Pin Sharks are one of the reasons I got over my obsession with pin trading.
These guys are the Ultimate Pin Sharks
150 pounds of pins? That's more than I weigh!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Good Night Grad Night
Last night was the last Grad Night at WDW's Magic Kingdom, a tradition since 1972* that will be missed by future high school seniors.
Why would Disney cancel such a popular event?
"Because of concerns about scheduling and handling extra spring attendance at the Florida theme park....increased spring attendance has made it difficult to schedule the separate-ticket, after-hours events."
Grad Nights necessitate closing the Magic Kingdom at 7p.m., not a popular move with the folks paying to stay in the resorts (and who would spend more bucks at the parks than than the kids).
So now Disney World will offer Florida school groups a one-day, one-park ticket for $55 as a future alternative.
Aha. Disney has figured out that instead of having busloads of kids come in for 5 hours on four nights of the year and closing the MK to thousands of resort guests, it might be better (=more profitable) for these kids to come on personal graduation trips, most likely with their families.
Hey, I'm not complaining and neither are most of the Cast Members who worked these usually raucous events.
* In 2009 Disney tried it out at the Studios, but apparently there were mucho complaints about that because of fewer rides and attractions.
Why would Disney cancel such a popular event?
"Because of concerns about scheduling and handling extra spring attendance at the Florida theme park....increased spring attendance has made it difficult to schedule the separate-ticket, after-hours events."
Grad Nights necessitate closing the Magic Kingdom at 7p.m., not a popular move with the folks paying to stay in the resorts (and who would spend more bucks at the parks than than the kids).
So now Disney World will offer Florida school groups a one-day, one-park ticket for $55 as a future alternative.
Aha. Disney has figured out that instead of having busloads of kids come in for 5 hours on four nights of the year and closing the MK to thousands of resort guests, it might be better (=more profitable) for these kids to come on personal graduation trips, most likely with their families.
Hey, I'm not complaining and neither are most of the Cast Members who worked these usually raucous events.
* In 2009 Disney tried it out at the Studios, but apparently there were mucho complaints about that because of fewer rides and attractions.
Monday, May 2, 2011
WDW Resort 'Specialty' Rooms
WDW will offer something special to resort guests in the very near future.
At Port Orleans-Riverside, over 500 Royal Guest Rooms will be available for guests starting in the spring of 2012.
These rooms will feature:
Meanwhile at the Contemporary Resort, over 20 Health and Wellness Rooms on the 14th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be available starting in the fall of 2011 and will feature:
Guests may begin booking these offerings mid-summer.
And don't bother looking on mousesavers for discounts on these rooms.
There was no mention of the 'Haunted Mansion' -themed rooms.
At Port Orleans-Riverside, over 500 Royal Guest Rooms will be available for guests starting in the spring of 2012.
These rooms will feature:
- Ornately decorated beds that include headboards with fiber optic special effects and gold and crystal accents
- Custom bed coverings and drapes that create a more luxurious “royal” experience
- Unique, in-room artwork featuring Tiana ("Princess and the Frog") and her royal visitors
Meanwhile at the Contemporary Resort, over 20 Health and Wellness Rooms on the 14th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be available starting in the fall of 2011 and will feature:
- environmentally-friendly design elements; Relaxing scents; A custom food and beverage menu for the concierge lounge and private dining; Cardio fitness equipment so guests may exercise in the comfort of their own suite and at their own pace; Customized spa, fitness and nutrition treatments either provided in-room or in the wellness studio, an exclusive offering on the 14th floor; Unique concierge lounge experiences; Traditional club level services, like advanced itinerary planning; Sweeping top-floor views of Magic Kingdom Park and Bay Lake
Guests may begin booking these offerings mid-summer.
And don't bother looking on mousesavers for discounts on these rooms.
Royal Room
There was no mention of the 'Haunted Mansion' -themed rooms.
Bye, Bye British Invasion
After 15 years at Epcot, the British Invasion has sung their last at the U.K. pavilion in the World Showcase.
On the band’s Facebook page:
On May 3rd, a new band will begin playing tunes Dave Clark Five, Led Zeppelin, The Who and Beatles (and more) tunes.
Photo: Orlando Attractions Magazine
On the band’s Facebook page:
To Our Fans.
First thanks to all the fans of the British Invasion for all their support over the years!!
It has been an honor to perform for you and Disney all these years!
We have given our notice to Disney Talent and Casting that we wouldn’t be playing after April 30th some time ago. We will be back to play at Disney from time to time and you will find those future dates posted on the British Invasion Facebook page!! Stay tuned for a British Invasion fan appreciation party in May and details of our first concert appearance in downtown Orlando on May 14th.
Sincerely,
The British Invasion 2011
UPDATE:
The new band's name is .... British Revolution
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Bazillions of Brazilians
The 'official' Disney seasons are: Holiday, Peak, Summer, Value, and Regular. There is however one other season that WDW regulars know all about - Brazilian. This occurs in January when it's summertime below the equator and lots (I mean BAZILLIONS) of Brazilians flock to the Mouse House in well, flocks.
Why is this of interest?
Because columnist Monica Bergamo from Folha, one of the two biggest newspapers in São Paulo, reported:
Wow! Finally a new country in Epcot's World Showcase. Well, maybe. Disney has not confirmed this, so it's not yet official.
The choice of new country is not real surprising. South America is not yet represented around the World Showcase Lagoon. And remember those bazillions of Brazilians?
Frankly, if a Brazilian pavilion would include a steakhouse like Texas de Brazil , GREAT! It would save me trip down International Drive!
Why is this of interest?
Because columnist Monica Bergamo from Folha, one of the two biggest newspapers in São Paulo, reported:
“Brazil got a seat in a great international “forum”: Disney. Representatives from the greatest theme park complex in the world approached the federal government this week to announce they’ll include a Brazilian pavilion at Epcot Center, in Orlando (USA). The country will be featured alongside nations such as the US, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico and Canada."
Wow! Finally a new country in Epcot's World Showcase. Well, maybe. Disney has not confirmed this, so it's not yet official.
The choice of new country is not real surprising. South America is not yet represented around the World Showcase Lagoon. And remember those bazillions of Brazilians?
Frankly, if a Brazilian pavilion would include a steakhouse like Texas de Brazil , GREAT! It would save me trip down International Drive!
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