On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast we discuss some news items before we take a tour of Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As our listeners can expect, this quickly turns into an episode where Tim defends his favorite park while Brett and Paul mock it.
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WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #140 08/12/2012 – Declining by Degrees
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast we discuss some of the smaller issues with the parks that drive fans crazy. From rides cut without a replacement, to broken or dormant effects, to offerings being cut entirely, we discuss everything that we can recall. Micechat.com: How RFID is being used at Disney [...]
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #131 06/10/2012 – Fastpass+
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys podcast we share our thoughts on the Fastpass+ system. Fastpass+ is a system that has been rumored and tested and we dive into the ramifications of what this change may mean to us fans.
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #128 05/20/2012 – Oasis/Discovery Island/Camp Minnie Mickey
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys podcast we (OK, mostly Tim) discuss three different lands in the Animal Kingdom: The Oasis, Discovery Island, and Camp Minnie Mickey. We talk about attractions, animal exhibits, and restaurants. Additionally, we share our thoughts on what would have happened if Disney built Beastly Kingdom.
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #115 02/19/2012 – Guests with Disabilities
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast, we are joined by Gary Hall of the WDW Kingdom Cast podcast and together we discuss how Disney handled Guests with Disabilities.
WDW Fanboys Blog – 02/09/2012 – Disney World/Fantasyland/Universal Studios/Sea World Aerials
Another special thanks to Chris Lathrop for these excellent aerial photos. Today’s photos include visits to Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World. Disney World Grand Floridian DVC Construction Fantasyland Construction Animal Kingdom Potential World of Avatar Construction sites Art of Animation Construction Backstage at Epcot Sea World Antarctica Construction Site Universal Studios Jaws Construction Site
WDW Fanboys Blog – 02/07/2012 – Changes Coming to Fastpass
For the past few months there have been rumblings that the Fastpass system at Walt Disney World would be changing. Those changes came into focus today as a variety of fan communities caught wind that effective March 7th, Fastpass return times would be “strictly” enforced. To further clarify, the apparent new policy will be to [...]
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #106 12/18/2011 – Disney Merchandise
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast, we share our thoughts on Disney Merchandise. We offer some of our own suggestions for new merchandise as well as discuss merchandise that we own.
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #102 11/20/2011 – Armchair Imagineering: Animals to add to the Animal Kingdom
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast, we play our “Emergency Episode” from May. On this episode we discuss some animals that we would like to add to the Animal Kingdom. Probiscus Monkey Hagfish Flying Fox Blobfish Aye-Aye
Tim’s Trip Report – 09/17/2011 – Animal Kingdom/Magic Kingdom
We spent most of our day at the Animal Kingdom, arriving at around 10 and leaving around 5. We “discovered” a trail we hadn’t walked down in quite some time, it extends around the corner from the Ring-Tailed Lemurs and through the roots of the Tree of Life behind the Kangaroo exhibit. We were able [...]
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #088 08/14/2011 – Listener Questions
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast we answer some listener questions. We start with a comparison of Disneyland and Disney World attractions, followed by what attraction we would like to stay in over night. We try our hands at some armchair imagineering, discuss our merchandise options and some classic Disney travel videos.
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #069 04/03/2011 – Listener Questions
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast we dip into the mailbag for another listener questions show. We discuss some other fan sites, plans for the Animal Kingdom, private parties and more!
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #067 03/20/2011 – Rumor Mill with Lee
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast we are joined by Disney Insider Lee to discuss a variety of rumors about Walt Disney World. Together we discuss some new news on the Yeti and the Tiki Room as well as several other exciting topics.
Tim’s Family Trip Report – 03/08/2011 – Universal Studios/Epcot
Everyone else left today so now it’s just Marie, my mother, brother, and I for the next two days. We decided we wanted to do something different today so we headed over to Universal Studios, arriving at around 10:15. In the past we’ve had mixed success getting a guest assistance pass, but they have a [...]
Tim’s Family Trip Report – 03/07/2011 – Animal Kingdom/Magic Kingdom
The day started with a “mysterious stain” on the back of my shorts. I don’t remember going to the bathroom in my pants, but I suppose anything is possible This was my sister, brother-in-law, nephews, and cousin’s last day and we got a late start. My sister wanted to bring my nephews back over [...]
WDW Fanboys Blog – 10/12/2010 – Top 100 Theme Park Attractions in Orlando (Part 2)
We’re several weeks into the WDW Fan Boys/WDW Fan Network Attraction polls. If you haven’t participated yet, step 1 is to sign up for an account at the WDW Fan Network. The way this is working is the WDW Fan Network forums are hosting polls for the top attractions in each of the 7 Orlando [...]
Brett’s Rants – 09/04/2010 – Gone But Not Forgotten – 1st Annual Fan Boy Trip
After finally resting up and drying my tears at being missed by the other Fan Boys, I finally get to relay my trip report. I arrived at Downtown Disney late Thursday morning, on the hunt for a Full Montague. After feeding the need, Tim texted me saying they were picking up their rental and heading to [...]
Tim’s Trip Report – 09/02/2010
Now this is what I’m talking about… a full day at the Animal Kingdom without listening to Paul and Brett making fun of me. OK, so that really didn’t happen but we did go back to the Animal Kingdom today. The excitement began at the bag check, where the guy in front of us had [...]
WDW Trip Report – 08/28/2010
Despite Paul and Brett’s wishes, we started our day at the Animal Kingdom. A point of note: If you turn in an unused park pass towards an Annual Pass, be sure you check the expiration date on the new Annual Pass. We had to straighten out a cast member mistake prior to touring today, and [...]
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #035 08/08/2010 – Disco Yeti
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast we have an interview with Jason Garcia of the Orlando Sentinel’s Daily Disney Blog. Jason recently wrote an article titled “Disney Fans Dismayed by Disco Yeti” where he discusses the broken animatronic in Expedition Everest. After the interview, we continue the discussion with a bit of armchair imagineering tossed in.
