DREAMFINDERS: Rick Harper Talks Directing “Impressions de France”

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Welcome to the final bi-weekly episode of “Dreamfinders.” With this episode, the podcast has interviewed 50 guests. It’s been quiet a ride and the fun is not over just yet! Rick Harper’s work for Disney has certainly left an…Impression. Starting in the model shop at WED, Rick soon moved his way up into the design … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Artist Hayden Evans Talks Working at Disneyland & Creating Kitschy Caricatures

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Hayden Evans loves to illustrate the soul of people and places. Through his use of bold lines and colors he attempts to capture the essence of what things are. In that way, it’s no surprise that Hayden loves a place that does the same thing for genres and stories – Disneyland. As a Cast Member, … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Stuntman Kevin Brassard Talks Running from Boulders at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!

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For almost 30 years, Kevin Brassard beat up Nazis, stole ancient artifacts, and ran from explosions. Quite the day job. As the very first Indiana Jones at Hollywood Studios “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” Kevin was trained by film stunt legends and now teaches the next generation of actors who take up the fedora and … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Aerospace Engineer Mary Kate Smith Talks Science, Nerd Culture & Disney’s Space Attractions

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You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand why people love Disney, but, if you are one, it certainly can give you a unique perspective. Aerospace engineer Mary Kate Smith has worked for the likes of NASA and Lockheed Martin, but in her spare time you’ll find her flying through the stars over … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Former Imagineer Brandon Kleyla on Creating Trader Sam’s & Pandora!

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Brandon Kleyla, better know as Trader Brandon to fellow tiki lovers and friends, has always been obsessed with the intricacies of pop-culture and, over time, he’s become a part of it himself. From acting on Nickelodeon shows at Universal Studios Florida as a kid to creating a feature documentary on Indiana Jones fan culture, Brandon’s … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: David Danipour Talks Avatar Flight of Passage, The Good Place & More!

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Attraction preshows are an interesting aspect of theme park storytelling. They’re the first act of a ride’s story, giving us the background and mood we need to know as we fill in all the available space and wait for our chance at adventure. And some of these become quotable favorites for generations. Today’s guest is … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Former Imagineer Ray Spencer on Bringing the Hatbox Ghost to Life and More!

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Ray Spencer found out early on that his talent as a conceptual designer could be put to use, not for creating office buildings and shopping malls, but experiences. Since then he’s never looked back. With a career that spans decades of work, fleshing out ideas for places like the Field Museum in Chicago to Kennedy … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Rob Yeo & Andy Sinclair Harris on Disney and Design

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To love Disney parks is to also love good design. The immersive nature of the parks depend on it. But while many may just take it in without giving it much thought, others look at every detail. Today’s guests on Dreamfinders, Rob Yeo and Andy Sinclair Harris, are those kind of people. Both amazing designers … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Director Randal Kleiser talks “Honey I Shrunk the Audience” and other Disney classics!

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Randal Kleiser grew up with a poster of Disneyland above his bed. He knew every square inch and when he finally got to go, he knew exactly where everything was like he’d been there a thousands times. That passion for Disney eventually helped foster a love of filmmaking and, years later, Randal would have his … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Michael Campbell Talks Disney Trains & Having One in His Backyard!

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A staple of the classic “Disneyland” experience, steam trains can take you anywhere from New Orleans to Toontown and its bell and whistle are a constant presence throughout the park.For many, their fascination with trains and theme parks are intricately linked, thanks in no small part to Walt Disney’s own love of both. Today’s guest, … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: David Price on his Dad and Disney Legend Buzz Price – One of Walt’s Most Trusted Advisors

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When David Price was a child, he, like many of us, found himself playing about as his father worked elsewhere in the room. But what David didn’t realize at the time was that all those maps and plans hanging around the office were helping his dad, Buzz Price, determine the best place to construct a … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Shawn Rosell on Evolving as a Vlogger & Disney’s Place in Black Culture

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Shawn Rosell isn’t trying to be like every other vlogger who loves Disney and in fact, after moving away from Orlando, he knew his channel couldn’t just be park visits like so many others. These days, it’s a mix of short films, Disney opinions, thoughts on life and his unique perspective of being a black … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Musician Gijs Van Winkelhof Plays Your Favorite Disney Park Music!

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Gijs Van Winkelhof has always had an ear for a good Disney song. Having taught himself how to play piano at 3, Gijs has spent his life at the keyboard, plucking away at any song after listening to it once or twice. Like many of us, he’s found himself humming Disney theme park music long … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Author Christopher Tremblay on Finding Walt Disney Across America

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We’ve all taken journeys to visit places that connect us with moments in history we love. For many Disney fans, that can include Walt’s home town of Marceline and, of course, his original theme park – Disneyland. But those places only bookend Walt’s life – leaving many experiences in between. That’s where Christopher Tremblay comes … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Adam Kreutinger on Figment and the Art of Puppet Making

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Adam Kreutinger makes magic one stitch at a time. Through his passion of puppet making, he has both created a slew of lovable characters and shared his creative process on his Youtube channel, even in real time, for all who have interest. But when Adam was tasked with creating a certain dragon of royal purple … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Kirk Hanson on the Making of Aladdin & Working with Imagineering

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Whether for television, film, or theme parks, Kirk Hanson has used a pencil and a little ingenuity to create some of the most beloved stories of our time. As a story artist for Disney Feature animation, Kirk helped bring to life Aladdin, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Hercules. He’s also found himself over at Imagineering … Read more