The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

Join former Disneyland cast members Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman as they discuss all things Disneyland. They have had Disney Legends, Imagineers, authors, podcasters, former cast members, and more as guests. They discuss the latest Disneyland Resort news as well as history. If you like Disneyland, and want to hear insider tales, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Episodes

August 4, 2025 53 mins

Stephen became a Disneyland Cast Member in 1989 and was a Jungle Cruise Skipper, Columbia sailor, and had other roles in Attractions. You won’t want to miss his stories!

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
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Disneyland is 70! We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including the new Walt Disney attraction, the anniversary celebrations, and so much more! We have a guest, Sarah Present, join us to share her experiences of the Disneyland Anniversary Day. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

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Michael Gaughan joins us to chat about playing in various Disneyland bands, starting in 1985, including the All-American College Band. He also had a stint in Night Custodial. He has some great stories you won’t want to miss.

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including preparations for the new Coco attraction, multiple stories about cast members, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

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Todd James Pierce returns to The Sweep Spot to discuss Disney Legends the Sherman Brothers, especially their contributions to music at Disneyland, including for the Enchanted Tiki Room and It’s a Small World. https://www.toddjamespierce.com/

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including how adding Avatar might change the Monorail, details about Oogie Boogie Bash and other seasonal offerings, and much more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

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Lynn and Ken discuss the history of Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland and some of our own memories for working and playing on the Island.

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including major announcements for attractions based on Avatar and Coco, and much more, including an enormous new parking structure! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

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Josh joins us to chat about being a ride operator on the Autopia, Buzz Lightyear, Monorail, and Finding Nemo attractions in Tomorrowland at Disneyland and has many great stories.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including the kickoff of the 70th Anniversary, additional details about the upcoming Walt Disney animatronic show, and so much more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping...
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Julie joins us to chat with many fascinating stories about starting in Foods at Tomorrowland Terrace in the late 1970s, helping to open Tokyo Disneyland in the early 1980s, working “It’s a Small World” as a ride operator, and more!

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including plans for a new Disneyland in Abu Dhabi, more details about the new attraction featuring Walt Disney, dozens of tasty new food items, and so much more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

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Author Foxx Nolte joins us to chat about being a Walt Disney World cast member, visiting Disneyland, and the classic Disney theme park attractions, the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, with fascinating analysis. Nolte’s books are listed here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Foxx-Nolte/author/B08K3CV3YF

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including plans for new Millennium Falcon adventures, progress on Porto’s, a Canadian caper, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless

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Lynn’s very own band teacher Ralph Siemsen joins the show to chat about working as a Disneyland ride operator and with Magic Music Days in the 1980s and 1990s.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including new and returning entertainment, more updates from Downtown Disney, 70th Anniversary offerings, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

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April 7, 2025 68 mins

Former Disneyland cast member, Imagineer, and journalist Mark Eades returns to discuss being a ride operator, the Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland, and the Order of the Red Handkerchief. Mark was previously on Episode 217. https://bleav.com/shows/the-sweep-spot/episodes/the-sweep-spot-217-former-imagineer-mark-eades/

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including the arrival of Season of the Force, changes to live entertainment, new merchandise for the 70th Anniversary, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

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Former Disneyland cast member Patrick Nailon chats with us about being in the original Fantasmic! nighttime spectacular at Disneyland, as well as his portrayals of taller characters. This is a revealing behind-the-scenes discussion.

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