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Blog Post: My Disney Experience delays are having a domino effect on several Magic Kingdom projects

Jim Hill

"The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray." This oft-quoted line from Robert Burns ' 1785 poem applies to an awful lot of aspects of modern day life. But none more so than the work that's recently been done in & around WDW 's Magic Kingdom Park . Take -- for example...

on7 Apr 2013
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: "Creating Magic" reveals how the modern Magic Kingdom really operates

Jim Hill

If you want to know all about the Walt Disney Company's past , there are lots of great books already on the market. Just in the past year, we've had David Koenig 's " Realityland: True-Life Adventures at Walt Disney World ," Michael Barrier 's " The Animated Man: A Life of Walt Disney " and Neal Gabler...

on15 Oct 2008
Blog Post: Why do Pirate & Princess Happy Meals make McDonald's managers want to walk the plank?

Jim Hill

Have you heard about these Disney Princess & Pirates of the Caribbean -themed Happy Meals that McDonald's is selling now through April 10th? Given that this is the first time that Mickey Mouse & Mickey Dee have joined forces since these two mega-corporations decided to end their 10-year, $100...

on17 Mar 2008
Blog Post: Disney testing new ways to slow down FastPass counterfeiters

Jim Hill

The next time you use as a FastPass at a Disney theme park, pay close attention to what the cast member does once you walk up to that FastPass Return entrance. After you hand over your ticket, do they quickly run their finger along the top of that FastPass before then allowing you to enter that ride...

on20 Feb 2008
Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch : Disney has trouble convincing guests to come make a "Magic Connection"

Jim Hill

Well, the first field test of the Walt Disney World Resort 's new " Magic Connection " system was completed late last week. And -- to be honest -- things didn't go quite as well as WDI R & D had hoped they would. Don't get me wrong, folks. The problem wasn't with the technology. From what I hear...

on27 Jan 2008

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Blog Post: My Disney Experience delays are having a domino effect on several Magic Kingdom projects

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

Blog Post: "Creating Magic" reveals how the modern Magic Kingdom really operates

Blog Post: Why do Pirate & Princess Happy Meals make McDonald's managers want to walk the plank?

Blog Post: Disney testing new ways to slow down FastPass counterfeiters

Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch : Disney has trouble convincing guests to come make a "Magic Connection"