Disney World PF Gathering and Tips for Disney Mania!

[GeorginaS]

That pin has a whole Faberge feel to it, doesn't it?

 

[Moonbear]

That pin has a whole Faberge feel to it, doesn't it?

That was my first impression too.

 

[ZapperZ]

Hey Moonbie, looks like both of us are out of luck with this pin.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/19035044.jpg

This is a pin being released as the 2006 Cast Member Pin Party. The description says:

Chip and Dale are dressed as Transportation Cast Members in this Limited Edition, Cast Exclusive gift pin. This pin is part of the "Cast Members Create Magic" Collection - a nine (9) pin collection designed for the 2006 Cast Pin Parties at the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Chip is dressed as a Monorail Pilot and Dale is dressed as a Bus Transportation Host. Cast Members that attend the 2006 Cast Pin Parties may receive one (1) gift pin at each party upon presenting a valid Disney ID at the registration desk. Each of the five (5) "gift pins" will be distributed randomly in a black polybag, so Cast Members will not know which one they will receive.

This is the type of pin that would not appear on a cast member lanyard, and the only time I ever seen such pins is in a serious collector pin book.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

OK, so this is making me sick to my stomach and mad AS HELL!

Expedition Everest has one of, if not, THE best queueing line of any attraction. Period. They brought back many authentic artifacts from Tibet, and have set up plenty others to make it look very, very authentic. The attraction isn't even officially open yet, even though they have given many previews to cast members, annual passholders, DVC members, and Disney resort guests.

Now comes report that the display in the attraction has been vandalized! I suppose that is expected when you have millions of visitors - there's bound to be dozens of jackasses. But it gets my blood boiling when I see pictures like this reported in another forum:

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=70841

I would like to smack that kid and then throw him at the Yeti. I swear, if I was the one who observed this, I would have gone off to a cast member and report this loser, especially if I have him caught red-handed in a picture.

OK, I need to calm down now... <breath in and out...>

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

During my last trip to WDW for the Expedition Everest preview, we went on the Safari ride rather late in the afternoon. Usually, at this time of the day, the animals are typically asleep or hiding under a tree or bush trying to avoid the afternoon heat. But since it was rather cool that weekend, they were almost all out in the open. I could not remember the last time I saw that many animals out (and yes, even more than when you went with us, Moonbie).

I didn't get many pictures, but I did get this two hippos sunning themselves out. They are usually under water trying to keep themselves cool, but that day, it was cold enough that they can do that out of water. I've never seen them like this in all the times that I've gone on the Harumbe safari ride. They almost look like me on the couch this past weekend, doing nothing and dozing the afternoon off.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Can Hong Kong Disneyland get any more bad publicity?

http://news.monstersandcritics.com/asiapacific/article_1131363.php/Disney_Hong_Kong_allegedly_made_dying_visitor_wait_3_hours_for_help

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

A week from today, the lovingly-restored 2-DVD set of Lady and the Tramp will be released for a limited time to coincide with its 50th anniversary.

http://disney.go.com/inside/issues/stories/v060221.html

Zz.

 

[Math Is Hard]

A week from today, the lovingly-restored 2-DVD set of Lady and the Tramp will be released for a limited time to coincide with its 50th anniversary.

http://disney.go.com/inside/issues/stories/v060221.html

Zz.

oh, I love that movie. That soundtrack was one of the very first albums I ever had and I used to listen to it over and over and over. Remember the spaghetti kiss scene?

Oh this is the night, it's a beautiful night
And we call it bella notte
Look at the skies, they have stars in their eyes
On this lovely bella notte.
Side by side with your loved one,
You'll find enchantment here.
The night will weave its magic spell,
When the one you love is near!
Oh this is the night, and the heavens are right!
On this lovely bella notte!

http://members.tripod.com/CRICKETK9/songs.html"

 

[Moonbear]

oh, I love that movie. That soundtrack was one of the very first albums I ever had and I used to listen to it over and over and over. Remember the spaghetti kiss scene?

The spaghetti kiss scene is THE ultimate in romantic scenes.

 

[ZapperZ]

So does that mean the two of you will be the first in line to get the 50th anniversary DVD? :)

After The Aristocats, I think this is my most favorite Disney movie... although I often change my mind and put Snow White ahead. It doesn't matter. I love all three of them.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

CNN.com has a report on Expedition Everest.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/02/21/disney.everest.ap/index.html

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

This is a terrific, TERRIFIC, overview of Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park in anticipation of the official opening of Expedition Everest. There are info in here that even *I* didn't know. For example, I didn't know this:

Under a year later Asia was added as a counterpoint to the dry savannahs of Africa. The dense tropical rainforests permeate the land’s two attractions; the stunning Maharajah Jungle Trek and the disappointing Kali River Rapids. The original plans for the land called for a full service Indian curry house to be stationed at the land’s entrance.

There are many other tit-bits, but you have to read the whole thing.

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID510110.asp

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

They just released at WDW these two VERY cute pins:

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/100311972.jpg

and

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/100311971.jpg

So what's the big deal? Unfortunately, they are part of a Friends are Forever starter set. You can't buy each of these pins individually. You have to buy 4 pins (2 of each type) and the lanyard, shown below:

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10031197.jpg

Now, I'm guessing that this would be something kids would get. Therefore, one way of getting these two pins without buying the whole damn thing is to trade with these kids. Easy! I have so many stitch pins that they would like, it's like taking candy from a baby!

Can't wait to trade!

Zz.

 

[Moonbear]

Especially since they get two of each on the lanyard, you know they'll want to trade at least one of each! That's actually a better way to inspire pin-trading, isn't it? Sell the starter sets with duplicates of each pin, so you can keep one for yourself and trade one.

 

[GeorginaS]

Oh so that's what a "lanyard" is.

 

[ZapperZ]

Disney is ranked first among entertainment company as being admired the most.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6309416.html?display=Breaking+News

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

So, you say that you want the recipe for that creme brulee that is on the menu at Chefs de France restaurant at the France pavilion at Epcot? You got it!

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/food/orl-thot2206feb22,0,6452422.column

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, they starting to release a number of pins to mark this holiday. This is leprechaun Mickey.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904091.jpg

 

[ZapperZ]

The rumors are just circulating around that Disney is reviving its hand-drawn animation unit.

http://imdb.com/news/sb/2006-02-22/

This would certainly reverse the actions taken by Michael Eisner that incurred the wrath of many Disney faithfuls, including Roy Disney. It would be very interesting if Disney can sustain both hand-drawn and computer animation units under John Lasseter.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

'nuff said!

:)

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

This is supposed to be a review of a fan-produced video of the Light Magic parade that once went through the Disneyland park. Instead, it became a terrific historical account of one of the major blunders of the Disney theme park.

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID510120.asp

Those disney fanatics, I tell ya. They're loyal as hell, but if you put out a crappy product, they'll chew you out! :)

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

A world record at The Land Pavilion in Epcot!

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- There is a new "tomato tree" growing inside the experimental greenhouses at The Land pavilion presented by Nestlé at Epcot. A one-of-its-kind in the United States, the plant yields thousands of tomatoes at one time from a single vine. So far, the vine has produced a world record harvest -- more than 20,000 tomatoes with a total weight of more than 850 pounds. And it's still growing.

The vine was planted in December 2004 and continues to grow golf ball-sized tomatoes, which are harvested and served in restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort. The world record-setting tomato tree can currently be seen by guests on the attraction's Living with the Land boat ride.

Yong Huang, manager of agricultural science at The Land pavilion, discovered the unique plant type while on vacation in Beijing, China. After meeting with scientists responsible for that plant, Huang brought its seeds to Epcot and created the specialized greenhouse for the fruit to grow.

You get to see more of this plant (and many more) if you take Behind The Seed tour at this Pavilion, which I did a year ago. During that tour, I had a chance to taste the tomato from that plant too.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Is there a doctor in the house?

I'd say if I were in the medical profession, or know someone close who is, I would get this pin for myself or for that person.

It is being released today at Disneyland.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10286874.jpg

 

[ZapperZ]

A world record at The Land Pavilion in Epcot!

You get to see more of this plant (and many more) if you take Behind The Seed tour at this Pavilion, which I did a year ago. During that tour, I had a chance to taste the tomato from that plant too.

Zz.

OK, I found pictures that I took during the Behind the Seed tour. Our tour guide was a graduate student in botany doing her internship there. All of the three pictures here are of THAT world-record tomato plant. You can clearly see that all that tomatoes came out of just one plant. It was mighty impressive, and the tomatoes tasted like real tomatoes, not the bland typical supermarket ones.

Moobie, next time we go there again, we should do this tour.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

They have announced a complete casting for Disney's next Broadway musical, Tarzan. So if you have any ambition of singing and dancing on Broadway in a loin cloth, you've just missed your chance.

:)

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/96720.html

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Oh no!

Donald Duck arrested for drunk driving?

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0224061monroe1.html

It looks like someone from the Monroe country police dept. is messing around AGAIN with the arrest database.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Oh no!

Donald Duck arrested for drunk driving?

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0224061monroe1.html

It looks like someone from the Monroe country police dept. is messing around AGAIN with the arrest database.

Zz.

A followup trivia to this hysterically funny piece.

In the arrest log, it listed Donald's name as

Donald Luis Duck.

So here's a piece of trivia that you can carry with you to impress people at a party... <giggle>. Donald's middle name is actually Fauntleroy.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

Disney is ranked first among entertainment company as being admired the most.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6309416.html?display=Breaking+News

Zz.

More on some of the most admired companies as surveyed by Fortune Magazine:

http://money.cnn.com/2006/02/23/news/companies/mostadmired_fortune_responsible/index.htm?cnn=yes

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

If you get the Food Network in North America, they will be showing the Disney Dream Dessert competition tomorrow (Sunday, 2/26) evening at 10 pm Eastern.

Zz.

 

[ZapperZ]

A new pin pursuit has been announced for Walt Disney World. This is where you go around to various parts of the whole resort and get stamps on your pursuit card. Along the way, you may also collect the various pins that that particular location has as part of the pin pursuit collection. Upon completion with all the stamps, you get a completer pin as a reward.

This latest event will start March 17. While the pins in this pin pursuit are quite collectable (there's a donald and a chip&dale), the completer pin is the one I want the most. It is the welcome entrance that one sees as one is driving into Walt Disney World.

Don't think they will have any of the pin pursuit thing left by the time I get there in 89 days... :(

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/19035968.jpg