
This week, Jeff welcomes author and professor Roland Betancourt to the show (41:31) to discuss the history of technology at Disneyland and his new book "Disneyland and the Rise of Automation." We discuss the nature of post-war automation and the mid-20th century, and how Walt Disney took many influences and distilled them into his automated verion of themed entertainment. Also - Jeff reviews "The Mandalorian and Grogu," (18:50) and we talk about the extensive fan-service throughout the film: cam there be too much of a good thing? Plus - Jeff follows up on the Topps Disneyland 70 trading cards discussion and reveals how he finally decided to go about collecting this behemoth set.
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Ep. 752: May the Fourth be With You!

Ep. 751: Topps Disneyland cards; Baxter on Indy; Disney Legend Tom Nabbe

Ep. 750: Ask Me Anything with Jeff Baham; Darby O'Gill

Ep. 749: Disneyland's DAS Pass: visiting the parks with guests with developmental disabilities
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