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

Topics:

• Listener Questions
• Erwin and Julia thank Mike Newell for his contribution to their trip
• Mr. Voice wants to know our "one true love" at Walt Disney World
• Beth wants to know if she could order only a few appetizers and dessert at a sit down restaurant
• Dan of CA wants to know if he can get 4 adjoining rooms together at a resort
• Rick of MO wants to know if he should rent a Grand Villa or get 3 regular rooms at a moderate or value resort
• Mark of NJ wants to know if his January trip will be crowded or not
• Mark also wants to know if his diabetic father-in-law can eat at Walt Disney World and if he should get the dining plan
• Shawn wants to know what the best non-character meal , kid-friendly restaurants are
• Nora wants to know if it's okay to order just an appetizer instead of an entree
• Chip wants to know our opinions regarding changes to the Great Movie Ride
• Danielle of NJ wants suggestions for her last day at Walt Disney World
• Angel of MI wants to know if a rumor about the closing of Magic Kingdom is true
• Jennifer of PA wants to know if the Legendary Years at Pop Century will ever be finished
• Craig of OH shares his experience traveling in April and warns of Grad Night
• Elizabeth wants to know if attending Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is worth the money
• John wants to know of books to read about Walt's original vision for Epcot
• Mike Scopa recommends Waltopia

Running Time: 34:48

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

Topics:

• Live Show 17. Originally aired 09/30/07 on MouseWorld Radio 1

Running Time: 2:10:21

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell, Mike Scopa, Deb Wills & Deb Koma

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• Special needs at Walt Disney World
• Link to the PassPorter's Open Mouse for Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line book
• Deb Koma explains the name of the book
• Deb Koma explains some of the challenges of being pregnant at Walt Disney World
• Deb Koma talks about the different between someone who is a couple of months pregnant versus someone further along
• Matt and Deb Koma talk about some attractions that pregnant women should avoid
• Deb Wills talks about special needs on the Disney Cruise Line
• Deb Wills gives recommendations for how to get special meals on the Cruise Line
• Deb Wills talks about fears
• Matt seeks an answer for how to request a special dietary need for eating at Biergarten
• Mike Scopa comments on the new book
• Link to Mike Scopa's book review

Running Time: 18:13

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell, Mike Scopa, Deb Wills & Deb Koma

Topics:

• Food & Wine Festival
• Food & Wine runs September 28 - November 11
• Deb Koma says Food & Wine changes a little bit every year
• Deb Koma talks about the Oklahoma booth
• Deb Wills recommends going to Food & Wine on a weekday to avoid the local crowds on the weekends
• Deb Wills recommends planning ahead of time
• Mike Scopa talks about what he likes about Food & Wine
• Deb Koma and Mike Scopa talk about Fess Parker
• Deb Wills talks about Food & Wine Pairings
• Matt mentions the non-Epcot events
• Deb Koma and Deb Wills share their recommendations for food from the booths
• Link to more information on the Food & Wine Events

Running Time: 17:18

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

Topics:

• Listener Questions
• Paul of CA wants to know we havent promoted some new WDW Today shirts
• David wants our opinion on his costume and his wife's
• Alan of NY wants to know if he can get into the Boardwalk for the time of the year he's going
• Ken of KS wants to know if his kids are too young to bring to Walt Disney World
• Ken also wants to know if his trip dates are good
• Ken also asks for a resort recommendation
• Keith wants to know if a crib is available in a deluxe or moderate resort
• Keith also wants to know if the Christmas decorations will be up fo rhis trip
• Ron wants to know about historic closings at Walt Disney World due to hurricanes
• Linda suggests Cape Canaveral as a day trip
• Brian writes an old email to us
• Dave of NJ notes that the Beaches 'n Cream take-out menu has changed recently
• Dave wants to know if a low point DVC membership is worth it
• Mike Newell recommends checking out DVCbyResale
• Jess of VA wants to know about making his ADR and the fastest way to make it to his reservation
• Roy of MO talks about the AAA parking perk
• Michelle of CO wants to know about hotels near the Orlando convention center
• Tony shares a tip for those wanting to avoid paying for parking
• Joe wants to know if Monorail safety has been improved
• Luke sees if he won a bet
• Darcie of TX wants restuarant recommendations for Celebration
• Tom wants to know about parking at Ft. Wilderness and how to get to Trails End
• Brian shares a story of how he brought water into the park
• Bryan Ripper sends in a remix of us screwing up

Running Time: 32:12

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell, Mike Scopa & Chris Eliopolous

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• Mystery Science Podcast 3000: Muppetvision 3D
• Sit back and listen to us talk about Muppetvision while we watch the show

Running Time: 17:40

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell, Mike Scopa & Chris Eliopolous

Topics:

• Rainy Days
• We're away for the weekend, so "no show notes for you!"

Running Time: 17:04

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

Topics:

• Listener Questions
• Steve wants to know where to find Muppet Characters in the Studios
• Chloe wants original t-shirt ideas
• Mike Newell suggests MickeyAvenue.com
• Jen of MD wants to know how to balance her Advanced Dining Reservations for her trip while on the Dining Plan
• Dee Dee of TX wants to know how long does Disney keep the holiday decorations up
• Dee Dee also wants to know New Years Eve recommendations
• CJ of SC comments on Saratoga Springs
• Jeff of CT wants to know if a room at the Swan with a fireworks view is worth the money
• Steve of FL wants to know why the Disney phone system keeps asking the same questions
• Eileen of MA wants to know about the fishing excursions offered by Disney
• Susan wants to know what time she should get an Advanced Dining Reservation at the Magic Kingdom so she can be on hand for opening and ahead of the crowds
• Don of PA wants to know if trip insurance is worth it, especially in relation to hurricanes
• Matt refers to Disney's Hurricane Policy
• Steve wants to know how early you can get into the Magic Kingdom for a hard ticket event
• Kristin of NY read an article on MGMStudios.Org and wants to know if anything else has developed and a pizza restaurant is going to open
• Matt mentions he found a faux-pas window of a pizza place
• Marissa of FL wants to know about the Veteran of the Day flag lowering ceremony
• Len says you can call 407-824-2222
• Shawn wants to know if you can get first trip buttons at Walt Disney World

Running Time: 29:20

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

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• Australia Pavilion
• Click here to read Jim's article on the Australia Pavilion
• Jim says other countries may be involved in the deal at some point
• Jim says the Sydney Opera House is featured in the pavilion, which harkens back to a plan from the 1970's
• Jim explains the issue with bringing in Australia to Walt Disney World and how it conflicts with Animal Kingdom
• Jim talks about an original idea for Expedition Everest
• Jim talks about the odd items he found in the proposal
• Jim wonders if Disney is looking for more opportunities to "out source" projects
• Len thought Spain would have been the next pavilion to come to Epcot
• Jim talks about how close an attraction about Greece was to being a reality
• Len details the restaurant options in the pavilion
• Jim explains why the Spain pavilion at Epcot failed

Running Time: 22:40

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

Topics:

• Marathon Questions
• Bob of Ottawa, Canada wants to know how are the crowds affected around the Marathon Weekend
• Joe of MA wants to know if you really have to know someone running to attend the Tower of Terror 13k party
• Cathy wants to know if you can walk the half marathon
• Mike Scopa talks about pace at the half marathon
• Brett of OR wants to know which park to go to with the least amount of walking involved before a race
• Len and Mike Scopa talk about running in the heat
• Patty of PA wants to know about last minute entry into the Marathon
• Enrique wants to know the best park for after running in the full Marathon
• Rob wants to know how park attendance is affected by Marathon runners
• Duane wants to know advice and tips for running in a Disney race
• Len and Mike Scopa share general advice

Running Time: 20:25