The DisGeek Podcast 77 - Big Thunder Strikes Back

With the recent opening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad the DisGeek crew talk about about the history, and recent changes of this fantastic attraction.  We also visit the Mainstreet Newsstand and Tommy has his Tip of the Week. News Stockholders MeetingIn terms of the parks when asked about the subs he said that they were going nowhere.  We win.  Was also asked about Pin Trading Desks.  Said they were concerned about the Pin Traders reducing the quality of experience for other guests. Also some stuff about exclusivity in the parks, ie lilly belle being for C33 members only.  A: So much to do in the parks that the exclusive stuff is very, very tiny. In some cases the only way to bring something back is to do it for an exclusive number. Live Blog: http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2014/03/18/live-blog-of-the-walt-disney-company-annual-meeting/ D23 will return to Anaheim August 14-16, 2015! Tix go on sale Aug 14th 2014 Maleficent Sneak Peak coming to DCA Starbucks in Downtown Disney is now open Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend - Weekend of November 14th Registration for the Inaugural Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend opens at Noon EST on March 25, 2014.http://www.rundisney.com/avengers-half-marathon/ Closures Indiana Jones is now closed for refurbishment - Thru May Alice in Wonderland is now closed - Thru July Little Mermaid is closing this week - Thru May   Feature History and Big Thunder Mountain Railroadhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Thunder_Mountain_Railroad Big Thunder Mountain backstory: http://disneyology.blogspot.com/2010/03/backstories-big-thunder-mountain-part-2.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AXmb59YLRUs Book Mentioned in this episode: Tip of the Week Free Plastic bags at Rushin' River Outfitters at DCA before you ride Grizzly River Rapids   Twitter Daniel @disgeekpodcast Tommy @tommypixChris @dizchrisJae @sorcerermickeyj Email us at- [email protected] Call us at 661 450-8290. If you enjoy the show take a minute and Review us in itunes. Download Sticher Radio. Use Promo Code: DISGEEK Check Out Touring Plans.com! Use code DISGEEK for 20% a one year subscription.   Visit our friends at: