Mighty Men of Mouse

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Mighty Men of Mouse: Episode 119 -- Beginners' Guide to Beginnners' Guides Oct 30, 2013

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This week Team MMOM help you help the people in your life their Beginner’s Guide to Beginner’s Guides to Walt Disney World. The men also talk back at some listeners.

Topics include Testa Bombing, Mike Newelling, our underdeveloped drinking palates, the best place to have a cocktail at the Swalphin, the role of Scotland in the UK Pavilion, L.E.N. criticism, and overaggressive crowd negotiation. Kip has the Backpage.

Mighty Men of Mouse: Episode 0118 -- Black AmEx presents Platinum WDW Oct 30, 2013

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After tackling Epcot Resorts on a budget last week, Team MMOM takes a look at how the other half lives with top shelf experiences that include VIP tours, the Platinum Dining Plan, private planes, and more.

Dutch also shares his experiences planning a last minute trip and the unique challenges that opportunity represents. Russ has the Backpage.

Mighty Men of Mouse: Episode 0117 -- Advice on Advice and $40 a Day at Epcot Resorts Oct 30, 2013

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Team MMOM takes a look at “travel tips” from a couple of news sources. Issues tackled include the scourge of over-packing, the danger of sneaky wording in hotel ads, ways to lie/cheat/steal/ask for politely hotel upgrades, and what to expect from hotels when traveling.

The boys also do their best Rachel Ray impression and try to get by at the Epcot Resorts on $40 a day. Dutch has the Backpage.

Mighty Men of Mouse: Episode 0116 -- L.E.N. Sep 09, 2013

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This week Dutch unveils a formula for calculating the cost of your time in Walt Disney World. The Team uses the formula to discuss the value of renting a car, FastPasses, curbside check-in, and more. Team MMOM also read two listener e-mails about the direction of the resort. Kip has the Backpage.

Mighty Men of Mouse: Episode 0115 -- Win if you can, Lose if you must, Always Cheat Sep 03, 2013

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Let's get ethical! This week Team MMOM tries to do the right or at least figure out what that is. Ethical dilemmas tackled include sham hotel reservations, being too fat the sky, aggressive rope drop tactics, FastPass cheats, and phony ADRs. As a bonus, we also read an e-mail from Robert about Kip's backpage. Russ has the Backpage.

Mighty Men of Mouse: Episode 0114 -- Rating Restaurants Aug 26, 2013

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This week Team MMOM tackles the art of restaurant reviews. They review the reviews of AAA, the Unofficial Guide, the Bar and Lounge Guide, and Zagat's. An abbreviated News Wheel turns on a Facebook post from Mike Scopa and a blog from the Disney Hipsters. Dutch has the Backpage.

Mighty Men of Mouse: Episode 0113 -- The Waiting is the Hardest Part Aug 19, 2013

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Team MMOM discusses all aspects of waiting in line this week. Armed with David Maister’s The Psychology of Waiting in Lines, Kip, Russ and Dutch tackle what Disney does right, what needs to be fixed, and the science of waiting. Kip has the Backpage.

Mighty Men of Mouse: Episode 0112 -- Guy Weekend Aug 11, 2013

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Team MMOM discusses their favorite topic this week: their adventure getaway to WDW. On that trip, the Boys plan to tackle the Ultimate Magic Kingdom Touring Plan and Eating and Drinking Around the World during the Food and Wine Festival. The NewsWheel turns on recharging stations in the park, wait times during the 4th of July, and Bob in Burbank getting to stay in Burbank an extra year. Russ has the Backpage.

Mighty Men of Mouse: Episode 0111 -- Stats are for nerds Aug 04, 2013

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This week Team MMOM introduce themselves by discussing lessons of how the statistical revolution in sports like baseball can inform thoughtful analysis of trip planning and discussion of all thing WDW. The New Wheel turns on Sofia the First taking on a bigger role at the Studios, the death of room service in New York City, and a tweet from @tom_bricker on reduced EMH in the Magic Kingdom. Dutch has the Backpage.

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