Monday, December 31, 2012

WTA Winter Break

Hello, folks! SurferClock here with a quick update. I hope you all had an excellent peak season at the parks and will be ringing in the New Year safe and sound.

TAP-G and I are taking the aforementioned winter break and enjoying the time with cherished folks, but (as Reese would say) ol' Tappers just can't stop laboring even when faced with the prospect of a break. To that point, TAP-G has posted a list of 2012's biggest events that happened at the Big Three in an interesting post that can only be seen on our Facebook page. Not a fan yet? We'd love to have ya!

What's the Attraction? on Facebook


Have a safe and happy New Year, everyone, and we'll be back next week with an all new episode!

SurferClock

Monday, December 24, 2012

Episode 27.5 - A Very Special and Important Holiday Message

Season's Greetings, folks! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of What's the Attraction? ...well, sort of.

Even though today's upload is not a full episode with a review and humor and our typical WTA flair, it's still going to be bringing an important note to parkgoers...we're aiming today at those parkgoers (and there are MANY of you) who are planning to make an excursion out to at least one or more of the Big Three in our area (Disney, SeaWorld, and Universal), or if you're planning to be around, well, pretty much any theme park, even semi-major ones like Warner Bros. Movie World in Australia or any of the myriad of other Big-Three-esque parks around the world.

But we're not only reaching out to parkgoers... there's a little something for all of our friends and family who will be tackling the post-holiday rush, those intrepid folks in EVERY department of the theme park industry, so we have the sincere hope that many, many folks will get the chance to hear this before they embark on their post-holiday adventures.

Episode 27.5 - A Very Special and Important Holiday Message on YouTube

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Episode 27.5 - A Very Special and Important Holiday Message MP3 Download via SlingFile

Before we shut the studio down for our winter break, WTeamA would like to offer our sincerest thanks to each and every one of you who listens with dedication each week or, if you're just joining us, hopefully catching up on pretty much all the other WTA episodes. Through the good times and the bad, though the short episodes and the ungodly long ones, it's ultimately both our passion for the parks and your interest in our work that keeps us going. As always, if you like what we do and you want to help us get bigger and better, tell a friend and send us any suggestions you might have. If you're a fan on Facebook or YouTube, comment us there. We're constantly checking our inboxes and are thrilled to get any feedback you may have for us. And if you have suggestions for future episodes or anything you'd like to hear us talk about, you can also send an e-mail our way to the following address: askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com

To give you an idea of what's coming up for 2013, I'll just leave a short list of the stuff we're developing:
  • Reviews for most than just attractions...we're talking shops, restaurants, and shows, too!
  • SEAWORLD FLORIDA! Yes, it's sort of become the elephant in the room, the one park in the Big Three we haven't delved into just yet. We will start reviewing SeaWorld attractions, shows, and exhibits in 2013, including (hopefully) the Antarctica expansion. No word on Aquatica or Discovery Cove yet.
  • Also in the realm of possibility: Legoland Florida and the Holy Land Experience. No guarantees on those yet, however.
  • Reaching outside the theme park realm to cover the Orlando/Kissimmee area, being that this is where a good chunk of Florida tourists stay. No specifics on this yet, but this is one TAP-G and I have been discussing fervently.
I hope you folks are looking forward to WTA's future as much as we are. We want to continue to bring you not just a quality podcast, but a quality brand of entertainment...an exciting, informative, and enchanting journey we can all take together each week.

There will be no new episode next week, and we will return on January 7th, 2013 with an all-new episode! From all of us here at WTeamA to all of you, Happy Holidays, and may your post-holiday journeys and celebrations leading into 2013 be joyous and safe!

SurferClock

Monday, December 17, 2012

Episode 27 - The Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror

Hello out there, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

This week, we're rising to the occasion, then falling...then rising again, falling, rising, AAAAHHH!

Wait, just what -are- we doing this week, anyway? Yes, it's Disney's most famous (read: only) drop tower attraction, "The Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror" at Disney's Hollywood Studios! Yes folks, this is one of those rides that we got a ton of requests for...TAP-G tells me his e-mail inbox is pretty much full right now from Tower of Terror requests, in fact...so we finally decided to bring it to you in a way only What's the Attraction can...what does that even mean? Guess you're gonna have to listen now, aren't ya?

Episode 27 - The Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror on YouTube

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Episode 27 - The Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror MP3 Download via SlingFile

As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Next week, we begin a WTA winter break from standard episodes. Next week, there will be a short mini-episode with a holiday message...if you're planning a trip to one of the Big Three (Disney, SeaWorld, Universal Orlando) after Christmas, you won't want to miss our holiday message! Check it out next week!

SurferClock 

Monday, December 10, 2012

Episode 26 - DINOSAUR

Greetings and salutations, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Dinosaurs...the word alone conjures visions of great, pebbly-skinned beasts bent on roaring, eating (sometimes each other), and tromping about with their mighty feet, shaping their world...until an asteroid blew it all up some 65 million years ago. Children have been fascinated with dinosaurs for decades, and is often the first type of creature they learn more about than themselves. For some, it remains an obsession and leads to palentology and teaching careers centered around these great beasts. For others, it fuels the imagination and leads to the creation of wonderful things...like the ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom that we plan on reviewing today...DINOSAUR!

This one opened with Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1998, though under a different moniker..."Countdown to Extinction," as it was called then, provided all the thrills one could handle until a certain yeti took up residence in 2006. As Animal Kingdom's earliest thrill ride, it delivered on the promise of a good time to thousands of park visitors every day. It continues to thrill folks to this day, albeit under the more generic title of "DINOSAUR," the change coming after Disney's movie of the same name came out in 2000.

So, is this prehistoric adventure all it's cracked up to be, or does it have all the charm of a pile of coprolite? Find out with our review right here, right now!

Episode 26 - DINOSAUR on YouTube

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Episode 26 - DINOSAUR MP3 Download via Slingfile

As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Join us next week, where you'll be sure we're in the "zone." See ya then!

SurferClock 

Monday, December 3, 2012

Episode 25 - Star Tours: The Adventures Continue

Hello again, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Whether you love or hate the franchise, there's no doubt as to the cultural significance of the sci-fi smash-hit series, "Star Wars." Filmmaker George Lucas could never have known that his little space fantasy film would go on to have such an immense impact of kids from generation to generation and gross a kajillion and a half dollars (note: actual amount not verified, but is said to be very close to that). The original trilogy and prequels alike remain some of the best known films in the industry, whether for greatness or infamy.

Shock and awe rolled through much of the world when, on October 30th, 2012, the entertainment mega-giant Disney would end up buying the rights to the Star Wars franchise for $4.05 billion dollars. George Lucas handed reign of the Star Wars empire down to one Kathleen Kennedy, and the rest is history just waiting to be made.

TAP-G and I, of course, have our own opinions regarding all this, but a little over a year before this acquisition, a brand new incarnation of 1989's (Walt Disney World's, anyway) Star Tours rolled out. It boasts more trips to take than just to get to Endor, 3D technology, and state-of-the-art ride simulator functions.

What's the Attraction? is proud to present (not too far from a galaxy far, far away) our review on Star Tours: The Adventures Continue! Take a listen now!

Episode 25 - Star Tours: The Adventures Continue on YouTube

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As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Join us next week, where we'll Certainly Try Xtra hard to bring you a great episode! See you then!

SurferClock 

Monday, November 26, 2012

Episode 24 - Top Ten Best Attraction Songs


Greeting once more, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Our episode number has hit another multiple of 6 here on What's the Attraction?, so you guys know what that means: new special episode! And now we've made it back full circle to a Top Ten episode. If you recall, our 6th episode was the Top Ten Things You'll Need This Summer. It may seem a bit dated now that it's winter, but it's never too early to start preparing for next year. We'll go ahead and leave a link right here. This was before we had cover art for each episode, even.

Anywho, this Top Ten episode was one that TAP-G and I debated over for quite some time well before we reached this episode. We decided that, to make the list an actual Top Ten and not a Top Twenty, that we had to use songs that were specifically used for the attractions for which they were written. Not only did it shorten the list, but it made all the picks Disney attraction songs...can't help it if hardly anything comes out from the Universal and SeaWorld music studios.

If nothing else, consider it a tribute and a list of some of the most influential attraction songs. Some might be more familiar to you than others, but we justify each and every selection made. If you're ready to begin the countdown, go ahead and listen in!

Episode 24 - Top Ten Attraction Songs on YouTube

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As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Our campaign to 100 likes is still ongoing, and, as TAP-G revealed on an earlier Facebook post, we will release our re-cut versions of the first 5 WTA episodes upon reaching those 100 likes. They're loads better than the ones up now, but we need you to spread the word! Join us next week...or not. We won't "force" ya, but we would love to have you along.

SurferClock

Monday, November 19, 2012

Episode 23 - Journey into Imagination with Figment

Hello once more, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

There's nothing better than a fanciful trip through the pathways of the mind, searching out ideas and inspiration. Without the use of imagination, the world would be a rather bleak place, bleaker than this cold, grey November weather that's been overtaking Central Florida...brr!

One place you can always go for a few sparks of inspiration is the Imagination! Pavilion at Epcot, which currently houses two attractions. There's Captain EO on one side of the pavilion, the retro-callback to the days gone by for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, but then, on the other side, inside the glass-pyramids and through the automatic double doors, you'll find the third incarnation of the Journey into Imagination, "Journey into Imagination with Figment," the subject of our review today.

It's had a rather long and storied history, starting in 1983 with the opening of the original Journey into Imagination. Its colorful halls played host to two wonderful characters, Dreamfinder and Figment. Only one of them still remains with us today, and only as recently as 2002 did Figment reappear once Disney execs found out that taking a journey into YOUR imagination wasn't quite as magical.

Controversy and storied history aside, does this third incarnation still hold up today, or might we possibly be in desperate need of more imaginative ideas? Find out with our discussion, review, and rating right now!

Episode 23 - Journey into Imagination with Figment on YouTube

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As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Our campaign to 100 likes is still ongoing, and we promise there'll be good things to come once we hit 100 likes. Next week's episode, our next special episode, will be music to your ears! Stay tuned, and we'll see you then!

SurferClock 

Monday, November 12, 2012

Episode 22 - Wreck-It Ralph

Hello again, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Walt Disney Animation Studios recently released the highly-anticipated film, "Wreck-It Ralph," the story of a video game villain who tires of his poor treatment by not only the good guy, but the non-player characters of the game in which he resides, "Fix-It Felix Jr." To that effect, Ralph begins "game-jumping" to prove himself a hero.

What does this have to do with reviewing theme park attractions? Well, not only does Disney's Hollywood Studios have a meet-and-greet with Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz (from Sugar Rush, another of the film's original worlds) but DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney boasts 8 cabinets with playable versions of "Fix-It Felix Jr." and we're talking genuine arcade cabinets, folks!

We're gonna tackle it all in an episode so big that even Ralph couldn't wreck it. Join us as we take on this comprehensive coverage of Wreck-It Ralph on-screen and in-park!

Episode 22 - Wreck-It Ralph on YouTube

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As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Our campaign to 100 likes is still ongoing, and we promise there'll be good things to come once we hit 100 likes. You can only "imagine" what'll be coming up for our next episode, so stay tuned, and we'll see you next week!

SurferClock 

Monday, November 5, 2012

Episode 21 - Enchanted Tales with Belle

Hello again, listeners. SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

We mentioned last week our excitement for getting to preview the completed portions of the New Fantasyland expansion that's set to open December 6th at the Walt Disney World Resort. Among the experiences we enjoyed were two brand new attractions...Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid (last week's review, if you didn't catch it...it's just a blog post below), and the attraction we're reviewing this week, Enchanted Tales with Belle.

Enchanted Tales with Belle isn't an -entirely- new experience. For those who've been traipsing WDW for a while, you might recognize it from the old Fairy Tale Garden that now plays host to the Merida meet and greet from Disney-Pixar's "Brave." This is most definitely an upgrade from that older experience, but should it have stayed in the Fairy Tale Garden, or is this tale-as-old-as-time right at home in its own New Fantasyland quarters? Listen to this latest review and hear for yourself!

Episode 21 - Enchanted Tales with Belle on YouTube

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As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Our campaign to 100 likes is still ongoing, and we promise there'll be good things to come once we hit 100 likes. Get ready to "Wreck-it" with us next week when we bring you a WTA special report! See you then.

SurferClock

Monday, October 29, 2012

Episode 20 - Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid

Hello again, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the newest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

We're not sure about you guys, but we can't wait until New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park is open to the public. The grand unveiling isn't until December 6, 2012, but TAP-G and I have already had a chance to check out a few of the new offerings thanks to a Cast Member friend of ours. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be reviewing the new attractions and experiences that will be opening with the expansion.

This first review we're releasing is of the dark ride, Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid. The ride brings Guests into the world of the 1989 Disney smash-hit, The Little Mermaid, and rides them through several of the film's high points.

The first New Fantasyland review for What's the Attraction? is only a mouse click (or three, if you're using SlingFile) away!

Episode 20 - Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid on YouTube

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As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Our campaign to 100 likes is still ongoing, and we promise there'll be good things to come once we hit 100 likes. We'll see you next week for more New Fantasyland goodness!

SurferClock

Monday, October 22, 2012

Episode 19 - The Simpsons Ride

Hello again, folks. SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

This time, we take a trip to a famous animated town! No, not Danville or Quahog or even Duckburg. Nope, we're headed to Springfield to take on Universal Orlando's 2008 addition to its park that replaced the much-beloved Back to the Future: The Ride, The Simpsons Ride!

This opening paragraph brought to you by Buzz Cola. Buzz Cola, twice the sugar, twice the caffeine. It's the taste you'd give up Express Pass for!

Yes folks, due to TAP-G's vigorous pursuit of the almighty podcast profit dollar, we've entered into a rather lucrative contract with one of Springfield's richest residents. And no, it's not Mr. Burns. Who's putting ads into our show and even the blog? Find out when you listen to this latest episode!

Episode 19 - The Simpsons Ride on YouTube

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Episode 19 - The Simpsons Ride MP3 Download via SlingFile

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We hope you've enjoyed this latest podcast! If you did, find us on Facebook and give us a like there (it's What's the Attraction? there) and subscribe to the YouTube channel for more! And if you liked this, join us next week when we take on a -brand new attraction- not yet open to the general public! Where is it, and what is it? Guess you're gonna have to tune in next week, huh?

SurferClock

Monday, October 15, 2012

Episode 18 - Versus: Downtown Disney vs. CityWalk

Hello again, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

This week, we're gonna take another break from reviewing individual attractions to bring you another special episode. We're debuting Versus, the segment that brings two very similar experiences together to be compared and contrasted in order for a winner to be determined! ...that is, in the eyes of your two hosts. This time, it's the competition of the cities as Downtown Disney takes on Universal CityWalk! As we often state, this show is a great deal centered around our opinions, so even though we may state a clear-cut winner for the purpose of the episode, it's really on you to decide which one is better. If nothing else, you may learn a thing or two about what each district has to offer, perhaps even discover something new! Excited to find out which city wins in our eyes? Listen to this latest episode now!

Episode 18 - Versus: Downtown Disney vs. Universal CityWalk on Youtube


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As always, thanks for listening to What's the Attraction?. If you enjoyed this special segment, please consider subscribing to the YouTube channel for the updates on the latest episode. Also, find and follow us on Facebook by liking the fan page (listed as What's the Attraction?). We'll be back to theme park attraction reviews next week. Thanks for listening, and we'll see ya next week!

SurferClock

Monday, October 8, 2012

Episode 17 - Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

Greetings, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Today, our journey takes us back to Anandapur once more, but this time, we're taking on its biggest and arguably best attraction, "Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain!" Brought along to Disney's Animal Kingdom as part of the Happiest Celebration on Earth in 2006, this costly E-Ticket helped in defining the park's sense of grand adventure, bringing it that much closer to losing that half-day park status.

Now, 6 years and millions of happy riders later, does it hold up, or do its snow-capped peaks have less of a glisten thanks in part to what can only be described as "Disco Yeti?" Find out as you listen to this latest episode!

Episode 17 - Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain on YouTube

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As always, thanks for listening to What's the Attraction?. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to the YouTube channel for the updates on the latest episode. Also, find and follow us on Facebook by liking the fan page (listed as What's the Attraction?). We'll be back next week with another new episode, so see you then!

SurferClock

Monday, October 1, 2012

Episode 16 - Stitch's Great Escape

Hello again, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

This time around, instead of doing one of those attractions we all know and love, we went a different route, bee-lined to the Magic Kingdom Park, and went into an attraction that everybody knows, but doesn't necessarily love. I mean, it's there, and still around today, but it doesn't get a whole lotta love from the public in general. Today, we're reviewing Stitch's Great Escape, that attraction that used to be Mission to Mars and the Extra-TERROR-estrial Alien Encounter as well (nooooot lookin' forward to -that- RIP segment, I can safely say~). Disney's cute little alien fluffball became the star of the attraction in 2004, to the fanfare of Elvis dancers, TP'd Cinderella's Castle, and modified monorail spiel.

So, how does it all hold up? Is it any good at all? Or is there good reason to be wary of this...theater-ride-show-can'tmakeupitsmind? Listen to this latest episode, and you'll know for sure!

Episode 16 - Stitch's Great Escape on YouTube

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!) After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 16 - Stitch's Great Escape MP3 Download via Slingfile

We hope you've enjoyed this episode of "What's the Attraction?" If you did, please subscribe to the YouTube channel and find us on Facebook (it's easy to find, it's What's the Attraction? there, too). Comment, like, and we'll see you for the next episode!

SurferClock

Monday, September 24, 2012

Episode 15 - Ellen's Energy Adventure

Hello again, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

What do you get when you combine dinosaurs, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Ellen Degeneres, and "Jeopardy!"? The Universe of Energy! ...more specifically, Ellen's Energy Adventure, the current incarnation of the pavilion. Today's episode has us reviewing this oft-overlooked Epcot cool spot (indoors and AC? Win!). Does the 90s nostalgia still hold up today, or is this starting to feel more dated than the dinosaurs it hosts? Hear the latest episode now!

Episode 15 - Ellen's Energy Adventure on YouTube

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!) After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 15 - Ellen's Energy Adventure MP3 Download via Slingfile

We hope you've enjoyed this episode of "What's the Attraction?" If you did, please subscribe to the YouTube channel and find us on Facebook (it's easy to find, it's What's the Attraction? there, too). Comment, like, and we'll see you next episode!

SurferClock

Monday, September 17, 2012

Episode 14 - A Day with Phineas and Ferb

Hello once more, listeners. SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Those 104 days of summer vacation are just about to be ended by school. We hope you've had a great time solving this annual problem, but we're going to give it one more nice, big shot. What sort of crazy, whiz-bang, seat-of-our-pants adventure can we think up? Our imaginations might not be as good as, say, a couple of boys from Danville, so we took a bit of inspiration from them and spent the day with Phineas and Ferb! We took a few liberties, being that the experiences by themselves were too small individually for one WTA episode...so we tackled all three! Those three, of course, being "Phineas and Ferb & You: A Brand New Reality" at Downtown Disney, the Phineas and Ferb Play and Greet at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Agent P's World Showcase Adventure at Epcot. Is today gonna be a great day? Find out by taking a listen to the podcast now!

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!) After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 14 - A Day with Phineas and Ferb MP3 Download via SlingFile

9/18/12 update: The YouTube episode is finally available!

Episode 14 - A Day with Phineas and Ferb on YouTube

We hope you've enjoyed this latest episode! If you have, remember to subscribe to the YouTube channel and like us on Facebook (you can easily find us by searching for "What's the Attraction?"). If this episode's got you feeling energized, there's a whole universe of it waiting for you next episode! See you next week.

SurferClock

Monday, September 10, 2012

Episode 13 - ET Adventure

Hello again, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Returning to our standard theme park attraction reviewing fare, we head back over to Universal Studios Florida to bring you an out-of-this-world adventure that, rather than having you blast at the aliens, brings you to the Green Planet to apply the healing touch of one E.T. This week, we review the ET Adventure! Hear our thoughts, discussions, and reviews of the ride as well as a few funny anecdotes regarding the ride.

Episode 13 - ET Adventure on YouTube

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!) After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 13 - ET Adventure MP3 Download via SlingFile

We hope you enjoyed this latest episode! If you did, please let us know by rating and commenting on the video as well as giving us a like on Facebook if you haven't already (it's What's the Attraction there, too). If you wish to send us requests for future episodes or just want to leave feedback, you can do so at any of the listed resources as well as our mailbag, askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com. Thanks, as always, for listening, so stick with us, because SurferClock and TAP-G are gonna do it all!

SurferClock

Sunday, September 2, 2012

WTA Labor Day Break

Greetings, listeners. SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you a minor update to the What's the Attraction? podcast release schedule.

We are going to be taking a break for Labor Day, which is tomorrow, September 3rd. The next podcast will be put up and released on September 10th, barring any other necessary changes to the schedule. For those who were waiting on a podcast tomorrow, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Many of you will also be heading to the parks. Bear in mind that it's still feeling a lot like summer here in Florida, so you may want to listen to our Top Ten List as far as what to bring if you're there already or haven't heard it yet.

Listen here! (YouTube link)

As always, we appreciate your support of What's the Attraction?. Take care, everyone, have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend, and join us next week for the 'out of this world' podcast.

SurferClock

Monday, August 27, 2012

Episode 12 - Snow White's Scary Adventures (Rest in Pieces)

Hello, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G bringing you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Yeah, we're taking another break from reviewing current theme park attractions and reaching into the graveyard (or should that be boneyard?) of attractions that are no longer with us. Join us for the very first RIP segment! That is, Rest in Pieces, as most attractions are wont to do.

In fact, we went into the most recent of attractions that have shuffled off their mortal coil to bring you "Snow White's Scary Adventures" from Walt Disney World, which departed May 31, 2012. Hear our overview, our take, and more than a few surprises along the way.

Episode 12 - Snow White's Scary Adventures (Rest in Pieces) on Youtube

 READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!)After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Yes, I had to put the warning back in, because apparently SlingFile is doing that thing I thought it stopped doing before. Remember, follow those instructions to the letter if you want the MP3!

Episode 12 - Snow White's Scary Adventures (Rest in Pieces) on SlingFile

We hope you enjoy this latest episode! Remember to leave your feedback and comments on YouTube and the Facebook, and if you're a traditionalist, drop us an e-mail with your request or feedback at askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com

See ya next week, listeners! The next episode, I'm told, is out of this world!

SurferClock

Monday, August 20, 2012

Slingfile, you kinda suck again!

Hello, viewers! SurferClock here with a reminder that SlingFile, our MP3 distributor, is still doing the thing it did before, so please continue to follow the instructions to the letter.

SurferClock

P.S.: The post below is the latest episode, so make sure you check it out, too!

P.P.S: Two of the MP3 links (Soarin' and Top Ten Things You'll Need This Summer) were broken because Slingfile can suffer bouts of stupid. This has been fixed and they are downloadable once more through their respective blog posts.

Episode 11 - Flights of Wonder (with title card!)

Hello again, folks! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?" along with one other exciting development.

First, to the episode. This latest episode, Flights of Wonder, has us making our first foray into Disney's Animal Kingdom! This amazing bird show displays some of the most entertaining natural behaviors ever seen as well as a strong conservation message. If you're wondering why you've never seen the show, just take a look to your left if you're arriving from Africa...you can't miss it! ...well, problem is you -can-, and folks sadly often do. Hear our reviews, insight, and more!

Episode 11 - Flights of Wonder on YouTube

One other thing you might notice that's new about our YouTube videos is actually the latest development! Kyle Blanchette has been nice enough to provide us with title cards for each episode, even the earlier ones, leading up to today's episode...and beyond, we hope! So, we're extending a special thank you to Mr. Blanchette and we're hoping he can become a permanent part of the team. We've posted his excellent work onto the Facebook page, and will do so with each one he provides.

And now, here's the MP3 download of Flights of Wonder.

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!)After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 11 - Flights of Wonder MP3 Download (via Slingfile)

We hope you enjoy this latest episode! If you've got any feedback for either the title cards or the episodes, we welcome your feedback on YouTube and Facebook as well as our inbox! Comment, rate, enjoy, and we'll be back with another new episode next week! I've been told it's to die for...but we'll see what you think.

SurferClock

Monday, August 13, 2012

Episode 10 - Soarin'

Greetings once more, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

In today's episode, we park-hop over to Epcot (finally) and take on many folks' favorite attraction: Soarin'! Since its (Disney World) inception in 2005, it's taken millions of Guests on a trip to California, flying over many remarkable sights and landmarks along the way. Hear our take on Soarin' with ratings, important information, and even a little trivia. Cicadas, too, but we couldn't edit 'em out.

Episode 10 - Soarin' on YouTube

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!)After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 10 - Soarin' MP3 Download (via Slingfile)

As always, thank you for listening to "What's the Attraction?" Feel free to leave a comment on the YouTube video, find us and like us on Facebook (under What's the Attraction?) to comment there, or drop us an email at askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com

We hope you enjoy this latest episode!

SurferClock

Monday, August 6, 2012

Episode 9 - Toy Story Midway Mania!

Greetings, listeners! SurferClock here with TAP-G bringing you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

This week, we're headed back to Disney's Hollywood Studios to take on one of the single most popular attractions in all of Walt Disney World: Toy Story Midway Mania! This ride'll put your skills to the test with a series of 5 midway games to compete for the high score! Hear our thoughts, reviews, and more on this technologically innovative ride in this latest episode.

Episode 9 - Toy Story Midway Mania! on YouTube (fixed link!)

And for the MP3 download

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!)After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 9 - Toy Story Midway Mania! MP3 Download 

We hope you enjoy this latest episode! As always, feel free to comment and give your feedback on the Youtube videos, on the Facebook fan page ("What's the Attraction?"), and to our mailbag, askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and we'll see ya next episode!

SurferClock

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Episode 8 - The Cat in the Hat

Greetings and salutations
Friends of the show
It's TAP-G and SurferClock
Oh! The places we'll go

We apologize for the absence
It's really not our fault
We're little more than victims
Of a reality assault.

Now we go,
without further delay
To release a new episode
At this moment, today!

Here are those links
to the episode proper
we speak of a cat
in his smokestack topper!

Episode 8 - The Cat in the Hat (on Youtube)

Recording this took us
but most of the morning.
Here's the MP3 download
with our usual warnings

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!)After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.


Episode 8 - The Cat in the Hat (MP3 Download)


We hope you enjoy
this latest concoction
we hope that you listen
using either option!

To end this blog post
it is nearly time
I promise the next one
won't entirely rhyme.

SurferClock

Monday, July 23, 2012

Better news regarding the podcast

Hello, listeners. SurferClock here with a few minor updates regarding "What's the Attraction?"

TAP-G and I have been facing some scheduling conflicts with our respective (paying) jobs, but soon, we will both share a day off. We'll be using Mondays for podcast stuff, so expect to see regular episodes back in full swing as soon as, perhaps, a week, maybe two. Once our schedules begin to coincide again, we can get back to normal production. We've planned ahead for a few episodes, so hopefully we can keep up this awesome 'ahead-ness' and start being weekly once more.

I also apologize for mentioning bonus material and having nothing to show for it. I just don't think anything else we have to offer would be entertaining enough to tide the masses over for the time being.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Back up from technical problems

Hello, listeners! SurferClock here, and while the site itself never went down, we were unable to produce a podcast last week due to my AC adapter having broke on my laptop. I've received the new adapter, but due to TAP-G and I's respective work schedules for this week, there may another delay, possibly a week, before a new episode comes out. We will do our best to make it up to you guys, but for now, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by no new episodes of the show. I may put some bonus content on YouTube, but I'm still considering what to put up. Bear with us, we'll be back to normal at some point.

SurferClock

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Next episode delay

Hello, listeners. SurferClock here with a bit of bad news. Due to recent technical difficulties and a laptop AC adapter that no longer charges the laptop, Episode 8 is delayed. We are hoping that this will only be a slight delay, and we will continue to keep you informed on further developments. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the recently developed YouTube channel! It can be found in the previous post.

SurferClock

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Exciting development! New way to listen!

SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, delivering some exciting news about "What's the Attraction?", so read on!

Since we've started the podcast, we've always had a bit of a dicey distribution method. SlingFile's given our few dedicated listeners mixed results, and while it does seem to be getting to our listeners (through veeeery specific instructions! Seriously, take them seriously), it's a clunky interface leaving much to be desired.

Starting this evening (in fact, right now!), our listeners can now use the power of YouTube to listen to the episodes! That's right, you don't even have to download MP3 files to listen any more. You can go to the brand-spankin'-new YouTube channel and select any episode you like to listen to at your leisure.

What's the Attraction? YouTube Channel

Some of the larger episodes are segmented for more convenient download times, each being no longer than 15 minutes. Episodes 1 - 7 are available through YouTube, and subsequent uploads will now have both the SlingFile and YouTube methods for listening, with both links being posted on the blog, giving users the freedom to watch on YouTube or to download via SlingFile (for convenience of putting onto MP3 players, iPods, and the like).

We hope that our channel will make listening to "What's the Attraction?" easier and more convenient than before. If you have any opinions, questions, or comments, you can also post to specific episodes, though we still welcome feedback through our other communication channels as well.

Thank you all, as always, for showing your support, listening in, and enjoying the podcast. We hope to hear from you, and that you continue to enjoy our podcast.

SurferClock

Monday, July 2, 2012

Episode 7 - Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

Greetings, friends! SurferClock and TAP-G here, ready to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

This week, we take a look at one of the most ambitious attractions to ever sweep the Magic Kingdom Park: Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom! Whether you're a seasoned player or just finding out about this for the first time, we hope to offer you some insight into this experience, our thoughts, and, perhaps, a few surprises along the way.

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!)After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 7 - Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

We hope you enjoy this latest episode. If you have any suggestions or feedback, you can like our fan page on Facebook, simply titled "What's the Attraction?", or you drop a line to the mailbag: askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com.

See you next week!

SurferClock

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Episode 6 - The Top Ten Things You'll Need This Summer

Hiya, folks. SurferClock here again, along with TAP-G, bringing you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

This week marks a departure from our typical format of reviewing attractions. We want to help our listeners make the most of their summer, especially if it involves a trip to one of the many theme parks across the country. If there's one thing that they all share, it's that they will be hot as the dickens. To prepare, we've compiled a list of the Top 10 things you'll need to help beat the heat and enjoy your trip.

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!)After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 6 - The Top Ten Things You'll Need This Summer

Of course, we realize that what may be top 10 for us may not necessarily be top 10 for all of you out there. We welcome any suggestions or comments that will further help us improve this list, or, perhaps, suggestions for things we might've missed. Feel free to send us your input on the "What's the Attraction?" Facebook fan page or drop us a line the old-fashioned way... askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com

We hope you enjoy this latest episode. Be smart, stay cool, and enjoy all of the little things summer has to offer!

SurferClock

Monday, June 18, 2012

Episode 5 - Country Bear Jamboree

Howdy, y'all! SurferClock and TAP-G here to bring you another episode of "What's the Attraction?" all the way from Frontierland! We park-hopped again to Magic Kingdom to bring you the original critter crooners themselves, the Country Bears! This episode, we're having a look at The Country Bear Jamboree. This park original from 1971 has bourbon-boozing, bluegrass bears that inspired a 2002 feature film. How do the bears (in fur and in film) hold up to the audiences of today? Step on down below the Mason-Dixon line and find out with this latest episode!

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!)After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.


Audio disclaimer: This episode has some moments in which we get loud. Really loud. So please turn down your volume a notch or two before listening. Possibly one or two more if you're listening with headphones.


Episode 5 - Country Bear Jamboree

We hope you enjoy this latest episode! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or requests, the mailbag's always open. askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com is the address, so send away! You can also find us on Facebook, like the "What's the Attraction?" fanpage, and leave us comments and feedback there. We look forward to reading your feedback. As always, thanks for listening, and we'll see you next episode!

SurferClock

Friday, June 15, 2012

A place for the fans

Hello, listeners. SurferClock here, with a little news concerning the podcast. Sometimes it's difficult to tell who's out there listening, and who our fans are. Keep in mind that we do appreciate each and every download, listen, listener, and those of you who decided that TAP-G and I are at least slightly better than average, or at least good enough to get in on more than one episode.

In our short lifespan thusfar, we know we're attracting at least a little bit of interest from those of you who have taken the time to follow the instructions and not get virus'd by the ever-lovely SlingFile hosting service (one day, folks, I will get us a dedicated host!). However, statistics only tell part of the story, so if you'd like to help us put a face to our listening audience, and you happen to be using the largest book of faces in the known universe, please do us a huge favor and like "What's the Attraction?" on Facebook!

What's the Attraction? Fan Page

It's a modest page for the moment, but you may soon get access to exclusive content not seen here on the blog as well as any other extras, and hints as to what we plan to talk about in upcoming podcasts. For all that and, hopefully soon, much more, please follow the fan page. You can also leave us comments and feedback, and be assured that we will read each and every bit of feedback.

We hope you'll join us on this latest venture!

SurferClock

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Episode 4 - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure

Hello all! SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, bringing you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?" Today, we're doing a little park-hopping from the Magic Kingdom Park over to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Here, we review the classic playground attraction, "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure." This tucked away kiddie area is one of the Studios' longest-standing attractions, and it still delivers smiles and delight to thousands of kids a day. How does it hold up? Listen to this latest episode and see for yourself!

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!)After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 4 - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure

We hope you enjoy this latest episode! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or requests, the mailbag's always open. askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com is the address, so send away! We look forward to reading your feedback. As always, thanks for listening, and we'll see you next episode!

SurferClock

Monday, June 4, 2012

Episode 3 - Jungle Cruise

Hello again, listeners! This is SurferClock, along with TAP-G, here bringing you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Jumping now from Universal to Disney, we've landed deep into the heart of the World Famous Jungle Cruise! Hear the history, our reviews, and facts you should know before riding. We promise to issue as little pun-ishment as possible for the sake of our sanity and yours.

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!)After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 3 - Jungle Cruise

We hope you enjoy this latest episode! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or requests, the mailbag's always open. askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com is the address, so send away! We look forward to reading your feedback. As always, thanks for listening, and we'll see you next episode!

SurferClock

Monday, May 28, 2012

Let's try this again...

Now then, I believe I've found a host that's a bit more reliable than the others. According to the site itself, so long as the file is downloaded at least once every 180 days, then the link should NOT reset, as the others have.

To that effect, each of the posts below will be updated with current links and the instructions will be revised on each one. For those of you who have had trouble getting the podcast files, please comment or e-mail the askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com mailbag with your comments, concerns, and suggestions. As of this writing, the mailbag is currently still empty. I'm not sure what's working and what's not, so it would be awfully kind of those of you who are listening to send some feedback. TAP-G and I would love to hear from you!

Please check the below posts for updated links and instructions.

Hoping you can hear us so we can hear from you!

SurferClock

WTA Memorial Day Break

Hello all! SurferClock here, wishing each and every one of our interested listening audience a safe and happy Memorial Day (USA) weekend. TAP-G and I are taking the weekend off from a new podcast in order to relax and enjoy some awesome cookout action. Please remember to take the time to honor those who have served the country in times of war and of peace. We will be back next week with a brand new podcast. We're jumping from Universal to Disney with this next episode. Where? You'll just have to find out when we release the next episode! Whether you're visiting the parks (watch out for those crowds! This is when we start to pick it up here in FL) or just your family, we wish you all the best as we kick off the exciting summer season. See you next week!

Monday, May 21, 2012

Episode 2 - Men in Black: Alien Attack!

SurferClock and TAP-G here once again to bring you another episode of "What's the Attraction?" In this episode, we focus our sights in on a specific attraction: Men in Black: Alien Attack! at Universal Studios Florida. We've got all you need to know about the ride, including specific rider restrictions, attraction information, and our review. But don't take our word for it: click on the link below and download this latest podcast!

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!)After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 2 - Men in Black: Alien Attack!

Like it? Love it? Share it with your friends!

As always, if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or requests for future episodes, just send 'em in to the WTA Podcast Mailbag. That's askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com.

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you again for the next episode!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Episode 1 - The Big Three

For those of you just joining us, thanks for waiting it out!

SurferClock here to bring you the very first episode of "What's the Attraction?" along with TAP-G, and in it, we discuss the purpose of this podcast, our mission, our aim, and dive right into the heart of the matter: the big 3 in Central Florida. This podcast contains a semi-brief summary of the histories of Sea World Florida, Universal Orlando Resort, and the Walt Disney World Resort as well as a few shared memories, a couple of laughs, and everything in-between.

Listen now, and we hope you enjoy!

READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!: MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN! Do not click the graphics that you see at the top (it spawns a pop-up of sorts, or worse yet, an infected mplayer.exe virus! DO NOT CLICK OTHER GRAPHICS! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE!)After you SCROLL DOWN, you should see a rainbow-colored bar below the correct download button. The button itself says "SLOW Download" not "Regular Download" or other variations. Make sure you click that button, then wait the required seconds. That graphic will pop up again, but this time you need to SCROLL DOWN and click the "Click here to download" button, the small button near the bottom with the check next to it.

Episode 1 - The Big Three


Like the podcast? Tell your friends! There's much more to come.

In case you didn't catch it the first 5 times I mention it during the show, our mailbag for the podcast is askwtapodcast[at]gmail.com (spam filter to avoid the cruisin' bad web bots of spam e-mail doom!).

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Welcome to "What's the Attraction?"!

Greetings one and all!

I'm SurferClock, and this is just the beginning of what my friend "TAP-G" and I hope will be a successful venture.

The purpose and objective of this blog is to jumpstart the project "What's the Attraction?," a formatted podcast that will discuss all things amusement park and theme park, from rides, attractions, and shows in the big boys (Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, etc.) to the smaller mom-and-pop parks, attractions, shows, and restaurants. TAP-G and I both live in Central Florida, living and breathing the theme park culture. Our passion and a combined 10 years or more working and playing in the parks has left us raring to share our tips, tricks, reviews, and more with the general public. We hope to do this in a variety of ways, from periodic podcasts to pictures and, in the future, perhaps video and even other media forms to come.

Our hope is that once we get things started, you'll tag along, tell your friends, and spread the word. Whether you're planning a trip to the Sunshine State or just curious about what the area has to offer, we want to be a source of information and inspiration to all.

As of right now, there's no release date for the first episode of the podcast. We are still scoping out ideas, locales, equipment, formats, and so on. Keep it tuned here for the latest, and once we can get the ball rolling, there'll be more updates to come!

Let's leave this first post on one final note: the news, opinions, reviews, and insights provided here are solely the opinions of the co-founders, SurferClock and TAP-G, and not those of any official theme park. All names, insignias, terms, and other items are copyright their respective owners. This blog and respective future podcasts or productions of any and every kind are not affiliated or sponsored in any way by The Walt Disney Company, NBC/Universal or The Blackstone Group.