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High Prices and Preferential Treatment for the Wealthy – Walt Must be Rolling Over!

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Walt Disney’s dream was to be able to share the magic of Disney with people of all ages and financial means. In fact, it was very important to him that the hotels and resorts built at Disney World range from the very inexpensive to the upscale for just that purpose. He wanted everyone to be able to enjoy the magic of Disney regardless of their income. Now, Walt Disney World in Florida has raised their admission prices for the third time in less than two years and there is a patent pending on new technology that would allow guests who … Continue reading →

Disney’s “Third Shift”

Many visitors refer to Disneyland as the “Happiest Place on Earth” and if you’ve ever been to the theme park you know it is certainly one of the cleanest public places on the planet. But, have you ever wondered how it maintains its tidy reputation? The answer: the “Third Shift.” Not long after the last guest exits the park’s gates “cast members” (yes, even the maintenance crews were deemed such by Walt Disney) arrive to restore order to the Magic Kingdom. According to Disney execs, some 1,000 workers known as “custodians” clock in after midnight to inspect rides and scrub … Continue reading →

Summer Travel: Cute and Crazy Rides

My friend’s husband is an adrenaline junkie. But, she knew that was part of his personality before she married him, so she doesn’t flinch when he deposits her and their children in the kiddie section of a given amusement park and takes off for the trill rides. Personally, I can barely stomach the merry-go-round so I am only too happy to remain in the children’s area with my daughter. (Before we were married I would hang out by the games while my husband braved the twists, turns and drops of the thrill rides—-now at least I have my daughter to … Continue reading →

New Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction Concept Art

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One of the most talked about topics in Walt Disney World and Disneyland news is the upcoming refurb on the classic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. With the amazing success of the film, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, it was only a matter of time until the ride upon which the film was based received its due update. If you recall, in an article written earlier this year, I went over the proposed changes to the ride which included adding the infamous character of Captain Jack Sparrow, Barbossa, and the newest villain of the soon-to-be … Continue reading →