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Disneyland to Geek Out?

When I mentioned last year’s Disney fan convention, D23, I said it was like Disney’s answer to Comic-Con. I realized that some of you might not know what Comic-Con is. Comic-Con started in the 70s as a relatively small convention specifically for fans of comic books (hence the title). As the years went by other media appealing to the comic crowd, like science fiction and fantasy television and movies, were added. Forty years later, with geek properties firmly ensconced in the mainstream thanks to the popularity of fantasy and comic book movies like “Lord of the Rings” and “X-Men,” Comic-Con … Continue reading →

Monthly Payment Plan for Disney World in Works

Disney World Annual pass holders get all sorts of perks: constant easy entry into the park, parking benefits, admission into special exhibits like the Richard Petty Driving Experience, and more. Now Disney might add another bonus to that list: a monthly payment plan. A monthly payment plan would allow pass holders to pay their fees in smaller installments, rather than having to pay the full amount all at one time. This opens up the benefits of the annual pass to more people, those who may not have been able to pay the total cost all at once. For current pass … Continue reading →

The New Parent’s Restaurant Survival Tips

It never fails. The moment you cautiously venture out into the world in the form of a quick restaurant meal, your smiling little angel becomes the crying crazy baby. Okay, so even if your kid isn’t like that, there are a few things to keep in mind when bringing your baby or young child into a restaurant. Here are some tips to make it easier on everyone, from parents to baby, to servers to other patrons. Make sure that you have enough distraction on hand to keep your little one occupied throughout the meal. It is a good idea to … Continue reading →

Can You Do Disney Without Going Broke?

Let’s face it; visiting the House of Mouse isn’t cheap. Shelling out $31 a day to rent a double stroller at Disney World and $10 to treat three kids to ice cream sandwiches at Disneyland is enough to send any parent into shock. Fortunately, there are ways to save if you are determined to make your child’s Disney dreams come true. It’s true; penny-pinchers can have a delightful time at Disney theme parks, provided you follow these tips: FOOD You can take a huge bite out of your food bill if you book a private home, suite or other type … Continue reading →

How to Have Even More Fun at Disneyland and Disney World

On average how many minutes do you spend strolling around Disneyland or Disney World trying to track down costumed characters to pose with your children for what could the family snapshot of the year? Ten minutes, 20, 30? I once went four hours walking through every land in the California amusement park before finally hooking up with Minnie Mouse on Main Street. These types of frustrating experiences may be a thing of the past thanks to a new partnership between the Walt Disney Co. and Verizon Wireless. The two mega-companies recently announced that they have reached a multiyear deal to … Continue reading →

Disney Hikes Prices—How Much You’ll Have to Spend to Visit Mickey

Getting into the House of Mouse is going to cost you more. New admission prices went into effect today at Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida. Tickets for guests aged 10 and older to Walt Disney World in Orlando now cost $75 (up from $71), while tickets for children aged 3 to 9 are now priced at $63 (up from $60). At Disneyland in Anaheim, one-day prices are now selling for $69 (up from $66) for those aged 10 and older, and $59 (up from $56) for children aged 3 to 9. In addition, the park hopper option, … Continue reading →

Yummy Freebies

As restaurants start to feel the pinch of rising inflation and lower sales, they are looking for more aggressive ways to bring budget conscious customers through their doors. Through the use of coupons, fast food restaurants are offering free food as a way of grabbing our attention. Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs has a coupon circulating for a BOGO on hot dogs. It doesn’t say any other purchase is required. We can feed two kids for the price of one. The coupon expires December 31, 2008. Arby’s is offering a free roast beef sandwich with the purchase of a medium fry … Continue reading →

Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye (Disneyland)

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Opened in 1995, the Indiana Jones Adventure is a fantastic reason to visit Disneyland. The adventure is a combination project between Disney’s imagineers and Lucasfilm Ltd. If you’ve never experienced this ride, it’s a thrilling adventure for Disney guests of all ages. The adventure comes to life as you take an expedition through the fabled Temple of the Forbidden Eye in the depths of India’s dense jungles. Guests are loaded onto World War II troop transports for an archaeological tour of the temple. The temple was rediscovered by Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones, Jr. and his team. Mara, the deity the … Continue reading →

Indiana Jones and the Summer of Hidden Mysteries

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Indiana Jones is back this summer (and in more than just the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull). He’s rescued the Holy Grail, the Sankara Stones, the Crystal and the Ark of the Covenant. So what’s next for the erstwhile and dedicated archaeologist and professor? If you said Disneyland, you were right. The Summer of Hidden Mysteries On May 22, a new season of summer fun kicked off with Indiana Jones being seen randomly throughout the area. He’s seen often at the Temple of the Forbidden Eye where the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction plays, but now guests get to enjoy his … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Mouse Ears?

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Seriously? It’s an inescapable part of modern life that we recycle that which is old and classic and turn it into something new and modern. Disney is not the first company and certainly not the last to recycle the past for a new generation. They did it with Herbie, with Flubber, Dr. Doolittle, and while they may not remake their Disney classics, that hasn’t stopped them from creating straight-to-DVD sequels that refresh the past by generating present day interest. So what are they up to now? A souvenir store in Mickey’s Toontown Disneyland in California is going to start selling … Continue reading →