LaughingPlace.com Podcast

#80 - May 9, 2008 Download (63:37)
On this week's show the LPP crew discuss their rides on Toy Story Mania, Disney's financial results, an outing to Arabian Nights and the Disney Channel Games Concert plus the Captain's Challenge and a 50 word or less review of Iron Man.

#79 - May 2, 2008 Download (81:45)
This week the LPP look back on Animal Kingdom's 10th birthday (including listener thoughts) and talk about Wall-E and the Disney Channel Games. Plus listener mail on the right age to take your child to Disney World. And, of course, the Captain's Challenge, FanBoy's Disney Myths and the rest of the silliness.

#78 - April 25, 2008 Download (65:26)
This week the LPP celebration Animal Kingdom's 10th birthday, answer lots of reader voicemail and reader mail, and talk about the legacy of Ollie Johnston. Also, the Captain's Challenge and FanBoy's Disney Myths.

#77 - April 11, 2008 Download (100:35)
This week the LPP revisit the "It's a Small World" debate, get excited over Toy Story the Musical abord the Disney Wonder and do the run-down of Disney's upcoming animated films. Also the Captain's Challenge, FanBoy's Disney Myths, Aquatica, Camp Rock, Reader Mail and much more.

#76 - April 4, 2008 Download (84:21)
This week the LPP crew answer a bunch of listener voicemail, share the history of the LPP crew and the podcast, talk more about the Flower and Garden Festival and get another look at Spaceship Earth. Plus the Captain's Challenge, Doobekah's Adentures in Epcot and FanBoy's Disney Myths.

#75 - March 28, 2008 Download (75:30)
This week the LP crew talk about the rumored changes at Disneyland's Small World, Disney villain songs and answer listener questions. Plus a special Captain's Challenge, an extended Popcorn or Churros and FanBoy's Disney Myths.

#74 - March 21, 2008 Download (80:48)
This week the LPP talk about the Pixar Play Parade, Toy Story Mania, Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival, Disney Stores and the Disney Cruise plus Reader Mail, the Captain's Challenge, Popcorn or Churros and FanBoy's Disney Myths.

#73 - March 14, 2008 Download (67:48)
The podcast crew discuss Block Party Bash at Hollywood Studios, their trip to the Jonas Brothers concert and answer a reader question on what movie deserves an attraction in the parks. Plus the Captain's Challenge, FanBoy's Disney Myths and more.

#72 - March 10, 2008 Download (89:18)
The LPP Daylight Savings Night special featuring Disney's Annual Meeting, College Road Trip and Armchair Imagineering Disney Niche Parks plus a new Captain's Challenge format, Popcorn or Churros, FanBoy's Disney Myths and much more.

#71 - February 29, 2008 Download (87:10)
The LPP Leap Day broadcast featuring Australia, Disney's annual meeting, the Oscars, ESPN's Mike and Mike, Tomorrowland vs. Future World and bad background music. Plus an interview with Tales from the Laughing Place's Lee MacDonald on their extensive Epcot 25 article, the Captain's Challenge, Popcorn or Churros, FanBoy's Disney Myths and Listener Feedback.

#70 - February 22, 2008 Download (79:43)
The podcast crew discuss Night Kingdom, Disneyland's new House of the Future, the Treehouse Villas and ESPN the Weekend plus the Captain's Challenge, Popcorn or Churros and FanBoy's Disney Myths.

#69 - February 15, 2008 Download (76:11)
The crew and listeners Armchair Imagineer bringing Disney Channel programs into the parks, react to the American Idol attraction and discuss the Aristocats DVD plus the Captain's Challenge, Popcorn or Churros, FanBoy's Disney's Myths and more.

#68 - February 8, 2008 Download (86:55)
This week on the LPP - American Idol at WDW, Hannah Montana box office, Disney earnings, guest Lee MacDonald reviews The Little Mermaid on Broadway, Night of Joy, Reader Mail, the Captain's Challenge, FanBoy's Disney Myths and more.

#67 - February 4, 2008 Download (66:14)
This week the Podcast crew discuss Hannah Montana, the new Annie Leibovitz photos, the Disneyland Dream Suite and the new Playhouse Disney show at Disney's Hollywood Studios plus the Captain's Challenge, FanBoy's Disney Myths and Popcorn or Churros.

#66 - January 18, 2008 Download (80:46)
This week the LPP crew discuss the Annual Report, the Little Mermaid on Broadway and read and answer reader mail including some on Disney proposals. Also the Captain's Challenge, Popcorn or Churros and FanBoy's Disney Myths.

#65 - January 11, 2008 Download (72:56)
This week the podcast crew discuss the new no-kids policy at Victoria and Albert's, the new Chief Magic Official promotion, rumors of a Russian pavilion of Epcot and run down the 2008 Disney movie line-up. Also, the Captain's Challenge, Popcorn or Churros, FanBoy's Disney Myths and reader mail.

#64 - January 4, 2008 Download (80:17)
This week the crew returns with a look at National Treasure 2, discuss Doobie and Rebekah's trip to Disneyland and give their 2008 Disney predictions plus the Captain's Challenge, Popcorn or Churros and FanBoy's Disney Myths.

#63 - December 24, 2007 Download (77:58)
This week the crew look back at 2007 in the world of Disney including assessing their predictions from the start of the year.

#62 - December 14, 2007 Download (85:23)
This week special guest Greg Maletic hangs with the LP crew as they discuss the new Spaceship Earth and answer questions about staying on or off property at Disneyland, being a Disneyland passholder vs. a WDW passholder and more. Plus the Captain's Challenge, Popcorn or Churros, FanBoy's Disney Myths and a look back at 2007.

#61 - December 7, 2007 Download (65:19)
This week the crew discusses their Walt Disney World must-dos and the holiday season so far plus the Captain's Challenge, Popcorn or Churros, FanBoy's Disney myths and Reader Mail.

#60 - November 30, 2007 Download (73:50)
This week the crew tackles Enchanted, WDW expansion, DCA's Snow White event, Yak and Yeti and ICE plus the Captain's Challenge, FanBoy's Disney Myths, Popcorn or Churros and Reader Mail.

#59 - November 16, 2007 Download (89:38)
In this super-sized edition (with a week off next week) the crew discuss the holidays at Walt Disneyworld and Disneyland including the new castle lights. Also the Captain's challenge, Popcorn or Churros, Reader Mail, FanBoy's Disney Myths and some general foolishness.

#58 - November 9, 2007 Download (80:56)
The crew discuss WDW news, the new Hollywood Studios logo, the Pirates online game and reader feedback plus the Captain's Challenge, Popcorn or Churros and FanBoy's Disney Myths.

#57 - November 2, 2007 Download (56:40)
The crew discuss WDW news, the new Hollywood Studios logo, the Pirates online game and reader feedback plus the Captain's Challenge, Popcorn or Churros and FanBoy's Disney Myths.

#56 - October 26, 2007 Download (75:09)
This week Captain Jon returns from Disneyland with a full report, Greg Maletic chimes in on the DCA 2.0 discussion, reader feedback, the Captain's Challenge and more Popcorn or Churros.

#55 - October 19, 2007 Download (92:31)
The crew discuss the major DCA announcements, Disney-MGM Studios Halloween rumors, Not-So-Scary and The GamePlan. Plus the Captain's Challenge, Reader Mail and a new segment - Popcorn or Churros?!?

#54 - October 12, 2007 Download (89:29)
This week the crew discuss Disney s announced Hawaiian resort, Epcot s 25th, Disney marketing, Food and Wine, Disneyland s Dream Suite and Halloween, reader mail and the Captain s Challenge.

#53 - September 28, 2007 Download (61:54)
This week the crew looks forward to Epcot's 25th, discuss Italy's new restaurant, and get lots of listener feedback plus the Captain's Challenge.

#52 - September 21, 2007 Download (59:51)
This week the crew looks at Bob Iger's comments at a recent conference, the updated Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom and the new Halloween decor, listener feedback on extreme coasters in Disney parks and much more.

#51 - September 14, 2007 Download (91:52)
This week the crew discusses Mike Mendenhall's resignation, tons of Disneyland Resort rumors, High School Musical on Ice, Reader Mail, a debate on Disney and thrill rides and the Captain's Challenge.

#50 - September 7, 2007 Download (69:06)
The crew reviews the new O Canada film, cover new Epcot rumors and discuss new Disneyland hotels plus readers give their Disney park special event suggestions and the Captain's Challenge.

#49 - August 31, 2007 Download (63:14)
This week the crew discusses why California got DCA instead of DisneySea, the strangest Disney memorabilia, Epcot Dining suggestions and the Captain's Challenge.

#48 - August 24, 2007 Download (73:15)
After a week off the crew returns with Disney's Hollywood Studios, another SOAR update, the Pirate and Princess Party, High School Musical 2 and the Captain's Challenge.

#47 - August 10, 2007 Download (69:34)
This week the crew discusses the extension of the Year of a Million Dreams, new Adventures by Disney tours, the Disney Gallery closure, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the Captain's Challenge.

#46 - August 3, 2007 Download (62:01)
This week the gang talks about Disney's earnings report, answer a question about how living so close to Disney affects the magic, celebrate Adventure Thru Inner Space's 40th anniversary, reminisce about LP's 8 years, listener feedback and the Captain's Challenge.

#45 - July 27, 2007 Download (78:42)
This week the gang discusses theme park rumors, discuss the question "What attractions does everyone like but you don't?", parade history, reader feedback and the Captain's Challenge.

#44 - July 20, 2007 Download (57:00)
This week the crew talks Disneyland's birthday, Disneyland rumors, Armchair Imagineering Ratatouille and the Captain's Challenge. Also, they answer the reader question "why should a Disneyland regular visit WDW?"

#43 - July 13, 2007 Download (75:27)
This week the Podcast focuses on Ratatouille feedback, changes at Epcot, Disneyland and Disney Theatrical, advice for WDW regulars visiting Disneyland and Alien Encounter.

#42 - July 5, 2007 Download (76:25)
This week the crew reviews Ratatouille, discuss new Disney-MGM Studios rumors, answer listener questions and, of course, the Captain's Challenge.

#41 - June 22, 2007 Download (71:02)
This week FanBoy returns from Disneyland and the crew discusses the Nemo Subs, Ratatouille, their instant connections with characters, recent consumer products news, voicemail from magnet, Star Wars Weekends and much more.

#40 - June 15, 2007 Download (51:56)
This week Doobie, Rebekah and Captain Jon discuss the new subs, Ratatouille and Armchair Imagineer Star Tours. Plus a phone call from FanBoy and the Captain's Challenge.

#39 - June 8, 2007 Download (49:07)
This week the crew talks Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, other rides that should be brought back, essential Disneyland attractions, the Captain's Challenge and listener mail from Disney Legend Bob Gurr.

#38 - June 1, 2007 Download (1:10:34)
This week the four discuss Pirates of the Caribbean 3, Pirate's Lair, the big Harry Potter announcement and Armchair Imagineer Honey, I Shrunk the Audience plus the Captain's Challenge.

#37 - May 25, 2007 Download (62:03)
This week is focused on Pirates: At World's End. Also covered are changes in Imagineering, WDW union contract woes, what's new at Islands of Adventure and a couple of listener questions.

#36 - May 18, 2007 Download (1:22:02)
This week the podcast crew discusses the new announced from Disney Parks about their On Demand channel, baseball at Wide World of Sports, ABC's new fall shows, the Ratatouille Big Cheese tour, their trip to Sea World, essential Disney and So Cal theme park memories.

#35 - May 11, 2007 Download (77:02)
This week the gang talks Disney quarterly results, the new Epcot VP, the possible extension of the Year of a Million Dreams, the off campus Pirates Dinner Adventure and the counterfeit Disneyland in China.

#34 - May 4, 2007 Download (56:51)
This week: DCA rumors, the latest Ratatouille clips, Pixar's move to live-action, our favorite Disney heroes, listener mail, the Captain's Challenge and we found Rosita!

#33 - April 27, 2007 Download (77:56)
Doobie, Rebekah, FanBoy and Captain Jon are back with news on the Anaheim Council vote, the Disney Missouri rumors, Disney's California Food & Wine Festival including an interview with its producer, the Disney Channel games, and attractions we won't go on plus the Captain's Challenge.

#32 - April 20, 2007 Download (73:53)
This week the crew discusses the announcement that the Patina group will be taking over the restaurant in the Italy Pavilion and Pirates news. And they talk about who deserves a Window on Disneyland's Main Street, their favorite Disney songs and their favorite Disney child actors.

#31 - April 13, 2007 Download (50:22)
This week the Podcast crew discuss Epcot changes including Gran Fiesta and Spaceship Earth. Also, Tony Orlando's Flower Power concert, Disneyland Paris turns 15, news in Hong Kong and Shanghai and more. Plus a phone call from Rhett Wickham with Rapunzel news and the Captain's Challenge.

#30 - April 6, 2007 Download (79:18)
This week Doobie, Rebekah, FanBoy and Captain Jon review Meet the Robinsons and discuss the recent theme park attendance numbers, WDW hotel issues and the Flower and Garden Festival. Greg Maletic introduces a discussion about dark rides and movie tie-ins, the crew gives their three favorite dark rides and the Captain's Challenge.

#29 - March 30, 2007 Download (65:45)
Doobie, Rebekah, FanBoy and Captain Jon review Monsters Inc, Laugh Floor and discuss Walt Disney World and Disneyland hot news, the new Ratatouille trailer and other animation news, FanBoy's recent trip to Disneyland, Disney and Children's Place speculations, Meet the Robinsons predictions and the Captain's Challenge.

#28 - March 23, 2007 Download (78:26)
Doobie, Rebekah, Fan Boy and Captain Jon talk Pirates 3, the Pop Century Resort, 3D movies, Disney's lawsuit against Anaheim and Doobie and Rebekah's recent trip to Disneyland plus the Captain's Challenge!

#27 - March 16, 2007 Download (62:28)
Doobie, Rebekah, FanBoy and Captain Jon discuss the controversy surrounding Rapunzel with animation insider Rhett Wickham, a Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End update from the Captain, Disney World's Pirates and Princess Party and Haunted Mansion, more on the Four Seasons announcement and a controversial ESPN suggestion with contributor Greg Maletic and more.

#26 - March 9, 2007 Download (65:34)
This week Doobie, Rebekah and FanBoy discuss Disney's recent shareholders meeting. They also continue discussion of Walt Disney World's big Four Seasons and Western Beltway announcement last week with guest contributor and reader davewasbaloo. Also more on Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor and other odds and ends.

#25 - March 2, 2007 Download (61:02)
This week Doobie, Rebekah, FanBoy and Captain Jon talk about the big Four Seasons and Western Way announcement at Walt Disney World; the direction of Disney's studio division and the Disney brand in general; Protecting the Disney name; Pixar's upcoming WAL-E; and the March 8th shareholders meeting. They also welcome a new contributor to the podcast, LaughingPlace.com columnist Greg Maletic, and discuss what he calls one of Disney's biggest mistakes - pricing all the theme parks the same.

#24 - February 23, 2007 Download (44:53)
Doobie, Rebekah, FanBoy and Captain Jon are back with all-Disney discussion. This week it's the new Disney cruise ship announcement; Disneyland and Pirates of the Caribbean rumors; Would Disney-Pixar Studios be a good name change? The new Captain's Challenge Trivia; Bridge to Terabithia, Underdog and the Sorcerer's Apprentice; and Doobie and Rebekah disagree on The Great Movie Ride.

#23 - February 16, 2007 Download (56:31)
Doobie, Rebekah, FanBoy and Captain Jon weigh in on the topics of the day: Disney's potential future plans as reported in last week's investors conference; More on the Incredibles People Mover at Disneyland, the Three Caballeros at Epcot and the movement towards character based attractions; Doobie and Rebekah see Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floorand give their opinions; Narnia and Bridge to Terabithia news and discussion; The return of KimPossible; And something about marrying the president's daughter

#22 - February 9, 2007 Download (1:13:06)
Doobie, Rebekah, FanBoy and Captain Jon return with talk about the new Disney.com, the Magic Kingdom's Pirate and Princess Party, Disneyland rumors of a new hotel and attraction, what's next at Epcot, Disney's Superbowl "What's Next" campaigns, the new Disney animation production house being created with Robert Zemeckis, reviews of Cinderella 3, a Pirates of the Caribbean update and even some Harry Potter thrown in for fun. Apologies in advance for the problems with the audio. This was corrected in the next podcast.

#21 - January 26, 2007 Download (39:38)
In this week's Podcast Doobie, Rebekah and FanBoy look at the January 26th announcements at the big Walt Disney World media event including Toy Story Mania and Annie Leibovitz Disney dreams marketing campaign. They also look at Disneyland's two announcements - an opening date for the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Pirate's Lair. They also look at Disney's Oscar nominations.

#20 - January 19, 2007 Download (60:12)
Rebekah joins Doobie, FanBoy and Captain Jon this week. The discussion covers the new articulated characters in Dream-Along with Mickey, a review of a Monsters Inc, Laugh Floor preview, a new Disney Cruise Line announcement, a Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Update, Superbowl commercials, the 2007 Shareholders' Meeting, outsourcing of valet parking at WDW, the closing of Beauty and the Beast on Broadway and the opening of The Little Mermaid, Jump In on the Disney Channel, High School Musical missed opportunities, breakfast cereals, What We Like and What We Don't Like - both on American Disney parks, Fantasy Waters and Michael Jackson, next week's media events and the Disney Decade.

#18 - April 20, 2006 Download (22:00)
On this very royal edition we countdown the Top 10 Castles, pay a visit to the newly renovated World of Disney rooms, discuss a new attraction for the World Showcase at EPCOT at more!

#17 - April 14, 2006 Download (30:21)
On this "wild" podcast we travel to the Theater of the Wild for a preview of upcoming Nemo show, explore the wild rivers of the Jungle Cruise, countdown the Top 10 Wildest Car Chases, look behind the newest wild ride Expedition Everest and more!

#16 - March 27, 2006 Download (30:42)
On this episode we sail over to EPCOT for the Disney Cruise Line announcement, countdown the Top 10 Disney Ships, discuss whether Disney should focus on new attractions or keeping the old up-to-date, as well as give Disney news, trivia, and more.

#15 - March 3, 2006 Download (19:13)
This week we discuss a new attraction for Disney-MGM Studios, as well as give trivia, news and This Week in Disney History.

#14 - February 24, 2006 Download (20:57)
On this episode we plunge into the world of water as we discuss ideas for water parks at the Disneyland Resort in Armchair Imagineering, list the Top 10 Disney Theme Park Waterfalls and more!

#13 - February 10, 2006 Download (21:20)
On this episode we dive into the wild world of sports as we discuss ideas for ESPN involvement in the theme parks in Armchair Imagineering, countdown the Top 10 Disney Athletes as well as give our review of 8 Below and discuss the latest news.

#12 - February 3, 2006 Download (26:31)
On this podcast we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Disney's California Adventure with a look back at the park's history, as well as discuss the Timon lot expansion space in Armchair Imagineering.

#11 - January 27, 2006 Download (44:47)
Join us on this "Everest-sized" episode as we talk about the Disney buyout of Pixar, countdown the Top 10 Disney Mountains, review Expedition Everest and come up with ideas for Wonders of Life in Armchair Imagineering.

#10 - January 20, 2006 Download (22:38)
On this wild episode we discuss a replacement for Tarzan Rocks in Armchair Imagineering, give tips for touring Animal Kingdom, discuss news and more.

#9 - January 13, 2006 Download (23:21)
On this week's explosive episode we explore Disney pyrotechnics. The Top 10 Disney Firework Moments, Tour Tips on how to view displays at the Disney parks, an Armchair Imagineering discussion of Fantasmic 2.0, news and trivia.

#8 - January 6, 2006 Download (20:58)
On this podcast we countdown the Top 10 Richest Disney Characters, discuss ideas for a Narnia attraction in Armchair Imagineering, give Tour Tips on freebies at Disney resorts, and report on the news of the week.

#7 - December 30, 2005 Download (20:25)
In the final episode of 2005 we do a year-end recap, give our New Year's resolutions and announce last week's contest winners.

#6 - December 23, 2005 Download (20:46)
On this episode we delve into the world of monsters with a preview of the new Monsters Inc attraction at DCA, the Top 10 Scary Disney Monster Encounters and talk about the differences between the Haunted Mansion in all of the parks. There's also news, This Week in Disney History and a new contest.

#5 - December 17, 2005 Download (33:26)
On this episode we continue we continue our interview with Margaret Kerry, talk about Narnia and the new book 101 Things You Never Knew About Walt Disney World, and countdown the top 10 Disney Dance Numbers.

#4 - December 9, 2005 Download (30:56)
Join us for this very magical episode of the LaughingPlace podcast. On this show we take you to Disney-MGM Studios for the opening of the new Narnia attraction and talk with the original reference model for Tinker Bell, Margaret Kerry. We'll also discuss animal habitats for Animal Kingdom in Armchair Imagineering, countdown the top 10 worst Disney magicians, give news, tourist tips, trivia, and reveal the winner of last weeks contest.

#3 - December 2, 2005 Download (21:40)
Daniel and Jonathan talk all about time: what should replace The Timekeeper attraction at the Magic Kingdom, the top 10 Disney timepieces and nitpick the "tale as old as time" Beauty and the Beast. It also features our first contest which puts your knowledge of Disney quotes to the test.

#2 - November 24, 2005 Download (24:15)
The News, Armchair Imagineering - Holiday Overlay, Nitpick of the Week - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Top 10 Feasts, more.

#1 - November 18, 2005 Download (22:39)
Intro to the Podcast, The News, Armchair Imagineering - The Contemporary Hotel, Nitpick of the Week - The Haunted Mansion, Top 10 Chickens, more.