Ghost Dog: An Interview with Bob Weis

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. The Reflections DVC resort might not be dead after all, it’s just getting a new name.  Plus the Disney Treasure had its official christening and we were hyped for the accompanying drone show. This week, we are delighted to be joined once again by Bob Weis, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, to discuss his newest book, Ghost Dog. The story combines Bob’s love of the Haunted Mansion and everyone’s love of dogs to answer the question, what if a ghost (dog) really did follow you home? Plus, since we don’t know the next time we’ll have the chance to talk to an Imagineer, we ask some of our more obscure ride questions and Angela pitches her Escape from Elephant Graveyard attraction idea. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Back! 01:38 Disney News 09:26 Welcome Back Bob Weis 09:54 The Inspiration for Ghost Dog 13:02 The Real History Behind the Story 18:11 Bringing the Haunted Mansion to Life 23:16 Plans for Future Stories 26:43 Inspiration for Pierre 31:06 Was There Any Part of the Story You Had to Cut? 35:42 Bob’s Take on the Industry & the Importance of the Fans 41:16 How Imagineers Decide Which Attractions to Update 47:53 New Tech at Theme Parks 51:00 What Happened to the Paperboy in Spaceship Earth 52:40 Angela Pitches Her Ride Idea 56:20 See You Next Week!