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Imagination Skyway

Imagination Skyway is a Disney Parks and Imagineering podcast. Episodes explore attraction design, recap Disney news, and dive into the stories behind the magic, including interviews with Disney Imagineers, Disney Legends, and other Disney creators. Not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. Disney is a trademark of The Walt Disney Company.

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01:26:47

Disney Jollywood Nights | Opening Night Review |...

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/11/18

Disney Jollywood Nights debuted November 11, 2023 at Walt Disney World, and I was there (on a paid ticket, not by invitation) to experience the event for myself. With two live stage show performances (Disney Holidays In Hollywood and What's This? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along), live street performances (Twilight Soiree at the Tip Top Club and Holiday Fiesta En La Calle), Jingle Bell Jingle BAM nighttime spectacular, Jazzy Lounge at the Hollywood Brown Derby, unique Disney

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01:07:01

it’s a small world | Disneyland | 1964-1965 World’s Fair

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/11/04

Perhaps the most iconic ride of all time, "it's a small world" opened at the 1964-1965 World's Fair in New York at the UNICEF pavilion sponsored by Pepsi-Cola and was later moved to Disneyland, opening there in May 1966. Imagineers Mary Blair, Rolly Crump, Blaine Gibson, Marc Davis, Alice Davis, Harriet Burns and Claude Coats worked closely alongside Walt Disney to bring this attraction to life, and the Sherman Brothers (Richard and Robert Sherman) wrote its iconic theme song. With so much

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01:27:40

Oogie Boogie Bash | Disney California Adventure |...

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/10/21

In this episode, we recap our experience at Oogie Boogie Bash at the Disneyland Resort, which takes place in September and October at Disney California Adventure. We discuss the villain treat trails (especially Ernesto de la Cruz, Judge Doom, and Agatha Harkness), the character meet-and-greets, the parade, the crowds, dining options and beyond. Oogie Boogie Bash is a wonderful way to celebrate the Halloween season at Disneyland and offers some similarities and differences to Mickey's Not-So-Scary

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01:07:50

Disney Holiday Travel | Honeymoons | Annual Passes |...

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/10/07

Answering questions from listeners, this episode covers a wide range of topics, including Disney Vacation Club strategy (how many points to purchase and deciding on a home resort), suggestions for a honeymoon to Disney, annual passes, Muppets, Disneyland attractions, and more. Be sure to participate in future Instagram Live Q&A sessions by following Imagination Skyway on the Instagram app. What questions would you like to have answered on a future episode like this one? Tag me and join the

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01:46:30

Destination D23 2023 | Disney News | Recap

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/09/23

Destination D23 took place at Walt Disney World September 8-10, 2023. At the event, we learned more information about what Disney fans can expect from the Disney Parks (announcements and updates were shared for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, Disneyland Paris and Disney Cruise Line), Walt Disney Animation Studios, Marvel, Star Wars, and beyond. We also learned about upcoming D23 events, including updates to the D23 Expo, which will be

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56:53

Roundup Rodeo BBQ | Toy Story Land | Full Review...

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/09/16

Roundup Rodeo BBQ opened in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios on March 23, 2023. This Walt Disney World restaurant combines casual bbq dining with Toy Story fun, turning guests into their very own cowboy toy set. While you dine, Cast Members and restaurant entertainment make you feel like a toy in Andy's room (you'll even have to watch out for Sid). It's fun for the whole family, and this two-part discussion offers a full review of this Walt Disney World restaurant... live on

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01:01:40

Roundup Rodeo BBQ | Toy Story Land | Full Review...

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/09/09

Roundup Rodeo BBQ opened in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios on March 23, 2023. This Walt Disney World restaurant combines casual bbq dining with Toy Story fun, turning guests into their very own cowboy toy set. While you dine, Cast Members and restaurant entertainment make you feel like a toy in Andy's room (you'll even have to watch out for Sid). It's fun for the whole family, and this two-part discussion offers a full review of this Walt Disney World restaurant... live on

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01:36:01

Imagineering Concepts for Walt Disney World

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/09/02

Getting to play armchair Imagineer is one of my favorite pastimes. As a Disney fan, it's fun to imagine what could possibly one day come to the Disney Parks. Blue sky concepts from Walt Disney Imagineering are imaginative, inspiring, and downright exciting, teasing out what we might be able to expect at the Disney Parks one day. In this episode, we test our skills at coming up with ideas for potential Imagineering projects, and while the ideas are completely our own (none of these have been

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01:09:38

Disneyland with a Toddler or Infant

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/08/19

The Disneyland Resort in California is an amazing place for families of all ages, which includes toddlers and infants. With countless attractions for little ones to enjoy across two parks (Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure), character experiences, dining, and more, Disneyland is worth visiting with the whole family. In this episode, we chat about our most recent Disneyland vacation, which was our 18-month-old daughter's first time visiting the Disneyland Resort. We discuss when we

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56:56

EPCOT Norway Pavilion | Frozen Ever After | Maelstrom

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/08/05

The Norway Pavilion at EPCOT (including Frozen Ever After and its predecessor, Maelstrom) is full of authentic details that speak to the culture, history, music and cuisine of Norway. Opening in 1988, the pavilion features a table-service restaurant (Akershus), a quick-service bakery (Kringla Bakeri Og Cafe), a main attraction (Frozen Ever After), a meet-and-greet (Anna and Elsa's Royal Sommerhus), and shopping. The pavilion has a rich history, and this episode is devoted to the Imagineering, the

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01:19:52

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort | Gran Destino Tower

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/07/20

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort opened at Walt Disney World in 1997 across from Disney's Blizzard Beach water park. Closely situated near Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, Coronado Springs includes 10 dining locations (Toledo, Maya Grill, Three Bridges, Rix Sports Bar, Barcelona Lounge, Dahlia Lounge and more) and an array of amenities, pools and recreation, and even the largest conference center at Walt Disney World. With outer buildings (casitas, ranchos,

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01:04:46

DINOSAUR | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | DinoLand U.S.A.

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/07/08

Originally called Countdown to Extinction at Disney's Animal Kingdom, DINOSAUR has been thrilling guests at Walt Disney World since April 22, 1998. As an Enhanced Motion Vehicle (EMV), Walt Disney Imagineering used the same ride design and track layout as Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland. For DINOSAUR, the story instead revolves around the CTX Time Rover, capable of taking guests back to the cretaceous period to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs. Searching for an iguanodon, guests

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58:30

Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom | Walt Disney World)

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/06/24

Space Mountain opened at the Magic Kingdom in Walt DISNEY WORLD in 1975, becoming the first indoor tubular steel roller coaster. The original idea was conceived by Walt Disney for Disneyland, but after he passed away, the attraction was shifted to Florida, with Imagineer John Hench leading a team of talented Imagineers to bring this iconic attraction to life. In this episode, we discuss the history of Space Mountain, its impact on Tomorrowland, details and easter eggs, music, architecture, and more,

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01:11:32

Disney Vacation Club Basics (Part 2)

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/06/10

Disney Vacation Club offers Disney fans the opportunity to unlock years of magical vacations at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani and beyond. This year, my family finally made the decision to become Disney Vacation Club Members, buying directly from Disney with our home resort set to the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian. In this episode, we discuss the basics of Disney Vacation Club, including how it works, how much it costs, Membership Extras, the potential value your family could unlock with

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01:12:05

Disney Vacation Club Basics (Part 1)

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/06/03

Disney Vacation Club offers Disney fans the opportunity to unlock years of magical vacations at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani and beyond. This year, my family finally made the decision to become Disney Vacation Club Members, buying directly from Disney with our home resort set to the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian. In this episode, we discuss the basics of Disney Vacation Club, including how it works, how much it costs, Membership Extras, the potential value your family could unlock with

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01:07:48

EPCOT Mexico Pavilion, Gran Fiesta Tour

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/05/20

The Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT (including Gran Fiesta Tour and its predecessor, El Rio Del Tiempo) is full of authentic details that speak to the culture, history, music and cuisine of Mexico. Opening in 1982 with the park, the pavilion now features two table-service restaurants (San Angel Inn Restaurant and La Hacienda de San Angel), a quick-service restaurant (La Cantina de San Angel), a lounge and tequila bar (La Cava del Tequila), an outdoor beverage stand (Choza de Margarita), a main attraction

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01:14:30

Solo Trips to Walt Disney World

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/05/06

Taking a solo trip to Disney can sometimes seem intimidating, especially if we're used to traveling with our family and friends. In today's episode, we discuss some of the reasons you might want to consider a solo trip to Walt Disney World, whether it be an add-on to a local conference for work, a solo trip for a Disney event, or a relaxing vacation as a party of one. We also discuss some specific recommendations for visiting the parks, resorts, restaurants and Disney Springs as a solo traveler. Big

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58:07

Expedition Everest (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/04/22

Expedition Everest opened at Disney's Animal Kingdom on April 7, 2006 and is one of the highest rated Disney Park attractions. At 199 feet 6 inches tall, it's the tallest attraction at Walt Disney World and a thrilling Vekoma-manufactured roller coaster. Complete with a highly detailed Imagineering backstory, authentic story-driven details (many directly purchased in the Himalayas), and a monstrous yeti animatronic, Expedition Everest is one of the most beloved attractions at Disney. In this

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01:30:23

Music of the Disney Revival Era (Big Hero 6 to Encanto)

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/04/08

Disney Revival (2009-2021) films include The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Winnie the Pooh, Wreck It Ralph, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Moana, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Frozen 2, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Encanto. These 12 films span a range of just 12 years and represent some modern favorites in Disney history. Like with our Disney Renaissance episodes, we argue that the music is perhaps the most memorable aspect of these Disney Revival Era films, and a few have gone on to become the most

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01:40:11

Music of the Disney Revival Era (Princess and the...

Imagination Skyway ·

2023/03/25

Disney Revival (2009-2021) films include The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Winnie the Pooh, Wreck It Ralph, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Moana, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Frozen 2, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Encanto. These 12 films span a range of just 12 years and represent some modern favorites in Disney history. Like with our Disney Renaissance episodes, we argue that the music is perhaps the most memorable aspect of these Disney Revival Era films, and a few have gone on to become the most

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