Lou...

6 hours ago, h2odivers...Ray said:

It doesn’t sound like it was a secret so why not share what you know? 

I'll have to pass on that suggestion Ray.

1 hour ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

This will help them sell tickets to the special event, and possibly make silver passholders think about upgrading their passes.

And that's not a good thing for Disney, why?

I never thought you'd stoop this low in order to get more up arrows. Give it up or I'll post that I'm having double quadruple heart and lung bypass surgery as well as suffering from hang nails on all my toes. But just in case, on the off chance, that you're not making it up, hope it all works out. After all, I need you healthy so that I don't feel guilty having so many more up arrows than you.

16 minutes ago, Travisma said:

I propose Money Grubbing Land, complete with the fan favorite Year of a Million Schemes!

I can tell you with certainty that Money Grubbing Land is not the new name, however, "Year of a Million Schemes" might work.

The new name was announced internally the day after Iger made the announcement that there would be a name change. Managers were told and some let their staffs know because they assumed it was going to be released to the public within days anyway.  That didn't happen, but the new name was out there.

A lot of time has passed since then and for all I know the name has been changed from what Iger thought it was going to be. If it hasn't changed, IMO,  it's a good name and is not on that silly list of ridiculous names.  I'm not going to divulge what it is, but a clue is that only one word will change.

44 minutes ago, twiceblessed....nacole said:

Ah...Disney's transportation can be so frustrating.  I agree, to pass up the Fort was idiotic.  I mean really, couldn't take the 15 minutes to drop off a few guests?  Sigh...

Disney contracts outside companies, nope, it's not always Mears, to provide the DME, DCL and event bus services. Although Disney could tell them exactly how they want the routes done, it's been my experience in dealing regularly with those bus companies for private and special events, that they leave the minor details up to the companies providing the service and in many cases, the driver decides. I think it was a mistake on the drivers part to bypass the Fort. You know how bus drivers can be, they're not the brightest bunch.

11 hours ago, mouseketab.....Carol said:

It was Cameron's money, that's why

I never bought into that rumor because wouldn't that mean the Cameron owns Pandora, but Disney has never allowed outright ownership of any attraction at WDW or DL.

The full agreement between Disney and Cameron was not divulged, but the details that were announced said that Disney entered into an exclusive, long-term licensing agreement with Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment and Fox Filmed Entertainment. It gives Disney worldwide theme park rights to Avatar. Disney paid Cameron and Fox a licensing fee and a percentage of merchandise sales. I have not found any confirmation that Cameron financed the building of Pandora. 

Because one of the movie themed areas at All Star Movies is themed after Herbie, I think he's stuck there. As of a couple of years ago, he was there.

21 minutes ago, Travisma said:

Slacking off huh?

How many different ones do they really have, and I'm including the fireworks cruises, etc.

AK, none

DHS 1

Epcot 1, on select nights

MK 3

18 minutes ago, Travisma said:

That's why we have 65 different desert parties instead of them investing in upkeep or park expansions.

And I thought I had done them all. Five down, sixty to go.

3 hours ago, mouseketab.....Carol said:

Speaking of Grumpy...... I looked downright grumpy in this one......

Nah, I think you're being too critical. I don't see it.

7 minutes ago, fladogfan aka Gretchen said:

I feel so sorry and worry about some of the dogs I've seen in the parks on days in the mid to high 90s.  Poor animals, it looks like abuse to me. People can be so selfish and stupid.

 

Big ditto to that.

2 hours ago, dblr....Rennie said:

That should get you a dad of the year award

I can see his head growing by the second. I hate to admit, but I'd have to vote for him, and not for just that.

On 1/13/2018 at 5:54 PM, h2odivers...Ray said:

is there any truth to the rumor that the hat of pickled sausages was a prank by the imagineers who built the tower of terror?

and is it still in the gift shop?

On 1/13/2018 at 6:54 PM, Lou... said:

I think it's a jar. Haven't been inside in a while, but I think it might still be there. Our DHS office is directly behind ToT and I'll be there next Tues. I'll check and see if it's still there, just for you Ray.

I did check and  the jar of pickles is still there. It's in the area before the merchandise shop where you look at the photo taken on the ride.

With readily available voice synthesizer technology, I don't understand why they don't have characters speak. The system they use for talking mickey is not state of the art and requires several off-stage CMs to pull it off. 

3 minutes ago, DaveInTN said:

Ring a bell?

Yes it does.

2 minutes ago, DaveInTN said:

You are jumping ahead.  In the spring break trip, I wasn't successful at avoiding you.  Although I did finally get to meet your lovely wife.  

Oh, I'm so confused.

You almost had me, almost.

Are you going to mention how you pretended not be in your MH when I knocked on your door and you barking like a dog to give me the impression that you were not there? Btw, your dog bark needs work.

I compared the Epcot version to the map a few years ago and it was a pretty close match.

1 hour ago, h2odivers...Ray said:

Is the wedding ring still in the pavement outside of the haunted mansion? If yes, exactly where is it

There never was an actual wedding ring, it was just the end of a metal tube with a piece of metal next to it that was close to the surface. The original kinda resembled a wedding ring but it was removed. Disappointed Guests complained to Disney because it had become an urban legend. Disney placed what appears to be a real wedding ring in a different location. It's part of the attraction so you don't need to know where it is, just ask one of the CMs when you enter the Que. 

1 hour ago, h2odivers...Ray said:

is there any truth to the rumor that the hat of pickled sausages was a prank by the imagineers who built the tower of terror? and is it still in the gift shop?

I think it's a jar. Haven't been inside in a while, but I think it might still be there. Our DHS office is directly behind ToT and I'll be there next Tues. I'll check and see if it's still there, just for you Ray.

3 minutes ago, caveat lector said:

Is the "sing in the rain" thing at HS still exist?

Sorry Fred, most of "The Streets of America" are gone and that's where it was located.

14 hours ago, Cortezcapt (Derek) said:

I'd check the times when you're there

The schedule is on MDE.

Just a few more things:

1. Ask the CM at the door at the AA attraction if there is a phone call for you. Also ask them for a card.

2. Look down as you walk between Morocco and France and you’ll notice a strip of pavement that’s dark and is cobbled. It's a representation of the Strait of Gibraltar which in the real world separates the two countries.

3. Ask the bus drivers, monorail and boat CMs if they have the transportation cards.

4. In the Future World west courtyard, there's  the very large "Inventor’s Circle" in the cement pavement. It depicts mankind’s greatest achievements.

5. Ask the CMs working at the countries around the World Showcase random questions, if they're not busy that is.

3 hours ago, Grumpy and Grandma said:

Lou could only hope.   

I've been saying for at least ten years that the Monorails should be an attraction and not a means of transportation at WDW. Based on the fact that Monorails transport a small percentage of the total number of guests at WDW, roughly 15%, it wouldn't have that much of an impact. It's been proven over and over that buses are much cheaper, usually quicker and as a result, more efficient. Ya, I know, they're not cool looking.

It's time to prolong whatever life they have left by reducing their operating hours by converting them to an attraction.

I can see them on my Commodore 64. Hey, stop smirking, it still works.

Being an occasional resident of the Atlanta area, Go Dawgs!