The INTERCOT 15th Anniversary Celebration The Walt Disney World Resort October 25th - 28th 2012 Sponsored by: Magical Journeys Travel All Star Vacation Homes The Official Ticket Center Strollers and Groceries Thursday, October 25th: Pre-Event - Universal City Walk Vacation Planning Note: Most members will be arriving Thursday, so we didn't schedule any events during the day. There is only one Pre-Event Meet and it's being held at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando - City Walk - Rising Star Meet Hosts: INTERCOT Staff 9:00 PM Where City Walk, Universal Orlando Resort Details For those interested in seeing what Universal has to offer in terms of night life, you can join the staff of INTERCOT at Rising Star - Universal's live Karaoke bar where you sing backed by an actual band located in the heart of City Walk. Cover charge may apply.
Friday, October 26th: Magic Kingdom - Mickey s Not So Scary Halloween Party Vacation Planning Note: You ll want to contact Disney now if you plan on attending the MNSSHP Fireworks & Parade Meet and order your Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets before they sell out. Morning Pop-Art 5k Fun Run Hosts: brownie 6:00 AM Where Pop Century Resort Details Meet up with other early risers, at the back of Classic Hall by Petals Pool Bar, for a fun run around Pop Century and the new Art of Animation Resort Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Hosts: dlpmikki 9:45 AM Where In front of the Fire Station - Magic Kingdom Details Join Mikki as you traverse the Kingdom as part of this new high tech game. Magical Journey's Meet & Greet Hosts: The Staff of Magical Journey's 11:00 AM Where Tommorowland Noodle Terrace Area Details Details Meet the staff from INTERCOT's Official Travel Sponsor in the heart of the Magic Kingdom and test your Disney knowledge. Prizes will be awarded. Magic Kingdom Scavenger Hunt Hosts: dlpmikki 1:00 PM Where Upstairs Columbia Harbor House - Magic Kingdom Details Your chance to have a bite to eat and start your three part challenge - find physical items, find places in the Magic Kingdom through clues and some general Magic Kingdom trivia. A bit of fun to pass the time until the Dole Whip Meet
Dole Whip Meet Hosts: Imalismom 3:00 PM Where Dole Whip Stand - Magic Kingdom Details Join Scavengers, Sorcerers and other INTERCOTees for a casual meet up for our favorite frozen concoction. Afternoon Tea @ The Grand Floridian Host: Hammer 4:00 PM Where The Grand Floridian Resort - Garden View Lounge Details Put your pinkie exercise program in place now! Be ready to raise those digits high as we enjoy a "cuppa" at the Grand Floridian's Garden View Lounge. Please Note; seating is limited. Dinner at Liberty Tree or on your own. Hosts: Melanie, Carol, Ian & John 5-6:00 PM Where Liberty Tree Tavern, Liberty Square, Magic Kingdom Details By this time you'll be hungry and what better place to pause and reload than the Liberty Tree. Please make your own Advanced Dining Reservation. MNSSHP - Revenge of the Dolls Part V - The Horror Continues - It's A Small World Ride-Thru Hosts: Patricia, Ed, Ian, JPL 7:30 PM Where It's A Small World Entrance Details Come join the rest of the crew as we set sail on the Seven Seas. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, the dolls are waiting for us! MNSSHP Fireworks Meet Hosts: Melanie, Carol, Ian, Michael & John 9:00 PM Where Rose Garden outside Cinderella s Castle - Magic Kingdom Details Disney does a special Halloween fireworks display for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and what better way to view them than with some of your best INTERCOT buddies!
MNSSHP Halloween Parade Meet Hosts: Melanie, Carol, Ian, Michael & John 10:00 PM Where Frontierland Shootin' Arcade - Magic Kingdom Details The fun doesn t stop after the fireworks end. Not with this crew! We ll move on to the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade for this special parade. After Party & Meet-Up at the Wave Hosts: Melanie, Carol, Ian & John 11:30 PM - whenever Where The Wave of American Flavors, Contemporary Resort Details Wind down the first day of fun with a beverage at the Wave Lounge.
Saturday, October 27th: Epcot Private Breakfast @ The Living Seas w/ Mickey Mouse - INTERCOT Soarin' Group Ride Hosts: The INTERCOT Staff 8:00am - 11:00am Where Meet @ Epcot Guest Relations Details 8:00-8:15am - Meet near Epcot Guest Relations 8:30am - Leave as a group for Soarin' - Please arrive early. If you are not on time, we cannot guarantee admission for the Soarin' Group Ride. 8:30-9:00am - Soarin' Private Group Ride 9:00-10:00am - INTERCOT 15th Anniversary private breakfast at the Living Seas Salon. Breakfast includes fresh fruit salad, scrambled eggs with side of salsa, tater barrels, bacon, orange juice, coffee & teas. 10:00-10:30am - Private Mickey Mouse Meet & Greet 10:30-11:00am - Wrap up & on to days events. This Event is by PAID REGISTRATION ONLY! Wrist bands will be handed out prior to park entry by an INTERCOT Staffer who will check your name against our reservation list. Please bring Photo ID. YOU MUST BRING A PARK TICKET TO RIDE ON SOARIN'. Private Breakfast Party Tickets are $45 per person and are NON REFUNDABLE. The GREAT STROLLER THROW-DOWN 2012 Hosts: Melanie & Ian - John & Dpamac Immediately following the INTERCOT Breakfast Where Begin at the Living Seas, end at the Fastpass Machines at the Soarin' entrance inside the Land Pavilion - Epcot Details So, if you are regular listener to the podcast, you know that there was a running bet on how difficult it was to get to the Land with a stroller at park opening - to get fast passes or actually ride Soarin'. We'll, we've taken this to the logical conclusion as Team Mel will battle Team Ian. Two umbrella strollers, two duffy's, one victor.
Agent P's World Showcase Adventure Hosts: brownie 11:00 AM Where Epcot - Agent P stand at near the entrance to World Showcase Details Join Steve to check out this new interactive adventure which replaces the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure game. United Kingdom Pin Trading Meet Hosts: dlpmikki, Imalismom 12:00 Noon Where Epcot - Regency Square behind the United Kingdom shops Details Grab your traders and join fellow pin collectors at Regency Square behind the United Kingdom shops for a quieter more relaxed pin trading atmosphere in World Showcase. Show, Tell, Swap and more! Gran Fiesta Tour (Mexico Small World) Ride Thru & La Cava del Tequila Tasting Hosts: John, Ian 1:30 PM Where Epcot - Mexio Gran Fiesta Tour Entrance Inside Details Wait... is that John, Gary and Ian? Join us on another adventure thru the dark side of the Dolls - Followed up with a trip to La Cava del Tequila where we'll meet and enjoy the flavor of Mexico! Off Kilter Meet Hosts: Melanie, Carol, MNNHFLTX 2:30 PM Where Canada Stage, Epcot Details Join Melanie & Carol as they kick it Kilter style at Canada to the music of one of Epcot's most loved bands.
INTERCOT's Gary's Column Meet Photo & Facebook/FourSquare Check-In's Hosts: Melanie, Carol, Ian & John 4:00 PM Where Gary's Column, United Kingdom, Epcot Details The Column requests your presence and that you bring him a Guinness. A picture or two uploaded to Facebook and a FourSquare check-in would be nice as well. We're sure he'll have something snarky to say. Enjoy a beverage with your INTERCOT pal's while resting yourself on or near the Column. Private Norway Character Meet Hosts: The Staff of INTERCOT 7:00-9:30 PM Where Norway Upstairs, Epcot Meet outside near Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at 7pm Details A private meet and greet only for those registered to attend the INTERCOT breakfast party and who have a wristband. Meet the INTERCOT staff and a Special Guest! 7:00pm - Meet outside Akershus Royal Banquet Hall 7:15-7:30pm - Arrival & Welcomes 7:30-8:30pm - Social Hour (includes - domestic & imported beer, non-alcoholic beer, regular and diet soft drinks, fruit juice, bottled water/mineral water, house Merlot, house Chardonnay, house White Zinfandel. 8:30-9:00pm - Meet & Greet w/ Special Surprise Guest 9:00-9:30pm - Closing / depart for Illuminations Illuminations Viewing Hosts: The Staff of INTERCOT 10:00 PM Where Location TBD (near Norway) Details Is there anything better than finishing a day watching Reflections of Earth? Yes! Doing it with a cast of your favorite INTERCOTees! Meet at the designated spot immediately following our private meet and greet at Norway - and relentlessly mock Melanie while you enjoy the best nighttime show at Walt Disney World.
Illuminations After Party @ Jellyrolls Hosts: John Ian & Michael Immediately following the Illuminations Meet until closing Where Jellyrolls at Disney's Boardwalk Resort Details Join the fun at Jellyrolls with its nonstop live entertainment on two dueling pianos (cover charge applies and you must be 21 to enter).
Sunday, October 28th: Disney's Hollywood Studios Toy Story Mania Group Ride Hosts: MNNHFLTX, NJGIRL 15 Minutes Prior to Park Opening Where Park Entrance, Disney's Hollywood Studios Details Toy Story Mania has quickly become one of the most popular rides in all of Walt Disney World because of it's appeal across generations. Join your INTERCOT buddies as we meet at park entrance and make our way back to "Grandma's Basement" (see the INTERCOT Podcast) for some friendly competition. Star Tours Group Ride Hosts: MNNHFLTX, NJGIRL 10:00 AM Where Star Tours Entrance, Disney's Hollywood Studios Details The fate of the galaxy is in the hands of INTERCOT! Join us as we board the recently renovated and revised Star Tour's and attempt to defeat the Dark Side of the Force. Great Movie Group Ride Hosts: dlpmikki & ibelieveindisneymagic 11:00 AM Where Great Movie Ride Entrance, Disney's Hollywood Studios Details Lights, Camera, ACTION! If you've always wanted to be in the movies, this is your chance! Find yourself smack dab the middle of some of the greatest movie scenes in history. Board a vehicle with your INTERCOT friends and adventure through realistic recreations of memorable film moments, from 1930s gangster flicks to contemporary sci-fi classics. INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast Live (that's redundant) Hosts: Podcast Staff 3:00 PM Where Contemporary Resort Outdoor Snack Bar (near pool) Details The inevitable conclusion to the weekends events is a wrap up by the INTERCOT Insider Live Podcast crew. Join us for your chance to be included in the show. Things will be decidedly low tech - but we'll have fun and be asking YOU our guests what it was like to spend a weekend worth of events with your INTERCOT friends.