Armchair Imagineer Podcast

Armchair Imagineer Podcast

Welcome to The Armchair Imagineer podcast! A Disney podcast where we talk about all things Disney history. From the parks, to movies, videogames and more. Tune in, sit back and enjoy these quick, fun bits from Disney's past, present and future.

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August 18, 2023 5 mins

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This week it's short and sweet and we decided to kick off fall and Halloween early.

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This week we take a dive into the history of Disney Interactive. A portion of Disney that has incredible highs and too often lows. What did they do right? What did they do wrong? Let's take a look at the history (albeit a short one) of Disney Interactive and the impact that they made on the gaming industry and fans.

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August 4, 2023 7 mins

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Growing up I watched a lot of TV, from rented tapes from the local video store, to catching things live on cable. My childhood had a lot of Paul in it. Not just Pee Wee, but the Nightmare Before Christmas, Buffy and so much more. This week delivered a devastating blow to lose someone you loved as a child and as an adult. So I wanted to take this week to pay my condolances to Mr. Reubens and the roles that shaped my ch...

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This week we dive into the history of the Disney cruise industry. What make their cruises so much better than anyone else? How did Disney turn to the ocean? Found out here!

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Ready to journey through time, and revisit the golden age of cable television when Disney Channel reigned supreme? We promise you an intriguing exploration into the origins and evolution of this beloved entertainment staple in today's podcast episode. Buckle up as we take you back to 1977 the channel was first proposed and follow its journey to its launch in 1983. We'll be lifting the lid on how the channel ...

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Ever wondered about the journey that led to the creation of the happiest place on earth? Get ready to uncover the captivating tale of Disneyland's inception, from the spark of inspiration ignited by Walt Disney's daughters, to the arduous task of location scouting and securing funds. As I unravel this magical history, I'll also share my own Disneyland experience, which deepened my connection to this won...

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July 11, 2022 12 mins

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In this episode we take a look at Tron for its 40th anniversary!

We discuss the making of the film and its history over the last 40 years.

No spoilers for Tron or Tron Legacy, although they have both been out a while so it shouldn't be a surprise anymore. Either way, spoiler free, enjoy.

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November 12, 2021 7 mins

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Welcome back to another episode of the Armchair Imagineer podcast. This week we take a look at Dapper Day! If you've been to Disneyland in the last 10 years, I am sure you have heard or even seen someone talk about or participate in Dapper Day, I do my best to let you know all I can. I know this week is sort of short but sometimes the information is a little scarce and this is a subject that I adore and didn&apos...

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November 4, 2021 9 mins

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We are back finally, again! After a move that was way too time consuming and entirely too stressful, we are set up and ready to keep churning out a weekly episode for your listening pleasure. Thank you so much for being patient and understanding of the situation. As I state in the intro, I am very saddened to have missed out on the entire month of October as I had several episodes planned for the anniversary of Disney...

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September 17, 2021 11 mins

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This week I take a look at an often glanced over Disney property, how Disney acquired it and finally a run through of the attraction.

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September 10, 2021 7 mins

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This week we take a look at two abandoned Disney properties and the spark of hope of a new hotel. It isn't a long one, but it covers roughly 40 years of history regarding these defuncted properties.  

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September 3, 2021 7 mins

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This weeks episode is a somber one, the rise and retirement of the Disney Store. It's a short one as well, there is really not a lot of information regarding Disney and its retail outings outside of the parks, so this is what I was able to cobble together. Enjoy and see you next week!

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August 27, 2021 10 mins

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Hello and welcome!

This is the first new episode after a year hiatus that I did not mean to take. This week we talk about why I took a break, plans for the future as well as kicking off season 2 of the Armchair Imagineer podcast and we are starting with a Rediscovering the Rides episode. If you want me to cover your favorite ride or attraction please send me an email at armchairimagineerpodcast@gmail.com and ...

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This is the second episode of the Rediscovering the Rides series, where I take a look at some of the most beloved attractions that Disney Imagineering have ever designed, give you some history as well as some facts that you may not know.

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This is the sixth and final episode of the Rediscovering the Rides series, where I take a look at some of the most beloved attractions that Disney Imagineering have ever designed, give you some history as well as some facts that you may not know.

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This is the fourth and fifth episode of the Rediscovering the Rides series, where I take a look at some of the most beloved attractions that Disney Imagineering have ever designed, give you some history as well as some facts that you may not know.

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August 24, 2021 7 mins

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This week we talk about the sounds of Disney and why they are so impactful to us.

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August 24, 2021 7 mins

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On this episode we discuss the often overlooked Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

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August 24, 2021 10 mins

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On this episode we take a look at the Disney Adult, what is it and why? 

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This marks the first episode of the Rediscovering the Rides series, where I take a look at some of the most beloved attractions that Disney Imagineering have ever designed, give you some history as well as some facts that you may not know.

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