Posted on Wednesday, 22nd April 2009 by Walter Echols

Teresa and I arrived at Downtown Disney early on Tuesday to be one of the first “characters in flight” on opening day, but it was not meant to be. Before we made it to the ticket booth, we saw a “closed due to weather” sign that we thought must have been left up from yesterday’s [...]

Tags: balloon ride, Characters in Flight, Disney World, Downtown Disney
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Posted on Wednesday, 22nd April 2009 by Pete Werner

I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned my disdain for Delta in the past.  In my opinion they are among the worst airlines for customer service, and a quick Google search on “delta customer complaints” will show I’m not alone. So, I shook my head in amazement at the announcement yesterday that Delta plans to raise the [...]

Tags: airlines, baggage fees, delta
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Posted on Friday, 17th April 2009 by Dave Parfitt

A short time from now, in a theme park not far away… Episode 2009, STAR WARS WEEKENDS It is a period of four weekends.  The power of the Force is no match for the power of Disney marketing.  Tourists descend upon the not so hidden base of DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS.  During the event, Star Wars [...]

Tags: Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Wars
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Posted on Friday, 17th April 2009 by Pete Werner

The TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) has released their rankings and attendance figures for 2008.  The report covers all theme parks world wide, and as could be expected – the attendance numbers at most US theme parks were flat in 2008. Also as expected, Walt DIsney World’s Magic Kingdom tops the list this year as the [...]

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Posted on Thursday, 16th April 2009 by Dave Parfitt

So you’ve just flown across the country, and arrived in California.  You’re excited to start your vacation, but wonder, is it worth heading right to the park?  Maybe you’re tired from a long flight.  Maybe it’s already after noon, and you’re thinking how much can you really see?  Maybe you’re flying in for work, you [...]

Tags: Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters, Celebrate a Street Party, Disneyland Park, half day, Haunted Mansion, indiana jones adventure, main street USA, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Mr Toad's Wild Ride, New Orleans Square, pirates of the caribbean, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough, tour
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Posted on Tuesday, 14th April 2009 by Kathy Werling

UPDATE: 12/31/09-  1/2/2010 is the last day for Picnic in the Park.  It will now be a seasonal offering. Guests will be able to make their own picnic lunch from the Grab and Go area at Beastly Bazaar. UPDATE: 11/25/09 There have been several changes to the Picnic in the Park process. You will be able [...]

Tags: animal kingdom, Disney World, Picnic in the Park
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Posted on Friday, 10th April 2009 by Kathy Werling

Celebrate Tonight! debuted tonight at the West End Plaza of Pleasure Island in Walt Disney World.  This is billed as a high energy street party. It focuses on events that people are celebrating on their visit to Walt Disney World. This takes place in the plaza where the West End stage used to be.

Tags: Celebrate Tonight, Disney World, Pleasure Island
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