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Yup, that's a perfect example of making the magic and I'm sure they knew it.

I guess that it comes down to what you feel "magical" is. Although those things are all positive, for me, they don't rise to the level of a magical experience. Some are usual and customary and some are part of the CMs job. You could make a valid argument that if you combined them all, they might be magical. My interpretation of a magical experience is that after it happens, you know it and say, wow, that was special.

You heard right.

That's certainly true, but if you're stuck loading guests on a busy attraction, and even though you're the type that wants to make it magical, there just isn't the time to do so. Get em on, get em off, Rawhide. CMs that are in a position where they have one on one contact with guests for more than just a few seconds are the most likely to make a magical moment. While it happens on a regular basis, it's not that common considering how many people are at WDW, so when it does happen, it's very special. Fortunately all of my jobs, including the one I have now, did allow for magical moments. In f

There is very little of the current DTD that will not be affected in some way by the Disney Springs makeover. Some locations will have minor changes and some will be extreme. I don't know how accurate the Disney Springs concept model is, but what's shown doesn't look like the current volcano.

Are you right? Not for the vast majority of WDW jobs. Most jobs at WDW are just that, a job. Many, many CMs are not in positions where they have the opportunity to make the magic to any appreciable degree.

I disagree. It's fine where it is and it does exactly what it was originally designed to do, be seen from World Drive so that guests knew that they were approaching the then MGM Studios park. Just because the other parks have their icons where it can be seen from inside the park, where is it written that all parks have to do the same thing? Never was. Although it's a real water tower, it wasn't used for that purpose. It's a decoration. The water towers at film studios were there in order to have a water source in case of a fire. The sets were so flimsy and made out wood and cloth, that on

Nothing to do with your last post, but in keeping with the perception vs reality of being a CM, have you been able to get a sense of what the Twins think? Has it lived up to what they expected?. What do they like and dislike? Would they do it again? Will they be sad when it's over or will they be ready for it to be over?

The estimate for it to be closed was one to three weeks. They reopened two days ago exactly two weeks after shutting down. So Avatarland will open 33% before the max projected date.

Excellent comments and observations Janet. I also don't have a problem with the hat, but just like in real estate, it's location, location, location. As a Walt and Roy Disney fan, I'm also a WDW purists whenever it makes sense to be one, and I feel that they had it right originally. Take the hat out and leave that area as it was, empty. The original icon, the Earful Tower, was the correct icon and IMO, should be the icon again. So what if you can't see it from inside the park, you can certainly see it as you drive up World Drive.

And yet another option. http://roommatesdecor.com/wall-decals/kids/popular-characters/disney/mickey-friends/typographic-mickey-mouse-giant-wall-decals.html

Captain Obvious has nothing on you.

Alex, Alex, Alex, you poor misguided pixie dusted wannabe CM. "Who wouldn’t want to be a cast member for the “Happiest Place on Earth?” Walt Disney world has earned the nickname of being the “Happiest Place on Earth.” You say it twice, but the happiest place on earth is Disneyland, not WDW. You need to do your research before writing an article about something you have no first hand experience. "If you love meeting new people and talking about your experiences, working for Walt Disney World just might be perfect for you!" Talking about your experiences, really? That's not what I do. It's t

I can think of someone who knew a little bit about theme parks that loved change. His quote below was about Disneyland, but he would have surely said it about his last labor of love. "Disneyland is something that will never be finished. It's something that I can keep developing. It will be a live, breathing thing that will need change. A picture is a thing once you wrap it up and turn it over to Technicolor, you're through. Snow White is a dead issue with me. But I can change the park, because it's alive."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSfj6eiNzew If you don't like that idea, there is the dry transfer lettering method which I have used a lot. They're not stencils or decals and they have no noticeable thickness to them. They will require a certain amount of practice to do it right. Letraset, Chartpak are two sources and some craft stores carry them as well.

Thanks for posting that idea Marty. I made two similar shelters last winter and Mama Cat never used it and none of the other strays used it, even when it got cold. I was told afterwards that stray cats, in particular, will not get into a space where they think they might get trapped. Having just the one opening with no other way out is a problem for them. I would put a hole through each side. It won't be as warm or dry but they may feel safe and use it. When I was told that, winter had passed and I never tried out the multiple holes idea. I have an outdoor pet Igloo for Luna. I cut a lar

Here's a set of pins I have from 2000. Disney felt that the Earful Tower was a good enough icon up until then.

Unless I'm mistaken, I don't see any inflatables.

Thanks a lot Beckers. Jen and Chris, will you rethink the FF.Net non-banning and self moderation policy?

Using your argument, Avatar is a better movie than Fantasia as it ranks 14th. And Fantasia is a better movie than Mary Poppins, Forest Gump, The Godfather, Grease, Pirates of the Caribbean, and many others, really?

They'll have to fight with Buddy, Dobby, and Luna for the guest room.

It is and always has been an eyesore. It doesn't fit into the theming in that area. It's too big and overpowers the area. The Earful Tower was and should be the DHS icon. While it my be a famous movie, it SMB. I haven't been able to watch the entire movie and probably never will.

It's the only network sitcom or drama I watch.

Ok, I'll give you a pass. One is ok. That's the spirit.

Bryan Malenius, Manager of External Communications at WDW, told WKMG in Orlando that it's gone, end of story, done. See ya, monstrosity that shouldn't have ever been there in the first place. Now how long for the other shoe to drop? I'm not sayin nuthin, can't, but someone else might.