Talking Mickey Mouse? Never You Say!

JMarsden92 May 15, 2010
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I was just perusing the WWW and ran into a article

Some lucky Disneyland park guests experienced a very special meet and greet with Mickey Mouse this week.
Mickey, who usually saves his voice for shows and parades, talked with guests and interacted with them in never-before-seen ways! This was part of a process we call “playtesting” as it gives us a chance to develop new concepts with our guests long before they end up in the Parks. “We’re always looking for innovative ways to let guests interact with our beloved characters,” says Disney Imagineer and head of Advanced Development Scott Trowbridge. “And we have many more surprises up our sleeves.”



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Go Go Power Rangers…Going..Going…

JMarsden92 May 15, 2010
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Power Rangers leaving Disney.  They have been sold back to original owner, Haim Saban.  Some other rumors say that Saban is going to be airing a new release on the Nickelodeon network.  They will be appearing through August 7.  The Power Rangers currently have a Meet N Greet back towards the Lights, Motor, Action show.  I am sure that Disney has something planned for that place, as Meet N Greets are musts in Disney World, and well… all Disney parks.

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Are They Referring To The Abandoned Pop Century Buildings?

JMarsden92 May 15, 2010
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Many years ago there was a section of Pop Century that never got completed, and sat in a “Ghost Town” stage.  Well, I just read over a release that I was given, and it makes me wonder if they are going to put that section of property to use finally.  After I thought about it I came to the conclusion that more than likely they are going to put those buildings to use, as they are already built, and modification would be cheaper than rebuild, or build.  Personally this is probably a very wise move, and will save the Disney company considerable.  Why they need more resorts right now is beyond me, but they must have a master plan.  I think that instead of spending more, and charging the customers more they should just buy diet pills, and lose some “Weight.”

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 12, 2010) – Work begins soon on an exciting new resort hotel built around the themes of Disney animation, Walt Disney World Resort announced today. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will be one-of-a-kind, featuring family suites designed around four themes: The Lion King, Cars, Finding Nemo and The Little Mermaid.  

Crowned by a 35-foot-tall model of King Triton, the family-friendly resort will have themed room interiors in its nearly 2,000 new units — 1,120 family suites in The Lion King, Cars and Finding Nemo wings and 864 themed rooms in The Little Mermaid wings. Suites will have both a living room and a bedroom.

“These themes have both compelling storylines and vivid visuals which will come together to create a truly memorable, immersive resort experience,” said Eric Jacobson, Senior Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering.  “With more multi-generational families vacationing together, guests are looking for places where they can play together and stay together. This resort was designed with the needs of families in mind, as we continue the Disney tradition of providing a great guest experience for every taste and budget.”   
 

Added Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts: “We are always looking for opportunities to expand and enhance our Walt Disney World offerings, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is a great example of those efforts. This new resort will feature some of our most beloved characters and stories in a unique and special way that we think our guests will really enjoy,” said “This project also underscores our optimism about the future, as we continue to invest in new experiences for our guests around the globe.”   

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the 26th resort at Walt Disney World, will be one-of-a-kind, with themed building exteriors and room interiors, and larger-than-life icons from the animated films in the courtyard areas. To be located next to Disney’s Pop Century Resort, all of the themed suites and rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort are expected to open by the end of 2012.  

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Let’s Have Lotso Fun

JMarsden92 May 15, 2010
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LOTSO FUN: Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear, the pink, plush and ultra-soft teddy bear from “Toy Story 3,” is the newest character to join the Disney’s Hollywood Studios family of stars. Seen here visiting the Pixar Place area inside the showbiz-themed park, Lots-o’-Huggin Bear (or “Lotso” for short) will make meet-and-greet appearances beginning May 9 inside The Magic of Disney Animation attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Also beginning May 9, Lotso will join his “Toy Story” pals in the “Block Party Bash” at the Walt Disney World theme park.

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Raglan Road Expands Lunch Offerings

JMarsden92 May 15, 2010
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Downtown Disney is home to Raglan Road.  The restaurant is very nice, and I had the opportunity to eat there a few years back.  I haven’t been there since, but wouldn’t mind going at it again.  Recently Raglan Road added a “Flat Bread” section to their lunch menu.  Lunch is available from 11am to 3pm daily.  For those watching their calories, and such please keep in mind that this is probably not meant for those using a quick weight loss product.

Fresh baked Flatbreads $12

 

Sliced Banger
- Guiness and onion infused pork sausage, caramelized red onion, grape tomatoes and Dubliner cheese.

Peppers and Goat Cheese
- Roasted baby peppers, goat cheese and grape tomatoes.

BBQ Chicken
- Grilled chicken breast with goats cheese, tomatoes red onion in Guiness BBQ sauce.

Salmon and Goats Cheese
- Salmon, goats cheese, grape tomatoes, chive dressing and watercress.

Irish Bacon and Cabbage
- Honey and whiskey-glazed Irish Bacon, sauteed cabbage, Dubliner cheddar cheese and diced potatoes.

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