Episode 816 is now available for download.

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

• Cruisin'


• Today, Mike Scopa recounts his experiences on his very first Disney Cruise.


• Previous Episodes about Disney Cruises.

Running Time: 25:19

Episode 815 is now available for download and instant listening.

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


Topics:

• Listener Questions


• Brett from NH says that Brett is to NH as Scopa is to WDW.
• Dave from Michigan wants an electronic version of the Unofficial Guide.
• Emma from UK wants to dine as a couple on a WDW cruise.
• Kelly from CA wants an iTunes stream of past episodes.
• Kelly from CA wants a Disneyland Podcast.
• Mark from NY asks about how far in advance he needs to line up for the Flower Power concerts.
• Ellie from SC asks if she should do a 5km walk before her half-marathon.
• Mellissa from Ohio asks whether her 2-year-old is still considered an infant when she celebrates her 3rd Birthday at WDW.
• Mellissa from Ohio asks which restaurants her toddler would like.
• Mark from Australia refers to Episode 697: Resort Recommendations, and asks about the positive aspects of the Contemporary Resort tower.
• Gary from NY asks why the Grand Floridian was not positively mentioned.
• Mellissa from Ohio asks about photographs of the Parks. The Panel Recommends the following books:
• The Unofficial Guide: The Color Companion to Walt Disney World
• The Disney Queue Line Survival Guidebook
• Walt Disney World Adventure: A Field Guide and Activity Book for Explorers - This book has now been published.
• Guide to the Magic of Walt Disney World
• William wants to see older versions of the Parks. The Panel Recommends the following websites:
• Widen Your World
• Disney Shawn Blogspot
• Jim Hill Media
• Katie from UK says that Alex Trebek says "crystal meth" after "Stupid Judy, Stupid Energy".

Running Time: 30:00

Episode 814 is now available for download.

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

Topics:

• Episode 814 - A Change Of Heart


• Today, we discuss different things at WDW that once we were not so fond of, and now are, and vice/versa.


• Previous Episodes about Good and Bad Attractions.

Running Time: 21:20

Episode 813 is now available for download.

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

• Reunion Recap


• Today, the panel discusses Reunion 2010, the events, and seeing old friends and meeting new friends.


• Previous Reunion Episodes.
• Inside Joke - British accents.
• Inside Joke - Skagway, AK.
• Len's Great Butterfinger Attempt Video.
• Episode 217: Mystery Science Spaceship 3000 - More Scopa references.

Running Time: 25:35

Episode 812 is now available for download and instant listening.

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell, & Len Testa


Topics:

• Listener Questions


• AussieMark from Australia asks which on-site hotel the Panel would recommend for extended family of 10, and what the bunk rooms in the Wilderness Lodge are like. Len also talks about Breakfast options in the Boardwalk.
• AtomicMickey has created the first in the new line of WDW Today products.
• FanBoyMike from NJ wants a CD of the tracks mentioned in Episode 802.
• Mark from NJ asks about the Star Wars Weekend 2011 schedule.
• Mark from NJ asks about going from the Beach Club to Hollywood Studios.
• Mark from NJ asks about going from the Baylake Towers to Epcot.
• Robin recommends a couple of Books.
• Geoff from Connecticut wants to stay in a pet-friendly hotel. Newell recommends DogFriendly.com; Len recommends TripAdvisor.com
• Amanda from Spain asks why Baby has been put in the corner in Spaceship Earth.
• Keith from Virginia asks whether he can use a Disney "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" ticket with other tickets to purchase new Tickets.
• Mia from Massachusetts asks if it is worth going 4 nights in December.
• Brett from NH comments on Disney Transportation Safety.
• Alyssa from Wisconsin asks how Disney is being more eco-friendly.
• Newell says that MouseGear sticks.
• Dan from FL says that the Podcast and MouseFanTravel really helped him.
• Bob from Kansas wants to record the announcement of his band.

Running Time: 33:08

Here is part six of the "Best of WDW Today" series by Phillip of the UK. In this, you will hear some of the interesting and entertaining moments from WDW Today from episodes 116 through 130.

Other "Best of WDW Today" Episodes.

Episode 811 is now available for download.

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Show Notes

Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Len Testa, & Mike Newell

Topics:

• Episode 811 - Holiday Dining


• Today, we discuss what dining options are still available for guests during the upcoming busy holiday week between Christmas and New Year's day.


• Previous Episodes about Dining generally
• Previous Episodes about Specific Restaurants
• Previous Holiday Touring episodes
• Previous episodes about Christmas Decorations, Christmas Week and New Year's Eve

Running Time: 21:32

Episode 810 is now available for download.

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

• The Reunion Experience


• Today, the panel discusses their recent experiences with resorts and dining during Reunion 2010.


• Previous Episodes about individual resorts.
• Previous Episodes about accommodation generally.
• Previous Episodes about the Free Dining Plan.
• Previous Reunion Episodes.

Running Time: 23:08

Episode 809 is now available for download and instant listening.

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


Topics:

• Listener Questions


• Brandon from Mississippi asks if he can get into EMH evenings after the starting time.
• Brandon from Mississippi asks what he can do after the parks close (without Alcohol).
• Marley wants a touring plan for 3 parks for 2 days.
• Scott wants something special but inexpensive for his students.
• Mike from Massachusetts asks how to make their next trip with a First Time family (see Episode 16: Planning a trip with a Disney World "first timer").
• Ralph asks what parks he should visit on which days over President's Day Weekend.
• Nick from FL asks about the choices in The Sum of All Thrills (see the beginning of Episode 668: Listener Questions).
• Ann from Ohio asks about the best week in September.
• Brad from TX asks where his family should stay on-site with Children aged 6 and 3 (see also Episode 37: Resort Recommendations).
• Cathy from TX asks whether the Park Hopper cost is lower towards the end of her vacation.
• Clara from NY asks which Water park would be recommended for people who do not like wild rides.
• Terry from TX asks about the value of restaurants, and whether people would be eating as much as they do if they were not on Free Dining.

Running Time: 27:27

Episode 808 is now available for download.

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

Topics:

• Episode 808 - Gifts From The World.
• Today, Santa Claus has stopped by the WDW Today studios early with some gifts that we'd like to see at WDW.


• Previous Episodes thinking about WDW overall.




Running Time: 21:21