(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Season 10 of The Mouse Lounge is serving up single and double shots of Disney spirits! Today, a single-shot of Disneyland's, Main Street Electrical Parade... shortly before leaving Main Street yet again. Recorded LIVE in Disneyland July 9, 2017 at the annual "Friends of the Magic" event Your Host: Gary Chambers…

Season 9 of The Mouse Lounge continues to serve up single and double shots of Disney spirits! Today, a double-shot in Disneyland's, Adventureland with a recording of arguably the best Jungle Cruise ever PLUS a complete ride-thru (including queue) of Indy! Your Host: Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com…

The new season of the Mouse Lounge begins featuring the creative team behind, "The Silly Symphonies Collection"! All 75 Silly Symphonies, made betweeen 1929 and 1939, on sixteen exquisitely produced vinyl records plus a free digital download, all lovingly restored by producer and the audio genius behind, "A Musical History of Disneyland", Randy Tho…

Season 9 of The Mouse Lounge continues to serve up single and double shots of Disney spirits! Today, a single shot of the (new) Disneyland Band! Say what you will about their Main Street USA crib of the All American College Band, (and you've been VERY vocal) but despite their "diaper" status this is a crackerjack group of musicians (I'd say "men", …

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) The Mouse Lounge: "The Silly Symphonies Collection" is coming soon and pre-orders are being accepted now! This is the second of a three part series exploring the origins of the box set and the history of The Silly Symphonies themselves. Part 1 was an interview with Creative Consultant, Jesse Obstbaum, and Part …

It's a new season of the Mouse Lounge and the tradition of mash-ups for the music continues, incorporating Disney's new, "Paint the Night" and an all new intro! Tell me what you think!! Your Host: Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.ap…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) The Mouse Lounge: "The Silly Symphonies Collection" is coming soon and pre-orders begin today at D23! This is the first of a three part series exploring the origins of the box set and the history of The Silly Symphonies themselves. Interviews with Creative Consultant, Jesse Obstbaum, JB Kaufman, and Disney audi…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) The Mouse Lounge Holiday Special! Bringing to your ears the gorgeous aural synergy of Christmas and Disney! Gary Chambers The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323 The Mou…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) In this episode, we continue our special feature: Part 4 of 5 of Double Disney. From the Wonderful World of Color, listen to Walt as he discusses from his space age perspective, humanities exploration into space. From the Disneyland Records Vault: Take a trip into the Star Wars universe, in “Droid World.” From …

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) A Disney Fan-cast featuring Disney entertainment and business news, live audio from Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and From the Vault, presenting terrific archival audio from Disney films, television, radio broadcasts and Disneyland Records. This episode, experience the 45th Anniversary of The Haunted Mansio…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Today, the Disney community lost one of it's own. Great Disney fan and Disneyland employee par excellence, Jim Finazzo passed away after a short illness. In June 2011, Jim, Liana, and I sat down in Trader Sam's, had drinks and a great chat. Liana and I sincerely hope that you find this re-post a fitting tribute…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) From the Disney Archives: In 1949 Disney was hard at work on another princess film which could make or break the studio, Cinderella. Ilene Woods, who provided the singing and speaking voice of Cinderella, and Eleanor Audley, famous as the step mother and later nine years later, Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty tak…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Celebrating Independence Day! Happy 4th of July!! Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com

In this Special Edition of the Mouse Lounge, Liana and Gary go Behind the Mickey Bar to discuss the new Carsland and Buena Vista Street in DCA. More on format new shows are coming. Please be patient. Good things are afoot!

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This episode, the Mouse Lounge proffers a plethora of percussion! But first, we go Behind the Mickey Bar, as Liana and I talk about our upcoming meet at Westfest 2012 and then delve into Disney news. Next, a Mouse Lounge Special Feature: The BBCs Russell Davis looks at how the archives have treated to the two f…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week the Mouse Lounge goes again Behind the Mickey Bar, with Liana Kilgore and I disscusing the latest Disney News, including a surprise resignation! Next, a very special interview with former Mouseketeer, Jennifer McGill. She was one of the few castmembers who was on the show all seven seasons in the 1990…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week, the Mouse Lounge goes beyond the map in Disneyland!! In this special edition of the Mouse Lounge, Liana and I go Behind the Mickey Bar to talk about her experience attending the D23 event, Disneyland: Beyond the Map. Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week, the Mouse Lounge reveals the magic of melody in Disneyland! But first, we go Behind the Mickey Bar, as Liana and I talk about the new Cars Land, the just opened Jolly Holiday Bakery, Castmember beards, Fastpass, and more. Next, a Mouse Lounge Special Feature: The BBCs Russell Davis looks at how the a…

This week, the Mouse Lounge celebrates a birthday and takes a trip around World Showcase! First up, a Mouse Lounge Special Feature: The BBCs Russell Davis looks at how the archives have treated to the two faces of Walt Disney. Uncle Walt, who brought laughter and pleasure to millions, and… the rather tough businessman and social engineer. Enjoy the…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This episode, the Mouse Lounge departs from our typical format as I was invited to KVEC Radio in San Luis Obispo on the Dave Congalton Program. Dave has invited me on to talk about Disneyland during the holidays. The program aired live on December 21st. Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.m…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This episode, the Mouse Lounge gets in the Christmas spirit, Disney style First, in From the Vault, we dust off an old radio recording of Walt and his gang of cartoon characters circa 1934. You’ve never heard Donald Duck more irascible or the Three Little Pigs repressible, despite the Big Bad Wolf’s insistence …

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This episode, the Mouse Lounge gets electrified! I recently announced that I will be blogging for The Disney Driven Life. The focus of my articles will be on Disney music, from the films, parks, Walt Disney Records, and even those great 78s that preceded the formation of Disneyland records in 1955. Of course I …

This week, the Mouse Lounge goes from Jungle to Jungle! First, Liana and I go Behind the Mickey Bar to discuss Jungle Book, the film then we chat about the Jungle Cruise, the attraction. Then, from BBC Radio, Phil Jupitus gets down to the Bare Necessities with the last of his five part series on the work of Walt Disney, in Disnified. Next, in From …

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week, the Mouse Lounge plunges into the briar patch! First, Liana and I go Behind the Mickey Bar and discuss the film and the controversy that surrounds it. Be sure to login to the Mouse Lounge Blog at mouselounge.com and read my piece about the issue. Next, we go in to the Disney Vault. Song of the South …

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This episode, the Mouse Lounge pillages and plunders with Pirates, parties with curious in a private club, and other alliterative nonsense! From the World of Color: Walt gives Disneyland Ambassador Julie Ream a tour of the future New Orleans Square and we’re there on a drizzly morning on opening day of Pirates …

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Episode theme: Journey Into Imagination Before we delve into this episode’s theme, we take in part three of three of a very special feature. Back in 2006, yours truly sat in on a Walt Disney World Audition Workshop. It was an intense couple of hours of enthusiastic performers needing a reality check and casting…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week, the Mouse Lounge celebrates Labor Day with a special labor of love, a glide-thru Disneyland. Now allow me to take just a moment to explain the Glide-thru. Most of us have heard many different live recordings of attractions and shows from the parks. Often, these include dialogue with the host and his …

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week, the Mouse Lounge explores what its like to have very little brain, which honestly isn’t all that different from most days. Before we delve into this episode’s theme of stuff n fluff, we take in part two of three of a very special feature. Back in 2006, yours truly sat in on a Walt Disney World Auditi…

Today marks the 5th Anniversary of the Mouse Lounge. While I'm currently in production on another epic show (the first cut was three hours!) I thought I'd drag out of moth balls an episode that hasn't seen the light of day in those five years: the very first episode of the Mouse Lounge. Listening today, to me it sounds positively painful. However, …

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week, the Mouse Lounge explores what its like to audition for the Disney Parks and boards a pair of boats… one little, one big. Whether you’re a performer a not, enjoy the first of this three part series to get an inside glimpse at what it takes to audition for Walt Disney World. In From the Vault we sampl…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week, the Mouse Lounge gets glittered and gowned with the Disney Princesses! In “Behind the Mickey Bar”, Liana and I sit down and discuss the phenomenon that is the Disney Princess franchise. In From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, or Disneyland Re…

This week the Mouse Lounge joins (for an hour at least) the mainstream media visiting with San Luis Obispo radio talk show host, Dave Congalton in the 920 KVEC studios. We take several calls as we discuss what's new in Disneyland and how to make the most of your time in the parks during the peak summer season. The Mouse Lounge is a fan-based podcas…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) A familiar tune from a very funny cartoon, "The Humphrey Hop" from the Disney short, "In The Bag" gets a Mouse Lounge Mix treatment. The song was so popular it was re-arranged and provided lyrics and released in 1956 as a single. Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week, the Mouse Lounge gets soaked, under the sea! In From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, or Disneyland Record. This week, we journey to the bottom of the beautiful briny sea and bob along with Angela Lansbury and David Tomlinson in this classic s…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week on the Mouse Lounge, The Dapper Dans of Disneyland present a whirlwind musical celebration of the "Happiest Place on Earth!" Recorded live at the firehouse on Main Street USA in Disneyland on May 20, 2011.

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week on the Mouse Lounge, we glimpse into the future, Disney style. Each week, in From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, or Disneyland Record. This week, from 1979 we journey to the future then beyond time, into The Black Hole! From the Walt Disney F…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Pixie Dusted Productions presents... Disneyland's, "Mark Twain Riverboat"!

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week on the Mouse Lounge, we have an e-ticket to adventure with Indiana Jones! Each week, in From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, or Disneyland Record. This week, we dust off a 30 year-old See… Hear… Read record of Raiders of the Lost Ark. You’ll k…

Show Contents: Show: Mouse Lounge Mix: World of Color S04E05 06-11-2010 Attraction (Disneyland): Alice in Wonderland S04E06 06-23-2010 Live Performance: Disneyland Band (Music From America) S04E07 06-30-2010 Attraction (DCA): Mouse Lounge Mix - California Screamin' S04E08 07-07-2010 Archive: The Magic Skyway (Narrated by Walt Disney) - S04E10 07-21…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Merry Christmas from the Mouse Lounge!! Featuring: "A Christmas Adventure in Disneyland" Source: Disneyland Records DQ-1355 ©1973 "A Muppet Family Christmas (Finale)" Source: A Muppet Family Christmas ©1988 "The Country Bears Christmas Special" Source: A Musical History of Disneyland ©2005 "Disneyland Sleeping …

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Each week, in From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, or Disneyland Record. This week we present the 1982 read-along of, “The Story of Tron”. For more than four years, The Mouse Lounge has been entertaining listeners with an informative and irreverent view…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Pixie Dusted Productions presents... Walt Disney World's Epcot The Seas with Nemo and Friends

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) To provide production support for the Mouse Lounge visit mouselounge.com and look for the Paypal link on the left side. If you like the show please post a review for the Mouse Lounge Podcast on iTunes. Each week, in From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, …

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) To provide production support for the Mouse Lounge visit mouselounge.com and look for the Paypal link on the left side. If you like the show please post a review for the Mouse Lounge Podcast on iTunes. Each week, in From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, …

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Pixie Dusted Productions presents... Disneyland's, Dapper Dans

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Mouse Lounge -- Season 05 -- Episode 04 -- October 6, 2010 In this episode, the Mouse Lounge finds the magic of Pinocchio. Each week, in From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, or Disneyland Record. This week, from a Disneyland Record 1962 release, your Di…

"Shermania!"(((HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED)))Produced as a tribute to Disney Legends, the Sherman Brothers, "Shermania!" the film began life first as a song. Robert and Richard Sherman's Father, Tin Pan Alley tune-smith, Al Sherman, told his boys to follow the three S’s when writing songs: make them singable, simple, and sincere.With that ideal as inspi…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Mouse Lounge -- Season 05 -- Episode 02 -- September 12, 2010 In this episode, the Mouse Lounge brings to life what takes place in space in Tomorrowland. Each week, in From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, or Disneyland Record. This week, from a Disneyla…

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Pixie Dusted Productions presents... Disneyland's, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) In this episode, the Mouse Lounge presents a rootin’ tootin’ tooth shootin’ good time in Frontierland! From the Walt Disney Archives: Walt introduces Frontierland to an eager America on Disneyland’s opening day in 1955. Each week, in From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television …