by AJRitz | Apr 12, 2020 | DISDads Podcast PLUS, Disney Movies, Disneyland, Podcast Episode, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, WDW Dining
Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Co-Hosts: Tim Hicks & Willie Crocker
Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks go right back to the Top 9 well, but with a new twist. This time, they take their first look back at Disney History (or, rather, un-history), talking about their favorite attractions that didn’t end up getting built in U.S. Disney theme parks. All of these attractions reached at least the concept art stage, and some were even publicly announced before being canceled.
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What do you think of our list? What unbuilt attraction should have been in the Top 9, but didn’t make it? Which unbuilt attractions did we overrate? What’s YOUR favorite unbuilt Disney attraction? Tell us about it! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; or check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page.
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The attraction’s story was that guests were visiting a top-secret Swiss bobsled training facility
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Mt. Fuji would have given the Japan Pavilion a totally different profile.
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Bat-themed ride vehicles invade the Dragon Tower
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Geyser Mountain was considered for both Disneyland & Disneyland Paris
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Hard to understand how this concept could have been so thoroughly botched TWICE
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The Excavator would have stretched across Dinoland U.S.A,
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Atlantis Exhibition actually had a construction banner in Disneyland Theme Park.
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Concepts originally developed for this attraction made their way into Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
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Tony Baxter never gave up on this attraction. Could it be what the WDW Frontierland needs to be relevant again?
If you’d like to be involved in a future recording, the best way to make sure the contact information ends up in the right place when it comes time to bring you on is to Email Tim Hicks, and let him know what you’d like to talk about on the show. Future episodes will include trip reports and even 2319 recordings. And if you’ve enjoyed the rebooted show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We rely on listener feedback to fine-tune what we’re offering and plan for future shows. Plus, the reviews help new listeners find the show and join in the fun with the community.
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by AJRitz | Mar 29, 2020 | DISDads Podcast PLUS, Disney Travel Tips, Disney Trip Planning, Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World, WDW Dining
Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Co-Hosts: Willie Crocker & Tim Hicks
Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-hosts Willie Crocker and Tim Hicks take a look at the massive Epcot reboot that is currently in progress. In addition to taking a virtual tour around the revamped park, the guys talk about elements that might not survive budget-trimming, and what of the newly refurbished park we’re each especially looking forward to experiencing.
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
What do you think of the Epcot refurbishment plans? What’s your favorite part of the “new Epcot”? What change are you most disappointed in so far? Tell us about it! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; or check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page.
If you’d like to be involved in a future recording, the best way to make sure the contact information ends up in the right place when it comes time to bring you on is to Email Tim Hicks, and let him know what you’d like to talk about on the show. Future episodes will include trip reports and even 2319 recordings. And if you’ve enjoyed the rebooted show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We rely on listener feedback to fine-tune what we’re offering and plan for future shows. Plus, the reviews help new listeners find the show and join in the fun with the community.
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by AJRitz | Feb 9, 2020 | DISDads Podcast PLUS, Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World
Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Co-Host: Willie Crocker
Special Guest: Chris Papciak
Host Aaron Rittmaster and Co-host Willie Crocker welcome special guest Chris Papciak (sitting in for the post-cruise convalescing Tim Hicks) to the show for a discussion of our favorite non-roller coaster rides at Walt Disney World. We return to our Top 9 format, and come up with a definitive list of the Top 9 Non-Roller Coaster Rides at Walt Disney World.
Thank you to the DISDads Podcast PLUS Sponsors, who help make this show possible:
Would did you think of our list? Which attractions did we overrate? What did was not rate highly enough? What should have gotten more consideration? Why? Tell us about it! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; or check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page.
If you’d like to be involved in a future recording, the best way to make sure the contact information ends up in the right place when it comes time to bring you on is to Email Tim Hicks, and let him know what you’d like to talk about on the show. Future episodes will include trip reports and even 2319 recordings. And if you’ve enjoyed the rebooted show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We rely on listener feedback to fine-tune what we’re offering and plan for future shows. Plus, the reviews help new listeners find the show and join in the fun with the community.
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by AJRitz | May 21, 2018 | Disney Travel Tips, Disney Trip Planning, Podcast Episode, Walt Disney World, WDW Dining
Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Panelists: Don Donfris, Tim Hicks, Brett Williams
The DISDads Podcast Panel provides a DISDads overview of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. While the Festival is still about three months away (yes, it actually starts this year at the end of AUGUST), we wanted to make sure that you had at least some time to plan for that trip. Host Aaron Rittmaster is joined by Festival veterans Don Donfris, Tim Hicks, and Brett Williams in an episode chock-full of information, tips, and suggestions.
In my opinion, the best third-party source of information about the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is the Disney Food Blog. They’re a great reference, and we found ourselves double-checking our information with them as we were recording. The official dates for the 2018 festival are: August 30 – November 12, 2018.
What are your best tips for experiencing the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival? Tell us about it! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; and check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page.
If you enjoyed the show, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Even if you use a different method to listen to the show, reviews on Apple Podcasts/iTunes really give the show a boost and make it easier for new listeners to find it.
Our outro music is “Whiskey on the Mississippi” © Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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The DISDads Podcast is sponsored by Mouse Master Travel, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.
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by AJRitz | Mar 11, 2018 | Disneyland, Podcast Episode, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World
Host: Aaron Rittmaster
Panel: Don Donfris, Chris Papciak, Roy David
Don Donfris, Chris Paciak, and Roy David join host Aaron Rittmaster to talk about our favorite Disney Parks boat rides, because it’s always better on a boat! (We even take a brief detour to the Dark Side, and talk a bit about Universal Orlando).
What are you favorite Disney Parks boat rides? Which boat rides are need of improvement or update? Tell us about it! Leave a comment here on the blog; Email us at podcast@disdads.com; tweet us at DisDadsPodcast on Twitter; and check out our DISDads Podcast Facebook page.
If you enjoyed the podcast, we’d also really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave us a review on iTunes (If you didn’t enjoy the show, feel free to ignore that last link).
Our outro music is “Whiskey on the Mississippi” © Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The DISDads Podcast is sponsored by Mouse Master Travel, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.
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