"Wannabe Imagineers" invites you on a magical journey into the world of Disney Parks with hosts Mal and Tanner. Join them in this engaging talk show as they share their imaginative ideas and dream up hypothetical plans for enhancing the Disney experience. Dive into discussions fueled by listener input, explore creative concepts, and gain insights from interviews with themed entertainment professionals. With the ultimate goal of sitting down with Walt Disney Imagineers, Mal and Tanner reveal their not-so-secret secret: they're not just podcast hosts, they're Wannabe Imagineers desperately trying to turn their dreams into reality—one mouse ear at a time!
Episode 5 brings us to the topic of Disney Resorts! Question of the Pod reveals our favorite resorts and sparks some good memories of childhood at Walt Disney World. Then we jump into the details of Imagineering where Tanner and Mal imagine their own Disney Resorts - from the lobby, to the dining options, to the rooms, and even the bathrooms, we detail our ideas to bring new Resort options to the Disney parks. We hope you’re enjoying Wannabe Imagineers, thanks for listening!
26 Mar 2024
Ep 4 - Films Based on Attractions
On this episode of Wannabe Imagineers, Mal and Tanner discuss which attractions would make great films - like Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, and Jungle Cruise before it, we dive into which attractions we think would be fun to see in the form of a film. From Figment to Fantasmic, we covered it all. Thanks for listening!
15 Mar 2024
Ep 3 - The Disneyland That Never Was
On this episode of Wannabe Imagineers, Tanner and Mal discuss the Disneyland That Never Was - attractions, shows, and even lands that were announced, partially developed and then never ended up happening. We uncover some crazy history with some of Imagineering’s wildest ideas that just weren’t quite right for the parks. From Marc Davis’ Western River Expedition to Walt’s Liberty Street, come along on a journey into the unbuilt. We also check in on Wait Times with our friendly neighborhood hel...
8 Mar 2024
Ep 1 - Replace 1 Attraction in Each Park
On the first official episode of Wannabe Imagineers, Tanner and Mal share their plans to close down an existing attraction and replace it with a brand new idea from start to finish - the challenge was to find an idea that’s well-suited to the existing land and theming. Also featured in this episode are The Question of the Pod, a short rant about the state of Hollywood Studios, a botched cover of Le Festin from Ratatouille, and a desperate plea by Tanner to play Esmeralda on stage. We hope you...
8 Mar 2024
Ep 2 - Reviving Extinct Attractions
On this episode of Wannabe Imagineers, Mal and Tanner are reviving extinct attractions in the Disney parks! We’ll dive deep into our picks for which attractions and shows should make a triumphant return. We also discuss our favorite Disney parks snacks, check in on wait times at WDW, and tease our new feature: Moustery Science Theater 3000. Enjoy!
23 Feb 2024
Episode 0 - Introductions
Welcome to "Wannabe Imagineers," where creativity takes center stage! In this episode, we’ll introduce ourselves, share our creative backgrounds and reveal the podcast's premise: a celebration of Imagineering where we dream up hypothetical plans for enhancing the Disney experience. In this first episode, we kick off with amusing stories from our trips to the parks, we tease our next episode in which we dive right into the world of Walt Disney Imagineering. Get ready for a blend of histor...
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