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.
  • #601
Evo said:
Can we bring our guns? :-p
Oh, it's required! At the end of the ceremony, when Mickey (who else did you think would perform the ceremony in Disney?) says ZZ may kiss the bride, you should all fire shots into the air. :approve:
 
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  • #602
Moonbear said:
Well, I thought all the PF sisters would be bridesmaids, and you'll all wear mouse ears. :biggrin: I think Zz will wear all his pins on a sash like a prince, and I'll have golden mouse ears instead of a veil/headdress thing.

Hey, this is sounding way better than any regular wedding. :smile:

Ohmigosh!

I got hitched and the wedding all planned, all while I was sound asleep!

I dunno.. I've always wanted to get "married" (or at least invited to a wedding) at the Disney Wedding Pavilion right by the Grand Floridian. You get a straight shot at Cinderalla's castle across the lagoon as the backdrop. And then, for the reception, a 5 tier wedding cake with mickeys stamped all over.

Come to think of it, I'd just skip the wedding and go right to the reception! :)

And no, having me wear all my pins isn't a good idea - I won't be able to walk to the altar being weighted down by all those metals. You'll have to carry me in like the carried Cleopatra into Rome.

Zz.
 
  • #603
So, how valuable is a piece of rubber from an old tire? Quite a bit if you put it on a pin! :)

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/pin?id=9981

But hey, at least they're recycling them rather than ending up in a landfill somewhere.

Zz.
 
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  • #604
ZapperZ said:
Ohmigosh!

I got hitched and the wedding all planned, all while I was sound asleep!Zz.
It's not safe to sleep when you have a thread in GD. :wink:
 
  • #605
ZapperZ said:
So, how valuable is a piece of rubber from an old tire? Quite a bit if you put it on a pin! :)

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/pin?id=9981

But hey, at least they're recycling them rather than ending up in a landfill somewhere.

Zz.
I like that, clever idea. Darn it Zz (whacks Zz with her can again), you're starting to make me want to buy these.
 
  • #606
Evo said:
It's not safe to sleep when you have a thread in GD. :wink:
Hey, Evo, he didn't run away screaming at the idea! That's a good sign, right?

Now, now, Zz, stop tugging at the ropes, it'll just chafe your wrists. :biggrin:
 
  • #607
Moonbear said:
Hey, Evo, he didn't run away screaming at the idea! That's a good sign, right?
He said he'd like to get married! :biggrin:

Now, now, Zz, stop tugging at the ropes, it'll just chafe your wrists. :biggrin:
Wow, I'm impressed, I didn't know you knew how to hog tie someone. :-p
 
  • #608
Moonbear said:
Hey, Evo, he didn't run away screaming at the idea! That's a good sign, right?

Now, now, Zz, stop tugging at the ropes, it'll just chafe your wrists. :biggrin:

Oh my. Moonbie, I didn't know you're into this bondage stuff!

[ZapperZ ducks real quickly...]

Evo said:
I like that, clever idea. Darn it Zz (whacks Zz with her can again), you're starting to make me want to buy these.

As I've said to Moonbie, I'll get you yet, my Pretty... and your little dog too!

I will initiate you into the joy of Disney pin collecting when we get there. I have just the starter kit for you to start with.

Resistance is Futile!

Zz.
 
  • #609
Evo said:
He said he'd like to get married!

No, I said I'd like to get "married". There's a difference, see? :)

Zz.
 
  • #610
ZapperZ said:
No, I said I'd like to get "married". There's a difference, see? :)

Zz.
Uhm, yeah, "huge" difference. :bugeye: :wink:
 
  • #611
ZapperZ said:
No, I said I'd like to get "married". There's a difference, see? :)

Zz.

:rolleyes: Does that mean you're backing out? :cry: You know what my sisters did to the last guy to leave one of us at the altar, right?
 
  • #612
Moonbear said:
:rolleyes: Does that mean you're backing out? :cry: You know what my sisters did to the last guy to leave one of us at the altar, right?

Let me guess... the guy now speaks in a voice several octaves higher?

<ZapperZ runs away in horror>

Zz.
 
  • #614
OK, I just need to bribe someone from Hong Kong to get me these stamps!

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-08/15/content_3357121.htm

:)

Zz.
 
  • #615
WOW! I WANT THIS PIN!

(yeah, yeah, you addict. What else is new?)

But really! Look at it! I haven't seen anything like it! It is just so... so... well, darn it, it's cute!

Luckily, it is an open addition pin. 18 more days and it WILL be in my hands!

Zz.
 
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  • #617
It looks like the ZOTOB worm hit a number of organizations and businesses, INCLUDING Disney. A major part of Disney's reservations, online services, and a few computer-controlled rides were affected. In fact, a number of Disney websites are still down. From the reports that I have heard, it is a MAJOR disruption in their operations.

Zz.
 
  • #618
Call we a wuss. Call me a sissy. Call me weak (just don't call me Shirley). I don't care...

I don't have a lot of pins with Dumbo on it, but when I saw this, I just melted, melted I tell you!

And yes, Evo. They continue to torture us. This pin will ONLY be released at Disneyland. It means that I won't even have a chance to buy it unless it appears on ebay... <sob>

Zz.
 
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  • #619
That is one BIG Mickey.

The Associated Press has a picture of one of the parades for Hong Kong Disneyland during their Rehearsal Days. I don't think WDW has a Mickey in their parades which is that big.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/050816/481/hk10308160957

Zz.
 
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  • #620
ZapperZ said:
Call we a wuss. Call me a sissy. Call me weak (just don't call me Shirley). I don't care...

I don't have a lot of pins with Dumbo on it, but when I saw this, I just melted, melted I tell you!

And yes, Evo. They continue to torture us. This pin will ONLY be released at Disneyland. It means that I won't even have a chance to buy it unless it appears on ebay... <sob>

Zz.

Oh, that is a cute one. I don't know if I could ever get into pin trading though...once I had those, I don't think I could give any away! I like the Sheriff Mickey pin too. What I think I need is a rec room! See, if I had the pins, I'd want to just have a few themed collections, and then display them in shadow boxes. But, I don't like lots of stuff hung on the walls, and Disney stuff just would NOT go with my decorating style, so I just need one room to be the "fun" room, where I can just go crazy with bright, primary colored furniture and hanging Disney stuff on the walls, and maybe that would be the room for a pool table and bar. Oh, good god, what have you done to me?! Now I'm not only starting to be drawn in by these pins, but I'm planning an entire room in a hypothetical house just so I can display them! (They'd still have to compete for space with the Bugs Bunny stuff though...maybe one wall of Disney and one wall of Warner Bros.). :eek:
 
  • #621
Moonbear said:
Oh, that is a cute one. I don't know if I could ever get into pin trading though...once I had those, I don't think I could give any away! I like the Sheriff Mickey pin too. What I think I need is a rec room! See, if I had the pins, I'd want to just have a few themed collections, and then display them in shadow boxes. But, I don't like lots of stuff hung on the walls, and Disney stuff just would NOT go with my decorating style, so I just need one room to be the "fun" room, where I can just go crazy with bright, primary colored furniture and hanging Disney stuff on the walls, and maybe that would be the room for a pool table and bar. Oh, good god, what have you done to me?! Now I'm not only starting to be drawn in by these pins, but I'm planning an entire room in a hypothetical house just so I can display them! (They'd still have to compete for space with the Bugs Bunny stuff though...maybe one wall of Disney and one wall of Warner Bros.). :eek:

Just because of that, I'd MARRY you!

[Oh my god! What did I just do?]

The thing with pins is that if you do intend to do pin trading, you buy more than one! About 1/3 of the pins that I have in my pin album, I have duplicates of, especially the limited edition and annual passholder exclusives. I can trade those with many people easily because those are not easy to find or get. And you definitely need to pick a theme that you want to collect. If not, you'd be in the poor house real fast, and you'd go nuts trying to buy almost everything in sight - you'd end up like me!

I should take a picture of my Tweety collection and put it up here. It's the only non-Disney area of the house that is devoid of any Disney stuff (Tweety simply refuses to share his space with them). Besides, he was here first, so he takes top billing.

Zz.
 
  • #622
ZapperZ said:
Just because of that, I'd MARRY you!

[Oh my god! What did I just do?]

:biggrin: Evo, Evo! Look! The wedding's back on! :!) :!) :!)
 
  • #623
Moonbear said:
:biggrin: Evo, Evo! Look! The wedding's back on! :!) :!) :!)

Moonbie darling, I wouldn't be so happy if I were you. You might just get the short end of the bargain. :)

I'm short-tempered, have bad body ordor, 3 missing front teeth, and a small hump on my back. I snort and belch all day, and I scratch myself in public. Luckily, I've been toilet-trained, or I would have to stop at every fire hydrant.

If we get married, I would need a pre-nuptual. I get to keep all my disney and tweety stuff no matter what. And during the Fall, when all the sports are going on, I want to do the typical guy thing. I want to be able to sit in front of the TV all day on weekends, dressed in nothing but my boxers, a case of beer right next to the couch, a big bag of potato chips and a pizza on the other side, and do nothing but what... well, do I need to explain? Of course there's nothing else to watch on a Sunday afternoon but The House of Mouse!

Zz.
 
  • #624
ZapperZ said:
Moonbie darling, I wouldn't be so happy if I were you. You might just get the short end of the bargain. :)

I'm short-tempered, have bad body ordor, 3 missing front teeth, and a small hump on my back. I snort and belch all day, and I scratch myself in public. Luckily, I've been toilet-trained, or I would have to stop at every fire hydrant.

If we get married, I would need a pre-nuptual. I get to keep all my disney and tweety stuff no matter what. And during the Fall, when all the sports are going on, I want to do the typical guy thing. I want to be able to sit in front of the TV all day on weekends, dressed in nothing but my boxers, a case of beer right next to the couch, a big bag of potato chips and a pizza on the other side, and do nothing but what... well, do I need to explain? Of course there's nothing else to watch on a Sunday afternoon but The House of Mouse!

Zz.

The House of Mouse? :confused: What's that? For a minute there, I was worried you might be as fanatical about football as you are about Disney. That would have been a deal breaker. Will you share some of the pizza with me?

Oh, and don't forget, you already posted a picture of yourself, even if you WERE wearing sunglasses so we couldn't see your face. There was no discernable hump, you can get dentures for those missing teeth, and if the body odor gets too strong, it'll just be time to drag you off to the shower again. :biggrin: I think we have a sense of your temper, though I've noticed it improves dramatically in the month before a Disney trip. :wink: See, us PF sisters are a tough lot. :-p
 
  • #625
Moonbear said:
The House of Mouse? :confused:

WHAT?!

You don't know what the House of Mouse is? That's it, I'm calling the engagement off!

Why, the House of Mouse is the most entertaining half-hour on the Disney Channel other than the Adventures of Winnie The Pooh!

:)

Zz.
 
  • #626
ZapperZ said:
I'm short-tempered, have bad body ordor, 3 missing front teeth, and a small hump on my back. I snort and belch all day, and I scratch myself in public. Luckily, I've been toilet-trained, or I would have to stop at every fire hydrant.
OMG, we might have been separated at birth! You just described me! :bugeye:
 
  • #627
Evo said:
OMG, we might have been separated at birth! You just described me! :bugeye:

EVO SISTER!

[Runs to Evo and jumps onto her lap]

Zz.
 
  • #628
ZapperZ said:
EVO SISTER!

[Runs to Evo and jumps onto her lap]

Zz.
:!) :!) Brother Zz! :!) :!)

(wish I'd known sooner that this was how to get you into my lap)
 
  • #629
ZapperZ said:
WHAT?!

You don't know what the House of Mouse is? That's it, I'm calling the engagement off!

Why, the House of Mouse is the most entertaining half-hour on the Disney Channel other than the Adventures of Winnie The Pooh!

:)

Zz.

Oh, I don't have cable TV, so no Disney channel. :frown: I still used good old-fashioned rabbit ears to get my TV channels. That might change when I move. I've heard you can't get any TV reception in most places there, so I might be forced to pay for TV.
 
  • #630
Moonbear said:
Oh, I don't have cable TV, so no Disney channel. :frown: I still used good old-fashioned rabbit ears to get my TV channels. That might change when I move. I've heard you can't get any TV reception in most places there, so I might be forced to pay for TV.

Get satellite! That way, you can keep the same service no matter when you go. For some reason, I think you'd be just the right person to enjoy BBC America channel!

<burp, blech>

Zz.
 
  • #631
This is the official website for Disney Fairies...

Er... no, I don't mean THAT kind of fairies, thank you!

:)

http://disney.go.com/fairies/

Zz.
 
  • #632
ZapperZ said:
Get satellite! That way, you can keep the same service no matter when you go. For some reason, I think you'd be just the right person to enjoy BBC America channel!

<burp, blech>

Zz.
Nah, I definitely don't need satellite. First, I'm not sure if the building owner would be happy with me mounting a dish on his roof. But, aside from that, I've house sat for people with satellite TV and every time it would rain (esp. thunderstorms), it started losing reception. I'm totally content with just 5 channels. Even if I got cable, I'd just get the basic $12/month package that gives you 22 channels (it's only because they even offer a package that cheap that I'm considering it...I lived for a few years without any TV and didn't miss it a bit). It's a big step that I'm going to get DSL for my internet!
 
  • #633
The latest pictures from the progress of Expedition Everest. Needless today, the Disney freaks like me are just salivating. No opening dates have been announced yet.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/beastly.htm

Zz.
 
  • #634
If you are close to the Disneyland area, or going to Disneyland some time soon, then I HATE YOU!

:)

This gorgeous pin is scheduled to be released on Aug. 21st. at Disneyland. If you love Fantasia like I do, you'll recognize the significance of this pin. Not only that, the artist who designed the pin will be around to sign this and several of the pins he designed.

Damn it!

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/pin?id=10568

Zz.
 
  • #635
Disney honors US Teachers of the Year.

http://disney.go.com/inside/issues/stories/v050816.html

Zz.
 
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  • #636
A month before the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland, Mickey Mania is hitting the island and the surrounding region.

http://news.ft.com/cms/s/363f6c62-0f85-11da-8b31-00000e2511c8.html

Zz.
 
  • #637
It appears that today is the last day of operation for The Living Seas pavilion at Epcot. It will be closing for several months for refurbishing, and will reopen in November. So no more Corral restaurant and no more Sea Base Alpha for now.

Zz.
 
  • #638
On some days, I'd like to wear this pin.

Unfortunately, it will only be released at Disneyland, again! <sigh>

Zz.
 
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  • #639
OK, this could flop like a Keanu Reeves movie, but what the hey...

I'm going to give away a Disney pin of my choice to the first person who answers this correctly. You have to post the answer on here, so that will be the ultimate evidence on who did what when. But here's the catch. You only have ONE chance at answering the complete question AND I will only reveal who won Sunday next week. This means that just because someone has posted an answer on here, it doesn't mean that person got it completely correct. So if you think you have the right answer, post it, and post it quickly!

This "contest" is not a PF event. It is entirely out of my own "pocket". If you are the winner, I will contact you on how you would like the pin sent to you.

Here we go. You have to answer BOTH questions correctly.

1. What was the tune that Mickey Mouse whistled to at the beginning of Steamboat Willie?

2. What Disney World attraction has the tune with this lyrics:

There's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow
Shinning at the end of everyday
There's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow
And tomorrow is just a dream away

Good luck!

Zz.
 
  • #640
1- Steamboat Bill

2 - Carousel of Progress
 
  • #641
OK, so I've mentioned that on this upcoming Disney World trip, I will be attending my first pin event, the Happiest Pin Celebration on Earth. One of the many events planned for this is the release of a number (try hundreds) of limited edition pins (some only in lots of 50). The attendees can look over the list and put in requests to buy these pins. These requests are then selected at random and if you're selected, you will get to buy the pins you requested.

I submitted my requests several months ago, and yesterday I was informed that about 50% of what I requested, I can get! One of the ones that I really want is this:

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/pin?id=8769

I got it! It's a jumbo pin with Chip and Dale in a hot air balloon. Unfortunately, the one that I really, really wanted to buy, I didn't get, which was this:

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/pin?id=8810

I'm quite disappointed because I would have traded everything else just to get this particular one. I would have never sold this off, but I can see that the value of this set would do nothing but just shoot up over time.

In any case, I am still looking forward to attending this event. A few of the artists who designed the pins that I will be buying will be on hand. I'm hoping to get a few pictures with these very talented people.

12 days and counting...

Zz.
 
  • #642
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World

Of all the Disney guide books out there, the one I would highly recommend is the continually-updated "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World" by Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa. It is in paperback and costs about $13 on Amazon. In fact, a new one for 2006 is about to be published (Amazon is listing it for Aug. 29 2005).

If you are going there for the first time, or want a more informed experienced other than just stumbling through the parks blindly, this is the book to get. It's the next best thing to getting a guided tour. Or, you can just go to Disney World with me!

:)

Zz.
 
  • #643
Disney Visa card exclusive pin

Disney is releasing a Disney Visa card exclusive pin on Aug. 29th. "Unfortunately", it's a Stitch-themed pin.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/event?id=8602

It is basically a stitch character mounted on a background card. Now don't get me wrong, I like Lilo And Stitch movie, but I'm not much into the Stitch character. And the new attraction at the Magic Kingdom - Stitch Great Adventure (which replaces the much more terrifying Alien Encounter) - SUCKS big time (I don't recommend this attraction).

However, I will still get a couple of this pin because of one reason - KIDS LOVE STITCH! It will be on my pin-trading lanyard and my big bargaining pin with kids who have "rare" pins that I want. Most of them simply can't refuse when they see a Stitch pin, and this one will be very enticing because of the exclusive nature of the pin and it comes with a card!

So watch out kids! Uncle Zap is comin' to get your pins! Bwahahahahaha!

Zz.
 
  • #646
Hey, who knew the Mormons would identify with Goofy? (I will make no further commentary on that) :)

http://www.sltrib.com/travel/ci_2959317

Zz.
 
  • #647
Rest in Peace, Wonders of Life.

It appears that this last closure is final. The Wonders of Life pavilion at Epcot has been opened only during the high seasons. Most of the year, it is closed with the explanation that it is under renovations. Well, rumor has it that the new Epcot map no longer has this pavilion listed anymore. It certainly seems that we have seen the last of the pavilion in its current form.

Of course, rumors are spreading around as to what it will evolve into. Most of the Disney fanatics (I'm included) would love to see a rollercoaster ride built in the huge building. It would only make sense since the other 3 parks have at least one rollercoaster attraction [Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, Rock 'N' Rollercoaster at Disney/MGM, and the about-to-open Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom]. Epcot is the only one without. There have been earlier rumors that they might overhaul Spaceship Earth (that big golf ball) and build a rollercoaster inside of that. But I think there's too many people who love that attraction, even if it's slightly tired and needs major upgrading (one can start by getting rid of those AT&T signs - does AT&T even exist anymore?). So that rumor came and went and nothing happened.

Personally, I hope they do something spectacular ("make no small plans"), especially if they can coincide that with Epcot's 25th Anniversary in 2007. That would be perfect.

Zz.
 
  • #648
As reported by mousemerf on WDWmagic, Pooh's Playful Spot will officially open Sept. 1st, 2005 in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. Hooray!

<dance around in circles>

Uh-oh. On the other hand, they may not let adults play in it.

Drat! :(

Zz.
 
  • #649
In the ongoing category of "They're making it up just like Hallmark", did you know that the first weekend after Labor Day is Grandparents Day? You didn't? Shame on you! Well the Disney people are here to remind you of that by releasing a pin to commemorate this day.

Strangely enough, it actually is a cute pin, considering that all the Fab Five are in it. Too bad I don't have any grandparents, and it is only going to be released in Disneyland.

Zz.
 
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  • #650
Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights

Hey Evo, Moonbie, and other PF'ers who might be interested,

Here's ANOTHER reason to really consider going to WDW right at the 1st week of January: the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/osborn_lights.htm

It will only be on till Jan 2nd. So if we fly in on the 1st, we'd be in time to catch the last of this and other holiday decorations.

This would be fun, yes?

Zz.
 
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