The Walt Disney World Dapper Dans have been entertaining guests since opening day at Walt Disney World. Having recently returned after a Covid-19 break you can find the Dapper Dans you can typically find the Dapper Dans Up and Down Main Street performing American Standards like Yankee Doodle Dandy, Mr. Sandman, and Zip-a-dee doo dah. In this video, we caught up with the Dans in Town Square near the barbershop. https://youtu.be/_PEvnIP1bkk...
Jun 17, 2022•16 min•Ep. 328
Recorded During the Rededication of Disney Coronado Springs Resort and Opening of the Gran Destino Tower in 2019. Disney is all about Story Telling, and the newly opened Gran Destino Tower and Coronado Springs are no exception, we talked to an Imagineer to get the details behind the Story of The Grand Destino. https://youtu.be/cavO7FLd4dQ
Jun 15, 2022•7 min•Ep. 327
As seen on the Walt Disney World Resort Television "Special Events Channel". If you participated in the D2 Summit Championship, or the National High School Cheering Championships you likely tuned into your in-room guide for the latest information for your event, and Wlat Disney World Parks. https://youtu.be/qc2Q110nUpY
Jun 12, 2022•19 min•Ep. 326
Board an elevated tram for a leisurely voyage through Tomorrowland. During your narrated tour, go behind the scenes of attractions like Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Space Mountain and Star Traders retail shop. See architectural models of Progress City, the prototype for EPCOT. You’ll enjoy amazing up-close views of the park from a unique vantage point. https://youtu.be/xS2YZ_k1cNE
Jun 11, 2022•12 min•Ep. 325
Recorded During the Rededication of Disney Coronado Springs Resort and Opening of the Gran Destino Tower in 2019. The addition of the Gran Destino Tower changes the Walt Disney World resort landscape... what can we expect? https://youtu.be/iaVg7_u06Vo
Jun 10, 2022•5 min•Ep. 324
Recorded During the Rededication of Disney Coronado Springs Resort and Opening of the Gran Destino Tower in 2019. The #GranDestino at #WaltDisneyWorld #CoronadoSprings is set to open tomorrow... We got a tour of a Suite earlier today!!! Check out that view!!!
Jun 08, 2022•8 min•Ep. 323
Recorded During the Rededication of Disney Coronado Springs Resort and Opening of the Gran Destino Tower in 2019. Walt Disney World Coronado Springs Resort Red-dedication and Video Montage including the ceremony https://youtu.be/G1oKGervv3Y
Jun 05, 2022•16 min•Ep. 322
The unbridled enchantment and vivid pageantry of Fantasyland—and its many inhabitants—winds its way through the park in a thrilling parade spectacular. The dazzling mix of floats, motion, and original music will keep you humming along for days to come. The Festival of Fantasy Parade is Back at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Recorded May 2022. https://youtu.be/BSdgUs_Zns4
Jun 04, 2022•19 min•Ep. 321
The new Gran Destino Tower is home to an unforgettable new dining experience, – Tolédo Tapas, Steak & Seafood, a unique rooftop table-service restaurant offering dishes and small plates inspired by the flavors of Spain. Featuring sweeping views of Walt Disney World Resort, this charming, surrealistic location invites guests to dine indoors under a pair of large olive trees nestled beneath an intricate vaulted ceiling with shimmering stained-glass accents. https://youtu.be/f_d6g_Rd7BA...
Jun 03, 2022•5 min•Ep. 320
With the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, an attraction at Walt Disney World Epcot, Disney Photo Pass Services added their 14th on-ride attraction photo, along with some new magic shots all over Walt Disney World. We got the details during the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration and Guardians of the Galaxy cosmic rewind launch event! https://youtu.be/CxL2Vy9pJDA
May 31, 2022•6 min•Ep. 319
The Walt Disney World dapper dans have been entertaining guests since opening day at Walt Disney World. Having recently returned after a Covid-19 break you can find the Dapper Dans you can typically find the Dapper Dans Up and Down Main Street performing American Standards like Yankee Doodle Dandy, Mr. Sandman, and Zip-a-dee doo dah. Sometimes you can find them on board the main street trolly performing, worth following if you ask me. In this video, we follow the Dapper Dans From the Hub near Ci...
May 30, 2022•6 min•Ep. 318
The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues. Current Walt Disney World ambassador Ali Manion gave us a summary of all the changes and reasons to visit Walt Disney World. https://youtu.be/My4LyNRzgbw
May 29, 2022•6 min•Ep. 317
Epcot Garden Rocks Concert 2022. The Commodores, with special appearance by original member Walter Clyde Orange. The camera work isn't the best, but I didn't expect to be sharing, love the Special appearance. https://youtu.be/tQQbkKaaHoI
May 27, 2022•33 min•Ep. 316
Coming soon, Summer 2022, to Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom, Finding Nemo The Big Blue World, and Beyond. I had the opportunity to spend some time with James Silson, Disney Live Entertainment Show Producer, and I ask him a few questions about the new show. Based on Disney and Pixar’s film Finding Nemo, this exciting stage show invites you to discover the familiar tale of Nemo and friends from a whole new point of view, as well as fan-favorite songs such as “In the Big Blue World” and “Go wit...
May 26, 2022•9 min•Ep. 315
The Celebration of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Continues. The opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind on May 27, 2022 marks another milestone in the Epcot Transformation. During the Opening preview, I spend some time with Wyatt, the WDI Show producer on the project. https://youtu.be/q1izQpfhAr4
May 25, 2022•8 min•Ep. 314
Welcome back, as we continue our journey deeper into the wonders of Xandar pavilion in World Discovery of Walt Disney World Epcot, past the 30-minute Galaxarum, where we meet The Xandarian supercomputer, Worldmind. Catch the entire loop here; next, we move into the Xandar Gallery. We discover more about the Xandarian people, culture, and history from the original Guardians of the Galaxy Movie. Scale Models and videos create a museum-like experience comparing our world to Xandar, setting the stag...
May 24, 2022•29 min•Ep. 313
According to backstory, Peter Quill, AKA, Star-Lord, once visited EPCOT as a child in the 1980s. He loved the experience so much that he suggested Walt Disney Word’s Epcot would be the perfect place for Xandarians to connect with Terrans. Xandarians are from the planet Xandar in the Andrama Galaxy, and Terrans being their word for humans on our planet Earth. That Peter Quill suggestion resulted in the first other-world showcase pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Epcot “The Wonders of Xandar.” The W...
May 20, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 312
The Celebration of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Continues. The opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind on May 27, 2022 marks another milestone in the Epcot Transformation. During the Opening preview, I spend some time with Bette Lombardi, Sr Project Coordinator, Daniel Joseph Special Effect and Illusion Design, and Ashley Levine, Project Controls Estimator. This is what they had to say about the scale and surprises of Epcot's Latest Attraction. https://youtu.be/aE0C1-p0l6U...
May 18, 2022•7 min•Ep. 311
We got a sneak peek of the new Treasure of Xandar gift shop during the Media Preview for the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind at Epcot, and I want everything!!! The Broker Offers Treasures of Xandar Guests can hunt for Guardians of the Galaxy-themed fashions, accessories, home décor, collectibles, and toys at the Treasures of Xandar shop, located at the Wonders of Xandar pavilion. The Xandarians hired The Broker to operate this new merchandise location on Terra, which debuts several new pro...
May 17, 2022•6 min•Ep. 310
The new Connections Café and Eatery is home to a quick-service dining location as well as Starbucks coffee. With show kitchens and a variety of seating options, this new dining option encourages guests to connect with one another over food and drinks. Adding to the park’s rich legacy of original art displays, Connections Eatery features a hand-painted mural stretching more than 160 feet along the back wall, celebrating how food is cultivated around the world. I had the opportunity to ask Imagine...
May 16, 2022•7 min•Ep. 309
Part of the Celebration Continues Media Event. New Avatar Merchandise is on the way, and we have the details. https://youtu.be/0zalwtqv434
May 12, 2022•5 min•Ep. 308
The Latest Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise features the Orange Bird Collection, now available at Disney Springs. https://youtu.be/mSAV_EWX-6E
May 11, 2022•6 min•Ep. 307
Star Wars Merchandise Update from Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios. Including limited edition May the 4th 2022 Merchandise. https://youtu.be/jXSuy8CW3EA
May 10, 2022•6 min•Ep. 306
The new Connections Café and Eatery is home to a quick-service dining location as well as Starbucks coffee. With show kitchens and a variety of seating options, this new dining option encourages guests to connect with one another over food and drinks. Adding to the park’s rich legacy of original art displays, Connections Eatery features a hand-painted mural stretching more than 160 feet along the back wall, celebrating how food is cultivated around the world. https://youtu.be/Tqau21_36cg...
May 09, 2022•7 min•Ep. 305
Walt Disney once said EPCOT “would always be in a state of becoming” as a place that changes with the times. The Walt Disney World Resort theme park is delivering on that promise in a whole new way as it continues the biggest transformation in its history, bringing the next generation of immersive storytelling to life through a plethora of new attractions and experiences. EPCOT is now unified with four neighborhoods, each speaking to important aspects of the world and its people: World Showcase,...
May 08, 2022•7 min•Ep. 304
New updates to Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise are on the way, check them out this time on Sam's Disney Diary. Figment’s Garden Collection: Figment shares his love of all things purple – including beets! – with an imaginative new line of wares that celebrate the springtime harvest. These creative purple pieces will launch later on during the festival. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Collection: Decked out in dapper ensembles, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are ready for a stroll in t...
May 07, 2022•4 min•Ep. 303
For 50 years, no trip to the Walt Disney World Resort has been complete without bringing home a treasured souvenir – a special something that told everyone, “I went to Disney World!” In honor of the resort’s 50th anniversary, guests will discover new merchandise collections and shopping experiences all across The Most Magical Place on Earth. EARidescent Collection In line with new décor seen across Walt Disney World during the 50th anniversary celebration, the EARidescent Collection features a s...
May 06, 2022•4 min•Ep. 302
MagicBand+ Unlocks New Interactive Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort Disney PhotoPass service and more. The next-generation MagicBand+ will retain those popular features and add new functionality to unlock experiential moments of magic throughout the Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts. After a guest enters a theme park, MagicBand+ will come alive at various times with color-changing lights, haptic vibrations, and gesture recognition, enhancing the environment’s storytelling. The wea...
May 05, 2022•16 min•Ep. 301
The Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary is a time to celebrate Walt Disney’s legacy and vision. Walt knew food could be much more than just something you eat, but rather an entertaining, experiential and essential element of immersive storytelling. New food and drink selections for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the 50th anniversary bring Walt’s vision to life in new ways, offering nods to the resort’s past while pushing culinary adventures to exciting new places during th...
May 04, 2022•8 min•Ep. 300
Celebrate your love with Disney! For over 25 years, Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons has been making couples' dreams come true. From beaches to castles, and everything in between, find unique, breathtaking, and magical settings for weddings, vow renewals, engagements, honeymoons, and anniversaries. Also, experience unmatched wedding planning services to help bring your celebration to life and tell your love story. https://youtu.be/_KS72IooLN0...
May 02, 2022•3 min•Ep. 299
