Harry Potter fans will be able to experience more of the magic of J.K. Rowling’s world in 2014 when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley opens as an expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. This new experience will also …
The name Disney has been a part of American culture for the better part of a century. Walt Disney was very keen on making sure that his company was a result of American ingenuity, like Edison and Ford. Like other Americans before him, Mr. Disney felt immense pride in his …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Splitsville Complex, ‘Limited Time Magic,’ and Other Disney Fun Previewed Dec. 6, 7 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 7, 2012) – Engines revved, music pulsed and Test Track Presented by Chevrolet debuted during a high-octane grand-opening celebration Thursday night at Epcot in Walt …
Today, EPCOT Center turns 30 years old. In Walt Disney World, celebrations are already underway as many of the EPCOT Center aficionados have made their pilgrimages to central Florida to be there on this important day. But why? Not considering the fact that this is a Disney anniversary, which will …
Last year, Disney initiated a new marketing campaign called “Let the Memories Begin” that allow guests to share their own personal memories of the theme parks and even have them projected onto a backdrop (be it a castle or ‘small world’) every night. It was a great way to remind …
Our very own Murray the Bellhop was recently at Tokyo DisneySea and filmed their Fantasmic! This got me thinking, how does it compare to the Fantasmic! here in California that I know and love… or perhaps the version that is found at Walt Disney World in Hollywood Studios? So… DAPs …
The last few days has had a lot of chatter about the return of Nemo to the big screen in 3D. I started thinking about it and yes, I’m excited for it. However, I also found my mind wandering to Walt Disney World and specifically Disney’s Animal Kingdom where …
Hey, this is Merlin checking in to share the last day of my trip to Walt Disney World with Mr. DAPs. We started this day by taking the bus to the Animal Kingdom. We did really well with the timing and arrived to the bus stop right as it was …
Today is Veterans Day. This is the day set aside to honor military veterans. This day originally was observed as Armistice Day as proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson who said, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those …
This is Merlin once again with another trip report for my visit to Walt Disney World with Mr. DAPs. I hope you enjoy following us as along our fourth full day at the resort. Here is a recap of our day… We started our day off heading to the Magic …
Hello again… this is Merlin reporting back in from Disney World! We have completed our third day at the Walt Disney World resort, and we saw quite a few shows today, most of which I videoed, and Mr. DAPs took many pictures of our trip as well. So here is …
Day two of our Disney World trip has come and gone, but Mr. DAPs and I made it a good one! Here’s a little recap what we did today… We were up and out of the hotel by 8:30am and caught the bus to Animal Kingdom, where we spent most …
Hey, it’s Merlin. I’m sitting here with Mr. DAPs after a fun-filled day at EPCOT and we would like to share our day with you. We started our day with a quick breakfast in our room at the Old Key West resort before taking the bus to EPCOT. Once inside, …
Welcome to Episode number 104 of Geeks Corner, The Halloween That Almost Was! I’m sure you’ll figure out why we have named this episode what it is. I also trust that you will take a few minutes to watch our commentary on www.dudecheckoutmysite.com. We also have some other stuff going …
Walt Disney World gets far too much of my hard earned money. Some of it goes to food, some to my lodging, but the vast majority of it goes to merchandise. Yes, I’ll admit it I’m the guy with Disney junk all over my apartment. Olzewski models here, attraction poster …