Talking Mickey Mouse Visits Walt Disney World
Disney park guests were treated to a very special visit by talking Mickey Mouse on Monday evening, October 31st. During Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party talking Mickey Mouse made an appearance in...
View ArticleDisneyland’s Discover the Magic Guided Tour
Recently my son and I decided to try one of the Guided Tours offered at the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Park currently offers three different tours, plus a couple of seasonal options. Disney...
View ArticleThe Disney Dooney & Bourke Phenomenon
For some theme park goers, the standard souvenir includes a logo magnet, ballpoint pen, or bumper sticker. Others scope out postcards and photo albums when navigating the shops. But, a growing number...
View ArticleHistoric Orange Bird Flies Out of the Archives and back to the Magic Kingdom
Back in the 1970s, guests of the Walt Disney World Resort were greeted not only by Mickey and the gang, but also a brightly colored feathered friend known as Orange Bird. To the surprise of many,...
View ArticleRestored Faith in Disney Merchandise: A Look at What’s New in the Parks
I have to admit: shopping is definitely my thing. I scour online and print ads looking for sales. I track trends. I have even been known to wait outside of stores at 2 am for Black Friday markdowns....
View ArticleWant to Meet Walt Disney? Visit the Walt Disney Family Museum!
Generations of children knew Uncle Walt. Families gathered around the television every Sunday night to invite him into their living rooms and become mesmerized by his stories. Walt Disney was our guide...
View ArticleNew Disney Parks Merchandise Continues to Impress
This summer was big in the world of Disney Parks merchandise. From new Dooney & Bourke bags to a wider variety of items available for purchase to the shocking return of resort specific merchandise,...
View ArticleStarbucks to Replace the Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom
That’s right, folks, you read the headline correctly. Tonight Disney Parks announced that the first ever Starbucks inside Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will replace the iconic Main Street Bakery....
View ArticleDisney Parks Announces “Year of the Ear” with Limited Time Ear Hats for All Ages
The year of 2013 is already going to be special in Disney Parks on both coasts of the United States. With the expansion of the New Fantasyland in Walt Disney World and the first full year of the...
View ArticleLimited Time Magic: Three Kings’ Day at Disneyland
Three Kings’ Day has returned to Disneyland January 4th through the 6th as part of Limited Time Magic. This year the celebration has been moved to the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree and includes much more...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 03/29/15 – Disneyland Show
In this week’s show, Michael talks about how businessman Kay Kamen helped make Mickey Mouse a merchandise superstar and Nancy visits the Discovery Cube science center, plus the team talks about this...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 10/23/16 – Disneyland Show
In the news this week, Mickey Mouse announces his birthday plans, Paint the Night returns for Thanksgiving, and the Van Eaton Galleries schedules another auction of Disney memorabilia, plus the team...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 10/25/16 – Disney World Show
In this episode, Conde Naste recognizes Disney (as they should), Victoria & Albert’s is honored as the #2 restaurant in the United States, and Mickey Mouse is turning 88 despite looking like a...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 11/20/16 – Disneyland Show
In the news this week, Thea awards are announced for Universal Studios, a new adventure is coming to Star Tours and the House of Blues announces its opening act, plus Nancy Johnson shares some stories...
View ArticleConnecting with Walt Podcast – 06/01/17
In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss and preview the movies, shorts, and specials being shown during the June 2, 2017 airing of Treasures from the Disney Vault on Turner Classic Movies!...
View ArticleConnecting with Walt Podcast – 07/07/17
In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their examination of Walt Disney’s animated films by asking the question, “Who really gave birth to Mickey Mouse?” Connecting with Walt is an “event”...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 11/05/17 – Disneyland Show
In the news this week, Mater & Luigi’s attractions get a holiday overlay, Disney Otterbox cases hit the Disney parks, and we get more details about Pixar Pier at California Adventure, plus the team...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 01/16/18 – Disney World Show
In this episode, a false missile alarm causes Aulani guests to be evacuated from the resort, Disney confirms new option to add more FastPass+ selections, and two new changes could leave Disney fans...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 07/24/18 – Disney World Show
In this episode, Disney fires James Gunn over some offensive tweets, Comcast ends their bidding war with Disney, plus we look forward to our next 1,000 episodes! Want to get in touch? Check out our...
View ArticleConnecting with Walt Podcast – 08/03/18
In this episode, Michael and Craig start their look at the four phases of Mickey Mouse with phase one, which takes place from Steamboat Willie to Fantasia! Podcasts #066 – Mickey Mouse: From Steamboat...
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