The "EPCOT THING" Preliminary Schedule

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  1. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    Join Magical Mountain, The Magic In Pixels, and The Magical Defintion Disney Podcast as we celebrate the 25th anniversary at Epcot on October 1st, 2007. We have an entire days worth of events planned including the now famous "Beverlyfest"!

    Please also take a moment to visit "The Epcot Thing"'s sponsors: Maple Leaf Ticketsand Orlando Vacation.

    Thanks to mickeymors (aka Gracie) we have finally got our preliminary Epcot Thing Schedule ready to post.

    Remember this day is for YOU. So any suggestions or input you might have to the schedule please do not hesitate to post it.

    Sunday September 30th, 2007 Pre-Meet Schedule

    TBD Raglan Road Shandy Gathering (RSVP Requested)

    Monday Oct 1st, 2007

    07:30 am - Pre Breakfast Get together for coffee at the Boardwalk before we head on over to Epcot

    09:00 am - Soarin – get fast pass, after getting fast pass go to Coffee meet inside the Land Pavilion (co-hosted by MouseMom.com)

    09:35 am - Living With The Land

    10:15 am - Beverleyfest

    11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Free time to eat and explore the wonders of Epcot

    01:00 pm - Spaceship Earth meeting place for Jeff Lange’s A Tour of Epcot Past (with Attractions included in tour).

    04:45pm - Rose & Crown Dinner Meet (RSVP Required. Wait list available)

    07:00pm - Stake out place for Illuminations

    TBD - Adventurers Club for the late nighters (immediately following Illuminations)
     
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  2. nrose101

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  3. nrose101

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    The Hits keep on coming this week with The Epcot Thing. I am proud to announce that non other than the original Dreamfinder, Ron Schneider, will be team with Jeff Lange on the History of Epcot tour.

    Besides being the walking character of Dreamfinder, Mr Schneider also did the voicework for the later part of the attraction and various shows and promotions.



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    nrose101, Aug 29, 2007
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  4. jcvalenti

    jcvalenti Member

    Sounds like you are all going to have a blast. I'm jealous ! If only this was next year, and I had an annual pass in hand, I'd be there. Well not for Beverley fest, but certainly for everything else.
     
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  5. nrose101

    nrose101 Member

    You will be their in spirit!

    The Epcot Thing continues to grow in size ans scope everyday, and I am constantly getting emails from our little community asking how they can help...honestly right now we just need everyone to keep doing what they are....spreading the word about the even.

    The Epcot Thing Planning Committee has recently gone ahead and created this press release for anyone who needs it.

    I can't thank everyone enough for all there support of this event since it's inception last February and I know I can't wait until October 1st!

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Delray Beach, FL - August 2007 - Join Magical Mountain, The Magic In Pixels, and The Magical Definition Disney Podcast as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Epcot at Walt Disney World on October 1st, 2007. We have an entire days worth of events planned including the now famous "Beverlyfest"!

    Award Winning Podcaster Nathan Rose and co-host Tim Devine (from Magical Definition Podcast) will be joined by Ron Schneider (The Original Dreamfinder), Kendra Trahan (NFFC President and Author), Jeff Lange (Disney Historian and DVD Author), Jim Hill (MDP Guest Podcaster and Disney Insider), Michael Suhrbier (Explore The Magic), Mike and Julie Neal (Complete Guide to Walt Disney World), Steve Barrett (Hidden Mickey's Guide).

    So What Exactly Is The Epcot Thing?

    Epcot has always been a huge part of Nathan Rose's, (founder of Magical Mountain, FlickDirect, and Magical Definition) life. As a young child of 8 when Epoct Center first opened to the public he was in love. Upon hearing that the 25th Anniversary was coming up Nathan was beside himself with joy eagerly anticipating the events that Disney would have to celebrate. His dreams of a 25th Anniversary celebration were crushed when Disney officially announced back in January of 2007 there would not be any sort of celebration. However, this would not deter Nathan. In February 2007 Nathan along with his team at Magical Mountain and Magical Definition, along with Tim from The Magic In Pixels came up with a plan to have their own celebration, "The Epcot Thing". We invite you to join us on October 1st, 2007 in celebration of Walt Disney's Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.

    The day has many fun events and meets scheduled including Beverlyfest, an Illuminations meet and possibly as Adventurer's Club meet. Activities begin at 7:00 a.m. and continue through the ENTIRE day so not to worry! You will have plenty of time to stop by! For more information, please go to the official Epcot Thing Website

    Please note if you are planning to attend the any events of "The Epcot Thing" Magical Mountain would like to encourage you to please R.S.V.P. to epcotthing@magicalmountain.net so we may get a rough count on how many people will be attending.

    About Nathan M Rose
    An award winning podcaster, Nathan has been in love with the mouse ever since he was a child and spoke his first words, "Mickey Mouse". He currently resides in South Florida with his family and visits Walt Disney World® monthly. Nathan is the owner of Magical Mountain, FlickDirect, and a variety of other websites under his company, Magical Mountain, LLC. Mr. Rose was also the co-host of one of the first Disney based podcasts, MouseTunes. Aside from all the hats Nathan wears at Magical Mountain he is also on the board of director's for the NFFC World Chapter, and is the webmaster for the non-profit NFFC (National Fantasy Fan Club) organization. He is still trying to find a way to convince his family to move up to the Orlando area (any help would be greatly appreciated!). Mr Rose is also the co-host of the FlickDirect Movie Podcast.

    About Tim Devine
    Tim Devine grew up at the Jersey shore, minutes from Atlantic City. The first toy that he can remember having was a Mickey Mouse plush along with a Mickey Mouse lamp in his room. After his first trip to Walt Disney World® in 1985, he was hooked. Photography became a serious hobby in 2003 and became a second profession in 2004. The Devine family are members of the Disney Vacation Club and frequent the Disney theme parks often. Tim's Internet presence started in June of 2005 when he was introduced to blogging (Tim Devine's Disney Photo Blog) while in California and about a year later The Magic in Pixels was created in response to the overwhelming positive feedback that the blog generated. Back in 2006 appearances at various Disney events gave Tim a stage to showcase his photography and formally introduced him to other members of the Disney online community. Tim's portfolio can be viewed at his website, themagicinpixels.com, and his prints are available for sale in the Magical Mountain Emporium. Mr. Devine and his wife, Karen, live in southern New Jersey with their son, Billy.

    About Magical Mountain, LLC
    Magical Mountain, LLC was formed in January of 2004 out of the need to encompass Magical Mountain's growing size. Magical Mountain, LLC is the parent company the MagicalMountain.net website, Magical Definition, MouseTunes,and FlickDirect, an up-and-coming movie informational website and movie podcast.

    Media Contact:
    Magical Mountain Press Relations
    press@magicalmountain.net

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    nrose101, Aug 30, 2007
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  6. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    Nathan and Tim need your help...

    ...promoting "The Epcot Thing". We need ALL of you to talk up "The Epcot Thing" whether or not you are able to attend. "The Epcot Thing" is, as of this post, only 32 days away and we want to set the internet ablaze with hype for the event. The schedule is jam packed with events, Disney internet celebrities, and more fun and community then you've ever seen in one park in one day. So please use your blogs, websites, and membership to other communities to help spread the word about "The Epcot Thing". Please help show your support by using the image at the end of this post... please copy and re-upload to your own site :)

    What is the Epcot Thing?
    Epcot has always been a huge part of Nathan Rose's, (founder of Magical Mountain, FlickDirect, and Magical Definition) life. As a young child of 8 when Epoct Center first opened to the public he was in love. Upon hearing that the 25th Anniversary was coming up Nathan was beside himself with joy eagerly anticipating the events that Disney would have to celebrate. His dreams of a 25th Anniversary celebration were crushed when Disney officially announced back in January of 2007 there would not be any sort of celebration. However, this would not deter Nathan. In February 2007 Nathan along with his team at Magical Mountain and Magical Definition, along with Tim from The Magic In Pixels came up with a plan to have their own celebration, "The Epcot Thing". We invite you to join us on October 1st, 2007 in celebration of Walt Disney’s Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.

    "EPCOT will take its cue from the new ideas and new technologies that are emerging from the forefront of American industry. It will be a community of tomorrow that will never be completed. It will always be showcasing and testing and demonstrating new materials and new systems." -- Walt Disney

    What about those free T-Shirts I have been hearing about?
    We have 50 t-shirts to be given away to the first 50 people at the event. Sponsored by Maple Leaf Tickets and Orlando Vacations.com


    Attending Disney Internet Celebrities include:
    Nathan Rose (Magical Mountain.net)
    Tim Devine (The Magic in Pixels.com)
    Jim Hill (JimHillMedia.com)
    Jeff Lange (JeffLangeDVD.com)
    Kendra Trahan (president, NFFC)
    Ron Schneider (Orginial Dreamfinder)
    Steve Barrett (HiddenMickeysGuide.com)
    Mike & Julie Neal (authors, The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World)
    Michael Suhrbier (ExploreTheMagic.com)


    Schedule of Events
    September 30th, 2007 - Pre-Meet Schedule:
    * 7:30 Raglan Road Shandy Gathering (RSVP Required) - Kick off the celebration at Nathan's favorite restaurant with Magical Mountain and Shandy, of course! Starting at 7:30pm Raglan Road will be closing off a section of their resturant for us. The space can only hold about 40 people so RSVP is required.
    Door prizes donated by Surplus Kingdom. Including the Main door prize of an entire Grand Floridian Resort & Spa hotel room set including a bedspread, pillowcase, tables, chairs, chest of drawers, and more!


    Monday Oct 1st, 2007
    * 07:30 Boardwalk Inn - This meet is designed for those who need coffee before our 9 am meet. Join us at Epcot's World Showcase entrace hotel for some joe and to walk with us to Epcot.
    * 09:00 Soarin' – get fast pass, after getting fast pass go to Coffee meet inside the Land Pavilion (co-hosted by MouseMom.com)
    * 09:35 Living With The Land - Join the gang on this relaxing boat ride to see how Walt Disney World experiments daily with aquaculture and desert farming.
    * 10:15 Beverlyfest - Join Nathan as he tests his gastric skills!!! Watch him attempt to take 25 shots of the infamous Italian drink, Beverly. If we can get 150 people to celebrate with us, Nathan will up the ante to 50 shots!!! This is one meet NOT to be missed!
    * 11:00 Explore The Wonders of Epcot - Free time. This bit of a break in the day will give everyone the opportunity to go off on their own if they please to eat and explore the wonders of Epcot.
    * 01:00 A Tour of Epcot's Past - Meet at Spaceship Earth as we begin our tour of Epcot's Past with Jeff Lange. Join Jeff as he guides us through the classic Epcot attractions that are still making a big impact on all those who experience them. Included in the tour will be attractions such as "Maelstrom" and "The American Adventure".
    * 04:45 Rose & Crown Dinner Meet (RSVP Required. Wait list available) - Enjoy great English fare with us at Rose & Crown. Be sure to let us know in advance if you plan on attending!!! As of right now, we have ONLY waitlist available. Make sure you send us an email if you are interest just in case someone else can't make it!!
    * 08:00 Illuminations - This is a spectacular show held daily at Epcot. Why not see this wonderful presentation with all of the Magical Mountaineers? Make sure to meet us the front entrance to the Rose & Crown Pub at 7pm sharp, so we can grab all go together to find a great spot.
    * TBD Adventurers Club - For the late nighters (immediately following Illuminations) For all you night owls, join us at the Adventurer's Club for some fun and "winding down" time. You may even be picked to be part of the show!


    "The Epcot Thing" Official Website: http://www.magicalmountain.net/scrapboo ... rsary.aspx


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  7. Grumpwurst

    Grumpwurst Member Staff Member

    I will have do my best
     
    Grumpwurst, Aug 30, 2007
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  8. zackiedawg

    zackiedawg Member Staff Member

    I've been blabbing it to everyone I know! I wish I could haul friends or family along, but they are all too broke, too busy, or already have other plans. But I'll be there, representing!
     
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  10. Grumpwurst

    Grumpwurst Member Staff Member

    Grumpwurst, Sep 6, 2007
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  12. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    Well the TET's webpage is ad-filled in the middle of the page, while the other one is not.

    But personally, the other page doesn't seem to mention (probably missed it) that Epcot reversed course on doing nothing for the 25th.
     
    Roger, Sep 7, 2007
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  13. PolynesianMedic

    PolynesianMedic Global Moderator Staff Member

    I hope, Tim, that you are planning on taking many pics of Nathan on his Beverley run up to 25, I mean 50 since I am hoping that there are 150 people there. I am sure that Nathan is already practicing though, and he will perform like a champ. Good Luck Nathan.
     
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  14. Grumpwurst

    Grumpwurst Member Staff Member

    Yeah, Nathan's page is loaded down with ads, but what popular Disney Community site isn't. I have no idea what that person meant but it was being made by a moderator.

    I'm trying to think about it. Unless they are talking about all the ads to buy t-shirts and shandy's I don't know. I guess they just want to have a reason to say that they are going with the one with over 1000 registrants.

    Are any of us a registered user over there and can ask for clarification? It could be construed as a hostile act to register and make that our first question.
     
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  15. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    I don't know, but with 1000+ people, I hope some "regular visitors who know absolutely nothing of what is going on" don't tag along and the group gets Jim Hill'd out of the park.
     
    Roger, Sep 7, 2007
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  16. Grumpwurst

    Grumpwurst Member Staff Member

    Stupid Question Alert....

    What does getting "Jim Hill'd out of the park" mean?
     
    Grumpwurst, Sep 7, 2007
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  17. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

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  18. Grumpwurst

    Grumpwurst Member Staff Member

    Very interesting. Sounds like the guy who dressed like Santa Claus who got escorted out.

    Fortunately, there are very few "official" tours at Epcot that are "on stage". The Segway one occurs before the World Showcase opens
     
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  19. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    Tim, Sep 11, 2007
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  20. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    Uhh that PR makes it seem like y'all are charging for the event, when it's actually the cost of admission(payable to the WDWCo) to the park to attend.
     
    Roger, Sep 11, 2007
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