DIS Unplugged Podcast – 03/05/13 – Orlando Show

In this week’s show, Universal Orlando backtracks on its Harry Potter expansion originally opening in 2014, Reedy Creek firefighters seek state help in battle with Disney, and has a prank by Canadian school teachers involving a class trip to Walt Disney World gone too far? Shaun talks about a few social networks that can help enhance your Walt Disney World experience. Finally, Teresa and Kathy continue their 101 segments by visiting Downtown Disney. In this first installment, they discuss everything there is to know about Marketplace. All this and more in this week’s edition of The DIS Unplugged! Want to get in touch? Check out our contact page.

Audio Edition

News, Housekeeping, & Rapidfire:
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Social Media In The Parks:
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Downtown Disney 101: Marketplace:
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Video Edition

Show Notes

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• FoodieTales.com

News:

• Universal Orlando says Harry Potter expansion not coming in 2014
• Firefighters seek state help in battles with Disney-controlled government
• Canadian Teachers under fire for Disney World prank

Rapidfire:

• Disney & Vera Bradley Partner to Create New Line of Bags
• Taylor Dane at Velvet Sessions

• Walt Disney World restaurant and chef nominated for James Beard Awards

• New Meeting location for Wild Africa Trek

• Beautifully Disney cosmetic line debuts

• New artwork chosen by Disney Parks Blog readers for 2014 Logo

• Enchanted Tiki Room 50th Anniversary Event

Top 10 DISboards.com Threads – February 2013:

• Limited Time Magic just a huge disappointment
• Looks like my family’s November vacation is ruined
• Now this comment really takes the cake
• My only three disappointments from recent trip
• Stateroom Mickey Ears – and then some
• Just Back. Quick tip for those going soon – this is a thread I mentioned on last weeks show
• What others rave about that you just don’t get – those ‘must-do places
• I’m Never going back
• Never again in February
• Disney College Program – Frump Style

Social Media In The Parks:

• Shaun’s Flower & Garden Vine: https://vine.co/v/bHqz9KXVwgW
• The DIS’ Vines: http://t.co/0TXQTnbCEf, http://t.co/SYrzkX7kUp, & http://t.co/5Gly4brqKO

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• Twitter: http://twitter.com/thedis & http://twitter.com/disunplugged
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/the_dis
• Vine: http://vineapp.com
• Foursquare: http://foursquare.com/thedis

• Check out our Team Page to see everyone’s social media links! – http://www.disunplugged.com/team/

DIS Cruise 1.0

• Aug 24th – 31st, 2013 on the Oasis of the Seas
• Main Page | DISboards.com Thread

Upcoming DIS Adventures by Disney Trips:

• Spirit of America – 5/24-5/31/13
• Once Upon a Fairytale (Germany) – 9/20-9/28/13 - Limited Space Available!

Give Kids The World Fundraising Events!

• NJ DIS Meet Weekend for GKTW – April 26-28, 2013
• Coaster-Palooza for GKTW – June 9th, 2013
• Nova Scotia GKTW - August 11th, 2013
• Indianapolis Disney Meet – 6th Annual – All Welcome – September 7th, 2013
• GKTW Online Fundraiser: Warrior Dash for GKTW – Deadline: September 21!

DIS Unplugged Team on Twitter!

• Pete Werner: @petewerner
• Corey Martin: @OrlandoTiger
• John Magi: @JohnMagi
• Kevin Klose: @KevinLKlose
• Kathy Werling: @safetymom52
• Shaun Thompson: @shaunthompson
• Dustin West: @DustinTWest

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