Month: May 2011
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The Disney Store Times Square – Recreating A Whole New World
On June 29, 2010, the first Disney Store, in Montebello, California, became the first to debut a newly designed store concept. This new innovative design featured many interactive experiences, a fresh new look, as well as new merchandise, much of which is exclusive to the Disney Store. In addition, on November 9 of the same…
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Jedi 101: Build Your Own Lightsaber at Disneyland’s Star Trader
Ah, young Padawan – the Force is strong with you. You will need the weapon of a Jedi Knight to save the Rebel Army. So where do all the young Jedi-wannabes go for their weapon of choice? LightsaberMart? No, silly – they closed lightyears ago. They head to the newly reopened Star Trader shop, next door…
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Star Tours reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The newly reimagined Star Tours: The Adventures Continue in 3D reopened May 20,2011 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Early this morning I was part of a group of lucky people that got to experience the ride during the Star Wars Meet Up. I have always said that Disney knows how to throw a party. This morning…
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D23’s Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th – Day 2
D23’s Destination D was a two day event held at the Contemporary Resort this past weekend and celebrated all things Walt Disney World. Day 1 featured several authors, historians and archivists talking about Disney World, Day 2 featured more of the men and women that were…and are still involved in the creation of Walt Disney…
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D23’s Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th – Day 1
I know what you’re thinking…..you’re one of the Disneyland guys, why are you reporting on a Walt Disney World event? Well, I happened to be in the neighborhood. That’s not really true. I enjoyed the Disneyland version of Destination D that was put together to celebrate Disneyland’s 55th, so why not take a trip to…
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DIS Unplugged Podcast – May 13th, 2011
In this week’s show, Pete, Walter and Scott review the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kathy provides an update on the construction at Magic Kingdom, plus news, housekeeping and roundtable rapidfire. In this week’s Disneyland show, Tony reviews the Minnie and Friends character breakfast, Wayne gives us some history of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, Nancy…