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Show Notes for Episode 219
In this episode we welcome Author Chris Ware who wrote the books Disney Unbuilt, and Extinct Attractions at Disney Theme Parks.
You can get Chris' books at Amazon:
Disney Unbuilt: A Pocket Guide to the Disney Imagineering Graveyard
Extinct Attractions at Disney Theme Parks
Or follow him on his YouTube Channel
Also welcome back our friend, author, and Sweep Spot contributor Russell Flores to talk about our time at the Garner Holt Imagineering and Audio Animatronics event that took place September 23, 2017. You can always get autographed copies of his books Seen Unseen Disneyland at sudbooks.com
Garner Holt Productions: Lincoln Animatronic
Garner Holt Productions: Wendell the Animatronic Unicyclist
Disneyland Resort Current Event
Disneyland’s longest employed worker Chef Oscar Martinez retires after 60 years
"Chef Oscar Martinez, the longest tenured employee at Disneyland Resort, retired Wednesday, Sept. 27.
The 81-year-old has worked at the theme park for 60 years. He’s been a chef at Main Street, U.S.A.’s Carnation Café since 1967."
Oscar Martinez, Longest-Tenured Disney Parks Cast Member, Retires
"Oscar began working at Disneyland on December 29, 1956 – a year after the park opened. Oscar originally worked as a busboy and later a grill cook in Fantasyland quick-service locations that sold hamburgers, hot dogs and chili. Moving to Carnation Café in 1967, Oscar has been a staple on Main Street, U.S.A., making famous his recipe for breakfast potatoes."
Disney Parks Blog
David Koenig: Disneyland Torpedoes the Jingle Cruise
"Disneyland’s Erin Glover confirmed the Jingle Cruise would be a no show in 2017, but declined comment on why, as well as if it might return in 2018."
MiceChat
Disneyland Photo Update – Let’s Get This Pumpkin Started!
MiceChat
Disneyland Photo Update – Halloween Time Crowd Surge
MiceChat
Disneyland Resort Update – Star Wars, Halloween, and Talking Mickey
MiceChat
Halloween Time Returns the Disneyland, Disney California Adventure for 2017
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