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

Topics:

• Listener Questions
• Dennis of IN wants to know if the Disney resorts offer early check-in
• Matt of CA wants to know about renting a car at Walt Disney World
• Len mentions a comparison between airport and Walt Disney World property car rentals (TouringPlans.com subscription required)
• Bill of MA wants to know about the internet at Disney World property
• Bill also wants to know where to stay at All Star Music if he wants it to be quiet
• Brad wants romantic suggestions that aren't over the top
• Jeff of CA suggsests a book to answer a previous listener email
• Terry wants to know about the Wizard of Oz scene in the Great Movie Ride
• Tanya wants to know about rumors for 2009
• Jake of FL wants suggestions for his own Disney podcast
• Dave of CA wants an explanation of the Narcoosees joke
• Link to episode where the Narcoosees joke originated
• Elizabeth of OK wants a suggestion for dining at Epcot
• Michael of NY wonders if Mike Scopa is a Highlander
• Patrick wants to know why we make fun of Lou Mongello so much
• Pictures of the joke we played on Lou at Magic Meets
• Gina of VT wants to know how to get her email read on the air
• Andrew of FL wants to know how much it is for an additional adult at a resort
• Nicole wants to know concerns if some of her party are under 18
• Nicole also wants a recommendation for a moderate resort

Running Time: 29:08

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

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• Canada film and Haunted Mansion
• For those who want to skip this show to avoid spoilers, Mike Newell recommends Live Show 18 to listen to
• Matt mentions an interview he did for the local news in Connecticut
• Canada film
  • Matt liked the announcer in the beginning of the film
  • Len talks about the jokes becoming dated
  • Len mentions snippets from the older film still in the current film
  • Mike Newell complains about the lack of use of the Circlevision
  • None of us know who sang the song
  • Len talks about the trivia the Cast Members play with the guests before the film
• Haunted Mansion
  • Mike Scopa shares a story about a Cast Member who works at the Haunted Mansion
  • Matt's fiancee enjoyed the scene with the beheaded husbands
  • Mike Scopa goes through some of the new changes
  • Len mentions seeing a new ghost in the dining room scene
  • Mike Scopa talks about the Madame Leota scene
  • Matt talks about the creepy mini-Leota doll at the end
  • Mike Scopa talks about the attic scene
  • We discuss what hasn't changed
• Matt and Mike Newell talk about the changes to the rooms at All Star Sports
• Mike Scopa posted photos of the new room in his blog

Running Time: 20:44

Live Show #18 is now available for download.

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Scopa, Mike Newell

Topics:

• Live Show 18. Originally aired 11/04/07 on MouseWorld Radio 1

Running Time: 1:37:21

Episode 336 is now available for download.

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

Topics:

• Listener Questions
• Joe of NY wants to know where to eat the night before the marathon
• Joe also wants to know which park to skip
• Kent of NJ complains about Lou blocking the dings in New Jersey
• Catherine of MA wants to know about getting a free upgrade at Saratoga Springs
• Christine wants to know about getting the Disney Dining Experience card for her trip
• Ron of MI shares a story of how he won a Year of a Million Dream prize twice
• Cathy of CA wants to know where to stay for a party of 6
• Cathy also wants suggestions on what to do at the Studios besides Tower of Terror and Rock 'n Roller Coaster
• Brian of VA wants to know about a book signing for Len

Running Time: 24:27

The Fox 61 News (Hartford, CT) 10:00 News on11/16 aired a segment about this podcast in the "Rick's RSS" portion of the show, which featured an interview with Matt Hochberg.



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Episode 335 is now available for download.

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

Topics:

• Disney Dining Experience vs. Disney Dining Plan 2.0
• Credit for this show idea goes to WDW Today listener ADP
• Basic Disney Dining Experience Information
• Changes to Disney Dining Experience
• Len explains why the 18% gratuity isn't mandatory
• Disney Dining Plan changes for 2008
• Matt says value of any plan is based on how you use them
• Mike Scopa explains why it's important to take advantage of either plan
• Len shares a tip for deciding on whether or not to get the Dining Plan or not
• Matt talks about the free valet parking offered to Disney Dining Experience members
• Len mentions being able to get permanent Disney Dining Experience Cards at the parks
• Len talks about the crazy prices at Tutto Italia (Epcot)
• Len and Mike Scopa talk about antipasti
• Matt still prefers Disney Dining Experience + Annual Pass discounts

Running Time: 16:32

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

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• Listener Questions
• Andy of SC wants to know about crowds during Martin Luther King Weekend
• Joey of TX sends us an email that is well past answering
• Tim of MA wants to know when to go between March and May
• Anthony wants to know about guests coming onto the show
• Andy shares a story of getting a Magical Moment
• Andy also wants to know when to book his Christmas 2008 trip
• Mark of NH wants to know a sit down restaurant to impress his parents with
• Mark also wants to know if you can make an Advanved Dining Reservation (ADR) if he is staying offiste
• Ryan of MI wants to know the transaction fee is at ATM's
• Ryan also wants to know about the Build-A-Lightsaber in Downtown Disney
• Joe of MA wants to know about using camcorders on attractions
• Chris confirms Seasonal Pass Holderd have to pay for parking at the theme parks
• Michael writes about Kaki Gori and wants to know why we've glazed over it
• Nick of NJ wants to know our favorite Candlelight Processional Narrators are

Running Time: 24:00

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

Topics:

• Listener Questions
• Lisa of VA wants to know about first aid at the Marathon
• Lisa also wants to know about using an ipod during the race
• Robert of MD wants suggestions for dining and touring plans
• Joel wants to know if the rules for parades and shows at Tokyo Disneyland could work in the United States
• Scott of IN wants to know about Magical Gatherings
• Scott also wants to know if he should stay on site or off site
• Scott also wants to know how difficult it is to get Advanced Dining Reservations for a group of 18
• Jennifer of CT wants to know about requesting a building
• Mark wants to know if he should upgrade his ticket to a 10 day ticket with no expiration
• Mark also wants to know about Disney honoring a childs ticket
• Chip wants to know about movies by the pool at night at All Star Movies resort
• Todd shares a story of staying at the Magic Kingdom late at night on July 4th
• Shawn wants to know about the Crystal Palace
• Steve argues with Mike Scopa
• Jennifer of IN wants to know about the suites at the All Star Resort
• Matt mentions photos of the suite
• Jennifer also wants a DVC reccomendation

Running Time: 28:46

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

Topics:

• Listener Questions
• Danny writes to us to let us know he got into the College Program
• Samantha of LA wants to know more about the Electrical Water Pageant
• Jackie wants recommendations for resort restaurants on a moderate budget
• Charles of FL wants to know if he and his friend can get a Magic Your Way package with different ticket options each
• Charles also wants to know recommendations for her vision impared friend
• Mike Scopa recommends the Open Mouse book
• Mike Scopa also suggests these links
  • Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
  • http://blindreaders.info
  • National Federation of the Blind
• JR of PA wants to know how to get his mother into the Disney spirit
• Linda of CO wants to know about getting a king size bed at Vero Beach resort
• Rex wants to know the pattern to the resort buses
• Sherry of MD wants to know how closely Disney checks for age
• Jessica wants to know about Extra Magic Hours at Epcot
• Tim of RI wants to know about restaurants on the Disney Dining Plan for 2008
• insoin wants to know about using old park passes from the 1980's
• Daryl wants recommendations for their anniversary trip
• Irwin of MD writes in to defend Mike Scopa's ADR policy
• Kyle wants to know what our favorite endings on Horizons
• Tim of MI wants to know events or activities for his daughter's first time visit
• Lynne of CT wants to know if she should upgrade from a Wilderness Lodge room to a Studio
• Lynne also wants suggestions to see parades and fireworks

Running Time: 29:52

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

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• Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
• Dates:
  • November 12, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, 30
  • December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 2007
• The discounted nights are 11/15, 11/27, 12/11, and 12/18
• Mike Scopa recalls the amount of discounted nights has been reduced
• Mike Scopa talks about the special entertainment offerings
• Mike of TX wants to know the best things to do at the party
• Mike Scopa shares his strategy for when to see Mickey's 'Twas the night before Christmas show
• Matt explains about why he's not a fan of the fireworks show
• Len shares his general touring plan for the party
• Rick of PA wants to know if he should go on 12/9 or 12/13 to the party
• Matt mentions the new lights on the castle for 2007
• Mike Scopa talks about the parade
• Mike Scopa talks about the theming of the party
• Mike Newell announces when Mouse World Radio will changeover to Disney Christmas music
• Len shares a tip Mary Waring shared with us for those going the week of Christmas
• Mike Scopa shares the regular attractions he likes to do during the party
• Matt explains the water cannons on Splash Mountain

Running Time: 18:51