Disney Podcasts Disneyland 50th Birthday

New series of podcasts from media giant to promote events leading up to, as well as day of, 50th anniversary of Southern California theme park.

It’s podcasting mania at Disney again as the giant company with mouse ears prepares to celebrate their Disneyland theme park’s actual 50th anniversary. These new podcasts come on the heels of an initial success with the growing media distribution platform in May.

Disney’s new podcasts, available here, will cover three days of festivities leading up to the anniversary date of Disneyland on Sunday, July 17. The podcasts, according to a Disney press release, will be hosted by Michael Geoghegan. Events to be covered include a debut of new “Disney Vintage” apparel line, a Hollywood celebration of Disney, a reopening of Space Mountain featuring astronaut Neil Armstrong, a launch of the new Turtle Talk with Crush exhibit in California Adventure, a Make-A-Wish Foundation celebration aboard the Disney Magic and, on the actual day of the anniversary, a day-long series of special events highlighted by a park rededication ceremony in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Disney said the podcasts will incorporate celebrity interviews, music, historic references and live event coverage. They will also include behind the scenes interviews and audio content related to new experiences and attractions debuting at the park during the week.

“The popularity of our initial series of podcasts in May during the launch of our 50th anniversary celebration demonstrated just how much people around the world truly want to be involved in this momentous occasion,” states Duncan Wardle, vice president of press and publicity for the Disneyland Resort. “These podcasts are an entertaining and engaging way for people to be involved in our celebration at their convenience by downloading the series for their enjoyment at any time.”