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[pwnbeaver]

I'm gonna admit something here. Spirit is very right, there are people like that out there; my hero is and has always been Walt Disney and I certainly view him at almost a deity level. In my everyday life I always try to do things as I think Walt would approve of and respect. Disney parks are my favourite places to be, nothing makes me happier than being inside a Disney theme park and I'm not sure if anything ever will. I go to Disney for that feeling of true joy and a sense of being closer to my hero, in a way I guess one could compare the experience to a really pious person going to church.
However, I refuse to view the company as infallible, if there is something I don't like I will certainly complain and try to fix things. The current state of some attractions is unacceptable and if I had the money I would personally invest in the parks to fix them. In the same way I realize that the Walt Disney I worship is probably not the real Walt, just an idealized version of him my mind has conditioned to be the perfect role model. I think some of these people who truly believe Disney (the company) can do no wrong just have to analyze their relationship with Disney and understand it on a deeper level.

 

[dhall]

Question for the bloggers here

I read Kevin's columns and have for years, and I noticed that he's started a using a disclosure that states that he pays his own way to the parks and such. I'd thought that was in compliance with some FTC regulation on blogs (not that _that's_ at all scary, but whatever). Wouldn't that same policy cover any forum that disney might sponsor?

The company I work for also sponsors forums & blogs related to our industry, and while they've generally taken a fairly hands off approach to the content, you don't have to look too hard to realise that the forum your reading has ties to one of the vendors in our particular niche.

To one degree or another, this same thing is happening everywhere: the biggest difference is that for most industries, there really isn't a fan community to displace.

 

[KevinYee]

I asked Al to put that disclosure in place the day after the FTC issued that ruling. I like to stay in compliance and not leave any room for doubt.

I don't think I've heard of anyone getting in hot water for NOT disclosing, but it's all fun and games until you get sued. Or thrown in jail. So yeah, I color within the lines, thank you.

 

[WDW1974]

I think I know the site you are talking about... I never posted there. Read it, hated it, never went back LOL...

I loved the site. I made some wonderful friends that live all over the world, and for that I'll always be grateful. But it has been dying (not alone) for years and instead of encouraging life when it returned to its message boards, the owner took the opposite tact.

I truly hope Disney is flying him to NYC and giving him a cruise and then flying him and his brood to Anaheim for DCA 2.0's debut etc. 'Cause if not it won't be long before his site becomes as defunct as his fanzine is.

As for Ricky, his show is very professional, in my opinion.... He doesn't come off as a kiss butt... I remember being at thee MK for the 40th... I saw Ricky walking in the park with another guy and a female, maybe his GF... No large entourage, no large gathering of drones... I didn't even see his doing any reporting, just walking around enjoying the day... On the other hand, the other one, Lou, was walking about with his video camera, microphone, laptop, and an entourage of love sick puppy dogs... They reminded me of high school girls following around the quarterback, batting their eyes and oohing and ahhing every time he flexed for them... And he was eating it all up...

I have seen Lou engage in activites on his casts that would get anyone else escorted out of the park and threatened with a tresspass warning, and he is proud of it.

I'm very happy to say I have never been in his presence in the parks. He comes off as a snake-oil salesman to me, but he certainly has made a name for himself. He gets a large part of the fan community and how to play them for his and Disney's benefit, no doubt.

But that's all part of the Social Media game. Make yourself appear like an uber-fan, get Disney's blessing, which lends a legitimacy to your act and use that to grow your business. The thing is, though, there can only be so many players at the table. Disney may love Mommy (and Papi Bloggers), but it isn't going to give free trips to thousands of them. ... ABC's Nightline just commented that there are 370 million ographic websites and likely second only to that online is Disney sites!

 

[WDW1974]

Again, I could give two craps about Disney. There is no hidden Disney agenda here. You were rude to me for no reason and that is douchy, my friend. I am sure your narcissism will prohibit you from seeing that but trust me this situation is exactly as it is....no Disney required! I would never let a theme park cloud my judgement or rule my life :shrug: So "Spirit" whatever. Have a magical, Disney obsessed existence.

Someone who could give 'two craps' about Disney yet posts on a Disney website (and is a premium member yet) probably is either a troll or someone with serious issues of their own.

Trust me, Jessica, if I had been rude to you, you would have known it.

Your behavior, choice of words and comments speak for themselves.

 

[WDW1974]

Sponsors are absolutely necessary as a site grows larger. I understand that this presents a trust issue for recommendations, so it's really up to the listener/user as to how the judge that.

The sponsor for our show is Pixie Vacations, and as such they are afforded certain privilidges on our show (such as appearances and a weekly mention).

Last February I had a negative experience with another travel agent - basically seeing her acting entitled at Kona Cafe, when the truth was she was incorrect in her understanding of a policy. Her behavior was inappropriate for an adult and I shared the story on the show. This individual worked for a travel agency that we were going to be involved with at one point, but for completely different reasons it didn't happen. Had this been the case, I would have certainly reached back out to the company and informed them of what I witnessed. I didn't mention the name of the other travel agency on the show, nor can I say how I would have handled the situation on our show if they were our actual sponsor.

I'm curious, since you brought it up here and say you talked about it on the podcast, can you explain the behavior that went on? Don't name the person as I couldn't care less ... but I am very interested in the 'tude.

If you really don't wish to put it here (and I hope you do), then feel free to let me know in private and I'll keep it that way.

Having said that, having a travel agent as our sponsor has changed my approach to Disney trips. Now I always reach out to them to see if they can get a better room rate for me. It doesn't always mean that I'll use it, but there is no harm in asking, and no cost to me.

If a show or site is up front about their sponsor, I really don't see an issue with it. I can tell you from our own experiences that TouringPlans.com is not a sponsor of ours, but we have had Len Testa and Fred Hazelton on the show on multiple occasions because we like their product. That's not to say that I wouldn't oppose to them being a sponsor in the future if there was mutual interest, but at this point we have them on the show because we feel they are benefiting the fan community.

I only know of them (again, my 'inside' knowledge is about Disney and what goes on inside the company, so I am fascinated by what is going on in this subculture that has grown like mold in a Florida bathroom!)

I also have no issues with sponsors except if you have a TA as a sponsor and then decide that your official position is for guests to stay at WDW resorts only and book thru said agency WITHOUT mentioning that folks can get much better deals by staying off-site and don't need a agent to do so ... sending business one's way isn't wrong, but there is a slippery slope as I am trying to bring out.

We've talked about this in the past - Disney can certainly hand pick their independent "shills", and they are certainly entitled to do so. They also have a vested interest in these online bloggers and podcasters covering their content, the assumption is that it will be covered positively.

Heard much talk about Potter on other Disney podcasts? Positive talk that is? What about Sea World and Discovery Cove expansion? Or Legoland opening? How about much cheaper (and often better) cruising options to DCL?

Do I need to say more?

Speaking from personal experience I have never received an unprevoked gift from Disney either in the form of an invite or free or discounted lodging. Not in the form of a pin code, nor as a co-host for a Disney podcast. I have however requested two press passes to cover the D23 Expo, had one denied and one granted. This leads me to believe that requests like this are handled on a site traffic basis.

You just aren't important enough. As someone who enjoys talking with ya here, I am sorry. Such is life in the Disney Lifestyle business. ... D23, as I've said, because of its nature kind of is forced to credential most folks who ask.

They don't have to fly them to NYC for the Fantasy launch or to Anaheim for the DCA 2.0 debut.

Ricky actually gave up covering the parks as a job (he founded Orlando Attractions Magazine) citing that it took away from his enjoyment of the parks. I definitely respect that.

I'm not sure what his story really is ... I have learned that many in the online Disney Lifestyle business like to rewrite their life stories to cover many ugly spots that might have Disney putting them at arm's length. The thing is, the truth is out there and if say ... you have two DUIs, including one that resulted in a crash that injured a child (just an example ... no one specific, of course :animwink Disney has to ask if that's really the person they want guzzling their booze for free at a Star Tours opening party

BTW, I am NOT in anyway talking about Brigante or any named individual in this thread that I am aware of.

The thing is, if you disagree with someone on anything that they "believe in", it immediately becomes contentious. To many of us, in some way, shape, or form, Disney is something that we "believe in".

It's a relatively obscure thing to reference, but Kevin Smith nailed this concept in his movie Dogma. (I'm paraphrasing) "People should have ideas, changing an idea is easy. Changing a belief is trickier." The most glaring examples we see are religion and politics. But when we discuss people's "beliefs" they immediately get defensive and are incapable of having rationale conversations. I love talking about religion, but to do so with most people requires walking on eggshells. The same can hold true for politics, fans of a sports team, and in the case of those of on here - Disney.

Having rational, well thought out conversation is healthy. But people are often afraid of, or incapable of doing it.

The issue is when people blindly love a BRAND ... when they believe today's WDC is the one Walt left behind (or even the one Michael, Frank, Roy and Jeff grew hugely) ... when people suddenly will like Spidey because Disney owns him ... when people will watch a really bad show (like Man Up) because Disney owns it ... when people will make excuses for anything blindly ... that is a problem.

And it shows two things usually: immaturity and mental illness.

I have loved Disney parks since I first visited the MK in 1974. I do NOT love Disney as a company or as a brand and doing so is like someone's religious or political leanings/beliefs.

 

[WDW1974]

I asked Al to put that disclosure in place the day after the FTC issued that ruling. I like to stay in compliance and not leave any room for doubt.

I don't think I've heard of anyone getting in hot water for NOT disclosing, but it's all fun and games until you get sued. Or thrown in jail. So yeah, I color within the lines, thank you.

I think it is honorable/commendable that you chose to do so ... but I don't for a second believe everyone does that. I'm sure they don't.

I'm also sure that people that just get discounts (you know typical $99 rooms at the GF!, right?) or folks that have APs but take free tix and hand them off to others or take favors from CM friends that don't come from the company directly etc use that gray area to not disclose things.

I also can pretty much guarantee that no blogger that takes a free $5,000 WDW vacation and doesn't admit it is not going to be charged with anything, let alone thrown in jail. There's no teeth there and no desire to enforce.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Speaking of freebies, it should be noted that my family received two comp tickets and 6 discounted tickets through my friend who is a Universal employee. He also joined us in the park that day and functioned as our personal tour guide.

I'm curious, since you brought it up here and say you talked about it on the podcast, can you explain the behavior that went on? Don't name the person as I couldn't care less ... but I am very interested in the 'tude.

If you really don't wish to put it here (and I hope you do), then feel free to let me know in private and I'll keep it that way.

Sure, the date was September 20th (Avatar announcement day). It was the last day of a quick weekend trip that my fiance and I took. It was one of the few times we stayed on property because my show's sponsor found a good AP rate at All Star Sports. The rate was lower than any rate I could find on DisneyWorld.com by around $20 (for the 4 nights).

We were just going to head into the Magic Kingdom for half a day before our flight home, but the person we were meeting (the same Universal employee mentioned above) wasn't going to be in until later, so we decided to get breakfast at Kona.

Shortly after we sat down next to another couple, the lady at that table began arguing with her waitress. She had asked her waitress for another glass of orange juice and her waitress told her that she'd be happy to bring her another glass of orange juice, but the dining plan only allows for one.

The lady insisted that the waitress was wrong, made it known to everyone in the restaurant that she was a travel agent and is here for research and that she knew the dining plan policy better than the waitress. The waitress asked if she would like to speak to the manager, and the lady declined. The manager came out anyway and actually did a rather poor job of explaining the policy.

She continued to be sour throughout the entire meal, complaining that her tonga toast tasted like "a bag of donuts", which to me - sounds awesome, but to her apparently wasn't.

They were about to leave and I decided that I had to say something. I, not knowing the official policy, suggested that because so many breakfast places are buffets and not a la carte, perhaps she was confusing the policy. That and the fact that orange juice isn't a fountain drink, it makes sense that it wouldn't be refillable. She emphasized that she was a travel agent and more or less dismissed me as someone who doesn't know what I'm talking about.

While she was there, I was able to see what company she worked for as it was printed on her lanyard. Before she left I had her name based on her companies website. I also asked our waiter if he had seen what had gone on. Within a minute he had pulled out the literature associated with Kona Cafe's policy on the dining plan. In it, it said that they would be limited to one glass of juice.

He did however say that previoulsy guests were allowed two glasses. Perhaps a better question is asking what this ray of sunshine was doing wasting a table service credit on breakfast at Kona Cafe.

I only know of them (again, my 'inside' knowledge is about Disney and what goes on inside the company, so I am fascinated by what is going on in this subculture that has grown like mold in a Florida bathroom!)

I also have no issues with sponsors except if you have a TA as a sponsor and then decide that your official position is for guests to stay at WDW resorts only and book thru said agency WITHOUT mentioning that folks can get much better deals by staying off-site and don't need a agent to do so ... sending business one's way isn't wrong, but there is a slippery slope as I am trying to bring out.

My co-hosts regularly stay on property. I rarely do. We have definitely not made that a secret on our show.

Heard much talk about Potter on other Disney podcasts? Positive talk that is? What about Sea World and Discovery Cove expansion? Or Legoland opening? How about much cheaper (and often better) cruising options to DCL?

Do I need to say more?

We aren't a Universal podcast. One of my co-hosts has never been, and will likely only be dragged there reluctantly. Myself and my other co-host thoroughly enjoy Universal and have discussed this as much in trip report episodes.

You just aren't important enough. As someone who enjoys talking with ya here, I am sorry. Such is life in the Disney Lifestyle business. ... D23, as I've said, because of its nature kind of is forced to credential most folks who ask.

They don't have to fly them to NYC for the Fantasy launch or to Anaheim for the DCA 2.0 debut.

Yeah, I'm well aware that we barely register... but that's all going to change when I grow a goatee (Kudos to anyone that gets that reference).

The issue is when people blindly love a BRAND ... when they believe today's WDC is the one Walt left behind (or even the one Michael, Frank, Roy and Jeff grew hugely) ... when people suddenly will like Spidey because Disney owns him ... when people will watch a really bad show (like Man Up) because Disney owns it ... when people will make excuses for anything blindly ... that is a problem.

And it shows two things usually: immaturity and mental illness.

I have loved Disney parks since I first visited the MK in 1974. I do NOT love Disney as a company or as a brand and doing so is like someone's religious or political leanings/beliefs.

I agree. While cliche, if anything, familiarity should breed contempt.

 

[Expo_Seeker40]

To some, WDW or Disney in general is (like) a religion. That I can completely see. I've seen it re: people's behaviours in the parks and I've seen it on various boards or through blogs and media. There are people, who go into a crazed obsession "In Walt We Trust". I wish I could further go on to say how a particular religion and people's love for Disney are a bit related, but I won't go there because this is 'Murica and that would be blasphemous.

There is a noticeable gap between Fanboys and Sweatshirt moms, who have been going to WDW since the 70s or early 80s and 90s baby fanbois and 20O0 sweatshirt era Moms. The expectations for quality and value are vastly different. One group has seen the entire resort evolve and change over the years (for better or for worse) and then the other has been going to the parks for less than 10 years and knows of a place like old WDW only on ebay.

For Spirit or anyone else to criticize WDW, you first must know that they enjoy the resort and have been going for years, but interactive and next gen aside, there is a noticeable cutback in show quality and performance. WDW is NOT what it used to be...and I don't mean one theme park and two hotels, I mean truly...the philosophy and dedication of running WDW is not what is was and for younger fanboys and sweatshirters, who grew up with the Epcot wand and 10 years of "reflections of earth" they only know what they have recently grown up with.

They have not seen over 20 to 40 some-odd years of growth and change.

Disneyland blows WDW out of the water when it comes to upkeep, quality, and value. This has been an upward trend since 2005. Spirit is one of the few members here to have been to all Disney parks around the world, and I was fortunate to frequent DLP as an AP holder in 2011.

Culture aside, the foreign parks make WDW look like a flea market.

"So then why do you keep going Expo? WHY?" I like WDW, and there are noticeable improvements such as the repaving in Frontierland, the refurbed facades of Main Street, etc, and a new fantasyland, but when Epcot hasn't had a new country since the 80s, rides like Splash, Space, and Thunder were run into the ground until they needed a refurb, hardly anything new has come to AK since Everest (disco....disco Yeti) and we have fireworks shows that have been playing for over 7-10 years now...can one not help, but notice how stale WDW has become?

What little new is offered is lost in what continues to be old and constantly running. Sure, I would love and hope classic rides like CoP will be saved, and am glad tiki room got a refurb, but how can we let Universe of Energy continue to play the same show from 1996?! That was over 10 years ago!....in future world?!

The criticism for WDW comes from the passion for it and the expectations that many grew up with and were given as both children and as adults in the 70s and 80s. After the 25th anniversary ended, it seems the culture really changed and the resort has become a cash chow of excess merch carts, stroller parking, and the ticket prices keep going up, but less and less in offered, and what is there has been there for so long that the average 2 timer guest will never know the difference and TDO loves it because it means they can spend less.

Is it no wonder I did not renew my WDW AP and can't wait to get out to DL.

 

[uklad79]

What's wrong with people treating Disney like a religion?

Pixie dust makes people feel good just like religion does. And both are just in peoples own minds. The parks are like heaven except you don't have to be dead and you can be with your family. People bank money to save to go to Disney like people bank as many prayers as they can in hope of getting to heaven.

I would say more people have died from being religious fanatics than Disney ones (I don't have stats on this but if anyone does please share) so it's not all bad.



~Spirit-ual Arrogance~

 

[lazyboy97o]

What's wrong with people treating Disney like a religion?

Pixie dust makes people feel good just like religion does. And both are just in peoples own minds. The parks are like heaven except you don't have to be dead and you can be with your family. People bank money to save to go to Disney like people bank as many prayers as they can in hope of getting to heaven.

I would say more people have died from being religious fanatics than Disney ones (I don't have stats on this but if anyone does please share) so it's not all bad.



~Spirit-ual Arrogance~

In terms of being totally accepting of maintenance as a non-issue, more people could die.

 

[DisneyJoe]

What's wrong with people treating Disney like a religion?

Agreed.

I consider all of the sports fanatics that spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars every season to be more obsessed than any Disney fan.

 

[Bolna]

Disney gets into trouble as is when something big happens or is posted on the Disney Parks Spinning Propaganda Blog. They can't keep up and comments slip on through.

I wonder what will happen when one of the social media whores who isn't included starts attacking someone for spinning for Disney (I could see old pal Merfie, and some of the former group that left MAGIC for the DK experiment too, doing so for fun!)

It's likely gonna be a total trainwreck, but amusing as well.

~How do you think I'd do on the DISBOARDS?~

Yes - and it does not only have to be angry fanboys, just a normal guest complaining loudly about the mold in the bathroom in their resort and others starting to tell their little stories of not so magic things in their resort rooms.

I just can't imagine how they are going to handle this unless they have many many people doing nothing else than screening every post.

And as someone else pointed out: why pay for controlling the message this way instead of actually use the money to deliver such a product which will have no need for measures like that?

I am sure they consider the Kevin's Splash Mountain video some kind of PR disaster (at least on some level). So why try to introduce a new forum where things like that will not appear instead of just maintain the animatronics?

 

[Bolna]

What's wrong with people treating Disney like a religion?

Pixie dust makes people feel good just like religion does. And both are just in peoples own minds. The parks are like heaven except you don't have to be dead and you can be with your family. People bank money to save to go to Disney like people bank as many prayers as they can in hope of getting to heaven.

I would say more people have died from being religious fanatics than Disney ones (I don't have stats on this but if anyone does please share) so it's not all bad.



~Spirit-ual Arrogance~

For me the point is not so much on the level of which is responsible for more deaths. It does not have to be about which is worse. It is enough if that what we see happening about Disney is making things worse for us as fans.

As is pointed out so often, Disney is a company that wants to make money.

Besides that it also has (nearly) a monopoly on a certain type of themed entertainment most of the Disney fans want. Universal might come close, but it does have a different vibe, so I think it does attract (largely) a different demographic hence I don't see it (maybe yet) as real competitor.

In the past Disney seemed to have the strategy to assure profit and growth by providing high quality - which helped build the fan base, customer loyalty and the public perception as a first class product.

Now it seems Disney is in the process of exploiting that good will by charging more and more for their product while cutting quality.

So as a customer which options do I have? First of all: not buy the product anymore, that's what so many people here say: why do you still go if you don't agree with them. I think we are seeing fans who start to take less trips than in the past. But as I said, Disney has something of a monopoly position: If I like that type of entertainment, where else do I get int? So the only option is to voice concern - whether you make your concern public on websites or you write letters to the company.

And this is where the problem with the people that view Disney as a religion comes in: those people are around on the websites, they call those who criticise anything Disney does haters, they keep the myth going that everything that Disney does is perfect.

And it seems that Disney really likes this group (yes, it is always easier to hear you are perfect than actually look at your faults and do something about them) and caters to them. They nurture the notion that in order to be a true fan, you must love every aspect of the Disney company.

 

[CBOMB]

You know what? You asked a personal question and I answered it with no disrespect intended or written (except what you chose to read in due to whatever opinions/biases you have in your head ... oy vey ...).

There was nothing snotty or 'douchy' about my response and at some point perhaps you'll realize ... nah, not at 1:20 a.m. ... nope. Jess, whatever. Have a MAGICal night!

I did ask a personal question and you could have chosen not to answer. I would have respected that. Any answer that begins with UMMM....where did I say...... Like I said, you could have responded with "I think you may be mistaken" or "That is not accurate". You responded the way you did and it was rude buddy. Sorry, it is what it is! I have no biases or opinions. I like Disney but what I really care about is people, community and education. That and education is my priority in life. That is what is in my head my friend, not Splash Mountain, MK or Epcot. So you keep thinking that I hold a "Disney Grudge" against you and I will keep laughing. If you think opinions and biases are in my head then you are narcissitic and sad. Maybe you should deal with the fact that a person who isn't that into Disney called you out on what you really are. A narcissitic, obsessive, weirdo. I know you have read my feelings on Disney before because we discussed them in the DVC thread. Ya know what, I will remind you! I said I would be just as happy Carnival Cruising and my hubby is the Disney fan.

And those are his good qualities

 

[disneyrcks]

Unusual comment considering your username and the fact that you are posting on a Disney based fan site.

Let's not read too much into Carl Jung

 

[WDW1974]

Speaking of freebies, it should be noted that my family received two comp tickets and 6 discounted tickets through my friend who is a Universal employee. He also joined us in the park that day and functioned as our personal tour guide.

No need to note that here. This isn't your site. You aren't discussing UNI even. ... Oh, and one thing I can tell you about comps (be they Disney/UNI/SW) is they are given like confetti to social media whores and employees to do as they please.

As a professional courtesy, I could go through any of the above companies and request freebies and likely would be given them (even at WDW where I am not UNIversally loved!:drevil ... but the process (and personalities) are so draining that I'd rather ask a friend who works for the companies.

Sure, the date was September 20th (Avatar announcement day). It was the last day of a quick weekend trip that my fiance and I took. It was one of the few times we stayed on property because my show's sponsor found a good AP rate at All Star Sports. The rate was lower than any rate I could find on DisneyWorld.com by around $20 (for the 4 nights).

We were just going to head into the Magic Kingdom for half a day before our flight home, but the person we were meeting (the same Universal employee mentioned above) wasn't going to be in until later, so we decided to get breakfast at Kona.

Shortly after we sat down next to another couple, the lady at that table began arguing with her waitress. She had asked her waitress for another glass of orange juice and her waitress told her that she'd be happy to bring her another glass of orange juice, but the dining plan only allows for one.

The lady insisted that the waitress was wrong, made it known to everyone in the restaurant that she was a travel agent and is here for research and that she knew the dining plan policy better than the waitress. The waitress asked if she would like to speak to the manager, and the lady declined. The manager came out anyway and actually did a rather poor job of explaining the policy.

She continued to be sour throughout the entire meal, complaining that her tonga toast tasted like "a bag of donuts", which to me - sounds awesome, but to her apparently wasn't.

They were about to leave and I decided that I had to say something. I, not knowing the official policy, suggested that because so many breakfast places are buffets and not a la carte, perhaps she was confusing the policy. That and the fact that orange juice isn't a fountain drink, it makes sense that it wouldn't be refillable. She emphasized that she was a travel agent and more or less dismissed me as someone who doesn't know what I'm talking about.

While she was there, I was able to see what company she worked for as it was printed on her lanyard. Before she left I had her name based on her companies website. I also asked our waiter if he had seen what had gone on. Within a minute he had pulled out the literature associated with Kona Cafe's policy on the dining plan. In it, it said that they would be limited to one glass of juice.

He did however say that previoulsy guests were allowed two glasses. Perhaps a better question is asking what this ray of sunshine was doing wasting a table service credit on breakfast at Kona Cafe.

Thanks for typing all that. I don't have much to add, but am always interested in boorish behvior at WDW (no matter by whom) and how it is dealt with or whether it is indulged etc.

My co-hosts regularly stay on property. I rarely do. We have definitely not made that a secret on our show.

So, clearly you are the brains on that team ... or they have too much money, eh?

We aren't a Universal podcast. One of my co-hosts has never been, and will likely only be dragged there reluctantly. Myself and my other co-host thoroughly enjoy Universal and have discussed this as much in trip report episodes.

Are there any UNI podcasts? I truly am amazed by how many people have decided to create Disney Lifestyle businesses, so one would surmise that having a UNI one would also be in vogue today.

~Where is she staying in Indy so I can send her a pizza now?~

 

[RSoxNo1]

So, clearly you are the brains on that team ... or they have too much money, eh?

Considering when one of my co-hosts goes on solo trips he'll sleep in his car, I wouldn't go that far.

Are there any UNI podcasts? I truly am amazed by how many people have decided to create Disney Lifestyle businesses, so one would surmise that having a UNI one would also be in vogue today.

The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast is run by a few friends of ours, Lee and Tracey do a good job. Ricky Brigante of Inside the Magic talks about Universal periodically, and I know there's a new show that just started up. I'm also aware of another show called the Universal Orlando Discussion Show, but have yet to hear it.

 

[JimJam]

How Do You Get an Invite?

 

[WDW1974]

Quote:
Originally Posted by disneyrcks A narcissitic, obsessive, weirdo.

And those are his good qualities

Those are just SOME of my good qualities. YOU KNOW I have so many more ... and Happy Super Sunday, old chum!:wave:

~When did CNN start hiring teens as experts on anything?~