Comments for WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:40:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Changes Coming to Fastpass by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/changes-coming-to-fastpass/#comment-293 Tim Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:40:26 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3661#comment-293 Travis, It also appears that you are an uber-Type A planner. There are many that go to Disney World that don't operate that way. This is one of those unknowns that people are afraid of with xPass as well as the enforcement of the return window. For me personally, I'll go to a park with a general idea of 3 or 4 things I want to accomplish, and then a secondary list of things I want to accomplish as time permits. I'll look at the times guide (if necessary), get the first crop of fastpasses and plan accordingly. To the casual guest, this is perceived as a high amount of planning, especially if there's a dining reservation rolled into that day's activities. My family mocks me when I'm setting up dining 180 days out, and then they're shocked when we need the reservation. It was really only on our recent trip over the New Year where my sister and I took hold of each day's plans that there was some concession on the part of my mother that planning was a good thing. Having said all that, many guests visit the parks now and miss the best attractions because they don't have a good plan. If anything, I think xPass could actually exacerbate that problem. Now, ignorance shouldn't be an excuse, but if these guests are leaving dissatisfied, that can ultimately hurt the company in the long run. Jim Hill posted an article today about the availability of xPass at 50 some odd attractions. While he incorrectly listed current Fastpass attractions that no longer offer the service, it does seem that with xPass the offerings are certainly expanding. On many days, it won't be needed at attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Spaceship Earth, or The Great Movie Ride, but it will be available. It's entirely possible, that this actually helps the distribution on some of the higher demand attractions. The article can be found here: http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2012/02/22/which-wdw-attractions-are-becoming-part-of-the-xpass-experience.aspx In theory Jim may be correct, that the xPasses distributed for Tower of Terror, Rock 'n' Roller coaster, Toy Story Mania, and Star Tours can be moderated so that the number of xPasses for these attractions is less than those being distributed on the newly added xPass/Fastpass attractions: The Great Movie Ride, MuppetVision 3-D, Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage!, The American Idol Experience, Studio Backlot Tour. While I doubt these numbers are at all accurate, they are meant to explain the situation. Say for example that on average, day guests will get 200 Fastpasses for each of the new xPass/Fastpass attractions. That would mean that there are now 1000 more Fastpasses in the system. Presumably, the demand for xPass/Fastpass at these attractions will be less than the demand for the existing Fastpass attractions. As such, 1000 Fastpasses at Tower of Terror, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Toy Story Mania, and Star Tours would tie up a guest's ticket for much longer than 1000 Fastpasses at the new attractions. Therefore, some formula (say 75%, but likely a variable formula) would have to be applied to restrict the number of xPasses made available for the marquee attractions. In my scenario above, I could envision 1000 Fastpasses being distibuted to Day guests at the new Fastpass/xPass attractions, and 750 xPasses being distributed at the marquee attractions. Travis,

It also appears that you are an uber-Type A planner. There are many that go to Disney World that don’t operate that way. This is one of those unknowns that people are afraid of with xPass as well as the enforcement of the return window. For me personally, I’ll go to a park with a general idea of 3 or 4 things I want to accomplish, and then a secondary list of things I want to accomplish as time permits. I’ll look at the times guide (if necessary), get the first crop of fastpasses and plan accordingly. To the casual guest, this is perceived as a high amount of planning, especially if there’s a dining reservation rolled into that day’s activities. My family mocks me when I’m setting up dining 180 days out, and then they’re shocked when we need the reservation. It was really only on our recent trip over the New Year where my sister and I took hold of each day’s plans that there was some concession on the part of my mother that planning was a good thing.

Having said all that, many guests visit the parks now and miss the best attractions because they don’t have a good plan. If anything, I think xPass could actually exacerbate that problem. Now, ignorance shouldn’t be an excuse, but if these guests are leaving dissatisfied, that can ultimately hurt the company in the long run.

Jim Hill posted an article today about the availability of xPass at 50 some odd attractions. While he incorrectly listed current Fastpass attractions that no longer offer the service, it does seem that with xPass the offerings are certainly expanding. On many days, it won’t be needed at attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Spaceship Earth, or The Great Movie Ride, but it will be available. It’s entirely possible, that this actually helps the distribution on some of the higher demand attractions.

The article can be found here: http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2012/02/22/which-wdw-attractions-are-becoming-part-of-the-xpass-experience.aspx

In theory Jim may be correct, that the xPasses distributed for Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller coaster, Toy Story Mania, and Star Tours can be moderated so that the number of xPasses for these attractions is less than those being distributed on the newly added xPass/Fastpass attractions: The Great Movie Ride, MuppetVision 3-D, Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage!, The American Idol Experience, Studio Backlot Tour.

While I doubt these numbers are at all accurate, they are meant to explain the situation. Say for example that on average, day guests will get 200 Fastpasses for each of the new xPass/Fastpass attractions. That would mean that there are now 1000 more Fastpasses in the system. Presumably, the demand for xPass/Fastpass at these attractions will be less than the demand for the existing Fastpass attractions. As such, 1000 Fastpasses at Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Toy Story Mania, and Star Tours would tie up a guest’s ticket for much longer than 1000 Fastpasses at the new attractions.

Therefore, some formula (say 75%, but likely a variable formula) would have to be applied to restrict the number of xPasses made available for the marquee attractions. In my scenario above, I could envision 1000 Fastpasses being distibuted to Day guests at the new Fastpass/xPass attractions, and 750 xPasses being distributed at the marquee attractions.

]]> Comment on Changes Coming to Fastpass by Travis http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/changes-coming-to-fastpass/#comment-292 Travis Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:10:29 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3661#comment-292 Tim, Thank you for your response. I am glad you are forthright in your statement of, "...but my opposition centers around something that’s unknown at this point – I expect it to change the way I tour the park, I’m just not sure how." I would agree with you that this will adjust the way people, (XPass users, and non-XPass users), will tour the park. As for the affordability, anyone can afford a deluxe level trip, even the XPass--whatever the cost may be. I will explain with an example. Last year I took my fiance and 9 year-old step-daughter to WDW for their first time. Another couple wanted to join us, but they could not afford the trip as we were going, (Wilderness Lodge, Club, Deluxe Dinning, Park Hopper Tickets - 7 Days), they could afforded the trip at a value level resort, but that would defeat the propose of going with us as the value resorts are a bit out of the way. So rather than going with us last year, they saved the money and continued to save and now will join us this year. (Beach Club, Deluxe Dinning, Park Hopping Tickets - 9 Days). Now with the introduction of the XPass, that may not be something they can afford, and depending on the cost of the XPass know I will purchase that option. So that may affect the way my family and our friends tour the park with us. So that could present some challenges. I think your statement of, "A better comparison is the dining plan. When it was first introduced you could save money on the dining plan with little to no planning. Now it’s getting to the point where in order to save money on the dining plan you need to adjust your dining to get the best value." I completely agree with you on this one. Now I always use Deluxe dining, but this is also because I plan ahead and know what parks I will be in on what day. I only make reservations for lunches with the exception of the first night which dinner is at the Royal Table, and another night for the Spirit of Aloha, and Victoria and Alberts for a alone night with my fiance. When my 180 days date arrives I will know where to eat, what parks I will go into, I do so because I will eat at the best locations and save money. It is a lot of planning months ahead of arrival. But last year the cost for the Deluxe Dinning Plan was $1,079.82 for me my fiance, and my step-daughter, (who was 9), after adding up all the receipts if we would have had to pay for the meals out of pocket the cost would have gone from the Deluxe Dinning Plan of $1,079.82 to $2,238.16. So planning ahead saved $1,158.34. I am looking forward to XPass, and today I made some comments concerning this to some contacts I have in the Disney world, and am awaiting their response. I know I am looking forward to the XPass, but I am cautiously exited. Tim,

Thank you for your response. I am glad you are forthright in your statement of, “…but my opposition centers around something that’s unknown at this point – I expect it to change the way I tour the park, I’m just not sure how.” I would agree with you that this will adjust the way people, (XPass users, and non-XPass users), will tour the park. As for the affordability, anyone can afford a deluxe level trip, even the XPass–whatever the cost may be. I will explain with an example. Last year I took my fiance and 9 year-old step-daughter to WDW for their first time. Another couple wanted to join us, but they could not afford the trip as we were going, (Wilderness Lodge, Club, Deluxe Dinning, Park Hopper Tickets – 7 Days), they could afforded the trip at a value level resort, but that would defeat the propose of going with us as the value resorts are a bit out of the way. So rather than going with us last year, they saved the money and continued to save and now will join us this year. (Beach Club, Deluxe Dinning, Park Hopping Tickets – 9 Days).

Now with the introduction of the XPass, that may not be something they can afford, and depending on the cost of the XPass know I will purchase that option. So that may affect the way my family and our friends tour the park with us. So that could present some challenges.

I think your statement of, “A better comparison is the dining plan. When it was first introduced you could save money on the dining plan with little to no planning. Now it’s getting to the point where in order to save money on the dining plan you need to adjust your dining to get the best value.” I completely agree with you on this one. Now I always use Deluxe dining, but this is also because I plan ahead and know what parks I will be in on what day. I only make reservations for lunches with the exception of the first night which dinner is at the Royal Table, and another night for the Spirit of Aloha, and Victoria and Alberts for a alone night with my fiance.

When my 180 days date arrives I will know where to eat, what parks I will go into, I do so because I will eat at the best locations and save money. It is a lot of planning months ahead of arrival. But last year the cost for the Deluxe Dinning Plan was $1,079.82 for me my fiance, and my step-daughter, (who was 9), after adding up all the receipts if we would have had to pay for the meals out of pocket the cost would have gone from the Deluxe Dinning Plan of $1,079.82 to $2,238.16. So planning ahead saved $1,158.34.

I am looking forward to XPass, and today I made some comments concerning this to some contacts I have in the Disney world, and am awaiting their response. I know I am looking forward to the XPass, but I am cautiously exited.

]]> Comment on Changes Coming to Fastpass by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/changes-coming-to-fastpass/#comment-290 Tim Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:26:53 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3661#comment-290 Travis, I think many of the people that are whining about the premium experience that will be xPass are those people that can't afford it. Disney has always operated in a capitalistic society. Money talks in the parks. If your average family of 4 is making their once in a lifetime trip where they saved up for 10 years - it's entirely possible they will still be saving money by bringing their own food into the parks. That family can't afford to eat at Victoria and Alberts, but does that mean that Victoria and Alberts shouldn't exist? That just seems silly. Personally, I likely wouldn't be able to afford xPass, but my opposition centers around something that's unknown at this point - I expect it to change the way I tour the park, I'm just not sure how. I outlined some possibilities where it could be an improvement for non-xPass users, but I doubt that will be the case. In all likelihood it will reduce the number of Fastpasses available to regular park guests, and that reduction means that myself and other guests aren't getting as much as we were before. Disney has every right to change their prices (essentially that's what they're doing here) just like we as consumers have every right to not pay for their product. Odds are, I will still find value in a Disney vacation but each of these smaller changes add up. I'm sure that some people have been turned off by these types of changes - to them, Disney has taken away value in an attempt to further monitize something that they previously enjoyed at a different price. A better comparison is the dining plan. When it was first introduced you could save money on the dining plan with little to no planning. Now it's getting to the point where in order to save money on the dining plan you need to adjust your dining to get the best value. I'd be interested to see if this is ultimately an option on an Annual Pass, if so I see a huge potential for abuse unless the cost is extremely prohibitive. Travis,

I think many of the people that are whining about the premium experience that will be xPass are those people that can’t afford it. Disney has always operated in a capitalistic society. Money talks in the parks. If your average family of 4 is making their once in a lifetime trip where they saved up for 10 years – it’s entirely possible they will still be saving money by bringing their own food into the parks. That family can’t afford to eat at Victoria and Alberts, but does that mean that Victoria and Alberts shouldn’t exist? That just seems silly.

Personally, I likely wouldn’t be able to afford xPass, but my opposition centers around something that’s unknown at this point – I expect it to change the way I tour the park, I’m just not sure how. I outlined some possibilities where it could be an improvement for non-xPass users, but I doubt that will be the case. In all likelihood it will reduce the number of Fastpasses available to regular park guests, and that reduction means that myself and other guests aren’t getting as much as we were before. Disney has every right to change their prices (essentially that’s what they’re doing here) just like we as consumers have every right to not pay for their product. Odds are, I will still find value in a Disney vacation but each of these smaller changes add up. I’m sure that some people have been turned off by these types of changes – to them, Disney has taken away value in an attempt to further monitize something that they previously enjoyed at a different price.

A better comparison is the dining plan. When it was first introduced you could save money on the dining plan with little to no planning. Now it’s getting to the point where in order to save money on the dining plan you need to adjust your dining to get the best value.

I’d be interested to see if this is ultimately an option on an Annual Pass, if so I see a huge potential for abuse unless the cost is extremely prohibitive.

]]> Comment on Changes Coming to Fastpass by Travis http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/changes-coming-to-fastpass/#comment-289 Travis Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:16:08 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3661#comment-289 WDW Fanboys, I am a new listener. As an avid fan and self proclaimed expert on the WDW resorts and Parks I was interested to hear your thoughts, and knowledge level. First I must say I can recognized your knowledge level, and I was entertained by your pod cast, and will listen regularly. Now with your Pod Cast Episode #114, I am looking forward to the XPASS, and disagree that if this new XPass is only a benefit of Deluxe Level Resort guests, then that is a negative aspect of Disney. I am okay with this and feel it is something that should be provided; I have no problem with entitlements, especially when I pay for them and am willing to do so. I have stayed in the Deluxe level resorts every visit for the past 9 visits and will continue to do so. My main reasoning for this is restaurant availability, transportation options, 24 room service, and other features such as larger rooms, and other small benefits. I pay a considerable amount more than a guest staying in a moderate or lower level resort. This is why I have the current perks of restaurant availability, transportation options, 24 room service. I feel this addition of XPass offered to Deluxe Level Resort guest is fair, because I pay for it. I save and plan my annual trips well in advance. For example I will be staying in the Beach Club Resort at the end of September of this year for 9 days and 8 nights, with Deluxe Dining. I booked this trip 8 days after I returned from last years’ trip. So I am able to budget out to afford the Deluxe trip, and with a Deluxe trip then I want extra perks. That said I feel that WDW will eventually roll out the XPass for all guests, not doing so would take away from the appeal of the WDW culture. WDW Fanboys, I am a new listener. As an avid fan and self proclaimed expert on the WDW resorts and Parks I was interested to hear your thoughts, and knowledge level. First I must say I can recognized your knowledge level, and I was entertained by your pod cast, and will listen regularly.

Now with your Pod Cast Episode #114, I am looking forward to the XPASS, and disagree that if this new XPass is only a benefit of Deluxe Level Resort guests, then that is a negative aspect of Disney. I am okay with this and feel it is something that should be provided; I have no problem with entitlements, especially when I pay for them and am willing to do so. I have stayed in the Deluxe level resorts every visit for the past 9 visits and will continue to do so.

My main reasoning for this is restaurant availability, transportation options, 24 room service, and other features such as larger rooms, and other small benefits. I pay a considerable amount more than a guest staying in a moderate or lower level resort. This is why I have the current perks of restaurant availability, transportation options, 24 room service.

I feel this addition of XPass offered to Deluxe Level Resort guest is fair, because I pay for it. I save and plan my annual trips well in advance. For example I will be staying in the Beach Club Resort at the end of September of this year for 9 days and 8 nights, with Deluxe Dining. I booked this trip 8 days after I returned from last years’ trip. So I am able to budget out to afford the Deluxe trip, and with a Deluxe trip then I want extra perks. That said I feel that WDW will eventually roll out the XPass for all guests, not doing so would take away from the appeal of the WDW culture.

]]> Comment on Changes Coming to Fastpass by WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #114 02/12/2012 – Changes to Fastpass | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/changes-coming-to-fastpass/#comment-282 WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #114 02/12/2012 – Changes to Fastpass | WDW Fan Boys Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:54 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3661#comment-282 [...] CommentsRyan Barr on Changes Coming to FastpassChanges Coming to Fastpass | WDW Fan Boys on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #010 02/14/2010 – [...] [...] CommentsRyan Barr on Changes Coming to FastpassChanges Coming to Fastpass | WDW Fan Boys on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #010 02/14/2010 – [...]

]]> Comment on Changes Coming to Fastpass by Ryan Barr http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/changes-coming-to-fastpass/#comment-280 Ryan Barr Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:55:08 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3661#comment-280 Gees. First the Pats, now this. Not a good week. What's next? We're gonna have to pay for a better option? Gees. First the Pats, now this. Not a good week. What’s next? We’re gonna have to pay for a better option?

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]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #002 12/20/2009 – Fastpass in the Magic Kingdom by Changes Coming to Fastpass | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-002-12202009-fastpass-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-278 Changes Coming to Fastpass | WDW Fan Boys Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:15:16 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-002-122009-fastpass-in-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-278 [...] Fastpass Discussion Fastpass Podcasts WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #002 12/20/2009 – Fastpass in the Magic Kingdom WDW Fan Boys Podcast ... WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #010 02/14/2010 – Fastpass in the Animal Kingdom and the need for [...] [...] Fastpass Discussion Fastpass Podcasts WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #002 12/20/2009 – Fastpass in the Magic Kingdom WDW Fan Boys Podcast … WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #010 02/14/2010 – Fastpass in the Animal Kingdom and the need for [...]

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #106 12/18/2011 – Disney Merchandise by Scott http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-106-12182011-disney-merchandise/#comment-265 Scott Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:08:58 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3447#comment-265 What I always wanted was that 'bike simulator' from the old Wonders of Life in Epcot... that was fun 'biking' through Disneyland... What I always wanted was that ‘bike simulator’ from the old Wonders of Life in Epcot… that was fun ‘biking’ through Disneyland…

]]> Comment on Disney World/Fantasyland Aerial Photos 12/20/2011 by New Fantasyland photos! | Disney-Abled http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/disney-worldfantasyland-aerial-photos-12202011/#comment-264 New Fantasyland photos! | Disney-Abled Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:04:03 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3537#comment-264 [...] http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/disney-worldfantasyland-aerial-photos-12202011/ This entry was posted in Uncategorized by Disney-Abled. Bookmark the permalink. [...] [...] http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/disney-worldfantasyland-aerial-photos-12202011/ This entry was posted in Uncategorized by Disney-Abled. Bookmark the permalink. [...]

]]> Comment on Disney World/Fantasyland Aerial Photos 12/20/2011 by Jeff http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/disney-worldfantasyland-aerial-photos-12202011/#comment-261 Jeff Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:55:43 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3537#comment-261 Fantastic pictures - thank you very much! Fantastic pictures – thank you very much!

]]> Comment on Disney World/Fantasyland Aerial Photos 12/20/2011 by Sabi http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/disney-worldfantasyland-aerial-photos-12202011/#comment-260 Sabi Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:32:11 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3537#comment-260 Thanks for sharing that. There's nothing like some good aerials to really see whats goin on. Great JOB!!! Thanks for sharing that.
There’s nothing like some good aerials to really see whats goin on.
Great JOB!!!

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #106 12/18/2011 – Disney Merchandise by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-106-12182011-disney-merchandise/#comment-258 Tim Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:53:33 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3447#comment-258 That's a good point - I could definitely see a Mario Kart type game through the parks as Disney characters - that would be a lot of fun. I may have to check that out. That’s a good point – I could definitely see a Mario Kart type game through the parks as Disney characters – that would be a lot of fun. I may have to check that out.

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #106 12/18/2011 – Disney Merchandise by Scott http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-106-12182011-disney-merchandise/#comment-257 Scott Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:49:31 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3447#comment-257 Your video game talk did remind me of the game "Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour" for PSX. This was a kart racer (think Mario Kart, etc.) that had one racing characters through certain attractions such as Jungle Cruise. This might be the 'best' option for a vehicle of a game showing 'realistic elements' of a park as a 'level'; Another might be the RPG sort, aka, elements of the Kingdom Hearts games (PS2, PSP) had Disney-themed levels (primarily movies), with some being rather spectacular. Note, Disney has always had its characters in games, but it seems the best have been in the 16-bit era... Some of my favorite Disney games (and favorite all-time) include the many on Sega Genesis: Aladdin (Genesis; the SNES version was different and not as good), Quackshot, Castle of Illusion. Your video game talk did remind me of the game “Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour” for PSX. This was a kart racer (think Mario Kart, etc.) that had one racing characters through certain attractions such as Jungle Cruise. This might be the ‘best’ option for a vehicle of a game showing ‘realistic elements’ of a park as a ‘level’; Another might be the RPG sort, aka, elements of the Kingdom Hearts games (PS2, PSP) had Disney-themed levels (primarily movies), with some being rather spectacular.

Note, Disney has always had its characters in games, but it seems the best have been in the 16-bit era… Some of my favorite Disney games (and favorite all-time) include the many on Sega Genesis: Aladdin (Genesis; the SNES version was different and not as good), Quackshot, Castle of Illusion.

]]> Comment on Why Epcot? by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/why-epcot/#comment-249 Tim Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:51:28 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3349#comment-249 KingBob, I agree - but as much as I would like to see substantial expansion I'm not sure Epcot needs it as much as DAK or DHS. KingBob,

I agree – but as much as I would like to see substantial expansion I’m not sure Epcot needs it as much as DAK or DHS.

]]> Comment on Why Epcot? by KingBob http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/why-epcot/#comment-242 KingBob Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:46:07 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3349#comment-242 EPCOT remains my favorite park because I like to travel and it caters to that. It's also uncrowded most of the time, as you've pointed out regarding capacity. But I think it's a real shame that in all these years no new countries have ever been added to World Showcase or any new rides added to what's there either. EPCOT remains my favorite park because I like to travel and it caters to that. It’s also uncrowded most of the time, as you’ve pointed out regarding capacity. But I think it’s a real shame that in all these years no new countries have ever been added to World Showcase or any new rides added to what’s there either.

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 5) by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-5/#comment-241 Tim Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:46:04 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3418#comment-241 We closed the forums - all dialogue has moved over to our Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_126095154137510 We closed the forums – all dialogue has moved over to our Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_126095154137510

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 5) by Nick http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-5/#comment-240 Nick Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:51:33 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3418#comment-240 Hey fellas, How come I can't get on the forums anymore?! Link is unavailable. Hey fellas, How come I can’t get on the forums anymore?! Link is unavailable.

]]> Comment on Fantasyland Expansion Construction Update 12/5/2011 by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-1252011/#comment-239 Tim Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:13:09 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3414#comment-239 The Great Goofini will be the same track layout as Barnstormer. Have you been on Goofy's Sky School in DCA? I'm not a fan - to me it's an improvement over Mulholland Madness, but really has no place in a Disney park. The Great Goofini will be the same track layout as Barnstormer. Have you been on Goofy’s Sky School in DCA? I’m not a fan – to me it’s an improvement over Mulholland Madness, but really has no place in a Disney park.

]]> Comment on Fantasyland Expansion Construction Update 12/5/2011 by PixieMichele http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/fantasyland-expansion-construction-update-1252011/#comment-238 PixieMichele Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:36:41 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3414#comment-238 Are they doing the Great Goofini like the one in Disneyland or is it just going to be the same boring Barnstormer track re-themed? The one in Disneyland is so fun and cute, almost like Primeval Whirl in AK, but not so much thrashing around and non-sense! Are they doing the Great Goofini like the one in Disneyland or is it just going to be the same boring Barnstormer track re-themed?
The one in Disneyland is so fun and cute, almost like Primeval Whirl in AK, but not so much thrashing around and non-sense!

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #105A 12/11/2011 – Mouse Vent Special by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-105a-12112011-mouse-vent-special/#comment-237 Tim Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:20:57 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3432#comment-237 But where does Gary Sinise fit in? But where does Gary Sinise fit in?

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #105A 12/11/2011 – Mouse Vent Special by Ros http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-105a-12112011-mouse-vent-special/#comment-236 Ros Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:51:20 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3432#comment-236 Ok I realize you guys were joking, but it made me think of something. They could actually do a Christmas overlay at mission space using their prep&landing short as a them and it wouldn't be THAT far-fetched...ok maybe not. Lol Ok I realize you guys were joking, but it made me think of something. They could actually do a Christmas overlay at mission space using their prep&landing short as a them and it wouldn’t be THAT far-fetched…ok maybe not. Lol

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 5) by Theme Park Wars (Part 1) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-5/#comment-112 Theme Park Wars (Part 1) | WDW Fan Boys Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:10:53 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3418#comment-112 [...] This is Part 1 in a 3 part series discussing the Theme Park Wars between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando, this series was originally posted on my own personal blog, but I have since removed it as it is more appropriate over here. Part 2 (January 14, 2010) Part 3 (January 15, 2010) Part 4 (September 21, 2011) Part 5 (December 5, 2011) [...] [...] This is Part 1 in a 3 part series discussing the Theme Park Wars between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando, this series was originally posted on my own personal blog, but I have since removed it as it is more appropriate over here. Part 2 (January 14, 2010) Part 3 (January 15, 2010) Part 4 (September 21, 2011) Part 5 (December 5, 2011) [...]

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 5) by Theme Park Wars (Part 3) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-5/#comment-111 Theme Park Wars (Part 3) | WDW Fan Boys Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:09:17 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3418#comment-111 [...] This is Part 3 in a 3 part series discussing the Theme Park Wars between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. Part 1 (January 13, 2010) Part 2 (January 14, 2010) Part 4 (September 21, 2011) Part 5 (December 5, 2011) [...] [...] This is Part 3 in a 3 part series discussing the Theme Park Wars between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. Part 1 (January 13, 2010) Part 2 (January 14, 2010) Part 4 (September 21, 2011) Part 5 (December 5, 2011) [...]

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 5) by Theme Park Wars (Part 4) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-5/#comment-110 Theme Park Wars (Part 4) | WDW Fan Boys Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:05:53 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3418#comment-110 [...] Park Wars (Part 1) Theme Park Wars (Part 2) Theme Park Wars (Part 3) Theme Park Wars (Part 5) (function() {var s = document.createElement('SCRIPT'), s1 = [...] [...] Park Wars (Part 1) Theme Park Wars (Part 2) Theme Park Wars (Part 3) Theme Park Wars (Part 5) (function() {var s = document.createElement('SCRIPT'), s1 = [...]

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 1) by Theme Park Wars (Part 5) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-1/#comment-109 Theme Park Wars (Part 5) | WDW Fan Boys Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:04:47 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/theme-park-wars-part-1/#comment-109 [...] Theme Park Wars (Part 1) Theme Park Wars (Part 2) Theme Park Wars (Part 3) Theme Park Wars (Part 4) (function() {var s = document.createElement('SCRIPT'), s1 = document.getElementsByTagName('SCRIPT')[0];s.type = 'text/javascript';s.async = true;s.src = 'http://widgets.digg.com/buttons.js';s1.parentNode.insertBefore(s, s1);})(); Posted under Blog and tagged with animal kingdom, avatar, disney, disney blog, disney parks, disney world, disney world blog, epcot, islands of adventure, jimmy neutron's nicktoon blast, new fantasyland, pandora, seven dwarf's mine train, test track, the amazing adventures of spiderman, under the sea: journey of the little mermaid, uniiversal studios, wdw blog, world of avatar Comments (0) [...] [...] Theme Park Wars (Part 1) Theme Park Wars (Part 2) Theme Park Wars (Part 3) Theme Park Wars (Part 4) (function() {var s = document.createElement('SCRIPT'), s1 = document.getElementsByTagName('SCRIPT')[0];s.type = 'text/javascript';s.async = true;s.src = 'http://widgets.digg.com/buttons.js';s1.parentNode.insertBefore(s, s1);})(); Posted under Blog and tagged with animal kingdom, avatar, disney, disney blog, disney parks, disney world, disney world blog, epcot, islands of adventure, jimmy neutron's nicktoon blast, new fantasyland, pandora, seven dwarf's mine train, test track, the amazing adventures of spiderman, under the sea: journey of the little mermaid, uniiversal studios, wdw blog, world of avatar Comments (0) [...]

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 2) by Theme Park Wars (Part 4) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-2/#comment-108 Theme Park Wars (Part 4) | WDW Fan Boys Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:24:35 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/theme-park-wars-part-2/#comment-108 [...] Park Wars (Part 1) Theme Park Wars (Part 2) Theme Park Wars (Part 3) Theme Park Wars (Part 5) (function() {var s = [...] [...] Park Wars (Part 1) Theme Park Wars (Part 2) Theme Park Wars (Part 3) Theme Park Wars (Part 5) (function() {var s = [...]

]]> Comment on I couldn’t think of a name for this post, but read it anyways… by RANDOLF http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/i-couldnt-think-of-a-name-for-this-post-but-read-it-anyways/#comment-107 RANDOLF Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:56:43 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3275#comment-107 Yea I agree Brett and Tim do seem a little weird. Thank goodness for us fur lovin normal people. Yea I agree Brett and Tim do seem a little weird. Thank goodness for us fur lovin normal people.

]]> Comment on Why Epcot? by WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #104 12/04/2011 – F#%& Marry Kill | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/why-epcot/#comment-106 WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #104 12/04/2011 – F#%& Marry Kill | WDW Fan Boys Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:02:41 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3349#comment-106 [...] Show Links Join our Facebook Group Follow us on Twitter WDW Fan Boys: Why Epcot? [...] [...] Show Links Join our Facebook Group Follow us on Twitter WDW Fan Boys: Why Epcot? [...]

]]> Comment on Disney World/Fantasyland Aerial Photos 11/22/2011 by ED http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/disney-world-fantasyland-aerial-photos-11-2-2011/#comment-105 ED Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:51:22 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3360#comment-105 It is amazing when you look at these photos and realize the size of the area they are adding. It is amazing when you look at these photos and realize the size of the area they are adding.

]]> Comment on About by Jamie Darani http://www.wdwfanboys.com/about/#comment-102 Jamie Darani Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:40:57 +0000 http://wdwfanboys.com/?page_id=8#comment-102 Your more than welcome, glad I can finally listen in, was listening to your uncensored podcast all the way home (3 hour journey) yesterday and was rolling up with laughter on the train. Your more than welcome, glad I can finally listen in, was listening to your uncensored podcast all the way home (3 hour journey) yesterday and was rolling up with laughter on the train.

]]> Comment on About by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/about/#comment-101 Tim Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:06:34 +0000 http://wdwfanboys.com/?page_id=8#comment-101 Thanks for the info Jamie! Thanks for the info Jamie!

]]> Comment on About by Jamie Darani http://www.wdwfanboys.com/about/#comment-100 Jamie Darani Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:28:15 +0000 http://wdwfanboys.com/?page_id=8#comment-100 My apologies, that final link should have had the rss/ removed from the end as well. My apologies, that final link should have had the rss/ removed from the end as well.

]]> Comment on About by Jamie Darani http://www.wdwfanboys.com/about/#comment-99 Jamie Darani Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:27:30 +0000 http://wdwfanboys.com/?page_id=8#comment-99 I have finally figured it out after trying since October and it was something so simple it never occurred to me. The two links that you supplied for the RSS will not work, they will just state that there is no content available. If you remove the /rss at the end and attempt to add that feed, it will work correctly. So the two correct feed links are: http://www.wdwfanboys.com/walt-disney-world/podcast/feed/ http://www.wdwfanboys.com/walt-disney-world/uncensored-podcast/feed/rss/ I have finally figured it out after trying since October and it was something so simple it never occurred to me. The two links that you supplied for the RSS will not work, they will just state that there is no content available. If you remove the /rss at the end and attempt to add that feed, it will work correctly.

So the two correct feed links are:
http://www.wdwfanboys.com/walt-disney-world/podcast/feed/
http://www.wdwfanboys.com/walt-disney-world/uncensored-podcast/feed/rss/

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #101 11/13/2011 – Disney Dining Plan by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-101-11132011-disney-dining-plan/#comment-92 Tim Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:47:55 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3320#comment-92 Zack, Thanks for listening, and I'd love to talk Disney with you further. Shoot me an e-mail at tim@wdwfanboys.com. Zack,

Thanks for listening, and I’d love to talk Disney with you further. Shoot me an e-mail at tim@wdwfanboys.com.

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #100 11/06/2011 – Listener Questions by Brian Martsolf http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-100-11062011-listener-questions/#comment-91 Brian Martsolf Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:44:25 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3293#comment-91 Fun show! Thanks for all the mentions and the links to my photos here, it is much appreciated! Fun show! Thanks for all the mentions and the links to my photos here, it is much appreciated!

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #101 11/13/2011 – Disney Dining Plan by Zack http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-101-11132011-disney-dining-plan/#comment-90 Zack Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:41:00 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3320#comment-90 I just found out about this podcast and I am going to listen to it tonight, I was shocked when looking at the About section that Tim lives in Quincy MA, right were I live! I just found out about this podcast and I am going to listen to it tonight, I was shocked when looking at the About section that Tim lives in Quincy MA, right were I live!

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 4) by Theme Park Wars (Part 1) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-4/#comment-89 Theme Park Wars (Part 1) | WDW Fan Boys Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:52:20 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3084#comment-89 [...] This is Part 1 in a 3 part series discussing the Theme Park Wars between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando, this series was originally posted on my own personal blog, but I have since removed it as it is more appropriate over here. Part 2 (January 14, 2010) Part 3 (January 15, 2010) Part 4 (September 21, 2011) [...] [...] This is Part 1 in a 3 part series discussing the Theme Park Wars between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando, this series was originally posted on my own personal blog, but I have since removed it as it is more appropriate over here. Part 2 (January 14, 2010) Part 3 (January 15, 2010) Part 4 (September 21, 2011) [...]

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #101 11/13/2011 – Disney Dining Plan by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-101-11132011-disney-dining-plan/#comment-88 Tim Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:39:23 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3320#comment-88 Thanks for the info Lindsay - we will add this to the show notes as well as mention it on an upcoming show. Thanks for the info Lindsay – we will add this to the show notes as well as mention it on an upcoming show.

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #101 11/13/2011 – Disney Dining Plan by Lindsay http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-101-11132011-disney-dining-plan/#comment-87 Lindsay Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:24:07 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3320#comment-87 The $25 portable SunPass transponder does not give you $25 towards tolls. That is just the price of the transponder, then you need to call or go online to add money to your account. The benefits of the $25 model is that you can move it from car to car, and it will beep when you go through toll booths/open tolling gateways letting you know your toll was paid. There is also a $4.99 SunPass sticker model. This can't be moved from car to car, and still requires you to call/go online to register your license plate and add money to your account. When this sticker was launched, there was a promo crediting back the $4.99 to your SunPass account, making the sticker "free". They have removed the $4.99 credit message from the packaging, but as of October 2011, they were still applying the $4.99 credit to the new SunPass accounts. Obviously, the sticker can not be moved - you need a different one for each car, so it would not be appropriate for rental cars. It also does not beep - which concerns some people. I've never had an issue with my sticker registering at tolling locations, however. The $25 portable SunPass transponder does not give you $25 towards tolls. That is just the price of the transponder, then you need to call or go online to add money to your account. The benefits of the $25 model is that you can move it from car to car, and it will beep when you go through toll booths/open tolling gateways letting you know your toll was paid.

There is also a $4.99 SunPass sticker model. This can’t be moved from car to car, and still requires you to call/go online to register your license plate and add money to your account. When this sticker was launched, there was a promo crediting back the $4.99 to your SunPass account, making the sticker “free”. They have removed the $4.99 credit message from the packaging, but as of October 2011, they were still applying the $4.99 credit to the new SunPass accounts. Obviously, the sticker can not be moved – you need a different one for each car, so it would not be appropriate for rental cars. It also does not beep – which concerns some people. I’ve never had an issue with my sticker registering at tolling locations, however.

]]> Comment on Guest Appearances by WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #101 11/13/2011 – Disney Dining Plan | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/guest-appearances/#comment-81 WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #101 11/13/2011 – Disney Dining Plan | WDW Fan Boys Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:03:09 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?page_id=3312#comment-81 [...] Guest Appearances [...] [...] Guest Appearances [...]

]]> Comment on Tim’s Trip Report – 8/21/2011 – D23 Expo by Disney Parks Blog live chat with Imagineer Chris Beatty | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/tims-trip-report-8212011-d23-expo/#comment-73 Disney Parks Blog live chat with Imagineer Chris Beatty | WDW Fan Boys Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:53:00 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2940#comment-73 [...] Tim’s Trip Report – 8/21/2011 – D23 Expo [...] [...] Tim’s Trip Report – 8/21/2011 – D23 Expo [...]

]]> Comment on Tim’s Trip Report – 8/20/2011 – D23 Expo by Disney Parks Blog live chat with Imagineer Chris Beatty | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/tims-trip-report-8202011-d23-expo/#comment-72 Disney Parks Blog live chat with Imagineer Chris Beatty | WDW Fan Boys Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:51:55 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2903#comment-72 [...] Tim’s Trip Report – 8/20/2011 – D23 Expo [...] [...] Tim’s Trip Report – 8/20/2011 – D23 Expo [...]

]]> Comment on Tim’s Trip Report – 8/19/2011 (Part 3) – D23 Expo by Disney Parks Blog live chat with Imagineer Chris Beatty | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/tims-trip-report-8192011-part-3-d23-expo/#comment-71 Disney Parks Blog live chat with Imagineer Chris Beatty | WDW Fan Boys Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:29:25 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2888#comment-71 [...] Tim’s Trip Report – 8/19/2011 (Part 3) – D23 Expo [...] [...] Tim’s Trip Report – 8/19/2011 (Part 3) – D23 Expo [...]

]]> Comment on Tim’s Trip Report – 8/19/2011 (Part 2) – D23 Expo by Disney Parks Blog live chat with Imagineer Chris Beatty | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/tims-trip-report-8192011-part-2-d23-expo/#comment-70 Disney Parks Blog live chat with Imagineer Chris Beatty | WDW Fan Boys Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:27:53 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2899#comment-70 [...] Tim’s Trip Report – 8/19/2011 (Part 2) – D23 Expo [...] [...] Tim’s Trip Report – 8/19/2011 (Part 2) – D23 Expo [...]

]]> Comment on Tim’s Trip Report – 8/19/2011 (Part 1) – D23 Expo by Disney Parks Blog live chat with Imagineer Chris Beatty | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/tims-trip-report-8192011-part-1-d23-expo/#comment-69 Disney Parks Blog live chat with Imagineer Chris Beatty | WDW Fan Boys Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:16:49 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2883#comment-69 [...] Tim’s Trip Report - 8/19/2011 (Part 1) - D23 Expo [...] [...] Tim’s Trip Report - 8/19/2011 (Part 1) - D23 Expo [...]

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 4) by milly http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-4/#comment-67 milly Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:29:29 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3084#comment-67 I'm worried about Avatar land. Everything else at DisneyWorld seems timeless, im worried about this dating very quickly. Maybe Im just not the intended audience. I’m worried about Avatar land. Everything else at DisneyWorld seems timeless, im worried about this dating very quickly. Maybe Im just not the intended audience.

]]> Comment on I couldn’t think of a name for this post, but read it anyways… by Alicia http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/i-couldnt-think-of-a-name-for-this-post-but-read-it-anyways/#comment-66 Alicia Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:23:14 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3275#comment-66 HI Tim & Paul and of course Brett I LOVE your podcast! Just when I think, these guys are pretty juvenile, you crack me..I think that Paul is VERY right on with his comments about his (all of our) love for Disney. I have been a fan since I was 2 years of age going to the 1965 Worlds Fair (yeah I'm old) and was enthralled by Small World. I have been lucky enough to go to Disneyland too many times to count, Walt Disney World four times and Disneyland Paris once time. Thanks so much! Alicia HI Tim & Paul and of course Brett
I LOVE your podcast! Just when I think, these guys are pretty juvenile, you crack me..I think that Paul is VERY right on with his comments about his (all of our) love for Disney. I have been a fan since I was 2 years of age going to the 1965 Worlds Fair (yeah I’m old) and was enthralled by Small World. I have been lucky enough to go to Disneyland too many times to count, Walt Disney World four times and Disneyland Paris once time. Thanks so much! Alicia

]]> Comment on I couldn’t think of a name for this post, but read it anyways… by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/i-couldnt-think-of-a-name-for-this-post-but-read-it-anyways/#comment-65 Tim Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:42:07 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3275#comment-65 Brandon, It sounds like you follow the very path that Disney anticipates for us guys. You grow up going to Disney, then you lose interest and then your fandom is restored when you see it through a child's eyes. Brandon,

It sounds like you follow the very path that Disney anticipates for us guys. You grow up going to Disney, then you lose interest and then your fandom is restored when you see it through a child’s eyes.

]]> Comment on I couldn’t think of a name for this post, but read it anyways… by Brandon http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/i-couldnt-think-of-a-name-for-this-post-but-read-it-anyways/#comment-64 Brandon Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:58:48 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3275#comment-64 My love for Disney started as a child and was nurtured by my grandmother for most of my life until she passed away. She took me to Disneyland as a child, to see all the Disney movies when they came out, and to Disney on Ice whenever it came to town. I went through that period in my life when Disney wasn't cool like I think most fans do. Once I had my son my love for Disney returned. I exposed him to the whole world of Disney and in 2007 we made our first family trip to Disney World. It was extrememly emotional for me not having been to a Disney Park since I was a child and watching my son and daughter have these experiences for the first time. I felt like taking my kids to Disney was a rite of passage, like I was truly a father once I did that. Now, 4 trips to Disney World later, I listen to about 7 different Disney Podcasts, check blogs and sites on a nightly basis. I cannot get enough of Disney. It makes me happy learning about the parks, the history, the issues, and everything that goes along with the company. When we go to Disney World for those 10 days I don't have to worry about work, bills, parenting, my volunteer positions, nothing. All I have to worry about is having fun with my wife and kids and for the other 355 days of the year I don't get to do that. I think Disney gives you a unique opportunity to experience parks with your family. How many other parks do you go to that have kids areas and then roller coasters. I live near Hersheypark in PA and I remember standing and watching my kids on kids rides while I stood there bored and thought, no wonder Walt Disney built himself a park so he could actually spend time with his family, not watching them. Well that was a long response. You can play the crickets drop now. My love for Disney started as a child and was nurtured by my grandmother for most of my life until she passed away. She took me to Disneyland as a child, to see all the Disney movies when they came out, and to Disney on Ice whenever it came to town. I went through that period in my life when Disney wasn’t cool like I think most fans do. Once I had my son my love for Disney returned. I exposed him to the whole world of Disney and in 2007 we made our first family trip to Disney World. It was extrememly emotional for me not having been to a Disney Park since I was a child and watching my son and daughter have these experiences for the first time. I felt like taking my kids to Disney was a rite of passage, like I was truly a father once I did that. Now, 4 trips to Disney World later, I listen to about 7 different Disney Podcasts, check blogs and sites on a nightly basis. I cannot get enough of Disney. It makes me happy learning about the parks, the history, the issues, and everything that goes along with the company. When we go to Disney World for those 10 days I don’t have to worry about work, bills, parenting, my volunteer positions, nothing. All I have to worry about is having fun with my wife and kids and for the other 355 days of the year I don’t get to do that. I think Disney gives you a unique opportunity to experience parks with your family. How many other parks do you go to that have kids areas and then roller coasters. I live near Hersheypark in PA and I remember standing and watching my kids on kids rides while I stood there bored and thought, no wonder Walt Disney built himself a park so he could actually spend time with his family, not watching them. Well that was a long response. You can play the crickets drop now.

]]> Comment on I couldn’t think of a name for this post, but read it anyways… by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/i-couldnt-think-of-a-name-for-this-post-but-read-it-anyways/#comment-63 Tim Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:18:44 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3275#comment-63 I agree with both of you. I look at Disney World as an idealized version of reality. We watch movies to escape reality for 2 hours, but we can't fully accomplish that because we're not in the movie. Disney World is designed like a movie. Things are romanticized, things are clean, and things are safe. I vacation in Disney World because it's an experience that can't be replicated in my every day life. I agree with both of you. I look at Disney World as an idealized version of reality. We watch movies to escape reality for 2 hours, but we can’t fully accomplish that because we’re not in the movie. Disney World is designed like a movie. Things are romanticized, things are clean, and things are safe.

I vacation in Disney World because it’s an experience that can’t be replicated in my every day life.

]]> Comment on I couldn’t think of a name for this post, but read it anyways… by Jennifer http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/i-couldnt-think-of-a-name-for-this-post-but-read-it-anyways/#comment-62 Jennifer Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:16:10 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3275#comment-62 Paul, I totally agree with what you are saying here. There is something so safe, so wholesome about Disney World that allows people to leave their complicated lives behind them and enter into a land where anything is possible. You can truly leave behind your worries and just participate fully in the magic that makes Disney World such a wonderful place to visit. I have been to WDW well over 40 times, and I really can't get enough. Every time we leave, I just want to go back. People often ask me why I go so much. Don't you get sick of the rides? Wouldn't you rather go somewhere "real"? Frankly, I get enough reality in my everyday life. Reality is really not that great most of the time. It is stressful and complicated. A trip to Disney World is easy and freeing. I don't go for the rides; I go for that intangible feeling that I get when I go there. Paul, I totally agree with what you are saying here. There is something so safe, so wholesome about Disney World that allows people to leave their complicated lives behind them and enter into a land where anything is possible. You can truly leave behind your worries and just participate fully in the magic that makes Disney World such a wonderful place to visit. I have been to WDW well over 40 times, and I really can’t get enough. Every time we leave, I just want to go back. People often ask me why I go so much. Don’t you get sick of the rides? Wouldn’t you rather go somewhere “real”? Frankly, I get enough reality in my everyday life. Reality is really not that great most of the time. It is stressful and complicated. A trip to Disney World is easy and freeing. I don’t go for the rides; I go for that intangible feeling that I get when I go there.

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #097 10/16/2011 – Funny You Should Mention That With Jim Hill by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-097-10162011-funny-you-should-mention-that-with-jim-hill/#comment-60 Tim Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:07:14 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3241#comment-60 The rumors a few months ago were a park in Brazil - I assume this is what he was referring to. The rumors a few months ago were a park in Brazil – I assume this is what he was referring to.

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 2) by Theme Park Design http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-2/#comment-59 Theme Park Design Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:50:11 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/theme-park-wars-part-2/#comment-59 I'm a huge theme park junky and love the Disney parks. Epcot, being my favorite for a nice relaxing day. Universal is, in it's own, a very awesome theme park. It's not as large compared to Disney, but offers many attractions that are fun and worth seeing. I’m a huge theme park junky and love the Disney parks. Epcot, being my favorite for a nice relaxing day. Universal is, in it’s own, a very awesome theme park. It’s not as large compared to Disney, but offers many attractions that are fun and worth seeing.

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #097 10/16/2011 – Funny You Should Mention That With Jim Hill by Michel http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-097-10162011-funny-you-should-mention-that-with-jim-hill/#comment-58 Michel Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:25:51 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3241#comment-58 Jim mentioned a south-american park. Can he talk more about that on the next episode? :D Jim mentioned a south-american park. Can he talk more about that on the next episode? :D

]]> Comment on About by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/about/#comment-57 Tim Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:55:44 +0000 http://wdwfanboys.com/?page_id=8#comment-57 Jamie, here are the two feeds: http://www.wdwfanboys.com/walt-disney-world/podcast/feed/rss/ http://www.wdwfanboys.com/walt-disney-world/uncensored-podcast/feed/rss/ Jamie, here are the two feeds:

http://www.wdwfanboys.com/walt-disney-world/podcast/feed/rss/
http://www.wdwfanboys.com/walt-disney-world/uncensored-podcast/feed/rss/

]]> Comment on About by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/about/#comment-56 Tim Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:47:20 +0000 http://wdwfanboys.com/?page_id=8#comment-56 Jamie, I know they're separated on iTunes, I'm not sure how the RSS feeds work, but I'll find out. Jamie, I know they’re separated on iTunes, I’m not sure how the RSS feeds work, but I’ll find out.

]]> Comment on About by Jamie Darani http://www.wdwfanboys.com/about/#comment-55 Jamie Darani Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:02:20 +0000 http://wdwfanboys.com/?page_id=8#comment-55 Hi there, do you have an RSS feed for both the normal podcast and the un-censored version? Many thanks. Hi there, do you have an RSS feed for both the normal podcast and the un-censored version?

Many thanks.

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 4) by Theme Park Wars (Part 3) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-4/#comment-52 Theme Park Wars (Part 3) | WDW Fan Boys Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:01:31 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3084#comment-52 [...] This is Part 3 in a 3 part series discussing the Theme Park Wars between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. Part 1 (January 13, 2010) Part 2 (January 14, 2010) Part 4 (September 21, 2011) [...] [...] This is Part 3 in a 3 part series discussing the Theme Park Wars between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. Part 1 (January 13, 2010) Part 2 (January 14, 2010) Part 4 (September 21, 2011) [...]

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 4) by Theme Park Wars (Part 2) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-4/#comment-51 Theme Park Wars (Part 2) | WDW Fan Boys Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:01:08 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3084#comment-51 [...] This is Part 2 in a 3 part series discussing the Theme Park Wars between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. Part 1 (January 13, 2010) Part 3 (January 15, 2010) Part 4 (September 21, 2011) [...] [...] This is Part 2 in a 3 part series discussing the Theme Park Wars between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. Part 1 (January 13, 2010) Part 3 (January 15, 2010) Part 4 (September 21, 2011) [...]

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 3) by Theme Park Wars (Part 1) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-3/#comment-50 Theme Park Wars (Part 1) | WDW Fan Boys Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:00:08 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/theme-park-wars-part-3/#comment-50 [...] blog, but I have since removed it as it is more appropriate over here. Part 2 (January 14, 2010) Part 3 (January 15, 2010) Part 4 (September 21, [...] [...] blog, but I have since removed it as it is more appropriate over here. Part 2 (January 14, 2010) Part 3 (January 15, 2010) Part 4 (September 21, [...]

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 3) by Theme Park Wars (Part 4) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-3/#comment-49 Theme Park Wars (Part 4) | WDW Fan Boys Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:59:09 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/theme-park-wars-part-3/#comment-49 [...] Theme Park Wars (Part 1) Theme Park Wars (Part 2) Theme Park Wars (Part 3) (function() {var s = document.createElement('SCRIPT'), s1 = document.getElementsByTagName('SCRIPT')[0];s.type = 'text/javascript';s.async = true;s.src = 'http://widgets.digg.com/buttons.js';s1.parentNode.insertBefore(s, s1);})(); Posted under Blog and tagged with animal kingdom, avatar, carsland, d23, d23 expo, disney, disney blog, disney parks, disney world, disney world blog, disneyland, fantasyland, harry potter and the forbidden journey, hollywood studios, islands of adventure, lost continent, magic kingdom, star tours, star tours: the adventures continue, star wars, the wizarding world of harry potter, universal studios, wdw blog Comments (1) [...] [...] Theme Park Wars (Part 1) Theme Park Wars (Part 2) Theme Park Wars (Part 3) (function() {var s = document.createElement('SCRIPT'), s1 = document.getElementsByTagName('SCRIPT')[0];s.type = 'text/javascript';s.async = true;s.src = 'http://widgets.digg.com/buttons.js';s1.parentNode.insertBefore(s, s1);})(); Posted under Blog and tagged with animal kingdom, avatar, carsland, d23, d23 expo, disney, disney blog, disney parks, disney world, disney world blog, disneyland, fantasyland, harry potter and the forbidden journey, hollywood studios, islands of adventure, lost continent, magic kingdom, star tours, star tours: the adventures continue, star wars, the wizarding world of harry potter, universal studios, wdw blog Comments (1) [...]

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #055 12/26/2010 – Christmas in Disney World by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-055-12262010-christmas-in-disney-world/#comment-48 Tim Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:42:59 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-055-122610-christmas-in-disney-world/#comment-48 That's the only version that Marie has ever seen. Frankly I'm indifferent towards the Country Bears. That’s the only version that Marie has ever seen. Frankly I’m indifferent towards the Country Bears.

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #055 12/26/2010 – Christmas in Disney World by Anonymous http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-055-12262010-christmas-in-disney-world/#comment-47 Anonymous Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:10:05 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-055-122610-christmas-in-disney-world/#comment-47 In regards to Magic Kingdom Xmas offerings, I REALLY miss the Country Bear Jamboree Christmas Special overlay. They REALLY need to bring that back! In regards to Magic Kingdom Xmas offerings, I REALLY miss the Country Bear Jamboree Christmas Special overlay. They REALLY need to bring that back!

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 4) by NoChesterHester http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-4/#comment-46 NoChesterHester Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:17:17 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3084#comment-46 Great post Tim. My mind is going over all this really could become. I even had to rewatch the movie just to familiarize myself with the environments. Great post Tim. My mind is going over all this really could become. I even had to rewatch the movie just to familiarize myself with the environments.

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 1) by Theme Park Wars (Part 4) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-1/#comment-45 Theme Park Wars (Part 4) | WDW Fan Boys Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:57:08 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/theme-park-wars-part-1/#comment-45 [...] Theme Park Wars (Part 1) Theme Park Wars (Part 2) Theme Park Wars (Part 3) (function() {var s = document.createElement('SCRIPT'), s1 = document.getElementsByTagName('SCRIPT')[0];s.type = 'text/javascript';s.async = true;s.src = 'http://widgets.digg.com/buttons.js';s1.parentNode.insertBefore(s, s1);})(); Posted under Blog and tagged with animal kingdom, avatar, carsland, d23, d23 expo, disney, disney blog, disney parks, disney world, disney world blog, disneyland, fantasyland, harry potter and the forbidden journey, hollywood studios, islands of adventure, lost continent, magic kingdom, star tours, star tours: the adventures continue, star wars, the wizarding world of harry potter, universal studios, wdw blog Comments (0) [...] [...] Theme Park Wars (Part 1) Theme Park Wars (Part 2) Theme Park Wars (Part 3) (function() {var s = document.createElement('SCRIPT'), s1 = document.getElementsByTagName('SCRIPT')[0];s.type = 'text/javascript';s.async = true;s.src = 'http://widgets.digg.com/buttons.js';s1.parentNode.insertBefore(s, s1);})(); Posted under Blog and tagged with animal kingdom, avatar, carsland, d23, d23 expo, disney, disney blog, disney parks, disney world, disney world blog, disneyland, fantasyland, harry potter and the forbidden journey, hollywood studios, islands of adventure, lost continent, magic kingdom, star tours, star tours: the adventures continue, star wars, the wizarding world of harry potter, universal studios, wdw blog Comments (0) [...]

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #067 03/20/2011 – Rumor Mill with Lee by Theme Park Wars (Part 4) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-067-03202011-rumor-mill-with-lee/#comment-44 Theme Park Wars (Part 4) | WDW Fan Boys Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:55:38 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-067-032011-rumor-mill-with-lee/#comment-44 [...] we were all blindsided by this. The only reporter that had any early information on this was friend of the show Lee who didn’t believe the source as he thought the whole idea was too far [...] [...] we were all blindsided by this. The only reporter that had any early information on this was friend of the show Lee who didn’t believe the source as he thought the whole idea was too far [...]

]]> Comment on The Game Changer by Theme Park Wars (Part 4) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/the-game-changer/#comment-43 Theme Park Wars (Part 4) | WDW Fan Boys Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:28:17 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/the-game-changer/#comment-43 [...] was very well spent. Crowds flocked to Islands of Adventure (You can see opening day crowds in The Game Changer) and merchandise flew off the [...] [...] was very well spent. Crowds flocked to Islands of Adventure (You can see opening day crowds in The Game Changer) and merchandise flew off the [...]

]]> Comment on Theme Park Wars (Part 2) by Theme Park Wars (Part 3) | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/theme-park-wars-part-2/#comment-42 Theme Park Wars (Part 3) | WDW Fan Boys Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:50:43 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/theme-park-wars-part-2/#comment-42 [...] This is Part 3 in a 3 part series discussing the Theme Park Wars between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. Part 1 (January 13, 2010) Part 2 (January 14, 2010) [...] [...] This is Part 3 in a 3 part series discussing the Theme Park Wars between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. Part 1 (January 13, 2010) Part 2 (January 14, 2010) [...]

]]> Comment on Tim’s Trip Report – 8/19/2011 (Part 1) – D23 Expo by Disney’s The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Underseas Adventure » GAME ACCESSORIES http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/tims-trip-report-8192011-part-1-d23-expo/#comment-41 Disney’s The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Underseas Adventure » GAME ACCESSORIES Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:03:21 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2883#comment-41 [...] into the DS microphone to unlock clues and using the DS stylus to dig up and polish treasure.The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure take our favorite mermaid on an aquatic adventure. Un...DS stylus to dig up and polish treasure. WordPress › [...] [...] into the DS microphone to unlock clues and using the DS stylus to dig up and polish treasure.The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure take our favorite mermaid on an aquatic adventure. Un…DS stylus to dig up and polish treasure. WordPress › [...]

]]> Comment on About by Tim http://www.wdwfanboys.com/about/#comment-40 Tim Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:07:54 +0000 http://wdwfanboys.com/?page_id=8#comment-40 Thanks Jordan - I see you posted the link below too. Thanks Jordan – I see you posted the link below too.

]]> Comment on About by Jordan Goodman http://www.wdwfanboys.com/about/#comment-39 Jordan Goodman Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:45:42 +0000 http://wdwfanboys.com/?page_id=8#comment-39 Well, I found that story. It's at 1:32 in part 8 of 8. Imagineering Pixar for the Disney Parks, (8 of 8) D23 Expo 2009 Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYfbt2_VWCA&NR=1 You can see on John's face that maybe he opened up too much, but what a great story and wait till you see the response. Well, I found that story. It’s at 1:32 in part 8 of 8. Imagineering Pixar for the Disney Parks, (8 of 8) D23 Expo 2009

Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYfbt2_VWCA&NR=1

You can see on John’s face that maybe he opened up too much, but what a great story and wait till you see the response.

]]> Comment on About by Jordan Goodman http://www.wdwfanboys.com/about/#comment-38 Jordan Goodman Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:56:48 +0000 http://wdwfanboys.com/?page_id=8#comment-38 Hi Tim. In episode #093 09/18/2011, you mentioned a story that you had heard where John Lasseter confronted an accountantneer asking him, "are you going to stand at the entrance and tell people that the attraction came in on budget at the expensive of a better experience?" The story you heard is true, but slightly different and was told by Lasseter himself during an imagineering panel during the 2009 D23 Expo. I don't remember which segment he says this in, but it can be found on Youtube under, "Imagineering Pixar for the Disney Parks, (1 of 8) D23 Expo 2009". It's a great discussion and this story was very well received as well as refreshing to hear from a Disney executive. Truly an unusual moment. Hi Tim. In episode #093 09/18/2011, you mentioned a story that you had heard where John Lasseter confronted an accountantneer asking him, “are you going to stand at the entrance and tell people that the attraction came in on budget at the expensive of a better experience?” The story you heard is true, but slightly different and was told by Lasseter himself during an imagineering panel during the 2009 D23 Expo. I don’t remember which segment he says this in, but it can be found on Youtube under, “Imagineering Pixar for the Disney Parks, (1 of 8) D23 Expo 2009″. It’s a great discussion and this story was very well received as well as refreshing to hear from a Disney executive. Truly an unusual moment.

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #074 05/08/2011 – Star Tours 2.0 with Matt Hochberg and Fred Hazelton by Tim’s Trip Report – September 18, 2011 – Hollywood Studios/Magic Kingdom | WDW Fan Boys http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-074-05082011-star-tours-2-0-with-matt-hochberg-and-fred-hazelton/#comment-37 Tim’s Trip Report – September 18, 2011 – Hollywood Studios/Magic Kingdom | WDW Fan Boys Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:35:22 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-074-050811-star-tours-2-0-with-matt-hochberg-and-fred-hazelton/#comment-37 [...] the WDW Today Podcast and more.  Listeners to our show will also remember Matt from his appearance on our show (alongside Fred Hazelton) to discuss StarTours2Live.com.  I ran into Matt as he was pushing a [...] [...] the WDW Today Podcast and more.  Listeners to our show will also remember Matt from his appearance on our show (alongside Fred Hazelton) to discuss StarTours2Live.com.  I ran into Matt as he was pushing a [...]

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #093 09/18/2011 – Ride Concept Expo with Mitch by SW Wilson http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-093-09182011-ride-concept-expo-with-mitch/#comment-36 SW Wilson Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:20:35 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=3074#comment-36 Hi! Just wanted to make a comment saying I really enjoyed the podcast. I'm the guy who submitted the Mammoth Falls concept, so I appreciate the kind things you all had to say. I'm glad those on the Podcast seemed to understand and agree for the reasons to show a fascinating part of natural history that is often overshadowed by the dinosaurs. Regarding lessening the thrill, I agree that DAK needs family rides, but, for fun, I draw these really exorbitant park plans that have lots of added rides, so in that imaginary context there's already a surfeit of family rides (www.idealbuildout.blogspot.com) Like everyone else, I was seriously impressed by the some of the winner's artwork (for the Time Machine)... so it was nice to have my project discussed in the same company. Cheers, SW Hi! Just wanted to make a comment saying I really enjoyed the podcast. I’m the guy who submitted the Mammoth Falls concept, so I appreciate the kind things you all had to say. I’m glad those on the Podcast seemed to understand and agree for the reasons to show a fascinating part of natural history that is often overshadowed by the dinosaurs.

Regarding lessening the thrill, I agree that DAK needs family rides, but, for fun, I draw these really exorbitant park plans that have lots of added rides, so in that imaginary context there’s already a surfeit of family rides (www.idealbuildout.blogspot.com)

Like everyone else, I was seriously impressed by the some of the winner’s artwork (for the Time Machine)… so it was nice to have my project discussed in the same company.

Cheers,

SW

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #084 07/17/2011 – Change We Can Believe In: Magic Kingdom by Question Where does much of the criticism come from towards some WDW attractions? - Page 2 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-084-07172011-change-we-can-believe-in-magic-kingdom/#comment-33 Question Where does much of the criticism come from towards some WDW attractions? - Page 2 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:04:52 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-084-071711-change-we-can-believe-in-magic-kingdom-2/#comment-33 [...] inappropriate for the site I would ask that only the links be removed and not the entire post. WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #084 07/17/2011 – Change We Can Believe In: Magic Kingdom | WDW F... WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #085 07/24/2011 – Change We Can Believe In: Epcot | WDW Fan [...] [...] inappropriate for the site I would ask that only the links be removed and not the entire post. WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #084 07/17/2011 – Change We Can Believe In: Magic Kingdom | WDW F… WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #085 07/24/2011 – Change We Can Believe In: Epcot | WDW Fan [...]

]]> Comment on D23 Expo – Imagineering Carsland Full Panel Discussion by 8/25: Detailing http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/d23-expo-imagineering-carsland-full-panel-discussion/#comment-32 8/25: Detailing Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:46:44 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2997#comment-32 [...] 8/25: Detailing Here's the full slideshow/audio of the presentation D23 Expo – Imagineering Cars Land Full Panel Discussion | WDW Fan Boys Co-Host of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast Reply With Quote + Reply to Thread [...] [...] 8/25: Detailing Here's the full slideshow/audio of the presentation D23 Expo – Imagineering Cars Land Full Panel Discussion | WDW Fan Boys Co-Host of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast Reply With Quote + Reply to Thread [...]

]]> Comment on Tim’s Trip Report – 8/25/2011 – Disneyland/Disney California Adventure by Michael Porembski http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/tim%e2%80%99s-trip-report-8252011-disneylanddisney-california-adventure/#comment-31 Michael Porembski Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:13:26 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2991#comment-31 Oh, the Zoetrope is HIGHLY underrated! We went to Disneyland last year, my first time since I was 5 (I'm turning 40 in November). Love that everything is so close together (unlike WDW), but didn't dig that it (and CA) were "locals" parks. The service wasn't as good and the other guests were nowhere NEAR as well behaved as the guests at WDW. Oh, the Zoetrope is HIGHLY underrated! We went to Disneyland last year, my first time since I was 5 (I’m turning 40 in November). Love that everything is so close together (unlike WDW), but didn’t dig that it (and CA) were “locals” parks. The service wasn’t as good and the other guests were nowhere NEAR as well behaved as the guests at WDW.

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #089 08/21/2011 – Legends of Imagineering by Steve http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-089-08212011-legends-of-imagineerin/#comment-30 Steve Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:39:56 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2880#comment-30 Hey guys, Glad to see you got over to D23. We were at WDW for a training event the exact same week. I am looking forward to hearing more about what was new for Parks and Resorts at D23 and if there were any new attractions, etc announced. I assume not, but was hopeful that maybe there would be more than what we already know is coming. Steve Hey guys,

Glad to see you got over to D23. We were at WDW for a training event the exact same week.

I am looking forward to hearing more about what was new for Parks and Resorts at D23 and if there were any new attractions, etc announced. I assume not, but was hopeful that maybe there would be more than what we already know is coming.

Steve

]]> Comment on Tim’s Trip Report – 8/19/2011 (Part 3) – D23 Expo by Roger Miller http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/tims-trip-report-8192011-part-3-d23-expo/#comment-27 Roger Miller Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:13:41 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2888#comment-27 Great happenings in the Disney world! Having visited the 11 Disney theme parks throughout the world I would love to see Tokyo DisneySea replicated in the United States. Great happenings in the Disney world! Having visited the 11 Disney theme parks throughout the world I would love to see Tokyo DisneySea replicated in the United States.

]]> Comment on Tim’s Trip Report – 8/19/2011 (Part 2) – D23 Expo by Joe http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/tims-trip-report-8192011-part-2-d23-expo/#comment-26 Joe Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:05:17 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2899#comment-26 This info was best for the exhibition floor. Presentation fail. This info was best for the exhibition floor. Presentation fail.

]]> Comment on Tim’s Trip Report – 8/19/2011 (Part 1) – D23 Expo by Ryan Barr http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/tims-trip-report-8192011-part-1-d23-expo/#comment-25 Ryan Barr Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:19:15 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2883#comment-25 Did you wear those shoes to Florida last year? They should be very comfortable if you're wearing them. Did you wear those shoes to Florida last year? They should be very comfortable if you’re wearing them.

]]> Comment on Tim’s Trip Report – 8/18/2011 by Eric http://www.wdwfanboys.com/blog/tims-trip-report-8182011/#comment-24 Eric Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:52:12 +0000 http://www.wdwfanboys.com/?p=2876#comment-24 I love being able to fly out of TF Green. Quick and easy on every flight I've taken and it's less then a half hour from my house. I love being able to fly out of TF Green. Quick and easy on every flight I’ve taken and it’s less then a half hour from my house.

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #062 02/13/2011 – Little Details at Epcot by Disney Trivia Podcast Series | Disney Tour Reviews http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-062-02132011-little-details-at-epcot/#comment-22 Disney Trivia Podcast Series | Disney Tour Reviews Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:36:11 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-062-021311-little-details-at-epcot/#comment-22 [...] Episode 62: Little Details at Epcot [...] [...] Episode 62: Little Details at Epcot [...]

]]> Comment on WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #061 02/06/2011 – Little Details at the Magic Kingdom by Disney Trivia Podcast Series | Disney Tour Reviews http://www.wdwfanboys.com/podcast/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-061-02062011-little-details-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-21 Disney Trivia Podcast Series | Disney Tour Reviews Sat, 13 Aug 2011 05:34:44 +0000 http://50.22.11.17/~wdwfanbo/blog/wdw-fan-boys-podcast-episode-061-020611-little-details-at-the-magic-kingdom/#comment-21 [...] Episode 61: Little Details at Magic Kingdom [...] [...] Episode 61: Little Details at Magic Kingdom [...]

]]> Comment on Wiki by Ryan Barr http://www.wdwfanboys.com/wiki/#comment-17 Ryan Barr Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:51:50 +0000 http://wdwfanboys.com/?page_id=11#comment-17 3-time contest winner! I should be a champion. 3-time contest winner! I should be a champion.

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