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RFID at Disney Parks

RFID, or Radio Frequency ID, is a way of tracking things without having to physically scan the item. Just proximity to an RFID Scanner confirms the presence of the item. All new US Passports have them. Your credit cards likely have them. It’s rumored that… Read More »RFID at Disney Parks

Magic Kingdom Photo Update

Here’s a quick Magic Kingdom Trip Report from The Disney Blog tech guru Kurt: I went to the Magic Kingdom yesterday and here are a few of my photos: Even on rails you can have a serious traffic jam. These Alice in Wonderland cutouts appear… Read More »Magic Kingdom Photo Update

Disney World Restaurants No Longer Serve Fois Gras

Although it was only served in four fine dining restaurants (Victoria & Albert’s, California Grill, Citricos and Les Chefs de France) in the Walt Disney World Resort, Foie Gras has been quietly removed from the menus. This has generated glee in activists who believe the… Read More »Disney World Restaurants No Longer Serve Fois Gras

Cypress Gardens to open on Fridays for just $10 in October

By cutting prices for admission on Fridays in September Cypress Gardens actually improved attendance to the point where they had the most successful weekend in a long time. So they’re going to do it again in October. “We realize that times are tough for people… Read More »Cypress Gardens to open on Fridays for just $10 in October

Oriental Land Company cuts new Disney project for Japan

Raise your hand if you knew that the Oriental Land Company (the operating company for Tokyo Disneyland Resort) was planning on building a Disney themed entertainment complex in a second Japanese city? I certainly didn’t. For some reason all the rumors were centered on Shanghai… Read More »Oriental Land Company cuts new Disney project for Japan

Disneyland attracting more hotel rooms to area

A new boutique hotel is planned for the Disneyland Resort area in the Ball Road and Walnut Road area. Yep behind the park. Perhaps they’ll have a good view of the fireworks launch. The City Council has unanimously approved a plan to build a 120-room… Read More »Disneyland attracting more hotel rooms to area

All about the Queue

IAAPA is having is European Attractions Show this week and their “In the Queue” blog covers a session led by Walt Disney Imagineer David Wilson. Wilson talked about some of the secrets Disney uses at its theme parks to manage guest flow into and out… Read More »All about the Queue

Find the Manta Win SeaWorld Orlando Tickets

The Quest For Manta Manta will be the second major roller coaster to be built at SeaWorld Orlando. Guests will find themselves flying directly over animal encounters as they twist and turn around the famous animal park. Thanks to the fine folks at SeaWorld one… Read More »Find the Manta Win SeaWorld Orlando Tickets