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Actually if you read his latest article, he talks about how the make-over for May will be minimal as there just isn't enough time, with a longer refurbishment hopefully coming later. Also, Lutz doesn't reveal his sources because if he did, he would no longer have any. As for the last part...

As far as Al Lutz, I have to say he generally seems to have a lot of reliable inside information. He has been first to report on a lot of the changes at DCA, DL's 50th as well as the TSI refurb project in the works with surprising accuracy. But it should be considered that he reports on what's...

You know you can actually buy Gaydar online at the Sharper Image. If they're out, try Brookstone.

Oh I got ya, for some reason I was looking at that vent (?) above it. In that case, good show Disney!

I agree, but we have to stop calling them captains, they are SKIPPERS. What's the difference you ask? A captain goes down with the ship, while a skipper just kinda skips on out of there.:animwink: JC can be a tough gig, especially in the heat, and especially with those crews that just stare...

Isn't the digital readout still there, just not on? :veryconfu Either way, I agree though, it doesn't fit with the theming.

Skippers get paid the base rate that most cast members start at, which I believe right now is $6.90. Performers tend to be under contract, so it really depends on what they're doing and who they're signed up with. However, normal "entertainment" roles (i.e. the characters) usually get a slight...

You mention that your 2 yo enjoyed the Jungle Cruise, which is I think one of the major aspects that has made that ride so successful. Children enjoy it on one level- namely seeing all the animals and riding in a boat, while adults enjoy the so-bad-its-good humor as well as all the subtle...

To an extent, perhaps, though I think it could be argued that Adventureland is just a collection of themes and settings that recall Adventure. For example Tiki has a Polynesian theme, Pirates is Caribbean, while Jungle is more safari themed. However changing the preshow at Jungle is a direct...

Currently, the JC queue features "Awol Airwaves," a 30's era radio broadcast with music and (appropriately enough) corny jokes. The skippers, despite the fact that we listen to it all day really do love it and it fits the theming of the ride so well. As for a Timon and Pumbaa tv show, I would be...

Happy anniversary WDWMagic! Don't know what I woulda done without ya!

Nope, Jungle Cruise is definitely linked to the system (meaning you have to wait to get a new one). As far as going back late with Fastpasses, we are in fact told to honor them no matter how late they are. This is due to unusual circumstances that may have occured (i.e. ride breakdowns), not...

They are in fact being used by ICPs, but not limited to the ones working at Epcot. ;)

The lines are so long right now b/c they have major staffing problems and can't run enough live boats to accomodate the line. These problems will disappear when the ride goes automated in September, and supposedly so will Fastpass. Soarin' also now gives out "Surprise Fastpasses" for LwtL...

According to boxofficemojo.com, Pirates made about $55M on Friday, the biggest opening day... ever! :D

I rode today as well (3 times in fact)... PROPERLY WARNED YE BE... THAR BE SPOILERS AHEAD... ONLY READ ON IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE CHANGES... Almost immediately out of dispatch you see the new Davvy Jones effect- very very cool. It's projected onto a screen of fog and your...

According to the article, they took the most attended park in each country. Hence the reason DL and any other American park are not on there.

From what I understand there won't be any either unfortunately. WDI is not giving a lot of turn around time before it's handed back over to Operations, so the focus will be on getting the attraction getting ready for guests ASAP and before the busy July 4th weekend. No CM previews, no soft...

I too am a recently retired LwtL tour guide-turned-Jungle skipper, and I've gotta say, it's a tough gig. The way the ride is set up right now with CDS (Cast Deployment System) CM's might have to go around 8 or 9 times straight (though in theory it shouldn't be more than 4). Add to that the...

Depends which side of Future World we're talkin' about. From my experience, West side was not so grand. That's all I'll say though...