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  • The Chilean Miners come to Walt Disney World!

    I’m sure you have heard the phrase “Now that you have won the Super Bowl, where are you going?”  Well, today at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort, they were celebrating a different type of victory. They were celebrating the 33 Chilean miners who survived 2 months of being trapped underground after…

  • Disneyland’s 55th Birthday Celebrations

    On Saturday, July 17th, Disneyland celebrated its 55th Birthday.  They celebrated the day with several merchandise releases, a couple of emotional ceremonies and even a few surprises.  It was a hot day in Southern California, just like opening day in 1955, but we braved the heat and enjoyed Disneyland’s birthday party.  Read on for some pictures and highlights from the day.

  • 55 Years of Disneyland Memories

    Happy 55th Birthday Disneyland!!  If you’re at Disneyland today, you might want to check out some of the festivities going on around the resort.   If you can’t make it, rest assured that The DIS Unplugged will be there and will bring you a full report.   Be sure to check out Disneyland Correspondent Nancy Johnson’s blog that takes a…

  • Main Street on the Fourth of July at Magic Kingdom

    Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World on the fourth of July has a special magic to it. Main Street USA makes me feel more patriotic than usual. I decided to head over to see how the crowds were since the park is usually packed on the holidays. I made sure to get there early so…

  • Summer Touring Tips and Strategies in Orlando

    It’s summer in Orlando, and here’s a news flash; it’s hot and crowded in the theme parks!  Temperatures can easily climb into the 90s with a heat index into the 100s.  Crowd levels at the theme parks can build throughout the day.  For many theme park veterans this is not surprising, but for the first-time…

  • Only Half a Day for Disneyland? GO!

    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…