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31. Walt Disney Hometown Museum - with Peter Whitehead Nov 17, 2020

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In our final episode from Marceline, Missouri, we talk all about the places you must go when you visit - specifically, we're diving deep into Walt's barn and the Walt Disney Hometown Museum! In the second half of the episode, we are joined by the museum's creative director, Peter Whitehead, to talk about what makes this town so special and what you can expect when you make the trip to the museum.

Plus, we get a special interruption from Walt's favorite form of travel, a train!

30. Walt's Hometown: Marceline, Missouri Nov 10, 2020

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This week we pack up our cars and head to Walt Disney's childhood home - Marceline, Missouri! It's a charming town with a ton to offer the Disney fan, and a lot to enjoy if you just like good people. In this episode, we talk about how his hometown humanizes Walt, what some of the must see stops are, and what this town of 2,200 thought of these outsiders making their way right down the middle of Mainstreet, USA.

29. Disney Parks: Ghost Stories Oct 30, 2020

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Happy Halloween!

On this episode, we are bringing you something a little bit different. Since we can't go to the parks and celebrate Halloween, we wanted to bring a little spookiness straight to your phones. Listen in as we share scary stories, urban legends, and ghost sightings from the parks.

Send us your favorites, and any personal experiences you've had, we'd love to share them!

Thank you to Fesliyan Studios for background music.

28. Haunted Mansion Part 2: The Stories We Didn't Hear Oct 27, 2020

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This week we welcome back our favorite ghosts and get back into the Haunted Mansion! Picking up where we left off, we detail the many narratives the imagineering team came up with before the version you see today.

From haunted sea captains, to the headless horseman, to a wedding you'll simply die to attend, many of these ideas influenced the ride you're familiar with. Which version of the Haunted Mansion would've been your favorite?

Check out the railroad hour archive here! https://archive.org/details/TheRailroadHour/

27. Halloween in the Parks Oct 20, 2020

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In our first annual 'Halloween in the Parks' episode, we are talking Disneyland! We know a lot of you are missing your Disney Halloween trips this year, so let us take you through all it has to offer - from food, to rides, to special events and more. We even highlight some great stuff you can do at home this year, to bring a little Halloween magic somewhere safe!

Send us your best Disney costumes and treats, and we'll talk about them next week!

If you want to check out all the food we mentioned, find your new favorites here! https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/09/foodie-guide-to-halloween-time-2019-at-disneyland-resort/

26. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride Oct 13, 2020

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Welcome to the Slice of Disney spooky season! In our first installment of Halloween themed episodes, we are covering the cult classic Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. We talk about the origin of the intellectual property, the weirdness of the movie, and yes - we discuss THAT section of the ride. Don't miss out on all that, and our favorite Yelp Review so far!

25. Loops and Laughs: Roller Coaster Science with Bryan Washington! Oct 06, 2020

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We welcome our very first guest this episode and we're keeping it in the family. Bryan Washington is on to talk all things roller coasters - how do they work? Are they really that safe? Which coasters are on the cutting edge of innovation, and what kind of changes can we expect to make it to the Disney parks?

All that, plus an excellent tip on how to sneak onto rides when you're six years old and just a little too short.

24. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Sep 29, 2020

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This episode has all the energy of high powered rock 'n roll mixed with the velocity generated by a linear induction motor... that's right, we're talking about one of the most thrilling thrill rides in the Disney parks, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith!

What made Aerosmith the perfect band to host this ride? How do they get those cars to move so fast? And in a new segment, what does Yelp have to say about all of it? All this and more, on this weeks Slice of Disney!

23. Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue! Sep 22, 2020

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This week we hail a taxicab and take a drive through Monstropolis to check in on our good friends Mike and Sulley! Released in 2006, this dark ride replaced one of the weirdest Disney ride's to date, and is a great way to experience one of the most unique Pixar films to date. All this, and a surprising amount of Hidden Mickeys on this weeks episode!

22. Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain Sep 15, 2020

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Bundle your coats and don't forget your toboggan - we're heading to Mount Everest! ...and then a little bit to the right, to the home of a Yeti, the Forbidden Mountain! This week we dive into the worlds first $100 million ride, and see just what Disney can do when they combine their creativity with thrill ride technology. Hear about what exactly the Disco Yeti is, how authentic the decorations are, and of course, scaffolding. We have a ball on this episode, and I know you will too!

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