(formerly known as manong872). 33, cerritos, ca. premium AP since 07/04/10 (rebel spy thrice since 10/17/11). find me on most social media/networks: manong872
#MWReunion late post from Friday's #AstroBlasters takeover #meetup. Thanks to @Bullseye & @Sonja for the cool prizes, especially this remote-controlled mini XP-37 Space Cruiser! Now #BuzzLightyear can chase my dogs to infinity, and beyond More...
HAHA!! That is awesome! Congrats! - Armenda993.7 #89 5-20-13 12:49PMLike(1) Reply
Early registration for the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend 2013! From the Disneyland Annual Passholders' fb page:
"As an Annual Passholder, you are invited to register early for Run Disney race weekends!
Early registration begins today. More...
As a side note- registration opens up for everyone Tuesday, Jan 22 (that's one week from today). - LilSterner2656.0 #17 1-15-13 1:26PMLike Reply
Recorded from an earlier live broadcast: a corridor of Cast Members cheering on guests as they leave the park. I love spontaneous magical moments like these!
Hey I think I'm in the same area I'm in the left corner sitting on the bench lol looking at jolley holiday - sctoaonk75272.7 #804 11-12-12 8:12PMLike Reply
I thought you were gonna sleep? Lol! Glad u made it home. - USCVivian 192.8 #1718 10-21-12 3:08AM
Pocahontas is available at the Animal Kingdom, funny part is that no one wants to take a pic with her (when i went there) - otilegna862.2 #106 10-21-12 1:54AMLike Reply
I want to take a picture with her! :D - misseeyore 499.9 #240 10-21-12 10:43AM
Yeah... It was awkward when i went there because we just chatted a little bit then more chats :) - otilegna 862.2 #106 10-21-12 8:09PM
See I knew you were going to see Fantasmic 😉 - MarshaMouse2835.7 #16 10-21-12 7:13AMLike Reply
We couldn't find her:( wanted to meet her too! - templeclan54.8 #3660 10-21-12 7:52AMLike Reply
live! street artist CM George is out early tonight painting the grounds of Tomorrowland with his renderings of some our favorite Disney characters! see if you can catch him in action, and capture the disappearing art! sorry no pic; MW app More...
I park here simply so I don't have to deal with the idiots setting off their panic buttons at the structure. - shadowgamer1954.3 #37 8-30-12 4:56PMLike Reply
It's all about the Pinocchio parking lot... Its free, you can park where ever you want, and the tram into the parks is right there! Making the Pinocchio parking area the premiere lot... - BambooMike121.8 #2699 8-30-12 5:03PMLike Reply
I miss these cool kids already. I wish the All-American College Band would have a few more weeks of performances during the summer, but I suppose it's to accommodate their school schedules. I'm just glad that Disney showcases them and all More...
They are in college, they have school HAHAHA...Don't be a fool, stay in school - Dave 8638.6 #2 8-16-12 9:50AMLike(3) Reply
they're too school for cool - brian!254.4 #970 8-16-12 11:40AMLike Reply
on my lunchbreak, listening to KROQ (who happens to be giving away deluxe APs) and sluggo mentioned MouseWait! we're on the radio! just thought I'd share some randomness. carry on...
Nice! Btw why is it I only see you for seconds?? I really need to see you longer, I want to see you perform mickey's part in fantasmic!! You do it so well - MarshaMouse2835.7 #16 8-13-12 10:38PMLike(1) Reply
we'll see if mickey can glow with the show on the 28th ;P - brian! 254.4 #970 8-13-12 11:03PM
From 9:00 Fantasmic! earlier. Poor Murphy was stuck at only about 3/4 her full height, so she was frozen and powerless against Mickey's incredible imagination!
I wanted to include a cool photo of Sorcerer Mickey in front of the entrance to the D23 Expo, but it's not uploading. Anyway, here's a link with more info about the upcoming expo: @DisneyD23: BREAKING NEWS: Ticketing info for the 2013 #D2More...
@Disneyland: Sign up now to meet-up and 'Glow with the Show' with the Disney Parks Blog! Space is limited. Rules & Information: http://t.co/D7FCu4ug
only 500 spots! and unlike the last "Glow With the Show" events, AP not needed! i hope many of us MWers get to "Glow With the Show" together again! - brian!254.4 #970 7-23-12 2:37PMLike Reply
That went fast!! Did anyone get in? - SueBayou2012.0 #34 7-23-12 2:48PMLike Reply
CAN'T WAIT!!! @DisneyParks: Here's a new way to take @DisneyParks home with you - air fresheners scented like some of your favorite Disney treats! http://t.co/NItsw2m2
I saw these and smiled. I can almost smell them through the screen. SO excited. :-) - alwaysbouncinby320.5 #519 7-9-12 11:40AMLike Reply
Cute...I'd totally get these for my car :) - cdeley392.8 #341 7-9-12 11:41AMLike Reply
Lol that's so cool, I'll be buying one of these but not the turkey leg - Jo_ohanna383.7 #350 7-11-12 8:32AMLike Reply
I'm gonna hang turkey leg in my car, in front of my fans in the house... hell, I'm gonna line my air filters to my home AC system with 'em. **SNIIIIIIIFF** MMM SAVORY :) - TheBudd357.3 #397 7-11-12 8:40AMLike Reply
They didn't mess around in there! That place is gorgeous! - MarshaMouse2835.7 #16 7-5-12 12:15AMLike Reply
Aww man, if I had seen this post before leaving the park tonight I would have gone in there to go take a look myself. Cool pic though, thanks for posting. - NotNKansasAnymor174.4 #1935 7-5-12 12:26AMLike Reply
Wow would have never noticed it if it wasn't for this post. Good eye! - Jenniferr428.0 #295 7-5-12 12:27AMLike Reply
It is time again to celebrate 13.1 magical miles at the Happiest Race on Earth, the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, August 31- September 2, 2012!
We are so thankful for your past involvement in this event and hope that you want to b More...
Awesome! I'm not sure what we'll be doing yet, we will find out about a month before. - MXPrincess399 482.1 #246 5-7-12 5:25PM
I'm running the half marathon on Sunday. I just signed my mom and myself up to volunteer for the 5K on Saturday. - MXPrincess399482.1 #246 5-7-12 5:20PMLike Reply
found this tweeted by hayley williams of the band paramore: "@paramore: PHOTO: Got this print today from Gallery 1988. Ariel in floaties... Heheh! -Hayley http://t.co/xZR3XLr6"
I love love Haley from paramore!! And this just makes me love her and them even more!! Thanks for sharing this!! 😊 - CourtyAstroBlisters439.9 #282 4-13-12 4:15PMLike Reply
I dunno, I'm not really feeling it. The animation is too Family Guyish for my liking. - mandigutterrose156.4 #2204 4-13-12 4:22PMLike Reply
not sure why, but soundsational was halted for a few minutes with the drumline and mickey's lead unit stuck at the hub. i guess it's continuing now that the music has started by iasw
There was an unexpected package left on the route up by IASW, according to @CxD_CM - BaseballMickey_CM2851.3 #15 3-16-12 7:39PMLike Reply
from http://disneyauditions.com/calendar/index.html
Disney Character Look-alikes for Fantasmic!
For: Disneyland Resort
Audition City: Anaheim, CA
Location: Disneyland Resort
Looking For: Disney Character Look-alikes Sunday, April 01, More...
You mean Disney characters are people there not real 1st Santa then Easter bunny now Mickey man I'm devastated - dl811125.0 #2648 3-8-12 11:38AMLike(2) Reply
Santa's not real???? 😢 - AnaheimsMom 230.6 #1231 3-8-12 11:41AM
Im not seeing this, im not seeing this!!! - Jfigg23 254.7 #966 3-8-12 11:43AM
aww, man! I wish there was a Filipino princess, I would totally audition!! - iheartdisneyland092231.7 #4290 3-8-12 11:51AMLike(2) Reply
too bad i don't meet the height requirements. if only they were looking for a slightly taller mickey... not like you can really tell the difference from the audience anyway - brian!254.4 #970 3-8-12 12:09PMLike Reply
there's a lookalike audition for that too! - brian!254.4 #970 3-8-12 12:11PMLike Reply
from last night: another entertaining tram ride back to the parking structure, thanks to RT adam! he started by telling all guests on board to wave goodbye to disneyland, california adventure, and downtown disney, and continued with "see More...
Funny enough... not like I am a stalker or anything but as I was driving to work today I was wondering where has "Chris" been hahaha. - BooEve123 800.3 #115 1-12-12 1:46PM
from "A Christmas Fantasy" parade friday. a family friend performs as one of the mailroom elves helping mrs. claus sort through all the letters to santa.
Very cool, can't know too many elves this time of year. Love the parade! - jacdanfan2607.4 #19 1-8-12 4:43AMLike Reply
from toontown earlier this morning: goofy's white picket fence needed a little touch-up before the holidays. i love the smell of paint fumes in the morning...
AAAAARRRGH!!! it's so frustrating - trying and failing miserably many times just to post 1 live picture from the parks on a busy/crowded day. i feel like the boy who cried "wolf" with several comments on my several failed attempts, and t More...
I feel ya buddy. Park photos always get overlooked, what with others posting Facebook-like images of themselves and whatnot. I don't understand why those photos get more responses than the ones with quality. - Marieeezy588.9 #186 12-21-11 7:02PMLike(2) Reply
We may be back. Little guy was not feeling well and took a nap. He still hasn't woken up. I think he caught a cold so we maybe calling it a night. 😔 - vegasbrat403.8 #324 12-21-11 6:28PMLike Reply
Just got here :) at coaster corner - Jo_ohanna383.7 #350 12-21-11 9:34PMLike Reply
first saw this posted by @SonOfFlynn. this digital art piece is titled "finally together" by twisted-wind on deviantart. i just thought it was poignant to repost it to celebrate the life and legacy of a great man. even now, 45 years af More...
SonOfFlynn: thanks for posting this picture originally, which led me on a search for more great disney-inspired art, just some more examples of Walt's lasting legacy! and thanks and rest in paradise, Walt Disney! - brian!254.4 #970 12-15-11 10:39PMLike Reply
found this tweeted by @Disneyland earlier: Learn how to make two new holiday drinks from Trader Sam's - Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel. http://bit.ly/vas6lM
WANTED: CaliAdventure. her first time caught as rebel scum...er, spy.
Lol!!!! Awww thanks!.. My first rebel spy! Muahahaha Zombie had my seat first :/ we got mixed around hopefully next time he gets it! - CaliAdventure210.4 #1484 12-12-11 1:17AMLike(2) Reply
she's baaaaack! and i guess human maleficent stuck around just to make sure murphy the dragon made it out okay (see the green sparkles of her wand near top right)
We were watching that before we went on HM :D - SkellyMouse501.3 #237 12-9-11 12:36AMLike(1) Reply
i wish i had this vantage point for the 9:00 show to take a picture of murphy stuck in her pit - brian!254.4 #970 12-9-11 12:28AMLike Reply
they used to be lanterns that had no hoods to direct the light onto the tablets they're illuminating behind them (hint). you can sort of see the curved outline of the lamp through the round side window in the left picture - brian!254.4 #970 12-9-11 12:25AMLike Reply
live from 9:00 fantasmic!: sorry no pic (crappy camera on my nexus s) but murphy got stuck in her pit and only her head and part of her neck came up and was visible onstage at the same time maleficent was on her pillar and set the rivers More...
Weirdest showing ever! Snow White had no prince, there was no crocadile and the dragon broke! Was the B team out tonight? - Cinderella-princess 6.0 #9089 12-8-11 9:33PM
Sounds more like the C team, lol! - Spoonful_O_Sugar 436.2 #285 12-8-11 9:36PM
#retroday. 1986. my last picture for this round of retro day. i hope you all enjoyed these little glimpses into some of my (and my family's) disneyland experiences. looking forward to next time!
I have thoroughly enjoyed them! - Gia785.4 #120 12-2-11 11:18PMLike Reply
This is a great picture👍 thanks for all your contributions today 😃 - Jillian765.4 #129 12-2-11 11:19PMLike Reply
#retroday. 11/1981. there will be no lap-sitting except for small children sitting in an adult's lap. dale wanted to meet and take a picture with rainbow brite.
U and goofy look so cute together. Lol at rainbow brite - princessVanessa382.5 #352 12-2-11 7:21PMLike Reply
Wish they could still do that! It's great! - SueBayou2012.0 #34 12-2-11 11:24PMLike Reply
My mom gave them all to my 4 siblings because I ruined some DL film when I was 3!!! I need to ask them for copies. - SueBayou2012.0 #34 12-2-11 4:45PMLike Reply
#retroday. 11/1981. at 18 months, i met the big main mouse for the very first time! i wish i could remember and relive this most magical moment!
You should call your parents and thank them for taking such great pictures!!! - SueBayou2012.0 #34 12-2-11 3:58PMLike(1) Reply
you can truly see the sincere joy and awe in the smiles on our faces. - brian!254.4 #970 12-2-11 3:54PMLike Reply
Very cool picture, great memories ! I wish we were able to go when I was younger , but I'm glad I can go whenever I want now as an adult. - MarcoInTheAz598.0 #183 12-2-11 4:03PMLike Reply
#retroday. 11/1981. more of captain hook's galley.
That's awesome. I remember this and skull rock so well. My bi-polar sister trashed so many of our old photos. Thanks for this one. - splashphotoCM880.9 #101 12-2-11 2:45PMLike(1) Reply
you're welcome. i have no recollection of this. thank God for these photos. - brian! 254.4 #970 12-2-11 3:27PM
#retroday. 11/1981. dad letting me steer for my first drive in autopia.
We were such wild kids, that I remember we used to stop the cars in front of each other so we could bump cars. The cm's frown on that now. Lol! - Sharkgrrl19202.9 #1585 12-2-11 1:50PMLike(1) Reply
#retroday. 09/08/1976. grandma, aunt, and dad with 2 of their nephews and 2 of the dwarfs. this was the first visit by anyone from my family after coming to america.
Aww wow I love hearing stories like this! My grandma when she was getting her citizenship was asked who the president was during the civil war she answered: "I cannot remember his name, but I know he's the one at Disneyland!" they gave it to her :) - SarahJoshDisney69.5 #3410 12-2-11 12:17PMLike Reply
#retroday. 12/29/1978. uncle, grandma, mom, and aunt in front of the flocked live tree in town square. mom's first christmas in america.
Wow! The tree had snow on it hehe! I feel like the decorations on the tree got bigger and bigger lol! I like reminiscing about the clothes too hehe.. I think we got a pic of my dad with same hairstyle/jacket and collar out just like your uncle!! - SarahJoshDisney69.5 #3410 12-2-11 11:45AMLike Reply
#retroday. november 1981. my first picture w/ my parents at disneyland and it's photobombed by some girl running past, my dad wasn't looking at the camera, and i'm having a fit.
a little blurry, and a lot suspcious. was spotted disguised as buzz lightyear on a previous flight the night of the AP soundsational event 10/17/11. still at large
Yea, welcome to the small group of rebelspydom! - SUUZinOC715.3 #140 11-15-11 6:05PMLike Reply
Nice! My rebel spy pic from Saturday shows me as the the poster child for being caught off guard. It was still completely awesome being chosen! - susieQzee480.7 #247 11-15-11 6:05PMLike Reply
BTMRR just went down due to "operational issues." i heard the "slow moving train up ahead" spiel a few times before a CM announced the shutdown as i walked by
currenty listening to: "believe... in holiday magic" in preparation for tonight's preview show. this pic is from one of my favorite parts of the show (photo credit from flickr: Mastery of Maps)
NEWS: http://1iota.com/show/view/Disneyland_Christmas_Parade for a chance to be part of the casted (and sometimes on-camera with the best views) audience for the filming of the parade and performances.
Next time use tinyurl.com 👍 - KAA350.3 #410 11-4-11 4:25PMLike Reply
thanks, i know sometimes people (myself included) are wary of URL shorteners that sometimes link to spam/phishing/malicious sites so i try to show the actual URL. and some of us MWers can't directly click on posted links and have to copy/paste. sorry if i caused any trouble - brian! 254.4 #970 11-4-11 4:40PM
Thank you for the link to a useful tool. - teach67 79.2 #3288 11-4-11 4:41PM
thanks, i know sometimes people (myself included) are wary of URL shorteners that sometimes link to spam/phishing/malicious sites so i try to show the actual URL. and some of us MWers can't directly click on posted links and have to copy/paste. sorry if i caused any trouble - brian!254.4 #970 11-4-11 4:40PMLike Reply
Thank you for the link to a useful tool. - teach6779.2 #3288 11-4-11 4:41PMLike Reply
stop being a trouble maker:P Thank you so so so much for posting this I just got three tickets:) - BooEve123800.3 #115 11-4-11 4:43PMLike Reply
any android users have any success posting pics to mousetopia? the option is there at the bottom of the list of lands, but the post ends up in the hub for some reason.
same thing is happening to me. i've had more success posting from my PC - JenInWonderland1025.1 #86 10-28-11 1:19PMLike Reply
I think you can only post pics in Mousetopia using the desktop right now, not mobile devices. - Mimmy1405.6 #57 10-28-11 1:20PMLike Reply
i've posted a few times on my iphone, i think just droid is having the issue. - chris. 2507.3 #24 10-28-11 3:38PM
unattended bag in front of the pumpkin, as i'm chatting with the sandcars on our way out
Lol u are right next to the Sandcars!! - BooEve123800.3 #115 10-27-11 8:47PMLike(1) Reply
haha, yup, mrssandcar took her pic and posted right before me. i took and posted this when security actually got there to check the contents. but it seems they left it alone but continued the blockade so we figured we had better leave - brian! 254.4 #970 10-27-11 9:20PM
haha, yup, mrssandcar took her pic and posted right before me. i took and posted this when security actually got there to check the contents. but it seems they left it alone but continued the blockade so we figured we had better leave - brian!254.4 #970 10-27-11 9:20PMLike Reply
So awesome!!! And sooooo yummy!!! - JenAnneWho300.7 #609 10-27-11 11:50AMLike Reply
@jenanne, just wondering where you found this post, i was trying to post it to mousetopia on my android, but can't figure out where it ended up since it's not in my magicfeed - brian! 254.4 #970 10-27-11 11:57AM
@jenanne, just wondering where you found this post, i was trying to post it to mousetopia on my android, but can't figure out where it ended up since it's not in my magicfeed - brian!254.4 #970 10-27-11 11:57AMLike Reply
what exactly is this delicious looking treat & where do you find it?? - belle42114.4 #5765 10-26-11 1:28PMLike(1) Reply
Cupcake from the MW 2nd Birthday Bash from last weekend. MW member Calypso and i believe with the help of a few others, they r were the masterminds behind these awesome creations. Mine was a grape soda pin with pop rocks. Was very yummy indeed! - BooEve123 800.3 #115 10-26-11 1:33PM
one of the many designs of cupcakes made by calypso for the MW 2nd bday bash. the topper is a tigger tail. there were also dole whips, tiaras, mickey earhats, turkey legs, pretzels, churros, vinylmations, grape soda pins, magic wands, and even the MW lounge "Submit" button, all fully edible! - brian! 254.4 #970 10-26-11 1:40PM
So happy to see this coming in here today! So glad the cupcakes brought some smiles to people's faces!😊 - Calypso812.9 #113 10-26-11 1:51PMLike(1) Reply
thank you calypso (and whoever else helped) for making these! i wish we had non-edible versions of the toppers to keep. i also wish i got to meet you to thank you in person. - brian! 254.4 #970 10-27-11 10:08AM
thank you calypso (and whoever else helped) for making these! i wish we had non-edible versions of the toppers to keep. i also wish i got to meet you to thank you in person. - brian!254.4 #970 10-27-11 10:08AMLike Reply
Oh baby😍 Don't even get me started on those! Absolutely delicious!!! - KAA350.3 #410 10-27-11 10:13AMLike Reply
this is what "remember...dreams come true" looks like when some of the fireworks in the upper elevation are partially obscured by fog. last night from the middle of main street
The fog was crazy last night! Some of the fireworks were almost completely obscured! - Mimmy1405.6 #57 10-24-11 10:21PMLike Reply
today was full of firsts for me. first meetups were before zapablast05's deployment and the usual astroblasters, first ride w/ MWers on ghost galaxy, first walkoff ever and it happened to be on BTMRR during pyro, first time meeting admin, More...
don't know if i heard right, but it sounded like the first couple bars from the fantasmic theme opening just came from one of the turnstiles. anyone else hear anything other than the usual chime, whistle, or buzz?
looking forward to actually enjoying this bacon mac'n'cheese dog and raspberry coke tonight, provided that they don't run out of both by 15mins after the party starts like last time
considering they do start serving at 4, they should limit the amount of "pre-sales" and need to have enough reserve for the actual time of the party, IMHO. though they do a pretty good job of restricting it only to those with wristbands for the event. - brian!254.4 #970 10-17-11 1:43PMLike Reply
have you ever wondered? (part 2 from last night at park closing) what songs the pumpkin plays on the trumpet in the window of 20th century music (btwn main st cinema and magic shop): 1) "indian summer" 2) "shine on, harvest moon" 3) "th More...
have you ever wondered...? ...what songs the pumpkin was playing on the trumpet? first it's "indian summer" (2 more songs to come in my following post)
3rd repost from earlier. secret item not on the stage door cafe menu: 5 mozzarella cheese sticks with fries and marinara sauce, $7.99 #omnomnom#thisiswhyimfat
Yum! Thanx for the info! (didn't know there was a secret menu lol) - CarmenINwonderlanD252.2 #989 10-10-11 5:14PMLike Reply
This may have been suggested already but perhaps hidden menu items should be list under Disney Secrets in a secret food file. - rmichael155.8 #2214 10-10-11 5:20PMLike Reply
just found this on twitter: "@DLtoday: Flags at all domestic Disney Parks are lowered to half-staff in memory of Steve Jobs through Oct. 12th: http://twitpic.com/6wkhp5"
Yeah, Steve Jobs was a true visionary. He's most known for apple. But he saw and shared the vision the guys at Pixar had. Full feature CGI movies. Imagine if he hadn't seen the future in pixar and invested in them. All the great Pixar movies might not be around. Plus Pixar opened the door for other studios to view CGI movies as a great medium for entertainment. Thanks Steve.!!! - Xdajesusx8.5 #7314 10-7-11 11:23AMLike(2) Reply
Yup so sad. I didn't even know he was apart of pixar until I watched the pixar documentary on netflix - ChloesDadTim32.6 #4257 10-7-11 11:19AMLike Reply
final screening at el capitan before jack skellington moves in. when else can you see a disney film at the top of the box office in its re-release in cinemas in 3D, on store shelves 1st time on blu-ray/3D (taking into account the disney f More...
for any APs available on either wednesday october 12 or monday october 17, RSVP NOW!:
Special After-Hours Evening at Disneyland Park for Annual Passholders Only!
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/10/rsvp-now-for-special-a More...
Bump. This is cool but I can't go!! - Jillian765.4 #129 10-3-11 12:07PMLike Reply
argh, shortly after i parked in this spot (closest to the escalators on minnie level 6) i was directed to another spot in the next lane and informed by the parking attendant cm that it wasn't an actual parking space, only to come back an More...
ugh. spots like that are tricky because they look so out of place when they really are parking spots! - Jillian765.4 #129 10-2-11 3:37PMLike(1) Reply
and i knew it was a good spot too cuz i and many others have parked there with no problems. although i do often see some cars illegally parked where a car can fit but it's clearly marked as a pedestrian walkway - brian!254.4 #970 10-2-11 4:01PMLike Reply