Episode 019 - I didn’t think it would go that long

Recorded on 2/7/17 Follow Up Number of photos at Disney needs to include the on-ride photos Glenn’s trip report - Glenn picked up the [moonshine jug](https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizwiz/31836229214/in/album-72157679805753066/) for the Country Bear Jamboree from Pecos Bill’s Cafe News 1st Quarter [Earnings call](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneys-q1-fy17-earnings-results-webcast/) Revenue down a bit Attendance is down Has Disney finally reached their limit on what they can charge for vacations? We want Disney to be fighters instead of resting on their laurels Side discussion: Hall of Presidents - should Trump speak or [not](https://www.change.org/p/the-walt-disney-company-no-speech-from-the-donald-trump-animatronic-in-walt-disney-world-s-hall-of-presidents)? No successor for Bob Iger; he’s open to staying on longer if needed [Iger](http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/07/disney-ceo-bob-iger-sits-down-with-cnbc-after-earnings.html) is warning against a trade war with China, or it would damage Disney’s business; he’s also against the travel restrictions Steve Jobs’ widow has sold off half of her shares and owns 4% of the company now Star Wars lands in Disneyland and Disney World will open in 2019 Pandora will open on 5/27/17 [Transportation](http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/02/disneys-parking-trams-buses-and.html): New tram tractors and trams will be repainted in monorail colors; buses get updated GPS; monorails are being updated to make them more automated Starring Rolls Cafe closed on 2/5/17; nothing else announced for this location Super Bowl LI halftime show used “twins” of the drones used at [Disney Springs for Christmas](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-et-drones-super-bowl-disney-20170206-story.html) Port Orleans Riverside celebrated its 25th birthday on 2/2/17 [Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/book-your-spot-on-the-new-ultimate-disney-classics-vip-tour-at-magic-kingdom-park/?dpb); $199 for a four hour tour to experience 10 rides plus admission cost Contact us on Twitter at @tron_fm to let us know if you do this Flower & Garden Festival [entertainment list](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/get-your-groove-on-with-garden-rocks-at-the-2017-epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/) Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando [entertainment list](http://blog.universalorlando.com/visiting-us/universal-orlando-mardi-gras-2017/) The Nerdist - [Disney Animation Research Library](http://nerdist.com/heres-what-its-like-to-visit-the-disney-animation-research-library/) Bonus: [Carousel of Progress](http://www.retrodisneyworld.com/podcast/podcast-episode-23-carousel-of-progress) trivia - The Father is played by Jean Sheapard, who is most famous and beloved for his role as the narrator in “A Christmas Story" Chris Visits Disney Corner Need intro music Arrived in early afternoon Fastpasses - Soarin’, Living with the Land, Spaceship Earth Festival of the Arts Soarin’ Ride mechanism (future blog post) The new movie is CGI now - Chris’ opinion Baby Swap Ate at Sunshine Seasons Charity Pick [American Heart Association](http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/) Picks of the week Not Chris’ specific pick, but… [Covears](http://www.getcovears.com/) Chris: [Logitech Harmony Home Hub](http://amzn.to/2kQkxK4) Glenn: [Orbitkey 2.0](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orbitkey-2-0-carry-your-keys-better-design-innovative#/)