Episode 12 - The Big Reveal

[John]

The Cast: John Yaglenski, Melanie Bounds, Carol Robert & Gary O’Brien.

- Gary Returns - Carol & Gary actually are on the same show at the same time.* No Ian.

- The Haunted Mansion queue rehash.* Gary questions why the queue really needed adding to since there was never a wait, but is reserving judgement.* Carol is a little worried it looked a bit “cheap”.* John’s wondering how it will be lit at night.

- John is going to have to slice and dice this episode.

- Why don’t they offer a photo at the end of the Haunted Mansion ride.* Send it on to Marketing! Combine photos and learn the “Photoshops”.* INTERCOT Consulting Services are born!

- New Ticketing @ Epcot being tested.* RFID Scanners suggests Gary.*

- 2 Brilliant Ideas in one podcast - EasyPass for ThemeParks.

- Wait - another one.* Annual Passholder dedicated line.* Bypass those confused by the ticketing process.

- New Permanent Home for Mickey Mouse - Town Square Theater.* Magician Mickey will be making an appearance. Hinted to open April 1.

- Patriotic Mickey, Frotierland Mickey, The Billies.* Colonial characters including Patriotic Mickey should definately move to the American Adventure.

- Gary begs for a trip to Hawaii for all the great ideas.

- Free wifi testing @ the Contemporary Resort.* A “flight” of internet at the Wave of American Flavors.

- The Tikki Room.* Reopening pushed further back to July 1 - fueling rumours that the old show may return.

- Mel hates the Country Bears. Yet another attraction - the Tiki Bears.

- Apparently no one has seen the Tikki Room Pre-show.* Google it or hit YouTube, John swears it exists.

- Gary & Refurbs - Toontown update.* Mel struggles to describe a peak as we play charades.* Then Gary needs to explain the weenie.*

- Grand Floridian Expansion.* Construction between the Polyneisan Luau thru to where the Grand Floridian Pool begins.* Bridal Suites?* DVC?* Reception Halls - we’re full of ideas tonite!

- INTERCOT’s Best Of - Photo Places. Gary takes a pic at the wishing well & the giant troll in Norway (aka Uncle Jimmy).* Carol takes pictures of the icons.* Mel does the character totem pole at the Wilderness Lodge.* John talks about video in front of the Adventureland sign & Epcot’s Spaceship Earth.

- John’s headed to the Hard Rock Hotel and then new Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort.

- Mel went back to Universal & liked it much better this time.* She thinks the Mummy is the coolest ride ever!* Don’t wear flip flops on the Forbidden Journey.* Gary has another idea - gift shop at the end of the ride with all the stuff people loose on the ride.* Crowd control @ Wizarding World.* Jimmy Neutron going away.

- What’s an LMNOP?



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[disneymom15]

Just listened to the podcast. Another great episode.
LMNOP, I'm in. Can't wait for more info

[mickeyman42]

another great episode! strange not hearing Ian's voice this time, but still great.
John I remember the tiki room pre-show, it did exist! no horizons mention or duffy? I thought I must have been listening to the wrong podcast.
lots of topics that peaked my interest this time. I find it strange that more rides don't have photo ops, i mean you put up a camera and start charging $20 a picture (they should be able to add them to photopass too), how hard could it be? wi-fi, should be included, just up the cost per night by $10, dont make a big deal about it, most people wont use it anyway, and those that will use it can stop complaining that its not free.

its not like disney needed a reason to charge more before, anyways great episode, as always

[Mousefever]

I wasn't hostile when I suggested: Lame Moderators Never Offer Possibilities... I was just trying to be clever. But I was impatient! I had a wonderful time at the 10 Year Anniversary Party, and I was eager for news about a possible 15 year event. Can't wait!

Amy

[Carol]

I found the photo referenced on the podcast. It was actually in the front page archives.

Anniversary Photo

[coloradowendyl]

Hey Carol,

Thanks for finding the photo! Brings back great memories of a great evening!

Wendy

[Carol]

Good times.

Save the date, Wendy!

[Mousefever]

Hey Carol,

Thanks for finding the photo! Brings back great memories of a great evening!

Wendy

I was trying to find you, Wendy. Where are you in the picture? I'd forgotten how much I look like a blue, glowing alien! I'm right behind my Goofy boy.

Amy

[John]

Maybe I'll make it back over there tonite to say for sure...

[Melanie]

Maybe I'll make it back over there tonite to say for sure...

Thanks John. If not, I can check Monday when we go over.