INTERCOT Insider Live - Disney Podcast

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Christine Warner, Cindy Jachrimo, Ian Mitchell & John Yaglenski

In this Special Edition of the INTERCOT Insider Live Disney Podcast, the

crew talks about the recently announced expansion to the Walt Disney World

Resort at Disney's Hollywood Studios in the form of Star Wars Themed lands (also

coming to California) and Toy Story Land.  They also discuss the new film

announced for Soarin' at Epcot and the Jungle Navigation Company at the Magic

Kingdom. Finally, they take questions from INTERCOT's Twitter feed and you, the

listeners. Lots of new information and opinions galore on this jam packed

episode!

- Hampton Inn - John's outgrown them. They look like Grandma's Closet.

- Where do you stay? Michael wants stuff done for him.

- Christine's trip to Disneyland - lots to go over in a short time.

- Lightning round of favorites.

- What's your Disney age?

- Churro discussion - Christine got a bad churro.

- D23

- Changes coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

- Take It or Leave It - Short Trips.  Christine says no. John leaves it. Michael takes it with conditions. Gary leaves it - we think. Cindy takes it!

- Myrtle Beach and Ocean City crazy crowds.

- Star Wars stuff coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios - maybe soon to be Disney's Hollywood Adventure. Lots of changes ahead.

- Shanghai Disneyland

- Quick hit topics, Epcot breakfast. DVC Expansion at Wilderness Lodge. Disney Quest closing. TCM changes to Great Movie Ride.

- Selfie Stick Ban, A worm can see fireworks - they are in THE SKY!

- Animal Kingdom "Poop" Treats got pulled.

- Ian follows up on the Cabin in the Woods

- What's going on with all the Sharks?

- Cindy goes to Legoland!

- Inside Out

- Shows in Parks - Must do? Ian says leave it.  Cindy says ditto. Christine takes it. John struggles to think of something. Leave it.

- Chris Squire, bass player of Yes passes from Leukemia at age 67.  John pays tribute and the show goes out in a special way. Can You Imagine?

- How exactly will this new plan work if implemented? Things are already complicated.

- Ian went to Walt Disney World and CROWDS!

- South of the Border - has anyone actually stayed there?

- Park opening and the line for Mine Train.

- The Cabin in the Woods - Ian's experience in the Fort Wilderness Cabins.

- Ian took his kids on Country Bears for the first time.

- Great Movie Ride changes.

- Ian's gotta run - literally.

- INTERCOT School: Theme Parks 101.

- Nintendo coming to Universal, new water park Volcano Bay in 2017, Kong Attraction well on it's way.

- Sea World opens new coaster in 2016 - tallest, fastest, longest...

- Busch Gardens opens Cobra's Curse family style coaster.

- Meanwhile Disney announces - Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular Show, NBA Restaurant, Jock Lindsey's Hanger Bar. Avatar still lingering on the horizon.

- MagicBands and FastPass+ ROI?

- Star Wars or Cars or something coming?  What's going on?

- Tomorrowland - was it a failure?

- Jay Rasulo steps down from the Walt Disney Company.

- Disney's Hilton Head Resort and buying resale.

- Follow us on twitter @intercot

- Most importantly - visit the INTERCOT Boards! Tapatalk is enabled.

- Refreshed the look of the site and more improvements on the way!

- Join us in January for #runICOT Marathon Weekend.

- Reclining movie theater seats.

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Carol Robert, Michael Montanez, Cindy Jachrimo, Ian Mitchell & John Yaglenski

- Why we run - Registration for Marathon Weekend pretty much done.  Went very quick. Charity registration may be available.- We need new cowbells- John did his first half marathon ever - Disneyland's Diamond Celebration- Shopping Bags & Purses- Hatbox Ghost Returns- John is running on fumes- Free Dining Fiasco- Does the dining plan make sense really? - Concert series at Universal and Disney- The difference between Sounds Like Summer and Eat to the Beat- Take It or Leave It - Sounds Like Summer - 4-2 take it!- Opps we offended someone on Facebook- Walls down in the studio - up goes the stage.- Tokyo Disney Resort announces large expansion, including Frozen land - And We're Out...

The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Carol Robert, Michael Montanez, Cindy Jachrimo, Ian Mitchell & John Yaglenski
- Why we run - Registration for Marathon Weekend pretty much done.  Went very quick. Charity registration may be available.- We need new cowbells- John did his first half marathon ever - Disneyland's Diamond Celebration- Shopping Bags & Purses- Hatbox Ghost Returns- John is running on fumes- Free Dining Fiasco- Does the dining plan make sense really? - Concert series at Universal and Disney- The difference between Sounds Like Summer and Eat to the Beat- Take It or Leave It - Sounds Like Summer - 4-2 take it!- Opps we offended someone on Facebook- Walls down in the studio - up goes the stage.- Tokyo Disney Resort announces large expansion, including Frozen land - And We're Out...

INTERCOT Insider Live Disney PodcastEpisode 76 - Christmas in AprilThe Cast: Christine Warner, Cindy Jachrimo, Gary O'Brien, Ian Mitchell, Melanie Bounds, John Yaglenski

- Trader Sams/Poly villas & bungalows premiere, Tiki finally in lobby.- Mel's Trip Report/Poly info - Be Our Guest Breakfast, The Hub.- Relay for Life April 17 in Celebration, Florida - Donate $25 or more before April 17 and be entered to win one of two Fantasyland Lithographs. DONATE HERE: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/levelbest- Disney Springs Boathouse & Steaks, Amphibicar rides, Sushi at Splitsville.- Take it or leave it - $2k a Night Stay @ the Polynesian Bungalos - Leave it across the board. Canada needs to get an alternate theme song version in. We're very needy.- Pedro's South of the Border talk- Universal - John (the comparison to Disneyland is inevitable), the stay, the rides, the hotels etc.- Woman Denied Entry At Disney’s Magic Kingdom For Trying To Bring In Baby Bengal Tiger (we have our doubts)- Christine's Cruise Report (tip: book a smaller ship)- Disney now a bank?  Have you seen where Disney is doing their own savings club for vacations?- Selfie Sticks ban- John missing the Fonz- #runICOT 2016 registrations are coming up http://www.intercot.com/news/runicot- The INTERCOT party house

- Daylight Saving Time RANT!

- Addicted to Hummus.

- Soarin & Toy Story Mania Expansion.

- INTERCOT Consulting - Apply Star Tours concept to Soarin'

- John finally saw Big Hero 6.

- Michael gets sassy with John - It's not a Spoiler!

- Segue Kings - on to Pirates refurb all summer long.

- Cinderella Review - Christine saw a preview. Lets hear from you on the forums.

- Run Disney Registration becoming tougher and tougher. 

- The Three Amigos Challenge

- Take It or Leave It - Ponchos! Mel yellow yes, clear no. Christine - Yes. Michael NO - refund my purchase. Cindy yes. John No.  That's 3-2 Leave it!

- New iPhone Show Your Disney Side App.

- The new hub in the Magic Kingdom.

- Monorails not going away.

- Aloha Isle & Sunshine Tree Terrace. How will this help with traffic?  Bring back the Grape Juice stand.

- Galactic Gathering Cost - YOU make the call.

- Madonna & Kylie Minogue, Weigh in.

The INTERCOT Insider Disney PodcastEpisode 74 - There Is Something Wrong With Us!The Crew: Cindy Jachrimo, Melanie Bounds, Ian Mitchell & John Yaglenski

- Epcot reference right off the bat.- Missing but not missing the Oscars.- Ticket Prices increase, break $100 for the first time.  Comparing other parks. Pass options. Non-Expiration option is gone.- Annual passes for the water parks?  Didn't know they existed.- Orlando becoming an upscale market?- John's Trip.  4 hours refreshing the browser to find a room at the last minute. - All Star Movies started the stay. John thinks he has outgrown staying there. Likes AOA and Pop Century though.  Food court is still an issue.  Different lines for everything is a nightmare for a family.- Day 1 to Epcot! Enjoyed LaCava and then moved on to Germany.  - Day 2 to Universal. Warm Butterbeer is excellent!- Day 3 random act of Disney kindness. To refresh the magic - take someone who hasn't gone to the park before with you. - John loved Monsieur Paul - one of the best meals he has ever had at Walt Disney World.- The last 3 hours of John's vacation. What was supposed to be fun turned into a disappointing experience in crowd management and monorail maintenance. System needs some love. May be time to set aside some funds toward system upgrades.- Speedway closing for transportation improvements.  Wondering if that means an improved guest experience into the Magic Kingdom parking lot?- Can't imagine Disney without monorails...- Our special guest - Ana Fallas of the Disney Parks Mom's Panel. She tells her story of a 7 year jouney to where she is today. Tells of her mom saving and how she contributed by babysitting to go to Disney World. Magical Moments at Epcot with a first step. We step through her favorites park by park!- INTERCOT's Take It or Leave It - None of us can remember what we were supposed to do! Mel - Leave It, Cindy - Leave it, Ian - Leave It, John - Leave It.- Jungle Cruise Restaurant coming to Adventureland Verandah!  New restaurant.- #runICOT & #cheerICOT 2016 planning and Paris run as well. Light the Night in Celebration, Florida. - We still love the mouse after all these years.  Plenty of magic still left to go around.- Spread the random Acts of Disney Kindness - buy someone a Mickey Bar. Be Good and Do Good.