Category: News
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The Future of the Disney Refillable Mug – $25? $30? More?
Posters on the DISboards anxiously await new designs for Walt Disney World’s refillable mug. Many people wish Disney would bring back the “resort specific” mug where each hotel on property had its own design. Well one Disney resort that does have its own mug design is Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa that just opened in…
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First Hand Account of Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa Opening Day
Excitement has been growing in the Disney fan community for the opening of Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa in Hawaii. On Monday, August 29th the first stand alone Disney resort not connected with a theme park opened to the public. One of our Hawaiian DISboards members, Jeff Oh (DISboards username mkymsehi), was on hand for the opening,…
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Hawaiian Excursions from Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa
Aulani Resort and Spa, Disney’s Vacation Club property in Hawaii, officially opened August 29, 2011. In conjunction with the opening, Disney released details on excursions guests can take from the hotel. In addition to relaxing at the resort, Disney knows visitors will want to explore Hawaii. There are a variety of tours ranging from simple shuttle transportation to typical Hawaiian tourist…
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Interviews on the Green Carpet – The Lion King 3D Premiere
It was a Saturday morning – hot as the sun on the Savannah. Animal Kingdom hot. It set the mood, as Disney’s El Capitan Theatre, in Hollywood, was transformed into the Serengeti for the premiere of The Lion King 3D. I was invited to work the green grass carpet and give you interviews with some notable names,…
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411 for 911 – What to do if an Emergency Happens at Disneyland
It’s the stuff lifetime dramas and travel insurance is made for. Your dream vacation is going well, and suddenly, you find yourself in need of assistance and possibly an emergency room. Your heart races. Your thoughts go from the kids, to your spouse, to your home, to your job, to the flight you may be…
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Disney Parks Up for Third Quarter of 2011
On August 8, 2011, The Disney Company released its third quarter earnings statement to the public. I have done other posts about Disney earnings statements (2011 Second Quarter and fiscal year 2010 earnings), and again, I won’t try to cover all of Disney’s divisions but will focus on how Disney’s earnings might affect theme park…
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Mom! Phineas and Ferb have a Show at California Adventure!
You know, the way Disney California Adventure looks right now, it reminds me of the time that Dr. Doofenschmirtz invented the Wall-Inator to put walls up all around the entire Tri-State Area! Alas, Dr. D has had nothing to do with all of that construction right now, but he would be reveling in the…