Designing Our Own Disney Park - Episode 154 of The Disney Exchange Podcast

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

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This week's show was suggested by listener Claire. "If you could open a new park, what 5 rides would you put in there from the existing Disney parks around the world."

I suggest this new park be called Nickland, but I'm quickly shot down. We finally decide on Potatoland. Why Potatoland?  

This Mickey Mouse cartoon is why!

Lisa and Dave go international while I keep it strictly USA, but we feel we came up with a really great mix.

 My #1 choice, Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission : Breakout 

from Disney's California Adventure

The centerpiece of Potatoland? Potatoship Earth of course!

Lisa, me, and Lisa's husband Raymond

The Wheel of Distiny topic this week is also from a listener, Glen. Glen asks what intellectual property is under-represented or not represented at all. After a few ideas we decide this topic deserves it's own episode, so please come back for that soon!

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Is That Ride Worth the Wait at Walt Disney World? - Episode 149 of The Disney Exhange Podcast

The Disney Exchange is Lisa, Dave and me, Nick

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This week we'd like to thank the Podfather himself, Curt Stone of the Geekin' on WDW Podcast, which recently celebrated it's 200th episode!

Lisa is on Episode 201, so please check it out:

http://geekinonwdw.com/super-geek-roundtable-with-4-of-our-very-first-guests-and-our-wdw-favorites-ep-201/

This leads into our main topic, a discussion of this list of the attractions at Walt Disney World that are a waste of time per The Culture Cheat Sheet and our opinions of the validity of the listed rides.

Stitch's Great Escape

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Prince Charming's Regal Carousel
Primeval Whirl
Swiss Family Treehouse
Journey Into Imagination with Figment
Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Gran Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros
TriceraTop Spin
Tomorrowland Speedway

The Wheel of Distiny topic this week: What is your opinion of Disney allowing guests to bring their dogs to stay at several Walt Disney World resorts?

Does anyone actually read this next bit? Or any of this? Please, let me know I'm not wasting my time!

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Why You Shouldn't Ride Space Mountain - Episode 138 of The Disney Exchange Podcast

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

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We take a look at some of the most popular rides in each of the parks at Walt Disney World and talk about why people should NOT ride them.

For instance, if you are not a fan of thrill rides, or perhaps quick, herky-jerky unexpected turns in the dark, then you may want to avoid Space Mountain.

The Wheel of Distiny topic this week: What is the one thing you would like to say to Walt Disney?

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Favorite Nighttime Attractions at Walt Disney World - Episode 119 of The Disney Exchange

The Disney Exchange is Lisa, Dave and me, the charming tap dancing fool, Nick.

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The show starts with a brilliant edit job by Dave, and listeners are treated to the sound of MY voice to start off the festivities.

Miss Adventure Falls has opened at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and we talk weather.

Pandora -The World of Avatar looks so great it makes me break out into dance.

Lisa has Achilles Tendonitis. Any suggestions to help her deal with this and prep for the Dark Side Half Marathon?

The 3 of us will all be at WDW that weekend, April 22nd and 23rd! We will post where we are so if anyone reading this now wants to say hello... anyone? Hello?

Lisa shares information about The Tiki Trot Race Series.
This past December the Disney Podcast community suffered the loss of one of it's own when Alan Mize of the Enchanted Tiki Talk Podcast passed away, and the race series was established to share the joy of running and friendship in the memory of Alan. 

Dave reads a letter from listener #13, Andy asks how we all met, and we tell that truly epic and fascinating tale.

Speaking of epic and fascinating, this episodes main topic is a humdinger.
What is your favorite attraction after dark at each of Walt Disney World's parks. 

 Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 

This leads to Lisa and Dave implying I'm weird.Which is true. But I believe dark rides are better at night. You can see better, because your eyes have adjusted to darkness.
Anyone else agree? Hello? 

Space Mountain

The Wheel of Distiny topic:  Is seeing a movie in 3D worth the extra expense? 

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The Disney Exchange Podcast, Episode 42 ; Attractions at Walt Disney World We Can Do Without

By Nick

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The Disney Exchange is David Hodges, Lisa Green, and me, Nicholas Maglio.

Lisa starts off by telling us that Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe located in the Magic Kingdom is getting a new menu. This leads to a "Do you eat burgers while at Walt Disney World?" discussion.

Lisa asks you head over to our Facebook page and talk Once Upon a Time with her.

Dave tells about his Walt Disney World visit and the crowds during the first weekend of Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival, as well as merchandise or the lack thereof.

We get into this week's topic, talking about which attractions at Walt Disney World we avoid and why, starting with Disney's Hollywood Studios and continuing through the other 3 parks.

At the advise of our legal team we apologize to Michael Bay, The Canadian Lumberjacks, and all the children of the world.

We ask (plead?) for the kids on the shoulders insanity stop.

The Wheel of Distiny topic: What did you think of the first episode of The Muppets which made it's debut September 22nd? We have an extremely in depth conversation on the topic. Seriously. We'd also love to hear your thoughts!

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