Episode 024 - News, Photopass talk, and lots of love for the Grand Floridian
Release Date: 04/05/2017
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Join Chris and Glenn as we discuss Chris’ cruise on Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Wish—plus an aftershow discussing photography Released 10/26/22 Chris and family sailed on the Disney Wish last week Background and history of cruising Booking and planning Itinerary Terminal and Embarkation Dining changes Safety (Muster) Drill Stateroom and location Theming and decor Ship layout Adult areas Dining and restaurants Breakfast Buffet - Marceline Market Main Dining Palo v Enchante Casual options Festival of Food Ice Cream Kids clubs Special needs Bands Information,...
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Join Chris and Glenn as we recap some of the recent Disney news and rumors and talk about Chris' upcoming trip to Animal Kingdom.
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Casey Liss joins us as we discuss the past, present, and future of the Hall of Presidents
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Chris and Glenn discuss the possibility of using robots as characters in meet and greets, the status of the parks: Disneyland still not open, no New Years Celebrations at WDW, ParkHopping returning, and end with the Candlelight Processional
info_outline- A podcast (mostly) about Disney, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland but honestly, we nerd out on anything--tech, photography, cars, books, music, etc. Have a listen.
- Follow up of Chris' “is Belle from France” question
- News
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- New [security checkpoints](http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/04/03/magic-kingdom-security-check-changes-start-today/?platform=hootsuite) for the [Magic Kingdom](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/news/03apr2017-photos---new-bag-check-areas-greatly-enhance-magic-kingdom-arrival-experience.htm)
- FastPass+ is now available for Pandora at Animal Kingdom
- [‘The Music of Pixar Live!’](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/03/the-music-of-pixar-live-will-debut-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-this-summer/) will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Summer
- ASIMO has been added to [Autopia](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/03/classic-disneyland-park-attraction-autopia-gets-new-look-and-story/) in Disneyland
- Portobello Country Italian Trattoria at Disney Springs [closing soon](http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/portobello/news/25mar2017-portobello-at-disney-springs-closing-soon-for-major-refurbishment.htm) for major refurbishment
- Construction about to begin on third Disney Springs [parking garage](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/disney-springs/news/21mar2017-construction-about-to-begin-on-third-disney-springs-parking-garage.htm)
- Mission SPACE closing for lengthy [refurbishment this summer](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/mission-space/news/23mar2017-mission-space-closing-for-lengthy-refurbishment-this-summer.htm) - rumor: random adventures
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- Thoughts on Mission: Space
- Child died after riding on M:S on 6/13/05; M:S opened on 8/15/03
- Chris hasn’t taken photos on M:S
- March Magic - 2017 winner is the [PeopleMover!!!](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/04/disney-parks-fans-select-ultimate-disney-attraction-during-march-magic-2017-online-vote/)
- Rumor: Apple May Be Looking to Buy the [Walt Disney Company](http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/03/apple-may-looking-buy-walt-disney-company/)
- Why isn’t there a walkway from the Grand Floridian to the Magic Kingdom?
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- Glenn doesn’t like the GF
- [Silent, sassy Princesses](https://qz.com/603052/new-research-has-uncovered-a-disturbing-trend-about-female-characters-in-disney-movies/)
- Photopass data
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- For Magic Shots, there are actually humans who place the graphic on the photos
- Number of Photopass photos taken at WDW in one day: 600K - 900K
- Ride videos
- Things That Do Good Things
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- [White Helmets](https://www.whitehelmets.org/en)
- Picks of the week:
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- Glenn - [Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation](http://amzn.to/2nFkUEr)
- Chris - Music to work by: [The Race For Space by Public Service Broadcasting](http://amzn.to/2o4RzXy)
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- Also good: [Tron Legacy by Daft Punk](http://amzn.to/2nLJmoD)
- [The Social Network by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross](http://amzn.to/2oElWF7)
- [Ghosts I-IV by Nine Inch Nails](http://amzn.to/2oEDVeF)
- [The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross](http://amzn.to/2nFcm0q)
- [Steve Jobs by Daniel Pemberton](http://amzn.to/2ncg06m)
- [Sweet Nasty by Earphunk](http://amzn.to/2oEtKXJ)
- [Music to Code By by Carl Franklin](http://mtcb.pwop.com/)
- Tags: disney, disneyland, disneyworld, geek, nerd, tech, photography, photos, theme park, walt disney world, disney world