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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  • #1,402
cyrusabdollahi said:
Those are great photos you have. Keep them comming!

OK, here's one more. These are the lighted arches at Epcot as part of their holiday decorations. At various times, it blinks and flickers in intricate patterns to the music being played.

Zz.

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  • #1,404
ZapperZ said:
The 3rd baby african elephant born at Disney's Animal Kingdom! Happy Birthday, baby elephant!

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10024670.asp

Zz.
Ooh, they'll have monitors up for guests to see her! We have to see the baby elephant! Awwwwww. The last baby elephant I got to see was over 20 years ago at the National Zoo, and it didn't survive. :frown: I hope this one fares better.
 
  • #1,406
Happy first day of Winter! Brrrr... it's cold over here.

Hopefully, this pin being released today will make it a little bit more joyful.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10924737.jpg
 
  • #1,407
Take a closer look at the revamped Magic of Disney Animation at the Disney/MGM Studios.

http://disney.go.com/inside/issues/stories/v051220.html

Zz.
 
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  • #1,408
The Christmas parade at The Magic Kingdom - Here comes Mickey with all that presents! Hooray!

Zz.

http://img438.imageshack.us/img438/8760/disney1496ov.jpg
 
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  • #1,409
Christmas decorations pictures from this holiday season at Disney's Yacht Club and Disney's Beach Club resorts!

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

Moonbie, maybe we'll park the car and meet you in the lobby, since we also want to take a look at this! :)

Zz.
 
  • #1,410
Just in time for the first day of Winter, the Four Seasons collection releases the Winter pin:

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10916229.jpg

Zz.
 
  • #1,412
Wow! Look at this. It's a framed pin set featuring 15 pins with various characters forming the letters "Walt Disney World". Gorgeous! It's also expensive, $175!

Since I've ran out of wall space, both at home and at work, I probably won't get this. Moonbie, you should get it!

:)

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10955500.jpg
 
  • #1,413
Ooooh... now this is different!

A couple of pins will be released on the 23rd. They're gorgeous by themselves, but there's more!

The first one is a picture of Sleep Beauty Castle at Disneyland with Mickey in the foreground.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10127986.jpg

A second pin with a similar them has Tinkerbel instead.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10127801.jpg

(she has those eyes again, Moonbie)

But here's the COOLEST part about it. These two pins forms a larger puzzle. They actually fit with one another!

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/101278011.jpg

What will they think of next to make us part with our money?

The sad part about this? It's only available at Disneyland!

Looks like I will have to get my "connections" over in LA to go get me these.

Zz.
 
  • #1,414
The marching Toy Soldiers during the holiday parade at the Magic Kingdom.

Zz.

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  • #1,415
This is the CD cover for the Holiday Wishes CD released at WDW. I hope they are still selling it when we're there. I would buy it just for the cover alone. :)

Zz.

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  • #1,416
Awww... this just melts my heart!

They're already releasing pins for Pooh's 80th anniversary next year. This one is a cutie. It is out today at Disneyland. Now let's hope WDW will be releasing one there too.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10127726.jpg
 
  • #1,418
OK Moonbie, I have an assignment for you when we get to Disney World. I want you to stare at every pin lanyard worn by a Cast Member and see if you can find this pin. It is a cast member pin being released on the 27th, and we can get it only via trading.

I want this pin! :)

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/109122705.jpg
 
  • #1,423
If you are lucky enough to be on one of the Disney cruise ships over the holiday season, you will have a chance to get this pin. It is being released only on the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic cruise ships.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904320.jpg
 
  • #1,425
Wishing everyone a very Magical and Safe Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Holiday Season!

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904369.jpg
 
  • #1,426
Merry Christmas from Lilo and Stitch! :)

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10931560.jpg
 
  • #1,427
<ZapperZ looks at Moonbie and yells>

Trip Coundown: 7 days!

:)

Zz.
 
  • #1,428
Mickey wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10191246.jpg
 
  • #1,429
If you are in New York City, you could get this pin tomorrow at the World of Disney Store on Fifth Ave.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904448.jpg
 
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  • #1,430
ZapperZ said:
Here's something you can do on Christmas Day if you get bored with the relatives. :)

"Modern Marvels
Disney World.
Premieres:
Sunday, December 25 @ 8pm ET/PT

Journey underground and backstage at the technological marvel that is Walt Disney World. Enter a make-believe world spanning some 27,000 acres, brought to life by cutting-edge technology. What was once Florida swampland now boasts the world's largest theme park. The ride technology ranges from space-age centrifuges to enhanced motion vehicles powered by 3,000 PSI of hydraulic pressure. And hundreds of audio animatronics brought to life through the power of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Walt Disney World is made up of four separate theme parks, each with its own innovations: the 107-acre Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. The four parks are all part of a megaplex of a resort. Twice the size of Manhattan, it was the final vision and crowning achievement of a man who spent more than 40 years pushing the limits of technology to create entertainment magic: Walt Disney."

Zz.

If you did not miss this program, you'd would have seen a very well-done documentary on the evolution of Disney World. For anyone not familiar with the park, there were a lot of unfamiliar facts about the origin and construction of the various theme parks at WDW, especially on the construction of the Magic Kingdom where the guests area is actually the 2nd level. [Cast members call this the "on stage" area]

Zz.
 
  • #1,431
This is a terrific interview with Don Grady, who was once one of the original Mousketeers, and now writes music for several major Disney projects. His view on the early days of Disney and his encounter with Walt are just priceless!

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID509920.ASP

Zz.
 
  • #1,432
Top 25 Best Attended Theme Parks

It's a clean sweep, folks!

Amusement Business has released the Top 25 most attended theme parks in North America, and Disney theme parks swept the top 5, with all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks making into the top 5.

http://www.wftv.com/news/5653036/detail.html

Zz.
 
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  • #1,433
Happy Holidays Disney fans!
Here is a scene from my hometown in Whitsett, NC that I photographed about an hour ago. Hope that you enjoy it...
 
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  • #1,434
Aether said:
Happy Holidays Disney fans!
Here is a scene from my hometown in Whitsett, NC that I photographed about an hour ago. Hope that you enjoy it...

Whoa! There's someone in Whitsett, NC who might be a bigger Disney Freak than I am!

It is cute, though. Wish I have a barn that I could decorate like that. :)

Zz.
 
  • #1,435
I'm counting Zz, I'm counting! 5 1/2 more days! :biggrin:
 
  • #1,436
Moonbear said:
I'm counting Zz, I'm counting! 5 1/2 more days! :biggrin:

Count louder! Maybe it'll go faster!

:)

I have a feeling that I will be all packed by Thursday! And oh, make sure you leave some room in your luggage to bring things back, unless you're shipping stuff home!

Zz.
 
  • #1,437
Rumors are flying that Disney and Pixar will annouce a new partnership agreement.

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20051225-094559-1938r
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_article&articleID=VR1117935171&categoryID=18&cs=1

I hope that even with this, Disney will still continue developing their own animation division.

Zz.
 
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  • #1,438
ZapperZ said:
Count louder! Maybe it'll go faster!
Okay, I'll try. 5 MORE DAYS![/size]

:biggrin:
 
  • #1,439
Moonbear said:
Okay, I'll try. 5 MORE DAYS![/size]
:biggrin:

Ah yes. That should be loud enough. Jan 1st will come any minute now...

But wait, I have that Dec. 30th 'event' to get through first! :)

Zz.
 
  • #1,440
I don't know whether Disney meant to release this pin at this time of the year, but just in time for the holidays, in case you are already sick of the festivities and relatives that won't leave, here's a pin being released today appropriate for that. Grumpy really mean business here, so don't mess with him.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/9850369.jpg
 
  • #1,441
A bunch of New Year pins are being released today all over WDW, but what drew my attention is an open edition pin that is also being released today. It is a Sorcerer Mickey pin. There are already several of Sorcerer Mickey pins available, either in limited edition or open edition like this one. But I think this one is the best of the lot!

I think I will get a couple of hands full of this pin.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904379.jpg
 
  • #1,442
If you are a Disney cartoon fan, then you MUST get the Chronological Donald Volume 1 and 2. Volume 2 was released about 2 weeks ago, while volume 1 was released last year. Volume 2 covers the Donald "war years", and in the opinion of Leonard Maltin, it is Donald at the peak of his popularity.

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-PID509930-509932.asp

Zz.
 
  • #1,443
So, want to know what the Disney float will look like for the upcoming Tournament of Roses Parade? This will give you a hint, and it sounds like a winner:

http://disney.go.com/inside/issues/stories/v051227.html

Too bad we will probably not be seeing the parade, since I'm sure we will be busy somewhere in Disney World at that time, celebrating my birthday! :)

Zz.
 
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  • #1,444
Four More Days!

It is so, so close, I can almost see this...

Zz.

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  • #1,445
Looks like I'm not the only one who was disappointed with the Disney Christmas Parade special on ABC on this past Christmas Day.

http://cinemazement.com/blog/?p=141

The Modern Marvel espisode on Walt Disney World on the History Channel during the evening, however, was quite well done. I will probably get this DVD when it is available in Feb.

Zz.
 
  • #1,446
ZapperZ said:
It's a clean sweep, folks!
Amusement Business has released the Top 25 most attended theme parks in North America, and Disney theme parks swept the top 5, with all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks making into the top 5.
http://www.wftv.com/news/5653036/detail.html
Zz.


OK, some people just have way too much time on their hands...

Someone at a discussion board looked at the rankings again, and using the numbers published, decided to look at the statistics and compare it with number of operating days (there were many theme parks listed that are not open all year round).

The Big Two remained the same (Magic Kingdom and Disneyland), but then the ranking changed after that. Disney theme parks still took 5 of the top 6, but other previously-ranked-high theme parks drop considerably.

See the new ranking here:

http://thedisneyblog.typepad.com/tdb/2005/12/attendance_numb.html#more

Interesting to note that Universal Studios theme parks are not doing as well when looked at this way. And Disney's California Adventure is still struggling to find an audience, or a theme for that matter.

Zz.
 
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  • #1,447
ZapperZ said:
Four More Days!
It is so, so close, I can almost see this...
Sorry ZZ, but that image would turn me off right there. I can appreciate that Disney is a fun place, but surrounded by concrete, freeways and crowds.

This is what I would prefer -

http://www.tomaatnet.nl/~wesker/jpg/jow42.jpg

http://www.tomaatnet.nl/~wesker/jpg/jow43.jpg

http://www.tomaatnet.nl/~wesker/jpg/jow33.jpg

http://www.tomaatnet.nl/~wesker/jpg/jow38.jpg

http://www.tomaatnet.nl/~wesker/jpg/jow45.jpg

I hope you and Moonbear have a fun and safe time! :smile:
 
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  • #1,448
3 1/2 MORE DAYS![/size]

I also got myself a new digital camera today so I can take lots of pictures when there (along with a 1 GB memory card! :bugeye: I definitely won't have to worry about running out of room...I didn't need one with that much memory, but there was a rebate that made it cheaper than the 512 MB card, so how could I not get it?).
 
  • #1,449
WHOA!

A tree at Disney's Grand California Hotel Resort in Anaheim caught fire, forcing the evacuation of the hotel.

http://www.nbc4.tv/news/5688821/detail.html

Zz.
 
  • #1,450
Astronuc said:
Sorry ZZ, but that image would turn me off right there. I can appreciate that Disney is a fun place, but surrounded by concrete, freeways and crowds.

First of all, the 2 vehicles that you saw in the picture are both part of my party. That was the time when a group of 10 of us were there. We just left Animal Kingdom and making our way back to the Downtown Disney area.

But it also shows why we're different, Astronuc. I live in the city, and while I do enjoy going off into rural-land and enjoying some peace and quiet now and then, I do know that I love living in the city. The energy, the diversity, the restaurants, etc. are something I'm used to and can't live without. Not many things can faze me anymore.

Thus, Disney, even when its crowded, is a fun place. I prefer it less crowded, sure. Who doesn't? But the crowds often are part of the attraction (examples: during Christmas, especially Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party, and during GayDays). Besides, I can make conversations very easily with others at the park, while in line for an attraction, or while sitting down waiting for a parade or a fireworks. Some of my most pleasent and memorable moments at WDW are from these types of encounters.

And since I've seen and done practically all of the attractions at WDW at least half a dozen times each, there's no urgency to have to do something if the line is too long, or the weather is too hot, etc.

I hope you and Moonbear have a fun and safe time! :smile:

I'll make sure she does! :)

Zz.
 

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