Episode 564 - Listener Questions

Wednesday, May 13 2009 @ 07:00 AM CDT

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, & Mike Scopa , Mike Newell , The Fabulous Annette Owens

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Listener Questions

Nick in Indiana asked whether you could have the Quick Service Dining Plan for the Free Dining Plan period.
Rod from UK asks about the bus service from Old Key West and Saratoga Springs.
Cindy from Vermont asks about the backstage tours.
Marie from Alabama asks whether she can use a FASTPASS; after its expiry.
Marie from Alabama relates a story about using FASTPASS for friends not in the park.
Mindy from Plymouth asks about the Christmas; WDWToday graphics.
Amanda suggests updating the Great Movie Ride of Death.
Julia asks whether her 7-for-4 day tickets can be upgraded to an Annual Pass.
Michael from NY asks whether WDW Today could sponsor a Tequila bar.
Michael from NY likes the snow cones from Japan.
Aaron likes Episode 414: Snack, Sip (And Sick), but doesn't like waiting for a second FASTPASS.
Ann and Katie from NC ask about the availability of the Live Shows.
Mark from Illonis asks whether he should get the Dining Plan as well as using his Tables in Wonderland card.
Betsy from the George Washington University asks whether Matt was also there.
Michelle from NC talks about doors on the trams.
Alex from FL asks who the characters on the WDWToday cartoon are.
Tom from Nebraska asks about the beach near the Magic Kingdom.
Jimmy likes Yeehaw Bob at Port Orleans Riverside.
Matt ends by talking about volunteering (see Episode 288: Volunteering at Walt Disney World).

Running Time: 36:00

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Unofficial Guide

Authored by: jaypenguin150 on Wednesday, May 13 2009 @ 12:32 PM CDT

http://www.miserylovessherman.com/2009/05/13/unofficial-guide/

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Nothing is more wonderful than the imagination. For, in a moment, you can experience a beautiful fantasy. Or, an exciting adventure!

Wizard of Oz Scene

Authored by: Kfischler on Thursday, May 14 2009 @ 06:21 AM CDT

I'd leave this one in the GMR. It has a catchy tune for the kids and introduces them to this classic movie. For the adults, my wife pointed out some adult humor. If you look out the right side of the car, near where the Wicked Witch pops up, at the Munchkin in the upper window on the far left of the scene. He really seems to be enjoying the songs.

Episode 564 - Two Issues with this Episode

Authored by: Bigwig30 on Thursday, May 14 2009 @ 06:49 AM CDT

1) Matt you likened GMR to a museum. While museums have their place, that type of stagnation is not appropriate for a theme park ride. Update GMR already! It is quickly becoming the Jungle Cruise of DHS (and I do not mean that as a compliment).

2) Kaki Gori is to snow-cones as Pirates of the Caribbean is to Chuck E. Cheese. Please try one of these fantastic desserts when you have a chance.

Love the show!

Authored by: Atomicmickey on Thursday, May 14 2009 @ 02:49 PM CDT

YEEHAW BOB ROCKS. There, I said it.

On our last trip in November, I'd actually count him as probably our top
surprise/magical moment of the trip. We had no idea there was that sort of
entertainment at our resort. You guys gotta go on Star Wars Weekend and report on it.
Remember--"You'll never see those people again", so I want to hear about you
guys galloping around the room like crazy people! :D

Also amazing about the guy, he has an incredible memory. Just watch during
the show how he remembers names and places.

I was going to suggest that you do a whole program on resort entertainment--
do other resorts have evening entertainers like Bob? That would be a great show.

Yeehaw! Go and have fun!

Authored by: bigbrian-nc.com on Thursday, May 14 2009 @ 10:19 PM CDT

Yeeehaw Bob is great fun, but the main reason I'm writing is the comment you had about the Beach and path that runs from in front of the Magic Kingdoms monorail station over to the canal that enters the Seven Seas lagoon, the beach sand itself is probably just there for aesthetics, but the sidewalk is there because it was paved with CA$H this is the "dead end" of the "Walk around the world" and while I doubt that anyone in charge of the actual WDW infrastructure ever though it would cross that canal and continue on the the Grand Floridian, the folks selling the bricks probably though t it would make sense because of how many bricks they could have sold on the other side of that canal between the canal and the Grand Floridian, unfortunately it would have required more than just a "little foot bridge" because that canal is used by the electrical water pageant barges every night. that's why the monorail beam soars so high over that canal, I have some photos in my Flickr account of this area here's a link to my pictures that have "walk around the world" either in the tags, title or description:
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=walk%20around%20the%20world&w=19567516%40N00

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Brian Martsolf martsolf@mindspring.com

Walt Disney World: A History in Postcards
http://www.bigbrian-nc.com/pctoc.htm

Authored by: Jeanine on Saturday, May 16 2009 @ 10:45 PM CDT

Dear Yeehaw Bob: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the broadcasters, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of their listeners. Thank you.

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