Tag: disney world

  • Magic Kingdom Construction Update May 2011

    I am back with another construction update on the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It is exciting to see the progress that is being made on the new Fantasyland.  I am happy to say you can once again get that desired photo looking down Main Street U.S. A. without seeing any construction.

  • 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…

  • Downtown Disney Marketplace welcomes 2 new stores

    The Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World recently welcomed two new stores and an expansion of the Lego Imagination Center.  Visitors will appreciate the large expansion at the Lego Imagination Center. If you have missed the old Mickey’s Mart where you could find gifts for less than $10, you will love the new Marketplace Fun…

  • DIS Unplugged Podcast – April 20th, 2011

    This week’s news, housekeeping and rapidfire show comes to you from the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel! David Parfitt interviews Keith Scholey, the director, writer, and producer for DisneyNature’s new film “African Cats,” and later this week, the team answers some of your email questions. The DIS Unplugged podcast is a weekly roundtable discussion that discuss all…

  • Star Tours 2 Florida Sneak Peek Events

    Disney is taking a special sneak peek event for the newly imagineered Star Tours 2 to four Florida locations in April and May.  This is your chance to see what exciting galactic destinations await you before the attraction officially opens on May 20th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the beginning of Star Wars Weekends.  To learn more…

  • DIS Unplugged Podcast – April 15th, 2011

    In this week’s show, Pete, Walter and Teresa talk about their upcoming Mediterranean cruise, Scott talks about his experience at the Muddy Buddy race, Kathy reviews the Marceline to Magic Kingdom tour, and we get an update from the Disneyland crew. Plus news, housekeeping, and roundtable rapidfire. The DIS Unplugged podcast is a weekly roundtable…

  • Sneak Peek of Beast’s Castle in Disney’s New Fantasyland

    Guests to the Magic Kingdom may be able to get a sneak peek at one of the attractions opening in the new Fantasyland expansion.  The Beast’s castle can be viewed up above the construction walls (get an even better view while riding Dumbo!).  Continue after the break for photos of the construction.