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Episode 019 - I didn't think it would go that long
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Manage episode 172015420 series 1280673
- Recorded on 2/7/17
- Follow Up
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- Number of photos at Disney needs to include the on-ride photos
- Glenn’s trip report - Glenn picked up the [moonshine jug](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/31836229214/in/album-72157679805753066/) for the Country Bear Jamboree from Pecos Bill’s Cafe
- News
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- 1st Quarter [Earnings call](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneys-q1-fy17-earnings-results-webcast/)
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- Revenue down a bit
- Attendance is down
- Has Disney finally reached their limit on what they can charge for vacations?
- We want Disney to be fighters instead of resting on their laurels
- Side discussion: Hall of Presidents - should Trump speak or [not](https://www.change.org/p/the-walt-disney-company-no-speech-from-the-donald-trump-animatronic-in-walt-disney-world-s-hall-of-presidents)?
- No successor for Bob Iger; he’s open to staying on longer if needed
- [Iger](http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/07/disney-ceo-bob-iger-sits-down-with-cnbc-after-earnings.html) is warning against a trade war with China, or it would damage Disney’s business; he’s also against the travel restrictions
- Steve Jobs’ widow has sold off half of her shares and owns 4% of the company now
- Star Wars lands in Disneyland and Disney World will open in 2019
- Pandora will open on 5/27/17
- [Transportation](http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/02/disneys-parking-trams-buses-and.html): New tram tractors and trams will be repainted in monorail colors; buses get updated GPS; monorails are being updated to make them more automated
- Starring Rolls Cafe closed on 2/5/17; nothing else announced for this location
- Super Bowl LI halftime show used “twins” of the drones used at [Disney Springs for Christmas](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-et-drones-super-bowl-disney-20170206-story.html)
- Port Orleans Riverside celebrated its 25th birthday on 2/2/17
- [Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/book-your-spot-on-the-new-ultimate-disney-classics-vip-tour-at-magic-kingdom-park/?dpb); $199 for a four hour tour to experience 10 rides plus admission cost
-
- Contact us on Twitter at @tron_fm to let us know if you do this
- Flower & Garden Festival [entertainment list](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/get-your-groove-on-with-garden-rocks-at-the-2017-epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/)
- Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando [entertainment list](http://blog.universalorlando.com/visiting-us/universal-orlando-mardi-gras-2017/)
- The Nerdist - [Disney Animation Research Library](http://nerdist.com/heres-what-its-like-to-visit-the-disney-animation-research-library/)
- Bonus: [Carousel of Progress](http://www.retrodisneyworld.com/podcast/podcast-episode-23-carousel-of-progress) trivia - The Father is played by Jean Sheapard, who is most famous and beloved for his role as the narrator in “A Christmas Story"
- Chris Visits Disney Corner
-
- Need intro music
- Arrived in early afternoon
- Fastpasses - Soarin’, Living with the Land, Spaceship Earth
- Festival of the Arts
- Soarin’
-
- Ride mechanism (future blog post)
- The new movie is CGI now - Chris’ opinion
- Baby Swap
- Ate at Sunshine Seasons
- Charity Pick
-
- [American Heart Association](http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/)
- Picks of the week
-
- Not Chris’ specific pick, but… [Covears](http://www.getcovears.com/)
- Chris: [Logitech Harmony Home Hub](http://amzn.to/2kQkxK4)
- Glenn: [Orbitkey 2.0](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orbitkey-2-0-carry-your-keys-better-design-innovative#/)
100 episodes
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When? This feed was archived on August 21, 2020 07:11 (). Last successful fetch was on December 02, 2021 22:06 ()
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 172015420 series 1280673
- Recorded on 2/7/17
- Follow Up
-
- Number of photos at Disney needs to include the on-ride photos
- Glenn’s trip report - Glenn picked up the [moonshine jug](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/31836229214/in/album-72157679805753066/) for the Country Bear Jamboree from Pecos Bill’s Cafe
- News
-
- 1st Quarter [Earnings call](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneys-q1-fy17-earnings-results-webcast/)
-
- Revenue down a bit
- Attendance is down
- Has Disney finally reached their limit on what they can charge for vacations?
- We want Disney to be fighters instead of resting on their laurels
- Side discussion: Hall of Presidents - should Trump speak or [not](https://www.change.org/p/the-walt-disney-company-no-speech-from-the-donald-trump-animatronic-in-walt-disney-world-s-hall-of-presidents)?
- No successor for Bob Iger; he’s open to staying on longer if needed
- [Iger](http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/07/disney-ceo-bob-iger-sits-down-with-cnbc-after-earnings.html) is warning against a trade war with China, or it would damage Disney’s business; he’s also against the travel restrictions
- Steve Jobs’ widow has sold off half of her shares and owns 4% of the company now
- Star Wars lands in Disneyland and Disney World will open in 2019
- Pandora will open on 5/27/17
- [Transportation](http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/02/disneys-parking-trams-buses-and.html): New tram tractors and trams will be repainted in monorail colors; buses get updated GPS; monorails are being updated to make them more automated
- Starring Rolls Cafe closed on 2/5/17; nothing else announced for this location
- Super Bowl LI halftime show used “twins” of the drones used at [Disney Springs for Christmas](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-et-drones-super-bowl-disney-20170206-story.html)
- Port Orleans Riverside celebrated its 25th birthday on 2/2/17
- [Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/book-your-spot-on-the-new-ultimate-disney-classics-vip-tour-at-magic-kingdom-park/?dpb); $199 for a four hour tour to experience 10 rides plus admission cost
-
- Contact us on Twitter at @tron_fm to let us know if you do this
- Flower & Garden Festival [entertainment list](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/get-your-groove-on-with-garden-rocks-at-the-2017-epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/)
- Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando [entertainment list](http://blog.universalorlando.com/visiting-us/universal-orlando-mardi-gras-2017/)
- The Nerdist - [Disney Animation Research Library](http://nerdist.com/heres-what-its-like-to-visit-the-disney-animation-research-library/)
- Bonus: [Carousel of Progress](http://www.retrodisneyworld.com/podcast/podcast-episode-23-carousel-of-progress) trivia - The Father is played by Jean Sheapard, who is most famous and beloved for his role as the narrator in “A Christmas Story"
- Chris Visits Disney Corner
-
- Need intro music
- Arrived in early afternoon
- Fastpasses - Soarin’, Living with the Land, Spaceship Earth
- Festival of the Arts
- Soarin’
-
- Ride mechanism (future blog post)
- The new movie is CGI now - Chris’ opinion
- Baby Swap
- Ate at Sunshine Seasons
- Charity Pick
-
- [American Heart Association](http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/)
- Picks of the week
-
- Not Chris’ specific pick, but… [Covears](http://www.getcovears.com/)
- Chris: [Logitech Harmony Home Hub](http://amzn.to/2kQkxK4)
- Glenn: [Orbitkey 2.0](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orbitkey-2-0-carry-your-keys-better-design-innovative#/)
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