Orlando Observations – Walt Disney World Style

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Well I’m back in Orlando for 10 days of willfull suspension of disbelief and along the way we all know that I’ll be sharing some observations with all of you and hopefully also provide some insight and some tips to help you on your next visit to Walt Disney World. And of course it would … Continue reading "Orlando Observations – Walt Disney World Style"
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I Have a Meeting on March 2, 2009

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This is short and sweet…I know”¦I know….so much unlike my usual blog. So I’m here at Walt Disney World”¦it’s 12:47 A.M. and I have news. I made a pact with myself long ago that holds that I would not share any news with you unless it meets certain criteria. One piece is to make sure … Continue reading "I Have a Meeting on March 2, 2009"
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Candlelight Processional: Yes or No?

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In late June, Walt Disney World started accepting reservations for the Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages. I’ve been receiving some email from several folks (hi Sue Coppola) regarding this Dinner package and how I feel about it. So let me chat about this for a while. First, for those who don’t know, the Candlelight Processional is … Continue reading "Candlelight Processional: Yes or No?"
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WDW Ticket Price Hike: Changing the Guest Dynamic

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WDW Ticket Price Hike: Changing the Guest Dynamic The question was “Should we continue with our annual price increase or delay it?” It probably took about 1 nanosecond to decide. I guess I don’t have to tell you what that decision was”¦you’ve seen the reports; read the internet; heard the podcasts”¦yes it will cost more … Continue reading "WDW Ticket Price Hike: Changing the Guest Dynamic"
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Mailbag: No Kidding Around!

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Mailbag: No Kidding Around! This is a special mailbag edition of “The View from Scopa Towers” in which Michelle Scribner-MacLean I answer some of the many emails we received regarding our “No Kidding Around” blogs. To refresh your memory, here are the links to Part 1 and Part 2. Following each letter you’ll first find … Continue reading "Mailbag: No Kidding Around!"
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MagicTunes at MagicMeets

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MagicTunes at MagicMeets Are you one of the lucky ones who was able to scoff up one of those rare MagicMeets tickets? If so then you are probably a bit excited this week because MagicMeets is practically here. By the time you get to read this I am probably already in Harrisburg (or almost there) … Continue reading "MagicTunes at MagicMeets"
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Marathon Training

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Marathon Training Okay, July 4th has come and gone. For those of you who are training for either your first Walt Disney World full or half-marathon”¦how are you doing? You should be in full swing training by now. Hopefully by now you are somewhere in the 3-5 mile range and are at a comfortable pace. … Continue reading "Marathon Training"
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Disney Dining Plan

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Disney Dining Plan I have received some emails lately asking me about the Disney Dining Plan. Specifically, you want to know what is better the Basic Dining Plan or the Deluxe Dining Plan. That’s a tough question to answer because it depends upon things like your eating habits and where you prefer to eat. There … Continue reading "Disney Dining Plan"
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Magic Meets

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MagicMeets Well, MagicMeets is approaching and things are happening. I’m sure that Fred Block and crew are busy putting together what will no doubt be yet another magical weekend for those lucky enough to attend the 5th Annual MagicMeets. I will be there hosting two special sessions we’re calling “MagicTunes“ in which participants will be … Continue reading "Magic Meets"
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MouseFest 2008

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Mousefest 2008 We are now under the 180 day mark for Mousefest and I know there are plenty of you out there who are making plans and thinking about meets and making ADRS. As the Mousefest Executive and Organizational Committees put Mousefest Plans together there are many t’s to cross and i’s to dot and … Continue reading "MouseFest 2008"
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