We're Baaaaack!! **The WLV's groupies & Trivia Thread chapter 3

[horselover]

Off topic but . . .

Our prayers go out to the Austin Wuennenberg family as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of Austin in the Monorail accident.

We have all enjoyed the Monorail system from time to time, and some of us have ridden with the pilot in the front cab. The YouTube video certainly brings us all think "hey, I was standing right there last . .. ". Let's be careful with the speculation of what occurred. Blogs are full of CM chatter, but it is just chatter no the less.

Let's pray also that the pilot of the other Monorail eventually finds peace after experiencing this terrible tragedy.

Well said DiznyDad & I 2nd that. Good thoughts & prayers going out to all involved.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Off topic but . . .

Our prayers go out to the Austin Wuennenberg family as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of Austin in the Monorail accident.

We have all enjoyed the Monorail system from time to time, and some of us have ridden with the pilot in the front cab. The YouTube video certainly brings us all think "hey, I was standing right there last . .. ". Let's be careful with the speculation of what occurred. Blogs are full of CM chatter, but it is just chatter no the less.

Let's pray also that the pilot of the other Monorail eventually finds peace after experiencing this terrible tragedy.

You are so right. I don't even know what to write right now. You said it very well.

 

[eliza61]

Off topic but . . .

Our prayers go out to the Austin Wuennenberg family as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of Austin in the Monorail accident.

We have all enjoyed the Monorail system from time to time, and some of us have ridden with the pilot in the front cab. The YouTube video certainly brings us all think "hey, I was standing right there last . .. ". Let's be careful with the speculation of what occurred. Blogs are full of CM chatter, but it is just chatter no the less.

Let's pray also that the pilot of the other Monorail eventually finds peace after experiencing this terrible tragedy.

 

[Happydinks]

Off topic but . . .

Our prayers go out to the Austin Wuennenberg family as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of Austin in the Monorail accident.

Let's pray also that the pilot of the other Monorail eventually finds peace after experiencing this terrible tragedy.

So incredibly sad - for all who were involved. Our prayers for Austin's family, reconcilliation and peace for the cast members who were involved in the rescue, and condolences for all the WDW family.
Godspeed, Austin.

 

[eliza61]

Even if it's tuesday!! Since we're all back from the 4th of July, here is some related trivia

7/4/1985. Tinker Bell took her first flight from Cinderellas Castle. She did make a "practice run" the night before though.

and since the world is presently consumed with the death of Michael Jackson.

on 7/2/1987, the 3-d film Captain EO starring Michael Jackson began at the Magic Eye theater in Epcot. It ran for almost 8 years and closed on 7/11/1994.

Does anyone know what replaced it? hint: it's still currently running.

 

[jimmytammy]

Even if it's tuesday!! Since we're all back from the 4th of July, here is some related trivia

7/4/1985. Tinker Bell took her first flight from Cinderellas Castle. She did make a "practice run" the night before though.

and since the world is presently consumed with the death of Michael Jackson.

on 7/2/1987, the 3-d film Captain EO starring Michael Jackson began at the Magic Eye theater in Epcot. It ran for almost 8 years and closed on 7/11/1994.

Does anyone know what replaced it? hint: it's still currently running.

Hey all!! Computer issues has kept me away for a few days. Got a lotta catchin up to do.

We didnt start going to WDW til 1999, so Im a bit rusty, but isnt Honey I Shrunk The Audience the place that once housed Captain EO?

 

[eliza61]

Hey all!! Computer issues has kept me away for a few days. Got a lotta catchin up to do.

We didnt start going to WDW til 1999, so Im a bit rusty, but isnt Honey I Shrunk The Audience the place that once housed Captain EO?

Not rusty at all. You're absolutely right!!

Happy Tuesday All

 

[Dizny Dad]

Good Job jimmytammy!

Does anybody look forward to the replacement of Honey I shrunk the Audience?

 

[Muushka]

Good Job jimmytammy!

Does anybody look forward to the replacement of Honey I shrunk the Audience?

Well, after seeing it 75 times, I must admit a change would be nice.

JT, you started in 1999?? You are a fast study!

 

[eliza61]

Well, after seeing it 75 times, I must admit a change would be nice.

JT, you started in 1999?? You are a fast study!

I'm weird, some attractions I love no matter how many times I've seen it and some I'm ready for them to move on. I love Indiana Jones but now I think it's a little long in the tooth along with Honey I shrunk the audience but sit me in front of the "Muppets 3D" and I'm a happy camper.

So Muushka, you get credited for the next "official, totally unscientific" groupie question.

Which attractions do we think could use a bit of "freshinin up" as my "big momma" would say?

 

[Granny]

We didnt start going to WDW til 1999,

JT...our first trip was in 1998, so we're right there with you! We planned on staying at a moderate but they were booked up by the time we made reservations so we "settled" on a relatively new resort by the name of Wildnerness Lodge! The rest is history.

I'm weird, some attractions I love no matter how many times I've seen it and some I'm ready for them to move on. I love Indiana Jones but now I think it's a little long in the tooth along with Honey I shrunk the audience but sit me in front of the "Muppets 3D" and I'm a happy camper.

So Muushka, you get credited for the next "official, totally unscientific" groupie question.

Which attractions do we think could use a bit of "freshinin up" as my "big momma" would say?

I'm also in the camp of liking some attractions over and over. In particular, I'd be unhappy if they ever pulled Festival of the Lion King or the Beauty & the Beast shows.

As far as attractions they could freshen up, I guess I'd have to say possibly Universe of Energy though we really like the long air-conditioned ride during our hot summer trips.

The problem with "freshinin' up" is that I don't always prefer the new to the old. I'm not sure that the newer Pirates of the Carribean, Mexico boat ride, or Stitch Encounter are improvements over their former attractions.

On the other hand, I think that they did improve Spaceship Earth and Haunted Mansion with their updates.

 

[DiznyDi]

With the holiday, picnics, family, celebrations and the fact that I turned '55' this year, I completely forgot......
Happy Birthday Oshawa

 

[Muushka]

With the holiday, picnics, family, celebrations and the fact that I turned '55' this year, I completely forgot......
Happy Birthday Oshawa

Good job DiznyDi! Happy birthday Oshawa!

And our other July birthdays:

lisah0711...............July 11
DaveH...................July 26

PS, DiznyDi, 1954 was a great year, wasn't it!

Oh, and the ride I would most like to see re-vamped?

Stitch's Great Escape!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Can't help but jump in and say that I agree with everything said so far as to what I could see again and again, and feel are an institutional event when going to the World (Muppets 3D, Lion King, etc) and those that need refreshed/replaced (Honey I Shrunk, Imagination, World of Energy, Etc)

I do understand it is a function of how often one visits the World. Those that "get it" and are there frequently see these attractions much differently. Disney has never been the Mecca of change. That is good in that there are so many changes to our world that seem out of control sometimes that it is good to have a place you can count on being consistent.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Add me to your July birthday list.....July 31'st!!!

Good job DiznyDi! Happy birthday Oshawa!

And our other July birthdays:

lisah0711...............July 11
DaveH...................July 26

PS, DiznyDi, 1954 was a great year, wasn't it!

Oh, and the ride I would most like to see re-vamped?

Stitch's Great Escape!

 

[Happydinks]

I'm weird, some attractions I love no matter how many times I've seen it and some I'm ready for them to move on. I love Indiana Jones but now I think it's a little long in the tooth along with Honey I shrunk the audience but sit me in front of the "Muppets 3D" and I'm a happy camper.

So Muushka, you get credited for the next "official, totally unscientific" groupie question.

Which attractions do we think could use a bit of "freshinin up" as my "big momma" would say?

Ah -- how about the Carousel of Progress? I actually remember seeing that at the NY World's Fair, and while they have done a little "updating" at the end, maybe just a little more?

Does anyone miss Cranium Command? We absolutely loved that show--and the characters that were in it.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Ah -- how about the Carousel of Progress? I actually remember seeing that at the NY World's Fair, and while they have done a little "updating" at the end, maybe just a little more?

. . . . .

Now there is where my DW and I disagree. I find the Carousel of Progress a nostalgic look back to my childhood and experience at the Worlds Fair in 1964 ( ); DW finds it a great place to sleep and uses it as a bargining chip agaist me to do other things she likes (like It's a Small World - geeze louise ) Life is all give and take, isn't it .

The last few trips the Carousel of Progress has been shut down a few hours at a time. I've never heard why, just the way it is being old I guess; kind of like me taking a nap at work (if I only could).

 

[Happydinks]

Now there is where my DW and I disagree. I find the Carousel of Progress a nostalgic look back to my childhood and experience at the Worlds Fair in 1964 ( ); DW finds it a great place to sleep and uses it as a bargining chip agaist me to do other things she likes (like It's a Small World - geeze louise ) Life is all give and take, isn't it .

The last few trips the Carousel of Progress has been shut down a few hours at a time. I've never heard why, just the way it is being old I guess; kind of like me taking a nap at work (if I only could).

Ah - now don't get me wrong - I too really like CP - and Bob is the one who takes the nap (although, I do think the seats ARE from 1964 ). The end of the ride, which they did "update" years ago, could maybe update again - perhaps they could be "twittering"

Small World - ugh! . The song that gets "stuck in your head" - forever! We rode it back in 2006 - never again! We heard from one of our friends who is a CM - that's where you're assigned when you've been "bad"! I think your DW gets the better end of the deal in CP vs SW! (Apology in advance to all who like SW!)

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Hey Groupies,

Muushka - Happy to hear your cat and leg are okay.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OSHAWA.

After experiencing the new technology on Toy Story Mania I wouldn't mind seeing Buzz Lightyear updated. I like the old classics like Carousel of Progress but agree updating that last seen wouldn't hurt.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Oh, the youngsters here with first visits in 1998 and 1999! I need to scan a photo that has my mom and dad standing in front of the sign about Tom Sawyer Island opening in Spring of 1973. I was there but have no idea if they let me take the picture or my grandmother. It was the first trip I remember them letting me take a few shots and the main street horses were my main choice to "burn" up 2 or 3 film shots - very hard to imagine me taking pics of horses I'm sure! But, I am more of a newbie to the lodge since my first stay there wasn't until 2006 having been on a moderate budget unless I was at a conference. (Dixie Landings Muushka - loved it!)

Stitch's - agreed - time for a change. It's a Small World IMO needs to stay but I only dare go on it every 5 years or so! The rehab made it pretty again but still, that music! Carousel of Progress - agree on updating the last scene but it makes me smile when I see the "new" ski boots. I wish they had it or America Sings at DL still. And I miss Mr. Toad at WDW but can get my fix at DL. I really miss the Skyway though!!!!!

I do understand it is a function of how often one visits the World. Those that "get it" and are there frequently see these attractions much differently. Disney has never been the Mecca of change. That is good in that there are so many changes to our world that seem out of control sometimes that it is good to have a place you can count on being consistent.

This sums up perfectly how I feel about Disney. I have enough craziness and change in my everyday life and I LIKE having a place to go that I know well, that doesn't change significantly, that provides many choices for entertainment, and that I know I'll enjoy. For me, it's an easy vacation!


A belated Happy Birthday OSHAWA!!!!!