Posted on Thursday, 2nd July 2009 by Kathy Werling
Have you ever wanted to be a Pirate? Now you and your children can release your inner Pirate at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
Tags: Captain Jack, Magic Kingdom, Pirates League, Walt Disney World
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Posted on Tuesday, 30th June 2009 by Dave Parfitt
OK, I admit I did not think “Creating Magic”, a book on leadership strategies, by Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World Resort Operations, would have much to say to me. I am not a businessman, and do not look at my day job as one needing the leadership strategies in the book. However, I met Lee Cockerell on the Podcast Cruise this past May, and heard him speak. Plus, Pete Werner and the DIS Unplugged crew highly recommended the book; so I decided to take a look. I was surprised to find the book full of useful information that definitely pertained to my life, and Lee included enough anecdotes from his experiences at Walt Disney World to hold my attention. Once Lee quoted Fox Mulder of The X Files, I was sold. “The truth is out there.” Read on to learn why I recommend “Creating Magic” for everyone whether you run a business or not.
Tags: book, cast member, leadership, Lee Cockerell
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Posted on Monday, 29th June 2009 by John Magi
After almost 9 months the waiting was finally over. Today was the Annual Passholder Preview of the newly renovated Hall of Presidents in the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
I was very excited when I first heard this attraction was being overhauled. It has always been one of my favorites. For me the Hall of Presidents epitomizes the very essence of what Walt Disney had in mind for his theme parks. It brings together masterful story telling, powerful imagery and cutting edge technology to draw the park visitor in and entertain while educating.
After the initial excitement wore off, the fear sank in. I know from experience that ‘upgrades’ and ‘rehabs’ don’t always have the best results, especially when dealing with timeless attractions that have a mythic place in most WDW veterans park going memories. I feared that my beloved attraction would be mutilated in some way that would sadden and disappoint me.
I am very happy to say that the current incarnation of this attraction does not disappoint! While many of the original elements remained, there were several improvements that I felt only helped to make the show that much more enjoyable.
Tags: Add new tag, Barack Obama, Hall of Presidents, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort Florida
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Posted on Thursday, 25th June 2009 by Corey Martin
Captain EO Part 1
Captain EO Part 2
Tags: 3-D film, Captain EO, disney, Michael Jackson
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Posted on Thursday, 25th June 2009 by Nancy Johnson
Can you think of anything more American, that brings more old fashioned excitement, than a train pulling into your town, bringing the latest and greatest of everything? Well that excitement is what the folks at Disney are banking on with the development of the Christmas Carol Train Tour. It is making 40 stops at cities around the country this summer until its final show at Grand Central Station in New York City.
The Christmas Carol Train - covered with "skins" of movie art
I tell you - that excitement certainly worked on me!!! When I first saw the emailed flyer for this experience, I had 2 reactions.
Then, it occurred to me…. This could be like the Bicentennial Freedom Train and how cool was that!!!!! (I know I’m dating myself…)
Tags: Amtrak, Charles Dickens, Christmas, Christmas Carol Train Tour, disney, Jim Carey, Movie Preview, National Exhibit, Performance Capture, Train, Walt Disney Company
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