Posted on Tuesday, 3rd August 2010 by Dave Parfitt

The strange case of the disappearing Harrison Hightower III
and the reappearing Walt Disney Imagineer
Tokyo DisneySea has a stunning version of the Tower of Terror that is the focal point of the American Waterfront port.  However, Tokyo’s Tower of Terror is unique among Disney Parks.  Instead of the Twilight Zone, its story focuses on the [...]

Tags: Disney's Hollywood Studios, DisneySea, Harrison Hightower III, Imagineering, Joe Rohde, Melody Malmberg, Tokyo, Tower of Terror, Walt Disney Imagineering
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Posted on Saturday, 6th February 2010 by Dave Parfitt

Samantha Brown, host of “Samantha Brown’s Great Weekends” on the Travel Channel, is a favorite of DIS Unplugged listeners and readers.  This is in part because she is a self-proclaimed Disney fan, and has filmed numerous episodes at the Disney parks and resorts.  Samantha is celebrating her Tenth Anniversary on the Travel Channel with four [...]

Tags: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Cast Members, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Expedition Everest, Grand Floridian, Joe Rohde, Magic Kingdom, Samantha Brown, Travel Channel, Turtle Talk with Crush, World Showcase
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Posted on Tuesday, 22nd April 2008 by John Magi

It’s hard to believe that the Animal Kingdom is 10 years old.  I was there for opening day and to say this park has grown in the past 10 years would be an understatement.  New rides, shows, attractions and restaurants have all been welcome improvements to a park that started out feeling less than complete [...]

Tags: Disney Animal Kingdom, Disney Animal Kingdom 10 Year Celebration, Disney World, Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, Jane Goodall, Joe Rohde
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