Episode 81 - The Great Movie Ride (Part 3)

Lights, Camera, Action!! SurferClock and TAP-G here on set to bring you the final part of our review as we finish up the Great Movie Ride! You really must see our first and second parts before seeing the third, but if you have already, we're finally concluding by competing the ride and getting down to the review! Several members of WTeamA have gone missing…let's get to the bottom of the mystery (and get TAP-G off the couch!) by clicking that link below!

Episode 81 - The Great Movie Ride (Part 3)

Episode 80 - The Great Movie Ride (Part 2)

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

Our review of the Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios continues in Part 2, what we're lovingly calling The Sequel. The gang finally meet the man who invited them, Caractacus Foster Hinkel III, and begin their tour through the Great Movie Ride. What surprises await us as we make our way through this loving tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood? Find out by giving us a listen! Make sure you catch Part 1 if you haven't already!

Episode 80 - The Great Movie Ride (Part 2) on YouTube

Join us in a couple weeks for the exciting conclusion!

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Episode 79 - The Great Movie Ride (Part 1)

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

We know you've all been waiting a while for a new review from us, but between trips out of state and a host out of sorts, it's been a rough month. It's good to be back doing what we enjoy, and we appreciate your patience.

Today's attraction review brings us to the (now very quickly changing!) gates of Disney's Hollywood Studios to tackle an attraction that's at its forefront. The Great Movie Ride opened with the Studios in 1989 to critical acclaim, loved by fans the world over. It's an attraction so big that we can't do it all in one go…and there's plot afoot! Check out Part 1 by clicking the link below. Enjoy!

Episode 79 - The Great Movie Ride (Part 1) on YouTube

Fed Up #6 - I Can't Relate: Diagon Alley

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

TAP-G's doing today's episode solo, bringing you the 6th installment of our Fed Up series. It's based on the very real experience of not being too much into Harry Potter and having to immerse himself into it completely to try and enjoy the Wizarding Worlds at both Universal parks, he explains his standpoint on the phenomenon. We welcome your input as to -what- TAP-G might be missing, but ask that you remain kind. Inappropriate comments will be moderated appropriately.

Fed Up #6 - I Can't Relate: Diagon Alley on YouTube 

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Episode 78 - Rest in Pieces: Body Wars

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

With all the recent news of attraction closures all along Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot, we thought it was high time that we did another RIP episode! Seems that a lot of the rides we intended to cover are going that way anymore…

Today's episode holds a particularly special place in SurferClock's heart, but we know a lot of you were fond of it, too! So today, we're going to pay our respects to one of Walt Disney World's pioneering attractions, Body Wars! 1989 would bring WDW's first motion simulator ride in the form of this journey through the human body. Don't miss our final journey onto this ride! Click the link below!

Episode 78 - Rest in Pieces: Body Wars on YouTube

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Episode 77 - Top Ten Best Queues

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

Remember about a month ago when we promised you a Top 10 List suggested by a fan on Facebook? Well, it's finally here! After much discussion and a lot of ranking changes, we can finally bring you the Top 10 Queues! We were so excited to get back to Top 10s that we even had our cover artist, Kyle Blanchette, do up a new cover art for Top 10 lists! Check that out, along with our list, by clicking the link below!

Episode 77 - Top 10 Best Queues on YouTube

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Episode 76 - The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

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

I think I'm going to stop trying to predict what we'll do for the next episode, because I've gotten really bad at it. Two fumbles in a row kinda burned me.

Anywho! Today, we're actually going back over to Universal's Islands of Adventure, because we've barely begun to scratch the surface of cool things to do over there. Chief among them are the pulse-pounding thrills to be found at Marvel Superhero Island…today, we're going to the Daily Bugle to check out the recently-reworked Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man! This opening-day 3D simulator puts you straight into the middle of the action as roving reporters attempting to get the scoop for the Daily Bugle. In classic theme park fashion, something goes wrong! Is this report a headliner, or will it need to scope out the classifieds to find new work? Find out with today's episode!

Episode 76 - The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man 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!

WTA Editorial 2 - Have 'Behind the Scenes' Become Obsolete?

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

We know we promised a Top 10 List, and we'd decided on the Top 10 Queues in the Parks. However, between the new stuff that's opened and some contention between us, we haven't finished the list or writing the episode. So, we've brought along a new editorial as our upload for the week. We take a look at the growing tendency of studio parks to immerse the guests in the worlds of their movies and shows rather than show them how these things get made. Today's editorial asks the big question: "Have 'Behind the Scenes' Become Obsolete?"

WTA Editorial 2 - Have 'Behind the Scenes' Become Obsolete? 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 is the offweek, but once we return, we HOPE to be doing the Top 10 Queues in the Parks. If there's any changes to this (like there was this week), we'll try to let you know.

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No new episode this week + IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Hello there, folks. SurferClock here to remind you that today, there will be no new episode of "What's the Attraction?"

I also have a very important announcement regarding the production schedule of the show. Starting from this week and onward into the foreseeable future, "What's the Attraction?" will now be produced BI-WEEKLY. This means one episode every two weeks, rather than being produced every week. This was a tough decision that TAP-G and I dwelled on for quite some time. We came to this decision in order to continue bringing you all the very best podcast that we can while maintaining and preserving the creative spirit that the show was founded upon. We hope that you all will understand and respect this decision, and will continue to stand by us despite new content only coming in every other week. We appreciate each and every one of you!

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WTA Editorial - How Much is Nostalgia Worth?

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

Today's episode is an editorial, taking a break from reviews (as we are often wont to!) to ruminate on a topic that's stoked our curiosity lately: how much is nostalgia worth? Not just to us and humanity, but to theme parks as well! We found it to be a fascinating topic of discussion, and we hope you do as well! To see our viewpoints and to join in the discussion, click the link below!

WTA Editorial - How Much is Nostalgia Worth? 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, we're taking a brief midsummer break, but when we return in August, we've got more new reviews on the way, but we'll be starting back with a new Top 10 List suggested by a fan on Facebook. Look forward to it!
  
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Episode 75 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

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

In 2014, a number of exciting theme park developments have taken place…from the Frozen Summer Fun at Disney's Hollywood Studios to the grand opening of Universal Studios Florida's Diagon Alley, but despite the anticipation, we are only ready to review one of the new offerings currently. So today, we are happy to bring you our review of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. This newest mountain at Magic Kingdom Park is a family coaster anchored at the center of New Fantasyland. From the grand opening of the land, nearly 2 years passed before the centerpiece opened up. Was it worth the wait? Find out what the boys think with today's much-requested episode by clicking below.

Episode 75 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 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, we're taking a look at one of the core values of theme park attractions...we all know and we all love the familiar, the things we used to love when we were younger. Theme parks know it and use it, but really, how much is nostalgia worth? Find out next week in a rather unique WTA Editorial. We'll see you next week.
  
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Theme Park Reel-view #4 - The LEGO Movie

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

As promised, we're tackling a Theme Park Reel-view of The LEGO Movie to help start our coverage of Legoland Florida, a park that's a little out of our way. February 2014 brought us "The LEGO Movie" from Warner Brothers, and it also brought in a ton of money! But was it just cameo-charged and catchy-tune infused to bring butts to seats, or was it genuinely a memorable film? Find out what we thought by having a listen to out super-sized and spoiler-rific episode down below.

Also, there are spoilers and you have been warned.

Theme Park Reel-view #4 - The LEGO Movie 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, one of our more fan-requested attractions is getting a review! Magic Kingdom's newest mountain, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, is next week's episode! Hope to see you then.
  
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Episode 74 - The Magic of Disney Animation

Hello there, folks. SurferClock here, along with TAP-G (or should I say Tap-Gracy?) to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

On this episode, we bring back the film noir style last seen for Test Track, as Tap-Gracy whets his whistle at a little speakeasy in Downtown Orlando, where a motley crew of familiar characters hangs out, lamenting the loss of the once-popular Disney Florida Animation Studio. What sits in its place is, actually, the attraction we will be reviewing today…and while The Magic of Disney Animation does still have some of the Florida studio remnants, it's ultimately more of a walk-through gallery or museum. What did we think of it? Find out by clicking the link below!

Episode 74 - The Magic of Disney Animation 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, we're going to be sure that everything is, indeed, AWESOME as we provide you with our first step into Legoland Florida by providing a Theme Park Reel-view of the critically acclaimed film, "The LEGO Movie." Check out our take next week!
  
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No episode this week

Hey folks, SurferClock here with a quick announcement regarding the podcast. There will be no episode released this week due to a minor health issue affecting TAP-G. It's nothing major, but we try to maintain a certain standard of quality with each episode produced, and head colds are a bit pesky and tough to work around. Please wish him a speedy recovery, and we hope to return next week with the episode we promised last week.

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Episode 73 - Primeval Whirl

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

We're returning to Disney's Animal Kingdom with all its grandeur and beauty to look at...well, certainly not one of the best attractions, but one we needed to get done. Primeval Whirl came along in 2002 as part of Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama! to draw in more kids. Described as a wild-mouse style coaster, it takes riders on a 2.5 minute trip to the end of time, though not nearly as epic as DINOSAUR. So, what'd the guys think of it? Find out as WTA takes it way, way back to the end of an era today!

Episode 73 - Primeval Whirl 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, we're park-hopping to Disney's Hollywood Studios to take on one of its oldest attractions...The Magic of Disney Animation! Should be exciting, so tune in! (Alternatively, if this script isn't ready [Tapford, buddy, we're looking at -you-], you may see instead a Theme Park Reel-view of 'The LEGO Movie.' Stay tuned!)
  
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Fed Up! #5 - Gay Days Backlash

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

I'm actually stepping aside and allowing TAP-G to helm today's episode, as he takes on what might be the most controversial Fed Up! issue we've done yet, but after much consideration and deliberation, we feel it was a decent episode and that it would be best to have TAP-G take it on. Today's Fed Up! episode addresses Gay Days, an annual celebration of the LGBT community taking place in the Central Florida theme parks each summer. It is not sponsored by the theme park companies. More specifically, TAP-G is speaking out about being fed up regarding the backlash by the groups opposing its presence. Listen in and find out more about what's got him so fed up about it.

Fed Up #5 - Gay Days Backlash on YouTube

I realize that we also have a comments section here. As with our YouTube and Facebook comment sections, we ask that you keep it civil, and while you are more than entitled to your opinion, profanity and hate speech will NOT be tolerated.

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, we'll head over to Disney's Animal Kingdom to take on Primeval Whirl, an attraction 65 million years in the m- wait, we've already used that one, I think. Um...just tune in next week. It'll be good, we promise.
  
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Episode 72 - Mission:SPACE

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

It's been a couple weeks, but we're back with a new episode! This week, we're reviewing a fabulous addition to Future World that, after the heyday of Horizons, still attracts lots of fans and thrill-seekers alike...Mission:SPACE opened up in 2003 to crowds of all ages, mostly the thrill-seekers. 2006 gave us the version we have today (Orange Team and Green Team missions), and we plan to cover it all and then some today as WTA prepares to lift off! Will SurferClock's space mission succeed? Find out by clicking below!

Episode 72 - Mission:SPACE 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, TAP-G will be doing a Fed-Up segment that may cause some controversy, but we, as a podcast, have something to say on a particular issue, and feel that it's a good and relevant time to show our position. Come back next week, and we'll have a new episode for ya!
  
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Fed Up #4 - Why Do Our Favorite Attractions Get Closed and/or Replaced?

Hello there, folks. SurferClock here to bring you today's episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we don't have all of our staff on hand to record the Mission:SPACE episode scheduled for today. While we do apologize for the inconvenience that this causes, I was prepared for today and wrote a solo episode, the next in the Fed Up series!

While TAP-G and I normally alternate this segment (and he was supposed to go next), I found myself recently thinking about all of the change I've seen in the parks since my interest was first piqued in them, and how upset most of this change seems to make most folks. Anyone with any interest in this industry has experienced some form of change, but why do companies do it, even with seemingly beloved attractions? Today's Fed Up segment will dive into that...so jump right in!

 Fed Up #4 - Why Do Our Favorite Attractions Get Closed and/or Replaced? 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, the podcast is taking a break for the Memorial Day weekend. We hope you all enjoy a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend whether you spend it in the parks (watch those crowds!) or with your family. When we return in June, we'll be taking on Mission:SPACE as our next attraction. Be safe, everyone, and we'll see you back here in June.
  
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WTA Speculates - The Future of Frozen in the Disney Parks

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

This week, we're taking a break from reviewing attractions to have a nice, rational discussion about a very popular film, Frozen...more specifically, its future in the theme parks. We managed to get a series of questions put together, including one question from a Facebook fan, to discuss what the future might hold in a new segment we're calling "WTA Speculates!" It's less structured than other episodes, so it's about double the length of a regular episode. We hope you enjoy it, and we encourage you to leave a comment on YouTube, Facebook, or even here if you agree, disagree, or have any input or insight you can contribute! Check the link below to listen in.

WTA Speculates - The Future of Frozen in the Disney Parks 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, take a trip to Mars with SurferClock and TAP-G as they lift off in a review of Mission: SPACE! See y'all for launch next week!
  
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Episode 71 - Animal Actors: On Location!

How's it going, folks? SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Our jaunt along Universal Studios Florida takes us toward Woody Woodpecker's KidZone, where an interesting show sits at its forefront...before it became Animal Actors, it was...an animal show. Before that...huh, also animals. They can't all be interesting, folks. Hopefully our review will make up for it.

Episode 71 - Animal Actors: On Location! 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, we'll focus in on "Frozen" and its future in the Disney Parks. Anna and Elsa are here to stay, but what else could the theme parks do to bring us closer to this most memorable (and profitable!) of movies since "The Lion King?" We'll talk about that next week, so stay tuned!
  
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Episode 70 - Revenge of the Mummy

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

Our trek around Universal continues with a stop over to the New York section to the park where we take a look into an indoor rollercoaster that, until now, we'd kept under wraps...check out our review of Revenge of the Mummy by clicking the link below!

Episode 70 - Revenge of the Mummy 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, we'll conclude our jaunt around Universal by stepping over to KidZone and taking in its signature show...no, not Barney. The -other- show. Check it out next week!
  
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No episode this week

Hey there folks, SurferClock here with a quick show schedule update.

Due to important life events occurring for every member of the show, we are postponing this week's episode until next Monday, April 28th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and assure you that all of us are, in fact, healthy and well. We'll see you next week for an all-new episode!

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Episode 69 - Transformers: The Ride-3D

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

Last year, Universal Studios Florida received a new marquee attraction that was the talk of the town...from its announcement during a Universal Cinematic Spectacular show in fall of 2012 to Megatron's destructive appearance through the Fairwinds Credit Union building in downtown Orlando shortly before its opening, Transformers: The Ride-3D brought a whole new level of excitement to Orlando, and now, finally, we're bringing you our thoughts on it with today's episode! Check it out by clicking the link below.

Episode 69 - Transformers: The Ride-3D 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, you'll be crying for your 'mummy' as our little trek around Universal continues...see ya next week!
  
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Episode 68 - Rest in Pieces (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea)

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

Yes, folks, we're a touch overdue when it comes to special episodes. Next up is Rest in Pieces, where today we pay tribute to a Magic Kingdom legend...no, not Mr. Toad (he's next, bee-tee-dubs), but Captain Nemo…join SurferClock and TAP-G as they climb aboard the Nautilus for a voyage that will take them far below the surface...in fact, they'll go 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! This Fantasyland favorite opened a few weeks after Walt Disney World, and would sail its last in 1994. Join the boys, and Reese, and help say goodbye to an old friend, WTA-style!

Episode 68 - Rest in Pieces (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea) 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, we'll hop aboard the greatest battle you'll ever ride...join us next week!
 
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Episode 67 - Pirates of the Caribbean

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

It's time to conclude Mainsail March, as today's episode focuses on the pirate ride that started it all! Pirates of the Carribbean opened at Disneyland in 1967 (episode 67...an odd coincidence for sure!) and Walt Disney World in 1973. It continues to pervade in popularity, and as the boys make their way toward the volcano, they'll review it just for you! But will they get that ring disposed of and make it out safely? Mainsail March ends with this episode!

Episode 67 - Pirates of the Caribbean 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, we get back on track with a Rest in Pieces episode...join us for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! We'll "sea" you next week.

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Episode 66 - The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow

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

In today's episode, the boys, and Jack Sparrow, are captured by another pirate looking to settle a score with the Pearl's captain. Upon hearing of the boys' intent to review "The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow," however, he bargains their freedom by issuing a challenge! To find out more, you'll have to take a listen! For reference, today's attraction opened up in December of 2012 over at Disney's Hollywood Studios and tasks Guests with participating in a "pirate" "adventure." Yeah, they're in quotes.

Episode 66 - The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow 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, Mainsail March reaches its conclusion by reviewing the ride that started it all: Pirates of the Caribbean! See all of you right back here next week!

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Episode 65 - A Pirate's Adventure: Treasure of the Seven Seas

Ahoy, maties! SurferClock here, along with TAP-G and TowerGirl, to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Mainsail March has brought us aboard the Black Pearl with Captain Jack Sparrow himself! TAP-G found a very special ring near the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction last week, and Jack came looking for it, bringing unintended company in the form of Barbossa. Now aboard the Pearl, we're reviewing an interactive experience at Magic Kingdom Park called "A Pirate's Adventure: Treasure of the Seven Seas." Similar in style to Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Guests are enlisted to help Captain Jack Sparrow reclaim the treasures of the seven seas. What did we think of it? Find out by listening at the link below!

Episode 65 - A Pirate's Adventure: Treasure of the Seven Seas 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, join us as we set sail for a Pirate's adventure -not- at the Magic Kingdom...it's the Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow, an attraction we've been waiting to do! Look forward to next week, folks!

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Episode 64 - Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial

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

Today, we're taking Mainsail March to uncharted waters, continuing right on with one of the newer offerings of the Pirates franchise, Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial. This 20-minute show in Adventureland brings young buccaneers up to the spotlight, with Captain Jack Sparrow and his first mate Mack teaching them their way around a cutlass before designating them as honorary pirates! It's a unique experience, but does it hold up for repeat viewings? Or the first for that matter? Come aboard as Mainsail March treks onward!

Episode 64 - Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial 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, check out Magic Kingdom's other interactive pirate offering, Treasure of the Seven Seas! It's SOTMK, pirate-style! See ya next week, listeners.

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Theme Park Reel-view #3: Pirates of the Caribbean - Curse of the Black Pearl

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

Yes, it's time for Mainsail March to set sail from the choppy shores of the Internet! This month, we're taking a look at Disney's Pirates-related attractions! Of which there are 4. And with 5 Mondays in March, the gap had to be filled with just one more thing...so, we decided to do a Theme Park Reel-view of the first Pirates movie! The film came out in 2003, and with the previous year's offering of The Country Bears, most everyone dreaded another Disney theme park ride adaptation...but now that it's sprawned a hit franchise, it's time we took a look at the film that started it all! Enjoy!

Theme Park Reel-view #3: Pirates of the Caribbean - Curse of the Black Pearl 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, Mainsail March sails onward with a look at Captain Jack's Pirate Tutorial over at the Magic Kingdom Park. Ready yer cutlasses, landlubbers, because I got a feeling these seas be rough...

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Episode 63 - Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

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

Many of you will finally be hailing with great fervor our return to actually reviewing theme park attractions! ...but probably not the lower-quality audio that we also had last week. My laptop is still being repaired at this time, so we've had to make use of a backup for the time being. Sorry about that.

Now then, we've been avoiding heading back to Islands of Adventure ever since the Cat in the Hat episode...remember that? Yeah, EPISODE 8. So yeah, it's been a while, and with the Wizarding World set to expand this summer over to Universal Studios Florida, we suppose it's high time we tread into Hogsmeade and ride everyone's favorite, "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey!" Opening with the Wizarding World on June 18, 2010, it's been going strong ever since, winning awards and taking names, even contributing to Universal Orlando's first ever 'more-than-Disney' attendance! Such a legend deserves a comprehensive look, and that's what we intend on doing! Join us for a 20-minute review of "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey!"

Episode 63 - Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey 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, join us for a first-of-its-kind event here on "What's the Attraction?" : MAINSAIL MARCH! Yep, next month, we're hitting all of Disney's "Pirates" attractions, starting with a Theme Park Reel-view of "Pirates of the Carribean: Curse of the Black Pearl". Set sail with us next week, ye landlubbers!

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Theme Park Reel-view #2: Blackfish

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

As promised last week, Reel-view #2 is here, and we're doing Blackfish! If the episode seems a little long, it's because unlike all our other episodes, we typically don't edit Reel-views, and we had a lot to say (and cite) regarding this film. Controversy has abounded regarding Blackfish, a 2013 documentary by one Gabriela Cowperthwaite which takes a look at an orca attack at SeaWorld Florida in 2010 that took the life of one Dawn Brancheau by first making its way through Tilikum the orca's history, a sweeping and overall look at the state of orcas in captivity. What did we think of it? Well, listen in, and know that unlike Ms. Cowperthwaite, we didn't rely on snappy editing and omission of facts to make our opinion known.

Theme Park Reel-view #2: Blackfish 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, join us back at Universal's Islands of Adventure (yeah, really!) for our first dip into Hogsmeade...we're taking a journey most forbidden! See you next week.

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Rolly Crump and the Forbidden Blooper (2013 Blooper Reel)

Grittings and salad-tations! ...wait, no, that's not it.
Hyia! ...nope, that's not it either.

Why don't I just stick with Hello. There we go. SurferClock here, and while we're on a brief break, let me just say that the editing process removes many of the imperfections that a live show would not allow us to get out. Sometimes, the flubs are simple things like mis-speaking or misreading a line, but sometimes, they can be a little bit more.

I've been keeping a file full of them, or at least the best ones, and now, I'm releasing all of 2013's best ones in a compilation that today, I'm calling "Rolly Crump and the Forbidden Blooper." Rolly Crump was one of the Imagineers who worked on the Haunted Mansion attraction, and when I had a little trouble saying his name, it would start a legacy of legendary flubs. So enjoy this, our special treat to all you amazing fans...listen to us flub lines like crazy!

Rolly Crump and the Forbidden Blooper (2013 Blooper Reel) 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, we're returning with an all-new Theme Park Reel-view of Blackfish, 2013's most controversial documentary. See ya then!

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WTA RECUT: Episode 5 - Country Bear Jamboree

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

Here it is, folks! We're concluding the WTA Recut project TODAY! Here, in what I think is probably one of the best recuts we've done, is the Country Bear Jamboree episode! Of course, back when we first did it, the attraction was a bit longer. Now cut down to 10 minutes, it was only fair that we went back and reviewed it once more with the new show fresh in mind.

It's been parodied everywhere from Lester's Possum Park to the Goofy Gopher Review, from A Goofy Movie to Futurama, and now, it's here once again, related in a way only WTA can. An opening day attraction in Florida's Magic Kingdom, it continues to draw typically the most reminiscent of folks in. Is it worth another look, given its fresh coat of paint and truncated length? Journey with us and find out together!

Episode 5 - Country Bear Jamboree (100 Likes Recut) 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, there won't be a new episode, but the week after, we'll start toward all new reviews! Join us then for a Theme Park Reel-view of a 2013 film that's caused quite a stir in the theme park community.

SurferClock

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

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

I'm sure you folks are probably getting a little antsy over the lack of actual new episodes, but we're just one other episode away from our triumphant 2014 return! Today, we're exploring The Big Backyard as Teenie Weenies! And no, we're not Grounded...this is a fresh look at the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure at Disney's Hollywood Studios. At the time before its deletion, the two episode parts of the original cut had nearly 500 combined views! Suffice it to say we've topped it for sure in a straightforward review we hope you'll enjoy.

Episode 4 - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure (100 Likes Recut) 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, we'll conclude, at least, the 100 Likes Recut project by taking on the Country Bear Jamboree! It'll be a hoot and a holler next week.

SurferClock

WTA RECUT: Episode 3 - Jungle Cruise

Welcome aboard, intrepid listeners! Skippers SurferClock and TAP-G here to welcome you on board the Wutumbo WTA and our re-cut of our remarkably -not- world-famous Jungle Cruise episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Yes, we're just over halfway through our re-cut project, our gift to all you Facebook fans for bringing us over the 100 Likes threshold, and today we're reviewin' anew the world-famous Jungle Cruise! Although this episode was merely 17 minutes long, there were quite a few cool and interesting things we missed, so we're doubling back and giving you all the scoop and our impressions of this Magic Kingdom staple. If you keep an ear out, Skipper Dan might even make an appearance!

Episode 3 - Jungle Cruise (100 Likes Recut) 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, we'll continue out re-cutting of the first five episodes with Episode 4...the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure! See y'all next week.


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WTA RECUT: Episode 2 - Men in Black: Alien Attack!

Salutations, listeners! SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, to bring you the next episode of the WTA Recut Project!

Episode 2's "Men in Black: Alien Attack" wasn't all that lively the first time around, between talking about the ride itself and a listless discussion, it needed re-doing. And now, it has been re-done! 10 minutes less in runtime and an actual story! Listen on and enjoy.

Episode 2 - Men in Black: Alien Attack! (100 Likes Recut)

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, we'll continue out re-cutting of the first five episodes with Episode 3...Jungle Cruise! See ya next week.

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WTA RECUT: Episode 1 - The Big Three

Happy New Year, WTA fans! SurferClock here, along with TAP-G, to bring you the first episode of "What's the Attraction?"

Wait, first?! Did the show regenerate like a certain TV doctor? Nope, and if you've been paying attention to the Facebook page, you'll notice we hit 100 likes some time ago. We promised you all a re-cut of the show's first five episodes, all of which have no fewer than two parts each on YouTube, lack cover art, and are long and rambling in nature.

With the new year, we figured we'd ring it in by re-imagining the first five episodes with better stories, less length, and cover art we can actually upload to YouTube!

Episode 1 covers The Big Three, the theme parks in which the podcast spends the most time. SeaWorld, Universal, and Disney are summarized historically, and discussion between TAP-G and I establishes the parks' styles and why they have been a success and will continue to succeed in the years ahead.

Here now, with 25 minutes of length cut from the runtime (from 46 minutes to 21 minutes!), an updated history for SeaWorld, and intelligent discussion, is Episode 1, recut!

Episode 1 - The Big Three (100 Likes Recut) 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, we'll continue out re-cutting of the first five episodes with Episode 2...Men in Black: Alien Attack! See ya next week.

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