It’s now 2 weeks until — let me rephrase that. I started this 2 weeks before the trip, but all the prep work has overtaken a lot of my writing. A little of the prep work does have to do with this trip, but the bulk of it is getting everything in place for the … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – Preparation"
Pecos Bills – Magic Kingdom
Posted onSeveral years ago, the Pecos Bill Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom tested a couple of automated “ordering” stations where guests could place their meal order via touch-sensitive screens instead of interacting with a cast member. For whatever reason, these stations were removed after a month-long test period. Last month, they appeared again, this time with … Continue reading "Pecos Bills – Magic Kingdom"
Epcot Updates
Posted onWelcome TrooperBill as our guest blogger. He visited Epcot (8/1/07) and sends these photos and updates: The wand that once adorned Spaceship Earth continues to be dismantled. You can see progress daily. Larger Image Larger Image The House of Tomorrow in Innoventions recently reopened — the entrance way is still the same, with the fingerprint … Continue reading "Epcot Updates"
Low/No Sugar Sports Drinks
Posted onI’m getting ready for my Adventures by Disney trip to the Southwestern US which begins in less than 2 weeks. As part of that preparation, I’ve been looking for powdered “sports drinks” to bring with me. Just what is a “sports drink” anyway and does it really matter?! Ever since I can remember, we were … Continue reading "Low/No Sugar Sports Drinks"
Contemporary Resort Updates 8/2/2007
Posted onAllEars® Team member Jack Spence visited the Contemporary Resort recently. According to reports, the Food and Fun Center was supposed to close this past weekend. I ate lunch at Concourse Steakhouse Tuesday, 7/31, so I could take pictures of the Tempo Grab and Go (temporary replacement) next to the Outer Rim. It isn’t there yet. … Continue reading "Contemporary Resort Updates 8/2/2007"
2008 Dining Plan Changes
Posted onUPDATE INFO: 7/31/07 1) The Deluxe Dining plan still does NOT include gratuity. It DOES include the appetizer. 2) No word on DVC member pricing. ************* There has been lots of internet chatter about changes coming to the 2008 Magic Your Way Dining plans. AllEars now hears the following is scheduled to be announced in … Continue reading "2008 Dining Plan Changes"
Upcoming 2007 Special Resort Discounts
Posted onAs is usually the case come this time of year, Walt Disney World announces Annual Passholder and Florida Resident room discounts for the remainder of the calendar year. These should be announced in early to mid August. What is different this year is that there will be a special 4 week period where the resorts … Continue reading "Upcoming 2007 Special Resort Discounts"
Small Ticket Change coming in 2008
Posted onAll Ears hears that the advance ticket discount for all 4-day or more tickets will disappear in 2008. No word on any other ticket changes at this time.
The Seventies
Posted onDeb recently asked me to start blogging, but I was having a hard time deciding just what to blog about. As you may have noticed, I love to talk and write about WDW, and could drone on and on about the minutiae of the parks and restaurants and resorts for days on end until everyone … Continue reading "The Seventies"
Where Suenos Come True
Posted onFor there Spanish speaking guests, Disney is offering a baseball cap that says: Where suenos come true.
