Wdw-memories: Relive That Walt Disney World Magic

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/12/21/christmastime-memory-08/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/12/20/christmastime-memory-07/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/12/19/christmastime-memory-06/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/12/18/christmastime-memory-05/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/12/17/christmastime-memory-04/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/12/16/christmastime-memory-03/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/12/15/christmastime-memory-02/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/12/14/christmastime-memory-01/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/12/03/memory-024/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/11/17/memory-023/

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!”. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/11/02/memory-022/

Today’s memory is a continuation from memory 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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/10/14/memory-021/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/09/06/memory-020/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/08/23/memory-019/

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

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's 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 and I’ll send you some information and links to help get you started. Now back to the show. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/07/04/memory-018/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/06/17/memory-017/

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. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/04/30/memory-016/

Today’s episode was suggested to me by 2 people, Zack W and Julie from the UK. Today we visit Splash Mountain. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/04/12/memory-015/

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.". Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2007/03/30/memory-014/