Questions from a WDW vet! (I feel like my head is going to explode!!!)

[longneckthree]

Hi all,
I've been to WDW twice and the information that I got on these boards made both those trips awesome!!!
Now I need your help with this trip. We leave in just 10 days!!!! 1. Disney.go.com says that Bill Hill and the Hillbillies are playing Thurs 11/5 and Fri 11/6 but this web site said they weren't - are they or not?
2. Are there pressed pennies in the parks?
and 3. Is there a ride in DCA called Moulhound Madness?
Thank you so much you guys are so wonderful!!!
Maggie - (yes my sig line says Emily - she hijacked my posts - rotten teen!!)

 

[nunzia]

Hi,
I don't know about Billy Hill..they are super, though, so try and see them.
Yes..TONS of pressed penny machines in both parks..some pressed quarter ones too, I think.
Mulholland Madness is in DCA, yes. Little twisty jerky rollercoaster thing (with great views of the DCA Villas )

Anymore questions?

 

[MichaelColey]

If you're a WDW vet, I think HydroGuy wrote this awesome thread just for you:

A DLR Guide for WDW Vets

Some of the most basic differences are that Disneyland requires much less planning, it's more compact, and that there aren't as many advantages to staying on site.

 

[oc_tony]

1. Disney.go.com says that Bill Hill and the Hillbillies are playing Thurs 11/5 and Fri 11/6 but this web site said they weren't - are they or not?

DW is headed to the parks for a couple of hours this morning, and she said she'll check on your Billy Hill question and try to get a definitive answer. It is a great show and I think you and your family would enjoy it.

 

[DangerMouse]

The Billies regular schedule is Thurs-Mon. They don't play on Tue & Wed. What site said they weren't playing?

 

[jlmarr]

Pressed pennies:

Disney maintains an official list.

This page is good too: http://www.parkpennies.com/disneylandpennychecklists/disneylandchecklist.htm

 

[oc_tony]

DW is headed to the parks for a couple of hours this morning, and she said she'll check on your Billy Hill question and try to get a definitive answer. It is a great show and I think you and your family would enjoy it.

oc_tony's wife here...Billy Hill and the Hillbillies plays at 11:15 am, 1:00, 2:35, 4:00, and 5:15 pm. As PP mentioned, they do not play on Tues and Wed. After talking to two different CMs (one at City Hall and one at the Golden Horseshoe), neither one had heard anything to suggest that the show would not be playing during the week of your visit. So, you should be able to catch this funny group. Have a great time!

 

[longneckthree]

I knew I could count on you guys!
oc tony - My DD wants you to adopt her! She can't imagine anything cooler than living so close!
Maggie

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

According to the 2010 unofficial guide Disney has or is going to rename Mulholland Madness to Goofy's Sky School. So while the ride is still there is may have a different name when you get to the parks.

 

[HydroGuy]

According to the 2010 unofficial guide Disney has or is going to rename Mulholland Madness to Goofy's Sky School. So while the ride is still there is may have a different name when you get to the parks.

For this and other updates on DCA see:

Disney's California Adventure Project Tracker VIII

 

[oc_tony]

I knew I could count on you guys!
oc tony - My DD wants you to adopt her! She can't imagine anything cooler than living so close!
Maggie

Ha ha, that's funny. Yes, we're very blessed to live so close and visit the happiest place on earth just about whenever we wish. BTW, we love WDW too. We went there the last two summers and had a blast! Both places are magical in their own way.

 

[snickerboo]

Hey longneck! We'll also be there that week & we're also longtime WDW fans, first foray into DL (well, not really, dh and I went as teens). Looking forward to all the differences

I have another ? on behalf of dd: what's pin trading like there? I heard it's not as big as at WDW. Dd loved pin trading last time.