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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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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I haven't seen it yet either, but someone else I know who saw it really enjoyed it, but thought the first one was better...she thought this one was more slapstick and less of the witty, edgy Captain Jack that made the first one so great.
 
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I saw Pirates of The Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest a couple of weeks ago. It was enjoyable.

Davy Jones and his crew are certainly interesting characters.


Ahoy - we need some pirate gifs. Arrr!
 
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So which are your favourite rides (or things too see)?

By the way, I would visit a Disney blog if you made one ZapperZ :rolleyes:
 
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Mattara said:
So which are your favourite rides (or things too see)?

Favorite rides/attractions? Now that's difficult. Let's see...

Magic Kingdom: Splash Mountain (the BEST themeing attraction), Thunder Mountain Railroad, Mickey's Philharmagic, and of course, the Dumbo ride.

Epcot: Soarin' and Test Track.

Disney/MGM Studios : Tower of Terror (this is THE BEST themed attraction anywhere in the whole Walt Disney World).

Animal Kingdom: Expedition Everest, Primeval Whirl, Dinosaur, It's Tough to be a Bug.

By the way, I would visit a Disney blog if you made one ZapperZ :rolleyes:

There are already way too many Disney blogs out there. Besides, this is more "interactive". :)

Zz.
 
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During the "hiatus" of this thread, I made an amazing Disney trip. It was my Mini Grand Tour, where the vacation started off at Disneyland in California, and then continued on to Orlando at the Walt Disney World, all in a single vacation trip. Some of you have seen the trip report, but for those who haven't, and wish to read about it and see the pictures, you're welcome to check it out here:

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=76110

I think you can read it without having to be a member of that forum.

Zz.
 
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=702865422117047434&q=IllumiNations

Amazing ZapperZ! I just loved the fireworks :D
 
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Mattara said:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=702865422117047434&q=IllumiNations

Amazing ZapperZ! I just loved the fireworks :D

If you think that's good, you should look at Wishes.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=538135385302248841&hl=en

This is the show that Moonbie and I sat too close to the Castle when we both were there last. I was so embarassed for my misjudgement that I was determined to capture it on video the next time I'm there just to show her what she missed.

As with IllumiNations, I stripped the live track and replaced it with the actual music, synchronized with the video. So you won't hear people talking and babies crying in the background.

Enjoy!

Zz.
 
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Disney has announced that they will wave any fees for rebooking or cancellations due to hurricanes and hurricane warnings.

http://www.laughingplace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=1295

Note however, that the Walt Disney World Resort is the only theme park and resort recognized by NOAA as a StormReady community. It is why many Florida residents from the coastlines, and even emergency workers, stay at the Disney resorts during severe weather/hurricanes.

Zz.
 
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Can't have the Disney thread back without talking about... Disney Pins!

This September, yours truly will be attending his second pin event. This pin event, to be held at Epcot, has been themed "It All Started With... Walt!" A number of event-exclusive pins will be released at that time, including several that are just out-of-this-world. The complete list of pins for this event is listed here:

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/eventPins?id=13544

Zz.
 
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I'm So Happy This Thread Is Back! :!) :!) :!)
 
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This has to be the longest on-topic thread ever
 
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I just watched IllumiNations and Wishes. WOW!

Great Zz!

yomamma said:
This has to be the longest on-topic thread ever
Probably the "Happiest Thread" too! :smile: Well what would one expect from a thread about Disney? :wink:
 
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Hooray for the return of the Disney Thread!:smile:
 
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Astronuc said:
I just watched IllumiNations and Wishes. WOW!

Great Zz!

Hey, I'm so glad you like them. Those two are my two most favorite attractions in the evening at WDW (the other being the SpectroMagic Parade). I never, ever, fail to see either of them at least once on each trip. As good as they may appear in the video, the actual show is 10 times better. So maybe that's an incentive for people to go see them live! :)

Probably the "Happiest Thread" too! :smile: Well what would one expect from a thread about Disney? :wink:

And I think that was what I missed the most when it was gone - the "happiness". It sounds corny, I know, but it did bring joy and happiness, at least to me, and I tried to make the thread the same way in the hope that people who can actually tolerate my disney obsession will feel the same way. In this very small slice of the cyberworld, it's a chance to be silly, and be a child once again without all the worries that we carry along with us as adults.

.. now where did I put my golden Mickey Ears hat?

Zz.
 
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It sounds corny,
Hey, I like corny. :biggrin: :cool:

Thanks for sharing the joy, Zz! Quite inspirational. :approve:
 
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So, we still have no pictures since this thread was resurrected. I'm thinking of what would be appropriate to kick this off, and no matter what I considered, it is only fitting that the two icons of Disney get displayed first. Since my last trip involved both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, I picked an icon from each of those two parks as my first showing. Both of these were taken during that trip (May/June 2005).

So Ladies and Gentlement, I present to you, Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, and Cinderella's Castle at The Magic Kingdom!

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Zz.
 
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It is very pretty although I sort of have something against the bright pink :rolleyes:
 
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A rare mistake on the Disney Pin website!

This page advertizes the Gasp, Grasp, & Go collection. But look at the Soarin - Mickey Mouse pin link. It displays instead a Chip 'N Dale pin in what appears to be a Halloween themed pin!

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/pin?id=18263

I wonder how long before they realize this mistake? :)

Zz.
 
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I am pretty sure that someone sent them an email about it? :)
 
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Not me! I love it when they screw up like this, because they tend to have such high standards that these things do not happen very often.

Zz.
 

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