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

Topics:

• Tower of Terror 13k Reaction
• Bonus Audio Interviews
  • Beci Mahnken
  • Deb Wills
  • Len Testa
  • Sarah Biggs
  • Masayo Kano
  • Laurel Stewart
• Matt's column on the race | Photos of the race
• Mike Scopa comments on expectations for the race
• Len comments on the people who actually ran the race
• Len points out the loss of party time due to delays
• Matt complains about the lack of theming to the party
• Len and Mike Scopa comment on the race course
• Matt tells a story about how and Newell almost ran in the race
• Mike Newell comments on the event
• Mike Scopa comments on the medals
• Photo of Len and Mike Scopa finishing the race
• Mike Scopa and Len talk about the entertainment at the race

Running Time: 21:43

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

Topics:

• Listener Questions
• Colin of PA wants to know the best way to get to the Polynesian resort early in the morning
• Sarah wants to know room recommendations for Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Sarah also wants to know if she needs an ADR to eat at Boma
• John of PA complains about the WDW Today theme song getting stuck in his head
• Elizabeth of OK wants to know how many carbohydrates are in Dole Whip
• Mike Newell references Dole Whip nutrition information
• Sydney wants to know about the Disney art store at Downtown Disney
• Sydney also wants to know about meeting Santa Claus at Downtown Disney
• Kevin wants to know the last day of use before his ticket expires
• John of Australia wants to know if staying at Yacht & Beach Club is a waste if staying in December
• Steve of CO shares his splash theory on Splash Mountain
• Dave of NY wants to know how intense Mission Space is
• Clark of MI wants to know when to order the Disney Dining Experience card
• Kelly of TX wants to know about counter service meals in Future World for breakfast
• Cheryl of MA wants to know about crowds on Columbus Day
• John wants to know more about Mike Scopa and how he can stay involved with what's going on in Walt Disney World living far away from Walt Disney World
• Jamie of NY wants to know about doing all four parks in one day
• Marcel of Germany wants to know which restaurants you need to make an ADR 180 days in advance
• Keith wants to know if he should see Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party or the Osborne Lights
• Ralph talks about the chicken exit at Space Mountain
• Dr. Don comments on the best seat on Expedition Everest and Test Track

Running Time: 36:04

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• Music at Epcot
• Link to the episode where we talked about music in the Magic Kingdom
• Listen and share your comments on the music found in Epcot

Running Time: 18:19

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

Topics:

• Scary Restaurants Part Two
• No shownotes because Matt is at Walt Disney World

Running Time: 14:44

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

Topics:

• Listener Questions
• Van comments on our show with Stacey and mentions a parody he did
• Van also asks about some inside jokes
• Melanie of TN asks us a relationship question revolving around Disney
• Mike of MA wants to know how busy his trip will be crowd wise in November
• Steven tells us about how our advice helped him on his trip
• Eric of CT wants suggestions for attractions that would appeal to his parents
• Jamie of IL comments on tipping Cast Members at a buffet meal
• Scott wants to know if the "Wild by Design" tour at the Animal Kingdom is worth it
• Matt of KY wants to know how busy Labor Day is
• John wants to know our thoughts on people using Disneyification as an insult
• Theresa wants to know about planning a Grand Gathering event
• Bruce wants to know if we remember Splashtacular
• Steve wants to know if its worth it to have annual passes for his entire family
• Chris of NC shares a WDW Today nightmare he had
• Clark wants to know when ADR's will be available for the Yak and Yeti
• Mandy wants to know information about Magic Meets 2008
• Jeremy wants to know about planning a trip for first timers
• Ryan of NY comments about the bad tasting water

Running Time: 30:41

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

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• Traveling with a group
• Mike Scopa describes the type of group travel to Walt Disney World that can be daunting to plan
• Matt feels trying to include everyone's opinion is important
• Len suggests some guidelines to begin the process of trip planning
• Mike Scopa suggests some strategies to allow splitting up but be together for some key activities
• Matt raises the issue of going on attractions others think are too juvenile
• Len suggests showing videos of attractions to prepare people for what to expect
• Mike Scopa discusses pitfalls of a group trip
• Matt suggests a Grand Gathering or a signature event for each day of the trip
• Mike Scopa suggests discussing dining habits

Running Time: 15:39

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

Topics:

• Saving Money Before You Get To WDW

Running Time: 19:33

Unfortunately, show notes have been delayed and wont be available until later today. In the meantime, let me suggest some other activities to tide you over.

Len's suggestion
Matt's suggestion
Mike Newell's suggestion
Mike Scopa's suggestion

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

Topics:

• Listener Questions
• Join the Studios Central Launch Party
• Lisa wants to know where to download the WDW theme song from
• You can download the WDW Today theme song here
• The Lyrics can be found here here
• Gary wants to know about ordering food at a bar at an upscale restaurant
• Matt talks about how you can get the 50's Prime Time Cafe menu without eating at the restaurant
• Bryan wants to know building and room recommendations for Coronado Springs
• Shane of GA wants to know he can get unique counter service options
• CJ of SC wants to know a standard view room at the Polynesian with a lagoon view or Magic Kingdom
• Len recommends Steve Seifert's site
• CJ also wants resort specific activities at the Polynesian are worth it
• Gwen of NH wants to know why we don't trust the resort mini-fridges
• Stephanie wants to know about room size at Port Orleans Riverside
• Stephanie also wants to know about ordering a Christmas tree for her resort room from Disney
• Renee of OH wants to know about the preferred rooms at Pop Century
• Art wants to know when to start planning for his trip in 2008

Running Time: 29:00

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

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• "Scary" Restaurants
• Matt mentions the Studios Central Launch Party
• Restaurant Marakesh (Epcot)
  • Matt likes the food and the entertainment
  • Len loves the Marakesh Feast dinner
  • Mike Scopa shares a story from his first trip there and comments on the toned down fare
• Biergarten (Epcot)
  • Mike Newell avoids it because of the sitting with other people aspect
  • Len says the food isn't that different from food anywhere else
  • Matt comments on how cheap Biergarten is
  • Mike Scopa says a friend says the food is very authentic German food
• Cape May Cafe (Beach Club)
  • Len likes Cape May for dinner
  • Matt is scared of eating here (Matt's poncho story is a reference to Episode 38)
  • Mike Scopa avoids Cape May because he doesn't like sea food in Florida
• Jiko (Animal Kingdom Lodge)
  • Len thinks the spices used are completely different than what he normally eats
  • Matt has had a good and bad experience at Jiko
• Len shares a tip for booking the Teppan Edo restaurant
• Narcoosees (Grand Floridian)
  • We realize none of us have eaten there yet
• Flying Fish Cafe
  • Len loves Flying Fish Cafe, although expensive and noisy

Running Time: 18:08

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

Topics:

• The Cinderella Castle Suite
• Dennis tells the story of how he won the stay in the suite
• Len thinks it must stink for everyone else in the car who didn't win
• Dennis talks about the amount of papers he had to sign and the process of winning
• Dennis runs us through his day and what happened in order to get into the suite
• Dennis talks about his reaction to the room
• Dennis talks about how he can walk around the park
• Dennis talks about the ammenities of the room
• Dennis talks about the amazing concierge
• Dennis talks about how Maria Carey wanted to book the suite

Running Time: 18:35