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Disney Park Podcast Meetup – Newbie Style!

November 1, 2014 By Tony Caselnova

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On October 19th, I threw myself into the happy world of a Disney Parks Podcast meetup. Having received an invitation to attend the week before, I couldn’t wait to meet these amazing  Disney fans. I had seen their photos on Facebook and on the podcast site, listened to the podcasts, and even wondered what they were like in person. My family and I took the monorail to Polynesian Resort and headed for the Pineapple Lanai (Hello? Dole Whip!). It was there I met over a dozen of the fine folks that either host the podcast or are fans and friends of the hosts and podcast itself..

I was happily surprised. The fine folks from DPP are incredibly down to earth and all share a common bond- the love of a mouse named Mickey. We chatted about the latest park news, talked about the previous visits, and a few of us even swapped Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom cards! My daughter’s new Magic Kingdom obsession allowed her to make friends with some of the finest Disney folks I’ve ever met.

Krista Joy treated us to goodie bags filled with Disney merchandise and souvenirs, sponsored by Homes4uu.com. Although she didn’t need to win us over with ‘em, her thoughtfulness was impressive.

 

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After about an hour, my newly found Disney friends took a few photos (the one above is Krista’s), said our goodbyes, and went on our merry ways. My DDP meetup was a definite highlight of our trip to Disney and I look forward to my next one. Fingers crossed it will involve Dole Whip!

 

Karyn Locke, Marketing and Social Media Guroo and Mid-America Guroo for trekaroo is a travel writer from Ohio that has a passion for all things Disney and a hankering for Dole Whip Floats at least three times a week. Also creator and blogger for Sand and Snow…and Everywhere in Between! she’s happy to give Disney tips to anyone that asks and is pleased as punch that her family shares her love of the most magical place on earth.

 

Disney Parks Podcast Show #163 -Disney News for the Week of 10-27-14 & Best Things About Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 31, 2014 By Tony Caselnova

SHOW163-300x300We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista Discuss Disney news for the Week of 10-27-14 and Discuss the Best Things about Disney’s Hollywood Studio and so much more

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Beginners and first-timers welcome! Come just to trade cards or join us as we tour SOTMK with Ivy Rosado! Goodie bags and other surprises will be in store! Meet us at the Firehouse on Main Street in Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom at 3pm Saturday November 15th! DisneyParksPodcast/events

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Within the Walt Disney World Resort hotels, special Thanksgiving dining options are available at:

  • Artist Point and Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • California Grill and The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
  • Captain’s Grille and Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
  • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Flying Fish Café at Disney’s BoardWalk
  • Mickey’s Backyard Thanksgiving Feast and Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
  • Grand Floridian Café, Narcoossee’s and Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
  • Olivia’s Café at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
  • Sanaa at Disney’s Kidani Village Resort
  • Shutters at Old Port Royale at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • The Turf Club Bar and Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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Best things we like about Disneys MGM studio

  • Toy story mania
  • Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream
  • Twilight zone tower of terror
  • citizens of hollywood
  • 50’s prime time cafe
  • Brown derby
  • Art of animation
  • Pizza Planet
  • fantasmic
  • Voyage of The Little Mermaid

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #162 – An Interview With Dusty From Micechat About Walt’s Birthplace

October 29, 2014 By Tony Caselnova

Show162We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista Discuss Walt’s Birthplace with Dusty from Micechat and so much more

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How to Avoid Crowds at WDW from WDW Hints

October 27, 2014 By Tony Caselnova

Why would anyone visit Walt Disney World if they can’t stand the crowds? We feel your pain… we love the Disney parks, but can’t stand the crowds! WDW Hints has got crowd-dodging tips to share with you! There are indeed, certain times of the year, certain days, even certain hours to visit the parks. Learn more – click right here!

Tips for Hard Ticket Events at WDW From WDW Hints!

October 27, 2014 By Tony Caselnova

Now that Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is coming to a close, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will soon begin!! Be sure to prioritize what you’d like to do at these parties – whether you want to meet rare characters, see the parade, ride all of the attractions, or do it all – WDW Hints has got tips to help you navigate these hard-ticketed events at Walt Disney World! Check out the full article HERE.
 

WDWHints.com Invites You to Meet Len Testa!

October 26, 2014 By Tony Caselnova

One of the co-authors of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World is Lenta Testa – who also happens to be the man behind the magic at Touring Plans! Find out his thoughts on The Unofficial Guide as well as TouringPlans.com AND take a look at his Disney “favorites.” Oh… and why is he not eating at any Table Service Restaurants this year? Find out all of the above, plus more, in our exciting interview with Len Testa! Go to WDWHints to read this interview HERE!
 

Every Guest is a Hero: Disney’s Theme Parks and the Magic of Mythic Storytelling

October 26, 2014 By Tony Caselnova

Hi. I’m Adam Berger, and in addition to being an occasional blogger for Disneyways.com, I’m also a longtime professional show writer and designer who has worked with the Disney Imagineers over the years on numerous projects. Now I’ve written an entertaining and highly accessible book that reveals, for the first time, some of Walt Disney Imagineering’s best-kept storytelling secrets. The book is called Every Guest is a Hero: Disney’s Theme Parks and the Magic of Mythic Storytelling, and it’s available in both print and e-reader editions from Amazon.com and other fine online booksellers. It’s a must-read volume for Disney enthusiasts and aspiring Imagineers alike.

Disney Parks Podcast Show #161 – Disney News for the Week of 10/20/14 & Our Favorite Things About Epcot

October 23, 2014 By Tony Caselnova

Show #161We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista Discuss this weeks Disney news and we discuss the Best things about Epcot and so much more.

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New Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk — Reservations Open October 21

Opening day is set for December 18 for Trattoria al Forno, the new restaurant at Disney’s BoardWalk that will showcase classic Italian cuisine including handcrafted mozzarella made daily, fresh cavatelli pasta and pizzas baked in wood-burning ovens.
Open daily for breakfast and dinner, with reservations starting October 21, Chef Dee Foundoukis and her team in Trattoria al Forno’s kitchen are creating a true taste of all of Italy’s diverse regions.
You’ll have to bare with me– breaking up lol

Four Seasons News – Capa and Plancha opened Oct 20
Plancha – Whether you’re taking a break from hitting the greens or simply seeking a retreat, Plancha offers a picturesque lakeside setting in which to enjoy fresh, boldly flavoured Cuban-American cuisine. Signature dishes such as the Cubana sandwich, empanadas and the chorizo burger provide an authentic taste of Cuba, and vibrant cocktails from the mojito to the Hemingway daiquiri are sure to please. Open from 10AM to 6PM

 

Capa
Our 17th-floor rooftop steakhouse and bar in Orlando boasts the best of Spanish-influenced cuisine in a romantic setting like no other. Capa’s diverse offerings range from freshly shucked oysters and Florida seafood to incredible small plates and expertly grilled cuts. An open kitchen and wood-burning grill allow you to get close to the action, while on the outdoor patio diners enjoy views of the nightly fireworks. 6PM to 10PM

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Memento Mori (remember death), the Haunted Mansion-themed merchandise shop, is officially open in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom Park. Once considered the abode of Madame Leota, this shop is the dstination for a variety of Haunted Mansion Authentic merchandise created especially for Disney Parks. The Disney Parks online store will be carrying select items from the Haunted Mansion Authentic program. Visit http://www.DisneyStore.com/HauntedMansion.

WDW Refurb
Walt Disney World Railroad – Sep. 29 – Nov. 7, 2014
The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour – Sep. 29 – Nov. 7, 2014
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin – Nov. 10 – 21, 2014
Haunted Mansion – Dec. 1 – 19, 2014
Splash Mountain – Jan. 4 – 30, 2015
Cinderella’s Royal Table – Jan. 5 – Mar. 6, 2015
Harmony Barber Shop – Feb. 2 – Mar. 30, 2015

Glow With the Show Evolves Into Made With Magic This Fall at Disney Parks
Made With Magic items will excite, delight, light up and interact with select Disney experiences at Disney Parks. We will continue to offer the original ear hat first introduced a few years ago. New items will include a new Minnie Mouse-inspired headband, a Mickey Mouse glove and, my favorite, a magical wand that reminds me of Sorcerer Mickey.
The Sorcerer Mickey wand will have multiple light-up functions and will give guests the ability to change the light patterns of other Made With Magic items. Guests can also place the Made With Magic items in a color-changing demo mode, when they aren’t present at “Made With Magic”-enabled entertainment.
As with the previously released ear hat, all Made With Magic items will interact with experiences at Disney Parks around the world regardless of where the items were originally purchased.
Each item will have a retail of $25.00. have you seen?

Disneyland from Randy: Last Sunday, October 12, over 16,000 walkers participated in the 24th Annual CHOC Walk at the Disneyland Resort, raising over $2 million for Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Besides this being the 24th year for the Walk as a whole, this was the 13th year that the Disneyland Resort has hosted the CHOC Walk in the Park. The route through both parks and the Downtown Disney District was filled with characters, music, and entertainment, not just provided by Disney, but from many local schools as volunteers as well.

CHOC has more of a connection to Disneyland than just the walk, though. Disney has supported CHOC Children’s even before the hospital opened. Walt Disney himself was instrumental in the founding of CHOC Children’s, “leaving a legacy of compassion and a tradition of community support that still exists today” (to quote Disneyland Resort President Michael Colglazier).

Disneyland Rumor – Lugi’s Flying Tires is being closed Jan 12, 2015, no replacement attraction has been named yet
DISCUSS – Movie review Rated PG
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Disney’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life—a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another. But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the misadventures of his disastrous day, he finds little sympathy and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him. He soon learns that he’s not alone when his mom (Jennifer Garner), dad (Steve Carell), brother (Dylan Minnette) and sister (Kerris Dorsey) all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Anyone who says there is no such thing as a bad day just hasn’t had one.
Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Dylan Minnette, Ed Oxenbould, Kerris Dorsey, Megan Mullally, Jennifer Coolidge, Bella Thorne

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Top 10 things we love about Epcot
Spice Road table
Soarin
Test track
JAMMitors
Voices of Liberty
Turtle Talk With Crush
Via Napoli
Epcot Food & Wine festival
Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar
San Angel Inn Restaurante


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