TDC #78: Video Games and Gawdaful Music

November 10, 2009

Jennifer’s hooked on a couple of guilty pleasure video games: Dance Dance Revolution Disney Grooves, and Toy Story Mania. We’ll talk about them both, and listen to a few of the songs from Disney Grooves.

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Where on earth did those awful songs originate? Well, apparently there’s a little album called Mickey Unrapped.

If you’re curious about the Epic Mickey video game, Broke Hoedown has a few links for you. And yes indeed Oswald will be the villain!

Need those tips for Toy Story Mania? Here they are, on StudiosCentral.


TDC#77 Kimpossible!!

November 3, 2009

This week, Cat#2 narrates an overview of the Kim Possible Saves World Showcase Adventure now at EPCOT, from last April. Though the audio doesn’t reveal too much of the Mexico or Norway adventure, steer clear if you are uber concerned about spoilers!

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We end with a couple of voicemails and non-MFer event updates.

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Tambourines! Drums! Candles and Wicks! It’s TDC Episode #76!

October 27, 2009
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The Hat Box Ghost appears in the vintage Read Along Record of The Haunted Mansion - who knew??

This Halloween extravaganza is bursting with bonus audio – vintage, parks and creations from both TDC’s and our pals… Don’t listen…..ALONE!!!!!!! (insert evil laugh HERE).

 Now, to check out some of the references in this weeks show, try some of these links: 

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  • Read-Along Adventures - of COURSE you remember this record, right? Check out the link – perhaps you’ve some vinyl to contribute? (hat tip to boing boing for the link)

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TDC #75: Two More Days at Disneyland Paris

October 20, 2009

This week’s show brings you more live audio from Jennifer and The Watchamacallit’s trip to Disneyland Paris, plus a source audio ride through of the Parisian version of Pirates of the Caribbean.

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And for anyone who wonders, yes indeed we finally did manage to ride Blanc-Neige et les Sept Nains! Here’s the wait-time sign from rope drop on our fourth day in the park:

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TDC #74: A Day at Disneyland Paris

October 13, 2009
The Watchamacallit is an Eclaireur Spatial! But it looks like Space Eclair to our American eyes.

The Watchamacallit is an Éclaireur Spatial! But it looks like Space Eclair to our American eyes.

Can you imagine spending a day with Jennifer and the Watchamacallit at Disneyland Paris? Well, you’ll surely be able to after you listen to this week’s show!

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We can’t help lapsing into internet memes from time to time, so here’s a couple tidbits to clue you in on what we’re talking about:

And for the record: The Watchamacallit’s toe was just fine. Honest.


TDC#73: The Fest That Dare Not Speak Its Name!!

October 6, 2009

Those-Darn-Cats-LG-LogoThis week, we are joined by The Skurvy Monkeys AND The Disney Dudes to talk about, well, you know what we mean, we just can’t actually SAY it…. but we are all just sure that this December will bring plenty of good, clean fun and festing for all the fans of the Mouse – especially since it sounds like both Cats will be in the hizz-ouse! This rambling round table goes off topic AND off color, we are counting on the Monkeys of course to do what they will with the “uncensored” version…

So what IS going on this December? Well…

We are sure there are TONS more – what will YOU be doing in the parks?  Up for a meet up or three? In addition to stalking Matt Hochberg and joining in on the many planned and spontaneous get-togethers sure to develop, tentative TDC plans may include:

  • 12/10 Yehaa Bob Sing Along
  • 12/11 am Segway Tour
  • There must be a time for the THIRD annual Girl’s Ride Out!

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TDC #72: Animagique!

September 29, 2009

Jennifer just can’t get enough of that crazy catchy theme song! So this week, we’re talking about Animagique, one of her favorite attractions at Disneyland Paris’ Walt Disney Studios. We’ll also talk about its sister attraction, Cinemagique, and a few other tidbits about Walt Disney Studios, before listening to a live recording of Animagique.

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Partners Statue, Walt Disney Studios, Disneyland Paris

Partners Statue, Walt Disney Studios, Disneyland Paris

Jennifer’s Broke Hoedown blog also has a piece on Animagique, including a YouTube link for the whole show, and a link to her description of the show in her Jentasmic! column for StudiosCentral.

And hey, when we burst into laughter about the 2D Boo at Tomorrowland Noodle Terrace? Yeah, if you haven’t listened to that episode yet you really need to remedy the situation. Download it now (MP3 link).


TDC#71 Those Skurvy Monkeys and Voicemails!

September 22, 2009

 HEY CAT NIPS!!!!!

SMPD23 inspired The Skurvy Monkeys to send in a D23 review – and in turn, the Cats did a little nugget for them…. And Cat #2 apologizes to the Monkeys for the bad behavior of the Specials who were so intent on drowning out our poor Monkeys at the onset of their segment… eeesh.. And how Alice attacks at the end of our segment… Damn Audacity Beta!!!

Then it’s on to listener feedback via voicemail (we’ve got a poem read by Jeff Wasowski!) and email, even twitter!


In need of a TDC Nugget?

September 21, 2009
flinging furballs at the unsuspecting masses

flinging furballs at the unsuspecting masses

Check out Nugget 29.5 from The Skurvy Monkeys Podcast - get it from iTunes NOW!!

Rumor has it that the Monkeys attempt to infiltrate tomorrow’s TDC show…..

stay tuned…..


TDC #70: How to Not Suck at Disneyland Paris

September 15, 2009

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Waiting for Fantillusion, after perhaps a bit too much magic

Waiting for Fantillusion, after perhaps a bit too much magic

In a nod to the Geek Nights podcast, which Jennifer and the Watchamacallit are inordinately fond of, this week’s show offers helpful guidance on how not to suck at Disneyland Paris.

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Videopolis at Disneyland Paris Discoveryland

Jennifer’s Broke Hoedown blog has a Disneyland Paris trip report, as well as detailed photos and write ups on Alice’s Curious Labyrinth and Phantom Manor.

The Disney Brit Podcast has ongoing coverage of Disneyland Paris, for those of you who here a little bit on today’s show and get hooked. If you’re heading to Paris, you also might want to check out info on Walt’s American Restaurant on DLP Food Guide, and details on the Annual Passports at DLRP Magic (we recommend the Francilien, which costs less than a two-day park hopper). Or, on another topic entirely, if you didn’t understand the Watchamacallit’s reference to the comfy chair, you owe it to yourself to watch an essential Monty Python scene.

Plus, if you need additional advice on how not to suck at other things, Geek Nights has you covered for a number of subjects:

And yes! You can now email the Watchamacallit directly at watchamacallit@thosedarncats.net. Be afraid, be very afraid.

Finally, I gotta tell you: Those overpriced ponchos from Disneyland Paris sure do come in handy if you’re planning to visit Le Musée des Égouts de Paris. Yeah.

Walking through the sewer museum

One of the smelliest places on earth