The DIS Unplugged Disney Podcast

Month: January 2012

  • Disneyland’s Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon

    Sunday marked the inaugural running of Disneyland’s Tinker Bell Half Marathon, which was the culmination of a weekend of races and events centered on healthy lifestyes.  Over 17,000 runners participated in the weekend’s races, with 12,000 running the half marathon, including 920 men.  DIS Unplugged’s very own Tony Spittell was one of those few brave gentleman and will…

  • Magic Kingdom January 2012 Construction Update

    I promised I would update everyone with the construction and rehabs at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. There isn’t an area of Magic Kingdom where they aren’t working.  Don’t let that scare you though.  It’s still a great time to visit Walt Disney World.  You just need to manage your family’s expectations.  There is…

  • Universal Orlando Announcements: 2012 The Year to be Here

    During a live webcast this morning, Universal Orlando gave the media updates on current projects and made some exciting new announcements around upcoming entertainment offerings in 2012.  Continue through the page break to learn more of what’s in store for 2012 at the Universal Orlando Resort. 

  • President Obama Issues Executive Order at Disney World, Why?

    Thusday, January 19th President Barack Obama traveled to Walt Disney World.  However, this was no ordinary vacation or celebration of some sports championship.  Standing at the end of the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street U.S.A., President Obama issued an Executive Order aimed at increasing travel to the United States in the latest effort to boost the economy.  Continue…

  • Culinary Quest: Disneyland’s new Jolly Holiday Bakery

    Disneyland has introduced a new restaurant and bakery – the Jolly Holiday Bakery. This is more of a reimagining of Blue Ribbon Bakery that had been located on Main Street for many many years. The bakery portion is still there at the new location. They offer a variety of sweets, treats, and espresso beverages, which I did…

  • The President comes to Walt Disney World

    It was an exciting day here in Orlando! President B. Obama came to Walt Disney World today.  I had planned to stay away because I thought Magic Kingdom would be crazy busy but it really wasn’t.

  • Preparing for Disney Theme Park Refurbishments

    As they say, “Change is inevitable”.  In order to make improvements sometimes you have to step back, analyze the situation, and make adjustments along the way.  Case in point was Walt Disney World’s 1990 “Disney Decade”.  It was the 10 year period where previous CEO Michael Eisner took the Mouse by the ears and expanded…