Salutations, listeners! SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"
Today, we're heading back over to Fantasyland and grabbing a spot of tea...of spinning tea, that is! Yes, we are reviewing the classic Disney attraction, "Mad Tea Party!" This attraction opened not only with Disneyland in 1955, but also with Walt Disney World in 1971. It's a dizzying experience that continues to be a perennial favorite of guests old and young to this day! But why -is- it the gold standard to which all other "spinning saucer" rides are compared? We delve a little into that and review this attraction in a way only WTA could bring it to ya! Check out the link below for the review.
Episode 59 - Mad Tea Party on YouTube
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make sure you tell a friend! Next week, it's special episode time again! Our Top 10 list does a lot of rumor-mill rumination this time around as we speculate and rate the Top 10 Franchises We Want to See in the Parks! You won't want to miss it.
SurferClock
Monday, October 28, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Episode 58 - Universal's Horror Make-up Show
Hey-lo there, listeners! SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, to bring your the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"
In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, TAP-G and I wanted to tackle something a little spookier than usual, and with Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror out of the way already, I figured it'd be best to hit something at one of the other, decidedly non-Disney parks. With limited options for true scares (TAP-G does indeed refuse to accompany me to Halloween Horror Nights), we settled in on arguably the funniest of the frights: Universal's Horror Make-up Show! Opening with Universal Studios Florida in 1990 (the only other true attraction to do so that remains with us today is the E.T. Adventure), it takes us behind the scenes and reveals the secrets behind bringing those monsters to life before the reliability of computer-generated imagery. After all these years, the show still has upwards of 10 shows a day! How does it hold up? Find out, but beware! Spooky surprises await.
Episode 58 - Universal's Horror Make-up Show on YouTube
If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to check out our other episodes if you haven't already. If you find that you really like what we do here, like us on Facebook, subscribe to the YouTube channel, and make sure you tell a friend! Next week, prep your saucers and ready your crumpets! We've got an attraction that, for many, may just be the very cup of tea you've been seeking. See ya next week.
SurferClock
In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, TAP-G and I wanted to tackle something a little spookier than usual, and with Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror out of the way already, I figured it'd be best to hit something at one of the other, decidedly non-Disney parks. With limited options for true scares (TAP-G does indeed refuse to accompany me to Halloween Horror Nights), we settled in on arguably the funniest of the frights: Universal's Horror Make-up Show! Opening with Universal Studios Florida in 1990 (the only other true attraction to do so that remains with us today is the E.T. Adventure), it takes us behind the scenes and reveals the secrets behind bringing those monsters to life before the reliability of computer-generated imagery. After all these years, the show still has upwards of 10 shows a day! How does it hold up? Find out, but beware! Spooky surprises await.
Episode 58 - Universal's Horror Make-up Show on YouTube
If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to check out our other episodes if you haven't already. If you find that you really like what we do here, like us on Facebook, subscribe to the YouTube channel, and make sure you tell a friend! Next week, prep your saucers and ready your crumpets! We've got an attraction that, for many, may just be the very cup of tea you've been seeking. See ya next week.
SurferClock
Sunday, October 13, 2013
No episode tomorrow
Hey folks! SurferClock here with a quick little update regarding tomorrow's episode, Universal's Horror Makeup Show.
The show's being delayed until next Monday due to a little mishap with some fake blood and a few misplaced movie props. Yeah, it's an audio show, but just try telling that to TAP-G. Poor guy fainted at the sight of some fake blood, and I can't find my vintage monster masks anywhere! While I search the studio and try to get him recovered, we'll be taking a little show break.
SurferClock
The show's being delayed until next Monday due to a little mishap with some fake blood and a few misplaced movie props. Yeah, it's an audio show, but just try telling that to TAP-G. Poor guy fainted at the sight of some fake blood, and I can't find my vintage monster masks anywhere! While I search the studio and try to get him recovered, we'll be taking a little show break.
SurferClock
Monday, October 7, 2013
Theme Park Reel-views #1 - Song of the South
Welcome, listeners! SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, to bring you an interesting little experiment.
We asked on the Facebook if you would like us to review Song of the South, given that we just did Splash Mountain a few episodes ago. When the response ended up generally positive, we wanted to launch into it as soon as we could...after securing our copy of the film thanks to an adorable fuzzy cartoon character (listen to the Splash Mountain episodes), we review and rate the film. The episode is a little longer than our standard episodes, but we make some really great points, and you get to look at a cover art that I drew for once! (....yeaaaah, I'm no Kyle Blanchette, who provides our cover art) Check it out and let us know what you think...if it's any good, then we'll keep Theme Park Reel-views around as a special segment and review some other films that inspire theme park experiences!
Theme Park Reel-views #1 - Song of the South on YouTube
If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to check out our other episodes if you haven't already. If you find that you really like what we do here, like us on Facebook, subscribe to the YouTube channel, and make sure you tell a friend! Next week's episode will feature some spooky things as we get into the spirit of Halloween...and no, we're not doing Halloween Horror Nights this year (TAP-G keeps wanting to go on expedition for dust bunnies when I throw it out there...). Speaking of Universal...whoops! Let's wait 'til next week. Tune in!
SurferClock
We asked on the Facebook if you would like us to review Song of the South, given that we just did Splash Mountain a few episodes ago. When the response ended up generally positive, we wanted to launch into it as soon as we could...after securing our copy of the film thanks to an adorable fuzzy cartoon character (listen to the Splash Mountain episodes), we review and rate the film. The episode is a little longer than our standard episodes, but we make some really great points, and you get to look at a cover art that I drew for once! (....yeaaaah, I'm no Kyle Blanchette, who provides our cover art) Check it out and let us know what you think...if it's any good, then we'll keep Theme Park Reel-views around as a special segment and review some other films that inspire theme park experiences!
Theme Park Reel-views #1 - Song of the South on YouTube
If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to check out our other episodes if you haven't already. If you find that you really like what we do here, like us on Facebook, subscribe to the YouTube channel, and make sure you tell a friend! Next week's episode will feature some spooky things as we get into the spirit of Halloween...and no, we're not doing Halloween Horror Nights this year (TAP-G keeps wanting to go on expedition for dust bunnies when I throw it out there...). Speaking of Universal...whoops! Let's wait 'til next week. Tune in!
SurferClock
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Episode 57 - Captain EO
(Apologies for the late blog post, folks!)
Hey there, listeners. SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"
Hey there, listeners. SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"
There's nothing more quintessentially 80s than the music of Michael Jackson...what, with the impeccably timeless Thriller album, Bad, and Smooth Criminal. It seems Jackson could do no wrong for some time to come. Many folks may overlook one of MJ's most unique contribution, one tied to the Walt Disney Company. Together with the talents of George Lucas and Francis Ford Copolla, Epcot played host to this 3-D film from 1986 to 1994 before being replaced by Honey, I Shrunk the Audience. There it languished in the Disney vault (we have to wonder if Song of the South shared any good stories with it!) until an event that rocked the world...Michael Jackson died at the age of 50 in 2009. Millions of fans came together to mourn the loss of this pop icon, but Disney stepped up to bring a rather unique tribute in 2010 to honor his legacy. Saved from ending up as an RIP segment, today we review Captain EO, restored to its former glory and revived for a whole new generation of fans to enjoy. So, what did we think? Our opinions might surprise ya, so make sure you don't miss this review!
Episode 57 - Captain EO on YouTube
If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to check out our other episodes if you haven't already. If you find that you really like what we do here, like us on Facebook, subscribe to the YouTube channel, and make sure you tell a friend! Next week's episode may or may not happen, as I have a dental appointment with possible Valium usage...any updates with be put here as well as the Facebook page. Stay tuned!
SurferClock
If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to check out our other episodes if you haven't already. If you find that you really like what we do here, like us on Facebook, subscribe to the YouTube channel, and make sure you tell a friend! Next week's episode may or may not happen, as I have a dental appointment with possible Valium usage...any updates with be put here as well as the Facebook page. Stay tuned!
SurferClock
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