The Voice of Disneyland

Mad About Mickey · 07-21-2008, 04:07 PM

Hello!

One of my favorite little details about Disneyland is the voice that announces everything over the loudspeakers. He announces the start of the parades, the shows, and pretty much anything else that needs to be announced. Does anybody know who this "Voice of Disneyland" belongs to? I'm interested to know who it is that makes the announcements.

Thanks!

~MAM

#1DisneyFreak · 07-21-2008, 08:34 PM

I'll have to look cause I know I"ve seen this.... I was so depressed when they changed this on the train for the 50th! The guy used to be more mysterious and now it's just not the same

They changed BTMRR too!

austen · 07-21-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by #1DisneyFreak

I'll have to look cause I know I"ve seen this.... I was so depressed when they changed this on the train for the 50th! The guy used to be more mysterious and now it's just not the same

They changed BTMRR too!

They changed thunder mountain? When did this happen?

#1DisneyFreak · 07-21-2008, 09:05 PM

just the opening spiel. It used to be a little different before the 50th.
I actually have it on tape somewhere cause I used to make a memory tape for myself when I would go :)

PeoplemoverMatt · 07-22-2008, 12:35 AM

Yes Thunder Mtn's safety spiel had to be changed to include "keep your hands, arms, feet & legs inside the car & watch your kids" and a Spanish version immediately following. Many other attractions had to have similar alterations to their safety spiels.

-- PMM

TimmyII · 07-22-2008, 08:04 AM

The current voice of Disneyland is Bill Rogers. You can listen to some of his demo work at:

http://www.billrogersproductions.com/ie/brp.htm

and you can listen to a Disney Podcast interview with him here:

http://adisneyland.disney.go.com/med...Podcast031.mp3

#1DisneyFreak · 07-22-2008, 08:25 AM

thanks TimmmyII!

Mad About Mickey · 07-22-2008, 10:17 AM

Thank you, TimmyII!

SuperMagicFunGuy · 07-22-2008, 02:05 PM

His Name is Bill Rogers, "The Voice of Disneyland." He actually has a direct phone line from his home that will connect him to Disneyland if at any time they need him to do an emergency broadcast. Really cool stuff.

SplashMan · 07-22-2008, 02:47 PM

wow that is really cool! Do you mean he can make an announcement throughout Disneyland from his house?

Mad About Mickey · 07-22-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperMagicFunGuy

His Name is Bill Rogers, "The Voice of Disneyland." He actually has a direct phone line from his home that will connect him to Disneyland if at any time they need him to do an emergency broadcast. Really cool stuff.

That is freakin' cool.

ryguy222 · 07-22-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SplashMan

wow that is really cool! Do you mean he can make an announcement throughout Disneyland from his house?

Yes, If they are having anything done, they usually get him to record it, and he probably mails them a CD, or upload the voice to a secure server.

When are school went to Magic Music Days, he announced us in Main Street, and said where we were playing. Used the school name and everything, not sure if he did it live, but I'm sure it was pre-recorded. However, if Disney drops the ball, and forgets about an event, then he can do a live announcement. From his house, or his Studio.
So If he has the cold, there in big trouble!

DCA Fan · 07-23-2008, 06:28 PM

For those who are interested, for many years the voice was Jack Wagner, and he also had a similar setup, with a recording booth in his home. Many of the old recordings, for example the introduction to the Christmas Fantasy Parade, the Matterhorn spiels, etc. are done by him.

TimmyII · 07-23-2008, 08:30 PM

If you want to hear samples of Jack Wagner visit here:

http://www.soundofmagic.com/menu.htm

click on Tributes and then click on Jack Wagner. Some great stuff there.

07-24-2008, 08:00 AM

Yep. Totally amazingly awesome.

I'll tell you what. Today's technology is so great! Rapid, convenient, reliable data transfer is an incredible tool, indeed.

All you need now is a decent microphone, decent pair of headphones, small mixer, a PC or Mac, and an ISDN line and you're off to the races....

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SuperMagicFunGuy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 99 My Mood:	His Name is Bill Rogers, "The Voice of Disneyland." He actually has a direct phone line from his home that will connect him to Disneyland if at any time they need him to do an emergency broadcast. Really cool stuff. __________________ Upon exiting this this post, please folks, Watch your step and lower your head. If you miss your step and hit you head, well then please, watch your language. There are children everywhere for some reason.

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TimmyII Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 1,013 Images: 6 My Mood:	If you want to hear samples of Jack Wagner visit here: http://www.soundofmagic.com/menu.htm click on Tributes and then click on Jack Wagner. Some great stuff there. __________________ TimmyII -- Former Disneyland Cast Member 1996-2001 Department 384 "Disneyland is not just another amusement park...Disneyland is a show!" - Walt Disney My Countdown Counting down to: My trip to Disneyland Paris! 187 days 0 hours 17 minutes

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