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March 14, 2019 By Matt Roseboom Leave a Comment

Spring 2019 issue of ‘Attractions Magazine’ now available

The Spring 2019 issue of “Attractions Magazine” is now available in print, on the Nook and Kindle and soon in our iPhone and iPad app. Click Here to order your copy. [Read more…]

July 31, 2017 By Banks Lee Leave a Comment

Daycation Kingdom – ‘Pleasure Island Throwback Thursday’ – Episode 98 – July 31, 2017

This week, Mike and Frauke head over to Dockside Margaritas at Disney Springs, to check out their Throwback Thursday promotion, that includes a lot of the specialty drinks you found at Pleasure Island. [Read more…]

March 18, 2017 By 1 Comment

The story behind S.E.A., Disney’s Society of Explorers and Adventurers

Last week, Walt Disney World debuted Miss Adventure Falls at Typhoon Lagoon. Not only does this new raft ride add another family-friendly attraction to Disney’s most popular water park, but it expands on the long-running mythology that has been built up around the Society of Explorers and Adventurers. The Society — whose imaginary members include Harrison Hightower III, Lord Henry Mystic, Barnabas T. Bullion, Mary Oceaneer, and Dr. Albert Falls — has now been woven into the backstory of Disney rides and restaurants across the globe. If you aren’t already familiar with how the fictional S.E.A. ties together Disney attractions from around the world, here is an introduction to the story behind Disney’s Society of Explorers and Adventurers. [Read more…]

June 21, 2016 By 2 Comments

Comedy Warehouse reunion show announced for July 15 in Anaheim

Their original Orlando home may have recently been rebuilt as Disney Springs’ newest upscale steakhouse, but alumni of Pleasure Island’s much-missed improv attraction will be making a rare west coast appearance at the Comedy Warehouse reunion show recently announced for July 15 at the Anaheim Disneyana Convention. [Read more…]

February 5, 2015 By Banks Lee Leave a Comment

Chapel Hats is the first of many new stores opening at Downtown Disney Springs

As construction on some areas around Downtown Disney begin to finish, several new stores are beginning to open their doors. [Read more…]

January 26, 2015 By Banks Lee Leave a Comment

The Explorers Club show brings back memories of Disney’s Adventurers Club

The Adventurers Club at Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island closed more than six years ago, but a new show in downtown Orlando has brought back some of the cast and the feel of the old nightclub attraction. [Read more…]

August 11, 2014 By 2 Comments

Photo Update: Downtown Disney continues to transform into Disney Springs

By Don Gworek

There’s been steady progress in the transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs next spring. It also looks like some of the plans have been modified or are changing. Here’s current status of the construction.

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March 26, 2014 By Banks Lee Leave a Comment

Details revealed for D23’s Destination D: Attraction Rewind at Walt Disney World

D23 has announced some details about what guests can expect at this year’s Destination D: Attraction Rewind, taking place Nov. 22 and 23, 2014 at Walt Disney World. [Read more…]

February 17, 2014 By 3 Comments

Photo Update: A look at Downtown Disney’s transformation into Disney Springs

By Don Gworek

Construction is well-underway on the transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs. Here’s some of the work in progress where Pleasure Island used to be. [Read more…]

March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Join the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Downtown Disney’s Raglan Road two weekends in a row

One of the most authentic St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in town will be taking place at Downtown Disney at the Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant from March 8 through 10 and 14 through 17. [Read more…]

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