The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members
Lynn Barron, Bleav
542 episodes
2 weeks ago
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.
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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.
We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the many events announced for next year, special discounts, a new show coming to Fantasyland, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.
We chat about the history of CircleVision 360 and its predecessors and successors at the Disneyland Resort and around the world. Remember “America the Beautiful,” “Wonders of China,” and “American Journeys?”
We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including construction progress on new attractions at Avengers Campus, the return of Mr. Lincoln, a Disneyland After Dark update, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.
Disney historian, blogger, and former Disneyland cast member Nathan Eick returns to chat about the Disney California Adventure experience, ElecTRONica. This live entertainment experience was tied in to the movie sequel, “Tron: Legacy.” Check out his Sparkcatcher blog:
https://sparkcatcherblog.wordpress.com/
We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including a new Disneyland video game, drone talk, the return of Big Thunder Mountain, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.
Author David Koenig returns to chat about recent developments that are fundamentally changing the experience at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Could Disneyland lose its Rivers of America, as the Magic Kingdom at WDW has? Check out David’s books:
https://bonaventurepress.com/
We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including some of the things Disneyland is doing to celebrate USA 250th Anniversary, potential drone shows, Magic Key sales, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.
Author Jeff Baham of the Mousetalgia podcast and DoomBuggies.com joins us again to chat about the increasing popularity of the Haunted Mansion, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and more!
http://www.mousetalgia.com/about/jeff/
We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including additions to a classic attraction, a celebrity chef coming to Downtown Disney, plans for a major new live show, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.
Joshua chats with us about working as a Tomorrowland Ride Operator starting in 2019, on the Monorail, Star Tours, and Autopia. He was there before and after the pandemic closures, and talks about changes relating to that as well.
We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including news about one of the highest end restaurants at the Resort, movie screenings at Downtown Disney, potential changes to the Anaheim Resort area, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.
Disney historian Nathan Eick returns, this time to talk about Videopolis at Disneyland, which was a trendy, youth-focused dance and entertainment attraction starting in the mid-1980s, and inspired venues at other Disney Resorts. Nathan’s blog: https://sparkcatcherblog.wordpress.com
We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including a parade float catching on fire, talk of a new entertainment tax in Anaheim, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.
We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including the newly announced 2026 D23 event, changes to Disneyland Resort hotel perks, what the possibilities are for a Pirates-themed pub, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.
In this episode listen as Lynn and Ken talk about their Disneyland memories and growing up near Disneyland. This is a past episode first published April 7, 2018, Enjoy!
Ken and Lynn chat about the Disneyland Park restrooms, including their theming, features, locations, and more, including some of the backstage facilities. Since we cleaned them, we have a distinct perspective. Don’t worry, no talk about tough restroom cleanups is included. For those, read Chapter 5 of our first book.
We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including Avengers Campus expansion construction, an exhibit of early plans for Disneyland, a successful charity fundraiser, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.
Tim shares some amazing stories about his time as a Busser in New Orleans Square at Disneyland in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He’s a jazz player and fan, and also has some great stories about live jazz at Disneyland.
We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including construction getting started for the Avengers Campus expansion, what’s coming up for the rest of the year, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.
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!
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.
