Nothing to See Here...

[Sherry E]

I just wanted to let you all know that you will be able to hear me (thrilling, isn't it?) on an upcoming DIS Unplugged podcast that is slated to air on or around June 7th, I believe (I could be wrong on the date, but I think it's something like that)! DIS Unplugged is on 'the other side of the board,' with all of the WDW stuff, but Tom (ImTooExcitedToSleep) has a sticky on our Disneyland forum with information on the different podcasts, etc.

For this particular podcast, there was a roundtable discussion with 3 members of the podcast team, Mary Jo, myself - and 4 other people. (Listen to find out who!) We were mainly discussing The DIS itself and not so much the parks, although there was a little bit of park talk sprinkled in here and there.

We gave shout outs to many people, including the Divas, the fabulous photographers on the Picture of the Day thread and others.

At one point we were talking about the good friends we've made and people we have met in person, so I specifically mentioned Marie (mariezp), Laurie (DizNee Luver), Molly (bumbershoot - who seems to have vanished from my TR altogether), and Jessica (Belle Ella). Actually, I mentioned bumbershoot a couple of times in the whole discussion, but you'll have to listen to the podcast when it runs to find out where!

I wanted to mention many other people too (like deejdigsdis, TK, Bret, Michele and some other folks who are friends but I have not met them yet - like Kerri/pixiewings71) - but I was trying to keep it mainly at the people I have met in person.

Anyway, stay tuned for that...coming next week.


Also, on Monday (June 4th) or perhaps just before, I should find out if I was selected for the AP preview of Cars Land, etc., which will be held on June 11th. I am not doing the paid event that is being offered to AP holders and D23 people. I am just waiting to see if I get selected for the 'free' preview. I think I will be. So...if I am picked that means I will have to figure out who to give my other 5 spots to. I was going to give 2 of them to Bret and his DA, but he is doing the paid AP event before June 11th. I want to make sure to pick people who are not going to be previewing DCA in any other way.

Oh, and - for those of you who have not yet seen a lot of photos of the new Mad T Party at DCA - it looks awesome. I had NO interest in ElecTRONica at all, but the Mad T Party might lure me in. Jessica/Belle Ella has taken some amazing, amazing photos of this event (hundreds of pictures) - primarily, the trippy, psychedelic-looking band that performs (which, coincidentally, looks like it would have fit right into the club scene on the Sunset Strip back in the glam metal heyday of the '80s!). I wish she would post some of her 'concert photos' here on The DIS, because they are too good to not be seen!

 

[deejdigsdis]

I just wanted to let you all know that you will be able to hear me (thrilling, isn't it?) on an upcoming DIS Unplugged podcast that is slated to air on or around June 7th, I believe (I could be wrong on the date, but I think it's something like that)! DIS Unplugged is on 'the other side of the board,' with all of the WDW stuff, but Tom (ImTooExcitedToSleep) has a sticky on our Disneyland forum with information on the different podcasts, etc.

For this particular podcast, there was a roundtable discussion with 3 members of the podcast team, Mary Jo, myself - and 4 other people. (Listen to find out who!) We were mainly discussing The DIS itself and not so much the parks, although there was a little bit of park talk sprinkled in here and there.

We gave shout outs to many people, including the Divas, the fabulous photographers on the Picture of the Day thread and others.

At one point we were talking about the good friends we've made and people we have met in person, so I specifically mentioned Marie (mariezp), Laurie (DizNee Luver), Molly (bumbershoot - who seems to have vanished from my TR altogether), and Jessica (Belle Ella). Actually, I mentioned bumbershoot a couple of times in the whole discussion, but you'll have to listen to the podcast when it runs to find out where!

I wanted to mention many other people too (like deejdigsdis, TK, Bret, Michele and some other folks who are friends but I have not met them yet - like Kerri/pixiewings71) - but I was trying to keep it mainly at the people I have met in person.

Anyway, stay tuned for that...coming next week.


Also, on Monday (June 4th) or perhaps just before, I should find out if I was selected for the AP preview of Cars Land, etc., which will be held on June 11th. I am not doing the paid event that is being offered to AP holders and D23 people. I am just waiting to see if I get selected for the 'free' preview. I think I will be. So...if I am picked that means I will have to figure out who to give my other 5 spots to. I was going to give 2 of them to Bret and his DA, but he is doing the paid AP event before June 11th. I want to make sure to pick people who are not going to be previewing DCA in any other way.

Oh, and - for those of you who have not yet seen a lot of photos of the new Mad T Party at DCA - it looks awesome. I had NO interest in ElecTRONica at all, but the Mad T Party might lure me in. Jessica/Belle Ella has taken some amazing, amazing photos of this event (hundreds of pictures) - primarily, the trippy, psychedelic-looking band that performs (which, coincidentally, looks like it would have fit right into the club scene on the Sunset Strip back in the glam metal heyday of the '80s!). I wish she would post some of her 'concert photos' here on The DIS, because they are too good to not be seen!

Sherry, that is awesome! Can't wait to tune in. Keep us posted on your status of the AP preview. I need to go back and re-read your 3rd installment of the Pre-TR so I can remember what I was going to comment on!

 

[tksbaskets]

How fun that you'll be doing a podcast. Please let us know when we can go and listen. I'm sure it will be an enjoyable listen

It will be fun to put a voice with the words Some day I hope our schedule collide and we can meet in person at our Happy Place. You know so many DISers by screenname there is no way you can mention them all. I think your threshold was just perfect.

Now I have to go and stalk Jessica/Belle Ella for the Mad Hatter pictures. I'm always curious!

TK

 

[DizNee Luver]

 

[Belle Ella]

Hi, Sherry!!

Now I have to go and stalk Jessica/Belle Ella for the Mad Hatter pictures. I'm always curious!

I've only posted them on my Facebook/Tumblr/Instagram so far. I'm debating writing a review but I'm too lazy. I will add some photos though.

 

[mvf-m11c]

I just wanted to let you all know that you will be able to hear me (thrilling, isn't it?) on an upcoming DIS Unplugged podcast that is slated to air on or around June 7th, I believe (I could be wrong on the date, but I think it's something like that)! DIS Unplugged is on 'the other side of the board,' with all of the WDW stuff, but Tom (ImTooExcitedToSleep) has a sticky on our Disneyland forum with information on the different podcasts, etc.

For this particular podcast, there was a roundtable discussion with 3 members of the podcast team, Mary Jo, myself - and 4 other people. (Listen to find out who!) We were mainly discussing The DIS itself and not so much the parks, although there was a little bit of park talk sprinkled in here and there.

We gave shout outs to many people, including the Divas, the fabulous photographers on the Picture of the Day thread and others.

At one point we were talking about the good friends we've made and people we have met in person, so I specifically mentioned Marie (mariezp), Laurie (DizNee Luver), Molly (bumbershoot - who seems to have vanished from my TR altogether), and Jessica (Belle Ella). Actually, I mentioned bumbershoot a couple of times in the whole discussion, but you'll have to listen to the podcast when it runs to find out where!

I wanted to mention many other people too (like deejdigsdis, TK, Bret, Michele and some other folks who are friends but I have not met them yet - like Kerri/pixiewings71) - but I was trying to keep it mainly at the people I have met in person.

Anyway, stay tuned for that...coming next week.


Also, on Monday (June 4th) or perhaps just before, I should find out if I was selected for the AP preview of Cars Land, etc., which will be held on June 11th. I am not doing the paid event that is being offered to AP holders and D23 people. I am just waiting to see if I get selected for the 'free' preview. I think I will be. So...if I am picked that means I will have to figure out who to give my other 5 spots to. I was going to give 2 of them to Bret and his DA, but he is doing the paid AP event before June 11th. I want to make sure to pick people who are not going to be previewing DCA in any other way.

Glad to hear that you will be doing the podcast. I can't wait to listen to it.

You already know that I hope you will get selected for the AP sneak peek to CL/BVS on the 11th. I believed I said this awhile ago when you offered one of your spots if my DA and I didn't get selected for the sneak peek on the 11th. I do appreciate you offering one of your spots so my DA and I could see CL/BVS. But my DA and I just couldn't wait until June 4th to find out if we get selected or not for the sneak peek. So we just bought our tickets on the 10th. At least the money is going to a good cause. If we do get selected for the 11th, I was going to ask you if you want to join my DA and I at the sneak peek on the 11th. I have been looking forward to meeting you in person one of these days and it would be great to meet you during the sneak peek (well I would say if we do meet each other in person we would prefer to be during the Holiday season which is our favorite time of the year at the DLR). I will be looking forward to hear what time you will be seeing CL/BVS on the 11th and see who you are inviting that day.

 

[tksbaskets]

Hi, Sherry!!



I've only posted them on my Facebook/Tumblr/Instagram so far. I'm debating writing a review but I'm too lazy. I will add some photos though.

I sure hope you do....now I can stop stalking you let me know if/when you post pics.

 

[WDWJonasGirl]

Hi there, Kaitlin!

I'm very glad you're back!

I'm so sorry it took me this long to wish you a happy birthday - but a very belated Happy Birthday to you!!!!! I hope it was a great day for you and that you had fun. I remember when I turned 17 (100 years ago). It was a fun time in life.


Kaitlin -

Thank you! You could definitely do it if Photobucket had not removed the Disney Parks option. It takes a minute to get used to the effects and learn exactly how to size them/layer them/use them to where they will be most effective, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy - and fun to go through your pictures and try to find the ones where the effects are a perfect fit (not all of them are).

Thank you!! Not long until my Disney Cruise!!

 

[mariezp]

Sherry, I am really looking forward to listening to the DIS Unplugged podcast! Have you heard anymore about whether the exact date is June 7th? If for some crazy reason I happen to miss it will there be a link to listen later?


I am crossing my fingers for you that you get picked for the AP preview of Carsland. Will be a mad house but I do suppose it would be fun to get in before everyone else has a chance. Plus I bet that the preview day will be much calmer than the chaos that is going to happen when they open up for the general public. So glad we won't be heading that way until November. Hoping that the excitement dies down a little before then.

 

[mariezp]

Hi Sherry! Just got through listening to the podcast. You did a great job!!!! Thanks for the mention. This was actually the very first one I have ever listened in on. I really enjoyed it so be sure to let us know if you are ever on again. Sounds like a bunch of great folks.

 

[Sherry E]

Hi Sherry! Just got through listening to the podcast. You did a great job!!!! Thanks for the mention. This was actually the very first one I have ever listened in on. I really enjoyed it so be sure to let us know if you are ever on again. Sounds like a bunch of great folks.

Thank you, Marie!

I didn't even realize the podcast had gone up yet, and then all of a sudden - at the same moment - I read your post about hearing it, and then Belle Ella/Jessica (hi, Jessica!) mentioned to me on Facebook that she was listening to my voice on the podcast at that time. I have not listened to it so I'm not sure what - if anything - was edited out.

Hopefully Laurie hears her name as well, and Molly/bumbershoot,too! I also gave a shout out to I'm Mikey over in the Picture of the Day thread.

I'm not sure if I'll be invited back to do another podcast at any point, but if ever I am I will certainly let everyone know!

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Now....everyone stay tuned to this TR because I just might be back here in a few days with some brand new photos. We'll see how it goes.

Oh, don't worry - Aunt Betty's Weepy, Wacky, Wonderful Christmas Trip TR will return, and that story will continue, but we may just have to interrupt our regularly scheduled programming for a quick detour into Radiator Springs.

 

[tksbaskets]

Thank you, Marie!

I didn't even realize the podcast had gone up yet, and then all of a sudden - at the same moment - I read your post about hearing it, and then Belle Ella/Jessica (hi, Jessica!) mentioned to me on Facebook that she was listening to my voice on the podcast at that time. I have not listened to it so I'm not sure what - if anything - was edited out.

Hopefully Laurie hears her name as well, and Molly/bumbershoot,too! I also gave a shout out to I'm Mikey over in the Picture of the Day thread.

I'm not sure if I'll be invited back to do another podcast at any point, but if ever I am I will certainly let everyone know!

​

Now....everyone stay tuned to this TR because I just might be back here in a few days with some brand new photos. We'll see how it goes.

Oh, don't worry - Aunt Betty's Weepy, Wacky, Wonderful Christmas Trip TR will return, and that story will continue, but we may just have to interrupt our regularly scheduled programming for a quick detour into Radiator Springs.

What great news! We'll be standing by!
TK

 

[Sherry E]

What great news! We'll be standing by!
TK

From what I've read here and there, it is sounding like Cars Land is great fun. But to be honest, from what I've gathered, while Cars Land represents the 'fun,' Buena Vista Street seems to be the real 'heart' of this whole DCA re-imagining and expansion. BVS is supposedly the thing that is bringing that same sort of emotion out in people like what they might feel when they step onto Main Street in DL.

So I shall see for myself!! Hopefully I can share some photos with you all, as well as my opinions on Cars Land, Buena Vista Street, the new Ghirardelli place, and anything else I see that's new!!




TK - were you able to listen to the podcast yesterday? Did anyone hear it other than Jessica and Marie?

 

[DizNee Luver]

Finally got a chance to listen to most of the podcast......thanx for the shout out!!!! Made me feel so special!! Its was nice to hear some of the other gals I know and some of the names I recognize. Nicely done!!!

still looking forward to the Christmas trip report (and pics).......

 

[Sherry E]

Hi, Laurie! I'm glad you got a chance to listen to most of the podcast.

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Okay, everyone!!!!

I was at DLR today for about 9-1/2 hours or so, and I got something like 748 pictures. I hate trips in hot weather, so that was not good for me. Other than that, Liza/funatdisney and I previewed Cars Land and Buena Vista Street...and we met up with Jessica/Belle Ella too!

Here are my thoughts (and Liza agreed):

1. Big thumbs up to Cars Land - neither one of us was terribly thrilled about a land devoted to Cars when we first heard about it, but Disney went all out with the details. We both said that if they had to devote a land to Cars, they did it the right way. They didn't do a half-hearted job. That land is chock full o' details, hidden gems, inside jokes, etc. - kind of like ToonTown, but for Cars. Disney really did it right this time!;

2. BIG BIG thumbs up to Buena Vista Street. It's another great area where the attention to detail is amazing, from the style of architecture and design patterns to the style of dress and costumes worn by the CM's and even the characters!! IF Disney does the smart thing and decorates BVS for the holidays, I think it will look amazing with the 1920's/1930's decor; and

3. Another Big thumbs up to the new Ghirardelli ice cream place! While the prices are steep (about $9.00 for a sundae - but it's a big sundae), they have a great selection of interesting shakes and sundaes, etc., from which to choose, as well as hot chocolate and things like that. Plus, they take the Annual Pass discount (which Gibson Girl in DL does not do). Both Liza and I agreed that we think Ghirardelli is going to give Gibson Girl a real run for its money - the menu selections are more varied.



Anyway, I have to get all of my photos loaded to Photobucket - I am not going to do a TR for today. I'm just going to share photos here, and that's it. And then we'll get back to the Christmas TR.

Right now, the only pictures from today that I have loaded to Photobucket are from my cell phone (below), but these are just kind of so-so. The better ones from the actual camera will come tomorrow after everything is loaded! I have no clue what I even took photos of - I was just pointing and snapping away - but I got a lot of ground covered!

Here are the bad cell phone pictures, just to give you something to look at until I come back with the bounty of photos tomorrow:

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[kaoden39]

Oh Sherry!!


You have me so excited!! These are great teaser photos for sure!! I started listening to the podcast and will finish it tomorrow while Scotty is as work so I don't have an distractions. It sounds like it was fun to do.

 

[mvf-m11c]

I'm glad that you went to the preview with Liza today. I was there today at 11am and I really enjoyed CL & BVS. It was even better then I predicted. I was surprise to see you there today and I didn't run into you. I got to meet franandaj today at CL and it would have been neat if I get to meet you today.

I can't wait to see more of your pics. I have done over 700 pics today and will be getting more tomorrow night.

 

[DizNee Luver]

NICE!!!!!!

 

[Minnie Sue Oz]

Hanging out for the next lot of pics

Not long to go now and I will be able to experience what you already have! I can't wait!!!

I'm so glad that you were able to get the sneak peek and share your pics and you do do tell such a good story too!

Looking forward to more

 

[mariezp]

No wonder I couldn't find you earlier today! Your TR thread got a new name. No doubt you had a fantastic time previewing Carsland. Can't wait to hear your take on it and see your photos. BTW, I watched a video of Radiator Springs Racer and I have to say that I am now officially excited! I had no idea that it was going to have all the animatronics and a whole show building. Not sure how I missed all that. Anyway, loved the pics so far now we just need you to bring on some more!