Looks like Mother Nature liked what she saw in Orlando so much last time, she’s booked a repeat visit. The Orlando Sentinel is reporting on the Orlando area tourist destination response to Hurricane Frances’ projected path. Lot’s of closures and some fiscal belt tightening is involved. Much work remains to be done today. Before Hurricane… Read More »Other Orlando Destinations
I can’t believe it’s only been three weeks and I’m already talking again about how a Hurricane will affect Disney Property, its employees and guests, and the people who live in the area. Last year when they warned it would be a tough hurricane system, the results only fizzled. This year they warned it could… Read More »Frances Fury Forces Changes
At our local Mall the Disney Store used to be located one shop away from Victoria’s Secret. (Of course, the Disney Store is close now, but that’s another topic.) I once mused to my wife what would happen if the two stores were combined. She just gave me a weird look and then pretended to… Read More »Minnie’s Secret?
The LATimes has more on the Cal-OSHA report and Big Thunder’s returning to operation. I’m interested to know if you would ride Big Thunder on your next visit to Disneyland? Let me know in the comments section.
Update: Looks like BTMRR was up and running last night in a limited capacity. After reading more about the report it looks like this last accident was really a series of unfortunate circumstances that happened in a row. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the runaway train themed coaster at Disneyland, CA, is expected to return to… Read More »Big Thunder Returns?
I’d like to thank my readership (all thirteen of you) for your patience and continued patronage while I ran off to Southern California for my son’s first birthday. It was wonderful thanks in large part to the excellent planning by my incredible wife. We even managed to make it to Disneyland for a little RnR… Read More »Disneyland Secret
Rebekah, one half of the amazing duo that runs LaughingPlace.com, has posted two stories concerning her experiences with Hurricane Charley. First, a blow by blow account of what it’s like to prepare for and then endure one’s first hurricane. Second, a photo essay of WDW 2 days after Charley’s wrath. The photo essay includes some… Read More »Disney Recovers Nicely, Thank you.
Speaking of Micro-Charities, I hope you all are watching the best feel good TV show of the year — Disney’s Extreme Home Makever. The selection process ensures that the money and donations is going to a family that is truely in need. And the result is always a tearful happy joyful ending and a new… Read More »Speaking of Micro Charities