MyMagic+

Do you look forward to more of Disney’s next generation advances like “MyMagic+”?

Tom Staggs, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman, wrote about MyMagic+ today on the Disney Parks blog:

“A major component of MyMagic+ is the new My Disney Experience website and mobile app, which gives guests planning their trip the latest information on all Walt Disney World Resort has to offer. We know that some people like to plan every aspect of their Disney vacation in advance while others like to plan very little, letting their day unfold spontaneously.”

“No matter where guests fall in that spectrum, My Disney Experience gives them the flexibility to plan as much or as little as they’d like to create the exact Disney experience they want. They can book dining and other experiences and reserve times for their favorite attractions, shows and more through an enhanced FastPass system, FastPass+. Once they arrive, they can use their smart phones to spontaneously change their plans in the moment, exploring our parks at their own pace and getting the most out of their visit.”

Articles:

“Disney unveils ‘MyMagic+,’ the centerpiece of its sweeping NextGen technology project” – Orlando Sentinel

“At Disney Parks, a Bracelet Meant to Build Loyalty (and Sales)” – New York Times

One bracelet to rule them all! ^_^ My preciousssss…

If you’ve ever read “Down & Out in the Magic Kingdom”, it seems we’re on our way to what Cory Doctorow wrote as science fiction years ago.

Here’s a thought: Guys! Guys! MyMagic+ can be abbreviated to MM+! (MickeyMouse) (MinnieMouse)

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Star Wars Weekends 2011

From StarWars.com…

Star Wars Weekends 2011 will be held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 20-June 12.

A complete and more detailed Star Wars Weekends celebrity lineup will be announced soon, but here are two fan-favorites returning for 2011:

Anthony Daniels, known worldwide for his portrayal of everyone’s favorite protocol droid, C-3PO, will return this year for Weekend 1 (May 20-22) and Weekend 2 (May 27-29).

Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano, in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, will appear each weekend this year as Celebrity Host of a behind-the-scenes talk show entitled “Clone Wars: Behind the Force.” Ashley is no stranger to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ashley, who grew up in central Florida, had one of her first show-business roles as a parade performer at the theme park.

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Hilarious video by an ex-Walt Disney World Cast Member

Hilarious video by an ex-Walt Disney World Cast Member

This guy landed a job at the most magical place on the planet: Walt Disney World. He narrated and animated his confession about some of the crazy stuff he did while working there. Key word: “some.”

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Tink’s Walt Disney World Guide

Free for a limited time! Tink’s Walt Disney World Guide is an iPhone and iPod touch application designed to maximize the enjoyment you experience on your trip to Walt Disney World. Specifically, Tink’s WDW is an app built for the family on the go with an at-a-glance design.

There is on undeniable fact that anyone choosing to vacation at WDW must face: waiting in line is just a fact of life. Like many other apps, Tink’s WDW tracks estimated wait times, allows users to rate attractions and dining, and makes your trip through the parks as efficient as possible, but no app can keep you from standing in the occasional queue.

Keeping children occupied in the heat or cold for 20, 30, 40, sometimes 60 minutes at a time can be exhausting and hard. This app was developed with that fact in mind.

For Fun

• Attraction information including user submitted and Disney recommendation for wait-time for rides at all major parks including, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom
• Attraction information other areas of fun including Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Downtown Disney and the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex.
• Daily event information about parades and fireworks – Park hours for all parks
• Maps and other information to make your easier and more enjoyable
• 4 star rating system for all attractions

For Dining

• Information on over info for over 150 eating establishments in Disney World covering the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Downtown Disney, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach and the ESPN Wide Wide World of Sports Complex.

Features include:

• Restaurant info like location, description, photo, and more
• At-a-glance description of food offerings
• Free app updates to get new menus and new features
• 4 star rating system for all dining experiences

Disclaimer: This application is not affiliated in any way with the Walt Disney Company or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. This application and the information contained therein represent the opinion of the developer.

Get Tink’s Walt Disney World Guide here.

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Another WDW bus incident injures bus driver!

Another bus incident! Car crash at WDW near Disney’s Hollywood Studios causes injuries to Disney bus driver. What’s up with Disney World’s mojo with all this bad news concerning Disney buses?

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