‘Castle in the Sky’ Blu-ray Review

One of my favorite animated movies has always been ‘Castle in the Sky’, the very first Studio Ghibli film. After a small run in America, it made it was re-released again in 2003, where it gained Studio Ghibli even more traction after the success of ‘Spirited Away’. This was the

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Do You Speak the Disney’s Language?

The world of Walt Disney entertainment is so unique it requires its own language. Some words originated directly from Walt and his Imagineers. Others, it seems, have grown into their own Disneyness and have acquired new meanings along the way. Attraction = a theme park ride or show Audio animatronics

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Disney Launches “Where’s My Water?” Merchandise Line

Disney Mobile and Disney Consumer Products (DCP) today announced the first line of merchandise based on Disney’s hit mobile game, “Where’s My Water?”. The new line extends the story of Swampy the Alligator, Disney’s first original character for mobile, and includes an impressive line-up of licensees and retailers including, Hasbro,

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Epcot’s Coral Reef Resturant Review

I remember in the 80’s when Epcot opened, my family visited the Living Seas. I remember thinking that it was one really huge aquarium as I descended in my hydrolater and then rode my seacab (does anybody remember those things?) to “Seabase Alpha”. In fact, the Living Seas IS a

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Top 5 Ideas For Going Beyond the Attractions

Walt Disney World is one of those vacation spots we feel like we can visit again and again. Not everyone understands that, of course, and we Disney addicts get questions along the lines of “But weren’t you just there?” all the time. What those people fail to understand, and what

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Great News for Disneyland Annual Passholders!

Fantastic news for annual pass holders at Disneyland!  This summer Disneyland will be allowing season passholders early entry into the parks. June 18th through September 13th Disneyland annual pass holders can gain 1 hour early entry into the parks on selected days. It looks like these will take place at

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Disney World Quick Tips – Best Rides and Attractions to Nurse or Bottle Feed your Little Ones

I know what your thinking this is a funny subject coming from a guy. But I am no stranger to poopy diapers or feeding little ones. While visiting the parks with little ones can be challenging there are some little tricks my wife and I have learned to help make

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Disney Interactive Labs introduces Video Portal

Disney Interactive Labs has recently released a new video portal located at video.disney.com.  This interactive portal allows you to watch trailers, YouTube videos, and clips — all from your browser on either your desktop machine or mobile device.  This sort of site is right up my alley, and my daughter’s

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Cruising The Waters Of The World

My favorite thing to do at Walt Disney World outside the parks, and now my son’s favorite, was always renting one of the little two-person boats for a cruise in one of the property’s many waterways. The “water mice” of my childhood have been replaced by Sea Raycers designed specially

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Sneak Peak of Merida Meet and Greet at the Magic Kingdom

On May 12, 2012, Disney’s newest princess Merida from the Pixar film Brave debuted at the Magic Kingdom in a new Walt Disney World meet-and-greet featuring three animated bear cubs, coloring, and an archery lesson. From what I hear a soft opening is under way now with an official opening

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