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Happy Star Wars Day! Star Wars Galaxy's Edge was first announced back at the D23 Expo in August 2015 for Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort. Since then, Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm have given us only sneak peaks of what we can come to expect. In this special May 4th episode, we'll uncover what we've learned so far in this mostly spoiler-free episode. We'll discuss what to expect from the food, merchandise, land, and of course the major attractions, including Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, and Rise of the Resistance. Star Wars Galaxy's Edge will open its doors at Disneyland Park on May 31, 2019 and at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World on August 29, 2019. Rise of the Resistance will not be open on these dates but is expected to open its doors later in 2019. What are you looking forward to most from Star Wars Galaxy's Edge? What other surprises do you think might be in store? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerAudio Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Become a VIP Member on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

On the surface, it might seem like Muppet Vision 3D is just a simple 3D attraction, but it has a rather rich history, a ton of detail, and some fun facts you might not know. In this episode, we'll uncover more about Muppet Vision 3D and take a binaural ride through of this show. How does Muppet Vision 3D rank on your list of 3D attractions? Which detail do you love most? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerAudio Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Become a VIP Member on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

The music at Walt Disney World is more than just a series of random songs. It's truly a part of the experience. Whether the music already exists or it's created new for Disney, the Imagineers put so much thought into what you hear at the parks and resorts. In this episode, I'm joined by two music industry experts. Together, we'll dive into our favorite area music loops at Disney and discuss what makes the music at Disney so magical. Which Disney area loop is your favorite? What do you love most about the music at the parks and resorts? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerAudio Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 In this episode, I mention the area music for a few resorts, which are included in a series of playlists I created on Spotify: Disney's Port Orleans Resort Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Become a VIP Member on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

Dark ride attractions have been a part of Disney Parks history since 1955. Whether you visit Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland or Shanghai Disneyland, you're bound to find a handful of dark rides to enjoy. In this episode, we'll discuss our favorite Disney dark ride attractions and why we gravitate toward these rides. Which Disney dark ride do you love most? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerAudio Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Special thanks to Brian Saeger for lending his time and expertise to this episode. You can follow his accounts at the links below: www.twitter.com/skywalkerbrian www.instagram.com/skywalkingadventure www.facebook.com/skywalkingadventureblog Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Become a VIP Member on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

Welcome to our first ever live dining review! In this episode, we'll be reviewing the Biergarten full-service restaurant in the World Showcase at Epcot LIVE as we dine! You'll hear 360-degree binaural audio of the full dining experience, including the live show that accompanies your meal when dining here. The Biergarten has been a part of the Epcot experience since 1982 and is perhaps one of the most immersive themed restaurants at Walt Disney World. And the food is pretty spectacular as well! Which restaurant in the World Showcase at Epcot do you love the most? Which restaurant do you think is the best place to celebrate a special occasion? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerAudio Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Become a VIP Member on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

Illuminations: Reflections of Earth has been delighting Guests at Epcot since 1999. In 2018, the Walt Disney Company announced that Reflections of Earth would see its last show in the summer of 2019 and would be replaced with a new nighttime spectacular. In this episode, we'll pay tribute to Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, discussing its history, story, fun facts, and a binaural recording. How does Illuminations: Reflections of Earth rank on your list of nighttime shows at Disney? What are you hoping to see from its replacement? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerAudio Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Become a VIP Member on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

There's an easy way to spot a true Disney fan: they're the ones who rave about waiting in line for an attraction! Why? Waiting in the queue for a Disney attraction is not like waiting in line at your local amusement park. The Imagineers put so much detail into the queue that it really becomes an experience. It's not an inconvenience; it's a part of the journey and the story. In this episode, we'll dive into our favorite queue experiences at Walt Disney World and help to convince you that waiting in standby at Disney (up to a certain threshold of course) is worth taking the time to look around and explore. Which queues at Walt Disney World do you love the most? Are there any standby queue experiences that you prefer over FastPass? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerAudio Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ NEW! Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Special thanks to Alessa from That Disney Girl for lending her time and expertise to this episode. You can follow her accounts at the links below: YouTube: That Disney Girl Instagram:  @_thatdisgirl Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Become a VIP Member - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://teespring.com/stores/imagineer-podcast Enjoy the show!

Welcome to our second "Disney This or That" podcast episode! As with Volume 1, Disney This or That is a game that is meant to stir up conversation and debate about our Disney favorites - favorite Disney Parks, attractions, movies, snacks, and much more. In today's episode (volume two), we debate who we would pick as the Disney villain most deserving of the title, "villain". To keep things simple, we only discuss a small handful of villains from Disney animated movies. Examples include Scar, Ursula, Hades, Frollo, Gaston and more. Which Disney animated villain do you think is the most villainous? Would you have chosen a winner differently or do you agree with our group's decision? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerAudio Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ NEW! Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Become a VIP Member - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://teespring.com/stores/imagineer-podcast Enjoy the show!

While we love traveling to the Disney Parks, one of the saddest moments is having to leave. Whether it happens when you're boarding the Magical Express, crossing through the gates from Walt Disney World, boarding your plane, or arriving at your front door, the "Disney blues" are bound to set in at some point. To help cope with these Disney blues, we as Disney fans often purchase merchandise, watch videos, listen to Disney music and even light scented candles to help us rekindle that magic. In today's episode, we'll discuss our favorite ways to bring the Disney magic home with us. How do you cope with the "Disney blues" after your vacation? What are some of the ways that you bring the magic home with you? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerAudio Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ NEW! Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Support our Dream Team Project to benefit DonorsChoose.org: https://www.donorschoose.org/imagineerpodcast I also mentioned on the show that I previously shared some videos of my Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 creations on YouTube. Here's the link to access that account and enjoy some of those Disney and non-Disney creations: https://www.youtube.com/imagineer0988 Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Become a VIP Member - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://teespring.com/stores/imagineer-podcast Enjoy the show!

Of all the longes at Walt Disney World, Trader Sam's Grog Grotto might be the best. Although wait times to get in can often skyrocket during peak lounge times, it's worth stopping by this "tropical hideaway" to enjoy the atmosphere, the Easter eggs, the Cast Member entertainment, and of course the food and beverage selections. In this podcast episode, we'll sip on a few beverages and enjoy the ambiance of Trader Sam's at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Which lounge experience at Walt Disney World or Disneyland is your favorite? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerAudio Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Support our project to benefit DonorsChoose.org: https://www.donorschoose.org/imagineerpodcast Between November 1 and December 31, 2018, 100% of the proceeds from VIP Membership and 50% of the proceeds from podcast merchandise will go straight to Donors Choose. Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Become a VIP Member - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://teespring.com/stores/imagineer-podcast Enjoy the show!