While working as a part of the Walt Disney World College Program back in the summer of 1999, I worked the Outdoor Food wagons in the Magic Kingdom and really loved what Disney had me doing. Past editions of “Tales of a Former Cast Member” told of my time as a stocker and also times […]
Tarzan and Jane making short appearances at Disney’s Animal Kingdom next week
August 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Now, this hasn’t been announced as a Limited Time Magic or anything, but word is out that Tarzan and Jane will be making rare appearances at Disney’s Animal Kingdom next week. WDWMagic states that the Disney couple will be making appearances around the Oasis just inside the main entrance from Aug. 18-24, 2013. No word […]
Disney’s Vera Bradley Collection coming to Walt Disney World in late September
August 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It was first revealed back in March of this year, and it was known that the Disney Collection of Vera Bradley bags would be coming out “this fall.” Now, it has been revealed that they will officially hit Walt Disney World on Sept. 21, 2013. The Disney Parks Blog unveiled the release date on Aug. […]
Rapid Fill program going into effect at Disney Resorts now
August 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It appears as if the Disney Rapid Fill program for the refillable mugs is going into effect as of right now, Aug. 14, 2013. WDWMagic reported it, and Doctor Disney has confirmed that the Rapid Fill machines are indeed in place at all Walt Disney World Resorts. They are not all working with the new […]
Date set for end of Celebrate A Dream Come True parade at Magic Kingdom
August 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For a few months at the end of 2013 and the beginning of 2014, when you ask “When is the three o’clock parade?” There actually won’t be the obvious answer you would expect. The Celebrate a Dream Come True parade at the Magic Kingdom is going to have its final performance on or around Dec. […]
Pics of Sofia the First now appearing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
August 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
Sofia the First has officially arrived at Walt Disney World, and she is now appearing over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Her first day on the job was Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, and she has now made a permanent home over in the Animation Courtyard. Over next to the Disney Junior – Live on Stage attraction, […]
Disney Did You Know: Mr. Toad is still in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World…a couple times
August 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
One of my favorite Disney attractions of all time is Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and that is obvious by it being listed first on the page of “Lost” Walt Disney World. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh took over Mr. Toad’s location, and successfully pushed the guy out of Fantasyland. Well, not entirely. And […]
Doctor Disney Explains: The tale of the Hatbox Ghost from The Haunted Mansion
August 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In July of last year, I did a “Doctor Disney Explains” article that detailed the Hitchhiking Ghosts trio, and who they really are. This year’s D23 Expo brought about an Audio-Animatronic of one of the most iconic ghosts ever from The Haunted Mansion in the Hatbox Ghost. Well, Doctor Disney feels it is time to […]
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party adds Jack and Sally, Phineas and Ferb, Mike and Sulley
August 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party officially begins on Sept. 10, 2013, and there is a lot to look forward to. Actually, even more than usual as Disney will be adding a lot of new things to the Halloween bash that takes over the Magic Kingdom for a month and a half. The “Boo to […]
Florida sinkhole swallows condos near Disney World area
August 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Scary news out of the Walt Disney World area as a 60-foot-wide sinkhole opened up on the evening of Sunday, Aug. 12, 2013, and it left a lot of vacationers without a place to go. The sinkhole forced guests out of the Summer Bay Resort – about 10 minutes from Walt Disney World – as […]