Our Own Rapid Fires

[jcb]

With the podcast for this week being "rained out":sad2:, perhaps we can come up with our own rapid fires just for fun.

I'll start (you didn't think I would start this thread without something more to say did you?). I am getting a new Pei Wei Asian Dinner (http://www.peiwei.com/#/about/)and it is only two miles from my house. If I recall correctly, Kevin gave the Orlando location a pretty favorable review in the November 12, 2008 podcast (http://www.wdwinfo.com/podcast/roundtable116-111208.mp3). That is, I know it was the 11/12/08 podcast and I'm thinking he gave it a good review.

I'm remarkably excited about this - not only do food and I go way back but I enjoy P.F. Chang's and could survive entirely on Chinese and Mexican style food (unless I lived in EPCOT).

Who else has a rapid fire (or a hijack)?

[mikelan6]

Ooh ... I love Pei Wei. Just be careful as some of their items are spicy!

When do we get to open the chocolates from the post office?

[fakereadhed]

I'll go. Apparently they've done away with the mickey shaped plates for kids meals in the parks. When we were there last week everything was served on flimsy Dixie paper plates. :sad2:

We found our local Pei Wei due to Kevin's review and also had to try Tijuana Flats when we were in Orlando. The tacos are heavenly. I'd rather open a box of those than chocolates.

[FireDancer]

Be careful, if we take all the rapid fires Corey will have to resort to giving us this week in Disney history again because everyone already stole his. :lmao:

[TXYankee]

I had lunch last week at Pei Wei's with Stichlover!

We were posting on the Non cruisers thread. We figured out how close we lived to each other and we met for lunch! She is so nice and we have alot in common!

How lucky am I to live near such a great Dis'er!!!

[hideeh]

oohh, oohh, me. I have one!

We ate at the new Sweet Tomatoes at the Crossroads on 5/1/09. It was to die for! I would drive hours for one right now!

[hideeh]

I had lunch last week at Pei Wei's with Stichlover!

We were posting on the Non cruisers thread. We figured out how close we lived to each other and we met for lunch! She is so nice and we have alot in common!

How lucky am I to live near such a great Dis'er!!!


Lucky!

[DisneyKevin]

Ok....I'll go next.

On a recommendation from a friend....I bought some new music by a guy named Mat Kearny.

His new CD is called "City of Black and White".

Havent been able to stop listening.

I may be late to this bandwagon and y'all already know about this guy.......but I think he's REALLY good.

[SamSam]

Ok....I'll go next.

On a recommendation from a friend....I bought some new music by a guy named Mat Kearny.

His new CD is called "City of Black and White".

Havent been able to stop listening.

I may be late to this bandwagon and y'all already know about this guy.......but I think he's REALLY good.

Never heard of him; what type of music?

[jcb]

http://www.matkearney.com/ and you can listen to "Closer to Love"

I hadn't heard of him but this song is pretty listenable even from the perspective of someone who still thinks "contemporary" music means it was written in the 1920's by a Russian composer who lived in Paris.

[miss missy]

Uh oh! You didn't let Julie go 1st :scared1: :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl:

[NC Belle]

This day in WDW history:

On May 20, 1973, Tom Sawyer Island opened.

[DisneyKevin]

Never heard of him; what type of music?

jcb is right....try this link http://www.matkearney.com/

[NC Belle]

The Richard F. Irvine Riverboat debut in WDW on May 20, 1973. The ship underwent major changes in 1996 and the name changed to "Liberty Belle" Riverboat.

[mommyceratops]

I got asked 5 times today (all from parents at the school I work at) on tips to go to Disney...I referred them all to Dreams!! :lovestruc I hope they book...

The deals are working, people seem willing to go! (even in the summer - crazy people)

[WaltD4Me]

I read today that one day tickets for Typhoon and Blizzard went up $5 from $40 to $45 for adults.

I am just dying to try Sweet Tomatoes. I wish there was one around here. :guilty:
Am thinking of going to Cheesecake Factory tonight for dinner if I do I'll post a review! :laughing:

[NC Belle]

Star Wars Weekends begins Friday.

We can't make it.

Kevin should go in our place.
:yoda::ewok::chewy::darth:

[jcb]

I wonder which Star Wars character Kevin most resembles?

(Notice I am not touching this one - Julie can go first as far as I am concerned).

[DisneyKevin]

Kevin should go in our place.
:yoda::ewok::chewy::darth:

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Star Wars weekend...

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

in the rain....

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

oh....my sides hurt.

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[jcb]

oooh, he's Obi Wan!

[safetymom]

Picnic in the Park at AK has added a vegetarian option.

[NC Belle]

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Star Wars weekend...

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

in the rain....

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

oh....my sides hurt.

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Wear the official WDW/Disney Parks clear poncho. Its magic rain---it disappears when you find the sun or go shopping.

[DisneyKevin]

I wonder which Star Wars character Kevin most resembles?

Dont care as long as it's not the psycho, bunny, lizard with the annoying voice.

[NC Belle]

Dont care as long as it's not the psycho, bunny, lizard with the annoying voice.

I won't call you Jar Jar Binks....of course a bribe wouldn't hurt. :)












Nevermind, you have power of the bump button in chat tonight. :upsidedow

[willis37862]

I'll go. Apparently they've done away with the mickey shaped plates for kids meals in the parks. When we were there last week everything was served on flimsy Dixie paper plates. :sad2:



Booooo :sad2:

Dont care as long as it's not the psycho, bunny, lizard with the annoying voice.

That is the best description of jar jar binks I have ever heard :lmao:

[minie_meese]

This is not Disney but it kind of made me feel like I was at DisneyWorld watching this. I couldn't help smiling. It was filmed at Centraal Station in Antwerp, Belgium. I've seen it about 10 times and love it every time I watch it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq6b9bMBXpg&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq6b9bMBXpg&feature=related)

[NC Belle]

May 19, 1997 in EPCOT---Illuminations 25 with classical music back in the line up with the 25th WDW anniversary tag line. This ended on Jan. 31, 1998.

__________________________________

[k5jmh]

rumor, rumor, rumor.......

They have completely removed the track from inside space mountain and they are putting in new track. Heard on good authority that this is a complete gutting and rehash. Got the good scoop last week from some that are "in the know.":woohoo::woohoo:

[jcb]

That reminds me. A little bit ago, I read an update that the screenwriters have finished a draft of a script for "Tomorrowland (http://scifiwire.com/2009/05/take-a-peek-at-the-future.php)".

Watch out Captain Jack.

[DavidandLeahZ]

Ok....I'll go next.

On a recommendation from a friend....I bought some new music by a guy named Mat Kearny.

His new CD is called "City of Black and White".

Havent been able to stop listening.

I may be late to this bandwagon and y'all already know about this guy.......but I think he's REALLY good.

I have his first album (independent) with a song called "Bullet" on it (album is named the same) - however, it's out of print - but it can be found used. It's the track that put him on the map. You should check it out. It's also on his first major label release, Nothing Left to Lose, but it's not as good as the original version.

- D

[NC Belle]

Will Kevin brave the rain to see the AI winner when he comes to WDW?

[SamSam]

http://www.matkearney.com/ and you can listen to "Closer to Love"

I hadn't heard of him but this song is pretty listenable even from the perspective of someone who still thinks "contemporary" music means it was written in the 1920's by a Russian composer who lived in Paris.

Thanks Jack, I'll check it out.
Okay, I checked it out and I have to say "That's my kind of music"!

[DavidandLeahZ]

Kevin,

If you like Mat Kearney, you might give an artist named Jon McLaughlin a listen. His first CD "Indiana" is phenomenal (IMHO). The popularity of that CD got him the gig singing the ballroom song in Enchanted

- D

[DisneyKevin]

Will Kevin brave the rain to see the AI winner when he comes to WDW?

Nope

[astrodrummergirl]

Haha, Kevin's right about these threads changing quickly. For my rapid fire, for those in the Portsmouth area (thats UK folks!) I'll be making a game pitch tomorrow, I already have a heafty pitch document!

Also, Windows is being reinstalled on a tiny laptop.... when I should be sleeping :P

[elemusing]

I just want to jump in cause I've always wanted to say

I'M KEEPIN' IT RAPID!!!


Ok here is mine - if you are not a site sponsor to the DIS boards - you should really invest in it. There's not a better way to say thanks! :thumbsup2

Here's the link: http://www.wdwinfo.com/dis-sponsor/index-new.htm

Pete gives you lots of free stuff with it. I became a sponsor a long time ago, so I didn't get the cool polo shirt - but I STILL get my site sponsor ship board credit when I cruise! :thumbsup2 and I got a mug. ;)

[elemusing]

hmmm - just reread my post and I might say that the podcast team might say a better way to say thanks is to send food. . . I'm just sayin'. . . :lmao:

[tlcoke]

I read today that one day tickets for Typhoon and Blizzard went up $5 from $40 to $45 for adults.

I am just dying to try Sweet Tomatoes. I wish there was one around here. :guilty:
Am thinking of going to Cheesecake Factory tonight for dinner if I do I'll post a review! :laughing:

Have a Strawberry Shortcake for me...It is Heavenly!

[Mouse Skywalker]

Star Wars Weekends begins Friday.

We can't make it.

Kevin should go in our place.
:yoda::ewok::chewy::darth:Shoot, you stole mine. I gotta keep thinking...

[Mouse Skywalker]

Will Kevin brave the rain to see the AI winner when he comes to WDW?Man, you just stole my second one! Darn, you're good.

[Annette_VA]

I just want to jump in cause I've always wanted to say

I'M KEEPIN' IT RAPID!!!


Ok here is mine - if you are not a site sponsor to the DIS boards - you should really invest in it. There's not a better way to say thanks! :thumbsup2

Here's the link: http://www.wdwinfo.com/dis-sponsor/index-new.htm

Pete gives you lots of free stuff with it. I became a sponsor a long time ago, so I didn't get the cool polo shirt - but I STILL get my site sponsor ship board credit when I cruise! :thumbsup2 and I got a mug. ;)

Oh, wow - I didn't realize about the shipboard credit for Lifetime sponsorship. I usually do bronze or silver. Although, my last sponsorship never went thru, I don't think - I never got the icon or any of the swag (maybe because I'd gotten it in the past?) Anyway, it would make sense to just do the Lifetime if you cruise often - it would pay for itself quickly!

[Mouse Skywalker]

OK, I've got one for you. Mickey played a doubles tennis match today (May 20, 2009) at Disneyland Resort Paris on a special court set up on Main Street USA in preparation for the French Open. He played with world ranked players Gael Monfils, Stansilas Wawrinka, and Yannick Noah.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Tennis1A.jpg

[Annette_VA]

OK, I've got one for you. Mickey played a doubles tennis match today (May 20, 2009) at Disneyland Resort Paris on a special court set up on Main Street USA in preparation for the French Open. He played with world ranked players Gael Monfils, Stansilas Wawrinka, and Yannick Noah.


How cool is that?! Wonder how Mickey did? :teeth:

I love DLP's castle :goodvibes


ETA: Just had a closer look at the picture
- Look at the mouse ears the spectators are wearing: The ears look like tennis balls (or are at least tennis ball colored)
- The net has Mickeys in it. Cute!

[NC Belle]

Who should make a poll on when Kevin should go to DLP?

[Mouse Skywalker]

I thought that was Kevin in the Mickey Mouse outfit.

[experiment_627]

With the podcast for this week being "rained out":sad2:, perhaps we can come up with our own rapid fires just for fun.

I'll start (you didn't think I would start this thread without something more to say did you?). I am getting a new Pei Wei Asian Dinner (http://www.peiwei.com/#/about/)and it is only two miles from my house. If I recall correctly, Kevin gave the Orlando location a pretty favorable review in the November 12, 2008 podcast (http://www.wdwinfo.com/podcast/roundtable116-111208.mp3). That is, I know it was the 11/12/08 podcast and I'm thinking he gave it a good review.

I'm remarkably excited about this - not only do food and I go way back but I enjoy P.F. Chang's and could survive entirely on Chinese and Mexican style food (unless I lived in EPCOT).

Who else has a rapid fire (or a hijack)?

Ok, this makes me really happy.

:banana:

Dont care as long as it's not the psycho, bunny, lizard with the annoying voice.

:lmao:

[MenashaCorp]

OK, I've got one for you. Mickey played a doubles tennis match today (May 20, 2009) at Disneyland Resort Paris on a special court set up on Main Street USA in preparation for the French Open. He played with world ranked players Gael Monfils, Stansilas Wawrinka, and Yannick Noah.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Tennis1A.jpg


Cool, Dave!! I hear Mickey's got two great FOUR-hands!! :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

http://www.mouseshoppe.com/Merchant5/product_images/NewMickeyMittsS.jpg

[Mouse Skywalker]

Cool, Dave!! I hear Mickey's got two great FOUR-hands!! :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

http://www.mouseshoppe.com/Merchant5/product_images/NewMickeyMittsS.jpgWell done, very nice...

[kronkman]

If you liked the Sound of Music clip earlier, you should check this one out too...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkYZ6rbPU2M

[Decorated_Dust]

rumor, rumor, rumor.......

They have completely removed the track from inside space mountain and they are putting in new track. Heard on good authority that this is a complete gutting and rehash. Got the good scoop last week from some that are "in the know.":woohoo::woohoo:

Crud. :headache: I just got the courage to try regular Space Mountain, now they're changing it up on me again.

Oh well. I'll bite. I am now a huge fan of Silver Springs in Ocala. They are now having a buy one, get one free offer for an Adult day pass, making admission about $18 w/o tax. I'm pretty sure that Ocala is about an hour from Disney (don't quote me on that) but if you are sick of the parks, enjoy nature at Silver Springs. It is a real fun place to go, especially if you like to see the natural surroundings. They have glass-bottom boats, animals (panthers, bears, giraffes, etc.) on exhibit, and awesome gardens.

[FireDancer]

OK, I've got one for you. Mickey played a doubles tennis match today (May 20, 2009) at Disneyland Resort Paris on a special court set up on Main Street USA in preparation for the French Open. He played with world ranked players Gael Monfils, Stansilas Wawrinka, and Yannick Noah.



I hope that suit had air conditioning.

[cocowum]

Don't care as long as it's not the psycho, bunny, lizard with the annoying voice.

I'll go, just in time for Star Wars Weekend Disney has released some limited edition Big Figs. Here's Goofy as Jar Jar Binks! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs055.snc1/4501_1091484046253_1201051811_30253732_5335934_n.j pg

Only $200! :laughing:

[jcb]

If you liked the Sound of Music clip earlier, you should check this one out too...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkYZ6rbPU2M

That's kind of funny in a candid camera sort of way.

[jen3003]

Ok....I'll go next.

On a recommendation from a friend....I bought some new music by a guy named Mat Kearny.

His new CD is called "City of Black and White".

Havent been able to stop listening.

I may be late to this bandwagon and y'all already know about this guy.......but I think he's REALLY good.


No rapid fire here just a thank you to Kevin. I gave his music a listen and I really do like his voice, reminds me of someone of heard before just can't think of the name right now.
I could see myself buying some songs or the album.

That's an idea Kevin you could do CD reviews in addition to you and John always doing the retaurant reviews!

Hey I think you need to tell the podcast crew, it will be a whole new segment for the show.

So do I get a shot at the prize machine now!!! :rotfl2:

[jcb]

Who should make a poll on when Kevin should go to DLP?

Sounds like the poll should say whether or not it will be raining.

[minie_meese]

If you liked the Sound of Music clip earlier, you should check this one out too...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkYZ6rbPU2M

love both of them - they took work to pull together but provided a few minutes of great entertainment to the unsuspecting people going about their normal day. I'd love to experience a treat like that.

[Mouse Skywalker]

I'll go, just in time for Star Wars Weekend Disney has released some limited edition Big Figs. Here's Goofy as Jar Jar Binks! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs055.snc1/4501_1091484046253_1201051811_30253732_5335934_n.j pg

Only $200! :laughing:Alicia, I like this one.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/FP_MM_BigFig.jpg

But I'm not paying $200...

[Mish19]

Ooo Oooo!! Can I do the weather forecast?!

May 20 Thunderstorms Likely 82°F 68°F
May 21 Chance Thunderstorms 83°F 70°F
May 22 Chance Thunderstorms 86°F 71°F
May 23 Chance Thunderstorms 86°F 70°F
May 24 Chance Thunderstorms 87°F 70°F
May 25 Chance Thunderstorms 88°F 70°F

Wow, can we say stormy?!

[hideeh]

I read today that one day tickets for Typhoon and Blizzard went up $5 from $40 to $45 for adults.

I am just dying to try Sweet Tomatoes. I wish there was one around here. :guilty:
Am thinking of going to Cheesecake Factory tonight for dinner if I do I'll post a review! :laughing:

Did you go? What did you think if you did? Where in NE Ohio is the Cheesecake Factory? We tried the one in Buffalo NY on our way out three weeks ago.....VERY yummy. Worth the two hour drive back. I have never seen such an extensive menu.

Ok, not so rapid, but it is a hijack. :yay:

[*NikkiBell*]

My turn.

I got an iPhone.

;)

[elemusing]

Nikki - that announcement may just end up on the REAL podcast! :thumbsup2

[jcb]

Google has a "Main Street USA" theme for iGoogle. It is pretty well done - the photos change to fit the time of day or night.

Has anyone else used it besides me?

[Annette_VA]

Google has a "Main Street USA" theme for iGoogle. It is pretty well done - the photos change to fit the time of day or night.

Has anyone else used it besides me?

I use it :thumbsup2

[robind]

Will Kevin brave the rain to see the AI winner when he comes to WDW?

He's too sweet, he might melt. :lmao:

After spending most of last Friday touring MK in the rain, I can honestly say, I am not smart enough to come out of the rain. As a matter of fact I as so dumb I got on Splash Mountain and got wring out your clothes wet.

Let's just say, I'm glad I brought the gold bond with me.

[MonkeyPants]

Ok....I'll go next.

On a recommendation from a friend....I bought some new music by a guy named Mat Kearny.

His new CD is called "City of Black and White".

Havent been able to stop listening.

I may be late to this bandwagon and y'all already know about this guy.......but I think he's REALLY good.





I did not need more music to buy :headache: (picked up like 14 new albums in the last 2-3 weeks) but I just checked him out on itunes...and I like it, then checked to see Best Buy has the CD on sale for 7.99, guess I am stopping at best buy tomorrow :rotfl: thanks Kevin


EDIT: just realized I had his last album, he sounded familiar, and sure enough I had one of his cds :rotfl:

[timmac]

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Star Wars weekend...

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

in the rain....

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

oh....my sides hurt.

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Is anyone else reminded of Newman from Seinfeld?

"Of course I didn't deliver any mail today.... it's raining!"

[ADP]

Here's a rapid Fire.

Florida public teachers can get into Universal Orlando's two parks for free all summer long.

Florida public teachers get one summer long pass and up to (6) summer passes for $79.99. Plus discounted Blue Man Group tickets for $49.

https://app1.fldoe.org/FoundationCoupon/

An amazing deal for Florida teachers who, I'm sure, deserve this for their public service. Universal is sure pulling out all the stops to fill their theme parks this summer.

[tinkbutt]

my rapid fire........... I called disney about tickets info and only had to wait two min. they did a very good job:goodvibes

[kronkman]

Google has a "Main Street USA" theme for iGoogle. It is pretty well done - the photos change to fit the time of day or night.

Has anyone else used it besides me?

I just found it and added it. Thanks for the tip. I look forward to seeing the other pictures through the day.

[jcb]

Ok....I'll go next.

On a recommendation from a friend....I bought some new music by a guy named Mat Kearny.

His new CD is called "City of Black and White".

Havent been able to stop listening.

I may be late to this bandwagon and y'all already know about this guy.......but I think he's REALLY good.

I looked at the tour dates - on June 19, 2009, he appears at the theater across the street from where I work!

[Emma's Dad]

Just checked out the Special Offer section on Disney's web site and found this special deal:

Take advantage of this terrific, limited-time offer. From Friday, May 22 — Monday, May 25, 2009, Guests and Visitors can play all day on select Walt Disney World golf courses for just $59.

This very special offer is valid at:

* Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course
* Disney's Palm Golf Course
* Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course

Link:

Golf - Play All Day for $59! (http://bookwdw.reservations.disney.go.com/ibcwdw/en_US/specialOfferDetails?name=Promo&promotionCode=fy09golfmem&market=fy09golfmem)

[katscradle]

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Star Wars weekend...

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

in the rain....

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

oh....my sides hurt.

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

I never thought of that till now.
Oh that is just too funny! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[katscradle]

I just want to jump in cause I've always wanted to say

I'M KEEPIN' IT RAPID!!!


Ok here is mine - if you are not a site sponsor to the DIS boards - you should really invest in it. There's not a better way to say thanks! :thumbsup2

Here's the link: http://www.wdwinfo.com/dis-sponsor/index-new.htm

Pete gives you lots of free stuff with it. I became a sponsor a long time ago, so I didn't get the cool polo shirt - but I STILL get my site sponsor ship board credit when I cruise! :thumbsup2 and I got a mug. ;)


This is cool, thank you!
I am going to sponcer the Dis! :yay:

[wishspirit]

I got asked 5 times today (all from parents at the school I work at) on tips to go to Disney...I referred them all to Dreams!! :lovestruc I hope they book...

The deals are working, people seem willing to go! (even in the summer - crazy people)

Are you working on commission? :rotfl:

Who should make a poll on when Kevin should go to DLP?

He should go when I can show him around :goodvibes

I hope that suit had air conditioning.

The temperatures haven't been too bad here, a little on the warm side today, but it wouldn't be Florida hot!

My rapid fire: Handed in my 4000 word monster of an essay on the gay liberation movement, I now have 5 exams in 4 weeks. HELP!!! :sad2: