Hi I've added two pins but I've added photos but they have come up the wrong way around I am doing it on my ipad is this the reason hope some one can help me as I've got loads of poh pins hats not on there that I need to add many thanks Damien
Hi all!
This is a great question but such a tough one to answer! I have so many dream acting roles, it would be hard to narrow it down to three. For this reason, I will list 3 of the many.
1. The Book of Mormon
This is a dream show for me! It would be a dream come true if I got to perform in it. I would love to be any role in the show I would have to choose Elder Cunningham. The show in general is hilarious because it is written by the comic geniuses of South Park. I find that I perform best in comedic roles and Elder Cunningham is one of the funniest roles in the show!
2. Avenue Q
Another Comedy! Who would have thought? I would love to play any role in this show. Avenue is an adult parody of Sesame Street. Part of the cast deals with puppets. I feel being in the show would allow me to expand my knowledge as an actor because of the puppets! I especially would love to play Brian, Nikki, or Princeton because they are such fun roles!
3. Peter and the Starcatcher
I would not consider this one a comedy although it has some jokes in it. This is a straight play that I admire for it's abstract use of everyday items that create the set. The set truly comes to life and tests the audience imagination. This is something that is very hard to find in the theatre these days. I would love to be Black Stache because it is a role that require the actor to be funny while being truthful.
Now I ask you, If you could be in a show what show would you want to be in? What role?
Happy Trading!
Hi all!
This is yet another great question. I would like to remind you all that this answer is based off of opinion! There is not "correct" answer here.
Top 3 attractions at Disneyland Resort:
1. Radiator Springs Racers
This ride is one of the newest rides at the Disneyland Resort. This attraction is not to be missed! It is very high tech. The ride actually takes you right into the town of Radiator Springs on the day of a big race. The ride ends with a high speed race against another group of guests. The guest really feels a part of the action. The only issue I have with this attraction is that it has a TON of down time. The ride runs on a slot car system. The slot car system is notorious for downtime. This is also the case for Test Track, a slot car ride over at Walt Disney World. The ride is also known for it's very long lines. It usually has at least a two hour wait. The best times to ride are during extra magic hour and in the morning. These times are when the line is at it's shortest wait. Fastpasses are usually available, but they tend to run out very quickly. In the end this ride is a not to be missed.
2. The Haunted Mansion
This a classic Disneyland Omnimover ride. An Omnimover ride is a ride that's vehicles move on a conveyor belt without stopping unless a guest is in need of assistance. The vehicle tends to be shaped like bowl on its side, but this is not always the case. Other rides that run on an Omnimover system are The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure and Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. The reason why I love The Haunted Mansion so much is because it is a true Disneyland classic. It uses old technology and maintain the Disneyland "Charm". It tells a unique story and has a lot of eye candy. This is a family ride and almost everyone can go on it.
FUN FACT: Did you that the main attraction takes place underground? The stretching is actually used as an elevator to take you underground and outside the parks main envelope. None of the main attraction is house d in the actual attractions exterior.
3. Alice in Wonderland
To be completely honest, this ride would not be on my list if it had not gotten it's major upgrades. This ride is a classic Fantasyland dark ride. I love how the ride utilizes projections. The projections do not take away from the ride or change the ride, they only add to the ride. I thought these new additions really take an old classic and make it fresh. There is a lot more to see and look at now. The rides outdoor portion provides a nice breeze on a warm summer day and provides a nice view of the park. This ride is not to be missed.
I also have 2 favorite entertainment options. Here they are:
1. Fantasmic
This show is magical! It is very cool to see a very high tech show and insane story to unfold on a calm island guests have the ability to go on earlier in the day. The show has a very clear message. The fountains, water projections, and pyrotechnics will leave you in awe and will force you not to blink because of the fear of missing something. Tired of waiting in line for characters? No Problem! You can see an entire boat load of characters cross the rivers of America. I do not want to give away too much information. There are many more surprises in the show that you will have to see for yourself. This show is not to be missed!
2. World of color
This show is also very very magical. It uses 3 huge water screens and tons of fountains in the waters next to paradise pier. This show is very similar to Fantasmic but is also very different because it does not use live actors and has an entirely different message. Once again this show will leave you in awe. This show combines many of the Disney classics movies into one 20 minute show. There is also an interactive game before the show called Mickey's Fun Wheel Challenge. This game allows you to play a Simon Says style game and if you win, you take control of the lights on the fun wheel for about 20 seconds. Fastpasses are available for this show. This is a not to be missed show!
I would like to remind you all these are MY top favorite things to ride and see. You may have an entirely different opinion. There are many other attractions that are not to be missed! It was very hard to pick, but I also wanted a variety of attractions. On that note,
HAPPY TRADING
Hi all!
This is a great question!!!! Disneyland is HUGE and there is so much to do there. It is almost impossible to accomplish every attraction and experience in one day. It may not even be possible with a week. The way you make the most of it really depends on what you are most interested in doing. If you are interested in trying to get on as many attractions as possible, take advantage of Disneyland's amazing Fastpass system. This allows you to take a ticket and be given a return time. When you return you will directed to a much shorter line than the main one. While you wait for return time you can grab a bite to eat, see a show, or ride another ride. Take note of what rides do not have a Fastpass option. You should ride these in the early morning or after/during the fireworks display. This is when the attraction lines are at their lowest. Disclamer: Radiator Springs Racers will ALWAYS be crowded
I can encourage you all to step back and look at all the detail the Imagineers have put into the park. One fun thing you can do is look for Hidden Mickeys. Hidden Mickeys are Mickey Mouse hidden throughout the park. Hidden Mickeys can be ANYWHERE. I highly discourage you from planning your trip minute by minute. A sudden closure could throw off your entire schedule. I recommend just stepping back and letting the magic take you over. Another way to cram in more time in the parks is to stay at a resort hotel. This allows you to be a part of extra magic hour which allows you an extra hour in the park. You should check what areas of the park you will have access to during that hour. This way you can wisely pick the attractions you go on before extra magic hour.
One more tip I can give is to go on a tour. Information on tours can be found here in my other answer: http://www.pintradingdb.com/forum/showth...hp?tid=331
Here you can find some of my favorite things to do and see at DLR: http://www.pintradingdb.com/forum/showth...hp?tid=335
On that note:
HAPPY TRADING
Further reading:
1. Fastpass Explained http://allears.net/dlr/tp/fastpass.htm
2. Special Events Calendar http://allears.net/dlr/news/events.htm
3. Closure Schedule http://allears.net/dlr/news/rehab.htm
4. Ride Restrictions http://allears.net/dlr/tp/dlr_rr.htm
Hi all!
This is first "fun" question that has been asked. Some of you may know that I do some magic on the side. My top 3 favorite tricks are making someone float, Sticking daggers into someone's head, and shooting fire out of my hands (kind of like Mickey Mouse). I love magic because it takes children away from their phones, computers, and tablets and brings amazement and wonder to them.
HAPPY TRADING!
Question: What can i expect from a Disney guided tour of Disneyland or WDW? How are they different? How should i behave? What should i wear? Can I get special pins from this?
Answer:
Hello all!
I am pleased to answer our very first question. I was fortunate enough to go on a guided tour at Disneyland and Walt Disney World . While on the tour you will learn about the parks history and heritage. Your guide will also point out all the minuscule details that the Imagineers have put into the park to enhance the guests overall experience. One bonus of the tour is that you get to go into all the fastpass lines without an actual fastpass. If the ride does not have a fastpass line you will most likely get to enter the ride through the exit. The only differences between the DLR and WDW tour is that at WDW you have the ability to go backstage, while at DLR you do not have this ability due to the limited backstage space. While on any tour you must follow all the rules in place at the given park. A tour does not entitle you to a "get out of jail free card". You can wear anything you want on the tour as long as it applies with the park's dress code. Everything you do that day must be in compliance with the park's rules! At the end of the tour your tour guide will give you a very special tour guide Mickey pin. The Mickey pin you get is unique to the park. The WDW Mickey pin is pin number 181 on the database. These pins are very hard to find. I will always keep these pins close to my heart!
I hope I answered your question!
Disney also offers more affordable pre set group tours throughout the parks. These do not come with a special pin and you will be touring with people you may not know. The great things about these tours is that it allows you to focus on one main topic you want to learn about.
Submitting a question is very very easy! All you have to do is send me a PM with your question. The PM should have the subject: Ask the Gorman Question. I will try to make as many threads for as many questions as possible! For those of you unaware on how to send a PM, just click the PM button at the bottom of this post. Please be appropriate and most importantly,
HAPPY TRADING
Disney Studio Store Hollywood's first pin event since being rebranded (from Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store) went off with a few hiccups.
Day 1: In order to participate in the raffle for the voucher to be able to purchase a set of the 10-pins, you had to go to DSSH on Friday, June 6, 2014 between 8 am and 12 midnight to get a El Capitan black wristband placed on your left wrist. Unlike other wristbands of days past, this wristband had a blue star stamped onto the white area.
The PTD started out as Fish out of Water (Chicken Little) and by about 9 or 10 a.m. had changed to Percy from Pocahontas. At approximately 1:45 p.m., it changed to Animal from The Muppets. A few hours later, it changed to Linguini, Friar Tuck, King Triton, and finally Mittens (from Bolt)
Day 2: In order to get a voucher, one had to be in line by 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Unfortunately, DSSH staff did not cut the line off at 5:30 a.m. (not enough security) and let everyone who had a wristband get a voucher (or so I was told.) The vouchers were not handed out until 6 a.m. An announcement was made that 1320 wristbands had been handed out on Friday, but less than that number appeared for the release. By the time the vouchers were handed out, approximately several hundred vouchers remained in the drum. You were given a blue raffle ticket (for the raffle at The Roosevelt Hotel) and your hand was stamped with a red X stamp, presumably to preclude people from putting another wristband on and going through the line again.
Breakfast was croissants and hot cocoa from Ghirardelli. Unfortunately, I had neither so I can't tell you how fresh the croissants were or whether the hot cocoa was made with milk or water. I did see that it was chocolate croissants for some time and then I saw the buttery croissants being rolled in.
It was chaos with the number of people who showed up that the breakfast line really did not move (well, there actually seemed to be three different lines of people trying to get breakfast and the crowd control was abysmal.)
SURPRISE PIN! Two surprise pins were announced. Brave Beloved Tales (LE300) and Ariel open storybook (LE400) that matched the Aladdin, Beauty & the Beast, Brave, Cinderella, Princess & the Frog previously announced, making the set a 6-pin set of open storybooks. I was a bit sad because my voucher (#327) meant that I was probably not going to get the Brave Beloved Tales (or so I thought!)
PTDs for the day: Mittens, Rhino, Bianca. Mittens went by very slowly so that by the time my voucher #327 got inside, I was still able to get Mittens. I was even able to get the Brave Beloved Tales because there were enough lower number vouchers inside the drum. It changed to Rhino while I was inside the El Capitan Theatre watching the 1:10 p.m. showing of Maleficent. When I approached the door to DSSH, I was given an order form that identified all the pins available for purchase. Of course, I marked all of them down but I found quite a few people weren't planning to purchase all the pins. I contacted my friends who got bad voucher numbers and these lovely people were willing to let them buy the pins at cost.
The Event: The event occurred in a ballroom at The Roosevelt Hotel, approximately one block from DSSH. Once you purchased your pins, you needed to take your receipt, voucher, and order form to The Roosevelt Hotel to collect the pins. It was okay, but the line moved slowly. Once inside The Roosevelt, you could not exit the building unless you didn't want to get back in (or you had a higher voucher number that someone left behind)
Trading: There were at least 21 tables full of traders. There were cast members with lanyards standing by trading boards (gasp!) and the barrel of pins (unknown pins, in a bag, that you picked a bag and traded a pin for something unknown). Someone traded for the first King Louie PTD on the boards. By the time I got there, it was full of miscellaneous hidden mickeys.
There was a presentation about pins and we were able to view pins (framed) in the various process of production until it came to the final product. I should have taken pictures but I was exhausted (mainly from being up since 2 a.m.) We learned that each pin is hand painted (hence all the errors).
Artist: Christopher Garcia, the artist who designed the Brave beloved tales, as well as several (at least ten) Pin Trading Delight pins was at the back of the room, signing the Brave Beloved Tales pin (and/or card) that people brought to him. I should have taken a picture of his lanyard where he displayed all the pins he designed (sorry.) He had a computer which was displaying an Elsa PTD pin. He showed us an Anna PTD, Sven PTD, and Chernabog PTD when the girl behind me asked if he had any more pictures. I didn't have my phone on me so I was not able to take any pictures.
The Raffle: While I was at the back of the room, waiting in line to get my Brave Beloved Tales pin signed (and some friends' pins signed too), the raffle began. There were at least ten raffle prizes, ranging from marquees, stained glass villains pins, and PTDs being awarded to those whose tickets were drawn. I was one of the last winners and won a Red Pascal AP PTD pin and at least $50 (retail) of Ghirardelli chocolates.
Okay, I think that is it for now. I will be back later if I remember more.