WEDway Radio – Walt Disney World and Disneyland Examined with some Disney History

From the WWR Archives - Join Matt and Nate Parrish for their FIRST ever recording as they discuss random 2009 refurbishments happening in and around Walt Disney World and Disneyland. This never-released episode was recorded on a random afternoon in February 2009 as Matt and Nate tested equipment and decided on the format of the[...]

Thank you for listening to WWR The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt is joined by friend and Disney fan Thad Forrester to discuss underrated/overrated/most memorable dining locations in and around Disney theme parks. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the original Disney history show. This week, Matt is rejoined by themed architect and designer Wesley James to look at Disneyland attractions and how they categorize subjectively. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt sits down with Wesley James to rehash Season 2 of The Mandalorian. From film and TV influences to technology and story, this show is all about Mando. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the original Disney history show. This week, Matt and Nate continue Season 11 with an updated look at Disney watercraft and Disney theme park boats. From transporation to attractions, they discuss boats with captains, boats with narration, boats that fly, and more. Sometimes boats are nouns; sometimes boats are[...]

Thank you for downloading The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt is joined by Jocelyn from The Magic for Less Travel to talk can't miss Disney Christmas specials, movies, and shows. Enjoy! 

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Disney author Paul Lane stops by to discuss his new book on Disney bloggers, vloggers, and podcasters - and Jocelyn Martin joins the show to confess "things we've never done at Disney parks but definitely need[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the original Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Disney enthusiast and themed architect Wesley James to talk about this history of Tomorrowland and how Walt Disney Imagineering can use the existing infrastructure of the land to improve Disneyland. Enjoy!

"Enjoy Pirate Games and Fun Machines!!" Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the original Disney history show! This week, Matt and Nate dive into the short-lived but rich history of the Pirate Arcade Museum at Disneyland and the Caribbean Arcade at Walt Disney World. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the original Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Wesley James to pay tribute to the once heralded BetaMouse show...and they go full BetaMouse as they discuss the partnership between Disney and Nintendo prior to My Disney Experience and Fastpass+. SUPPORT THE SHOW Bring your[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the ORIGINAL Disney history show. This week, Matt and Nate kick off the much anticipated Season 11 by looking at the first days of the then Disney-MGM Studios and a complimentary tour of Hollywood Boulevard 1.0. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the ORIGINAL Disney history show. This week, Matt and Nate look forward to and preview Season 11 of the show! Thank you for your listenership through the years as we plan what's next! SUPPORT THE SHOW Through the 15th of October, visit MarcelineSquare.com for 15% off theme park-inspired scents[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio The Hub, a show that goes in any Disney direction. This week, Matt looks at a pre-cursor to the Carousel of Progress in Edison Square and chats about Adventures By Disney with Pam Forrester and Jocelyn Martins from The Magic for Less Travel. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway NOW, the sister show and news companion to WEDway Radio. This week, we take a look at touring Walt Disney World during the age of Covid and we pay our respects to Chadwick Boseman. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WWR The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt looks at the well and little known history of taverns around the Magic Kingdom(s) and checks in with Jocelyn Martins from The Magic for Less Travel to discuss Walt Disney World Around the Seasons. ENJOY!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the ORIGINAL Disney history show from coast to coast. This week, Matt wraps up the long-promised Season 10 of the show by looking at the second half of the Disney Decade 2.0 which launched when Bob Iger was named company CEO. Enjoy! SUPPORT THE SHOW For theme[...]

Thank you for downloading WWR The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt explores the never-built Liberty Street in Disneyland and sits down with Jocelyn Martins from The Magic for Less Travel to discuss favorite attractions from childhood. Enjoy! SUPPORT THE SHOW For expert travel planning to Walt Disney[...]

Thank you for downloading WWR The Hub, a show that takes you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt dives into the backstory of the forgotten Mary Blair Tomorrowland Mural at Disneyland and Jocelyn Martins from The Magic for Less Travel stops by to talk about the benefits of a stay at Disney's Yacht &[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, the original Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Chris Smith, author of The Walt Disney World That Never Was, to discuss Walt Disney World's Toontown that never was at the then Disney-MGM Studios. It was all started by a rabbit! Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WWR: The Hub, a show that can take you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt looks at the antecedent for Walt Disney World's never-built Main Street Theater announced in 2017. And he checks in with Jocelyn Martins from The Magic for Less Travel on Epcot for kids. Enjoy! SUPPORT THE[...]

Thank you for downloading the WEDway NOW show! This week, Matt is joined by Kevin from the 3028 Disney podcast and the incomparable Turkey Leg Jeff to discuss Disney Plus One, Minus One. What is it? You'll have to find out. SUPPORT THE SHOW You can now support the show by taking home your favorite[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is rejoined by Nate before discussing the rich history of the Sherman Brothers with Gregg and Jeff, sons of Richard and Robert (respectively). Gregg and Jeff directed and the film about their fathers and recounted their many years working together[...]

Thank you for downloading and streaming WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt takes a look at a casualty of the economic downturn following 9/11, the announced but never constructed Villas at Eagle Pines, inspired by famed architect Addison Mizner. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading and streaming WEDway Radio; this is the original Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by architect and Disney enthusiast Wesley James to look back at the Disney Decade 2.0. There was no proclamation, but as Michael Eisner's efficacy waned as the chairman of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDway NOW!, the sister show and news companion to WEDway Radio. This week, Matt is joined by Rikki Niblett to discuss Rise of the Resistance headaches, new stuff at Epcot, Super Nintendo World at Universal, new eats at Disney Springs, and more! YOU CAN SUPPORT THE SHOW! Bring home your favorite[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the original Disney history show! This week, Matt is joined by Disney Imagineer Josh Shaver-Moskowitz to discuss the design and detail that shaped Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW For theme park inspired scents, visit marcelinesquare.com Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading the WEDway NOW! show. This week, Matt dives into the latest Disney theme park news with Bob Iger's new best friend, Kat at Disney. Enjoy!

Thank you for joining me for SEASON 10! of WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. It's hard to believe over ten years has gone by since we embarked on this journey, but we appreciate your listenership, interaction, and support every day. Here's to another great year, 2020! This week, Matt is rejoined by[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio and the NOW show! This week, I'm joined by Brad Hughes of Jedi Talk to dive into the story, lore, and symbolism of The Rise of Skywalker and the current Star Wars trilogy. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, we dive into the controversial, rich, and detailed history of Disney's Dixie Landing's Resort at Walt Disney World.  Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the original Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Safari Mike from Radio Harambe as they relaunch WEDway NOW, the companion news show to WEDway Radio, and evaluate the latest from Disney theme parks with Buy, Sell, or Hold. Enjoy! 

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by former Imagineer and themed designer Andy Sinclair Harris to discuss Tony Baxter's vision for The Land pavilion at the Epcot Theme Center.

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Wesley from Reverse Imagineering as they dive into the evolution of Disney lands. From a loose coupling of attractions under generic umbrella themes to fully immersive lands based on single IP, Matt and Wesley look at the[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, Matt is joined by Disney News Insider Rikki Niblett to discuss the latest from Walt Disney World and Disneyland, including Epcot Construction, Skyliner and Galaxy's Edge controversies, and the newly themed lounge inside the Grand Floridian Resort. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio. This is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Thirty20Eight cohost Kevin Quigley to dive into how the Walt Disney Company both reflected and set trends in the Atomic Age on TV, with attractions, and film. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Mike and Rikki from the Be Our Guest Podcast to detail all of the announcements from the D23 Parks, Resorts, and Products panel. Yeah...it's a lot. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio. This week, we dive into our immediate reactions from the D23 Parks and Resorts Announcements Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by designer Rob Yeo to deconstruct the backstory of Disney's Animal Kingdom and, more specifically, the rich background of DinoLand USA. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. On this bonus Headlines show, I reveal where you can meet me during D23 Expo weekend at Disneyland and how you can save money on theme park inspired scents at marcelinesquare.com. Plus, we dive into news from around the Disney theme parks. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt visits with Disney Imagineering Executive Producer Jeffrey Shaver-Moskowitz about his journey from Walt Disney World castmember to current Imagineer and his work in the newly redesigned Pixar Pier area at Disney's California Adventure. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt looks at a never built Haunted Mansion-style attraction designed for the St Louis Riverfront Square complex. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Nate returns to the show to discuss his latest trip to the Disneyland Resort, and Matt describes the Disney influences from his trip to Chicago. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, we jump back into news around the Disney property and discuss updates coming to Epcot's Future World, the new tower and lobby area at Coronado Springs, new restaurants in World Showcase, opening dates for Rise of the Resistance at two parks[...]

Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, Matt is joined by famed designer Rob Yeo to discuss the glory and evolution of the Epcot Theme Center's Life and Health pavilion as it became the Wonders of Life.  Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, Matt and Rikki take a look at the latest from Disney parks and resorts, including a look at Toy Story 4, the latest from Disney's Riviera Resort, an unpopular Disney price increase, and more. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Mike from the long-running Be Our Guest Podcast to discuss the best after dark attractions, plazas, food spots, and more at Walt Disney World. Enjoy!

Thank you for celebrating TEN YEARS of WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, we look at some recent Disney history as we explore the first ever D23 Expo in Anaheim back in 2009. Enjoy! 

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, we take our first steps in Disneyland's Star Wars:Galaxy's Edge to share what you can expect as you tour Disneyland's newest land in decades. Enjoy!

Thank you for helping to celebrate TEN years of WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, we take a look at Disney headlines, including the debut of Star Wars:Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland, a NEW Bathroom of Tomorrow, a Magic Band Fiasco, and more! Enjoy

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, Matt discusses listener comments from Facebook after the Disney-MGM Studiostravaganza show. He also popped a question about Walt Disney World moderate resorts and dives into listener responses. Don't forget, you can join Matt every Sunday night on the WEDway Radio Facebook[...]

Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney's Hollywood/MGM Studios by looking at the first days of the Disney-MGM Studios theme park. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio; this is the Disney history show! This week, I'm joined by Rikki Niblett to discuss Epcot Forever details, Beauty and the Beast Lounge at Grand Floridian, Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway coming to Toontown at Disneyland, and More! Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio. This is the Disney history show. This week, Matt is joined by Kevin Quigley of the Thirty20Eight podcast to discuss 2000s refurbishments at Walt Disney World. Enjoy!

This week, Matt and author Jeff Ryan look at the relationship between Walt Disney, Ub Iwerks, and Mickey Mouse, and they discuss some of the unknown contributions of Ub to Disney animation, film SFX, and Disney theme parks. You can find Jeff's book, A Mouse Divided, on Amazon! Enjoy.

Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio; this is the Disney history show! The Tencennial continues with a look at opening dates for Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, new characters at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Disney Plus service, & more. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio; this is the TENTH season of the Disney history show. This week, I'm joined by Kory and Adam from Theme Park Pulse and Unpacked as we dive into the greatness (and awkwardness) that was the first TEN years of Disneyland, including a look at the Tencennial celebration and plans[...]

Thank you for downloading Wedway Radio; this is the Disney history show. This week, we talk about the latest developments from Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland, including new details from Smuggler's Run, the Rise of the Resistance attraction, character meets, restaurants, and more. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio, this is the Disney history show. This week, we bring you a bonus show, featuring Rikki from the Be Our Guest Podcast, where we discuss the latest news from Epcot, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and the Disney Skyliner. We also remember Disney Legends Ron Miller and Dave[...]

Thank you for downloading Wedway Wednesday, the Wedway Radio after show with Disney parks news, your thoughts and opinions, and more! This week, I give you a sneak peek into our upcoming spring and summer series on Wedway Radio, Disneyland's Discovery Bay. Enjoy!

Thank you for downloading WEDway Radio; this is the Disney history show! On this episode, we celebrate our TENCENNIAL anniversary with an exploration of a defunct attraction from Walt Disney World during a time of transition for Epcot. We hope you find time to join us on our Facebook page AFTER you listen to the[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney history show and this is the after show for episode 3 - Birthdayland. This week we add your comments and opinions to the larger discussion. To participate in our next after show, follow us on Facebook. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney History Show. This is the final season of WEDWay Radio episode 3. On this episode we explore a fondly remembered, yet underdeveloped area of the Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Birthdayland. Birthday was a land created to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday in 1988. It lasted through three[...]

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Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney History Show. This is the Final Season of WEDWay Radio and this is episode 2. On this episode we explore a venue that is very much a part of Disney folklore - The Carthay Circle Theater. Although not a Disney venue, the Carthay Circle Theater[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney history show. This is the follow up to episode 1 - The Western River Expedition. On this episode we pose this question to our listeners and discuss the answers: Would you rather have the entire Thunder Mesa area including the Mine Train, Pack Mules, Walking Trials[...]

Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney History Show. This is the Final Season of WEDWay Radio and this is episode 1. On this episode we explore the greatest attraction to never be built. Thunder Mesa and The Western River Expedition. To set the stage we take a look at the Magic[...]

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney history show and today (depending on when you listen to this) is our 9th anniversary. On this episode we take a look back at our 9 years of WEDWay Radio and we have an important announcement for all of you. Enjoy!

Check out the podcast we did for a live audience at the 2018 Planet Comicon in Kansas City on Fberuary 17th. The subject for the podcast was Disneyland and so we explored the origins of Disneyland, pulling from 4 previous shows. Enjoy!    

Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney history show. On this episode we present One Great Year: 1990 where we look at the year that was, 1990. Check out our discussion of Disney live action films like Dick Tracy, and the expansion of Disney's film studio slate. Animated classics were hit and[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! This is the news and discussion companion show to WEDWay Radio. This is episode #126 - KC Comic Con. On this episode we discuss the recent WEDWay Radio panel on Disneyland 1.0. Later we talk about the D23 Expo announcement regarding Paradise Pier's retheming to Pixar Pier and what that[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! on the Big Screen. This is episode #54 - Star Wars Talk. On this episode we are joined by fellow Disney podcaster Brad Hughes to discuss the last two Star Wars films, the next two Star Wars films and rumored Star Wars films. Enjoy!

Thanks for checking out WEDWay NOW! This is the companion show to WEDWay Radio, focusing on news discussions and fun stuff. This is episode #125 -Best Worst - Worst Best On this episode we are joined by Rikki Nibblett of the Be Our Guest Podcast. On this episode we take a look at what we[...]

Thanks for checking out WEDWay NOW! This is the companion show to WEDWay Radio, focusing on news discussions and fun stuff. This is episode #124 - Lazy River Madness. On this episode we are joined by Ivonne Ramos otherwise known as @servoisnaked (who originally tweeted the idea for replacing extinct attractions with lazy rivers). We[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is your show about Disney history and Disney parks. This is Season 8, Episode 6: The Master Showman. On this episode we continue looking at the career and life of Disney Imagineer Claude Coats and the growth and the changing Walt Disney Company from the 1920's through the 1980's.[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDWay NOW! on the Big Screen. This is episode #31, and our return to the show about the films and film news surrounding Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation, Pixar, MARVEL and Lucasfilm. This week we discuss Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm, including: - New Kermit the Frog voice actor -[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is your show about exploring the Disney parks and Disney history. This is your bonus episode #3 - The Universe elf Energy Pavilion. On this episode we take a look at the recently closed Energy pavilion at Epcot. And to make this an even more complicated story we go[...]

Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is Season 8, bonus episode #2 - WDW Adventureland 1.0. On this episode we take a look at Adventureland during the first few years of Walt Disney Worlds existence, including its shops, its attractions, its architecture and other features that made Adventureland unique. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, this is your show on Disney history and Disney parks. This is Season 8, Bonus episode 1: Farewell Great Movie Ride. On this episode we say goodbye to The Great Movie Ride, the once signature attraction at the Disney MGM Studio. This attraction takes with it an era of Disney[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! the companion show to WEDWay Radio. This is episode #123 - Illuminations history with Chuck Mirarchi. On this episode we are joined by columnist Chuck Mirarchi to discuss one of his articles detailing the different incarnations of Epcot nighttime spectaculars through the years, and then go into Illuminations: Reflections of[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay! the companion show to WEDWay Radio. This is #122 - Epcot Rumors with Dan Heaton of Tomorrow Society. On this episode we take a look at some recent rumors making the rounds on the internet including: - A $800 million - $1 billion overhaul of Future World - Retheming of Energy[...]

It all started with a ..... railroad. A railroad that ran in Walt Disney's outer office. From there, Walt started to think bigger and bigger, until he had a railroad he could board himself in his backyard. On this episode of WEDWay Radio, lets take a look at the origins of WED from the perspective[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the companion show to WEDWay Radio. This is episode #121 and we are happy to be joined by Aaron Wallace, the author of The Thinking Fan's Guide to WDW: Epcot, as well Magic Kingdom, and Hocus Pocus in Focus. Nate and Aaron reminisce about Epcot and talk about some[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDWay NOW!, your home for Disney news, Disney history and Disney Listory. This week, on NOW! #120, Matt and Kevin bring back the List Series by taking a look at the best and worst smells at Disney theme parks.  Enjoy! - For concierge level service on your next Disney vacation, check[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDWay NOW!, a show dedicated to Disney news and Disney history...and home of the Thirty20Eight. On NOW! #119, we take a look at the latest developments at Hong Kong Disneyland, holiday celebrations at Disney's California Adventure, and more! Enjoy! - For concierge level service on your next Disney vacation, check out[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the news companion to WEDWay Radio and home of the Thirty20Eight. On NOW! #118, we take a look at the forgotten final scenes on Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress in an all new Thirty20Eight and review the latest news from Walt Disney World. Enjoy! - For concierge level service[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the news companion to WEDWay Radio and home of the Thirty20Eight. On NOW! #117, we review the latest at Walt Disney World with a trip report from Kevin and a look inside Disney's Animal Kingdom with Brad Hughes of The Daily Disney Blog. Enjoy! - For concierge level service[...]

Thank you for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the news companion to WEDWay Radio and home of the Thirty20Eight. On NOW! #116, we continue our List Series with a look at puns used at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We were so overwhelmed by how many bad puns we found, we barely completed the show. Enjoy! -[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the news companion to WEDWay Radio and home of the Thirty20Eight. On NOW! #115, we take you inside Epcot's Food and Wine with Brad Hughes of the Daily Disney Blog, talk about news from the parks and the Disney Cruise Line, and bring you an all new Thirty20Eight about Epcot's[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the news companion to WEDWay Radio and home of the Thirty20Eight. On NOW! #114, we take you inside Walt Disney World in a new segment with Brad Hughes of the Daily Disney Blog and continue the List Series with a look at 90's Refurbs and the Disney Decade. Enjoy! -[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney history show, Season 8: Episode 4 - The Color and The War. Join us for part four of story of Disney artist and Imagineer Claude Coats, his experiences and the experiences of The Walt Disney Company during his career. On this episode we explore the fabulous[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the news companion to WEDWay Radio and home of the Thirty20Eight. On NOW! #113, we take you inside Walt Disney World in a new segment with Brad Hughes of the Daily Disney Blog and chat about soft closing Tower of Terror and Disney's bid to buy Twitter. Enjoy! - For[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW, the news companion to WEDWay Radio and home of the Thirty20Eight. This is the first episode of the first series on WEDWay NOW!. It's called NOW! #112 - The Disney Lists: 90's Attractions at Walt Disney World. Enjoy! - For concierge level service on your next Disney vacation, check out[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW, the sister show and news companion to WEDWay Radio. This is NOW! #111 - Mickey's Not So Scary, Disney Transport, TCM Party & the Thirty20Eight (Nighttime Parades!) Enjoy! - For concierge level service on your next Disney vacation, check out the great agents at TheMagicForLess.com. - Welcome back our new[...]

Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is your Disney history show. This is Season 8, Episode 3 - The Artist. On this episode we continue our story from Ep 1 - Hyperion, and Ep 2 - Art School, by adding the story of a particular artist who came to the Disney Studio in 1935,[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW, the sister show and news companion to WEDWay Radio. This is NOW! #110 - Main St. Electrical Parade, Disneyland's Eastern Gateway & the Thirty20Eight (America Sings!) Enjoy! - For concierge level service on your next Disney vacation check out the great agents at TheMagicForLess.com - Welcome back our new (old)[...]

Thank you for downloaidng WEDWay Radio. This is the Disney history show. This is Season 8, Episode 2 - Art School. This is Part Two of our Eight Part season. On this particular show we continue our look at the Hyperion Studio, however instead of just looking at he studio itself we look at what[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW, the sister show and news companion to WEDWay Radio. This is NOW! #109 - Typhoon Lagoon, Fort Wilderness Leisure & The Thirty20Eight. Enjoy! - For concierge level service on your next Disney vacation check out the great agents at TheMagicForLess.com - Welcome back our new (old) friends from Touringplans.com. Tools[...]

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The wait is over. Today we are proud to announce the release of Episode 1 of Season 8 of WEDWay Radio. This season we are taking a different approach. Instead of a whole season of independent shows we are creating an 8 episode season dedicated to one subject. This is episode 1 - Hyperion. On[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! This is the sister show and news companion to WEDWay Radio. This is episode #107 - Nate Returns, Mission Breakout, Listener Questions and More Enjoy!

Get ready for Season 8. This is our preview episode of a new type of season for WEDWay Radio, a season that will feature 8 episode in one overarching story about one topic. In one week we'll drop episode 1 of WEDWay Radio Season 8. Enjoy!

On this week's episode of WEDWay NOW!, Matt and Kevin discuss the Eat to the Beat lineup, a new hard ticket event at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the latest from the Town Center area of Disney Springs. Also, this episode features an all new episode of The Thirty20Eight, where Matt and Kevin talk about the defunct[...]

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! This is the companion news show to WEDWay Radio. This is episode #104 - Orlando, The Plaza, Dory & More   Enjoy!

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!. This is episode #101. Join Matt and special guest Kein Quigley for news of WDW and Disneyland   Enjoy

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! This is the news companion to WEDWay Radio and YOUR window to the Disney community. This is episode 100. Yes - 100! For our 100th episode we hae decided to talk about 100 things that we find special to Disney and Disney history. We hope you enjoy it!

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW! This is episode #098 - Tokyo Disney Sea with Matt and Hayley. Enjoy!

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is your show about exploring the Disney Parks and Disney History. This is Season 7: Episode 13 - Out of this World. On this episode we take a look at the space related attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio.  This is YOUR show about Disney History and Disney Parks.  On season 7, episode 12 we take a look at the 1954 film - 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea starring James Mason, Kirk Douglas and Peter Lorre.   Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio!  This is YOUR show about exploring the Disney parks and Disney History.  On season 7, episode 11 we do our annual 'Year in Review' show by looking at a specific year in Disney history.  This time we tackle a controversial year - 1998. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio.  This is YOUR show about Disney parks and Disney history.  On season 7, episode 10 we go where we've never gone before.  We explore a whole new species of theme park and look at 1998 Animal Kingdom, in our 1.0 series. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio.  This is your show about Disney History and Disney Parks.  On Season 7, Episode 9 we continue our look at the early Disneyland TV show; this time exploring the 1958 episode - An Adventure in the Magic Kingdom.   Enjoy!  

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the sister show and companion news show to WEDWay Radio and your window to the Disney community. On this show Matt is joined by Kevin Quigley, @Kevidently on Twitter. Enjoy!

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Launched in 1983, take a look at the early days of the Disney Channel, when it was a premium channel.

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Disney History and Disney Parks.  This is Season 7: Episode 4 - 1.0 Revisited: Frontierland Series Part II.  On this episode we revisit Frontierland 1.0 and 1.5, taking a final look at some of the attractions and shops that made up the early days of Frontierland.  [...]

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the companion news show to WEDWay Radio and your window to the Disney community.  This is episode #84 - Sam Gennawey and Universal vs Disney. On this episode we are joined by author and urban planner, Sam Gennawey to talk about his most recent book Universal vs Disney. The story[...]

Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about exploring the Disney Parks and Disney history.  This is season 6, episode 12 - Disneyland TV Companion #3: A Trip Through Adventureland. On this episode we return to a project we started a year ago, only this time Nate joins the show to discuss a classic[...]

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio.  This is YOUR show about Disney history and the Disney parks.  This is Season 6, Episode 11 - The Next Great Thing: Shanghai Disneyland. In this episode we take a look at whats planned for Shanghai Disneyland both inside and outside the theme park. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the news companion to WEDWay Radio and your window to the Disney community.  This is episode #80 - Goodbye Hat, Trader Sams & Space Mountain turns 40. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about exploring the Disney Parks and Disney history.  This is Season 6, Episode 10: One Great Year - 1967. On this episode we do our annual year in review, but instead of your run-of-the-mill lame year in review show, we take a look at a historical year in[...]

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Happy New Year! Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the companion news to WEDWay Radio and your window to the Disney community.  This is episode #80 - Polynesian, Frozen's storybook land & Sunglass Hut. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Disney Parks and Disney History.  This is Season 6 - Episode 9: Exploring the early Shops of Liberty Square.   On this episode we explore the early shops of Liberty Square including…  - Make your own scent in the Parfumerie  - Visit Old World Antiques  - Explore[...]

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Disney History and the Disney Parks.  This is Season 6, Episode 4: 64 Worlds Fair Part I This show is sponsored for The Magic For Less Travel.  If you're planning a trip to WDW, Disneyland or The Disney Cruise, go to TheMagicForLess.com and a get a free[...]

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Disney History and the Disney Parks.  This is Season 6, Episode 3: Westcot.  This show is sponsored for The Magic For Less Travel.  If you're planning a trip to WDW, Disneyland or The Disney Cruise, go to TheMagicForLess.com and a get a free quote. On this episode[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay NOW!, the companion theme park news show to WEDWay Radio, and your window to the Disney community.  This is episode #74 - The Progress City Primer On this episode we discuss:  - Disneyland 60th Plans  - The Adventureland Trading Company  - 2014 CEO of the Year And more…. Plus Michael Crawford[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio - YOUR show about exploring the Disnet Parks and Disney History.  This is Season 6: Episode 2 - Future World 1.0 On this episode we return to take a look at Epcot Center's Future World as it was when the park first opened, mores specifically The World of Motion and[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Disney History and the Disney Parks.  This is Season 6, Episode 1: The Backstage Tour.  This show is sponsored for The Magic For Less Travel.  If you're planning a trip to WDW, Disneyland or The Disney Cruise, go to TheMagicForLess.com and a get a free quote. This[...]

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Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is a special release episode looking specifically The Disneyland TV episodes. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 35 -MRHS 4: Three Tomorrowlands On this, the SEASON FINALE of Season 5, we are joined by Michael Crawford for the fourth installment of our Metro Historical Society, our roundtable series[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 34 - Peco's Bill, The Western Superman On this episode we take a look at the 1948 Disney Animated Feature - Melody Time, more specifically the short feature - Pecos Bill.[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 33 - DCA 1.0 Part I On this episode we explore Opening Day DCA.  More specifically, the entrance area, including:  - The California Letters  - The Tile Mosaic  - The Golden[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 32 - 100 Years of Magic On this episode we remember the 100 Years of Magic Celebration at Walt Disney World, celebrating the 100th birthday of Walt Disney. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 31 - One Great Year: 1986 On this episode we take a look at a historic year for the Walt Disney Company - 1986. This is the third installment in an[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 30 - Windows of Main Street USA. On this episode we take a look at one of the great unique details of Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom - The windows of[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 29 - A Trip Down Sunset Boulevard On this episode we discuss  - The Disney MGM Studios 1994 expansion  - Backstage vs Onstage theming  - The architectural influences of Sunset Boulevard's[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 28 - Future World 1.0 Part 1 On this episode we take a look at Epcot Center in its opening years.  We take a look at:  - The Monorail Plans  -[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 27 - Lady & The Tramp: An American Story On this episode we examine one of the most beloved Disney animated classic's, Lady and the Tramp, and explore the Americana embedded[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 26 - Welcome Foolish Mortals! - Haunted Mansion Part IV This week we wrap up our Fall 2013 series on The Haunted Mansion by taking a walk through the attraction itself,[...]

This is Season 5: Episode 25 - Long Lost Friends.  Partly based on this years 'Long Lost Friends' Limited Time Magic promotion, on this show we take a look at some of the forgotten park characters of Disneyland and Walt Disney Worlds past, including: The Mermaids Bob-O The Disneyland Clown The Little Orange Bird Dreamfinder and many[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 24 - This Chilling Challenge: The Haunted Mansion Part III On this episode we unveil Part III of our Fall 2013 series on the Haunted Mansion. We look at why the[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 23 - A Trip Down Main Street. On this episode we take discuss the different Main Street vehicles that have called Disneyland their home, and they have stood the test of[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 22 - The Illusioneers: Part II of our Fall 2013 Series on The Haunted Mansion. On this Part of of our series we take a look at two more Imagineers who[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 21 - Jules Verne's Worlds of Wonder and Imagination. On this episode we examine Jules Vern's  influence on the Disney theme parks and Disney Films, including  - Mysterious Island  - 20,000[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio. This is YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 20 - The Ghost House: Haunted Mansion Part I. On this episode we begin a four part series on the history and development of the Haunted Mansion, and we[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 19 - Attraction Music! 1970's. On this episode we examine the music of Disney attractions created in the 1970's.  Not surprisingly many of the pieces created for WDW attractions were actually[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 18 - Sounds of the 70's - Disney Films. On this episode we take a look at the music of Disney films of the 1970's, both animated and live action. Enjoy!

Thanks for Downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 17: Disney Legend Alice Davis. On this episode we interview Disney Legend Alice Davis and we discuss her amazing career at Disney. Enjoy! This is a fun one.

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5: Episode 16 - Fantasyland Finale - Fantasyland Part IV On this episode we wrap up our 2013 Summer Series on Fantasyland, looking at how different parks around the world advanced the Fantasyland[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 15 - The Disneyland Story. This week we check out the very first episode of the Disneyland TV Show, the show created through the agreement between Disney and ABC to finance[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 14 - Journey Into Imagineering. On this episode we take a look at our recent trip to the D23 Expo, examining what we believe was the best part, The Imagineering Pavilion. [...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 13 - Fantasyland '83: Fantasyland Series Part III. On this weeks show we recall the creation of of the Disneyland's greatest projects - New Fantasyland.  It was built in 1983 to[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 12 - The Backlot Tour: Studios '89. This week we go back to a forgotten series examining the Disney MGM Studios of 1989, and this part takes a look at the[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about exploring the Disney parks, Disney history and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 11 - Tomorrowland '94. On this episode we take a look at New Tomorrowland 1994, and how the theme changed within the land.  We discuss the attractions, landmarks, music and overall[...]

Thanks for dowloading WEDWay Radio, your show about exploring the Disney parks, Disney history and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Epsidoe 10 - Frontierland 1.5 Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 9 - Saludos Amigos. On this week, we've got a show covering one of the most unique, important and groundbreaking events in the history of The Walt Disney Company - The[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Co.  This is Season 5, Episode 8 - Fantasyland 1.0, Part II of our Fantasyland Summer Series. On this episode we take a look at Fantasyland during its first three decades.  Fantasyland probably changed the least between[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 7 - The Majestic Wilderness Lodge On this episode of WEDWay Radio we discuss all the great stuff that makes Disney's Wilderness Lodge one of the best themed resorts in the[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 6 The Metro Retro Historical Society Meeting 3 - Two Brothers and Two Brothers…. On a Boat. This week we welcome Michael and Jeff Crawford back to WEDWay Radio to discuss[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, you show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 5 - 50 Years of Tiki's. On this episode we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.  We discuss many of the amazing elements of this fantastic[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, Episode 4: Three Dimensional Reality, the first part of our season 5 summer series, Fantasyland. On this show we discuss the origins of Fantasyland; how the roots are really the beginnings Disneyland. [...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, your show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5, Episode 3 - The Original Land Pavilion. On this episode we take a look at the original design for The Land Pavilion Future World's.  Listen as we journey back to the 1970's[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Episode 2 of Season 5: Club 33. This episode explores the uber exclusive private club, located within the gates of Disneyland: Club 33.  We discuss the overall theming, the design, the history of the[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is Season 5, episode #1 - The Love Bug. On this episode we examine one of our favorite Disney live action films, 1969's The Love Bug.  We look at the characters, plot lines, the importance[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about exploring the Disney Parks, Disney history and The Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #145 - The Mickey Mouse Revue. On this show we take a look at a classic Walt Disney World attraction, taking you back to the 1970's to examine The Mickey Mouse Revue.  This[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #144 - Tomorrowland 1.5: Disneyland's Tomorrowland from 1955-1966. On this episode we take a look at some of the forgotten, strange and iconic attractions of the first incarnation of Disneyland's Tomorrowland, including Rocket[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #143 - Disney's Folly, Part III of our Snow White 75th Anniversary Celebration. On this episode we take a look at the home stretch of completing the film from 1936-1937, whether the film[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about exploring the Disney parks, Disney history and the Walt Disney Company. This is episode #142 - Dinner and a Horror Movie. On this episode we take a look at the end of Disney MGM's first real expansion with the opening of the Muppet Vision 3D, The Honey[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is episode #141 - Classic Attractions, Classic Music: The 1960's On this episode we are once again joined by Jeff Crawford to discuss the music of the 1960's; this time looking specifically at attractions.  This[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and the Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #140 - Music of Disney Films: The 1960's. On this episode we are joined by Jeff Crawford and take a look at the Disney films of the 1960's and the music that made[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and the Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #139 - One Great Year (Part II) Because year in Review shows are aren't really our style, we take a look at a historic year in Disney history - 1991.  Enjoy!

Episode 138 is our second installment of our Snow White 75th Anniversary series and we are proud to bring you this look at both the story development and the character development for the film

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney history and The Walt Disney Co. This is episode #137 - Meet Me at Disneyland. On this episode, Matt and Nate discuss a local television show from 1962 in the Los Angeles area called Meet Me in Disneyland.  The show wasn't very[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about exploring the Disney Parks, Disney history and the Walt Disney CO. This is episode #136 - Main Street 1.0 Part 2.  On this particular episode we take a look at the second block of shops and unique places of Man Street USA as it existed in Disneylands[...]

This is the first of our three part series celebrating the 75th anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Walt Disney's first feature length animated film.  In this particular installment we discuss the barriers that Disney had to overcome to go from making shorts at the beginning of the 1930's to creating features towardsthe[...]

Thank You for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #134 - Unbuilt Hotels of the Seven Seas Lagoon. On this episode we take a look at the three unbuilt concepts for deluxe resorts on the Seven Seas Lagoon that go back[...]

Thanks for downloading episode 133 of WEDWay Radio where we take a look at the 1948 Disney animated short Johnny Appleseed.  It was released as a part of the 1948 package film Melody Time. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about experiencing the Disney parks, Disney history and the Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #132 - The Early Days of the Disney Polynesian Village Resort This week we are happy to be joined by Steve "Tikiman" Seifert.  We discuss the construction of the Polynesian, early designs, the[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, experiencing the Disney Parks and the Walt Disney Company.  This is episode #131 - Main Street 1.0 On this episode we take a look at the first block of 1955 Main Street exploring the unique shops like the Wurlitzer Music Hall, the Yale & Towne[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about experiencing the Disney Parks, Disney History and the Walt Disney Co.  This is episode 130 - Epcot's Next Chapter: 30 Years of Discovery.   This is our last installment in our 30 Years of Discovery and series and in it we discuss the present state of Epcot,[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about experiencing the Disney Parks, Disney History and the Walt Disney Co.  This is episode 129 - Disneyland and DCA in a Day. This week we take a look at experiencing both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in a day. Matt and Nate take different routes exploring the[...]

The first decade of EPCOT is explored in this; the fourth installment of our 30 Years of Discovery series. Enjoy!

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney Parks, Disney History and Touring. This is episode 127: The Music of Disney: 1950's On this episode we go back to Disney in the 1950's and take a look at the musical stylings of the animated features, Disney TV, Theme Parks and Disney records division. Enjoy![...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney Parks, Disney History and Touring. This is episode 126: The Home of the Future. On this episode we go back to Disneyland in 1957 for the opening of the Monsanto House of the Future, and take a look at the life of the first futuristic attraction[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney parks, Disney history and touring.  This is episode 125 - Frontierland 1.0 Enjoy!

This episode is our third in our DCA Project Update miniseries, examining the construction and refurbishment of Disney California Adventure.  We started looking at this on episode 7 of WEDWay Radio and since then have looked at the progress of the project each summer culminating with the completion of the project in 2012. Enjoy!  -------------------------------[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney parks, Disney history and touring. This is episode #123 - Epcot's Opening Day: 30 Years of Discovery. This episode is our third in our 30 Years of Discovery Series, celebrating the five decades of Epcot, and we chose to look at Epcot's Opening Day and Dedication[...]

This weeks WEDWay Radio is a sequel to a previous episode entitled Better on a Boat that we created in the Spring of 2011, where we discussed first time touring at Disneyland with a child.  This episode is similar in nature, but switches coasts to Walt Disney World to challenge the idea that Epcot is[...]

This week Matt and Nate take a look at Disney shorts and theme park locale's based on baseball, including a Goofy short, How to Play Baseball, Casey at the Bat and Caseys Corner at WDW

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney Parks and touring.  This is episode 120 - Liberty by Disney On this episode we celebrate American Independence Day by looking at one of Disney's most patriotic films, Johnny Tremain and its legacy in the Disney parks. Johnny Tremain is based on the 1943[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney Parks and touring.  This is episode 119 - 30 Years of Discovery:  From Progress City to Epcot Center. This show continues our look at Epcot Centers 30th Anniversary by looking at the 5 decades of Epcot.  In this particular show we take a look[...]

In this episode of WEDWay Radio Matt and Nate take a look at the 1973 Disney animated feature 'Robin Hood' and discuss why its good and bad.

The news of Walt Disney World and Disneyland the week of June 16, 2012.

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney Parks and touring.  This is episode 117 - The Metro Retro Historical Society - Greatest and Worst. This show is a gathering of Disney historians to discuss an issues, events, era's within the lexicon of Disney history.  We are happy to be joined by[...]

This week on Wedway NOW! we take a look at the Disney connection to Ray Bradbury. Joining us is Michael Crawford of Progresscityusa.com and the Progress City Radio Hour.

On this weeks WEDWay Radio we take a look at an area of Walt disney World that was a part of the plan from the very beginning, the Transportation and Ticket Center, although the site and purpose saw some drastic changes from its original plan for EPCOT City. The TTC has probably seen its busiest[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney Parks, Disney History and touring.  This is episode 115: Date Night at Disneyland On this episode we celebrate a tradition that Disneyland began in the late 1950's that centered around the Carnation Plaza Gardens.  This show is both a history of both the Carnation Plaza Gardens[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney Parks, Disney History and touring.  This is episode 114: Walt's Dream: 30 Years of Discovery. On this episode we start a new series to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Epcot, where we'll look at the five decades of EPCOT.  We'll begin with our first installment and[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and Touring. This is episode 113- The Brown Derby: Studios 89 On this episode of WEDWay Radio we take a look at an original attraction/restaurant of Disney MGM Studios, the Hollywood Brown Derby.  The Derby is based on maybe the most famous of[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and Touring. This is episode 112 - WDW Project Update 2012 On this episode of WEDWay Radio we take a look at three of the biggest projects underway at Walt Disney World.  We take a look at  The Fantasyland Expansion and where it[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring.  This is episode 111: Tomorrowland 1.0. This episode of WEDWay Radio explores the history of Disneyland's Tomorrowland by looking at its very first attractions.  In the early days of Disneyland there wasn't one specific theme that carried its way through each[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and Touring. This is episode 110 - Lost Epcot Rediscovered On this episode of WEDWay Radio we take a look at a planned pavilion for Epcots World Showcase that never came to be: Equatorial Africa.  Not only was this going to the only[...]

On this episode of WEDWay Radio we are joined by Disney Legend Floyd Norman.  Floyd joined the Disney Studio in 1956, working there until 1968 as an artist and story-man.  His biggest contribution came when he was promoted from animator to story-man on The Jungle Book.  He would return to Disney many times in the[...]

Thanks for downlowding WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney parks, Disney history and touring. This is episode 108, Pushing the Envelope: Pixar. On this weeks episode we take a look at the history of Pixar, focusing in specifically on its growth through its inception to the release of Toy Story in 1995.  The story is[...]

Thanks for downloading NOW!, the companion news show to WEDWay Radio.  This week we explore the news making the rounds, including  - Fastpass Changes at WDW  - Changes to Kilmanjaro Safari  - New merchandise  - Action in Disneyland's Downtown Disney  - DCA Turns 11 Enjoy this weeks show ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring.  This is episode 107: The Golden Horseshoe. This episode of WEDWay Radio explores the history of Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe.  This venue has hosted three shows over its 56 year history, including one of the more popular attractions 'Slue Foot Sues Golden[...]

Thanks for downloading Wedway NOW, the news companion to WEDWay Radio.  This show explores the news of February 2, 2012, including:  - New FastPass machines at The Seas with Nemo and Friends  - New D23 events in Marceline and Disneyland  - Previews of John Carter in both WDW and Los Angeles  - Lady and the[...]

All the news going on with Disney right now for the week of January 26, 2012

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring.  This is episode 106 - Disney in Space: Man in Space. This episode continues the series we began in October of 2011: Disney in Space and we take a look at Disneyland television show episode Man in Space which aired in[...]

This week we discuss a few items of note including: The Presidents visit to WDW and our thoughts after the fact The new Exotic Driving Experience at WDW Minnie's Fly Girls show at DCA New merch at DCA The redux of Japans quick service dining location Enjoy!  

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio a show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring. This is episode #105 - Crescent Lake. When Walt Disney World opened in 1971 the company knew that they needed to offer fantastically themed resorts for guests to stay.  Most would associate the Grand Floridian, The Contemporary and the Polynesian as[...]

This week on Wedway NOW! we discuss some of the news making the rounds, including:  - The Matterhorns refurbishment  - The TestTrack Redo  - The new music loop on Disneylands Main Street USA  - The new Mad T Party nighttime entertainment at DCA  - New features of the Art of Animation Resort As a special[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney parks, Disney history and Touring.  This is episode 104 - Adventure Awaits! This week are joined by a real expert in Disney parks planning and theming, Sam Genneway of SamLand.blogspot. Sam is a published author and speaks at the Disney Family Museum.  Sam joins us this[...]

This week on Wedway NOW! we discuss whats going on ar Disney right:  - One More Disney Day  - The Jolly Holiday Bakery Opens Jan 7  - Ride Testing for Luigi's Casa Della Tires and Dumbo  - Fan Event: Dapper Day at Disneyland Enjoy!

On this episode of WEDWay Radio Matt and Nate take a stab at a year in review show. However, we can't just do a normal Year in Review show.  Thats not our style.  Its probably a subject that fits Wedway NOW!. Instead we decided to do a Year in Review Show about an important year[...]

On this episode of WEDWay Radio we take a look at some of the "other" Disney sites around the country that may tell the story of Walt Disney and the Disney company as well.    In the last thirty years Disneyland has become not only the worlds premier theme park, but a place filled with[...]

Thanks for downloading Wedway NOW!, the companion news show to WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring.    This week on Wedway NOW! we tackle the news around the Walt Disney Company. Including: 1. Disney announces a new race 2. Maters Junkyard Jamboree begins testing  3. Toy Story Midway Mania to[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks, and touring.  This is episode 101 - TinselTown Square. On this episode Matt and Nate discuss the return to the Town Square style entrance plaza when constructing the Disney MGM Studios in the 1980's.  In looking at this we discuss:  - The original[...]

This weeks Wedway NOW! focuses ont he news of Walt Disney World and Disneyland

For our 100th episode of WEDWay Radio we thought we'd do something special.  To celebrate the occasion we decided to move forward on an idea we began last Spring; a gathering of Disney historians to discuss an issues, events, era's within the lexicon of Disney history.   This week we are happy to be joined[...]

Thanks for downloading Wedway NOW! the companion show to WEDWay Radio.  This week we tackle a few of the news stories making the rounds including  - Star Wars Weekends dates for 2012 announced  - Ghirardelli will open in Pacific Wharf area of DCA  - Health and Wellness Suites for the Contemporary Resort have been cancelled[...]

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring.  This is episode 99: Walt Disney 110, a celebration of the life of Walt Disney.   This episode coincides with the 110th Anniversary of Walt Disney's birth in 1901, and to celebrate it present a bio of Walt Disney discovering many[...]

This week we take a look out a few news items icluding: The lost Oswald film to be auctioned The Muppets will be joining the Disney Fantasy 2012 for an interactive art adventure Disneys Wide World of Sports is getting some enhancements Touring Plans announces optimized touring plans.  What does that mean?

Thanks for joining us for WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney history, Disney parks, and touring.  This is episode 98 This weeks show is quite unique in that we don't look at an individual attraction or land. Instead we focus on a very special era in Disney history; the technological advancements of the mid 20th[...]

This is Wedway NOW for November 24, 2011 - Happy Thanksgiving.  On this episode we discuss this week in Disney history, the D23 events for 2012 and some Disney news, including:  - The Muppets has hit screens and is a hit  - The Rice Krispy Turkey legs  - New RFID Turnstiles at Epcot  - The[...]

This week on WEDWay Radio Matt and Nate continue their Studios 89 series by taking a look at the backstage, onstage in the Backlot Express.  Enjoy!

Thanks for joining us for Wedway NOW! for November 17, 2011 - This week we discuss:  - James Cameron toured Disney California Adventure  - The features of the new Disneyland Hotel  - Jake and The Neverland Pirates meet and greet at Disney Hollywood Studios  - Bob Iger joins the Board of Directors at  - A[...]

On this episode of WEDWay Radio Matt and Nate discuss the different holiday offerings at Walt Disney World, but not after discussing the evolution of the Candlelight Processional at Disneyland from 1955 - 1961. We talk about all of you holiday favorite on this episode including: Mickey Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom[...]

Thanks for joining us for Wedway Radio for November 9, 2011.  This week we discuss:  - Disney will be creating content for Youtube  - Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Playtest  - Supercar Experience at WDW Speedway  - Walt Disney Family Museum WWII cartoons for Veterans Day  - Carthay Circle Pump House unveiled.

This is WEDWay Radio 95 - The Bold Renegade. In this episode we look at an important property, development and creation of Walt Disney Productions; the creation of the Zorro show.  Although it was a popular show on ABC from 1957-1959 there is so much more to this story including:  - The creation of WED[...]

The news of November 11, 2011 including:  - Disney - Netflix Deal -   - A Look at Buena Vista Street  - Retro D-Tech merchandise items  - Talking Mickey visits Magic Kingdom  - New Disney Gallery exhibit "All aboard the Grand Circle Tour"  - Disneyland has no plans to adopt the dining cancellation fee

Thanks for joining us for WEDWay Radio - A show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring. This weeks  show we take a look at  a place that many know, but few know the backstory: The Royal Suite, 21 Rue Royal, The Disney Gallery and The Disneyland Dream Suite. Although many are familiar with the[...]

This week we delve into a variety of Disney news related items including: New art was released featuring the Red Car Trolley, its color scheme and the route that it will follow through Buena Vista Street and Hollywoodland Disney recently announced a rerelease of several animated classics in 3D including Beauty and the Beast, Monsters[...]

This is WEDWay Radio 93 - The International Film Festival: Highlighting the films of Epcots World Showcase.  In this episode we look at the four films of World Showcase: Norway's 'Spirit of Norway, China's Reflections of China, Canada's O'Canada and France's Impressions de France.  Join us as we take a look at each attraction discussing the differences in the[...]

Thanks for joining us for Wedway NOW for October 20, 2011.  This week we tackle the stories about the Disney theme parks, including 1.  Top Disney execs were seen and reported to be touring Disneys Animal Kingdom with James Cameron and his creative team.  2.  Disney shared a preview of Maters Junkyard Jamboree at DCA [...]

On this episode of WEDWay Radio we are proud to take a look at one of our favorite animated features the 1949 film Ichabod and Mr. Toad, and instead of looking at the entire feature we are going to instead look at the second half of the film: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.  This is[...]

Thanks for joining for Wedway Now for October 12, 2011 where we look at the news of Disney.  This week we discuss several items including CEO Bob Igers plan to step down in 2015 The recent fire in WDW The plan to open the Art of Animation Resort in May of 2012 The podcast awards[...]

Thanks for joining us for WEDWay Radio - A Show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring. This is episode #91 and this week Matt and Nate begin an exciting new series called 'Disney In Space' where we look at Disney's influence on SPACE, ranging from attractions to the Disneyland TV show, to important people[...]

This week Matt and Nate tackle the news of the Disney Company including The new Blue Sky Cellar at DCA The Avatar announcement The 40 Year Anniversry at WDW The death of Steve Jobs

Thanks for joining us for WEDWay Radio - A show about Disney history, Disney parks and touring.  On this weeks episode of WEDWay Radio the Matt and Nate are joined by Henry Work of Touringplans.com to talk about a type of touring that is becoming more and more common, the Touring Habits of the Seasoned[...]

This week on WEDway Radio Matt and Nate compete our 40 Years of Magic series by discussing the 21st century.  We believe one of the most prevalent themes of the past 12 years at Walt Disney World is 'Celebrations,' and we discuss some of the more memorable celebrations; The Millennium Celebration, 100 Years of Magic,[...]

In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate are once again joined by Jeff Pepper to discuss some Disney history.  This week we are going deep in the realm of Disney history to discover the story of Walt Disney in Kansas City.  In looking at this chapter the focus is really not just the[...]

Thanks for joining us for WEDway Radio - A show about Disney history, theme parks and touring.  Matt and Nate  This is show #87.  In this episode Matt and Nate take a look at an area that is often overlooked when evaluating Disney history: The Disney Studio.  The Studio was built in 1940 and in[...]

In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate look at a common type of attraction in Disney theme parks, the 3D film.  Not only do we go through the evolution of films that extend beyond the flat second dimension, but we also go all WEDway on it and talk about how Disney's forays into[...]

This week on WEDway Radio; Matt and Nate discuss the news from the D23 Expo including all of the announcements related to feature film releases from Disney Animation, Pixar and Marvel.  One of our favorite panels surrounded the design and features being created for Disney California Adventure's Buena Vista Street.  We take a look at[...]

This week on WEDway Radio Matt and Nate continue their 40 Years of Magic series leading up to Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary with the fourth installment in the series, looking at WDW in the 1990's.  Dubbed 'The Disney Decade' by then CEO Michael Eisner, this decade saw an explosion in the number of resort[...]

In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate discuss a Disney Hollywood Studios Touring Plan for the whole family (probably why its called the Happy Family Touring Plan).  Beci Mahnken of MEI & Mousefan Travel also joins us to talk about some exclusive deals happening at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and you'll need[...]

In this episode of WEDway Radio Nate and Matt take a look at the Disney California Adventure refurbishment/expansion project and its progress from 2010 - 2011.   When we originally looked at the project in 2009 construction walls were going up, and most of the project was either breaking ground or still on the drawing[...]

In this episodes of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate continue the 40 Years of Magic Series Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World by looking at the events that shaped the most active decade in WDW history, the 1980's.  The decade began by opening a second theme park with EPCOT Center and ended by[...]

Nate and Matt discuss Walt Disney and Mark Twain; but not the Mark Twain, rather the man Mark Twain.  Walt and Samuel Langhorn Clemens (Mark Twain) led strikingly paralell lives in what influenced their creativity.  Both grew up in northern MIssouri and both went on to create innovative and methods of storytelling.  Theres a lot[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate discuss the Alice in Wonderland and how this film has more attractions in Disneyland than any other Disney film, and the reasons for this interesting situation.

In this episode of WEDway Radio Nate and Matt celebrate Disneylands birthday with again this year by taking a look at an important event in the history of Disneyland, the International Press Preview on July 17, 1955 and the opening day TV special that aired to national audience of 90 million people. The TV show was[...]

This week Nate and Matt present a show that we think you're really going to like.  We take a trip across the sea to one of the Disney parks that few in the US Disney community have ever visited, but after looking closely its amazing how close the theming, attractions and restaurants are to the[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate continue their celebration of the Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary with the second installment of WEDway Radio's 40 Years of Magic, by looking at the 1970's.  Instead of doing an almanac style show where we run down the changes to the resort by year we decided to focus in[...]

In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate take a look at the relationship between Disney, the Disney parks and The Tiki Culture / Craze of 1950's and 60's.  First we delve into the Tiki Culture in America; discussing its origins and some of the more popular Polynesian style restaurants of the time.  Then,[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate take a look at a story of the Disney Studio that spans the highs and lows of their feature animation from the first film, Snow White, through the release of Peter Pan.  What makes this such an interesting story is the road that Peter Pan took from the beginning[...]

In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate invite Henry Work of Touringplans.com and Betamouse onto the show to discuss the magic of World Showcase after dark. Check out the show notes at http://wedwayradio.com Email the show at podcast@wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/wedwayradio Join our Facebook page facebook.com/wedwayradio Enjoy!

In this episode Matt and Nate begin a new series celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World we're calling 40 Years of Magic.  The series looks at each of the five decades of Walt Disney World, beginning with the 1960's.  The 1960's was an interesting decade in that most of the imprtant decisions regarding[...]

In the aftermath of the recent tornado that struck Joplin MO, we are fortunate today to have Mike Rahlman of the Be Our Guest Podcast; who, like us, resides in Missouri and discusses with us, ways that our friends in the Disney online community can help the Joplin and the area around it, who are[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate look at some of the more prominent news and rumors that have been making the rounds in the Disney community.  We look at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in this episode so be sure to tune in this epsiode.   Show Notes available at http://wedwayradio.com Email the show[...]

In this epsiode of Matt and Nate discover one of the shortest lived, but no less important attractions in the history of Disneyland.  If the Disneyland Railroad represents the past of rail travel, then Tomorrowland should provide the future of rail travel; and so in 1957 Disneyland debuted The Viewliner, the fastest miniature train in[...]

In this weeks episode of we revisit of the Studios for the second installment of thr Studios 89 Series by looking a couple of original attractions that were unique to the Stuios; Superstar Television an The Monster Sound Show. And, to add to the conversation Matt Hochberg of StudiosCentral.com lends us a hand with the[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate delve into the story of; the making of Indiana Jones, the relationship between George Lucas and Michael Eisner going back to the days at Paramount, and the Indiana Jones attractions that were created at the Disney theme parks. This epsiode really looks at some of the culture change that[...]

In this episode of WEDway Radio we are so proud and excited to present an interview with the fourth voice of Mickey Mouse, Mr. Bret Iwan who gave up some time to talk to us about his time as the 4th voice of Mickey Mouse. Bret will also be appearing at a benefit for Thank[...]

In this episode of WEDway Radio we take a look at Disneyland with a young child.  As Matt gets ready to become a first time father later this year we examine how to tour the Disneyland Park with kids.  To do so, we take a look at each themed land in Disneyland one by one[...]

In this episode, Matt and Nate discuss the evolution of one of Disney's original theme park attraction designs, the Circle Vision 360.  Although this attraction was based on a new style of film presentation, the Cinerama; this attraction was a Disney original and one of the few original attractions that is found in a Disey[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate discuss one of the great Disney films in history, The Swiss Family Robinson, looking at the making of the film and the finished product.  Then the show looks at The Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse and its various incarnations in different Disney theme parks.  Some of the better aspects of[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate view the timeline of events surrounding the 2009 Fantasyland Expansion announcement which included more princess themed areas and attractions.  We look at the groundbreaking, interactive queue's, the decision to change from the princess themed areas to appeal to a larger demographic (aka: boys), the addition of the Seven Dwarfs[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate take a lighter look at the Disney Theme Parks by examining the different types of queue's that make up "Scene One" of the different attractions.  Within the episode we start by looking at the original switchback style queue's, queue's with preshows and many more including a few fun categories[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate look at Disneyland's New Orleans Square including a brief discussion on the reasons for expansion and why New Orleans was a perfect inspiration for a new themed land.  The most intriguing part of this area is definetely the different shops and so the evolution of the different shops is[...]

  This is WEDway Radio episode 60, hosted by Matt and Nate.  This week we begin a new series, Disney MGM Studios 89, which looks at the (then) Disney MGM Studios in its first year.  We begin the series by looking at the development of the Studios from an idea for an Entertainment themed Future[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate explore Walt Disney World's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea submarine attraction.  Also discussed in the episode are the links between the attraction and the 1954 film of the same name.  The attraction itself was situated in WDW's Fantasyland but was greater than a traditional dark ride and offered a[...]

In this Episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate are joined by Michael Crawford of Progress City USA to discuss Undiscovered Disneyland presented by Disney Imagineer Dave Fischer at one of the sessions from the Destination-D, D23 in September of 2010 at the Disneyland Hotel.  In the presentation a number of concepts and concept art were shared.   This show[...]

In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate complete the 1964 Worlds Fair Series with the final installment: Progressland and The Carousel of Progress.  This is probably the most beloved of the Disney attractions at The Fair, and the most technologically advanced.  As we wind down the series we look at not only the attraction itself[...]

Episode 56 of WEDway Radio features a delightful interview with someone who not only knows a lot about Walt Disney, but knew him personally, Michael Broggie.  The subject of this show focuses on the Carolwood Pacific Railroad and Walts Barn, which has been beautifully preserved in Griffith Park in Los Angeles.  Michael shares personal stories[...]

This week Matt and Nate look at the first commercially successful character at the Disney Studio and discuss how Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was created, was successful and ultimately lost. Show notes for this episode are available at http://wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/wedwayradio Like us on Facebook http://facebook.com/wedwayradio

In this episode of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate return to Epcot and discover the details of an original World Showcase pavilion; Germany.  Although it doesn't have a ride or an attraction there isn't anything lacking about this particular pavilion.  From the Fairy-Tale setting, to the Statue of St. George, to the replica Kaufhaus, to[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate bring on http://wedwayradio.com blogger to discuss the history of the Autopia in its different incarnations throughout Disneyland history and in other Disney theme parks.  Topics discussed include: Bob Gurr's influence, The Disney Afternoon Avenue,  This episode is present to you in mp3 (not enhanced) format. Follow WEDway Radio on[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate make their third installment in their Walt Disney and the 1964 Worlds Fair series by exploring the different influences and the Disney Imagineers that played a role in shaping one of Disney’s most beloved attractions: It’s A Small World.

Join Matt and Nate this week as we discuss some of the reveals from the recent Destination D event about the upcoming Star Tours 2.0, and why the Peoplemover track in Disneyland will not pass California safety standards. Then we are joined by another Disney Legend as Chief Archivist Dave Smith spends some time with[...]

Matt and Nate have the pleasure this week of discussing Disneyland from an Imagineers perspective with Disney Legend Rolly Crump.  Mr. Crump moved from Disney animation in 1959 and was intricately involved in such classic attractions as Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, It's a Small World, The Haunted Mansion and Mr. Toads Wild Ride.  Listen[...]

Matt and Nate go beyond a usual attraction study and take a look at one of the best themed restaurants in Walt Disney World; The 50's Prime Time Cafe.  The 50's Prime Time Cafe captures so much of what are nostalgic about when it comes to the 1950's; television, kitschy decor and home cooked food.  Listen[...]

Matt and Nate take a look at the progress made at Disney California Adventure.  We originally looked at this topic in March of 2010, but much has changed since our original show covering the California Adventure expansion/refurbishment and Nate takes us on a tour through the changes after a recent trip.   Be sure and[...]

Wedway Radio Episode 47 - Tour de Disneyland Paris!

In Episode 46o Matt poses the question 'Which Disney Films Have Inspired the Most Attractions?' In true WEDway Radio fashion we set out to tour the parks and determine the origin of different attractions answer this question.  In the news this week we discuss the Last Tour of Endor which is rapidly approaching and the[...]

In this episode, 55 years in the making, Matt and Nate celebrate Disneylands 55th anniversary by discussing the changes and transformations that Disneyland has gone through by examining the chronology of Disneylands attractions.  Everything from the headliner attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain and Star Tours as well as the lesser known[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate are joined by Jeff Chaney, a blogger for wedwayradio.com and panelist for the BetaMouse to look at a avorite attraction from the early days of Epcot Center, The World of Motion.  This Future World East pavilion was sponsored by GM and has a few of the same components that[...]

Matt and Nate return from a short hiatus to revisit their series on Walt Disney and the 1964 Worlds Fair.  In this episode we explore probably the least known Disney created attraction at the fair; The Magic Skyway.  Sponsored by the Ford Motor Co, this attraction gave guests a look at the history of our[...]

WEDway Radio is very excited to bring you this interview with Disney Legend and original Imagineer Bob Gurr.  Bob is said to have crafted nearly every attraction at Disneyland that has wheels and a motor.  He started working in the machine shop at Disney helping to create the Autopia in 1954 and from there worked[...]

Matt and Nate return after a couple of weeks off with a show all about the different ways in which we get to the parks at Walt Disney World.  This episode is dedicated exclusively to Disney transportation.  From the early days at Walt Disney World, transportation systems were vast.  Remember your first ride on the monorail or[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate introduce a new series to WEDway Radio, Walt Disney and the 1964 World's Fair.  In this particular series we will go in depth on the four different attractions that Walt Disney was most responsible for at The Fair.  In this particular episode we discuss Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and tell[...]

In this episode Matt and nate discuss a growing trend in the Disney community the ultimate touring plan (getting through all attractions within a theme park in a single day).  To accomplish this; Henry of Touringplans.com returns to the show to discuss what the ultimate touring plan is, some strategies for completing and the rules[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate remember the original Mexico attraction, El Rio del Tiempo.  From its Native American influence to its tropical get-away projection screens this attraction was a favorite of ours.  When the attraction closed in 2007 the Imagineers at Disney dug deep within the archives and brought back a feature than many[...]

Matt and Nate dive into Splash Mountain and discover its amazing story from the initial concept that was helped by the traffic on the Santa Ana freeway in LA to the near disastrous idea of synergizing thi attraction with the Touchstone Pictures release of Splash.  Also, you can't tell the story of Splash Mountain without[...]

In this ENHANCED episode Matt and Nate discuss one of the more overlooked areas of Disneylands history; The Disneyland Hotel. Throughout the history of Disneyland the Disneyland Hotel has grown from five two story buildings and a pool to one of the greatest destinations in Southern California. Through its different incarnations under its owner, entrepreneur[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate discuss one of the most unique Future World pavilions; The Wonders of Life.  After its grand opening in 1989 the Wonders of Life boasted two major attractions and several hands on exhibits that had to do with health or the functions of the human body.  Both Cranium Command and[...]

The ENHANCED version of Episode 34.  In this episode Matt and Nate discover Disney's relationship with both the Super Bowl and The Olympics.

In this episode Matt and Nate are very pleased to be joined by Disney artist Tom Gilleon whose Disney career as a Disney artist began during the construction of Walt Disney World. Throughout his career he has contributed some amazing pieces of concept for World Showcase pavilions, Future World pavilions, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney Sea[...]

In this ENHANCED podcast episode Matt and Nate focus on an area that many visitors to Disney theme parks are passionate about; and that is collectibles. Scott Barrett from DizCollect.com joins the team to discuss his soon to be launched website which will allow users to track their entire collections online as well as view[...]

Matt and Nate explore World Showcase's Norway pavilion including the Maelstrom attraction.

In this episode Matt and Nate revisit their Tomorrowland 1994 RetroMagic series by visiting one of everyones favorite attractions at Walt Disney World, the ever popular Tomorrowland Transit Authority.  As Nate says, "Its hard to pinpoint why this attraction is so popular; It isn't exciting, There arent any audio-animatronics, and there are no real special[...]

1:07:53 In this episode Matt and Nate remember Walt Disney Worlds 25th Anniversary from 1996 and 1997 including all of the new attractions, promotions, shows and fireworks that were introduced during the celebration.  Then we bring on a special guest who was a former Magic Kingdom cast member that recently took her first trip to[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate have a couple of really good interviews.  First we talk to Henry from TouringPlans.com who shows us the business side of Touring Plans and lets us in on what it is like to do research for the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and Disneyland.  Touring Plans offers its[...]

In this episode Matt and Nate explore the backstory of the Country Bear Jamboree which includes a great story of the planned Disney Mineral King Ski Resort. 

In this episode Matt compares his experiences at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland at Halloween for Nate.  Also, the crew interviews Byron Royal, the creator of Reedy Creek Radio.  The show concludes with a new rendition of the classic Grim Grinning Ghosts by Keith Lubrant.

In this quick news update Matt and Nate give a quick run-down of all the changes that were announced at the D23 Expo regarding the Magic Kingdoms Fantasyland Expansion and Star Tours Version 2.0. 

In this episode Matt and Nate discuss Matts one day at Disneyland that he will have in October.  Nate lays out a touring plan for Matt and they discuss the can't miss attractions and the best ways to experience it all.  In the news they discuss Disneys acquisition of Marvel and the D23 Expo.

In this episode Matt and Nate welcome Margaret Fries of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel to discuss her experiences over the past year as a Disney Mom.  They also are pleased to have Greg McNaughten of Imagineering My Way join them to discuss a often overlooked attraction at Disneyland.

Matt and Nate discuss FastPass strategies at WDW including which attractions you really a FastPass for, what queue lines they mind waiting in without FastPass and which they would never wait without one. 

Matt and Nate return from Walt Disney World and Disneyland respectively.  News about new Disneyland Halloween offerings and the Disney Gallery opening this fall.

Matt and Nate take a look into the past of an Epcot Future World Pavilion; The Universe of Energy.  As an original attraction The U of E existed until 1996 when it was reimaged as Ellens Energy Adventure starring Ellen.  Also News. 

Matt and Nate get the opportunity to interview Ron Logan, a Disney Legend, who was the Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Entertainment.   

RetroMagic returns to WEDway Radio as Matt and Nate discuss a popular attraction that is no longer with us, The Extra TERRORestrial Alien Encounter.  Also, news about Walt Disney World's Space Mountain refurb.  Enjoy!

Matt only gets one day at Walt Disney World. In this episode Nate helps Matt plan his day. Listen as they make their way around the Magic Kingdom.

Matt and Nate discuss The Great Movie Ride in its entirety; from its concept as an Epcot pavillion to its status as the anchor attraction at  Disneys Hollywood Studios, including show scenes and features that never quite made it off the drawing board.   

In this episode Matt and Nate introduce a new segment; Park Ranger, where we take a closer look at an existing attraction or themed land.  In the debut of this segment we look at the watercraft of Disneylands' Rivers of America.

This week Matt and Nate discuss the recent closing of Space Mountain at WDW and what possible changes are coming to the attraction. We also discuss what the Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau at Disneys Polynesian Village Resort.

In this episode Matt and Nate unveil a new segment: Surveying the Land, where we look at similar attractions at both WDW and Disneyland and study the history of each and discuss what makes them different.

In this episode Matt and Nate discuss a the new 5 disk CD set Walt Disney at the Worlds Fair and try to answer five good questions about Disney theme parks.

In this episode Matt and Nate unveil a new segment: Enjoy Your Stay, where we take a closer look at one of the hotels within a Disney Resort. 

In this episode Matt and Nate discuss some exciting news about a Toy Story Mania Wii Game, and unveil a new segment to WEDway Radio, your emails and more.

In this episode we discuss Nates recent trip to Disneyland and what he saw regarding the DCA Construction Project. Plus a brief discussion on D23 and an apology from a fellow podcaster

In this episode Nate discusses a tour of Los Angeles based on the homes and studios of Walt Disney.

In this episode Matt and Nate discuss the plans for the makeover of Disney's California Adventure

In this episode we discuss our favorite and most disappointing refurbishments and retheming of Future World pavilions

In the debut iTunes episode #005 of WEDway Radio Matt and Nate discuss what types of changes they would like to see to Star Tours in the rumored rehab for 2010.