Mama Needs More Disney
We're Rach and Jess, two friends who love talking about all things mouse! If you want to hear more about the creation and evolution of Disney rides, deep dive their presence in the parks, or just want to join two Disney adults as they geek out about their favorite subject, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
73 episodes
Grand Goblins, Pumpkins and Parades (Halloween at Disney Minisode)
This week, we are doing a mini deep dive into the history of Halloween coming to Disney parks. Listen in to learn how a celebration that started as a one day event grew to a season long, highly anticipated holiday extravaganza!Find full ...
Disney Park Spotlight: Jess in Paris (Paris Disneyland and Adventure World)
This week we are deep diving into Jess' recent adventure to the Disney Parks in Paris. We discuss the tips and tricks she found helpful, and her experiential recommendations to make magical moments for yourself and with kids. Listen in to learn...
From Horses to Motors (The Vehicles of Main Street)
This week, we are diving into the beautiful vehicles of Main Street. Listen in as we explore Walt Disney's vision to bring turn of the century transportation to Disneyland, completing the ambience of Main Street U.S.A. Brought to life by legend...
The Voyage to Space (Space Mountain)
This week we are deep diving into a classic Disney coaster, Space Mountain! Opening in 1975 in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, it was the first Disney computer operated roller coasters. It is a beloved ride that has been brought to internat...
All About the Vibes: Dapper Dans
This week we are deep diving into the classic and nostalgic sound of Main Street U.S.A., the Dapper Dans! Listen in as we discuss some of the history of Barbershop Quartets and how this music made its way onto Main Street with the group coined ...
Imagineer Spotlight Series: Bill Evans
This week we are diving back into our series about the individuals who make the magic happen and in this case, the very soil of Disneyland. We are highlighting the visionary horticulturist, Bill Evans. From developing propagation techniques and...
Mind Thy Head (Sailing Ship Columbia)
This week, we are deep diving into another classic Disney icon and piece of American history, the sailing ship Columbia. A replica of the Columbia Rediviva from the 1780's, the Columbia takes park goers around the Rivers of America in Disneylan...
The Jewel of the River (Mark Twain River Boat)
Join us this week as we deep dive into an attraction that also served as the venue for Walt and Lillian Disney's 30th wedding anniversary. Inspired by the boats traveling along the Mississippi River in the late 19th century, the Mark Twain Rive...
Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee! (Pinocchio's Daring Journey)
Join us this week as we discuss a classic Disneyland dark ride, Pinocchio's Daring Journey! We deep dive into the inspiration behind the Disney Film, the evolution from film to dark ride, and the brilliant imagineering magic touches showcased, ...
Mischievious Monkeys and Mystical Music Boxes (Mystic Manor)
Join us this week as we deep dive into an epic adventure dark trackless dark ride, Mystic Manor! The home of Society of Explorers and Adventurers member, Lord Henry Mystic, Mystic Manor is filled with curios from his adventures around the globe...
All About the Vibes: Dole Whip!
This week, we are doing a mini deep dive into the cult classic treat, Dole Whip. Faced with the challenge of Florida's heat and humidity causing soft serve ice cream to melt before park-goers could fully enjoy the sweet treat, Dole turned to fo...
For the Love of Yetis (Expedition Everest)
This week, we are diving into one of the most expensive roller coaster when it opened, Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom. Listen in as we talk about some of the lore which inspired this incredible ride, the brilliant mechanics behind this ep...
Talking Tiki Totems (Enchanted Tiki Room)
This week, we are diving in to a beloved attraction, the Enchanted Tiki Room. Imagined, developed and brought to life by some of the original Imagineers. the Enchanted Tiki Room heralded in an era of audio-animatronics for Disney and has won fa...
Cirque Du Soleil Meets Apollo 13 (Mission Space)
This week we deep dive into a unique thrill ride inspired by the Touchstone film, Mission to Mars. Not for the faint of heart, Mission Space, is a simulator ride and uses a giant centrifuge to allow riders to experience 2.4 Gs of force, similar...
Imagineer Spotlight Series: Alice Davis
This week we are diving back into our imagineer spotlight series and highlighting the legendary Alice Davis. Seamstress to the stars, Alice dressed some of the most iconic animatronics from classic Disney rides and brought a meticulous level of...
A Chaotic Road to Ruin (Mr. Toad's Wild Ride)
This week we are driving through a beloved and opening day attraction, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. We discuss the origin story, creative development, magic touches and updates that have made this ride a cult classic. Find full recipes fo...
A Land That Never Was (Beastly Kingdom)
This week, we are doing a mini deep dive into the legend of a land that was never built in Animal Kingdom; the mythological Beastly Kingdom. We explore the lore and creative concepts drafted by imagineers for this fabled land. While the full co...
Beware the Dip! (Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin)
This week, we are driving through the origin and history of a cult classic attraction, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin! Based on the cartoon noir, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, this ride is a zany adventure and remains a fan favorite today. Listen in t...
Batuu and Beyond (Galaxy's Edge)
This week, we dive into the shabby futuristic Black Spire outpost on Batuu in Galaxy's Edge. Complete with its own language, a full scale Millennium Falcon, new and old characters to meet, this area is filled with magic touches! Listen in as we...
It's Mammal-Centric (Zootopia in Shanghai China)
Listen in this week as we dive into one of Disney's most immersive lands, Zootopia, at Shanghai Disney Resort! We explore the ambience, top snacks, highlights and tips to navigating this iconic space. Packed with the most advanced animatronics,...
A Gem of Conservation Edutainment (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
This week, we are diving into some of the history of Disney's connection with conservation and edutainment! An opening day attraction, Conservation Station was updated to include Rafiki's Planet Watch and is now actively being re-themed to Blue...
Painting the Roses (Alice In Wonderland Ride)
This week we deep dive into the two-story, fantasyland dark ride, Alice in Wonderland. Opened in 1958, Alice in Wonderland has undergone many updates over the years, but still has some of the original magic touches, including an audio cameo fro...
Imagineer Spotlight Series: Marc Davis
Welcome back to our imagineer spotlight series, where we deep dive into both the well known and lesser known individuals who made the magic happen for Disney. This week, we highlight one of Disney's Nine Old Men, Marc Davis. Initially Marc work...
From Ice Cream to Chili Connoisseurs (The Carnation Cafe)
Join us this week for a mini deep dive into an opening day favorite on Main Street, The Carnation Cafe! Opened initially as an ice cream parlor and sourced with products from Carnation Dairy Farms in Washington State, the Carnation Cafe has evo...
We All Look Into Mara's Eyes! Part 2 (Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye)
Welcome back to part two of our episode on Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye. This week we dive into the brilliant mechanics behind the pioneering Enhanced Motor Vehicle, the variations used in parks across the world, the rec...