Episode 55 - And We're Out Of Ideas

[mjm]

intercot insider #55

Gary - Cars
My kids didn't like it either, although my wife and I thought it was great. My feeling is just because it's Disney...Pixar...Disney...Pixar... doesn't mean you *have* to like it.

Gary - pieced together Walt voice for Mickey
I see where Gary's coming from. This could be the worst idea ever. I'll just take Michael's word for the short and reserve judgement until I see it for myself.

John - hand drawn animation
I agree with John. I wish they would bring back hand drawn animation in a full-length movie.

Take it or leave it suggestion.
Why not get more detailed. For instance, you could do Take it or leave it for each hotel or you could do each ride, each restaurant.

Holidays at the World and Samantha Brown.
My only view of the holidays at the World has been through Samantha Brown's shows. So, has Disney cut back on what they used to do? Were the specials never completely true to the way Disney decorated?

When the girls aren't there...
Yeah, you guys need the girls around to help balance things out.

Oh, and thanks for the date mention!

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[Yungbuck73]

We did a trip to DLR 12/1/11- 12/7/11 and it was great. Not too crowded except for the weekend when they did the Candlelight Processional. If you didn't get a spot at rope drop and wait all day, you did not have a good spot. We watched the Processional but not the narration by Gary Sinise. It was WAY too crowded. But on a side note, the rest of the park was empty. It's a Small World Holiday edition is awesome and also the Haunted Mansion Nightmare before Xmas overlay is not to be missed, in my opinion.

[dpamac]

intercot insider #55

Gary - pieced together Walt voice for Mickey
I see where Gary's coming from. This could be the worst idea ever. I'll just take Michael's word for the short and reserve judgement until I see it for myself.

For me it's nice that it's Walt's voice, but it's not something Walt actually personally did. It's like when the Beatles added a backing track to a John Lennon demo. Were all four Beatles involved in some way? Yes. But since one member was dead and didn't intend for his recording to be used like that...well...it's a gimmick.

Don't get me wrong. Disney's connection to its history is vital to the company and is the very life's blood of what keeps us in love with it. But, in a way, no matter how well it is done, Walt's been dead for nearly 50 years. I'd rather seen him treated with honor, not as a bunch of wave forms that can be manipulated into a short.

But that's just me. I'm bitter about everything lately. I don't know why. I'm just in a cranky old man mood these days. Sorry about that.

[disneykidsince1970]

I've been gone for awhile after planning an epic 40th bday party at Disney for my sister this time last year. (It totally rocked - many thanks to so many here who helped with ideas!)

I got some bad news on the trip (thought I was getting laid off) and then life takes over...and I somehow, I couldn't get back on Intercot.

Now.. All ok on the work front and Nikki and I are planning her 41st bday trip now (we arrive on Oct 23!)...so, we're back.

I'm catching up on all the podcasts and just finished listening to the 15th anniversary one from the Contemporary.... a few times. I am laughing and crying and so wishing that we could have been there.... we were thiiiiiiis close - it just didn't work. The podcasts are such great company when I have some spare moments to myself when travelling- mainly while flying. I live in Europe (afraid to say I am not a Disneyland Paris fan - sorry Melanie!) and sometimes... I just need some of my favorite Disney Americana!!! Thank you Intercot.



John made a comment about why he loves Icot - he talked about the people. While corny enough - I know it is true. Nikki and I were born Yankees (CT) but grew up all over FL and Colorado. We also lived several years as adults in the Midwest - including 4 years in STL!

So, for Nikki and I, the "people magic" is you guys - when I listen to all of you, I can relate to each of you in some way. You are all different but linked and connected in some way. The collective charisma and honest energy IS unique and IS fun to listen to.... and **** (!!), we will have to plan for the 17 1/2 (?) or 20th anniversary meet - fer sure!!!

... or it would just be terrrble.

- Carolyn

[Carol]

Welcome back, Carolyn & Nikki.

[disneykidsince1970]

Thanks Carol!!



Carolyn

[BriarRose0708]

Finally finishing listening. The Eat to the Beat segment is hilarious and one of my favorite things about the podcast! By the way, Under the Table and Dreaming is the album by Dave Matthews Band.

I'll take it for Holidays at the parks, anything from Halloween to Christmas/New Years is awesome and I think there is enough to see resort wide that you can be strategic about using EMH or resort hopping to manage crowds.

[Yungbuck73]

Want to thank Gary for mentioning this documentary. Just got from Netflix and it was awesome. So many stories. Everyone should watch.