11, 2018
Episode 62 - 5 Up/3 Down - Critter Country + Jae with Pixar Fest Food!
Monday Jun 11, 2018
Monday Jun 11, 2018
Oh yes!! You've found the LTP! This is our 62nd episode and it's big!!!! In this show, we're going to discuss our top 5 favorite things about Critter Country 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 a special food report from Jae Brattain on Pixar Fest food!!!! We also 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 6th question!
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News
Black Spire Outpost
Mobile Ordering Update
Path of the Jedi Closed
Downtown Disney Updates
Changes to AP blackout dates
101 with Jes!
Jes plays two truths and a lie with Hury and Mark!
Jae Brattain with Pixar Fest Food
Cheeseburger Pizza! Yum!!!
Michelada from Bayside Brews
Vaporcitos ~ Chicken tamales
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we talk about our 5 favorite things about Criter Country 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. We also get some wonderful input from our listeners!
Thank you so much for listening!!!
Contacts:
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Mark: info@leavingtodaypodcast.com
Jes: jes.farfan@gmail.com

Saturday Jun 02, 2018
Episode 61.5 - Jim Korkis and the LTP part 2
Saturday Jun 02, 2018
Saturday Jun 02, 2018
Hey hey....this is part two to our wonderful interview with Jim Korkis! If you like what he's talking about and you want to learn more, please check out his works at themeparkpress.com or amazon.com!
Links to Jim's books:
Amazon
Themeparkpress
Thank you so much for listening!!!
Contacts:
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Jes: jes.farfan@gmail.com

Monday May 28, 2018
Episode 61 - Jim Korkis talks with the LTP! - Part 1
Monday May 28, 2018
Monday May 28, 2018
You have found the LTP! In this extended episode, we talk with Disney historian and author Jim Korkis. Jim talks to us about his new book called: Even More Secrets about Disneyland. But our conversation goes into many different Disneyland facts and stories. The interview goes so well, that we extended it into two shows. But before that, 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!
News
Mickey's Halloween Party Tickets and Event Dates Announced
Tropical Hideway Begins Transformation
StarWars Celebration Announced
John Lasseter May Come Back
Pixar Premier VIP Party
Tropical Hideaway is well underway!
Yay??
101 with Jes!
This attraction is currently down, please enjoy other attractions of the LTP.
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we talk to Disney historian and author of no less than 20 books, Jim Korkis. Jim talks to us about his new book called Even More Secrets about Disneyland. This conversation covers quite a few topics, so be sure to pop some popcorn and get your favorite drink, like a new coffee from Expedition Roasters....and enjoy the conversation.
Links to Jim's books:
Amazon
Themeparkpress
Thank you so much for listening!!!
Contacts:
Please comment and subscribe to us on iTunes
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Follow us on facebook
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Hury: haxgoalie@gmail www.badorbad.com
Mark: info@leavingtodaypodcast.com
Jes: jes.farfan@gmail.com

Monday May 14, 2018
Episode 60 - 5 Up/3 Down - New Orleans Square
Monday May 14, 2018
Monday May 14, 2018
Hello and welcome to the LTP! This is our 60th episode and we're just getting started!! In this show, we're going to discuss our top 5 favorite things about New Orleans Squre 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 6th question!
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Redd the Pirate will be walking around New Orleans Square
Marvel Land - Spider Man Attraction Patent
Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats is open at DCA
Dumbo flies again in Fantasyland
Grad nights begin
More Ice Cream
Bats Day is no more
Redd the Pirate
New Dumbo Queue
101 with Jes!
Jes shares a trip report from listener Seth who went to Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars! Thank you Seth!!!
Feature Presentation
In this segment, we talk about our 5 favorite things about New Orleans Square 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!!!
Contacts:
Please comment and subscribe to us on iTunes
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Follow us on facebook
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Hury: haxgoalie@gmail www.badorbad.com
Mark: info@leavingtodaypodcast.com
Jes: jes.farfan@gmail.com

Monday Apr 30, 2018
Episode 59 - 5 Up/3 Down - Adventureland
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Monday Apr 30, 2018
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!!!
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
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.
Thank you so much for listening!!!
Contacts:
Please comment and subscribe to us on iTunes
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Follow us on facebook
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Hury: haxgoalie@gmail www.badorbad.com
Mark: info@leavingtodaypodcast.com
Jes: jes.farfan@gmail.com

Monday Apr 16, 2018
Episode 58 - 5 Up/3 Down - Main Street USA
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Monday Apr 16, 2018
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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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!!!
Contacts:
Please comment and subscribe to us on iTunes
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Follow us on facebook
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Jes: jes.farfan@gmail.com