Originally Posted By mstaft OK_ I just got a copy of the latest Tales from the Laughing Place. It's amazing. There is a piece of rare concept art for the DAK Excavator coaster. Looks like fun. Gotta check it out! I did post a vry smll scan of it,just to give you a slight taste of this great magazine.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I keep meaning to write a post but I have been really busy professionally and with going away to DLP, privately. However, I received Tales this weekend and devoured it. Fantastic work Lee, Lindsay, Doobie, Rebbekah and the rest of the team. This one is near perfect. Well written, insiteful, and a great balance across the resorts. I really did enjoy this one. I have always wondered how well the Excavator would have been received given the traditional coaster style. But what really grabbed me was more beastly kingdom material - man, I wish this area was built. It looks awesome. Also, I really enjoyed the material on Tokyo's new parade - some of the costume designs are stunning. I do wonder what the real show is like. As for Toy Story Mania, nice material in here too, it is intriguing how the stories on each coast vary slightly. Yak and Yeti - nice story, but I thought McDonald's was the first non Disney counterservice in a park? DLP - encore, encore, so sad to see my home park with so much going on with little coverage ;-) I will be patient though (maybe the next edition?). There is one BIG issue I have with Tales - once I have read it, I eagerly await the next issue. Great job guys - the publication has come a long way!
Originally Posted By mstaft I agree, davewasbaloo, fantastic issue. Every Disney park fan needs one. Cant wait toread more about TDL's Monsters Inc!
Originally Posted By leemac <<Cant wait to read more about TDL's Monsters Inc!>> Then you need to read Issue 10. We will be featuring it again once OLC decides when it wants to open the attraction.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Yak and Yeti - nice story, but I thought McDonald's was the first non Disney counterservice in a park? >> Disney operate the McDonalds within the parks under a licensing agreement. The only other active in-park food participant is Joffrey's Coffee who run the coffee stands in the four parks and also the excellent tea stand in DAK's Asia.
Originally Posted By leemac <<DLP - encore, encore, so sad to see my home park with so much going on with little coverage ;-) I will be patient though (maybe the next edition?).>> LOL. There are some exciting announcements that are up coming. All I'll say is stay tuned to Latest this week. Anyhow thanks so much for the kind words. We try our best and I'm proud of the content we are currently featuring in Tales. We have some great ideas for Issues 13-15 and hope to be able to share them soon.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Can't wait! Its the best Disney mag since the official rag!>> I'll quote ya on that one!! <<Daddy, I want a Laughing Place magazine NOW! >> We accept all major credit cards and Paypal. )
Originally Posted By u k fan <<<LOL. There are some exciting announcements that are up coming. All I'll say is stay tuned to Latest this week.>>>> AAAARRGGHHH!!! How can you do that to me?! I can't wait to get the new issue of Tales. I'm still reading the Epcot issue though (which I have to be honest and say I have found to be tough going - not because of the content, but the length of the articles). One day I'll subscribe!!!
Originally Posted By leemac LOL. You can always buy them on eBay uk_fan (we sell on eBay USA, UK, France, Germany and Netherlands). <<I can't wait to get the new issue of Tales. I'm still reading the Epcot issue though (which I have to be honest and say I have found to be tough going - not because of the content, but the length of the articles).>> Try writing them.
Originally Posted By u k fan I can imagine. I was given 24 hours to write a 10,000 word essay for my A levels! That was a long night!!!
Originally Posted By leemac Yup - all US/Canada orders are shipped from Celebration, FL and the rest of the world is handled by London. Issue 12 on eBay UK is here: <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Magazine-Animal-Kingdom-10th-Walt-Disney-World_W0QQitemZ270263884198QQihZ017QQcategoryZ1372QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Mag...ViewItem</a>
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 I just renewed my subscription, and it said it would ship on 8/22. I hope that's just normal LP data, and you aren't going to send me a second copy of #12. It was very good, but I don't want to have 2 copies of the same one.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey Methinks I might have to subscribe to Tales from the LP, after all the praise I've heard in this thread.
Originally Posted By irishfan Dont take this the wrong way, but will it get to Australia quicker if I buy it on ebay?? I placed an order last November for three previous issues, and it took four months to get to Sydney.
Originally Posted By leemac <<I just renewed my subscription, and it said it would ship on 8/22. I hope that's just normal LP data, and you aren't going to send me a second copy of #12. It was very good, but I don't want to have 2 copies of the same one.>> I'll ask the LP Store folks to post a response for you, bobbelee9. Thanks for being a subscriber too!
Originally Posted By leemac <<Dont take this the wrong way, but will it get to Australia quicker if I buy it on ebay?? I placed an order last November for three previous issues, and it took four months to get to Sydney.>> irishfan - I don't think it should have taken that amount of time to get to you. We can send airmail but the cost increases as every issue is c.300g. You are probably looking at $20 airmail shipping for three issues to Oz. A single issue would be $8 or so. It then typically takes a week from the UK. You can email me if you like - lee (at) laughingplace.com if you have any specific questions. Cheers, Lee.
