The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

In this classic episode of The Sweep Spot podcast we take a listen back when we talked about this history of Big Thunder Ranch. This is episode 175 and came out originally January 30, 2016. 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 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 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 plans for a new Autopia, changes to Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, plans for  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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.           In this Sweep Spot Classic episode for Throwback Thursday we will listen back to an Episode about the history of The People Mover and Rocket Rods. This episode came out February 9, 2014. We hope you enjoy it! 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author Roland Betancourt joins us to discuss his new book and its topic, Disneyland and the Rise of Automation: How Technology Created the Happiest Place on Earth. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0691255873/ https://www.instagram.com/profbetancourt/ https://x.com/profbetancourt 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   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Throwback Thursday episode we did something alittle different and did virtual tour around Disneyland hearing the sounds and music. This is episode 113 and it was released Oct. 27, 2013. 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   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 permits for DCA, a special honor for a mother and daughter who were both Disney Legend Imagineers, changes to Star Wars Land, 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Throwback Thursday episode we take a listen back to episode 57 that was released June 24, 2012 where we welcomed Disney Legend, Imagineer and artist Rolly Crump. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lisa and Ken join us to recap their Adventures by Disney trip to Southern California, including the Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Imagineering, El Capitan, the Disneyland Resort, and much more! Their trip included going behind-the-scenes! 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   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this throwback Thursday episode we are going listen back to episode 119 that was released Dec. 28, 2013, In this episode Nate Parrish from WedWay Radio podcast came on to talk with Lynn about Disneyland in the Year 1963, 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 advanced robotics of favorite characters meeting guests, a recent presentation about the history of the Indiana Jones attractions, 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Throwback Thursday episode we take a listen back to Episode 181 that was released April 23, 2016, hard to believe almost 10 years ago. Our guest was Todd Pierce who is an author and we discussed Early Disneyland. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lynn and Ken discuss their time working in Disneyland Day Custodial Sweeping, including the ways responsibilities were divided to cover all the lands and the Mickey & Friends Parking structure, and how they handled assigning roles as Leads, a.k.a. Foremen. They include some fascinating memories. 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   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Throwback Thursday Episode we go back to April 30, 2011 which was Episode 6 and we welcomed our first guest on the show and it was the infamous legend Ken Pellman. We discuss what it was like to be a Disneyland Custodian back between 1990 and 2007. Hope you 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 how Blueymania is runnin’ wild, the “apeel” of the Savannah Bananas, the upcoming D23 event, and much 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this The Sweep Spot Classic episode go back to Oct. 13, 2012 , where we finish up our 3 part interview with Disney Legend Bob Gurr. Hope you enjoy this! 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author William McCarthy joins us to chat about the dynamics between idealistic Disneyland fans and the business interests of the Company. He wrote “Contested Kingdom: Fan Attachment and Corporate Control at Disneyland.”  We also talk with Paul Schnebelen about the Disneyana Fan Club and an upcoming event where we’ll be signing books. https://disneyanafanclub.weebly.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   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this throwback Thursday episode we listen back to April 1, 2017, Episode 205 when we had Ray Sidejas who was the second manager to ever run Disneyland 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 new “Hoppers” experiences, live entertainment with Bluey, a new Disneyland Present, and much 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this The Sweep Spot Classic Episode we listen back to a show that was released Jan. 15, 2012. This was episode 39 when my Co Host was Laura and we welcomed former cast member and author David Smith to talk about the Keel Boats and the Canoes at Disneyland. 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 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michele Sanchez joins us to chat about her two stints as a Disneyland cast member, first working in Stores all over the park, and later working in Cast Costuming, Her first role as a cast member began in 1998. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this The Sweep Spot Classic Episode we look back at Episode 171 that was released originally December 5, 2015. We welcomed Voice actor Pete Reneday to talk about his Disneyland projects. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 current and upcoming construction, a special event about the Indiana Jones Adventure, efforts to improve the overall guest experience, and much 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this The Sweep Spot classic episode #66 which was originally published Sept. 15, 2012 we talked to Disney Legend, Imagineer and Designer Bob Gurr. This is Part 2 of our discussion. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Disneyland once had an Upjohn Pharmacy! Stephen Hall joins us to chat about his new book, “A Spoonful of Sugar: The Story of the Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland.” Stephen approached this from the world of pharmacy history, as he discusses with us. The book is at Amazon and The Old Mill Press: https://theoldmillpress.com/product/a-spoonful-of-sugar-the-story-of-the-upjohn-pharmacy-in-disneyland/ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this The Sweep Spot Classic Episode we look back at Episode 166 that was published on Oct. 17, 2015 where we talk to former Disneyland Custodian Harry and hear all about his time working at Disneyland. Harry started at Disneyland in 1962. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 the promotion of Josh D’Amaro to Disney CEO, construction updates, the rotation of Walt Disney and President Lincoln, 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this The Sweep Spot Classic Episode we listen to Episode 142 that was published on November 23, 2014 and our guest was Author, and Disney Historian Jim Korkis to talk with us about the Main Street That Never Was. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Nutt, Richard Childers, and Michael Fenyes of MiceCast join us for a roundtable discussion about the future of Tomorrowland at Disneyland, and so much more. It’s a wide-ranging chat that goes into Tomorrowland history and what’s happening at other Disney parks. Micecast: https://linktr.ee/micecast 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   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Sweep Spot Classic Episode #62,that was published on April 11, 2012 we talked to Disney legend, Imagineer and designer Bob Gurr. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 how the 25th Anniversary of California Adventure is being celebrated, construction updates, the return of Napa Rose, 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Classic The Sweep Spot episode we look back and listen to episode 36 that was published originally Dec. 11, 2011. Ken was not yet a Co Host yet. but a regular guest. Laura couldn't make it so I decided Ken and I would talk about Adventure Thru Inner Space history and more! 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lynn and Ken reflect on how our relationship to Disneyland is ever-changing, from growing up in SoCal with wide-eyed wonder, through their teen years, employment as cast members, parents to young children, and now as parents with grown children. Maybe some of our reflections will resonate with you? 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this The Sweep Spot Classic episode we listen back to Episode 140 that was published October 25, 2014, and we talked to Disney Imagineer, Disney Legend Tony Baxter. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 changes and additions to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the new documentary about Disneyland receiving rave reviews, what happens when the Monorail strands guests, 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this The Sweep Spot classic episode that originally aired July 14, 2012. Laura was my co host at the time and we spoke with Voice actor Mark Silverman, you would best know Mark from the attractions Tower of Terror. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Noel and Mark Worden join us to chat about being Disneyland Custodial Bussing cast members in the 1970s. They interacted with celebrities, saw the construction of iconic Disneyland attractions, and have some great stories to share. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this The Sweep Spot Classic Episode we discussed WestCot. This was supposed to be a park that was going in place of where California Adventure is now. Hope you enjoy it. It originally aired March 9, 2013. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 the opening date for Soarin’ Over America, progress on Disneyland Forward, Downtown Disney developments, 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedian, actor, Disneyland fan, and Christmas enthusiast Tim Babb joins us to chat about Christmastime at Disneyland, past and present. Tim is also a podcaster and can be found at https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 the many events announced for next year, special discounts, a new show coming to Fantasyland, 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We chat about the history of CircleVision 360 and its predecessors and successors at the Disneyland Resort and around the world. Remember “America the Beautiful,” “Wonders of China,” and “American Journeys?” 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   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 progress on new attractions at Avengers Campus, the return of Mr. Lincoln, a Disneyland After Dark update, 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Disney historian, blogger, and former Disneyland cast member Nathan Eick returns to chat about the Disney California Adventure experience, ElecTRONica. This live entertainment experience was tied in to the movie sequel, “Tron: Legacy.” Check out his Sparkcatcher blog:  https://sparkcatcherblog.wordpress.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   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 a new Disneyland video game, drone talk, the return of Big Thunder Mountain, 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author David Koenig returns to chat about recent developments that are fundamentally changing the experience at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Could Disneyland lose its Rivers of America, as the Magic Kingdom at WDW has? Check out David’s books: https://bonaventurepress.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 some of the things Disneyland is doing to celebrate USA  250th Anniversary, potential drone shows, Magic Key sales, 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author Jeff Baham of the Mousetalgia podcast and  DoomBuggies.com joins us again to chat about the increasing popularity of the Haunted Mansion, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and more! http://www.mousetalgia.com/about/jeff/ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 additions to a classic attraction, a celebrity chef coming to Downtown Disney, plans for a major new live show, 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joshua chats with us about working as a Tomorrowland Ride Operator starting in 2019, on the Monorail, Star Tours, and Autopia. He was there before and after the pandemic closures, and talks about changes relating to that as well. 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   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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 news about one of the highest end restaurants at the Resort, movie screenings at Downtown Disney, potential changes to the Anaheim Resort area, 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 and Cleaning 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.