Episode 53 - It?s A Snoozer

[Scott C]

One flaw in the above arguments, is how do you determine what is a classic attraction. In the future, we might be able to look back and think that RSR is of course a classic and should be in all of the parks. Or then again it might not. We have to remember that PoC and HM were once new additions to Disneyland. Time has a way of changing how we look at things. Some things are remembered to be better than they actually were.

Thanks
Scott C

[Quadstriker]

If I came across as being judgmental whether you wanted to wear the wristband bling, I didn't mean to and I apologize. My beef with it all is totally with Disney and that it's a blatant money grab. Does it matter what I think? Nope, not in the least. But like I always say, I can choose to head west, where at least for now things are pretty much RFID free. Until all this is straightened out and the new stuff is firmly in place, we'll only be heading to WDW for runDisney events.

My comments weren't directed at you or any individual person. I just see it sometimes on the boards. Mugs. Bands. Fastpasses. Anything new. "I don't like it and won't use it therefore it's bad and if you use it you are bad and Disney is bad and you should cry about your badness."

[BriarRose0708]

My theme song pick would be Take Me or Leave Me from RENT!

[Christine]

Apologies for Thor's barking- he's a 7 month Maltese puppy that has no off switch sometimes.

[BrerGnat]

Take it! Mostly.

I like how there are duplicates of attractions at both coasts. It worked out really well for us when we lived near Disneyland and then we went to WDW and felt NO desire to ride Soarin', Toy Story Midway Mania, Pirates, Space Mountain, etc. We would just visit WDW's "unique" attractions.

However, I agree that HUGE stuff like Carsland, for example, should remain as Flagship attractions and not be duplicated. Even if they bring a different attraction to WDW, I think it's dumb that they are considering making a Carsland at WDW. It just doesn't make sense there. Let WDW have Star Wars land, and leave Carsland to the West Coast.

As to the Magic Band thing...I get the blinging out thing, but I personally probably won't do it. My kids...maybe. Doesn't really bother me, since no one will be forcing me to buy it. Like Crocs and those jibbitz. They are dumb, but my kids like them, and we've bought a few. Whatever.

Oh, and Ian, you are confused about FP+. Once it goes live, and you opt in, you CANNOT use the old FP system anymore. It's one of the other, and eventually, the old system will be gone. And, it IS only 3 FP+ per day and only in ONE park. Even if you just use one of your three, once you choose a park, you are locked into only THAT park. It's a bad setup, and maybe it will change, but for now, that's how it's set to work. Even if you "dump" the FP you don't use, once you choose MK for the day, that's it. You can't leave and get FP at another park later that same day. Rumor is, the FP+ allocations (quantity per day) will be tiered based on resort/package type you book.

[GMRO]

If I came across as being judgmental whether you wanted to wear the wristband bling, I didn't mean to and I apologize. My beef with it all is totally with Disney and that it's a blatant money grab. Does it matter what I think? Nope, not in the least. But like I always say, I can choose to head west, where at least for now things are pretty much RFID free. Until all this is straightened out and the new stuff is firmly in place, we'll only be heading to WDW for runDisney events.

I didn't take it as judgemental...

I agree with what ya said, although money-grab is a bit harsh?

Disney has found a way, always has, to sell magic and to "parket" aka - "park market" new stuff that WE all must have. Well many not everyone but a lot of folks will have to have it cause it's from Disney.

I don't mind the wristband and actually was laughing when I saw the FIRST pics of the accessories for it. Like Crocs and Jibbits. Holes in the shoes...so lets charge folks to plug the holes up with DISNEY JIBBITS!!! LOL

Great podcast. Kept me listening. And more great info on the runDisney stuff - THANK YOU!

[ls1jt]

Avatar Land Info

Heard it discussed on the podcast, we did the backstage magic tour and our guide hinted at work being done as we speak at AK. When it came up, he said something along the lines of "We don't know when it is going to happen yet, and that construction that is going on you saw has nothing to do with Avatar Land" - Wink..Wink..

Interesting!

[JMTStone]

The pastry sandwich I loved so much for breakfast are gone. We went there just for breakfast to start my day. The gang would come by and sing the "Clang Clang" song while you sat and ate.

Ham and Egg sandwich GONE. Cookies we loved, sandwiches, chocolate cake, too. All replaced by something you can get on any corner. Starbucks pastries are not the same.

I'm not a Starbucks nut, its smells burnt.

Not. A. Fan.

[GMRO]

I'm not a Starbucks nut, its smells burnt.

Not. A. Fan.

WE are not SB fans as well. We usually go to the Boardwalk Bakery IF we are having breakfast or that "Roll" place at Hollywood Studios. Can't think of the name. Usually we hit the food court at our resort or we have our GOOD Healthy stuff in our room as delivered by the Garden Grocer. Been using that service for years now.

Personally I don't like the mainstream chains getting into Disney. That is a big LEAVE IT!!!

I think Disney should have their OWN stuff be it danish/cookies/food etc. And I like their pizza too. Nothing like a "Peace Of Pizza" at 11:45PM while at the world!

I don't want to see Domino's or Papa John's on mainstreet next!

Hope you had a great trip...

[Mendelson]

The zoo was ok, but it was really hot! Truthfully, the National Zoo in DC is better.

As someone who spends dozens and dozens of hours in the National Zoo every year, I could not disagree with this more. Comparing the National Zoo to the San Diego zoo is like comparing the county fair to the Magic Kingdom.

[JMTStone]

My vote follows John exactly. Some attractions are especially "Disney" - Pirates, Small World, etc. and should be at all locations. But I do like that there are slight differences in the rides. When I went to DisneyLand the first time, I was surprised to see characters from Disney movies.

[Ian]

My comments weren't directed at you or any individual person. I just see it sometimes on the boards. Mugs. Bands. Fastpasses. Anything new. "I don't like it and won't use it therefore it's bad and if you use it you are bad and Disney is bad and you should cry about your badness."

My vehemence was tongue in cheek for effect. Clearly it's all up to personal preference. I will say, though, that it shows to me how deep people's loyalties are to Disney that they think it's reasonable for them to push out a new kind of park pass that everyone is going to be forced to use and then turn around and sell accessories for it.

[Melanie]

When I went to DisneyLand the first time, I was surprised to see characters from Disney movies.

In Small World? I love that touch.

[DisneyDINK]

Apologies for Thor's barking- he's a 7 month Maltese puppy that has no off switch sometimes.

Let Thor bark. That's what puppies do. No worries.

This isn't a criticism, just an observation: Radio and podcasts are obviously not the same. Radio has a set of rules and is more carefully produced. Radio used to be VERY slick and professional. Somewhere along the line the on air personalities started letting listners behind the scenes by mentioning they have to "pay the bills" or announce the station call letters once an hour as required by the FCC. Later I recal a radio person explaining what "dead roll" was. Then you have people like Stern making the show partially about who was late to work, production dramas, etc. Many thought it unprofessional while others loved it. Podcasts run the gambit too. Me, I prefer things a bit on the raw side. "Imperfections" make the shows more fun.

[GMRO]

Absolutely!!!

Let the puppies bark!

It adds flavor and is funny as do any sound effect you guys pop in.

[Christine]

Let Thor bark. That's what puppies do. No worries.

Me, I prefer things a bit on the raw side. "Imperfections" make the shows more fun.

Absolutely!!!

Let the puppies bark!

It adds flavor and is funny as do any sound effect you guys pop in.

Thanks for understanding!! He's a hot mess!

I think it is funny to hear the ice cubes clinking thruout the podcast!

[tinkwest]

The ice cube clinking is INTERCOT's podcast signature sound.

[JMTStone]

Apologies for Thor's barking- he's a 7 month Maltese puppy that has no off switch sometimes.

No... he's the GOD OF THUNDER

[Christine]

No... he's the GOD OF THUNDER

Ain't that the truth!!

[Melanie]

I think it is funny to hear the ice cubes clinking thruout the podcast!

No ice cubes in , so it ain't me.