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Tom Biricker’s D23 Expo* 2013 Announcement Predictions

Two thoughts:

1. I agree with Tom.

2. I hope we are both wrong and Disney announces something big.

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Who really owns the theme park rights to the DC and Marvel comic characters?

Now, when people either (1) ask me questions about this or (2) say ridiculous rumors about it, I can just point them to this post.

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‘The Hat Lady’ show no longer performing at Epcot’s Rose and Crown Pub

It is sad to see Carol Stein’s role reduced. Hopefully, they can find her a nice, new home at Disney Springs when it is completed. Preferably, at some kind of improv comedy club.[^fn1]

[^fn1]: I will never get over how good she was at the Comedy Warehouse. I really, really miss that place.

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Disney Food Blog Challenge: The Disney World Milkshake Crawl

I wonder if this is what Elyssa means when she says she wants to “drink around the world” at Disney?

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More parking lot closures coming to Downtown Disney

> The current plan calls for lots I, J and K to be closed on July 22 2013. Combined with the recent lot H closure, this will mean that all parking lots from Disney Quest to the Pleasure Island bus stops will be closed.

That is really going to make things congested. I am interested to see how the [shuttle bus](http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/disney-springs/news/15jul2013-more-parking-lot-closures-coming-to-downtown-disney-and-off-site-parking-readied-for-busy-periods.htm#.UeQzUeNIJrQ.twitter) stuff works.

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Disney Reaction GIFs

I thought for sure this post was going to be from [Oh My Disney](http://blogs.disney.com/oh-my-disney/), but it actually an example of [WDW Radio](http://www.wdwradio.com) updating its blogging game.

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A Couple of Myths about World Showcase at Epcot

Huh. I never realized how much space the World Showcase has to expand if Disney chooses to do so.

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Carousel of Progress: A True Piece of American History

In the various times I had been do Disney World in the past 30+ years, I had not been on the Carousel of Progress until last year. I am so glad I decided to ride it[^fn1], especially since I feel that it is so quintessentially Disney.

[^fn1]: I can thank Elyssa for suggesting it.

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Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant at Downtown Disney set to close in mid-August

I know that Cap’n Jack’s doesn’t have the best reputation, but I have always had a good time when I went. It is a stretch to say I will miss it, but it is weird to think it will be gone.[^fn1]

[^fn1]: On the other hand, I am going to miss Planet Hollywood when it closes. I have had just too many memories at that place.

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First Official Trailer for ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ featuring Tom Hanks as Walt Disney

Speaking of movies that I think are going to be great…

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Get to Know the Characters of Dinsey’s Frozen

This looks like it is going really good.

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Parking Lot H closes at Downtown Disney for Disney Springs construction

Well, shoot. That is where I *always* part.

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First Official Image Of Tom Hanks As Walt Disney, Emma Thompson As PL Travers In Saving Mr. Banks

They look great. I am really looking forward to this movie.

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Where is the real downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort?

I agree with Robert Niles. I love the Boardwalk area around Crescent Lake, and I always try to spend a bunch of time there when I visit.

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Aerial view of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train construction site

Wow. It is a lot larger than I thought it would be. It should be an excellent center to New Fantasyland when it is completed next year.

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A Love Affair with the new runDisney 10K Races

The increase in 10K races at various Disney running events is a positive development. It helps get people who think a half marathon sounds impossible[^fn1], and gives them a chance to run a Disney race. I hope the trend continues.

[^fn1]: Like I kind of do.

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New Mickey Video Website and App

Give me a minute. I’m going to download this, right now.

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Photos from the Disney Food Blog of some of the items at this year’s Food and Wine Festival

I do not think I will be able to make it down for the festival this year, but these pictures make me wish I could.

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Downtown Disney, A History

David Smith[^fn1] gives a nice summary of the history and the plans for the future of one of my favorite places at Walt Disney World: Downtown Disney.

[^fn1]: Not the [Feed Wrangler](http://feedwrangler.net) guy.

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Disney Character Names With Meaning

Save this for a little trivia fun during your next drive to Disney World.