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It's been a while since I last posted here but since someone posted a link to my Haunted Mansion queue video (thanks!) I figured I'd chime in to address some of the concerns/questions... Yes, the queue splits left and right and today a cast member made it very clear which led to what. Guests...

Here's lots of Lotso from today at Disney's Hollywood Studios... photos and video from the meet and greet and dancing in Block Party Bash: http://www./2010/05/lotso-meet-and-greet-debuts-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ Lotso definitely has some mystery behind him. The...

I briefly chatted with the YouTube user who posted the videos and he told me it was indeed a test being run by Disney. He said: "We went in as regular guests, however, we did have to sign something before entering the room. They said it was being video taped by Disney for internal research...

Here's an HD video and gallery of photos I shot today of the Tronorail making its way around the Epcot track: http://www.distantcreations.com/blog/2010/03/19/video-photos-tronorail-debuts-on-walt-disney-worlds-monorail-tracks/

Sounds just like last year. While there are roped off areas, it's rather difficult for Disney to police those areas to allow only those with tickets/vouchers. In other words, you can just slip under the rope (as I did several times last year for a few minutes here and there) and it's likely...

Actually, the 35% off discount is for annual passholders or Florida residents who take advantage of the $49/night value resort deal. To receive the discount, you must show your AP or Florida ID as well as your room key. Here's the fine print from the email that was sent by Disney, with the...

Boy do I wish every store had the checkout process that Apple Stores do. Instant credit card checkout anywhere in the store... no lines, no paper. With Jobs sitting on Disney's board, I do hope that it's somewhere in the pipeline. He obviously gets it. The question is, can he convince...

I sampled the food during the event today and the bruschetta was REALLY good, as was a similar flat bread meal. I also had a slider which was decent but not the best... though they did make them dry. It needed some ketchup. ;) Here's a little more information with a link to a photo gallery...

While we unfortunately didn't make it inside the Club for its final performances, we did have a chance to snap some photos of the crowd waiting outside an hour before it opened, along with the characters. See more photos, watch a video of Sutter Bestwick inducting members outside...

Video of the Disney Fairies from this morning is now online: http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=966

I posted some photos of the Disney Fairies from this morning's announcement along with a bit of concept art for the 2009 celebration here: http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=966 A video is coming shortly as well!

I thought the Pontiac was a little odd as well. I figured they'd use the car with the Mickey head tires. Anyway, I've also uploaded a video of today's event including the complete parade on Main Street and a brief interview with him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5Kt16iEJH8

Here are a couple I took this morning: More in this photo gallery. It was a fun morning! Lots of smiling faces and happy people. Afterward, I heard one woman exclaim, "I got a high-five from Michael Phelps!" There were a few "Phelps fan" t-shirts as well. Excitement all around.

Here are some photos that I took today at StormStruck: http://www.tinyurl.com/stormstruck