Episode 603 - Listener Questions

Wednesday, August 12 2009 @ 05:00 AM CDT

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

Topics:

Listener Questions
Jennifer in CA asks about Pal Mickey.
Jennifer in CA asks about the differences in Fantasmic! Between WDW and Disneyland.
Brian in Kentucky refers to Episode 277: Half day touring plan of Epcot, and asks about the logic for the Hollywood Studios Touring Plan.
Amanda from TX asks about Special Offers in December.
Jim from Denver wants a good bag.
Caroline from Alabama asks about good off-site restaurants.
Caroline from Alabama hates Dinosaur.
Gary from Georgia asks about going to Hollywood Studios when it has EMHs.
Rachel likes Episode 414: Snack, Sip (And Sick), Episode 505: Sip And Snack Part Deux and Episode 514: Running Is A Cruel Mistress.
Rachel drank Maple Syrup.
Matt from Kansas asks whether the Disney transportation stops are published somewhere.
Matt from Kansas about whether he can make multiple ADRs at the same time.
Matt from Kansas asks about getting Autograph books.
Ken from NH asks whether late July is a good time to go.
Doug from Indiana asks how the Economy is going to affect Disney.
Malin from Maine refers to Episode 531: Listener Questions, and says that third party tickets can be put on the Keys to the World.
Glenn from TX asks what the Unofficial Guide offers that other books don't.
Bruce asks about the Venetian resort, opening in 1971.
Chris from Illinois writes about long town names.

Running Time: 32:26

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Authored by: abramdf on Wednesday, August 12 2009 @ 08:46 AM CDT

Is it possible to post a link to the picture of the town name in MA? Seeing is believing and I have got to see this one!!!

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"If you're disembarking, gather your belongings and watch your head and step."

Episode 603 - Listener Questions - Authored by: Matt on Wednesday, August 12 2009 @ 10:12 AM CDT

It's the Brit's fault - Authored by: AquaViola on Wednesday, August 12 2009 @ 10:46 AM CDT

Annette Owens

Authored by: AquaViola on Wednesday, August 12 2009 @ 08:49 AM CDT

I think Annette has been in 142 episodes.

So, OK, I suppose Annette is now a regular. I suppose. :-)

Annette Owens - Authored by: AquaViola on Wednesday, August 26 2009 @ 02:34 AM CDT

Multiple ADRs

Authored by: jcodirewolf on Wednesday, August 12 2009 @ 09:01 AM CDT

So having JUST done this. You don't have to be sly or anything to make multiple overlapping ADRs. I used the online system yesterday to make overlapping ADRs for an upcoming trip, both where in my cart at the same time. The ONLY thing that happened was it showed me a warning that my ADRs overlapped. But I didn't have to use 2 email/phones or anything. The system clearly knows I made reservations at Chef Mickey's and Crystal Palace with 30 minutes of each other.

Now everyone put down the pitchforks and torches. At the time we are doing this our party will be 10 people, it's 2 reservations for 5. Everyone can get what they want, assuming there isn't a large shift from one to the other.

For the same upcoming trip I made 2 ADRs that overlapped since Mama Melrose at the time didn't have availability but later it did (and that overlapping one I did call and cancel.)

johno

Authored by: AquaViola on Wednesday, August 12 2009 @ 09:31 AM CDT

Chris from Illinois' blog (mentioned near the end of the show) is http://blogdumush.blogspot.com/.

His comments about the recent podcasts (referred to by Newell) can be found near-ish the bottom of the home page.

For the next 3 months he has a poll about which Disney Podcasts people regularly listen to (on the right-hand side).

At the minute, it's a close heat between WDW Today, Running to the Magic, and something called WDW Radio Show, whatever that is.

Episode 603 - Listener Questions - Authored by: Mush on Wednesday, August 12 2009 @ 03:07 PM CDT

Episode 603 - Listener Questions - Authored by: Jedwbpm on Wednesday, August 12 2009 @ 09:47 PM CDT

Authored by: drallab96 on Wednesday, August 12 2009 @ 10:39 AM CDT

Free Dining is still a better deal for my family of 5, than Buy-4-Get-3-Free and purchasing Dining, by about $300. I know everyone knocks Free Dining, but is the only way for our family, who only goes to WDW ONCE a year, and likes Dining. We like to eat at a sit down restaurant once a day, to take a break and relax, AND do not want to eat counter service meals all week long. An annual pass is not an option, so this is the best money saving deal for us, especially since one of our kiddies is now an "adult" at 10.

I have ran the numbers multiple times and it is the best deal for us. I also priced the reduced room only packages, and free dining was still a better deal.

Episode 603 - Listener Questions - Authored by: jcodirewolf on Wednesday, August 12 2009 @ 12:54 PM CDT

EPOCT Center - Authored by: AquaViola on Thursday, August 13 2009 @ 04:38 AM CDT

Thanks for the shoutout

Authored by: cherylp3 on Thursday, August 13 2009 @ 08:14 AM CDT

Thanks for the shout out!

-Cheryl Perlmutter

Authored by: StephinMA on Friday, August 14 2009 @ 07:49 AM CDT

Park Bag - I highly reccommend the Overland Donner. I am Pooh Sized and thie strap on this bag is easily adjustable so it can be slung across the body. It has two mesh pockets, one on each side, that we use to carry 2 24oz bottles of water. I carry water, my Passporter, camera, cell phone, small sunscreen, band aids, excedrin, and chewable Pepto in my bag easily without a lot of extra weight. On many rides I do not need to take the bag off, and when I do, it fits easily in the storage areas of the ride. These bags can usually be found at a discount at the Sierra Trading Post website, REI Outlet, and E-bags.

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