Just read an excellent indepth analysis of the current status of the class action lawsuit seeking to allow disabled patrons the ability to use their Segway mobility devices inside Disney’s theme parks. When last we left this story, the two parties had agreed to seek… Read More »Walt Disney World not able to ban Segways Yet says DOJ
I am a definite believer of the coming gamification of most of our every day social, business, and commercial interactions. You might be surprised to know that forces at Disney are believers in gamification too. Or you might not, considering Disney Imagineers use a lot… Read More »Passholder Badge on Gowalla
Emmy Award-winning TV host and Grammy Award-winning comedian Jon Stewart experiences a Disney moment of Pixie Dust Zen as he takes a ride Feb. 4, 2011 on the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway at the Magic Kingdom. With him are his children Nate (left, age 6) and… Read More »Jon Stewart, award winning host of The Daily Show, visits the Magic Kingdom
One of Disney’s most desperate mom’s is giving advice on how to best enjoy your day at Walt Disney World. Teri Hatcher, who has a long run on ABC’s Desperate Housewives, is also a big Disney fan. In the following video she gives some advice… Read More »Teri Hatcher gives Disney travel advice
Continuing the series on celebrating the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney World, here’s a 10 minute clip that looks at the first ever holiday season for the Magic Kingdom back in December 1971. There’s a little Busch Gardens there in the middle (No live animals… Read More »Magic Kingdom 1971 – Walt Disney World 40th Anniv
If you were at the Magic Kingdom on Monday you probably saw the rescued Chilean miners as they were paraded down Main Street, U.S.A. in grand fanfare and to the cheers of the crowds. This last week they had enjoyed a Disney-sponsored vacation honoring the miners, their rescuers and their families. And sadly now is the time for them to return home.
Here’s a quick video showing some clips from their adventures in the Magic Kingdom:
More details of the trip Disney gave these heroes below the jump:
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Just got news of a great event being held on Saturday February 19th. The World Chapter of the Disneyana Fan Club (formerly the NFFC) will host Dr. Mark Stetter, the Director of Animal Health at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Dr. Stetter will be speaking on some… Read More »Dr. Mark Stetter, Director of Animal Health at Animal Kingdom to speak in Celebration, Fl
The Let The Memories Begin press event also came with a bit of research from one of Disney’s partners in Orlando, Peter Yesawich of the Ypartnership. Disney has relied on studies from Ypartnership to bolster their decision making for theme park forecasting in the past and I always find these studies fascinating.
The full press release is below the jump:
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