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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Reopening Pushed Back to 2021
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Reopening Pushed Back to 2021
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Disney’s “Splash Mountain”… Should it be re-imagined?, Part 2
Last week I decided to ask the question, “Should Disney re-Imaging Splash Mountain?” However, in order to make a rational and informed decision, the movie that inspired the attraction, “Song of the South” must be invoked. Its history, Walt’s assessment on how to treat and produce the film, the actors, storyline, everything must be explored. The film has been controversial since its screening, and because of the fervor it causes among so many people, Disney has tried to be “Politically Correct” with its treatment. Since its premier on November 12th, 1946 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, it has been re-released several times in theaters, In 1956, and in 1972,…
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Disney’s “Splash Mountain”… Should it be re-imagined?
I have never disagreed with what Disney has planned, offered, re-imagined, removed or added since writing about everything Disney since 2005. Remember when Disney was going to add Captain Jack Sparrow and other characters from the franchise to the storyline? The internet was livid with complaints how that would destroy a Disney classic, but Disney did it right and it enhances the pirate’s tale. The Same with the Haunted Mansion, with the changed queue and graveyard. I had faith, and it was rewarded, the additions set the attraction’s bar even higher. Disney’s decision to re-imagine Splash Mountain, originally inspired by “The Song of the South” to reflect the film, “The…
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Chef Kristy Carlucci Joins Gideon’s Bakehouse Coming to Disney Springs
We just found out some amazing news and wanted to share with you… Gideon’s Bakehouse is obsessed with the guest experience. As they prepare to expand with their new location at Disney Springs, they want to ensure quality doesn’t drop with volume. They also want to use their larger location to play with new limited edition offerings. To do this, they welcomed one of the most celebrated Pastry Chefs in the state to their team, Kristy Carlucci. Kristy Carlucci brings over a decade of baking and pastry experience to Gideon’s Bakehouse. Most recently, she spent five years as Pastry Chef of The Osprey Tavern in Orlando. Kristy gained a strong…