Monthly Archive for September, 2010

BETAMOUSE #33 – Disney’s Queueless Queues

Welcome to #Betamouse Episode 33, people! This week we talk about the next generation of Disney queue technology: the upcoming Queueless Queues of Walt Disney World, and if they work, Disneyland as well.

 

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This episode includes:

-A brief history of Queue design and technology in the Disney Parks (brought to you by our very own Nate Parrish)
-A look at the playtesting of queueless queues that’s been going on at Pooh’s Playful Spot, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (2x), and Haunted Mansion in Walt Disney World
-Speculation and discussion about this “NextGen” tech going in the new Dumbo attraction in the Fantasyland Expansion in WDW.

Plus, many other things. You might have to just give it a listen.

BETAMOUSE #32 – The Mysterious NextGen Project

What’s the deal with this $1-$1.5 billion project coming out of Disney Parks and Resorts? We, of course, have no sources, but we do have google. We breakdown and discuss a lot of the rumors so far.

 

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Hope you enjoy this episode, tweeple — we’ll definitely keep our eyes on NextGen in upcoming episodes.

BETAMOUSE #31 – Mobile Dining Reservations

Disneyworld.com now has a mobile interface for booking Advance Dining Reservations — and it turns out, it’s actually better than the main interface in lots of ways! In a short but sweet episode, Scott, Jeff, and Henry dissect the new mobile web view. Also check out episode #19 — Disney Dining System Changes!

 

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BETAMOUSE #30 – The Mike Newell Show

Today the Panel is joined by none-other by the great Mike Newell of MouseWorldRadio and the WDW Today podcast. The topic? Mike Newell. And Disney Audio.

 

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Things covered in this episode:

  • The old-school days.
  • Recording audio loops in bushes.
  • The murky legalities of the underground Disney Audio.
  • The tech behind Mouse World Radio and Live 365.
  • The tech behind WDW Today episodes and live shows.
  • How awesome Mike Newell is.
  • Taking the gear on the road.

Thanks for listening and we’ll see you next week.

BETAMOUSE #29 – Disney SEO

Greetings Team Betamouse! Today the Panel discusses how to alter your Disney blog or site to ensure the best SEO (search engine optimization). Do you have any advice or tips? Email: show@betamouse.net.

 

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  • Henry introduces the Panel.
  • Scott explains in depth what SEO is.
  • Henry explains how a relevant domain may be necessary.
  • Scott explains why you should or should not have Disney in it.
  • Henry discusses changes your permalink URLs to make them the most relevant.
  • Scott and Katie discuss making your site SEO friendly when not knowing much code and how websites like SquareSpace and WordPress help you with this already.
  • Henry and Nate discuss the options of Google Analytics and compare it to the analytics of Woopra.
  • Henry and Scott discuss Google Webmaster Tools.
  • Scott discusses writing for SEO versus writing for the reader, which is the best way to go?
  • The Panel discusses link backs, are they good for your site or not?
  • Katie questions the reason why some small blogs would use Ads on their site.
  • Henry gives tips and tricks about dates and tagging your blog posts to increase SEO.
  • Nate asks about SEO using image links.
  • If you have any ideas about Disney SEO tweet us, like us or chat with us on FriendFeed!