TheDisneyProject.com presents a podcast about all things Disney. From the parks, to runDisney events, Disney films/music, what's happening at the Walt Disney Family Museum, and more! Keith is your host, but expect regular contributors, as well as the occasional Disney celebrity!
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Keith Gluck Podcasts
Disney history and gossip with celebrated author, Jeff Kurtti, and Disney historian, Keith Gluck. Part of the MiceChat Podcast Network - http://MicePod.com.
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The Face Magazine calls it "the best thing to emerge from quarantine." From Must B Nice comes Day by Day, the podcast series of stories inspired by our new normal. adamfaze.substack.com
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‘Meteors’ starring Brooklyn Prince, David Strathairn, Darby Camp, Christian Isaiah, and Keith L. Williams
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14:23Stuck at home using Barbies as actors all summer, ten-year-old Dallas finally gets the chance to make the movie of her dreams when her dad arranges a social distancing bubble. ‘Meteors’ was written by Hannah Peterson and stars Brooklynn Prince (The Florida Project), Academy Award nominee David Strathairn (Good Night and Good Luck), Darby Camp (Big …
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‘Unspoken Truth’ starring Katherine McNamara, Angel Bismark Curiel, and Otmara Marrero
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35:49Zoe gets ready to see her friends for the first time since before lockdown, bringing up a wave of body insecurity. ‘Unspoken Truth’ was written by Johanna Block (EP 11, ‘At the Peak of It All) and stars Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters), Angel Bismark Curiel (POSE), and Otmara Marrero (Clementine), with additional voicing by Garrett Young. On toda…
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‘Big Nights In’ starring Lucy Hale and Hero Fiennes Tiffin
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25:33Two roommates with different ways of life are forced to learn about each other for the very first time. ‘Big Nights In’ was written by Alexis Deane (Mr. Mercedes) and stars Lucy Hale (Truth or Dare) and Hero Fiennes Tiffin (After), co-starring Oona Roche (The Morning Show) and Gabriela Bloomgarden. On today’s episode, we’re highlighting Child Rescu…
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'Quarter Pipe Dreams' starring Griffin Gluck, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Rachelle Vinberg, and Timothy Simons
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17:22Unable to leave the quarantine of their home, two bickering brothers finally agree on something… turning their house into a makeshift skatepark. ‘Quarter Pipe Dreams’ was written by Olive McGowen (from episode 10, Relocation) and stars Griffin Gluck (Big Time Adolescence), Jeremy Ray Taylor (IT), Timothy Simons (VEEP) with narration by pro-skater R…
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'Would You Care If I Left?' starring Alisha Wainwright and Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
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15:13A young couple navigates their relationship with protests and a pandemic outside their window. ‘Would You Care If I Left?’ was written by Kasey Elise and stars Alisha Wainwright (Raising Dion) and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (Brigsby Bear) with an original score from Alex Mansour. On today’s episode we’re highlighting The Love Land Foundation. Loveland Fou…
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'Ghost Light' starring Laura Marano, Tory Kittles, and Margo Martindale
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33:05When two actors reflect on the Broadway debut that never happened, some real life magic brings the show to life. ‘Ghost Light’ was written by Libe Barer and Rory McGregor and stars Laura Marano (The Perfect Date), Tory Kittles (True Detective), and three time Emmy winner Margo Martindale (The Americans) with an original score by Calum Watson and Ja…
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The final installment in our two-part episode of Day by Day, ‘Class of 2020: Graduation’ follows the same six high school seniors in Cedar Hill a month after their virtual prom as they graduate in the midst of nationwide protests. ‘Class of 2020: Graduation’ was written by Camrus Johnson and Quinn Shephard and stars AnnaSophia Robb, Josephine Langf…
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The first installment in our two-part episode of Day by Day, 'Class of 2020: Prom' chronicles the lives of six small-town high school seniors on the night of their virtual prom as the ripple effects of two and a half months of quarantine begin to appear. ‘Class of 2020: Prom’ was written by Quinn Shephard and stars AnnaSophia Robb, Josephine Langfo…
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'Two Turtles' starring Angela Gibbs and Glynn Turman
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17:51After being separated by the building of a highway, two turtles vow to return to each others claws…only for that day to come nearly sixty years later when the world enters quarantine. ‘Two Turtles was written by Leah Rachel and stars Angela Elayne Gibbs (Straight Outta Compton), Glynn Turman (Super 8), and Douglas Weston (from our second episode, L…
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In 'Healing with UMI,' artist and musician UMI guides you through a fifteen minute healing centered meditation to lessen any anxiety you've been experiencing over the last few days. On today’s episode, we’re highlighting BEAM, the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective, an organization that removes the barriers black people experience getting…
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Today would have marked Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday, so instead of an episode, we're pointing you towards our list of six things you can do right now to bring justice to her family. Find it on our Instagram at @daybyday or @mustbnice. But we also want to hear from you. Day by Day is a series of stories about the world we live in today and we are…
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‘Black Lives Matter' featuring Mr. StarCity, Skye Bennike, Antonio Whitfield, and Zora Casebere
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12:15‘Black Lives Matter’ features poems about resilience as read by black artists Mr. StarCity, Skye Bennike, Antonio Whitfield, and Zora Casebere with music by Eddie Codrington. These poems include ‘Fracture’ by Mr. StarCity (David White), ‘Untitled’ by Skye Bennike, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ by Antonio Whitfield, and ‘A Litany for Survival’ by…
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'Winnie, Betty, and...' starring Madelyn Cline, Sydney Sweeney, and Shannon Purser
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18:39Two estranged friends are forced to reconnect when one of them starts working for the other's virtual therapist. 'Winnie, Betty, and...' was written by Lily Houghton and stars Madelyn Cline (Outer Banks), Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria), and Shannon Purser (Stranger Things) with an original score from Giullian Yao Gioiello. Over the last month, we've tol…
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'Neighbor Guy' starring Harley Quinn Smith and Ahna O'Reilly
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12:44Two sisters in quarantine fantasize about the identity of an attractive neighbor who passes by at the same time each day. ‘Neighbor Guy’ was written by William Day Frank and stars Harley Quinn Smith (Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood) and Ahna O’Reilly (Bombshell) with an original score from Luka Kloser. Over the last month, we've told hours of origina…
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‘At the Peak of It All’ starring Josephine Langford
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25:46A young woman quarantining alone in New York City battles against her own anxiety with the daily pressure to be productive. ‘At the Peak of It All’ was written by Johanna Block and stars Josephine Langford (After), Rhianne Barreto (Share), Tanner Zagarino, and Kim Bonifay with an original score from Calum Watson and Jackson Lewis. Over the last mon…
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‘Relocation’ starring Elsie Fisher, Madelaine Petsch, Pamela Adlon, and Raegan Revord
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18:42A girl realizes realizes she has the ability to teleport while avoiding punishment at the group home she’s quarantining in. ‘Relocation’ was written by Olive McGowen and stars Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade), Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale), Pamela Adlon (Better Things), Raegan Revord (Young Sheldon), Dylan Martin Frankel, and Eddie Liriano with an origin…
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'#AnnabelleClarkeIsOverParty' starring Hari Nef, Alisha Boe, Jacob Batalon, John Ales, and Ever Carradine
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22:06Annabelle Clarke must make a moral decision in the face of a Twitter cancellation in this story about the downfall of celebrity culture in the time of a pandemic. '#AnnabelleClarkeIsOverParty' was written by Ariela Barer and stars Hari Nef (Assassination Nation), Alisha Boe (13 Reasons Why), Jacob Batalon (Spider-Man: Far From Home), John Ales (Eup…
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'Good Sister' starring Ross Butler and Lily Gladstone
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17:44Two distant siblings make up for lost time on a social distance outing to a Wild Wild West town. 'Good Sister' was written by Li Lu and stars Ross Butler (13 Reasons Why) and Lily Gladstone (Certain Women) with an original score from Luka Kloser. On today’s episode, we highlight the First Nations Development Institute COVID-19 Emergency Response Fu…
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Camila Mendes tells the story of Darlene "Lulu" Benson-Seay, the first incarcerated woman to die of COVID-19 in New York state. Join us in lifting up Lulu’s memory by supporting The Justice for Women COVID-19 Task Force in a fundraiser to protect incarcerated women and prevent death-by-incarceration during this pandemic. To donate to the fund and t…
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'Fallin' Rain' starring Camila Mendes and Lucas Hedges
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14:12Plagued with the fear of not leaving something behind, Franklin tries to get his ex to record an oral history of their relationship in case they both die. ‘Fallin' Rain’ was written by Cameron Roberts and stars Camila Mendes (Riverdale) and Lucas Hedges (Honey Boy) with an original score from Luka Kloser. Day By Day is created and produced by Adam …
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'Closed Germ Loop' starring Willa Fitzgerald
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11:44In the midst of her divorce, a woman goes on her first online date right as the pandemic shuts down NYC. ‘Closed Germ Loop’ was written by Ani Simon-Kennedy and stars Willa Fitzgerald (Dare Me) with an original score from Giullian Yao Gioiello. Day By Day is created and produced by Adam Faze and Jamie Dolan with sound mixing and design by Becket Ce…
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'The Destiny Cinema 2' starring Liana Liberato, David Mazouz, and Wyatt Oleff
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19:24A shy young newlywed couple fears their relationship won’t last the quiet and intimacy of quarantine...until one night they discover The Destiny Cinema 2, a movie house that opens its doors just for them. 'The Destiny Cinema 2' was written by Alice Stanley Jr. and stars Liana Liberato (If I Stay), David Mazouz (Gotham), Wyatt Oleff (I Am Not Okay W…
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'Breathing in Mingo' starring Marin Ireland, Alice Lee, and Michael Cyril Creighton
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14:05When no one else shows up to a West Virginia harm reduction workshop, two local women interrogate each other’s life choices. 'Breathing in Mingo' was written by Abby Rosebrock and stars Marin Ireland (The Irishman), Alice Lee (Brittany Runs a Marathon), and Michael Cyril Creighton (Spotlight) with an original score from Luka Kloser. Day By Day is c…
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'There Is No Title For This Story Yet' starring Madeleine Arthur
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20:06While quarantining at her childhood home, a young woman realizes that the smallest encounter with her mysterious former neighbor has had a long-lasting impact of connection across space and time. 'There is No Title for This Story Yet' was written by Victoria Negri and Chris Steele-Nicholson and stars Madeleine Arthur (To All The Boys I've Loved Bef…
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'Lovesick' starring Julia Fox, P.J. Byrne, and Douglas Weston
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13:00When a married couple is forced to quarantine together in the midst of their divorce, they remember why they fell in love with each other in the first place, until… things take a turn for the worst. ‘Lovesick’ was written by Julia Fox (Uncut Gems) and stars Julia Fox, co-starring P.J. Byrne (Big Little Lies), and Douglas Weston (NCIS: Los Angeles) …
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'Carry Me Home' starring Gideon Adlon, Brandon Flynn, and Michael O'Neill
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17:56Jacqueline mourns the loss of her grandmother while quarantined in New York City until a sound from upstairs takes her on an emotional journey. ‘Carry Me Home’ was written by Naomi McDougall Jones and stars Gideon Adlon (The Society), Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), and Michael O’Neill (Council of Dads) with an original score from Goody Grace. Day …
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Follow us on Instagram at @daybyday and on Twitter at @daybydaypod! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adamfaze.substack.comBy Adam Faze
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Guy Selga from Touringplans.com joins us this month to chat about all things TRON. The original TRON, TRON: Legacy, TRON's once and future presence in the Disney Parks, and even TRON: Ascension are covered in this episode of The Disney Project Podcast. If you're a TRON fan, this is an episode you won't want to miss.…
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Episode 18: Robin Williams Tribute with Jerry Rees
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52:23Jerry Rees, the multi-talented director/writer/artist returns to The Disney Project Podcast to give us an update on what he's currently working on, but more importantly to tell us what it was like to work with Robin Williams on the 1989 Disney Park short Back to Neverland. Jerry's memories of Robin are priceless, and a great tribute to the talent w…
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Elias Disney, Walt and Roy Disney's father and a man of spirit true, believed in a dream... the dream of O-Zell, a pure, all-natural carbonated beverage that would satisfy the fiercest thirst and lead us from the wicked temptation of hooch. Beginning in 1912, Elias threw his heart and soul (and no small amount of cabbage) into the O-Zell dream, wit…
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@Epcot_Prime had bigger fish to fry this month, so Keith, Jeff, and @EPCOTExplorer forge ahead and focus on Disney California Adventure this time around. The three friends discuss DCA 1.0 and 2.0, and offer their opinions on how things were, how they are now, and how they should be!
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This month we're joined by Estelle Hallick from This Happy Place Blog, as she shares some of her Muppet love and expertise with us. Jeff Heimbuch got lost on his way home on the day of recording, so it's just Keith and Estelle chatting about the film Muppets Most Wanted, the excellent advertising campaigns the Muppets seem to find themselves in, an…
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Twitter darlings and all-around great guys @EPCOTExplorer and @Epcot_Prime return to join Keith and Jeff in discussing a little-known theme park in Anaheim, California. The four friends each have varying degrees of experience with Disneyland, from total newbie to "lifelong visitor". They have a blast sharing their viewpoints with one another, as we…
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A few months ago, when the film Escape From Tomorrow was still kind of relevant, four friends decided via Twitter to chat about the film in an episode of this podcast. Corralling said four friends took a little longer than planned. Beloved Twitter celebrities @EPCOTExplorer and @Epcot_Prime join Keith and Jeff for a very fun discussion on the contr…
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Episode 13: Brad Bird's Tomorrowland and the 2013 Wine and Dine Half Marathon
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47:31Keith and Jeff had a topic all planned out for episode 13, but since it became pushed back a month, they decided to chat about Keith's recent Walt Disney World trip instead. Jeff asks Keith about the 2013 Wine and Dine Half Marathon, and Keith tells Jeff all about the day when the Carousel of Progress was closed for the filming of Brad Bird's Tomor…
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Friend of The Disney Project Jeff Heimbuch returns to debate an interesting topic: would an actual "Yesterland Park" work? Keith and Jeff discuss the pros and cons of creating an entire Disney Park consisting of both extinct and never-realized attractions, while also offering up a practical solution for Disney's current theme parks.…
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Episode 11: 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon
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33:12It's the one-year anniversary of The Disney Project Podcast! Just like last September, this time we talk about the Disneyland Half Marathon, only this time Keith actually ran it. Keith's friend Ashley Petretti of theminniemile.com is this month's guest, and the two share their thoughts on this year's race, as well as the current state of runDisney.…
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Disney author and historian David Lesjak joins the fun this month to talk about just some of the many projects he's involved in. From his recently released e-book Service with Character, to upcoming projects like a book on Disney's Hyperion Studio days, David shares his vast knowledge of early Disney history.…
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Episode 8 of Coffee with Kurtti features Keith and Jeff reflecting on their in-person recording failure, how fun the Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet was, the Saving Mr. Banks trailer, and a little-known Disney employee periodical Jeff worked on called WD Eye.
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Jerry returns to wrap up the wonderfully successful Jerry Rees month over at The Disney Project. This time the topic is a little film he directed called CinéMagique, which just so happens to be the best in-park film Disney has ever done. In episode 8, Keith (maybe the world's biggest CinéMagique fan) challenged Jerry to stump him with some trivia q…
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Jeff (formerly of Walt Disney Imagineering) and Keith set out to fix all of Disneyland's woes in their first attempt at "armchair imagineering." In this episode the two focus on the problems with Tomorrowland, and offer up what they think would work in the much-maligned land.
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Bonus episode! Jerry Rees returns to Jerry Rees month and talks about some of the processes he worked on when called in to help with Mystic Manor in Hong Kong Disneyland.
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Episode 8: Welcome to Jerry Rees Month
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1:03:33Jerry Rees Month begins in earnest, as director/writer/artist Jerry Rees joins Keith to talk about just some of the many projects he's done for Disney. In this episode Jerry talks about the original TRON, The First 50 Magical Years (starring Steve Martin), and the updated O' Canada film in Epcot. He also gives us a little teaser as to what he's wor…
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Last time on Coffee with Kurtti Jeff talked about his book The Art of Disneyland. This time he picks up right where he left off, and tells us what obstacles he faced when putting together the follow-up, The Art of Walt Disney World.
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Keith is joined by John and Lauren Delmont, the father/daughter team that produced the wonderful video "The Secret Tour of Disneyland." The two talk about what went into making the video, some cool behind-the-scenes stories, and some of their Disney favorites.
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In the category of short and sweet, Keith chats with legendary producer Don Hahn (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King) about just some of his many interesting experiences working with The Walt Disney Company.
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Episode 5 of Coffee with Kurtti features Jeff talking about what has become one of his most beloved books, The Art of Disneyland. A few fans of the book had been tweeting about it lately, so I figured it would be a good time to poke him for a few stories about it.
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Episode 5: A Podcast, Within a Podcast, Within a Podcast
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45:16For this episode Keith is joined by the marvelous Jeff Heimbuch and George Taylor from Communicore Weekly, the greatest online show. After a few "interesting moments" early on, the three men chat about life, love, and Disney. Well, mostly Disney.
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Disneyland! Changes! Starbucks! Jeff and I reminisce about the old days of Disneyland from our earliest memories, talk about Disneyland before our time, how it is now, and how we view changes like the Starbucks invasion.
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Keith talks to his friend Katherine, who also happens to be a fellow runner and a very active member of teamrundisney.com. They share their experiences running the 2013 Walt Disney World Marathon (their first ever full), and during their chat a surprise guest finds a way to join the discussion. For a written recap of the race, please check out The …
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