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New York Knicks Power Forward Amar’e Stoudemire Prepares Mickey Mouse Candied Apples at the Magic Kingdom

By Amanda Tinney

New York Knicks power forward Amar’e Stoudemire prepares orange and blue sprinkled candied apples, shaped like Mickey Mouse, Aug. 23, 2010 at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Stoudemire, along with Cast Member Naima Fernandes, prepared a host of Knicks-themed candy delights in the Main Street Confectionery. The five-time NBA all-star will... »

Captain EO Pre Show, Merchandise, and a Message From Dan Cockerell

By Amanda Tinney

Yesterday was the Cast Member and Media Preview of the return of Captain EO to Epcot’s Magic Eye Theater.  To say I was overwhelmed with excitement is an understatement. Being the EPCOT Center geek that I am, I had been anticipating this day since the announcement was made that Michael would be coming home... »

Epcot Parking Lot Car Crash Results in Upside Down Sedan

By Amanda Tinney

Yesterday I met up with friends at Epcot. As I pulled into the parking lot I was met with a rather nasty sight.  A collision involving two cars that resulted in one of those vehicles being turned completely upside down. I tried to post a photo from my iPhone via Twitter but the result... »

Gearing Up for the 2010 Goofy’s Mystery Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

By Amanda Tinney

Well….tomorrow is the 17th Annual “Goofy’s Mystery Tour” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios here in Orlando, Florida and I am gearing up for it…as much as I can. For those of you who don’t know what “Goofy’s Mystery Tour” is…it is a special event for cast members that is a mish-mosh of trivia questions, scavenger hunts,... »

Chat with Vinylmation Cast Member Steven Miller this Thursday

By Amanda Tinney

Do you love Vinylmation? Are you itching to find out what the next set will include? Do you want to know the origin story behind your favorite figure? Well, get your questions ready because… Vinylmation.com is sponsoring a LIVE chat with Steven Miller, Disney’s Vinylmation & Pin Trading connoisseur, on April 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET... »

Cast Member Spotlight on Mandy from 50’s Prime Time Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

By Amanda Tinney

Have you ever eaten in a restaurant where your server scolded you for having your elbows on the table, made you set your own place settings, and told you to get off your cell phone…referring to it as a walkie talkie, but said all these things with a smile? These are normal occurrences at 50’s... »

Dooney and Bourke Event at Disney TREN-D With Ian Ray

By Amanda Tinney

This afternoon, Disneyphiles with a penchant for designer handbags were treated to a special expereince!  Downtown Disney Marketplace store TREN-D hosted an exclusive Dooney & Bourke Event launching the 2010 Collection starring the Creative Director for for the brand… the fabulous Ian Ray. With every purchase of $150 or more on Dooney and Bourke merchandise,... »

Free Segway Rides at Epcot’s Segway Central in Innoventions

By Amanda Tinney

Segways! You see managers zipping to and fro inside of the Disney parks on these things daily.  There are even paid tours you can take through Epcot and Fort Wilderness on a Segway. The paid tours will run you just shy of $100.  However…did you know that you can test drive a Segway free... »

Sneak Peek at the 2010 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Preparations

By Amanda Tinney

“Welcome to the Himalayas! Snow Cone?” ~ Abominable Snowman Monsters, Inc. I had this crazy dream… A new Disney VoluntEAR spotted on the 2010 Walt Disney World Marathon sidelines handing out snowcones. (Don’t worry…they’re lemon.) Was it a nightmare Fantasmic?  Mother Nature has plans to unleash her fury on thousands of Disney Guests and runners... »

Mary Blair Gingerbread Christmas Tree at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

By Amanda Tinney

Do you trim a real or artificial Tree at Christmastime? The chefs at Disney’s Contemporary Resort trimmed a Gingerbread Tree this year…in icing that is. A very large tree! Here’s a shot of it from the monorail platform. The tree’s design was inspired by renowned artist Mary Blair and is positioned in from of another one of... »