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.
  • #1,141
The reviews for Chicken Little are out. Let's just say that Steve Jobs is sitting very pretty right now. If Disney has at least half a brain, they'll try to get Pixar back with all of its creative tallent.

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051103/REVIEWS/51019008
http://www.variety.com/ac2006_review/VE1117928729?nav=reviews&categoryid=1986&cs=1
http://www.startribune.com/stories/1526/5706497.html
http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Movies/11/04/ew.movie.little/index.html
http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID509770.ASP

Both Ebert and Launghing Place.com gave it a mild review, with the latter being more positive.

And if you think that's bad, even before the movie was released, there were already rumor circulating surrounding people already making plans for the likelyhood of it bombing. There's tons of finger pointing and backup plans.

http://www.cinematical.com/2005/11/03/already-playing-the-chicken-little-blame-game/
http://www.jimhillmedia.com/article.php?id=1723 [Has annoying pop-up some time]

Good gossip, those. :)

Zz.
 
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  • #1,142
It is a given that we light shinny, glittery things.

On sunday, two new pins will be released at the Disneyland Resort that truly fit this description. This is all part of the continuing celebration of Disneyland's 50th Birthday (it goes on for 18 months, remember?).

They are both open edition pins, so whoever goes to Disneyland soon, will be able to find them.

Zz.


http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/9974034.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/9974522.jpg
 
  • #1,143
Award-winning song writer Marc Shaiman will be writing the tune to Disney's "Bob the Musical".... excuse me, "Bob The Musical"?!

You can't make up these things, honest! :)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051104/people_nm/shaiman_dc_1

Zz.
 
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  • #1,144
Go See Chicken Little in 3D!

So let's get that out of the way. Chicken Little is a terrific, entertaining movie! Go see it!

The movie isn't as clever as The Incredibles, doesn't have the wit of Finding Nemo, or the heart of The Lion King. But by golly, it is as entertaining as the best of them. The storyline is weak, but the dialog was made for adults even as the action itself would entertain the kids. The weak part was that almost everything was very predictable. It doesn't have the amazing storyline as The Incredibles or A Bug's Life.

But enough of that. Let's say something about the 3D special effect:

IT WAS FREAKING AWESOME!

I have never, ever seen 3D movies this good and this clear. The effects came quite naturally as you continue to watch the movie. Even if this movie bomb big time, this is a major development in movie making. Just seeing the digital 3D alone is worth seeing the movie.

I would highly recommend it, and would see it again.

THE SKY IS FALLING! THE SKY IS FALLING!

Zz.
 
  • #1,147
Another Disney trivia.

Identify this attraction at the Walt Disney World. (I'm riding behind these folks while taking the picture).

Zz.

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  • #1,148
More of the walls surrounding the construction of Expedition Everest has come down, revealing in the "fauna" and theme of the attraction. Again, the attention to details here is astounding.

http://www.laughingplace.com/Lotion-View-144.asp

Zz.
 
  • #1,149
Released today is the 7th out of the planned 20 Dave Smith collection pin. Dave Smith is the Disney archivist, and this pin is a good one. It celebrates the opening of WDW.

Let's hope this pin is still around in January.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904073.jpg
 
  • #1,150
Mickey Mouse engaging in a series of comical suicide attemps? And under Walt's watch? Say it isn't so!

http://www.barnaclepress.com/comics/archives/comedy/mickey_mouse/index.html

Zz.
 
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  • #1,151
Is it almost Thanksgiving already?

The Thanksgiving-themed pins are out, and more will be released as the month progresses. I like these two Disneyland pins the best. They're being released today also.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/9885927.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10081431.jpg
 
  • #1,152
Early box office numbers are predicting that Chicken Little pulled in more than $40 million in North America alone, and winning the week handily. This dispite the weak to poor reviews that the movie received from the critics.

http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/weekendboxofficer.html
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2005&wknd=44&p=.htm

This will make it VERY interesting for the Disney-Pixar negotiations.

Zz.
 
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  • #1,153
ZapperZ said:
Another Disney trivia.

Identify this attraction at the Walt Disney World. (I'm riding behind these folks while taking the picture).

Zz.

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Hey, no one got this one. I'm shocked! :)

This attraction is the AstroOrbiter at the Magic Kingdom. One gets to orbit pretty high up in Tomorrowland on this one.

Maybe I'll drag both Moonbie and Evo to ride this thing in Jan. :)

Zz.
 
  • #1,154
OH DEAR, OH DEAR, OH DEAR!

Instead of seeing the G-rated Chicken Little, some folks (and children) was shown a spanish movie that started with a boy committing suicide!

http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/363007p-309144c.html

Zz.
 
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  • #1,155
Holy cowboy boots, Batman! I've never seen a Disney pin like this!

This is a surprise pin released today at WDW, or to be exact, at the Frontierland Trading Post at the Magic Kingdom. I expect it to be gone in a week when you have a design as unique as this. Drat!

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904261.jpg
 
  • #1,158
ZapperZ said:
Hooray!

The christmas decorations are up at The Magic Kingdom, and the pictures are out! We are going to get to see these LIVE, Moonbie and Evo!

http://www.laughingplace.com/Lotion-View-146.asp

Zz.
I LOVE CHRISTMAS! :!) :!)
 
  • #1,159
The Thanksgiving pins are beginning to be released in force now. A very cute pin is being released today at WDW. It's Pilgrim Mickey and Minnie!

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10920156.jpg

Another very cute one will be released on the 11th, and of course, they involve one of my favorite ischievous duo, Chip & Dale. Looks like they're doing what I will do after my Thanksgiving meal.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904351.jpg
 
  • #1,160
The pictures here may not be of very high quality, but nostalgia was never about quality. :)

http://www.hanthorn.com/disneyland73.htm

These are pictures of Disneyland from 1973. It's fascinating to look at what has changed, what are gone, and what have remained the same. Pay particular attention to the monorail with the bubble on top. Rumor has it that they're planning on building new monorail trains and bringing back that observation bubble. That would be very cool.

Zz.
 
  • #1,161
ZapperZ said:
Another very cute one will be released on the 11th, and of course, they involve one of my favorite ischievous duo, Chip & Dale. Looks like they're doing what I will do after my Thanksgiving meal.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904351.jpg
You just know I have a soft spot for Chip & Dale, don't you? That is just sooooooooooooo cute! Let me guess, it'll be released in Disneyland...all the good ones seem to be released there. :frown: (Edit: oops, just noticed the pin says DisneyWorld...still no help since I won't be there BEFORE Thanksgiving. ) Don't they have a conscience? They should feel VERY guilty for not releasing them someplace where us land-locked folks nowhere near any Disney location can get to them. It's just not fair! I want that Chip & Dale pin! :cry:
 
  • #1,162
There is an outside chance that we might stumble into this in January, but very far outside. It's a limited edition of 3500. I'm guessing that we may have to haunt for it maybe at the Animal Kingdom, which would be the most likely place to have any leftover pins.

If you wish, you can contact the Walt Disney World® Merchandise Guest Services at 407-363-6200 when it is released on the 11th. The SKU number for this pin is 10904351, and it is $10.95 a piece.

Zz.
 
  • #1,163
More new pictures of the holiday decorations going up at WDW. This time its the pictures from Disney/MGM Studios, including the lights already up for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights, which will go on till Jan 8th. Hooray!

http://www.laughingplace.com/Lotion-View-148.asp

Zz.
 
  • #1,164
ZapperZ said:
There is an outside chance that we might stumble into this in January, but very far outside. It's a limited edition of 3500. I'm guessing that we may have to haunt for it maybe at the Animal Kingdom, which would be the most likely place to have any leftover pins.

If you wish, you can contact the Walt Disney World® Merchandise Guest Services at 407-363-6200 when it is released on the 11th. The SKU number for this pin is 10904351, and it is $10.95 a piece.

Zz.
Can they mail it to me without me visiting? I wouldn't want it in January, I'd love to have it to wear on Thanksgiving Day though. :smile: It would also go well with my Chip & Dale sweeping acorns pin. I think if I'm going to collect, I want to do seasonal themes, and then I can rotate what I display to match the season. :biggrin:
 
  • #1,165
Moonbear said:
Can they mail it to me without me visiting? I wouldn't want it in January, I'd love to have it to wear on Thanksgiving Day though. :smile: It would also go well with my Chip & Dale sweeping acorns pin. I think if I'm going to collect, I want to do seasonal themes, and then I can rotate what I display to match the season. :biggrin:

Yes, if it is available for purchase online or via phone, then they will ship it to you. So there's no harm in check if you can do that. I've had several where you can buy them that way, and a few others where you can't, especially the limited edition ones.

Zz.
 
  • #1,167
Siemens has agreed to a sponsorship deal with Disney. Among other things, they will sponsor Spaceship Earth. Hopefully, this will mean that the attraction will get the much-need improvement. It has been rather neglected ever since the demise of AT&T.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-bk-disney110805,0,1270713.story?coll=orl-home-promo

Zz.
 
  • #1,168
Kirmit meets Kirmit for his 50th birthday!

http://disney.go.com/inside/issues/stories/v051108.html

Zz.
 
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  • #1,170
Pictures and videos of the Disneyland Rededication Ceremony that takes places each morning at Disneyland's Train Station to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. It looks like a fun and elaborate ceremony based on the pictures alone. I'm hoping to get to see this next June before the golden anniversary celebration is over.

http://www.laughingplace.com/Lotion-View-149.asp

Zz.
 

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