Best Todd James Pierce Podcasts (2025)

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Author Todd James Pierce on Sherman Brothers Music at Disneyland 49:53

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Todd James Pierce returns to The Sweep Spot to discuss Disney Legends the Sherman Brothers, especially their contributions to music at Disneyland, including for the Enchanted Tiki Room and It’s a Small World. https://www.toddjamespierce.com/ We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleanin…

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The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Thirteen 35:49

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Thirteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Current Events for June 23, 2025 51:20

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including how adding Avatar might change the Monorail, details about Oogie Boogie Bash and other seasonal offerings, and much more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping W…

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DHI 313 - Memories of Walt - Vol. 1 48:19

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In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Tom Sawyer Island History and Memories 55:48

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Lynn and Ken discuss the history of Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland and some of our own memories for working and playing on the Island. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with week…

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DHI 312 - After Disney with Neil O'Brien 1:23:17

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How does Walt Disney Productions move forward after the death of Walt? A reading from After Disney by Neil O'Brien, and a discussion with the author. Link to After Disney on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SUqrbn Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Current Events for June 9, 2025 1:13:45

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including major announcements for attractions based on Avatar and Coco, and much more, including an enormous new parking structure! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless …

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DHI 311 - The Disney Update - June 2025 - Part Two 51:01

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Updates on construction projects at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney's California Adventure. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Tomorrowland Attractions Cast Member Josh Biesiada 1:09:59

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Josh joins us to chat about being a ride operator on the Autopia, Buzz Lightyear, Monorail, and Finding Nemo attractions in Tomorrowland at Disneyland and has many great stories. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is …

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DHI 310 - The Disney Update - June 2025 46:38

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This week we have a set of stories focused on the battle between Disney and Universal in Florida: - Opening Crowds at Epic Universe - Two new shows at Disney's Hollywood Studios - Two new shows at Epic Universe - And More Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Current Events for May 26, 2025 47:15

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including the kickoff of the 70th Anniversary, additional details about the upcoming Walt Disney animatronic show, and so much more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping W…

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The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twelve 34:52

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twelve. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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1980s Disneyland Attractions Hostess Julie Showalter 1:24:19

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Julie joins us to chat with many fascinating stories about starting in Foods at Tomorrowland Terrace in the late 1970s, helping to open Tokyo Disneyland in the early 1980s, working “It’s a Small World” as a ride operator, and more! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The King…

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The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eleven 39:04

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eleven. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Current Events for May 12, 2025 1:25:25

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including plans for a new Disneyland in Abu Dhabi, more details about the new attraction featuring Walt Disney, dozens of tasty new food items, and so much more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of …

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DHI 309 - Epic Universe - Part Two 39:41

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What works well at Epic, what needs work, and how this park changes the power dynamic between Disney and Universal in Florida? Part Two Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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DHI 308 - Disneyland Abu Dhabi 8:32

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Disney plans to open a park in Abu Dhabi. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Author Foxx Nolte on the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean 1:15:21

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Author Foxx Nolte joins us to chat about being a Walt Disney World cast member, visiting Disneyland, and the classic Disney theme park attractions, the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, with fascinating analysis. Nolte’s books are listed here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Foxx-Nolte/author/B08K3CV3YF We have authored two books: Cleanin…

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DHI 307 - Epic Universe 52:32

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What works well at Epic, what needs work, and how this park changes the power dynamic between Disney and Universal in Florida? Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Current Events for April 28, 2025 59:06

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including plans for new Millennium Falcon adventures, progress on Porto’s, a Canadian caper, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Clea…

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DHI 306 - The Disney Update - April 2025 - Part Two 1:04:36

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This week we have a half dozen stories about the Disney parks, films, streaming and more, including: - The State of the Company - Bob Iger’s Vision for Disney+ - New Attractions – And Delays - Discounting the Magic Kingdom - Disney Films – What’s Working and What’s Not - And More Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com…

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Disneyland Attraction Hosting and Magic Music Days with Ralph Siemsen 1:15:51

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Lynn’s very own band teacher Ralph Siemsen joins the show to chat about working as a Disneyland ride operator and with Magic Music Days in the 1980s and 1990s. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disne…

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DHI 305 - The Disney Update - April 2025 - Part One 45:17

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The competition between Disney and Universal heats up again. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Current Events for April 14, 2025 1:01:13

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including new and returning entertainment, more updates from Downtown Disney, 70th Anniversary offerings, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The…

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DHI 304 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Six 47:04

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The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Six.

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Disneyland with Mark Eades 1:08:44

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Former Disneyland cast member, Imagineer, and journalist Mark Eades returns to discuss being a ride operator, the Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland, and the Order of the Red Handkerchief. Mark was previously on Episode 217. https://bleav.com/shows/the-sweep-spot/episodes/the-sweep-spot-217-former-imagineer-mark-eades/ We have authored two book…

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DHI 303 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Five 45:06

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The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Five. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Current Events for March 31, 2025 1:02:18

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including the arrival of Season of the Force, changes to live entertainment, new merchandise for the 70th Anniversary, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt…

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DHI 302 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Four 40:35

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The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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DHI 301 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Three 58:50

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The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Entertainment and Character Work with Patrick Nailon 1:05:20

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Former Disneyland cast member Patrick Nailon chats with us about being in the original Fantasmic! nighttime spectacular at Disneyland, as well as his portrayals of taller characters. This is a revealing behind-the-scenes discussion. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kin…

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DHI 300 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Two 37:22

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The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Current Events for March 17, 2025 51:55

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including what has been revealed about the new attractions on the way to Avengers Campus, celebrating the original park’s 70th Anniversary, new missions planned for the Millennium Falcon, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cle…

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DHI 299 - The Disney Update - March 2025 40:56

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In this update, we cover: New details about the Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom Big reveals about the Door Coaster and more at Hollywood Studios Problems with new theatrical films And more Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Knott’s Bear-y Tales and the Disneyland Connections with Chris Merritt & Eric Lynxwiler 1:09:51

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Artists and authors Christopher Merritt and J. Eric Lynxwiler join us to chat about some of the connections between Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, and the historical Bear-y Tales attraction, about which they’ve created a must-have book: https://www.fantasy-funwheel.com/kbtp-home We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of…

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DHI 298 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks - Part One 46:10

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The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part One. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Current Events for March 3, 2025 52:25

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including the possibilities for an Encanto ride, a returning Disneyland Railroad tour, Season of the Force, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Sp…

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The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Ten 34:29

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Ten. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Tokyo Disneyland with Imagineer Greg Combs 51:19

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Imagineer Greg Combs returns to the show to chat about Tokyo Disney Resort and his work on Tokyo DisneySea. Greg previously appeared on Episode 353: https://bleav.com/shows/the-sweep-spot/episodes/the-sweep-spot-ep-353-talk-with-disney-imagineer-greg-combs/ We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spot…

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The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Nine 34:21

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Nine. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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DHI 297 - Disney Mid-Week Update 13:33

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After months of delay, Disney has state approval to fill in Rivers of America at the Magic Kingdom. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Current Events for February 17, 2025 1:24:03

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including 70th Anniversary plans, changes to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the Food and Wine Festival, special themed hotel rooms and so much more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dre…

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DHI 296 - The State of the Disney Company - 2025 1:03:44

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An in-depth look at what is working, what needs to be fixed, and where the Disney Company is going in the near future: from streaming to theatrical releases to the cruise line to the parks. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Cast Member Dining Memories 56:06

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We go behind the scenes and chat about our Disneyland backstage dining memories with Adam Owens, who worked as a Foods cast member, often providing dining to other cast members. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a…

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DHI 295 - The Disney Update - February 2025 - Part Two 51:21

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In this update, we cover: - Recent changes to the Haunted Mansion - Construction updates for Disneyland and Disney World - The new dining scene at Downtown Disney - And more Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Current Events for February 3, 2025 1:31:01

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including the new elements of the Haunted Mansion, Black History Month entertainment, improvements to the DIsneyland Resort Hotels, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We also have a brief chat this time with a special guest, Albert of Arias Transportatio…

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DHI 294 - The Disney Update- February 2025 - Part One 45:51

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In this update, we cover: - The wildfires impact on Disney in California - Construction changes and updates to Disney World - Quiet new changes at EPCOT and Fort Wilderness - And more Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Ep. #401 - Disneyland Computer Systems and Memories with Author Bill Cotter 1:19:26

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We chat with author Bill Cotter about computer systems for Disneyland, including at Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, and at the original EPCOT Center, working with the Disney Studio, and so much more! www.worldsfairphotos.com We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingd…

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The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eight 35:34

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eight. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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Disneyland Current Events for January 20, 2025 1:01:35

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We catch up on the latest at Disneyland, including the beginning of the Avengers Campus expansion, changes to the Haunted Mansion, Lunar New Year food, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream…