The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

Disneyland Current Events for September 14, 2026

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including newly completed construction at California Adventure, new things to see at the Main Street Cinema, Halloween

Classic Episode - Disneyland Matterhorn Bobsleds History

In this Classic episode we take a listen back to May 1, 2011 and its Ep. 7 where we talk about the history of Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds. Enjoy! We have authored t

Imagineering Disneyland with Ethan Reed

Designer and ex Disney Imagineer Ethan Reed returns for a wide-ranging discussion about animatronics, Tomorrowland, bumping up the Buzz Lightyear budget, what it was like

Classic Episode - Disneyland's First Host

In this Throwback Thursday edition of The Sweep Spot we listen back to Episode 254 that was originally released March 2, 2019. We had Bob D'Arcy on our show who worked in

Disneyland Current Events for August 31, 2026

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including construction getting underway that is essential to the Disneyland Forward expansion, what’s coming for the n

Classic Episode - Working New Orleans and Critter Country at Disneyland

In this classic episode we take a listen back to March 18, 2012, episode 42 where we had Ken on as a guest and we discussed working in New Orleans, and Critter Country at

Disneyland Woodcarver Raymond Kinman

Raymond Kinman, who has carved character sculptures and signs for Disney Parks, including at the Disneyland Resort, joins us to chat about his career and some of his proj

Classic Episode - Disneyland 1957 with Jim Korkis Part 2

In this classic episode we take a listen back to part 2 of our discussion with Disney Historian Jim Korkis top talk about Disneyland 1957. This is episode #208 that was o

Disneyland Current Events for August 17, 2026

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including D23 Day, the Disney Jr. event, the end of the 70th Anniversary celebration and onset of the Halloween festiv

D23 2026 Disneyland Announcements Bonus Coverage Discussion

We give our immediate thoughts on what was announced - and wasn’t - for the future of the Disneyland Resort at the D23 event. This is a short bonus episode that breaks fr

Classic Episode - Disneyland 1957 with Jim Korkis Part 1

In this episode we listen back to Episode 207 where we had Disney Historian and Author The late the Great Jim Korkis on to talk all about Disneyland 1957 history. We hav

Disneyland Entertainment Performer and Attractions Hostess Stephne Hilgendorf

Former Disneyland Resort Cast Member Stephne (Smith) Hilgendorf joins us to chat about performing in Disneyland shows in the late 1990s and helping to open attractions in

Classic Episode - Disneyland Myths, Legends and Truth

In this classic episode of The Sweep Spot we take a listen back to an episode that originally came out Sept. 14, 2013. Where we talked about some things people think are

Disneyland Current Events for August 3, 2026

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including plans for new droids in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, an unexpected dip in the Rivers of America, an unexpected

Classic Episode - Working in Adventureland/Frontierland at Disneyland

In this classic episode of The Sweep Spot we listen back to Episode 42, that originally came out Feb. 12, 2012.   At the time Ken was a frequent guest on our show befor

Disneyland Resort Ride Operator Sara Kusick

Former Disney California Adventure Attractions Hostess Sara Kusick joins us to chat about her time at the Disneyland Resort from 2005 to 2015, working many now-extinct at

Classic Episode - Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland

In this Classic episode we listen to an titled Sleeping Beauty's Castle that was originally published July 16, 2011 and it was Episode 15. Enjoy! We have authored two bo

Disneyland Current Events for July 20, 2026

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including Gordon Ramsey’s new restaurant, the overwhelming response to the latest Lorcana release, ticket deals, and m

Classic Episode - Tom Morris

In this Classic Episode of The Sweep Spot we take a listen back to episode 262 that came out June 22, 2019. We talked with Disney Imagineer Tom Morris all about some of h

Disneyland Cast Member Dining and Night Custodial with Luis Espinosa

Former Disneyland restaurant and Night Custodial cast member Luis Espinosa joins us to chat about working at Disneyland in the 1990s and Aughts. Luis spent significant ti