Episode 770 - Listener Questions

Tuesday, September 07 2010 @ 09:17 PM CDT

Episode 770 is now available for download.

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Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form

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

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Listener Questions

Nora says that she can't get the MEI and Mouse Fan Travel Reunion perks, as she is a DVC member.
Carey refers to Episode 763: Just A Little More Time , and suggests what Scopa would do if he had a little more time.
Jake suggests that if you have problems with loud noises, use the resources for Autistic children as a starting point for what to avoid.
Jennifer from CA asks for Universal Studios tips.
Becky from Ohio asks how The Sum of All Thrills affects touring Epcot.
Drake from Indiana asks how he can get from the Animal Kingdom two hours after the park has closed.
Cathleen from NY says that WDW Today is a gateway drug, and asks what was the gateway for the Panel (see Episode 201: What makes us Disney fans).
Stewart from UK asks for the Panel's top 3 sit down restaurants (see Favorites).
Bernie from Maryland refers to Episode 671: Listener Questions and talks about the boats from the Magic Kingdom.
Doug from NC asks whether an off-property party should use an on-property party's parking pass.
Matt from NY asks what happened to the bucket on a rope in Spaceship Earth.
Phil from NY talks about Disney Transportation during Marathons.
Cathleen from Massachusetts refers to Episode 673: The Grand Review, and says that the Grand Floridian might be worth it when discounted.
Melissa from Wisconsin asks for Polynesian tips.

Running Time: 32:25

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Authored by: disneydustin on Wednesday, September 08 2010 @ 01:17 PM CDT

Per the Polynesian Resort conversation, Rarotonga is a GREAT long house to be in. We had a first floor room with patio facing right out on the quiet pool, and could not have asked for a better location. Easy access to the restaurants, both pools, monorail, TTA, buses, Neverland Club, Beach..... you name it, this is the longhouse to stay in (unless you are going Concierge). I will say, I can't speak for rooms on the other side of the hall in Rarotonga - its possible the monorail/bus noise could be a little louder there, but nothing on the 'inside' facing rooms.

Having a 3 1/2 year old, the Poly was simply ideal. We would monorail or boat back for afternoon naps and dole whips, and watch wishes from the beach every night we weren't in the parks.

I may go broke, but I'll choose Poly almost every time to the World. :)

- Dustin

Episode 770 - Listener Questions #whatwouldscopado

Authored by: TheFugitiveGuy on Thursday, September 09 2010 @ 11:39 AM CDT

Sigh.. I was absolutely giddy when I heard the discussion start about #whatwouldscopado, but then was so so sad when I didn't get mentioned :) Anyway, for posterity, here were my suggestions:

@wdwtodaypodcast He would try *one last time* to save those books he missed when Alexandria first burned #whatwouldscopado

@wdwtodaypodcast He'd watch every remaining Story Time with Belle show, and then chain himself to the stage when it closes #whatwouldscopado

Authored by: TinkyBell on Sunday, September 12 2010 @ 12:01 PM CDT

Hi guys, thanks for reading my email! A couple of things I need to clear up, though. First, I really DID mean "irrelevant", although the podcast is also always irreverent. I love both of those qualities in your podcast.

Second, I only have 160 DVC points. Due to current family circumstances (very elderly parents), even though I have lots of vacation time, I can only schedule a vacation in the World once or maybe twice a year, and always aware that I might have to cancel at the last second (and lose those points). I always end up banking points into the next year.

And last ... you guys took my email way more seriously than I meant it to be. Assuming I don't have to cancel, I'm already planning to attend the Trails End Meet, the meets during MVMCP, and certainly the Skagway meet!

See you all then!

Episode 770 - Listener Questions - Authored by: Jul on Monday, September 13 2010 @ 07:52 AM CDT

gateway drug

Authored by: rainondp on Friday, September 17 2010 @ 02:02 PM CDT

Hi, I'm Donna from Athens, GA.
I thought the gateway drug topic was interesting. My parents generously took us to WDW at least once a year and I always, always enjoyed it. It was a part of life for us and any other vacation destination wasn't quite enough. However, like Annette, it wasn't until I had my own child that I flipped from fan to fanatic. I simply had to do everything I could on my part to make his experience as perfect as it could be. I already lean towards the obsessive side of crazy, so when I began to plan, I practically overdosed on all the info and resources out there. So it was actually taking the role of parent and planner that opened up a whole new level of magic and enjoyment and satisfaction. Parenting can be funny that way.

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