The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Al Weiss, the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts President of Worldwide Operations and a longtime civic leader in Orlando, has announced his retirement after 39 years with the company. At age 57, Weiss has spent his whole professional career… Read More »Walt Disney Parks and Resorts President of Worldwide Operations, Al Weiss, to Retire
I was talking with someone this weekend about the sad state of Splash Mountain, I’m sorry I can’t recall who, and the discussion turned to Magic Kingdom’s VP Phil Holmes. Apparently, Phil believes that the park has serious capacity issues to the point where only… Read More »State of the Magic Kingdom
Since 1991 the Disney Vacation Club has enticed Disney fans to buy into the magic as part owner of a timeshare property located right on Walt Disney World. Since then they’ve expanded to other locations in Florida, Disneyland, and soon Hawaii. Add to that the… Read More »Disney Vacation Club Remakes Logo to Reflect Changed Brand
The Orlando Sentinel reports that a 48-year old cast member of Disney’s water park Typhoon Lagoon was hit by a Jeep while working in the parking lot. The driver of the Jeep left the scene and is now the subject of a hit-and-run investigation with… Read More »Typhoon Lagoon Parking Lot Cast Member Injured by Hit and Run
Disney World Mom’s Panelist Erin Foster explores a question I’ve been considering a lot myself. How much independence can your give your children when you’re at Walt Disney World. When children are small, splitting up is not an option; you know can’t send a four-year-old… Read More »How do you know when your child is ready to explore Disney alone?
Beginning November 2011 Disney’s Contemporary Resort will give guests yet another option to customize their dream vacations with Walt Disney World’s first health and wellness suites, combining the magic and fun of Disney theme parks with healthy and relaxing amenities at the deluxe resort.
This seems like the perfect fit for the Contemporary and will fit in well with the already modern room designs and amenities available to patrons. They will be replacing just the 14th floor, so it’s not a huge portion of the hotel given over to this concept, but it could be expanded later if it becomes popular.
Check below the jump for an interesting interview with a Disney representative who provides many more details about the new concept:
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Don’t let anyone ever tell you that Disney theme parks are for empty heads or those who want to escape reality. Derek Flanzraich digs deep into his personal story of time with his brother enjoying Walt Disney’s magical themed realms and pulls out some touching… Read More »Derek’s Disney Story Finds Reassurance Among the Parks
The Disney merchandise find of the week is an incredibly cute Mickey Poncho Antenna Ball now for sale in the parks. My only problem with it is that Disney Parks Ponchos are all clear plastic now (guests were using the old Yellow ponchos to sneak… Read More »Cute Disney Merchandise Find of the Week – Mickey Poncho Antenna Ball