Please clickhere to read more about our relationship with the Disney Parks Podcast and all the different ways you can tune in!
This week we shared some of our ideas for favorite places you can watch Fireworks at Walt Disney World!
We think it’s a great show with some ideas for viewing spots that you many not have yet thought of.
This show is about 17 minutes long. You can click on the photo to be taken to the DPP site,
and from there you just click on the gray circle with the white triangle inside of it to play the show.
You will also find detailed show notes there.
We would love to hear from you and gather some listener suggestions for YOUR favorite places to see the fireworks!
Please write to us at TheCrew@DisneyParksPodcast.com or call the podcast hotline to leave a message 24 hours a day for the DPP Crew!
The number to call is 407-476-8898
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
THE DISNEY PARKS PODCAST HAS A NEW AND IMPROVED SCHEDULE !
Tuesdays we will have the latest news and rumors for you each week!
Thursdays we will posts special shows with guest interviews, and so much more!
Our goal is for these Thursday shows to be more timeless and always relevant so you can go back in the archives and listen over and over if you choose to do so.
We hope you will enjoy this new schedule. Mark your calendars and be sure to subscribe to us in iTunes so you never miss a new show!
I want to thank Tony from DisneyByTheNumbers.com for sending me this link today! It was so awesome I thought it worthy of a blog post for you!!
The best part is a few minutes in. Edna “E” Mode (one of the minor characters in The Incredibles) – helps us fully understand what all the fuss over Magic Band and My Magic+.
Maybe it’s just because I like cartoons, but this is the most informative and complete explanation I have ever seen in one place. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Enjoy a Monstrous 24-Hour Event
On May 24, 2013, for one day and one night only, Guests will have the chance to spend 24 whole hours inside select Disney parks!
Click hereto listen to the latest podcast fromDPP for more on this fabulous event!
The Disney Parks Podcast team will bestreaming live and holding meetupsat Walt Disney World throughout the evening tocelebrate the event. In an effort to help you continue the celebration at home all summer long, we have a special offer for you! My beautiful friend Sam from WalterAndRosie.com has created this special editioncandle inspired by the Monstrous All-Nighter. It has the light scent of peppermint which has a reputation as being wonderful aromatherapy for any time you need a “pick-me-up.” Perfect for an all-night party, don’t you think?
Here are the 2 steps it takes to get entered. Deadline is Monday June 3rd 2013 at 11:59 pm
1. Head over and “Like” the Walter&Rosie Facebook page here.
2. Send an email to Disneyways@Disneyways.com with the subject line Monstrous Mint Summer Giveaway and let us know you’d like to be entered to win.
That’s it! One lucky winner will be chosen and notified by email on Tuesday, June 4th 2013. Thank you for playing along and have a magically monstrous day!
Pssst….Can’t wait to win? Click here to learn how to get your Disney inspired scent at a discount – today!
Please click hereto read about out partnership with the Disney Parks Podcast! We have a short and sweet show (just over 13 minutes!) for you this week. Tony, Parkhopper John, Parkhopper Sid, and I will share with you our top 5 things to do while you attend the Monster-ous Summer All-Nighter at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
Remember the live event kicks off on Friday, May 24th at 6am!
If you are unable to make the event in person this year, we will be bringing the festivities to you by broadcasting live periodically throughout the evening.
Be sure to listen all the way to the end of this DPP episode to catch Tony’s secret word! Repeat that secret word to Tony on Friday night and you will receive a very special Disney By The Numbers pin!
Spend time with friends at the Disney Parks Podcast Meetups throughout the evening! We would love to see you there.
1st Meet location – Meet at 7 PM Train station 2nd floor
2nd Meet Location – Meet 9PM The old swan boat dock (Rose Garden)
Are you coming to the all-night party on Friday May 24th?If you missed the announcement, Magic Kingdom Park in Florida will be staying open from 6AM May 24th – to 6AM on May 25th , 2013, local time.
I would LOVE to meet you during this Monstrous event!
1st Location – 7PM May 24th on the train station 2nd floor 2nd Location – 9PM May 24th at the Rose Garden near Tomorrowland – this is also known as the old swan boat dock 3rd Location – 11:59PM May 24th at Tomorrowland Terrace ( Upper eating area)
If you get a minute, please RSVPhere, so we will know to look for you!
While you’re on the event page – please drop us a line. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please click here to read more about our relationship with the Disney Parks Podcast and all the different ways to listen in!
Episode #43 has been uploaded! During this episode, you will hear me mention the contest Julie’s Contest. That contest has already completed and you can see the contest results here.
Thank you Julie for your amazing generosity in sending every single person who entered their requested piece of jewelry.
Even though the contest is over – you can still shop with Julie at a discount by using the keyword Disneyways at checkout.
Tony mentions a podcast where we got updates on Polynesian Resort rumors from the Tikiman. Please check out the WDW News Today podcast featuring the Tikiman here.
Click here for a direct link to check out episode #43 of Disney Parks Podcast from your computer, and thanks in advance for tuning in!
This week’s theme is Disney Parks Wild Side. Deb from FocusedonTheMagic.com mentioned wild rides are included – so my thoughts immediately went to this photo.
Yep – that’s me – backseat left.
Glamour shot right? I can’t look at this photo without cracking up laughing. I hope you have the same reaction!
I hadn’t been on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith in quite some time. Perhaps it was the promise of my friend Ramon to sit next to me since I was afraid – or the sheer joy and anticipation in this little girl’s face while we were in line – but something inside me said I needed to take this thing on again – and quit being such a wimp.
This photo was taken at the very beginning of the ride, during the high-speed launch that goes from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. After that – it was actually VERY fun for me!!
I love the music of Aerosmith so hearing the tunes while enjoying the ride was an added bonus! In fact, I can’t wait to go on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith again!
Do YOU have any photos of yourself and your family enjoying the “wild” rides at Disney? Please send them to me at Disneyways@Disneyways.com and we will post them here on the blog!
What comes to mind when you think of the gorgeous China Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase?
Sure, China has lots to offer. The pavilion is decorated with serene ponds, crossed by fantastic bridges, and is dominated by a replica of the Temple of Heaven. Here you will also find Reflections of China, a Circle-Vision 360° movie – and there is a museum containing several ancient Chinese artifacts. You don’t see that every day.
China’s Nine Dragons is one of the most beautiful restaurants in all of World Showcase, and the Lotus Blossom Cafe has some of the best orange chicken in town. Shopping at Good Fortune Gifts and House of Good Fortune is a wonderful air-conditioned past time in the hot Florida summers.
Agent P World Showcase Adventure? Check. Dragon Legend Acrobats? Yep – China has those too – and what visit to China would be complete without actually meeting Mulan and Mushu? Speaking of Mulan, did you know Epcot’s China Pavilion served as a backdrop for the music video “Reflection,” performed by Christina Aguilera? You may recall that “Reflection” was from Mulan’s 1998 film – and nobody knew who Christina Aguilera was back then.
But what is China’s BEST kept secret?
To me, it is a wonderful little thing called the Lucky Combo – located right here at the Joy of Tea kiosk – only found at Epcot’s China pavilion.
It’s not new – it’s just that the The Lucky Combo has been hiding from me
(in plain sight).
For just $9.98, The Lucky Combo includes a Chinese BBQ Pork Bun, a Curry Chicken Pocket and an Egg Roll with your choice of a canned soft drink and a pretty generous serving of ice cream.
No…for real…this is an actual thing.
I had to take a picture because I couldn’t believe my own eyes.
The extra ice cream you see pictured here belonged to my dining companion. We got one of each option – Strawberry Red Bean and Caramel Ginger.
Trust me – you need to try them BOTH.
But wait – there’s more!
Tea here comes in all forms – hot, iced, spiked or slushie – and it is the only location in Epcot that carries real brewed tea instead of pre-made tea beverages.
Not a fan of hot tea? Here’s another little secret:
The extremely friendly cast members that staff this location will gladly provide you a cup of ice to make your own iced version. They will also offer you a tasting of any (non-spiked) beverage, if you want to try before you buy.
Even though it’s hard for me to look past the Lucky Combo, here are more details on the menu, in case you want to plan ahead:
Sweetened Iced Teas: Peach Oolong and Mango Green (both $4.25 or one snack credit)
Hot Teas: Ginseng Oolong, Jasmine, Dragon Well, Green (all $3.19 or one snack credit)
Soft Drinks: Soda ($1.59 or one snack credit); Bottled Water ($2.50 or one snack credit)
Alcoholic Beverages: Mango Gingerita w/vodka and rum ($7.50); Canto Loopy w/vodka and cantaloupe juice ($7.50); Peach Snap w/Schnapps ($7.50); Green Tea Plum Slush w/plum wine ($7.50); Tsing Tao Beer and Tsing Tao Pure Draft Beer (both $5.75); Plum Wine ($4.99); Tipsy Ducks in Love ($8.50 or non-alcoholic $5.50)
Ice Cream: Strawberry Red Bean or Caramel Ginger (both $3.25 or one snack credit)
Snacks: Chinese BBQ Pork Buns ($4.50); Curry Chicken Pockets ($3.99 or one snack credit); Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls ($3.99 or one snack credit)
So what are your thoughts? Do you agree that the Lucky Combo might be one of Epcot’s best kept secrets?
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