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Martin proudly presents his first trip report notes!
- Thread starter marni1971
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I proudly present my first set of trip photos http://photoalbums.wdwmagic.com/showgallery.php?cat=3772
-as I mentioned earlier, these are just 72 general pics from the trip. I have lots of show photos I`ll sort through when I have more time and post specifically (RoE, Boo to You, Wishes etc.) and should credit Michelle since she took most show pics since I was videotaping.
Also, some are parts of larger sets I probably won`t post since they are similar and more of a niche subject, like MSUSA facades, Hollywood Blvd. Facades at night etc. but do ask if you see something of interest and feel there may be more of the same. I`ve also shrunk these images for filesize; the originals are 3 or 7 mp images. If you`d like fullsize of any just PM me. And of course, if you see yourself please do post your name!
-as I mentioned earlier, these are just 72 general pics from the trip. I have lots of show photos I`ll sort through when I have more time and post specifically (RoE, Boo to You, Wishes etc.) and should credit Michelle since she took most show pics since I was videotaping.
Also, some are parts of larger sets I probably won`t post since they are similar and more of a niche subject, like MSUSA facades, Hollywood Blvd. Facades at night etc. but do ask if you see something of interest and feel there may be more of the same. I`ve also shrunk these images for filesize; the originals are 3 or 7 mp images. If you`d like fullsize of any just PM me. And of course, if you see yourself please do post your name!
NadieMasK2
Active Member
What happens (or doesn't happen) with the Yeti in B mode?
Thanks for sharing with us Martin!
Thanks for sharing with us Martin!
CThaddeus
New Member
Strobe lights. The Yeti doesn't move, and due to his dark coloring blends into the background, so you really wouldn't know it was there unless you'd been on it in A mode.
Brian_WDW74
Member
Wow. This happened on an EMH night, too? The same exact thing happened during the Jungle Book AP event on the 29th. Fortunately I wasn't one of the people stuck on the ride. I was over on Dinosaur, riding it six times in a row without getting off. It was almost completely deserted, and at the end of each ride the CM would say "It's still raining outside. Do you want to ride again?" I finally begged off on the seventh ride.
RHeath2
Member
For the few days I was there, I noticed the Yeti was also on B mode (Sept. 30). Kind of surprised, but figured it was bound to have some downtime every once in a while.
Thanks for the great trip report Martin. I will also tell you that I have the autograph you gave me on Epcot's 25th displayed proudly on the shelf above my computer in my room. It's probably one of the most important things I got this trip (save for the limited edition Epcot 25 t-shirt and pins ). Thank you so much for your kindness and time on that warm October morning. :wave:
Thanks for the great trip report Martin. I will also tell you that I have the autograph you gave me on Epcot's 25th displayed proudly on the shelf above my computer in my room. It's probably one of the most important things I got this trip (save for the limited edition Epcot 25 t-shirt and pins
). Thank you so much for your kindness and time on that warm October morning. :wave:
RHeath2, I`m blushing again. You`re welcome, but I`m just someone off the `net who does editing for a hobby and who has a passion for park history. Still, thank you
Jerm, nothing new. I have however documented all the Soarin' lines to do a project comparing it to the original theatre area.
RSoxNo1, so far as I know the ride isn`t still fully operational; WDI still have ownership. I believe some CMs have had some experience with the ride system, but nothing like a full ridethru with 3D glasses on or anything.
Magicot, I understand as of a few weeks ago the 1960s mainframe office was under construction, and also a prop car was in place for the invention of the computer scene, with the show scene a shell. I also believe work has been done in 180top regarding possibly suspending objects from above once again, to also go with a new starfield projector.
I should also add it was a real pleasure being able to be part of that day. I`ll never forget October 1st 2007 - and with a memory like mine that`s saying something. I only with it had been longer and we all could had a proper talk. 18 hours just wasn`t long enough. Oh for a groundhog day!
I also want to send thanks to Adam, Jenn and Jason again, all the CMs and Jim McPhee who made the day so successful, Stacey for pulling a blinder as we say in the UK with the Odyssey and a few other things, The Bish Family, Jeff, Matt and Cheri, Chris L and Chris M, Jeremy and Ruwin and Gerrie; you all know why!!
And of course to everyone I managed to meet, it was a real pleasure. Finally putting faces to names, real names to screen names (though I can`t remember all the names!) I really just wish we had had more time.
Jerm, nothing new. I have however documented all the Soarin' lines to do a project comparing it to the original theatre area.
RSoxNo1, so far as I know the ride isn`t still fully operational; WDI still have ownership. I believe some CMs have had some experience with the ride system, but nothing like a full ridethru with 3D glasses on or anything.
Magicot, I understand as of a few weeks ago the 1960s mainframe office was under construction, and also a prop car was in place for the invention of the computer scene, with the show scene a shell. I also believe work has been done in 180top regarding possibly suspending objects from above once again, to also go with a new starfield projector.
I should also add it was a real pleasure being able to be part of that day. I`ll never forget October 1st 2007 - and with a memory like mine that`s saying something. I only with it had been longer and we all could had a proper talk. 18 hours just wasn`t long enough. Oh for a groundhog day!
I also want to send thanks to Adam, Jenn and Jason again, all the CMs and Jim McPhee who made the day so successful, Stacey for pulling a blinder as we say in the UK with the Odyssey and a few other things, The Bish Family, Jeff, Matt and Cheri, Chris L and Chris M, Jeremy and Ruwin and Gerrie; you all know why!!
And of course to everyone I managed to meet, it was a real pleasure. Finally putting faces to names, real names to screen names (though I can`t remember all the names!) I really just wish we had had more time.
I should also add I`m not being rude when I say I can`t remember many names, nor when I say add your name to my photoalbum pics; it isn`t something I talk about a lot but due to a rather bad car accident in `92 I suffer selective memory loss. Park facts and figures - no problem. The name of someone I met 2 minutes ago - forget it. I`m the person who can`t find his sunglasses when he is wearing them, or puts a book down and forgets where it is 30 seconds later.
Hoop Raeb
Formerly known as...
So there's a tour of the RCFD or did you just stop in an introduce yourselves? Very cool pic in front of the fire truck.
PeeplMoovr
Active Member
You are most welcome. It was our pleasure.
Hey Martin - Where was this picture taken? My memory is nearly as bad as yours.
PeeplMoovr
Active Member
Ah, thanks. I wasn't sure if it was Spectro or the Electrical Water Pangeant. But then it doesn't look wet enough to be the water pageant. :lol:
jasondiff
Member
Hey Martin,
Glad to have you back safe and sound! I can't wait to see more pictures.
I posted one of us in WoL lounge over in the photo thread, I'll email it to you tonight in hi-res.
It was awesome meeting you in person and I hope we can meet up again in WDW in the future! And if you are ever coming to the Philadelphia area, please do let me know!
I rode EE on 10/4 in the morning and the Yeti was in A-mode. But he seems to go down a lot. I get terrible headaches on EE but I've found that riding in the first car helps a lot. Were any of your rides in the first car? A side benefit is the great view of WDW you get at the top of the hill just before the backwards segment.
Glad to have you back safe and sound! I can't wait to see more pictures.
I posted one of us in WoL lounge over in the photo thread, I'll email it to you tonight in hi-res.
It was awesome meeting you in person and I hope we can meet up again in WDW in the future! And if you are ever coming to the Philadelphia area, please do let me know!
I rode EE on 10/4 in the morning and the Yeti was in A-mode. But he seems to go down a lot. I get terrible headaches on EE but I've found that riding in the first car helps a lot. Were any of your rides in the first car? A side benefit is the great view of WDW you get at the top of the hill just before the backwards segment.
wannabeBelle
Well-Known Member
No worries!!! I've done that before and without any excuse other than being dizzy!!!!! As long as we remember who you are, it is fine!!!!! Belle
jasondiff
Member
It's Spectro. EWP doesn't have a title float (barge) like that.
brkgnews
Well-Known Member
If the pic was taken anytime during the week of Celeb 25, I'd beg to differ! :lol:
jeffb
Well-Known Member
Martin,
It was greating meeting you on the 1st and I am glad to hear you and the Mrs. arrived back home safely. Great trip notes and photos as well! We will all have to find an excuse to get together sometime in the future (EPCOT's 30th?).
I thought you might enjoy this picture
An ever larger copy is here http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1487371370&size=o . I think I have one or two more of you from after Reflections of Earth on the 1st which I will dig up and post. I am eagerly looking forward to your next set of videos (particularly the one on Lake Buena Vista Village / Marketplace that you mentioned to Matt and I).
Cheers!
It was greating meeting you on the 1st and I am glad to hear you and the Mrs. arrived back home safely. Great trip notes and photos as well! We will all have to find an excuse to get together sometime in the future (EPCOT's 30th?
).I thought you might enjoy this picture
An ever larger copy is here http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1487371370&size=o . I think I have one or two more of you from after Reflections of Earth on the 1st which I will dig up and post. I am eagerly looking forward to your next set of videos (particularly the one on Lake Buena Vista Village / Marketplace that you mentioned to Matt and I).
Cheers!
jeffb
Well-Known Member
You are most welcome. It was our pleasure.
Hey Martin - Where was this picture taken? My memory is nearly as bad as yours.
It is great that the old WDW logo can still be seen on this float!
CThaddeus
New Member
Martin,
It was greating meeting you on the 1st and I am glad to hear you and the Mrs. arrived back home safely. Great trip notes and photos as well! We will all have to find an excuse to get together sometime in the future (EPCOT's 30th?
I thought you might enjoy this picture
An ever larger copy is here http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1487371370&size=o . I think I have one or two more of you from after Reflections of Earth on the 1st which I will dig up and post. I am eagerly looking forward to your next set of videos (particularly the one on Lake Buena Vista Village / Marketplace that you mentioned to Matt and I).
Cheers!
Looks like you got my back...thank you, thank you. I'll be here all week...