Parks Game - Part 13 - Still PLAYING!

[littlelamb70]

:cool1:

What's the name of the first guest to enter Disney's Magic KIngom when the theme park first opened its doors on October 1, 1971?

[Dacky619]

:cool1:

What's the name of the first guest to enter Disney's Magic KIngom when the theme park first opened its doors on October 1, 1971?

I have no idea, and rather than google the answer, I just wanted to bump the thread to see if anyone actually knows before someone looks it up.

[Hmbldr]

I have no idea, and rather than google the answer, I just wanted to bump the thread to see if anyone actually knows before someone looks it up.

Same here. :surfweb:popcorn::

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Me, too !

[xerotheory7803]

:cool1:

What's the name of the first guest to enter Disney's Magic KIngom when the theme park first opened its doors on October 1, 1971?

William Windsor Jr. (no Googling required!)

[Hmbldr]

William Windsor Jr. (no Googling required!)

Xerotheory, You are correct! :thumbsup2

I'm not the original question poster, but in the interest of keeping the game going, please accept this absentee 'front of the line' AAQ.

[littlelamb70]

Xerotheory, You are correct! :thumbsup2

I'm not the original question poster, but in the interest of keeping the game going, please accept this absentee 'front of the line' AAQ.

I'm so sorry! Wasn't getting the email alerts that anyone had replied :confused3 Thanks Hmbldr! And good job xerotheory7803 :thumbsup2

[Dacky619]

Does anyone happen to have a spare AAQ card they want to use? Let's keep this going...

[Hmbldr]

What is the Tallest Ride in WDW?

[dzneynut]

Well, the tallest 'ride' is Expedition Everest at 199 feet.
Tower of Terror is also 199 feet tall, but I would consider that more of an attraction than a ride.

[Hmbldr]

Well, I was thinking of ToT as it was first at the 199 ft mark. Anything you put you're butt in and move is a ride for me. And ToT does definitely move! However, out of the Twilight, the Yeti grants you an AAQ card.

[dzneynut]

Thanks, it seems the Yeti is MIA!
How about a softball!
Walt Disney World only has one 'ride'; what is its name?

[xerotheory7803]

Thanks, it seems the Yeti is MIA!
How about a softball!
Walt Disney World only has one 'ride'; what is its name?

The Great Movie Ride? (I'm guessing since ride is in quotations, you're referring to that its the only attraction to have the word "ride" in its title)

[dzneynut]

Right you are, it's The Great Movie Ride.
An 'enjoy the ride' AAQ to you, xerotheory7803!

[gometros]

Since nobody has come up with a question recently, I'm brushing off an old AAQ to ask this topical question. I just got back from a weekend trip and got to ride the new Star Tours during its soft opening.

How many times can you ride Star Tours and not see the same story version? (This is not a statistics question :lmao: )

[astrostan]

Since nobody has come up with a question recently, I'm brushing off an old AAQ to ask this topical question. I just got back from a weekend trip and got to ride the new Star Tours during its soft opening.

How many times can you ride Star Tours and not see the same story version? (This is not a statistics question :lmao: )

I believe that an individual can experience a total of fifty different situations.

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Since nobody has come up with a question recently, I'm brushing off an old AAQ to ask this topical question. I just got back from a weekend trip and got to ride the new Star Tours during its soft opening.

How many times can you ride Star Tours and not see the same story version? (This is not a statistics question :lmao: )

I heard 57...but I don't know for sure!

:confused3:confused3:confused3

[dzneynut]

It was stated at Destination D that there were 56 different combinations of Star Tours' storylines, and that it would take you 6 and a half hours to experience them all!

[gometros]

You're all getting closer. It's more than 50 and less than 56.

[Hmbldr]

I'll throw my cards on the table, and go with ....

52?

[gometros]

Higher ;)

[wdwtheplacetobe]

55, since DL opened 71755.

:confused3:confused3:confused3

My 57 was from an unreliable source!

[disneycruise05]

I believe I read it twitter there are 54 possible combinations...

[gometros]

I believe I read it twitter there are 54 possible combinations...

Never doubt twitter. There are four segments of 2 X 3 X 3 X 3 possible combinations for a total of 54. A 'May the Force Be With You' AAQ to you.

(Btw, I got to ride it when it first opened for its soft opening. Wow, what an incredible upgrade. And the different scenarios means you'll never get bored of it).

[Dacky619]

Just giving this a bump to see if someone has an AAQ card they want to use.

[disneycruise05]

Sorry about the delay! Here's a softball:

In Soarin', who can be seen hitting a golf ball towards your glider?

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Sorry about the delay! Here's a softball:

In Soarin', who can be seen hitting a golf ball towards your glider?

That would be Michael Eisner....catch the Hidden Mickey on the ball?

:woohoo:

[plutospup]

Eisner! I never knew that! Oh, what you learn on the Parks Game!

[disneycruise05]

That would be Michael Eisner....catch the Hidden Mickey on the ball?

:woohoo:

Right you are, wdwtheplacetobe!!! A "CEO-worthy" AAQ for you!

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Same attraction, easy one...

What Child's toy was used in making the model for the ride vehicles on Soarin'?


*on a personal note---disneycruise---I did my Clinical Rotation at Fort Sam Houston in 1985! Go and see the SA Zoo!*

[Hmbldr]

Erector set

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Erector set

A building AAQ to Hmbldr!!!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Hmbldr]

What watercraft rides have disappeared from the MK?

[wdwtheplacetobe]

The Swan Boats...at MK

The Discovery River boats (very short-lived---I missed them!)

20,000 Leagues under the Sea (I guess you count that)

:confused3:confused3:confused3

[plutospup]

Let's add to the list... Mike Fink Keel Boats, and I believe there were Davy Crockett canoes, too.

[Hmbldr]

Yes, and those are good additions as they complete the 4 I was thinking of...
Mike Fink Keel Boats
Davey Crocket Explorer Canoes
Swan Boats
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

I recall the Discovery River Boats, which was in DAK. We actually rode this as our first thing, first visit to DAK. Sorry to say, I don't think they are misssed.

A AAQ paddling upstream to Plutospup

[plutospup]

When the Hall of Presidents premeired at WDW who was the U.S. President?

[wdwtheplacetobe]

When the Hall of Presidents premeired at WDW who was the U.S. President?

Richard Nixon

[plutospup]

Richard Nixon was the President in 1973 when the Hall of Presidents opened at MK.

A "Hail to the Chief AAQ" to wdwtheplacetobe!

[wdwtheplacetobe]

What should you bring with you if you wish to join the 999 Happy Haunts in the Haunted Mansion?

:scared1::scared1::scared1:

[Bunch24]

What should you bring with you if you wish to join the 999 Happy Haunts in the Haunted Mansion?

:scared1::scared1::scared1:

Your death certificate.

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Your death certificate.

A 1000th Haunt AAQ to you!!!!

[Bunch24]

A 1000th Haunt AAQ to you!!!!

In keeping with the Haunted Mansion theme:

What are the gargoyles in the Haunted Mansion stretching room holding?

[wdwtheplacetobe]

In keeping with the Haunted Mansion theme:

What are the gargoyles in the Haunted Mansion stretching room holding?

My DH says Candelabra.

[Bunch24]

My DH says Candelabra.

A very ghoulish AAQ to you! :thumbsup2

[wdwtheplacetobe]

How many Locomotives run on the tracks of the WDW RailRoad and what are the name(s)???

[disneycruise05]

How many Locomotives run on the tracks of the WDW RailRoad and what are the name(s)???

Hmmmm...I want to say there are 2 locomotives. I can only think of one name: the E. P. Ripley. But the more I think about it the more I'm pretty sure I'm getting WDW and DLR mixed up.

And to respond to your side note from the other day: I was actually born on Ft. Sam at the old BAMC in '87. Moved away when I was 1, then we returned about 6 years ago for a few years, then my dad got assigned to D.C., then just returned back last year so he can command the AMEDD Center & School. I haven't been to the SA Zoo in ages and ages, but it is great!

[Hmbldr]

Hmmm.... I think there are 4 trains in service. Not sure how many are actually on the track at a given time.

Roger E Broggie
Lilly Belle
Roy O Disney
Walter E Disney

[wdwtheplacetobe]

A Choo-Choo AAQ to you, hmbldr!!!! The Magic behind our Steam Trains is an excellent tour, but you have to BE at MK at 715am.


*disneycruise---IASW. The Main Building of BAMC is where I spent Most of my time. The Japanese Sunken Gardens (right down from the Zoo) is neat, also! Lots of Weddings there. Do you ever get to The Mercado?*

[Hmbldr]

What type of tree is the Liberty Tree in Liberty Square and what is unique (and desirable) about that type of tree?

[wdwtheplacetobe]

What type of tree is the Liberty Tree in Liberty Square and what is unique (and desirable) about that type of tree?

OK....I think the story goes....it is a LIVE OAK, while they moved it, it got diseased in the drill holes, which they filled and then grafted another tree onto it. I think they live for a long, long time.

Our Keys to the Kingdom Tour was a few years' back!!!!

[Hmbldr]

OK....I think the story goes....it is a LIVE OAK, while they moved it, it got diseased in the drill holes, which they filled and then grafted another tree onto it. I think they live for a long, long time.

Our Keys to the Kingdom Tour was a few years' back!!!!

It is indeed a southern live oak. Not sure about the disease story. And what makes it unique as compared to say a red oak or white oak like we have here up north?

[wdwtheplacetobe]

It is indeed a southern live oak. Not sure about the disease story. And what makes it unique as compared to say a red oak or white oak like we have here up north?

Live Oaks keep their Leaves year round. I don't think this is strange, as I spent most of my life in TEXAS!

[Hmbldr]

Yes! Not neccesarily strange but unique as not many trees do not do this. Ideal for full theming as the tree never goes bare.

A Sons of Liberty AAQ for you!

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Yes! Not neccesarily strange but unique as not many trees do not do this. Ideal for full theming as the tree never goes bare.

A Sons of Liberty AAQ for you!

Thanks! I had to think about what you wanted, since I always took Live Oaks for granted!

Let's go to an entirely different part of the World.

What Mythical Creature decorates throughout AK, as they were a part of the original expansion plan?

[keypooh90]

Thanks! I had to think about what you wanted, since I always took Live Oaks for granted!

Let's go to an entirely different part of the World.

What Mythical Creature decorates throughout AK, as they were a part of the original expansion plan?

Dragons?

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Dragons?

A Fire-Breathin' AAQ to you, keypooh!!!

[keypooh90]

What does Harambe mean in the Swahili language?

[gometros]

Tall, dark and handsome. Oh, wait, that's what my name means. At least that's what I was told in the Festival of the Lion King :lmao:

Harambe means to pull together.

[keypooh90]

Tall, dark and handsome. Oh, wait, that's what my name means. At least that's what I was told in the Festival of the Lion King :lmao:

Harambe means to pull together.

Correct! An Asante Sana AAQ to you!

[wdwtheplacetobe]

Correct! An Asante Sana AAQ to you!

WOOOOOWHEEEEE gometros! And I thought it meant Friendship!

[gometros]

Sorry, guys, don't always read the boards over the weekend.

Darn, drawing a blank here. I need an easy one.

Comedian/actor Martin Short has been associated with three WDW attractions, past and present. Can you name them?

[Hmbldr]

In the 'Making of Me' in Wonders of Life

host in 'O Canada' world showcase movie

With Chevy Chase in 'The Monster Sound Show' @ MGM Disney Studio

[gometros]

That's aboot right!

A Celine Dion Didn't Get The Job AAQ to you :thumbsup2

[Hmbldr]

gometros, eh, you made me laugh there. Right funny. ;)


What kind of watch does Mickey wear?

[gometros]

I'm going to assume it's not a Rolex. I'm going to guess a Minnie Mouse watch?

[Hmbldr]

I'm going to assume it's not a Rolex. I'm going to guess a Minnie Mouse watch?

Sorry, no.

[johnsonginad]

going out on a limb here, but I'm going to guess a sun dial...

[Hmbldr]

going out on a limb here, but I'm going to guess a sun dial...

Nope.

Remember, this is a 'Parks Game' and the answer would have been found in one of the Theme Parks. ;)

[wdwtheplacetobe]

gometros, eh, you made me laugh there. Right funny. ;)


What kind of watch does Mickey wear?
A Pocket watch.

[Hmbldr]

A Pocket watch.

Wrong there too.


Next clue..... MGM

[keypooh90]

A Michael Eisner watch?

[Hmbldr]

A Michael Eisner watch?

Correct keypooh! A CEO AAQ to you.

[keypooh90]

Correct keypooh! A CEO AAQ to you.

During certain times of the year, at what Walt Disney World resorts can guests participate in lady bug releases?

[gometros]

Sounds like a Ft. Wilderness kind of thing to me.

[Hmbldr]

From my notes garnered here on the Dis, I believe this is done weekly at the Polynesian Reort.

[keypooh90]

From my notes garnered here on the Dis, I believe this is done weekly at the Polynesian Reort.

Close! There is one more resort in addition to the Poly where this is done.

[Hmbldr]

I think they used to do this at Grand Floridian also, but I thought that it was discontinued. Maybe they started it back up.

[keypooh90]

I think they used to do this at Grand Floridian also, but I thought that it was discontinued. Maybe they started it back up.

That was true, but not anymore. There's still one other place where it is sometimes done. Hint: It is another Magic Kingdom resort.

[Hmbldr]

OK, thinking really hard here.... going out on a limb, so I'll just guess it might the Contemporary Resort?

[dzneynut]

Is it not the Wilderness Lodge?

[keypooh90]

Is it not the Wilderness Lodge?

Correct!

[Hmbldr]

OK, so the lady bugs are released at the Poly and the WL. And a AAQ has been released to dzneynut!

bump;)

[plutospup]

Just wanted to stop by and wish the Parks Game a "Happy 10th Year Anniversary". I'm sure someone has a "AAQ"!

[Higgs22]

Wow...10 years--time does fly

((((Bump))))

[Hmbldr]

Enough of the bump... let's get it going. Any easy one to start....

What was the original name of Shades of Green Resort?

[gometros]

Just thinking about that the other Day. It was the Disney Inn.

In that spirit,

We all know October 1st was the 40th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom in Disney world. What else celebrated its/their 40th anniversary on that day?

[dzneynut]

The 'original' name of the Shades of Green Resort was The Golf Resort.

[Hmbldr]

The 'original' name of the Shades of Green Resort was The Golf Resort.

Yes!, then the Disney Inn, then Shades of Green.

An AAQ is teed up for you dzneynut!

[gometros]

The 'original' name of the Shades of Green Resort was The Golf Resort.

Yes!, then the Disney Inn, then Shades of Green.

An AAQ is teed up for you dzneynut!

An AAQ to both of you for providing the original name and the additional information. Two AAQs should help revive this thread.

Btw, does anybody know when the Golf resort opened? It opened after The Contemporary and Polynesian.

[Hmbldr]

Btw, does anybody know when the Golf resort opened? It opened after The Contemporary and Polynesian.

Dec 1973