The DIS Unplugged Disney Podcast

Tag: Fantasyland

  • Dooney and Bourke Release for Disney World Fans

    Back in April, I shed some light on the Dooney & Bourke phenomenon that has taken Disney enthusiasts by storm. It was at this time that Disney Design Group announced a new collection focusing on the retro icons of the Disneyland Resort. While this was well-received, Walt Disney World fans began to speculate whether or…

  • The Highland Games Tournament Hits Epcot This Summer

    Looking for adventure and friendly competition? How about a fun-filled game of Flip the Haggis? Is archery more your style? This summer, young guests of the Walt Disney World Resort will have the opportunity to participate in The Highland Games Tournament at Epcot, a kid-focused event filled with competitive games and activities.   Image: Get Ready…

  • Visiting Disneyland in just one day

    On a recent episode of the DIS Unplugged Disneyland edition our team discussed how to tour the Disneyland Resort if you had just one day to visit – either as an experienced Walt Disney World visitor or if you were making your first visit to Disneyland.  What would you do?  How would you spend your…

  • In Focus: Fantasyland Expansion Cast Member Costumes

    Don’t look now, but it’s just about time when Disney will open phase 1 of the larger-than-life Fantasyland expansion.  Storybook Circus will open in late March with the relocated Dumbo (1 Dumbo spinner), Great Goofini rollercoaster, and the new train station all available for guests to enjoy.  Disney is continuing its tradition of immersing guests into…

  • Orlando Theme Parks: An Amazing but Silent Period of Growth

    Hey!  <Shake…shake…shake> wake up!   <Tap…tap…tap> come over here, there’s something we need to talk about.  I’m not sure everyone is aware of what’s going on, but we need to get something out on the table.  Sometimes things can happen under the radar and we aren’t even aware of it, but that’s not going to happen…

  • Fantasyland Expansion – What We Know & What We’ve Heard

    2012 is quickly approaching.  That means we’ll get our first glimpse into the new Fantasyland expansion inside the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.  If you’ve visited the Magic Kingdom recently you certainly noticed the walls and construction equipment located in the back half of Fantasyland.  Fantasyland will double in size when its expansion is…

  • Disney Parks and Resorts Update Ongoing Projects At D23 Expo…

    But don’t announce anything new.  Of course, Disney Parks and Resorts had a significant presence at the 2011 D23 Expo.  At the 2009 D23 Expo, Disney first announced the re-imagineering of Star Tours and an expansion of Walt Disney World’s Fantasyland.  Therefore, expectations were high for the announcement of what’s to come for the Disney…