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50. Superstar Limo Apr 13, 2021

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What happens when you mix a bunch of inside jokes, a real life tragedy, and Cher? You get the worst attraction in Disney history! This week we are thrilled to discuss the hidden gem 'Superstar Limo'! How did it go from a pretty solid sounding ride to an attraction that didn't last a year? Could it come back? And is there a yelp page?

All this and more, on this weeks Slice of Disney!

49. Kelly Goes to Disney World Mar 31, 2021

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She's coming home! This week on Slice of Disney, Kelly gives us the run down on her trip to Disney World. How safe did it feel? What can you expect to be different? And what should *you* do differently to make sure it's the best trip it can be, even with the current restrictions?

All this, plus a very unusual Tower of Terror experience!

48. Cooking at the Blue Bayou - with Chef Lora Peñaloza Mar 23, 2021

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This week on Slice of Disney, we are thrilled to be joined by Chef Lora Peñaloza! Chef Lora worked in the kitchen at the Blue Bayou, the highly in demand restaurant located in the Pirates of the Caribbean show room. She shares with us what it was like working in such a fast paced environment, the special perks afforded to cast members, and what her favorite thing to eat in the parks was.

Plus, she guest judges our holiday bake off! If you want to judge it, check it out on our Instagram here!

47. Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar Mar 16, 2021

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Pack your adventuring gear, this week we're going to Trader Sam's! An interactive Tiki Bar and restaurant, this spot is a hidden gem - and it is full of hidden gems of its own. We talk you through the evolution of cocktails and tiki culture, before diving into the story of Trader Sam - the Forrest Gump of Disney IP! He's traveled with the likes of Indiana Jones, Jack Sparrow, and even one US President - it's a story you'll have to hear to believe!

46. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Mar 09, 2021

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Welcome to the Wildest Podcast Episode in the Wilderness! This week on Slice of Disney we dive into Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. An attraction with a secretly 'scary' story, a development process that ignited an imagineer rivalry, and a goat chewing on dynamite - what more could you ask for?

45. Animals at the Parks - with Rachael Figueroa Mar 02, 2021

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This week we are thrilled to be joined by former animal keeper and cast member, Rachael Figueroa! We talk to her about how you get to take care of animals all day, what's different about working for Disney compared to other Zoo's, and just what it is about Giraffe's that makes them so dang Charismatic. Rachael is a wealth of knowledge and has wit to boot, you're going to love her!

44. Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! Feb 23, 2021

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This week on Slice of Disney, we're talking about our first defunct ride, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! Inspired by the 1980's surprise hit Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, it features a lot of the original cast and the illustrious Eric Idle. How did Eric get involved? Will they ever bring it back? And did the audience ever get un-shrunk? All this and more on this weeks episode!

43. The Hall of Presidents - Part 2 Feb 16, 2021

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Happy Presidents Day! We're bringing you the second and final installment of our Hall of Presidents episodes. This week, we talk about the controversies the attraction generated, why it took two acts of congress to complete it, and what the future might hold in store - beyond a Joe Biden animatronic. All this, and the wildest Disney on Yelp yet!

Patreon Unlocked: Disney Thrill Ride Bracket Feb 12, 2021

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Slice of Disney now has a Patreon! Our first Patreon episode is coming to you free, here, on the Slice of Disney feed.

On this episode, we crown the winner of our Disney Thrill Ride Bracket! What's the one thrill ride a first time visitor *has* to go on their first time to Disneyland and California Adventure? Which Mountain lasts the longest? Is Star Wars having 3 rides in the bracket an unfair advantage? And will our hosts get in a fight over Incredicoaster?

See the full bracket here!

To become a Patreon for future episodes and additional content, go here: https://www.patreon.com/sliceofdisney

42. Pandemic at the Parks Feb 09, 2021

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This week we are bringing you a different type of episode! We've been talking with Cast Members and guests to get the scoop on how Disney has handled the pandemic, what it's like to visit, and talk about whether or not we would go with the current restrictions (and honestly, the answers weren't what I was expecting). If you've been, reach out and share your experience with us, we would love to know!

Also, to support cast members, check out the facebook group "Ear for Each Other" to see how!

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