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Yikes! Not sure if this has been posted yet (and perhaps it's old news), but apparently three hollowed-out hand grenades were found at Downtown Disney. Here is a link to the story: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-hand-grenades-downtown-disney-20130102,0,6638564.story

By now, most everyone has read one of the many recent articles about the success of the Harry Potter movies specifically and the Harry Potter franchise in general (e.g.http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-0718-box-office-20110718,0,7844706.story from the L.A. Times). I was most...

Recently, several insider posters (read "Lee") hinted that this year's D23 convention may be the vehicle for some fairly significant announcement(s) for new attraction(s)/ride(s) at WDW. Al Lutz apparently disagrees with our insiders and has opined that not much of anything will be announced of...

Disney's official website, as well as other internet sites, are reporting that the Haunted Mansion will be closed from June 6 - September 12 this year. That's a pretty long rehab - let's hope that all of the Disneyland enhancements are made and the ride is restored to its opening-day glory.

Not sure if anyone posted this yet, but I just saw this press release on Disneycruiseline.com. Looks very exciting: Disney Announces Expansion of Successful Cruise Business Two new ships will more than double passenger capacity BURBANK, Calif., (February 22...

I seem to recall reading something recently that explained why Disney changed the resort Dixie Landing's name to Port Orleans - Riverside, but I just can't put my finger on it. As I recall, there is something apparently politically incorrect about the name "Dixie" - hence the change. Other...

I just returned from a WDW trip between 8/8 and today, 8/12. While touring the WS yesterday at about 11:00 a.m., my attention focused on a group of apparent VIPs (all very well dressed young Asian men and women wearing CM buttons on business suits - could not discern whether they were new CMs...

I received, early this morning, an email from DVC informing me that I had been selected by the random drawing for the December 2 booking opportunity for the Oct. 21, 2007 Members only cruise (yeah!). I was placed in "Group A" at 9:00 a.m. and will be allowed to book up to two staterooms. My...

Interesting rumor from Screamscape yesterday: rumor has it that Dreamfinder may return to a few of the show scenes in the current incarnation of JIYI as part of Epcot's 25th anniversary. Although it's not the return of the original version of the ride and pavillion, it would be a welcomed...

I know there has been much speculation about what's in store for Timekeeper's space (particularly after Steve's February 14 posting about its permanent closing). Screamscape is now entering the rumor arena: "The latest rumor however was for a Monster’s Inc. themed attraction that might...

The Orlando Sentinel reprinted an L.A. Times story today about theme park attendance figures (rehashing the posts that appeared here several days ago). What caught my eye, however, was the article's quote: "Disney also has opened or will open new rides at each of its Florida parks this year...

Wow. Another Jim Hill bombshell. Today's column claims that Disney is "very close" to securing the rights to all characters and books in the Harry Potter series and that certain "event based" theme park attractions featuring Harry Potter are on the horizon.

Hmm. I just returned from a trip to WDW the first week in December - my personal observation is that WDW is doing very well - the parks are adding attractions, guest volume was healthy and building (e.g. Saratoga Springs) appears as frantic as ever. Al Lutz, however, paints a very different...

Just returned from WDW today and noticed the Fairfield's new "Bonnet Creek Resort" off of Lake Buena Vista Drive adjacent to Disney's Carribean Beach. My question is: isn't Bonnet Creek Resort located on Disney property? It's clearly not a Disney resort. Does anyone have any details...

JH Media (yes, that JH) posted an article today that there isn't any "good news" to report about Epcot in general and Future World in particular based on new "rumors" JH has discovered. Essentially, JH reaches this conclusion because of the "new" rumors that: 1)Siemens has decided not to...

Kevin Yee has an interesting article on possible recent "clues" that Disney is, in fact, preparing to build a Fifth Gate. Although surrounded by speculation and conjecture, it makes an interesting read: http://www.miceage.com/kevinyee/ky110105a.htm I know that we've debated this issue...

Although unsupported, MousePlanet authoritatively states the following concerning EE's opening: "The recruitment process for the attraction's opening team has begun, with a possible January start of training on the attraction. Soft openings may begin in February, with an official opening date...

I received the following e-mail message from the president of Disney Publications in response to my e-mail of concern/criticism regarding the discontinuance of the Disney Magazine. Although the decision still disappoints, it is refreshing to see that someone did read and respond to my e-mail...

There has certainly been much debate on the boards lately (as well as passionate opinions) about whether Soarin' should have been placed in The Land pavilion and whether or not it "fits" as part of The Land's theming. To that end, I found an interesting quote in my Summer 2005 Vacation...

Well, for those of you who were wishful that Robert Iger would mend fences with Roy Disney and invite him to participate in Disneyland's 50th Celebration in July...I'd suggest that we have a better chance of Horizons being rebuilt at Epcot. Roy Disney and Stanley Gold filed a lawsuit...