Dave’s Disney view

 Want to save a few bucks and still have a memento from your trip? I've got you covered! Today's podcast is a look at some of free souvenirs you can find in the Walt Disney World Resort, and a few that have a nominal cost. You can find a lot of things around that have little or no cost that will help you make a memory.... I have 30 items on the list, that are under $20. I do them in descending price order, so it starts with the more expensive items, and ends with the free stuff. Disney's outlet stores: Disney’s Character Premiere store, located at Orlando Premium Outlets, Vineland Avenue Disney’s Character Warehouse store at Orlando Premium Outlets, International Drive(formerly  known as Prime Outlets Orlando, originally Belz Factory Outlet World). Character Corner store at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores (and they have printable coupons!). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 On today's podcast, Dave is off playing games in the park. I'm not talking frisbee or football here, but rather the Pirate League Adventure in the Magic Kingdom, and the Agent P experience in Epcot. Come join me as I try out the activities, and tell you what I think about them. I will tell you that the Pirate adventure was kind of like Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom: cute and clever, but doesn't hook you in. ...and you can hear all about that activity back in Podcast #103. The Agent P experience was a different story all together. It was a lot of fun and I highly recommend it!   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 Today's Podcast features Sam Gennawey, author of The Disneyland Story: The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney's Dreamto talk about Walt Disney's vision for DisneyLand, how it came to be, and how it shaped the future of the parks and the company. It was fun talking with Sam, since he has such a wealth of knowledge about the history of DisneyLand. I think you'll enjoy hearing it - and reading the book.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 Come along with me as I head out on a 4-park adventure. That's right, I was recently at the WDW resort, and visited all 4 parks in a day. The twist this time is that I only used busses and my feet to get between the parks. Take a listen as I tell stories and wander in and out of the parks. The order of parks for me was Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and the Studios. The rationale was to catch Soarin' early in the day - and to end at the Studios for Hyperspace Hoopla (it was Star Wars Weekend). And I wanted to catch lunch at the Flame Tree, so that worked out pretty well.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 I'm trying a different feature. Rather than news, instead I'm brining you the odd news related to Disney. I hope you enjoy!   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 In the third part of the look at the new Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, I head into Enchanted Tales with Belle. You do NOT want to miss the video of how the mirror opens! Then, I step out and walk over to the Tangled theme area - which amusingly is a bathroom.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 On today's podcast, I move from the Little Mermaid themed area into the Beauty and the Beast area. I tell some stories, wander into Gaston's Tavern and hoist a Lefou's Brew, and eat lunch at Be Our Guest. And you get to come along and hear all about it!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 On today's podcast, I am at the Magic Kingdom, and I am exploring the new FantasyLand. Most things are open now, except for the Fairy Tale Hall (Princess meet-and-greet) and the Dwarves' Mine Train. So, join me as I make my way around the StoryBook Circus and into the Little Mermaid area. There are stories to tell, and you can journey with me Under the Sea with the Little Mermaid.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 Recently, I took a trip to Walt Disney World, and I got an RFID-enabled card. I talk about the card, the experience, and what I know about the technology and speculate on what they're doing with it....come along and listen in and please let me know if you have any additional thoughts on the matter. Is it reading your fingerprint, or isn't it? What does Disney do with this information anyway? What does the future hold? I certainly don't know, but I try and set a context for you.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 On this episode, I share with you the top 10 souvenirs people purchase at Walt Disney World. I explain each, share some info about it - and I tell you where you will find it. Plus, I give some info about how to get some items cheaper than at the theme park. Disney's outlet stores: Disney’s Character Premiere store, located at Orlando Premium Outlets, Vineland Avenue Disney’s Character Warehouse store at Orlando Premium Outlets, International Drive(formerly  known as Prime Outlets Orlando, originally Belz Factory Outlet World). Character Corner store at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores (and they have printable coupons!). Want to keep track of your pins and be able to see them while you are out pintrading?  Then this is the app for you! Pin Trading app for iPhone, iPod & iPad Want to hear more about Pin Trading?  Check out the My podcast about PinTrading  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 Today's podcast takes a look at the changes in tickets over the years - both in price and uniqueness (and anti-counterfeiting)...I explore most aspects of the tickets, and talk about where I think it's headed. Ticket Prices: 1972 -- $5.75 for a packet, under $8 per day to see most everything 1982 -- $11 per day 1992 -- $33 per day 2002 -- $48 per day 2012 -- $85 per day For reference, Disney's operating income from Walt Disney World looks something like this: 1972 - $150 million 1982 - $110 million 1992 - $258 million 2002 - $350 million 2012 - $475 million And here is the inflation rate over the time period: 72 - 82: 130% 82 - 92: 45% 92-02: 28% 02-12: 28% Overall inflation rate between 1972-2012: 450%   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 Dave is back to answer your Disney questions: refillable mugs, advanced dining, tickets, water parks - and a whole lot more! Keep the questions coming: davesdisneyview@gmail.com   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 There are a number of updates in this podcast. Another 24 hour event, MyMagic and legislation, Disney Springs, closures at DisneyLand, the Festival of the Lion King, Tangled, Small World, and so much more! Its the latest and greatest news from around the World. Funny Business Radio interview with Ed Asner Autism Speaks: Tower of Terror 10-miler  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 When the 20k ride closed at Disney World, there was a lot of discussion. Why did it close? Was it temporary? And then when it became permanent, the discussion turned to the question of what might become of this large plot of land, and the huge water tank that had been the most expensive element Disney built at Walt Disney World. Come and listen as I take you through what happened along the way.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message

 Welcome to part 2 of the 20k Retrospective. Today, I talk about the ride, and just how it all came together, and how massive the project was. The subs were quite the pieces of work, and it was a remarkable feat to build them. And of course, I play the full ride audio for you.   My thanks to 20kride.com for some of the information on this podcast.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/message