Month: April 2011
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DIS Unplugged Podcast – April 15th, 2011
In this week’s show, Pete, Walter and Teresa talk about their upcoming Mediterranean cruise, Scott talks about his experience at the Muddy Buddy race, Kathy reviews the Marceline to Magic Kingdom tour, and we get an update from the Disneyland crew. Plus news, housekeeping, and roundtable rapidfire. The DIS Unplugged podcast is a weekly roundtable…
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Survivor’s Villain Russell Hantz Talks Give Kids The World
Russell Hantz was one of the most despicable, underhanded, and manipulative villains ever to play the game of Survivor. The lying, backstabbing scoundrel was brought to tears when he was eliminated from Survivor: Redemption Island for good. The tough guy with the tattoo emblazoned arm that read “Keep Hope Alive” had no hope left when it came to…
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Sneak Peek of Beast’s Castle in Disney’s New Fantasyland
Guests to the Magic Kingdom may be able to get a sneak peek at one of the attractions opening in the new Fantasyland expansion. The Beast’s castle can be viewed up above the construction walls (get an even better view while riding Dumbo!). Continue after the break for photos of the construction.
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Disneyland Gems: Calling “Shotgun” on the Autopia
What better thing is there to do on a Sunday afternoon than take a leisurely drive through the country? Feeling the wind through your hair because the top is down on your jeep or convertible, creating that smooth rhythm as you shift between the clutch and the gas pedal, and the intake of the undeniable…
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New Ports and Destinations for Disney Cruise Line in 2012
Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has released the remainder of the 2012 itinerary, and it’s full of new ports and destinations. They have finally confirmed the rumor that families will be able to cruise on the Disney Magic from home ports in New York City and Galveston, Texas. The Disney Wonder will continue to summer in Alaska, but…
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Week of Fireworks for Alternative Break at Give Kids The World
Earlier this year I led a group of twelve college students (plus Todd Carrier as chaperone) on an alternative break service trip to Give Kids The World (GKTW). As we drove back and forth from our rental villas in Kissimmee to GKTW Village, one song played repeatedly on the pop radio station we listened to in the van –…
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Settlement Approved in Walt Disney World Segway Lawsuit
A federal judge in Orlando has approved Walt Disney World’s efforts to settle the long-running lawsuit brought by individuals who sued for the unrestricted right to use Segways during regular hours in Disney’s theme parks. The effect of the ruling is to put to rest (absent an appeal) a lawsuit filed in November 2007. Photo…