Jul 2, 20251h 25m
In this fun episode, my big sister gets into the early days of Disney-MGM Studios when her college program opened the park, and her days as the first Great Movie Ride tour guide and bandit.
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A View of the Central Florida Theme Parks from behind the name tag.
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What has WDW Tales covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 21: A Conversation with Opening Day Great Movie Rider, WDI, Theme Park Expert, and Big Sister; Kristin Stone" (2 July 2025, 85 minutes), "Episode 20: Part 2 of A Conversation with Legendary Disney Parks Composer, George Wilkins" (7 February 2023, 73 minutes), and "Episode 19: A Conversation with Legendary Disney Parks Composer, George Wilkins - Part 1" (2 December 2022, 64 minutes).
How often does WDW Tales publish?
WDW Tales publishes roughly irregularly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 22 episodes.
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Booking probability for WDW Tales is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. WDW Tales requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. WDW Tales's contact route on record: public web form.
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WDW Tales is a society podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #21
Episode 20: Part 2 of A Conversation with Legendary Disney Parks Composer, George Wilkins
Feb 7, 20231h 13mThis episode I spend more time with the legendary Disney (and Hollywood) composer George Wilkins. We discuss his work on Disney Parks attractions like, Horizons, The Great Movie Ride, Journey into Imagination, as well...
- Dec 2, 20221h 4m
This episode I spend some time discussing (and not trying to fanboy out too hard) with legendary film, theater, broadcast, and Disney theme park composer. In part one, we discuss George's history of directing...
- Jul 7, 20221h 18m
This episode I spend a little time talking theme park music (arguably, the best part of the parks), and spend some time with fellow musician (and Disney fan), Tammy Tuckey. We discuss our favorite theme park songs and...
- May 18, 20211h 3m
This episode I have a sit down with former WDI Executive Creative Director, Jim Shull, whose 30+ years with the Walt Disney Company has brought us such wonders as Disneyland Paris, Rock & Roller Coaster, and so many...
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- Dec 24, 202044 min
In this episode I talk about what it's like to to work at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida over the holidays. Spoiler alert! It's awesome.
- Mar 27, 20201h 34m
In this episode AJ and I spend some coronavirus quarantine time talking about the issue of today, Galaxy's Edge, and The Rocketeer.
- Jun 2, 201948 min
The long awaited return of WDW Tales is here with part 2 of my days as a Millennium Drummer in EPCOT's Tapestry of Nations parade. In this episode, hear excerpts of what I heard in my headphones while on the parade...
- Jun 22, 20181h 47mS1
In this episode, famed voice actor, AJ Locascio, Prince Lotor of Netflix's popular Voltron series and Marty McFly from Telltale Games' Back to the Future, joins me as we wax philosophic about Walt Disney World, the...
- Mar 12, 201835 min
An unreleased episode from the vault that discusses all the things guests do to annoy cast members, whether the guests realize it or not. Are you guilty of any of these infractions?
- Aug 24, 20171h 35m
To celebrate the closing of The Great Movie Ride, I and some incredibly dear fellow Movie Rider friends, sit around the fire and discuss the old days. We talk about the College Program, tell stories of our Movie Ride...
- Jul 24, 201735 min
This episode brings you my thoughts on the news coming out of the Parks & Resorts panel at the 2017 D23 Expo. I give a perspective on Star Wars Land, Pixar, Mickey Mouse, Transportation and all the other news.
- May 22, 201740 min
Ever wondered what it's like to be a perfomer at Walt Disney World? In this episode I tell you about my days as an opening cast drummer for Tapestry of Nations parade at Epcot. We discuss the audition process, rehearsal...
- Nov 21, 201644 minS1
In this episode, I take to you to one of my favorite race weekends, the Wine & Dine Half Marathon at Walt Disney World. This year saw a different weekend entirely. New races, new courses and new up sell opportunities. I...
WDW Tales
Episode 8: The Great Movie Ride
Oct 31, 201652 minThis episode takes you to my home from when I'm away from home. From '96-'02, The Great Movie Ride was where I learned to spiel, shoot a gun and have the time of my life. Many more GMR episodes to come, but make sure to...
- Oct 24, 201643 min
In this episode, I celebrate the Halloween season by taking you on some secrets of Walt Disney World's Haunted Mansion I learned when taking a cast member's walking tour of the attraction. Some of the chapters in this...
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Episode 6: Disney MGM Studios
Oct 17, 201640 minIn this episode, I relive the awesomeness that was the Disney MGM Studios. This glimpse into my favorite park really set the stage for the mainstay of my Walt Disney World career. While not specific to The Great Movie...
- Oct 3, 201634 min
As Walt Disney World celebrates its 45th anniversary, I look back at the crazy experiences I would enjoy with my family on our family trips to the Vacation Kingdom. Whether, it was getting stuck in strollers, being...
- Sep 27, 201638 min
This episode I conclude Part 1 of Journey into Imagination by talking about Honey, I Shrunk the Audience. I also give you a brief sense of my Learning About EPCOT class, and I get a pretty sweet look at the backstage...
- Sep 25, 201632 min
In this episode I say goodbye to the warm and soothing sounds of Adventureland Merchandise and make my way to EPCOT Attractions at Journey Into Imagination. I quickly find out this is much more fun than standing in...
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Jim Shull
former Executive Creative Director, Walt Disney Company
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AJ LoCascio
Umbrella ND
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Matt Bishop
RESI Director and Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative
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Robin Williams
assistant professor of pediatric hematology/oncology, Northern Mining and New South Wales Energy District Mining and Energy Union
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