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SKYWALKING THROUGH NEVERLAND
December 2022
Gina ended this year with a bang! This interview project was a long time in the making. She made contact with two of her Tink Crew members from the 1980s, Jim Moore and Bruce McGuire. She was able to get ahold of never before seen photos and video footage from Jim.
Richard and Sarah Woloski from the Skywalking Through Neverland podcast conducted the interview for their 399th episode. Gina was interviewed along with Bruce, but at the last minute, Jim wasn’t able to make it on the call. Bruce and Gina told stories about their time together in Disneyland. Bruce worked in Disneyland from 1973-2001 and was with the Tink Crew from 1985-1986. Jim worked in Disneyland from 1976-1988 and was with Gina from 1985-1989.
They have many more entertaining and engaging episodes on their website or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Disney with daddy and daughter
September 2018
"We have a very special guest on the show today. Gina Rock is the longest flying Tinker Bell in Disney history and on todays show, Gina shares what it was like flying as Tinker Bell from 1983-2005 at Disneyland.This amazing lady who first started out in the circus riding elephants and swinging from a trapeze will take us on an adventure full of pixie dust and special memories all this week on Disney with Daddy & Daughter."
Tony Tequila Talks Podcast
April 2021
This unique podcast focuses on wrestling. The host, Tony Merino, was once employed by Ringling Brothers, just like Gina. He was a part of the elephant crew, which is Gina's favorite animal. Gina was in the elephant act with Gunther Gebel-Williams while she was at Ringling Brothers. What we didn't know about Gina is that she was friends with some famous wrestlers, like "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Jay York, and even Andy Kaufman. Listen to this one-of-a-kind interview to learn more about it.
Mousetalgia Podcast
October 2020
"This week, we’re thinking Tink! You may have thought you knew all there was to know about Tinker Bell, but Mousetalgia dives in and considers the flight of everyone’s favorite fairy by looking at some interesting angles. First, we talk to aerialist Gina Rock, who flew across the sky in Disneyland as the fireworks lit up the night. Gina talks about her background as a gymnast, and the experience of portraying the famous pixie in her nightly ritual in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. We also talk to Klay Hall, the director of Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, on helping Disney relaunch Neverland for a new generation. Hall talks about developing Tink as a story editor for the 2008 Tinker Bell feature film, developing Pixie Hollow for Disneyland Park, and helping to guide the franchise as DisneyToon Studios launched the Disney Fairies, reimagining Tinker Bell for today’s audiences while keeping her roots as one of Disney’s most enduring and beloved characters. Plus – Kristen Carr checks in with a Mousetalgia FastPass… and more."
Mousetalgia is one of the top Disney podcasts out there and Gina was so excited to be interviewed by them. To listen to just Gina's part, skip ahead to the 25-minute mark.
Creating Geeks Podcast
March 2020
Gina had the pleasure of being interviewed by Professional Mechanical Engineer Chris Chipman and his wife Sarah on their podcast Creating Geeks. She was able to talk more about her time in the circus with this interview than she has on previous ones.
Click to listen, or you can look up "The Chippa Made This" on your podcast app. Chris has several podcasts that share the same channel name.
The Civil Engineering Podcast
March 2019
Gina was interviewed on a different type of podcast. This podcast is The Civil Engineering Podcast. Gina talks about how she went from gymnastics to being an aerialist in the circus, flying high over Disneyland, and then into Public Assistance/FEMA as a Program Delivery Manager for Jacobs where she met and works with multiple types of engineers. She started with Hurricane Katrina in 2005. You need to listen to hear the whole story.
The Sweep Spot
December 2017
The Sweep Spot podcast is hosted by two past Cast Members of Disneyland who were custodians with a combined 24 years experience. They were working in the park the whole time Gina was flying as Tink. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman both co-wrote the book "Cleaning The Kingdom." Check out the book HERE.
This episode was from December 9, 2017.
"On The Sweep Spot we welcomed Gina Rock who was Tinker Bell and flew above Disneyland from 1983 to 2005 plus a trip report and more."
Skywalking Through Neverland
November 2017
Gina was interviewed on the "Skywalking Through Neverland" podcast in November 2017 by Richard and Sarah Woloski.
Here are there show notes: " Ever wonder what it’s like to soar over Sleeping Beauty Castle while fireworks boom all around you? To be the symbol of Disneyland’s magic gliding across the sky? Gina Rock IS Tinker Bell. Specifically the longest flying Tinker Bell in Disneyland history, from 1983-2005. We are delighted to welcome her as our guest, and her stories are almost unbelievable. Hold on, was she the first…Jedi Tink?? **gasp** "
Walt's Apartment Podcast
April 2021
"We are so excited to bring this interview to you. Sam and Shawn had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Gina Rock . Gina is the longest flying Tinkerbell at Disneyland . For 21 years would travel from the top of the Matterhorn (160 feet in the air ) During the nighttime fireworks at the Happiest Place on Earth. Join us as Gina takes on the journey of her exciting career . From the Circus to Disneyland and now her great work in Emergency Management. Sit back relax and look high above the sky over Disneyland as we bring you Gina (Tinkerbell) Rock. Thank you for the continued support for our shows and as always , We hope you enjoy the view from Walt's Apartment."