Intercot Insider Live - Disney Podcast

The INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast The Cast: Melanie, John, Ian, Carol, Gary. Show notes to be published next week.  Wanted to get this online before the Disney Cruise Line preview cruise.  It's a whopper of a show clocking in at nearly 2 hours and 21 minutes. ***** Brought to you by: Magical Journey's - http://www.yourmagicaljourneys.com The Official Ticket Center - http://www.officialticketcenter.com/cgi- bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=tickets&refer=TC21LBC

The Cast: Ian Mitchell, Gary O'Brien, Michael Montanez, Melanie Bounds - Valentines Day Roundup - Fast Pass Times Now To Be Enforced? - The effect of social media & technology on the parks. - A couple of Horizons metions. Why don't they open Body Wars when Test Track goes down - Crazy Disney Collectors - Disney World thinks we don't have an attention span. Disneyland does? Where is our sense of exploration. Where are the parks and our experiences headed? - Ian violates our terms of service and then channels his inner Andy Rooney - INTERCOT Best Of - Ride Vehicle: Ian - Mr. Toad, Gary - Mission Space, Melanie - Maelstrom, Michael - Disneyland Buzz Lightyear, John - 20,000 Leagues - Kilamanjaro Story Change - Drained Jaws at Universal and Garys Column (visit him on facebook) - New Kids Menu Items effective February 15 - We mention some of our listeners favorite hidden mickeys - Cylon Mel makes an appearance - John pictures darthmacho as Pedro - Ian's stay in the castle - yes, we have heard it

The Cast: Ian, Melanie, Michael & John - Taping earlier tonite, Gary & Carol out earlier - One More Disney Day - 24 Hours of Disney Magic.  Watch the balloons go from night time balloons to daytime balloons. - Ian brings up staying in the castle - YET AGAIN. - Reimagined Test Track headed to Epcot this fall.  How customized is customized, how interactive is interactive? Horizons & World of Motion mention. - Magic, Memories & You - Valentines segment starts February 3. - Disney Dream float out. Ian promises that if we get invited on a preview cruise, he will match that with a paid booking of his own! - Marathon Weekend - INTERCOT's Best Of - Hidden Mickeys.  Michael goes with Soarin in California.  Ian goes with the ballroom in the Haunted Mansion. Melanie goes with a hidden Mickey in Indiana Jones.  John goes with the bamboo in the stairwell at the Polynesian.  Send us your favorites in the podcast thread. - Mel's Marathon Weekend - she did her very first 5k. Cylon Michael makes an ap

INTERCOT Insider Live Episode 27 - A Flight of Meatloaf - The Holiday Edition The Cast: Gary, Mel, John, Jeff, Ian, Michael & Carol - - - - Brought to you by: Magical Journey's - http://www.yourmagicaljourneys.com The Official Ticket Center - http://www.officialticketcenter.com/cgi- bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=tickets&refer=TC21LBC - - - - It's a full house - 7 of us onboard for this episode DVC Talk - Grand Floridian Villas are coming in late 2013. The group talks about their GF experiences. Some like, some don't. Monorail Resort discussion DVC head dismissed and then given a consulting deal and a letter of recommendation. Ian's cheese is steamed. Huge DVC dues increases Starting in January - you can book DVC online Tables in Wonderland available to DVC members without AP Disneyland DVC Harry Potter expansion in Hollywood and Orlando Comedy Club players coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios and former Sounds Dangerous location. Run Disney Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Race INTERCOT

The Cast: Melanie, John, Gary & Jeff Apparently we recorded inside a can - John must have had his webcam mic on instead of his studio mic. Apologies for the quality. Cancellations: National Harbor deal done, Hyperion Warf, Health and Wellness Suites John's stay at Pop Century. Rooms are a bit small. Good value for the price. One sink is a challenge. Thaksgiving Dinner was great at the food court. Trip Report @ the Old Spice Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports.  Restaurant and the ordering system are great. Virtual Fans are for the birds. Customer Service at the Magic Kindom rocks. The magic that is Disney Wide World of Sports expanding. Mel mocks John's countdown. Best of Holidays - JPL loves the Gingerbread Houses, Mel likes Osborne Lights, Gary says sugar free Hot Cocoa, John votes for the Ice Castle and the different trees at parks and resorts. RFID on Annual Passes. John compares to the Washington DC Metro System. The implications of having RFID in your passes and keys. Flower and Garden 201

The Cast: Gary, Mel, Carol, Gary, Ian & John ***** Brought to you by: Magical Journeys The Official Ticket Center ***** Ian and the intro - John lets Ian host as promised. John and his stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Gary at Pop and Carol / Mel at Bay Lake Towners. AKL - John got a bunkbed room and felt a little cramped. It was a hike to his room and was about as far away as you an get. Wifi is in and is filtered. Mel is checking out HotAladdin.com. Thought the quick serve was jut ok. Overall liked the resort and would stay there again. Great atmosphere - Kids would love it. Gary stayed in the 50s at Pop Century and had panic attacks at the food court. The Old Spice Classic coming up at ESPN Wide World of Sports Thanksgiving weekend. Food and Wine Favorites - Kahula pork shooters, Kielbasa and Pierogi from Poland, Ravioli from Italy Bay Lake towers - Mel and Carol stayed in a villa. Apparently there was a mosquito issue. Tried the Wave and found it just fine. Had good luck with bus service. Walt Di

Birthday Stuff. Happy Birthday INTERCOT Insider - One Year Old. Happy Birthday INTERCOT - We're 14! Duffy has been at the park one year. The passing of Steve Jobs. His tie in to Disney and Pixar. Was he this generations Walt Disney? What happens down the road with Apple? Will there be a what would Steve do effect? John recommends you look up John Taylors book - Storming of the Magic Kingdom. Rober Iger stepping down... 4 years from now. What will be his legacy? Unplug and Plug - we finally get it right. We ponder the career of Willow Bay. Big Thunder Mountain long rehab Jan 9 thru May 27. Dumbo goes down Jan 9 thru Feb 17. Park hours are out thru April 2012. INTERCOTs best of - Place to people watch. Carol hangs at World Showcase on a bench in Epcot. Gary looses everyone and wants folks to meet him at the Road Furniture in Epcot's UK - otherwise known as Gary's Column. Show 25, Ian may need to host. Ian sits by the fountain in Innoventions Plaza. Melanie people watches at Hollywood Studios out

Episode 23 - Famous Garys In History September 29th, 2011 The Cast: Gary, Mel, Carol, Gary, Ian & John Avatar Coming To Disney Parks - Big announcement - partnership with James Cameron to create Avatar "stuff" - Gary and Carol want a Lord of the Rings land - Development begins in 2014 at Disney's Animal Kingdom - 60% of the podcast crew has not seen the movie... - Gary points out the detail James Cameron goes to - Would Avatar fly in California? - Ian went thru the 5 stages of grief - Avatar looks like one big Yes album cover (not enough blue though) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f6/Fly_from_Here.jpg - Why not develop the intellectual property they already have? - Disney PR put out a FAQ - Ian is worried Avatar land will be heavily "film based" - Walken gets a mention - John thinks Camp Minnie Mickey is toast - mark his word - The Discovery River Boats - FAIL - First appearance of Cylon Gary - then Ian calls in with a Ma Bell phone. - Call us anxious or nervious - but we se

The INTERCOT Insider Live Episode 22 Technical Difficulties - Please Stand By The Cast: Gary, Jeff, Michael, Carol, Ian & John Brought to you by: Magical Journey's - http://www.yourmagicaljourneys.com The Official Ticket Center - http://www.officialticketcenter.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=tickets&refer=TC21LBC Mousketeer Roll-call! Talking the weather because it's been a slow news week New role playing game - Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom coming. Leave it to us to talk 17 minutes on something we barely know anything about. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween / parks decorated for fall Halloween Horror Nights - Nobody but John has done them Fantasyland update & timeline INTERCOT’s 15th Anniversary Celebration - October 2012 INTERCOT’s Best of Refurbs - Jeff says Haunted Mansion, Carol likes Mickey’s Philharmagic, Ian goes with the new Star Tours, Michael blasts off with Space Mountain, Gary talks with Crush at Turtle Talk, John prefers Nemo to the Sea Cabs - with reservations.

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Ian Mitchell, Jeff Latko, Gary O'Brien, Michael Montanez Singing and Plug and Unplug out of the way early! The Earthquake hit us & BigFoot D23 Expo Hilights - Fantasyland & how it's all going to come together. Crowds and lines were crazy. Too many people for too little capacity in presentations. Shopping was great. Talking Mickey is creepy? Construction at Disneyland & Four Diamond Award Little Mermaid Ride - Ariel's Got A Lazy Eye? Ride is impressive - great dark ride. INTERCOT's Best Of - Area Music John - EPCOT Entrance Medley. Gary - Fountain Area Music. Ian - Tomorrowland Area Loop 80's era. Michael - Main Street Entrance Loop. Jeff - Stole John's. Melanie - Tokyo Disney Sea Tiki Room Re-Opens Monorail Offline and Mel was there to experience it. Quickly turned into a transportation disaster when the parks are full. MAPO system was offline. Art of Animation Resort Suites - Pricing discussion.  We don't get it. Why is Go.com still around? Seriously. Mobile M

The Cast: Gary O'Brien, Ian Mitchell, Melanie Bounds and John Yaglenski Brought to you by: Magical Journey's - http://www.yourmagicaljourneys.com The Official Ticket Center - http://www.officialticketcenter.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=tickets&refer=TC21LBC Recap of the "argument episode" Free Dining Returns (see the accommodations forum) Mel disappears and Ian walks away - while Gary & John talk Yes and the podcast falls apart AP rates released Heads in Beds and attendance because of discounts Shag Merchandise - what is it? Merchandising discussion Duffy Mention It's a podcast - not a video cast. John shows off some of the stuff in his office to the crew Duffy Ice Cream Bowls now available http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_3733.jpg Kabuki Cafe opens in Epcot INTERCOT's Best of – Souvenirs Gary loves his denim shirt. Ian treasures his Tigger production Cel. John enjoys his Eric Robison signed lithograph of the Disneyland Monorail - http://www.ericrobisonstudios.co

The Cast: Gary O'Brien, Melanie Bounds, Carol Robert, Michael Montanez & John Yaglenski Carol's dogs join the crew Refillable mugs and a new tracking system via RFID chips. Michael says unlimited is unlimited. High tech solution headed to Walt Disney World? Dancing Baby? Check - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5x5OXfe9KY Gary goes on a coffee rant which then turns into a doughnut rant.  HOT NOW! Krispy Kreme Burger: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paulas-home-cooking/the-ladys-brunch-burger-recipe/index.html Monorails and Extra Magic Hours - let the heated debate begin. John & Gary go at it. The argument continues in the break Disneyland Discussion INTERCOT's Best of - Disneyland Michael's favorite is riding Peter Pan. Carol avoids the Billy's and says Pirates of the Caribbean instead. Mel chooses a ride too - California Screamin'. Gary works in a duffy mention and enjoys the history of the park and the Magic Shop. John heads straight for Club 33 and a whole lot more.. Meet the $4538.25

The Cast: Carol, Mel, Ian, Gary, Jeff & John The biggest crew for the podcast yet - 6 is the magic number John's just back from the world and has plenty to say - though Ian gets in an Edit early on. Yes, that's why everyone is giggling. Hoop De Doo at Fort Wilderness still a good time after all these years.  Say hi to Dan Patrick's look alike.  Getting there is a little bit convoluted. Keep Carol on Speed Dial!  Ask Carol! INTERCOT's Best Of Entertainment - Gary likes the Street Performers in the UK and Italy - Ian loves Sonny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe - Carol goes out to Disneyland for the Billy's at the Golden Horseshoe or Off Kilter in Canada @ Epcot. - Jeff enjoys the Holidays Around The World @ Epcot and streetmosphere at Disney Studios. - Mel preferst the Voices of Liberty at the American Adventure (It's Not A Board Room Fellas...) - John thinks Push is a hoot in the Magic Kingdom and DeVine at the Animal Kingdom This episodes song is Midnight At The Oasis by Maria Muldaur

The INTERCOT Insider Live Episode 17 - June 14, 2011 "Checks in the Mail!" Carol, Ian, Nanci, Jeff & John Jeff gets the mentions out of the way at the get go Nanci from Magical Journey's goes over new promos and 2012 packages. Needing a PhD to plan your vacation & the price of a vacation Stroller parking at Soarin and in general Ticket price increases & the cost of a vacation INTERCOT's Best of Desserts - Sit down and otherwise... - Carol says grapefruit cake at Brown Derby and Dole Whip. - Ian's got a new saying - "yummy deliciousness." He also goes with Creme Brule at Chefs de France and mourns the loss of the Beaver Tail (recipe at: http://www.food.com/recipe/canadian-beaver-tail-fried-pastries-119576) - Nanci likes the Ohana Bread Pudding and Candied Almonds. - Jeff prefers the Deep Fried Wontons & anything from Norway with Viking Coffee. - John kind of liked the sampling deserts at the Wave or anything at Kona and Churros/Maragira pairing. Food and Wine Festival including new Oddy

Ian calls in via Cell phone after driving home from Walt Disney World - the laptop in lockup causes Ian to turn around Twitter confusion Star Tours 3D Coverage - Mel, Ian and John love the new ride - it's gone from a if you have time to a - don't miss. - 54 cool posibilities await - John says sit in the back, not the front - Nice touches in the queue It's a new version of Plug and Unplug The Star Tours Media Event - Star Tours Fireworks online at http://youtu.be/v1vEIy9qVwM Via Napoli gets high ratings from Ian - John doesn't believe there can be good pizza in Florida Ian gives thumbs up to Cosmic Ray's Cheesesteaks!  Philly approved. DVC Resort Animal Kingdom Kidani Village is gorgeous Disney Cruise Line - Disney Fantasy - New featured show Aladdin, brand new song written for the show - Lobby is art nuveau and features Minnie Mouse - Animators Palate interactive where everyone becomes artists American Idol attraction and the newest winner, Scotty McCreery - video is on the twitter feed. Eat to the

The INTERCOT Insider Live - Episode 15 May 9, 2011 "Duffy in a Speedo" This isn't sports radio. INTERCOT got invited to the Star Tours 3D Grand Opening and Media Event Whats a wattle? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wattle Mel Cylon's out Disneyland Jedi Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5mK7dzyUkM Everest Challenge and Animal Kingdom after dark Tour de Kingdom Pirates Updates - Blackbeard played by Ian McShane taking the place of Davy Jones on the "mist wall" only thru the summer. Angelica now in the parks The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Attraction - Ian's building it... Brazil Pavillion in Epcot & Giftshop. Duffy in a speedo. New print of France film British Invasion is gone - replaced by English Channel Inferno Barge under rehab @ Illuminations Calling the phone booths in the UK Gary wants a refund of his childhood because he spent years thinking Henry Winkler was cool.  TV as kids. Offbeat things you like to do around Disney World. INTERCOT's Best Of - Dark Ride - We discuss

The INTERCOT Insider Episode 14 - April 19, 2011 The Cast: Melanie, Gary, Ian & John "That's Not Transportation!" Murray Head reference starts the show Tokyo Disneyland Re-Opens Punked by the Fantasyland pictures - Beast castle wasn't so huge... forced perspective - Cinderella and Beast fight it out Disney Channel confusion. Miley is so over.  Debbie Ryan, the new Miley. The Royal Sleepover and Wedding.  Cool free event that Disney should do more of... Kudos to the big D.  Also a big Wedding event at the Swan & Dolphin: http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=180943&highlight=royal Armed Forces Salute extended into 2012 Talking Shades of Green, The Disney Inn and Golf Resort New Race at Disneyland - Tinkerbell Half Marathon We've lost Gary Lots of activity on the Discussion Boards and @INTERCOT Twitter account Best of Disney Transportation: Mel likes using her own transportation.  Gary likes the boats between the Wilderness Lodge and the Magic Kingdom.  John says Monorails

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Gary O'Brien, Carol Robert, Ian Mitchell John Yaglenski - We're all here & Ian's asking for a raise - The Haunted Mansion Queue. Mel and John are mixed. Kids totally dig it. John thought it would be lit better at night and a little more creepy. How bout adding some fog to the graveyard. - The obligatory Horizons mention 8 minutes in. - Where's Nugget Way? - New Haunted Mansion ending... the hitch hiking ghosts come alive and lift your head off. Gary wonders how long this will actually be cool given Kinect does similar stuff. - Town Square Theater - John likes the queue and the meet and greet area but thinks all the pictures should have been "magic pictures" instead of mixing actual posters with living picture screens. - Cruise Line Announcements - Sailing from ports of New York, Seattle & Galveston. Heading to Alaski, Western Caribbean, Hawaii. - Carol - plug and unplug. - Coupons @ the Magic Kingdom. 25% off duri

The Cast: John Yaglenski, Melanie Bounds, Carol Robert & Gary O'Brien. - Gary Returns - Carol & Gary actually are on the same show at the same time.  No Ian. - The Haunted Mansion queue rehash.  Gary questions why the queue really needed adding to since there was never a wait, but is reserving judgement.  Carol is a little worried it looked a bit "cheap".  John's wondering how it will be lit at night. - John is going to have to slice and dice this episode. - Why don't they offer a photo at the end of the Haunted Mansion ride.  Send it on to Marketing! Combine photos and learn the "Photoshops".  INTERCOT Consulting Services are born! - New Ticketing @ Epcot being tested.  RFID Scanners suggests Gary.  - 2 Brilliant Ideas in one podcast - EasyPass for ThemeParks. - Wait - another one.  Annual Passholder dedicated line.  Bypass those confused by the ticketing process. - New Permanent Home for Mickey Mouse - Town Square Theater.  Magician Mickey will be making an appearance. Hinted to open April 1

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Ian Mitchell, Carol Robert, John Yaglenski Are Gary and Carol the same person? ESPN The Weekend & Flower & Garden Festival - Mel got up at 4am for Mike & Mike and it was a mess - If you can go down for the event on Friday, crowds were light - Main action went on in front of the Sorcerer’s hat - Curly looks good - Flower and Garden Festival looks lovely, waiting for some topiary to bloom - Tangled tower looks cool Le Cellier Steakhouse moved to a two credit dining location - Only restaurant at this level in Epcot – supply and demand Duffy obligatory mention - The St. Patrick’s Day Duffy - Looks like it’s an integrated package – not an outfit - Mel and Ian are sucked into the land of Duffy Pins, Vinylmation, Collectibles & More Fantasyland Skyway Station Being Removed - There goes the Horizons mention - Originally closed at the end of 1999 - Peter Pan queue extended, improve traffic flow Haunted Mansion Queue - Installing new showpieces, rerouting queue - We specu