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 polarizing? Really? - Characters in their element - Disney Cruise Line - Mel, Ian and John all want to go visit Cars land at DisneylandFlower & 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 TrainingExpedition Everest is 5 years old - Passholder EventDisney JuniorFlorida Orange Bird Returns - Do you remember the Florida orange juice stand & the orange ball shaped drinks? Disney before I-95 was finishedINTERCOT'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 CenterMagical Journeys

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 - very easy to read in low light. - Mel wanted to know about the tween areas - Edge - The Aquaduck - John and Ian decided for seperate floats. All in all, not too scary despite being "see-thru". John had issues getting out. - Fireworks show onboard - only ship to be doing it right now. - We LOVE Castaway Cay. Couldn't be nicer. - Take one for the team - Senses Spa Cabana Massages & Shave/Facial/Chair Massage. Ian snores. Right around $100 - very reasonable. - Villains show was funny, entert

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 - very easy to read in low light.- Mel wanted to know about the tween areas - Edge- The Aquaduck - John and Ian decided for seperate floats. All in all, not too scary despite being "see-thru". John had issues getting out.- Fireworks show onboard - only ship to be doing it right now.- We LOVE Castaway Cay. Couldn't be nicer.- Take one for the team - Senses Spa Cabana Massages & Shave/Facial/Chair Massage. Ian snores. Right around $100 - very reasonable.- Villains show was funny, entertaining and very Broadway. Hades was a riot.- The Greycliff Tour - Cigar Rolling and Rum Tasting - A two person tour. The wine cellar was amazing. 260,000 bottles of wine - the third largest in the world. One rack was worth over a MILLION DOLLARS alone.- Had dinner at Senior Frogs - nice spot with a neat view of the harbor.- The challenges of getting home. Ian got stuck in Orlando.- Other night clubs - Pink, 687 SportsBar, Skyline, Evolution- The crazy transporter bathroom near Evolution. The ceiling is a mirror. It's a cruise ship bathroom time machine!- Every day, there's a cocktail of the day on special.- Tons of characters and character accessibility.- The coffee was good! Very important to the Insider Live Staff- Soft Drinks were free on board via the soda fountains on deck. This saves you a bunch of money vs. a soda card.- We like how gratuities are handled via ticket stubs and envelopes.- Ian saw the value in the Disney Cruise Line and was looking to book once he got home for 2012.- John doesn't mind cruising in January - 70 is better than 13.- INTERCOT Best of Disney Dream... Ian says Castaway Cay. John liked his huge verandah and the dinner at Palo.The Magic, Memories and You.- Mel was pleasantly suprised - not at all what she thought it would be. Runs between parade and Wishes. Colors are incredible.- Use Photopass - maybe you'll get on he castle.- Ian loves the commercials as part of the ad campaign.- INTERCOT's Best Of Disney Memories. John recalls sitting on Main Street USA alone watching the Electrical Parade. Carol remembers her first trip to Disney and her son was chosen to pull the sword from the stone. John also mentioned the "Son's of Liberty." Ian has two - the Contemporary game room and Eticket nite & no one in Liberty Square. Mel gets some alone time with Aladdin.- Thanks to everyone for sticking with us and thanks to Jason and the Disney Cruise Line Public Relations department for inviting us to be onboard.

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 attraction- Gary wants an adult Jedi Academy- The discussion turns to Body Wars and the Wonders of Life PavillionINTERCOT Best of Shopping-Gary likes the Centorium (extinct) and now Norway and Helly Hanson. The obsession with that store extends to Ian and John as well. We LOVE that store and LOVE shopping there.- It's the jacket tht got away...- Mel likes Mouse Gear and the Epcot retro stuff. She also learned about Kerning - and Keming - the result of bad Kerning- Maquette - French word for a scale model, plastico or modello.The Disney Dream Launches - Ian and John are set to sail prior to the general public thanks to the Disney Cruise Line this Sunday- Disney Dream Stats - it's MASSIVE!- We hope to do a podcast live from the ship- Mel challenges Ian and John to do the AquaDuck- Secret Portholes- Gary wants to understand dining with strangers. Is he going to be eating with Charo?- Elton John will write a song for you - Dreamie and the Cruise When To Take Your Kids to Disney/Taking Them Out of School - Gary says take them while the magic is real- The Pooh story & Pluto in a stroller- Ian says - take the kids! Life is short - enjoy it!- Its the Ian and Gary Show!- John says the kids DO remember. Have you done the family shirt? It's all about Making Memories!- The panel disagrees a bit on taking kids out of school.Mel Visits Universal Finally- She and Michael liked the queue but the ride made her sick- Do the butterbeer after the ride...- Mel pretty much got sick on everything- Disaster & Christopher WalkinSee you on the DREAM!

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 attraction- Gary wants an adult Jedi Academy- The discussion turns to Body Wars and the Wonders of Life PavillionINTERCOT Best of Shopping-Gary likes the Centorium (extinct) and now Norway and Helly Hanson. The obsession with that store extends to Ian and John as well. We LOVE that store and LOVE shopping there.- It's the jacket tht got away...- Mel likes Mouse Gear and the Epcot retro stuff. She also learned about Kerning - and Keming - the result of bad Kerning- Maquette - French word for a scale model, plastico or modello.The Disney Dream Launches - Ian and John are set to sail prior to the general public thanks to the Disney Cruise Line this Sunday- Disney Dream Stats - it's MASSIVE!- We hope to do a podcast live from the ship- Mel challenges Ian and John to do the AquaDuck- Secret Portholes- Gary wants to understand dining with strangers. Is he going to be eating with Charo?- Elton John will write a song for you - Dreamie and the Cruise When To Take Your Kids to Disney/Taking Them Out of School - Gary says take them while the magic is real- The Pooh story & Pluto in a stroller- Ian says - take the kids! Life is short - enjoy it!- Its the Ian and Gary Show!- John says the kids DO remember. Have you done the family shirt? It's all about Making Memories!- The panel disagrees a bit on taking kids out of school.Mel Visits Universal Finally- She and Michael liked the queue but the ride made her sick- Do the butterbeer after the ride...- Mel pretty much got sick on everything- Disaster & Christopher WalkinSee you on the DREAM!

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 of the Peak - 240 minute wait for Soarin' - Mark My Words - NEVER AGAIN - Ians incredibly long boat ride to the Studios - Toy Story Mania - Ian's here to dominate! - The John & Ian show Holiday Decorations @ Fort Wilderness - a hidden gem - Nanci spent 2 nights just driving around - Ian says Celebration is a good get away to look at lights too John's Trip to Disney - Went the week between Christmas & New Years - Who is going to wait an hour to go on Figment - instead the horribly outdated Captain EO - John is frustrated with pricing - pushing $70 for lunch for 4 - Gary thinks there is a disconnect between the average Joe and a Disney vacation Prison Guards @ Magic Kingdom Restaurants - Touch screen ordering is a seriously flawed user experience - Checkpoint Charlie to get in and just sit down. No food, no sit. - Another boneheaded bean counter move that ruins the user experience John's not impressed with Pooh Queue interactive elements - He likes the design and blending with fantasyland though - Where do I get fast passes? 2011 Predictions - Ian predicts queue disaster at Haunted Mansion - Mel would like more attention to Hollywood Studios and a new ride - John says the interactive queues continue - and Hyperion Wharf will be a disappointment - Gary will be celebrating... something Universal's IOA hit capacity for the first time ever - Universal Express cost the most it did all year @ $89 a person - Had to wait till 11pm to get in Wizarding World and even then 90 minutes to get on the ride SeaWorld was a great alternative on New Year's eve day and is a great value for your dollar

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Ian Mitchell, Gary Obrien, , Nanci Rossetti, John Yaglenski Nanci From Magical Journeyshttp://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 of the Peak - 240 minute wait for Soarin' - Mark My Words - NEVER AGAIN - Ians incredibly long boat ride to the Studios - Toy Story Mania - Ian's here to dominate! - The John & Ian show Holiday Decorations @ Fort Wilderness - a hidden gem - Nanci spent 2 nights just driving around - Ian says Celebration is a good get away to look at lights too John's Trip to Disney - Went the week between Christmas & New Years - Who is going to wait an hour to go on Figment - instead the horribly outdated Captain EO - John is frustrated with pricing - pushing $70 for lunch for 4 - Gary thinks there is a disconnect between the average Joe and a Disney vacation Prison Guards @ Magic Kingdom Restaurants - Touch screen ordering is a seriously flawed user experience - Checkpoint Charlie to get in and just sit down. No food, no sit. - Another boneheaded bean counter move that ruins the user experience John's not impressed with Pooh Queue interactive elements - He likes the design and blending with fantasyland though - Where do I get fast passes? 2011 Predictions - Ian predicts queue disaster at Haunted Mansion - Mel would like more attention to Hollywood Studios and a new ride - John says the interactive queues continue - and Hyperion Wharf will be a disappointment - Gary will be celebrating... something Universal's IOA hit capacity for the first time ever - Universal Express cost the most it did all year @ $89 a person - Had to wait till 11pm to get in Wizarding World and even then 90 minutes to get on the ride SeaWorld was a great alternative on New Year's eve day and is a great value for your dollar Don't miss "Disaster" featurning an incredible hologram of Christopher Walken Dinner @ Eleven located at the Reunion Resort - Great view, great food, romantic and intimate

Way to sell it JohnAttendence 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 againUnion 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 - need not even mention).- Ian wants to live in the house in the Land- Future World needs theme music again Tangled / Tangled Package @ BBB- Movie review - Disney's moving away from fairy tales?- Gary thinks animated movies are still being made for the 1990's and havn't moved ahead- The package and the hairTron Pins & Tron Soundtrack, Tron DVD sold out Epic Mickey on WiiJohn predicts blockbuster for Tron Sponsor Links: The Official Ticket Center Magical Journeys

Way to sell it JohnAttendence 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 againUnion 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 - need not even mention).- Ian wants to live in the house in the Land- Future World needs theme music again Tangled / Tangled Package @ BBB- Movie review - Disney's moving away from fairy tales?- Gary thinks animated movies are still being made for the 1990's and havn't moved ahead- The package and the hairTron Pins & Tron Soundtrack, Tron DVD sold outEpic Mickey on WiiJohn predicts blockbuster for Tron Sponsor Links:The Official Ticket CenterMagical Journeys

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 thru Lincoln, Figment, Horizons- Clamobile & The Little Mermaid New Duffy Christmas Tree- Obligatory Duffy mention - donated to Toys For Tots- Duffy is selling out Holidays @ Walt Disney World- Swan & Dolphin - Worlds Largest Chocolate Santa sculpture. - Almost 3 million calories- See it at http://santasfavoriteresort.com/chocolate.html- Resort Decorations More Holiday Stuff- Phineas & Ferb at the Osborne Lights- Carol & John aren't familiar with the show and need to do homework.- World Showcase Santas Gowalla @ Disney- John explains Gowalla- Checkin at hundreds of locations in the parks- John's creepy FourSquare experience Tron Legacy- Vinylmation with Tron - Not sure we get it but Tron ones look cool- Tron @ Disneyland Best Of - Counter Service- Carol likes Columbia Harbor House and the upstairs dining. Sunshine Seasons- Mel likes all the Animal Kingdom counter service, Pecos Bill- Ian Yakitori House in Japan @ Epcot, Pecos Bill @ MK- John goes for Fish & Chips @ Rose & Crown, Cosmic Rays for Cheese Steaks, The Land- Pizza @ Disney - Heartburn on a plate sans Via Napoli & possibly Mama Melrose's IAAPA- Check out @INTERCOT on Twitter for pictures Disney's Golden Oaks Development- Multi million dollar housing development on WDW property- The staff doesn't quite get it and especially the location- DVC Discussion- Land lease or own the land Sponsor Links:The Official Ticket CenterMagical Journeys Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort

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 thru Lincoln, Figment, Horizons- Clamobile & The Little Mermaid New Duffy Christmas Tree- Obligatory Duffy mention - donated to Toys For Tots- Duffy is selling out Holidays @ Walt Disney World- Swan & Dolphin - Worlds Largest Chocolate Santa sculpture. - Almost 3 million calories- See it at http://santasfavoriteresort.com/chocolate.html- Resort Decorations More Holiday Stuff- Phineas & Ferb at the Osborne Lights- Carol & John aren't familiar with the show and need to do homework.- World Showcase Santas Gowalla @ Disney- John explains Gowalla- Checkin at hundreds of locations in the parks- John's creepy FourSquare experience Tron Legacy- Vinylmation with Tron - Not sure we get it but Tron ones look cool- Tron @ Disneyland Best Of - Counter Service- Carol likes Columbia Harbor House and the upstairs dining. Sunshine Seasons- Mel likes all the Animal Kingdom counter service, Pecos Bill- Ian Yakitori House in Japan @ Epcot, Pecos Bill @ MK- John goes for Fish & Chips @ Rose & Crown, Cosmic Rays for Cheese Steaks, The Land- Pizza @ Disney - Heartburn on a plate sans Via Napoli & possibly Mama Melrose's IAAPA- Check out @INTERCOT on Twitter for pictures Disney's Golden Oaks Development- Multi million dollar housing development on WDW property- The staff doesn't quite get it and especially the location- DVC Discussion- Land lease or own the land Sponsor Links:The Official Ticket CenterMagical Journeys Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort

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 @ Imagination.- Mel likes decor in a restroom @ Ariel's Grotto (Disneyland).- Carol likes a theme - the one near Alice in Wonderland (Disneyland) and painted card stalls.- Ian likes music - Tomorrowland and stainless steel.- John likes Moaning Myrtle at Wizarding World. Disneyland vs. Disney World- Carol likes Disneyland better and hates buses.- Walking in Walt's Footsteps. You can feel his presence.- Carol, Mel and Ian like the DL castle, John wants it a little bigger.- The panel likes Disneyland's Magic Kingdom better - We all feel guilty.- The $100 Chicken Nuggets @ Club 33- Everyone loves the New Orleans Square area but we like Mexico Small World too!- Disney World has more table service options - we prefer WDW for DiningWhat Do You Do To Unwind After A Day In The Parks- Late dinner, lobby & bar at the resort says Carol.- Ice Cream, Arcades, Electrical Water Pageant, Fireworks from the Resort- Jellyrolls- Mel drives home, swimming/pool, laundryINTERCOT on Twitter- iPhone 4 Cases- Obligatory mention of DuffyOne Man's Dream Reopens- Obligatory mention of Horizons Sponsor Links: The Official Ticket Center Magical Journeys

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 @ Imagination.- Mel likes decor in a restroom @ Ariel's Grotto (Disneyland).- Carol likes a theme - the one near Alice in Wonderland (Disneyland) and painted card stalls.- Ian likes music - Tomorrowland and stainless steel.- John likes Moaning Myrtle at Wizarding World. Disneyland vs. Disney World- Carol likes Disneyland better and hates buses.- Walking in Walt's Footsteps. You can feel his presence.- Carol, Mel and Ian like the DL castle, John wants it a little bigger.- The panel likes Disneyland's Magic Kingdom better - We all feel guilty.- The $100 Chicken Nuggets @ Club 33- Everyone loves the New Orleans Square area but we like Mexico Small World too!- Disney World has more table service options - we prefer WDW for DiningWhat Do You Do To Unwind After A Day In The Parks- Late dinner, lobby & bar at the resort says Carol.- Ice Cream, Arcades, Electrical Water Pageant, Fireworks from the Resort- Jellyrolls- Mel drives home, swimming/pool, laundryINTERCOT on Twitter- iPhone 4 Cases- Obligatory mention of DuffyOne Man's Dream Reopens- Obligatory mention of Horizons Sponsor Links: The Official Ticket Center Magical Journeys

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 is fantastic as is the Party For The Senses. Favorite Epcot Pavilion- Gary likes the United Kingdom/Rose & Crown – Fish & Chips.  Mel likes Japan – Dining and Sushi.  Who is the candy lady?  John likes the Land – Soarin’ and Living With The Land – disappointed in the new ending of Spaceship Earth.  Ian likes Mexico.  Pictures himself living there in the attraction. It all comes back to the Dining Plan- Italy, Mexico, Le Cellier- Buffalo Wild Wings and ESPN Club.  Chicken Dingers. Bus Incident caught on Video @ Disney Studios.  - Guest allegedly threw his baby at the bus driver and attempted to strangle him. Duffy Redux- The great Duffy Conspiracy - Duffy never stopped being sold.  Only recently pulled him, gave him clothes and rebranded him Duffy.- Ian thinks it’s an epic fail.  John pointed out he never saw more than 4-5 people in line for Duffy. Shopping- Has become very vanilla and bland.- We want to spend money but we’ve all cut back.- Ian once bought so much he had to ship it home. We’ve been having a GREAT TIME despite the Cranky-ness- Despite picking on a few things, we all were enjoying our time there.  Things are in great shape, attendance in high, resorts & rooms are nice.  Love the Tronorail.  Cast Members are FANTASTIC!- The Contemporary Grounds coffee is GOOD! Bay Lake Towers- Touring the property.  Ian already owns DVC there.- The lost INSIDER tapes – our favorite resorts segment got erased next week.- John likes the refurbished Contemporary Rooms.  Mickey head subtle pattern in the couch.- Ian has a brick – not the ones John and Mel thought though located in back of the Contemporary.- It IS called Top of the World – Ian was wrong.- John sees matching towers eventually – to make it look less out of place. The Inferno Barge Guy & his bunker- Mel wishes he was unemployed (she doesn’t like Illuminations in the Reflections of Earth incarnation.- Gary says Mel wants lasers Ian gets N

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 is fantastic as is the Party For The Senses. Favorite Epcot Pavilion- Gary likes the United Kingdom/Rose & Crown – Fish & Chips.  Mel likes Japan – Dining and Sushi.  Who is the candy lady?  John likes the Land – Soarin’ and Living With The Land – disappointed in the new ending of Spaceship Earth.  Ian likes Mexico.  Pictures himself living there in the attraction. It all comes back to the Dining Plan- Italy, Mexico, Le Cellier- Buffalo Wild Wings and ESPN Club.  Chicken Dingers. Bus Incident caught on Video @ Disney Studios.  - Guest allegedly threw his baby at the bus driver and attempted to strangle him. Duffy Redux- The great Duffy Conspiracy - Duffy never stopped being sold.  Only recently pulled him, gave him clothes and rebranded him Duffy.- Ian thinks it’s an epic fail.  John pointed out he never saw more than 4-5 people in line for Duffy. Shopping- Has become very vanilla and bland.- We want to spend money but we’ve all cut back.- Ian once bought so much he had to ship it home. We’ve been having a GREAT TIME despite the Cranky-ness- Despite picking on a few things, we all were enjoying our time there.  Things are in great shape, attendance in high, resorts & rooms are nice.  Love the Tronorail.  Cast Members are FANTASTIC!- The Contemporary Grounds coffee is GOOD! Bay Lake Towers- Touring the property.  Ian already owns DVC there.- The lost INSIDER tapes – our favorite resorts segment got erased next week.- John likes the refurbished Contemporary Rooms.  Mickey head subtle pattern in the couch.- Ian has a brick – not the ones John and Mel thought though located in back of the Contemporary.- It IS called Top of the World – Ian was wrong.- John sees matching towers eventually – to make it look less out of place. The Inferno Barge Guy & his bunker- Mel wishes he was unemployed (she doesn’t like Illuminations in the Reflections of Earth incarnation.- Gary says Mel wants lasers Ian gets N