Tag: DIS Interview
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Jack Hanna Encourages Everyone To Go To SeaWorld
April 16-18, 2010 was Jack Hanna Weekend at SeaWorld Orlando – followed by another Jack Hanna Weekend at Busch Gardens Tampa April 22-25. Celebrity animal expert Jack Hanna came specifically to celebrate Earth Day. The weekend at SeaWorld included special shows and animal encounters as well as a breakfast buffet with Jack Hanna himself. At…
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Disney Legend to Legend: Marty Sklar Discusses Herb Ryman
When I first met Disney Legend Marty Sklar, retired Executive Vice President and Ambassador for Walt Disney Imagineering, he sat down to discuss a small portion of his 54-year career working with and for Walt Disney. Marty is now president of his own company, Marty Sklar Creative, Inc., and is one of the founders of…
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Behind the Seeds at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
As we enter April, the 17th annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, “Celebrate the Great Outdoors”, is nearly halfway through its 2010 run. Recently I chatted with Eric Darden, the Horticultural Manager for the Festival and co-manager of the Disney Nursery. This is Eric’s 7th year in the manager role for the festival, and…
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Who Wants To Open a Theme Park? Disneyland Paris Style
Have you ever wondered what all goes into opening a Disney Theme Park? Knowing the eyes of the world are upon you, and 10,000 people are ready to descend for dinner? I was able to sit down and talk with two friends of the DIS Unplugged: Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President of Operations for…
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The Sherman Brothers: Giants Behind the Music of Disney
An interview with Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman What evokes strong memories of your last visit to a Disney Theme Park? A smell? A food? A character? A sound? Yes, for many of us sounds, particularly music, make up a large part of our theme park experience and memories. Recently, I had the pleasure to…
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Why World Traveler Samantha Brown Still Loves Disney Parks
Samantha Brown, host of “Samantha Brown’s Great Weekends” on the Travel Channel, is a favorite of DIS Unplugged listeners and readers. This is in part because she is a self-proclaimed Disney fan, and has filmed numerous episodes at the Disney parks and resorts. Samantha is celebrating her Tenth Anniversary on the Travel Channel with four…
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This Year Find the Courage to Start at a Disney Race
We’re three weeks into January. Did you make a New Year’s Resolution this year? Maybe you vowed to get in shape or exercise? Maybe your sights were set a little higher… maybe you plan on using one of the races held at Walt Disney World such as the Princess Half Marathon, Muddy Buddy, Inaugural Wine…