Disneyland Vacation! SPRING BREAK 2011!

[Donald Duck]

Posting this in Fantasmic Kingdom and Dream League!

I feel kinda bad for posting this announcement, because--no matter how I try not to--I somehow rub it into everyone's face, even inadvertently. "Hey, I'm going to Disneyland for spring break!" "Well, forget you! I'm not doing anything like that for my spring break! I hope you die in Tom Sawyer's island after park hours!"

Anyway, yes. I will be going to Disneyland for most of my spring break. But I'm not going alone! I will be accompanied by my girlfriend and co-admin-role-player, Amanda. But that's not enough! We will also be joined by seasoned role-player and close friend, Collin!

Joe, Amanda, and Collin walk into Disneyland. That sounds like a joke, but it's not!

Amanda and I will leave on March 12th. The actual trip will be from the 13th to the 18th. Knowing how long the drive is, though, we'll be back on the 19th.

Now, there probably will be Internet options in the Disneyland Hotel (where we're staying), but I'm pretty sure the Internet access is ridiculously expensive there. Besides, the three of us are together to make magic memories and have fun. So, it's not like we're gonna post anyway. lol

[EDIT: From what I've read in numerous websites, Disneyland Hotel guests have free Internet access. Score!]

But, that doesn't mean you all can't join the fun in some way! I will bring along my video camera. If you've never seen what the three of us look like, well, we'll reveal ourselves in high definition. Or standard definition. Whatever, you'll see our asses in front of the camera, that's the point! I will document our adventure into the magical and pricey Disneyland Resort in touristy Anaheim, California. Ahh, sweet magic!

And that's where you come in! What we'd love for every role-player in FK and Dream League to do is to post questions in this thread. None of us will look at the questions until we're recording on camera, and we'll answer right then and there. So, you can ask us anything about ourselves, our role-playing history, what Disney means to us, attractions you'd like us to go on, questions in general (what non-Disney movies, video games, books, etc. do you like), our opinions on things...

Any question relevant to either Disney or us is what we'd love to answer! The point of this video (expected to be at least three hours in length, and will be made available to download) is 1) for us to have memories on video, not just in our brains, and 2) to get a little in-depth about ourselves to our role-playing buds. The 10th anniversary of Fantasmic Kingdom is going to happen in 2012, and part of the year-long event will be interviews with role-players. So, think of this as a prelude.

We'd love to answer questions from y'all on camera. Think about it: how cool would it be for me to shout your name and answer your question in video format? *changes his voice and pretends to be someone else* "That'd be awesome!" Great! I knew you'd think so!

So, the trip is coming up fast. Amanda, Collin, and I will very likely not role-play during our trip. But we'll catch up soon!

Sincerely,
Joseph, with Amanda and Collin in mind

[San]

Ooh, how exciting! : D I knew you guys were headed down to Disneyland, but the whole video-taping thing sounds like a lot of fun. Can't wait to see you guys in action! (I have seen Joseph before, but he's so sexy that I just keep craving to see more of him. <3)

When should we start posting our questions?

[George Darling]

You will know when the time is right, Heffy. You will know.

[Donald Duck]

(I have seen Joseph before, but he's so sexy that I just keep craving to see more of him. <3)

Oooh, baby!

Technically, you can start asking your questions now. I certainly won't read any questions until our first Q&A session on camera, though. But if you want a specific date, because you like having schedules, then I would guess probably the 13th is when you can start asking questions.

Keep in mind, you won't watch and hear our answers until our feature-length video is released. It will be made available to download, and I'll post the link here. Currently, I don't know if our movie will be broken up into multiple files separated by days, or if it'll be cobbled together into one continuous video. Either way, it'll be available soon after our trip.

We will answer every question from you guys up until our last night, on the night of the 17th. We will not be able to answer questions after the 17th.

[Scrooge McDuck]

Take me with ya'll! If there's no room left in the car, I can ride in the trunk.

You guys have a safe trip and tons of fun. XD This Q & A thing sounds very interesting, and I think it's a terrific idea! I just need to think of something good to ask you guys. *puts on thinking cap*

[Donald Duck]

I wish you could come with us, Nicole! There's just one chick in our party, and two guys. We need another of the fairer sex to even it out.

Thanks! But your post made me realize something: it'd be kinda hard to ask questions in this format without knowing what the three of us look like. So we'll film a little thing, a 'teaser' of some sort, and post it here. That way, maybe y'all can have a better idea of us, and can ask your questions accordingly.

If anyone asks, "Which character of mine is your favorite?" I promise not to answer "Yes."

[Lucky]

aww!

I wish I could go too but I probably wouldn't be able to make it

Make sure you visit the haunted mansion and keep an eye out for anything 101 Dalmatians related (cept for Cruella of course)

[oswald]

Are you going to both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure?

[Donald Duck]

Sure, Naomi!

Alex, we're visiting both parks, but with a greater emphasis on the Magic Kingdom.

On the 13th, we will post our teaser.

[oswald]

Advice get World of Color fastpass when you get to the park early.

[Donald Duck]

The World of Color has Fastpass access? For real? In that case, your advice is VERY much obliged!

All right, guys, I'm off to pick up Amanda! We'll be staying in Coalinga, California overnight, and drive the rest of the way to Anaheim to pick up Collin tomorrow. TTFN, ta-ta for now!

[oswald]

Its in the grizzly river run fastpass station.

[San]

Bon voyage, Joe! And Amanda! And Collin!

Alright, time to ask question number one. Or, rather... a request. A few requests. >D

I want each of you three to, when you reach it, point out your favorite attractions in either of the parks. Talk about why you love it, special memories about it, all that stuff. ;D And visit the Tiki Room for me, because that's a personal favorite of mine. <3 (*shakes fist at WDW for screwing up their version* CURSE YOOOUUU) Pirates is my real favorite, I'd say (before they felt they had to cram in all those movie references), but I don't need to tell you to visit that.

Request number two - point out any characters you see walking around that relate to FK or DL! They can be your own characters (Collin, do something special if you happen to find the elusive George Darling) or one of ours (find Louis for me! ;D). They don't have to be costumed characters either, if you find anything that relates enough to FK or could be fodder for an in-joke, do point it out!

Okay, I should probably throw in a legitimate question, too... uh...

Each of you, tell us some of your favorite roleplaying memories on either FK or DL. I want to hear about those in your glorious, real-life voices. There, that should do. : D

Now go have fun!

[Alice]

The role-players of Mushu, Alice, and the "generic rat from Lady and the Tramp are messing around in Disneyland Hotel...

[San]

Oh my god.

Collin is HOT. Joe, you've got yourself a rival for my passionate love. I love how you keep making YTP references, too, Collin. lol

Amanda's last name is Mickey? That's adorable, and also highly appropriate ;D

[Cinderella]

Well, hey, you sexy people. ;]

It's great to finally see all of you in the, er, digital-flesh! Hope you all have lots of fun.

And, Cinderella approves of the pillow. ;]

[Frenchie and K. Sera]

The best part of that whole video was the closet.

No, seriously. Your room looks awesome, and so is that view from the window. You guys are so lucky!

Amanda Mickey. That is wonderfully ironic. =D

Okay, I finally came up with a starting question for the three of you. Okay, out of all the characters you've ever played, both on this site and over at Dream League, who is your favorite and why?

[Alice]

Heffy's question and Nicole's question are answered and recorded. We were going to upload the batch of answers tonight, but, honestly, we are REALLY tired. We're going to bed right after I post this. lol. So, rest assured, all questions asked so far are answered. Keep those questions coming, if you want us to answer more! Thanks a lot for asking!

[Donald Duck]

We are getting ready for today. We hope to find more mascot characters today, because so far such sightings are a rarity. It's like catching Sasquatch on video kind of rare. I only have videos of Bert, Mary, and Aurora.... And even they are FAR away from the camera and hidden. lol wut

Off to Goofy's Kitchen for breakfast after our sweaty flesh is sufficiently bathed. Personally, I wouldn't really eat food prepared by Goofy. Salmonella, ahyuck! It's Goofy time!

Later!

[oswald]

I put the location of the world of color fastpasses so you could get them.

[Donald Duck]

Thanks!

[Alice]

Here's the semi-official 'movie poster' for our Fantasmic Kingdom Presents: Partners project.



Can you believe the dude on the left plays Alice?

[Alice]

As previously announced, the three of us answered and recorded the answers to Heffy and Nicole's questions. We've been so busy (and so limited in processing and edited) that we honestly haven't had time to review our video to make sure it's appropriate to post here. So, we might be off-color with our language. That's why I'll post the link to the video, instead of posting it here directly, just in case. I'll review the video after the trip and see if it can be embedded here. Until there, click on the link if you're not offended by potentially strong language, or really want to watch our answers.

Seriously, we've been so busy that we honestly don't remember if we cursed in our video or not. lol

www.youtube.com/watch?v=talF3A0_dmM

[oswald]

No problem and I hope the 3 of you enjoy World of Color.

[Alice]

World of Color opinions...

Collin: "I like it! Mm-hmm!"

Me: "It was awesome, though the complete lack of classic Disney was a wee disappointiNg. Regardless, I loved it!"

Amanda: "I couldn't see much."

[oswald]

Its best to see it in the middle.

[Lucky]

lol great video guys

love the figures and the indiana jones Mickey plush

[George Darling]

Looks like I'm the first to arrive back home safely. Thanks to all for the questions and comments.

[Alice]

I personally saw Amanda safely into her home. I just came home, but it's very snowy here. There's already about just under a foot of snow. WOW, what a climate change. lol

I made it back safely, but I am so tired, it's not funny. I will begin posting again tomorrow. The movie will take time to edit, and will be delayed until I get my laptop fixed.

Good night! I miss you already, C and A.

[Alice]

Present for Heffy!