67 - Pleasure Island Part II

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67 - Pleasure Island Part II

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Jun 7, 2021

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Jun 7, 2021

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A monthly trip back in time to Walt Disney World - From pre-opening to 25 years ago; your four retro hosts discuss now closed, but not forgotten attractions, designs, architecture and more! Come experience the Vacation Kingdom of the World...the way it was...and the way it is in your memories!

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Ep 11 - First Things First: Welcome to Episode 11 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "First Things First" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Corrections and Comments - How discusses t... by Retro Disney World Podcast
92 min listen
Ep 10.5 - RetroCon and Episode Previews: Welcome to Episode 10.5 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "RetroCon and Episode Previews" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. RetroCon - Brian and JT will ... by Retro Disney World Podcast
27 min listen
Ep 3 - Ft. Wilderness: Camping Cabins and Coonskins: Welcome to Episode 3 of the Retro Disney World Podcast. Thank you so much for listening and giving us feedback. We love hearing from everyone and sharing your thoughts live on the air! Introductions - The regular crew is all here, Todd, Brian, How & JT a... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 20 - America on Parade: Welcome to Episode 20 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "The Deluge" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Comments & Corrections - We were sent lots of extr... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 19 - The Deluge: The Living Seas: Welcome to Episode 19 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "The Deluge" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Comments & Corrections - How addresses the Haunted... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 6 - World of Motion: Stubborn Donkey Part 2: Welcome to Episode 6 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Stubborn Donkey Part II" We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of the previous shows along with our latest. This is the epic c... by Retro Disney World Podcast
107 min listen
Ep 1 - Tomorrowland: Planning for Tomorrow: Welcome to the First Episode of the Retro Disney World Podcast. We have had lots of great feedback thus far, we hope you enjoy the first official episode!. Introductions - The regular crew is all here, Todd, Brian, How & JT are all present and account... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 26 - Tiny Bubbles - 20k Leagues Under the Sea: Welcome to Episode 26 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Tiny Bubbles" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Listener Mail - First off, we have a real letter... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 4 - EPCOT Center: One Little Spark: Welcome to Episode 4 of the Retro Disney World Podcast. We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of the previous shows along with our latest. Thanks for listening! Introductions - The re... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 18.5 - RetroWDW is a guest on the George & Tony Entertainment Show: We've got something special for our listeners! Todd & Brian were recent guests on the George and Tony Entertainment show where we go through the history of RetroDisneyWorld.com, the podcast, our films and more! Our listeners will love the detail, backgr... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 24.5 - Destination: Retro: Welcome to Episode 24.5 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Destination: Retro" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Main Topic - Todd, Brian and JT are back... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 17 - From Vinyl Chairs to Elephants and Hippos: Welcome to Episode 17 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "From Vinyl Chairs to Elephants and Hippos - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Listener Mail - A li... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 5 - World of Motion: Stubborn Donkey Part 1: Welcome to Episode 5 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Stubborn Donkey" We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of the previous shows along with our latest. Thanks for listening! Intr... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Preview Episode - Pre-Opening Dreams: Welcome to the Preview Episode of the Retro Walt Disney World Podcast. This is the very first, but not officially the first episode (get all that?) of a monthly podcast by your friends here at Retro Disney World. We are going to maintain a consistent f... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 28 - Whoop 'N Holler: River Country: Welcome to Episode 28 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Whoop-N-Holler" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Corrections & Listener Mail - Todd started us ... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 23 - Carousel of Progress: Welcome to Episode 23 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Carousel of Progress" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Comments & Corrections- We start off lea... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 24 - The Golf Resort: Welcome to Episode 24 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "The Golf Resort" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Comments & Corrections- To start this episode... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 8 - EWP: Legends & Legacies of Lakes & Lagoons: Welcome to Episode 8 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Legends & Legacies of Lakes and Lagoons" We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of the previous shows along with our latest. Co... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 27 - Tomorrow's Child - Spaceship Earth: Welcome to Episode 27 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Tomorrow's Child" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Listener Mail - Candler wrote us regarding t... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 14 - Christmas Around the World: Welcome to Episode 14 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Christmas Around the World" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. This marks one year of podcasts, so thanks for sticking with us and supporting this... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 37 - Polynesian Dreams Part II: Welcome to Episode 37 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Polynesian Dreams - Part II" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows including the first part of this podcast: Re... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 15 - Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit: Kitchen Kabaret: Welcome to Episode 15 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Corrections & Comments - One small ... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 40 - Skyway and Swan Boats: Corrections & Listener Mail CorrectionsFirst off, we got a note about The Dutch Inn, with the "Sleepy Bear" - he would greet you as you entered the hotel. Very neat little tip about that chain of hotels. Another listener wrote in about the Vistana resort... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 22.5 - David Coolidge talks Lake Buena Vista: Welcome to Episode 22.5 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "David Coolidge talks Lake Buena Vista" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. We recorded an interv... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 29.35 - Planning for EPCOT 35: Welcome to a special edition of the RetroWDW Podcast, Episode 29.35 "Planning for EPCOT35"! In November 2016 the RetroWDW podcast held a special event at WDW, specifically our Lake and Lagoon Tour was centered around DestinationD. We had limited spots an... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 37.5 - Working the Waves: A few months back we had the privilege of talking to Bill Tyson, Pat O'Neil, and Chuck Breibart about their time at Walt Disney World specifically around the Polynesian Resort, the wave machine, and their participation in the Mike Douglas show in Februar... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 12 -There's No Place Like World Showcase: Welcome to Episode 12 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "There's No Place Like World Showcase" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. This marks one year of podcasts, so thanks for sticking with us and suppo... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 25 - Anniversary Special: Welcome to Episode 25 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Anniversary Special" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Comments & Corrections- To start this epi... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 10 - Disney-MGM Studios Opening Day: Hooray for Floridawood: Welcome to Episode 10 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Hooray for Floridawood" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Corrections and Comments - Brian discu... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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Ep 16 - Walt Hired Me: A Chat with Disney Legend Tom Nabbe: Welcome to Episode 16 of the Retro Disney World Podcast: "Walt Hired Me: A Chat With Tom Nabbe" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Corrections & Comments -... by Retro Disney World Podcast
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