I just realized I call this Memory 31. It's actually #33. Don't worry you haven't missed something.

**Binaural Audio**
Time: 31:03
Today’s request comes from my good friend Jessica, oh… about a year ago (sorry Jessica). Her request was for MuppetVision 3D. She wrote:
“I also have one request. I would love to hear any audio you have from Muppetvision 3D in Hollywood Studios… I used to watch the Muppet Show when I was little, it was one of my favorite shows. When I went to Disney for the first time in 2002, that 3D show was the first show that I saw. Not only was it a hilarious show, but it was my first exposure to the amazing 3D technology that Disney uses and I was completely impressed with the quality of the show. It is one of my favorite shows in WDW. I also think that the preshow before hand, with the three televisions in the queue room, is so funny! My little sister loves to quote from it.”
Of course I’m with you Jessica. MuppetVision is far more than just a 3D movie and is truly one of the funniest attractions in the parks. There is so much to see and do here. As a word of advice, take your time and walk through the queue looking everywhere. Check out all of the waiting room during the pre-show, and catch the whole pre-show. If you have to wait a cycle to see it, just do it. It’s so worth it.
In any case, the audio we’ll hear today is from the infamous anniversary trip to Walt Disney World in 2006. We’ve just stepped inside the show building and the pre-show has already started. Sadly we missed the very beginning with the guys getting the sponsor logo strait, and on walks Scooter looking at the 3 different screens. The show progresses from there, and we’re ushered into the main auditorium shortly after, and the laughs continue. The show goes off without a hitch and we exit out to the right.
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http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=3&ID=146

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**Mono Audio** Time: 11:50 Today's memory is for me. With the death of Walter Cronkite, I thought it would be fun to listen to one of the attractions in which he had been featured, The Magic of Disney Animation. Today's audio is from 1998, and not that great, but it's one of the only recordings out there that I know of. I recorded it on a solo trip, and it was part of the reason I began recording attraction audio.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 41:20

So today’s request came from 2 people. First was Jason and his family from Ramsey, MN:

Our family (wife and daughter (age 8)) really enjoy listening and reliving the happy memories of our past trips. We especially like the Carousel of Progress memory. We are wondering if you would be willing or able to do a Jungle Cruise memory?

I later received this request from Lottie in Wiltshire, England:

I would like to request a well loved ride for you to release. I really like Jungle Cruise, and the way the tour guides crack their' own personal jokes that makes the ride that little bit different and special each time. The ride includes lots of fun scenarios that I can never get enough of, and I consider it as one of my most entertaining rides in the whole of WDW. I remember one time when a crazy driver let me control the boat... I was scared silly, but it was really fun!

First off, thank you both for writing in. The Jungle Cruise is a classic attraction, which is one that is made by the captain of your boat. A good captain, and you won’t want to get off. A bad captain, and you’re apt to jump out and just swim back (by the way, I don’t suggest doing that unless you want to see how quickly you can leave the Magic Kingdom). Again, this is another of my favorite attractions, and a must do on every visit to the Magic Kingdom.

Because of my delay in getting this out, I’m going to throw in two memories for the price of one. The first memory came from our great trip to WDW for our anniversary in 2006. It’s a beautiful afternoon and we’ve slipped into a short line to catch a ride on the Jungle Cruise. We are lucky today and get a great skipper named EJ. He does a bunch of the classic jokes, but some of his own hit the mark too. Just listen to the rest of the boat, they’re obviously enjoying it. The second memory came a month later on an overnight trip in January 2007 where we went to the Magic Kingdom for a few hours of fun. This time we’ll get more queue audio, and again we get a skipper who keeps us laughing as he deviates a little more from the script.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 7:40

So today’s request came from both Andrew and Silvio. Andrew wrote:

next time you go back to WDW can u get a recording of Expedition Everest. It has to be my favorite ride in all of WDW because of how dark it is when you go backwards. i love the g-forces, because that’s just what i am known for. but the drop is just as amazing. it was my first big roller coaster.

And Silvio said:

The sound is just great. I was wondering if you have any recordings of Expedition Everest? Expedition Everest is my favorite ride.

First off, thank you both for writing in. This is probably one of my all time favorite roller coasters. From the moment I heard about it, I was intrigued. Well today you get to join Traci and I as we take our family for our first ride on Expedition Everest. It’s a cool morning in December 2006 and we quickly make our way back to the back of the park for our first ride. We’ve never ridden before, but we’ve seen all the TV specials and heard other riders experience. However, this doesn’t change our enjoyment level.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 58:31

Today’s request came from Kirsty of Norwich, England. She wrote:

A second request is Off Kilter, we saw these guys in kilts on our last day … I'd never heard anything like the sound of bagpipes in a rock/celtic band! It was a great 20 mins to end our trip in Walt Disney World!

So for those of you who think the name sounds familiar, yes Christy was one of our requests in episode 26 for the Dapper Dans. This request for Off Kilter is something I’ve been waiting for. Off Kilter is one of my favorite bands at Epcot, and all of Disney World for that matter. Their style and sound is something very unique and not heard almost anywhere else.

So today, we’re going to slip into 3 different memories. Our First, was recorded back in 1998 on a trip with my family. The audio is not great as I only had a mono microphone. I’ll do some editing to make it appear in stereo, but it’s not true stereo. Our family was walking around World Showcase and the concert started, so we’ll get to hear the first couple of songs, then we move on.

Memory two is also from 1998. The audio is again in mono, and I will adjust that again. This time we’ll get to hear the entire set, start to finish.

Finally, Memory three is from 2006 on our anniversary trip, and therefore in Binaural, so headphones on. From what I can remember, the band has not changed at all since 1998. There is some new music, but like before, it’s just pure fun in Canada.


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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 25:24

Today’s request came from Brian Hendricks of Springfield, IL. He wrote:

I have a MAJOR request: I would LOVE to hear the "Impressions de France" movie at Epcot. It is a classic, and it was one of the inspirations behind my choosing France as the honeymoon site for me and my wife 5 years ago.

Even if I can never get a video copy of this movie, the music of "Impressions de France" is the main reason I am requesting it. It is outstanding. In fact, Disney had received so many questions about the music for this movie that they issued a memo / press release that showed all the titles that were used.

I would be forever grateful to you for doing this one!

First off, Brian, thank you for your patience. To give you all an idea how long he’s been waiting for this audio… well let’s just say my baby girl isn’t that old. So Brian, at long last, here’s your request.

Today’s memory is from the spring of 2007. Traci and I took a day trip with her parents to Disney from their house in Tampa to enjoy some of the Flower and Garden Festival, and the evening at the Magic Kingdom. This memory is in Binaural, so headphones on. We’ll start out in the waiting area where we’re seated on the carpet as we get the announcement that the doors are about to open and we can enter. Shortly the curtains open, and we’re transported from our seats in Epcot to the countryside of France.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 19:25

Now, this weeks Memory was requested by Chris. This is the same Chris that requested Fantasmic, back on Memory 23. He wrote:

do you have any plans of doing any of the other dark rides? Maybe a show dedicated to all of the Magic Kingdom’s dark rides…

Well Chris, here you go. Today we’re going to visit the three remaining dark rides in the Magic Kingdom, just because they’re all so short. We’ll start with The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. We’ll jump into this memory on a beautiful sunny day in December 2006. We find ourselves standing in a short line, just about to board. When it’s our turn, we hop in the back of our car quickly, and we’re wisked off on an adventure through the pages of Winnie the Pooh.

Next we’ll jump into a memory from a cool evening on a day trip in January 2007. As we enter this memory, we find ourselves in line for Snow White’s Scary Adventures. Again, the line is quick as everyone is staking out spots for the upcoming fireworks. Then it’s our turn, we hop in the back seat again of our mine car and we’re off on an Adventure as Snow White.

Finally, we’ll end this show with a return to a memory from December 2006. It’s a cool evening, and the line has shrunk enough that we’re going to catch a ride on Peter Pan. We jump into this memory as we’re nearing the front of the line and about to board. As we climb into our ship, the excitement builds as we’re about to ride my favorite dark ride. Then we’re off, out the window, and into the London night sky.

Notes about The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh can be found at:
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=1&ID=38

Notes about Snow White's Scary Adventures can be found at:
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=1&ID=37

Notes about Peter Pan's Flight can be found at:
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=1&ID=36

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 14:04

Alright, it’s been almost a month, and I’ve been slacking off. I’m sorry. In any case, today’s Memory is a good one. It was requested by Kirsty of Norwich, England. She wrote in and said:

My request is not a ride or an attraction, so to say, its more of entertainment; my request is the Dapper Dans. Again, during my recent visit, we saw these guys for the first time, on the last day of our holiday. They were so great, even posing for photos while they were singing!

Kirsty also went on to ask for a second musical act which we’ll get to in a later show. Unfortunately Kirsty, the Magic Kingdom is the one park I don’t have much as far as street entertainers from. I will recommend my buddy Brian from the Mousin’ It Up Podcast as a great resource for these guys. That said, I do have some audio of the Dapper Dans. In fact, I’ve got two memories for us to enjoy.

The first memory is in stereo and is an abbreviated one. It was recorded on a trip I took back in 2001. It was a blustery afternoon with a storm rolling in as I entered the Magic Kingdom. After passing under the Railroad, and around the main square, I saw them up ahead on the corner. They were already started, so I missed the beginning of the set. And unfortunately because of that storm, I had to leave early, so we’ll get a couple of songs.

The second memory is also an abbreviated one, though this one’s from the anniversary trip in 2006, and therefore in Binaural. It’s a beautiful morning as we enter the Magic Kingdom, and like every other morning, you’ll find the Dan’s singing to guests as you walk down Main Street. Again, we stop only for a few songs, cause otherwise we’ll have to wait forever for Space Mountain. Of course as we walk up, the Dans started talking to us, asking us where we’re from. They’re just so much fun. Unfortunately they couldn’t think of any songs about North Carolina, but that doesn’t stop them from singing.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 23:21

Today’s Memory was requested by Nick from London, he wrote:

As for a request I would love to hear Big Thunder Mountain (including queue music) also definitely if you could walk down the tunnels of Space Mountain!!

So I would definitely like to request Big Thunder and Space Mountain!!

He went on to explain:

I personally like Big Thunder and Space Mountain for the inside queue area music are among the best at WDW!

Firstly Space Mountain – I don’t think you can beat the sounds of the tunnels as you proceed towards the loading area – it is so deep and mystic!

Brings back a flood of memories from when I first went on it at 9 years old – both petrified and excited.

Same goes for Big Thunder – I love queuing here especially early in the morning as the day warms up!, the sound of bluegrass and the distant sound of trains and the Mississippi river boat horn just put you in the old west!

Nick, your wish is my command. I’m with you. I just didn’t realize how much that music puts me back in the Magic Kingdom. It’s so simple, but that’s what I’m trying to share here. It’s these Memories that trigger emotions and thoughts of fun and happy times, be it from child hood, or your trip last week. It’s always fun to go back and look forward to your next return.

So today’s memory is again in Binaural, so headphones on. It was recorded on our anniversary trip in 2006. As we slip into this memory, we’re just entering the line and walking up the hill. You’ll hear the music pick up as you look out over sculpted mountain that resembles something from Monument Valley National Park. As you watch a couple coasters fly by, reaching a top speed of 40 miles per hour, you’ll hear the screams of the riders. I think we had fast passes, cause we don’t spend too much time in line, and we’re soon being ushered into our spots, but let’s take the very front instead. So we get to wait an extra cycle, and then we’re off.

Next we’ll be transported to our second memory of the day, a ride on Space Mountain. It’s mid-day and the sun was bright, so as we get inside, you’ll hear Traci and I discussing how dark it really was inside. You’ll get to hear about 2 minutes of queue music, and then I’ll cut us to the front of the line. It’s our turn to ride this attraction build first for Walt Disney World. We climb in and are taken up to the top of the track, past the space men, then it’s blast off into the darkness, only reaching a top speed of 28 miles per hour this time.

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**Binaural Video**
Time: 10:54

12 Days of Christmas, Memory 12, Magic Kingdom Christmas Tree Lighting: On the night of our Anniversary in December 2006, we had a bit of time before our dinner reservations at the California Grille, so we rode the monorail over to the Magic Kingdom and caught the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony that occurs at the head of Main Street.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 54:41

12 Days of Christmas, Memory 11, Epcot Candlelight Service: Today we’re going to attend the Epcot Candlelight service. It’s a beautiful evening and we take our seats in the middle of the theater near the trees. Our guest host tonight is one of mine (and Traci’s) favorite Christian artists, Steven Curtis Chapman. The announcer comes on, and the orchestra begins their holiday medley as the show begins.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 13:58

12 Days of Christmas, Memory 10, 4 For a Dollar: As we exited the backstage tour, what do my wondering ears should hear but 4 men singing in perfect harmony. That’s right 4 For A Dollar was performing in the flatbread grille area, to a less than enthusiastic crowd. Traci and I quickly high-tail it over and take a seat near the front. The guys sing 3 more songs to which Traci and I are quite amazed. Afterwards, all four of them walk over to us and chat with us for about 2 minutes (which you’ll get to hear at the end of the recording). Fortunately for us, nobody else was really paying them much attention, because they are one of the best musical groups in all of Walt Disney World, and we got almost a private showing. Anyways, here’s 4 For a Dollar.

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**Stereo Audio**
Time: 7:24

12 Days of Christmas, Memory 09, lumberjack Nowell: We are seated right in front of his speaker as the lumberjack comes around the corner. He makes his way up to the platform and begins to change clothes. He looks kind of familiar to me, don’t you think?

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 8:53

12 Days of Christmas, Memory 08, Father Christmas: In the UK, things are a little more traditional. Father Christmas comes around the corner, singing on a bright and beautiful December day in 2006. He starts by getting a volunteer, which proves harder than it sounds. Then he gets back to his story of Father Christmas, the Christmas card, and Mistletoe.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 7:14

12 Days of Christmas, Memory 07, Pere Noel: Today we’re seated in France, awaiting the arrival of Pierre Noel on a bright and sunny December morning in 2006. As he arrives, everyone notices, he looks like Santa, but he lost a bit of weight. He tells us the story of Babette and the Santons.

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http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=2&ID=249

**Binaural Audio**
Time: 9:18

12 Days of Christmas, Memory 06, Taarji: We arrive as our story teller is taking his spot. He’s chatting with the kids, asking everyone where they’re from. Then he goes into his story of Ramadan. This is a great one for the kids.

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http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=2&ID=248

**Binaural Audio**
Time: 7:32

12 Days of Christmas, Memory 05, Daruma Vendor: Today we learn about New Years in Japan, and how the Daruma will bring you luck in the new year. It’s a little over cast today, and we only got there just as she was starting her sales pitch, so we will begin right as she starts.

Join us tomorrow for our next Christmas Memory.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 5:38

12 Days of Christmas, Memory 04, La Befana: Like yesterday, we missed the start of this story, partially because we couldn’t find where she was. We turn around into a bright December sun in 2006, and there she is in the middle of the plaza. We probably only missed the first couple of minutes, and I regret this, because she was really quite good. Anyways, she will share with us her story of missing her chance to meet the Baby Jesus, and that she continues to look for him every year.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 6:15

12 Days of Christmas, Memory 03, Germany: As we begin today’s journey, we arrive a little late to Germany to catch our story teller. It’s a beautiful evening in December 2006 as we run up to get there a minute after the story teller has started. She is telling us about how a traditional Christmas time is spent. Then she begins to tell us the story of the first Christmas Tree and the Nutcracker.

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 **Binaural Audio**
Time: 6:28

12 Days of Christmas, Memory 02, The Monkey King: We will visit the Monkey King in Epcot’s China pavilion on a beautiful evening in December 2006. The sun is setting, and the sky is beautiful. We hear the Monkey King approaching from our left, and of course sees me standing there with my video camera and has to say hello. Then he takes his place in the plaza in front of the Sun Palace. Then he dances and entertains us with how he came to be.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 10:33

As a special this year, we're going to celebrate with the 12 Memories of Christmastime in Walt Disney World. Each day, from now through Christmas day, I will be releasing a short podcast with minimal editing, and taking you directly to a special holiday treat, something that can be found at Walt Disney World during the Holiday season.

12 Days of Christmas, Memory 01, The Three Kings: We're going to start our 12 Days of Christmas in Epcot at the Mexico Pavilion. It's a warm morning in December 2006, and the sun is shining bright. We arrive outside the Mexico pavilion and strike up a conversation with the handler for our special hosts. All of a sudden, we hear the voices behind us, and the 3 Magical Kings walk right by us up to the stage in the front, where they begin to tell us about how Christmas is celebrated in Mexico, with traditions, folklore, and parties.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 27:13

Today’s Memory was requested by Anthony from New York City, he wrote:
I was wondering if you had the audio to the great movie ride? I really enjoy this ride and it is a good audio file. … I enjoy this ride so much because last time i was on it, i was with everyone in my family, and i mean everyone, including aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters, mom and dad.

Then a little later I received an email from David, of Cincinnati, OH:
First off I love the podcast! … I would like the to hear the great movie ride .It has Me and My wife's favorite old movies. My wife's favorite is The Wizard of Oz and my favorite is Singing In The Rain.

Anthony and David those are two very good points. I love the fact that you can fit so many people on this ride. Even more than that, I love how you can actually ride through the movies. So often movies provide you an escape from reality, this ride actually makes you feel like you stepped right through the silver screen into the middle of the action. Did you know that this attraction is the reason we have the Studios? Originally they wanted to put a Movie Pavilion into Epcot somewhere in Future World, but instead we got a full movie themed park.

So today’s memory is in Binaural, so headphones on. It was recorded on our anniversary trip in 2006. As we slip into this memory, we find ourselves already in line. We’re in the movie queue area, where on the screen, promos are being played of movies we’re about to experience. We’re ushered into our row, the doors are shut, the music builds and Caroline welcomes us. Then it’s Lights, Cameras, and Action.

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 31:52

Today’s Memory was requested by Chris by writing:
Loved the Illuminations podcast - it’s my favorite nighttime show at WDW. Do you have any plans to have a Fantasmic podcast to go along with your Wishes and Illuminations shows? I’d love to hear it if you do.

And then went on to explain:
Although Illuminations is my favorite nighttime show at WDW, I really just cannot get enough of Fantasmic. I don’t know….it must have to do with the water screens and the flames on the water after Maleficent “turns” into the dragon.

Chris, you and I are in agreement. I too love Illuminations, with Wishes and Fantasmic coming in just behind it. But I think I like it because Fantasmic is more of a show, and not just fireworks to music.

Today’s memory is in Binaural, and was recorded on one of my business trips to Orlando back in the Spring of 2006. We’re already seated a few minutes before the show. The dance music fades, and the announcer comes on. The lights slowly dim to almost nothing. The vendors scurry off, and you’re left with nothing but shadows and a voice. Suddenly bright lights and building music rise up from out of the ground in front of you, and then, BAM, there’s Mickey, and the show is underway. Bruce Healey did a wonderful job with the score I think, and I think at $30,000 per show Disney has given it’s guests a wonderful gift to end their magical days.

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http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=3&ID=164

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 25:05

Today’s Memory was requested by Katie from Illinois. She says:
“My family and I go every year and we never get tired of it! Anyway my aunt and I love to listen to your podcast! I would like to request one of my all time favorite rides. I would love it if you could make The Carousel of Progress and episode! I know that it is closed sometimes but if it's open next time your there I would love it if you recorded it!”

She went on further to explain that she loves the Carousel of Progress because:
“I think it's a great way of showing just how much time has changed and I love the song "Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"!”

I also received an email from Katie’s Aunt, Angie, requesting the Carousel of Progress. I couldn’t agree with the two of you more. I love this classic attraction also for its reflective nature and just seeing how far we’ve come. So Katie and Angie, here it finally is.

Today’s memory was recorded back in the Spring of 2006 on one of my business trips to Orlando. We have already taken our seats and the audio comes up with the intro to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. Then we begin our journey in the spring near 1900. Next we step into the summer of the 1920’s. The music starts up again, and we rotate into the fall of the 40’s. Finally, we rotate one more time to what is supposed to be the not too distant future. One final rotation, and we’re back at the start. The doors open and we are quickly ushered out.

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http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=1&ID=55

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**Stereo Audio**
Time: 31:09

Today’s memory is a continuation from number 20. We are returning today to the American Pavilion for two more sets of American Vybe for my friend Brian of the Mousin’ It Up Podcast. He wrote me a while ago asking if I had any streetmosphere audio. Unfortunately, I don’t have anything that I would consider streetmosphere, so instead we’re visiting the now extinct group, American Vybe.

We’ll start off with a Christmas set again from 2001. We begin with a signature song Seasons of Love from Rent, then Santa Baby (where my Dad got pulled up), on to Minnie the Moocher, and finishing with Go Tell it On the Mountain which is just AWESOME.

The second set was recorded in September of 2002. Like last time they open with Seasons of Love, which came out great. You can actually hear the group as they make their way into the circle cause I’m actually sitting right there already (I’m the one they point to saying “sit next to this guy”). They follow this with I’m Ain’t Got Nobody. Flip, Flop, Fly is the third song, again showcasing their great swing sound. And then they finish with the great Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog.

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Notes about this attraction can be found at:
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=2&ID=103

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**Stereo Audio**
Time: 21:29

Today’s episode was requested before my hard drive broke. Today’s request came from Brian of the Mousin’ It Up Podcast. He wrote me asking if I had any streetmosphere audio. Unfortunately, I don’t have anything that consider streetsmosphere, so instead I’m going to do a show which I’m sure he would like anyway. Tonight we’re going to catch the American Vybe.

Back on February 6, 2007, Brian put out Episode 13. This was actually an episode that ties us together. See, I’m his WDW Friend. Some of the audio he mixed in was some of my stuff. And so in this show and the next one, I’d like to revisit some American Vybe memories.

American Vybe used to perform opposite the Voices of Liberty at the American Pavilion. Their style of music is a little more contemporary, and also A-Capella. Well technically they use an upright bass, but it’s still mostly without music. Throughout their shows you will hear drums, and orchestra, and some great singing. Unfortunately American Vybe was cut by Walt Disney World, but not before I got to record them four different times.

So today, we’ll start off with stereo audio that I recorded back in August of ’99. My recording, unfortunately, got partially erased later that day, so I only got a couple of songs from this recording. The second set is a Christmas set also in stereo, and was recorded in December of 2000. They do some great Holiday stuff. I personally love Santa Clause is Back in Town.

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Notes about this attraction can be found at:
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=2&ID=103

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 **Binaural Audio**
Time: 16:26

Today’s episode has been requested by multiple individuals. Today we take a ride through The Haunted Mansion. I don’t remember who exactly requested this first, but I remember receiving at least 3 different emails. So what would be better to get this show going again than one of my favorite attractions. Besides being an entertaining ride, it’s always cool, the line moves well, and the Cast Members obviously love what they’re doing.

So today’s audio was recorded back on our trip in December of 2006, on a wet gray day. We walked up to the outer door and took our place in line. As we’re standing there, we look to our left and try to catch Madame Liotta’s tomb stone looking at us. Finally the doors open, and we’re ushered into the waiting room where there’s a fire, but no warmth, and a portrait that begins to transform before our very eyes. Then it’s into another room with no windows or doors. A voice begins talking to us, moving all around us, the lights go out, a scream is heard and suddenly there’s an opening again. It’s through the short queue and into our Doom Buggy. We’ll pass by a player-less piano, a hall with various locked doors, through a séance (where the ride breaks down), then a haunted birthday party, and then a ghost bride in the attack. We stumble out the window and land in the graveyard, now able to see the ghosts fully. At some point here the audio in the car just plays static, but it comes back. We round the final corner, exit our buggy, and return to the warmth of the living world.

Notes about this attraction can be found at:
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=1&ID=28

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**Stereo Audio**
Time: 3:00

Hello, and welcome to a special information episode of the Walt Disney World Memories Podcast. My name is Lou, and I’ll once again be your host. Today’s show is a bit different from the norm. I feel I owe you an explanation as to why there haven’t been any shows for the past month.

Well, about a month ago, the worst thing that could possibly happen to the podcast did. I dropped my laptop and broke my hard drive to the point where it was no longer readable. Now the data was able to be retrieved, but it has cost me more than what I initially paid for the laptop. The worst part is, that hard drive was the only place I had for my Disney World Audio archives (i.e. I no longer have audio to play). I also lost all your emails with your requests and consequently my planned show schedule.

I know your probably thinking, “Lou why not just record some more audio on your next trip to Disney World?” Well the answer is simple really. My next trip probably won’t be for a couple more years. Traci and I are expecting the birth of our first child in a little less than 3 months, and since we live and work in North Carolina, a trip to Disney World is not in the plans for a while.

This leads me to an inevitable point. I have enjoyed providing this podcast for free, and hope to continue to do so. However, I will be setting up a donation link. So if anyone might wish to help me with the cost of the audio recovery, they can do so in any amount they wish. And once I reach the point of covering that cost, I will stop accepting donations, as I am not in this for the money. I simply enjoy sharing these memories with other Walt Disney World fans and am hoping that you have enjoyed what I’ve been doing enough that you might like to contribute something.

So as I wrap up this update podcast, I want to leave you with these two pieces of advice: 1. Back up everything that is valuable to you on some sort of external media, and 2. don’t walk around carrying a running laptop with the plug hanging from it.

So keep listening, and I’ll see you in a couple of days with Episode 19 of the Walt Disney World Memories Podcast.

Bye!

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 20:03

This episode is little late because I just got back from a week vacation to a part of the country where Cell Phones, Computers, and Internet were not a part of everyday life. Traci and I just spent a week in Greenville, Maine near Moosehead Lake (that in Northern Maine). Out here, we hiked, slept, and ate and just had one of the most relaxing vacations ever. The people were AMAZINGLY friendly, the weather reached highs of only 75, and every day we saw at least one Moose. Actually, we saw 23 moose, 8 loons, 1 bear, 1 beaver, dozens of deer, chipmunks, and red squirrels, and enough birds to keep a birder glued to their binoculars the entire time. Best part of all, it was CHEAP. But this isn’t a podcast about Maine, it’s about Walt Disney World, so if you’d like to know more about our trip to Maine, and maybe want to vacation there yourself, email me at podcast@wdw-memories.net and I’ll send you some information and links to help get you started. Now back to the show.

With the Independence Day being celebrated here in the United States, I wanted to do something to celebrate it. So for those that don’t know, Americans across the country will probably spend their evening watching or launching Fireworks themselves. And since Staci from Alabama requested it, we’re going to catch a showing of Illuminations to celebrate this Independence Day.

She said “I'd really love to [hear] Illuminations: Reflections of Earth. It has beautiful music, and being able to hear the musical score and fireworks, and people's reactions would be great.”

So today’s audio was recorded back in the spring of 2006, when I was traveling to Orlando for work, and was able to spend my evenings much like this one in the parks, and ending with the fireworks. We’ll start off by staking out a spot near the pathway to Future World, where the crowds tend to gather. The pulsing beat dies down, and the narrator welcomes you. He blows out the torches all around the lagoon and it starts. The drums beat… beat… faster… faster… building all the time till ‘POP’ a shot is fired from 2 locations in the lagoon, and as they ark their way towards the center you know something is about to happen. Then Bam! The fireworks really get going. After a few short bursts, you are introduced to the Inferno Barge, lighting the sky, and warming your face by burning liquid propane that is stored in tanks under the water, and piped through more than a mile of piping. After the first act, the music dies down, and out floats a 350,000 pound spinning globe, illuminated by 15,000 LED’s, all managed by 6 onboard computers. Then the music builds, the globe opens, and a torch appears. And as the singer says “We are one…” the torches of the countries relight, joining the globe almost stating in agreement that we are one world. Finally, the shots are fired from about everywhere, lighting up the sky in a spectacular display. I think this is where the majority of the 1,100 shells are launched… it’s just an amazing display, and then… it’s gone.

Notes about this attraction can be found at:
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=2&ID=132

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 16:00

*LOU'S NOTE: I'm sorry I've been MIA for so long. Between travel, and 2 computer crashes, this podcast has been one of the hardest to get out.*

Today’s episode was suggested to me by Roy of West Point, Mississippi. Today we visit Maelstrom.

Today’s audio was recorded in December our anniversary trip to Disney, and is in binaural sound so headphones on again. We’ll start out walking up to the building that houses the ride. If we look up and to the left we see a boat appear at the top of the falls as we’re walking through the doorway. Once inside, we see there’s no line, so we walk right up to the boats and hop in. The mural on our left as the warning spiel is repeated supposedly contains various famous Norwegian people (I don’t know any). Then the belt starts and we’re dispatched into the water. The boat makes the first turn and up the ramp we go towards the mask with one glowing eye. It transports us back in time to the history of Norway. As we reach the top of the lift, we pass some Vikings as they’re talking on a boat, then past another Viking blowing a horn. As we round a, we come face-to-face-to-face-to-face with a 3-headed troll that curses us, and sends our boat backwards over some falls, passing roaring polar bears, and towards those falls we saw as we passed through the doors to the ride. Suddenly the boat stops, teetering on the edge of the falls, and we of course look over your shoulder to see outside. Just then another troll appears and turns the boat around and sends us down into the North Sea where we pass under an oil rig, and finally we dock at a tranquil little town. We'll spend a few minutes in the town till the doors open and we are ushered into the movie theatre. Shortly after we take our seats, the movie starts. Once it's over we exit to our right and strait into a gift shop where you can buy sweaters in July. It’s just what I wanted.

Notes about this attraction can be found at:
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=2&ID=93

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 12:26

REPOST NOTE: Had a problem with audio distortion. I lowered the levels and it sounds much better.

Today’s episode was suggested to me by Kirsty of Norwitch, UK. Today we visit Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith.

Today’s audio was recorded in December on that same trip to Disney, and is in binaural sound. It begins as we’re walking through the queue into the G-Force Studios. As we pass the old recording equipment, you’ll hear people looking at the G-Force labels on a lot of the equipment. You pass some old concert posters, and then you’re in the counting area, waiting to be let in to the pre-show area. The whole time you’ll hear announcements over the speakers, just like you’re in a real studio. The doors open to the recording studio, the music get’s louder, and there they are, Aerosmith. I still remember the days when there were real people running around in the studio, playing the role of Chris. Anyways, Aerosmith leaves for the concert, the doors open and there’s a limo about to leave for the concert. You hear the countdown, and there it goes, launched up to 58 mph in 2.8 seconds. We skip ahead a little bit till we’re about to board, you’ll hear the sounds of a city in the background, helping to tell the story of the attraction. Now it’s our turn, we climb in, pull down the restraints, and then move into launch position. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and we’re off. There’s some wind noise, but it’s not too bad. Can you imagine what it was like for producer Jack Douglas to compose the sore, riding it over and over again with a laptop strapped to his knees.

Notes about this attraction can be found at:
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=3&ID=159

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**Binaural Audio**
Time: 20:33

Today’s episode was suggested to me by 2 people, Zack W and Julie from the UK. Today we visit Splash Mountain.

It all starts in the queue as we’re walking up. Listen as we work our way from the entrance, up the stairs, and to the boarding area. You take your spot on a wet seat, the belt moves, and our boat is into the water. As we round the corner, we receive a warning about heading for trouble, and they’re not kidding. We reach the front of the mountain, and see the two boats in front of us get soaked as a boat takes the plunge beside us. You know it’s coming, and sure enough cold water all down your back. Now you can just sit back and enjoy the show because that hill isn’t coming up for a while. Then, things start to look bad, Brer Rabbit is tied up, and the shadow of Brer Fox threatens him. But Brer Rabbit outsmarts him and tricks him into throwing him into the Briar Patch, so over the hill you go, into the Briar Patch. Finally, we arrive at the celebration scene where everyone’s glad you’ve made it, which brings us to the end of the ride.

Notes about this attraction can be found at:
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=1&ID=22

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**Binaural Audio**

Today’s episode was suggested to me by Luke Manning of the Everything Disney podcasts. His request was The Wonders of Life Pavilion in Epcot. In his email to me, Luke said

"I was wondering if you could play some audio from the Wonders of Life pavilion. I know you were there in December, so u might have some. If not, then I'd also like to hear Journey into Imagination with Figment. Yeah, they're both Epcot... my favorite park. It holds a enormous place in my heart."

The audio today was recorded this past December, and is in Binaural Sound, so get your headphones on. We’ll start off with a ride on Body Wars, then catch a showing of Cranium Command, and finish it off with The Making of Me.

The audio begins in the queue as we wind our way through the sterile halls, up to the loading area. You'll hear the cleaning machines, and preflight announcements. As we reach the end, we're given our row assignment and ushered into the Body Probe Boarding Area, where you receive your pre-"flight" briefing. You can kind of tell it's not a very busy morning, not much noise around us. The briefing ends and the doors open. It's a little thing, but notice there's no music of any sort when you're entering the ride vehicle, yet another little thing I like about Star Tours. Once we're buckled in we're off.

After we get off Body Wars, we make our way to the other side of the pavilion to see Cranium Command. We make it with plenty of time. It starts with the pre-show movie, setting up the story line. Everyone always chuckles at the picture of Jim Varney. Then the doors open and we're ushered in to a dimly lit command center, that looks remotely like the inside of a human head, and there's Buzzy, already going through his notes. The alarm goes off, and our adventure begins.

Finally we'll catch a showing of The Making of Me. The audio here is a little soft, but I've been able to pump it up and make it discernable. We make it there with plenty of time again, and are ushered into a miniature movie theatre. You take your seat on a bench and watch the little kids playing in front of you, then the movie begins. Again, it's clean, but yes it does have to do with ... you know. So parents, you can fast forward the last 12 minutes if you want. I love the little cartoon used to explain the more delicate details.

Notes about this attraction can be found at:
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=2&ID=63
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=2&ID=64
http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=2&ID=65

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**Binaural Audio**

Today’s audio is yet another recording I made while on vacation last December. Therefore, it’s the latest incarnation of Pirates, now staring Jack Sparrow. I like the way this came out, you can really pick up the ambient sounds. Listen to the group sitting behind me discussing if the first Jack is really him. I am still amazed at this AA.

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Notes about this attraction can be found at: http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=1&ID=11
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**Stereo Audio**

This audio is a little older and only in stereo, but I like it better than my current binaural recordings. I like it cause I’ve actually got a driver from South Africa, and it was shortly after it opened, so all the frills were still new and working. I recorded this back in 2001 when I was in Orlando for a convention and able to slip away for some fun at the parks. It will kind of jump strait in at loading and we’ll be off.

Notes about this attraction can be found at: http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=4&ID=181
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**Binaural Audio**

The audio you’re about to hear was all recorded while on our recent anniversary trip to WDW, and a subsequent trip for my birthday. After hearing these performances, Traci said that she wanted these recordings on her iPod, well my love here you go. All three sets feature Christmas music, but with slightly different twists. The first set has a male director. The second uses a female director, both feature roughly the same group but with one more male or one more female voice respectively. The third set is again the same group, but this time after the set we chatted a bit with Ryan, the Bass from Oklahoma, and I’ll play a little of that conversation also. A word of advise, take a minute after small concerts like this and chat with the performers, you’ll be amazed by the people that you meet (thanks again Ryan for taking a few minutes for a couple of big fans). Oh and one more thing, listen for the top soprano in all three recordings, it’s the same one. The first two she’s practically flawless and just leaves you shaking your head, but the third set I think she was fighting a cold, she just didn’t leave you in awe as before.

Notes about this attraction can be found at: http://www.wdw-memories.net/DetailsAttractions.aspx?ParkID=2&ID=105
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**Binaural Audio**

The audio you're about to hear I recorded on a night just after new years just before returning home from our Christmas vacation in Florida. We staked out a spot just to the right of the Partners Statue in the hub. The music was a little soft there, and the view is partially blocked by the castle. I think if we were over just a bit more, it would have been perfect. In any case, the audio comes out good. I love how you can hear the audience responding to a beautiful shell, or when Tink flies over head. Just listening to this audio is making me smile.

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**Binaural Audio**

This episode features audio from It's Tough to be a Bug in the Animal Kingdom. You’re about to hear some great audio of the attraction I recorded in early December 2006 while on vacation with my wife Traci and her parents. We walked right up and through the doors in time for the start of the show. It’s fun to hear the response of the audience, but it wasn’t so crowded that you couldn’t hear the nuances of the show

Notes about this attraction can be found at: http://www.wdw-memories.net/
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**Binaural Audio**
This episode features audio from around Walt Disney World. I recorded this just a couple of weeks ago durin our anniversary trip to Walt Disney World. Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year!
Notes about Christmastime can be found at: http://www.wdw-memories.net/
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**Binaural Audio**

This episode features audio from Soarin' in Epcot. This was recorded on my business trip back in April. This audio is great quality, begining with the pre-boarding announcement and then through the full attraction.

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**Stereo Audio**

This episode features audio from The American Adventure in Epcot in celebration of Thanksgiving here in the United States. This was recorded on a family vacation back in August of 1999. The audio is fairly clean, and is one of my favorite recordings of the attraction.

Notes about these attractions ca be found at: http://www.wdw-memories.net/
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**Binaural Audio** Today is a little early because I won't be near a computer on Sunday, but wanted to make sure it got out early. Today, like everyone else, I'm doing a scary attraction, but I'm not taking the obvious choice of the Haunted Mansion. I chose the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

This recording was also recorded on a recent business trip to Orlando. The audio came out pretty clean, since most everyone was watching Fantasmic! while I was riding rides. We start in the pre-show, hear a bit of the boiler room, and then ride the ride.

Notes about these attractions ca be found at: http://www.wdw-memories.net/
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2 audio clips again this episode.
1.) **Stereo Audio** ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter (1998, 2001) – A complete ride through of the now retired Magic Kingdom attraction
2.) **Binaural Audio** Stitches Great Escape (2006) – Complete recordings of all three phases of this attraction

Notes about these attractions ca be found at: http://www.wdw-memories.net/
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**Binaural Audio**
Today there’s only 1 clip, but it’s a long one. Today we ride Spaceship Earth. I chose Spaceship Earth cause this was actually my most requested attraction over the past 10 years.

Today’s audio is something I recorded on a business trip to Orlando, where I was able to stay at the Port Orleans French Quarter and take advantage of Epcot’s Extra Magic Hours in March of 2006. The audio is a clean binaural recording from me walking up to getting off the ride vehicle.

Notes about these attractions ca be found at: http://www.wdw-memories.net/
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**Stereo audio**
Back in 1996 I first encountered this amazing Bugle group. They had about 6 performances that day at Epcot, and I think I saw 3 of them. So when I returned on a trip in 1998 I knew I had to get these guys on disk. So I purchased a MiniDisk recorder and a mono microphone and went to the parks. This started my addiction to recording Walt Disney World attractions.

So this week, I play 2 tracks that I recorded. The first is that recording from 1998 as I caught the group performing in front of Spaceship Earth. The second in 1999 is in the breezeway to the Land pavilion.

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**Binaural Audio**
It's been a long time coming, but the first podcast is finally here. In this episode you get introduced to me (Lou) and my podcast. You'll find out the who, what, when, where, and how of my podcast.

I suggest using headphones, as almost all the audio is in stereo, and some is even in Binaural sound.

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