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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I know that this is still October. While it is getting cooler by the day, it is not even Halloween already. Yet Disneyland, over this past weekend, has started releasing their christmas pins already! Ignoring the fact that they don't even get any snow there in Anaheim over the holidays, these pins are just way too early to be out!

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/11017408.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/11016586.jpg

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/11016661.jpg

Well... ok, so they're cute, and I'd pay someone to get me some, but it's still too early, damn it!

:)

Zz.
 
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Y'know, I thought I write a rather good trip report of my "adventure" to Disney theme parks. I've had several people giving compliments at the report and the pictures that I uploaded.

However, in terms of charm, wit, cleverness, and cuteness, my report doesn't even come close when compared to the Tigger trip reports! This has got to be the most fun, and the most witty trip report I've ever come across. It's so adorable all the various adventures that Tigger got himself into!

You MUST read it! You must read http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=95913"! And he's going again in a couple of weeks!

Zz.
 
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  • #2,553
From the Disney press release:

Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights at Disney-MGM Studios Will Be Dancing Under the Stars This Holiday Season

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- By day, the backlot area of the Disney-MGM Studios theme park is alive with "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show." By night this holiday season, it will sparkle with "lights, music, dancing" as the popular Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights presented by Sylvania comes alive in a whole new way beginning Nov. 13 and continuing through Jan. 7, 2007.

The spectacle has been enhanced to include choreographed "dancing" lights which swirl and soar to an exhilarating medley of holiday music every 15 minutes, thanks to electronic wizardry featuring more than 400 dimmers. Every building façade, all the trees, wreaths, bells and holiday figures dance to classic tunes among Florida "snow flurries."

Also bringing the Disney-MGM Studios backlot to life are three-dimensional and motion-based displays -- some originally created at the Osborne home in Arkansas by businessman Jennings Osborne as a holiday display for the delight of his daughter. After the home exhibit grew larger and brighter over the years, the million-light display was transported to Disney-MGM Studios in 1995. Some of Osborne's original creations still sparkling brightly at the park today are a giant Mickey Mouse light, dozens of flying angels and Santa Claus light designs.

<Sigh> We're not going this year. So I'm hoping someone videotape this and put it online. That will be as close as I can get to it. <sniff>

Zz.
 
  • #2,554
Nightmare Before Christmas

Just in time for Halloween, one of my most favorite movies of all time is being released but with a little something special.

Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas, one of the most visually stunning movies ever, is being released in Disney Digital 3D starting tomorrow at select movie theaters. This is the same technique that was used for Chicken Little.

You can go to Disney's Nightmare Before Christmas http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/nightmare/index.html" to find the theater nearest you.

Zz.
 
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Primeval Whirl

This is the much-maligned ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Disney purists are aghast that there's a "carnival" type attraction with barely any themeing at a Disney theme park.

I agree that the themeing is weak, and it appears that they didn't put too much effort into making this a better attraction (not just a ride). Still, it's a fun ride, and I'm guessing that Moonbie also had a good time on it when she got on it last January. There have been guests who complained that the ride was rather uncomfortable. We never had that problem.

In any case, this is a ride-through video of http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1845893619298532656" at Disney's Animal Kingdom that we videotaped last June, 2006. WARNING though: if you are very susceptible to motion sickness, you may NOT want to watch too much of this video. This is because, due to the nature of the ride, there's a lot of camera motion and spinning actions.

Zz.
 
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First we had a baby elephant. Now, http://www.laughingplace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=1453" was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom!

Click on the picture in that link. Isn't that just the cutest thing you've ever seen (besides your children of course, if you have any)?
 
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New 2007 Disney Stamps

New http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sns-ap-stamps-2007,0,5831083.story" for 2007 have been announced.

The art of magic stamps featuring Disney characters Dumbo and Timothy Mouse, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell, Mickey Mouse as "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," and Aladdin and Genie.

Zz.
 
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  • #2,559
Disney is having quite a challenge in http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7005294160" the upcoming Mel Gibson's movie Apocalypto.

So let's try this informal poll. Would you, knowing what has transpired with Mel Gibson's recent debacle, see this movie? Or does his problem completely irrelevant to your decision whether to see Apocalypto or not?

Zz.
 
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Walt Disney World Trivia

Hey, take this http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/breakroom/stories/102506brtrivia.6e50efa0.html" and see how well you score. It actually is a multiple choice, and they're not asking something that only die-hard Disney fans would know.

I'll admit, I got one question wrong! <hangs head in shame>

Zz.
 
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Hi,
I'll be visiting WDW Florida in November.
Are any of the parks or rides closed?
We were caught out last year because Blizzard Beach was closed for refurbishment.
I've also lost all my links to sites that have Disney Park news, so if anyone can post the best I'd be extremely grateful.
 
  • #2,562
Cybersteve said:
Hi,
I'll be visiting WDW Florida in November.
Are any of the parks or rides closed?
We were caught out last year because Blizzard Beach was closed for refurbishment.
I've also lost all my links to sites that have Disney Park news, so if anyone can post the best I'd be extremely grateful.

You may want to start by looking at this website:

http://www.wdwmagic.com/rehabs.htm

In addition, you should also look at the WDW own website that will update any changes in the refurbishment dates:

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wd...ng/index?id=CalendarRefurbishmentsListingPage

Have a very good trip. Please post pictures if you can during, or after your trip.

Zz.
 
  • #2,563
Thank you for the links ZapperZ - It looks like Blizzard Beach will be closed again.
We will have internet access whilst we're over there, so if I'm not to busy I'll certainly post some pictures, otherwise it will have to wait till we get back.
 
  • #2,564
I went to Blizzard Beach a few years ago in October. I guess it must have been a warm October down there.
 
  • #2,565
Stevedye56 said:
I went to Blizzard Beach a few years ago in October. I guess it must have been a warm October down there.

Of all the places that I've been to at WDW, the few places that I am not that familiar with are the water parks. I've been in Blizzard Beach just once (and even that was to hunt for pins, not to stay for the water rides), and never been in Typhoon Lagoon.

So for those of you who have been in the Disney water parks, do you find that there are enough excitement for you to stay there all day? Or do you spend a few hours doing all the ride, relaxing by the water, and then spend the rest of the day at another location?

Zz.
 
  • #2,566
ZapperZ said:
Of all the places that I've been to at WDW, the few places that I am not that familiar with are the water parks. I've been in Blizzard Beach just once (and even that was to hunt for pins, not to stay for the water rides), and never been in Typhoon Lagoon.

So for those of you who have been in the Disney water parks, do you find that there are enough excitement for you to stay there all day? Or do you spend a few hours doing all the ride, relaxing by the water, and then spend the rest of the day at another location?

Zz.

Yes they are very entertaining. Especially typhoon lagoon. They have a shark reef that is very very interesting to see. I went through it at least 3 times. The waterslides are very cool because there is such a variety. There should be plenty to do if not you could always go to Disney Quest:biggrin:
 
  • #2,567
We love the water parks but it can be very tiring after 2 or 3 hours.
We tend to go early in the morning, then back to the resort for lunch, then off to one of the theme parks for the afternoon and evening firework displays.
I suppose you could stay at a water park all day if you spend some time lounging around but the rides are too tempting for us, It's a long hike up the stairs, especially if you're going on Summit Plummit!

It's also good to go late afternoon sometimes. If there is a thunderstorm they close the rides and many people go home.

When the rides are re-opened the queues have all disappeared!
 
  • #2,568
Cybersteve said:
It's also good to go late afternoon sometimes. If there is a thunderstorm they close the rides and many people go home.

When the rides are re-opened the queues have all disappeared!

Great point. I had the same experiance. I walked on every slide. Also on the colder days less people will want to go. What is considered cold down there in october is pretty warm up here in CT usually.
 
  • #2,569
I didn't know that they had a shark reef at Typhoon Lagoon. That in itself is a good reason to finally make a trip there. I have at least 6 "plus" entries from my old entrance tickets left (before we started buying annual passes). So looks like on the next trip, we might go to Typhoon Lagoon.

BTW, the Disney Quest that's in Downtown Disney might be gone soon. That last of its breed, that part of Disney (which has been a complete failure) will be turned into another ESPN Zone.

Zz.
 
  • #2,570
If you do go to Typhoon Lagoon you've got to try Crush 'n' Gusher!
Its like a combination of a water slide and a roller coaster.
 
  • #2,571
ZapperZ said:
I didn't know that they had a shark reef at Typhoon Lagoon. That in itself is a good reason to finally make a trip there. I have at least 6 "plus" entries from my old entrance tickets left (before we started buying annual passes). So looks like on the next trip, we might go to Typhoon Lagoon.

BTW, the Disney Quest that's in Downtown Disney might be gone soon. That last of its breed, that part of Disney (which has been a complete failure) will be turned into another ESPN Zone.

Zz.

NO! I can't believe it! That was the best place there (in my opinion) There was so much advanced arcade games there. I can't udnerstand why there would be an ESPN Zone taking its place! I might need some time to let this sink in :cry: . Oh well there's plenty to see at Disney World but the waterparks are not fun on the hot days. Even though you may be cold it may do you good to go on a cooler day. You could walk on any ride you wanted to. It's really worth it. The shark reef as i said before was amazing. I just couldn't get used to that snorkel, and took a mouthful the first time through :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
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Stevedye56 said:
NO! I can't believe it! That was the best place there (in my opinion) There was so much advanced arcade games there. I can't udnerstand why there would be an ESPN Zone taking its place! I might need some time to let this sink in :cry: . Oh well there's plenty to see at Disney World but the waterparks are not fun on the hot days. Even though you may be cold it may do you good to go on a cooler day. You could walk on any ride you wanted to. It's really worth it. The shark reef as i said before was amazing. I just couldn't get used to that snorkel, and took a mouthful the first time through :smile: :smile: :smile:

You are probably the only person that I know of who actually liked Disney Quest! :)

So far, the rumor of its demise is pretty strong (i.e. more than a few cast members have heard of it from different sources). They are also not putting in anything new, nor pushing it anymore over there.

As for the shark reef, do you need to make a reservation or any arrangements to snorkel in it? I know of a couple of people who would love to do snorkeling in such a thing. I suppose I could look it up, but it's a lot better asking someone who has done it.

Zz.
 
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There's no need for a reservation at the Shark Reef. I tried it but as it was the first time I'd snorkeled I panicked a bit. It didn't help that I have a moustache and the mask didn't seal properly.
I was swimming for dear life and all I could hear was the life guards telling me not to kick my feet!
 
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Cybersteve said:
There's no need for a reservation at the Shark Reef. I tried it but as it was the first time I'd snorkeled I panicked a bit. It didn't help that I have a moustache and the mask didn't seal properly.
I was swimming for dear life and all I could hear was the life guards telling me not to kick my feet!

That's good to know. I'm not into snorkeling, but I know a few who do, and they may want to do this. I would be more than happy to just walk around, take pictures, and do some shopping.

:)

BTW, Cybersteve and Stevedye56, how often do you go to WDW? Do you have a particular time of the year that you tend to go?

Zz.
 
  • #2,575
I've been twice and it was in the October month. This is a great time to go. You will not have to deal with the "summer crowd" and you get in before the "Christmas crowd" tends to hit. I still can't believe Disney Quest. I could have spend a few days in there. You could design your own roller coaster and then ride it! I mean that was increadibly cool to me. Oh well times come and go.
 
  • #2,576
My usual trips are in June (crazy time of the year), and early Sept. (my most favorite). The early Sept. is also quiet since school vacations are over. Next year, we're still doing the June trip, but will move the Sept. trip to later in the month since I want to do Mickey's Not So Scarry Halloween Party (never done that before).

I've been trying to get people on here together to do a PF Gathering at WDW. Do you think it'll work? :)

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
My usual trips are in June (crazy time of the year), and early Sept. (my most favorite). The early Sept. is also quiet since school vacations are over. Next year, we're still doing the June trip, but will move the Sept. trip to later in the month since I want to do Mickey's Not So Scarry Halloween Party (never done that before).

I've been trying to get people on here together to do a PF Gathering at WDW. Do you think it'll work? :)

Zz.

As long as there's high speed internet down there to hook up to PF on a laptop :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
 
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OK, so I made this myself (that's why it looks amateurish), but Happy Halloween to all Disney Mania readers!

halloween-1.jpg


Zz.
 
  • #2,579
Gorgeous http://www.laughingplace.com/Lotion-View-300.asp" of Halloween day and night around Walt Disney World resorts.

This is why I plan on delaying my Sept. trip next year to late Sept. so that I will not miss the Halloween decorations and festivities.

Zz.
 
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Cybersteve said:
Hi,
I'll be visiting WDW Florida in November.
Are any of the parks or rides closed?
We were caught out last year because Blizzard Beach was closed for refurbishment.
I've also lost all my links to sites that have Disney Park news, so if anyone can post the best I'd be extremely grateful.

Cybersteve, in case you missed this:

WDW said:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for routine maintenance beginning with an early 5:00 p.m. close on Tuesday, November 14 through Wednesday, November 15. The attraction will reopen to Guests on Thursday, November 16.

Zz.
 

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