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The Mighty Men of Mouse Podcast is a high adventure show dedicated to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Topics other than Walt Disney World include general travel tips and stories. Started in 2011, this podcast focuses on unique and interesting WDW topics and games that help to shed light on our favorite vacation destination. If you enjoy whacky hypotheticals, the business of tourism, and a critical, but fair analysis of all the happenings in Walt Disney World, MMOM is the show for you. Come join us and have fun!
Banter about being trapped during air travel and a pondering which is preposterous. Dutch has follow up and Russ has news bites on the Rock and self-driving cars.
Banter on the reaction to Pandora. GALLIMAUFRY topics include more on Star Wars land and immersion, the challenges of make goods and how we would have built Harry Potter at WDW.
Banter on the reaction to Pandora. GALLIMAUFRY topics include more on Star Wars land and immersion, the challenges of make goods and how we would have built Harry Potter at WDW.
Banter about exclusive clubs. Follow up including talk on the value of an airplane seat, fish that fly, salty vs. blank (Google Group: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.food.cooking/EehBcV5irkg), and Star Wars news and rumors for the parks.
This week we dig through the interweb to find some absurd reviews to share. Russ also brings the banter with our ideas for snack BANG BANGS.
Lisa T.’s vacation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qssm3XqwRGg
Matt Houser’s Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiWkAQ0Ca6o
Bosox2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpiQ-D_kaxY
Russ has some banter on travel rewards. There is also follow up. Dutch then brings a topic.
Reconcilable Differences: 13: The Mickey Suit
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The Ringer Top 50 Fast Food Items
Bill Simmons Podcast on the list
This week we answer a hypothetical question from Chad about dining hopper. We also discuss an article from the Fool.
This week Russ shares his adventure to Tokyo Disney Sea. We also argue about express buses and talk about that weird Rogue One event.
This week we tackle the first batch of listener questions from Facebook. Thanks to all those who helped picked up the team.
This week we are inspired by Matt S. to pitch a movie: WDW has Fallen. We also catch up on some news items including drones, private ferry boats, Once Upon a Time, Epcot entertainment, Twitter acquisition, and TapuTapu.
This week John Kivus returns to discuss a recent article posted on the Greatest Site on the Internet about how he packs for the parks. We also tackle a bunch of questions from listener Clay.
Topics:
Menu changes at Nomad Lounge and Trader Sam's
STK changes
Captain's Grill closing for refurbe
Whispering Canyon dessert monstrosity
Purple ocks
Scanning children
Marvel rumors
Marriott-Starwood merger
This week we discuss this article about why Disney World is very bad. We also discuss when we would go back in time to WDW and the resort's prime.
Matt Houser gifted us this wonderful topic on waiting and a recent Freakonomics podcast on the subject.
This week we continue our artisanal touring series with one that is focused on the Mighty Men of Mouse. We also discuss Wawa.
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This week we are joined by Howie from Maryland to talk about whether or not WDW is doing enough for the environment. We also discuss some of the highlights from his recent solo adventure.
Satchel includes thoughts on rods, Disneyland, who Ken thinks Disney should acquire, helping of Gaz's parents, the Houser Theme Park Palybook, mining magic bands for data, and last minute ADR modifications. We also do 3 Good Minutes on our feelings about Universal and UniBros.
Dutch is back with some thoughts on his trip to WDW. Russ leads the team through Newz Bitez. John and Elyssa of the Greatest Website on the Internet also Drop the Mic.
Walt Disney World for Teens and Tweens by Tim Brooks
Dutch shares some of his reactions to his one day trip to the World. Russ also dishes out some news items to get our hot takes on.
Here's John Kivus' article on phone chargers at ROPEDROP dot NET
GALLIMAUFRY! Our first topic this week is what properties or companies we believe that Disney should try to acquire. The second topic is salary cap style game about how we would spend an hour in the Magic Kingdom. Finally and drawing inspiration from Effectively Wild's The only rule is that it has to work, we discuss how we would manage a small, independent amusement park.
Dutch is taking a road trip to Florida and the team helps him plan the two days he will get in the world. The squad also shares some positively bonkers reviews.
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John Kivus' road trip tips
Russ is back from WDW and has some thoughts to share on all the new stuff and happenings of the last few weeks. The show ends with some bonus audio from a Periscope done by Russ and Jeremy of Backside of Magic.
We also announced our new Facebook page. We'd love for you to join.
This week we are joined by Wes who has done a lot of work on figuring out the value offered by Walt Disney World annual passes and Universal Orlando annual passes. His data is available here. He also takes some time to discuss his experiences down in the World this past May.
Ways to help and support:
OneOrlando.org
VictimConnect (1-855-484-2846)
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Russ, Kip, and Dutch extend their condolences to the 49 victims who lost their lives in the Pulse tragedy.
Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old
Amanda Alvear, 25 years old
Oscar A Aracena-Montero, 26 years old
Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33 years old
Antonio Davon Brown, 29 years old
Darryl Roman Burt II, 29 years old
Angel L. Candelario-Padro, 28 years old
Juan Chevez-Martinez, 25 years old
Luis Daniel Conde, 39 years old
Cory James Connell, 21 years old
Tevin Eugene Crosby, 25 years old
Deonka Deidra Drayton, 32 years old
Simon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, 31 years old
Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25 years old
Mercedez Marisol Flores, 26 years old
Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22 years old
Juan Ramon Guerrero, 22 years old
Paul Terrell Henry, 41 years old
Frank Hernandez, 27 years old
Miguel Angel Honorato, 30 years old
Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40 years old
Jason Benjamin Josaphat, 19 years old
Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30 years old
Anthony Luis Laureanodisla, 25 years old
Christopher Andrew Leinonen, 32 years old
Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21 years old
Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, 49 years old
Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25 years old
Kimberly Morris, 37 years old
Akyra Monet Murray, 18 years old
Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20 years old
Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, 25 years old
Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36 years old
Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32 years old
Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, 35 years old
Enrique L. Rios, Jr., 25 years old
Jean C. Nives Rodriguez, 27 years old
Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35 years old
Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz, 24 years old
Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, 24 years old
Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34 years old
Shane Evan Tomlinson, 33 years old
Martin Benitez Torres, 33 years old
Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega, 24 years old
Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37 years old
Luis S. Vielma, 22 years old
Franky Jimmy Dejesus Velazquez, 50 years old
Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37 years old
Jerald Arthur Wright, 31 years old
Source of list can be found here.
We also extend condolences and prayers to the family of Lane Graves for their tragic loss.
This week is a gallimaufry featuring contributions from Bryan B., Matt Houser and Pete Norris. Topics include building an Uber Park, a game of Would You Rather, and War of the Attraction Animatronics.
This week we set our own bid limits for individual attractions. We also help Ken with planning out a solo birthday trip. The show starts with some news from around the World.
This week we get caught on some news. We also use James Rosemergy's post on FastPass Plus changes to talk some strategy.
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This week we tackle emails from one of our favorite listeners. Topics include intellectual properties, child discipline, unfinished business, planning for large groups, food preferences, and our favorite episodes. The show also features 3 Good Minutes from Jason about what Magic Kingdom will look on its 100th Birthday. The end of the show features all the great #MMOMdraft moments.
This week we are elated to be joined by Ken Storey of the Orlando Tourism Report to discuss being a local in Orlando as part of our lifestyler series. We also have a draft where we take turns picking the best moments during a Walt Disney World trip.
This week we discuss customer service and working at Walt Disney World using Would You Like Magic with That as a jumping off point. After the show, Kip shares some details from a recent trip.
Inspired by recent events and stuff going on in our real lives, this week we seek out to set what the max price "should be" for a bunch of stuff offered at WDW. We also discuss some recent news items in the Newz Bitez section. Most importantly, Elyssa and John join us to discuss their latest offering on the greatest site on the internet.
This week we are joined by Jeremy of the Backside of Magic. We take a look at value from a couple different angles including flying and driving and ideas on free stuff. Jeremy also shares details on an upcoming solo trip. We even get to try our hand at a Preposterous Pondering.
Backside of Magic Podcast
Jeremy on Twitter
Ryan on Twitter
Their podcast on Twitter
Erin Foster's article on Free Stuff
Bonus episode! Listener Interaction Satchel features follow up and questions on jobs at Disney and how awful some folks can be, live entertainment we've lost, chain restaurants, hot takes, differences between Future World East and West, scavenger hunts, how to handle dangerous babies, additional ideas on how to spend eternity in WDW, sandwiches, FastPass + at Disney's Hollywood Studios, doing more shows, laxbros, whether Peter Pan is a BOATRIDE, FLOAT Scores, BOATRIDES that never were, stroller crimes, selfies, ride quoters, land drafts, and IP Power Rankz.
Thanks to the following folks for helping make the show better: Elyssa, Gosh, Cassie, Ben, Scott S., President Rutherford B. Hayes, Wes, Howie, James R., Lisa and Matt, Matt S., Jeff W., Lisa Green, Tom, Alicia, Todd, Scott G., Jeremy, Brian, James, John, Brian, and more.
Articles
Lumberjacks in peril
Food chains are ok
Disney World Hacks
This week we are joined by Wes to talk about some recent news and to help him plan his solo trip.
Off the chain gallimaufry! Big thanks to Backside of Magic for the inspiration on the first one.
Major announcement this week about the show. We are also joined by Elyssa and John Kivus to discuss their recent trip. Russ Lipton stops by too. We also interview Josh and Eric about lifestylin and profiling. Also, please visit the best site on the internet.
This week's main topic is things which the Walt Disney World fan community rates properly. News Bitez include Rivers of Light info, changes to MyMagic+, Star Wars additions to the Studios, the rise of the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon, Zooptopia's success, Disney.....mopping up, and Disney Springs updates. We close out the show with 3 Good Minutes on the prognosis for the next five years of parks fandom. There's also a brief added on segment about the rumored resort fees.
This week we are joined by Wes James to discuss additional details revealed on ABC's special celebrating Disneyland's 60th Anniversary. Concept art discussed can be viewed here. We also discuss the company's alleged financial struggles and it's effects on domestic parks. Make sure to check out SaveTomorrowland.com.
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This week the team takes a look at some, uh, interesting reviews on the internet of Walt Disney World. We are also joined by Rick to talk about a recent mechanical problem on the Disney Cruise Line. The show closes with a trio of 3 Good Minutes, including one from DisNeat.
This week we get caught up on happenings in Walt Disney World and serve up some magna-hot takes. Topics covered include parking, the DVC lounge in Epcot, the potential death of garbage pizza, the new dining offer, Boardwalk construction, the break-ins at Saratoga Springs, and the release date of Star Wars Episode 8 getting pushed back. We also discuss some garbage article from someone who didn't do any research. Don't waste your time looking her up or her crappy article about couples who go to Walt Disney World. Be sure to check out our friends at ROPEDROP dot NET and the Backside of Magic.
FRANCHISE POWER RANKINGS IS HERE! Dutch presents his ranking of all the franchises in WDW and Universal Florida that are represented by attractions. The show closes with a few 3 Good Minutes on PHASMA!, internal strife of MMOM, podcast demands, favorite spots and more.
MMOM IP Power Rankings Google Sheet
Adam Britten joins the show to challenge Kip. Their job this week is to draft a land. We also have a GALLIMAUFRY! Topics include the worst people in Walt Disney World, custom touring plans, and What If....Disney had purchased Star Wars twenty years earlier.
It's time to rumble. It's time for the 2016 MMOM Attraction Royal Rumble. Current attractions! Retired attractions! Go over the top.
This week we are joined by James Rosemergy to discuss some of his articles on Touring Plans. Topics include traveling with wimps, annual pass and memory maker value, where to spend eternity in Walt Disney Wolrd, and sandwiches. Make sure to follow James on Twitter dot com.
First half of the show is a discussion with Josh Gonzalez and Eric Laycock to discuss the Cruise Cup Challenge. After that and the 39:55 mark of the show, we discuss Star Wars The Force Awakens with John Kivus, Elyssa Kivus, and Wes James.
Since they were so generous with their time and energy, we ask that you support our guests' other projects:
Ropedrop DOT Net -- the best site on the internet
SAVE TOMORROWLAND! -- a site that I marvel at on a regular basis
Into the Briar Batch -- check out what Eric has to say about the Cruise Cup and more
Carye Gonzalez's blog -- learn about what she learns each day
LIVE STAR WARS CALL IN SHOW WITH JOSH AND LITEM
Dutch also listened to a lot of podcasts to get ready for this show. Here's what he listened to:
The Incomparable Episode 277 -- listen to John Siracusa
Hello Internet Episode 54
Banished to the Pen Special Episode with Ben Lindbergh
WDWNT Nerd Alert
Podvocacy
Collider Jedi Council
/Filmcast
E-Ticket Report
Final episode of the 2015! This week we completely clean out the Listener Interaction Satchel to make way for the new year.
Donald Trump and the Muppets, Kenz Korner, Lake Buena Vista and it's residents (h/t Eric Laycock), backup show names, fixing ADRs, whether or not Disney cooked the books crowd levels, Modern Man followup, Uni vs. Disney, favorite podcasts, and the eternal question of whether or not Boathouse is a boatride.
Two for the price of one! Dutch is back from a quick trip to WDW. He shares his thoughts on the Poly Villas, his goodbye to the Osborne Lights, crazy crowd levels, Star Tours and more. After the end of the show, Wes James joins the conversation to discuss the Force Awakens and their predictions. SPOILER: They hype.
GALLIMAUFRY! Topics this week include moving WDW lands, careers we would accept in the Disney Company, time travel (SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED), and buffet strategy.
GALLIMAUFRY! Fun hodgepodge of WDW discussion this week. We go on the record with some Walt Disney World news. After that, we tackled whether or not a vlogger should have called for the firing of a Disneyland CM. We close out the show by talking WDW BANG BANGS.
Forbes article on Star Wars: The Force Awakens box office outlook
Vlogger's video on Disneyland
Louis CK Bang Bang skit
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Happy Thanksgiving! This week we answer your listener questions which feature reactions to Howie's survey, favorite background music, comparing Disney prices to other attractions on a per hour basis, virtual reality, and what is a BOATRIDE. Russ, Kip and Dutch also share what gifts they think folks would like to see under their Christmas tree. After the formal end of the show, the team discusses the question of our time: would we kill Baby Hitler.
Link to Episode 234 with excellent comment from Chris W.
Josh's Personal Land Ranking
Fool.com article on virtual reality
Jeb Bush on Baby Hitler
This week we are joined by Scott Adams to discuss his experiences at Epcot's Food and Wine Festival and other thoughts from his annual trip to Walt Disney World. Topics covered include restaurants, traveling with a toddler and more.
This special edition of Mighty Men of Mouse features Wes James and his final vision for the the Save Tomorrowland! project.
Howie joins the conversation this week to share the results of the survey he posted about the best land in Walt Disney World. He will also be going down to WDW in a few weeks and has some difficult choices to make about his trip. Finally, he challenges Kip to $40 at Disney Springs.
Russ, Dutch and Kip create their own restaurants this week through a draft. They also tackle listener questions.
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This week's show gets started with the team getting caught up on the latest news about Walt Disney World. Bitez include magic bands, Soarin' closure, hard ticket events, the Star Wars trailer, a ridiculously terrible Business Insider piece, and 7 pieces of advice for going to WDW.
Thanks to AccioFirebolt29 and Jason W (@JayRW) for their kind reviews.
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This week we are joined by Curtis Stone of Geekin on WDW. After the questionnaire with Russ Liption, we tackle what the modern man would appreciate in Walt Disney World. Curtis also challenges Kip to a $40 Challenge at the WDW Food and Wine Festival.
Satchel! Listener generated discussion this week on the source of happiness in travel, war zones and theming, domes, man buns, tickets, outrage over delicious booze, those who live on property, EGOT touring, Olive Garden (ugh), the middle class, thoughts on Wes' plan, the Mom's Panel, Brazil, Canadian food, Eater follow up, and more.
SPECIAL EDITION! Howie and Wes join us this week to share some of their adventures in Disneyland this past week. Episode 230 comes out later this week.
SAVE TOMORROWLAND!
WDW Stroller Talk
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John Kivus, the mastermind behind internet sensation ROPEDROP DOT NET, joins us to discuss three different topics. First, we touch recent price changes to Walt Disney World's Annual Pass rates and Tables in Wonderland. Next up is a discussion on segmenting and our individual trip planning processes. Finally, we take a look at some of the interesting articles up on a site that has changed forever how we all consumer WDW information on the internet. The show closes with the listener interaction satchel.
ROPEDROP DOT NET RUNDOWN
Brekkies ranked
Follow up on AP price increase
Interview with Sharla Manglass
ADRs and WDW Dining Scarcity
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The first topic this week is a Federalist article on the merit of Walt Disney World. The second topic, inspired by the news, is what we would like to know if we had access to Bob in Burbank's private server. We also tackle a 3 Good Minutes on Defending the Berm and the Patriots. Here's the link to the Federalist article on Tangled.
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This week we try to empty the Listener Interaction Satchel. Topics include BBQing on vacation, how to prep kids for a trip, Josh Thoughtz, worst counter services in each park, rapid fire takes, China vs. America, bare minimum for advice, shortcuts, BOATRIDE power rankings, Minneapolis, Disney shame, advice for Disneylanders, what it would take for us to walk away, what a competitor would have to do to steal our business, and more! We give away a Class Hat and also need your help.
Howie's survey on WDW Land Rank is available here.
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This week's topic is a ranking of all lands in Walt Disney World. There's also a discussion about the planned finale for the Osborn Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights in WDW this year.
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GALLIMAUFRY! Three GALLIMAUFRY topics this week. Up first, we discuss an article that discusses what the TSA could learn from Disney. After that, we discuss Eater.com's attempt at helping people navigate the food of Walt Disney World. Finally, we discuss Ken Storey's question of what chains we believe would fit in WDW.
This is a bonus edition of Mighty Men of Mouse where we are joined by Wes James to discuss his vision of what Star Wars land should be in Anaheim and Orlando. Check out theLINElab here. NOTE: Wes' proposed site plan is all the way at the bottom of the page.
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Listener Interaction Satchel to close out the summer. Interactions include nostalgia and Future World, EGOT touring plan, industry restaurant rankings, no expiration options, long travel times, ranking ideas, The Middle Class and the cost of a vacation, the Boardwalk, why the Little Prince Hates Our Favorite Marylander, Olive Garden (yuck), World Showcase entertainment, when to play John Law, and the most that we would pay for a deluxe resort. We also have details on how you can win a CLASS HAT.
ACSI restaurant survey results are here.
Article on Marvel movies is here.
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This week we are joined by James Rosemergy to discuss a few of his recent blogs for TouringPlans.com. First up, we discuss the current state of Disney's Hollywood Studios and what value it may offer to visitors. We also discuss our thoughts on the value of an annual pass and how we decide whether or not to take the plunge. The show closes out with a game of the Price is Guessed.
This week we are joined by Wes James to discuss his experience at D23 and our thoughts on the announcements.
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Ken Storey joins the show this week to talk Orlando attractions. We discuss I-Drive 360, FunSpot, GatorLand, Kennedy Space Center and more. Ken also has a chat with Russ Lipton. Russ and Dutch also discuss what they're expecting at D23 and some discussion on ADR services.
Check out the Orlando Tourism Report.
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GALLIMAUFRY! This Summertime GALLIMAUFRY includes discussions of Universal and WWWD, when we feel "there," traveling with 2-year-old, frightening small children, and Outback Steakhouse. GALLIMAUFRY contributors this week are Derry, Keith, Cassie, and Matt "HouserPain" Houser. You can also buy this classy hat.
Russ brings a topic this week. We discuss a Gawker article that discusses dining at Epcot.Russ and Dutch also shares some thoughts from their recent trips.
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Topics include Disneyland, planning spreadsheets, Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake, carrot cake, THE MIDDLE CLASS, future rankings, Ultimate Insider's Guide to Disney, is Epcot a terrible tourist trap, podcasts and exercise, hiring a personal guide in the parks, our archives, Hooters, and France.
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This week, MMOM get caught up on news items such as Disney Hollywood Studios rumors, changes to the Disney Dining Plan, and the Message Board Outrage of the Week. Also, lots of great notes from the Listener Interaction Satchel.
This week we discuss what an old school trip through Walt Disney World would look like by creating an artisinal touring plan. Howie sits down and bares his soul with Russ Lipton. We'd also really appreciate you taking Kivus' survey about a meetup.
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Dutch talks about meeting his favorite face character and what a MMOM meet-and-greet would look like. You can even take a survey to help us find a date by clicking here. The Listener Interaction Satchel includes discussion on easyWDW inspired message board outrage, transportation at the Swalphin, Disneyland and FP+, dining draft, crazy alcohol abuse at Bay Lake, the attractions Epcot needs, restaurant improvements, saving the America pavillion, opulence, BIG GROUPS, HuffPo love for Disney, AP Magic Bands, and campsites revisited.
We haven't recorded in a while, so we decide to catch up on news. Newz Bitez on extra magic hour changes maybe coming to Walt Disney World, Frozen Ever After, poop, more bad advice and Message Board Outrage of the Week. The team also draft desserts on property. The show closes with some thoughts Dutch has from his trip.
This week we are joined by Sam and Ashley of WDW Happy Place Podcast and the Earvengers to catch up. They answer The Questionnaire, talk about Transformation Thursday, and Disney Fandom generally. They also challenge Kip to a game.
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This week's discussion starts with the potential of tiered pricing for the WDW parks. Dutch also shares some stolen moments he'll be getting in Walt Disney World come July. Brian reveals the winner of the Spring 2015 Draft. The final discussion is a follow up on chain restaurants with listener feedback.
A recent episode of Radio Harambe asked the question of how much of Epcot, and WDW generally, is educational. We try to answer that this week. We also discuss what we would do if we were Park Commissioners. Hint: We're better than Goodell.
An ethical question about booking a campsite at Fort Wilderness. Dutch also shares his chain restaurant power rankings. The Listener Interaction Satchel has thoughts on the show and its community, the Boathouse, Annual Passes and the limits on booking FastPass Plus, Lou, movies, Cracker Barrel, and extinct attractions.
Looking through the prism of Russ' trip to Disneyland, the team discusses surprises, missing old friends, and ticket prices. MMOM also discus Alone in the Disney World. 3 Good Minutes on Derek and Lou, improving the show, and the Fourth of July.
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This week the team helps solve a marital dispute about restaurants. Also, we follow up with Brian on the draft. Newz Bitez: pre-ordering food at Disney Hollywood Studios, the robot death of humanity, Morimoto at Disney Springs, Disney's Q2, and Uni Corner.
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This week on the show, MMOM examines what Dutch should maybe say "goodbye" to, just in case, when he goes down to Walt Disney World in June. They also answer a wide variety of WDW questions, including resort specific merchandise, Tesla and monorail expansion, spam, Octonauts, chain restaurants again, what would we bring from New England to Disney World, getting kids familiar with characters, Disney Dining Buddy, and more.
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This week the team is joined by Brian (@ligthemandhyde) to discuss the MMOM Spring Attraction Draft. We also prime the pump on Project 103 Ways and talk about how to save money on a Disney vacation. We close out with the Listener Interaction Satchel.
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This week MMOM get caught up on the news, share the results of the wait time draft and answer listener questions.
FastCompany.com Article on MyMagic+
Article on 2D Animation
Wired article on Magic Bands
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This week MMOM is joined by Howie to talk about lodging. Howie thinks Dutch is all wrong on hotels and tries to convince the team that off-site hotels aren't hot garbage. Howie shares some of his favorite properties, methods for finding a spot and traps to avoid.
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This week the team welcomes John and Elyssa Kivus to discuss two topics. First, John shares his study of the value of character meals, including this article by Brian McNichols and an old episode of our show. We also discuss a wonderful review of Be Our Guest breakfast by Josh of easyWDW. In our second topic, Elyssa explains to us what DisneyBounding is.
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This week the Mighty Men of Mouse are joined by Wes James, an architect and author of Save Tomorrowland! at theLINElab.com. Wes can be found on Twitter here.
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Starting the next 200 episodes off with a jam-packed show. The show starts off with Dutch sharing some stolen moments he was able to snag in Walt Disney World last week. Russ also shares some Newz Bitez. News items include the Aloha Isle-Sunshine Tree Terrace swap, news about a new restaurant in Adventure Land, updates at Under the Sea, and the closure of Innonventions West. Russ and Dutch also do a draft about wait times. The show closes with a discussion with The Park Blogger Podcast crew in response to Josh's Universal review.
We have done 199 of these shows before this one. We celebrate with lists, a look back and Russ Lipton.
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Derek Burgan's Top Six Attractions at Walt Disney World is live and we have the results. Using the magic of pivot tables, we crunch the numbers on what the experts say is the very best that WDW has to offer. The Listener Interaction Satchel is teeming with great questions, including food at Disney Hollywood Studios, Disneyland's 60th Anniversary, Spaceship Earth merchandise, Tim Horton's coming to Epcot's Canada Pavilion, a WDW loyalty program, zombies, Walt Disney World breastaraunt opportunities, and Avatar hubris. We also give 3 Good Minutes and relaxing and another on Big Daddy Mongello.
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The Listener Interaction Satchel is teeming with great feedback this week. We talk Gary Sinese and Mission: Space, John and Elyssa's Top Six WDW Attractions, Star Tours 2.0, how Walt Disney World treats customers at the Grand Floridian versus how they do business at the Waldorf, Comcast acting like Comcast, whether we like surprises, scrapping FastPass Plus, how we'd change WDW ticket prices, revamping a resort restaurant, and team nicknames. Josh also joins us to talk his day at Universal and share a song at the very end of the episode. We've also got a great crop of listener voice mails.
Russ shares an article this week about how wrong it is to go to Walt Disney World with your kids. Dutch and Kip rant like lunatics. News Bites include banned substances, mugs, a different twist on three Disney Parks in one day, arcades, and Walt Disney World ticket scams.
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Gallimaufry! Gallimaufry includes the next 10 years of theme parks, including Walt Disney World, replacement level meals at WDW, sophistry, a WDW rewards program, and the zombie apocalypse at WDW.
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Safari Mike of Radio Harambe and the Jambo Everyone blog joins the Mighty Men of Mouse this week to discuss some things that they wish would come to Walt Disney World. Safari Mike steps Inside the Tourist's Studio to discuss whether Disney's Animal Kingdom is a half-day park, lawyers as WDW fanboys, Pizzafari, and the Wanamaya Safari.
Different type of show this week. The first topic is a discussion of the Top Six Attractions at Walt Disney World for Friend of the Show DEREK BURGAN. The second topic is discussion on article about a woman who wants to spend the rest of her life cruising. We ask ourselves how much it would cost and if we even would want to do it.
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Gallimaufry! Gallimaufry discussions include the decision to go when a pregnancy may happen, tech ideas, Groundhog Day in Walt Disney World. News Bites include quick discussion on DVC prices, slashing of WDW Annual pass discounts, pirates of the Caribbean, Disney Springs' lineup, George Lucas' story ideas, and Starbucks mugs.
It's time to rumble. It's time for the Walt Disney World Attraction Royal Rumble. The Royal Rumble features old attractions and your current favorites. The 2015 version showcases 15 attractions that weren't in the inaugural rumble! Go over the top!
With recent news in Walt Disney World, it's time to consider what makes WDW what it is. This week's topic is about what is sacred, if anything actually is. The Listener Interaction Satchel contains responses to Burgan-a-mania, If I ran the zoo, Russ rants, Die Hard in the Great Movie Ride, and Easter brunch ideas.
The Listener Interaction Satchel includes questions on what to do if Avatarland dies, Disney's allures, Epcot drinking teams, and more on hotels. There was to be a topic about Horcruxes, but someone whose name rhymes with Dip Flingfield muted his mic. On the brightside, Dutch announces the winner and medalists for the Fall 2014 MMOM Draft.
The Listener Interaction Satchel is bursting, so the team is going to answer some questions from some listeners on stuff like what properties we want to see in Walt Disney World, drinking during the show, feats of strengths, a live call in show, Disneyland, and more.
NEWS GALLIMAUFRY! The New Wheel Gallimaufry turns on character meals, Disney's fault for an injury, voluntary wheel chair use, child meltdowns, Jim Hill rumors, and the value of being a celebrity.
This week the team is joined by Capitain Universal, Derek Burgan, to discuss whether or not there is enough for families to enjoy at Univseral Orlando. Derek is also interrogated by the indefatigable Russ Lipton about his favorite tastes, what he is most proud of, and the wild frontiers of food classification. The final segment is a discussion on bars in WDW and Universal. This much fun should not be free.
This week's topic focuses on the arrival of a 5th diamond to Walt Disney World property. Joined by John Kivus, the discussion focuses on what goes into a 5 diamond resort, our experiences with them elsewhere, the concept of luxury and why Disney doesn't do one themselves. John also challenges Kip to Friday Night's Alright and we are joined by Russell James Lipton Shuttlesworth.
In an abbreviated show this week, the guys talk a little about Thanksgiving. They also share their annual Christmas gift idea run down. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Guests and gallimaufrys mean that we fell behind on listener questions so we decided to catch up quick with a Listener Interaction Satchel Fiesta blow off. Topics include corporate's feeling towards Epcot, Poly construction, hairy legs, lax bros and too many drunks at Food and Wine Festival, FastPass + trials, Once Upon a Time, DVC supply and demand, the Dark Side of Disney trailer, the Ultimate Magic Kingdom Touring Plan, trade ideas, and 1%ers.
We are joined this week by Brian McNichols of Pardon the Pixie Dust, TouringPlans.com, Brooklyn's Finest, and author of the Walt Disney World Bar and Lounge eGuide. Topics include James Russell Lipton Shuttlesworth, bars, Level/Keep/More and the MMOM draft.
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The GALLIMAUFRY Lock Box is open again. The topic assortment includes the decision to stop touring and go eat, mistakes and lessons learned, our least favorite restaurants, Vince McMahon, money wasting, and how we'd save a counter-service restaurant. We also do 3 Good Minutes on College Football and @TheMouseSlap.
GALLIMAUFRY! This week's episode is a GALLIMAUFRY of various and assorted topics provided by alert and helpful listeners. The GALLIMAUFRY includes how Disney would craft a "valuable" hard ticket party for RI, underrated movies, the mythical 5th Gate, a fateful choice on the most important part of our vacations, and off-site resources. GALLIMAUFRY!?
In an effort to make some deals happen, the team is switching chairs to negotiate some trades for the each of the parks. The News Wheel turns on FastPass+ trials at Disney Hollywood Studios, Iger's extension, Flamingo Crossings, and renovations coming to the Beach Club. Also, three calls for help.
This week we answer a question from Scott about how we would craft the perfect Disney Day.....with an absurd caveat. The Listener Interaction Satchel is bursting with thoughts on horcruxes, which podcast audience we wish we had, the worst hard ticket party we could imagine, Tim Brooks' article on Moderate DVCs, what Derek Burgan would go back to WDW for one last time, which attractions would we want to bring back, Russ' bottom 3 princesses, and "fun" Halloween costumes. We close with 3 Good Minutes on the NFL.
Kip went to Universal and we talk about it. The News Wheel turns on Puerto Rico, monorail service, Frozen as non-fiction, and MESSAGE BOARD OUTRAGE OF THE WEEK covers lumberjacks.
Do you believe in Epcot? The Listener Interaction Satchel includes questions on new steaks at the Yachtsman Steakhouse, magic bands and credit cards, DVC follow up, drunks at Food and Wine, and trade follow ups.
Listen as the team discusses what would bring them down for one last ride in the Magic Kingdom. What if all we had was one last ride in the Magic KingdomThe News Wheel turns on the Backlot Tour and its replacement, Frozen rollback, giving advice, and the Message Board Outrage of the Week. The show closes with 3 Good Minutes on our favorite princesses.
DEATH OF WORLD SHOWCASE SPECIAL EDITION OF THE NEWS WHEEL! Also, find out what in Disney World we would drop everything to experience once last time. We close on 3 Good Minutes on Tomorrowland.
This week's discussion focuses on recent DVC rumors and a chat about the program's value for consumers. The Listener Interaction Satchel has questions on towels redux, Lord of the Rings as a property, robot insurance, what would we re-name the Studios, safety at Food and Wine, Star Wars DVC, a party within a party, making a single day count, the Uh Oh drop, and trip reports...again.
The boys try to make a couple of deals and try to make all four parks better in segment involving fantasy imagineering and lots of haggling. The News Wheel turns on confessions of a face character, Magic Kingdom arrival problems, drones, and the death of all that is good in Epcot.
Dutch wants to live forever and has made Disney Horcruxes. Russ and Kip must find them and destroy them. The Listener Interaction Satchel includes info on Disneyland Paris, the Stooges, Magic Bands, irrational spending, and a MMOM Facebook group. ACCIO DOLE WHIP!
In light of recent news, Team MMOM decided to discuss the role of intellectual properties within theme parks. The News Wheel turns on more posh VIP tours for 1%er, changes to Memory Maker, a new paint job at TTA, MOAR MERCHANDISE, 3 day trips, and the Message Board Outrage of the Week.
In a historic episode, Josh Gonzalez joins us to take on the $40 A Day Challenge and talk to to Russell Jame Lipton Shuttlesworth. We also answer a bursting Listener Interaction Satchel that includes questions on touring with the Red Sox, dining math, ideas for new hard ticket parties, Family Feud futility, bad PriceLine reviews, LEN and MM+, towels, and saving the Studios.
Russ is back from Walt Disney World and there's a bunch that was new to him. The News Wheel turns on rumors about Soarin', changes to the Food and Wine Festival, the return of paper and the continued travails of MyMagic+, and the Message Board Outrage of the Week.
This week the boys play The Price is Guessed and discuss Cirque du Soleil, para-sailing dockside fishing, the Best of Italy Wine Flight at Tutto Gusto and the rack rate for the Beach Club on New Year's Eve. The Listener Interaction Satchel includes follow ups on Escape from Tomorrow, what we'd be doing if we were in Walt Disney World right now, shaving tips, theme park ride technology that we'd like to see WDW embrace, successors to Bob in Burbank, whether or not Disney should buy Lego, what we'd do with $1B, and what we'd change about the Walt Disney World fan community.
In a valiant attempt to make a bit work, the team tried very hard to play Podcaster Family Feud. The Listener Interaction Satchel includes questions Brits and tipping in the Disney Parks, Candlelight Processional draft, more Red Sox trades, World Cup in Walt Disney World, pizza again, other great WDW and theme park podcasts, and Fast Pass Plus again. Plus 3 Good Minutes on College Football.
Dutch and Russ turn their eyes away from Walt Disney World and fix their gaze upon the Alley that Shall Not Be Named. The News Wheel turns on Walt Disney World going on a hiring binge, terror on the Monorail, a happy disaster, an opinion piece from the KC Star, and the accident which occurred on Pirates of the Caribbean. Plus there are two 3 Good Mintes: one for WDW fans and one for Red Sox/Reds fans.
We blow out one of our favorite bits into a whole topic: Message Board Outrage of the Week is, for one week only, THIS WEEK IN RAGE. Listener Interaction Satchel contains questions on when good plans go bad, FP+ and children, the sticking power of Potter, getting krunk in the Magic Kingdom, Dutch being a baby about FP+, Russ' dinner draft, book suggestions, Disney Land tips, and DLP tips.
This week the News Wheel turns on opulence, MOAR FROZEN!?!, and park attendance. The team also does 3 Good Minutes on Honeymoon Ideas and Middle Relievers. We also re-do our first episode to celebrate our anniversary.
Bad words have been said about My Magic +. Now hear more words. The Listener Interaction Satchel is full of questions about scaring your children, drafting Disney's worst, multiple people hating Dutch, Russ getting robbed, Disney's treatment of animals, Restaurantasaurus, and za. There's also 3 Good Minutes on STING and Star Wars.
Dutch is back from the world and Russell has some questions for him written on blue note cards in a rather large stack. News wheel turns on tiering changes at Disney Hollywood Studios and Epcot, Brian McNichol's top character meals, the death of American Idol and the Message Board Outrage of the Week. There's also 3 Good Minutes on Disney's greatest contribution and advice to a new TouringPlans.com blogger.
Bob Barker is back! The Price is Guessed this time by Dutch and Kip. The Listener Interaction Satchel includes questions on scaring your children, the non-fountain parts of the Poly refurb, ideas for family traditions, alternatives to Avatar, and FP+ and kids.
This week's show follows up on the replacement level concept and takes a look at the Studios and Animal Kingdom. News Wheel turns on Derek Burgan's favorite bars, Four Seasons and Message Board Outrage! The show closes with 3 Good Minutes on British fans of the parks and Disney fan bonafides.
This is a supplement to Episode 158's attraction draft. Regular show picks up next week.
It's here! This is the review show of the 2014 MMOM Attraction Draft held on May 21, 2014. The winner is reveal at the end. A special bonus episode with color commentary will be released this coming Thursday. Many thanks to the competitors who poured themselves into this.
So you want to start a revolution? It will be podcasted by the MMOM team. A very special Listener Interaction Satchel includes an incendiary question on MyMagic+, standing reservations, ideas for for Blizzard Beach, changes for the Swalphin, and the Great Theme Park Wars. 3 Good Minutes on the Dream Team, Nascar and Dutch's favorite person in the world.
Listen to the team discuss the genesis of the Florida Project and Project Future. News Wheel turns on the Flower Power concerts, Disney Co. spin on My Magic Plus, and Anna and Elsa OUTRAGE. Dutch also has three big announcements.
Listen as Kip quizzes Dutch and Russ to discuss what the "right" price is for various experiences, food, and other things at WDW. The Listener Interaction Satchel includes praise from Pete Norris for Sanford International, thought on staying DVC and with larger groups, and the cost of doing everything.
After a rough couple of weeks of bad news, Team MMOM decides to change the pace and focus on the positive. Dutch also shares his feelings on Lou's new book. The Listener Interaction Satchel includes hits on "pro" tips, Jimmy Carter, Theme Park Confessions, and eggselent time sucks. You also want to listen after the drum break.
Team MMOM is going to figure out what replacement level looks like in the Magic Kingdom. The News Wheel also turns on the After Hours Wine Down, Disney and Tech, changes to the Little Mermaid in FantasyLand and Message Board Outrage of the Week.
This week the team plays Level It, Keep It, More of It with the Crescent Lake Hotels. Listener Interaction Satchel includes discussion on FP+ kiosks, just how flexible can FP+ be, Dutch's shame, and more. We also do 3 Good Minutes on the American Adventure with Dutch's list of Great Americans and how we'd fix FastPass +.
It's tax season. The average refund is about $3K, so this week we talk about how we would spend that amount of money to plus an already planned trip. The News Wheel also turns on a new park in NOLA, parking prices (ugh) and message board outrage.
Level It, Keep It, More of It comes to the Monorail Resorts. The Listener Interaction Satchel includes lots of beer selections and a ton of tips for bringing small children. We also close out on 3 Good Minutes on merch we like and wait times that confound us.
You're under arrest! Well, not really, but find out what we think should land folks in the theme park jail. The News Wheel turns on Annual Passholders, leaky aquariums, the Mine Train, and MESSAGE BOARD OUTRAGE! We also close with 3 Good Minutes on the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique and Universal Studios.
Questions tackled include being a day guest in the days of FastPass Plus, groupthink in the Disney community, how much Disney actually picks your pocket with Disney Dollar$, lessons lawyers can learn from the parks, the business behind the F&W festival, Dutch's beef with Lou, Splash Mountain being screwed, ways to make marriage competitive, the SHAMErock Shake, LEN theft and more!
This week the team discusses how the changing, liver spotted face of America is affecting Disney's plan for the resort is going forward. Many thanks to Jim "Hurricane" Heyward of AtomicGrog.com for the show topic. We also discuss what a WDW 50 year plan would look like. We also give three good minutes on spring training at WDW and good reads.
This week the teams unloads some message from the Listener Interaction Satchel. Topics include an Indiana Jones idea or two, a thought experiment on what it would take to never go to WDW ever again, the WWE Network, a Hercules dark ride, getting laid off while on vacation, what podcasts we like or don't like, breast feeding and more.
Sometimes people have poorly formed opinions. Sometimes people put them on the internet. Sometimes we read them on the air and see if there's anything of merit there. Hilarity ensues.
The guys just read Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow and they decided to use it as a jumping off point to discuss Real Life WDW. The Listener Interaction Satchel includes questions on TouringPlans.com's competitors, exotic meats, whether the team would be lifestylers, and a mega email that ends with us playing a game of Either/Or.
Behold! The MMOM Olympic Episode. Lots of silliness this week. We give medals to best-in-class throughout the resort. The second topic discusses what events we would put on. Dutch promises that it'll be more exciting than Bob Costas' droopy eye.
The Regression Monster eats the Mighty Men of Mouse! The team discusses their take on regression and Walt Disney World. Also a couple of listener questions on cheap eats at WDW, Magic Bands and privacy, stuff to do outside of the Disney, and NYE at the parks.
Can Disney teach us anything about business? We discuss an article by Darin Gerdes about that very topic (via @MouseSlap). We also play Level it, Keep it, More of it for the Magic Kingdom.
Caffeinate your ear holes with venti listener satchel. Questions asked include a follow up on large tour groups, how the Shuttlesworths pick their ADRs, the Hollow World trailer, our thoughts on a Frozen overlay at Maelstrom, post-trip blues and more.
MMOM finally takes a global look at FastPass Plus and take the time think about what success looks like for everyone. The News Wheel also turns on Disney Savings Accounts, Apple Stores, Disney Dollars, Message Board Outrage of the Week.
Listen to the boys use Escape from Tomorrow to help them riff on the World. Also a listener interaction satchel that include questions on LEN, a new idea for Level It, Keep It, More of It, whether we'll review other podcasts, yet more bar ideas, cronuts, Beth the Destroyer of Worlds has some takes on Cali Grill and FastPass +.
WHOOOO! After months of planning and scheming, it is here. The Mighty Men of Mouse proudly present the 2014 Attraction Royal Rumble.
This week the team uses Hollow World by Nick Pobursky as a jumping off point to discuss some WDW topics. The listener interaction satchel is emptied by answering questions about Johnny Mac, Dutch and Kip's experience with FastPass+, castmember training, advice for MLB's Winter Meetings, Couzzina, Be Our Guest Restaurant and Sanaa. There's also a fun question about the best way to commute to work using a ride vehicle.
Mighty Men of Manners this week as the the guys tackle a blog by Erin Foster of TouringPlans.com about being well-behaved while on vacation. Atrocities discussed include loud talkers, dirty diapers, Brazilian tour groups, room service trays, loud talking, and foul language.
Give me back my son! The main topic is a discussion of what we would like to start up a Kickstarter for the Disney community. News Wheel is back and turns on Gary Sinese's face, the Candlelight Processional, Joffrey's Coffee, the sad state of the monorail fleet, closures at Animal Kingdom, and improving Disney transportation.
The first half of this week's episode is the boys taking on the Listener Interaction Satchel. Topics include child sleep and Len, Victoria and Albert's, signature cocktails, more bar ideas, difficulties booking DVC, chafing again, and Dylan McDermott. The second topic is $40/day at Downtown Disney. Dutch has an anger-fueled Backpage. We answered questions from the following listeners:
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@theagentkaye
@mwbrown25
This week the Team ask what they want to level, keep and more of when it comes to Christmas in WDW. It's also Thanksgiving Tradition time! The boys share their ideas for gifts for the men in your life. Highlights include beer, Grand Theft Auto: Metropolitan Orlando, tech gear and other fun stuff.
This week the Team hop in Doc Brown's Delorean to ask what events in the history of the Disney Company would have caused the internet to light itself on fire.
Kip is back from the World and has some observations from his trip on dining with little ones, dealing with illness while on vacation, and a private party at Hollywood Studios. The team also tackles listener notes on chafing, customer sevice, the College Program and traveling with a three year old.
This week features Dutch, Russ and Kip emptying out the Listener Interaction Satchel. Questions tackled include the decline in customer service, honeymoon planning, tips for saving for trips, the benefits of DVC, ideas for bars, and more. What a rush!
Dutch is going to the World and enlists the rest of the Team to help figure out what he should do when he’s down there all by his lonesome. The Boys also discuss their favorite new feature over at TouringPlans.com.
Mousetrapped discussion on seeing how the sausage is made, would you want to live this life, how would you kill time in the World without cash or a pass, and more. Listener questions include a romantic dinner with Lou, a HuffPo October Preview, and a follow up on the future of travel agents.
Kip takes the team through some odd quirks on his upcoming trip. The Listener Contact Satchel includes detailed trip notes from a mysterious benefactor.
his week Team MMOM imagines what would happen if the Magic Kingdom were shut down like the federal government. A listener mailbag include whether or not Disney Co. is on the decline, worst possible advice, bad tasting water, and bracketology.
Team MMOM continues to bend the parks to their iron will with another game of Level it, Keep it, More of it. The guys also tackle questions on Disney Company’s financial health, the death of the GAC, and the Red Sox. Russ has the Backpage.
Listener questions start the show off. Topics include a Fastpass+ review, a discussion on how to cut through the noise on customer service perception, thoughts on which professional sports franchise the Disney Company would be, and pizza.
This week’s topic is how to get by on the Monorail Resorts on $40. Dutch has the Backpage.
This week Team MMOM does a deep dive on the book DisneyWar by James B. Stewart. Looking at the book affords the Team the opportunity to closely examine the Eisner era. Kip has the Backpage.
Team MMOM takes an in-depth look at hotel ratings and a deep dive AAA Diamond Ratings. They also take a peek at Fodors, the Unofficial Guide, PassPorter, and aggregators. Kip ties the record for most Carl Lewis appearances in under a minute. The News Wheel turns briefly on RCS Champion California Grill and the future of travel agents. Russ has the backpage.
Team MMOM plays a new game: Level it, Keep It, More of it with Epcot.
They discuss what they want gone, what they want to stay exactly the same forever, and what they want to see expanded in everyone’s favorite park.
The Listener Satchel includes some fun new ideas for rich people, tips for beginner’s tips, and an update on the Platinum package. Dutch has the Backpage.
This week Team MMOM help you help the people in your life their Beginner’s Guide to Beginner’s Guides to Walt Disney World. The men also talk back at some listeners.
Topics include Testa Bombing, Mike Newelling, our underdeveloped drinking palates, the best place to have a cocktail at the Swalphin, the role of Scotland in the UK Pavilion, L.E.N. criticism, and overaggressive crowd negotiation. Kip has the Backpage.
After tackling Epcot Resorts on a budget last week, Team MMOM takes a look at how the other half lives with top shelf experiences that include VIP tours, the Platinum Dining Plan, private planes, and more.
Dutch also shares his experiences planning a last minute trip and the unique challenges that opportunity represents. Russ has the Backpage.
Team MMOM takes a look at “travel tips” from a couple of news sources. Issues tackled include the scourge of over-packing, the danger of sneaky wording in hotel ads, ways to lie/cheat/steal/ask for politely hotel upgrades, and what to expect from hotels when traveling.
The boys also do their best Rachel Ray impression and try to get by at the Epcot Resorts on $40 a day. Dutch has the Backpage.
This week Dutch unveils a formula for calculating the cost of your time in Walt Disney World. The Team uses the formula to discuss the value of renting a car, FastPasses, curbside check-in, and more. Team MMOM also read two listener e-mails about the direction of the resort. Kip has the Backpage.
Let's get ethical! This week Team MMOM tries to do the right or at least figure out what that is. Ethical dilemmas tackled include sham hotel reservations, being too fat the sky, aggressive rope drop tactics, FastPass cheats, and phony ADRs. As a bonus, we also read an e-mail from Robert about Kip's backpage. Russ has the Backpage.
This week Team MMOM tackles the art of restaurant reviews. They review the reviews of AAA, the Unofficial Guide, the Bar and Lounge Guide, and Zagat's. An abbreviated News Wheel turns on a Facebook post from Mike Scopa and a blog from the Disney Hipsters. Dutch has the Backpage.
Team MMOM discusses all aspects of waiting in line this week. Armed with David Maister’s The Psychology of Waiting in Lines, Kip, Russ and Dutch tackle what Disney does right, what needs to be fixed, and the science of waiting. Kip has the Backpage.
Team MMOM discusses their favorite topic this week: their adventure getaway to WDW. On that trip, the Boys plan to tackle the Ultimate Magic Kingdom Touring Plan and Eating and Drinking Around the World during the Food and Wine Festival. The NewsWheel turns on recharging stations in the park, wait times during the 4th of July, and Bob in Burbank getting to stay in Burbank an extra year. Russ has the Backpage.
This week Team MMOM introduce themselves by discussing lessons of how the statistical revolution in sports like baseball can inform thoughtful analysis of trip planning and discussion of all thing WDW. The New Wheel turns on Sofia the First taking on a bigger role at the Studios, the death of room service in New York City, and a tweet from @tom_bricker on reduced EMH in the Magic Kingdom. Dutch has the Backpage.