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Are you ready for a Jungle Cruise?

You can never accuse Disney of resting on their laurels. With their enormous success of transforming Pirates of the Caribbean into a powerhouse film franchise, Walt Disney Pictures is now turning their focus on another attraction at their Disneyland and Magic Kingdom theme parks. This ride in this case is Jungle Cruise, one of the original 22 attractions that Disneyland featured when it opened in 1955. Jungle Ride The Jungle Ride is one where visitors to the parks (that would be you and I) get to take a trip through the jungle on a riverboat. The riverboat guide shares his … Continue reading →

A Day at the Magic Kingdom – Tips for Your First Visit

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If you’ve never been to Walt Disney World before, your first trip can be somewhat daunting if you’re not sure where to go and what to do. While the parks do provide maps and event details, it can be confusing to the average visitor. So, to save you from hopefully experiencing any more frustration than you really have to (and in order to keep you from asking questions such as, “When is the 3 o’clock parade?”), here are a few tips to help you truly experience the magic. 1. Plan Ahead. Which rides does your family really want to experience? … Continue reading →

Inside the Disney Limbo

After previewing “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” last week, I began wondering about the status of many other upcoming Disney films. While researching the movies Disney’s got on its production line, I discovered many promising titles (and some not so promising) that are currently in a state of limbo. A number of interesting projects are in various stages of halted production over at Disney right now. For today’s blog I thought I’d highlight some of these projects. “Enchanted 2” – All right, I’m cheating some here. The House of Mouse just announced that they plan to make a … Continue reading →

Indiana Jones and the Summer of Hidden Mysteries

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Indiana Jones is back this summer (and in more than just the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull). He’s rescued the Holy Grail, the Sankara Stones, the Crystal and the Ark of the Covenant. So what’s next for the erstwhile and dedicated archaeologist and professor? If you said Disneyland, you were right. The Summer of Hidden Mysteries On May 22, a new season of summer fun kicked off with Indiana Jones being seen randomly throughout the area. He’s seen often at the Temple of the Forbidden Eye where the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction plays, but now guests get to enjoy his … Continue reading →

Summer Movie Mania

With summer just around the corner you can bank on the fact that there will be at least one movie that you absolutely must see… every week. Whether you are a fan of Will Smith, Adam Sandler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ben Stiller, Heath Ledger or Jack Black you will be in hog heaven this summer when your favorite actors and actresses hit the big screen in what are being called the biggest movies of the year. Check out what will be waiting for you at theaters this summer: AUGUST 1: “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.” Brendan Fraser fans … Continue reading →

Disney “Dream” Jobs

A couple of days ago, I mentioned that the Career Builder contest that thousands of people entered their videos into presenting themselves in their personal dream roles as Disney Cast Members. The dream jobs these contest entries were competing for included Jungle Cruise skippers, pirates, Haunted Mansion Butlers and Maids; Princesses-in-Waiting and Disney Parks Parade Performers. What Are These Dream Jobs? Do you have a dream job at Disney? I always wanted to be one of the dancers that performed during the stage shoes, myself. But let’s talk a little bit about what each of these dream jobs actually involves … Continue reading →

Disney’s The Week in Review – September 16-22

Our week in Disney’s (Unofficial) Blog was a bit brief, but we did manage to cover a few interesting stories. Monday, September 18 The Santa Claus 3: The Escape Clause is due to open on November 5th and it’s the third film in the Disney franchise that began back in 1994. These family fun movies are a real treat at our house and we’re looking forward to the continuing adventures of Scott, Charlie and the rest of the North Pole gang. Tuesday, September 19 We discussed a review of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – A Review and why you should … Continue reading →

Cancun Vacation – Action Adventures

For the adventure loving family the Cancun area offers a variety of activities from speeding down a zip line through the jungle canopy to riding a quad down jungle trails. Our family only had the time to visit Selvatura, but I have listed some additional extreme adventure activities your family might enjoy. Click on the adventure name to be directed to their web site. Selvatura Selvatura is an extreme adventure park with over 247 acres of jungle. It is located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Coming from Cancun the turn-off is on the right where you will follow a … Continue reading →