So far, my “Tales of a Former Cast Member” columns have been funny or strange and even somewhat familiar for some people. This week’s is a bit different though as it is probably one of my favorite tales during my time working at Walt Disney World, and it is a heart-warming one at that. My […]
New Disney pin codes spark rumors of 2014 discounts: Stay, Play, Dine for Kids’ Prices and Room-Only Discounts
July 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
Well, everyone is still waiting to see if the Free Disney Dining Plan is going to be extended to the dates that the Disney Pin Codes have shown, and that is still possible. Actually, from things that have been floating around, it is extremely possible, but no confirmation yet. Now, there are some new pin […]
Awesome new character shirts coming soon to Disney Parks
July 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
One thing that has pleased me more than ever is that Disney Parks have really gotten better with their merchandise over the course of the past two years, and especially their shirts. Not only is the material and feel better, but they are just more fun and awesome overall. That hasn’t changed and is continuing […]
Sigourney Weaver added to celebrity narrator line-up for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional 2013
July 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There were four open spots left on the list for the 2013 Candlelight Processional at Epcot, and now one of them has been filled. Actress Sigourney Weaver will take over the Dec. 8-10, 2013, slot between Whoopi Goldberg and Dennis Haysbert. For those still aren’t sure what is going on, here is a full explanation […]
Refurbishment of Spaceship Earth pushed back a week to late August
July 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For those coming in late summer, be sure to check your dates as the refurbishment planned for Spaceship Earth at Epcot has been pushed back a few days. Now, Spaceship Earth will go down for refurb on Aug. 22 through Aug. 27, 2013, with reopening tentatively scheduled for Aug. 28, 2013. It was originally scheduled […]
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room closing for month-long refurbishment soon
July 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Another late-summer refurbishment is on the way as Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room is going to be on the shelf for about a month. The refurbishment will begin on July 31, 2013, and run through Aug. 28, 2013. The official reopening of the Tiki Room is tentatively scheduled for Aug. 29, 2013. There is no […]
New Disney Limited Time Magic brings back Long Lost Friends again
July 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Disney announced their next Limited Time Magic for next week, and once again, they are bringing in some Long Lost Friends! From July 15 through July 21, 2013, “Long Lost Friends Week” will happen at the Magic Kingdom, but we don’t know who will be there just yet. Last time, the Long Lost Friends brought […]
Disney Rumor: Osborne Lights could end due to Star Wars Land, Cars Land at Hollywood Studios
July 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
First and foremost, let this be on the list of HUGE DISNEY RUMORS, and go from there. With all the talk of Star Wars Land and/or Cars Land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in years to come; many rumors are floating around as to where they could end up and what attractions could be taken […]
Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant in Downtown Disney closing permanently in August
July 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With the construction for Downtown Disney’s changeover to Disney Springs having begun; everyone has to prepare for lots of refurbishments. One of those includes the permanent closing of Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant. The announcement for the changes back in March confirmed that the restaurant would indeed be closing for good. Now, there is a date as Cap’n […]
Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani having mini-fridge problems in some resort rooms
July 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With the 2014 Disney vacation package bookings starting on July 10, 2013…a lot of travel agents and others are being told some information about the mini-fridges that are available in your resort rooms. It appears as a large number of rooms are going to have their mini-refrigerators removed or temporarily disconnected due to a defect […]