Spokes Episode 26

Before we get started Marie has a drink for us. Bibbidi Bobbidi Bourbon and it sounds delicious. Then we answer the questions from last week. Then on Second Story Stories we dig deep in the the plants of Disneyland with Bill Evans. One More Thing is a trip report and questions for Olivia.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by James and Sean as they discuss the imagineers, past or present, that they would spend a day with, which movie they would save if all the Disney movies were erased from existence, the spots in the Disneyland Resort that they like to eat or drink at because of the atmosphere, and the Disney characters that they would steal the fit/look/or vibe of. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: If you could spend a day with any imagineer, past or present, who are you picking and what are you doing? Question 2: I’m going a little Thanos here. If there was someone like Thanos that was going to snap all Disney movies (Not Marvel, Star Wars, Fox properties, but 100% Disney) out of existence, and they were never to have existed in peoples memories, but you could just save ONE movie, what movie would it be? Question 3: Inspired by the recent Fantasyland Draft League, where are a few spots in the Disneyland Resort that you like to go to get a drink, or a snack, because of the atmosphere? Question 4: Which Disney character’s fit/look/vibe would you like to steal/adopt? Bonus Question: Favorite time of year to visit the parks. Very open-ended. Could be weather wise, or for a specific holiday or festival, or just low crowds. Specify the time of year and for what park.

This week there are only 2 of us. Who is missing? Why? Will the other 2 survive? First, Marie has a drink kind-a this week. We make up our own Disney names for our breakfast drinks. We then answer the 4 questions from last week. Then, Rob has a window on an Ear Nose and Throat doctor, Dr. Harold D. Bernard. But why you ask? Finally on One More thing, we answer listener questions.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Stephanie and Mike as they discuss what they hope to see in the new Tomorrowland, their favorite Disney leaders, how they would tackle the Six Park Challenge, and how they would bring Disneyland Forward to Walt Disney World if they could. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Now that it has been confirmed that Tomorrowland is getting a redo, what are you hoping to see? What could encompass the possibilities of tomorrow that could last, if there is one? Question 2: As I make my way through Bob Chapek’s memoirs, I’ve got Disney executive leadership on my mind. Who’s your favorite Disney leader and why? It can be anybody but Walt, please. No need to stick to CEOs either. Question 3: For my 50th birthday next year, I’m planning to take on the Six Park Challenge: visiting all six U.S. Disney parks in one day, riding a ride and eating a snack in each! That got me thinking: if travel time and logistics were no obstacle, what would YOUR perfect six-park Disney day look like? Pick one ride and one snack from each park—and tell us which park you’d choose to end your birthday celebration in! Question 4: I ask a lot of Disneyland questions, but I’ll ask a Disney World question this time! What “Disneyland Forward” like project would you like to see at WDW? Bonus Questions: What do you do for work — but describe it only in Disney terminology? Think about your daily grind and translate it into park-speak. What would your job title be if you worked for Mickey? Exaggerate it, romanticize it, dumb it down — have fun with it! A few ways to think about it: How would a Cast Member describe your job to a wide-eyed 5-year-old? What’s the Disney equivalent of your role? What would your name tag say?

Marie has a drink from the parks. We answer all 5 questions from last week. Second Story stories is about an accountant. and in one more thing we have a trip recap of going to Disneyland when it is 105 degrees.

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Erin, Ryan, and the Ghost of Sean as they discuss where they would go first if they had the park to themselves, their favorite Disney influencers, the Disney craft-y projects that they are the most proud of, and the Disney cartoons they would like to see get a reboot. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: If you had the entire park to yourself for just one day with your immediate family, what ride or attraction would you run to first? Question 2: Who is your favorite Disney influencer (excluding Hub Crawl and DLWeekly)? Question 3: What is a Disney craft-y project you’re particularly proud of? Feel free to flex the definition of “craft-y” (think: Legos, 3D prints, room remodels, etc.) Question 4: Darkwing Duck is coming back! Who else needs to be dusted off and brought back to the small screen? Bonus Question: With the recent announcement from D23 about the re imagining of Tomorrowland. If you were to create a themed day , like dapper day, or gay days. How would you show up to the park for a “Tomorrowland day” would it be Walt’s version of the future, which we’ve already passed, or would it be what “we”imagine the future to be?

We break down 8 questions this week Marie has a fun drink The Window is about Ron Dominguez

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Rob and Ryan as they discuss if they would work at a Disney park in retirement, which Disney characters they would have meals with, the Disney Cruise Line “Day at Sea” that they would make, and where they would like to see more shade in the parks. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: I am now 2 years away from retirement and thinking about my next job! In retirement would you pack up your bags and move to either Anaheim or Orlando and get a job working for the mouse? We always talk about how fun it would be to do it but would it really be fun? Would you really do it? Question 2: Which Disney-ish character would you most like to spend time with at each of the following meals? A long sit-down (like Chef’s Table at Napa Rose), a quick service (like Docking Bay 7), and a snack (churro cart)? Question 3: DCL offers special sailings with special “Days at Sea”. Currently they offer Marvel and Pixar but have done Star Wars in the past. Typically these days feature special shows, unique characters, special food menus, etc. Question 4: Do you think the parks need more shade? How would you suggest they accomplish adding more if yes? Bonus Question: Inspired by new Muppets content😍 If you could have a new muppet movie where they retold a Disney story or turned a ride into a Muppet movie, what would it be?

In this supersized episode of Spokes you will notice that this episode is a little off. We break down Ep 110 of The Hub Crawl even though there is an Ep 111 already out there. Next episode of Spokes we will break down Ep 111 and EP 112 to get caught up. Marie has a new drink We answer the 4 elusive questions from weeks ago Second story Stories and finally "One More thing"

Join Erik and Tage this week as they are joined by Sarah and Christy as they discuss where they would spend $12.5 billion dollars in the parks, the last Disney movies they saw in theaters, if they would rather only vacation at Disney Parks or on the Disney Cruise Line for the rest of their lives, and what is next on their Disney bucket lists. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: Bob Iger just bought the Lakers for 12.5 billion dollars. If you were CEO and had that kind of money to spend on the parks, how would you use it? Question 2: What's the last Disney movie that you saw in the theater? Question 3: If you were forced to choose for the rest of you life, and you can only vacation at Disney Parks or exclusively at Disney Cruise Line, which are you choosing and why? Question 4: What is next on your Disney bucket list? Is there any time frame associated with that? Do you have any real plans set up for it? And what might be helping or hindering this from happening? Bonus Question: How do you justify the amount of money you spend on Disney things or in Disney Parks?