Bringing Disneyland Home

After a recent trip to the Disneyland Resort, I returned home with a little motivation (and a promise made to a friend) to put this new episode together. I video taped this evening at ElecTRONica during a trip last October. Since Disney has announced that they will be replacing ElecTRONica with Mad T Party later this year, I thought now was a good time to release this video with the hope that it would get people to experiance ElecTRONica before it's gone. Enjoy!

The Little Mermaid, Ariel's Undersea Adventure finally opened in early summer to huge fanfair. The attraction is very well done and uses many new technologys. This episode takes you on a complete ridethrough and gives you a taste of what to expect the next time you visit Disney California Adventure Park. I also wanted to let everyone who purchased the BDH Vidcast App know that there is a new update. This update fixes the playback issues people were having and also includes some great new features. Please update your App ASAP if you haven't already.

After many months on hiatus, the Bringing Disneyland Home - Video Podcast returns with a new episode. Since "Star Tours" is closed for a complete overhaul, I thought it would be fun to revisit the original. Also, the DPN will be having it's annual Disney Podcast Community gathering "Westfest" April 28 - May 1 at the Disneyland resort. For more info, please visit www.thedpn.com. I hope to see you there.

This episode takes us to Disney's California Adventure and a visit to Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage. On April 11, 2003, the former ABC Soup Opera Bistro reopened as Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! Kids love this interactive show but there are many adults who get into the spirit as well. Enjoy!

Welcome to the BDH Episode 50! FANTASYLAND...I've been getting many requests for videos of the Fantasyland attractions. I had been planning to create this special 50th for a long time. I was holding off putting out individual videos so that I could include them in this 50th episode. Enjoy! Please make sure to leave a review on iTunes and check out my BDH iPhone App. Thanks!

This special nostalgic episode brought to you by Theme Parkology brings you video and images from Disneyland 1955-1959. This is just a small sample of what the DVD has to offer. Please visit www.themeparkology.com for all the info on how you can own this and other Disneyland, Disney Legends documentary DVDs. I highly recommend these DVDs and they would make a great gift for any Disneyland fan. Also, please make sure you check out the BDH iPhone App. It has recently been updates with new features and I have added exclusive bonus videos only available through the App.

This episode takes a look at Disneyland's Halloween Time decorations and atmosphere. You will also see "Woody's Halloween Roundup" which played at the Big Thunder Mountain Ranch stage. All of the video in this episode was taking in October, 2008. The BDH Vidcast is now available as an iPhone and iPod Touch App. Please make sure you visit my website for more details.

Welcome back for Part 2 of episode #47 of the Bringing Disneyland Home Video Podcast. In this video, we'll be exploring all of the new features of "Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island." I hope you had a chance to watch Part 1. It really gave you a feel for Tom Sawyer Island before the Pirates Lair makeover. Research material used for this two part episode: The E Ticket Magazine, "Disneyland Then, Now and Forever", Wikipedia.

Welcome to Part 1 of episode 47. In this show, we take a tour of Tom Sawyer Island before it was updated to the current Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island. Please make sure to download Part 2 to get a complete tour of the new attractions for the Pirates Lair. Also, you can now send me a Text Message in addition to a voice message by calling my new number 707-234-5522. Make sure you add this to your mobile phone.

With Westfest 2009 just around the corner, I thought it would be a great time to get everyone fired up with some footage from last year's event. I hope you enjoy this special Westfest episode of the Bringing Disneyland Home Video Podcast. For more information about Westfest 2009, please visit the official website at dpnwestfest.com.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I want Thank You all for making the Bringing Disneyland Home Video Podcast such a huge success in 2008. In the past year I have seen my shows popularity grow and I have YOU to thank. To date, my show has been downloaded approximately 1,7500,000 times. That number just blows me away! When I started this hobby back in December 2005, I could never have imagined how far it would come. I have many new shows planned for 2009 so I hope you will all continue to support the BDH Vidcast. Please keep submitting those emails, voice mails and iTunes reviews. I love them and they provide my motivation! Have a Happy and safe New Year! Brad

This month, we take a journey aboard the majestic "Sailing Ship Columbia". Sources for the info in this episode are: Bob Thomas, Walt Disney An American Original; Bruce Gordon & David Mumford, Disneyland: The Nickel Tour; Dave Smith, Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia.

Happy Halloween! You're all in for a "Treat" with this episode. There won't be any "Tricks" when I tell you that one of the most requested attraction videos is finally here. I truly hope you all enjoy Disneyland's "The Haunted Mansion". Also, I can't say Thank You enough to all the people who have emailed me or left a review on iTunes. For those of you who haven't yet, I would really appreciate you taking a couple minutes and leaving a review on iTunes or send me an email to let me know what you think of my show.

It's time to take a ride on my new favorite DCA attraction. This episodes give you a complete overview and ride through of Disney-Pixar's newest attraction Toy Story Midway Mania. If you are enjoying my videos, I would really appreciate it if would take just a moment and leave me a review on iTunes. I am thrilled when I read everyone's thoughts on what I do with the show. It makes the hard work that much more rewarding. Thanks to everyone who has already left a review. I love them! Enjoy the show!

Learn to draw like a Disney Animator. I this episode, Brad takes you to the Hollywood Pictures Backlot area of Disney's California Adventure to bring home a drawing lesson at the Animation Academy. Make sure you have a pencil and some paper handy before you watch this show. You will want to try your hand at creating a Disney masterpiece.

Climb aboard the "Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage"! This episode takes you on an underwater adventure with your favorite characters from the Disney/Pixar hit move "Finding Nemo". Thanks to everyone who attended Westfest 2008! It was an awesome weekend and one we won't soon forget. Great News! We will continue the party during Mousefest 2008 when the DPN hosts it's traditional Yehaa Bob Jackson event on Thursday, December 11. I hope to see you all there!

This episode takes you back to April 2007 for one of the main events of the DPN's Westfest. It's what we call "GlowFest" and it's held during Disney's Electrical Parade in DCA. Now is the time to make plans to attend Westfest 2008 this May 3rd and 4th. I'll be there and I hope you will be too. Please visit www.dpnwestfest.com for all the info including much more video, photos and audio content. Act fast because banquet dinner ticket sales end on April 1, 2008!

Happy New Year! Let's start the new year off right by taking a trip to the Hyperion Theater at Disney's California Adventure. The complete stage production of "Disney's Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular" is the subject of this episode. Enjoy! The DPN is heavy into planning for this year's DPN's Westfest '08. Please join us at the Disneyland Resort May 2-4, 2008 for a weekend of fun and Disney friends. The centerpiece of this event is the DPN Westfest Banquet Dinner - An Evening with Yehaa Bob Jackson. This is one show you DO NOT want to miss! Please visit www.thedpn.com for all the details.

Happy Halloween! This episodes takes you back to October 2001 for a ride through Disneyland's Original Haunted Mansion Holiday. The footage was taken before podcasts were even invented. I had no idea that I would be posting it for thousands to watch. As poor as the quality is, I think you will still enjoy the history of the video being the first Haunted Mansion overlay. Enjoy!

I'm back after an extended absence with another trip inside Disney's California Adventure. Please enjoy "Turtle Talk with Crush". Special thanks to Jay Harper for providing video for this episode."You so totally ROCK, DUDE!" ;-)