Episode 89 - The Magic Was Wasted On You

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05-27-2016, 04:30 PM
John

Episode 89 - The Magic Was Wasted On You

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Ian Mitchell, Cindy Jachrimo, Christine Warner, Michael Montanez & John Yaglenski
- Anything from Ian’s trip
- Ample Hills Creamery Opening at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas This Spring
- Star Wars The Dark Side Inaugural 1/2 Marathon weekend. I think the general feeling of our group is we are fed up with RunDisney. Star Ward Dark Side marathon wrap up/fiasco
- Skipper’s Canteen
- Jungle Book
- Invictus Games
- Michael Clark Duncan is Ving Rames
- Rivers of light delayed- sneak peek released https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP1AE-Gbg6g
- Animal Kingdom evening hours and events open this month
- new-tiffins-restaurant-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-opens-memorial-day-weekend/
- Finding Dory characters to debut in Turtle Talk with Crush in May
- Frozen Even After attraction set to open June 17
- Soarin Reopens - Soarnin Around the World - Film
- Earful Tower has been removed
- New Star Wars Experiences
- Disney Springs town center opens in 2 weeks (some walls came down this weekend) - Disney Springs To Open More Than 30 New Shops & Dining Spots Throughout the Summer
- Weddings at MK in the gardens near the Castle
- Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire’ Set to Open in June at Magic Kingdom Park
- Golden Oaks to expand
- Special after hours Magic Kingdom events now open to AP/DVC members for $75. Originally they were $150 for general public.
- RunDisney virtual races* http://www.rundisney.com/virtual-running-shorts/

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05-27-2016, 05:01 PM
cer

I have missed y'all so much!

I have not listened to the podcast yet, but I was reviewing the "minutes" so to speak.

How is it that I did not know or had not heard that they had removed the Earful Tower? I feel like I do pretty well at following what is going on - was this a surprise to anyone else? I mean the whole hat removal was major news and this seems like it was under the radar.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to hearing what y'all have been up to!
05-28-2016, 02:10 PM
BrerGnat

I think you missed a real opportunity to name this podcast "A Wagon Full of Potatoes." :D

I had to chime in about the Run Disney events in Disneyland. I just ran the Tinkerbell 10k, and while the course was pretty great, there was a noticeable shortage of on course entertainment and characters. There were literally only TWO character stops, and NO characters at the start or finish line. There weren't even as many rides "running empty" (something they usually do at DL) as there were for the Disneyland Marathon weekend 5k last year. It was like they chopped all the "extras" in half. It was disappointing...

We are planning to do Star Wars in January, but I am lowering my expectations considerably. I feel like Run Disney has crested the peak and is on its way downhill, which is sad, but at the same time, inevitable. It has become too big, too fast.

Off to finish the rest of the podcast.

P.S. Welcome back, Mel! :thumbsup:
05-28-2016, 07:15 PM
Ian

I know I said something about a wagon full of potatoes but honestly I don't remember what (or more importantly why! :confused: ).
05-29-2016, 09:44 AM
Yungbuck73

Woo Hoo. New Podcast!!!!
05-29-2016, 09:56 AM
John

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Originally Posted by Yungbuck73

Woo Hoo. New Podcast!!!!

knew you'd be happy Justin. Sorry I've been so busy. Will tape again next week after my Hilton Head Island Disney visit.
05-29-2016, 10:08 AM
Yungbuck73

I'm always happy to hear my fav podcast. I love everyone's take on things in the world of the Mouse
05-29-2016, 05:47 PM
brad192

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

I know I said something about a wagon full of potatoes but honestly I don't remember what (or more importantly why! :confused: ).

Actually, it was a "Sled full of potatoes", referring to some heavy breathing into the mic by Mel! Maybe a slight case of "The Vapors"? :faint: After all, she IS a Southern Girl!:curtsy:
05-29-2016, 06:31 PM
BrerGnat

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad192

Actually, it was a "Sled full of potatoes", referring to some heavy breathing into the mic by Mel! Maybe a slight case of "The Vapors"? :faint: After all, she IS a Southern Girl!:curtsy:

Ah, yes, it was a sled. I stand corrected. I think it was "A wagon full of radishes," that Christine followed up with.
05-29-2016, 09:39 PM
Fusillejerry

Excited to have a new episode for the new work week. Can't wait to listen!
05-31-2016, 03:29 PM
Ian

lol a sled full of potatoes ... I have no idea what I was thinking there. Must have been tired!
06-02-2016, 08:18 AM
Mendelson

Wow, Ian was cranky.

I have not been to Trader Sam's, but I was looking forward to the unique menu offerings (which I will not get to see, apparently). I was surprised to hear Ian say that sometimes he just wants a cheeseburger, when so often we Disney fans complain about the homogenization of the menus. In fact, just a couple minutes later he was complaining that all the breakfast food is just the same, regardless of where you go.

Discouraged to hear about the FUBAR race, as my wife is planning on her first RunDisney event next year.

But I really enjoyed listening and am happy to have another podcast up!
06-05-2016, 08:30 PM
Ian

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Originally Posted by Mendelson

Wow, Ian was cranky.

I have not been to Trader Sam's, but I was looking forward to the unique menu offerings (which I will not get to see, apparently). I was surprised to hear Ian say that sometimes he just wants a cheeseburger, when so often we Disney fans complain about the homogenization of the menus. In fact, just a couple minutes later he was complaining that all the breakfast food is just the same, regardless of where you go.

I was, and continue to be, cranky about the current state of things in WDW. It's an absolute mess in just about every way you can mess something up.

That said, you probably make a fair point about talking out of both sides of my mouth a bit. I don't actually remember the particular quote you reference, but honestly I think it might have been a throwaway comment I made in response to something John said. I didn't actually have any issue with the Trader Sam menu.
06-06-2016, 10:23 AM
BrerGnat

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Originally Posted by Ian

I was, and continue to be, cranky about the current state of things in WDW. It's an absolute mess in just about every way you can mess something up.

Honest question: do you plan to stop going? Have you reached that point yet?
06-06-2016, 04:49 PM
Melanie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

I was, and continue to be, cranky about the current state of things in WDW. It's an absolute mess in just about every way you can mess something up.

That said, you probably make a fair point about talking out of both sides of my mouth a bit. I don't actually remember the particular quote you reference, but honestly I think it might have been a throwaway comment I made in response to something John said. I didn't actually have any issue with the Trader Sam menu.

We weren't talking about Trader Sam's. We were discussing Jungle Navigation Co new menu.
06-07-2016, 03:08 PM
diz_girl

Thanks again for another great podcast everyone! I'm actually up-to-date on my Podcasts.

The sled full of potatoes is Michael. That's definitely his breathing.
06-14-2016, 02:36 AM
NotaGeek

Nope it wasn't me ... trust me.
06-14-2016, 06:09 AM
Melanie

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotaGeek

Nope it wasn't me ... trust me.

Yep, Michael is correct. Definitely me.
06-25-2016, 09:40 PM
Ian

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrerGnat

Honest question: do you plan to stop going? Have you reached that point yet?

If it was up to me, Nat, I'd go to Disneyland or nothing at all. I'm long over Walt Disney World personally. But the kids still love it so we go.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanie

We weren't talking about Trader Sam's. We were discussing Jungle Navigation Co new menu.

Eh Trader Sam's ... Jungle Navigation ... po-tay-to ... po-tah-to ...

FWIW I did know we were talking about the "new restaurant in Adventureland" I just forgot what it was called :blush:
06-25-2016, 10:43 PM
BrerGnat

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Originally Posted by Ian

If it was up to me, Nat, I'd go to Disneyland or nothing at all. I'm long over Walt Disney World personally. But the kids still love it so we go.

Fair enough. I mostly feel the same way. My kids still love the water parks and Epcot (go figure, right?) and my parents retired down near Orlando, so WDW will be in our future, but I don't really ever feel like I *need* to go anymore.