Backstage Magic Tour 4/22 - 4/27 - 1ST POST UPDATED 4/15

[TessRC]

Ah well, it was worth a shot! Thanks for letting me know. I keep checking for updates every few minutes, can't wait to hear more!

--Tess

 

[bradk]

is the farmer's market in question the farmer's market? at fairfax and 3rd. it's a pretty famous institution, supposed to be good for celeb hunting too. i passed by it on the bus to the petersen museum today.

i'm not staying at the renaissance (although i was at the hollywood & highland complex today) but i am at a hotel that's about half a block from the red line metro so i'm all set to take it to universal city (although i have a stop to make beforehand).

 

[hack2112]

is the farmer's market in question the farmer's market? at fairfax and 3rd. it's a pretty famous institution, supposed to be good for celeb hunting too. i passed by it on the bus to the petersen museum today.

i'm not staying at the renaissance (although i was at the hollywood & highland complex today) but i am at a hotel that's about half a block from the red line metro so i'm all set to take it to universal city (although i have a stop to make beforehand).

Have fun! And I am 100% serious on T2:3D. A bad Kimberly Duncan= a bad show, because everything else is scripted and recorded. Just saying.

 

[bradk]

Day 1 recap posted on my blog. Feel free to PM me if you're interested and haven't already asked for it.

 

[jacksparrowfan]

Brad! Great first day for you. Liked the Hollywood Museum info/pics. May have to check that out if we have time on Tuesday. How long did it take you to get through it? Did the weather stay overcast most of the day? Warm? Glad your doing better. Oh! And, I agree on Walts Apartment. I don't understand the no picture rule either. At least we will get a group shot. Hey! How did you get in that place before, anyway?

Have fun tomorrow!

 

[bradk]

i haven't been in the apartment before, that's my point. it's been photographed and video taped many times before (i have been on the lily belle before though)

it really only took me maybe 75-90 minutes to go through the hollywood museum. i almost felt the price of admission wasn't worth it, but it was nice to see.

weather was cool and breezy for most of the day, but i saw one sign say it was 75 degrees at one point. i started out with a light jacket but ended up just carrying it early on. and sunblock should probably be used. i was feeling it around 4:30 or so.

 

[hack2112]

i haven't been in the apartment before, that's my point. it's been photographed and video taped many times before (i have been on the lily belle before though)

it really only took me maybe 75-90 minutes to go through the hollywood museum. i almost felt the price of admission wasn't worth it, but it was nice to see.

weather was cool and breezy for most of the day, but i saw one sign say it was 75 degrees at one point. i started out with a light jacket but ended up just carrying it early on. and sunblock should probably be used. i was feeling it around 4:30 or so.

That'll happen. In the morning I would be in my jacket, but when 11:00 rolled around, it just had to be taken off.

 

[SailingBeagle]

Just got off the phone with ABD again about the "VIP" fast pass, as experience by Brad K everytime you call you get a different answer.

Today's answer is " you will get 3 VIP Fast Passes each day that can be used anytime that day on any attraction and can use your 4 day park hopper to pull additional fast passes every 2 hours."

I also asked what happens if I have more then one checked bag person
( we are continuing on to San Fran for a week and I don't know if I can get
everything in 1 bag pp for 14 days.) They said, well there might be a transportation charge , how much " don't know" does the xtra bag go on the
bus " don't know".....they will have to get back to me.....they are giving me a headache

If anyone else has info on and xtra bag I'd appreciate it.

 

[hack2112]

Just got off the phone with ABD again about the "VIP" fast pass, as experience by Brad K everytime you call you get a different answer.

Today's answer is " you will get 3 VIP Fast Passes each day that can be used anytime that day on any attraction and can use your 4 day park hopper to pull additional fast passes every 2 hours."

I also asked what happens if I have more then one checked bag person
( we are continuing on to San Fran for a week and I don't know if I can get
everything in 1 bag pp for 14 days.) They said, well there might be a transportation charge , how much " don't know" does the xtra bag go on the
bus " don't know".....they will have to get back to me.....they are giving me a headache

If anyone else has info on and xtra bag I'd appreciate it.

If you have an extra bag, just ask your Adventure Guides for an extra tag. They'll be happy to accommodate you.

The FP scheme that you got today is the correct one, if only because that's what we had.

If you're lucky I'll put in some techniques for how to not get your VIP FPs taken away. Maybe.

 

[dingoballs]

Just got off the phone with ABD again about the "VIP" fast pass, as experience by Brad K everytime you call you get a different answer.

Today's answer is " you will get 3 VIP Fast Passes each day that can be used anytime that day on any attraction and can use your 4 day park hopper to pull additional fast passes every 2 hours."

I also asked what happens if I have more then one checked bag person
( we are continuing on to San Fran for a week and I don't know if I can get
everything in 1 bag pp for 14 days.) They said, well there might be a transportation charge , how much " don't know" does the xtra bag go on the
bus " don't know".....they will have to get back to me.....they are giving me a headache

If anyone else has info on and xtra bag I'd appreciate it.

We went on 2 ABDs last year and I brought a second checked bag (large duffel bag) on each trip. None of the ABD guides said anything to me about it. In fact, they were very accommodating and gracious. They even asked if we needed any EXTRA baggage tags. We also didn't have any issues with the bus driver or with bell services at any of the hotels. I think if you're reasonable about how many extra bags you bring (and how large it is), you shouldn't have any worries...

 

[dingoballs]

If you have an extra bag, just ask your Adventure Guides for an extra tag. They'll be happy to accommodate you.

The FP scheme that you got today is the correct one, if only because that's what we had.

If you're lucky I'll put in some techniques for how to not get your VIP FPs taken away. Maybe.

Is charm and wit part of the "Max Ackerman Technique"?

 

[hack2112]

Is charm and wit part of the "Max Ackerman Technique"?

If that's a synonym for acting really important and cool, then yes, charm and wit is part of "The Max Ackerman Technique".

 

[dingoballs]

If that's a synonym for acting really important and cool, then yes, charm and wit is part of "The Max Ackerman Technique".

hmm, sounds like your technique may take some practice...

I'm not sure if you said or not, but how many VIP FPs did you manage to hold onto?

 

[hack2112]

hmm, sounds like your technique may take some practice...

I'm not sure if you said or not, but how many VIP FPs did you manage to hold onto?

I actually gave all of my extras away at the end of each night, but I was able to keep most, if not all of them every night.

Oh, and I have posted the technique on my blog at MaxTAW.blogspot.com

Enjoy!
Max

 

[SailingBeagle]

We went on 2 ABDs last year and I brought a second checked bag (large duffel bag) on each trip. None of the ABD guides said anything to me about it. In fact, they were very accommodating and gracious. They even asked if we needed any EXTRA baggage tags. We also didn't have any issues with the bus driver or with bell services at any of the hotels. I think if you're reasonable about how many extra bags you bring (and how large it is), you shouldn't have any worries...

Thanks for you info, I only plan on bring one xtra and not huge by any means.

 

[Disneygrl36]

Brad, looks like you are having a great time. I am enjoying reading your blog.
Bet the rest of you that haven't left yet are getting excited!!!!

Max, thanks for all the great info & trip report on your blog. Are you going to post any pictures?

 

[hack2112]

Brad, looks like you are having a great time. I am enjoying reading your blog.
Bet the rest of you that haven't left yet are getting excited!!!!

Max, thanks for all the great info & trip report on your blog. Are you going to post any pictures?

I will. I just want to finish my review first.

 

[inkkognito]

I've decided what to bring, and we bought new luggage, so tomorrow is packing day. Woo hoo!!! I'm gonna hate the 6+ hour plane ride, but the end destination will be worth it (got my prescription for Xanax renewed too so the plane will actually be "fun").

 

[dingoballs]

I've decided what to bring, and we bought new luggage, so tomorrow is packing day. Woo hoo!!! I'm gonna hate the 6+ hour plane ride, but the end destination will be worth it (got my prescription for Xanax renewed too so the plane will actually be "fun").

Are you going to try the "Max Ackerman Technique" to retain your VIP FPs?

 

[inkkognito]

Heck yeah...I will go even one step further and act confused and shocked if they try to take 'em away.