Tag: Jack Lindquist
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DIS Unplugged Podcast – 11/27/16 – Disneyland Show
In the news this week, a man jumps from the Mickey & Friends parking structure, a surprise election upset could mean changes in the Anaheim City council, and Cars Land goes solar, plus Michael Bowling begins his look at Disneyland of the 1990s, including the opening of Mickey’s Toontown and the premier of Fantasmic. To…
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DIS Unplugged Podcast – 03/13/16 – Disneyland Show
In the news this week, Marvel characters are moving to California Adventure and Tony begins his 5th annual March Madness inspired tournament, plus Michael revisits the 1970s as his celebration of Disneyland’s 60th continues. To get in touch with the team, check out our contact page. Listen/Download News, Housekeeping, Rapid Fire, March Madness [download mp3]…
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DIS Unplugged Podcast – 02/28/16 – Disneyland Show
In the news this week, seasonal pricing has been added as part of this year’s annual ticket price increase, an opening date for Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadstars is announced, and Disneyland’s first president Jack Lindquist passes away, plus Tom takes another look at the Hotel Menage. To get in touch with the team, check out our…
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DIS Unpluggged Podcast – 04/17/14 – Disneyland Show
In this week’s show, the team discusses this week’s Disneyland news, plus Chris from Australia returns for more trip planning advice, the ladies of the Disneyland team have their very first ladies only show, and Tony has more March Madness results. To get in touch with the Disneyland team, check out our contact page. Listen/Download…
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DIS Unplugged Podcast – 02/06/14 – Disneyland Show
In this week’s show, the team discusses this week’s Disneyland news, including an exclusive chat with Jeffrey Epstein about what’s coming up this year for D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, plus Tom continues his review of Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotels with a look at the Staybridge Suites and CityRace creator John Hennessy chats…
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Around the World, Disney Dollars and More with Jack Lindquist
Interview with Jack Lindquist, Disneyland’s First President, Part 2 Jack Lindquist is a Disney Legend whose Disney career began in 1955 as the initial advertising manager for the new theme park. He worked in the public relations office alongside future head of Walt Disney Imagineering Marty Sklar. In Part 1 of the interview, Lindquist discussed his early years at Disneyland,…
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Interview with Disneyland’s First President, Jack Lindquist
Part 1: Jack’s Start at Disneyland to Dealing with Walt Disney’s Passing Recently I was able to speak with Jack Lindquist, a Disney Legend who also served as the first-ever President of Disneyland. He started with the Disney Company in 1955, two months after Disneyland opened, as the park’s first advertising manager. Jack worked his way up the…