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Disney Parks Podcast Show #159 – Disney News For The Week Of 10/13/14 & The Best Things We Like About The Magic Kingdom

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show159We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista Discuss Disney News For The Week Of 10/13/14 & The Best Things We Like About The Magic Kingdom

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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

A Premium Holiday Celebration

The magic begins as you enjoy reserved viewing in the Premiere Theater for the “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration.” Take in the dazzling performance as you sing along with Anna, Elsa and the newly appointed royal historians of Arendelle.

In addition, don’t miss your chance to experience the spectacular Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights—all from a reserved location at the end of Streets of America. But that’s not the end of the winter wonder waiting for you at Disney’s Hollywood Studios—soak up the sights as you sip on specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and sink your teeth in Frozen-themed desserts. You’ll even receive a special holiday lithograph and Frozen pin to commemorate your place of honor at the festivities!

The Disney Hollywood Studios Frozen Holiday Premium Package can be purchased for $89 per adult or $59 for children (ages 3 to 9), tax and gratuity included. Please note: a separate ticket for admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is required and is not included in this package price.

Be sure to purchase in advance—quantities are limited and the holiday season only lasts so long! The bundle is offered from November 7 to November 19, 2014; November 21 to December 9, 2014; and December 11, 2014 to January 4, 2015. For purchase, please call (407) 939-1854. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

News
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced that it has extended Bob Iger’s contract as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer through June 30, 2018.

Rumors
Monorail to DTD from Epcot
TSM TEST

Quick news
DTD Marketplace dock open

A new bus route will be tested next week between the Magic Kingdom monorail resort hotels and Typhoon Lagoon.

Starting October 12 through to October 25 2014, the new bus route will travel between Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Typhoon Lagoon.
The new route will alleviate the problem of no direct service from Typhoon Lagoon after 2pm, and all guests being routed via Epcot. The current routing leaves the monorail resort guests having to transfer back to their hotels via the monorail from Epcot.

Two new kiosks are coming to Downtown Disney near Fulton’s on the new Disney Springs style promenade.
Set the Bar – offering cocktails, and Sublime – offering gifts and finds. Both are set to open soon. Expect to see kiosks of a similar style open in areas throughout Disney Springs as a way of brining in smaller third party tenants offering unique items.

From Randy at Faith and the Magic Kingdom.com I went on the Walk in Walt’s Disneyland Footsteps tour Saturday, October 4. Guests who have heard about this tour and are considering it, or who have done it before and may want to do it again, need to know about a couple of changes. First Club 33 has remained excluded from the tour. Next, the tour officially advertises “two classic attraction experiences” but doesn’t say which ones. In the past, one of them has been the Tiki Room, complete with an extra treat after—no, not a Dole Whip, but getting to see up close one of the Audio Animatronic flowers. For my tour, this was replaced with a simple viewing of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and no special anything with it. (By the way, the other one was Peter Pan’s Flight, which we got to skip the line for.) Finally, one of the major draws of the tour is a visit to Walt Disney’s private apartment above the Fire Station. There is currently construction around that area, so for the next few weeks, this is being replaced with a visit to the Disneyland Dream Suite above Pirates of the Caribbean. Which is Pretty cool, but not the apartment Walt actually used. Guests who are considering this tour should be aware of these changes and plan accordingly.

More from Randy: Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District has some special Halloween events and activities announced this week. Build-a-Bear, House of Blues, and more are getting in on the fun. If you have a taste for classic spooky movies, AMC Downtown Disney 12 has a special Thursday night series for you:
· · October 23 – The original Frankenstein and The Mummy , both starring Boris Karloff, at the same times, 7 and 9 p.m.

AMC Downtown Disney 12 also will present a special, limited time return engagement of Disney’s “Maleficent,” starring Angelina Jolie, Friday, Oct. 24, through Thursday, Oct. 30. Audience members may receive special gifts, including Maleficent horns, while supplies last, during the run.

Brand new Disneyland Paris correspondent Roy who is a Disneyland Paris CAST MEMBER and has an awesome website that covers amusement parks all over the world – called wonderrides.com follow Roy on twitter @wonderrides

October 1st, the Halloween season started in Disneyland Paris, including some novelties. Using the slogan “Join the Halloween gang!”, the Villains invite you to enjoy this beautiful season until November 2nd.

What’s new? Every morning, half an hour after park opening, The Maleficent Disney Villains Promenade welcomes visitors on Central Plaza, starring Maleficent, the Queen of Hearts, Gaston, Jafar and many others. The float that is being used in this Promenade has already been used as the “Dreams of Power” float during “Disney’s Once Upon a Dream Parade” (2007-2012).
New as well is Maleficent’s Court, situated behind Sleeping Beauty Castle, where Maleficent takes over the Castle and casts a spell over Castle Courtyard. Moreover, a new float has been added to Mickey’s Halloween Celebration, the daily Halloween cavalcade. “Raise the Rafters!” features the Three Little Pigs, Clarabelle and Horace Horsecollar.
More entertainment includes the Hallo-Swing Orchestra and Disney’s Octoween Brass Band, several character meet & greets and, as usual, the daily “Disney Magic on Parade!” and “Disney Dreams!”.

Mark Stead, Senior Vice-President Finance, announced a recapitalization plan for Disneyland Paris that was in global news earlier this month. It is intended to improve Euro Disney Group’s financial position and enable it to continue investing in the guest experience With this effort, Disney feels they are demonstrating The Walt Disney Company’s continued confidence in Disneyland Paris, which remains the number one tourist destination in Europe.”

Although Euro Disney is Europe’s most-visited tourist attraction attendance slipped 6.9 percent last year to 14.9million it is – still nearly as many visitors as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre combined. However the decrease in attendance left disneyland Paris with an operating loss last year. Euro Disney’s next major boost is expected to come in 2016 when it will open a new leisure complex.

Mark Stead, Senior Vice-President Finance, presents the recapitalization operation that was announced by Euro Disney S.C.A. on October 6, 2014. WE WILL INCLUDE A LINK TO THIS VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrV1KvQJDWE

Top Ten things we love about the MK

Dapper Dans
Railroad
Main Street Philharmonic at Main Street
Main Street Trolley Show
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Plaza Restaurant
Haunted Mansion
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #156 – Disney News for the Week of 9/30/14 and Our Top Live-Action Disney Movies

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show156We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista discuss this weeks Disney news for the week of 9/30/14 and discuss our top live-action Disney movies

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Check out Food & Wine premium package
Each day, from Monday through Thursday—at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. With the Epcot Food & Wine Festival Premium Package,

This one-of-a-kind special offer—available to all Guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels—

Includes an in-room amenity that includes a select bottle of wine a festival wine glass and delicious chocolate truffles.

In addition, you’ll also receive a Premium Package Area credential that can be used for any one-week period—each day, Monday through Thursday—over the course of the Festival (food and beverage available for purchase).

In addition, you’ll also receive:

An Epcot International Food & Wine Festival-themed MagicBand.
A $50 Disney Gift Card* to start your discovery of sweet and savory dishes from more than 25 international and specialty marketplaces around World Showcase Promenade.
The tastes of the festival in special Premium Package Areas—10 concierge locations around World Showcase promenade that are open from [12:00] PM – [8:00] PM, Monday to Thursday. While you’re in these areas, runners can purchase items for you from select marketplaces and deliver them right to you. Or you can bring tasty treats from the marketplaces of your choosing into the area.
Epcot Food & Wine Festival – Late Nights LIVE! One admission to an extraordinary after-hours street party occurring every Thursday night during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival—from [9:45] PM – [1:00] AM, located between the United Kingdom Pavilion and World Showcase Plaza.
Each party includes 6 food and beverage items from select marketplaces, musical performances, entertainment and a live DJ!
This is the perfect way to create an unforgettable festival experience.

Epcot Food & Wine Festival Premium Package
$199 per person

In World Showcase, American Adventure’s Liberty Inn has 4 new dishes.
The Red, White and Blue Salad features field greens, Ocean Spray craisins, pecans, apples and blue cheese with a sherry vinaigrette ($7.99).
The burger gets an inspired makeover with “Surf and Turf” flavors: 1/3-pound Angus burger stacked with a house-made crab cake and spicy tartar sauce ($11.49).
Maryland Crab Cakes with a side of Old Bay fries ($10.99).
Louisiana-style Shrimp is served in a creamy Cajun tomato broth with roasted green peppers and onions and served over hot rice ($9.99).

In Future World, the popular Electric Umbrella adds a
French Dip Burger – a hefty 1/3-pound Angus burger topped with beef brisket, crispy onions and Muenster cheese ($10.99).
The Sausage and Pepper Sandwich is another generous meal with slowly-stewed Italian sausage, peppers, onions, tomatoes and Provolone cheese ($9.49).
The lighter Veggie Naan Wich features broccoli slaw and edamame with a drizzle of tofu wasabi dressing on warm naan bread ($9.49).
And for chocolate fans, there’s a new chocolate cupcake, just simple and sweet.
Guests at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort can participate in a new “Culinary Magic” experience hosted by Disney chefs.

Enjoy a variety of signature dishes which are paired with wine or craft beers in this unique dining experience. Disney chefs will demonstrate cooking techniques as they prepare the fresh dishes for participating Disney Vacation Club members.

All attendees will also receive a free gift to take home.

The event is held on select Tuesdays at Sonya’s restaurant from [2:00] to 3:30pm. Currently scheduled dates include October 7 & 21 and November 11 & 18, 2014. The cost is $42.85 per person which includes tax and gratuity.

Under the heading of “Culinary Magic”, Disney Vacation Club has announced a unique Thanksgiving Day meal option for its members.

Site of the meal is the Fantasia Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. From [3:00] – 5:00pm on Thursday November 27, diners will be treated to a buffet dinner featuring traditional holiday favorites. The menu includes “Carved Roasted Turkey Breast with Giblet Gravy and Cranberry Orange Relish”, “Honey Ham Steaks with Glazed Apples and Cherries” and a selection of holiday desserts.

A cash bar will be offered featuring the holiday-themed Caramel Apple Martini.

The price is $89.95 per adult (age 10+) and $49.95 per child which includes tax and tip. Reservations begin on October 1 and run though November 14, 2014. Contact Disney Vacation Club Member Services to book. Full payment is due at the time of booking.

Guests with existing Disney Dining reservations for Thanksgiving Day may cancel those plans without penalty when booking the Disney Vacation Club meal.

Disney Dining Plan entitlements may not be used and no discounts will apply to this meal. Note that the Tables in Wonderland program is blacked-out throughout Walt Disney World on Thanksgiving Day.

Disneyland France — You wait for one new Disney princess meet ‘n’ greet and then two come at once. Alongside Anna and Elsa from Frozen, making their first appearance at Disneyland Paris outside of the daily parade, the upcoming Disney’s Enchanted Christmas season will also see the premiere of fiery-haired Merida from Pixar’s Brave.
Confirmed in a French press release and on the official website, the 3 princesses will make their meet ‘n’ greet debuts at the resort from 9th November 2014.

Anna and Elsa will “hold court” at the Princess Pavilion in Fantasyland for the duration of the season.

Disney Frozen Anna and Elsa to meet Disneyland Paris guests this Christmas
Meanwhile, the hero of Pixar’s 2012 Oscar-winner Brave will finally make a surprise arrival in Paris. Taking the spot recently occupied by Tangled star Rapunzel next to Casey’s Corner and Liberty Arcade, Merida will meet guests for the first time.
Merida from Pixar film Brave at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

Though Brave has been featured in Disney Dreams! since 2013

In other Disney’s Enchanted Christmas news, the dazzling new Christmas Tree introduced last year will of course make a return along with the Magical Christmas Wishes illumination show and the special festive Disney Dreams! of Christmas spectacular.

Tokyo Disney Resort will begin their annual holiday celebration on November 7, with special events, entertainment and more taking place at both Tokyo Disneyland Park and Tokyo DisneySea.

At Tokyo Disneyland Park, guests will be able to enjoy Disney’s Santa Village Parade, in which Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters help Santa Claus prepare for the holiday. The park will also feature special seasonal photo locations, holiday decor and more.

At Tokyo DisneySea, guests will be able to enjoy a Colors of Christmas holiday tree display and lights around Mediterranean Harbor. Guests visiting the Lost River Delta can enjoy Fiesta de la Luz (“Festival of Lights”) – a holiday lantern display. Over at the American Waterfront, Snow Crystal Illumination will light up the area with white lights. Mickey and friends will also appear at Waterfront Park for performances of “Holiday Greeting from Seven Ports,” and they’ll also take part in a brand-new show called “Colorful Holiday Greeting.”

The holiday celebration will run through December 25, 2014.

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And now some Disneyland news from Randy Crane at Faith and the magic kingdom dot com. Big opening news this week! The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at Disneyland park reopened September 27, following an extended refurbishment. Many of the attraction’s scenes, rockwork and coral have been refreshed and repainted; as a result, guests will see a more colorful and vibrant underwater experience than ever before.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 27 th this year and restaurants at the Disneyland Resort are serving turkey along with other seasonal sides, from cranberry relish to pumpkin pie and maple bacon funnel cake. Special menus, will be at Carnation Café, Plaza Inn, the Blue Bayou, French Market, River Belle Terrace, Café Orleans, and Rancho del Zocalo, and special dessert items at Carnation Café, Village Haus Restaurant, River Belle Terrace and Café Orleans. At DCA the Thanksgiving menus are going to be at Ariel’s Grotto, Flo’s V-8 Café, and Wine Country Trattoria. Special desserts and treats will be at Boudin Bakery, Pacific Wharf Café, Mortimer’s Market, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Wine Country Trattoria, Flo’s V-8 Café, and Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta. The restaurants in the Disney-owned hotels will also have special menus. For the table-service restaurants, Thanksgiving reservations are already being taken except for reservations for Disneyland Hotel dinner — will be available beginning October 8.

Finally, apparently the Disneyland’s Facilities department felt bad about us having so many more benches than WDW, and how much Tony dislikes that. Over the past couple of weeks, the Sleeping Beauty castle drawbridge has been rebuilt and some changes to the bridge leading up to it have been made. A rustic wooden fence and wrought iron bars have replaced the series of crisscrossing chains and shields. Along the bridge leading up to the drawbridge, workers have removed the seats in each of the six alcoves. Speculation is that the purpose of the changes is to prevent guests from slipping through the chains, or maybe to prevent falling over the bridge from atop the seats. Reports are coming in that Disneyland’s safety department has plans to add an eight-inch railing extension to the bridge. It’s worth noting that these supposed “safety improvements” are not in response to any known incident or inspections. Instead, they are reportedly voluntary to prevent what management may see as a liability.

INFOTAINMENT

Top 5 Fav live action films

  • Herbie Movies
  • The Love Bug 1966
  • Herbie Rides Again (1974)
  • Herbie Goes Bananas (1980)
  • Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977)
  • The Apple Dumpling Gang
  • Blank Check
  • The Santa Claus
  • National Treasure
  • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
  • Mighty Ducks

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #119 – This Weeks Disney News and The Best Ways to Enjoy WDW on the Water

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show119Disney Parks Podcast Show #119 –  This Weeks Disney News and The Best Ways to Enjoy WDW on the Water

We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista and Guest Kris Banas discuss this weeks news and the best ways to enjoy WDW on the water

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Best place to play on the WDW water

Call (407) WDW-PLAY

List of Recreation Marianas on property:

  • Bayside Marina at Yacht and Beach Club Located at the Yacht Club Resort on the BoardWalk Promenade and services Yacht Club Resort, Beach Club Resort and BoardWalk Resort Guests.
  • Ft. Wilderness Marina
  • Mikala Canoe Club at Poly
  • Tenton Boat and Bike Rental at Wildnerness Lodge
  • The Boat Nook at the Contemporary
  • The Captain’s Shipyard at the Grand Floridian

All prices availability subject to change and many options are often weather dependent. May have cast member and DVC member discounts so be sure to ask

Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage Adults $62.84 kids ages 3-9 are $36.21one hour and 45 minutes (407) WDW-PLAY
Set sail for fun and adventure with Captain Hook and Mr. Smee, departing from Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Check the daily event board upon your arrival at the Contemporary to learn where to meet your shipmates and begin your journey. Our motley crew will give you a true buccaneer’s welcome as you chow down on some pirate grub and grog before boarding your vessel. Then, with a pirate as your guide, set sail on an unforgettable moonlight voyage around the Seven Seas Lagoon. You can test your knowledge of Disney trivia, sing songs and sea chanteys, and enjoy a close-up view of our Electrical Water Pageant. And then, from the perfect vantage point on the water, you can enjoy the “Magic Kingdom Fireworks” spectacular in the night skies high above Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom Park.As you sail back to port at the Contemporary Resort, your pirate host entertains you with the tale of Peter Pan, poses more trivia questions and awards special prizes. Once back at the boat dock, your voyage concludes with a visit from a very special guest. Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage is the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, a family reunion, a graduation or any other magical milestone!

DVC Magic Kingdom Fireworks Cruise Savor a complimentary assortment of treats each Wednesday when you book a Magic Kingdom Fireworks Cruise. Before departing from Disney’s Contemporary Resort, indulge you palate in lavish delicacies like champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. Then, once you’ve embarked, bear witness to premium, unobstructed views of the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular fireworks, as seen from picturesque Seven Seas Lagoon. Two pontoon boats available for this experience – each one accommodating as many as 10 Guests. $90.53 per person

Private dining

Islands of the Caribbean Pirate Cruise is just $39.41 for kids ages 4-12 check in at Barefoot Bay Marina at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (407) WDW-Play The young adventurers, with pirate bandanas on their heads, will board a boat resembling an old battle relic which will sail the Ports of the Caribbean waters as Captain Jack Sparrow did on the Black Pearl. The young pirates will be told the story of Old Port Royale and the pirates that used to sail these waters. In this adventure they will find many props and signs leading them through the perilous waters to the Treasure. Once the Treasure is found and secured on the boat the pirates will then sail to Fort Cay where they will attempt to trade for grub. Upon returning to Old Port Royale, the Treasure Chest will be unlocked and the bounty shared by all. Snack (such as pretzels, goldfish crackers) and a drink (such as water or drink box) will be given during the excursion. Pirate Treasure includes: fake “gold” coins, Mardi Gras beads, rings, pirate eye patches, small compasses, rubber bugs, stickers, etc.

SPECIALTY CRUISE: If you have an extra $1900 you too can book a special event on theGrand 1 Yacht Call 407-WDW-PLAY for reservations.

ALSO ON THE GRAND 1 – MORNING, AFTERNOON, EARLY EVENING EXCURSIONS $744.4 FOR 2 HOURS FOR UP TO 18 PEOPLE. Yachting in the Grand Manner. Cruise aboard the most luxurious watercraft at the Walt Disney World Resort, the Grand 1, a Sea Ray 52′ Sedan Bridge Yacht. A seasoned Captain, and Deckhand will make your cruise an unforgettable experience.
Enjoy a cruise around Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake with spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom Park and Magic Kingdom Area Resorts. Enjoy a morning, noon, or night cruise with your family or group as cruises are available throughout the day. Choose an evening cruise and anchor just in time for a breathtaking fireworks display in the sky above Cinderella Castle. Synchronized audio will immerse you in the show.
Food and beverages are not included on Grand 1 but are available at an additional fee. To make your cruise more enjoyable we recommend a Private Server. Contact Private Dining at 407-824-2578 at least 7 days prior to cruise. Dining options include tuxedo strawberries, cakes, appetizers, desserts, champagne, and alcoholic beverages.
Custom created Intimate Dinner menus can be created for up to three guests only due to limited seating. Prices start at $95.00 per person plus 6.5% tax, 18% gratuity, and $75.00 butler fee.
Up to 18 Guests can enjoy seating in the cabin, aft or above in the helm. If Private Server is requested, Guest count will only allow 17.

Rent a Boat
2 people – sea racer your very own sleek mini-powerboat! 34.08 for 30 mins $42.60 for 45 minutes and $47.93 for 60 minutes
up to 6 people – 17 foot boston whaler montauk boat- $47.93 per 30 minutes
up to 8 people – pontoon boatCaptain your own 21′ Sun Tracker Pontoon boat and enjoy a relaxing voyage around Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon with the Magic Kingdom as your backdrop or embark down the Sassagoula River for a tour of old Florida rivers surrounded by cypress trees or cruise around your favorite Walt Disney Resort® with the entire family. $47.93 for 30 minutes max party count is 10

Sailboat – POLY Only – 14 FOOT SAILBOAT – HOBIE CAT – $26.63 per hour maximum party count is 2

Fort wilderness
canoes – $6.93 for 30 minutes per adult or $11.72 per adult for one hour – no reservations required – check in at the Bike Barn at Ft wilderness resort and camp ground

Fishing
port orleans Catch and Release Fishing” is fun for the whole family in this Fishin’ Hole stocked with a variety of fish located at Ol’ Man Island at the Riverside Resort. Price includes cane poles, bait (hot dogs and worms), and dock time. Last pole rented out at 1:15pm. pricing is 31.95 for one hour of family fishing with 4-6 rods down to $6.39 for a half hour single person with 1 rod. Check in at Fishin’ Hole at Old Man Island behind Muddy Waters pool bar – Riverside-no reservation needed
fishing excursions Try Bass Fishing excursions on lakes inhabited by scores of Largemouth Bass. Professional Guides will pick you up at Fort Wilderness and other select resort Marinas. Call 407-WDW-BASS for reservations.

Sammy Duvals – Race across the water, or soar through the skies – either way you’ll be flying! Pump up the thrills at waterski champ Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre. All the state of the art equipment is provided for you. And Sammy Duvall’s expert instructors ensure Guests of every skill level have the time of their lives.
One hour excursions include world-caliber instructors from Sammy Duvall’s Watersport Centre. Boat, driver/instructor and equipment are all included. Guests have the option to combo or slalom ski, wakeboard, kneeboard, or tube ride throughout the hour.
CALL 407 WDW PLAY or visit SammyDuvall.com

Pick Up Services From:
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

ParasailingGet a bird’s eye view of the Walt Disney World Resort behind our state of the art Coast Guard approved boat that allows guests to land and take off without even getting wet! (no pricing but you can call 407 wdw play or visit sammyduvall.com for info)
Jet ski- ONE HOUR IS $143.78 including tax
tubing half hour is $175.73 for 30 minutes
wake boarding half hour is $175.73
water skiing $175.73 for 30 minutes

Cocoa Beach Surfing School at Typhoon LagoonHang ten in the waters of Typhoon Lagoon. Have the bay to yourself before the Park is open so that you can master the fine art of shooting the curls. The world’s largest wave machine produces surf every 95 seconds. Professional instructors teach small classes that help anyone from a novice to an experienced surfer improve form during a 2 1/2 hour session which will include land and water instruction. Spectators are welcome, so bring your family and friends…it’s totally tubular! $165.00 per person for 2 and a half hours (407) WDW-PLAY

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Disney Parks Podcast Show #118 – This Weeks Disney News And Hidden Gems Inside EPCOT

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show118Disney Parks Podcast Show #118 –  This Weeks Disney News And Hidden Gems Inside EPCOT

We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista and Guest Host Florence Porter discuss this weeks news and Hidden Gems that can be found in EPCOT

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Hidden gems – Epcot edition

  • The distance around the World Showcase, from China to Canada, is 1.2.5 miles.
  • In Canada, at Epcot’s World Showcase, there is a huge “rock” at the Kodak picture spot. Before IllumiNations-Reflections of Earth begin, the top of the “rock” will open, and sound and lighting equipment for IllumiNations will come out.
  • The trees in Canada are replaced when they grow too big!
  • The temple in China is acoustically perfect–if you stand exactly in the middle of the room, your voice will echo back to you.
  • IN Future World, a U-shaped tunnel stretches 700 feet. It starts at the north end of Innoventions East, curves under Spaceship Earth and ends at the north end of Innoventions West. The tunnel is used for deliveries to Future World shops and restaurants.
  • The torches were installed as part of the IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth fireworks show celebrating the coming of the new millennium. Nineteen torches were erected around the lagoon representing the first 19 centuries of the last two millenniums. The torch representing the 20th Century rises up out of the globe during the IllumiNations finale.
  • Try tossing trash in the garbage can alongside the condiments station inside the Electric Umbrella restaurant. Each time you push in the swiveling lid, the can generates comical expressions and sound effects in the same vein as the water fountains. You might hear a cacophony of voices arguing over who gets the trash you just tossed in (“It’s mine!” “It’s mine!” “It’s mine!”), or a sarcastic teen remarking “Hey dude, like your trash is totally awesome! Not!”

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    Disney Parks Podcast Show #115 – An Interview Tracy Stephens from Homes4UU.com

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    show115Disney Parks Podcast Show #115 –  An Interview Tracy Stephens from Homes4UU.com

    We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista interview Tracy Stephens from Homes4UU.com.

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      Disney Parks Podcast Show #112 – Everything You Wanted to Know About MagicBands with Jennifer Greene

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      Disney Parks Podcast Show #112 –  Everything You Wanted to Know About MagicBands with Jennifer Greene

      show112We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista discuss everything you wanted to know about MagicBands, Fastpass+, Memory Maker and the Disney Experience application

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      Disney Parks Podcast Show #102 – An Interview with Stacey J. Aswad of Must Do Disney & VO Buzz Weekly

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      Disney Parks Podcast Show #102 – An Interview with Stacey J. Aswad of Must Do Disney & VO Buzz Weekly

      show102We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista interview Stacey J. Aswad from must do Disney and the VO Buzz Weekly.

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        Disney Parks Podcast Show #100 – This Weeks News, Member Magic & Goodbye to Another Parade

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        show100Disney Parks Podcast Show #100 – This Weeks News, Member Magic & Goodbye to Another Parade

        We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista discuss this weeks news which includes DVC Member Magic & the Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade is semi retired

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        The natives over there are cannibals. They eat liars with the same enthusiasm as they eat honest men.

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        Notes from Trish @DreamSweetsLove on twitter! “You may remember last time I was on the podcast I mentioned how it rarely snows at Tokyo Disney Resort and how at the most we might get 1 or 2 days of snow and that it melts rather quickly. Actually, the news from TDR this week is that we have had an exceptionally heavy snow fall, the heaviest in 45 years. Of course yours truly was foolish enough to go out in this snow storm and met with a friend at Tokyo DisneySea. This was not a very smart idea! It was cold and painful and while at times incredibly beautiful, I’m not sure I would do it again.
        Let’s say you find yourself at the parks on a snow day or unexpected snowstorm, here are some tips to help you survive:
        Tip 1: The first thing you should do is to keep warm and dry. Wear waterproof boots and gloves. Because of the strong winds that are typical in the bay area you should probably have a raincoat in addition to your umbrella because odds are your umbrella will not make it all day. Japan also has something called “Kairo” (pronounced Kah-ee-roh) these are little pouches that when exposed to air heat up and you can keep them in yur pockets to warm your hands, they also come as shoe inserts to warm your feet. You can find many winter goods at the parks including kairo but if you want something for more severe weather you can check the shops at Ikspiari, TDR’s version of Downtown Disney.
        Tip 2: If you are not staying on property have a plan to get home! Trains and buses may halt operation in severe weather conditions such as the recent snow storm we just went through. The good news is that there will be an in park announcement when trains and buses are getting ready to stop running. To be honest though it is better to leave before this announcement is made because at this point you are looking at a very crowded and delayed public transportation and the line for taxi’s will seem endless.
        Tip 3: Keep warm with a hot “free” drink! You know how the US parks will give you ice water if you ask? Well at TDR you can ask for hot water which can be a lifesaver in the winter. Just ask “O-yu kudasai” (pronounced Oh-yoo Koo-dah-sah-ee), bring along some tea bags or hot cocoa powder to put in the hot water and you are ready to brave to cold again.
        Tip 4: Please listen to the cast. It is incredibly difficult and demanding conditions that they are working in when inclement weather hits and they have your safety as a top priority. Some areas will be blocked off due to dangerous conditions and they will re-direct you to a safe route you can take. They will also be station at points were the ground is slick, there is danger of large amounts of snow falling, etc.”

         

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