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The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

Lynn Barron, Bleav
Disneyland
Disneyland Resort
Disney California Adventure
Walt Disney
Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Tomorrowland
Disney
D23 Expo
Disneyland 70th Anniversary
Disney Cruise Line
Haunted Mansion
Jungle Cruise
California
Walt Disney World
Videopolis
70th Anniversary
California Adventure
Custodial
Imagineering
Christmas

Join former Disneyland cast members Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman as they discuss all things Disneyland. They have had Disney Legends, Imagineers, authors, podcasters, former cast members, and more as guests. They discuss the latest Disneyland Resort news as well as history. If you like Disneyland, and want to hear insider tales, this is the perfect podcast for you.

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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.

In this Sweep Spot Classic episode for Throwback Thursday we will listen back to an Episode abou... more

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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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: Insid... more

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, ou... more

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Recent Guests

Roland Betancourt
Professor, author of Disneyland and the Rise of Automation
Princeton University Press (author affiliation implied)
Episode: Disneyland and the Rise of Automation with Roland Betancourt
Rolly Crump
Disney Legend, former Imagineer
Walt Disney Imagineering
Episode: Classic Episode - Rolly Crump Interview
Nate Parrish
Host of WedWay Radio, guest on this episode
WedWay Radio
Episode: Classic Episode - Disneyland 1963 with Nate Parrish
Todd Pierce
Disney historian and author of Three Years in Wonderland
Author
Episode: Classic Episode - Early Disneyland with Todd Pierce
Ken Pellman
Former Disneyland custodian, longtime staffer and guest on the episode
Disneyland Custodial
Episode: Classic Episode - Typical Day as a Disneyland Custodian
William McCarthy
Author of Contested Kingdom, Fan Attachment and Corporate Control at Disneyland
Author; Contested Kingdom
Episode: Disneyland as a Contested Kingdom with Author William McCarthy
Ray Sidejas
Second-in-command in Disneyland Custodial; helped open Disneyland Paris; longtime custodian leader
Disneyland Custodial (Top Janney), later in-house Custodial
Episode: Classic Episode - Ray Sidejas
David Smith
Former Disneyland cast member; author of Hidden Mickeys novels and The Shadow of the Matterhorn
Author
Episode: Classic Episode - Keel Boats and Canoes at Disneyland with David Smith
Michele Sanchez
Former Disneyland Cast Member who worked in multiple stores and roles including costuming
Disneyland (various locations)
Episode: Disneyland Costuming and Stores Cast member Michele Sanchez

Hosts

Lynn Barron
Co-host with long-running insider perspective on Disneyland operations and history.
Ken Pellman
Co-host with deep Disneyland experience and insider commentary.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 427 ratings
  • Preserving Disneyland History

    Thank you to Ken and Lynn for the years of interviews with former Disneyland cast members, preserving the stories and history of the happiest place on earth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt S75
    United Statesa month ago
  • What are you waiting for!

    Ken and Lynn are great podcast host! You will learn things from the past the present and the future about Disneyland fun informative, and a great lesson!!

    Keep up the good work thanks so much love Donna.👏🏻👏🏻💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disneyland Donna
    United States2 months ago
  • My favorite podcast!

    I love your Disneyland podcast! I look forward to listening every week and feel disappointed when I have to listen to music during my workouts when I’m all caught up. I also just talked to Lynn on the phone (live! I got to talk to a celebrity 😉) and am excited to have his help in planning my Disney World trip! Thank you for adding a little Disney to my week. You guys are always entertaining and amazing ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shellers15
    United States3 months ago
  • New Disney land podcast

    This is a fantastic podcast You did a fantastic job

    Ken and Lynn

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sam gels
    United States7 months ago
  • I have suggestions ideas for podcast

    Dear Lynn Barron and Bleav sweep spot podcasters,

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    to support freedom protest petitions of these entertainment petitions for fans support these things to win.

    I want to send several change org petitions links that regards to entertainment such as movies, theme parks, more fun ideas include with Disney and Universal stuff

    like supporting Back to the Future ride with sequel part 4,

    Michael Jackson Captain EO bring back to Disneyparks and many... more

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    LetTheMagicIdeasBegins
    United States7 months ago

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Guests are diverse, including historians, actors, and former cast members, enriching episodes.
Reviews consistently praise the hosts' banter and deep knowledge, though some episodes feature guests who ramble.
The hosts' insider access and interview guests deliver authentic Disneyland history and current-event insights.

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Classic Episode - Rolly Crump Interview
Q: How did the Haunted Mansion come together after Walt's passing?
Crump describes a challenging period where he pushed imaginative ideas, leading to a museum-oriented approach suggested by Walt as a way to allow unconventional pieces to be explored and eventually integrated into the mansion and broader park attractions.
Classic Episode - Rolly Crump Interview
Q: What Disney project stands out for you, and what makes it special?
Crump explains that every project has been special, but the Small World project stands out due to its rapid design, build, and move to the World's Fair within nine months, all under Walt's support, which underscores the scale and trust in the process.
Classic Episode - Typical Day as a Disneyland Custodian
Q: What are some memorable, even funny, moments from working custodial at Disneyland?
There were many, including playful interactions with guests and colleagues, nicknames like Foof, and surprising incidents such as large Code V vomit events. These stories underscored the camaraderie and humor that helped staff cope with the demands of the job.
Classic Episode - Typical Day as a Disneyland Custodian
Q: How did breaks and workload actually play out during a typical day?
Breaks were scheduled but could be interrupted by guest needs or emergencies; foremen managed breaks and sometimes shifts were 10 to 10.5 hours long. The job required constant readiness to respond to calls and adjust the plan on the fly, making some breaks brief or delayed.
Disneyland as a Contested Kingdom with Author William McCarthy
Q: So William, when was the first time you visited a Disney park?
William recalls a childhood trip to the Magic Kingdom in Florida, where the scale and attractions like Haunted Mansion made a lasting impression and sparked an interest that later evolved into academic study of fan culture and Disneyland's social dynamics.

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What is The Sweep Spot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two former Disneyland cast members host this show, delivering insider perspectives on park history, operations, and current happenings. Episodes mix deep-dive interviews with long-tenured staff, archival anecdotes, and current-event discussions, often featuring former cast members, historians, and Disney-related authors. Unique angles include behind-the-scenes wardrobe and costume tales, long-running attractions lore, and era-spanning memories from classic to modern Disneyland. The format feels conversational, approachable for casual fans and useful for listeners seeking authentic insider context and travel/history insights. Potential sponsors or guests benefit from a show that combines nostalgia with practical park knowledge and volunteer-... more

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Recent guests on The Sweep Spot include:

1. Roland Betancourt
2. Rolly Crump
3. Nate Parrish
4. Todd Pierce
5. Ken Pellman
6. William McCarthy
7. Ray Sidejas
8. David Smith

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