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.
  • #1,001
Well, with Dumbo being your favorite ride, I suspect you'll win that one. :biggrin:
 
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  • #1,002
A review of Disney On Ice's Finding Nemo.

http://www.elpasotimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051014/LIVING/510140335/1004

Zz.
 
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  • #1,003
OK. I don't feel so bad about this because there's no chance in hell I'll be able to get it. But still, they released a surprise pin at Disneyland today, and it's a good one!

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/9769449.jpg
 
  • #1,004
"When is the best time to go to Disney World?"

If there ever is that one single question that I get asked all the time (once they figure out I'm a Disney freak), that would be it.

My rule of thumb is to pick up a calendar, figure out when school is in session, and go during those time of the year. However, from my personal experience, the best time to go is during the Labor Day week, which is the 1st week of September. Schools is back in session, people are going back to work, and you almost have the Disney parks all to yourself!

As proof to what I just said, the following two pictures were taken at the Magic Kingdom on Labor Day itself this past September, at around 10:30 am. The first one was taken at the entrance to Frontier Land, while the second is somewhere in Liberty Square.

http://img414.imageshack.us/img414/6695/img12645sn.jpg http://img414.imageshack.us/img414/7175/img12639rl.jpg

Zz.
 
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  • #1,005
Hey, I think those photos are repeats! Didn't you show them to us already? They look familiar.
 
  • #1,006
Moonbear said:
Hey, I think those photos are repeats! Didn't you show them to us already? They look familiar.

Nope. I showed something similar to ... er... Astronuc (?) last time, but that was taken a couple of years ago AND also during Labor Day week. These were from this last trip barely a month ago.

Zz.

Edit: Check post #56.
 
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  • #1,007
OK, so I'm a foodie, and a Disney Freak. This report about the Epcot's Food and Wine Festival seems like a Disney Heaven.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/orl-chow1405oct14,0,1215349.story

Zz.
 
  • #1,008
ZapperZ said:
OK, so I'm a foodie, and a Disney Freak. This report about the Epcot's Food and Wine Festival seems like a Disney Heaven.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/orl-chow1405oct14,0,1215349.story

Zz.
Ooh, I think next year we should plan to go during that festival rather than September! (Wait!...what am I saying? Am I suggesting we plan a Disney trip for next year already? And I haven't even found out how this year's trip will go? What if you turn out to be totally boring and stuffy in real life?! :bugeye: :smile:)
 
  • #1,009
Moonbear said:
Ooh, I think next year we should plan to go during that festival rather than September! (Wait!...what am I saying? Am I suggesting we plan a Disney trip for next year already? And I haven't even found out how this year's trip will go? What if you turn out to be totally boring and stuffy in real life?! :bugeye: :smile:)

Hey, I may be ugly, have a hump on my back, and have bad body odor, but I am NOT boring and stuffy! :)

I've been hunting through my closet (ok, not a smart word from you about this) all morning to look for the silly birthday hat that I got a few of years ago when I last did my birthday at WDW. I may take a picture of it if I ever find it...

Zz.
 
  • #1,010
This is probably the final report on the accident on California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure theme park.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-disney14oct14,1,409332.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

Zz.
 
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  • #1,011
They are releasing a series of pins today at Disneyland with the Chicken Little theme. This one is rather cute, but I'm not going to fall for this till I see the movie. Still, this one is called Sorcerer Apprenchic.

:)

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10097524.jpg
 
  • #1,012
I found the silly birthday hat that I had during my birthday at WDW a couple of years ago. It's a hat in the shape of a birthday cake, with candles on top. The candles actually light up and blink when you press a button on the side of the hat.

The picture below shows the front and back of the hat. It is actually pretty cool, when it is worn by a kid. On me, it looked rather silly, but I didn't care! :)

Zz.

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/8279/img13240ep.jpg


http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9374/img13252gj.jpg
 
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  • #1,013
Awwwww... now this is utterly charming!

A new pin being released today at WDW is part of the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween. It depicts a picture of Sir Donald and Maiden Daisy.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904424.jpg
 
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  • #1,015
Moonbear said:
Well, with Dumbo being your favorite ride, I suspect you'll win that one. :biggrin:

I am so weak... and so predictable! :(

We put a bid in yesterday for the Dumbo figurine. My credit card didn't stand a sliver of a chance in the battle.

:)

Zz.
 
  • #1,016
One of the major reasons to go to Disney World during the holidays are all the festivities and the lights decorations throughout the theme parks. I'm hoping to show a few of the amazing decorations they had when I was there a couple of years ago. We'll start with this one (I think I've shown something similar a while back, so this will be a rerun for those who have seen it). This is the light decorations at Epcot along the entrance to the World Showcase. The picture here doesn't do it justice. It is many times more impressive than what you can see here, not to mention, the blinking light patterns and color changes follow the accompanying music.

Very impressive...

Zz.

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/749/disney1247lp.jpg
 
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  • #1,017
Make-A-Wish Foundation sends another child to Disney World.

http://www.harktheherald.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=66354

Zz.
 
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  • #1,018
ZapperZ said:
One of the major reasons to go to Disney World during the holidays are all the festivities and the lights decorations throughout the theme parks. I'm hoping to show a few of the amazing decorations they had when I was there a couple of years ago. We'll start with this one (I think I've shown something similar a while back, so this will be a rerun for those who have seen it). This is the light decorations at Epcot along the entrance to the World Showcase. The picture here doesn't do it justice. It is many times more impressive than what you can see here, not to mention, the blinking light patterns and color changes follow the accompanying music.

Very impressive...

Zz.

Are those still up at the beginning of January when we'll be there this year?
 
  • #1,019
Moonbear said:
Are those still up at the beginning of January when we'll be there this year?

From what I have read, YES! Even the Osborne Family lights at Disney/MGM Studios should also still be up... They have it listed to be up till Jan 8th. In fact, I think quite a number of the holiday parades should also still be around during the first few days of Jan.

Zz.
 
  • #1,020
ZapperZ said:
From what I have read, YES! Even the Osborne Family lights at Disney/MGM Studios should also still be up... They have it listed to be up till Jan 8th. In fact, I think quite a number of the holiday parades should also still be around during the first few days of Jan.
Zz.
Oh, goody goody goody! :biggrin:
 
  • #1,021
Today, they're releasing a pin at WDW titled Mickey at Tokyo Disneyland. This is actually a very nice pin, showing Mickey wearing a kimono.http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904105.jpg

The pin actually was inspired by a Mickey bean bag plush which is being released at Tokyo Disneyland and WDW. Would make sense to get both, wouldn't it? :)

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/TokyoDisneyland.jpg
 
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  • #1,022
You didn't really mean to phrase that, "It would make sense," did you? :smile: That is a cute pin though. I'm not sure I like the plush doll as much. I can't believe the Mouse didn't think of marketing it as a set; the doll with the pin on it. :rolleyes:
 
  • #1,023
Moonbear said:
You didn't really mean to phrase that, "It would make sense," did you? :smile:

I certainly did mean it! It makes perfect sense in my Disney-brainwashed mind to get both!

:)

That is a cute pin though. I'm not sure I like the plush doll as much. I can't believe the Mouse didn't think of marketing it as a set; the doll with the pin on it. :rolleyes:

I think the doll has been sold already at Tokyo Disneyland, so already they are separate merchandise. I will probably buy both (assuming I can still get them in January), and attach the pin onto the doll... er... plush.

Zz.
 
  • #1,024
This is currently "... the hardest ticket to get in all of Walt Disney World..."

But supposedly, Jeff Lange tells you how you can secure a seat on board that haywagon.

http://www.jimhillmedia.com/article.php?id=1693

Zz.
 
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  • #1,025
They released a surprise pin today at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. It is actually a cute pin, showing both Lilo and Stitch with lanyards full of pins. I don't collect Lilo and/or Stitch pins, but I wouldn't mind having these, even if simply to use as trading pins...

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10924757.jpg
 
  • #1,026
Zz, mybe you should take a break and not chack up on Disney in..let's say, 7 days.
 
  • #1,027
Looks like Hong Kong Disneyland had a very positive review so far from its guests.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-10/14/content_3615840.htm

Zz.
 
  • #1,028
Looks like after Michael Eisner, the Disney Board has learned its lessons. They have instituted a strong for-cause termination in the new CEO Bob Iger's contract.

http://www.fortune.com/fortune/ceo/articles/0,15114,1117910,00.html?promoid=yahoo

Zz.
 
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  • #1,029
This is a booster pin set being released to at WDW. This is a good set to have since it has 4 pins, one from each of the theme park at WDW.

Booster sets are a great thing to add to one's collection since they tend to be cheaper than the regular off-the-rack pins. Typically, a set of 4 pins such as this costs $22. Compare that with the cheapest rack pins that cost $6.95, and you can see the deal immediately here. It is also good to have in case one wants to use them for trading.

This booster set, though, is beautiful in its own right. So I would probably buy a few sets so that I can keep one, but still have nice pins to trade.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904228.jpg
 
  • #1,030
A heart-warming story of one of ex-Disney's animators...

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-ne16baruchoct16,0,7476066.story

Zz.
 
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  • #1,031
More things to look forward to during the holiday season at WDW. This one in particular is very special. It's the Christmas parade at The Magic Kingdom.

Zz.

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/6348/disney1498sl.jpg
 
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  • #1,032
Turtle Talk with Crush is one of the most amazing "show" that Disney has ever produced. I think even they didn't think it would be this popular since they initially put it in a very small theater in The Living Sea pavillion.

Turtle Talk has now opened at California Adventure, and the Living Sea is under extensive renovations, perhaps to give Turtle Talk a larger space. To know what the brouhaha is all about, read the link below.

http://disney.go.com/inside/issues/stories/v051018.html

Zz.
 
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  • #1,033
The recent makeover of the Magnolia golf course at Walt Disney World (WDW) will result in the course landing in the top 5 on the PGA in terms of overall length when it hosts the Funai Classic this weekend.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/golf/orl-disney1705oct17,0,456496.story

On a separate note, everyone is keeping an eye <no pun intended> on Wilma. Of course, selfish old me hopes it will miss central Florida.

Zz.
 
  • #1,034
The released yesterday a rather clever pin. It's called Cinderella - from Rags to Riches. It's a spinner pin, where on one side, you have Cinderella in rags, and if you spin it, you have her in her princess gown (if only I can transform myself THAT quickly).

My question is, what happens if you spin it very fast and the two mearges into each other? :)

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904072.jpg
 
  • #1,035
Disney War

This is a fascinating review of James Stewart's book "Disney War". Certainly, as expected, the juciest bit comes from the Eisner's "empire", especially during the last few years of his tenure as CEO.

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID509700.asp

Zz.
 
  • #1,036
There are now three new pin locations at Disneyland Resort:

Bonanza Outfitters - Silver Spur, Disneyland® Park

P.T. Flea Market, Disney's California Adventure® Park

and

Disney's Pin Traders, Downtown Disney® District.

Soon, Disneyland will catch up to WDW on the number of pin locations (highly unlikely).

Zz.
 
  • #1,037
WDW Dining Menu

What is the best thing to do at Walt Disney World after the attractions and character greetings? Why the FOOD, of course!

There is an unbelievable amount of choices one can choose from for food, everything from a pretzel off a cart to a full 5-star dining experience at Victoria and Albert at the Grand Floridian resort (suit and tie required for gentlemen).

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

This is a list of the menu at various dining locations throughout WDW. The list isn't complete (Summer Seasons food court at Epcot is missing). Still, it has several of my favorite eating places, such as Tusker House and Flame Tree BBQ at Animal Kingdom, Marrekesh (and of course Summer Seasons) at Epcot, Liberty Tree Tavern and Columbia Harbor House at the Magic Kingdom. Of course, a big portion of the dining area are missing, such as those at the resorts and Downtown Disney.

OK... now I'm getting hungry...

Zz.
 
  • #1,039
Haunted Mansion Pins

Being released today are three pins as part of the Haunted Attraction Collection (the same one as the Tower of Terror series pins). This time, the attraction is the Haunted Mansion, one of my favorite attraction at The Magic Kingdom. And these are terrific pins with the same 3 characters from the Tower of Terror series: Mickey, Donald, and Goofy.

The first one is the loading area of the attraction, where you get onto a moving platform and hop onto a Doom Buggy. Any who has been on this attraction would recognize this scene right away. Donald's refusal to get onto the moving platform is just precious!

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904462.jpgThe second pin is also familiar because this is right outside the entrance to the building in the waiting area. There is a "graveyard" with a rather hilarious tombstones in the actual waiting area.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904461.jpg

Now this last one is a winner! Again, if you have been on this attraction, you know how funny it was at the very end when one of the hitchiking ghosts actually appear in your Doom Buggy. This is a pin set with a very elaborate packaging show the 3 hitchhiking ghosts. There are 4 pins here, the characters in the Doom Buggy, and the 3 ghosts pins.

With a limited edition of 500, again I don't expect to see any of these come January. :(

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904466.jpg
 
  • #1,040
More Disney during the Holidays.

This is at the Magic Kingdom, looking down Main Street towards the train station. As one can guess, it looks a lot more impressive in person than what can be seen in this picture.

Can't wait to see this again in January.

Zz.

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/5825/disney3428hp.jpg
 
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  • #1,041
Alright, you PF members from SoCal, come out, come out, where ever you are!

After being told that we have plenty of members in that part of the country, how about a PF gathering next year over the Memorial Day weekend at Disneyland? What could be more fun than that?

I know, I know... it is WAY too far in advanced. But considering that it is usually a very busy time of the year both at Disneyland and Disney World, *I* will need to plan things almost this early, while you guys over there don't have to.

Anyway, think about it, and if there's any interest, you may post it here or PM me directly. In the meantime, I'll sprinkle some fairy dusts to help you decide...

Zz.
 
  • #1,042
ZapperZ said:
Alright, you PF members from SoCal, come out, come out, where ever you are!
After being told that we have plenty of members in that part of the country, how about a PF gathering next year over the Memorial Day weekend at Disneyland? What could be more fun than that?
I know, I know... it is WAY too far in advanced. But considering that it is usually a very busy time of the year both at Disneyland and Disney World, *I* will need to plan things almost this early, while you guys over there don't have to.
I see you're trying to increase your PF Disney following. :biggrin:

Anyway, think about it, and if there's any interest, you may post it here or PM me directly. In the meantime, I'll sprinkle some fairy dusts to help you decide...
Zz.
*don't say it Moonbear, don't say it Moonbear, don't say it Moonbear* :smile: :biggrin: It's so hard to be good. :devil:
 
  • #1,043
Moonbear said:
I see you're trying to increase your PF Disney following. :biggrin:

HUSH! You must not let the secret out. They should not know that they are being assimilated into the ways of the Mouse.

*don't say it Moonbear, don't say it Moonbear, don't say it Moonbear* :smile: :biggrin: It's so hard to be good. :devil:

Oh, but I know you can do it! :)

Zz.
 
  • #1,044
OK, so remember these two delightful figurines from a while back that I was drooling after?

http://auctions.images.go.com/Images/I-Catalog/DA/Products/DA19773/DA19773a.jpg

http://auctions.images.go.com/Images/I-Catalog/DA/Products/DA19737/DA19737a.jpg

Would surprise you if I tell you that I won the bid to get both of them? [ZapperZ can see both Evo and Moonbie shaking their heads and saying "No".] Well, I did! :)

So be prepared to see these things on display if you ever get to my place. Now I need to find something else to toss out to make room for the darn things when they arrive. I'm running out of space... :(

Zz.
 
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  • #1,045
Wow, this thread is huge!

I am a collector of Alice in Wonderland trinkets, both Disney and other manufacturers. When I get the chance, I can upload a photo of my collections.
 
  • #1,046
Kerrie said:
Wow, this thread is huge!

Not only are we huge, we are also nuts!

OK, I'm the nutty one. The rest are here just out of curiosity like gapers watching a traffic accident on an expressway.

[I had a horrible commute home, see?]

I am a collector of Alice in Wonderland trinkets, both Disney and other manufacturers. When I get the chance, I can upload a photo of my collections.

Whoa! Yes please! I'd love to see your Alice collection!

[Still waiting for pictures of Moonbie's shadow box of her pin collection]

Zz.
 
  • #1,047
Surprise news! If you're going to be in New York City tomorrow, Oct. 22, there is a surprise Pin Pursuit at the Fifth Ave. World of Disney Store - A Royal Pin Pursuit Celebrating Walt Disney's Cinderella.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/pin?id=12663

I suppose I can't talk anyone to go do this thing for me, can I?

Zz.
 
  • #1,048
ZapperZ said:
So be prepared to see these things on display if you ever get to my place. Now I need to find something else to toss out to make room for the darn things when they arrive. I'm running out of space... :(
Zz.
:smile: I think that just means you need to move into a bigger home. :biggrin:
 
  • #1,049
Moonbear said:
:smile: I think that just means you need to move into a bigger home. :biggrin:

It's a never-ending problem. If I have a larger home, I will be keeping more crap, and I will still run out of space. It's some sort of a universal law or something...

Zz.
 
  • #1,050
This is a very cute and clever pin. It's goofy with a ghost. The pin is part of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904425.jpg
 

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