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80. Remembering Rolly Crump Apr 14, 2023

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Taking a step aside from our usual format, this episode of Slice of Disney, we're remembering Disney Legend Rolly Crump! He has always been one of our favorite imagineers to cover, with a quirky artistic style and humble personality, we know you love him too.

Rest in Peace, Rolly, you are missed!

79. The PeopleMover Feb 14, 2023

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On this episode, we're discussing the development, creation and evolution of a crowd favorite - the PeopleMover! From it's origin back in the 60's, to the updates our favorite CEO tried to make popular, to our favorite segment, Disney on Yelp - this one has it all!

78. ESPN Wild World of Sports Complex - and GO DAWGS! Jan 09, 2023

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On the morning of this years college championship football game, we're bringing you a Slice of Disney on ESPN's Wide World of Sports! Why did this complex end up in the court system? Who's to blame? And how did it save sports during the pandemic? All this, plus a hearty helping of sports talk! Also, just for Kelly, everyone should pull for Georgia tonight in the championship game - Go Dawgs!

77. Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances with game designer Sean "Fletch" Fletcher! Dec 16, 2022

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We're thrilled to be talking with game designer Sean Fletcher this week, all about Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances! We learn about what it takes to create a game with Disney IP, what makes it so replayable, and about the exciting tournament announced today! It's a really fun episode that crosses over between Kelly and Will's obsession, so they both get to geek out a little.

For more information on the road to GenCon tournament series, check out their page here!

76. Dapper Day with Match Accessories! Nov 05, 2022

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On this episode of Slice of Disney we talk Dapper Day with Match Accessories! Jeremy and Sam talk to us about their Disney style romance, the origins of Dapper Day, and how you can participate the next time you're around. Plus they share their love of making accessories - and how they gained a following of their own!

Be sure to go to https://matchaccessories.com/ to pick up your own stylish accessories, and use discount code SLICE fpr 25% off - while it lasts!

75. The Haunted Mansion Part 4: Walt's Final Influences Sep 19, 2022

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On this episode of Slice of Disney, we're back to Kelly's favorite - The Haunted Mansion! Get back in your Doom Buggy as we walk you through the last years of Walt's life, his influences on the attraction, how Rolly Crump continued to design out-of-this-world scenes - and the real way to pronounce Rolly.

74. Autopia Aug 11, 2022

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Have you ever dreamed of driving to Disneyland and then driving inside the parks? Do you obsess over cars and the evolution of them? Have you dreamed of the classic Honda color blue? If so, we've got the podcast episode for you! This week on Slice of Disney, we break down the iconic Autopia, all the places it's been, and perhaps the best Disney on Yelp to date!

Slice of SURVIVOR: With Ivan Ladizinsky Jul 15, 2022

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This episode of Slice of Disney is a Will Takeover! We are joined by long time editor and storyteller of the series Survivor. From how the show - and the editors - changed reality television, to just how real the craziest moments are, Ivan breaks it down. Truly a pleasure of an interview, and an episode even the non-Survivor fans will love.

The Great Movie Ride Jun 01, 2022

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We're talking an all time classic, The Great Movie Ride! From the raininy streets of Hollywood, to the intergalactic frights of the USS Nostromo, we take a tour through the silver screen. Brought to us by one of our favorite CEO's, and a littany of litigation, this classic has quite the tale behind it. Listen and find out why!

71. The First Lady of Imagineering - with Granddaughter Haley Clair! Apr 27, 2022

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On today's episode of Slice of Disney, we welcome guest Haley Clair - true Disney royalty! The granddaughter of Disney Legend Harriet Burns shares with us what it's like growing up with someone who helped make the parks, all the fun behind the scenes mementos, and even shares some of Harriets favorite Walt stories. Trust us, you don't want to miss it!

You can find more of Haley here, check out her music video here, or learn more about Harriet Burns here.

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