Mouse Extra and Mouse Guest Weekly discuss Epcot and FastPass
I would like to take this space to thank Eric and Dan of Mouse Guest Weekly for allowing me on their amazing podcast this week. The show is available to download now, so go over to www.mouseguest.com and take a listen.
We discussed the potential changes to the FastPass system, and really go into a great discussion regarding Epcot and the new direction that park has taken over the last few years. While you’re at their website, take a listen to their past shows. This a unique Disney podcast . Almost all of their shows are timeless, and can be really fun to hear no matter how old they might be. Also, take a look at the website. It’s absolutely terrific. They have some more to go to make it complete, but it has the potential to be the very best Disney fan-based website. When it’s done, it will be a Disney World addicts dream!
After you hear the show, feel free to let me know what you thought. Post it on the comments here, or find the both of us over at the Mouse Guest Forum. Thanks again, guys!
Eric said,
June 18, 2007 @ 2:01 am
No, Dave, thank you! It was our absolute pleasure to have you on the show. We’re looking forward to having you back on once the “foamers” have settled down. LOL
Matt said,
June 18, 2007 @ 6:23 pm
Just heard the show, great job Dave!
David said,
June 18, 2007 @ 8:43 pm
Thanks guys!
Biblioadonis aka George said,
June 21, 2007 @ 7:22 pm
I just listened to it. Not being a foamer or a purist (read fanatic), I enjoyed listening to your comments about the (don’t listen) Pixar-ization of Epcot. I agree with your points.
You need to bring in the people. I loved Horizons–but it lived past its time. As far as Walt not changing anything? Please! He changed Disneyland more in his 10 years than has almost happened since. I believe in the mantra of “What Would Walt Do”
It is more an inspiration to create an environment where people, families and friends can have a good time together. To create a place they want to be. There needs to be a good mix of attractions to please as many people as possible.
My thought about losing Horizons is more for nostalgia’s sake. I know that it wouldn’t stand the test of time, but will Mission: Space? MS has such a narrow rider base. I’ve done it twice and I don’t have an interest in doing it again. But it *is* driving more people in to the park.
Like Nemo–it may not be the best attraction–but I can’t think of a better property to have in an aquarium. I just think the Nemo ride needed to be a little bigger and grander in scale. Just like the movie!
Anyway..thanks for a great podcast and a great site (MouseExtra, of course).
David said,
June 22, 2007 @ 7:34 pm
Thanks for the good words George.
I would say M:S was a stroke of bad luck. They shot perhaps a bit too high and failed.
Mike said,
June 23, 2007 @ 1:48 pm
I have to agree with Eric on the fastpasses. I like that idea and think it can work in some form