http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ realdisney.com forum: Recent Posts en Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:52:36 +0000 http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=275#post-347 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:38:45 +0000 admin 347@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <p>Sounds like an awesome trip. Please continue to share. </p> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=281#post-346 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:12:37 +0000 admin 346@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <a href="http://www.realdisney.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/disney_steamboatwillie1.jpg"><img src="http://www.realdisney.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/disney_steamboatwillie1-450x353.jpg" alt="" title="Steamboat Willie" width="450" height="353" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" /></a><br /> <br /> Need to punch of your desktop with some Disney magic? Well head over to the official Disney portal at go.com and choose from some of coolest <strong>free</strong> Disney themed screensavers. They are available for both the PC and the Mac and did I mention they are <strong>free</strong>? My favorite is the Steamboat Willie one. It always makes me smile when I come back to my computer.<br /> <br /> They are <strong>free</strong>!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://disney.go.com/desktopstop/viewall/screensavers_all.html">Download Free Disney Screensavers</a> via [<a href="http://disney.go.com">disney.go.com</a>] http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=275#post-345 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:11:12 +0000 Howie 345@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <p>been great but real busy with work; but with a trip to wdw planned for next month with lots of goodies like the backstage magic tour, breathless2, a special anniversary surprise from gifts of a lifetime for my wife, and more magic, i am in the magical groove once again and wanted to share :-); </p> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=273#post-344 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:51:25 +0000 admin 344@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <p>I hope I get to go to Food and Wine this year. Always my favorite time of year to hit the parks. I especially liked it when they first started the F&#38;W - so few people, so much to do. Anyone else planning a trip this fall? </p> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=275#post-343 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:48:15 +0000 admin 343@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <p>Howie! How have you been? So glad to have you posting again? </p> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=280#post-342 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:08:11 +0000 admin 342@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dJowl_UxjN4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dJowl_UxjN4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /> <br /> I love this little Donald Duck gem from 1938. In it Donald battles his duel impulses on his way to school. What will Donald do? Go fishing? Start smoking? Or be a good duck and head straight to school. For those of us who know Donald, the answer is obvious. Watch it!<br /> <br /> <strong>Donald's Better Self</strong> via [<a href="http://www.youtube.com">youtube</a>]<br /> <br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=279#post-341 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:44:52 +0000 admin 341@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ The recent Travel Channel special, "Disney Imagineers," featured interviews with many of Disney''s theme park innovators. In the background behind one of them was a model of Cinderella Castle with some pretty cool fiber optic effects running around it.<br /> <br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center><br /> <br /> This may be what they're installing with the crane that''s behind the castle right now, but probably not. These fiber optics look like they would be a massive undertaking, not a minor rehab. They would definitely add a new magical element to the castle. http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=278#post-340 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:42:39 +0000 admin 340@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ The recent Travel Channel special, "Disney Imagineers" showcased many new and old creations from Disney parks around the world. One of the most recent was a new kind of Audio-Animatronic that Imagineers are working on. This style of animatronic will not only move fluidly like AA''s of old, but will also be able to walk around on its own. They have built a first-generation contraption that doesn''t look like much, but is able to walk on its own 4 legs. http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=277#post-339 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:40:13 +0000 admin 339@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ From August 18 through September 14, Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom will undergo rehab, including a fresh paint job. In order to accomplish this, a very large crane will be positioned next to the castle for the duration. While this is unfortunate for first-time travelers, it is a necessity to keeping the castle looking as amazing as it always does. Check out Pinocchio''s Village Haus in Fantasyland for an example of what a new paint job and a little rehab can do for a place.<br /> <br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=276#post-338 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:38:38 +0000 admin 338@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ Not that I would swear by them just yet, but here they are:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/waltdisneyworld/parksandmore/parkhours/parkhoursindex?id=SEAllParksLocationCrit&date=102002">http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/waltdisneyworld/parksandmore/parkhours/parkhoursindex?id=SEAllParksLocationCrit&date=102002</a> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=275#post-337 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:05:28 +0000 Howie 337@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <p>Disney's Hollywood Studios Announces Operational Changes for Late 2008 and 2009 </p> <p>Walt Disney World Resort Announcment<br /> July 19, 2008</p> <p>We are continually focused on providing the best possible experiences for our Guests who visit the Walt Disney World® Resort. Within the last six months, we have added significant new attractions and shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, including Block Party Bash, Toy Story Midway Mania!, Pixar Place and Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian.</p> <p>Coming in October 2008 will be the recently announced “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” and later this year, Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ will host the annual Night of Joy event for the first time and welcome back ABC Super Soap Weekend. At the same time, we have continued to update existing offerings such as Playhouse Disney—Live On Stage! </p> <p>Next year, the park will unveil The American Idol Experience, host the first Grad Nite events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ and welcome back ESPN: The Weekend and Star Wars Weekends.</p> <p>We regularly evaluate and refine our operations. At the same time we unveil The American Idol Experience in January 2009, we will make an adjustment to our operation by offering Fantasmic! on select evenings each week. Fantasmic! will be performed two times weekly –generally Mondays and Thursdays - and more often during our busiest times of the year.</p> <p>On nights when Fantasmic! is not performed, Guests (with appropriate ticket media) will continue to have the opportunity to enjoy nightly fireworks spectaculars such as Wishes at the Magic Kingdom® Park and IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot®. </p> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=274#post-336 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:15:06 +0000 Disneyana 336@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <img src="http://www.rfrpodcast.com/tubedisney/TD_Blogger/tubedisney_onemagicxmas_wht.jpg" align="left"></img>So as we are in the middle of July and we are finally back on to getting the ball rolling here at <a href="http://www.tubedisney.com">TubeDisney.com</a> its time to celebrate a Dinsey birthday in one sense.<br><br>It is actor <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001765/">Harry Dean Stanton's</a> Birthday. The actor...<br><br><a href="http://www.tubedisney.com">READ MORE on our Sister Site: TubeDisney.com</a> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=273#post-335 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:52:10 +0000 Howie 335@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <p>just came out yesterday:</p> <p><a href="http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw/images2003/languagespecific/eng/nontheme/passholder/MickeyMonitor_August2008.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw/images2003/languagespecific/eng/nontheme/passholder/MickeyMonitor_August2008.pdf</a> </p> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=272#post-334 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:07:39 +0000 admin 334@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <a href='http://www.realdisney.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/mouse.jpg'><img src="http://www.realdisney.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/mouse-300x138.jpg" alt="" title="Mickey Mouse Forest" width="425" height="195" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1608" /></a><br /> <br /> I love anything shaped like Mickey Mouse and I thought I had seem them all. But a forest? Could you imagine the excitement of being in a plane and spotting this hidden mickey? For the full scoop read <a href="http://www.directvillasflorida.com/florida-blog/index.php/7-fascinating-birds-eye-views-of-florida/">7 Fascinating Bird’s-Eye-Views of Florida</a> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=271#post-333 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:38:13 +0000 admin 333@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ If you have not seen Wall-E yet, what are you waiting for??? Its a great film. Entertains the whole family. Still need some persuasion? Check out the awesome and laugh out loud short they show before the film, "Presto".<br /> <br /> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OReDzHwZOOg&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OReDzHwZOOg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=270#post-332 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:48:27 +0000 metagirl 332@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ Another piece of overlooked magic is the clock tower at Germany, if you watch as the hour strikes two Hummel figurines come out!<br /> <br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=269#post-331 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:46:54 +0000 Disneyana 331@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ Timekeeper is tentatively scheduled to re-open August 3 and will operate from 10 AM to 6PM.<br /> <br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=268#post-330 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:45:51 +0000 metagirl 330@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ In the MK visit Minnie's House in Toontown fair...turn the dial on the microwave and it pops a bowl of popcorn, turn the dial on the stove and watch the coffee pot begin to perk and the utensils above the stove move to music. <br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center><br /> Near Space mountain there is a video arcade which has a Kodak booth where you can make personalized photo stickers complete with mouse ears for under $5.00. http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=267#post-329 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:44:10 +0000 metagirl 329@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ In MGM just outside of Indiana Jones there is a rope that goes into a well with a sign that says..."do not pull" ( with the word not crossed out )..go ahead and pull it for a surprise! <br /> <br /> Next to the AFI shop at the back lot tour ride there is an area nearby that has wooden crates stacked up...open the crates to hear some silly sound effects. <br /> <br /> At the Honey I Shrunk the Kids play area, climb the stairs between the garden hose and the slide coming out of a roll of film, you''ll see a dogs nose...put your hand in the nostrils and the dog sniffs you! <br /> <br /> Near the Hunchback Theater there is a singing in the rain umbrella attached to one of the street lamps...grab the umbrella and stand on the black square embedded in the cement for a kewl surprise.<br /> <br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=266#post-328 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:39:41 +0000 metagirl 328@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ In AK there is a bridge where the Kali River Rapids ride ends and you can push a button that causes two elephants to spray the people in the ride just when they think they''re safe from being drenched as the ride is nearing the end. At Conservation Station there is a mural in the entrance of the building that has more then 30 hidden mickeys.<br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center><br /> At one time if you arrived at AK for opening you could go into the Rainforest gift shop and walk to the back entrance of the shop where there is an entrance to the park from the gift shop and you could get ahead of the crowds...since security measures are in place I don''t know if this is still do-able. http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=265#post-327 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:38:16 +0000 metagirl 327@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ For dining ressies you can use *88 from any WDW pay phone in the parks and it only takes a couple minutes.<br /> <br /> The cafe in Disneyquest has computers from which you can access the internet so you can relax with a coffee or a cold drink and post up to the minute trip reports in the forum while the kiddies play in the arcade :)<br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=264#post-326 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:36:22 +0000 admin 326@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ The Orlando Sentinal reports that Disney has upgraded their FastPass computer system to allow for more passes to be given out. The previous system was supposedly slow at keeping track of how many passes had been distributed in order to determine how many more to give out. The new one may allow for a guest to receive a second FastPass only 45 minutes after the first one, a big change from the previous 2 hour wait period.<br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center><br /> I have not had a chance to experience this change myself, so I won't believe it til I see it.<br /> <br /> You can read the Orlando Sentine''s whole story here:<br /> <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/orl-cfbtourism29072902jul29.story?coll=orl%2Dbusiness%2Dheadlines" target="_new">http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/orl-cfbtourism29072902jul29.story?coll=orl%2Dbusiness%2Dheadlines</a> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=263#post-325 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:34:40 +0000 admin 325@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ As of July 28, at 7am, a new Annual Passholder reservation code is active. The new code is CKN and is usable for visits between 10/3 and 12/19. It allows for cheaper rates at select Disney resorts. Call the Disney Central Reservation Office at 407-WDISNEY to book reservations or find out what resorts the new code applies to.<br /> <br /> Thanks to Hjdcah for the info.<br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=262#post-324 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:36:39 +0000 metagirl 324@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ OrlandoRocks.com has posted a story and pictures from the grand opening of the new Disney-MGM Studios "attraction" Get Happy With ABC! Check out the story and pictures here:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.orlandorocks.com/info.asp?page=parks&location=studios&attraction=gethappy" target="_new">http://www.orlandorocks.com/info.asp?page=parks&location=studios&attraction=gethappy</a><br /> <br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=261#post-323 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:34:25 +0000 admin 323@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ If your staying at a WDW resort and arrive early before check-in time utilize the Disney hotel baggage handling, they will store your bags for you until your room is ready( Bring a small bag with clothes to change into if your going to hit the parks or swimsuits if you prefer to hang out at the pool so that you don't have to rummage thru your suitcases in the hotel lobby). Do the same thing on day of departure if you have a late flight, check out and leave your bags until later.<br /> <br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=260#post-322 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:28:50 +0000 admin 322@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <a href='http://www.realdisney.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/walle.jpg'><img src="http://www.realdisney.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/walle-300x193.jpg" alt="" title="walle" width="428" height="276" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1594" /></a><br /> <br /> It may be no surprise, but <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/walle">WALL-E has scored a whopping 92 on Metacritic</a>. What's even more impressive is the number of people who have given this movie a perfect 100. Is this movie going to be another classic? Odds are looking good. A got a ticket for WALL-E this weekend with my name on it, so I will post what I think when I get home.<br /> <br /> Everyone else excited? http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=72#post-321 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:43:52 +0000 freddycougar 321@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <p>I apologise for not coming back and replying. If anyone is still interested, yes, I can make dupes of that DVD for them. The quality is not that good, since it was taped in SLP, but it is wachable, and I am just glad to have it.</p> <p>But, if someone here has a better quality picture on their DVD, that would be the best way to go. I'll check back in soon to see in anyone wants to get one. Heck, I'd be interested in a better copy than I have. </p> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=259#post-320 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:50:17 +0000 admin 320@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ I am very excited to see Wall-E. In my opinion it took way too long for Pixar to do a Sci-Fi film. Fingers crossed for many many more.<br /> <br /> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fCcCZOSAtxA&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fCcCZOSAtxA&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=258#post-319 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:46:55 +0000 admin 319@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ OrlandoRocks.com has posted some outstanding new pictures of Disney''s Pop Century Resort. This resort is still under construction and is done in a similar style as the All-Star Resorts, with bright colors and giant familiar faces and icons. However, this resort looks to be one step higher, as there is a large lake nearby for guests to look over. It is in an entirely different location than the All-Star Resorts as well. The Pop Century Resort is located on the opposite side of Walt Disney World, near the Disney-MGM Studios.<br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center><br /> Pop Century is still under construction and no opening date has been set. You can see the new pictures from OrlandoRocks.com here:<br /> <a href="http://www.orlandorocks.com/info.asp?attraction=popcentury&location=all&type=lodging&sub=Construction&pg=4" target="_new">http://www.orlandorocks.com/info.asp?attraction=popcentury&location=all&type=lodging&sub=Construction&pg=4</a> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=257#post-318 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:45:27 +0000 admin 318@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ Judi has sent us pictures from the new Beach Club Villas which opened July 1, 2002 next to the Beach and Yacht Club resorts. The pictures show the one bedroom setup, which includes a bathroom, hot tub, kitchen/living room combo. These Villas are set up with studios and one bedroom styles only.<br /> <br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=256#post-317 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:43:52 +0000 admin 317@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ Looks like this Sunday, July 28, will be the day for the new WDW AP rates to come out for WDW Resort rooms through the end of the year. They are only a little bit better then the ''CKO'' code rates that came out this past Monday, but every little bit helps.<br /> <br /> <center><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br /> google_ad_client = "pub-4375507923627005";<br /> /* rd small 234x60, created 3/19/08 */<br /> google_ad_slot = "7145118389";<br /> google_ad_width = 234;<br /> google_ad_height = 60;<br /> //--><br /> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript"<br /> src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /> </script></center> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=255#post-316 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:42:51 +0000 admin 316@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <a href='http://www.realdisney.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/smallworld.jpg'><img src="http://www.realdisney.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/smallworld.jpg" alt="" title="Its A Small World" width="450" height="305" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1588" /></a><br /> <br /> Trying to boost sluggish attendance numbers, Hong Kong Disneyland opened their very own "Its A Small World" this weekend. The new ride is similar to other "Small Worlds", but with the addition of 4 new languages: Cantonese, Korean, Tagalog and Putonghua (Mandarin).<br /> <br /> Will this boost attendance? Time will tell. It seems it can take a while for a Disney park to find its footing in a new area, but just give it time. Sometimes the magic just needs a few years to kick in - just ask Europe. Although maybe they should look to the local culture to come up with new ideas for attractions. I am all for "Small World", but come up with something new. Even if it isn't an instant hit with the local market, it may attract a few Disney maniacs from across the various oceans. http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=254#post-315 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:28:17 +0000 admin 315@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <a href='http://www.realdisney.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/3caballeros.jpg'><img src="http://www.realdisney.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/3caballeros.jpg" alt="" title="3caballeros" width="425" height="599" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1585" /></a><br /> <br /> We are pleased as punch to be giving away two copies of the "<b>Saludos Amigos / Three Caballeros DVD</b>" ths month at realdisney.com.<br /> <br /> How do you enter? Super easy, just send an email to <a href="mailto:realdisney@gmail.com?subject=Saludos Amigos / Three Caballeros DVD Contest">realdisney@gmail.com</a> with your name and the email address, at which, you would like for us to contact you. Oh and make sure to put "Saludos Amigos / Three Caballeros DVD Contest" as the subject. It is just that easy.<br /> <br /> <center><a href="mailto:realdisney@gmail.com?subject=Saludos Amigos / Three Caballeros DVD Contest">Enter the <b>"Saludos Amigos / Three Caballeros DVD Contest"</a></b></center><br /> <br /> Want a Sneak Peak of what you will be winning? Warning, these videos may make you want to visit Epcot.<br /> <br /> <center><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/w0FtUdR3gfs&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/w0FtUdR3gfs&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object></center><br /> <br /> <center><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JGWOY8nPCMw&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JGWOY8nPCMw&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object></center><br /> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=253#post-314 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:04:29 +0000 Disneyana 314@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <img src="http://www.rfrpodcast.com/tubedisney/TD_Blogger/TD_Featured_Listen_TuckRD.jpg" align></img>This weeks <b>Featured Listen</b> on <a href="http://www.tubedisney.com">TubeDisney.com "Relive the Memories</a> is <b>TUCK EVERLASTING</b>. Now I have chosen this film for a variety of reasons so let's get to it.<br><br><b>TUCK EVERLASTING</b> is a classic tale that was adapted from the novel by Natalie Babbitt. The film, originally released in 2002 didn't gain the huge box office success as other Disney films released that year did, but it did however hit home with me and upon numerous viewings and listens it still remains to "stick with me." The tale is about a family known as the Tuck's who live in a remote cabin in the woods. Every 10 years the family gets back together and drink from a mysterious fountain of water giving them the ability to live forever. This is when Winnie comes into the picture and meets this strange yet friendly family. This fountain of youth is only the backdrop for a story that draws upon many topics we can all relate to. Winnie, played by Alexis Bledel uncovers the mystery and enchantment of the Tucks especially while falling for the young Jessie Tuck who is a mere 104 years old, but let's just say 17......<br><br>To Read On &amp; Listen.....<a href="http://www.tubedisney.com">Click Here to TubeDisney.com</a> http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=252#post-313 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:19:48 +0000 Disneyana 313@http://www.realdisney.com/bbpress/ <img src="http://www.rfrpodcast.com/tubedisney/TD_Blogger/crocs_logo.jpg" align="left"></img>Crocs Inc. and its subsidiary Jibbitz LLC are going to be debuting a new collection of footwear and accessories inspired by Hannah Montana, High School Musical and Wall-E. This is going to extend the line of products now already available from the popular CROCs brand. The enhancements to the Hannah line are going to include the Mary Jane line with glitter and graphicical elements to it.<br><br>The most fun out of these, well most fun if you are one of my children or have children, is the “Wall-E”-themed Jibbitz and Crocs shoes to coincide with the release of the Disney Pixar film. Wall-E is going to be a fantastic film that is set to release this year.<br><br>So as the summer months are coming up soon, now you can continue to wear your CROCs, buy more CROCS, or show your Disney spirit by wearing your CROCs.