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Christmas in Florida

After the Blizzard of 2009, I’m sure more people than ever are considering traveling to Florida for Christmas. I prefer Hawaii myself, but I digress. Sunny Florida is a hotspot for snowbirds looking to escape Old Man Winter’s blast. However, some shy away from flying south because they don’t think the sand and surf make for a traditional Christmas backdrop. Little do they know that Florida is filled with festive displays and attractions this time of year, including: ORLANDO The House of Mouse goes all out for the holidays. If you are planning to travel to Orlando this month, don’t … Continue reading →

What is Pleasure Island?

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Ah, Pleasure Island. When I worked at Walt Disney World in the late 1980s, other reservationists and I would often go to Pleasure Island after a swing shift. Some of the names of the clubs have changed but the fun is timeless. If you’re planning a family vacation at Walt Disney World but would like to take an evening just for you and your spouse or significant other, book a babysitter through your Walt Disney World Resort and head to Pleasure Island for the evening. Pleasure Island is an island of nightclubs and restaurants with a few shops mixed in … Continue reading →

Hanna Montana Makeovers at Disney

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Just when you thought that they couldn’t come out with any more Hanna Montana things that your daughter could ask you for… The Downtown Disney Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a high-end fashion spa for kids. As of February 24th, they’ve been offering Hannah Montana makeovers. Until that time they had only specialized in the Disney Princess look – and what parent can really resist that? But now, in addition to Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine, Disney Diva and the Pop Princess, there will be Hannah Montana. Yes, just when you thought that they couldn’t come out with any more Hanna … Continue reading →

The Disney Institute

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Walt Disney World has a corner on the magic market. Not only are the Disney rides and food some of the world’s greatest, but their personnel, aka Cast Members, are some of the friendliest and most helpful in the world. This is not an accident. Disney takes great pains to train all of it’s employees to provide the very best customer service possible. Everyone from the princesses to the street sweepers, and even the cast members you never see, has been trained in the Disney manner of treating customers. This bit of Disney magic has not gone unnoticed by other … Continue reading →

Careers at Disney’s Wide World of Sports

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Disney World employment isn’t just about mice and princesses. Disney World has its own Sports & Recreation Career Center. If a career in sports is what you are looking for, Disney World’s Wide World of Sports can be a great place to break into the business. Following is a list of jobs and job descriptions that are available through Disney Sports & Recreation. Sales Management Disney’s Sales Management personnel choose the events that will be held at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. They determine the value of each event and select the appropriate participants for each event at Disney’s … Continue reading →

Night of Joy 2008

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For those of you who follow my advice and plan your vacations far in advance, here is a Disney event you might want to plan your next one around. The 2008 Night of Joy will actually be a two-day event held on September 5 and 6, 2008, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney/MGM Studios). This event has moved from its previous venue so this year is its first at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is an event that has been going on for over twenty years now. In that time, it has entertained a combined audience of over nine hundred thousand … Continue reading →

What Were These Parents Thinking?!

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In December of 2007, three whole teams competing in the Pop Warner Super Bowl Competition at Walt Disney World were evicted from the Walt Disney World All-Star Resort because of a fighting incident at the hotel. The teams involved were the Westport Patriots of Baltimore, the Kahalu’u Hei’eia Broncos of Kailua, Hawaii, and the Waianae Tigers of Waianae, Hawaii. The teams given the boot were made up of kids between the ages of 14 and 16. Now, granted, kids that age have a lot of new testosterone running through their systems and get they worked up pretty easily but give … Continue reading →

Disney Coffee to Support our Troops

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The Walt Disney World Dolphin resort goes through a lot of coffee. Every day, they leave packets of coffee in each guest room and, with all the visitors they have, that adds up to a pretty big hill of beans! Since they recently changed coffee supply companies, they’ve decided to get rid of the surplus coffee they had from their initial supplier and who better to give it to than United States’ troops serving overseas? Well, that’s what I think and apparently what somebody in charge at the Dolphin thought too. Thanks to the Wesley Chapel nonprofit group “Support Our … Continue reading →

Disney Employment: The Disney Look

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Before you call the Disneyland Jobline at (800) 766-0888 or the Walt Disney World Jobline at (407) 828-1000, you’d better take a look in the mirror and make sure you’ve got the right look. That’s right. Not just any schlub can get a job working for Disney. Following are the appearance guidelines for Disney employees. If you can’t meet them then you shouldn’t bother applying. Disney employees are expected to have a clean, natural, polished and professional look. Trendy and extreme don’t cut the mustard at Disney so let your Mohawk grow out before you try to get a job … Continue reading →

Walt Disney World Spas: Grand Floridian

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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa takes pampering to amazing new levels. Not only are there white sand beaches and concierge service to be sure you’re treated right at the Grand Floridian but there is a great full-service spa and health club right there on the premises. You can enjoy treatments for the face and body that are guaranteed to refresh and revitalize you down to your core. You can have your choice of massage therapies, facials, aromatherapies, signature services and even enjoy a good workout. When planning your vacation at the Grand Floridian, consider some of these great spa … Continue reading →