Something About Nothing.......part 2 (please join us)

[keishashadow]

sex

i found you

 

[loribell]

mac I was listing the things I don't want...shhh!

Hey guys! My headache has progressively gotten worse so I am going to head to bed. I'll catch up with you guys in the morning.

 

[keishashadow]

fyi, senate sent the "slightly amended" tax abatement to the Pres for siggie...

we shall see what we shall see...

added in $300 for srs who earned @ least $3 K either earnings or Social Security, interesting twist

 

[macraven]

I want to hear it! I like cat stories as much as kid stories!
I'll give up alcohol and smoking for lent! Guess I'll give up vacations too!

And strangely enough - seems like most people in our company (finance) do or plan to retire to Arizona so they must have the same philosophies!

And - hey, I've been sitting here at work catching up and you're making me late going home! Catch you all later!

uh marcie, you don't drink or smoke.
am i more blonde than you or are you more blonde than me.....???

 

[macraven]

check out the upcoming attraction @ MGM

AP
'Idol' Attraction Coming to Disney World
Thursday February 7, 4:09 pm ET
By Derrik J. Lang, AP Entertainment Writer
Disney World Plans to Create an 'American Idol' Attraction at Hollywood Studios Theme Park


NEW YORK (AP) -- Disney World is about to get a little pitchy, dawg.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced plans Thursday to create a live performance attraction based on "American Idol" at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park -- formerly called Disney-MGM Studios -- in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Our goal is to try to recreate the excitement of those 24 people who show up on that 'American Idol' stage," Disney Parks chairman Jay Rasulo told The Associated Press. "We believe many, many viewers want to know exactly how that feels, and we're going to try to reproduce that feeling for them."

Much like the hugely popular Fox singing competition, the as-yet-unnamed attraction -- scheduled to open in late 2008 -- will allow theme park guests to audition then perform before a live studio audience inside the Hollywood Studios' theater space formerly occupied by the "Doug Live!" and "Superstar Television" attractions.

Disney licensed the rights to create the attraction from "Idol" co-producers 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia, despite the fact "American Idol" airs on Fox and Disney owns broadcast competitor ABC.

"It is owned by us, so we can extend the brand in the off-air space in the ways that we want to," said Keith Hindle, FremantleMedia's licensing vice president. "We don't see this in any way as a NewsCorp. vs. Disney debate. That's never been part of the discussion, and it's not something that's relevant to us. It's just part of 'American Idol.'"

The attraction's details are still being worked out, but it will probably operate something like this: Theme park guests ages 14 and up will be able to audition for a Disney casting producer. Those who pass the test will be selected to appear in one of the park's "Idol" stage shows. Rasulo anticipates six to eight such shows a day.

Backstage, the performers will receive hair and makeup touchups from a stylist and singing tips from a vocal coach. Then, the guests will perform on an "Idol"-like set in front of a live audience and three judges. No, not Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. Instead, Rasulo says it's likely three audience members will be selected to evaluate the performers while a live host will keep the show moving.

Top audience vote-getters will compete in a grand finale show at the end of each day. Overall daily champs will win a special front-of-the-line pass at a regional audition for the actual "American Idol" show. Hindle says Disney winners won't be given any special treatment during the real audition, just the ability to skip ahead.

Because of eligibility differences -- namely, the TV show's 16- to 28-year-old age limit -- winners may be offered the option of transferring their pass to a friend or family member, but they won't be allowed to sell it. Daily champs too young to audition for the real deal could save the pass until they're old enough to compete, according to Hindle.

But will there be enough Fantasias and Sanyayas to keep theme park audiences captivated?

"I know that there's enough talent on any given day in our theme parks to keep people entertained," said Rasulo.

Beyond the attraction, Hindle says actual "Idol" stars may make appearances throughout the year and merchandise designed by both FremantleMedia and Disney's product divisions especially for the attraction would be available for sale.

"It's a very collaborative process," Hindle said. "Disney knows more about live stage productions that we ever will. We know more about our TV show that Disney ever will. Exactly how this will manifest it is something that will be mutually approved by all parties. We're looking to Disney to see how their guests like to be entertained."


mac - do u remember last year during the WPASIDI competition, when we had to "do over" MGM...remember my idea of a talent show type attraction for young folks ; you know the idea that got laffed out of the park by team-mates....i should have copywritten it ...you had my back

i figure ur idea re the parade will be be the next thing they adapt

yea i read the announcement on the csw boards earlier today.


and i stood firm for you homie...........it was your idea, and an excellent on at that, and it would have made us advance to the next level if we had not been out voted.

 

[wall1a]

Hi Guys, I’m going to Universal on the Feb. 18th and need some help. First how is the meal plan? Second what would you do first if you were me? And third what is the one thing (not the shows) that is a must do?

 

[macraven]

i found you

Hi Guys, I’m going to Universal on the Feb. 18th and need some help. First how is the meal plan? Second what would you do first if you were me? And third what is the one thing (not the shows) that is a must do?

wall1a

newest newbie of the day.
and with the question of the day.

first tell us ages of the kids that are going with or if the group will be adults only. i need that 411 to guide you on the shows.

i like the meal plan. if you like chicken sandwiches, burgers, that type of fast food and can eat it more than once a day, you would be good to go with it.
you can get seconds by just getting back in the line for it.


are you a coaster person?
if your group are coaster homies, do IOA first.
if not try the studios then.

will you be there all day?
staying on site?
number in your group w/ages


let us know so we can help you better instead of giving you a generic answer.

come back and let us know!
we can help.
some of us here are teachers.........

 

[RVGal]

How cute is a Kindergarten program? OMG! I wanted to cry it was so sweet!

Forgive the crappy photo quality, but I was too far back for my flash to reach.

Joshua's class did a song all about smells, hence the glasses with fake noses.

 

[wall1a]

wall1a

newest newbie of the day.
and with the question of the day.

first tell us ages of the kids that are going with or if the group will be adults only. i need that 411 to guide you on the shows.

i like the meal plan. if you like chicken sandwiches, burgers, that type of fast food and can eat it more than once a day, you would be good to go with it.
you can get seconds by just getting back in the line for it.


are you a coaster person?
if your group are coaster homies, do IOA first.
if not try the studios then.

will you be there all day?
staying on site?
number in your group w/ages


let us know so we can help you better instead of giving you a generic answer.

come back and let us know!
we can help.
some of us here are teachers.........

Thanks .
Their will be my wife( Janet) myself (Shawn) and my sons ages 10 and 11.
I love burgers !
Coasters are great for all of use.
We will be staying off site but going to the parks for three days.

 

[Metro West]

First off....

to Wall1a


I can't believe I almost missed Survivor tonight. I completely forgot it was starting again.

Fans vs. Favorites and Johnny Fairplay was voted off!

What else is going on tonight?

 

[tlinus]

psssssssssssstttttr. janet - my beer distributor will start carrying LANDSHARK starting on Monday!!!

 

[Metro West]

Uh...does it COME in white??? Thought only silver???

I know it was only produced in Stainless Steel but that picture looks white to me Brab.

I'll have to take a ride over here one weekend: http://www.dmcflorida.com/

 

[coastermom]

Wall1A

I worship the rollercoaster as well as my family if coasters are your thing then IOA is your place . We used the meal plan two years ago when we were there and it was OK . It was a lot of "park" food . It was worth it only for the fact that we were 5 people and most likely ate like we were 10 people .


Hello everyone . Well the busy time has begun and I am starting to go a little nutty . I spent the morning at a PTA meeting and the main point of conversation was CHEESE SANDWICHES and people who don't pay their kids hot lunch bills , It is amazing what people will fight over at these meetings .

Off to bed I am really tired. I went back and did a little and can't believe how much you guys can yack . I need to get out of all this stuff I need to do and spend more time here .


BTW I ordered the Sleepnumber bed today . . I am so looking forward to it . After we sleep in it for awhile I will let everyone who wanted to know about it how it is . I am sure we will LOVE IT . The only thing is it is very expensive I am a little shocked I even spent this much money on a bed .


Ok everyone see you all in the morning . No work for me in the morning but a PTA book sale all day so I will still be in school .

Night ,Night ladies and gents .

 

[damo]

Welcome Wall1A and


LOVE those kindie pictures!!!!

 

[bubba's mom]

Um - it was my kids saying that - not me!

I know...but same point

soooooooooo, a taning salon (sounds like somebody has ulterior motives - thinking free or heavily discounted tans) ; ur going to look like a sista'

the 'free' and 'heavily discounted' IS appealing ....but don't want to be lookin' like a sista! (altho, job DOES require being tan )

we have now gained 1 hour and 17 minutes of daylight.

43 days until spring

1 week until v-d day

6.7 months until my vacation.

I have noticed daylight until about 5:30 Each day..... spring will be here before we know it....heck....the middle of February is next week already

since this is a tolerant thread, i will add my pennys worth.

dontcha mean your TWO pennys worth

bucket list add ons
snorkeling

Penny....have you never snorkeled?? Really?

Had Chrissy and Matthew's conferences this afternoon.

Glad to hear the kids did well...always a good thing!

 

[bubba's mom]

What happened?? I went to submit last post and boards were down...database error? Are we going down tonite? I knew they were running slow

Hey guys! My headache has progressively gotten worse so I am going to head to bed. I'll catch up with you guys in the morning.

I hope a good rest does you better for tomorrow...I'm sorry all that talking about myself gave you a headache.... (...no more HH job discussions...promise)

fyi, senate sent the "slightly amended" tax abatement to the Pres for siggie...

we shall see what we shall see...

How cute is a Kindergarten program? OMG! I wanted to cry it was so sweet!

Forgive the crappy photo quality, but I was too far back for my flash to reach.

Joshua's class did a song all about smells, hence the glasses with fake noses.

HOW CAN YA NOT LOVE THIS KID???

Thanks
Their will be my wife( Janet) myself (Shawn) and my sons ages 10 and 11.
I love burgers !
Coasters are great for all of use.
We will be staying off site but going to the parks for three days.

Meal Deal is the 'fast park food' type....not a lot of selection, but eat to your hearts content. If you are staying offsite, go EARLY!! Not to miss: at IOA-Hulk and Dueling Dragons coasters and Spiderman....at the Studios-Mummy coaster and Men in Black....everything else is bonus!

I can't believe I almost missed Survivor tonight. I completely forgot it was starting again.

Fans vs. Favorites and Johnny Fairplay was voted off!

Yeah....what the heck was THAT with Fairplay gettin' voted off? I didn't get THAT at ALL??? Altho, DH said he prolly got some big $$ up front for being 'celebrity' and after the first 3 nites, thot to himself "what the heck am i doing?"....hence, the early exit. Altho, I'm sure they would have voted him off regardless just cuz of his rep. And what IDIOT makes an aliance with that dude? Uh...HELLO??? (Didn't he even mention to the cameras: "Didn't you see me play this game before?")

psssssssssssstttttr. janet - my beer distributor will start carrying LANDSHARK starting on Monday!!!

uh-oh

I know it was only produced in Stainless Steel but that picture looks white to me Brab.

I'll have to take a ride over here one weekend: http://www.dmcflorida.com/

I had no idea that place existed How far are you from it?

BTW I ordered the Sleepnumber bed today . . I am so looking forward to it . After we sleep in it for awhile I will let everyone who wanted to know about it how it is . I am sure we will LOVE IT . The only thing is it is very expensive I am a little shocked I even spent this much money on a bed .

I hope you love it for what you're spending....I have heard they are not cheap! (Our waterbed wasn't cheap either...but, it's the BEST $1K we ever spent....we absolutely love it ) .....and, when does it arrive....and will we ever see you again??

 

[bubba's mom]

Hey all....got an email from Lawrence tonite.

He says he is very bummed he can't be here and he wanted you all to know that Mary Eva is doing "great" now and he says "hi" to everyone....

 

[KStarfish82]

Hola!

Got home a little while ago after the diving champs. Our boy came in 12th!!

(That's a good thing)

Last practice this afternoon....and two days of champs and then we are DONE!

Hitting the sack....I'm wiped!

The meet will go very late tomorrow so if I don't see ya, happy Friday!

 

[macraven]

wall1a, since you are staying off site, get to the parking lot around 7:45 in the morning.
i know the lot does not open until 8:00 but you will line up and be up in front with the crowds behind you for parking your car.

it is worth it to wait 15 minutes in line to park
if you wait and get there at the parking garage at 8:00, line will be long.

the park officially opens at 9, but if you are in line at the ticket gate and many are also in that line, you will be let in early.

i have been admitted in as early as 8:20.

IOA does open early in the summer and busy times.
it is not official just something that i have encountered many times.

do IOA first.
you will be able to do hulk, spidey a few times before there are any lines for it. take front row!

many of the day guests do not arrive at the park until around 10:30ish.
i see that pattern a lot.
if you enter the park at 8:30 and the crowds come in around 2 hours later, you can accomplish a lot of rides without crowds.

not all rides will be open at 8:30 if they let the guests in then.
enough of them will though.

plan to eat at off times.
eat around 11ish when the parks start to get crowded.
do dinner the same way, 4:30 or after 7:00

are you doing the 2 park passes?

if so, travel to the other side/studios, once ioa lines swell to 40 minute waits.

the meal deal comes two ways. you can get both park options and therefore you can eat at both.

or you can buy the meal deals the day you are there for just one specific park. the meal deal does not include breakfast. it starts around 11 and will end 30 minutes before the park closes.

beverages are not include in the meal deal.
the cup program is.

go to the website for more of the details and listing of resturants that are participating.

 

[macraven]

everyone left me in the dust again.





sweet sleep