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I also caught The Laugh Floor this weekend, and thought it was really fun. I've read some criticism on these boards, most of which appears to have been written during the earlier tests. Whatever glitches and poor pacing problems the show originally had appear to have beeen worked out...

You shouldn't have to "do research" to enjoy a theme park ride. Face it. The original "El Rio" was a weak attempt to create a ride in World Showcase (and, at the time, the only "ride" in WS after the German ride got axed) It was born out of the idea to build a Florida version of...

Jeffrey Jones continued to be the host of "Alien Encounter" long after the Ferris Bueller star was busted for kiddy . Someone else mentioned ______-Wee Herman and Star Tours (although I think his face was removed from an MGM pre-show video after his "incident") Captain EO continued to run...

I saw them last night (Saturday) from behind MK. These are easily be the BEST fireworks ever. The perimeter fireworks are used constantly throughout the entire show-- not just for short bursts like at Halloween or Christmas. One of the highlights will certainly be the skull faces...

Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) Think about it. A private entertainment company with governmental control. Microsoft can't issue bonds to build roads. Exxon cannot construct buildings without following government codes. Sysco does not have the authority to drain swamps. Without...

People from out of state may be puzzled by the sentinel chickens, but that is VERY common in Florida. The state health department has sentinel chicken cages like this one set up all over the place. As someone mentioned earlier, the chickens serve one purpose: testing for mosquito-transmitted...

There have been a lot of threads from people claiming that EPCOT Center (1982 to the late 90's) was the "educational" park, and that it's original intent was to "learn" something. Alright folks. Time to put your money where your mouth is. What did YOU learn at EPCOT? How did this...

I learned ______ at EPCOT. ...

If you couldn't figure out the sarcasm in my original post, then you deserve to be angered by what I said :) And if you AGREED with my sarcastic rant, then you are exactly the type of person I was making fun of. ;)

The new Living Seas is AWFUL! (and I will always call it "The Living Seas", because that's what the original Imagineers intended, and since they came up with the name first, that is the only one that should be used. Ever.) The pavillion is DESTROYED! A beach for a queue? What's up with...

I've read a few rumors scattered across some threads suggesting Turtle Talk may be relocating to one of the old "Living Seas" theaters, and that the current "Nemo and Friends" module (with Mr. Ray's Lagoon and the clownfish tanks) will be gutted to make way for the queue. Does anyone have...

There's no doubt about it. NASCAR is one of America's most popular sports. Millions pack into racetracks across the country. The industry itself generates billions. But I'm sorry. I just don't get it. I don't see the excitement of watching a car go round-and-round the track. I'd rather...

A couple things to keep in mind: Disneyland, unlike WDW, relies more on local repeat visitors, and so it must continuously find ways to "plus" its existing attractions, something that's not as necessary in Florida. That's why WDW will probably never see Tarzan's Treehouse, Haunted Mansion...

So, The Seas will have 280 feet of new track, plus what, about 70-100 feet through the old Seacab tunnels??? Making a total of about 350-380 feet. I've had a tougher time than expected trying to find the "track length" of other dark rides. The only one I came across was Buzz Lightyear, at...

Will_Rogers ---- One of the points I should have made clearer is this idea that Epcot is "supposed to be" a certain way. Who set the rules on what Epcot is "supposed to be"? Not Walt. The folks who built it in the 80's? Remember, they also nearly trashed the company. And, more importantly...

Here we go again. Another Epcot pavillion is about to unveil a controversial make-over. Most people seem excited to see that "The Seas With Nemo and Friends". But there have also been some very vocal about the "dumbing down" of Epcot, and how the park is no longer "what it was supposed to...

I just answered my own question: http://www.bigbrian-nc.com/wdw-pc05.htm

Does anybody have details about the Magic Kingdom's SECOND riverboat, the Admiral Fowler? From what I remember, during a drydock rehab, the boat was actually dropped (off a trailer?) and permanently damaged. I can't believe that after the time and money that went into building the boat...

You're absolutely right. I shouldn't have assumed it was a budget cut (or more accurately, a lack of additional budget, since you can't "cut" money that wasn't there in the first place) But it SEEMS like a budgetary decision to completely remove what are most certainly aging and...

I'm not sure if I should be starting a new thread on this, but I hope to add some new info that hasn't been discussed yet. EXTERIOR/QUEUE Pirates "movie" music is now pumped throughout Caribbean Plaza (such as above/behind the restaurant, fountain, and Frontierland entrance) tying the whole...