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.
  • #91
Astronuc said:
What!? No MM ears to match!?

Don't tempt me! The thought did actually crossed my mind. But I think I need to save what little dignity I have left. :)

You should get on the conference steering committee and get a PA conference in Orlando. :biggrin:

The problem with this type of conferences is that the organizing committee are always facilities that actually have a significant accelerator research program. Unfortunately, insitutions around Orlando, such as U. of Central Florida, have no accelerator research programs (I certainly haven't bumped into any of them). So unless Mickey is planning on building a huge accelerator right next do the Astro Orbiter ride, I'm out of luck with having one of these conferences in Orlando. <sob>

Zz.
 
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  • #92
Evo said:
Heheh, they're probably all envious. :-p

Unfortunately, half of them don't even notice what I'm wearing. So maybe I DO need to go with the Mickey ears route. :)

It's a "good" addiction. :approve:

Are you having a good time?

I'm having a blast and I'm going to tell why in my next journal entry. :)

Zz.
 
  • #93
ZapperZ said:
I'm having a blast and I'm going to tell why in my next journal entry. :)

Zz.
Ha! A sneaky way to drive more people to your journal. I just get locked outside in my underwear. :biggrin:
 
  • #94
Evo said:
Ha! A sneaky way to drive more people to your journal. I just get locked outside in my underwear. :biggrin:

I have to find a good way to do that myself. I've been catching up on Tom Mattson's journal views and am just dying to see his reaction if I finally surpass him. I thought Zz starting a thread about my journal might do the trick, and it sure helped, but not quite enough. C'mon everyone, just go click on my journal. You don't really even need to read it, just view it. :biggrin:
 
  • #95
ZZ - Before we get back to Disney World Resort, is there any discussion at PAC on light element spallation? Would you happen to know of any database on the spallation product distributions for each element (Al and lighter) as a function of incident particle energy? Finally, is there a charged particle Monte-Carlo transport code similar to MCNP (Monte-Carlo Neutron/Photon)?

With regard to accelerator research programs - I guess PAC is devoted to the physics of the accelerators, more than the physics of the experiments.

Can you define "a significant accelerator research program." Does one have to have an accelerator on site. University of Florida, Dept. of Physics has the "Institute for Fundamental Theory" - http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~ift/ . Would they qualify as a signifcant program? :biggrin:

Maybe I am pulling at straws.

Too bad, ANS had a meeting in Orlando last September.
 
  • #96
Astronuc said:
ZZ - Before we get back to Disney World Resort, is there any discussion at PAC on light element spallation? Would you happen to know of any database on the spallation product distributions for each element (Al and lighter) as a function of incident particle energy? Finally, is there a charged particle Monte-Carlo transport code similar to MCNP (Monte-Carlo Neutron/Photon)?

I do not know much about spallation sources. So I may have to ask around or look it up.

With regard to accelerator research programs - I guess PAC is devoted to the physics of the accelerators, more than the physics of the experiments.

You're somewhat correct here. We provide the "machinery" based on what it is intended to do.

Can you define "a significant accelerator research program." Does one have to have an accelerator on site. University of Florida, Dept. of Physics has the "Institute for Fundamental Theory" - http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~ift/ . Would they qualify as a signifcant program? :biggrin:

I guess my criteria would be if anyone from that institution have published anything either in previous PAC proceedings, or have published in PRST-AB. One does need an accelerator facility, either a cyclotron, an accelerator, etc. to typically be considered to have a significant accelerator program by most standards.

10 more days before I leave for Disney World! :)

Zz.
 
  • #97
ZapperZ said:
I guess my criteria would be if anyone from that institution have published anything either in previous PAC proceedings, or have published in PRST-AB. One does need an accelerator facility, either a cyclotron, an accelerator, etc. to typically be considered to have a significant accelerator program by most standards.
You could put Mickey Mouse and Professor Ludwig von Drake as co-authors on a paper. :biggrin:

Here is some background on von Drake - http://duckman.pettho.com/characters/ludwig.html .

Perhaps it would be more practical to have DOE donate a surplus cyclotron as a science exhibit at Disney World. :biggrin:
 
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  • #98
Astronuc said:
Perhaps it would be more practical to have DOE donate a surplus cyclotron as a science exhibit at Disney World. :biggrin:

Unfortunately, with all the funding cutbacks especially in high energy physics, there is no such thing as a "surplus" of anything anymore. :(

There was a physics teachers booth at the science fair yesterday, and they were giving out 'toys' such as periodic table refrigerator magnets (I took 4), mouspads, diffraction glasses, etc. The lady said "Take these and give them to your kids!". I then said "Hey, who needs kids? These things are for me. I don't need kids to enjoy these things" and showed her the logo on my polo shirt that says "Disney World Passholder". She wasn't quite sure what to say anything in return. :)

9 more days before Disney World trip. We have tickets to see La Nuba again, a dinner reservation at Boma at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and a reservation for breakfast with the characters at the Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom.

Zz.
 
  • #99
I presume you mean La Nouba(Cirque Du Soleil).

We have tickets to see La Nuba again, a dinner reservation at Boma at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and a reservation for breakfast with the characters at the Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom.
That sounds like a pretty full schedule. I usually just go to places - my family would appreciate more organization on my part. :biggrin:

You said "we", so is this a group or family thing you do at Disney World? Do you do this annually?
 
  • #100
Astronuc said:
I presume you mean La Nouba(Cirque Du Soleil).

Yes, I do. I just don't spell well.

That sounds like a pretty full schedule. I usually just go to places - my family would appreciate more organization on my part. :biggrin:

You said "we", so is this a group or family thing you do at Disney World? Do you do this annually?

It's a group of friends and "extended family", and for the Memorial Day week, it has become an annual thing since 2000. The Labor Day week trip also has become an annual thing for me too, but with a smaller group (sometime there's just 2 of us, sometime 12!) I've only done end of the year/New Year once, and I don't think I'll do it again quite exactly as that (even *I* found that too busy and packed). But I may just do 1st of the year and the week following that so that I can again do my birthday there.

Zz.
 
  • #101
So, you're getting very close to heading to Disney World! :approve: You'll have to keep those of us not fortunate enough to go updated with all the fun you're having! I wish Integral would have posted more pictures of his trip.
 
  • #102
Evo said:
So, you're getting very close to heading to Disney World!

Yup! I can't wait! I just have to suffer through a week of work next week. And Astronuc gave me an idea. I think on Friday next week, the day before I leave for Disney, I'll wear my Mickey Ears hat to work! They'll think Halloween has come early, but I won't care...

You'll have to keep those of us not fortunate enough to go updated with all the fun you're having! I wish Integral would have posted more pictures of his trip.

I will certainly try to post some since one of us will be bringing a laptop. Just be prepared for a whole lot of pictures!

Zz.
 
  • #103
ZapperZ said:
But I may just do 1st of the year and the week following that so that I can again do my birthday there.

Zz.

Ooh ooh ooh ooh, that would really work better for me than September! When I do travel to FL to visit my parents for the holidays, I usually wait until the actual holidays are over and the kiddies are heading back to school. The weather can sometimes be a bit chilly, but sometimes that's better than roasting in the sun. That was the time of year when I went to Universal...no lines anywhere! I realized the park actually seems small when you can ride everything in half a day, even with my slow parents tagging along (they have to stop and rest at every park bench they pass...all the more reason to go with people my own age). And, it'll be the perfect excuse not to stay at my parents' house if I can tell them I'll be hanging out with some guy I met on the internet. :biggrin: (:rolleyes: If mom shows up with a priest, RUN!)
 
  • #104
ZapperZ said:
Yup! I can't wait! I just have to suffer through a week of work next week. And Astronuc gave me an idea. I think on Friday next week, the day before I leave for Disney, I'll wear my Mickey Ears hat to work! They'll think Halloween has come early, but I won't care...

Notice to PF Papparazzi[/size]
Anyone in the Chicago area next Friday, be on the lookout for someone in the Physics Dept wearing mouse ears. Long range telephoto lenses are recommended to get a clear shot without scaring off subject. We will pay well for a clear photo of ZZ's face.​

:-p
 
  • #106
That's funny! :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #107
  • #108
Evo said:
A movie for Zapper's disney trip. :biggrin:
Geez, it doesn't take you long to develop an addiction, does it? :-p
 
  • #109
Evo said:
A movie for Zapper's disney trip. :biggrin:

http://mm.dfilm.com/mm2s/mm_route.php?id=2414218

I think you have waaaaay too much time on your hands, Evo... and a vivid imagination too.

And as for Moonbear's offer, it looks like I will have to keep a look-out for photographers. They will have an easier chance if I wear those ears while I'm driving, but I'm not going to. I don't think the security guards will let me into the grounds if I wear such a thing - don't want them to know how nutty I am. :) I'll wear 'em when I'm safely in. Besides, the people in my division already know of my addiction. :)

Zz.
 
  • #110
ZapperZ said:
I think you have waaaaay too much time on your hands, Evo... and a vivid imagination too.

Zz.
You didn't like it. :frown:

Oh, you probably didn't see the other movies. Several of us were making movies in the "threadkillers thread" last night. This makes more sense if you see the others first, well no, I guess it doesn't. :rolleyes:
 
  • #111
Evo said:
You didn't like it. :frown:

I liked it! :)

I'm back home. While I was waiting for my plane at the Knoxville airport, I saw a bunch of people getting off the plane with Disney stuff. So I made a bee line to them and asked if they just came back from Disney World. Well of course they did! So we spent the next 5 minutes just yapping away what they did, what they saw, and how I will be going there next week. A girl proceeded to tell me what to do and stuff till I had to stop her and tell her that I have an annual pass and go there several times a year.

I don't know if the look of hate on her face is because I cut her off, or if she's envious that I go there that often. :)

Zz.
 
  • #112
ZapperZ said:
A girl proceeded to tell me what to do and stuff till I had to stop her and tell her that I have an annual pass and go there several times a year.

I don't know if the look of hate on her face is because I cut her off, or if she's envious that I go there that often. :)

Zz.
:biggrin: How old was she?
 
  • #113
Evo said:
:biggrin: How old was she?

I'm guessing she was 9 or 10... She was clutching at a stuffed Minnie. :)

Zz.
 
  • #114
At least she didn't cry. That's the last thing you want to happen :rolleyes:
 
  • #115
ZapperZ said:
I'm guessing she was 9 or 10... She was clutching at a stuffed Minnie. :)

Zz.
You old meanie! :smile:
 
  • #116
Look what you did to her! now she's on an embarassing TV show just to get by and getting more hated by people everyday!

http://www.rowdyruff.net/images/fanart/heavy/buttercup-sad.jpg
 
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  • #117
ZapperZ said:
I'm guessing she was 9 or 10... She was clutching at a stuffed Minnie. :)

Zz.

Aww, poor kid! Yep, definitely jealous that you get to go so often (well, anyone would be, right?)

As soon as I can sort out any potentially conflicting August-September travel and experiments (I don't usually like to make too many trips back-to-back if I can avoid it) I'll decide if I'm going to join you in September or January, but you are seriously convincing me this will be a great way to meet some fellow PFers (or even just one willing to go on the Dumbo ride with me :biggrin:). Well, 'cuz if you all turn out to be jerks in person, I can still enjoy Disney all by myself! :-p (I dont' expect that to happen though. :cool:)
 
  • #118
Moonbear said:
As soon as I can sort out any potentially conflicting August-September travel and experiments (I don't usually like to make too many trips back-to-back if I can avoid it) I'll decide if I'm going to join you in September or January, but you are seriously convincing me this will be a great way to meet some fellow PFers (or even just one willing to go on the Dumbo ride with me :biggrin:). Well, 'cuz if you all turn out to be jerks in person, I can still enjoy Disney all by myself! :-p (I dont' expect that to happen though. :cool:)

Exactly! :)

I will expect you to let me know as soon as you can if you can make it for Sept./Labor Day week. I will then make my arrangements. However, at this point, I'm 80% certain that I will be going back to Disney World for Labor Day week (a couple of us renew our Annual Pass on this trip).

One thing that I didn't mention is that if you're into Disney merchandize (and I am), you get to see the beginning of their new line if you go over the labor day week. It seems that they introduce the new stuff for the next year during this time. So you'll see stuff you haven't seen if you came in earlier in the summer (like I do).

And if you're into collecting Disney Pins, they have this thing call Disney Pin Pursuit during that time of the year. You get a game card, get stamps from the various locations throughout disney world, and at the end, you get a prize pin for completing the pursuit (something like a scavenger hunt). If you go with us, it will be a snap to get all the stamps. We also collect all the various pins shown on the game card along the way (optional). They are sneaky in the sense that each location carries a number of pins available exclusively only at that location and nowhere else in Disney World (or in the world, for that matter, except maybe on e-bay).

As can be seen, they have a number of ways for you to part with your money. That's why we know why disney has the Disney/MGM Studios. The "MGM" actually stands for "Money-Grabbing Mouse"! :)

Zz.
 
  • #119
Pooh and Me

OK, as promised before I left for the PAC conference, here's a picture with me in it. If anyone turned into a pillar of salt, I am not to be blamed.

There is a story behind this. It was the trip from June 2002. We were resting around the lagoon entrance at Epcot when the character bus came by and out comes all the Disney characters! Most of the people made a bee line for the "famous" ones such as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, etc. I, on the other hand, went straight to one of my favorites (after Donald, that is, who already had a long line waiting to get a picture with him) - Pooh Bear![1]

A line was already forming in front of me, consisting of 2 kids (around 8 or 9 years old). So I was third in line to have my picture taken. As I was waiting, a couple of other kids started to cut in in front of me! (the nerve!). So I politely (in my kinda way) told them that I was already in line and gently pushed them aside (don't want to be too rough since the parents are likely to be nearby). They said "Oh, we didn't know you're also taking pictures with Pooh!". Well, damn right I was! And here's the proof!

[No extra points in correctly guessing which one is Pooh and which one is me]

Zz.

[1] As most of you Disney fans know, Pooh Bear (and the rest of the Pooh Bear characters) are under license by the Walt Disney Corp. in North America. So he is not one of the original Disney character, the so-called Fab Five: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto. Daisy and other characters came much later.
 
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  • #120
ZapperZ said:
OK, as promised before I left for the PAC conference, here's a picture with me in it. If anyone turned into a pillar of salt, I am not to be blamed.
Whoa, ZapperZ is a hottie! :-p Pillar of salt... :rolleyes:

As I was waiting, a couple of other kids started to cut in in front of me! (the nerve!). So I politely (in my kinda way) told them that I was already in line and gently pushed them aside
The way I heard it both children had to be air lifted out on backboards. :wink:
 

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