Disney World PF Gathering and Tips for Disney Mania!

[Evo]

This is the opening day pin for the Chronicles of Narnia. Again, this is something that would be a big collectors item if the movie turns into a big hit. If it's a bomb, we would not even remember that it existed.

So some strange reason, this pin is only available at the World of Disney store in NYC.

:)

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10931631.jpg

I loved "The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe" (book) when I was growing up. I like that!

 

[ZapperZ]

I loved "The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe" (book) when I was growing up. I like that!

I've never read the book, so the movie will be all new to me. This should be interesting.

BTW, have you made your Disney travel arrangements? :)

Zz.

 

[Moonbear]

I haven't made my arrangements yet. I'll probably get time to do it over the Thanksgiving weekend, if nothing else disastrous comes up (we had a serious setback last week with experimental plans, and I spent a good chunk of time this morning trying to figure out how to get these experiments done without running into either the Christmas or New Year's holidays (not only so I can go to Disney, but because I need every single person available in two labs for two weeks to get it done, so it will be impossible to do when everyone is headed off on holidays...as it is, I may need to send out a plea to the Ag school for student helpers to help with some of the simpler tasks so the experienced folks can do the things that require skill and still get some sleep over those two weeks). I was going to make the travel arrangements this weekend, but was almost afraid to see what the shift in the experimental schedule was going to do to my chances for a vacation. Fortunately, everything can still be done before Christmas (ending the day before I need to hit the road to get to my friends' house for Christmas Eve dinner), so my Disney vacation will still happen. Now I need to book everything.

 

[ZapperZ]

OK, so you almost gave me a heart attack there. I was dreading the news that you might not be able to get to Disney.

No word from Evo yet. This can't be good... :(

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Oy vey!

There's a blog report of an accident with one of the WDW monorail. No one is seriously injured at present.

http://www.livejournal.com/community/disneyworld/468832.html

They do not need this kind of publicity. And so far, this incident has not been reported by any of the news agencies.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Oy vey!

There's a blog report of an accident with one of the WDW monorail. No one is seriously injured at present.

http://www.livejournal.com/community/disneyworld/468832.html

They do not need this kind of publicity. And so far, this incident has not been reported by any of the news agencies.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

WDW is releasing the 10th anniversary pin of Toy Story tomorrow, which is the first Disney-Pixar collaboration and the first mega hit between these two.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10927866.jpg

 

[Moonbear]

OK, so you almost gave me a heart attack there. I was dreading the news that you might not be able to get to Disney.

I was dreading the possibility too. Fortunately, everyone here is motivated to see this project done before the New Year so they don't need to spend the cold winter months at the farm.

 

[ZapperZ]

I was dreading the possibility too. Fortunately, everyone here is motivated to see this project done before the New Year so they don't need to spend the cold winter months at the farm.

I really hope that it'll be done and you'll get to go. I don't mind telling you that I'm really looking forward to this trip not only because I'll get to visit WDW again with their holiday decorations, but also because of the possibility that you and Evo might join us. It will make this truly special.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

More holiday pins are being released as WDW. This is a cute one, and it's an open edition pin, which means there's hope of finding one of these in January. Not only that, it has no specific dates. So it can make a very good holiday gift next year! I'd probably get a couple of handfulls. :)

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904330.jpg

 

[ZapperZ]

A very amusing interview with Johnny Depp regarding the character he created on Pirates of the Caribbean. It seems that the higher-ups at Disney didn't like his "channeling" of Keith Richards into the Jack Sparrow character. This is rather amusing since it is THE most memorable character in the movie, and certainly gave Depp a lot of accolades.

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/depp%20laughed%20off%20disneys%20sparrow%20concerns

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Turkey saved from hatchet will be Disneyland parade marshal.

http://www.kesq.com/Global/story.asp?S=4149673

That is one lucky bird, in more ways than one.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

More troubling signs at Hong Kong Disneyland. It seems that they are making the same mistakes as the ones they did at EuroDisney.

http://www.forbes.com/2005/11/22/disneyland-hongkong-visitors-cx_po_1121autofacescan09.html

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Food Network TV special on Holidays at Walt Disney World. Disney and Food. How much better can it get?

AIR TIMES:
November 27, 2005 9:00 PM ET/PT
November 28, 2005 1:00 AM ET/PT
November 30, 2005 8:00 PM ET/PT
December 01, 2005 12:00 AM ET/PT
December 03, 2005 4:00 PM ET/PT
December 04, 2005 5:00 PM ET/PT
December 13, 2005 10:00 AM ET/PT
December 17, 2005 9:00 PM ET/PT
December 18, 2005 1:00 AM ET/PT
December 24, 2005 4:00 PM ET/PT
December 25, 2005 5:00 PM ET/PT

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_sp/episode/0,,FOOD_9994_41197,00.html

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Well now. They are getting quite creative with their pin thing. They will be releasing a set of pins at Disneyland Resort that can also be used as holiday ornaments for decorations. That's such a neat idea.

The Chip and Dale pin below is just one example.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10191659.jpg

 

[ZapperZ]

If there is a Disney Store near you, you may want to take advantage of their early bird special this coming Black Friday...

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10024580.asp

Zz.

 

[Moonbear]

Are you kidding?! The last place I go on Black Friday is near a mall!

 

[ZapperZ]

Are you kidding?! The last place I go on Black Friday is near a mall!

Oh, c'mon Moonbie. Be Brave! Do what I do - wear a riot gear! :)

I'm actually planning on being at JC Penney by 6:00 am on Black Friday. For the past 4 years, they have given away free Disney snow globes to their customers while supply lasts. I've collected them since then, and don't intend to stop now. It is the only time I ever shop at Penney's, so their promotion works. Besides, I need new Dockers.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

More holiday decorations pictures from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. All things to look forward to in early January.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/indigoskye/sets/1412602/

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

The Christmas Pin Pursuit at WDW will begin on December 8th. Not sure if this will still be available by early January (if it is, I'm doing it).

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/event?id=13123

There are some cute pins released with this pursuit. I love the Donald pin, but they did a sneaky thing to Moonbie - they released the Chip and Dale pin only the castmembers! So one can only get this pin via trading. That's nasty!

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904356.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/19004353.jpg

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Phew!

Barely survived with my life during the shopping frenzy.

Got to JC Penney at around 6:00 am, and they were already passing out the Disney snowglobes. We got a couple, and went shopping. When we walked though the customer service area again around 7:00 am, they have already ran out of the globes! Boy were we lucky.

Zz.

 

[Moonbear]

but they did a sneaky thing to Moonbie - they released the Chip and Dale pin only the castmembers! So one can only get this pin via trading. That's nasty!
http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/19004353.jpg
Zz.

And it's so cute too. That's just mean of them!

 

[ZapperZ]

And it's so cute too. That's just mean of them!

I know... However, I'm determine to look for that pin when we're there.

The pin pursuit at the World of Disney store on Fifth Ave. in New York City begins today. They have some really neat pins too. It feels as if they've been saving some of the nicest pins and releasing them at various places during this time of the year. I don't remember this many quantity being released ever before.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10927321.jpg

 

[ZapperZ]

I have taken many, many pictures over the years while at WDW, but I think this is one of my most favorite shot. This was taken during Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival, which occurs every year May-June.

Zz.

 

[Moonbear]

I'm in the process of Christmas decorating. Got the tree up and lights on it last night, and started putting ornaments on today. Right after my few inge glas ornaments, my two new Disney ornaments went on (the ones that match the pins I got).

 

[ZapperZ]

I'm in the process of Christmas decorating. Got the tree up and lights on it last night, and started putting ornaments on today. Right after my few inge glas ornaments, my two new Disney ornaments went on (the ones that match the pins I got).

I'm starting mine today since I just got back from thanksgiving in Iowa City.

Since about 6 years ago, I started doing a "window display" on my bay window. Since I live on the first floor of a greystone, the window is quite prominently seen by anyone walking by or driving by our street. The first ever window display was simply a Sylvester holding a bird house, with Tweety sitting on top of the bird house. It has a light in the bird house, and Sylvester's head turns back and forth. I also had a large plush polar bear to complete the display.

Needless to say, the display has gotten larger and larger each year. And, our building became known as the building with the window display. One year we had a pizza delivery right after the day we took down the display, and the pizza delivery man expressed his disappointment that we took it down, because he brought his girlfriend along to come see it. This year, we have a different display. Sylvester and Tweety are still there, but next to it is a large Santa Donald figurine. On the other side of Sylvester is a "snow globe" of Mickey and Minnie at the North Pole. There's a motor that sucks in these small polystyrene pebbles and blows over them from the top, making it look like snow is falling on them. It's quite neat!

I've also put a few Disney plushes around these 3 major displays - Pluto, Dumbo, Bambi, Pooh, and Tigger. A low spot light aimed at the display makes them light up at night. Very festive! :)

Tomorrow, I attack the tree... which will be the first of two. There is the display tree, which will be right at the front window behind the window display. The second tree, which will be in the TV room, will be an all-Disney tree.

I am dying to see your tree, btw, Moonbie. Can you take a picture of it and put it here?

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Don't forget that the first airing of Holidays at Walt Disney World is tonight at 9:00 pm ET/PT on The Food Network.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Apple is already releasing the trailer to Cars, the Pixar-Disney last official collaboration together, scheduled to be relased in 2006.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/cars/teaser4/

Requires Quicktime for viewing.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Another terrific pin is being released as part of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom. Dale couldn't believe that Chip got himself stuck on a pin! There isn't much hope, unfortuntely, for us to get any of the pins released for this event by the time we get there in January. :(

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10931549.jpg

 

[ZapperZ]

Don't forget that the first airing of Holidays at Walt Disney World is tonight at 9:00 pm ET/PT on The Food Network.

Anyone else saw this?

The special was decently done, but I'm disappointed that they filmed this probably last year, or at least, before May this year. I can tell that because the castle didn't have the decorations for the Golden Anniversary Celebrations.

In the end, it was on par with all the other Disney specials done on the Travel Network.

Zz.