As critics hammer away at Disney World’s management with hyperbole about allowing the parks to fall into a decrepit state, we need to take a look at what has been and is going to happen at Epcot. Recent history is showing us that this park is certainly not wasting away and is getting plenty of attention from Mouse management. Read the rest of this entry »
Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom has many old favorites and exciting attractions to chose from. It is, of course, where you can find Pirates of the Caribbean and the Jungle Cruise. Kids love Aladdin’s Flying Carpets and its the long time home of the Tiki Birds. It is also where overheated park patrons can find that famous delicacy, the Dole Whip. Read the rest of this entry »
One of the first things I do when I decide to book a Disney World vacation is to purchase some guidebooks. I don’t need them by any means. I’ve been to Walt Disney World enough times that I devise my own touring plans without the help of professionals. For some reason, I love to read the various guides to get me “psyched” for my trip (not that I need a lot of help in that regard). To me, the best books are the Unofficial Guide and the Passporter. I would like to address the latter here. Read the rest of this entry »
So now we get to the end of the intriguing information in the Wall Street Journal article that we’ve been discussing today. (Read the two posts below for the rest) This has to do with further confirmation of an impending expansion to the Disney Cruise Line fleet… Read the rest of this entry »
The next stop in the Jay Rasulo tour of Disney’s “blue sky” planning is the Disney Vacation Club. (See the post below for more.) As well know the next resort in the time-share club is the Animal Kingdom Villas, and that one in California is not too far behind. But what else is on the horizon? Here’s another quote from the Wall Street Journal… Read the rest of this entry »
There is news all over the internet this morning that has Disney addicts bubbling with excitement. Jay Rasulo, chairman of Disney’s resorts and theme parks division, spoke in great length to investors recently about plans that they are looking into developing which can expand the division all across the world. The best article I have read on this comes from Merissa Marr in the Wall Street Journal. Read the rest of this entry »