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Ep022 ~ Looking Back, Looking Forward
Dec 29, 2008 | permalink | (0)CommentsShow Notes
It’s the end of a great year and the beginning of a new one. Join us on this show as we reflect on the past and wonder on the possibilities of the future. Later on in this episode the conversation took a turn and we discussed what our traditions when leaving the parks at the end of a trip. Greg even had a magical breakthrough, hard to believe but I was there and it was real you need to hear for yourself
Why don’t you share what your traditions are when leaving the parks.
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Ep021 ~ Chris and Greg’s Mousfest and WDW Wrap Up
Dec 22, 2008 | permalink | (0)CommentsShow Notes
Get the scoop on Chris and Greg’s most recent trip to Walt Disney World and Mousefest 2008. AJ and Will get the low down about the events , dining and all around good times, along with picking up some great tips and info for upcoming trips in the near future. This is a long show so get comfortable and go for a ride with the boys.
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Ep020 ~ Christmas At The Walt Disney Resort
Dec 15, 2008 | permalink | (0)CommentsShow Notes
Chris, AJ and Will discuss Christmas Time a the Walt Disney World Resort. Find out as they go from Park to Park and examine the unique things that happen around the WDW Resort.
You definitely want to consider making a trip in the Christmas season to Disney World!
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Ep019 ~ Disney Cruise
Dec 8, 2008 | permalink | (0)CommentsShow Notes
Join Chris and AJ along with special Guest Will from Magic Never Ends Podcast as they get the scoop about the Disney Cruise Line. Will just recently returned from a trip upon the Disney Magic and shares with The Travelears tips tricks and some excellent info about what to expect while on a Disney Cruise.
We also allude to some teasers about the future of The Travelears. All will be revealed in January but we give a little hint about some exciting changes coming up in the new year.
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Ep018 ~ Christmas Time At The Disneyland Resort
Dec 1, 2008 | permalink | (5)CommentsShow Notes
It’s Christmas Time! Join The Travelears as they discuss all the goings on at the Disneyland Resort over the holidays.
What is special?
Decorations
Decorations all over the parks but mostly on Main Street, New Orleans Square and Small World Mall. The Castle gets a special make over with thousands of lights to make the it turn into a snowy glowing spectacle. Over at DCA Santa’s beach party Bash is in full effect in the Sun plaza.
Attractions
It’s a Small World Holiday, believed to be the first Christmas overlaid attraction and The Haunted Mansion Holiday and it’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Overlay. Both a must see when a the Disneyland Resort
Parades
A Christmas Fantasy Parade Daily down the streets of Disneyland Park
Fireworks
Believe ... In Holiday Magic” Fireworks Spectacular
Snow falls after the fire works on Main Street, The Hub and Small World Mall basically it’s the Parade Route.
Special Events?
Candle Light Processional
December 6th and 7th at 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m 2008
Where: Fantasyland Theater
Guest Narrator: John Stamos
Tickets: Available at the Mr. Lincoln exit Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. for both Sunday shows
According to Disneyland guest relations, tickets will be available for Sundays shows only (both shows). They will be distributed on Sunday morning at the lobby of the exit to Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln in Town Square beginning at 9:00 a.m.. Tickets are on a first-come, first-serve basis, so arrive early. Tickets are limited to four per person. Stand-by seating for both nights, to fill any empty seats, will be available for both nights at 4:00 p.m. to fill any empty seats.
all things can change best to contact Guest Relations at 714-781-4000 for the latest information.
Post edited to correct mistakes in dates and contact numbers - apologies Chris
History and info
The Candlelight Procession begins with a procession of choir members making their way from the gate by the Firehouse, up Main Street, up Small World Mall and into the Fantasyland Theater. During the trip the choir members hold candles and sing Christmas carols. Once in the theater the choir members fill the stage and form a living Christmas Tree. A celebrity guest narrator then tells the story of Christmas. Throughout the story the narrator pauses and the choir sings Christmas carols. Live musicians, including the spectacular fanfare trumpeters, accompany what is always an emotional evening.
The first Candlelight Procession was held in 1955. It was actually a Choir Festival with individual choirs performing under a gazebo near the Jungle Cruise. For the next few years the ceremony consisted of participating choirs who performed around the hub facing the choir director. In 1960, Candlelight grew to 800 singers who followed the Christmas parades. Finally, in 1961 a narrator was added to the Ceremony. Past Disneyland narrators include Cary Grant, Gregory Peck, John Wayne, James Earl Jones, Mary Hart and, last year, Edward James Olmos. ( most of this info was according to laughingplace.com )
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Ep017 ~ Ryan’s Walt Disney World Trip Report
Nov 24, 2008 | permalink | (2)CommentsShow Notes
Join All the boys a we recount Ryan’s most recent trip to Disney World. Usual laughter and mayhem ensues.
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Ep016 ~ Listener Questions 11/17/08
Nov 17, 2008 | permalink | (0)CommentsShow Notes
AJ and Chris tackle some of your questions.
Do you have a question for The Travelears? send it in!
Do you have a show idea? let’s hear it!
all comments questions and show ideas can be sent to
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Ep015 ~ Chris’s Disneyland Trip Report
Nov 10, 2008 | permalink | (0)CommentsShow Notes
Join Chris and AJ as they discuss Chris’s most Recent trip to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. The Conversation will range form Travel, Hotel accommodations and Dining.
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Ep014 ~ What Will You Celebrate
Nov 3, 2008 | permalink | (0)CommentsShow Notes
This week we discuss the new Mega promotion the Disney parks are putting on called “What Will You Celebrate?“.
Make sure you sign up for your birthday so you can get in the Disneyland and Walt Disney World parks for free! Disney’s “What Will You Celebrate?“ website
Have the Time of your Life at the Disney Parks and Celebrate Triumphs, Love, Reunions, Birthdays, your first visit or what ever you like!
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Ep013 ~ Disneyland Dinning Plan
Oct 27, 2008 | permalink | (2)CommentsShow Notes
We discuss the trials of a Dinning Plan at the Disneyland Resort.
The Disneyland Resort began testing their own version of the Disney Dining Plan in mid October for a limited trial until December until just before 2008 Christmas. This is being offered to some visitors who book trips through the Disney Travel Company. The trial version of this plan offers two different options – a Quick Service Meal Plan, and the Dining Meal Plan.
* Visitors who choose the Quick Service Meal Plan will receive two (2) Quick Service meal vouchers and one (1) Snack voucher per person (ages 3 and up), per night of their stay.
* Visitors who choose the Dining Meal Plan will receive one (1) Table Service voucher, one (1) Quick Service voucher and one (1) Snack voucher per person (ages 3 and up), per night of their stay.
* Both the Table Service and Quick Service vouchers are valid for one (1) entree, one (1) dessert and one (1) nonalcoholic beverage at a participating location. Gratuity (where applicable) is not included, and children ages 3-9 must order from the children’s menu where offered.
* “Signature restaurants” and select Character meals require two Table Service vouchers per person.
* Snack vouchers may be redeemed for a regular popcorn, churro, fresh fruit, ice cream, 20-oz drink or cotton candy from a participating location.
* Table service vouchers are valid at: Cafe Orleans, Carnation Cafe, PCH Grill (dinner), Hook’s Pointe, Storyteller’s Cafe (lunch / dinner), Wine Country Trattoria, Yamakbuki, Lost Bar and the Surfside Lounge, as well as the character breakfasts at PCH Grill and Storytellers Cafe, and the character breakfast and lunch at Goofy’s Kitchen.
* Signature Restaurants include Steakhouse 55 (dinner only), Blue Bayou, Napa Rose and the Napa Rose Bar, plus the “Signature” Character meals at Ariel’s Grotto (lunch and dinner) and Goofy’s Kitchen (dinner).
* About 30 Quick Service restaurants locations are participating in this program, and we’ll post the list as soon as we have it.
One reader who was invited to participate in the trial reported receiveing the offer via a postcard that contained a unique PIN. Other readers who called Disney to inquire about the offer were told that they must have a PIN in order to add the program to their reservation. Pricing and availability details were not include in the information distributed to most CMs over the weekend, but one reader was quoted $39.99 per day for adults and $11.99 per day for children for the Dining Meal Plan. A cast member tells us the Quick Service Meal Plan should be about $30 per day for adults and $10 per day for children. Disney may also test customer reaction by offering different packages and prices to different visitors.
It appears that the Resort will use paper vouchers during this trial period, instead of allowing guests to use their Resort Hotel keys as is the practice in Walt Disney World. If you have an opportunity to take advantage of this program at Disneyland, please let us a know if you had the opportunity to experince this trial and let us know what your thoughts about the plan are.
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