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Archive for May, 2008

New Epcot “Attraction” About Hurricane Charley Opens August 2008

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 Posted in Walt Disney World | 14 Comments »

The Walt Disney World Resort, in conjunction with the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH),  has announced that StormStruck: The Tale of Two Homes will be coming to Innoventions in Epcot in August of 2008. This 3-D, immersive, surround-sound attraction will recreate ...

The Simpsons Ride ROCKS!

Thursday, May 15th, 2008 Posted in Universal Orlando | 5 Comments »

I'll admit now that I was worried when I first heard that Universal would be replacing "Back to the Future" with a new ride based on the Simpsons. Concern number 1 was that the Simpsons, at 14 years old, was ...

More Info and Pics from Toy Story Midway Mania

Saturday, May 10th, 2008 Posted in Walt Disney World | 22 Comments »

Today was the first day of the Annual Passholder Preview for Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We arrived at the park at about 2:30PM and it was Africa Hot!!! We made our way through the crowds towards ...

Cool Behind-The-Scenes Info regarding Disneyland in California

Friday, May 9th, 2008 Posted in Disneyland | 5 Comments »

A few weeks ago I received some cool 'behind the scenes' info from a DISer about a tour she took at Disneyland in California.  With her permission I would like to share her experience with you all, as well as ...

Toy Story Midway Mania in Cast Member Previews

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 Posted in Walt Disney World | 20 Comments »

Whenever Disney develops a new ride, show or attraction there is always a lot of testing and reworking to make sure it is perfect for when guests arrive. One of the final phases of testing is called Cast Member Previews ...

A Very Special Day

Sunday, May 4th, 2008 Posted in Podcast Updates | 21 Comments »

Today turned out very different than we originally planned.  Today was the day we were supposed to record our first ever Live Audience Podcast for the The DIS Unplugged.  We had worked with the Gaylord Palms Resort for several months ...

Goodbye old friend….

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 44 Comments »

Nothing can be said about Bob Varley without recognizing first that he was an original. While it’s true that we are all unique, it’s safe to say that Bob was more unique than most. It didn’t matter what the event ...