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    Question about docking station that uses thunderbolt

    I have a Dell docking station for work (with two monitors and sound attached) that connects to my work-provided Dell tablet via USB-C with Thunderbolt. I have to buy a new personal laptop, which I would also like to connect to the docking station from time to time, for the dual monitors. But I...
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    How is the transportation for Hotel Plaza Blvd. hotels?

    The Disney hotels have just gotten too expensive, and the Hotel Plaza Blvd. hotels have their own shuttle, and aware still on property. Has anyone stayed at any of them recently and used their transportation to the parks? Just wondering. I am looking at the DoubleTree especially, due to its...
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    Is the Epcot monorail running?

    I saw this on the WDW app today, and I wondered if the info is old about that Epcot monorail. In the Park Hopper Option info on the app, it says that the Epcot monorail from the TTC to Epcot is still not working. I thought that it was working. Can anyone confirm?
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    It appears that Angela Lansbury of “Beauty and the Beast” has passed away

    Sad news from local NBC station. Angela Lansbury, the wonderful stage and screen actress that is probably best known here as the voice of the teapot and singer of the title song of “Beauty and the Beast,” has passed away, according to reports. She was a truly remarkable actress, whose other...
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    4 Disney employees among over 100 arrested in human trafficking sting, police say

    Found this today: https://www.nbc12.com/2022/03/16/4-disney-employees-among-over-100-arrested-human-trafficking-sting-police-say/ Sad.
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    RIP Tim Considine

    Another of my Disney heroes has passed away. He was Spin on “Spin and Marty,” as well as main characters in “The gy Dog,” “The Hardy Boys,” and of course, “My Three Sons.” In interviews, he seemed to have his head on straight and had a good grip on the fleeting nature of fame. I wish some...
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    Are there NO Florida resident hotel rates for WDW in October?

    I want to make sure I am seeing this right. I see no Florida resident rates for WDW in October. Researching for a resident friend who isn’t a regular, but I was surprised not to see anything. They are hoping to go at least part of the last week of October. Also, does Universal have Florida...
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    Any news on a return date for Hoop-De-Doo Revue and the Polynesian Luau shows?

    With some shows back at the parks, any news on these fantastic, iconic WDW dinner shows returning?
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    R.I.P. Johnny Crawford, former Mouseketeer, “Rifleman” star, and musician

    https://www.metv.com/stories/rip-johnny-crawford-mark-mccain-on-the-rifleman-and-original-mouseketeer?fbclid=IwAR2_5POaqYWdKlGlC_lpL85_H2MO0c3w8Sij0i3wZw3WomQzvUWiCTHD8Ng He seemed like a truly nice guy. I always loved his part on “The Rifleman” as Mark McCain, where Chuck Connors (“Old...
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    Any update on HoP update for new president (and is it affected by this week's events)?

    This is not a political thread. Please keep political opinions out of it. I am simply asking two things: 1. Is there any news on closing and adding Biden? I would also like to know if they know yet whether he will speak and if the show will be rethemed "Hamilton"-style as rumored...
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    Disney pulls Black Panther from local theatres. Anyone know why?

    Our local drive-in scheduled to show Black Panther this weekend in memory of Chadwick Boseman, with a portion of proceeds to benefit colon cancer research; but Disney pulled the plug today on theatrical exhibition of the film anywhere, according to the drive-in and the news. I can’t understand...
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    2020 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees announced

    The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee, has announced the 2020 class of inductees. The honorees, who will be formally inducted in the fall, are: Dean Dillon - prolific songwriter who wrote most of George Strait's big hits (including "The Chair" and "Oceanfront Property"), as...
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    Using time at home to catch up on classics... and just wow at what they were able to do

    I am late to the Disney+ party, but I have had time at home (not able to work due to Coronavirus restrictions for our office -- and without company laptops not able to do much) and decided to peruse it and YouTube. Anyhow, I wanted to say that I just watched two landmark shorts on Disney+ that...
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    Ja’Net DuBois, star of “Good Times” and composer/singer of “The Jeffersons” theme song, dead at 74

    https://www.wric.com/entertainment-news/janet-dubois-star-of-good-times-dead-at-74/ She was truly underrated. She both wrote and sang “Movin’ on Up” (“Jeffersons” theme) while starring as Willona on “Good Times.” Both had huge impacts, but I bet you now have her singing that theme song in your...
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    A Valentine's Day idea for helping others

    I was talking to a teenager from church last night who is not dating anyone this year, and the thought came to me: wouldn't it be nice to go to the nursing home on Valentine's Day and give out roses to the ladies there who had lost their husbands? So, we decided that we are going to that. I...
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    Increasing use of "$" after the numerals in money....

    Is anyone else noticing more and more people online putting the dollar sign AFTER the numbers when trying to express a cost or price? I first saw it with some young people I know. But I am seeing it more and more online. When I see "100$" for "$100," it really makes we wonder if anyone has...
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    "Waffle House Christmas" new fun country video

    "Grand Ole Opry" star Bill Anderson has written a new "Christmas" song and done a video for it. It celebrates our favorite late night restaurant (even right outside of WDW), and it has some cameos, too. Tanya Tucker (a "classic" country star that is riding high now with a new Grammy...
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    What TV house would you want to live in?

    With all of the hoopla last month over the HGTV renovation of the "Brady Bunch" house, I thought it would be fun to ask which TV house would you actually consider living in, if it were real? I have to admit that the Brady house would be fun, but my all-time favorite "TV house" is the one from...
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    Karen Pendleton, original Mouseketeer, has passed way

    There is a thread in "ChitChat" with full report, but I wanted people to see it here as well. She was a true gem to MMC fans. Continue the conversation at the other thread: https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/karen-pendleton-one-of-the-original-mouseketeers-dies-at-73.960601/
  20. prberk

    "The Peanut Butter Falcon" is a great movie

    Just saying. Saw it this weekend, and loved it. A great road picture. Awesome story also that reminds us all of the humanity and dignity that we all share -- and even amid the fact that we are all also sinners with our own faults. Nice performance also by Shia Lebeouf as a modern day...
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