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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Oh May 17, Norway celebrates its "National Constitution Day". Disney has released a pin to commemorate that day.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904838.jpg

Er... Norway, you ask? What's the connection? Why, Norway is one of the countries that is represented at Epcot's World Showcase! So their special events are also celebrated at Disney World!

:)

Zz.
 
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Hey, please welcome the new members of the ZapperZ household!

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/7125/img25810mx.jpg

I think you would recognize them. Since I'm not going to be using the fireplace for the next several months, I thought this might be the best place to display them, don't you think so?

Zz.
 
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Even the prediction of a more severe hurricane season this year isn't stopping people from visiting central Florida, especially Walt Disney World.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/05/15/trend.florida.hurricanes.ap/index.html

Me neither!

:)

Zz.
 
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The Star Wars weekend is currently going on at WDW's Disney/MGM Studios. There are no similar Star Wars event at the Disneyland resort in California, but that doesn't stop a group of people from organizing an "unofficial" Star Wars day there.

http://www.laughingplace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=1175

So if you are a Star Wars fanatic in the LA area, here's your chance.

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
The premier of Pixar's Cars at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC was sold out one month before the opening date.

http://laughingplace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=1171

Zz.

This is a very cool site promoting Disney-Pixar's Cars.

http://www.edmunds.com/il/cars/preview/index.html#

I suppose with the premier being sold out, winning the contest is the only way to get tickets to this event.

Zz.
 
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Muppet Vision 3D attraction at Disney/MGM Studios is celebrating its 15th Anniversary today. So of course, a pin is being released today to commemorate this event (15 is BIG, ya?).

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904704.jpg

It actually isn't a bad pin at all. I like that Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo are all wearing that dorky 3D glasses. No Miss Piggy, of course, because you'll never get that diva to wear such a thing.

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
Even the prediction of a more severe hurricane season this year isn't stopping people from visiting central Florida, especially Walt Disney World.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/05/15/trend.florida.hurricanes.ap/index.html

Me neither!

:)

Zz.

In contrast to the rosey picture reported on CNN, the Orlando Sentinel paints a not-so-optimistic picture of Summer 2006 for Florida.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-travel1606may16,0,7428511.story?coll=orl-business-headlines

Zz.
 
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With Memorial day less than 2 weeks away, the pins for his holiday are being released already. This is the best of the lot being released at WDW.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904837.jpg

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
OK, so Evo thought that this might be a "good" idea so that all the closeted Disney freaks can come out and breath. :)

I'll be in Disney World over the Memorial Day week (May 28 to June 5th). In the very unlikely event that there are others here also going to be there that week, wouldn't it be fun to have a Disney World PF gathering? We'll measure the rate of acceleration during the drop at the Tower of Terror (hint: it isn't g!).
That sounds scarily similar to a trip my physics class recently took to Six Flags. I don't mean to dis your idea but I would suggest not wasting your time calculating things like the acceleration at the top of the tower. First off, you're supposed to have fun at Disneyland not do work. Second, you'll have a hell of a time trying to find other people from PF to meet with. Third, if you're using your findings for any sort of application, there is a strong chance your calculations will be inaccurate, especially if you estimate height or time it yourself of anything like that.

Or you could just ignore what i say and have fun... that very well may be the better idea.

p.s. This is you on the Tower of Terror:
 
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syko sykes said:
That sounds scarily similar to a trip my physics class recently took to Six Flags. I don't mean to dis your idea but I would suggest not wasting your time calculating things like the acceleration at the top of the tower. First off, you're supposed to have fun at Disneyland not do work. Second, you'll have a hell of a time trying to find other people from PF to meet with. Third, if you're using your findings for any sort of application, there is a strong chance your calculations will be inaccurate, especially if you estimate height or time it yourself of anything like that.

Or you could just ignore what i say and have fun... that very well may be the better idea.

p.s. This is you on the Tower of Terror:

You are too late in several ways:

1. You responded to a post that was more than a year old. That "Memoral Day" was Memorial Day 2005

2. This thread has gone WAY past "too late" and has gone on and on and on and on...

3. I don't have to calculate any acceleration on the Tower of Terror to know that it falls at a rate greater than g. This is because they don't just drop you, but also pulls you down. This has been mentioned in many Disney trivia and also on several TV documentaries.

Zz.
 
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Mount Mousemore??! I LOVE IT!

:)

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10408566.jpgThis pin will be released on the day that I fly off to Disneyland. I wonder how many I can grab without weighing down my backpack too much? :)

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
Fortune Magazine interviewed Disney's CEO Bob Iger and asked him when he knew that Disney had to acquire Pixar.

http://money.cnn.com/2006/05/15/news/companies/disney_pixar_futureof_fortune_052906/index.htm

That is what happened when your previous CEO destroyed your animation unit that is the foundation of your company's identity.

Zz.

Fortune Magazine next interviwed John Lasseter, who played a major role in Bob Iger's interview, and his reason for acquiring Pixar.

http://money.cnn.com/2006/05/15/magazines/fortune/pixar_futureof_fortune_052906/index.htm

Zz.
 
  • #2,314
bambi 2! what's everyones verdict?

xxxx Gareth
 
  • #2,315
acceler8 said:
bambi 2! what's everyones verdict?

xxxx Gareth

It was OK... but the story was weak, especially when you already know the ending.

I wish Disney would stop doing this direct-to-video sequels of their classics. The quality of these releases have not been very good (ref: Cinderella II).

What do you think of Bambi 2?

Zz.
 
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Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia is the top selling DVD so far this year at 11 million in sales.

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=filmNews&storyID=2006-05-17T002403Z_01_N1687127_RTRIDST_0_FILM-NARNIA-DC.XML

Zz.
 
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On the heel of the Narnia DVD selling out of its mind comes the report that the sequel to the movie, Prince Caspian, is being delayed. The release date, originally scheduled for the holiday season of 2007, will now be pushed to Summer 2008.

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=entertainmentNews&storyID=2006-05-18T000610Z_01_N17198978_RTRUKOC_0_US-MEDIA-DISNEY-CASPIAN.xml&archived=False

Zz.
 
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Even the Happiest Place on Earth is not immune to the tragedy of drunk driving.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-bk-crash051806,0,6236350.story?coll=orl-home-headlines

Zz.
 
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This is the super jumbo pin that will be released at Soundstage 1 at Disney-MGM Studios for the Star Wars weekend.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904949.jpg

It measures - get this - 6" by 5". It's HUGE by pin standards, even for a jumbo pin. However, it looks rather ... er ... busy.

Zz.
 
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Mission Space Lite debuts today at Epcot.

http://www.local6.com/news/9243351/detail.html

Zz.
 
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Disney-Pixar's cars from Cars came to Downtown Disney (I know... sounds a bit confusing).

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_movies_blog/2006/05/cars_based_on_c.html

Zz.
 
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The union is asking Disney to raise the wages of the workers/cast members at Walt Disney World.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-disney2006may20,0,6187916.story

This is a no-brainer in my opinion. Considering that they're having a serious worker shortage at both Disneyland and WDW, and the problem of retaining such works, one would think this would be the most effective means of solving this problem.

Zz.
 
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Not only is this weekend marks the beginning of the Star Wars Weekend, it is also the Teddy Bear and Doll Weekend event. This event is being held at Epcot, and this pin will be available for purchase (if there's any left) to the public late morning tomorrow.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904880.jpg

Zz.
 
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This jumbo pin is being released today at Disneyland. It's one of the better ones that I've seen. 5 more days and I'll be able to grab it!

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10438846.jpg
 
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ZapperZ said:
The union is asking Disney to raise the wages of the workers/cast members at Walt Disney World.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-disney2006may20,0,6187916.story

This is a no-brainer in my opinion. Considering that they're having a serious worker shortage at both Disneyland and WDW, and the problem of retaining such works, one would think this would be the most effective means of solving this problem.

Zz.

Hong Kong Disneyland is increasing the pay for their character cast members.

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.asp?feed=AP&Date=20060521&ID=5712243

Now c'mon, Disney World. It's your turn!

Zz.
 
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Oh hey! Now this is a FUN pin. It's a spinner, and features Tiggers as a pin-on-pin. Very colorful.

It is being released today at WDW.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904843.jpg
 
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Tomorow at WDW, 5 more pins will be released as part of the Hidden Mickey Collection (formerly known as the Cast Lanyard series). These are pins that are released only on cast members lanyards and can only be obtained via pin trading with cast members. They have been renamed as the Hidden Mickey Collection because starting in 2004, all cast lanyard pins have a small "Mickey head" stamped on the pin. This indicates that they are cast lanyard pins.

These pins are highly sought-after by serious collectors, especially since each one is part of a larger set of pins (such as the Disney villans, the coffee mugs, Tink, etc...)

I'm crossing all fingers and hope that I find all 5 of them on this trip.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904855.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904853.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904857.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904856.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904854.jpg
 
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The first 4 of the official podcast of the Star Wars Weekend at Disney/MGM Studios are now available.

http://www.starwars.com/community/event/disney/news20060519.html

There are more to come.

Zz.
 
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It is of no surprise that Disney is rated as the favorite entertainment stock.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-g5fill2106may21,0,7535373.story

Zz.
 
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Disney high-chair rant!

http://thedisneyblog.typepad.com/tdb/2006/05/high_chair_rant.html

It's hysterical! :)

Luckily, I very, very, very seldom have to deal with such issues (though people in my party did threaten to put me in a high chair during one of my temper tantrums). :)

Zz.
 
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OK, tuesday appears to be the release-tons-of-new-pins day. There are literally a couple of dozen (at least) new pins being released today both at Disneyland and WDW. Besides the Hidden Mickey (Cast Lanyard) collection that I've mentioned earlier, there's a "retro" WDW logo collection (7 of them), a number of Pirates of the Caribbean pins, and other misc. stuff.

It's as if they know that I'm coming in a few days!

:)

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10937287.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904845.jpg
 
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Disney in the rain is not all that bad!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20060522/ap_tr_ge/travel_are_we_there_yet_rainy_days_1

Zz.
 
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Another Featured Artist pin is being released today at WDW. This time, it's a very clever jumbo pin featuring the Haunted Mansion theme.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904954.jpg
 
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This is so unfair!

It seems that there's a limited edition Mickey Mouse iPod Nano, complete with carrying case and other accessories. The catch? It is only available in Japan!

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-11778-The+iPod+Nano+Mickey+kit.html

<sobbing>

Zz.
 
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Picture of Mickey Mouse hot air balloon over Salt Lake City.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/060523/482/d0728d60d8804f03b23314789708ec30

Zz.
 
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Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights 2006-2007

They have announced the dates for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights for the 2006-2007 Holiday season:

Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights (Nov. 13- Jan. 7, 2007) -- As snow falls overhead, the Streets of America backlot cityscape at Disney-MGM Studios comes alive with millions of sparkling lights each evening. Snowflakes sparkle while colored lights put on a show -- twirling as carousels, marching on air as toy soldiers and taking flight as Santa and his reindeer. The lightshow is in collaboration with Arkansas businessman Jennings Osborne, who developed the display for his daughter. When his idea outgrew his home, he worked with Disney to provide a new home for the seasonal fun. The dazzling spectacle is included with Disney-MGM Studios admission.

If you missed the pictures from the last Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights, here are a few highlights:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=872944&postcount=1551
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=872950&postcount=1554
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=873148&postcount=1561
https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=879221&postcount=1630

I'm most probably won't be going to it this year. :( But next year, watch out!

:)

Zz.
 
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My World is getting smaller! :(

Disney is selling even MORE of their land in Orlando!

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/orl-disneyland2506may25,0,2235463.story?coll=orl-home-headlines

Soon, those condos are going to be right outside the fence! :(

Zz.
 
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My Mini Grand Tour

It probably seems just like yesterday that I was on a Disney trip, but here's one coming up tomorrow. Of course, I'm excited and giddy like hell. While every trip to Disney World is special, this one is extra special since I will be starting my trip at the Disneyland Resort, and then continuing with the rest of the week at good old Walt Disney World Resort.

Now it may be hard to believe, but I've never been to Disneyland before, even though I've been to WDW multiple times. So I thought what better time to go than now while Disneyland is still celebrating its Golden Anniversary. So I'll be at Disneyland from May 26 till May 30th, and then fly directly to Orlando where I will be at WDW till June 4th.

I'm half-way packed, and a few more to stuff into the luggage. I've decided that I'm going to just ship everything I'm buying at Disneyland - there's no point in dragging it all the way to Orlando.

Of course, I'll post reports and pictures on here. So stay tune.

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
They have announced the dates for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights for the 2006-2007 Holiday season:

That was spectacular! I want to make the trip more than ever now.

I didn't realize that plans for this year were off. :frown:
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
That was spectacular! I want to make the trip more than ever now.

I didn't realize that plans for this year were off. :frown:
Back by popular demand! :!) :!) :!)
 
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Evo said:
Back by popular demand! :!) :!) :!)
Woo hoo! It's back! :biggrin:
 
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Thanks Evo.

I will admit that I missed it. It is strange how something that is merely a "thread" on an open forum can somehow occupy a significant part of my consciousness. Losing it was like losing a friend (well, you all did know that I'm weird).

I'm hoping that this thread doesn't become a "ZapperZ's Blog", and that all you Disney fans will participate regularly. If not, it might suffer from the same fate that it did before.

Finally, I would like to thank all of you who wrote to me with your support. They DO mean a great deal to me.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/static/pintrading/media/pins/10970957.jpg

Zz.
 
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Yay! It's back!

This is an invaluable resource! :biggrin: :-p
 
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Man, there's just way too many stuff to talk about. It's like seeing an old, long-lost friend. Where do we begin?

Let's start with Pirates of The Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest! Who has seen it? Did you like it? Did you like it more than the first?

While it did get mixed reviews, I thought it was better than the first. Capt. Jack is swishier than ever, and the action sequence was mind-boggling. Of course, the ending is so Empire Strikes Back!

We went to see it on opening day, wearing our pirate Mickey Ears hat that has a red bandana and an earing through one of Mickey's ears. People were stopping us wanting to know where we got it. We also bumped into others who wore the same hat! :)

It was a hoot!

Zz.
 
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I haven't seen it yet, but I want to! I've heard it's great.
 

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