Feb 08 2017 88 mins
- Recorded on 2/7/17
- Follow Up
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- 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
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- 1st Quarter [Earnings call](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneys-q1-fy17-earnings-results-webcast/)
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- 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
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- 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
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- Need intro music
- Arrived in early afternoon
- Fastpasses - Soarin’, Living with the Land, Spaceship Earth
- Festival of the Arts
- Soarin’
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- Ride mechanism (future blog post)
- The new movie is CGI now - Chris’ opinion
- Baby Swap
- Ate at Sunshine Seasons
- Charity Pick
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- [American Heart Association](http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/)
- Picks of the week
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- 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#/)