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Happy 4th of July Independence Day!
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Disney World PF Gathering and Tips for Disney Mania!
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A gathering for Disney enthusiasts is planned at Disney World during Memorial Day week (May 28 to June 5), inviting others to join for fun activities like measuring the drop rate at the Tower of Terror and pin trading. For those unable to attend, a return trip is already scheduled for Labor Day week (Sept. 3 to Sept. 11), with tips to find deals on the Disney website. The discussion includes a promise to share a shortlist of must-do attractions at Walt Disney World, encouraging contributions from others. Key tips for visiting include utilizing Disney's transportation, making reservations for dining, and understanding ticket expiration policies. The thread fosters community among Disney fans while providing practical advice for an enjoyable visit.
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Another item to commemorate the 4th of July. This is the Muppets version of http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8056872432507540534" . Enjoy!
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Wall-E for President?
It isn't often that a Disney-Pixar movie gets mixed in with presidential politics (in fact, I don't remember when it has ever happened before), but that is exactly what happened in this http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/06/o...173ef9c83edf1&ex=1215576000&pagewanted=print".
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It isn't often that a Disney-Pixar movie gets mixed in with presidential politics (in fact, I don't remember when it has ever happened before), but that is exactly what happened in this http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/06/o...173ef9c83edf1&ex=1215576000&pagewanted=print".
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Do you, your pets, or any of your farm animals, have a birthmark that looks like a Mickey Mouse head? If you do, I'd like to sell you to Disney. :)
This couple has http://www.wiscnews.com/bnr/news/296059" . The pig happens to have a birthmark that resembles Mickey's head. See the second picture in the news article for a better view.
I think Disney should buy the pig and let it live with the rest of the turkeys that the President has pardoned over the years.
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This couple has http://www.wiscnews.com/bnr/news/296059" . The pig happens to have a birthmark that resembles Mickey's head. See the second picture in the news article for a better view.
I think Disney should buy the pig and let it live with the rest of the turkeys that the President has pardoned over the years.
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There is still a weak possibility of an unofficial PF Gathering at Walt Disney World this coming December. :)
In the remote chance that someone might want to come along, the range of dates that we currently have is between Dec. 10 to Dec. 17. Note that Dec. 15 onwards is the start of their "high" season for Disney where resort prices tend to be higher and the parks tend to be busier.
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In the remote chance that someone might want to come along, the range of dates that we currently have is between Dec. 10 to Dec. 17. Note that Dec. 15 onwards is the start of their "high" season for Disney where resort prices tend to be higher and the parks tend to be busier.
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Disney has released the http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/princessandthefrog/". This is the first Disney hand-drawn animation in a gazillion years!
OK, so it isn't that long, but it feels like it has been forever that we have seen hand-drawn animation from Disney. I like digital animation like anyone else, but looking at the trailer, there's just something charming and "warm" about the picture.
Now, if only they can overcome the initial controversy surrounding the storyline, this could be a good revival to hand-drawn animation at Disney.
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OK, so it isn't that long, but it feels like it has been forever that we have seen hand-drawn animation from Disney. I like digital animation like anyone else, but looking at the trailer, there's just something charming and "warm" about the picture.
Now, if only they can overcome the initial controversy surrounding the storyline, this could be a good revival to hand-drawn animation at Disney.
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While Wall-E is still going strong at the Box Office, we now have http://www.film.com/movies/story/pixar-looks-lift-us-up/11597472/22495030" for "Up", which will be Pixar's next release.
No one is betting against this not continuing Pixar's string of hits.
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No one is betting against this not continuing Pixar's string of hits.
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It figures, since now it's unlikely I can get there before Dec. 13 or 14.
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Moonbear said:It figures, since now it's unlikely I can get there before Dec. 13 or 14.
If you can get in on the 13th, we can still have a lot of fun.
I just checked the dates for http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wd...ckeysVeryMerryChristmasPartySpecialEventPage". It looks like they'll have one on the 14th and the 16th. We do need to buy the tickets early, though, because they do sell out fast.
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OK, first we had a https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=1801170&postcount=3101"!
I'm just waiting for someone to report that his/her poop came out shaped like a Mickey Mouse head! :)
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I'm just waiting for someone to report that his/her poop came out shaped like a Mickey Mouse head! :)
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A very creative teacher in Florida is using Mickey Mouse to teach evolution to his students.
http://brokehoedown.wordpress.com/2008/08/25/mickey-mouse-teaching-tool-for-evolution/
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http://brokehoedown.wordpress.com/2008/08/25/mickey-mouse-teaching-tool-for-evolution/
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Oh, http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2008/08/27/2008-08-27_no_disney_ending_at_garage_sale-2.html"!
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Michael Phelps in a special parade at the Magic Kingdom yesterday.
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If you love the Muppets like I do, then this podcast might be of interest to you. Lou Mongello of the http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/Disney-News/WDW-Radio-Show-Disney-Podcast-82-Aug.-31-2008.html" who were instrumental in the creation of the hilarious Muppets 3D show at Walt Disney World. They also went into the history on the merging of the Henson muppets with Disney.
There are rumors of a new Muppets movie in the planning stage. If the movie is successful, there are talks that they might be brought back on TV.
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There are rumors of a new Muppets movie in the planning stage. If the movie is successful, there are talks that they might be brought back on TV.
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I'm all packed and truly excited to leave tomorrow for my "http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/event?id=29193"" trip at Walt Disney World. However, with Hanna looming and Ike following closely behind her, this could turn out to be a very wet trip. I'm just hoping that the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom that we will be attending on the evening of Sept. 5 isn't going to be a total washout.
Wish us luck, and see you at the Most Magical Place on Earth!
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Wish us luck, and see you at the Most Magical Place on Earth!
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Greetings from the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Today was our early registration day for the Pin event. Lots of pin traders are already here, and everyone is gearing for our first full day of the event tomorrow.
Still, we managed to get in a few minutes to get away to Beaches and Cream at the Disney's Beach Club Resort and ordered not one, but TWO of their "Kitchen Sink", which is a humongous ice cream creation that's literally served in a kitchen sink.
Even the waitress didn't believe what she heard when we placed the order for two of them. Luckily, we had 10 people at the table who were ready to devour both of them. This is what you can see a few minutes later
It was delicious! However, I don't think I would like to know my cholesterol level right now.
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Today was our early registration day for the Pin event. Lots of pin traders are already here, and everyone is gearing for our first full day of the event tomorrow.
Still, we managed to get in a few minutes to get away to Beaches and Cream at the Disney's Beach Club Resort and ordered not one, but TWO of their "Kitchen Sink", which is a humongous ice cream creation that's literally served in a kitchen sink.
Even the waitress didn't believe what she heard when we placed the order for two of them. Luckily, we had 10 people at the table who were ready to devour both of them. This is what you can see a few minutes later
It was delicious! However, I don't think I would like to know my cholesterol level right now.
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Well, since Evo wanted a report on how the trip went, here goes...
Of course, most of the trip was centered around the Pin Celebration event, which this year was themed "Pin Trading University". So all of it was based on college/university setting. Even the pins released during the event had that theme. So with that in mind, you can understand a bit all the decor they were using at the event. Here is a look at some of them.
Meeting us at the entrance to World Showplace was our mascot, the pinback.
Roz from Monsters Inc. was the cafeteria lady.
We had quite a large turnout for the event. There were pin trading with other pin traders, and many pin games that one can play.
Disney always has fun characters at this event. She was one of 'em, and she was not only a hoot, but she was wearing quite a few pins that quickly got traded away.
Scoop Sanderson, the Main Street reporter, was also there. Here he is busy trading pins with guests.
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Of course, most of the trip was centered around the Pin Celebration event, which this year was themed "Pin Trading University". So all of it was based on college/university setting. Even the pins released during the event had that theme. So with that in mind, you can understand a bit all the decor they were using at the event. Here is a look at some of them.
Meeting us at the entrance to World Showplace was our mascot, the pinback.
Roz from Monsters Inc. was the cafeteria lady.
We had quite a large turnout for the event. There were pin trading with other pin traders, and many pin games that one can play.
Disney always has fun characters at this event. She was one of 'em, and she was not only a hoot, but she was wearing quite a few pins that quickly got traded away.
Scoop Sanderson, the Main Street reporter, was also there. Here he is busy trading pins with guests.
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The other part of the trip was the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) at the Magic Kingdom on Sept. 5. We lucked out because Hanna was at her closest proximity to Orlando on that day, but luckily we only got rain during the day. By the late afternoon, the rain was gone and the event went on without any weather problems.
Here we are on Main Street waiting for HalloWishes
The fireworks show was spectacular as usual, except for the fact that they cut out certain sections. So it was shorter than the one we saw last year, so that was the disappointing part.
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The other part of the trip was the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) at the Magic Kingdom on Sept. 5. We lucked out because Hanna was at her closest proximity to Orlando on that day, but luckily we only got rain during the day. By the late afternoon, the rain was gone and the event went on without any weather problems.
Here we are on Main Street waiting for HalloWishes
The fireworks show was spectacular as usual, except for the fact that they cut out certain sections. So it was shorter than the one we saw last year, so that was the disappointing part.
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We then watched Boo To You parade. Again, I think this was cut a bit short, with some elements taken off. I'll compare it with the one I videotaped from last year to confirm this. Still, it was a fun parade. Both the headless horseman and the Haunted Mansion grave diggers didn't disappoint.
In between the fireworks and the parade, we did a lot of the attractions all over the Magic Kingdom. It is a lot of fun going on these attractions with ZERO wait!
At the end of the evening, we watched the Disney Villains Mix and Mingle show. Next year, I think I'll skip it. It wasn't anything worth watching.
It was a fun trip, and I brought back a lot of pins. Traded away many pins as well. It was a good haul. Can't wait for the next trip in December for all the Christmas festivities.
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We then watched Boo To You parade. Again, I think this was cut a bit short, with some elements taken off. I'll compare it with the one I videotaped from last year to confirm this. Still, it was a fun parade. Both the headless horseman and the Haunted Mansion grave diggers didn't disappoint.
In between the fireworks and the parade, we did a lot of the attractions all over the Magic Kingdom. It is a lot of fun going on these attractions with ZERO wait!
At the end of the evening, we watched the Disney Villains Mix and Mingle show. Next year, I think I'll skip it. It wasn't anything worth watching.
It was a fun trip, and I brought back a lot of pins. Traded away many pins as well. It was a good haul. Can't wait for the next trip in December for all the Christmas festivities.
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OMG! Those are all awesome Zz!
I especially love the pin trading!
I wish I was able to go. Maybe someday. <sigh>
I especially love the pin trading!
I wish I was able to go. Maybe someday. <sigh>
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Oh no! I've been a disciple of one of Satan's soldiers!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,423304,00.html
What a moron!
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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,423304,00.html
What a moron!
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Do you have a milestone birthday, anniversary, reunions, special occasions, etc. coming up in 2009? If you do, then you might want to pay attention to this.
The current Disney promotion at the US theme parks - The Year of a Million Dreams - ends at the end of 2008. They have just announced the new promotional campaign for next year, and it is called "http://www.disneyparkscelebrations.com/"" You can find more info that the webpage, but one of the things they will do is, after you register, you will get free admission to either WDW or Disneyland on your birthday!
There are other stuff they'll do to help make the various special days even more magical. So, the obvious question here will be, who's celebrating some special days next year and will want to go do Disney? Anyone turning 100 here? :)
In my opinion, a PF Gathering at WDW is a special-enough occasion and we can see what they'll do for us. :)
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The current Disney promotion at the US theme parks - The Year of a Million Dreams - ends at the end of 2008. They have just announced the new promotional campaign for next year, and it is called "http://www.disneyparkscelebrations.com/"" You can find more info that the webpage, but one of the things they will do is, after you register, you will get free admission to either WDW or Disneyland on your birthday!
There are other stuff they'll do to help make the various special days even more magical. So, the obvious question here will be, who's celebrating some special days next year and will want to go do Disney? Anyone turning 100 here? :)
In my opinion, a PF Gathering at WDW is a special-enough occasion and we can see what they'll do for us. :)
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Hum... some of you may recall a while back that I posted a set of pictures of my "https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=1271951&postcount=2827" based simply on that person's office decor and living quarters.
With that, I hate to think what someone conducting that study would think if they walk into my office. Am I a liberal, a conservative, or just plain Goofy?
:)
BTW, I have several people here who clearly defy the pattern that they mentioned in the article. I suppose that's where the "average" argument is applied to the study.
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With that, I hate to think what someone conducting that study would think if they walk into my office. Am I a liberal, a conservative, or just plain Goofy?
:)
BTW, I have several people here who clearly defy the pattern that they mentioned in the article. I suppose that's where the "average" argument is applied to the study.
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It appears that several Muslim clerics have stepped in http://www.wvgazette.com/News/200809250657?page=2&build=cache" !
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This is a rather curious endeavor.
The New York City opera has commissioned Phillip Glass to write ahttp://www.variety.com/article/VR1117993057.html?categoryid=15&cs=1" , depicting the last few months of his life "... as seen through the eyes of a fictional Austrian cartoonist who worked for him..."
An opera?
I hope it doesn't turn into "What's Opera, Doc?"
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The New York City opera has commissioned Phillip Glass to write ahttp://www.variety.com/article/VR1117993057.html?categoryid=15&cs=1" , depicting the last few months of his life "... as seen through the eyes of a fictional Austrian cartoonist who worked for him..."
An opera?
I hope it doesn't turn into "What's Opera, Doc?"
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OK, so crank up the cuteness factor.
Disney just announced the winner of its "My Favorite Disney Parks Memory" contest. As I had guessed when they first announced the contest, a video that has a child in it will win. That was a no-brainer.
jte12AscCAI[/youtube] As grand p...e at Disneyland theme park. Very nice! Zz.
Disney just announced the winner of its "My Favorite Disney Parks Memory" contest. As I had guessed when they first announced the contest, a video that has a child in it will win. That was a no-brainer.
jte12AscCAI[/youtube] As grand p...e at Disneyland theme park. Very nice! Zz.
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For those of us who cannot make it to Disneyland for the Halloween festivities, Disney has produced a condensed version of Halloween at that theme park.
uVsaxCX8Buw[/youtube] I guess that...-themed with Nightmare Before Christmas. Zz.
uVsaxCX8Buw[/youtube] I guess that...-themed with Nightmare Before Christmas. Zz.
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