Intercot Insider Live - Disney Podcast

The Cast: Christine Warner, Michael Montanez, Ian Mitchell, Gary O'Brien & John Yaglenski - Crazy Eddie's Chistmas in May - Twitter rumours involving helecopters and Harrison Ford got out of control - of course not true. - #RunICOT - Expedition Everest Challenge.  Christine said it didn't live up to last years event. - Disney Parks to Kick Off a ‘Monstrous Summer’ With 24 Hours of Magic on Both Coasts. New parade in 2014. - More cool merchandise is on the way - Duffy the Disney Bear Sully. - Vinylmation jumping the shark? - Limited Time Magic vs. Year of a Million Dreams and a Castle Stay Mention - John gets our new segment Take It or Leave It! - Update of Disney Magic - cool new stuff on the way. - MonsterRail - Time is now to update Reflections of Earth - INTERCOT's Take It or Leave It - Limited Time Events.  John - Leave It, not a fan. Ian agrees with John - Leave It.  Michael is digging Limited Time Events and says Take It. Christine says Leave It - even locals don't have enough notice to

The Cast: Christine Warner, Melanie Bounds, Gary O'Brien, Ian Mitchell & John Yaglenski - Sports seasons & the rise of Lacrosse. - RunDisney blowout sales of marathon weekend. By the time I sneezed, we were toast. We want a Churro 5k, Tequila 5k... - We discuss our ailments. Sounding like old people. - Magical Journey's special for current bookings. - Annette Funicello's passing. - Mickey Mouse club reboot circa 1977 - AK 15th Anniversary coming up. - Car games while driving. Sneaking into drive-in movies and other fun stuff including the Cutting Crew. - Prime Pick of the Week: 30th Anniversary Edition of Sports by Huey Lewis http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C1SBBJ8/intercotcom - Best Of Memorable INTERCOT moment. Ian's best of is the 15th Anniversay Trivia Meet. Melanie says the Baltimore meet years ago. Gary goes back to 2000 and watching the server. Christine touches on the community aspect and how she was stunned by support of our members in her time of need. John remembers the beginn

The Cast: Christine, Carol, Melanie, Ian and John - Big News, Disney Unveils Vision for Disney Springs - Do you like the new name? - The Dogs interrupt the show - We go over the new layout of Downtown Disney - DVC points going thru the roof! Visit the Timeshare Store! - Mr Rogers, Captain Kangaroo and more - Food Trucks at Downtown Disney? - Why is there no place to go late at night in Disney? Besides Jellyrolls - RFID Card exchanges - Vera Bradley purses - New minimum age for park entry - January #runICOT event - April 9th registration opens - Carol mocks John and his lack of reservation planning - Best of Favorite Disney Movie.  Carol - Little Mermaid, Christine - Mary Poppins, Melanie - Pirates of the Carribean, Ian - Cars, John - The Lion King. - We need a new recurring segment - we're running out of ideas - Ian has not seen It's a Wonderful Life! - Flower and Garden

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Carol Robert, Ian Mitchell, Gary O'Brien, John Yaglenski - We talk Coffee and welcome Joffrey's to Walt Disney World. It goes on for a while. We actually start things on a positive note. - Mel went to Asia.  How about that. - New Big Thunder Mountain Queue. - We talk Mork from Ork. - Queue the movie, Fastpass the movie, Busses the movie! - Interactive Queue's - where does it end. - Get out of the line! Carol is scared of the my plus magic doodad. - Monorail Red is Back and unwrapped. - Beautifully Disney Cosmetics - Omnimover boat ride - Downtown Disney - AGAIN. Disney Springs? - And we're BACK! - Best of Resort Lobby. Gary goes with Wilderness Lodge, Carol says the Grand Californian, Mel prefers the Disneyland Hotel, Ian goes fru-fru at the Grand Floridian, and John likes Boardwalk. - Resort ID cards, dedicated Monorail cars, the guard shacks. - Downtown Disney resorts - Star Wars, Han Solo and more. - Disneyland - the girls detail their trips and experiences from t

The Cast: Michael Montanez, Christine Warner, Gary O'Brien, Ian Mitchell & John Yaglenski - Ian is in lean back mode to start the show - Tweeting from both coasts - Disneyland vs. Disney World... again - Random sounds confuse us - Tony Baxter retiring and will be used as a consultant. - New Pirate Adventure coming to Adventureland - Brady Bunch mention - Wilderness Explorers - like KidCot for Animal Kingdom - Check into the Yeti is Down on Foursquare - Talking Movies.  Star Wars 7 and JJ Abrams. Tomorrowland the movie? OZ is coming. Muppets Again in 2014. Saving Mr. Banks. - The second half of the show was unlistenable - something happened audio wise and unfortunately, will join the fabled lost episode in things that were great but never made it to air.  Sorry!

The INTERCOT Insider Live Episode 46 – I Don’t Follow The Baseball The Cast: Michael Montanez, Christine Warner, Gary O’Brien, Ian Mitchell, John Yaglenski - Cranky old people complaining about how cold it is - Gary was selling his new product - Athletic Trainer Plus (athletictrainerplus.com) and the kerning is beautiful - This year’s D23 and Alan Parsons. Michael is planning a breakfast - My Magic Plus formally announced and there’s a lot of details to go over - Michael wants the magic bands to zap you when you do something dumb - Christine is apprehensive about how all this will work for AP holders/locals - Wrist band should light up to shows and parades – thank you to INTERCOT Consulting - A Logan’s Run reference by Gary - classic - Prime Pick - Down and Out In The Magic Kingdom: http://www.amazon.com/Down-Magic-Kingdom-Cory-Doctorow/dp/076530953X/intercotcom - Best of Place to Have a Meal at a Great Price. Michael says Tomorrowland Terrace, Christine goes with Columbia Harbor House, Capn’ Tom

The Cast: Gary, Carol, Ian, Mel, Christine, Michael, John - Everyone is in the Holiday mood and Michael corrects John - John opens his present - Kerning Matters - Michaels Trip to Disneyland, Carsland looks great. - The mythical cherry churro comes up again - Mel with a Disneyland Tokyo mention - Candlelight Processional Disneyland style and comparing shows - Starbucks in Disneyland - Christmas Ornaments - How much of your tree do Disney items take up - Holiday Merchandise - John rants about mixing LCD lights and incandescent lights - Talk about Hawaii - Spiraling - Do You Hear What I Hear by request - GO BUY IT! - Best of 2012 Disney Memory. Michael: Going to ICOT15, Carol: Staying at the Grand Californian, Christine: Canada Staying Alive, Mel: Pricesses Half Marathon, Gary: ICOT15 Trivia Meet, Ian: (Castle Mention) Family trip at Boardwalk, John: Disney Fantasy cruise with his family - Ms. Tick Tock had an issue and had her battery removed - Count your blessings - hug your kids - Press openi

Sometimes You Have To Get Ugly To Be Pretty The Cast: Mel, Carol, Christine, Gary, Michael, Ian & John - Cranky John in the house and Mel goes right after him - Incandescent twinkle lights - Fantasyland, the media event and Ian’s castle, Beer, Duffy and Disney Sea - Test Track POV – catch it at http://www.youtube.com/intercot - Crazy new audio animatronic, yet the Yeti is still down - Christine’s lunch review of Be Our Guest - Discussion of food at Disney Parks - Apparently Swatch still exists - Michael wants supersized Dumbo - Bathroom news! - Tables in Wonderland huge price increase - Food booths coming to Downtown Disney - Capn’ Jack cupcake - Tin Can Mel joins us for the second half – her headphones broke - Best of things we’ve look forward to opening – did they live up to the hype! Mel chooses Soarin’.  Michael says Animal Kingdom and the glorious Yeti, Christine surprises us with a HOODA - the bleachers at Fantasmic, Gary says Animal Kingdom too, John goes with Epcot park opening. I

The Cast: John, Carol, Christine, Michael, Gary & Ian - Wine & Dine Half Marathon and what's a Swolphin? - Food and Wine festival - Starbucks coming to Walt Disney World - controversy on main street - John was ill during the big day - The Bathrooms in the Living Seas Salon - garlicly - and more bathroom talk - Churro cart needs to be parked in front of the castle & the mythical cherry churro - Art of Animation Resort - Thumbs up from John, Ian and Gary with one huge TURRIBLE exception - the food courts. Something needs to be done. It's the least magical part of your vacation. - The frustration of trying to get home during SuperStorm Sandy - Coffee in the room - Disney purchases Darth Chinwattle's empire. INTERCOT Consulting has a plan to redo the studios. Gary offers his services. - Phone discussion. John says naked phones and things devolve from there. - Best of - Waste of Space suggested by iDisney. Carol says pleasure island. Christine's says the Odyssey at Epcot. Ian says Wonders

The Cast: Mel, Carol, Christine, Ian, Gary, John - Poolside at the Contemporary Resort & FrankenStorm. - Ian and John go to Universal and Ian is Impressed. Butter Beer, Wizarding World, The Mummy and More. - Friday's Events, we get a big surprise to start the day at the Magical Journey's Trivia Meet - Happy Birthday to Lawrence – our youngest member. - The order of the meets and another Birthday Celebration at Carousel of Progress - Dinner was a festival of Meat. Bacon with a side of bacon. - Revenge of the Dolls – we filled the whole queue & the fourth boat never returned. - MNSSHP. - New Fantasyland – ride video on our YouTube channel http://youtube.com/intercot - Fireworks Meet in the Rose Garden and on to the Wave. - INTERCOT Consulting Strikes again – The PartyRail - Saturday Events, going backstage and the big event. We don’t care about the napkins but we need both crisp and floppy bacon. - A few people got a second ride on Soarin’ - Great stroller race – it’s on video and should b

The INTERCOT Insider Live Episode 41 The Space Time Continuum The Cast: Melanie, Ian, Gary, Christine, John - Chilly on the East Coast – We’re talking about weather? - Smithsonian Magazine online had a great blog on Epcot & we discuss our love for the park and it’s problems - http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/paleofuture/2012/10/revisiting-epcot-center-on-its-30th-birthday/ - Future World Fonts get a mention. Fireworks on the INTERCOT homepage. - Christine in the Tower of Terror 10k –with pneumonia. Reports there were a few logistical issues. - INTERCOT 15th Anniversary Celebration, YETI T-shirts fastest selling product ever. - CapnTom is now on twitter @capntomicot - Magic Shots coming via Photo Pass. The ghosts will appear in the photo - What item is most photographed? Maybe a future best of. - Seriously? A Castle mention? Again? Shut it. - Characters moving and a Big Bird mention - The Space Time Continuum - Big Headed Epcot Dolls - Best of Attraction Narrator - suggested by Biffco – Melanie enjoys Mar

Recorded September 24, 2012 The Cast: Gary, Carol, Mel, Michael, John - We've been doing this for 2 years now - whoda thunk it. The lost episode comes up yet again! - Be Our Guest Discussion.  Alcohol in the Magic Kingdom for the first time ever (other than after hours private events). Disney changes policy. Does it open the door to alcohol at more locations or not? - The INTERCOT 15th Anniversary Celebration... its right around the corner. We are anticipating things being a big blur. We'll be taping a podcast to wrap up the weekend at the Contemporary Pool Snack Bar. - Chocolate Covered Bacon and a Virtual High Five! - Pirates of the Caribbean additions – possibly from On Stranger Tides.  Just swapping out mist projection.  Kids and scary rides.  Disneyland vs. Disney World version. - Chase Lounge at the Food and Wine Festival. - Gary and the puppet. - The Yeti is Down shirts are coming and the INTERCOT bear.  Tawney.  Pete.  Stuffy.  Cotty.  Geo.  INTERScott.  We need a name and a backstory on how the INTE

The INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast - Episode 39 The Ladies Love Cetera - The ladies love Cetera and a welcome to Christine Warner. - The Fantasyland expansion. Christine gets a preview and walks us thru the new attraction in great detail. - Gary is vidicated. - Olivanders Wand Shop/Show - Mrs. Tick Tock fail & Miagi Says - Avatarland scrapped or on hold? Rumours are flying. Ian thinks it will never see the light of day. - Universal and their expansion, Disney Studios Expansion. - INTERCOT's Best Of - Breakfast. Christine: Whispering Canyon. Ian: Chef Mickey's. Carol:Kona. Gary: Akershus. Melanie Ohana. John: Sara Lee Bakery. - INTERCOT 15th Anniversary Celebration, Duffy T-shirt - Show and Tell - Ian wants 20 new BEST OF suggestions - Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - Lion King Rooms at Art of Animation Resort. Carol is not a fan. The crew likes the Nemo and Cars rooms. The decor confuses us a bit. - Mel's going back for some more Run Diney. - Gary and the POV cam. - Fantasmic adding

The Cast: Ian, Melanie, Carol, Michael, Gary & John - The singing starts early - Celebrate the Magic - new night time show coming to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World.  Magic Memories and You going away. - Ian cries at Finding Nemo the Musical - NOT MY DAD! - The INTERCOT 15 and other assorted stuff.  Buy INTERCOT's single - the Yeti is Down on iTunes featuring Capn' Tom. - Halloween Merchandise showing up in the parks. - The INTERCOT Countdown Timer & INTERCOT's YouTube Channel.  We discuss video on the site. - Splash Mountain leaving Extra Magic Hours - Country Bears Shortening Show?  California Grill going down for lengthy rehab. - The Be our Guest mess... advanced dining reservations. You're a resort guest and can't even eat at your own restaurant. - Best of Resort Pool thanks to Tiggeria. Carol chooses the Polynesian. John recalls the pool back in the early days of Disney World, swimming in the 7 seas lagoon and the wave generator. Ian prefers Stormalong Bay. Mel goes with Corando

The INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast Episode 37 - The Ballad of the Yeti The Cast: Melanie, Gary, Carol, Ian, John Taped: 8/9/2012 - Fantasyland Grand Opening Announced December 6, 2012 - Does it seem like this has been going on forever? - Cylon Mel appears - and Wreck It Ralph - New Disney Mountain? - Pete's Silly Sideshow - Is it a ride, show or attraction? - Country Bears Refurb - what could be done to update it? - D23 Expo - Sign up soon for the I-15 Special Events! - Honey Boo-Boo & Creepy Dolls - Four Corners is not Four Corners - Ian suggests we do a Simpsons podcast - The Ballad of the Yeti (The Yeti is Down) - INTERCOT 15th Anniversary Celebration - Food and Wine Festival (John sings AGAIN) - Don't miss the staff of ICOT at Rising Star Karaoke at Universal Orlando Resort - Food at the festival and booths - INTERCOT's Best of from member Buttercup who suggested we do Best of Signage. Carol likes Walt's Quote at Disneyland, Ian prefers the Walt Disney World sign at the entrance roads, Melanie digs th

The Cast: Melanie, Michael, Jeff, Gary, John - Ian is on Vacation and Carol is without power - again - DCA opened and we didn't get invited - The light up ears at World of Color - http://youtu.be/TbxkrpWu7hQ - Merchandise or Cars Land - you decide - Starbucks! - Michael has rules about his hoodies - Merchandise quality is improving - Is the trolly at DCA transportation - did Melanie add a new rule? - DCA attracting NASCAR fans? - Radiator Springs Racers review - Junkyard Jamboree review - Handwich at the Cozy Cone - Rehabbed Bobsleds at the Matterhorn - INTERCOT's Best Of "Ride Your Family or Friends Think You Are Crazy for Loving." Melanie likes the Living With The Land, Golden Zephyr is Michael's secret favorite. Jeff goes with Journey Into Your Imagination. Gary says Storytime with Belle. John giggles with the Laugh Floor Comedy Club.  Meg wins a signed CD. - Fastpass expanding again? - Jonah Adkins small world map.  http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6sxn5DCK11qfw9vbo1_r2_1280.jpg - John'

The INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast Episode 35- You're All Very Special The Cast: Mel, Carol, Nanci, John, Ian, Jeff - Seriously? Carol? Hello? Ok, she was on mute - Gary emails in and calls John sexy - Art of Animation Resort opens - Mel Cylon's out and everyone is afraid to mention it - Underwater conversations - Ticket price increase - Character Meet to replace Camp Mini Mickey? Was John right? - Cars Land opening - Despicable Me @ Universal - Latest Fantasyland information and opening times - Dumbo pagers, Ian guarantees lines even with two Dumbos - We grumble about meet and greets and being net one ride - Next podcast - 10 copies of Shane Gamble's CD to give away at random to those who suggest topics for Best Of - INTERCOT's Best of Ride Experience That Didn't Go As Planned. Carol broke down on Space Mountain. Mel, Body Wars, Barf and Elizabeth Shue mention, Jeff stuck on Carousel of Progress, Nanci rides Haunted Mansion with someone else's child, Ian stuck on Alice in Wonderland, John rec

The Cast: Ian, Gary, Melanie & John Talking to Ian live at Boardwalk in Room 4041 Fantasyland looks nice but not much open Bathrooms in Fantasyland - Reclaimed water? What's the deal? Double Dumbo in place AvengeRail Redux Flower & Garden Festival - Epcot looks great Snow White had a line and woo hoo - a meet and greet coming Body Wars still there? The Astuter Computer Show Free "High Speed" Internet Fork and Screen at Downtown Disney The Avengers INTERCOT's Best of Section of a Park At Night - Ian says the Bridge between France and England, Gary goes with Gary's Column, Melanie is a fan of Liberty Square and John goes with Future World between Imagination and the Seas. Ian says buh-bye Star Wars Weekend and the Han Solo thing Who is the most famous celbrity you have met in the parks Animal Kingdom 5k Run Disney 20th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon John gets massively confused as to which Speedway INTERCOT's 15th Anniversary Celebration this October 25-28 Busch Ga

The INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast Episode 33 - We Crank Because We Care The Cast: Ian, Melanie, Gary & John - Unfortunately, we didn't make our deadline - Sports talk starts the show and a Bake McBride reference - John got sick - NextGen latest rumors - cutting wait times? - What's wrong with being spontaneous - Was this really Walt's vision? - Eisner's vision - Levels of frustration & what's a vacation - The Disney evangelists - Do the people really want NextGen? - The simplicity of an old theme park experience & Knobels Grove - Crowds all the time - Florida Orange Bird - A hologram of Anita Bryant - We rehash the merchandising debate and are hopeful of the direction clothing wise - Poo poo and eating your words - DVC @ Fort Wilderness, Gary has feelings - he says leave it alone - STOLPort - check it out on Google Earth says Gary - DVC in the parks?  Disney’s America mention - Ian staying in the castle - AGAIN - Staying in the Haunted Mansion & Haunted Mansion themed roo

The INTERCOT Insider Live Episode 32 - Goofy Can't Be Trusted The Cast: Mel, Carol, Ian, Gary & John - Robocalls interrupt the show opening - John's trip on the Disney Fantasy - details from the preview cruise. Picture gathering innovations, Animators Palatte and how it has changed, The plussing of the cruise experience,  Muppet Detective Agency, Teen time on the ships, Technical issues interrupt the show, Food on the ship. - Avengerail appears and the argument begins - Why does it take so long to build anything now? - Best of Resort Theming & Review of last weeks show. Ian goes first and chooses Animal Kingdom. Carol shocks no one and chooses the Polynesian. Gary enjoys Boardwalk. Melanie picks Coronado Springs. John goes last and enjoys Port Orleans French  Quarter. - Cars Land - Art of Animation Resort - Mel tells us about the triple Yeti blast - Easter Egg vinylmation - Brave characters coming to the park - Adventures by Disney to Asia - Glen Keane retires - Amazon Prime purchase of t