On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast, we take a different look at the Magic Kingdom. We consider what every attraction would be like if they came to life. We discuss what we would do to the red head, which president’s we want to hang out with, and the various animatronics that poop.
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WDW Fanboys Blog – 12/15/2012 – Fastpass+ (Part 3)
Another round of Fastpass+ testing has begun and thanks to Gary Hall of the WDWKingdomcast Podcast I’ve been able to play around on the site. In this round, the newest option is that Hollywood Studios is now available as a Fastpass+ park in addition to the Magic Kingdom. Their Fastpass+ day was for today, December [...]
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #145 09/16/2012 – Tim and Gary’s Trip Report
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast we are joined by Gary Hall of the WDW Kingdomcast Podcast. Gary and Tim recently returned from a trip to Walt Disney World and along with Brett they discuss some of the events including dining, shenanigans on Space Mountain, and Enchanted Tales with Belle
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 Fanboys Blog – 05/25/2012 – Fastpass+ (Part 1)
A few months ago we spoke with friend of the show, Jim Hill about some of the Next Gen projects going on at Walt Disney World. One of the main topics that we discussed was a new attraction reservation system that at the time was referred to as xPass and is now referred to as [...]
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #117 03/04/2012 – Tomorrowland
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast, we begin what may turn out to be a series of shows devoted to individual lands in each of the parks. We begin with a discussion about a variety of different aspects in Tomorrowland Gone and Definitely Forgotten – Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #114 02/12/2012 – Changes to Fastpass
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast, we discuss the current “crisis” facing the Disney fan community. Fan Boys are upset over the new policy for Cast Members to enforce the return times for Fastpasses. We discuss our thoughts on this, as well as how this leads into the new xPass system that’s coming to the the Walt Disney World Resort.
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 #105 12/11/2011 – Optimized Touring Plans with Len and Fred
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast, we’re joined by Len Testa and Fred Hazelton of TouringPlans.com. Together we discuss the newest product from Touring Plans, the Optimized Touring Plan.
Tim’s Trip Report – 09/19/2011 – Hollywood Studios/Magic Kingdom
Rope drop to evening Extra Magic Hours can certainly take its toll. We started out at Hollywood Studios at 9 AM, and there I ran into Matt Hochberg from StudiosCentral.com 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 [...]
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 #092 09/11/2011 – Listener Questions
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast we go back to the mailbag and answer your Listener Questions. Topics include converting non-Disney fans, eliminating entire lands, Stacey, an attraction/shop/restaurant tournament, rude cast members, premium tours, ringtones, staged on ride photos, a podcast roast, wrestlemania, and handling multiple reservations.
WDW Fan Boys Podcast Episode #090 08/28/2011 – Listener Questions
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast we answer more of your listener questions. We discuss the soundtrack to Space Mountain, room reservations, celebrities in Disney World, branding, the Food and Wine Festival, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Bay Lake Tower, Football and more.
Tim’s Trip Report – 08/25/2011 – Disneyland/Disney California Adventure
The last day of our trip was another long one. We “slept in” until around 10:00 AM before showering and heading into the parks. In the late morning, we saw Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond) on the walking path between Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and The Matterhorn. Over at California Adventure the Genie and Carpet [...]
Tim’s Trip Report – 08/24/2011 – Disneyland/Disney California Adventure
Another long day at the parks, highlighted by out trip to the Blue Bayou. Marie left midday to do some laundry, during that time I did my best to figure out the links on both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure’s Fastpass systems. This is what I seemed to figure out: Disneyland: Everything but Autopia and [...]
Tim’s Trip Report – 08/22/2011 – Disneyland/Disney California Adventure
After a fourteen hour day, Marie and I are definitely feeling it (she cheated though and took an hour plus break midday). The day started off on a good note with us overhearing a father refer to his son as Anakin, this was followed up later in the day with another child named Lando. In [...]
Tim’s Trip Report – 08/21/2011 – D23 Expo (Part 5)
We didn’t spend as much time over at the Expo today – we only planned on one presentation but we gave ourselves plenty of time to ensure that we’d see it. Before heading over to the Expo though we stopped in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure to get Fastpasses for Star Tours, World of [...]
Tim’s Trip Report – 08/19/2011 – D23 Expo (Part 3)
At 1:00 we saw the making of the Little Mermaid presentation where several interesting details were revealed. I recorded audio, but unfortunately there was an autistic man in front of us that made many parts of it hard to hear. What seemed odd was that he was by himself. As someone that is very familiar [...]
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 #084 07/17/2011 – Change We Can Believe In: Magic Kingdom
On this week’s episode of the WDW Fan Boys Podcast we discuss our thoughts with refurbishments to Magic Kingdom attractions over the years. The discussion ranges from simple name changes like Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel to more extensive refurbishments like The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Space Mountain.
