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Episode 691 - The Richard Petty Driving Experience

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:30:49 -0600

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

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The Richard Petty Driving Experience

Today, Matt & friends try out this exciting AP preview during Tentest 2010

Running Time: 27:47

Episode 690 - ESPN's Wide World Of Sports

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:57:24 -0600

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

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ESPN's Wide World Of Sports

Today, Matt attends and interviews the big name athletes who attended last week's re-branding of the Wide World Of Sports complex.

Running Time: 15:10

Episode 689 - Listener Questions

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:20:35 -0600

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

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Listener Questions

Running Time: 37:42

Episode 688 - Reunion Cruise Wrap-Up Show

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:34:20 -0600

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg , Mike Newell, The Fabulous Annette Owens, Beci Mahnken, Fred Block, & Deb Wills

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2009 Reunion Cruise Wrap-Up Broadcast

A recording of our Live broadcast aboard the Disney Wonder on the final night of the 09 Reunion Cruise.

This episode aired LIVE on MouseWorld Radio on December 9th 2009

Previous Episodes about Cruises.

Running Time: 54:16

February Live Show Tonight!

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:52:13 -0600

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Here are the details for the February 2010 WDW Today Live show we are doing Tonight

What day is it? Tonight, Sunday February 28th, 2010

What time? 8:00pm Eastern (US) till 10:00pm Eastern

Can I call in? Yes! The phone number is 407-278-5WDW (407-278-5939)

How do I chat and/or view the webcam? You can enter our chat room by clicking here and talking with other listeners as well as with the hosts!

What if I can't listen to it live because I'm busy? We will have an archived copy available to download much like any other episode.

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Mobile phone users can listen to our Live broadcasts in the car and on the go.
Live365 Mobile app now available for Windows Mobile, Palm, Blackberry & iPhone (BB Storm release soon).
SHOUTcast app is also available for iPhone.

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Episode 687 - Yesterland Tomorrowland

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:36:58 -0600

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

Topics:

Yesterland - Tomorrowland

Today, Werner Weiss of Yesterland.com joins us to discuss the Tomorrowland of the past.

Episode 289: Epcot: 1994.

Episode 417: Disney MGM Studios (1995).

Running Time: 21:10

Episode 686 - Listener Questions

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:11:31 -0600

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

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Listener Questions

Jerry from CA was not able to get onto a DVC; waiting list.
David from TX says that resort guests should be able to get from the parks to Downtown Disney.
Peter from NY asks whether the California Grill lights are lowered for Holiday Wishes.
Peter from NY asks whether the Cinderella Castle Lighting is done before the Party starts.
Peter from NY asks whether buses continue to run during Parties.
Someone asks whether the discounted PhotoPass; CD is worth the money.
Joe from NY asks for advice for a family with an autistic child.
Jim from Georgia asks if bottled water is cheaper at the airport than at the resort, and asks about refilling bottles.
Steve from FL refers to Episode 596: All The World's A Stage, and mentions the Biergarten; buffet.
Nancy from Iowa asks whether there is Disney transportation to Winter Summerland mini golf course.
Mardy from Illinois found that town cars are cheaper than taxis.
Martin from TX asks about Lion King experiences apart from the two attractions.
Claire from Wisconsin asks how much will a WDW vacation cost: 7 days for 5 people in a low to medium priced resort.
Mark from Missouri asks which attraction the Panel would like to stay overnight in.
Betty from Wisconsin asks if she can combine a 1-day pass and a volunteer ticket towards a new ticket, and whether she should get a 10-day Park Hopper with Water Park ticket.
Betty from Wisconsin asks whether she can use a partly used ticket towards purchase of another ticket.

Running Time: 35:30

Episode 685 - Kidani Village

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:32:38 -0600

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Show Notes

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

Topics:

Kidani Village

Today, the panel discusses recent stays at Kidani Village

Previous Episodes about individual resorts.

Previous Episodes about accommodation generally.

Running Time: 24:51

Episode 684 - TentFest 2010 Preview

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:39:59 -0600

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Show Notes

Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Len Testa , & Mike Scopa , Annette Owens & Beci Mahnken

Topics:

TentFest 2010 Preview

Today, we preview the events of TentFest 2010

Running Time: 21:30

Episode 683 - Listener Questions

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:53:58 -0600

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

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Listener Questions

Shane from FL asks about Streetmosphere Characters; in the Tower of Terror, and solo or 2-person Streetmosphere acts.
Roger from Oregon gives 10 ideas for TentFest.
Geoff says that, for some people, learning to ride the Segway took a long time.
Jen from UK asks about mobile wait time applications. Scopa compares the Verizon app with the Lines app.
Jen from UK asks about restaurants where walk-ups or last minute ADRs are more likely. Annette says that children can sit at the bars.
William uses athletic tape for his feet.
Colin from UK asks why Disney does not sent out receipts for some events.
Mark from NH says that Scopa causes heavy rain.
Mark from NH says that water park crowds do not like rain.
Ellen from NJ asks if she can walk to any of the parks.
Ellen from NJ asks about J P and the Silver Stars drum band, the steel drum band in Adventureland.
Albert from Pennsylvania says that he couldn't book a carriage ride.
Julie from Maryland wants to go to a fabulous restaurant and see the fireworks on New Year's Eve. Matt says how not-crowded it was in the Hollywood Studios.
Keith from NJ asks if there is any advantage to taking a trip at the end of April, instead of the beginning of May, and how those crowds compare with October crowds.
Nate from Georgia gives his experience of doing all Four Parks before noon on ChristmasDay.

Running Time: 35:30

Episode 682 - Summer Nightastic

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:11:35 -0600

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Show Notes

Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Len Testa, Mike Scopa, & Mike Newell

Topics:

Summer Nightastic

Today, Mike Scopa reports live from Walt Disney World regarding the announcement of Disney's Summer Nightastic announcement at last weeks press conference.

Mike Scopa & Jack Spence report for AllEars�

Previous Episodes about Parades and Fireworks.

Running Time: 21:17

Episode 681- Traditions

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:22:15 -0600

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Show Notes

Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Len Testa , & Mike Newell

Topics:

Traditions

Today, we discuss WDW vacation and planning traditions.

Thanks to Caryn for the show topic
Episode 117: First time to Walt Disney World

Episode 201: What makes us Disney fans

Running Time: 26:30

Episode 680 - Listener Questions

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:00:03 -0600

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell & Fred Hazelton

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Listener Questions

Shane from FL refers to the Summer; episodes, but would like advice on cold weather.
Sue from Pittsburgh loves Marvin.
Merrill feels overwhelmed, and would like help with his itinerary.
Alex would like to know the music near the end of the Great Movie Ride of Death.
Brian from Oregon prefers Fantasmic! in Disneyland.
George believes that Disney transportation is routed according to the value of the resort.
Kelly from Texas asks which restaurant; would be best for a solo diner: Flying Fish, Yachtsman Steakhouse, or Captain's Grille; and Citricos;, Artist's Point, or The Wave.
Dale from Maryland trips after listening about the ghost in the Yacht Club ( Episode 582: Listener Questions).
Kevin from Indiana asks about the goat trick on Big Thunder Mountain.
Brett says that positive book and online reviews of restaurants may convince one to go back after a bad experience. Matt says that he wasn't impressed by the California Grill.
Jamie from Kentucky asks about crowds when parks close early.
Caron suggests a track for MouseWorld Radio.

Running Time: 30:40

Episode 679 - Steve Barrett's Hidden Mickeys

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:18:06 -0600

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Show Notes

Hosts: Len Testa, Mike Scopa, Mike Newell & Steve Barrett

Topics:

Steve Barrett's Hidden Mickeys

Today, author and friend Steve Barrett joins us to discuss finding Hidden Mickey's throughout the Walt Disney World Resort
Episode 28: Hidden Mickeys

Previous Episodes with Steve Barrett

Running Time: 25:49

Episode 678 - A Look At Lines

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:32:40 -0600

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Len Testa , Mike Scopa , Mike Newell , The Fabulous Annette Owens , Fred Hazelton , & Henry Work

Topics:

A Look At Lines

Today, Fred and Henry from The Unofficial Guide and Touringplans.com join us to discuss Lines, the mobile WDW theme park wait time app

Running Time: 22:11

Episode 677 - Listener Questions

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:50:49 -0600

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Len Testa,Mike Scopa, & Mike Newell

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Listener Questions

Dave from FL asks how many tents can be pitched on a single campsite in Fort Wilderness.
Chaning from Georgia asks about the new Space Mountain.
Brett from NH asks who would buy bathroom pins.
Evan from TX asks whether he should use EMHs; during mid-March.
Megan from NJ asks about best days for the Parks.
Louis from UK asks which of the Port Orleans' resorts are better.
Louis from UK asks if Mouse Fan Travel have international clients.
Louis from UK asks if the Dining Plan is worth it for a solo diner.
Louis from UK asks if he should use a Touring Plan for a 10-day vacation.
Angel from Indiana says that there are more bugs.
Joel from Wisconsin asks how much busier are the parks at Easter.
Deborah from NJ asks for quiet room recommendations for the Beach Club. Len refers to Episode 629: A Room With A View....Or Not.
Sharon from Ohio asks how long the internal Epcot boats run.
Kendra from Massachusetts points out a mistake in the Unofficial Guide, and says that she did all four parks in one day.

Running Time: 31:36

Live Show 39 - January 2010

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:31:42 -0600

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

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Live Show 39.. Originally aired 01/31/10 on MouseWorld Radio 1

Show Notes

Running Time: 2:06:34

Episode 676 - Twin Resorts

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:46 -0600

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Show Notes

Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Len Testa, Mike Scopa

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Twin Resorts

Today, we discuss our thoughts and what Unofficial Guide readers think about "Twin Resorts" like Disney's Yacht & Beach Resorts and the Swan & Dolphin.

Previous Episodes about individual resorts.

Previous Episodes about accommodation generally.

Dave from FL asks how many tents can be pitched on a single campsite in Fort Wilderness.
Chaning from Georgia asks about the new Space Mountain.
Brett from NH asks who would buy bathroom pins.
Evan from TX asks whether he should use EMHs; during mid-March.
Megan from NJ asks about best days for the Parks.
Louis from UK asks which of the Port Orleans' resorts are better.
Louis from UK asks if Mouse Fan Travel have international clients.
Louis from UK asks if the Dining Plan is worth it for a solo diner.
Louis from UK asks if he should use a Touring Plan for a 10-day vacation.
Angel from Indiana says that there are more bugs.
Joel from Wisconsin asks how much busier are the parks at Easter.
Deborah from NJ asks for quiet room recommendations for the Beach Club. Len refers to Episode 629: A Room With A View....Or Not.
Sharon from Ohio asks how long the internal Epcot boats run.
Kendra from Massachusetts points out a mistake in the Unofficial Guide, and says that she did all four parks in one day.

Running Time: 17:45

January 2010 Live Show This Sunday!

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:11:33 -0600

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Here are the details for the January 2010 WDW Today Live show we are doing Tonight

What day is it? Today, Sunday January 31st, 2010

What time? 8:00pm Eastern (US) till 10:00pm Eastern

Can I call in? Yes! The phone number is 407-278-5WDW (407-278-5939)

How do I chat and/or view the webcam? You can enter our chat room by clicking here and talking with other listeners as well as with the hosts!

What if I can't listen to it live because I'm busy? We will have an archived copy available to download much like any other episode.

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Episode 675 - Eating Healthy At The World

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:18:29 -0600

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Show Notes

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

Topics:

Eating Healthy At The World

Today, after the latest Sip & Snack, AJ from the Disney Food Blog returns to discuss healthy eating options at WDW.

Apologies for the sound quality on this episode.

Restaurant menus (from AllEars.net)

Previous Episodes about Dining generally

Previous Episodes about specific Restaurants

Running Time: 22:49