The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

Author Dave Bossert returns to chat about how World War II affected and influenced Walt Disney, his Studio, and Disneyland. He has a great new book, “Walt Disney World War II: Animation on the Front Lines.” Listen to why he did the book and what he discovered. Get it at theoldmillpress.com

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.thesweepspot.com

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In this Classic episode of The Sweep Spot we welcomed author, Haunted Mansion Historian, host of Mousetalgia Podcast Jeff Baham to the show to talk about Haunted Mansion. This originally came out Oct. 28, 2017 and it was Episode 221.

We have authored two books:Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless andCleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

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We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including improvements to the Indiana Jones Adventure, more former CEO Bob Chapek fallout, new expansion details, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

We have authored two books:Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless andCleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

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In this Classic episode of The Sweep Spot we take a listen back to an episode 63 that originally came out Aug. 25, 2012. We talk about working custodial in Tomorrowland during our time there.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.thesweepspot.com

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Lynn and Ken turn the tables on themselves by answering some of the questions they ask former Disneyland cast members, reflecting on youthful memories of Disneyland and how they came to be Disneyland Custodial Sweepers. Learn things about your hosts you might not have heard before.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.thesweepspot.com

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In this Classic episode of The Sweep Spot podcast we listen back to Episode 21 that came out originally August 18, 2011 and was Titled Motor Boat Cruise, Fast pass and More! Enjoy!

We have authored two books:Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless andCleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including details about the two major rides being added to Avengers Campus, a sign of long-term Resort expansion plans, more tea spilled by former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

We have authored two books:Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless andCleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Classic episode of The Sweep Spot podcast we listen back to Episode 111 that was originally published Oct. 5, 2013. We discussed the history of Tower of Terror attraction.

We have authored two books:Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless andCleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

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John joins us with fascinating insights into how Disney incorporates guest feedback to adjust experiences at the Disneyland Resort. You might be surprised about all of the work that goes into collecting preferences that help in planning new offerings and making changes. John had a great time working in data management and later as a research analyst.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.thesweepspot.com

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In this classic Throwback Thursday edition of The Sweep Spot we take a listen back to Episode 291 that was released August 15, 2020 and we spoke to Disneyland Ambassador Robyn.

We have authored two books:Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless andCleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s new book, construction at California Adventure, preparation for expansion underway, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

We have authored two books:Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless andCleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Classic episode we take a listen back to Ep. 49 that was originally published April 14, 2012. We discuss the what it was like working in Custodial in Fantasyland.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.thesweepspot.com

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Erik Krueger returns to give a robust Disneyland Paris trip report, comparing and contrasting it to the original Disneyland. Erik previously discussed Disney Parks around the world on Episode 163. He is a cohost of the Dialogue Alley podcast: https://www.dialoguealley.comWe have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.thesweepspot.com

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In this Throwback Thursday edition of The Sweep Spot we listen back to Episode 273 that originally came out November 23, 2019, we had Disneyland's Entertainment Director Stan Freese on the show.

We have authored two books:Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless andCleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 movie nights at Downtown Disney, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

We have authored two books:Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless andCleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.thesweepspot.com

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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 putting Nemo into the Disneyland submarines, and his experiences creating Disney Parks experiences around the world. He was previously our guest on Episodes 379 & 384. Find Ethan at https://www.instagram.com/ethan.f.reed We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.thesweepspot.com

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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 before it opened.

We have authored two books:Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless andCleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 new Tomorrowland, the passing of the theme park icon Dolly Parton, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

We have authored two books:Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless andCleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

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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 in Custodial.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.thesweepspot.com

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