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Blog Post: Kevin Yee's "'Earbook 2011" and "Christmas at Walt Disney World" are books that will help you book your next WDW vacation

Jim Hill

Kevin Yee is a cyborg. Mind you, that's my theory. I don't have any definitive proof. Not yet, anyway. Copyright Ultimate Orlando Press. All rights reserved But there has to be some sort of logical explanation as to why this MiceAge columnist has become the Terminator of Disneyana-related authors...

on9 Dec 2011
Blog Post: Mickey always plans a few moves ahead when it comes to Walt Disney World

Jim Hill

There have been lots of looky-loos lately over that Fantasyland Forest construction fence. Which has resulted in an equally large number of theories floating around online about what's currently going on with this $300 million project. Take - for example - all that soil that's been piled up towards...

on23 Aug 2010
Blog Post: New book takes a behind-the-dreams look at the way Walt Disney Imagineering really works today

Jim Hill

Okay. Last week, JHM reviewed a new hardcover that would be the perfect graduation present for any artists and animators that are on your gift list. This time around, I'd like to talk up a book that would be a great selection for any would-be Imagineers you may have in your extended family. And that...

on9 Jun 2010
Blog Post: Will Johnny Depp’s version of the Mad Hatter soon be making appearances at Disney’s theme parks?

Jim Hill

First up, Mark K. writes to ask about WDW ’s Night Kingdom / Jungle Trek project: There was considerable talk several years back about a potential 5th park opening but I have heard no mention of it recently. Did the recession and the decision to remake fantasy land doom this project? Dear Mark K. – There...

on4 Jun 2010
Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch: Disney World uses coupons to promote off-peak dining & shopping

Jim Hill

Maybe you’ve heard about this coupon that Cast Members have been handing out at WDW ’s Magic Kingdom ? The one that gets Guests 20% off on all food that they purchase at Columbia Harbour House, Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, Pinocchio Village Haus and Tomorrowland Terrace...

on19 Apr 2010
Blog Post: Muppets add whimsical touch to WDW’s “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” celebration

Jim Hill

How do you get to The Walt Disney World Resort ? Well, according to the directions that Kermit the Frog was giving to Sweetums at yesterday’s “ Give a Day, Get a Disney Day ” presentation at Epcot , you take the I-4 to 192 and then look for the cans. Of course, it’s easy to understand why everyone’s...

on12 Feb 2010
Blog Post: Walt Disney Imagineering is very serious when it comes to play testing

Jim Hill

Did you hear about the play test that WDI ran at The Magic Kingdom last month? Where the Imagineers used Guests who were waiting in line for a character meet-n-greet right outside of Pooh’s Playful Spot to try out a new entertainment-based queuing system? Though the Imagineers are being pretty close...

on19 Jan 2010
Blog Post: Let George Do It: One-time WDW busboy becomes Disneyland’s newest president

Jim Hill

What with that $1.1 billion worth of construction that’s currently going on at Disney’s California Adventure (not to mention that $100+ milllion redo of the Disneyland Hotel that just got underway), the next three years are going to be a particularly tough time for the Disneyland Resort . Walt Disney...

on13 Oct 2009

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Blog Post: Kevin Yee's "'Earbook 2011" and "Christmas at Walt Disney World" are books that will help you book your next WDW vacation

Blog Post: Mickey always plans a few moves ahead when it comes to Walt Disney World

Blog Post: New book takes a behind-the-dreams look at the way Walt Disney Imagineering really works today

Blog Post: Will Johnny Depp’s version of the Mad Hatter soon be making appearances at Disney’s theme parks?

Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch: Disney World uses coupons to promote off-peak dining & shopping

Blog Post: Muppets add whimsical touch to WDW’s “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” celebration

Blog Post: Walt Disney Imagineering is very serious when it comes to play testing

Blog Post: Let George Do It: One-time WDW busboy becomes Disneyland’s newest president