Disney World PF Gathering and Tips for Disney Mania!

[ZapperZ]

Pictures, clips, and trailers from the upcoming Disney movie Chicken Little, to be released on November 4th. As you may have heard, this is Disney first movie out of their own computer animation production group. If they cannot continue with their relationship with Pixar, this will be the one to sustain their animation division.

http://www.laughingplace.com/Lotion-View-135.asp

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[ZapperZ]

The last pin that is part of the Haunted Attraction Collection 2005 - Twilight Zone Tower of Terror collection is also a winner. Just the smirk on Goofy's face alone is worth the price of the pin. And if you have been on this attraction, you'll recognize the image on this pin.

This is a very well-done collection, one of their better pin set. Now I wonder how much someone would be selling these on ebay... ?

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904338.jpg

 

[Moonbear]

The last pin that is part of the Haunted Attraction Collection 2005 - Twilight Zone Tower of Terror collection is also a winner. Just the smirk on Goofy's face alone is worth the price of the pin. And if you have been on this attraction, you'll recognize the image on this pin.
This is a very well-done collection, one of their better pin set. Now I wonder how much someone would be selling these on ebay... ?
Zz.
http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904338.jpg

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My mind didn't think "elevator" first. I'll wear it for you on our Disney honeymoon.

 

[ZapperZ]

My mind didn't think "elevator" first. I'll wear it for you on our Disney honeymoon.

You are a very naughty girl!

Maybe that's why I like you! :)

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

I've talked a lot about the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction at the Disney/MGM Studios due to the pin set that was released recently, that I thought I should at least show what it looks like for those who haven't seen it yet.

So here it is! And it DOES looks more impressive than what you can see in this picture - it doesn't hurt that the screams coming from the top of the tower of people plunging 13 floors down can be heard from quite a distance away. :)

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[ZapperZ]

DRAT!

I think someone at Disney knows that I'm a big sucker for Pin Trading pins! They released a surprise pin at Disney's All Star Resort today, limited edition of 1000. Sigh... January is just sooooooo far away!

:(

Zz.

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[ZapperZ]

Oh no! This is just TOO MUCH! I want this Donald figurine! It's 9 inches tall, and I hate the fact that I have to bid for this on ebay! :(

Zz.

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

 

[ZapperZ]

Tomorrow, Oct. 15th, is The Sweetest Day (another day made up by Hallmark, probably). Anyway, I want to wish all of those who have braved through this Disney thread, the Happiest Sweetest Day. I'll make all of you my Disney Sweetheart if I could! :)

Zz.

P.S. Of COURSE there's a pin for the Sweetest Day. This is, after all, Disney!

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904174.jpg

 

[ZapperZ]

I should have announced this earlier, but oh well...

If you know of a terrific teacher that you would like to nominate for the Disney Teacher award, you have ONE day left.

http://disneyhandteacherawards.go.com/

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[ZapperZ]

I can't stand it!

If you have a heart and at least half a brain, I dare you, DARE YOU, to not smile when you see this figurine. I almost cried when I saw it (yes, I'm a big wuss when it comes to things like this). Whoever designed this was certainly cranking-up the CUTE factor exponentially. This is SO unfair!

This figurine measures 13" x 19.5" x 21" (yes, it's a big boy!) and I'm debating with my credit card to see if I want to get it. I'll let you know who won...

Zz.

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

 

[Moonbear]

Well, with Dumbo being your favorite ride, I suspect you'll win that one.

 

[ZapperZ]

A review of Disney On Ice's Finding Nemo.

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

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[ZapperZ]

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.

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[ZapperZ]

"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

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[Moonbear]

Hey, I think those photos are repeats! Didn't you show them to us already? They look familiar.

 

[ZapperZ]

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.

 

[ZapperZ]

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

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[Moonbear]

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?! )

 

[ZapperZ]

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?! )

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...

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[ZapperZ]

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

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[ZapperZ]

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

 

[ZapperZ]

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! :)

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[ZapperZ]

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.

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[ZapperZ]

Pictures from the 2005 Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland.

http://www.laughingplace.com/Lotion-View-139.asp

This looks like a lot of fun!

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[ZapperZ]

Well, with Dumbo being your favorite ride, I suspect you'll win that one.

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.

:)

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[ZapperZ]

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...

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[ZapperZ]

Make-A-Wish Foundation sends another child to Disney World.

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

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[Moonbear]

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?

 

[ZapperZ]

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.

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[Moonbear]

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.
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Oh, goody goody goody!