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Beat the heat this summer with a trip to one of Central Florida’s water parks

Courtney Mills — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Courtney Mills of Orlando Fun Tickets talks up some of the more popular amenities that can now be found at Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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)

Short lines & seasonal fun to be found at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Courtney Mills — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Forget about all those sales at the mall on Black Friday. JHM guest columnist Courtney Mills points out what an entertainment bargain a ticket to WDW's MVMCP is...(read more)

Disney World now offering discounted Merchandise Credits to select Guests

Jim Hill — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about a test that's currently underway at the WDW Resort. Where people who have already bought vacation packages are now being offered the chance to purchase a $500 Walt Disney World Merchandise Credit for just $395...(read more)

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 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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)

"Creating Magic" reveals how the modern Magic Kingdom really operates

Jim Hill — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews Lee Cockerell's new book, which recounts the many lessons that this Disney vet learned while he was the Executive Vice President in charge of Operations at the WDW Resort...(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)

Dazzling light show inaugurates WDS's Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Martin Smith — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

This past weekend, JHM guest writer Martin Smith was at the press launch for the Disneyland Paris Resort's newest attraction. And he now shares his impression of TOT's most impressive opening ceremony...(read more)

How do you earn the right to perform in Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe Revue? Make a left at Magic Mountain

Ron Schneider — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

As the Disneyana community gets ready for next Saturday night's Golden Horseshoe tribute event, Ron Schneider tells you how he became Wally Boag's understudy back in the summer of 1980...(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)