Month: June 2011
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Trader Sam’s – Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel
I stopped by one of the newest additions to the Disneyland Hotel complex. The Disney web site officially calls it “Trader Sam’s – Enchanted Tiki Bar”. Trader Sam’s is a tropical inspired lounge that is located on the far end of the Tangaroa Terrace restaurant. I’ll make a small prediction here; this place is going…
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I’ve got a bad feeling about this: Star Tours returns to Disneyland
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue officially opened Friday at Disneyland. For a look inside the ride, check out Dave Parfitt’s recent blog about the Disney Hollywood Studios version….they are exactly the same. I was lucky enough to be able to attend the opening ceremonies, and after the spectacle of the ceremonies for The Little Mermaid:…
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Gold Medal Gymnast Nastia Liukin Helps Girls at Walt Disney World
On Friday, June 3, four Orlando-area gymnasts had their dreams come true when they received advice from 2008 Olympic Gymnast Nastia Liukin (gold medal all-around) in a private training session at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. One of the athletes, Olessia Dunaeva of Clermont, FL said, “She’s my idol. It’s always a dream to…
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Musical Opening for The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
The opening ceremonies were held Thursday for the Disneyland Resort‘s newest attraction The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure. The event featured a few dignitaries and several lively musical numbers, including a performance by a DIS favorite. Read on for some pictures and highlights from the event.
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The Little Mermaid surfaces at Disney California Adventure
The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure has opened and it’s certainly one of the most delightful attractions to come to Disney California Adventure. Disney fans have been anxiously awaiting Ariel’s arrival and I’m sure you’ll agree that the wait was well worth it. Ariel and all her pals have come along with all the…
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Disney’s New Star Tours: A HYPE-rspace Free Review
Take home message: pick up your Fast Pass for Toy Story Mania first The Disney PR hype machine is working overtime to pump up the Star Tours attraction that re-opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World on May 20th, 2011. Disney is banking on the excitement of the Star Wars franchise to offset…
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DIS Unplugged Podcast – June 1st, 2011
In this week’s show, Pete, Walter and Teresa send an update straight from the Disney Magic in the Mediterranean, Kevin reviews Boma, a buffet-style restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Corey, Scott and Kathy talk about seeing the 2011 American Idol winner Scotty McCreery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Corey and Julie talk about their…