Listener Emails for the week of 5/22/07

In this week's episode, we discuss the top news stories on the DIS including the Beijing, China theme park that bears a striking (if unauthorized) resemblance to Disneyland. Also, we launch our first podcast dedicated to Universal Orlando. The team also shares a variety of updates and new offerings at Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line. Also, we have a special extra segment this week featuring our discussion about Disney's Grand Gatherings. All that plus Roundtable Rapid-Fire and listener emails in this week's edition of the DIS Unplugged.

Special segment on Disney's Grand Gatherings

Welcome to our new monthly Universal Podcast. A new show will be released the first Tuesday of each month starting on June 6, 2007. In this months edition, we discuss the upcoming events at Universal Orlando including the new Simpson's attraction at Universal Studios, and Blue Man Group on June 7th. We'll also tell you more about the rumors of Harry Potter coming to Universal. In our dining review segment, Kevin Klose shares his review of Lombard's Landing at Universal Studios. Pete Werner discusses some insights he gained on a recent family vacation to Universal and a stay at the Hard Rock Hotel.

PLEASE NOTE Our feature topic this week on Gay Day's at the Magic Kingdom may be inappropriate for some younger members of your family. In this week's show, we discuss the top news stories on the DIS, including Disney's announcement that its resorts will be going smoke free on June 1st. The team also discusses the upcoming Gay Days event at Disney World. Also find out why DIS Radio (and many other Internet radio stations) may be going off the air soon. All that plus listener emails and Roundtable Rapid-Fire.

This week the team discusses the top news stories of the week, including news about Universal's recent announcement about the new Simpsons attraction and an update on the Disney theme park rumors in Missouri. Part 2 of the History of the DIS, plus Roundtable Rapid-Fire and listener emails.

This week the team discusses the top news stories of the week, including news on the upcoming rehab of Spaceship Earth, and why Harry Potter fans may have something to cheer about soon. We continue our discussion on Epcot's Flower and Garden festival and the new Gran Fiesta Tour at the Mexico Pavilion. John Magi tells what special surprises Dreams Unlimited Travel has in store for DIS'ers sailing on the 1st Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean sailing on May 26. All that, plus Roundtable Rapid-Fire and listener emails!

This week the team discusses the top news stories of the week, including why Keith Richards won't be promoting the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie. John Magi and Kevin Klose discuss a recent visit to the Disney Magic, and offer perspective on the handicapped accessibility of the ship. Bob Varley discusses the start of the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. All that, plus Listener Emails and Roundtable Rapid-Fire!

This week the team discusses the top news stories of the week, including the latest in the ongoing battle over Winnie the Pooh, as well as an update on new security procedures at Orlando International Airport. Corey and Julie Martin attended a taping of the Ellen DeGeneres Show at Universal Orlando, and give us a report on that. As we close in on the 10 year anniversary of the DIS on June 1st, Pete Werner talks about the history of the DIS in the first of a three part series. All that, plus Listener Emails and Roundtable Rapid-Fire!

This week the team discusses the top news stories of the week, including the controversy about Disneyland's possible expansion plans. Kevin Kloe gives his review of Narcoossees at the Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. Corey and Julie Martin tell us what they did in a segment entitled 'A Couple 'things to do'. All that, plus Roundtable Rapid-Fire and Listener Emails.