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.
  • #301
OK, so this is one Disney trivia that you would have learned had you gone on the Great Movie Ride at Disney/MGM Studios:

What is the name of the sorcerer in The Sorcerer's Apprentice sequence in Fantasia?

Zz.
 
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  • #302
When you love something, you got to love it warts and all.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2002357493_interns05.html

Zz.
 
  • #303
Space Mountain at Disneyland soars again!

http://disney.go.com/inside/issues/stories/v050705.html

Zz.
 
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  • #304
I love this thread Zz! :approve:
 
  • #305
So to go with the golden mickey ears hat as part of the Golden Celebration, they also have gold mickey ears antenna toppers. I have this on my car since I got back from Disney world. :)

Zz.
 
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  • #306
ZapperZ said:
So to go with the golden mickey ears hat as part of the Golden Celebration, they also have gold mickey ears antenna toppers. I have this on my car since I got back from Disney world. :)

Zz.

Darn! When I saw the thumbnail before reading the text, I thought it was chocolate. How disappointing that it's just an antenna topper. :frown: Though, I guess an antenna topper will last longer than 5 minutes. :-p
 
  • #307
Moonbear said:
Darn! When I saw the thumbnail before reading the text, I thought it was chocolate. How disappointing that it's just an antenna topper. :frown: Though, I guess an antenna topper will last longer than 5 minutes. :-p

[Makes mental notes that Moonbie likes chocolate mickey ears]

Zz.
 
  • #308
More news on how the Mouse can really mess things up by doing even what appears to be a "small" thing.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-asecdisneybags06070605jul06,0,7111375.story

[Not sure how long this will be up, or if one can view it without registering]

The Disney Magical Express was a service I have described for people staying at a Disney hotel in Disney World. It certainly is a major convenience, but obviously, it has a down side to it for people other than the resort guests.

Zz.
 
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  • #309
A long-time friend just got back from there. He has a time-share condo in Kissimee, and uses it when he takes his family to Disney World.
 
  • #310
Moonbear said:
Darn! When I saw the thumbnail before reading the text, I thought it was chocolate. How disappointing that it's just an antenna topper. :frown: Though, I guess an antenna topper will last longer than 5 minutes. :-p
Yeah, it does look like a Moonpie under the Micky ears. :smile:

http://www.moonpie.com/ :biggrin: I used to live on those things. :rolleyes: And Tootsie Rolls.
 
  • #311
Contrary to popular beliefs, I am not as nutty about Disney and Disney memorabilia as one thinks. In fact, compare to these people, I'm a complete amateur! :)

http://www.nffc.org/

Zz.
 
  • #312
One of my friends just emailed me that he just bought a timeshare in Disney for the 5th week of the year (early Feb) and has offered me the opportunity to join him and his family there if I ever want to. So, Zz, would you by any chance be planning that next trip on the 5th week of the year? :-p
 
  • #313
Moonbear said:
One of my friends just emailed me that he just bought a timeshare in Disney for the 5th week of the year (early Feb) and has offered me the opportunity to join him and his family there if I ever want to. So, Zz, would you by any chance be planning that next trip on the 5th week of the year? :-p

If your friend just bought into the Disney Vacation Club, ask him if he could buy those Disney Vacation club member exclusive pins for me! :)

[I know, I know... I need professional help]

Unfortunately, I don't think I can get away for a vacation, even to Disney world, by that time of the year. 1st week in January is a possibility (for my birthday on the 2nd). But by Feb, we're expected to be back into the swing of things at work.

I was seriously thinking of this: if I can get you and Evo (plus Evo children), and any other PF members to go on one of the Disney world trip, I'd treat you to breakfast with the characters at Chef Mickey (Contemporary Resort). Consider it as my treat to Evo child for being such an excellent student. Besides, this is how I corrupt young kids... with Disney pins and other Disney merchandize. I just have to make sure I defeat all the sensibilities that Mother Evo has taught to her kids.

Zz.
 
  • #314
Yeah, Feb is hard for me too, but I thought if you could make it then, it would mean a free place to stay for me. :biggrin: Meh, I'd have to put up with their 5 children, and I'm sure a time share can't be that big! :eek:
 
  • #315
Zz, are you insane?
 
  • #316
Moonbear said:
Yeah, Feb is hard for me too, but I thought if you could make it then, it would mean a free place to stay for me. :biggrin: Meh, I'd have to put up with their 5 children, and I'm sure a time share can't be that big! :eek:

You'd be surprised. Some of the Disney Vacation club exclusive resort, like the Disney Old Key West resort, are almost like individual villas, with a number of bedrooms, full kitchen, etc. So depending on what level of Vacation Club plan they bought, they could have a really nice one. But either way, with 5 kids, I don't blame you.

Zz.
 
  • #317
ZapperZ said:
OK, so this is one Disney trivia that you would have learned had you gone on the Great Movie Ride at Disney/MGM Studios:

What is the name of the sorcerer in The Sorcerer's Apprentice sequence in Fantasia?

Zz.

The answer is

YENSID

... which is "DISNEY" backwards.

Zz.
 
  • #318
The Series 3 Cast lanyard pin has just been released. This pin cannot be bought, but can only be obtained via trade with another cast member who wears it on his/her lanyard. This was released yesterday at Walt Disney World.

Zz.
 
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  • #319
It appears that the feud between the Disney board and Roy E. Disney is over, based on this latest press release...

JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AND ROY E. DISNEY AND STANLEY P. GOLD

BURBANK, Calif. (July 8, 2005) -- The Walt Disney Company, Roy E. Disney and Stanley P. Gold announced today that they have agreed to put aside the differences that have characterized their relationship over the past several years. Messrs. Disney and Gold have agreed not to run a rival slate of directors or submit shareholder resolutions for the next five years. Messrs. Disney and Gold have also agreed to dismiss all their pending lawsuits against the Company. In reestablishing ties with him and his family, the Company has named Roy E. Disney Director Emeritus and a consultant. The Company also reaffirmed its commitment to the rotation of committee members and chairpersons on its Board committees as currently required by the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines. In putting aside their differences, the Company noted Mr. Disney's long time devotion to the Company and welcomed the reestablishment of a relationship with him and his family. Messrs. Disney and Gold expressed confidence in Mr. Iger's leadership, and as Mr. Eisner retires after 21 years with the Company, they acknowledged his contribution to the Company over the years.

A little known trivia: Roy always stays at the Grand Floridian when he visits Disney World, while Micheal Eisner stays at the Disney Yacht Club resort. No wonder these two don't get along... :)

Zz.
 
  • #320
It would only makes sense that, given the close proximity of the French and United Kingdom's pavillion at Epcot, the recent announcement of the 2012 Olympics would have an effect there as well... and it did.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-sptolyreact07070705jul07,0,2775575.story

[Again, not sure if you have to register, or for how long this story will be available online]

Zz.
 
  • #321
Here's a pin collection that I would love to have, but probably will not have a chance to get. Starting on July 15th, they will be releasing this THIRTEEN-pin set (count 'em) of Mickey Around the World, celebrating all the Disney locations around the world. This set includes an artist illustration background.

This is really a neat collection. However, it is way too tedious to get the whole set (I think), because I'm not sure if all of them are being released simultaneously, or one at a time - probably the latter.

Zz.
 
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  • #322
I wonder if I can talk Integral into going back to Disneyland this month? :)

The official 50th Anniversary celebration of Disneyland is this July 17th. As expected, I don't think any SANE person would want to go there on that day, or that week for that matter. I expect the place to be packed like sardines.

As anyone can guess, there will be several special pins to be released that day at the Disneyland Resort only. This is the BEST of the whole lot and would probably will go up in price and demand as time goes by. So if you happen to be lucky enough to be in Aneheim, I'd suggest you invest in this pin.

Zz.
 
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  • #323
OK, another trivia. What was Walt Disney's most favorite ride when Disneyland was opened?

Answer: The Jungle Cruise!

It was because he visited Africa a few years before and fell in love with a river boat trip. So he wanted something similar to that at Disneyland. However, I bet that the trip he went on in Africa did not come with a tour guide that spews very bad puns.

A fun pin will be released at Walt Disney World on July 15th. (yes, the Jungle Cruise was also built at the Magic Kingdom). If you have been on this attraction, you will recognize the scene depicted in this pin.

Zz.
 
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  • #324
This is one view from my messy desk at work. Can you count the number of Disney-related items from this picture alone?

I won't tell you what's behind because... well, let's just say that people who walk into my office can immediately tell I've been to Disney World. However, in keeping with the Disney spirit, I have been told by many that it is one of the "happiest" office around.

:)

Zz.
 
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  • #325
ZapperZ said:
OK, another trivia. What was Walt Disney's most favorite ride when Disneyland was opened?

Answer: The Jungle Cruise!

It was because he visited Africa a few years before and fell in love with a river boat trip. So he wanted something similar to that at Disneyland. However, I bet that the trip he went on in Africa did not come with a tour guide that spews very bad puns.

A fun pin will be released at Walt Disney World on July 15th. (yes, the Jungle Cruise was also built at the Magic Kingdom). If you have been on this attraction, you will recognize the scene depicted in this pin.

Zz.

I think that the spiel given by the guides has changed over the years.. Me thinks that if Walt could hear the one now given he would be spinning in his grave! They are now nearly making fun of this very dated ride.
 
  • #326
Integral said:
I think that the spiel given by the guides has changed over the years.. Me thinks that if Walt could hear the one now given he would be spinning in his grave! They are now nearly making fun of this very dated ride.

That's probably true. However, with the changing times, I don't think this ride would have been as popular today if they had done this with a straight face. I mean, c'mon, those things they're showing are pretty cheesy. :)

As it is, the guide's puns are the ones that keep attracting me back to this ride. It's almost like a performance in itself.

Zz.
 
  • #327
ZapperZ said:
That's probably true. However, with the changing times, I don't think this ride would have been as popular today if they had done this with a straight face. I mean, c'mon, those things they're showing are pretty cheesy. :)

As it is, the guide's puns are the ones that keep attracting me back to this ride. It's almost like a performance in itself.

Zz.
Agree totally!
 
  • #328
Integral said:
I think that the spiel given by the guides has changed over the years.. Me thinks that if Walt could hear the one now given he would be spinning in his grave! They are now nearly making fun of this very dated ride.
Oh, yes, they have changed, but when you're telling bad puns, you have to change them up every so often. I have to agree with you and Zz, that making fun of the ride is what makes it fun. :biggrin: Otherwise, nobody would enjoy it once they were old enough to realize those animatronic hippos aren't real.

Zz, do they have support groups for those afflicted by Disney-itis? :-p
 
  • #329
Moonbear said:
Zz, do they have support groups for those afflicted by Disney-itis? :-p

That sounds like a disease... but then again, maybe it is. :)

I dunno. If there is one, I'd be a charter member. I've been looking for the 12-step program to get off this... well, ok, I'm lying.

Like Diana Ross used to sing "If there's a cure for this, I don't want it, don't want it... If there's a remedy, I'll run from it, from it..."

Zz.
 
  • #330
July 14 is Bastille Day, and you guessed it! They're releasing a Bastille Day pin, today, only at the Epcot pin trading station in Walt Disney World.

See Moonbie, I told you they have a pin for every occasion and a new one almost every day! :)

Zz.
 
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