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Episode 147 – The Future of Walt Disney World

August 27, 2018 By Daniel Hale

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In this episode Daniel and Jes discus the future of Walt Disney World. We also talk about the cancelation of the luxury resort at Disneyland, D23, and Halloween Time food.

News

Disneyland’s New Upscale Hotel Put On Hold Indefinitely

D23 Tix go on sale Thursday, Aug 23

Foodie Guide to Halloween Time

Featured Topic

The Future of Walt Disney World

  • Star Wars: Galaxies Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • Star Wars Hotel
  • Tron Coaster at the Magic Kingdom
  • Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot
  • Ratatouille at Epcot
  • Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • Out of this World Dining at Epcot
  • Disney Skyliner transportation system

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Episode 121 – Pokémon Go Tips for Disneyland

July 24, 2016 By Daniel Hale

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In this episode we are grabbing our smartphone and playing Pokémon Go at Disneyland! Looking for the best tips and tricks to play this game? Then look no farther! This and the latest news to come out of the Disneyland Resort.

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Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts

August 15, 2015 By Daniel Hale

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2015) – Today at the D23 EXPO 2015, The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced to an audience of more than 7,500 fans that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., allowing Star Wars fans to step into the stories from a galaxy far, far away.

Ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life in the two parks include creating Disney’s largest single themed land expansions ever at 14 acres each, transporting guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life.

“I am thrilled to announce the next chapter in the long and exciting history between Disney Parks and Star Wars,” said Iger. “We are creating a jaw-dropping new world that represents our largest single themed land expansion ever. These new lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World will transport guests to a whole new Star Wars planet, including an epic Star Wars adventure that puts you in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance.”

These authentic lands will have two signature attractions. Along with the thrilling battle experience, another attraction puts guests behind the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, as they take on a customized secret mission.

Iger also shared concept images of the Star Wars-themed lands, giving fans a glimpse at what is to come for Disney parks.

The partnership between Disney and Lucasfilm dates back to 1987, when the successful Star Tours attraction, inspired by George Lucas’s legendary Star Wars film series, opened at Disneyland. The attraction was then redesigned, emerging as “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” in 2011 and featuring more than 50 different story outcomes and the possibility to visit five different planets.

For 60 years, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has been delighting millions of people with fantastic storytelling, exceptional entertainment and extraordinary experiences, creating places where guests can make life-long memories with their friends and families. This announcement marks an unprecedented time of growth with exciting developments happening around the world – from Disneyland Resort’s Diamond Celebration to the anticipated opening of Shanghai Disney Resort in China.

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About Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are where dreams come true. Sixty years ago, Walt Disney created a new kind of entertainment families could experience together, immersed in detailed atmospheres and vibrant storytelling. His vision now includes a collection of five of the world’s leading family vacation destinations – Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, Calif.; Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; Tokyo Disney Resort, Urayasu, Chiba, Japan; Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, France; and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, located on Lantau Island. A sixth resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, is currently under construction in Pudong New District, Shanghai. In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts includes the world-class Disney Cruise Line; Disney Vacation Club; Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa; Adventures by Disney, a guided group vacation experience to some of the world’s most popular destinations; and Walt Disney Imagineering, which creates and designs all Disney parks, resorts and attractions.

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Episode 21 – Wanna Take a Ride?

August 31, 2011 By Daniel Hale

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Daniel and Tommy visit the D23 Expo and share their experiences.

NEWS
Side opening at DCA opened today

New Matterhorn Bobsleds vehicles offer lap bars, individual seats at Disneyland

Main Street USA Restaurants to Expand at Disneyland

D23 EXPO

Parks and Resorts Panel – They talked about, New FantasyLand in WDW, Carsland, Shanghai, Aulani, Disney Crusie Line But as far as disneyland changes go:

Disneyland to create Fantasy Faire at Carnation Plaza Gardens

The Stage that Walt Built

Carousel of Projects

A model of New Fantasyland and Storybook Circus is on display,The model shows off the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster, The Little Mermaid ride, Beast’s castle, and lots of Trees.

Cars Land, with full size animated Cars characters and ride vehicles on display, including Radiator Springs Racers and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree.

A model of Buena Vista St and the Carthay Circle Theater are also on display for the ongoing makeover of Disney California Adventure.

The Great Destini, an interactive Audio-Animatronics figure that runs completely on its own. Destini converses with guests, recognizing their words and facial patterns.

A VERY small model of Shaghi that didn’t really show much

Talking Mickey

Adventures by Disney, Aulani, DVC, Disney Cruise Lines represented as well.

Other Panels..
CarLand, Beuna Vista St, Voices of the Parks, Imagneers

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Bird’s Eve View of Buena Vista Street

August 19, 2011 By Daniel Hale

While the Parks and Resorts presentation goes on at the D23 Expo the folks over at the Disney Parks Blog posed a video of a birds eye view of Buena Vista Street.

Enjoy!


Another update from the D23 Expo! Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs and Bob Weis, Executive Vice President, Creative, Walt Disney Imagineering, just took us back in time to 1920s Los Angeles, with updates on the upcoming Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure park. Imagineers have worked hard to transport guests back to the Los Angeles that Walt experienced when he first arrived in California.

Guests will be able ride the Red Car Trolley up Buena Vista Street to the new icon of the park, Carthay Circle Theatre — a recreation of the original theater where “Snow White and Seven Dwarfs” premiered in 1937. Guests will also be able to experience the park’s charming period architecture, mix of stores, eateries and guest services — it will be a whole new entry way into the park that immerses guests into the experience.

Now travel back in time with this new flythrough video, which takes you on a tour of the new Disney California Adventure park entrance like you’ve never seen before!

Filed Under: News/Rumors Tagged With: Buena Vista Street, California Adventure, Carthay Circle Theatre, D23, D23 Expo

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