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• What gloom & doom? It's still "Happy Poly Days" over at Disney's Polynesian Resort

  Tired of all the bad news coming out of Orlando these days? Jim Hill uses Jeff Lange's photographs as an excuse to write about WDW's most popular hotel Read More... Posted Friday, December 05, 2008 12:00 AM | 5 Comments Filed under: Disney, resorts, Downtown Disney, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Disney's Polynesian Resort, Seven Seas Lagoon, Central Florida, WDW, Jeff Lange, 1971, hotel, resort, tourists, 2008, Disney World, The Walt Disney World Resort, October, guest, guests, tourist , hotels, Lake Buena Vista , occupancy rate , January, pool, JeffLangeDVD, gingerbread , occupancy rates, retail entertainment complex, ocean, dog, Walt Disney World Resort, wave machine, Santa Paws, DTD, dogs, Disney's Beach Club Resort, carousel, gingerbread carousel, merry go round, merry-go-round

• "Dream Castle Lights" dazzle at night, disappear during the day

  Jim Hill talks with Rob Hamberg, veteran WDW Entertainment show producer. Who discusses the development of this new holiday spectacle for the Magic Kingdom Read More... Posted Tuesday, December 02, 2008 12:00 AM | 3 Comments Filed under: Disney, Walt Disney World, The Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, WDW, Tokyo, Christmas, 2008, Disney World, The Walt Disney World Resort, 2007, December , November, Cinderella Castle , 2006, August, Disney Weddings, Disney theme park, holiday, Walt Disney World Resort

• "When You Wish Upon a Wishbone" and other Turkey-related tales

  In honor of Thanksgiving, Jim Hill offers up a brief selection of tips that will hopefully help make the long holiday weekend far more enjoyable for you, your friends and your family Read More... Posted Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:00 AM | 2 Comments Filed under: Disney, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Disney Store, coffee, Central Florida, WDW, 2008, The Walt Disney World Resort, Thanksgiving, New England, fundraiser, December , January, WDW Food Services, Black Friday, Thanksgiving sale, ocean, turkeys, Walt Disney World Resort, Thanksgiving Day, turkey, Lenny DeGeorge, Executive Chef, roast turkey, Cars 2: World Grand Prix, holidays, tryptophan, holiday sale, Orlando area, Polar Bear Club, Polar Bear Club Plunge, Florida's First Polar Bear Club Plunge, New Englanders, seasonal fundraiser, Atlantic, Gaylord Palms, Gaylord Palms Resort, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, ICE!, bathing suit, ice sculptures, swimwear, fundraising event, hot cocoa, certificate, official member, Speedo, webcam, seasonal exhibition, waiver, waiver of liability, Chef, cocoa, midnight

• IAAPA Attractions Expo showcases the spectacular and the surreal

  Jim Hill reports in from the floor of the Orange County Convention Center. Where 25,000 themed entertainment professionals have gathered for their annual convention Read More... Posted Thursday, November 20, 2008 12:00 AM | 4 Comments Filed under: animation, theme park, attraction, Steve Martin, teen, tourists, 2008, 2009, The Walt Disney World Resort, attractions, shows, rides, ride, show, tourist , theme parks, animatronic , exhibit, IAAPA, IAAPA Attractions Expo, OCCC, International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, conference, trade show, Orange County Convention Center, Andreas Petrides, Egyptian, King Tut, exhibition, exhibit space, exhibition space, cowpoke, stallion, climbing structure, Mark Hanson, exhibition floor, teens, Flogo, Walt Disney World Resort, concept painting, Lost Worlds of Jules Verne, Jules Verne, Pumpkin King, Mandalay Bay, inflatables