R.A. Pedersen's Blog, page 42
June 10, 2011
Disney sends out guest surveys about RFID proposals
This past week Disney has sent out feedback surveys to several recent guests of the Walt Disney World resort asking about their interest in proposed RFID technologies. These new technologies would be integrated into the existing park experiences and possibly … Continue reading →
Disney gets permit approval to demolish Adventure's Club
The plans Disney submitted earlier this year to the Florida water management district to rework the Pleasure Island area into "Hyperion Wharf" have been approved. At this point Disney is allowed to go forward with restructuring the shoreline and crowd … Continue reading →
June 9, 2011
Disney's Tactile Brush debuting at The Enchanted Tiki Room?
Remember when we told you all about this thing: If you don't have the foggiest what this IKEA-meets-back-massager-of-the-future setup is all about then head on over to our older article explaining Disney's Tactile Brush device. We'll wait. So.. according to … Continue reading →
June 8, 2011
Signs point to Disney's Grand Floridian Expansion Beginning Construction Soon
It appears that much like Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort the new wing that is going to be built near Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is also going to be flying under the radar as groundbreaking gets … Continue reading →
June 7, 2011
A 'Tropical Serenade' rekindling memories
Per Disney's Press Release: The Sunshine Pavilion, featuring a show variously known as "Tropical Serenade" and "The Enchanted Tiki Birds," debuted on Oct. 1, 1971, in Magic Kingdom. In 1998, following substantial refurbishment, it re-launched as The Enchanted Tiki Room … Continue reading →
June 6, 2011
New Fantasyland Construction Photo Update
It's time for another round of construction photos from the Magic Kingdom – including the demolition of the old Fantasyland Skyway station. That's it for now folks. Hope you enjoyed it – we'll report back again soon when there's something … Continue reading →
Kinect brings Disneyland game to Xbox – USATODAY.com
Kinect Disneyland Adventures, one of a trio of upcoming games for Microsoft's Xbox 360 console system using the hands-free Kinect controller, plays out more like a virtual visit to the Magic Kingdom— except you can fly. Disney and Microsoft plan … Continue reading →
June 5, 2011
Wishes behind Beast's new castle at Magic Kingdom
We thought you might enjoy the sparkly goodness of this: Oooh.. aah… shiny. Just imagine the vistas the New Fantasyland expansion will offer in 2012!
June 2, 2011
Provide labor, materials and/or equipment for construction (Again.)
Happy "Permit Day!" *confetti toss* That's sort of what we feel like shouting every time the Buena Vista Construction Company vomits out a group of vague permits and notices like the ones filed with Orange county today. Today's group all … Continue reading →
Disney's Tactile Brush: Coming to a park near you!
Disney showed off a new gizmo it hopes to soon be using for theme park attractions – it's akin to the in-theater effects used in the 3D/4D films seen at Epcot and Hollywood Studios – called the Tactile Brush. Ok, … Continue reading →
