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12Oct
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30Sep
Orlando, FA (PRWEB) February 17, 2004
In his writers den in Central Florida, Larry Pontius is shaking his head. As a former Disney marketing executive and author of the award winning speculative thriller, Waking Walt, he can’t help but smile. After six years writing the book and another three fighting to get it published in the face of agent and publisher concerns over possible Disney legal action, his phone is ringing off the hook. Its the media calling.
Reporters and producers from television stations, cable news networks newspapers, and major business magazines in the US as well as the UK have requested copies of Waking Walt.
Someone jokingly asked me if I was Nostradamus, Pontius said. But I was as surprised as anyone when Comcast announced their takeover bid for Disney. For me, its fiction turning into fact. Of course, Im sure the motives are different from those in my novel. And the ending will have to be, although I wish it didnt.
In Waking Walt, Pontius brings to life one of our most enduring legends: Walt Disney never died, but is somewhere out there in cryonic suspension waiting to come back when his lung cancer can be cured. And as the title suggests, in the Pontius thriller Walt is awakened in a desperate attempt to save his company from a ruthless corporate raider bent on tearing it apart.
In the process of promoting Waking Walt, months before the Comcast situation, Pontius became a contributing columnist on several Disney related Internet sites including the popular Jim Hill Media.com, Mickey News.com and Magical Mountain.net. His column What Would Walt Think? has often skewered the Disney Company for failings that many analysts are now saying led to the vulnerability which encouraged Comcast to launch its takeover bid.
Interviewed by a reporter from the Orlando ABC Television affiliate, WFTV-TV, Pontius was asked what his primary concern was should Comcast succeed in their bid for Disney. I worry about losing the Disney legacy Pontius said. The creative excellence and adherence to a set of values that has made Disney the greatest family entertainment company in the world. If Comcast buys Disney and turns it into something else, the world has lost something special. That would be a bad investment.
Waking Walt can be purchased online from Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Booksamillion.com, and is available at virtually any bookstore.
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08Sep
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05Aug
Orlando, Fla. (Vocus) March 9, 2010It?s a plot Jack Bauer would love ? a clandestine project by one of America?s most brilliant business leaders punctuated with multiple code names, fake identities, make-shift affiliations, and unique regulatory arrangements.
And while almost every traveler recognizes Walt Disney World as one of the world?s most popular tourist destinations, what might surprise them are the secret and pain-staking measures Walt Disney took to keep his intentions for a Disneyland-East under wraps.
Project Future, The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World, is a fascinating new book that explores one of the most comprehensive and successful private developments in U.S. history ? the Walt Disney World Resort.
The 189-page paperback by Chad D. Emerson takes Disney fans, theme park enthusiasts and lovers of Americana and pop culture on the ride with Walt and his advisors in the early 60s as they evaluate locations like St. Louis, Niagara, Monterey, Calif., Ocala, Fla. and the Miami area as possible sites for the new ?Disneyland-East.?
Emerson, a tenured member of the faculty at Faulkner University?s Jones School of Law and highly-respected theme park and attractions industry expert, also puts readers in Conference Room 2E at the company?s Burbank headquarters as the most senior Disney officials sort through the optimal parcels of land to place the ?real working city? and planned entertainment development.
Emerson spent more than two years researching the history of Walt Disney?s Florida project while interviewing a variety of key players such as Harrison ?Buzz? Price, Robert Price Foster, Gov. Claude Kirk, and Tom DeWolf. The result is a book that serves up intriguing glimpses of historic detail interspersed with fascinating strategies and spy-like maneuvers the Walt Disney Company deployed to fashion more than 27,000 acres of Florida marsh, swamp and farmland into the world?s most successful destination.
?Project Future does an excellent job providing rich details and historical context to the incredible efforts that individuals like Walt and Roy Disney, Bob Foster, Tom DeWolf, Paul Helliwell, Roy Hawkins and many others took to make Walt Disney World a reality,? says Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President for Operations at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Project Future (ISBN 78-0-615-34777-6) is published by Ayefour Publishing at a list price of $ 14.95. More information can be found at http://www.projectfuturebook.com.
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11Jul
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09Jul
(PRWEB) October 18, 2004
Disney is not just for kids anymore just ask any of the growing number of adults, whose first choice for vacation packages, include those with Disney attractions. Whether family-filled fun or simply because of its magical allure, Disney vacation packages are more popular than ever, especially during the holiday season.
Disney is an American tradition, part of the American cultural landscape. For most Americans, a trip to a Disney attraction is the vacation dream of a lifetime, a must-do. And, for many Americans, who may have missed their golden opportunity during their childhoodDisney becomes a priority attraction as adults. For vacation planners with children, the allure is even greater, as they can discover the magic of Disney with their children, creating holiday memories of a lifetime.
For children, there has never been a more magical place than Disney. During the holiday season, the magic of Disney is intensified. Interestingly, we have noticed a marked increase in the number of adults choosing a Disney package as their first choice for holiday vacation travel, stated Vacations Made Easy Operations Manager, Matt Cook.
Disney Holiday Vacation packages offered by VME that are most popular with adults and children, alike include: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. VME’s Disney vacation packages, include: choice of lodging, 5-day Disney Park Hopper pass, unlimited Walt Disney World resort transportation amenities, Planet Hollywood premiere meals, and all applicable taxes. Vacationers can spend 4-10 days discovering the magic of Disney.
Disneys holiday magic kicks off in November, beginning with Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party and includes a parade, fireworks display and snacks, which runs from November 1 through December 25. From November 26 though December 30, Disneys Holidays Around the World shows just how truly magical the holidays with Disney are.
Now is the best time for family-filled fun, as Disney hosts the International Food and Wine Festival from October 1 through November 14, where visitors can sample delicacies from around the world. Other holiday season events include the Festival of the Masters with more than 150 artists from around the world and plenty of family activities, which runs from November 12-14.
Were noticing that families are choosing non-traditional ways to celebrate the holidays or are choosing to start the holiday season early with Disney vacation packages, said Customer Service Supervisor at Vacations Made Easy, David Taylor. To get the best deals on holiday vacation packages, VME suggests ordering as soon as possible. Disneys vacation packages during the holidays sell out very quickly. Prospective vacationers really have to order early, if they want to enjoy the holidays with Disney. Because these packages are a great break from tradition, they are becoming exceedingly popular, added Taylor.
Vacations Made Easy offers affordably priced Disney vacation packages. Make your next vacation the Disney vacation of your dreams. To order Disney holiday vacation packages, please visit: http://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com. Discover just how magical the holidays can be with Disney and Vacations Made Easy.
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05Jul
Here are a few Disadvantages of staying On-Site at Disney World.
- Dining may be a bit more expensive and reservations for table service restaurants are an absolute must, but you have almost unlimited options and the convenience of being a short bus ride away. Plus, when you purchase the Disney Dining Plan you not only save money but can dine at the more expensive restaurants and not pay any more.
- The WDW transportation system will not take you to off-site attractions, but with a phone call there are shuttle/limo services that will.
- A minimum $200 deposit is due at the time rooms/packages are booked. But this can be done with a credit card which can be credited back if cancellation notice is given within the specified time.
- Late check-in (4:00 p.m.) If you arrive earlier you can pre-register. Your bags will be stored so you do not have to worry about them and you can just start having fun. Your bags will be delivered to your room as soon as it is ready. However, should your room already be prepared, even before 4:00, you can be checked in and go straight to your room.
- When weighing your options between on-property or off, take into account the added expense of ground transportation: to your hotel and back to the airport and daily transportation to the theme parks, out-of-pocket food expense and staying on budget, and having to lug around any purchases made in the parks. When all is said and done, you may find that the amount you save by staying off-property is not enough to off-set the inconvenience.
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05Jul
The Advantages of staying on site are Disney World Resorts are numerous.
- Disney World offers over 20, uniquely themed resorts that will accommodate any budget and are conveniently located to all of the Disney parks
- Quality accommodations – clean, well appointed, themed rooms, and friendly, anxious to please, knowledgeable staff.
- Resort prices are comparable to any of the nearby off-site hotels.
- Disney’s Magical Express Service is one of the greatest benefits. You don’t have to bother with picking up your luggage when you arrive at the Orlando airport. While you are being transported to your resort to check-in, your luggage goes from the plane to your room. Plus, the savings on transportation to and from the airport may offset the difference between a Disney resort and an off-property hotel/motel.
- Disney Dining Plan, offered only to resort guests, allows prepayment of meals which makes budgeting easier, as well as making restaurants that would normally be too expensive, affordable. And, if you can go at a time when Disney is offering the Dining Plan free, depending on your length of stay, you can save several hundred dollars.
- Extra Magic Hours allows resort guests to enjoy select attractions one hour before the parks open to the public and up to three hours after closing.
- Online purchase of all inclusive packages: accommodations, passes, ground transportation, airline reservations, meals, and recreation. And, you can compare resorts and prices to help decide which is the best deal.
- All your reservations for table service meals, dinner shows, and character meals can be made in one phone call and now Disney offers online dining and golf reservations.
- Express check-out – an itemized statement will be slipped under your door the morning of departure. Should any subsequent charges be made, a revised statement will be mailed to you.
- Disney resorts have airline ticket counters for the major airlines where guests can check their luggage and receive boarding passes – just like at the airport.
- Free, convenient, easy to use transportation throughout the “World.” Usually, it takes no more than 20 minutes from resort to parks. By paying attention to the bus schedules, waiting can be cut to a minimum. No hassling with traffic and finding your way around, Disney does all the driving.
- All purchases, with the exception of fast-food type vendors, can be charged to your room. Your credit card will be charged one total amount for all purchases at the end of your stay and you will receive an itemized statement showing each of the charges.
- Purchases you make in the parks can be delivered to your resort – free. You don’t have to worry about keeping up with your purchases, risk leaving them on a ride, or getting broken. Just ask the cashier to deliver your purchase to your resort.
- Purchases can be shipped home. Each of the resorts has a gift shop/sundries store where purchases that you have made during your stay can be packaged and shipped to your home. You pay the shipping charges, of course. This is an excellent service. You do not have to worry about getting those breakables home. Especially with airport security, having a lot of carry-ons can be a hassle and items containing liquids, such as snow globes, will be confiscated. Purchases may also be shipped directly from the store where you bought them. Be sure to keep all of your receipts in case something does get broken or lost in transit.
- Most resorts have guest laundry facilities conveniently located. Some Vacation Club accommodations have their own laundry rooms.
- In-room babysitting and kid’s clubs allow the adults to explore the nightlife of Pleasure Island and Downtown Disney.
- Priority tee times on WDW golf courses and online tee time reservations.
- Ready access to a wide variety of recreational activities such as beaches, boating, biking, and fishing. Charges for equipment rental, i.e. boats and bikes, can be charged to your room.
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05Jul
When you are considering staying Off-Site here are a few consideration that might be helpful in your descision.
- If flying into Orlando, you will need transportation to your hotel and back to the airport, which is an added expense that needs to be budgeted for.
- Commuting time getting from your hotel and actually into the parks can be considerable. The average driving time is about 20 – 30 minutes. Even though the advertisements say Kissimmee is right next door, it can take about 45 minutes to drive in morning traffic. Add time for the line you will sit in waiting to pay the parking fee and add another 10 – 30 minutes from the parking lot to the park entrance depending on which park you are going to. So all tolled, allow at least an hour, one-way.
- Shuttle service may be offered, but what arrangements will you have to make to be picked up when you are ready to leave the park?
- Inconvenience – Breaking up the day by going back to the room for a nap or swim can be an important factor, especially with children. This is not feasible staying off-site. Also, if someone in the group feels ill they cannot just hop on a Disney bus and return to the room to lie down.
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05Jul
When you are considering staying Off-Site here are a few consideration that might be helpful in your descision.
- Possibly lower priced, but take into consideration: a) quality – you usually get what you pay for; b) convenience – you do not have the option of returning for a mid-day break; and c) transportation issues – traffic, parking fee, and gas or getting the hotel shuttle if one is provided and for which there may be a charge. One hotel charges $11 round trip. For four people that would be $44 per day.
- More centrally located to non-Disney attractions.
- Better access to less expensive restaurants (if you have a car to get to them and don’t mind searching them out).
- More rooms available for last-minute booking, although because Orlando is such a popular convention location, this may not always be true.
- Not surrounded by Disney 24 hours a day, but then isn’t the total Disney experience the reason for going in the first place?
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