hurricane Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Over the weekend my great media connection, Diosa, got us onto the MGM Studios lot here in Orlando in costume (that's a whole 'nuther story) so she could interview Jason Surrell, the author of the Haunted Mansion book (attraction to movie). He just finished Pirates of the Caribbean, a follow up book. It's absolutely amazing - full of trivia and great stories of how the attraction came to be, the differences between all the park PotC rides and how it dovetailed into the movie. It's on sale right now at the Magic Kingdom and I believe Disneyland. Here's a photo of us at Jason's signing. Of course, I'm stealing the book. I think it's set for release to the general public mid-month. Awaiting our Disney PR girl to let us know that. Diosa will have more soon, including her interview with Jason about the book. Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I'll have to see if they have it when I go again this coming Friday. I have the Haunted Mansion book already, great book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 I just finished reading mine. It's a terrific read. And some of the stuff about the movie is just as interesting as the stuff about the ride itself. I used to think the Orlando ride sucked because it didn't go up the waterfall but the Imagineers were thrilled with it because they always considered going up so boring. Go figure. But they say the Paris version is the best one of all of them in terms of story telling and design. So now I've got to go to Paris, after the riots quiet down of course. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hearted Pearl Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Looks like a great time was had by all. You will have to give a review to NQG. I'm sure Jamaica Rose has already asked. ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I'm with you there hurricane! I'd love to one day go to Disneyland Paris. The Haunted Mansion is better there too. They call it Phantom Manor instead. The story and everything is a lot better! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Sophia M Eisley Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Awe man! Hurricane I missed meetin' yah again! I chose to head to the signing the day before (at the Magic Kingdom). Bought a few books for a friend and myself and got Jason to sign them. Didn't get to talk to him for long though (had family in for a visit), but I had the honor of interviewing him a few weeks before (TnT Interview). I'm not sure which book I like better though (the PoTC or HM)...they're both great reads. I look forward to Diosa's interview sir. Btw...there's new and interesting news on the upcoming refurbs of DL and WDW's Pirates attractions. MiceAge Nov 8 News Perhaps we'll meet again under better circumstances. ---(---(@ Dead Men...Tell No Tales. Welcome, Foolish Mortals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 So close and yet so far. We will finally meet up at Clearwater, will we not? We will be there from the gate opening on Saturday til about 4. We need to see our fellow lass, Paisley, get KO'd as a nun. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Sophia M Eisley Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I'm aimin' to be there, whether by my lonesome or with friends. I'll keep an eye out for yah. Perhaps we'll meet again under better circumstances. ---(---(@ Dead Men...Tell No Tales. Welcome, Foolish Mortals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted November 9, 2005 Author Share Posted November 9, 2005 You shouldn't be able to miss your mates. We tend to stand out even among a crowd of other pirates. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Matt Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Amazon.com shows November 15, 2005. Listed price is $15.61 Who knows what Disneyland and WDW will be charging... You will be flogged. And God willing, come morning, you will be flogged some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted November 9, 2005 Author Share Posted November 9, 2005 It's $22.95 at the parks. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 And then I'll use my passport for a discount. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Morgan Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Excellent! I need something new to read! And er, Disneyland Paris, Hurricane?? I'm sure a few of the crewe could be convinced to go with ya, if the chance ever presented itself! Touche' Ship's Marksman & Crab Fiend Pyrates of the Coast "All the skill in the world goes out the window if an angel pisses in the flintlock of your musket." "Florida points like a guiding thumb, To the southern isles of rumba and rum, To the mystery cities and haunted seas, Of the Spanish Main and the Caribbees..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted November 11, 2005 Author Share Posted November 11, 2005 I had a feeling my crewe would want to go on that voyage. Thanks for being the first Touche. As usual, you're at the top of my list. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Sophia M Eisley Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I have a few friends (fellow Haunted Mansion fans) that keep telling me to go to DLP. Perhaps a raid across the pond a year or two from now is in order. Hurricane - out of curiosity, do you have a favorite part of the book so far? Whether I pull out this new book, or the HM version, I always seem to be drawn towards the chapters focusing on the historical aspect of the attractions (including updates and "didja knows"). I have a harder time reading through the chapters that dive into the specifics on each park's version of the ride. That's likely due to the "our version is better than yours" comments I hear more often than I'd care to, which is silly. Perhaps we'll meet again under better circumstances. ---(---(@ Dead Men...Tell No Tales. Welcome, Foolish Mortals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted November 11, 2005 Author Share Posted November 11, 2005 I definitely like the behind the scenes stuff, how the project was conceived, the development of the scenes, such as as the miniatures and office chair roll throughs. I didn't really care too much for how each ride differs, except for the trivia. I thought it kind of confusing there and would have liked to a section dedicated to a "ride through" of each of the rides from start to finish - so one for Disneyland, one for Magic Kingdom and one for Paris. But overall, I found the book a great read. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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