Ask Inside the Magic!

You ask, Ricky responds.

Here’s your chance to ask Inside the Magic podcast host Ricky Brigante any question you can think of.

Suggested topics include:
• Anything Disney
• Theme Parks
• Orlando & Anaheim Trip Planning
• Inside the Magic podcast

But you can feel free to ask about anything at all!

Your question will be submitted via formspring.me, a web site devoted to getting questions answered. If Ricky answers your question, it will appear below and on the Inside the Magic formspring.me page.

20 most-recent questions and answers:

Q: What are your favorite parks at WDW in order of most favorite to least favorite (including waterparks).

A: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:37:43

Q: Hi Ricky, is there any info on what the "story" for the Snow White Mine Car Coaster will be? SWSA on steroids or something else?

A: I haven't heard anything specific yet.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:37:15

Q: Tea or coffee ?

A: Neither. Blech.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:33:20

Q: Hi Ricky!
Is it true that if a fan invites you to their wedding, you decline it? Any particular reason why?

A: Strange rumor, but not true. I've only received one invitation to a listener's wedding and I accepted and attended – and made a video podcast out of it!

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:32:38

Q: Still feel any magical moments in the park even if you live close by?

A: Absolutely. Disney magic is often there, but not necessarily in every visit.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:29:39

Q: How did you NOT win the podcast award for best-produced when clearly yours is the best?!

A: I appreciate that, but unfortunately the Podcast Awards are a popularity contest and not judged. The podcast with the most listeners will (almost) always win the category. But consistently being nominated is wonderful and I appreciate every listener who took the time to submit a nomination (and vote) for us!

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:28:30

Q: Do you own a iPad? If not do you plan on getting one??

A: No and no. But I did get Michelle (my wife) a Nook Color for Christmas. She loves it and is sitting next to me reading it right now.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:27:26

Q: That's interesting that you don't like the new Electrical Parade soundtrack. While I loved the original music dearly, the new version is so much better to me. I'm not much of a SpectroMagic fan, but what is your opinion on it?

A: I do like the new Electrical Parade soundtrack. You must have me confused with someone else.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:26:40

Q: Are the lines still extremely long for the Harry Potter rides?

A: They're usually long, sometimes extremely long. But nothing like opening day.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:26:20

Q: Hi Ricky. Have you ever considerered having a section in your show dedicated to the international disney parks including Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong (and soon Shanghai)? thanks for answering.

A: I have never been to any of those parks so it would be extremely difficult for me to talk about them.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:25:55

Q: What is your favorite Airline?

A: Virgin America

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:25:39

Q: Why do you think there are so few women involved in the Disney fan community in a major way (i.e. podcasters, site owners, etc.)? The most outspoken fans always seem to be men.

A: I have a feeling it's because of the technical nature of podcasting. It's not that women can't do it (they certainly can and are encouraged to do so!), but men seem more inclined to tinker with these sorts of things.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:25:15

Q: What day and time does the show go up?

A: The Inside the Magic podcast is released each Sunday, but not at any particular time.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:24:26

Q: I don't know if you mentioned this on the show or not, but have the Summer Nightastic "Enhancements" to the Tower of Terror gone now? Is it back to normal?

A: Yes, back to normal. Thankfully. The good part is that as a result of the Summer Nightastic version, the 5th dimension eyeball is now working properly again!

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:24:05

Q: what was you favorite part of the disney dream experience? the logging? food?

A: AquaDuck. Easily. So much fun!

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:23:12

Q: does tower of tower make ur stomach feel all weird

A: Nope.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:21:07

Q: What are your honest opinions on Disney Channel stars such as Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, etc.

A: As long as I don't have to listen to them, I don't mind them. They're good entertainers for the target audience.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:21:03

Q: Do you think DCA in..say… 2017, could be one of Disney's best parks?

A: Absolutely. It's moving in a fantastic direction. I've had more fun in that park in recent visits than ever before. ElecTRONica and World of Color are great!

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:20:36

Q: Daft Punk / deadmau5 / techno music fan at all?

A: I love Daft Punk's Tron Legacy soundtrack. I'm not terribly familiar with their music beyond that.

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:20:05

Q: What's your favorite soda?

A: Sprite

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:19:38