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American Idol and Idol Winner David Cook coming to Walt Disney World

We previously covered the announcement that American Idol would open as a new attraction at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Disney has now revealed a website to promote the “American Idol Experience”. View it at DisneyWorld.com/idol.

Also you can catch American Idol winner David Cook’s “I’m Going To Walt Disney World” commercial on the site. Congrats to DC and I look forward to seeing him when he makes it to Orlando.

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More Bleats from Lileks at Walt Disney World

Humorist James Lileks returns to Walt Disney World and, as usual, he has some unique insights. Here he targets a subset of the typical Disney fan. Dinner was large. The portions are huge. They might as well put the plate down and say “here’s more… Read More »More Bleats from Lileks at Walt Disney World

ESPN – The Themepark

It may have slipped under your radar last week, but there was some big news concerning two of the Walt Disney Company’s big brands. ESPN and Walt Disney World come together once a year for ESPN – The Weekend, a weekend of fan interaction with… Read More »ESPN – The Themepark

Google Calendars for Disney fans from LaughingPlace.com

Google does more than search, it provides free email, spreadsheets, word processors, photo storage, calendar and more. Even better each of those tools is extendable and customizable. LaughingPlace.com has just made available three Google Calendars for Disney fans wanting to keep tracking of upcoming Disney… Read More »Google Calendars for Disney fans from LaughingPlace.com

Walt Disney World Completes Green Certification for all Resort Hotels

The 23 resorts of Walt Disney World, and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, now stand united as ‘Green’ certified under the Florida Green Lodging Program. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn was the first hotel in Florida to receive the state’s Green Lodging designation in 2004. Since then, the other 22 hotels have also received the designation, culminating with Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort in April 2008.

“Disney’s commitment to conservation began with Walt Disney himself more than 50 years ago,” said Jerry Montgomery, senior vice president of Conservation & Environmental Sustainability for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. “Our participation in Florida’s Green Lodging Program demonstrates our company’s continued dedication to resource conservation which translates into sound business practices and positive experiences for our guests.”

For more information about the Florida Green Lodging Program, visit www.dep.state.fl.us/greenlodging. The Full Press Release is below the cut.

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“The Clone Wars” preview coming to Star Wars Weekends

Star Wars Weekends run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from June 6 to June 29, 2008. If you’re a Star Wars fan you really should make a point of dropping by Disney’s Hollywood Studios for at least one weekend. There’s the parade, trivia contests, photo… Read More »“The Clone Wars” preview coming to Star Wars Weekends

Name Change for future Contemporary DVC Resort

Originally labeled “Kingdom Towers” in paperwork filed with the county, Disney has now changed the name of its as-yet unannounced next Disney Vacation Club resort to “Bay Lake Towers.” Considering the towers sit on the edge of “Bay Lake” that certainly seems fitting. If you… Read More »Name Change for future Contemporary DVC Resort

Toy Story Midway Mania – first impressions

I managed to get in one ride on Toy Story Midway Mania during annual passholder previews at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this weekend. Overall, it’s a solid attraction for what they were trying to accomplish. Without the 3-D tech it would be a low C-ticket attraction.… Read More »Toy Story Midway Mania – first impressions