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Will Disney World's new "Buy 4 Get 3 FREE!" promotion really be enough to get you to book a trip to Orlando in early 2009?

Jim Hill talks about that new WDW incentive program that Bob Iger revealed as part of yesterday's earnings call. Which includes a free $200 Disney Gift Card for those who buy a vacation package before December 20th Read More...

Posted Friday, November 07, 2008 12:00 AM | 13 Comments

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Will pirates soon be returning to Treasure ... er ... Discovery Island?

In this week's Why For, Jim Hill talks about the history of Treasure / Discovery Island. More importantly, how WDW Entertainment and Food & Beverage are allegedly thinking of using the "Pirates of the Caribbean" characters to help get this place re-opened Read More...

Posted Friday, June 06, 2008 12:00 AM | 14 Comments

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Monday Mouse Watch : Could the now-defunct Dixie Stampede soon become home to a new "High School Musical" -themed show?

Jim Hill shares one of the more intriguing rumors that's currently making the rounds in Orlando. Which has the Mouse trying to milk its HSM franchise by setting up a dinner theatre experience over at Dolly Parton's old place Read More...

Posted Monday, February 18, 2008 12:00 AM | 21 Comments