466 The Disney Dream Girls

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 466 for Sunday 6th August 2023.

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Coming up on this week's show,  we share some history and news before we move into talking about what Disneyland attractions are a priority for someone who has one day and has already visited Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris. 

Before we continue, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jim Korkis; he will be very much missed. 

Jim Korkis RIP

To keep Jim always in our hearts (and his books on your bookshelves), you can still purchase all of his books via a book vendor of your choice. Additionally, scroll back to shows 122, 123, 185, 294 and 348 to listen in to past podcasts where Jim was our guest. 

Disneyland Trip 2023

Michelle is heading off for a few days at the Disneyland Resort. However, with only one day in the park - what attractions will she prioritise?

An Upgraded Attraction is a Must!

Where would you rank the attractions that are a must, could and then nah don't bother?

Follow Michelle along on social media and find out what she manages to squeeze into her one day. 

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348 - The Jim Korkis Disney History Show

 

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 348, for Sunday 24th January 2021.

If you want to listen, whilst reading these notes, just click the player below or alternatively find us on iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, or any good podcast catching apps. This week, we are joined by previous guest, prolific Disney author and friend of Michelle's - Jim Korkis

Jim is the author of an array of Disney titles from his hugely popular Vault of Walt series (now on edition 9), to those about Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney and now the Disney Cruise Line. 

His next book should be out shortly and is a mix of tales from the Adventurers Club as well as the mythical jungles of Walt Disney World so keep a look out in your usual bookstore!

Photo Credit Walt Disney Family Museum

So what does Jim talk about on the show? Well, he reveals the story of how Walt came to enlist in the Red Cross Ambulance Corps; this to many will be a well-known fact. However, did you know in September of 1918 Walt became very ill and was returned to the family home in Chicago? 

The Disney family home in Chicago - Photo Credit D23

Jim shares all the details on the show including stories of Walt's friendships, recovery and enterprising nature. There are also further details and pictures of Walt's time in the Red Cross available here Red Cross Archives.

Hall of Presidents. Photo Credit Walt Disney World Website

Another story Jim shared was the story of the second inauguration parade of a former president of the United States of America and how it took place in Walt Disney World but you will have to listen in for details. I found this D23 post, which details some of the other connections the Disney company has to American presidents here.

Walt Disney - Photo Credit D23

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On the show, we mention the interview Jim did with our friends over at The Cruise Dudes - catch show 167 here.

Final mention on these show notes, is for our friends, and fellow Earvengers Sam and Ashley (who also were the hosts on WDW Happy Place. They have a Go Fund Me running right now to help with costs associated to his expenses due to a tumour on his kidney. If you can help - visit here.

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319 Show Notes for our Disney musings

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 319, for Sunday 14th June 2020. If you want to listen, whilst reading these notes, just click the player below or alternatively find us on iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, or any good podcast catching apps.

Coming up on this week's show, we talk about a whole host of topics and we hope you enjoy them. Below, you will find some show notes based around some of the things we discuss.

We celebrate the talents of Cliff Edwards born on 14th June 1895.

To read an article from D23 about Cliff, visit Cliff Edwards D23.

Splash Mountain Re-Theme

Yet again, rumours have resurfaced about Splash Mountain losing its tie into Song of The South. So, on the show, we share opinions from Jim Korkis and Len Testa. Before we share some 'armchair imagineering' thoughts of our listeners.

Jim Korkis has been on these previous show and I highly recommend you pop back and listen to these shows:

Disney Dream Girls Show 93 - Song of The South
Disney Dream Girls Show 122
Disney Dream Girls Show 122 - Minnie Mouse History
Disney Dream Girls 171 - Walt's Love of Trains
Disney Dream Girls 185 - Water Pageant
Disney Dream Girls 294 - Walt at Christmas 

If you haven't read any of his books, search your local bookshop (or online retailer of choice) for Vault of Walt and books by Jim Korkis. 

We end the show, by talking about what Disney foods we would order if they were offered for delivery.

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294 -Jim Korkis

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 294 for 29th December 2019.  If you want to listen, whilst reading these notes, just click the player below or alternatively find us on iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio or via any good podcast catching app.

On this week's show, Michelle is joined by Disney historian and author - Jim Korkis. Together, they chat through some Christmas stories about Walt Disney. 

Jim's first story is about Walt and Lillian's first dog. And above here you will see them photographed with Sunnee. 

As usual, Jim then shares many stories with us and if you want to read more of these, he has a wealth of books available (from all good bookselling places) and we would urge you to rush out now and buy copies! The Vault of Walt series is up to edition nine and these books are separate stories about Walt Disney, the theme parks and the Walt Disney Company.

Well, that's just about it for this show, as usual, you can contact us via Email: info@disneydreamgirls.com 

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Disney Dream Girls 185 - Jim Korkis Talks

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls podcast show number 185 aired on Sunday 12th November 2017. If you wish to listen to the podcast, whilst reading this blog, all you have to do is click on the audio player below. Alternatively, our podcast can be found in most places that host podcasts such as iTunes (click here to subscribe) and Stitcher Radio.

We welcome to the podcast Disney historian, author, former friend of Merlin and Disney Cast Member - Jim Korkis. 

Michelle and Jim at the Polynesian Resort

During her August 2017 trip, Michelle was incredibly fortunate to spend several hours in the company of Jim Korkis to chat about all things Disney. As the recording lasted around an hour and a half, it has been split up into different segments. 

Polynesian Resort - Photo Credit WDW Website

We start this segment, by discussing the Kukui Nut Tree, that can be found at the Polynesian Resort. This tree was given to the resort by a former guest as a symbol of protection and peace. To find the tree, you need to go to the Great Ceremonial House and hopefully the picture below will help you.

Kukui Nut Tree is the tallest tree - Photo Credit Disney Parks Blog

Whilst this tree no longer has the signage, it is a prominent part of the resort and I urge you to go track it down. 

Tyler Slater Wearing A Kukui Nut Lei - Photo Credit Disney Parks Blog

The nut from the tree was traditionally used as a light source. So as a nod to this, members of management at the resort (and also at Aulani) wear lei made of Kukui Nuts as this symbolises that they light the way for other cast members.

Another discussion topic was the Disney/Beatles link. Did you know that John Lennon was actually staying at the Polynesian Resort when he signed the contract to disband the band?

Then we move on to discuss the lagoon show and how it evolved into the Main Street Electrical Parade. 

We hope you enjoyed the show, next week will be reviewing the Christmas offerings in the USA Disney theme parks but we will be back with other selected highlights from Jim in the very near future.
  
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Disney Dream Girls 129 - Weddings, Waffles & The Widerness Lodge

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 129 for Sunday 16th October 2016. As always, if you wish to listen now, whilst looking at these pictures, click on the player below. 

 

On todays show, Michelle and Jayne look at some items of news that caught their eye. From the announcement of Disney Weddings being able to be held in the Magic Kingdom after closing, the return of the chicken waffle sandwich at Sleepy Hallow Refreshments and some Christmas offerings at Disney Hollywood Studios.

Photo Credit Disney Weddings Website

Away from the news, the girls share more of the recording Michelle made with Jim Korkis. This time, Jim talks about the historical artefacts you can see and appreciate at The Wilderness Lodge Resort as well as some details on the resorts history. Additionally, as usual with Jim, other topics are included such as the Carousel at the Boardwalk Resort.

Wilderness Lodge Lobby

Jim is a Disney historian and author and we can't praise his books highly enough. So if you haven't as yet, why not buy one and give it a read!

Some of the books Jim has written

After the interview, Michelle and Jayne discuss the delicious trio of waffles available at Roaring Forks (the counter service at Wilderness Lodge - just off the main lobby). Whilst Michelle had the strawberry version, there is also a chocolate chip and a delicious bananas foster version. It is well worth a trip for a filling breakfast that is under $9.00.

Strawberry waffle trio

We end the show with The Disneyland Dapper Dans singing Grim Grinning Ghosts.

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Disney Dream Girls 128 - Main Street Electrical Parade Celebration

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 128 for Sunday 10th October 2016. As always, if you wish to listen now, whilst looking at these pictures, click on the player below. 

 
On todays show, Michelle and Jayne look at some items of news that caught their eye and they give a reminder that on show 127 our listener Katie Mason (who ran the inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon) kindly donated a prize of a celebratory Run Disney keyring. So if you want to win this amazing prize - give show 127 (last week) a listen to find out how!

The 9th October 2016 saw the very last performances of the Main Street Electrical Parade in the Magic Kingdom. This iconic parade debuted in 1972 at Disneyland It was created by Bob Jani and the project director was Ron Miziker. Fear not, there are still chances to see the parade as it is 'going home' to Disneyland before it totally goes away.

To honour this parade we spoke with Disney historian and author - Jim Korkis and take great delight to share his musings about the parades origins. For those of you who are not aware of Jim, he is the author of the Vault of Walt series of books. But he has written many more and we urge you, if you are a Disney history fan, to read them.

Some of the many books Jim has written

Michelle and Jim at the Wilderness Lodge

Finally, Jayne and Michelle chat through some of their favourite parade watching treats.

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Disney Dream Girls 123 - Jim Korkis Talking Minnie Mouse History

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 123 for Sunday 4th September 2016. As always, if you wish to listen whilst reading these notes, click on the link below.

 
Coming up on today's show, we welcome back Jim Korkis for some more Disney history! On this show, we delve into the history of Minnie Mouse. Starting with Plane Crazy and covering questions such as are Mickey and Minnie really married? Where does Minnie Mouse sleep? And much much more!

Jim and Michelle in the Carolwood Pacific Rooms at Disneys Wilderness Lodge

As we are sure you are aware, Jim is a fabulous guest and his knowledge of the Disney company is outstanding. If you haven't as yet bought any of his books, please do so! The can be found by clicking this link.

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Disney Dream Girls 122 - Jim Korkis Talking Disney History

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 122, for Sunday 28th August 2016. As always to listen, whilst reading these notes, click on the image below. On todays show we have the wonderful Jim Korkis. Jim is a Disney historian and author of multiple Disney based books. To buy Jim's books, click this link Jim Korkis books on Amazon

New edition to the Vault of Walt Series

Michelle and Jim in the Carolwood Pacific Rooms at Wilderness Lodge

This interview was originally published in 2013 but we are constantly asked to share more interviews with Jim, so as a precursor to those interviews, we are sharing two fabulous interviews. This is the first and Jim shares details on the evolution of the princess brand; from Snow White onwards.

Carolwood Pacific Rooms

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Episode 8 - Jim Korkis and more

On episode 8 we take a look at a classic attraction and have another of Michelle's fabulous interviews with the lovely Mr.Korkis.

Our first feature has the girls chatting all things Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover!  We give a brief history of this much loved attraction as well as talking about our own personal experiences.

We have Ciaran with some interesting Easter facts, before we listen to Jim Korkis chat about Minnie Mouse, the first Disney Dream Girl :)

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