Great update, Patrick (as always). I think we may have been at the Passholder preview of the new Animation Tour at the same time on the 15th! I noticed a lot of CMs attending the preview when I went in. And to think that all week long I read nametags at MS looking for you!
The characters from the Incredibles were in the areas where you do the voice overs & character matching when I was there as well. Of course, since it is in doors, they could have been there all day. I did not bring my camera on the 15th, so I missed a photo op. Did you go to the part of the tour where you draw a character? We did and learned how to draw Stitch. I agree with you that it is a great re-work of the tour.
I'll be back Nov 12-16 for the grand opening of SGE. Like you, I hung around a good bit, but try as I may, I could not get into a test audience. Oh well, only 25 days until I'm back. Maybe I'll meet you then? :wave: