The DIS Unplugged Disney Podcast

Category: News

  • Disney’s “If You Had Wings” – Looking Back 40 Years

    From 1971 to 1980, Walt Disney World utilized the ticket book system that Disneyland had been using for many years.  Attractions were assigned a letter, A through E, based on the popularity value of the attraction.  A few attractions required no admission: “The Walt Disney Story,” “Circle-Vision 360,” “Carousel of Progress,” and “If You Had…

  • Follow-Up on the Walt Disney World Rumor Mill

    On the most recent episode of the DIS Unplugged Podcast we discussed several rumors, ranging from new X-Pass attractions to a feud between Bob Iger and John Lasseter. A few things have already materialized; continue after the break to find out what has already come to fruition.

  • Back to Main Street with Segways at Disneyland

    Today, the Federal Court of Appeals in California reversed the dismissal of the Segway lawsuit alleging Disneyland must permit Segways.  The court handed Disney a mixed decision, holding, on the one hand, that Segways could be necessary (an important word) for some people to use in Theme Parks, but, on the other hand, that Disney…

  • Restored Faith in Disney Merchandise: A Look at What’s New in the Parks

    I have to admit: shopping is definitely my thing. I scour online and print ads looking for sales. I track trends. I have even been known to wait outside of stores at 2 am for Black Friday markdowns. However, when it comes to Disney shopping, I tend to relax a bit and study the merchandise…

  • The Return of Resort Specific Merchandise at Disney

    Beginning in 2009, Walt Disney World enthusiasts began to see a decrease in the types of items available for purchase that were branded with their favorite resorts’ logo. For many, this was a disappointment and even a topic of discussion on several episodes of the DIS Unplugged Podcast. The days of coming home from a…

  • 2011 Theme Park Attendance Report

    Every year the TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) publishes a report on attendance at theme parks worldwide. This year the report is published in conjunction with AECOM. The report for 2011 came out recently. Here is a link to the full 2011 report.

  • Disney Sues Unauthorized Ticket Resellers in Orlando

    Disney Enterprises, the entity that owns Disney’s intellectual property, recently filed three lawsuits in Orlando Federal Court against several of the “We Buy Tickets” businesses. It is not unusual for Disney Enterprises to file a copyright lawsuit.  What makes these three lawsuits notable is that Disney is using its copyrights and trademarks to combat the…