The Disney Nerds Podcast

Show # 532 A Disney Nerd's First Trip to Disney's California Adventure

Hello and welcome back to show # 532.  This week Mellissa takes us back to her first-time trip to Disneyland and tonight we talk about DCA.  Listen in as Mellissa shares her trip with us and it was a doozy.  The Star Wars party was fun also.  Hear that WDW?  Thanks for listening guys!

Show # 531 It's all Random

Hello and welcome back to the show.  This week we try or don't and have a very Random show for you.  Is there a method to the madness or is it just throwing darts at the wall for the next cut.  We'll let you decide as you listen in.  There should be soemthing for everyone and mcuh more.  Enjoy the Random and send us an email with what you think connects all the cuts.  Thanks for listening and see you next week.

Show # 530 A Disney Nerds First Time to Disneyland

Hello and welcome back to the Disney Nerds Podcast.  This week we join Mellissa and her Trip-Report of her first trip to Disneyland.  This is a very complete report, so much so, we only got through her first day. 

Thanks for listening and send questions to questions@thedisneynerdspodcast.com

Show # 529 Tiana's Bayou Adventure Opening Date and News

Hello and welcome to this weeks show.  We are going to talk about the news that is in the parks as we head into Summer 2024.  There is a lot going on as this summer heats up.  Openings, closings and other news.  And they've announced the opening date for Tiana's Bayou Adventure.  It's gonna be a fun summer!

 

 

Show # 528 The Return of Director, Producer, Animator and much more, Jerry Rees

Welcome to another episode of the Disney Nerds podcast! We're thrilled to have Jerry Rees joining us today. Jerry is a former animator and director who worked at Disney on some truly iconic projects.  He has so many great behind-the-scenes stories to share from his days at Disney's animation studios.
We're going to discuss his career, get the scoop on working with legends like Robin Williams and Walter Cronkite, and find out what he's been up to since leaving Disney. This is sure to be a treat for any fan of Disney history and classic animation. Let's dive in!"

Show # 527 May the Fourth Be With You

Hello and May the Fourth Be With You.  The Disney Nerds bring you some Star Wars attractions in celebration of May 4th.  We're going to Elevate ourselves on The Rise of Resistance and then help out Hondo on Smugglers Run and then take a couple trips around the Galaxy with Star Tours and the New Spy Contacts, Leia, Poe, Ahsoka, Andor, and Mando.  Thanks so much to WDW News Today, Five Fires, and The Single Rider with some of the Star Tours.   Have a great 4th and May the Spires Guide You!

Show # 526 Live Show Guest: Author, Claudia Gray

Join us this week for Special guest, Author Claudia Gray. Claudia is the writer of multiple Star Wars novels along with YA novels including The Evernight series, the Firebird and Constellation trilogies.  Claudia discusses her foray into a new genre, historical mystery.  We talk all about Bloodline and Princess Leia's later life choices.  We also discuss our new DNP Book Club book, her Haunted Mansion themed novel, Storm & Shade.  For more info about Claudia, check out her site, http://www.claudiagray.com/ 

Show # 525 The Ladies Take Over With New DAS News and Easter Trip Report

Hello and welcome back to this weeks show.  As you see from the title, the ladies are taking over this week.  Mellissa and Lisa are here to ask Morgan all about her Easter Week Trip report and her first Keys to the Kingdom tour.  Before that, tune in for the latest news from the parks especially the new rules for the Disability Access Service (DAS) Pass.  Thanks for listening!  

Show # 524 Revisiting Genie + and Lightning Lanes

Hello and welcome back to the show.  This week we take a flash back to a great show that Sam and Mellissa did about Genie + and Lightning Lanes.  Never too soon for a review and primer on how to use these options to make your day in the parks better.  What do you think?  Do you use Genie Plus or the lightning lanes?  Let us know send an email to questions@thedisneynerdspodcast.com  Thanks for Listening!

Show # 523 2024 The Disney Nerds WDW Hotel Madness

Hello and welcome to the Disney Nerds WDW Hotel Madness.  We have set up the best WDW hotels in 4 divisions of 4 hotels each.  Valeu, Moderate, Deluxe 1 and Deluxe 2.  Listen in as we go through each match-up on the way to what we, as Disney Nerds, think is the best hotel in WDW.  What do you think?  Did we have your favorite hotel?  Let us know, send your email to questions@thedisneynerdspodcast.com.