The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

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 attractions and some that are still there. She has some stories sure to touch your heart.

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, ou...

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 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, ar...

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 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 Epis...

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 his career! 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...

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 time working in cast member cafeterias like the Inn Between. He shares his stories about his multiple roles.

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. On...

In this Classic episode of The Sweep Spot we take a listen back to Episode 10 that originally came out May 20, 2011. We talk all about the Dark Rides in Disneyland and more!

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 Ba...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the newest change to Pirates of the Caribbean, the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure incident, progress for Avengers Campus, additions to Downtown Disney, 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...

In this Classic Episode of The Sweep Spot we take a listen back to Episode 132 that was released June 28, 2014. In this episode we talk about the history of the missed attraction America Sings! Happy 4th of July!!

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...

Former Disneyland Entertainment cast member and historian Nathan Eick returns to explore “America on Parade,” which was part of Disney’s celebration of the American Bicentennial. He also shares some insights into the Main Street Electrical Parade, and more. 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 mont...

In this Classic Episode of The Sweep Spot we take a listen back to Episode 303 that was first published Feb. 20, 2021. we talked to Imagineer Chris Crump. 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, fo...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including news about Autopia changes, new construction coming to New Orleans Square, plans in motion for Disneyland Forward, 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 wee...

In this Classic Episode we listen back to Episode 96 that was released June 2, 2013. We welcomed former Disneyland Custodian Vince Mitchell to listen to his wild and crazy stories!

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 Pe...

Steve “SteveO” Ogden joins us to talk about working at the Disneyland Resort in DCA Day Custodial from before DCA opened until 2006, including doing so on wheels!

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...

In this Classic Episode we take a listen back to Episode 204, which came out March 18, 2017. We welcomed former Disneyland Cast member Rick West to our show!

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.

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We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including news about the Oogie Boogie Bash, Grogu Mode in the Millennium Falcon, Haunted Mansion shenanigans, and so 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 an...

In this classic episode we take a listen back to Episode 34 where we talk about working on Main Street at Disneyland in Custodial. This episode came out Nov. 26, 2011.

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 Pe...

Longtime Disneyland cast member John Borders joins us to chat about his many roles, starting as an hourly Custodial Busser, later as a manager in Custodial, Guest Relations, Attractions, and more. We worked with John, so we relive some fond memories with him as he recaps his career over the last several decades.

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, al...

In this classic episode of The Sweep Spot we take a listen back to September 17, 2013 when we had the late great Disney historian Jim Korkis. This is Episode 191, 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 Ke...

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including construction starting on the Coco attraction, new fun in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Kids Rule Summer, and so 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 Cu...

In this classic episode of The Sweep Spot podcast we take a listen back to episode 108. We welcomed Author, Podcaster, Jeff Baham to our show to talk about Disneyland 1973. This originally came out September 7, 2013. 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, fo...

Ken and Lynn discuss a recent visit to the Disneyland Resort during which Ken and his family spent the entire day in the two theme parks, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

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 Ba...

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, for...

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...

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...

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.
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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 ot...

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 Ke...

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 tw...

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 Di...

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...

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...

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 th...

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...

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 Ep...

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 th...

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. L...

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, fo...

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...

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 Di...

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 w...

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...