Lynn Barron

We discuss Tomorrowland at Disneyland, including its history and how we kept it clean. There's a lot of fun discussion here, we hope you'll take a moment to press play and enjoy... Discount Theme Park Tickets and Travel  Are you ready...

We've got a special episode of The Sweep Spot for you today! In this episode, we welcome back one of our popular recurring guests, the author and historian Jim Korkis. In our chat with Jim, we cover a wide...

The time has come for another episode of The Sweep Spot! Today's podcast welcomes former Disneyland Custodial Lead Jennifer Furfaro Smith, our co-worker who we affectionately knew as “Foof.” She was one of the main Leads in the early...

It's time for another episode of The Sweep Spot! In today's episode, we welcome Scott Girard, who started working on the Disneyland Monorail and Railroad before moving on to other Attractions. He went on to be an Imagineer in...

For today's episode of The Sweep Spot, we welcome Bruce Kimbrell, who knew he wanted to work at Disneyland ever since he was a young boy. Bruce went on to work at Disneyland and the Disney Institute for a...

In today's Sweep Spot episode, we welcome Wendy James, who worked in Sweeping at Disneyland Park in the early 1990s, then returned to sweep in Disney California Adventure in the early 2000s. Plus, we catch up on the latest...

We welcome architect & author Val Usle, who was a Disneyland Monorail driver starting in 1975 until he became an Imagineer. He was involved with projects at Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort, and Disneyland Paris. He has two books available:...

Rick West returns to chat about the changing conditions of theme park design and operation, especially at the Disneyland Resort. Rick is a Show Writer for theme parks and was a Ride Operator on the west side of Disneyland....

In today's episode, Disney author and historian Jim Korkis joins us to discuss what was happening at Disneyland in 1962! Jim always brings great stories. We also catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, just like you've...

Rope Drop & Park Hop Podcast hostesses Katie and Erin share their tips for having a great Disneyland visit. They are two moms from Boise, Idaho who really love the Happiest Place on Earth! We also catch up on...

In this episode, Connie Swanson joins us to talk about being one of the first Disneyland Ambassadors, being a Tour Guide, stories about Walt Disney, and more! And as always, we also catch up on current events around the...

Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland is undergoing a 30th Anniversary enhancement and expansion. We discuss the past, present, and future of Toontown, and what it was like for us to work there. We also catch up on current events at...

In today's episode of The Sweep Spot, we welcome David, who was a Disneyland Attractions Host from 1970 to 1979. While he was working in the park, David operated many iconic attractions— some of them now long gone. And...

We welcome theatrical actor and director, and former Imagineer Josh Shipley to discuss things he helped design for Disneyland and his time at Walt Disney Imagineering from 1996 to 2017. You won't want to miss this one... Discount Theme Park...

We all know that a Disneyland opened in 1955, but Disneyland as an idea existed before that. The initial idea was rejected by a city council, but even still Walt Disney found a way to make that dream a...

Chuck Vaughn joins us to talk about his time as an hourly cast member, and then a Supervisor, in Disneyland Night Custodial from 1971 to 1984. His stories include training Tokyo Disneyland opening cast members and a special assignment...

Tim East recently retired as Executive Director of Risk Management at The Walt Disney Company, but he started in Disneyland Custodial in the fall of 1974. He spent years sweeping, then moved on to corporate roles. Along the way,...

Marcy Carriker Smothers returns to talk about her latest book, Walt’s Disneyland. Her admiration for Walt Disney is clear in our discussion. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. Your Sweep Spot crew have...

Our friend David Smith joins us as we discuss Disneyland as it was in 1981, 40 years ago! What was going on then? We reminisce and talk about how different it was from today. Plus, we'll catch up on...

We welcome back designer and former Imagineer Tim Delaney to discuss Disneyland memories, going all the way back to the 1950s! Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. Your Sweep Spot crew have authored...