INTERCOT Insider Live - Disney Podcast

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 Oddysey Lounge. Rehabs, Park Calendar, Sounds Like Summer quiz Fantasyland Storybook Circus Rapunzel to become the 10th Disney Princess Comparing wait times at DW vs DL Darth Vader goes to Disneyland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di6oT7Y0-Zw

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 Oddysey Lounge. Rehabs, Park Calendar, Sounds Like Summer quiz Fantasyland Storybook Circus Rapunzel to become the 10th Disney Princess Comparing wait times at DW vs DL Darth Vader goes to Disneyland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di6oT7Y0-Zw

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 Beat Concert Series Announced - the singing begins Duffy story Tiki Room & Small World Space Coast and Final Shuttle Launch Legoland opening in October - the old Cypress Gardens Best of Places To Cool Off - Ian loves a long ride in the Universe of Energy, Gary hangs at the misters near Test Track, Mel cools off in the American Adventure, John rides the Tomorrowlard Transit Authority.

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 Beat Concert Series Announced - the singing begins Duffy story Tiki Room & Small World Space Coast and Final Shuttle Launch Legoland opening in October - the old Cypress Gardens Best of Places To Cool Off - Ian loves a long ride in the Universe of Energy, Gary hangs at the misters near Test Track, Mel cools off in the American Adventure, John rides the Tomorrowlard Transit Authority.

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 what is a dark ride and go to the Dark Ride Enthusiast site for clarification: http://www.dafe.org Universal announcing a new attraction to replace Jimmy Neutron next week. Cruise Line Enhancements Wine and Cheese Tasting at Jiko AMC Theatre - Dine In Pixar Weekend Vinylmantion Redux Favorite Fantasyland Attraction?  Odd Results. Ian and John want a snack bar in the lobby of Philharmagic.

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 what is a dark ride and go to the Dark Ride Enthusiast site for clarification: http://www.dafe.org Universal announcing a new attraction to replace Jimmy Neutron next week. Cruise Line Enhancements Wine and Cheese Tasting at Jiko AMC Theatre - Dine In Pixar Weekend Vinylmantion Redux Favorite Fantasyland Attraction?  Odd Results. Ian and John want a snack bar in the lobby of Philharmagic.

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 are the obvious choice but instead goes with the Epcot Resorts boat loop.  Ian likes the Monorails and specifically the Epcot Resort Loop. That’s Not Transportation!  Mel defines transportation as being from point a to point b See the @INTERCOT Twitter feed for pictures of the Year 2000 package giveaways DVC Rehash and Discussion.  Ian goes over the basics of the DVC, common questions and features. Updates, Refurbs & Vacation Savings Site Feature - Report a Post Button Podcast Bonus Materials!

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 are the obvious choice but instead goes with the Epcot Resorts boat loop.  Ian likes the Monorails and specifically the Epcot Resort Loop. That’s Not Transportation!  Mel defines transportation as being from point a to point b See the @INTERCOT Twitter feed for pictures of the Year 2000 package giveaways DVC Rehash and Discussion.  Ian goes over the basics of the DVC, common questions and features. Updates, Refurbs & Vacation Savings Site Feature - Report a Post Button Podcast Bonus Materials!

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 during off hours. April 17-23. Also doing them at the bottom of purchases in park. - Twitter & Facebooks Stuff: Follow & Tweet us @INTERCOT. John is about ready to dump his phone carrier because it's nearly impossible to send picture tweets. (Sorry for the audio skipping near the end of part 1 - we were aware of the issue but resolved it at the break). - INTERCOT's Best of - The ride we used to NOT like, but now you do. Ian goes first and then requried editing yet again. Gary says Mexico's El Rio Del Tiempo. Ian says PASS. Carol chimes in with the Movie in Canada. John didn't like Space Mountain as a kid - loves it now. Ian finally figures something out - Finding Nemo show. For Mel it's the Speedway. - Mel got her Kingdom Keepers book signed. Discussion of the books. - Christopher Walken and Duffy mention. - Best Beer on Property. Mel says a Golden from UK, Snakebite at UK, Guiness or Rocket Red for Gary, Peroni from Italy for Ian. John says the correct answer is a Golden. Wants to know why you can't get it outside despite the fact they have Stella and Bass both on tap. - Fish & Chips - John prefers Epcot to Cookes of Dublin. - Gary reveals the voice of Eeyore and Optimus Prime are one and the same. - Bonnet Creek Resort - what's it near? Caribbean Beach resort is the correct answer and there are a bunch of resorts there. Among them, the Hilton Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Resorts. John loves the hotel and thinks the property is beautiful. See the @INTERCOT twitter feed for photos. The pool w/ lazy river is amazing. - John went to his first wrestling match. Rip Ride Rockit - secret songs. City Walk has a great live band Karoke bar. We may want to go there for LMNOP. - The Magic, The Memories and You. We love it - we didn't want to love it but we love it. - Snailfest and the most boring vacations ever. - Vinylmation, Hidden Discounts

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 during off hours. April 17-23. Also doing them at the bottom of purchases in park. - Twitter & Facebooks Stuff: Follow & Tweet us @INTERCOT. John is about ready to dump his phone carrier because it's nearly impossible to send picture tweets. (Sorry for the audio skipping near the end of part 1 - we were aware of the issue but resolved it at the break). - INTERCOT's Best of - The ride we used to NOT like, but now you do. Ian goes first and then requried editing yet again. Gary says Mexico's El Rio Del Tiempo. Ian says PASS. Carol chimes in with the Movie in Canada. John didn't like Space Mountain as a kid - loves it now. Ian finally figures something out - Finding Nemo show. For Mel it's the Speedway. - Mel got her Kingdom Keepers book signed. Discussion of the books. - Christopher Walken and Duffy mention. - Best Beer on Property. Mel says a Golden from UK, Snakebite at UK, Guiness or Rocket Red for Gary, Peroni from Italy for Ian. John says the correct answer is a Golden. Wants to know why you can't get it outside despite the fact they have Stella and Bass both on tap. - Fish & Chips - John prefers Epcot to Cookes of Dublin. - Gary reveals the voice of Eeyore and Optimus Prime are one and the same. - Bonnet Creek Resort - what's it near? Caribbean Beach resort is the correct answer and there are a bunch of resorts there. Among them, the Hilton Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Resorts. John loves the hotel and thinks the property is beautiful. See the @INTERCOT twitter feed for photos. The pool w/ lazy river is amazing. - John went to his first wrestling match. Rip Ride Rockit - secret songs. City Walk has a great live band Karoke bar. We may want to go there for LMNOP. - The Magic, The Memories and You. We love it - we didn't want to love it but we love it. - Snailfest and the most boring vacations ever. - Vinylmation, Hidden Discounts Sponsor Links:The Official Ticket CenterMagical Journeys  

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. - Patriotic Mickey, Frotierland Mickey, The Billies.  Colonial characters including Patriotic Mickey should definately move to the American Adventure. - Gary begs for a trip to Hawaii for all the great ideas. - Free wifi testing @ the Contemporary Resort.  A "flight" of internet at the Wave of American Flavors. - The Tikki Room.  Reopening pushed further back to July 1 - fueling rumours that the old show may return. - Mel hates the Country Bears. Yet another attraction - the Tiki Bears. - Apparently no one has seen the Tikki Room Pre-show.  Google it or hit YouTube, John swears it exists. - Gary & Refurbs - Toontown update.  Mel struggles to describe a peak as we play charades.  Then Gary needs to explain the weenie.  - Grand Floridian Expansion.  Construction between the Polyneisan Luau thru to where the Grand Floridian Pool begins.  Bridal Suites?  DVC?  Reception Halls - we're full of ideas tonite! - INTERCOT's Best Of - Photo Places. Gary takes a pic at the wishing well & the giant troll in Norway (aka Uncle Jimmy).  Carol takes pictures of the icons.  Mel does the character totem pole at the Wilderness Lodge.  John talks about video in front of the Adventureland sign & Epcot's Spaceship Earth. - John's headed to the Hard Rock Hotel and then new Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort. - Mel went back to Universal & liked it much better this time.  She thinks the Mummy is the coolest ride ever!  Don't wear flip flops on the Forbidden Journey.  Gary has another idea - gift shop at the end of the ride with all the stuff people loose on the ride.  Crowd control @ Wizarding World.  Jimmy Neutron going away. - What's an LMNOP?

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. - Patriotic Mickey, Frotierland Mickey, The Billies.  Colonial characters including Patriotic Mickey should definately move to the American Adventure. - Gary begs for a trip to Hawaii for all the great ideas. - Free wifi testing @ the Contemporary Resort.  A "flight" of internet at the Wave of American Flavors. - The Tikki Room.  Reopening pushed further back to July 1 - fueling rumours that the old show may return. - Mel hates the Country Bears. Yet another attraction - the Tiki Bears. - Apparently no one has seen the Tikki Room Pre-show.  Google it or hit YouTube, John swears it exists. - Gary & Refurbs - Toontown update.  Mel struggles to describe a peak as we play charades.  Then Gary needs to explain the weenie.  - Grand Floridian Expansion.  Construction between the Polyneisan Luau thru to where the Grand Floridian Pool begins.  Bridal Suites?  DVC?  Reception Halls - we're full of ideas tonite! - INTERCOT's Best Of - Photo Places. Gary takes a pic at the wishing well & the giant troll in Norway (aka Uncle Jimmy).  Carol takes pictures of the icons.  Mel does the character totem pole at the Wilderness Lodge.  John talks about video in front of the Adventureland sign & Epcot's Spaceship Earth. - John's headed to the Hard Rock Hotel and then new Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort. - Mel went back to Universal & liked it much better this time.  She thinks the Mummy is the coolest ride ever!  Don't wear flip flops on the Forbidden Journey.  Gary has another idea - gift shop at the end of the ride with all the stuff people loose on the ride.  Crowd control @ Wizarding World.  Jimmy Neutron going away. - What's an LMNOP?

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 speculate on how this would work and it turns out we were part right and part wrong on the layout. I don’t think we were able to visualize how things would come together. - The Ghosts at the end of the ride – what are their names again? Phineas & Ferb discussion – Characters and their foamy counterparts INTERCOT’s Best of – Disney Smells - John associates the smell of damp wood / tropical plants with the Polynesian - Carol says it has to be the water, but her favorite is the popcorn at Downtown Disney in Disneyland - Mel goes with the smells from ‘Soarin including the queue that is a mixture - The smell of ‘Soarin! You’re welcome Disney marketing. - Ian says all of yours are mine… but the bakery smell at the end of Main Street - Slim Jims remind Ian of Spaceship Earth The Wave of American Flavors now offering a breakfast buffet Grad Nights ending at Disney Parks in 2011 When to go to avoid crowds? Dedicated podcast forum on INTERCOT – Comments welcome. Requests to cover the Disney Vacation Club - Hot topic - change to resold points. Check out our sponsor the Timeshare Store. What it means to buying points on the secondary market vs. buying directly from Disney.

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 speculate on how this would work and it turns out we were part right and part wrong on the layout. I don’t think we were able to visualize how things would come together. - The Ghosts at the end of the ride – what are their names again? Phineas & Ferb discussion – Characters and their foamy counterparts INTERCOT’s Best of – Disney Smells - John associates the smell of damp wood / tropical plants with the Polynesian - Carol says it has to be the water, but her favorite is the popcorn at Downtown Disney in Disneyland - Mel goes with the smells from ‘Soarin including the queue that is a mixture - The smell of ‘Soarin! You’re welcome Disney marketing. - Ian says all of yours are mine… but the bakery smell at the end of Main Street - Slim Jims remind Ian of Spaceship Earth The Wave of American Flavors now offering a breakfast buffet Grad Nights ending at Disney Parks in 2011 When to go to avoid crowds? Dedicated podcast forum on INTERCOT – Comments welcome. Requests to cover the Disney Vacation Club - Hot topic - change to resold points. Check out our sponsor the Timeshare Store. What it means to buying points on the secondary market vs. buying directly from Disney.

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 polarizing? Really? - Characters in their element - Disney Cruise Line - Mel, Ian and John all want to go visit Cars land at Disneyland Flower & Garden Festival March 2 - May 15 - Pixar theming to be featured - Flower Power Concert Series - John can't resist singing and naming songs - bear with him and please don't tune out. ESPN The Weekend - Mel's psyched to attend - The ESPN WWOS Complex - Braves Spring Training Expedition Everest is 5 years old - Passholder Event Disney Junior Florida Orange Bird Returns - Do you remember the Florida orange juice stand & the orange ball shaped drinks? Disney before I-95 was finished INTERCOT's Best Of - Favorite memory traveling to Disney World - Mel loves to stop at the Florida State Line welcome center and orange juice. - For Ian, it was always Pedro - you never sausage a place - Fancy pants Ian flying to Disney World - Did they get a carport? - John remembers the Haunted Fort Sponsor Links: The Official Ticket Center Magical Journeys