Disney World PF Gathering and Tips for Disney Mania!

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In summary: This couscous and tagine restaurant is quite popular and usually has a long wait. Try coming at night when it’s less crowded.9. Yacht Club at the Epcot resort – This club has a beautiful view of the fireworks show at Epcot. However, this is a “resort” so it’s quite pricey. You may be able to get in if you call the club in advance and ask if there are any openings.10. The Living Seas – Usually there are long lines for this aquarium, but it’s worth the wait. You get to see all kinds of neat fish and amphibians.
  • #981
Ooooh... I like!

There are two pins to be released tomorrow as part of the Haunted Attraction Collection 2005. Both of them are related to my most favorite attraction at Disney/MGM Studios - The Tower of Terror! (to call it merely a "ride" is insulting.) The first one is another one of those jumbo pins, and this one is a winner simply because of the terrified look on Donald's face as he's about to get onto the elevator.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904334.jpg

The second is a regular pin but has a physics connection due to the partial view of the infamous [tex]E=mc^2[/tex] equation. You have to go on this attraction to see why this has any relevance here. Looks like Minnie is wisely hesitant to get into the elevator.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904337.jpg

The likelyhood of getting any of these pins by January: almost nil. :(

Zz.
 
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  • #982
ok even I would like the minnie mouse one! OMG you are ever so slowly effecting our minds!
 
  • #983
hypatia said:
ok even I would like the minnie mouse one! OMG you are ever so slowly effecting our minds!

YES!

I will have you know that I have been known to corrupt the minds of young children all the way to their grandparents into the ways of The Mouse.

Resistance Is Futile
You Will Be Assimilated

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

Zz.
 
  • #984
My Grandchildren too! But, but they are so young, so innocent:cry:
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  • #985
Delicious days at Epcot!

Full story of the Food and Wine Festival currently going on at Epcot.

http://disney.go.com/inside/issues/stories/v051011.html

Zz.
 
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  • #986
Just LOOK at all the stuff planned at WDW for the holiday season! Luckily, a number of these events will still be around during the first week of January.

http://ww2.disneydreams.net:8080/disneychristmas.aspx

Zz.
 
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  • #987
More "bad" press for Hong Kong Disneyland. I could have sworn I read about something similar a few months ago before they open.

http://www.canada.com/news/story.html?id=64d4e7e4-8007-4837-bfc9-465f851694f0

Zz.
 
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  • #988
ZapperZ said:
So, anyone else collects Pooh Bear 3D plates? :)

(I know, stupid question)

I started buying these about 3 years ago, and while I didn't go hog wild collecting them, I ended up having quite a few. They are all up on the wall, and I like the fact that they aren't just flat plates.

Yeeesh... another of my quirky addictions is finally revealed...

Zz.
Oooh, those are pretty. Oh heck, the child of Evo doesn't need to go to college, I know she'll understand if I blow her tuition money on Disney merchandise. :redface:
 
  • #989
ZapperZ said:
Hey, now *I* would wear this pin!
http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904300.jpg
Come to think of it, if you ask a few of my friends, they think that some time I behave more like a "jewish princess". :)
"Camping? You want ME to go camping? I don't camp, unless it is catered!"
Zz.
Oh, now, this one has my name written all over it! That's me!
 
  • #990
Evo said:
Oooh, those are pretty. Oh heck, the child of Evo doesn't need to go to college, I know she'll understand if I blow her tuition money on Disney merchandise. :redface:

... and as Moonbie has discovered with the Disney pins, they are A LOT PRETTIER "in person". The same goes for these plates, mainly because you can't see very well in the pictures the 3D nature. Most of the characters are actually molded out of the plates. The effect is quite striking.

I actually haven't bought any new plates for the past year or so. They are no longer found at the store I usually go to, and I'm in no mood to pay the high prices on ebay.

Zz.
 
  • #991
Pictures, clips, and trailers from the upcoming Disney movie Chicken Little, to be released on November 4th. As you may have heard, this is Disney first movie out of their own computer animation production group. If they cannot continue with their relationship with Pixar, this will be the one to sustain their animation division.

http://www.laughingplace.com/Lotion-View-135.asp

Zz.
 
  • #992
The last pin that is part of the Haunted Attraction Collection 2005 - Twilight Zone Tower of Terror collection is also a winner. Just the smirk on Goofy's face alone is worth the price of the pin. And if you have been on this attraction, you'll recognize the image on this pin.

This is a very well-done collection, one of their better pin set. Now I wonder how much someone would be selling these on ebay... ?

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904338.jpg
 
  • #993
ZapperZ said:
The last pin that is part of the Haunted Attraction Collection 2005 - Twilight Zone Tower of Terror collection is also a winner. Just the smirk on Goofy's face alone is worth the price of the pin. And if you have been on this attraction, you'll recognize the image on this pin.
This is a very well-done collection, one of their better pin set. Now I wonder how much someone would be selling these on ebay... ?
Zz.
http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904338.jpg
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:smile: My mind didn't think "elevator" first. I'll wear it for you on our Disney honeymoon. :devil: :biggrin:
 
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  • #994
Moonbear said:
:smile: My mind didn't think "elevator" first. I'll wear it for you on our Disney honeymoon. :devil: :biggrin:

You are a very naughty girl!

Maybe that's why I like you! :)

Zz.
 
  • #995
I've talked a lot about the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction at the Disney/MGM Studios due to the pin set that was released recently, that I thought I should at least show what it looks like for those who haven't seen it yet.

So here it is! And it DOES looks more impressive than what you can see in this picture - it doesn't hurt that the screams coming from the top of the tower of people plunging 13 floors down can be heard from quite a distance away. :)

Zz.

http://img415.imageshack.us/img415/9360/tot4dk.jpg
 
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  • #996
DRAT!

I think someone at Disney knows that I'm a big sucker for Pin Trading pins! They released a surprise pin at Disney's All Star Resort today, limited edition of 1000. Sigh... January is just sooooooo far away!

:(

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10924756.jpg
 
  • #997
Oh no! This is just TOO MUCH! I want this Donald figurine! It's 9 inches tall, and I hate the fact that I have to bid for this on ebay! :(

Zz.

http://auctions.images.go.com/Images/I-Catalog/DA/Products/DA19773/DA19773a.jpg
 
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  • #998
Tomorrow, Oct. 15th, is The Sweetest Day (another day made up by Hallmark, probably). Anyway, I want to wish all of those who have braved through this Disney thread, the Happiest Sweetest Day. I'll make all of you my Disney Sweetheart if I could! :)

Zz.

P.S. Of COURSE there's a pin for the Sweetest Day. This is, after all, Disney!

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904174.jpg
 
  • #999
I should have announced this earlier, but oh well...

If you know of a terrific teacher that you would like to nominate for the Disney Teacher award, you have ONE day left.

http://disneyhandteacherawards.go.com/

Zz.
 
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  • #1,000
I can't stand it!

If you have a heart and at least half a brain, I dare you, DARE YOU, to not smile when you see this figurine. I almost cried when I saw it (yes, I'm a big wuss when it comes to things like this). Whoever designed this was certainly cranking-up the CUTE factor exponentially. This is SO unfair!

This figurine measures 13" x 19.5" x 21" (yes, it's a big boy!) and I'm debating with my credit card to see if I want to get it. I'll let you know who won...

Zz.

http://auctions.images.go.com/Images/I-Catalog/DA/Products/DA19737/DA19737a.jpg
 
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  • #1,001
Well, with Dumbo being your favorite ride, I suspect you'll win that one. :biggrin:
 
  • #1,002
A review of Disney On Ice's Finding Nemo.

http://www.elpasotimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051014/LIVING/510140335/1004

Zz.
 
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  • #1,003
OK. I don't feel so bad about this because there's no chance in hell I'll be able to get it. But still, they released a surprise pin at Disneyland today, and it's a good one!

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/9769449.jpg
 
  • #1,004
"When is the best time to go to Disney World?"

If there ever is that one single question that I get asked all the time (once they figure out I'm a Disney freak), that would be it.

My rule of thumb is to pick up a calendar, figure out when school is in session, and go during those time of the year. However, from my personal experience, the best time to go is during the Labor Day week, which is the 1st week of September. Schools is back in session, people are going back to work, and you almost have the Disney parks all to yourself!

As proof to what I just said, the following two pictures were taken at the Magic Kingdom on Labor Day itself this past September, at around 10:30 am. The first one was taken at the entrance to Frontier Land, while the second is somewhere in Liberty Square.

http://img414.imageshack.us/img414/6695/img12645sn.jpg http://img414.imageshack.us/img414/7175/img12639rl.jpg

Zz.
 
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Hey, I think those photos are repeats! Didn't you show them to us already? They look familiar.
 
  • #1,006
Moonbear said:
Hey, I think those photos are repeats! Didn't you show them to us already? They look familiar.

Nope. I showed something similar to ... er... Astronuc (?) last time, but that was taken a couple of years ago AND also during Labor Day week. These were from this last trip barely a month ago.

Zz.

Edit: Check post #56.
 
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OK, so I'm a foodie, and a Disney Freak. This report about the Epcot's Food and Wine Festival seems like a Disney Heaven.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/orl-chow1405oct14,0,1215349.story

Zz.
 
  • #1,008
ZapperZ said:
OK, so I'm a foodie, and a Disney Freak. This report about the Epcot's Food and Wine Festival seems like a Disney Heaven.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/orl-chow1405oct14,0,1215349.story

Zz.
Ooh, I think next year we should plan to go during that festival rather than September! (Wait!...what am I saying? Am I suggesting we plan a Disney trip for next year already? And I haven't even found out how this year's trip will go? What if you turn out to be totally boring and stuffy in real life?! :bugeye: :smile:)
 
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Moonbear said:
Ooh, I think next year we should plan to go during that festival rather than September! (Wait!...what am I saying? Am I suggesting we plan a Disney trip for next year already? And I haven't even found out how this year's trip will go? What if you turn out to be totally boring and stuffy in real life?! :bugeye: :smile:)

Hey, I may be ugly, have a hump on my back, and have bad body odor, but I am NOT boring and stuffy! :)

I've been hunting through my closet (ok, not a smart word from you about this) all morning to look for the silly birthday hat that I got a few of years ago when I last did my birthday at WDW. I may take a picture of it if I ever find it...

Zz.
 
  • #1,010
This is probably the final report on the accident on California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure theme park.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-disney14oct14,1,409332.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

Zz.
 
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  • #1,011
They are releasing a series of pins today at Disneyland with the Chicken Little theme. This one is rather cute, but I'm not going to fall for this till I see the movie. Still, this one is called Sorcerer Apprenchic.

:)

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10097524.jpg
 
  • #1,012
I found the silly birthday hat that I had during my birthday at WDW a couple of years ago. It's a hat in the shape of a birthday cake, with candles on top. The candles actually light up and blink when you press a button on the side of the hat.

The picture below shows the front and back of the hat. It is actually pretty cool, when it is worn by a kid. On me, it looked rather silly, but I didn't care! :)

Zz.

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/8279/img13240ep.jpg


http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9374/img13252gj.jpg
 
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  • #1,013
Awwwww... now this is utterly charming!

A new pin being released today at WDW is part of the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween. It depicts a picture of Sir Donald and Maiden Daisy.

Zz.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904424.jpg
 
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  • #1,015
Moonbear said:
Well, with Dumbo being your favorite ride, I suspect you'll win that one. :biggrin:

I am so weak... and so predictable! :(

We put a bid in yesterday for the Dumbo figurine. My credit card didn't stand a sliver of a chance in the battle.

:)

Zz.
 

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