Disney World PF Gathering and Tips for Disney Mania!

[ZapperZ]

So, went to the Post Office during lunch time today. Walked up to the counter and asked "Do you have the Richard Feynman stamps?"

Person across the counter made me repeat the name a few times. She then went to the back to check the list of stamps they have. She came back and asked "Do you know who he is or what he did?" I replied "He's a physicist - or at least, he was".

She then said "Oh, we don't keep science stamps very long. Argonne buys all of them!" Drat! So my employer buys all of the science stamps from this post office.

Never mind, I then asked "Well, what about the Disney stamps? Argonne can't be buying all of those too!"

She replied "Oh, we ran out of those within a couple of days!"

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I'm depressed...

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no... Not another one, and on my most favorite attraction too!

http://www.local6.com/news/4713504/detail.html

Zz.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no... Not another one, and on my most favorite attraction too!

http://www.local6.com/news/4713504/detail.html

Zz.

Oh boy. I sure hope that these are isolated cases and not an early indication that things have gone too far. I would imagine at least that age will be considered more carefully.

 

[ZapperZ]

Oh boy. I sure hope that these are isolated cases and not an early indication that things have gone too far. I would imagine at least that age will be considered more carefully.

The difference between these and the incidents at other "smaller" parks is that these attractions were working perfectly, meaning these are not accidents.

Considering the unbelievable number of people visiting all the Disney theme parks, it's amazing how low the number of accidents/incidents like these that have occured. I'd say that most people should just stick to the Dumbo ride, right Evo? :)

Zz.

 

[Moonbear]

Oh boy. I sure hope that these are isolated cases and not an early indication that things have gone too far. I would imagine at least that age will be considered more carefully.

I would imagine with the number of guests they have every year, that a number of guests fall ill or die on the property unrelated to any safety issues, just it was going to happen somewhere, and they happened to be at Disney. That was probably the case with that older woman who had a stroke at the park. As for the 4 year old boy, I still can't understand why a parent takes a 4 year old on a ride like that. Maybe as people enter the park, they need to issue wrist bands, different colors for different ages (admission fees are based on age; so if a parent is going to sneak a 4 year old kid onto a ride intended for 12 yrs and up, they're going to have to pay the higher admission). That way, for the most intense rides, you can have not just a height limit but a minimum age requirement.

However, in this story, a 16 y.o. girl is within a reasonable age you expect people will be going on such a ride. It's too soon to know if it was really the ride at fault. She could have gotten dehydrated or heat stroke from being out in the summer heat in FL all day.

It's still sad.

And, does anyone else find it somewhat disconcerting that the hospital is called Celebration Hospital? That sounds great if you're going there to have a baby, but seems horridly inappropriate when someone dies there.

 

[Moonbear]

Considering the unbelievable number of people visiting all the Disney theme parks, it's amazing how low the number of accidents/incidents like these that have occured. I'd say that most people should just stick to the Dumbo ride, right Evo? :)

Zz.

Now will you let me hold the bags rather than go on Tower of Terror?

 

[Ivan Seeking]

However, in this story, a 16 y.o. girl

Okay, I read that as six, not sixteen. In that case I agree. This must be a coincidence. My thought was that young kids would be more vunerable to unexpected accelerations. They may not have the strength to resist the forces.

 

[ZapperZ]

And, does anyone else find it somewhat disconcerting that the hospital is called Celebration Hospital? That sounds great if you're going there to have a baby, but seems horridly inappropriate when someone dies there.

Er... Moonbie, there is a city called "Celebration". From what I remember, it was a city started within the Disney World complex where you can actually buy houses, have schools, etc. So there is a hospital there in Celebration and naturally, it's named Celebration Hospital.

Zz.

 

[Moonbear]

Er... Moonbie, there is a city called "Celebration". From what I remember, it was a city started within the Disney World complex where you can actually buy houses, have schools, etc. So there is a hospital there in Celebration and naturally, it's named Celebration Hospital.

Zz.

It still sounds bad. Can't they name it after somebody?

 

[ZapperZ]

It still sounds bad. Can't they name it after somebody?

But Moonbie dear, renaming it to Goofy Hospital isn't any better!

:)

Zz.

 

[Moonbear]

But Moonbie dear, renaming it to Goofy Hospital isn't any better!

:)

Zz.

Depending on how good they are, it might be more appropriate though.

 

[Gokul43201]

Holy crap, Zz ! Did I ever tell you you're completely nuts ?

 

[Evo]

Considering the unbelievable number of people visiting all the Disney theme parks, it's amazing how low the number of accidents/incidents like these that have occured. I'd say that most people should just stick to the Dumbo ride, right Evo? :)

Zz.

I know I'm sticking to the Dumbo ride. If you dared to put me on anything else, well, the possibilities are too mind boggling.

Gokul, where's your sense of adventure? I'd rather go into a hospital with a happy name than one with a gloomy name. "Hospital of no return" or "Terror Tower Hospital" would not be too encouraging.

 

[Gokul43201]

I'm not talking about some goofy hospital <ducks behind chair>

I'm talking about this whole thread...I only just read a large chunk of it.

 

[ZapperZ]

Holy crap, Zz ! Did I ever tell you you're completely nuts ?

Yes, but what kind of a nut am I? Cashew?

Zz.

 

[Evo]

I'm not talking about some goofy hospital <ducks behind chair>

I'm talking about this whole thread...I only just read a large chunk of it.

Oh, yeah, Zz's hardcore. You don't mess with a serious physicist on a Disney quest.

My ex boyfriend had a PHD in biochemistry and was in serious AIDS research, he watched Beavis and Butthead all day and reruns of the Golden Girls all night.

 

[ZapperZ]

Oh, yeah, Zz's hardcore. You don't mess with a serious physicist on a Disney quest.

My ex boyfriend had a PHD in biochemistry and was in serious AIDS research, he watched Beavis and Butthead all day and reruns of the Golden Girls all night.

Whoa! Compare to that, my Disney addiction sounds harmless!

:)

Zz.

 

[Moonbear]

Holy crap, Zz ! Did I ever tell you you're completely nuts ?

Unfortunately, we seem to just keep encouraging him. I'm a Disney addict enabler!

 

[ZapperZ]

I will make all of you see the Way of the Mouse.

You will be assimilated.

Resistance is Futile!

Bwahahahahahaha!

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Fun Disney events are not just restricted to the Disney theme parks.

There are several World of Disney stores here in the US - the original one in Downtown Disney's Marketplace in Walt Disney World, the second one in Downtown Disney District in Disneyland, and the most recently opened World of Disney store on Fifth Avenue in New York city.

[Note: while the Disney Stores you see at shopping malls and other places were once owned by Disney, they have been sold off. So they are no longer a part of disney, even though they sell Disney items. Their employee are also no longer Disney cast members.]

The World of Disney store on Fifth Avenue has several exclusive items, including Disney Pins (what a surprise!). On Aug. 1st, 2005, they will be running their first ever Pin Pursuit event at that store. This is where you get a card with a map, answer the questions at the back and get a stamp for each of the right answer (or pin trade), and once completed, you get a souvenir pin. They have run this type of Pin Pursuit event for several years at Disney World (I've done it the past 2 years).

Here's an official announcement:

To commemorate the arrival of several "Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations" Mickey statues, the World of Disney® - Fifth Avenue is launching its first pin pursuit on August 1, 2005. This New York City-inspired pursuit features a map with images of open edition World of Disney® - Fifth Avenue pins. Simply answer the questions of the back of the map or trade a pin with a Cast Member to receive a stamp. Collect all six stamps to receive a complimentary Happiest Celebration On Earth Disney pin.

One can also collect (optional) the pins listed in the Pin Pursuit map. Two of the pins being released as part of this celebration were inspired by the various Mickey statues that were decorated by various artists and celebrities. The first one was decorated by James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) while the other was decorated by Jamie Lee Curtis - she noted that this is the original Mouse pad. Of course, these pins are exclusive only to the World of Disney on Fifth Ave.

So, if you're in NYC on Aug. 1st, want to do a pin pursuit? :)

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

OK, so this is where Gokul's proclamation that I'm nuts will be validated... :)

I have mentioned before that the next trip to Disney World will coincide with the Happiest Pin Celebration event at Epcot

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/event?id=5681

I have registered for it and will be attending this for the first time. I think this is where the "hardcore" pin collectors and traders will be present, among other things.

Anyway, a number of event-only pins will be released, and since they're only being released in limited numbers (of course), Disney is having something like a "lottery", or what they call Random Selection Process (RSP), where you list all the pins you would want to purchase. You get to make 3 such lists, however many pins from the available pin catalog for this event. Then, by random selection, they'll notify if you have won the chance to buy that pin or not.

In any case, they are not just releasing limited edition pins, but also pin sets, and sometime, pins set with artwork. In my RSP, I have put a selection for this outstanding set that I so, so, so want! It is a picture of Walt Disney with his famous characters - the Fab Five (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, and Goofy) plus Tinker Bell. It measures 8" x 10", and framed. Only 50 of these will be issued. And the price? $175.00.

[I can hear Gokul saying to himself "He has lost it completely now"]

I will know some time in late August if I get to buy this.

So what did you say about that support group again, Moonbie? :)

Zz.

 

[Moonbear]

Can you really call something that's 8"x10" and comes framed a "pin?"

Apparently the support group idea isn't really working, you seem to keep trading pins with them!

And my friends used to think I was nuts when I told them if I ever got married, I wanted to register at the Disney Store (at the time, they had really cute dishes with subtle white-on-white mouse ears). Though, I wanted toasting glasses from the Warner Bros. store; they had champagne flutes with pewter Bugs Bunny stems (the classic Looney Toons characters are still my favorites).

 

[ZapperZ]

Can you really call something that's 8"x10" and comes framed a "pin?"

No, no, moonbie. The characters are the pins. They're stuck onto a background that's a picture of Walt. So the whole thing is then framed.

Apparently the support group idea isn't really working, you seem to keep trading pins with them!

Drat! Who squealed on me?!

And my friends used to think I was nuts when I told them if I ever got married, I wanted to register at the Disney Store (at the time, they had really cute dishes with subtle white-on-white mouse ears). Though, I wanted toasting glasses from the Warner Bros. store; they had champagne flutes with pewter Bugs Bunny stems (the classic Looney Toons characters are still my favorites).

Registering at the Disney Store sounds like a perfect plan to me. You may want to do the Disney online store and see what else they have. I got a recent mailing that many items, like dinner plate sets, are on sale.

BTW, have you bought Vol. 1 and 2 of the Looney Toons Golden Collection DVD?

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no... Not another one, and on my most favorite attraction too!

http://www.local6.com/news/4713504/detail.html

Zz.

Welp, the Tower of Terror at Disney/MGM Studios is back open. There's no news on the condition of the person, though.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050713/ap_on_re_us/disney_world_hospitalization

It's too bad. This is the best attraction at Disney/MGM Studios, and definitely one of the Top 5 attractionis at Disney World in my book. They have built the same attraction at Disney's California Adventure next to Disneyland a few years ago, and they are building one at Tokyo DisneySea in the American Waterfront. So it is a very popular attraction with very high ridership.

Zz.

 

[JamesU]

pppft! she had a heart attack!? that ride sucks!

 

[Moonbear]

No, no, moonbie. The characters are the pins. They're stuck onto a background that's a picture of Walt. So the whole thing is then framed.

OOOOHHHHH! That makes a little more sense.

Registering at the Disney Store sounds like a perfect plan to me. You may want to do the Disney online store and see what else they have. I got a recent mailing that many items, like dinner plate sets, are on sale.

Well, since I haven't found myself a willing candidate (or even an unwilling one that's gotten close enough for me to capture and chain to the bed...ooops, did I say that out loud? ), wedding registries would be a bit premature.

BTW, have you bought Vol. 1 and 2 of the Looney Toons Golden Collection DVD?

Didn't even know it existed; maybe I'll ask for that as an engagement gift. Actually, after I move, since I have all the furniture I'll need for a while, I decided I'll start building up my entertainment system next (right now it consists of 10 yr old speakers I plug my laptop into, a cheap TV with DVD player, another TV that is so old, I couldn't even connect the DVD player to it, but does have an old VCR connected; I have the Harry Potter box set of DVDs for the first 3 movies and I have 3 VCR tapes - one that's Beauty and the Beast, one of Ren & Stimpy cartoons and one that's ballroom dancing lessons...I think it's time to start working on building that collection ).

 

[Gokul43201]

<whisper> Now he's completely lost it ...tut tut... </whisper>

 

[Moonbear]

<whisper> Now he's completely lost it ...tut tut... </whisper>

This is one of the worst cases I've seen. I don't think there's anything we can do for him at this point. All we can do is make him comfortable and hope it runs its course.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

I will make all of you see the Way of the Mouse.

You will be assimilated.

Resistance is Futile!

Says you. We know how to handle squeekers around here.
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=21807&highlight=mouse

 

[ZapperZ]

Says you. We know how to handle squeekers around here.
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=21807&highlight=mouse

Ooooh.. that's very nasty.

Never mind. I will make you suffer with the most painful torture ever known to man. I will play It's A Small World tune non-stop till you beg for mercy.

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!

Zz.