In the first of an annual WDW Radio “E-ticket” event, the American Adventurers Club met under the dome of the Rotunda in the American Adventure Pavilion.  Participants were welcomed by five charter members of PSSHAA (Preservation of the Secret Society of Historical American Adventurers): Clementine Jackson, Edison Jersey Brown, Ace “Hello Ladies” Spitfire, Professor Beauregard Jackson, and PSSHAA Club president Abigail Adams Right (“I was named after the first second lady and the second first lady… and my Daddy was Right!”)  The charter members were supported musically in their multiple songs by pianist Rags.  Bitsy “Maid in America”, the seventh person to greet the e-ticket attendees, was not a charter member of PSSHAA, but clearly was a big fan!

The evening began by explaining to the attendees the mission of PSSHAA, with a review of the Club Creed.  (You can see an abbreviated version of the Creed in the poster image).  Clementine and Edison then demonstrated the club salute and trained all attendees in the proper way to salute one another.  This included waving your hands like a flag, giving a salute, and then using both arms to push the weight of the world off your shoulders and saying, “PSSHAA!”  After reciting the creed and giving the salute, the e-ticket attendees were deemed “honorary” members of PSSHAA.

After these formalities, the meeting of PSSHAA was called to order and Old Business was discussed. Among the topics for old business were such pertinent and history-making issues as whether Tony Caggiano will ever be able to eat a Kitchen Sink and whether Lou was wearing his underoos (apparently not).   Tony was also asked to share his infamous turkey call (though we were treated to an owl call instead).

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When the topic turned to new business, Professor Beauregard Jackson suggested that after seven years as PSSHAA Club president, Abigail Adams Right was too comfortable in her position.  He then announced his crowd-shocking intention to challenge her as PSSHAA Club President.  The charter members decided to host a debate after dinner to determine which of the two best fit the bill as PSSHAA President.

At this point in the evening, honorary members of PSSHAA were treated to a wonderful buffet dinner (which Abigail Adams Right claimed to have provided herself). While attendees ate, the charter members of PSSHAA interacted with the guests.   During this time, honorary members were able to learn more about the characters, while the Professor and Abigail unofficially “campaigned” for votes.  During this time, we learned that none of the charter members knew poor Bitsy’s real name (Bobsy, Tipsy and Botoxy were some of the names she was called).  We also discovered Edison Jersey Brown’s family was originally from Connecticut (not New Jersey, despite his name.)   Ace, the fighter pilot, was comically afraid of heights.

After dinner, the debate between Professor Beauregard Jackson and Abigail Adams Right was set to begin, with Ace Spitfire serving as moderator.  The audience (and especially our favorite podcaster) was surprised to learn that there had been a write-in candidate for the presidency: our very own Lou Mogello! Lou was led (dragged?) up to the stage, where he took some gentle ribbing about his height (it was suggested he might need to sit on two stools).

Once the candidates were settled, the questions began.  Candidates were asked to share their hobbies (Pro. Jackson practices taxidematology—cleaning the skins of stuffed animals), their best quality (Lou sited his his cotton shirts) and worst qualities (Abigail considers changing the side of her head on which to wear her hat.)   After the short debate ended, the audience voted via applause (and hopeful PSSHAA member Bitsy helped ensure we all voted for Lou.)

Lou modestly accepted the role as Club president, much to the chagrin of Abigail Adams Right.   To celebrate Lou’s win, the charter members broke into a series of patriotic songs which reverberated beautifully under the dome of the pavilion.

The evening was a delightful mix of camaraderie, laughter, and the magic of Disney entertainment.  So many members of the WDW Radio family were there, many meeting for the first time from behind the veil of their Box monikers.  The Box People themselves received several “shout outs” from the cast, including a dedication of a song at the end of the night.

Among the special guests in attendance were Disney Legend Charlie Ridgway (Clementine Jackson took a special liking to Mr. Ridgway!).  Disney Design Group artists Casey Jones, Alex Maher, Ron Cohee, and Brian Blackmore attended as well and contributed artwork to the Dream Team charity auctions.  Finally, Disney historian and WDW Radio Show regular Jim Korkis joined in the fun—and even asked a question during the debate.

In all, the American Adventurer’s Club E-Ticket event was a tremendous inaugural kick off to the annual WDW Radio weekend events, and I hope you all can join us for next year’s event.  In the meantime, PSSHAA!

Special thanks to our sponsor, Mouse Fan Travel, who helped make this event possible! PSSHAA!

Another photo gallery from Kathy W. 

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The 1st Annual WDW Radio E-Ticket Event:
An Evening with the Secret Society of Historical American Adventurers

Date: Friday, September 28, 2012

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  (subject to change)

Location: The American Adventure Rotunda at Epcot® World Showcase

Join us for a Private Dinner and Show with the Secret Society of Historical American Adventurers… and an Evening You Won’t Forget!  

The Preservation of the Secret Society of Historical American Adventures (the PSSHAA Club), is a group of hysterically humorous history buffs. Dressed in their best time-period reenactment array, and dedicated to the memory of the great American Adventurers who have gone before, they hold their club meeting this evening, as they do every month, in the American Adventure Rotunda.

On this very special night, and for the first time ever, they have invited in members of the WDW Radio family to take part in a memorable dinner and participate in their meeting! Besides pronouncing and preserving their favorite slices of history – this night they must elect a new PSSHAA President to preside over the coming year… and finish off with a hilarious hoopla finale to this rousing night of American Adventure. The dinner, characters, show and music will be something you have never experienced before… and won’t soon forget!

Tickets: Tickets are $199 per person and include admission to the event, buffet dinner, non-alcoholic beverage selection, tax and gratuities. An additional $5 fee will be added to cover transaction fees. Tickets are very limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about purchasing tickets, visit the ticket sales page

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Want to see what the original Adventurers Club was like?
Check out some video from our 2008 Adventurers Club Event

Park Admission: Admission to Epcot® is not included. Guests must provide their own theme park admission, which is required to attend the event

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Restrictions: This event is restricted to 12 years of age and up. There is a limit of 4 (four) tickets per registrant, and every ticket purchased must have a unique attendee’s name attache to it. No transfers or resales of tickets are permitted.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Event cost does NOT include theme park admission. Guest must have valid theme park ticket for day of event. Once purchased, tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. Prices include event tax and 18% gratuity. If payment is not received (funds declined, etc) your reserved spot will be cancelled. Space is limited and tickets are first come, first served. Ticket user assumes all risks of personal injury incidental to the event, whether occurring prior to, during, or subsequent to the event. Tickets purchased using the MouseFanTravel.com 30 minutes presale will be revoked if room reservation is cancelled. The presale benefit will be for a limited number of tickets therefore the 30 minute presale window does not guarantee ticket availability. 

By purchasing the ticket you acknowledge you agree to all terms of conditions of the ticket and event and agree to hold harmless Lou Mongello, WDW Radio, MEI-Travel (dba Mahnken Enterprises Inc) and their officers, volunteers and staff. WDW Radio reserves the right to refuse any order at its discretion. Ticket holders release WDW Radio, MEI-Travel and the event sponsors and its affiliates of any and all liability.

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I’ll open up the inbox this week and answer many more of your listener emails about everything from honeymoon planning, participating in Magic Kingdom parades, ticket discounts, resort choices, going solo to Walt Disney World, what to do while waiting for your flight, the old Penny Arcade on Main Street, USA, adding pavilions to World Showcase and much more.

I’ll have a few announcements, and then play more of your voicemails at the end of the show, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of the WDW Radio Show.

You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171.

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!

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It’s time for another Top Ten list, as this week we once again count down the best of the best. This week, it’s about something that’s an integral part of the ride experience itself as we explore the Top Ten Ride Vehicles in Walt Disney World

While the Adventurers Club may be closed, the legacy, stories and cast of characters did not die with it. This week, we’ll look and see how the legacy is being preserved, and how you can be a part of it.

I’ll have some important announcements at the end of the show, including details on another event coming very soon before playing more of your voicemails, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of the WDW Radio Show.

You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171.

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!

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Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #138 for the week of September 27, 2009. Thank you for tuning in once again.

There’s no news this week, as I prepare to head out to Walt Disney World this week for the Adventurers Club event, Expedition Everest Challenge, and of course, the start of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival. And to that end, we’ll begin this week’s show with an interview with Epcot’s Executive Chef, Jens Dahlmann. We’ll discuss what’s new and exciting during the six-week, entertainment-packed events, filled with fine cuisine and wines from around the world.

And since planning your Walt Disney World vacation is the first and often most critical step, I’ll talk this week with three experts in doing just that, as members of the 2009 Walt Disney World Mom’s Panel join me to talk about the panel, share their stories and experiences, as well as some tips and advice for travelers and potential future panelists.

I’ll play many more of your listener voicemails at the end of the show, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of the WDW Radio Show.

You can email the show or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171.

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!

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The Official Disney Parks Blog

Give a Day, Get a Disney Day tour web site featuring the Muppets

Toy Story games on Disney.com

Video Highlights from Disney’s D23Expo – Day 1 and 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QikL-rx9R5M

Thanks to listener (and fellow Adventurer!) Jaxum in the forums for these videos from the Adventurers Club event on Thursday, September 24, 2009:

The Adventurer’s Club- The Bulter Graves
While we were having dinner, the permanent members of the Adventurer’s Club mingled with the crowd. These clips focus on the butler Graves as he makes his announcements to everyone and walks around with this ‘dingie’ bell.

The Adventurer’s Club- Otis T Wren
While we were having dinner, the permanent members of the Adventurer’s Club mingled with the crowd. These clips focus on Otis, while also including the wonderful and darling Sugar Snap!

The Adventurer’s Club- New Member Induction Part 1
Welcome the The Adventurer’s Club, if you are new and have never taken part in the Club, feel free to join us all as we are added to the rolls!

The Adventurer’s Club- New Member Induction Part 2

The Adventurer’s Club- The Hoopla Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_YHy62tP4E

The Adventurer’s Club- The Hoopla Part 2

The Adventurer’s Club- The Hoopla Part 3

The Adventurer’s Club- The Hoopla Part 4

The Adventurer’s Club- The Hoopla Part 5

The Adventurer’s Club- The Hoopla Part 6

The Adventurer’s Club- The Goddess Babylonia
The Goddess Babylonia. What an amazing presence she commands! And if you need to find the restrooms, she will show you the way! She had us laughing, smiling, singing, and spellbound. While it was a short moment she gave us, and I do wish she would have kept going, it was another memory to add to the list for the evening.

The Adventurer’s Club- The Mask Room
This video was taken toward the end of the evening in the Mask Room. There was quite a bit more to it, but the video was quite dark since the room was also, and I was near the door, so I was getting more sound from outside the Mask Room, so that part was cut.

The Adventurer’s Club- Their Final Farewell
This was the saddest moment of the evening. I don’t think there was a dry eye, or at least moistened eye, in the room, from the presenters to all us.

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Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #138 for the week of September 27, 2009. Thank you for tuning in once again.

There’s no news this week, as I prepare to head out to Walt Disney World this week for the Adventurers Club event, Expedition Everest Challenge, and of course, the start of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival. And to that end, we’ll begin this week’s show with an interview with Epcot’s Executive Chef, Jens Dahlmann. We’ll discuss what’s new and exciting during the six-week, entertainment-packed events, filled with fine cuisine and wines from around the world.

And since planning your Walt Disney World vacation is the first and often most critical step, I’ll talk this week with three experts in doing just that, as members of the 2009 Walt Disney World Mom’s Panel join me to talk about the panel, share their stories and experiences, as well as some tips and advice for travelers and potential future panelists.

I’ll play many more of your listener voicemails at the end of the show, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of the WDW Radio Show.

You can email the show or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171.

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!

Talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums

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Disney World Moms Panel

My WDW Memories – Submit your story for inclusion in this all new book by Lisette Torano

The Fantasyland Audio Guide to Walt Disney World
is NOW AVAILABLE for instant download and on CD!

Visit the WDW Radio Shop for more information or to order!

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Be sure to watch the latest WDW Radio Videos from Walt Disney World!

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Hello everybody and welcome once again to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #88 for the week of October 12, 2008.

We’re going to start off this week with our tribute to the Adventurer’s Club. And rather than just a look at what it was, its rooms and shows, we’re going to explore the Club like never before, because if you think you knew everything there was to know about the Adventurer’s Club, you might be a bit surprised. Joining me this week is world-renowned Disney historian and author Jim Korkis, who is going to share his exhaustive research into the history and details of the Club, and the stories behind the stories. We’ll go way back and examine it from the very beginning, from concept, to drawing board changes, its creators, design and so much more.

Moving from one party to another, we’ll next head on over to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, as George Taylor and I tell you all about this special event, what you can do while you’re there, tips to get the most out of the party, and why we think this is one of Walt Disney World’s best events.

I’ll play more of your voicemails at the end of the show after some a few announcements, so just sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of the WDW Radio Show.

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