About: Brad Johnson
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Disney’s released another gift card discount package for stays in 2011. With this package, guests who book a full price 5-day/5-night package with the Walt Disney Travel Company may be eligible to receive a Disney gift card in the following amounts.
Value resorts $200 Disney Gift Card
Moderate resorts $300 Disney Gift Card
Deluxe/Deluxe Villa resorts $500 Disney Gift Card
Gift cards can be used in most locations on Disney property to purchase dining, souvenirs, and more.
Guests must check-in during the following dates to be eligible for the gift card: 10/3/10 – 11/23/10, 11/27/10 …
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According to AKLResort.com, Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will begin charging a per night premium fee for one of its most popular views.
With four savannas housing dozens of species of African animals, the resort is a major draw for Disney World guests. Up until this point, rooms with savanna views have all been equally priced with specific savanna view requests not guaranteed. However, it’s clear that most guests staying at the resort’s Jambo House building have been requesting a view of the Arusha Savanna, the area just off of the …
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Businessweek is speculating that the recently announced increase in park ticket prices is a good sign for the company itself.
According to the article, the fact that Disney feels it can raise prices is a sign that demand is staying strong, despite the economy. From the article:
That indicates that park revenues are holding up, despite building economic pressure and no discounting, Wible wrote in a morning report. Wible believes this suggests that Disney will report stronger-than-expected earnings for its fiscal third quarter next Tuesday.
The analysis that there is currently “no …
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After bringing back the Main Street Electrical Parade for an open-ended run, Disney World is continuing along on a retro-streak by adding the original PeopleMover name to what has been known only as the Tomorrowland Transit Authority since 1994.
Long-time Disney fans know that the ride, which carries passengers on a track above Tomorrowland giving riders a view of many of the attractions in the area, was originally called the WEDway PeopleMover when it opened in 1975. WED (Walter Elias Disney’s initials) Enterprises was the original name for what has now …
Disney Movies »
Yahoo Movies has released several new stills along with the film poster from the upcoming Disney movie, Tangled, which brings us along on a re-imagined story of Rapunzel and her suitor, Flynn Rider.
Tangled showcases the talents of Mandy Moore as Rapunzel and Zachary Levi as Flynn.
You can see other stills from the film along with the trailer (also posted below) here. Click here to watch a video describing the “making of” the film. And don’t forget, Tangled stars Rapunzel and Flynn Rider will be showing up in Walt Disney …
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Disneyland will be welcoming a new parade in 2011! Mickey’s Soundsational Parade will blast onto the scene with bright colors and incredible new music and sounds come next year.
The Disney Parks Blog revealed the concept art for the show today:
Percussion is clearly the name of the game in this parade, with many of the floats made to look like massive, stylized drums. Mickey plays along on a drum set in his own little snowglobe, the Three Caballeros (including Donald Duck, of course) shake their maracas, and even Rapunzel gets in …
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While swimming, snorkeling, and enjoying the beautiful tropical weather are on the must-do list for any visit to Disney’s new Hawaiian resort, Aulani, let’s not forget the food!
Disney Food Blog is reporting that there will be nine dining options at the resort, and they all sound delicious.
Most prominent at the resort will be the Makahiki Buffet Restaurant. Serving buffet style, the location will offer breakfasts with favorite Disney characters and casual dinner meals. The cuisine will reflect local favorites and a special effort will be made to bring in fresh, …
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Disney Food Blog is reporting that the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Guide is now available.
This multi-page booklet offers detailed information on the Food and Wine Festival booth menus, special events, culinary demonstrations, and beverage seminars that will be available at the 15th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival in Walt Disney World, which begins October 1st, 2010.
Also highlighted are visiting wineries and breweries; celebrity chefs in attendance like Food Network’s Robert Irvine and Cat Cora and gourmet heavy-hitters Todd English and Scott Hunnel; and the Eat to …
Disney Media »
Two pop culture sensations will be sharing the airwaves together. In an interview with HollywoodLife.com, Gomez reveals that she collaborated with Katy Perry on her upcoming second album.
While the two singers may seem to be on very different career tracks, they are both experiencing skyrocketing popularity. In the interview, Gomez reveals:
“Katy Perry gave me a song, and she did background vocals on it,” she told us. “The whole experience was really fun, and I knew what I wanted to do with this album.”
She also reveals that her …
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Disney World Annual Pass holders can now register for the passholder-only Tower of Terror event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The event, scheduled for Friday the (August) 13th, 2010, will offer guest the opportunity to experience the brand new Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ Re-Imagined — a different version of the ride that includes special effects and different drop sequences put into place for Disney World’s Summer Nightastic promotion, which ends August 14th.
The event will take place from 7pm-10pm, and Annual Pass holders must register on the restricted Pass Holder area of …
