Search results matching tags 'Disney' and 'Liberty Square'

"The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World" will give you a renewed appreciation of the WDW Resort

Jim Hill — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews Susan Veness’ new paperback, which features over 600 seldom-told tales about the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom...(read more)

Monday Mouse Watch : Disney World's new grim grinning gracious ghosts

Jim Hill — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Forget about fright. Now it's all about being polite. Or so says Jim Hill as he talks about the new spiel that cast members are expected to recite whenever they work at this Magic Kingdom attraction...(read more)

Will the Liberty Square bridge repairs lead to an abridged version of Disney's "Dreams Come True" parade ?

Jim Hill — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill brings you the latest news on this Magic Kingdom construction project. Which could result in a pretty intriguing parade route at that theme park for a few weeks this summer...(read more)

"We're rollin' on the Mickey's Birthdayland Express"

Ron Schneider — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:05:00 GMT

Ron Schneider looks back at one of the more unusual anniversary celebrations ever held at the Magic Kingdom. Where the Imagineers added a whole new "land" to that WDW theme park in honor of Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday...(read more)

Does WDI plan on gagging our next Commander-in-Chief as part of the 2009 redo of WDW's "Hall of Presidents" ?

Jim Hill — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares what he's heard about the upcoming revamp of this Magic Kingdom attraction. To be specific, how the Imagineers are looking to shave a few minutes off of the running time of this 36-year-old Liberty Square show...(read more)

Will Liberty Square bridge repairs actually force the Mouse to reroute the Magic Kingdom's parades?

Jim Hill — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about the contingency plan that WDW officials just put in place, should that theme park suddenly need to close this vital connection to the Hub...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reports on the field test of these new handheld units. Which supposedly worked great ... Once you could actually convince a tourist to come take part in this test, that is...(read more)

Get a (turkey) leg up on the competition by visiting WDW on Thanksgiving Day

Eric M. Davis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT

JHM introduces its newest columnist, Eric M. Davis of Orlando Fun Tickets. Who - in his debut article - talks about the many different ways tourists can enjoy Turkey Day while vacationing at Walt Disney World...(read more)

WDI's X-Scream Makeover of WDW's Haunted Mansion: Part 5

Jim Hill — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill concludes his series on this Magic Kingdom favorite by first talking about that state-of-the-art image capture system that was installed at this dark ride but never really turned on, then by discussing the exit area gift shop that will eventually be added to this attraction...(read more)

WDI's X-Scream Makeover of WDW's Haunted Mansion: Part 4

Jim Hill — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill continues his 5-part series on this recently revamped Magic Kingdom classic. This time around, Jim talks about a gag that the Imagineers finally felt was far too gruesome to be added to this attraction's Attic sequence...(read more)