DIS Unplugged Show Feedback and Suggestions

Jennygt said:

I wonder if any of the team is close to earning the golden spoon?

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I'll bet John and Kevin would have a pretty good score.

I rave about the shows to my friends and family, and i love the boards, but i can't help but think that if someone came on here and gushed about Figment all the time, they would be branded a troll, flamed, and blocked. There are a wide spectrum of opinions, even those that seem outlandish should be respected if they are not presented in a rude way.

I totally noticed how Kevin said "HELLO" today in both segments of the show, and I'll bet that's in response to the person who posted here and asked the podcasters to say hi when they are introduced. One of my favorite things about this show - you guys listen to us! Thanks so much for being my favorite podcast, hands down.

More tech segments please! The last tech segment was talked about like it was going to be a monthly show and it never materialised.

Has the surface pro and google glass ended up on your unsed tech pile? Do the durango glasses Dustin was geeking out over still get used? Thank you and keep it up!

I love hearing from Cast Members. Could you get more of them to be guests on the show? I enjoy hearing their insights and stories (especially about guests doing ridiculous things).
Looks like you're getting a lot of great feedback. I've been listening for a long time and love all of you... especially how you don't sugar-coat Disney. Thanks for all you do!

Anyone know why today's show isn't on livestream or YouTube yet? I watched a little bit live but now I go back on livestream to watch the rest and it says no event posts or videos. What happened? It's also not on YouTube yet. I have refreshed, tried different browsers and even the livestream app but nothing.

rteetz said:

Anyone know why today's show isn't on livestream or YouTube yet? I watched a little bit live but now I go back on livestream to watch the rest and it says no event posts or videos. What happened? It's also not on YouTube yet. I have refreshed, tried different browsers and even the livestream app but nothing.

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I am having same problem ?

Love the show - I had only discovered it last summer when looking for a review of Coronado Springs on YouTube and came across the 7in7 review. Well, after that, I was hooked!

Some of my favorite parts of the podcast are the dining reviews, hotel reviews, summaries of special events (MNSSHP, MVMCP, food and wine festival, etc.), and various chats.

So, you all talk about the "little things" at disney and the less popular attractions. I think it would be great if a bunch of you did some of these things together (like the food and wine recap video). For example, I always like to go to the animation classes at Hollywood studios. I think it would be fun if you all did a class together and show off your drawings or something like that!

As a new listener who LOVES listening to and watching podcasts, here are my thoughts:

Things that need improvement:

1. The roundtable format is a bit...rigid. The most interesting podcasts that make me keep coming back are the ones that have a looser, unscripted format, because then it is more like a talkshow.

2. News seems to drag on at times

3. Housekeeping should be limited to a few items - I have sat there listening to housekeeping for up to 10 minutes before - holy cow!

Things that are going well:

1. The cast - great group - love them all.

2. The length of time is perfect - more than an hour would bore me to tears

3. I like the video and audio quality, this cannot get any better!

Suggestions:

1. Segments that are not in every single episode, something like "You got Email!" this could be every episode, or whenever something really cool presents itself.

2. Instead of listing off the most popular topics - actually address the topics and call out peoples comments. That would include the boards and show people you are actually involved in the boards. There are some people that you never see on the boards, like Ironically - Dustin who started this thread - in almost 10 years - he has had only 261 posts, but I am sure he reads the boards more than anyone - it would be nice to hear their opinion on the popular stuff.

3. I know that the podcast is geared toward Disney info, and that is great, but I think more informative items would have a greater benefit to the audience. By informative, I mean - incorporate some history of Disney, little known factoids, or what to expect when you arrive at X resort or what to expect when you get in a character line and how to prepare for it better.

4. One podcast I watch is really cool because they incorporate fake commercials sent in by viewers. The format is more like a talkshow, and at certain points, they go to commercial (mind you these are NOT real commercials) they are commercials that are in character for World of Warcraft - one listener always plays an orc trying to teach you how to cook up a mage and always fails miserably, another is a commercial for how to train your dragon - which always has the best one liners! Including your audience in this way would be very entertaining - can you imagine a listener dressed as Elsa costume trying to teach you the proper way to clean your bathroom using nothing but pixie dust in a pinch...it's a good thing!? This concept alone would include your audience and incorporate other peoples creativity.

5. Surprise guests are nice! A guessing game goes on all episode long, hints being dropped here and there - building up the anticipation, then ... BAM! the CEO of Disney pops in LOL - or a check-in agent or whoever.

6. Interviewing cast members and asking questions everyone wants to know - like if you had a ticket booth attendant, asking them the craziest customer experience they have ever had or the funniest thing they have ever heard from a guest. Working in these positions gives them so many stories that they never cease to amaze others!

7. A game show every now and then would be cool!

8. A compliments and complaints segment - Kevin can do the complaints and Theresa can do the compliments.

9. Each time a lawsuit comes up - actually hold a courtroom show - where Pete comes in in a robe holding a gavel, the case is read out loud, Dustin "charges" Disney, and Craig defends Disney with logic and then Pete passes judgement

10. Have a spotlight on GKTW once in a while that showcases a case that will compel people to give to this awesome charity

Marketing is all about the keeping it relevant to the viewer. You will need to change things up, give into some of the craziness and never forget that your audience is human - we all love a good laugh, or cry and we all need to be entertained.

I really hope you give the commercial idea some thought, and with that I bid you adieu!

Keep up the good work!

I just wanted to drop in after yesterday's program and say Thank you. Thank you for putting the live podcast on Mixer. I can't watch the whole thing because of work. And I was able to listen in on my kindle.

Again Thank you so much

JL's input really balances the group to get a young mother's perspective. I do love the frequent flyers' take on the resorts ad restaurants. I especially like learning about the corporate changes and the group's opinions. Thanks for making these podcasts! It provides useful info and helps me in planning trips, as well as passes time at the gym for me!!

I just started watching the show recently. I love to watch and hear all about my obsession~Disney. I also love the dynamic between everyone, it's fun and light-hearted and very knowledgeable!

The only thing I'd like to see more of is videos from inside the park! That'd be the icing on the cake. :}

Forgive me if this has already been suggested.

I only listen to the audio feed of the show. On the regular weekly show, they cut out any videos since those of us only listening can't see them but on The Trip, they leave them in. I'm sure the videos are entertaining but having them left in for the audio show doesn't really work. I think it would be better to cut them out from that show also.

I listen regularly and have for about a year, but I also have listened to a ton of old episodes as well.

I really enjoy Kevin's dining reviews. I listen to them over and over because the conversation is so great.

7 in 7's are my favorite because it gives me a look into something I haven't yet experienced, all of the resorts. I've seen the parks, of course not inside-out because there's so much to see, but their honest reviews help me when looking for what resort to visit.

I love the Kathy and Teresa 101 segments - they are very informative and who doesn't love to listen to Kathy and Teresa!?

I agree w/ an above poster that a Craig and Kiley (sorry if I spelled that wrong) dining review would be great. I love Kevin's reviews. I think Craig and Kiley could bring a new perspective as a young couple with a dining allergy. I remember Craig saying that Kiley has multiple allergies, so it would be interesting to hear about how she deals with those.

I know sometimes things get old to the team such as the Flower and Garden festival, or Food and Wine. I really enjoyed the segment last year when they went to each booth and tried things, reporting back on what they liked and didn't like. I think they should do that for Flower and Garden this year - I do like the segments covering the festival but I would love a more indepth look as well.

I like that Pete covers things such as the Villains Soiree - I'm sure this was helpful for many people debating on whether or not to do it.

I like the idea of Kevin and John (or anyone, for that matter) doing a few nights at a resort, like a typical family would, and navigating FP+ and sharing their experiences.

I know I've mentioned dining reviews before, but it would be helpful if they would try some of the counter service places. I like hearing the opinions of those, I would even like to hear from maybe Corey and Julie, or Jennilyn, on how their kids liked the restaurant, the different options they had, etc.

Sooze said:

I love hearing from Cast Members. Could you get more of them to be guests on the show? I enjoy hearing their insights and stories (especially about guests doing ridiculous things).
Looks like you're getting a lot of great feedback. I've been listening for a long time and love all of you... especially how you don't sugar-coat Disney. Thanks for all you do!

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Love the CM idea!

SorcererHeidi said:

Love the CM idea!

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CastMembers are not allowed to talk to the "press" without special "Media Clearance" and that's extraordinarily hard to get.

Any CM willing to share "backstage" info would be risking their job and their livelihood.

Any time we have ever had a CM on the show, they have been well prepared and we were aware as to what is and isn't discuss-able.

On yesterday's show alone, Dustin, John, Julie, Craig and Ryno were all CastMembers. The only people in the rooms that didn't work for Disney at some time were Pete, JL and I.

Corey was a CastMember and Kathy's daughter is a current CastMember.

Seems we have the CM thing covered.

DisneyKevin said:

CastMembers are not allowed to talk to the "press" without special "Media Clearance" and that's extraordinarily hard to get.

Any CM willing to share "backstage" info would be risking their job and their livelihood.

Any time we have ever had a CM on the show, they have been well prepared and we were aware as to what is and isn't discuss-able.

On yesterday's show alone, Dustin, John, Julie, Craig and Ryno were all CastMembers. The only people in the rooms that didn't work for Disney at some time were Pete, JL and I.

Corey was a CastMember and Kathy's daughter is a current CastMember.

Seems we have the CM thing covered.

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Gotcha Kevin, totally understandable, and I never thought about that aspect of it until after I hit "Post Reply".

Gotta say though, I'm kinda flattered a "podcast person" (a.k.a. my friends who haven't met me in person yet) replied to me!

I can't remember what she called it but Teresa's money saving segment from a few years back was cool

I love when Kebin and others describe old timey things about the parks. I could listen to that for hours


I miss Tommy S describing Pleasure Island

I watched yesterday's show and I really enjoyed the e-mail /voicemail roundtable. It was terrific. Thanks for a great show.

Vernie822 said:

I like that Pete covers things such as the Villains Soiree - I'm sure this was helpful for many people debating on whether or not to do it.

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Something to keep in mind with this one there were people from another podcast who had a completely different experience then Pete had at it. One thing they did differently was they didn't show up for the part in side of the castle restaurant 5 minutes before they were there about 10 or 20 before which is what most people do when they have a reservation for a meal. I didn't really want to debate about what Petes opinion of the event was but sometimes you need to take more then one or two poels opinion something is before you decide for yourself.