Best Starlight Society Podcasts (2024)

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Sithty Second - Star Wars in the Modern Era 39:14

3h ago39:14

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Welcome back Kyber Squadron! We got a Sithty Second focused on the very intentional changes Disney has made to the franchise as they get back into making movies for the fans! Come for all the announcements, stay for the analysis of Star Wars' future! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__ph…

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‘Ghost Light’ - Actor; Daniel MacPherson 55:40

2d ago55:40

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One of Australia’s most highly regarded leading actors, Daniel MacPherson has most recently been seen starring as Sam Levine in Russell Crowe’s feature Poker Face and as fan favourite Hugo Krast in Apple TV+’s sci-fi behemoth Foundation opposite Jared Harris. Daniel will next be seen in the anticipated US action feature Land of Bad, reuniting with …

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Walkabout With Host Pete And Keeper Kate 31:22

5d ago31:22

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Hello Travelers! This week join Pete the Neverland Local and special guest Keeper Kate as they walk around Disney's Animal Kingdom. You start off in The Oasis, venture through Discovery Island and around the Tree of Life Trail, before heading into Asia and taking in the entirety of The Maharajah Jungle Trek. Meet Albert, hear the names of many of t…

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A Watery Walkabout A Disney's Hollywood Studios With Host Josh 25:09

12d ago25:09

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Hello travelers! This week, join co-host Producer Josh at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a walkabout around some of our favorite water features of DHS. Close your eyes and try to visualize where we are for each feature! As always, use good listening devices as we always record in 4 channel surround sound. We hope you enjoy the episode and thanks so…

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‘The Trees are Full of Starlight’ - Legendary Musical Theatre Performer; Jodie Gillies 46:38

13d ago46:38

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Jodie Gillies commenced her dynamic career in 1983, following her graduation from the Nepean College in Sydney. In the same year she was cast as one of Major Stanley’s daughters in the iconic Victorian State Opera’s production and consequent tour of The Pirates of Penzance. She then appeared in Camelot with Richard Harris; followed by the role of M…

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Imperial Norms - Republican Infighting 1:00:51

14d ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is back with more podracing updates before diving deep into how the Imperial narrative encouraged the Republic to turn on itself and give Palpatine more power. Come for the Rogue One audio, stay for Trump's no-good-very-bad-court-cases. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW…

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‘Consider Yourself at Home’ - Actor, Hotelier; Andrew Sharp 1:23:31

16d ago1:23:31

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Andrew Sharp began his professional career playing The Artful Dodger in J.C.Williamson’s 1966 revival of Oliver! He went on to work steadily in theatre and on television in the 1970s, in shows such as Peter Kenna’s A Hard God and Peter Handke’s Kaspar at the Nimrod Street Theatre, The Season at Sarsaparilla and Julius Caesar for The Old Tote Theatr…

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Eclipse Day With Sonny Eclipse At Disney's Magic Kingdom Starlight Lounge 25:51

18d ago25:51

25:51

Hello Travelers! Join us for an Eclipse Day bonus episode - pull up a chair, and join us at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe for this week's bonus episode. Providing interplanetary entertainment is our favorite crooner from the Planet Zork, Sonny Eclipse! Hailing from Yew Nork city, he sings and plays his Astro-organ, accompanied by the invisible trio o…

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Disney's Magic Kingdom March Walk And Talk With Host Jeremy 44:41

19d ago44:41

44:41

Hello Travelers! Join host Jeremy this week for a walk and talk episode all around Disney's Magic Kingdom. We start in Adventureland, and make our way around the park through Frontierland, Fanstasyland, Tomorrowland, and back down Main Street USA to end the day with the Dapper Dans. Come along and take a walkabout with us! As always, use good liste…

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‘The Wheels of a Dream’ - Composer, Dramatist, Storyteller; Stephen Flaherty 1:02:33

20d ago1:02:33

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Stephen Flaherty is a composer who writes for theatre, film and the concert hall. With longtime collaborator Lynn Ahrens, he won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for the Broadway musical Ragtime and was nominated for two Academy awards and two Golden Globes for the animated feature film Anastasia, which they also adapted for Broadwa…

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Breaking Up the Empire - Antitrust in the 21st Century 58:29

21d ago58:29

58:29

Episode Description: Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we take a look at the ways in which corporations ran the scenes in Star Wars and how corporations today can shape global markets and discourse through their monopolies. Come for the Trade Federation, stay for a very feisty DOJ. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @…

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‘If I Can Make it There …’- Broadway Debut Performer; Daniel Assetta 47:21

23d ago47:21

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Australian musical theatre performer Daniel Assetta is currently based in New York City, where he recently made his Broadway debut in the hot-ticket show, & Juliet. This follows an Off-Broadway debut with The Light in the Piazza for NY City Center Encores! Most recently, Daniel appeared in the Original Australian company of Hamilton as Samuel Seabu…

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Epcot Area Boardwalk And Crescent Lake Walkabout With Host Pete 20:42

26d ago20:42

20:42

Hello Travelers! Join Host Pete - The Neverland Local this week for a nice and easy walkabout through the Epcot resort area surrounding Crescent Lake. Hear the sounds of the Boardwalk, Friendship Boats, and more. As always, use good listening devices as we always record in 4 channel surround sound. We hope you enjoy the episode and thanks so much f…

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‘Give Me Your Hands If We Be Friends’ - Theatre Director, Designer, Devisor, Visual Artist; Kim Carpenter 1:05:29

27d ago1:05:29

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Kim Carpenter AM is an Australian visual artist, theatre director, designer and devisor. For thirty years he was artistic director of his company, Kim Carpenter's Theatre of Image. During the 1970s, Carpenter designed for the Melbourne Theatre Company and Sydney’s Nimrod Theatre Company. He was, for a short period, co-Artistic Director of Nimrod in…

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Shadows of Starlight Review with Arezou Amin 1:08:40

28d ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés and Arezou catch up on the Shadows of Starlight comic series and tie together all the various threads from the Star Wars galaxy from the Sequels to the beginning of Phase 1. Although the series gives more questions than answers, these questions are juicy enough to keep us wanting more. Come for Marchio…

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‘Glorious’ - Actor; Diana McLean 42:56

29d ago42:56

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Diana McLean has had a long career in TV, Film and Theatre and is best known by the public for her role of Vivienne Jeffries in the iconic TV Soap, The Young Doctors. On her return to Australia, after 16 years in UK and France, she appeared in many TV shows including, Water Rats, Murder Call, All Saints, Backberner, Number 96, Wonderland, and is st…

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‘Centred Stages’ - Performing Arts Counsellor, Coach & Mentor; Sophie Carter 54:29

1M ago54:29

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The Arts are widely recognised as a unique tool for human expression and offer a valuable contribution to society. They define our humanity. For anyone working in the Arts, it is a wonderful and fulfilling profession. But a creative or performance career will present considerable emotional challenge. Navigating an industry with precarious employmen…

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Adventureland Walkabout In Disneyland With Host Michelle 36:25

1M ago36:25

36:25

Hello Travelers! Join host Michelle this week at Disneyland in California as she takes you on a tour of Adventureland! Cruise through the jungle, conquer the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, climb to the top of the treehouse, and listen to the birds sing words on this week’s episode. As always, use good listening devices as we always record in 4 channe…

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‘Hey Old Friend!’ - Actor, Director, Writer; Barry Creyton 45:07

1M ago45:07

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Barry Creyton began his career at the age of 17 in theatre and in radio in Australia and by age 20, was playing leads on stage, and in national radio productions. He also hosted his own weekly radio program devoted to theatre news and interviews. At 21, he made his Australian television debut as Lorenzo in a national television production of The Me…

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Imperial Detention - GEO Group and Prisons 56:34

1M ago56:34

56:34

Welcome Back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is back to highlight a recent judicial decision limiting oversight in detention facilities and how both Star Wars and the real world rely on prison labor to accomplish the goals of Empire. Come for the Star Wars day Marathon news, stay for the Ronin! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @Paul…

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‘Grease is the Word’ - Actor/Director; Luke Joslin 54:53

1M ago54:53

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Luke Joslin is a graduate of The University of Western Sydney and The Actors College of Theatre and Television, Luke has forged a successful career in both musical theatre and straight drama, as well as being highly sort after as a director. Luke worked as an Actor for 15 years. His extensive credits include the national tour of Peter Pan Goes Wron…

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‘Time to Learn, Time to Care’ - Celebrated Opera and Theatre Director; Francesca Zambello 43:25

1M ago43:25

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Francesca Zambello is an internationally recognised director of opera and theatre. She is the Artistic Director of The Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center; a role she has occupied since 2012. In 2022 she retired from a celebrated role as the General Director of The Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown, N.Y., having been appointed in 201…

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A Stroll Around Town Center, Main Street USA, and the Castle Hub At Disney's Magic Kingdom 38:14

1M ago38:14

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Hello Travelers! Join host Jeremy this week at Disney's Magic Kingdom for a (mostly) talk free episode of hanging out in Town Square, Main Street USA, and the Castle Hub. Hear the crowd, the train, nearly the entire Friendship Faire castle show, and end with the Main Street parade. As always, use good listening devices as we always record in 4 chan…

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‘Sing Out Louise!’ - Musical Director, Performance Coach & Archivist; Michael Lavine 53:56

1M ago53:56

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Michael Lavine is a Broadway Performance Coach and Sheet Music Expert. He has also worked as a musical director, pianist, vocal coach and singer all over the world. He is very much; a Music Man! Michael gives master classes on auditioning in New York, Los Angeles, Australia and Martha’s Vineyard. He has worked several times at the Shanghai Theatre …

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‘New York City Boy’ - Actor/Writer; Eddie Grey 52:08

1M ago52:08

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Eddie Grey was born and raised in Sydney. An accomplished musician and talented performer, he graduated from the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts and quickly garnered an impressive list of credits in productions of Spring Awakening (for the Sydney Theatre Company), and commercial productions of Legally Blonde, Wicked (as Boq) and The Book…

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First Order Security - Israeli Occupation 48:09

1M ago48:09

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Welcome back Kyber Squadron! F1 is back, and so is the news! This week, Andrés tries a new format to blend together Star Wars and Politics. Lessons from the animated series Star Wars: Resistance, applied to expose the Government of Israel’s manipulation of history to create a savage caricature to demonize in the form of Hamas. We end with hope, so …

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‘Drama Queen’ - Designer & Arts Educator; Judith Hoddinott 59:32

1M ago59:32

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Judith Hoddinott has made considerable impact as an educator and a theatre designer across all disciplines. Training at the University of New England and the National Institute of Dramatic Arts, her design work has been seen complementing a myriad of stages with companies as diverse as the Sydney Theatre Company, GFO, CDP, Jacobsen Entertainment, P…

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Disney's Hollywood Walkabout With Producer Josh 36:01

2M ago36:01

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Hello travelers! On today’s episode join cohost Producer Josh for a classic walkabout as he shares an evening stroll around Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You’ll begin with the sounds of Echo Lake. From there, walk over to some original MGM studios memories as you head to the Walt Disney Presents gallery. Then trek through Andy’s backyard and around B…

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Tribute to a Shaman of great magnificence! 5:31

2M ago5:31

5:31

Recent passing of a great spirit from this terrestrial ball is memorialized in words from Bruce and Josh. Support the show Become a Patreon! Support my work. patreon.com/brucecruise Exciting gear at Teespring! https://my-store-caccb1.creator-spring.com You are invited to the private Facebook group Corals and Coriolis, please send a request. coralsa…

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Vale Episode - Producer, Manager, Impresario; Martin McCallum. 1:31:43

2M ago1:31:43

1:31:43

On January 14th we learned of the passing of Theatre Impresario, Martin McCallum. He was a featured guest on the STAGES podcast in January 2019. The podcast was only a year old, but Martin with his enthusiasm and vigour for supporting new ventures was keen at my first suggestion. I am so honoured that we were able to record some of his story in thi…

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Rep. Rutinel - Fighting the Ore Crawler 52:35

2M ago52:35

52:35

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we have Representative Manny Rutinel on to discuss housing, loneliness as a public health crisis, and how to enforce environmental justice. They win by making you think you're alone. You're not alone. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Rep. …

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‘Not a Day Goes By’ - Stars of GROUNDHOG DAY; Andy Karl & Elise McCann 1:09:18

2M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Groundhog Day The Musical made its Australian Premiere at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre on Thursday February 1st - (incidentally February 2nd is the actual Groundhog Day). Direct from its record-breaking return season at London’s Old Vic, the Australian production will play a 13-week season in Melbourne. Groundhog Day the Musical is a gloriously joy…

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Celebrating Three Years Of Walkabout And Episode 200 35:51

2M ago35:51

35:51

Hello Travelers! Join all five hosts with an in-park message, as well as several of YOU listeners this week as we celebrate three years of podcasting and two hundred episodes! Thank you SO much for being with us on his journey. So sit back, grab a frosty beverage, and have some fun with us as we chat about what Walkabout means to each of us. Enjoy!…

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Disneyland Matterhorn Area Ambience With Host Ric 16:01

2M ago16:01

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Hello Travelers! Join host Ric at the Disneyland Resort for Matterhorn area ambience. Since we normally mention them at the end of the episode, thanks so much to our wonderful patrons who support us at the Beautiful Tomorrow level on Patreon. You help make what we do possible! Beck Cassell Bill And Erin Ziese Bryony Grant David Kraus Debbie Gembala…

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Soothing Water And Ambience From Disney's Animal Kingdom 23:04

2M ago23:04

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Hello Travelers! This week we bring you another Walkabout Wind-down - pure soothing flowing water and ambience from various spots in Disney's Animal Kingdom. Jungle Trek, Tree of Life Garden, and more. No intro nor outro on this one. This is definitely one for good headphones folks. Since we normally mention them at the end of the episode, thanks s…

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STAGES SEASON 7 - "It's So Nice to Have You Back Where You Belong!" 5:06

2M ago5:06

5:06

The STAGES podcast returns in 2024 for it's 7th Season - conversations with creatives about craft and career! Season 7 launches on March 7th.

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Bruce Cruise's Legacy in Entertainment! #BruceCruiseDaily 4:04

2M ago4:04

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Bruce Cruise's life has been a symphony of stages and sounds, an enduring dance with performance and broadcast that flows like a melodious stream through his days. #BruceCruiseDailyAffirmations Support the show Become a Patreon! Support my work. patreon.com/brucecruise Exciting gear at Teespring! https://my-store-caccb1.creator-spring.com You are i…

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Great Moments With Mr Lincoln At Disneyland With Host Michelle 19:57

2M ago19:57

19:57

Hello Travelers! Join host Michelle and Walt himself this week for a full listen through Great Moments With Mr Lincoln at Disneyland Resort, in honor of Presidents Day. As always, use good listening devices as we always record in 4 channel surround sound. We hope you enjoy the episode and thanks so much for following along! If you like what we do, …

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Test of Courage - Chatting with Clonehub 1:07:28

2M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Clonehub is back and we are finishing out the first wave of Phase 1 of the High Republic with the young reader introduction to the phase, Test of Courage! Clonehub has thoughts, Andrés wants to hear them, and we're just ready for Bad Batch to end. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @Gen…

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East Coast Co-host Meets West Coast Cohost - A Disneyland Adventure With Hosts Josh And Michelle 48:48

2M ago48:48

48:48

Hello travelers! This week, we bring you an action-packed episode worthy of Super Bowl Sunday as East Coast joins West Coast for a supersized episode of Disneyland excitement! Come along with Producer Josh and family as he meets up with co-host Michelle on Main Street USA at Disneyland. Your ears are in for a treat as you hear Disneyland from a Dis…

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Into The Dark - Chatting with CloneHub Review 1:04:17

3M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week we're celebrating Star Wars Podcast Day, highlighting the first day a Star Wars podcast released the first episode in what has become a major corner of the internet, by reviewing Into the Dark by Claudia Gray! Come for the Geode tease, stay for the horror tropes, colonialism, and those pesky pesky Drengir. Fol…

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A Walkabout Through Asia In Disney's Animal Kingdom 31:45

3M ago31:45

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Hello Travelers! Join host Jeremy this week for a tour of the Asia area of Disney's Animal Kingdom! We start in Serka Zong near Expedition Everest, and work our way back through Anandapur, briefly through Harambe, and ending up in Discovery Island for our sign off. We end the day with a little bit of the set from Via Gaia! You also get to be entera…

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Valorum or Bust? - 2024 Political Preview 1:07:43

3M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! We're starting a new season with a preview of some of the major political happenings in Florida and Colorado. Between the deep blue and deep red legislatures, listeners can get a sense for what awaits us as both parties turn their attention to the federal election for president. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Insta…

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Country Bears One Last Time At Magic Kingdom - And Mine Train 31:05

3M ago31:05

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Hello travelers! On today’s BEARY special PAWSitively FURbulous walkabout, Producer Josh, his wife Tifni, Pete the Neverland Local, and friend of the show Jay take you to the Magic Kingdom where you’ll spend some time in Fantasyland to ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train by listener request! Then we'll walk to Frontierland to take in the energy of one of …

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Disney World - Four Parks, One Host Pete 36:45

3M ago36:45

36:45

Hello travelers! On today’s episode join host Pete the Neverland Local on a very chilly and crowded day where you’ll spend a bit of time at all four parks! Take the Monorail to Magic Kingdom and walk down a busy Main Street to the Hub for a cavalcade! Then hop over to Epcot for a brief walk around World Celebration. Next you’ll jump over to Hollywo…

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Relaxing Water Of Disney's Epcot 32:49

3M ago32:49

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Hello Travelers! This episode is brought to you via a listener suggestion, and we thought it was a great idea. Zero vocals, no intro or outro, just the relaxing sounds of water features from all around Epcot. Take a few deep breaths, close your eyes, and just...chill. I know this is a different kind of ep, but we hope you enjoy. Since we normally m…

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Kicking off the New Year At Epcot With Host Jeremy 30:05

4M ago30:05

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Hello Travelers and happy new year! This week join host Jeremy and his wife Heather for a peaceful walkabout through Disney's Epcot Center. We listen to the fountain, take an in-depth tour of the new World Celebration gardens area (spoiler alert - we really like it), walk through The Journey of Water, ride Living with the Land, and end up back at t…

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Epcot Wanderings and Luminous Spectacular With Producer Josh 50:29

4M ago50:29

50:29

Hello travelers, and Happy New Year! 🥳 On this last episode of 2023, join Producer Josh as he explores the newly opened World Celebration at Epcot! Then take in some imagination water features, some World Showcase goodness, and end the night with a bang (pun always intended) when we celebrate the new year with Epcot’s new nighttime show, ‘Luminous:…

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A Holiday Stroll In Disneyland With Host Ric - Treehouse, Pirates, and Pooh 36:30

4M ago36:30

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Hello Christmas Day Travelers! On this special holiday we bring you an episode from the Disneyland Resort from host Ric. You get to hear some holiday ambience as he does a bit of walk and talk through the Magic Kindom, before taking in the brand new Treehouse attraction, as well as Pirates, and Pooh! We hope you enjoy, and have a wonderful day. Hap…

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The Least Ambitious Holiday Special - The Night Before Christmas With All The Hosts 5:53

4M ago5:53

5:53

Hello there, holly-jolly travelers! On this Christmas Eve, we thought we'd bring you something a little different and special. All the hosts got together and read the classic poem The Night Before Christmas. Cozy up around the fire, grab some hot cocoa, and enjoy. The entire team wishes you the happiest of holidays, however you celebrate. As always…

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