Posted on Wednesday, 4th May 2011 by Scott Smith

In this week’s show, Kathy talks about some of the new stores that have opened in Downtown Disney, John offers some tips on how to alleviate the budget strain caused by high gas prices, and in a new segment called “Ask the Nether People,” our friends Yvet and Emiel van Leeuwen talk about Disney’s audio [...]

Tags: Ashley Eckstein, Audio Description, DIS Unplugged, Downtown Disney, Gas Prices, Interview, Podcast
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Posted on Thursday, 28th April 2011 by Kathy Werling

The Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World recently welcomed two new stores and an expansion of the Lego Imagination Center.  Visitors will appreciate the large expansion at the Lego Imagination Center. If you have missed the old Mickey’s Mart where you could find gifts for less than $10, you will love the new Marketplace Fun [...]

Tags: disney world, Downtown Disney, Lego Imagination Center, Little Miss Matched, Marketplace Fun Finds
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Posted on Sunday, 13th February 2011 by Tony Spittell

Tortilla Jo’s Taqueria at Downtown Disney is a counter service opportunity to partake in a Southern California staple, Mexican food. As a resident of Southern California for all but the first two years of my life, I have eaten my fair share of Mexican food. One thing is for sure, the best Mexican food is [...]

Tags: Counter Service, Culinary Quest, Dining, Disneyland, Downtown Disney, Tortilla Jo's
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Posted on Friday, 11th February 2011 by Nancy Johnson

Love is in the air.  Hearts abound.  So where do many couples go to share the romance of Valentine’s Day? Where else, but the Disneyland Resort!  That’s right!  Be it a day to celebrate love with your family, your best friend, or simply just the two of you, Disneyland fits the bill.   There are decorations [...]

Tags: California Adventure, Candy, Catal, Decorations, Dining, Disneyland, Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney, Flowers, Hearts, Holiday decorations, Main Street, Pixie Hollow, Romance, Treats, Valentine's Day
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Posted on Sunday, 21st November 2010 by Kathy Werling

The Festival of the Masters at Walt Disney World took place November 12-14, 2010.  This is one of those events that locals and visitors alike enjoy. The Downtown Disney area comes alive when the festival is going on. Be sure to bring your walking shoes since the Festival takes place from the Downtown Disney Marketplace [...]

Tags: Basin, Cirque du Soleil, Downtown Disney, Downtown Disney Marketplace, Downtown Disney West Side, Festival of the Masters at Walt Disney World, Lego, Sharpie
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Posted on Saturday, 13th November 2010 by Kathy Werling

We happened to time it just right tonight for the grand opening of Pollo Campero at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World. They had just opened for business.  This restaurant replaces the McDonald’s that used to be there.  It is near the    T Rex Cafe restaurant.

Tags: Babycakes NYC, disney world, Downtown Disney, Fresh A-Peel, Pollo Campero
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Posted on Thursday, 11th November 2010 by Tony Spittell

Mmmm…Cupcakes.  Never have two words ever been so true.  At the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, a new (kind of new) gourmet cupcake shop has opened to the delight of this blogger, his family, and all lovers of sugary goodness throughout the world.

Tags: Culinary Quest, Disneyland, Downtown Disney, the Cupcake Store
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