Show Notes for Episode 72 - 40 Years of Magic

In this episode Matt and Nate begin a new series celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World we're calling 40 Years of Magic.  The series looks at each of the five decades of Walt Disney World, beginning with the 1960's.  

The 1960's was an interesting decade in that most of the important decisions regarding the resort were made including; location, land acquisition, governing bodies established, and construction. 

Show Notes for Episode 72 - Making the Rounds

In this episode Matt and Nate look at some of the more prominent news and rumors that have been making the rounds in the Disney community.  We look at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in this episode so be sure to tune in this episode. Enjoy!

Show Notes for Episode 70 - The Train of the Future

In this epsiode of Matt and Nate discover one of the shortest lived, but no less important attractions in the history of Disneyland.  If the Disneyland Railroad represents the past of rail travel, then Tomorrowland should provide the future of rail travel; and so in 1957 Disneyland debuted The Viewliner, the fastest miniature train in the world. We discuss how this attraction served as the basis for the Monorail.

Lost in the story of the Viewlner is that it was based on an actually mode of transportation, the General Motore Aerotrain which was built more like an automobile on a rail than a locomotive.  The cars were built with a unibody design.  

The attraction ultimately gave way to the great 1959 expansion where the Monorail and the Submarine Voyage would be built, both figuratively and literally.

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Show Notes for Episode 69 - Part of the Action: Disney MGM Studios 89

In this weeks episode of we revisit of the Studios for the second installment of thr Studios 89 Series by looking a couple of original attractions that were unique to the Stuios; Superstar Television an The Monster Sound Show. And, to add to the conversation Matt Hochberg of StudiosCentral.com lends us a hand with the details.  One thing that stands out about the early Disney MGM Studios attractions were that you, the guest, were put into the action; and no attractions did this better than Superstar Television, where you got to go on the other side of the camera to play a role on a TV show, and The Monster Sound Show, where you were tasked with creating the sound alongside a suspense film. Both have been replaced over the years, but their legacy as part of the early days of the Studios has not been forgotten.

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On this weeks episode we are also very happy to bring you another contest.  This time John Knell from Knell Studio Works and JB Conway, otherwise known as Mouse of Zen, are offering a free 8x10 personalized canvas illustration to listeners of WEDway Radio.  Listen to the show to find out how, but here are some useful links.

To enter the contest, email John Knell at john@knellstudioworks.com

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Show Notes for Episode 68 - The Temple of the Rubber Snake

In this episode Matt and Nate delve into the story of; the making of Indiana Jones, the relationship between George Lucas and Michael Eisner going back to the days at Paramount, and the Indiana Jones attractions that were created at the Disney theme parks.

This epsiode really looks at some of the culture change that Disney experienced under the leadership of Michael Eisner and how they werent afraid shake things up a bit.  We then look at each of the Indiana Jones attractions around the Disney theme parks including Paris and Tokyo.  

Enjoy!