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In this episode, Shannon talks with Tom Bricker from Disney Tourist Blog. Listen to hear Tom's perspectives on topics including MagicBand+, Galactic Starcruiser, Tron Lightcyle/Run and Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World versus Shanghi Disneyland, the return of Happily Ever After and Epcot Forever, and the construction at Epcot. He makes a few predictions and shares his future travel plans. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/WDWPREPSCHOOL and get on your way to being your best self. Links: BetterHelp Disney Tourist Blog 7 Step Disney World Planning Process Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep to Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe in Google Podcasts Listen on Stitcher Follow on social media Instagram Twitter Facebook Pinterest TikTok YouTube Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Visit the site Check out the new WDW Prep Merch! Things we recommend Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code “WDWPrep” to save 10%
In this ep, Kristen and Stacey review Genie+ after using it for 2-ish days, and Kristen goes over the details of her trip to Universal, including her review of Halloween Horror Nights 30 & the Unmasking the Horror tour!! BRIEF SPOILERS FOR RISE OF THE RESISTANCE AROUND MINUTE 31 !!BONUS TANGENTS: The Mandela Effect, and more importantly - VOTE, PEOPLE. Shoutouts to fabulous Disney & Universal resources, including Tom Bricker's disneytouristblog.com*********************************Kracey (Kristen & Stacey) are on the interwebs, sharing loud opinions:The Show: @kraceyfordisney on InstagramKristen: @kristen_19 on Twitter and InstagramStacey: @staceymichele_ on Twitter and Instagram; @jerseygirlfoodie_ on Instagram
Show Notes: In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Tammy Tuckey is joined by Imagineers Jeff Burke and John Olson for the first reunion of the Two Brothers from "The American Adventure" since the attraction was released 40 years ago! A special thanks to Imagineer (and John's wife!) Katie Olson for joining in on this conversation and providing the wonderful behind-the-scenes photos. Note: The photos taken for the "Two Brothers" segment occurred around 1978. Want to give us your thoughts on this episode? Call us at 1-407-413-9390 and leave us a voicemail! Thanks for listening! “The Tiara Talk Show” is edited, created and hosted by Tammy Tuckey. The Tiara Talk Show is Copyright © 2013-2020 by Tammy Tuckey. All rights reserved. Photo Credits: The Walt Disney Company, Tom Morris, ProgressCityUSA.com, Steve Miller, Alexander Sjursaether, Tom Bricker
Released on 8/20/20 School is starting! Cherry Coke Energy drink Coke + Coffee drink coming out Will Club Cool be replaced at Epcot? Epcot A new Monorail Mark X attraction in the new Play Pavilion??? New Monorail book is being released: "The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky" https://amzn.to/32cHvyl Imaginerding’s review: http://www.imaginerding.com/2020/08/12/disney-monorail-book-preview/ Tom Bricker’s post: https://www.disneytouristblog.com/disney-world-news-monorail-attraction-plummeting-numbers-dining-changes/ Installation of new Pylons at the Epcot main entrance! Chris started watching “Hamilton”…and hasn’t finished watching it yet. He’s exhausted from watching Act I. Show recommendations: "High Score" on Netflix “The Speed Cubers” also on Netflix “Mr. Robot” - excellent show, but Glenn didn’t like the ending. Somebody please explain it to him... Why does Disney keep the Pixar brand? Why not fold it into WD Animation? Chris has a surprise history topic to cover…Magic Shops at Disney Parks! Original Magic Shop Disneyland opening day Merlin’s Magic Shop in Fantasyland Taylor & Hume Merv Taylor worked with cutting edge materials and had an interest in Magic Opened a shop in Hollywood Merv Taylor was asked by Walt Disney Steve Martin worked in the shop for 3 years http://www.charactercentral.net/L996_DisneyCharacters_DisneylandResort_Disneyland_MainStreetMagicShop.aspx# Moved to Main Street - Main Street Magic Shop 1957 Original stayed open until Merlin’s closed in 1983 Where the confectionary is at WDW. Same cast member demonstrations. The July 28, 1977 issue of the Disneyland Line employee newsletter described the “quaint, cozy specialty shop” where “Shelf upon mysterious shelf filled with such oddities as joy buzzers, garlic taffy, dribble glasses and rubber masks attract the wandering eyes of visitors to the shop 2009 takeover by Houdini’s Magic Shop (private operator) Chain Vegas WDW - House of Magic 1971 As its Disneyland precursor had, the House of Magic sold cards, hand tricks, masks, puzzles, and “gags.” Cast members bantered as they performed various hand magic and demonstrated products for sale. Closed 1995. 2017 returned to original facade. Tokyo Part of World Bazaar Disneyland Paris https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-us/shops/disneyland-park/merlin-l-enchanteur/?CMP=ILC-DPFY20Q1wo1107190053A is Merlin l’Enchanteur Tucked away in Sleeping Beauty Castle Magic themed but not magic tricks. Hong Kong Similar to DLP “Merlin’s Treasures”
The Mad Chatters Podcast | Walt Disney World and Around the Disney Universe
This week we’re passing the time by inviting friends of the show to play some Mad Chatter games. On this bonus episode, guests Mark Willard and Tom Bricker take on Mad Chatters Matt and Jeremy in a game called "How May I Yelp?" in which players must guess which Walt Disney World attraction or restaurant is being described in various one-star Yelp reviews. Come play along! Be sure to find our guests online and follow their Disney projects! Mark Willard – @MarkWillard85 on Twitter | @markwillardphotography on Instagram Tom Bricker – Disney reviews and blog posts: Disney Tourist Blog | Twitter: @Tom_Bricker | Instagram: @tom_bricker | Travel blog (Disney and non-Disney): Travel Caffeine If you want to interact with us online, we’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
Released 7/8/19 Welcome, Sean! https://www.instagram.com/spanselphoto/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/nola2t/ We found Sean through his photography posts on Instagram and Flickr General Info Tell us a little about you How did your interest in Disney begin? How long have you been a photographer? Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera Reprint Edition by Bryan Peterson https://amzn.to/2LzmozO How would you describe your style? Mechanicals Post-shoot workflow? When you visit the Disney parks, how do you juggle taking photos with your family? What do you take with you on a typical visit to the parks? (full load out? specific lenses only?) Platypod https://amzn.to/2xtGbIG What equipment do you use? Sony a7III https://amzn.to/2RYiSA1 Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 https://amzn.to/2LFYhzi Also does other photography: portraits, products, landscapes; not weddings Do you go with a “shot list” or just shoot what you see? What's the shot you most want to get but haven't yet? And what are our shots? Advice With so many people covering Disney Parks....how does one get a unique image? Is there a point where there's no.....point to shoot them anymore? Do you have any specific photography idols or people you go to the parks with? Tom Bricker https://www.instagram.com/tom_bricker/ Sarah Bricker https://www.instagram.com/sarahbricker/ Matthew Cooper https://www.instagram.com/matthewcooperphoto/ Matt Stemerman https://www.instagram.com/imaginography71/ Judd Helms https://www.instagram.com/juddhelms/ Cliff Wang https://www.instagram.com/whoiscliffwang/ Doug Does Disney https://www.instagram.com/dougdoesdisney/ Any tips for budding photographers? Glenn’s Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/albums Chris’ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/digichrome64/albums
Recorded 11/15/16 First showing of Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! was on 11/14 Coverage of new Disney events by the Disney blogging community Usenet groups/forums - old school [Tom Bricker’s](http://www.disneytouristblog.com/jingle-bell-jingle-bam-review-tips/) review [The technology is pretty cool](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/11/video-the-making-of-jingle-bell-jingle-bam-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/) Not a true replacement for the Osbourne lights Chris will check it out Disney’s Christmas preparations We’re both OK with Christmas decorations going up before Thanksgiving A long time ago, Disney put up Christmas decorations after Thanksgiving Glenn is in full-on Christmas mood [Disney Springs Starbright Holidays](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/11/hundreds-of-show-drones-light-up-the-skies-during-the-holidays-at-disney-springs-at-walt-disney-world-resort/) [No-fly zone over WDW](http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_3634.html); but it doesn’t cover Disney Springs [Disney received a waiver from the FAA](https://www.faa.gov/uas/request_waiver/waivers_granted/media/107W-2016-00964_Disney_CoW.pdf) [Partnership with Intel](https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/16/intel-and-disney-paint-the-sky/) Chris is going to see the show It’s over the lagoon Could this be the “replacement” for the Osbourne lights? Glenn thinks the bean counters at Disney think this is the replacement; Chris isn’t so sure Charity Pick [Salvation Army](https://salvationarmyusa.org) [Kennedy Space Center](https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/) [New attraction](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-kennedy-heroes-legends-20161110-story.html) - Heros and Legends Incorporates the US Astronaut Hall of Fame KSC has become a great attraction Includes the [Space Shuttle Atlantis](https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/explore-attractions/shuttle-a-ship-like-no-other) Need to try to incorporate into a Disney trip Picks of the week Chris - [Wink home automation](http://www.wink.com/) Glenn - [Retro Disney World](http://www.retrodisneyworld.com/) podcast Aftershow [Hallmark Channel](http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/) Christmas movies from early November until January 1 Glenn is getting sucked in thanks to his wife All of the movies are the same! Next podcast: Photography discussion!!!
Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean are joined by Tom Bricker to discuss his last trip to WDW and UOR, his opinions on the Villains Unleashed event, UOR, Potter, ET, Disaster, and then your questions.
On this episode, Dave and Safari Mike are joined by Tom Bricker of the DisneyTouristBlog.com to discuss his article "I Was Wrong About Disney's Animal Kingdom". Mr. Bricker used to be one of those Disney pundits who were dismissive about the Animal Kingdom, but he saw the light! It's a great conversation about why DAK is so terrific and what the future may hold. Dave and Mike also discuss the news from the park and the rest of Walt Disney World. Asante Sana!
Wedway NOW! - News and info on Disneyland, Walt Disney World and the Disney community
Thanks for downloading Wedway NOW!, your companion show to WEDWay Radio and window to the Disney community. This week we chat with Tom Bricker Enjoy!
Tom Bricker shares his top tips for honeymoon photography
This week we launch with our first episode of ISO 5571. Listen as Cory Disbrow, Ryan Pastorino and Tom Bricker introduce themselves and get your started on ISO 5571