On October 27, we spent some time at Epcot. My last visit to Epcot was at the beginning of the month. At The Land pavilion, there is a pumpkin patch set up next to the Garden Grill. Part of the Canada pavilion is still under scrims. Work continues on the Japan pavilion. When I last … Continue reading "What’s New, What’s Next: Epcot – October 27, 2011"
What’s New, What’s Next: Downtown Disney October 17, 2011
Posted onNear Earl of Sandwich and Once Upon a Toy, a giant Mickey pumpkin has been set up. Halloween decorations are set up outside of Pin Traders. Walls are up around a portion of the exterior of World of Disney as they work on the pavement. Outside of World of Disney, there is a Halloween display … Continue reading "What’s New, What’s Next: Downtown Disney October 17, 2011"
What’s New, What’s Next: Disney World – September 29-October 1, 2011
Posted onWe spent some time at Disney World this past weekend and there are plenty of changes since my last visit on September 16. The (former) tennis courts at the Grand Floridian are a construction staging area. The tunnel to the left of the train station is still being worked on. There was a crane behind … Continue reading "What’s New, What’s Next: Disney World – September 29-October 1, 2011"
Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next – September 16, 2011
Posted onOn September 16, 2011, we started our day at Downtown Disney. There is some pavement work going on near the Lego Store and World of Disney. To get to the World of Disney bathrooms, you have to use the outside entrance. You can no longer get to them inside the store. The signage and such … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next – September 16, 2011"
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2011
Posted onDisclosure: As an invited media guest, AllEars.Net’s ticket to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party was paid by the Disney company. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) is an annual tradition at the Magic Kingdom. We (my mom and I) attended the party on Friday, September 16, 2011. We got to Magic Kingdom early … Continue reading "Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2011"
Finding Disney in Unexpected Places: Jim Thorpe, PA
Posted onOver the Labor Day weekend, I went to visit some of my wonderful friends (or family, depending on how you look at it) in the northeast. One of the places they took me to visit was Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. I have to be honest and say that before this trip, I had never heard of … Continue reading "Finding Disney in Unexpected Places: Jim Thorpe, PA"
Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next August 18, 2011
Posted onThe morning began at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check out the new Cars meet-and-greet. It’s located between Mama Melrose’s and the Premiere Theater (next to Phineas and Ferb’s meet-and-greet). At the beginning of the queue, there is a sign that has the meet-and-greet times. Be sure to check the Times Guide and/or the sign during … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next August 18, 2011"
Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next August 5, 2011
Posted onThings have changed quite a bit since my last visit in early July. The exterior of the tunnel on the right side of the train station is under scrims. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room (formerly Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management) is still being worked on. The new sign for the attraction is out. In … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next August 5, 2011"
Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook
Posted onRecently, Tinker Bell and her friends moved to the Adventureland Veranda at Magic Kingdom. Just after you come over the Adventureland bridge from Main Street, it’s to the right (next to Aloha Isle). A sign “marks the spot” and gives the current wait time. Some pictures have been hung on the walls. There’s even an … Continue reading "Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook"
Walt Disney: Marceline to Magic Kingdom Tour
Posted onIn March, Disney World began offering a new tour called Marceline to Magic Kingdom. We had a chance to go on this tour recently and we really enjoyed it. We went on a Friday morning. Check in is in the building to the left of City Hall. We were given our headsets and name badges. … Continue reading "Walt Disney: Marceline to Magic Kingdom Tour"