Category Archives: Episodes

Step inside Walt Disney’s office at the Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank, California in today’s special episode. Disney Parks invited me to tour the original Walt Disney Animation building and step inside Walt’s office suite 3H, which he occupied from 1940 to 1966. The Walt Disney Archives carefully restored this space to look exactlyContinueContinue reading “Tour Walt Disney’s Office | Walt Disney Studios Lot | Burbank California”

Disneyland Handcrafted documentary debuts January 22, 2026 on Disney Plus and Disney YouTube, and I had the extraordinary opportunity to interview filmmaker Leslie Iwerks at the Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank, California about her new film. “Disneyland Handcrafted reveals the extraordinary artistry and grit it took hundreds of craftspeople to bring Walt Disney’s impossible dreamContinueContinue reading “Leslie Iwerks | Disneyland Handcrafted | Walt Disney’s Impossible Dream”

Planning a surprise proposal at Walt Disney World? Wondering about the growing cost of a Disney vacation? Trying to plan the perfect first Disney trip for a one-year-old infant or a toddler? This podcast episode addresses listener questions about Disney travel, insights, and ideas. To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel, voted theContinueContinue reading “Disney Proposals, Trip Costs, Family Travel, and More Listener Questions”

Explore Cotino, A Storyliving by Disney Community—from its Imagineered design and Walt-inspired vision to model homes, the Artisan Club, the Parr House event space, and how to buy a home there. A complete guide to Disney’s first Storyliving neighborhood. Take an in-depth look at Cotino, A Storyliving by Disney Community—a neighborhood blending Imagineering design, Disney storytelling, andContinueContinue reading “Cotino: A Disney Storyliving Community Designed by Imagineers”

Dreaming of a European escape at Walt Disney World? In this episode of Imagination Skyway, we take you on an in-depth journey through Disney’s Riviera Resort, exploring everything it has to offer—from its Mediterranean-inspired art and architecture to world-class dining, Disney Skyliner access, pools, and Disney Vacation Club villa accommodations. Discover why this resort hasContinueContinue reading “Disney’s Riviera Resort: A Complete Guide to Your Stay”

Do you love the music of Walt Disney World? The optimistic ambience of EPCOT’s World Celebration, whimsical sounds of Magic Kingdom, organic vibes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and cinematic orchestrations of Disney’s Hollywood Studios each set the tone for the theme parks, as do the music loops found at the hotels (each one carefully curatedContinueContinue reading “Disney Parks Background Music | The Best Walt Disney World Area Music Loops”

How do you capture the feeling of blasting through the cosmos on Space Mountain? In the 1990s, Imagineers Eddie Sotto and Aarin Richard were tasked with adding a synchronized on-board audio track to Space Mountain in Disneyland California and creating a synchronized on-board audio track for the brand new Space Mountain at Disneyland Paris. InContinueContinue reading “Music of Space Mountain: Imagineers Eddie Sotto & Aarin Richard Share the Story Behind the Sound”

In this post-Disney Magical Express world, there are many ways to get between Orlando International Airport and your Walt Disney World Resort hotel. My transportation of choice is JLS Exclusive Transportation, a small business I’ve been using and promoting for the last few years. Whether you’re looking for an airport transfer (to anywhere in Florida) orContinueContinue reading “Walt Disney World Airport Transportation | JLS Private Car Service”

The Beak & Barrel Pirates of the Caribbean tavern is the latest lounge to open at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. This immersive dining location (for all ages) brings guests into the world of Pirates of the Caribbean (the ride and the film franchise). Complete with a rowdy pirate crew, an affable parrot firstContinueContinue reading “Beak and Barrel | Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern | Disney Magic Kingdom”

Disney Destiny, the newest member of the Disney Cruise Line fleet as part of the Disney Wish class of ships (along with the Disney Treasure), sets sail on November 20, 2025. With a heroes and villains theme, the Disney Destiny will feature Disney, Pixar and Marvel characters who will spring to life as guests enjoyContinueContinue reading “Disney Destiny | What to Expect | Disney Cruise Line”