Episode 30 - Little Red Is Not Okay

[John]

The Cast: Ian Mitchell, Gary O’Brien, Michael Montanez, Melanie Bounds

- Valentines Day Roundup

- Fast Pass Times Now To Be Enforced?

- The effect of social media & technology on the parks.

- A couple of Horizons metions. Why don’t they open Body Wars when Test Track goes down

- Crazy Disney Collectors

- Disney World thinks we don’t have an attention span. Disneyland does? Where is our sense of exploration. Where are the parks and our experiences headed?

- Ian violates our terms of service and then channels his inner Andy Rooney

- INTERCOT Best Of - Ride Vehicle: Ian - Mr. Toad, Gary - Mission Space, Melanie - Maelstrom, Michael - Disneyland Buzz Lightyear, John - 20,000 Leagues

- Kilamanjaro Story Change

- Drained Jaws at Universal and Garys Column (visit him on facebook)

- New Kids Menu Items effective February 15

- We mention some of our listeners favorite hidden mickeys

- Cylon Mel makes an appearance

- John pictures darthmacho as Pedro

- Ian’s stay in the castle - yes, we have heard it before…

- Disney Profits

- Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

- Mel was on Beard and Mustache watch and totally forgot about it.

Sponsored by: The Official Ticket Center & Magical Journeys Travel



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[Ian]

I think you guys are going to like this episode. This was one of the more fun ones we've recorded and I'll bet it comes through to the listeners.

I have to admit, the whole Pedro thing had me almost falling out of my chair laughing because it was just exactly the same thing I pictured when I thought about Darth ... My and John's parallel lives continue.

[John]

Yes - and Darth - know we love you. That's quite a few mentions lately

[SBETigg]

I am actually waiting to hear stories of people there today who might be affected by the FP enforcement after seeing a few reminders on Twitter.

My favorite ride vehicle is the TTA, because you can face each other and just relax and enjoy. It adds to the shared experience being able to face people instead of being side by side.

[Dopey's Girl]

Ok, yet again, listening at work, trying to hide the fact that I'm lauging uncontrollably! You all are the best part of my day today. Keep up the great work!

[PopPhan]

Thanks for the shout out to the PA Coal Region!!! Shikshinny is in my old playground...being from Mt. Carmel....Knoebel's, Lake Gene, Shikshinny....Lots of trips around the area growing up.

[Jim&AngieMarriner]

Yay!! new episode!! Listening at work now.

[John]

Originally Posted by PopPhan

Thanks for the shout out to the PA Coal Region!!! Shikshinny is in my old playground...being from Mt. Carmel....Knoebel's, Lake Gene, Shikshinny....Lots of trips around the area growing up.

Sweeeeeet! Love Knobel's!

[AgentC]

Listening right now and feeling after Gary's 1985/Back to the Future mention.

[Jim&AngieMarriner]

Just heard you guys talking about swiming in lakes and such and how nasty it is. I totally agree, when I was a kid we used to swim in the Ohio River. Its amazing I am not waving around extra mutant arms or an eye in the middle of my head. Or maybe with some crazy sickness. That river was SOO polluted when I was growing up. Its not much better now but once in a while the water is even blue.

[darthmacho]

Tried to download on iTunes, and it wasn't available yet. Hopefully it will be by the time I head to work tonight, because that's when I do all my Podcast listening.

Admittedly, I'm a little concerned about the mention, but I'm excited about what looks like a lot of great topics on the show summary. Looking forward to it.

I also could have sworn I reviewed this podcast on iTunes, but I don't see one among the listed ones. I'll get right on that...after I hear what was said about me, of course!

[dpamac]

Originally Posted by AgentC

Listening right now and feeling after Gary's 1985/Back to the Future mention.

It's disturbing, isn't it? When I saw that movie in the theater I thought 1955 might as well have been the Stone Age. Which, I suppose, makes 1985 the Hairspray Age.

[Melanie]

Originally Posted by PopPhan

Thanks for the shout out to the PA Coal Region!!! Shikshinny is in my old playground...being from Mt. Carmel....Knoebel's, Lake Gene, Shikshinny....Lots of trips around the area growing up.

Originally Posted by John

Sweeeeeet! Love Knobel's!

Originally Posted by AgentC

Listening right now and feeling after Gary's 1985/Back to the Future mention.

Originally Posted by Jim&AngieMarriner

Just heard you guys talking about swiming in lakes and such and how nasty it is. I totally agree, when I was a kid we used to swim in the Ohio River. Its amazing I am not waving around extra mutant arms or an eye in the middle of my head. Or maybe with some crazy sickness. That river was SOO polluted when I was growing up. Its not much better now but once in a while the water is even blue.

Originally Posted by dpamac

It's disturbing, isn't it? When I saw that movie in the theater I thought 1955 might as well have been the Stone Age. Which, I suppose, makes 1985 the Hairspray Age.

This is a Disney podcast, right?

Originally Posted by SBETigg

I am actually waiting to hear stories of people there today who might be affected by the FP enforcement after seeing a few reminders on Twitter.

My favorite ride vehicle is the TTA, because you can face each other and just relax and enjoy. It adds to the shared experience being able to face people instead of being side by side.

Ah yes, there ya go.

Sherri, I'll admit when we decided on this topic, my immediate thoughts went to the looks/themeing of the vehicle, but with your answer, I'm rethinking it. The TTA vehicles are great for the reasons you mentioned. I love being able to stretch out and take a load off and just glide along the track.

[Jim&AngieMarriner]

Agree with John about the Doombuggy being the best ride vehicle. HM is my favorite attraction because of the theming and the way everything is done ghostly/automatically plus how the audio moves from left to right and such.

See Mel? Diesney podcast related.

[AgentC]

Originally Posted by Melanie

This is a Disney podcast, right?
Ah yes, there ya go.

Sherri, I'll admit when we decided on this topic, my immediate thoughts went to the looks/themeing of the vehicle, but with your answer, I'm rethinking it. The TTA vehicles are great for the reasons you mentioned. I love being able to stretch out and take a load off and just glide along the track.

Fine, I guess I can talk Disney if you make me.

Originally Posted by SBETigg

I am actually waiting to hear stories of people there today who might be affected by the FP enforcement after seeing a few reminders on Twitter.

My favorite ride vehicle is the TTA, because you can face each other and just relax and enjoy. It adds to the shared experience being able to face people instead of being side by side.

I've seen someone post on Twitter that he was able to use three Fast Passes after the time but was "scolded" and reminded to come back during the window next time. He did not see anyone being turned away. It is only day one so maybe they will get stricter?

And I like the TTA too for the same reason, but I'll need to think on which one is my favorite.

[PopPhan]

Originally Posted by Melanie

This is a Disney podcast, right?

But, Mel......I did have my Disney part IN the podcast!! The Hidden Mickey's segment....
(I posted while still listening or I would have added thanks for that!)

As far as the ride vehicles, I won't say my favorite, but the one that brings back the most memories for me is the DoomBuggies -- basically the same ride vehicle as is used on the old Tilt-A-Whirl rides. Favorite, probably the train on EE.

[dpamac]

Originally Posted by Melanie

This is a Disney podcast, right?

I'd say it's more of a Disney fan podcast. By, for and about.

[Melanie]

Originally Posted by AgentC

I've seen someone post on Twitter that he was able to use three Fast Passes after the time but was "scolded" and reminded to come back during the window next time. He did not see anyone being turned away. It is only day one so maybe they will get stricter?

See...but, but, but...if they are going to make this big deal about it, and then the day comes and they are STILL not going to strictly enforce?

As for the ride vehicles, we'd love to hear everyone's favorites and why, and then we'll relay them again on the next podcast like we did with the Mickey's. Which reminds me...I need to go post on the last podcast thread on my new favorite hidden Mickey.

And I'm just kidding on the non-Disney stuff. I love getting 'off topic' and I know I'm just as guilty as others at times getting us there.

[Dopey's Girl]

Originally Posted by darthmacho

Admittedly, I'm a little concerned about the mention, but I'm excited about what looks like a lot of great topics on the show summary. Looking forward to it.

Just got to this part...I'm dying laughing!!! So awesome!

[BriarRose0708]

You can go ahead and judge me for Figment. I like that Hidden Mickey because it's the first one I ever found on my own without the help of a book or another person. So it's more of a sentimental reason for me. The ride stinks though, literally and figuratively.