Intercot Insider Live - Disney Podcast

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Ian Mitchell, John Yaglenski Toontown is RIP - Melanie was there on the final day - pics are at http://intercot.com/discussion/album.php?albumid=3 - We say goodbye and at the same time look forward to the changes. - Mickey and Minnie movin' to Golden Oaks. - We're hoping they hide the demolition of Mickey and Minnie's homes... - Obligatory Horizons talk - http://horizonsresurrected.com Breaking News - Disney Investor Conference - It's a low budget show folks... - A fast pass for your entire vacation. - All this broke as we were taping this weeks shows. - Gut reaction - Mel and Ian think vacations are becoming way too planned and complicated. - John's hoping this doesn't turn you into a themepark commando and that there is some balance - Getting your key in advance sounds aweful good. - Art of Animation Resort is confirmed for 2013 - 2000 rooms and 1200 Family Suites. - On demand entertainment - Disney stock is up - Fastpass is polarizi

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Ian Mitchell, Carol Robert, John Yaglenski Photo Gallery from the Dream trip online (462 Pictures): http://www.intercot.com/news/disneydream The Disney Dream - Ian and John get an earlier boarding group and head directly for food and drinks. - Cabins were nicely appointed & we love the seperated bathrooms. - Ian and John snore apart... Deck 5 vs. 8? Really big verandah! Party Time! - Dining onboard - meal at Palo was excellent as was the food everywhere - very good - both Ian and John were pleasantly surprised. - Animator's Palate is a giant Turtle Talk in the round - very cool! Meal there was the best of the rotating restaurants. - Living Artwork on board - pictures come to life. Neat touch. - Secret/Magic Porthole Rooms - we're so ready to stay in one. Even liked the layouts better. High def screens are an effective illusion. - Skyline night club - Huge monitors made to look like windows on the world. The menus there also glowed

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Ian Mitchell, Gary Obrien, , Nanci Rossetti, John Yaglenski Fantasyland Announcements - Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster / dark ride with thrilling elements. First of it's kind ride system. - Snow White's Scary Adventures being replaced with Princess Fairytale Hall. - Mufassa says there's more to come - suprises in store. - Will concept art match reaility? John's a hipster. Bring on the greenery! - Play along at home and see the thread online at: http://intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=178580 - Cohesive look and feel to the land is welcome by Ian as is another Dumbo. - Antlers everywhere, kids tearing into meat. - Yes, we repeat again - Ian stayed in the Castle suite. Star Tours - Opening date announced for Star Wars Weekend - May 20th. New attraction is in 3D, new droids, starspeeder, pilot and destination. - We've lost Mel again. - Gary goes off on George Lucas (again!) and shows his Yoda thermos. - Everyone is looking forward to the revamped att

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Ian Mitchell, Gary Obrien, , Nanci Rossetti, John Yaglenski Nanci From Magical Journeys http://www.yourmagicaljourneys.com Specials for the New Year - Kids Stay and Play Free - Winter Spring Offer - Late Winter Offer Disney Dream Launching - Nanci's going & for the record - Onboard credits for Dream cruises - If Disney wants to invite the INTERCOT Insider Staff - we are so there! - Ian's mom blew $1300 this morning - Ian wants to know how does Disney Cruise compare and is the extra cost worth it? - General Cruise Line Discussion Ian & John @ Disney in December - Last minute plane tickets $2500 and crappy rental car - Ian goes first... and attempts to keep things brief (right) - Bay Lake Towers, property and location fantastic - Lovin' Disney during the holidays - Gary, don't give Disney marketing any ideas... - Osborne Lights & Candlelight Processional - Parks were mobbed - flat attendance? - Manta evacuated - stuck on lift hill @ Sea World - Peak

Way to sell it John Attendence Figures & Profit 3rd Quarter - The Disney Indigestion Plan (THE DIP) - Tourist Traffic Increasing / Disney Traffic Flat / Universal attendence up 36% - Seaworld & bang for your buck - Orlando Thrill Park - Challenging times ahead competition wise - Ian was quoted in Disney War by James Stewart - What's the next big thing? Cars Ride - Back to Universal again Union Dispute @ WDW / The Disney Vision - Career castmemers vs. hourly/seasonal - Long term vs. short term view - Who is the public face of Disney now? - The great recession & missed opportunity - What are we, a money show? INTERCOT's Best Of - Extinct Attractions - Gary's frozen so we'll start with him or not... The Gary COIN! - Ian misses If You Had Wings (the speed room), Gary brings the crickets and then chooses Extra TerrorRestrial, Mel says Skyway but ultimately chooses the Living Seas (attraction video is on INTERCOT), John wants to ride World of Motion again (Horizons

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Ian Mitchell, Carol Robert, John Yaglenski November 23, 2010 Hyperion Warf Announcement - Pretty much what we expected - Concept Art looks nice but not enough details - Lego store enlarged, Fork & Screen theatre interesting - The concession stand of the future - What's an enhanced pedestrian walkway - Ian doesn't want to shop for linens Winnie The Pooh - New Queue. Actually opening ahead of the grand opening contrary to what we said. - Store looks the same - Exterior looks interesting, what's interactive? - Potential for kids melting down? - Mr. Potato Head pictures - is it ok to pass people? Little Mermaid/Be Our Guest - Things continue to progress in Fantasyland Ian Goes Back In Time - Old time photos & how the park has changed over the years - The joke completely gets missed - John repeats - Ian's obsessed with plastic drink mixers and so is Carol One Man's Dream Reopens - New carpet and see

Welcome Carol!Something Happy @ Ian's Request - Holidays at Walt Disney World and Disneyland- The parties start soon!- West Coast vs. East Coast.- Haunted Mansion, Small World.- It used to snow in Disneyland - does it still? Carol will check.- Epcot New Years Eve & Illuminations.- The Happiest Gathering on INTERCOT (HGOI) - Eyes are glazing over. What was it and when was it?http://www.intercot.com/news/hgoi - Cherry Churros @ Disneyland Park.- Candlelight Processional - John's never done.- John doesn't do ADR's.- Osbourne Fesitval of Lights.- Value Season - increased weekend rates.- Animal Kingdom - Lights on the tree?Extra Magic Hours @ Disney's Animal Kingdom- What happens after dark. - Limited attractions - what's left.- Did John just go Beastly Kingdom?- Lack of Table Service Restaurant.The Yeti - It's broken & has been for a few years now.- Is it a big deal? Ian and Mel say no. John says FIX IT!PART TWOYour Favorite - Restroom - Yes, we did go there.- John says to stay away from crowds @ Imaginat

Laggy Gary - get this episode up quickly in case the Phillies loose - and they did. Downtown Disney Redevelopment / Demolition - Nautical Theme Coming? - Where do we go for nighttime entertainment? - Welcome to the show Gary!  That is a big lag! - The Hot Dog Hall of Fame… outsourced Redesign. Disney Dining - The Wave of American Flavors @ Disney’s Contemporary. - The dining experience is very confusing and the food very average.  Bar is neat, the dining area looks like an upscale Denny’s.  Service was good though.  Give me a cheeseburger. - Cosmic Rays Cheese Steaks are back and they’re not bad.  They use Cheese Wiz or a melted cheese that looks and tastes like it!  That’s a cheesesteak?? - The Plaza – totally underrated. - Mexico – La Cava del Tequila.  Finger foods and wares are excellent. - Miniature Gift Cards – pop it on your wrist and swipe it around the Food & Wine Festival. - Food & Wine festival.  Food i

INSIDER Part Duex - Too Bad Bob Iger isn't here again tonight Duffy Mania - Duffy @ Epcot - Duffy Mania - Duffy is brought to life - The Disney Bear didn't catch on last time - Can't get enough of that wonderful Duff-y - Ian is ready to take Duffy on a trip - Exploit the existing properties - New fangled characters Imagination Looses Sponsor - Kodak departs Imagination - can you blame them? - Who goes there anymore - We used to love Imagination - The Neon Tunnel Disney Phone Apps - +1 for Mel's Seque - Disney Phone Apps - Ride Hopper - wait time application for iPhone and Android - http://mobile.ridehopper.com - Walt Disney World Wait times for iPhone - WDW Dining App for iPhone - Ian likes to eat - Official http://m.disneyworld.go.com mobile site - can we get rid of Go.com - Mel uses it all the time. INTERCOT Meet Next Week - INTERCOT Meet - Friday Oct 22 - 2pm Mexico La Cantina Toy Story Mania - Toy Story Mania line - he doesn't get i

Disney Press Event - Ian uploaded his story to the Disney Memories site. Yes, he stayed in the Castle. - Gary thinks it's like watching other people's vacation slides and who wants to do that. - Disney's Gary O'Brien - Everything's a Celebration - BTW, it's WDW's 39th Birthday, not 40 (our mistake) - We love the Electrical Water Pageant - You got a brick, I got a brick - Destination D Fantasyland Expansion (FLE) - Double Dumbo - The Dreaded Fire Mountain - Disney Hotel @ National Harbor Universal and Harry Potter - Disney is being out Disneyed - Harry Potter & The Forbidden Journey - We saw it coming years ago - Have the Butterbeer AFTER you go on the ride - Theming - Ian's an old man We've gone way over time - It all comes back to beer. Sponsor Links: The Official Ticket Center Magical Journeys  

Food and Wine Festival - 15 Beers for 15 Years. - New kiosks - Belgum, Singapore & South Korea. - New restaurant @ Mexico - Sam Adams Special Brew? - Join our Tweets @intercot Disney During the Holidays - MSSSHP - ICOT's Birthday #13 - Villans - Costumes - Universal Halloween Horror Nights / Hallowscream Trams - Doors Being Added - The Great Tram Controversy Fanatical Disney Fans - The Scrims are ruining my trip - Tomorrowland Music Loop - Tom Morrow - Tomrrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover Cranky Disney Geeks - Once in a life vacation - Nostalgia or Obsessive? - The Layers of a Disney Vacation (Ian loves Mickey Ears) - The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World - It all comes back to beer - Disney Dining Plan - It's a whole other show