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41. Storybook Land Canal Boats Feb 02, 2021

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This week we open the pages of old stories and tour the scenes in our canal boats! Storybook Land Canal Boats brings your favorite Disney tales to life as you glide by and see intricate recreations of iconic settings - from Mr. Toad all the way to Frozen's Arendelle.

What makes this ride the most romantic in the parks? Does Walt actually love miniatures? And how did it become known as 'the mud slide ride'? Find out on this weeks Slice of Disney!

40. Disney Plus with Garytt Poirier of the DplusCAST Jan 26, 2021

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For our fortieth (!!) episode, we welcome Garytt Poirier fromt he DplusCAST to talk through his relationship to the parks, how Disney Plus came to dominate the streaming landscape, and what to expect from the platform in 2021. We also get into some of our favorite rewatchables on the platform, what's going to happen with the park annual passes, and if any of the Disney live action remakes are worth it.

39. The Hall of Presidents - Part 1 Jan 19, 2021

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In recognition of Inauguration Day we are talking the history Hall of Presidents! This audio animatronic show was conceptualized before the parks ever opened, but what took it so long to come to fruition? How were they planning on incorporating 'smell-o-vision'? All this, and you hear the grossest fun fact on Slice of Disney yet!

38. Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! Jan 12, 2021

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We are kicking off 2021 in style! This week, we travel to outer space and get a private tour of the Collector's Collection - including five new exhibits, the Guardians of the Galaxy. But before we do, we honor imagineering legend Joe Rohde, learn about what other Marvel enterprises could've taken over the Tower of Terror, and comb through the easter eggs you won't want to miss.

Buckle up, grab your tunes, and let's break out!

37. Goodbye 2020! Dec 31, 2020

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On this special year end review episode, Kelly and Will talk about their favorite memories of 2020! It's been a tough year for many, but we're staying positive and talking about our favorite episodes from the year, the best memories we made on and off air, and what we are looking forward to the most in 2021.

36. Holiday Season at The Magic Kingdom Dec 22, 2020

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Make your cocoa and bake your cookies, this week we are walking through a winter wonderland and exploring the holiday season at The Magic Kingdom! From stunning castle overlays to cheesy attraction changes, the Walt Disney Holiday Services team works year round to bring an overwhelming experience to guests. We also share our holiday traditions and start a new one - a Disney treat bake-off challenge.

35. Voicing The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - with Mark Silverman Dec 15, 2020

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We are so excited to talk this week with Mark Silverman, the voice of Rod Serling! How did he find himself in such an iconic role? Where else in the park can you hear him? And what is it like to be part of the Disney family? Mark walks us through all of this, and treats us to a few incredible voices along the way.

Hear more of Mark, below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyKjlzmRl54

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=wtwvsKs06LM

34. Frozen Ever After Dec 08, 2020

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It's time to build a snowman! On this week's episode, we bundle up, make some hot cocoa and travel to the icy world of Arendelle - just in time to celebrate a 'summer snow day'. Why wasn't this attraction ready to go when the film released? How did it end up replacing a classic in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot? And is it worth the *five* hour wait? All this and more, on this weeks Slice of Disney!

33. Club 33 Dec 01, 2020

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What better way to celebrate our 33rd episode - we are ringing the secret doorbell of Club 33! What has become one of the most well known exclusive perks of Disneyland gets the Slice of Disney treatment this week, as we learn about why it was created, how you can get access, and who you might know that has been there.

32. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Nov 24, 2020

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It started as a partnership with General Electric, but how long can two companies work towards the same goal? On this week's episode of Slice of Disney, we take a look into another attraction designed for the 1964 World's Fair - the Carousel of Progress. Hear about all the changes made throughout the years, the changes that still *really* need to happen, and which Disney animatronic is basically inspired by Will.

2020 has been a rough one, everybody - but we can always look towards a great big beautiful tomorrow!

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