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Show Notes

Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Len testa, Mike Newell , Steve Seifert , & The Fabulous Annette Owens

Topics:

• Listener Questions

Running Time:31:27

Episode 450 is now available for download.

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell, The Fabulous Annette Owens & Van

Topics:

• Dining We Avoid
• Restaurants we discuss in this episode
• Rainforest Cafe
• Tony's Town Square Restaurant
• Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater
• Biergarten
• San Angel Inn
• Coral Reef
• Olivia's Cafe
• Boatwrights
• Artists Point
• Cinderella's Royal Table
• Spoodles

Running Time: 23:00

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell, & Len Testa
Topics:

• Touring On The Cheap
• Matt mentions spending money on an Annual Pass to get the best discount for on-property discounts
• Len mentions the cheapest off site hotels he would stay at
• Matt talks about the merits of Priceline
• Len shares his experiences bringing food into the parks
• Matt mentions the free water you can get in the parks
• Len talks of people bring eggrolls to the park
• Matt says you can also return to your resort for a meal or two
• Mike Newell usually brings his own bottled water
• Mike Newell talks about the good prices on food and drinks at the Hess stations
• Matt mentions the Least-expensive ticket calculator
• Mike Newell usually rents a car from Dollar for their good specials
• Matt mentions the 10% off Alamo offers for pre-paying
• Len mentions Thrifty and Dollar having the best rates usually
• Matt talks of some free souvenirs in the parks
• Matt says Wal-Mart and Walgreens have great deals on souvenirs

Running Time: 20:00

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Len testa, & Mike Newell

Topics:

• Listener Questions
• Simon of UK wants to know if he can get into Epcot at around noon on New Years Eve
• Simon also wants to know what to do on Christmas day
• Simon also wants to know the best location at Saratoga Springs for bus service
• David shares a tip for eating late at sit down restaurants
• A listener complains about the rising prices at Walt Disney World
• Scott of OH mentions an ironic reference we made to the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald
• Tracy comments on how Disney has changed it's pricing from what Walt intended
• Sue comments on the rising prices at Walt Disney World
• Duane of FL comments on the rising prices of the Disney races and wants to know if we're going to participate in any of the Disney races this year
• Dr. Don comments on how to use a rental car to get a grocery stop for a cheaper option than a taxi
• Bernie of MD wants to know if we ever made it to the Animal Kingdom during our May trip
• Mike of MO wants to know how the new Simpsons ride at Universal Studios affects the touring plan at Universal
• Natalie shares her experience with the luggage tags on Disney's Magical Express
• Bret of IL wants to know where else we go for vacations
• Miki wants to know the best way to get a good priced Walt Disney World room 3 weeks before the date one wants

Running Time:29:35

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell, & Mike Scopa
Topics:

• Trip Reports
• Mike Scopa talks about how he first got started writing trip reports and why he started
• Mike Scopa talks about why you should write a trip report
• Matt comments on why he likes to write a trip report
• Mike Scopa offers advice on how to start writing a trip report
• Matt emphasizes the importance of taking notes during the trip
• Matt thinks trip reports are a great tool for those travelling solo
• Mike Scopa comments on what you ought to include in your report
• Mike Newell liked reading trip reports that occured during special events that he had never been to before
• Mike Scopa shares stories of taking notes in the parks for his trip reports
• Matt mentions ADP's recent trip report
• Mike Scopa sums up his thoughts on writing a good trip report

Running Time: 19:56

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell, Mike Scopa & Len Testa
Topics:

• Pricing Changes
• Matt outlines the price increases
• Len found the price increase to be more modest than he expected
• Len talks about the financial outlook for Disney
• Len talks about the water park and more option
• Matt ponders the 10 day water park option and more
• Mike Scopa considers if the rising ticket prices and already high airfare will affect attendance trends
• Matt mentions the new counter service dining plan
• Len goes over the financial aspect of the new dining plan

Running Time: 19:39

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Running Time: 4:24:35


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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Scopa, Mike Newell, Len Testa, and The Fabulous Annette Owens

Topics:

• The 2008 MagicMeets broadcast Originally aired July 19, 2008 Live from Harrisburg PA
  On MouseWorld Radio 1

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Episode 445 is now available for download.

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Scopa, Len testa, & Mike Newell

Topics:

• Listener Questions
• Ed of CA wants to know how easy it is to get a taxi
• Doug wants to know why August hotel rates are dropping
• Choi wants to know about driving on I-95 ideally
• Julie writes in to agree with Mike Scopa
• Brian of MI wants to know if the pre-made touring plans are editable
• Rebecca of IN wants to know how the free dining plan impacts crowds in the park
• Phil makes a suggestion for an after the trip show
• Gary of MD comments on taking kids out of school
• Becca and Jay of NY wants to know where to watch baseball playoffs on TV
• Mike wants to know about off-season touring strategies
• Brian of CA wants to know how to get to Universal Studios
• Jessica of MA wants to know about the photo opportunity for Disney Visa credit card holders
• Brent of PA wants to know how the crowds will be during his trip in September
• Alex of NY suggests buying a cheap stroller from Wal-Mart
• Blossom wants to know if she can combine the Disney Dining Experience and the Disney Dining Plan and it's worth it
• Jeremy of VA wants to know about doing Illuminations and Fantasmic! on the same night

Running Time:28:19

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Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell, Mike Scopa & The Fabulous Annette Owens
Topics:

• Guide To The Guides
• Mike Scopa likes to have the Passporter's Guide to Walt Disney World in the parks with you, especially for first timers
• Annette likes to use the Passporter's Guide books for repeat visits and for organizing her trip
• Matt thinks the Birnbaum's Guide to Walt Disney World has great photos and thinks it's good for refreshing between trips
• Mike Scopa likes the Birnbaum's Guide but thinks you will still need other guide books to get a complete view of Walt Disney World
• Annette likes the idea of using the Birnbaum's Guide for the kids while the adults use a different book
• Matt thinks the Guide to the Magic is great for kids
• Mike Newell likes the pictures in the Birnbaum's Guide
• Matt likes the Hassle Free Guide to Walt Disney World as an alternative to the other guides
• Matt likes the Queue Line Survival Book as a great book for the family
• Matt mentions Episode 174 where we interviewed Kim Button
• Mike Scopa recommends the Open Mouse guide book for those with special challenges
• Matt likes the Queens of the Kingdom for the entertainment value
• Annette has used the Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World for finding some new activities to do
• Mike Scopa shares a story of his first review of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
• Mike Scopa thinks the Unofficial Guide is great for first timers and seasoned veterans to pick up anytime

Running Time: 23:13