Now that things are getting to be a little more stable about The Disney Blog, it’s time to start the links roundup again. I think I have a few good ones for you tonight. Disney Gossip has an interesting story about the real reason for… Read More »April Showers – Monday Night Roundup
One of my favorite sayings about people on vacation at a Disney theme park is: “There’s no worse thing than a child scorned at Disney World… especially when that child is an adult.” The alleged facts of a May 2007 incident that left one woman… Read More »Tea Cup Fracas goes to Trial
Although as of publishing time this morning the regular website hasn’t yet been updated, Brady MacDonald at the LA Times has posted the final three qualifiers for the ultimate Disney Dream position of Chief Magical Official.
The finalists are: David Hawley of California, Justin Muchoney of Pennsylvania and Tripp West of Georgia.
While none of those were my favorites, I wish them all luck as they enter the head-to-head competition portion of the contest. They’ll all travel to Walt Disney World and compete in such challenging events as:
Stroller mix-up — Match the stroller with the correct accessory bag.
Towel folding — Create a towel animal following a training session.
Noise making — Generate the loudest crowd reaction.
Park information — Offer assistance, directions and tips to visitors.
Face painting — Create a design following a training session.
Voting will then be opened to the public again and a winner crowned on April 22nd. (Why did they choose that day… it’s the anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Earth Day. The Dream CMO position has nothing to do with either of those events and will either get buried or take away from the other events. Poor planning on someone’s part.)
(Via the LA Times)
Updated to add Press Release below…
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Walt Disney World has sponsored MSNBC’s Ultimate Family Road Trip website. That means you get to enjoy a bunch of new Walt Disney World video clips including one all about Toy Story Mania. Check out the ‘firing action’ for the games. You’re essentially pulling a… Read More »Toy Story Mania video on MSNBC
The Disney Gossip Blog is reporting that the Night Kingdom boutique park is rumored to have been sent back to the drawing table to be reworked. The ‘adult’ aspect of the new boutique experience has been too played up by the rumors and news media.… Read More »Back to the drawing board with Night Kingdom?
Yesterday the news featured a story about how Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be making some changes to the Primeval Whirl roller coaster that might prevent any future serious injury or deaths resulting from cast members being in off-limits places while the attraction is in motion.… Read More »Disney making safety adjustments to attractions
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit seeking to use Segways as assistive devices at Disney theme parks have filed an amendment to their complaint stating they do in fact plan to visit Walt Disney World in the future. That means the suit is back on. I… Read More »The Disney Segway suit is back on for Round 2
Since I’ve lived in Orlando, Walt Disney World has held no Annual Passholder exclusive theme park parties, but they have done the occasional AP exclusive event or merchandise. Their latest promotion is four free lithographs, redeemable one set per household. The trick is you have… Read More »Fun with Walt Disney World Lithograph Promotion