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Susan Lucci returns for final Soap Opera Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

“All My Children” and “Dancing with the Stars’” Susan Lucci is confirmed to attend the ABC-SOAPnet Super Soap Weekend on Nov. 15-16, 2008, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. Lucci holds the unique distinction of being the only ABC Daytime star to… Read More »Susan Lucci returns for final Soap Opera Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World Vacation Deal – Pay for four nights, get seven

For those who say that Disney is going to be hurt by the soft economy, well that’s probably true. But they’re experts at riding slow times out and will definitely come through this better than others in the industry. For example, Disney is bringing back… Read More »Walt Disney World Vacation Deal – Pay for four nights, get seven

Walt Disney World Rumors

First, a tropical depression has formed in the Caribbean and looks likely to reach hurricane strength this week. This is not a rumor, but it’s not likely to affect Central Florida either. I’ll post again if things change. Second, the Disney Gossip blog has some… Read More »Walt Disney World Rumors

Be An Imagineer Today, Vote!

Don’t forget, today is your chance to play Imagineer. Your vote for the next President of the United States will make a very real difference as to what change will be coming to the Hall of Presidents next year.

Celebrate Floral Fun and ‘Go Green’ At 16th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, March 18-May 31, 2009

As this year’s Food and Wine Festival winds to a close Walt Disney World has released exciting new details about next spring’s International Flower & Garden Festival. Among the new items are a “Cinderellabration” Topiary, a ‘Green’ Garden, Pirates Adventure Zone, and the Pixie Hollow… Read More »Celebrate Floral Fun and ‘Go Green’ At 16th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, March 18-May 31, 2009

Sunday Night Review – Disney News and Links

  • The Disney Channel graduate High School Musical 3: Senior Year remained top of its class for the 2nd week running. This trend will end next week as Quantum of Solace his the air.
  • Bad news for the Disney Webmaster Bowling League. The company that was contracting to build the 100 lane Bowling Alley at Wide World of Sports is unable to make its committments due to the tough economy. That said, the folks at WWOS seemed pretty excited about the potential for this bowling alley to bring lots of new visitors to Walt Disney World, so it will probably get built anyway.
  • Via former Orlando Sentinel’s food critic Scott Joseph’s blog we learn that Chef de Cuisine at Victoria & Albert’s Scott Hunnel has been awarded the Culinary Professional of the Year by Sante’, a magazine for food and beverage professionals. Also recognized are Gary Kaikaka of California Grill, who received the Service Professional Award for outstanding achievement in food, wine and spririts service. The winners will be feted at an awards ceremony November 4th at Silverado Resort in Napa, California.
  • Read the story how Disney Story Artist Mark Walton became the voice of ‘Rhino’ the hamster from Disney’s upcoming Animated feature Bolt.
  • Graeme McMillan over at i09 makes a great case for why everyone should be watching Pushing Daisies.

Finally, below the cut is a video of a ride through Walt Disney World’s Space Mountain with the lights on. I don’t know why they don’t leave the lights on normally, it’s much more frightening to see how close you come to those crossbars sometimes.

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Changes Afoot at Hall of Presidents

With the Presidential election just days away, one fact not often overlooked by the Disney fan, is that this choice will make a difference as to who will be up on stage next year in Walt Disney World’s Hall of Presidents at the Magic Kingdom.… Read More »Changes Afoot at Hall of Presidents

Pardoned Turkey to flock to Big Thunder Ranch at Disneyland

It’s not even Halloween, but that doesn’t mean it’s not too soon to start thinking about the fate of the poor defenseless little turkey that will end up served on the White House fine china this Thanksgiving. Oh wait, they’ll probably be pardoned by the… Read More »Pardoned Turkey to flock to Big Thunder Ranch at Disneyland