Audio-Animatronics at Walt Disney World - Episode 144 of The Disney Exchange Podcast

The Disney Exchange is Lisa, Dave, and me, Nick

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The show starts with a critique of my wardrobe.

Lisa shares a list of what is rumored to be some of the new names being floated for Disney's Hollywood Studios. We aren't really fans of any of them.

We would love to know what you think!

Our main topic this week is favorite and not so much beloved audio-animatronics at Walt Disney World, both present and past.

We would also like to hear some of your choices!

Listener Poll: Are the audio-animatronics in the Voyage of the Little Mermaid good or mediocre?

The Wheel of Distiny topic this week: If you could go to any Disney park outside of the United States, which would it be?

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Magical Memories at AK and DHS - Episode 143 of The Disney Exchange Podcast

The Disney Exchange is recorded live in a trailer via Skype and perhaps with Lisa underwater. Along with the aquatic Lisa is Dave and me, Nick.

We intended on sharing favorite memories and moments from ALL of the Walt Disney World parks but the show ran long, so we cover Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios on this episode.

Please stop back in a few weeks for our memories from Epcot and Magic Kingdom.

The Wheel of Distiny topic: There have been rumors saying Disney will start charging for FastPasses. 
Discuss.

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Dressing up for Disney

by Gaylin

I love the Animal Kingdom park, I especially enjoy going on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and the Maharajah Jungle Trek. On my second day at the Animal Kingdom, we were enjoying the Gorilla Falls walk, we got to a spot where you can watch the gorillas and a lot of people had stopped and were laughing. Why? Because this guy was wandering around with a bucket on his head. Everyone kept saying it looked like a top hat - glad he dressed up for us!

I don't think this fellow was impressed with the 'man in the hat'.

The little guy was having too much fun to worry about anyone else!

Lisa's This Isn't a WDW Trip Report - Episode 133 of The DIsney Exchnage Podcast

The Disney Exchange is Dave, Lisa, and me, Nick

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The auction scene featuring the very special red headed lady, is being removed from all Pirates of the Caribbean attractions. Discuss.

This week Lisa talks about her recent trip to Walt Disney World with her daughter Megan and the fact that her life has been changed by Flight of Passage in Pandora: World of Avatar located in Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Megan and Lisa

She also shares her thoughts on Saratoga Springs, Paddlefish in Disney Springs, the Quick Service Dining Plan, Whoopi Goldberg singing, Caring for Giants, a not so great breakfast in Pandora, The Na'vi River Journey, plus much more!

The Wheel of Distiny topic this week: Have you or anyone you know ever used a scooter or wheelchair at Walt Disney World, and how was the experience?
Ladies and gentlemen, I present you with My Left Foot.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Restaurant Roundup - Episode 132 of The Disney Exchange Podcast

The Disney Exchange is Lisa, Dave, and me, Nick 

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New Eat to the Beat Concert Series Bands announced.

Ratatouille coming to Epcot?

Star Wars Hotel?!

Lisa gives a shout out to our friends over on the Enchanted Tiki Talk Podcast and the Tiki Trot Race Series.

This week we share our thoughts and or reviews of each of the restaurants, kiosks, food booths and lounges at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

  Dave, Lisa and me at Nomad Lounge

 Inside Yak & Yeti

Restaurantosaurus

Ribs at Flame Tree

Dave shared his Pandora-World of Avatar review on Episode 127.

Trilo-bite.  Trilobite.

The Wheel of Distiny topic this week : Have you seen Cars 3 and what did you think?

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The Tree of Life

by Gaylin

I have always enjoyed taking photos of the Tree of Life at the Animal Kingdom. I was thrilled during this visit to realize that all the trails underneath the tree were open! You can get closer to the tree and see the trunk clearer, as well as, see the animal carvings along the trail, lovely.

These photos were all taken later in the day, I loved the way the setting sun was showing off the animal carvings.

Views of Harambe Market

by Gaylin

The Harambe Market at the Animal Kingdom is a great place to take photos.

Here are a few of my favourites.

Walt Disney World and the Florida Shore, April 2017: Part 2

By Nick

Sunday, April 23rd 

We slept in a bit and had breakfast at the Pepper Market at Coronado Springs before heading to Disney's Animal Kingdom.

After riding Dinosaur we walked back towards Discovery Island Trails and walked through the shops. I was in search of a hat. I'm not a big hat fan, but I'm even less of a fan of putting sunscreen on my face as I generally break out from it and just don't like how it feels. 

 

Me, Trevor, Zach, Barbie and Jill

While in the shop I received a text from my Disney Exchange co-host Lisa saying that she, her husband Raymond, and their son Joseph were in DAK also, at the Nomad Lounge, located inside Tiffins. I texted our other co-host, Dave, and told him where we were all meeting up.

We spent a couple of hours having adult beverages, snacks and a good time together!

  Lisa, Dave and me

We left there and took photos in front of the Tree of Life, and said goodbye to Dave. 

Joseph, Raymond, Lisa, Dave, Barbie and me

We headed to Kilimanjaro Safaris, stopping at Dawa Bar, because, well, it is a long walk and it was a hot day.

Lisa and her family left for awhile, and our group had dinner at Yak and Yeti.  We ran into friends Jennifer and Chris (see part one) on our way over to meet Lisa, her family and Dave at the Fastpass entrance to Rivers of Light.

While waiting for Lisa, our friends Beth and Amanda spotted us, and we sat with them during the show.

 

Ah, Rivers of Light. It is, well, it's okay. It isn't something that I would wait to see again. For one, the bleacher seats are not comfortable enough for prolonged periods. And the show is sort of aimless. The music and visuals were pleasant enough, but it lacks a hook.

We said goodnight to everyone and headed back to the resort for the evening. 

Part one can be found here : http://disneymusings.blogspot.com/2017/05/walt-disney-world-and-florida-shore.html

You can hear a full review by Lisa, Dave and myself on Episode 124 of The Disney Exchange Podcast.