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If you drive past the roundhouse, at night or during the busy days when all 3 locomotives are out on the rails working.. all bays/slots in the roundhouse are now empty. You used to see one set of coaches just sitting there, even if only 2 loco's were working.. there would still be the set thats...

A fifth engine was purchased for use at the Walt Disney Railroad and was to be No.5 Ward Kimball. The engine was underpowered for the slight grade around the Mickey's Toontown Fair station and it was never put into service, though it was displayed in 1998 at Epcot's World Showcase...

In a related, yet possibly unrelated point... when passing the roundhouse, an entire set of coaches have been removed from the tracks. Since Lilly has been gone, there's been one set of coaches that just sits idly without a locomotive. Depending on what time of day, its been the coaches used for...

Unless Levy Restaurants contracted out Disney to create recipes, these were Disney salaried executive chefs working the test kitchen.. could they have been hired, its possible.. but I have no additional information. My source is very tight lipped and actually knew (admitted after the formal...

After reading this post, I'm feeling really inspired to go

Kinda answered your own question there.. cause then it would be in WDW, and we cant have that in our parks, but coming soon to compliment the Phil Holmes store near Belle's Village will be the Meg Crofton Store across from Little Mermaid! Now THAT is something we can have.. and who doesnt want...

No surprise with NEW Fantasyland.. as a local, who frequents the parks more often than most, the Magic Kingdom has always been a favorite. I do my best to stay away from the new area.. as mentioned, the layout (there should be a sign posted saying NO OUTLET) is horrible due to the construction...

Inside the Magic is reporting that Tony Baxter has announced his retirement from Walt Disney Imagineering, effective tomorrow. He's been there for decades after initially starting work at Disneyland when he was just 17 years old. His current job title is Senior Vice President, Creative...

Its not for San Angel Inn, Disney only collects royalties as it does not own any of of the Mexican establishments on property. Rix, Pepper Market, Maya Grill and the Mexico Pavilion @ Epcot are all owned and operated by an outside vendor. I was told last night (I inquired for more info) that...

Not saying that I'm an insider, but I have connections to high ranking executive types in the culinary/food service branch of TDO. The test kitchens are located at the Port Orleans French Quarter, in the old Bonfamille's Cafe.. that's where all this work has been taking place for about a week...

Disney chefs are currently working in the test kitchens to bring a new Mexican restaurant to downtown Disney. No word on where this new establishment will go, or what the story line is. The culinary sources would not dish any further information, but the chefs working on the menu said it is...

As most of you now know, the "infamous" flying dragon finally flew tonight.. and its being advertised as a special one night only appearance. If this is the case... bad form Disney. I get that the media is all in attendance, and this event is to drum up hype and excitement for the opening...

Opening team members for Gastons (which will have a soft open tomorrow, 10/11 at 10am if all goes to plan - thus why the planters are there) have been wondering why the cinnamon rolls are being served there as well. The basic goods that are the most profitable will be dispersed among existing...

From high level operation management, what they are being told is that Main Street Bakery will be closing its doors for a "unique" refurbishment in January, not the Plaza. During this time, "the Main Street Bakery will be transitioned to offer a new and unique line of exclusive offerings to...

So not trying to be Captain Obvious.. but lets just say this system is similar to how the Starbucks app works on a smart phone. You scan the barcode at the turnstile.. and what if you dont get a paper ticket. New readers would be installed at all fastpass attractions to scan the barcode as well...

Guess since the Circus is coming to fantasyland, we might as well allow our cast members to look like they just jumped off the carnival bandwagon.. sad day for the classic disney look. Im a cast member with a mustache but wouldnt dare even consider growing a beard. All that facial hair...

Not sure if Old Key West rents canoes, but the neighboring Port Orleans Riverside rents kayaks for about $25/hr