Walt Disney World Disney's Animal Kingdom Discussion Thread

[Wes]

Wes, do you work for the WDW web team or...?

 

How is your position different from that in the WDW team here in Celebration?

 

I work for the web group that does stuff for all the parks and resorts. My area is media (video, audio). The main part of the division is out here in SoCal, and there are people in Florida who's obvious concentration is WDW.

[Jose Eber]

Preview the ride (video) care of Raven from the Christmas Special this morning:

 

Click here.

[coasterdude5]

Hey, all I'm getting is sound. (watching it in Quicktime) Should I open it in another program?

 

I really want to see this video! (not for Raven though...)

[Jose Eber]

That's weird. On my Windows XP machine I get both sound and video. Have you updated Quicktime to the latest and greatest version?

 

Try any program that works.

[Erik Johnson]

I don't even get the sound. Ack! I never can get your videos to work, other than the first one.

[Jose Eber]

Well, y'all have to have the latest iTunes/quicktime. That's 7.03.

 

There WAS a problem on my end with the first two videos, but I've corrected that. I also checked both these ones and they are o.k.

 

I'll double check them.

 

Here's a nother longer segment from modern marvels.

 

Go here.

 

For the latest Quicktime/iTunes updates go to apple.com

[Erik Johnson]

Thanks for posting Jose...I just got a stupid computer . Anyways I found another link to that new Everest segment.

 

http://www.donsullivan.com/Video%20Clips/Expedition_Everest2.mov

[Jose Eber]

Yah, his is actually better quality too (but he encoded it the same way I did). But I figured I'd put mine up there.

 

So far, for the modern marvels I think I'm the only one who has something online.

 

Can't wait to get sued by History Channel! Yay!

[Erik Johnson]

Ok I got the other ones to work now...thanks Jose!

[Erik Johnson]

Its now official that Disney will be holding a special weekend Jan 26, 27, 28 and 29th for those who are AP holders as well as DVC members to try out the new Expedition Everest ride. Plus you get a couple of free gifts as well (pin and laynard). We since Leanne's birthday is the 27th, I guess we shall be going on down that weekend.

[Slacking]

My pass expires this week and I'm penniless, AHHHHHHHHHHH!

 

Just my luck!

[Frade]

WOW, awesome I will also be there

[ManWithNoName505]

Dang! I am not a passholder, but I am planning to ride it in September.

[socalMAN123]

I wish I was an AP for WDW. But alas and alike, I have to live with Disneyland who hasn't had an original thing since ToT.

---Brent 8)

[JT3000]

Anyone know when the cast member previews are?

 

I wish I was an AP for WDW. But alas and alike, I have to live with Disneyland who hasn't had an original thing since ToT.

---Brent 8)

 

Original?

[arrowfanman]

He means Indy.

[TonyaGaddy]

I really have no desire to ride this one. It seems like the Matterhorn and the Train ride as on. blah.

[Jeezus Juice]

^ Are you serious? :confused:

 

Dude, I would ride a dippin dots stand if it had a 20 foot animatronic yeti. I know we are "enthusiests" and everything but come on...

 

-Don

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Have a good ride

[What Now]

I'll be at WDW that week, but I'm not an AP holder .

 

I wonder if hotel guests can ride.

[haiderodes]

Even though you don't have an AP there still is a chance you might be able to ride. I say that because even though its a special preview they occassionally pull additional people in for them. They did this when they opened Mission:Space. Just dont go expecting too much, but you may get lucky if not on those days then the days immediately after.

[Erik Johnson]

I'll be at WDW that week, but I'm not an AP holder .

 

I wonder if hotel guests can ride.

 

I bet if you go to Animal Kingdom on a day around the preview, it will be open for guests. At least Soarin was last year.

[CoasterCrazy]

That sounds awesome, I would be down there in a heart beat if I had a AP.

 

Erik, you have to post a Photo TR!

[Erik Johnson]

That sounds awesome, I would be down there in a heart beat if I had a AP.

 

Erik, you have to post a Photo TR!

 

Im not sure if they will allow and picture taking or video on the ride itself (until it actually opens up) Disney is funny like that until the ride opens on the official day (I think the first week in April). But yeah I will be taking a camera and my new Sony Handycam.

[maliboomer]

I'll be there a few days before it. Damn. I'll lie on the ground crying until they let me ride or I'm dragged out. That will really work. (Though I'll drag myself out if Raven is there *shudders*).

[JT3000]

I really have no desire to ride this one. It seems like the Matterhorn and the Train ride as on. blah.

 

Does every new Disney mountain that's built seem like the Matterhorn to you? The two rides have nothing in common besides being mountains and having yetis, who won't even look alike.