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Tag: Disneyland

  • 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…

  • 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:…

  • 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…

  • Disneyland’s New Soundsational Parade: A Vibrant Musical Addition!

    Soundsational?  Is that actually a word, and, if it is, what does that word mean to you?  Well Disneyland feels that the “Sound” of its famous music creates the basis for a “Sensational” parade, so if it wasn’t a real word before, Disneyland has made it one now!  We were on hand for the first two…

  • Culinary Quest: Tangaroa Terrace Opens at the Disneyland Hotel

    This week, the Disneyland Hotel has opened a new counter service restaurant called Tangaroa Terrace. The restaurant is based on the concept of “casual island dining,” and I can assure you the food fits the island theme and the atmosphere is definitely casual.

  • Jedi 101: Build Your Own Lightsaber at Disneyland’s Star Trader

    Ah, young Padawan – the Force is strong with you.  You will need the weapon of a Jedi Knight to save the Rebel Army. So where do all the young Jedi-wannabes go for their weapon of choice?  LightsaberMart?  No, silly – they closed lightyears ago.  They head to the newly reopened Star Trader shop, next door…

  • Exploring the Unique World of the Annual Bats Day at Disneyland

    It all began with an assumption and a challenge – made by our DISUnplugged Orlando Team.  Send the most suburban looking mom/family to Disneyland to take part in the annual Bats Day in the Park celebration.  What is Bats Day?  It’s a non-Disney affiliated convention of folks who are into the dark subculture – and…