A Monstrous Summer Preview
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I had the pleasure of attending Disney Park’s Monstrous Summer Media Preview. I was so excited to hear about upcoming events and attractions. The theme “Monstrous Summer” was fitting due to the many things that will be taking place over the summer from savings at the Walt Disney World’s Resort hotels, a new Discover Disney ticket for Florida residents, upcoming Limited Time Magic surprises, dining, and new enhancements to the Disney Magic.
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The event started on Thursday, April 25th with a “Peek Behind the Wall” Experience. I had the opportunity to go on the construction site of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to hear an exclusive update from Walt Disney Imagineers about the attraction and Princess Fairytale Hall. A 2014 opening of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is still being projected for this family themed coaster. There will be a height restriction. At the time of the tour it was unknown what would be the minimum height to ride. Princess Fairytale Hall is set to open late 2013. Cinderella and Rapunzel will always be present in the hall. A third princess, who will be called their friend, will change on a daily basis.
Later in the evening, I had dinner at Monsieur Paul restaurant located in Epcot. I had a wonderful experience and will do a separate post about my meal.
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After dinner, I attended an IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth dessert party located at the Mexico Vista.
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After the laser show, the group was escorted to the front of Epcot for a wonderful announcement. Since this announcement was so big, we needed assisted from Mike Wazowski. Mike informed us The Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Park, and California Adventure Park would be open from 6am May 24th to 6am May 25th.
Yes, you read it right…24 hours in a Disney park.
Per the media release, in Florida, the Magic Kingdom will feature a Monsters University theme where Mike and Sulley will be the Grand Marshalls of the Celebrate a Dream Come True day parade. In California, guests can party away at a Monsters University “TLT Monstrous” Dance Club and Star Wars characters in Tomorrowland to name just a few events. All three parks will have limited-edition merchandise, food & beverage offerings plus other surprises. I plan on attending and I’m very excited about that.
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On Friday, April 26th, an “Around Our World” breakfast presentation was held. Presentations were made by George Kalogridis, Walt Disney World Resort President; Karl Holz, Disney Cruise Line President, and Joe Lanzisero, Senior Creative Vice President for Walt Disney Imagineering. Some highlights were:
-Star Wars Day on May 4th – a day where you may hear “May the Fourth Be With You!” This will be a one-day-only celebration featuring special Star Wars entertainment, shows, characters, exclusive merchandise, a Star Wars dance party and a Star Warsthemed fireworks show at the end off the day. A special edition of Jedi Training Academy, where parents join their children for the training and finale with villains from the Galactic Empire.
-The Disney Magic cruise ship will relaunch with redesigned areas and new spaces including the AquaDunk is a three-story body slide. You will be dropped from a trapped door in a tube that extends 20 feet over the side of the ship.
-A new parade, Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, will begin in the Spring of 2014.
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After breakfast, the Monstrous Summer Showcase was held giving those in attendance the opportunity to interview several experts in Disney parks, Disney Cruise Line, Disney merchandising, Disney entertainment, Imagineering, Disney dining, runDisney, many more.
This wonderful preview event ended with lunch at Kona Cafe located at the Polynesian Resort.
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I will be doing more posts about the Monstrous Summer event and even planning some giveaways. So stay tuned!!
I would like to give a very special thank you to Disney Parks for hosting such a wonderful media preview.
Welcome to Diz Thru Brown Eyes YouTube Channel
I have decided to venture into the world of YouTube. Here is the Introduction to Diz Thru Brown Eyes YouTube Channel. I can not wait to bring you more videos taped through these brown eyes of mine.
Snapshot Saturday
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Mean Muggin’ Monday
Today’s mug was purchased at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It caught my eye because it looks like two mugs in one. The mug retails for $14.95.
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If you would like your coffee mug on Mean Muggin’ Monday, email picture and description of mug to DizThruBrownEyes@yahoo.com
Fabulous Find Friday
Today’s fabulous find was located at the finish line of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Miler. My official time was 2 hours 40 minutes 11 seconds. I was proud of my time due to walking the majority of the course. I have registered for the 2013 Princess Half Marathon which will take place in February. I am so looking forward to participating in this race.
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Snapshot Saturday
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Fabulous Find Friday
Today’s item is celebrating Walt Disney World’s Star Wars Weekends that starts today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I am not a Star Wars fan (please don’t hit me with a light saber) but I do think some of the merchandise looks nice. I bought Duffy a Jedi Training Academy outfit. This outfit even comes with a light saber that lights up by pressing on the bottom. The light saber’s batteries are included and not replaceable. The outfit retails for $20.
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Ridley Pearson Book Signing
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I had the opportunity to attend a book signing by Ridley Pearson, author of the Kingdom Keeper series. The event took place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on January 26th at the Writer’s Shop. The event was very organized and the line moved quickly. Mr. Pearson was very nice and ever commented that I had a unique first name. I decided to have the first book, Kingdom Keepers-Disney After Dark signed.
I enjoy the series and recommend it to Disney fans that are always on the search for a Disney-fix when away from the parks. The series consists of four books and the fifth one is rumored to be released early at an event in March of this year. The titles are as follows:
Kingdom Keepers II – Disney at Dawn
Kingdom Keepers III – Disney in Shadow
Kingdom Keepers IV – Power Play
Kingdom Keepers V – Shell Game (Spring 2012 release)
I hope to be able to attend the March book signing event to meet Mr. Pearson again and purchase the fifth book.
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