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(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Season 10 of The Mouse Lounge is serving up single and double shots of Disney spirits! Today, a single-shot of Disneyland's, Main Street Electrical Parade... shortly before leaving Main Street yet again. Recorded LIVE in Disneyland July 9, 2017 at the annual "Friends of the Magic" event Your Host: Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com A podcast featuring Disney entertainment and business news, live audio from Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and From the Vault, presenting terrific archival audio from Disney films, television, radio broadcasts and Disneyland Records.      

Season 9 of The Mouse Lounge continues to serve up single and double shots of Disney spirits! Today, a double-shot in Disneyland's, Adventureland with a recording of arguably the best Jungle Cruise ever PLUS a complete ride-thru (including queue) of Indy!   Your Host: Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com

The new season of the Mouse Lounge begins featuring the creative team behind, "The Silly Symphonies Collection"!  All 75 Silly Symphonies, made betweeen 1929 and 1939, on sixteen exquisitely produced vinyl records plus a free digital download, all lovingly restored by producer and the audio genius behind, "A Musical History of Disneyland", Randy Thornton.   In this, the third of a three part podcast, we introduce you to prolific author and Disney Historian JB Kaufman, who spent over an hour with me talking about The Silly Symphonies.  "The Silly Symphonies Collection" is now available for pre-order at, sillysymphonycollection.com.  Check it out! Oh, and by the way, if you weren't at D23 this year, be sure to download out Paul Barrie's, "A Window to the Magic" show 485 feautring The Silly Symphonies live on stage!  It has fast become my favorite WTTM episode. For now, sit back, relax, and enjoy a conversation with JB Kaufman. Your Host: Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com  

Season 9 of The Mouse Lounge continues to serve up single and double shots of Disney spirits! Today, a single shot of the (new) Disneyland Band!  Say what you will about their Main Street USA crib of the All American College Band, (and you've been VERY vocal) but despite their "diaper" status this is a crackerjack group of musicians (I'd say "men", except there is ONE female in this particular performance group) particularly worthy of listening to when they break free of the funnel and find their way into Frontierland.   Your Host: Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)))   The Mouse Lounge:  "The Silly Symphonies Collection" is coming soon and pre-orders are being accepted now!  This is the second of a three part series exploring the origins of the box set and the history of The Silly Symphonies themselves.  Part 1 was an interview with Creative Consultant, Jesse Obstbaum, and Part 3 is a great conversation with Disney Historian, JB Kaufman.  This episode, learn more about the technical side of restoration with the true gatekeeper of Disney audio, the brilliant Randy Thornton!   For more details visit:http://www.disneymusicemporium.com/silly-symphony/   Enjoy!!   Gary Chambers The Mouse Lounge   http://www.mouselounge.com

It's a new season of the Mouse Lounge and the tradition of mash-ups for the music continues, incorporating Disney's new, "Paint the Night" and an all new intro!  Tell me what you think!!   Your Host: Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323    

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)))   The Mouse Lounge:  "The Silly Symphonies Collection" is coming soon and pre-orders begin today at D23!  This is the first of a three part series exploring the origins of the box set and the history of The Silly Symphonies themselves.  Interviews with Creative Consultant, Jesse Obstbaum, JB Kaufman, and Disney audio producer, Randy Thornton.   Enjoy!!   Gary Chambers The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323     The Mouse Lounge is a fan-based podcast and is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)))   The Mouse Lounge Holiday Special!  Bringing to your ears the gorgeous aural synergy of Christmas and Disney!   Gary Chambers The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323     The Mouse Lounge is a fan-based podcast and is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company    or its subsidiaries.

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)))   In this episode, we continue our special feature:  Part 4 of 5 of Double Disney.  From the Wonderful World of Color, listen to Walt as he discusses from his space age perspective, humanities exploration into space.  From the Disneyland Records Vault:  Take a trip into the Star Wars universe, in “Droid World.” From the Attraction Morgue:  We’ll enjoy the attractions that previously occupied Disneyland’s Tomorrowland south building, “Journey Into Inner Space” and the original Star Tours. The Mouse Lounge Ride Through Experience is a recent binaural recording from Star Tours:  The Journey Continues. From the Film Archives:  We segue from space to Christmas in this unlikely pairing of the holiday season and Star Wars.   In the Show Experience, the latest version of World of Color:  Winter Dreams. This is a Mouse Lounge re-mix, blending the best of both the 2013 edition and 2014 revision for an unprescedented listening experience.  The, "Let It Go" sequence cannot be heard like this anywhere else!   Your Host: Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast:  http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323      

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) A Disney Fan-cast featuring Disney entertainment and business news, live audio from Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and From the Vault, presenting terrific archival audio from Disney films, television, radio broadcasts and Disneyland Records. This episode, experience the 45th Anniversary of The Haunted Mansion with two of the attractions most famous, "Ghost Hosts", the incomparable voice artists, Pete Renaday and Corey Burton.  Recorded in front of a live audience at the 2014 "Friends of the Magic" gathering in Disneyland, this is an immersive interview you'll never forget!  After the interview stick around for Haunted Mansion history and sounds from several of The Disney Parks!  The Mouse Lounge is a fan-based podcast and is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  Non factual statements made by the Mouse Lounge hosts, Gary Chambers and his guests are their current opinions only and are subject to change without notice.  All copyrighted material used with permission or under the Fair Use Doctrine in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act.  Although the information in this program is believed to be reliable, Mr. Chambers, and Mouselounge.com do not make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy or completeness, nor do they assess, verify or guarantee the suitability of information.

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Today, the Disney community lost one of it's own.  Great Disney fan and Disneyland employee par excellence, Jim Finazzo passed away after a short illness. In June 2011, Jim, Liana, and I sat down in Trader Sam's, had drinks and a great chat.  Liana and I sincerely hope that you find this re-post a fitting tribute to Jim and that which he loved so well, the Disney Parks. We send out this episode with love and our heartfelt condolences to Tammy and the Finazzo family.  Rest in peace, Jim Finazzo.  You will forever live in our hearts. Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323 

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) From the Disney Archives:  In 1949 Disney was hard at work on another princess film which could make or break the studio, Cinderella.  Ilene Woods, who provided the singing and speaking voice of Cinderella, and Eleanor Audley, famous as the step mother and later nine years later, Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty take on the roles of Snow White and the Wicked Queen in this RCA Victor Little Nipper storybook album, narrated by Dennis Day. In those days before the existence of Disneyland Records, it was common for other labels to license the songs, score, and narration of a Disney film.  Some, like this one were brilliant, utilizing talent from the Disney canon and top notch bandleaders, Paul Smith in this case.  This is a version of Snow White like you’ve never heard it before… but no less enjoyable! From Vault Disney:   Familiar clips have been excerpted and featured in several DVDs and television specials, but in reality were part of a ½ hour interview conducted by Fletcher Markle who directed The Incredible Journey for Walt.  It aired on the CBC in 1963 and has seldom been seen nor heard in its entirety since.  Until now. From the Studio Morgue:  This episode we unearth the now legendary soup eating sequence from Snow White.  It was supervised by one of Disney’s legendary nine old men, Ward Kimball. Each show we present a high definition ride-through from Disneyland, DCA, or Walt Disney World.  This week, with the recent closure of one of the Magic Kingdom’s original attractions, it’s time to do a compare and contrast of the two versions of Snow White’s Scary Adventures.  We’ll take in first the Disneyland version, then fly off to the East Coast for one of the last performances of the same attraction, recorded in April of last year. We'll close this week’s show with a  grab bag of cover tunes from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.  Who you’re hearing will be in the show notes on Mouselounge.com. Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323   The Mouse Lounge is a fan-based podcast and is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  Non factual statements made by the Mouse Lounge hosts, Gary Chambers and his guests are their current opinions only and are subject to change without notice.  All copyrighted material used with permission or under the Fair Use Doctrine in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act.  Although the information in this program is believed to be reliable, Mr. Chambers, and Mouselounge.com do not make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy or completeness, nor do they assess, verify or guarantee the suitability of information.

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Celebrating Independence Day!  Happy 4th of July!! Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com

In this Special Edition of the Mouse Lounge, Liana and Gary go Behind the Mickey Bar to discuss the new Carsland and Buena Vista Street in DCA.  More on format new shows are coming.  Please be patient.  Good things are afoot!

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This episode, the Mouse Lounge proffers a plethora of percussion! But first, we go Behind the Mickey Bar, as Liana and I talk about our upcoming meet at Westfest 2012 and then delve into Disney news. Next, a Mouse Lounge Special Feature:  The BBCs Russell Davis looks at how the archives have treated to the two faces of Walt Disney.  Uncle Walt, who brought laughter and pleasure to millions, and… the rather tough businessman and social engineer. Enjoy the third of a five part series, Double Disney. Then, from the Disney Archives:  From the January 30, 1966 episode of Wonderful World of Color, Professor Ludwig von Drake introduces us to the art of Jazz and the swinging short subject, After You’ve Gone from the 1946 package film, Make Mine Music! Then, from Vault Disney:  A few weeks ago I played a Disneyland Record, A Child’s Introduction to Melody based on the short, Toot Whistle, Plunk, and Boom.  Well your response was overwhelmingly positive but you asked, What about the original cartoon?   The short was originally released to theaters in 1953 and made use of the then new widescreen format and novel stereophonic sound.  It finally found life on DVD when it was released early on in the Walt Disney Treasures series called, Disney Rarites and I present the entire short for you here.   If you’ve never seen it, you can find it on youtube, albeit with rather poor audio quality.  Still, it’s absolutely worth seeing. Then, from the original Mickey Mouse Club in 1956, the Firehouse Five + 2 join the Mouseketeers for a rip roarin’ Dixieland good time!  Listen carefully during The Tiger Rag, that’s Cubby O’Brien on the skins in a wicked awesome solo! Each show we present a high definition ride-through from a Disney Park East or a Disney Park West.  Percussion in the parks was brought front and center last year, drum line and all with the introduction of Disneyland’s, Soundsational parade.  Have a listen to this drumming infused Mouse Lounge remix! Then, we head over to Epcot where even the street sweepers must take a break and form, the Jamitors. We’ll close the show with a pair of percussive tracks from Tarzan, first the original “Trashin’ the Camp” from the original soundtrack, then the rich harmony laced pop cover featuring Phil Collins and *Nsync.  Lastly, as a special bonus, a battle of the drummers between the Muppets, Animal, and Travis Barker as he guests with the Electric Mayhem on Jimmy Kimmel live performing Can You Picture That!

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week the Mouse Lounge goes again Behind the Mickey Bar, with Liana Kilgore and I disscusing the latest Disney News, including a surprise resignation! Next, a very special interview with former Mouseketeer, Jennifer McGill.  She was one of the few castmembers who was on the show all seven seasons in the 1990s!  Jennifer has released a new extended single on iTunes, a cover of her 1993 hit, Hanging On For Dear Life, and This Little Light, an original work co-composed with her producer, Jeff Savage.  Jennifer speaks candidly and fondly of her experience growing up a Mousketeer, and what has lead up to her new release. Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week, the Mouse Lounge goes beyond the map in Disneyland!! In this special edition of the Mouse Lounge, Liana and I go Behind the Mickey Bar to talk about her experience attending the D23 event, Disneyland: Beyond the Map. Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This week, the Mouse Lounge reveals the magic of melody in Disneyland! But first, we go Behind the Mickey Bar, as Liana and I talk about the new Cars Land, the just opened Jolly Holiday Bakery, Castmember beards, Fastpass, and more. Next, a Mouse Lounge Special Feature:  The BBCs Russell Davis looks at how the archives have treated to the two faces of Walt Disney.  Uncle Walt, who brought laughter and pleasure to millions, and… the rather tough businessman and social engineer.  Enjoy the second of a five part series, Double Disney.   Then, from the Disney Archives:  Based on the Oscar winning cartoon, “Toot Whistle Plunk and Boom” comes a marvelous record narrated by the unmistakable Thurl Ravenscroft.  From the 1963 Disneyland Record DQ-1232, have a listen to “A Child’s Introduction to the Instruments of the Orchestra”.  Don’t let the title fool you; this record was lavishly produced.  It’s hard to believe this mini masterpiece landed in the kiddy records bin.   Then, from Vault Disney:  We focus on the music of two Silly Symphonies from the thirties.  The first is “Music Land” from 1935 and “The Woodland Café” from 1937.  Both are perfect examples of the use of music to further the narrative, and are just great fun to listen to.  I’ll provide a description of the of the plot for Music Land, so you can better follow along.   Each show we present a high definition ride-through from a Disney Park East or a Disney Park West.  Did you know that Disneyland boasts ten different live performance groups that play in all four corners of the park?  This episode, you’ll get to hear from every one of them!  You’ll hear, the Main Street Piano Player, The Dapper Dans,  Hook and Ladder Company, the Straw Hatters, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies, Farley the Fiddler, The Bootstrappers, The Jambalaya Jazz Band, The Royal Street Bachelors,  and The Pearly Band.  Plus, you’ll hear special performances recorded on Fat Tuesday of the New Orleans Jazz Band, The Bayou Bash featuring Princess Tiana, and the Disneyland Band performing it’s full noontime concert with the theme, “Sunday in the Park”.    Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323  

This week, the Mouse Lounge celebrates a birthday and takes a trip around World Showcase!  First up, a Mouse Lounge Special Feature:  The BBCs Russell Davis looks at how the archives have treated to the two faces of Walt Disney.  Uncle Walt, who brought laughter and pleasure to millions, and… the rather tough businessman and social engineer.  Enjoy the first of a five part series, Double Disney.  Next, from the Disney Archives, we dust off an old Capital Records album , DBX-3365 from 1954, as Disney Characters from countless films and shorts come to celebrate at Mickey Mouse’s Birthday Party.  Then, from Vault Disney:  We travel to Epcot Center, circa 1982, as Danny Kaye introduces us to the wonders of World Showcase.  Each show we present a high definition ride-through from a Disney Park East or a Disney Park West.    Enjoy a musical trip around World Showcase featuring the talented artists and music groups who perform each day, ending a Mouse Lounge mix of Illuminations: Reflections of Earth.  We close the show with a pair of musical soundtracks inspired by World Showcase.  First, is the Laserphonic Fantasy.  This show made its debut on the World Showcase Lagoon in June 1984 and as the name implies featured lasers including the first use of non-continuous lines in a laser animation and the first use of laser graphics on a water-droplet screen.  Most of the soundtrack can be found on Don Dorsey's album "Busted".  Lastly, culling from le crème de la crème of French Romantic and Contemporary classical music, Impressions de France ranks as among the best soundtracks to be found anywhere in Epcot. The Mouse Lounge is a fan-based podcast and is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  Non factual statements made by the Mouse Lounge hosts, Gary Chambers and his guests are their current opinions only and are subject to change without notice.  All copyrighted material used with permission or under the Fair Use Doctrine in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act.  Although the information in this program is believed to be reliable, Mr. Chambers, and Mouselounge.com do not make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy or completeness, nor do they assess, verify or guarantee the suitability of information.

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) This episode, the Mouse Lounge departs from our typical format as I was invited to KVEC Radio in San Luis Obispo on the Dave Congalton Program.  Dave has invited me on to talk about Disneyland during the holidays.  The program aired live on December 21st. Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323   The Mouse Lounge is a fan-based podcast and is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  Non factual statements made by the Mouse Lounge hosts, Gary Chambers and his guests are their current opinions only and are subject to change without notice.  All copyrighted material used with permission or under the Fair Use Doctrine in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act.  Although the information in this program is believed to be reliable, Mr. Chambers, and Mouselounge.com do not make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy or completeness, nor do they assess, verify or guarantee the suitability of information.