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Episode 35 - Interview with Chris Strodder

Hello and welcome to Episode 35 of the leavingtodaypodcast!! In this extended, special show, we interview author Chris Strodder. We promise that you'll learn something from him!!! We also cover some news and play a game with Jes! So join us on this adventure, won't you??
News
Hyperspace Mountain goes into hibernation
121 employes are going to be laid off to make room for a new 4-Star hotel to be built on the Anabella Hotel property
Date Night at Disneyland returns this summer with live music in Tomorrowland
Guardians of Galaxy preview party sold out
 
101 with Jes!
We play a spirited round of '....would you rather?' Thank you to all who supplied us with questions!!
 
Feature Presentation
In this incredible interview, we talk with author of such beloved Disneyland books: The Disneyland Book of Lists and the The Disneyland Encyclopedia (1st, 2nd and 3rd editions): Chris Strodder.  We talk about a great many things from the importance of Disneyland to the new Star Wars Land! We promise that you'll learn something!!!
 
  
Some of Chris Strodder's Work!
Order a copy of The Disneyland Encyclopedia!!! 
 
 One of the favorite attraction posters
 
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Episode 34 - Space Mountain turns 40!

Hello and welcome to episode 34 of the leavingtodaypodcast!! In this show, we take a brief look at the history of Space Mountain as it turns 40. In addition, we share our thoughts on what this attractions means to us. But before that, we discuss the recent news and have a cool 101 with Jes segment!
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News
Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge
Matterhorn reopens with a new Fastpass option
Johnny Depp surprises riders on Pirates of the Caribbean
The Rock to redo Jungle Cruise - sure, why not?
Mission Breakout Premiere Party
101 with Jes!
In this segment, we play a game by taking a look back at some of 101 with Jes's difficult questions. Also, we take a look at this day in Disney's history.
 
 
 
 
 
One of Jes's many premier Pirate's events...
 
Feature Presentation
Happy Birthday to Space Mountain!! Space Mountain officially launched into orbit May 27th, 1977! We take a brief look back at its history and its impact on the park.  We also discuss what this wonderful attraction means to us.
 
Space Mountain on opening day! Notice the front escalators!!
Various attraction posters and newspaper ads
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Episode 33 - Disneyland's next 5-10 years

Hello and hello and..........hello! Welcome to Episode 33 of the leaving today podcast. In our 33rd episode we take a look at some of the rumours about the future plans of the park in the next 5 to 10 years....We also discuss some news items and play a game with Jes in our 101 with Jes! segment.
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News
Jungle Cruise is coming to a theater new you
Free Wifi testing at the park
New Star Wars land details announced at Star Wars Celebration panel
New Star Wars Teaser trailer
101 with Jes!
In this segment, we take a look at This Day in Disney History and we play a game
Feature Presentation
In our feature presentation segment, we take a look at some of the rumours that we found on various trusted sites. It should be noted these are just rumours and are meant to be treated as such. However, it is entertaining to give these ideas some thoughts.
GotG is the first of a new re-theme of HWL feat. Marvel w/ the area themed to a very urbanized NYC, somewhere the heroes would reside
Hyperion theater & the surrounding areas & facades finally get their re-themes to go along with the Marvel urban NYC of comic book lore
While WDW gets the Tron coaster, DCA will utilize the same tech but will theme it to the Avengers for Marvel Land
With SWL comes the closure of Launch Bay & the Innoventions building, the Jedi Training Academy, Hyperspace Mountain,& Star Tours eventually
W/ Marvel at DCA & Star Tours becoming redundant after SWL, the ride will be taken offline & the sims moved to DCA for Iron Man ride from HK
With so many attractions offline at Tomorrowland, WDI is stressing about the fact that the it will be a dead-zone for so long until a redo,2024 at best
Fantasyland is first after SWL w/ plans for the FL theater being replaced by Arendelle,& B&tB replacing motor boat cruise, both Tokyo projects
Arendelle will have a Frozen ride while the B&tB section will contain the Be Our Guest restaurant from WDW along with Belle's cottage
 
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Episode 32 - Disneyland in 1959

 
Hello and welcome to episode 32 of the leavingtodaypodcast!! In this episode, we discuss the attractions that were added to the park in the year 1959. We also take a look at some of the influences outside of the park that may have helped Walt Disney make these decisions. We also discuss the current news and play a couple games with Jes. Oh...we also talk about the many staircases in the park. So, join Jes, Hury, Mark....and special guest, 13 on this wonderful journey.
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News
Disney Legends Awards recipients are announced
Main Street Electrical Parade is extended through August 20th
New Path new Hungry Bear restaurant partially opens
New partial path is open
101 with Jes!
This day in Disneyland history
We play a game with crew
Bonus game as a team
Feature Presentation
We take a look at the changes that came to Disneyland in 1959 and how they impacted the park and us as guests. In addition, we discuss the elements within the park (and outside of the park) that may have lead Walt Disney to make all of these additions.
Construction sign of things to come in 1959!
Beautiful (and rare) aerial photo of the 1959 construction! Courtesy of angryap.com
A nice collage of Holiday Hill. Notice the hiking paths!
A different perspective of Holiday Hill.
 
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Episode 31 - Beauty and the Beast....and AT-ATs....

Well hello and welcome to the 31st episode of the leavingtodaypodcast! In this extended show, we talk about the new film Beauty and the Beast! In addition, we have a game with Jes in her segment, 101 with Jes!. But first, we have the news.
 
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News
Bob Iger gets extended until 2019
AT-ATs emerge in Anaheim
AT-ATs in Anheim! Look at their size! Photo Courtesy of Attractions 360.
Disney's post SWL plans
101 with Jes!
Hury and Mark play a favorite game, What's my line?
Feature Presentation
The group discusses the differences between the animated and live action film, Beauty and the Beast. They also discuss the controversy surrounding the release of this film.
  
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Episode 30 - Pirates of the Caribbean turns 50

Yo Ho Yo Ho.....and welcome to episode 30 of the leavingtodaypodcast!! In this extended delux show, we discuss the history and celebrate the birthday of one of the park's most beloved attractions, Pirates of the Caribbean.  But before that, we talk about some news items and also play a game with Jes in her segment, 101 with Jes!
 
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News
Fantasmic!! potential updates!!!!
Saving seats for parades and fireworks is against policy - finally!!!
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party may be moving to DCA in 2017
101 with Jes!
In this segment, Jes puts us to the test with some Pirate questions!!! 
 
Feature Presentation 
For our feature presentation, as Pirates of Caribbean turns 50, we take a look at the history, design, key players and impact of one of our favorite attractions. Feel free to share your own story, history, facts or insigh with us on this attraction.
 
Original Pirates Walk Thru Conceptual Drawing by Marc Davis
 
Here is Fred Joerger and Claude Coats during the construction
Walt Disney (in front) testing Pirates of the Caribbean protoype at Arrow Development 
  
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Episode 29 - Attractions we want in Disneyland

Hello and welcome to episode 29 of the Leavingtodaypodcast! In this episode we cover the earth in search of attractions at the other Disney parks and try to see what attractions we feel would work well in our park. But before that, we have the news and a game in our segment, 101 with Jes!!!
 
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News
Summer of Heroes at Disney California Adventure
Beauty and the Beast takeover of Fantasyland
101 with Jes!
In this segment, we test the Disneyland knowledge of both Hury and Jes...with a little help from their friends...
 
Feature Presentation 
In this segment, we take a look at the other Disney parks around the world and see what attractions, if any, we could reasonably port into our park. We discuss impact of theming, park layout and what we'd have to lose in order to make the changes.
Jes has a great idea for a jungle themed Tower of Terror, but would it fit there?
Hury proposes a tear down of this area to make room for the TRON Cycles, heck yeah!!
 
 
 
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Episode 28 - Our Three Favorite Dark Rides

Hello and welcome to the latest episode of the leavingtoday podcast!! In this episode, we eventually get to our top three dark rides. We discuss the merits of what makes a dark ride and their place within the parks. Before that, we play a game on 101 with Jes and we discuss the division of guests because of the elite dinner packages being offered.
 
"Disneyland, where every guest is a vip......if you can afford it...."
 
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News
21 Royal Street dinner package for $15,000, would you do this?
Saynotodisney.com
AP and park ticket prices go up
 
101 with Jes!
We play a new game...using audio!
 
Feature Presentation
In our feature presentation, we discuss our top three favorite dark rides! 
 
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Episode 27 - Disneyland Trip Report + News

Hello and welcome to episode 27 of the leavingtoday podcast! This episode is a little different in terms of format. Hury and Mark discuss the news while Jes is calling in live from the park! We also play a new game in 101 with Jes!
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Hury's suggestion of getting to Space Mountain
 
Orange arrows suggest a quick route to Space Mountain
News
New Star Wars Episode VIII Logo
Castle Heraldry Shoppe Closed
Canoe dock shortened (potentially)
 
101 with Jes!
We play a game in which Hury tells us a lie and a truth...which is which?
 
Feature Presentation
Jes calls in live from Disneyland and discusses what she's been up to on her visit.
 
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Episode 26 - Disneyland Food with Jae Brattain

Hello and welcome!! This is episode 26 don't ya know?!? Thank you for spending some time with us as we talk to a very cool person. We interview Disneyland food expert Jae Brattain.  You may know him from the disgeek podcast!!! Jae brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for the parks.  We are sure that you'll find him to be entertaining. But before that, we have our news.  Sadly, 101 with Jes! is well...101 for this week... 
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News
Southern California discount tickets
Marvel upgrades
Cabanas coming to the park(s)
The guys try to trick Jes with a crazy game....how does she do???
Feature Presentation
In our feature presentation, we talk to Disneyland food expert, Jae Brattain! His background and personality make for a fascinating and entertaining interview. We are sure you'll learn something and smile in the process!! If you have a question for Jae, be sure to contact us on Instragram or at info@leavingtodaypodcast.com!!!
 
 
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Episode 25 - If we ran the park for a year...

Hello and welcome to Episdoe 25!! This special extended show discusses, well, quite a lot of things! We each play armchair Disneyland owner and discuss some changes that we'd like to see happen. In addition, we play a new game with Jes!, we challenge Jes in her Storybook Land Canal boat knowlege and we talk about $95 special experience tickets.  But first, we talk about the news. This one is in fairly long, so break it up into small segments!!
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News
The passing of Carrie Fisher (and eventually other celebrities)
Carrie Fisher
 
Mine Train that once ran at Disneyland gets a new home
The last engine from Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland
For more information about Walt’s Barn and the Carolwood Foundation, visit its website, Carolwood.org.
 
Pirates of the Caribbean closes for a month
Iron Man Experience
 
101 with Jes!
In this segment, we dicuss Christmas and play a new game....Who came first???
Feature Presentation
In this episode, we each take our turn on the changes we'd make if we ran the park for a year or two. We discuss changes in policies and complete land overhauls. But first, we put Jes to the test!!
How do you like these strollers?
 
 
 
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Episode 24 - Predictions for 2017

Welcome to the Leavingtoday podcast. In this, our 24th episode, we give our predictions for the 2017 season. In addition, we discuss the progress of the show in our first year. But first, we have a trip report with Jes and we talk about some interesting news items. This one is long.....but worth it...
 
News
Rogue One is released
Main Street Electrical Parade returns, plus you can go to a special preview party!
Splitsville comes to Downtown Disney!!
Pizza, Disneyland style!!!
 
$9 a slice or $45 for the whole pizza, such a value!
 
101 with Jes!
A trip report from Jes!
We play a new game, can you guess the images?
 
Feature Story
In honor of both Hury's and Jes's birthday, we play a trivia game for prizes!!!
Listeners and the crew discuss their predicitons for 2017!
The crew shares their thoughts on our first year of shows.
 
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