Here’s a look at what to expect:

All-New Disney Castaway Cay Challenge Adds Another Splash of Magic to 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 

The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will take place Jan. 7-11, 2015 at Walt Disney World Resort. All new is the Disney Castaway Cay Challenge, an ultimate running adventure that combines one Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend race event with a Castaway Cay 5K on Disney Cruise Lines’ private island in the Bahamas during the 4-night Disney Dream cruise itinerary that sets sail Jan. 12, 2015 from Port Canaveral, Fla. The final race of Marathon Weekend is a 26.2-mile run through Walt Disney World theme parks and is preceded by the runDisney Kids’ Races, Disney Family Fun Run 5K and the Walt Disney World Half Marathon. Runners also have an opportunity to conquer the Dopey Challenge, in which participants run the 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon to complete 48.6 miles over four days. Or Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge that combines Saturday’s half marathon with Sunday’s full marathon. More details, including registration information and booking procedures, are available now on runDisney.com

New Name, New Adds to Disney’s Polynesian

As part of a sweeping re-imagining, Disney’s Polynesian Resort has returned to its original, 1971 opening day name: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. But that’s not the only news awaiting guests in 2015. Changes include a new food and beverage experience opening for guests in 2015: Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – opening in the spring and based on the popular themed lounge at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Trader Sam’s will welcome explorers to a mystical and tropical oasis featuring a lounge area with handcrafted tiki cocktails served in souvenir mugs, paired with Polynesia-inspired small plates. Other changes greeting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort guests: the recently opened Pineapple Lanai kiosk, featuring the world-famous Dole Whip soft serve and floats, and a menu makeover at Capt. Cook’s quick-service restaurant. A new children’s activity center called Club Disney welcomes guests ages 3-12 to play dress-up, create crafts and engage in games, storytelling or movie nights. A completely renovated Nanea Volcano feature pool area, a new children’s water play area and an enlarged deck for poolside seating will be completed in 2015.

In addition, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will feature 20 Disney Vacation Club bungalows on Seven Seas Lagoon and 360 Deluxe Studios. The Disney Vacation Club Bungalows will be the first of this type of accommodation at Disney, sleep up to eight guests, and feature a plunge pool where guests can enjoy views of fireworks over Magic Kingdom and Seven Seas Lagoon. This resort will also be the first to have connecting Deluxe Studios that will sleep up to five guests and have kitchenettes and enhanced storage space for convenience and comfort. The first phase of Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is scheduled to open in 2015. 

New for 2015: Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk

The new year brings a great new dining experience to Walt Disney World Resort when Trattoria al Forno opens its doors at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort. The restaurant features Italian cuisine with authentic ingredients and recipes from Italy’s various regions. The new restaurant showcases Old World techniques, including handcrafted mozzarella made daily, a variety of Neopolitan-style pizzas baked in wood-burning ovens, and other classic favorites such as risotto, baked lasagna, chicken Parmigiana with tagliatelle pasta and more. Trattoria al Forno offers an extensive wine list with more than 60 offerings by the bottle and more than 25 wines by the glass. Desserts such as tiramisu and gelatos round out the menu. Trattoria al Forno is located on Crescent Lake near Epcot in the heart of property.

New Africa Marketplace Coming Spring 2015 to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Imagine the colors, scents, savory tastes and boundless activity of a village marketplace in Africa. That sensory scene is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a spring 2015 opening planned for Africa Marketplace – a new shopping and dining option for park-goers in Harambe, the village anchoring the Africa section of the park. One highlight of the new space will be Harambe Marketplace, a new quick-service food and beverage location offering street-inspired dishes from walk-up windows. Guests will find plenty of shady places to relax and eat. For their convenience, the new space also will open up a new pathway from Africa to Bradley Falls and the Asia section of the park. Together with the new Harambe Theatre housing “The Festival of the Lion King,” the addition of Africa Marketplace will double the size of the original Harambe Village. Paired with previously-announced projects throughout the park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is undergoing the largest expansion in its history.

The Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic Returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the Sixth Consecutive Season

Fans will get an up close and personal look at some of the nation’s top pro soccer teams during the Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic Feb. 1, 2015 – March 1, 2015 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Entering its sixth year, Disney’s premier four-week soccer event is designed to boost interest in soccer throughout Central Florida and establish the area as a prime training and competition destination for professional soccer clubs. The event traditionally features eight pro teams – including six Major League Soccer squads – competing in 16 games. In 2014, the Columbus Crew defeated the defending MLS Cup Champions, Sporting Kansas City, to earn win the Disney Pro Soccer Classic title. After the tournament schedule is released, tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster by visiting ticketmaster.com or calling (800) 754-3000 or through the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex box office.

Earn Your Crown Feb. 19-22 at the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

The Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, one of the largest women-specific half marathon weekends in the nation, takes place Feb. 19-22, 2015 at Walt Disney World Resort. There are races for all ages and levels, including runDisney Kids Races. For those who think a half marathon is just a walk in the park, runners can participate in the Disney Glass Slipper Challenge, which includes a 19.3-mile adventure over two days – the Disney Enchanted 10K on Saturday followed by the Disney Princess Half Marathon on Sunday. Runners who complete the Princess Half Marathon in February and the Tinker Bell Half Marathon presented by PANDORA Jewelry in May at Disneyland Resort will earn a special pink version of the runDisney Coast to Coast Race Challenge Medal. For an additional challenge and cruise vacation, runners who immediately follow the Princess Half Marathon Weekend race with a Disney cruise departing Monday, Feb. 23, can run the Castaway Cay 5K on Disney’s private island in the Bahamas to earn a specially designed Disney Castaway Cay Challenge Finisher Medal. For more information, guests may visit www.runDisney.com.

New Starbucks Location Tapped for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios welcomes a Starbucks location in Feb. 2015. The new store, The Trolley Car Café, will be themed to a classic trolley car along Hollywood Boulevard and offer a unique experience for coffee lovers visiting the park. Guests to the store also will be able to enjoy Disney baked goods and Starbucks’ La Boulange pastry items at the store. The Trolley Car Café will be the fourth location serving Starbucks products at Walt Disney World Resort. Locations are already open at Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as at Downtown Disney.

Downtown Disney Continues its Transformation into Disney Springs with New Restaurants Opening in 2015

In 2015, Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort continues its multi-year transformation into Disney Springs, a unique and vibrant shopping/dining/entertainment destination to be set amid beautiful open-air promenades, meandering springs and waterfront charm.

The Landing is the first phase of Disney Springs and will be home to unique and memorable dining experiences such as STK (opening in 2015), Morimoto Asia (opening summer 2015) and The BOATHOUSE (opening spring 2015), plus a number of still-to-be-announced innovative restaurants and boutique shops.

Anchored by a signature water tower and grand entry, Disney Springs will boast four interconnected outdoor neighborhoods and will be home to everything from shopping boutiques to flagship stores to great new restaurants and entertainment venues. With a planned completion in 2016, Disney Springs expects to double the number of venues to more than 150.

22nd Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival: A Spring Tradition March 4-May 17, 2015

Spring will bloom in a big way with bountiful blossoms, colorful Disney topiaries, gardening seminars and flavors of the season when the 22nd Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival runs March 4 to May 17, 2015, at Walt Disney World Resort.

Dozens of Disney character topiaries, from Chip and Dale to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, will rule the festival kingdom in the park’s Future World and World Showcase, and popular Outdoor Kitchens will return with refreshing beverages and tantalizing tastes from the garden and grill.

Home and garden seminars, children’s play gardens and other popular festival features will return for the 75-day event.  At the Festival Center, interactive gardening workshops will set the stage for outdoor do-it-yourself inspiration, and guest speakers will cover the latest in outdoor trends and home and garden topics.

Guests can try new food and beverage tastes from Outdoor Kitchen menus and pose for selfies among whimsical topiaries, multiple themed gardens and children’s play areas. Disney-crafted “flower towers,” herb gardens and beds of multi-colored blooms will add to the floral splendor of the park’s landscape.  On the park’s Future World lakes, more than 200 mini-gardens will be set afloat.

Hundreds of butterflies of several species will dazzle guests at the festival’s screened butterfly house.  As the sun begins to set, illuminated gardens will brighten the evening and cast a magical glow across the park.

For more information about the 22nd Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, call 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639).  As the festival nears, more details will be available at epcotinspring.com.  Festival events are included in regular Epcot admission.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Atlanta Braves Return to Champion Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the 18th Season

The Atlanta Braves are back at ESPN Wide World of Sports for spring training and will take on some of baseball’s marquee teams. The Braves’ 18-game schedule includes showdowns with the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets and Detroit Tigers. The 2015 season which runs from early March to early April will mark the 18th consecutive year the Braves have held their spring training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Guests will be treated to unique game-day entertainment and additional fan experiences, including character appearances and an exclusive on-field spectator experience.  Information on the Braves’ Spring Training season, group tickets and mini-packs is available by calling (407) 939-GAME (4263) and online at espnwwos.com/atlantabraves. As the Braves’ spring training schedule is released, individual game tickets are available through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000 or visiting ticketmaster.com, as well as at the sports complex box office.

Star Wars Weekends Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios May 15-June 14, 2015

The Force returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 15, 2015 as Star Wars Weekends combines the fun and adventure of the Star Wars film franchise with the magic of Disney Parks. The 2015 event will feature Star Wars characters roaming the theme park for meet-and-greet opportunities, star conversations with Star Wars celebrities, a Star Wars motorcade through the park, interactive activities, exclusive merchandise and more. Star Wars Weekends will be held every weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from May 15-June 14:

Weekend I: May 15-17, 2015Weekend II: May 22-24, 2015Weekend III: May 29-31, 2015Weekend IV: June 5-7, 2015Weekend V: June 12-14, 2015

For more information visit disneyworld.com/starwars.

Make Magic on the Field and Off at Disney Spring Training

Disney Spring Training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will give teams a head start in 2015 as more than 400 high school and college teams from across the country will travel to Walt Disney World to begin training for their upcoming season in baseball, golf, lacrosse, rugby, softball, tennis and track & field. Schools will have an opportunity to take their teams to the next level with a customizable schedule full of on-field practices, scrimmages and an opportunity to participate in a one-hour speed and agility clinic with renowned former US Olympic track & field coach Brooks Johnson and NFL performance trainer Tom Shaw.

Welcome to Disney Geek I/O, episode 18 recorded November 16, 2014! I’m your host CJ Boat, and joining me to help you in your journey this week through the House of Mouse, Rachel Boat (Hi from Rachel), and introducing to the show from the other side of the state, one of the hosts from the StartSelect podcast, at startselect.net, Adam Jones!

(Introductions to Adam, etc.)

(general talk, Disney watching, etc.)

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Disney World News

• CJ & Rachel did the Very Merry Christmas Party & The Osbourne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights!    

• C: The Sorcerer’s Hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be Removed in Early 2015

  • http://wdwnt.com/blog/2014/10/confirmed-the-sorcerers-hat-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-to-be-removed-in-early-2015/

• A: Disney Springs Parking Structure Opening Date Revealed, Surface Lots to Close

  • http://wdwnt.com/blog/2014/10/disney-springs-parking-structure-opening-date-revealed-surface-lots-to-close/

MUSIC BREAK: Immortals - Fall Out Boy - Big Hero 6 OST

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DisneyLand News

• C: Themed Hotels, Disneytown Announced for Shanghai Disney Resort

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/11/first-look-themed-hotels-disneytown-announced-for-shanghai-disney-resort/

DISNEYCORP News

• C/A 2015-19 “Phase 3” movie release schedule

  • http://www.denofgeek.us/movies/marvel/237462/full-marvel-movie-release-calendar

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TIP OF THE WEEK / DISCUSSION:

• Marvel / Disney movies

  • Non-Spoiler Big Hero 6 discussion

Wrap-up

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RENEWED FOR 2014-2015 SEASON

America's Funniest Home Videos

The Bachelor

Castle

Dancing With the Stars

The Goldbergs

Grey's Anatomy

Last Man Standing

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The Middle

Modern Family

Nashville

Once Upon a Time

Resurrection

Revenge  

Scandal

Shark Tank

CANCELED/ENDING

The Assets

Back in the Game

Betrayal

Killer Women

Lucky 7

Mind Games

Mixology

The Neighbors

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland

Suburgatory

Super Fun Night  

Trophy Wife

NEW SERIES ORDERED FOR 2014-2015 SEASON

American Crime

Astronaut Wives Club

Blackish

The Club

Cristela

Forever

Fresh Off the Boat

Galavant

How to Get Away With Murder

Manhattan Love Story

Marvel's Agent Carter

Secrets & Lies

Selfie

The Whispers

Welcome to Disney Geek I/O, episode 15 recorded Sunday, April 27, 2014! I’m your host CJ Boat, and joining me to help you in your journey this week through the House of Mouse, Rachel Boat (Hi from Rachel), and from Disneyland’s back yard, Lesley Victorine!

(general talk, Disney watching, etc.)

Frozen Honest trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb5IH57SorQ

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Disney World News

• Construction Walls Come Down at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/04/all-in-the-details-construction-walls-come-down-at-seven-dwarfs-mine-train/

• A Silver (Screen) Anniversary for Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 1

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/04/a-silver-screen-anniversary-for-disneys-hollywood-studios-on-may-1/

• MyMagic+ Adding Even More Magic to FastPass+

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/04/mymagic-adding-even-more-magic-to-fastpass/

• Past, Present and Future Galactic Stars Shine at Star Wars Weekends 2014

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/04/past-present-and-future-galactic-stars-shine-at-star-wars-weekends-2014/    

• ‘Feel the Force Dining Event’ Offers More Fun for Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/04/feel-the-force-dining-event-offers-more-fun-for-star-wars-weekends-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/    

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DisneyLand News

• Maleficent sneak peek

  • https://disneyland.disney.go.com/news/maleficent-sneak-peek/

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/04/maleficent-sneak-peek-debuts-in-disney-parks-april-18/

• Smash into Backstage Disneyland with the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/04/smash-into-backstage-disneyland-with-the-avengers-super-heroes-half-marathon/

• Classic Eggs Benedict Back at Carnation Café in Disneyland Park

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/04/classic-eggs-benedict-back-at-carnation-cafe-in-disneyland-park/

DISNEYCORP News

• Sneak Peek: ‘Ratatouille the Adventure’ at Disneyland Paris

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/04/sneak-peek-ratatouille-the-adventure-at-disneyland-paris/

• DisneyNature 2015: Monkey Kingdom

  • http://video.disney.com/watch/disneynature-s-monkey-kingdom-trailer-4f6a1e87e6264a5ccad56579

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TIP OF THE WEEK / DISCUSSION:

• Disney trivia

  • Winner: Lesley!

Kirby: TVListings
http://www.bartlett-sloan.net/tv

If you want to contact the show, please send an email to feedback@geek-io.com with the word Disney in the subject line somewhere.

Rachel: Also want to thank the great and talented Darrell Shayler for his artwork for the site as well as our mascot, Mike T. Geek.  If you want more information, or want to get in touch with him, please email us at feedback@geek-io.com, and we can get you more information.

CJ:Finally, we record every OTHER Sunday at 10 PM Eastern, join us over at www.geek-io.com/live, or you can find the archive at disney.geek-io.com.

Anything else from my esteemed co-horts?

Then, we will close the show out with a Keep Calm, Geek Out, and See Y’all again REAL Soon!

Disney Geek I/O Episode 15 Audio Archive

Welcome to Disney Geek I/O, episode 13 recorded Sunday, March 30, 2014! I’m your host CJ Boat, and joining me to help you in your journey this week through the House of Mouse, Rachel Boat (Hi from Rachel), and Kirby Bartlett-Sloan (Hi from Kirby), and from Disneyland’s back yard, Lesley Victorine!

(general talk, Disney watching, etc.)

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Disney World News

• Walt Disney World Parking Fees Raised by Over 10%

  • http://www.disneydining.com/parking-fees-raise-10/

• Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker, to Make Historic First Appearance at Star Wars Weekends

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/mark-hamill-aka-luke-skywalker-to-make-historic-first-appearance-at-star-wars-weekends/

• Dining specials during Star Wars Weekends!

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/may-the-fourth-be-with-you-two-new-star-wars-themed-character-dining-experiences-may-4-june-15-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

• Exquisite Easter Eggs on Display April 4-22 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/exquisite-easter-eggs-on-display-april-4-22-at-disneys-grand-floridian-resort-spa/

• MagicBands are now $12.99!

  • http://www.disneydining.com/magic-band-prices-announced/

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DisneyLand News

• Small World turns 50!

• ‘Downtown Disney District Celebrates Musica Latina’ with Grammy-Winning Mariachi Divas, April 5-6 at Disneyland Resort

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/downtown-disney-district-celebrates-musica-latina-with-grammy-winning-mariachi-divas-april-5-6-at-disneyland-resort/

• Eggs-istencial Event Returns to Disney Parks

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/eggs-istencial-event-returns-to-disney-parks/

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DISNEYCORP News

• Disney Cruise Line Reveals New 2015 Destinations

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/disney-cruise-line-reveals-new-2015-destinations/

• Jungle Cruise: Wildlife Expeditions to Open in Tokyo Disneyland

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/jungle-cruise-wildlife-expeditions-to-open-in-tokyo-disneyland/

• Pirates Land coming to Shanghai Disneyland

  • http://www.geek-io.com/disney-geek-io/2014/3/18/pirates-land-coming-to-shanghai-disneyland

• Star Wars Episode VII filming starting soon

  • http://www.geek-io.com/disney-geek-io/2014/3/18/star-wars-episode-vii-filming-starting-soon

• Bob Iger announces Cars 3, Incredibles 2!

  • http://www.geek-io.com/disney-geek-io/2014/3/18/news-bob-iger-announces-cars-3-incredibles-2

TIP SPONSOR: Seralago Hotel! www.geek-io.com/seralago

TIP OF THE WEEK / DISCUSSION:

• Disney trivia

  • Winner: Lesley!

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Kirby: TVListings
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If you want to contact the show, please send an email to feedback@geek-io.com with the word Disney in the subject line somewhere.

Rachel: Also want to thank the great and talented Darrell Shayler for his artwork for the site as well as our mascot, Mike T. Geek.  If you want more information, or want to get in touch with him, please email us at feedback@geek-io.com, and we can get you more information.

CJ:Finally, we record every OTHER Sunday at 10 PM Eastern, join us over at www.geek-io.com/live, or you can find the archive at disney.geek-io.com.

Anything else from my esteemed co-horts?

Then, we will close the show out with a Keep Calm, Geek Out, and See Y’all again REAL Soon!

Audio Archive

During today's shareholder's meeting, Bob Iger has revealed that the upcoming Shanghai Disneyland is getting some Johnny Depp love!

Disney’s Shanghai Disneyland will include Treasure Cove, a themed land that will include a “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride designed specifically for Chinese guests.

Of course the original ride in every other Disney Park pre-dated the major films, but this is the first fully fledged land based on the film franchise, and revolves around a battle for sunken treasure, incorporating new effects and technology.

The park is currently being built and, in addition to this breakthrough, is going to include Marvel's first introduction into the DisneyParks family in the form of "The Iron Man Experience."

The park is set to open "sometime" in 2015.

“Rumor has it that almost every actor in the world has been cast in this movie, but so far, the official cast member that we’ve confirmed, the only one, is R2D2. Played by R2D2,”

OK, so not a huge bombshell, but the movie has not even had its villain officially cast yet , though “Girls” actor Adam Driver is in talks for the role. Several other names have been attached to the film too, such as “Downton Abbey” thesp Ed Speleers, “Attack the Block” star John Boyega, “Breaking Bad” and “Friday Night Light’s” Jesse Plemons and theater actors Matthew James Thomas and Ray Fisher. Hopefully we'll find out more as we get closer to the start of filming; May 4th seems like a safe bet. Just think of the headlines.

The J.J. Abrams-led epic is set to send us to a galaxy far, far away once again on December 18, 2015.

You heard that right folks, your Pixar dreams have come true! At today's shareholder's meeting, Walt Disney Company chief Bob Iger said that Pixar plans to produce a third installment of its “Cars” franchise, and a sequel for “The Incredibles.”  They are also going to release "Incredibles" and "Ratatouille" in 3D, akin to their reformatting of Pixar’s classics “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2,” “Monsters, Inc.” and “Finding Nemo.”

The Cars franchise itself has generated over $1 Billion for the House of Mouse, and the first Incredibles had earned Disney/Pixar $631 Million.  

Welcome to Disney Geek I/O, episode 12 recorded Sunday, March 16, 2014! I’m your host CJ Boat, and joining me to help you in your journey this week through the House of Mouse, Rachel Boat (Hi from Rachel), and Kirby Bartlett-Sloan (Hi from Kirby)!

(general talk, Disney watching, etc.)

Frozen Honest Trailer:

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Disney World News

• Anna and Elsa coming to MK April 20 (with FP+!)

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/anna-and-elsa-from-frozen-heading-to-magic-kingdom-park/

• IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party Celebrates Sweet Tastes At Epcot

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/illuminations-sparkling-dessert-party-celebrates-sweet-tastes-at-epcot/

• Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Returns

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/epcot-international-flower-garden-festival-returns-today/

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/food-competes-with-flowers-for-top-billing-at-2014-epcot-international-flower-garden-festival/

  • http://allears.net/tp/ep/fg14/epcot-flower-and-garden-festival-food-and-beverages-2014.htm

• Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day Extended Hours for Breakfast at Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/easter-sunday-mothers-day-extended-hours-for-breakfast-at-boma-flavors-of-africa-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-lodge/

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DisneyLand News

• Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas’ in Disneyland Trading Event

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/tim-burtons-the-nightmare-before-christmas-in-disneyland-trading-event/

• Starbucks Opens at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/starbucks-opens-at-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort/

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to Reopen March 17 at Disneyland Park

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/big-thunder-mountain-railroad-to-reopen-march-17-at-disneyland-park/

TIP SPONSOR: Seralago Hotel! www.geek-io.com/seralago

TIP OF THE WEEK / DISCUSSION:

• Disney trivia

  • Winner: Rachel

TV LISTING SPONSOR: Our Indiegogo! www.geek-io.com/indiegogo

Kirby: TVListings
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If you want to contact the show, please send an email to feedback@geek-io.com with the word Disney in the subject line somewhere.

Rachel: Also want to thank the great and talented Darrell Shayler for his artwork for the site as well as our mascot, Mike T. Geek.  If you want more information, or want to get in touch with him, please email us at feedback@geek-io.com, and we can get you more information.

CJ:Finally, we record every OTHER Sunday at 10 PM Eastern, join us over at www.geek-io.com/live, or you can find the archive at disney.geek-io.com.

Anything else from my esteemed co-horts?

Then, we will close the show out with a Keep Calm, Geek Out, and See Y’all again REAL Soon!

Audio Archive

Welcome to Disney Geek I/O, episode 11 recorded Sunday, March 2, 2014! Happy new year! I’m your host CJ Boat, and joining me to help you in your journey this week through the House of Mouse, Rachel Boat (Hi from Rachel), and from Disneyland’s back yard, Lesley Victorine!

(general talk, Disney watching, etc.)

NEWS SPONSOR: Audible.com!http://www.geek-io.com/audible

Disney World News

• Magic Kingdom Enhancements Include Special Viewing Area, New Pathways, Gardens

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/magic-kingdom-enhancements-include-special-viewing-area-new-pathways-gardens/

• ‘Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade’ Debuts March 9 at Magic Kingdom Park

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/disney-festival-of-fantasy-parade-debuts-march-9-at-magic-kingdom-park/

DisneyLand News

• Alice in Wonderland and The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disneyland Resort to Close Temporarily Beginning in March

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/alice-in-wonderland-and-the-little-mermaid-ariels-undersea-adventure-at-disneyland-resort-to-close-temporarily-beginning-in-march/

• 140-Disney-Character ‘Ultimate Tweet’ Announces All-Night Disney Side Party On Both Coasts

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/140-disney-character-ultimate-tweet-announces-all-night-disney-side-party-on-both-coasts/

DISNEYCORP News

• New Disney Movies Anywhere Service Launches

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/new-disney-movies-anywhere-service-launches/

TIP SPONSOR: Seralago Hotel! wwww.geek-io.com/seralago

TIP OF THE WEEK / DISCUSSION:

• Time to visit the parks

  • www.touringplans.com

TV LISTING SPONSOR: Our Indiegogo! www.geek-io.com/indiegogo

Kirby: TVListings
http://www.bartlett-sloan.net/tv

If you want to contact the show, please send an email to feedback@geek-io.com with the word Disney in the subject line somewhere.

Rachel: Also want to thank the great and talented Darrell Shayler for his artwork for the site as well as our mascot, Mike T. Geek.  If you want more information, or want to get in touch with him, please email us at feedback@geek-io.com, and we can get you more information.

CJ:Finally, we record every OTHER Sunday at 10 PM Eastern, join us over at www.geek-io.com/live, or you can find the archive at disney.geek-io.com.

Anything else from my esteemed co-horts?

Then, we will close the show out with a Keep Calm, Geek Out, and See Y’all again REAL Soon!

Disney Geek I/O Audio Backup

Say what you will about Lana's singing, there is one thing she can do well: dark, breathy, and haunting. This suits this very well for this trailer, and Disney is so proud of this, that they are giving it away for FREE on Google Play.

For more information, check out Disney.com/Maleficent, and on Facebook: Facebook.com/DisneyMaleficent and use the official hashtag #Maleficent.

Of course, here's the amazing trailer.  We are looking forward to this movie so much here at Disney Geek I/O.

Rachel and I were able to visit Spice Road Table before the hard open, and before it was widely advertised to the public, so we were able to walk in and quickly get seated during "Lunch rush" with no wait; and that's VERY uncommon.  Inside we were struck breathless, it is so beautiful, and it was quiet (blissfully).  

We did bring out son, AJ, so we did get the chance to check out the kid's menu, it was pretty standard fare on there, to avoid the picky eaters.  He wanted chicken nuggets and apples.  

We took a long look around the menu, and it has some very interesting choices on there.  Ranging from a gyro slider (Greek-ish) to Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves  (Egyptian-ish) and Harissa Chicken Rolls (Moroccan-ish), all at varying prices.  

We decided to try the Tingis Sampler, which has Lamb Slider, Harissa Chicken Roll, and Merguez Sausage.  We also got the Hummus and Imported Olives to split between Rachel and myself.  

Now for the details! 

I'll start with the hummus.  There were two different types, a tomato-based one and a regular one, and some olive oil & rosemary enriched flatbread.  Rachel immediately took a liking to the regular one, and I devoured the tomato one enthusiastically.  The bread is definitely the star of the show here, it is flavorful, and somehow retains a nice crusty-texture while remaining chewy and delicious.  The tomato one is very tomato and olive oil flavored, bordering on a brushetta-type flavour when put together with the bread.  The regular hummus was almost TOO regular for my tastes, but Rachel loved it.

Next was the Sampler, which obviously was the main point of coming here. 

I started out with the Sausage, it's a lamb sausage, so it's meant to be a little more gamy and tough than a pork type.  Biting into this, one thing came to my mind... HOT! This is very spicy, at least with my "Low-tolerance" to heat.  It is very good, just be prepared to drink while eating it, because Rachel, who can't drink and eat at the same time (long story, don't ask) couldn't finish one small sausage because it was too much for her.  She did fine some reprieve when using some of the sauce of the gyro slider, but not much.

Second, came the Harissa Chicken Roll, and only one thing came to my mind again - WOW! This was the shining star of this dish.  They are a "egg roll" type of finger food, and they were SPECTACULAR! Just enough spice and flavor, and went very well with the pilaf served with them.  They are filled with grilled, spiced chicken with almost a corn salsa quality.

And finally, the gyro slider.  It was really good, but not as good as I wanted it to be.  The cucumber-dill sauce was what saved Rachel from dying from sausage heat, it worked really well with the lamb and the mint tatziki was really yummy too, and this is coming from a person who doesn't like mint!  It wasn't too garlic-y and didn't leave a lingering after-taste.  The bun was not too great, and I eventually just ate the delicious innards.  

OK, so how do we score Spice Road Table? Here's the breakdown:

Ambiance: 10/10 - Right on the water, a great Illuminations watching spot, internally it's beautiful, the seating is well laid out, and everyone has a great place, even outside (they have a covered eating area).  They obviously put a lot into this.

Food: 7.5/10 - good food, but some of it was either lacking, or had too much spice.  We will try the rest of the food on another trip. Even AJ's chicken tasted different and delicious!

Cost: 4/10 - Expensive! $10 for the hummus, when it was only those little servings, and four pieces of bread (no matter how good it was).  The $16 for the sampler was a little more alright, but still a lot for such a small single person type of meal.  I think all the prices could be dropped $2 or so, and that would make it more reasonable.

Service: 4.5/10 - The waitress we had was attentive at first, and played with AJ, but as the time went along, disappeared (my biggest pet peeve) and didn't come back until we got a manager to ask about our bill.

Overall: 6/10 - sticker shock aside, we all really had a great time, enjoyed the view, and liked the food.  We'll go again, and see how that goes, but it is definitely not an every visit kind of thing, and will probably be restricted to if we have people we are going to EPCOT with.

After 2013's lineup of hits (Except for Lone Ranger, we don't mention that) Disney has released their tentative list of their HUGE 2014 movie lineup.

2/28: The Wind Rises
    -From Touchstone Pictures, an animated picture starring the voice talents of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, Martin Short, John Krasinski, Jennifer Grey, Stanley Tucci, and was director Hayao Miyazaki's final film.
 

3/14: Need for Speed
    -Under the DreamWorks Pictures banner, a video game adaptation of a popular racing franchise.  Starring "Breaking Bad" star Aaron Paul (a personal favorite here at Geek I/O) is on the run from the police for a crime he did not commit.
 

3/21: Muppet's Most Wanted
    -The first release from Disney proper of 2014, starring the human helpers of Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, and Ty Burrell.

4/4: Captain America: The Winter Soldier
    -A direct follow-up to the events of "The Avengers", Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) finds himself teaming up with the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) against a threat from Cap's past!

4/18: Bears
    -DisneyNature's newest documentary going over a life of a family of bears, narrated by John C. Reily
 

5/16: Million Dollar Arm
    -A sport agent (portrayed by Jon Hamm, "Mad Men" lead male actor) attempts to save his career by finding baseball's next big pitcher.
 

5/30: Maleficent
    - The untold story of the villain of Sleeping Beauty, and the events that leads to the cursing of the princess Aurora. Angelina Jolie dons the black robes in the titular role.
 

7/18: Planes: Fire & Rescue
    -A follow up to the 2013 film, Dusty Crophopper picks up the mantle of firefighter to protect Piston Peak National Park from wildfires!
 

8/1: Guardians of the Galaxy
    -Immediately following the events of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"; Star-lord, Peter Quill, is on the run from the universe-threatening Ronan The Accuser.
 

8/8: The Hundred-Foot Journey
    -Helen Mirren stars
 

10/10: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 
    -Steve Carell stars in this book adaptation.
 

11/7: Big Hero 6
    -Animated adaptation of the Marvel Comics classic.
 

11/21: McFarland
    -Kevin Costner stars

and finally:
12/25: Into the Woods
    -Starring Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Tracey Ullman, Chris Penn and more in this highly anticipated Broadway musical adaption.

Disney's big push this year is #DisneyStyle, and to put the focus on that, they have released the brand new Disney Style Blog! This new blog will have sections such as "Beauty", "Celebrity", "Fashion", "Lifestyle", and "News".  Some of the new articles are along the lines of "Tangled New Year's Inspiration" and "Mickey and Minnie Sweater Roundup" with photos of clothing and accessories. 

The Celebrity section will focus primarily on red carpet stories related to Disney properties and, of course, fashion.  They go through details on how to do Elsa's look in Frozen to skin tips from stars of their TV shows.  

And of course, they are not only a blog, they are all over the social media sphere, a Facebook page, Pintrest, twitter, and tubmlr, all of which are connected to the blog!

So, what's your #DisneyStyle ?

Announced today, Disneyland Resort has a special offer for Southern California residents! Here are the details:

2-day ticket with your choice of one park per day for $129
2-day Park Hopper ticket for $164
3-day ticket with your choice of one park per day for $159
3-day Park Hopper ticket for $194

Tickets are valid for admission from January 6 to June 6, 2014 (with blockout days March 31-April 20, 2014*). Southern California residents must purchase tickets by May 30, 2014. 

When purchased in advance, the 3-day ticket options include one Magic Morning** early entry to Disneyland park – an extra hour of play before the park opens to the general public. This benefit is not available for tickets purchased at Disneyland Resort ticket booths, so be sure to purchase online for this added benefit.
Read below for more details you’ll need to know, and purchase your tickets now by clicking here! 

Now HERE are the gory details, the fine print, what the lawyers don't want you to see!

*Valid only for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000-93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP codes 21000-22999; proof of residency is required for purchase and admission. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. Tickets expire June 6, 2014. Blockout days of 3/31/14-4/20/14 apply. May purchase up to 5 tickets per person per day with valid ID. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Tickets not valid before 1/6/14. Subject to capacity, restrictions and change without notice.

** Magic Morning admission currently allows admission into selected attractions to Disneyland® Park before the park opens to the general public on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Each Guest must have valid theme park admission. To enhance the Magic Morning experience, it is strongly recommended that Guests arrive at least one hour and 15 minutes prior to regular park opening. Magic Morning admission is based on availability and capacity. Applicable days and times of operation and all other elements including, but not limited to, operation of attractions, entertainment, stores and restaurants and appearances of characters may vary and are subject to change without notice. Subject to restrictions and cancellation.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Welcome to Disney Geek I/O, episode 10 recorded Sunday, December 8, I’m your host CJ Boat, and joining me to help you in your journey this week through the House of Mouse, Rachel Boat (Hi from Rachel), Kirby Bartlett-Sloan (Hi from Kirby), and from Disneyland’s back yard, Lesley Victorine!

(general talk, Disney watching, etc.)

Disney Parks News

• Imagineers Add a Piece of Snow White’s Scary Adventures to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/12/imagineers-add-a-piece-of-snow-whites-scary-adventures-to-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-at-magic-kingdom-park/

• Holiday stuff at WDW:

  • http://allears.net/tp/holiday.htm

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SONG: Let it Go - Frozen OST

Disney News

• Walt Disney “celebrates” 112th birthday

  • http://www.babble.com/disney/25-things-you-may-not-know-about-walt-disney/walt-had-four-siblings/

• “It’s A Small World: The Animated Series” Debuts On Disney.com

  • http://wdwnt.com/video-its-a-small-world-the-animated-series-debuts-on-disney-com/

• Once Upon a Time casts it’s Rapunzel

  • http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/12/04/once-upon-a-time-rapunzel/

  • http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3880032/

TIP OF THE WEEK / DISCUSSION:

• Disney Trivia!

Kirby: TVListings
http://www.bartlett-sloan.net/tv

If you want to contact the show, please send an email to feedback@geek-io.com with the word Disney in the subject line somewhere.

I want to thank our amazing sponsors Tweaked Audio for their support of the show, as well as our listeners, without you, we’d just be floating heads

Rachel: Also want to thank the great and talented Darrell Shayler for his artwork for the site as well as our mascot, Mike T. Geek.  If you want more information, or want to get in touch with him, please email us at feedback@geek-io.com, and we can get you more information.

CJ:Finally, we record every OTHER Sunday at 10 PM Eastern, join us over at www.geek-io.com/live, or you can find the archive at disney.geek-io.com.

Anything else from my esteemed co-horts?

Then, we will close the show out with a Keep Calm, Geek Out, and See Y’all again REAL Soon!

Disney Geek IO Episode 10 Audio Archive

2014 is the year to resolve to spend more fun time together as a family and there’s no better place than the parks to play together and show your Disney Side – the side of you that says “yes” more often, laughs louder and lives life to the fullest.

We’ve just launched disney.com/resolutions where Disney celebrities are sharing how they plan to resolve to spend more time with family in 2014. A new video will be uploaded everyday in January.

On disney.com/resolutions, we are also awarding a vacation-a-day from December 31, 2013 through January 31, 2014! So enter every day for your chance to win because this is the year to spend more quality time with the people you love most. Good luck!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open only to individuals, who are, as of Entry, legal residents of, and physically located within, the 50 U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico or Canada (excluding Quebec) and who are not Minors. Sweepstakes starts 12:01 AM (EST) on 12/31/13 and ends 11:59:59 PM (EST) on 1/31/14. Clickhere for Official Rules.

We’re Giving Away a Vacation-a-Day Through January 31, 2014 During the Family Time Resolutions Sweepstakes! by Thomas Smith: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog

Star Wars Weekends will be held every weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from May 16-June 8, 2014.

• Weekend I: May 16 – 18, 2014
• Weekend II: May 23 – 25, 2014
• Weekend III: May 30 – June 1, 2014
• Weekend IV: June 6 – 8, 2014

Star Wars Weekends combines the power of the Force and the magic of Disney into a galactic special event that has become a fan favorite through the years. Star Wars Weekends features the largest collection of official Star Wars characters found at any theme park in the world, star conversations with Star Wars celebrities, a Death Star-sized motorcade through the park and plenty of entertainment fun for guests of all ages.

Welcome to Disney Geek I/O, episode 9 recorded Sunday, November 24 2013, I’m your host CJ Boat, and joining me to help you in your journey this week through the House of Mouse, Rachel Boat (Hi from Rachel), and from Disneyland’s back yard, Lesley Victorine!

Disney Parks News

• ‘Limited Time Magic’ Thanksgiving Goodies Abound in Disney Theme Parks Coast to Coast

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/11/limited-time-magic-thanksgiving-goodies-abound-in-disney-theme-parks-coast-to-coast/

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/11/thanksgiving-christmas-day-ideas-for-dining-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

• Adding a Personal Touch to the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/11/adding-a-personal-touch-to-the-holidays-at-the-disneyland-resort/

• ‘Frozen’ Fun Debuts at Disney Parks

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/11/this-week-in-disney-parks-photos-frozen-fun-debuts-at-disney-parks-2/

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SONG: I’ve Got a Dream - Tangled OST

Disney News

• Diane Disney Miller, Walt’s daughter, passes away

  • http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/11/remembering-diane-disney-miller/

TIP OF THE WEEK / DISCUSSION:

• Top FOOD! (or top Restaurant)

Kirby: TVListings
http://www.bartlett-sloan.net/tv

If you want to contact the show, please send an email to feedback@geek-io.com with the word Disney in the subject line somewhere.

I want to thank our amazing sponsors Tweaked Audio for their support of the show, as well as our listeners, without you, we’d just be floating heads

Rachel: Also want to thank the great and talented Darrell Shayler for his artwork for the site as well as our mascot, Mike T. Geek.  If you want more information, or want to get in touch with him, please email us at feedback@geek-io.com, and we can get you more information.

CJ:Finally, we record every OTHER Sunday at 10 PM Eastern, join us over at www.geek-io.com/live, or you can find the archive at disney.geek-io.com.

Anything else from my esteemed co-horts?

Then, we will close the show out with a Keep Calm, Geek Out, and See Y’all again REAL Soon!

Audio Archive

Welcome to Disney Geek I/O, episode 8 recorded Tuesday, October 29, 2013, I’m your host CJ Boat, and joining me to help you in your journey this week through the House of Mouse, Rachel Boat (Hi from Rachel), Kirby Bartlett-Sloan,

(general talk, Disney watching, etc.)

Disney Parks News

• The Happy Haunted Horseshoe Offers Halloween Fun at Magic Kingdom Park

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/10/the-happy-haunted-horseshoe-offers-halloween-fun-at-magic-kingdom-park/

• New Surprises in Store for ‘it’s a small world’ Holiday at Disneyland Park

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/10/new-surprises-in-store-for-its-a-small-world-holiday-at-disneyland-park/

• Overlay for Jungle Cruise - The Jungle Cruise tour guides are home sick - they are going to be decorating their ships and renaming their ships for more appropriate (for the season) and festive names!!

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Disney News

• Reimagined Disney Magic opens up new items to kids, including Toy Story, Avengers, and more!

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/10/kids-unleash-their-inner-super-heroes-on-the-re-imagined-disney-magic/

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/10/new-stories-come-to-life-for-kids-on-the-re-imagined-disney-magic/

• 20th Anniversary of Nightmare Before Christmas

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/10/today-in-disney-history-walt-disney-pictures-releases-tim-burtons-the-nightmare-before-christmas/

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/10/commemorate-twenty-twisted-years-of-tim-burtons-the-nightmare-before-christmas-with-new-merchandise-at-disney-parks/

Kirby: TVListings
http://www.bartlett-sloan.net/tv

If you want to contact the show, please send an email to feedback@geek-io.com with the word Disney in the subject line somewhere.

I want to thank our amazing sponsors (sponsor) for their support of the show, as well as our listeners, without you, we’d just be floating heads

Rachel: Also want to thank the great and talented Darrell Shayler for his artwork for the site as well as our mascot, Mike T. Geek.  If you want more information, or want to get in touch with him, please email us at feedback@geek-io.com, and we can get you more information.

CJ:Finally, we record every OTHER Sunday at 10 PM Eastern, join us over at www.geek-io.com/live, or you can find the archive at disney.geek-io.com.

Anything else from my esteemed co-horts?

Then, we will close the show out with a Keep Calm, Geek Out, and See Y’all again REAL Soon!

Audio Archive

Welcome to Disney Geek I/O, episode 7 recorded Tuesday, October 15, 2013, I’m your host CJ Boat, and joining me to help you in your journey this week through the House of Mouse, Rachel Boat (Hi from Rachel), and ALL the way from the west coast, the land of the mouse, Lesley Victorine! (hi from Lesley) and joining us from AWildPodcastAppears.com and WDWNT, Jose Castillo

(general talk, Disney watching, etc.)

Disney News

• AVATAR at Disney Animal Kingdom project teased

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/10/first-look-avatar-to-come-to-life-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

• Limited Time Magic’ Brings Oktoberfest Celebration to Disney California Adventure Park

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/10/limited-time-magic-brings-oktoberfest-celebration-to-disney-california-adventure-park/

• Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Brings a Festive Celebration to Disney California Adventure Park

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/10/disney-viva-navidad-brings-a-festive-celebration-to-disney-california-adventure-park/

• Marvel “Iron Man Experience” Motion Simulator Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland.

• http://wdwnt.com/iron-man-experience-coming-to-hong-kong-disneyland/

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• EPCOT Food & Wine Festival recap

Kirby: TVListings
http://www.bartlett-sloan.net/tv

If you want to contact the show, please send an email to feedback@geek-io.com with the word Disney in the subject line somewhere.

I want to thank our amazing sponsors for their support of the show, as well as our listeners, without you, we’d just be floating heads

 Also want to thank the great and talented Darrell Shayler for his artwork for the site as well as our mascot, Mike T. Geek.  If you want more information, or want to get in touch with him, please email us at feedback@geek-io.com, and we can get you more information.

CJ:Finally, we record every OTHER Sunday at 10 PM Eastern, join us over at www.geek-io.com/live, or you can find the archive at disney.geek-io.com.

Then, we will close the show out with a Keep Calm, Geek Out, and See Y’all again REAL Soon!

Disney Geek I/O Audio Archive

Welcome to Disney  VILLAIN Geek I/O, episode 666 recorded Sunday, September 8, 2013, I’m your host CJ Boat, and joining me to help you in your journey this week through the House of Mouse, Rachel Boat, Kirby Bartlett-Sloan, and from out west,  Lesley Victorine! 

Disney News

• California Grill re-opens September 9th

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/08/reservations-for-california-grill-at-disneys-contemporary-resort-open-august-26/

• Disney Parks Blog meetup tonight.

• Princess Fairytale Hall to Open Its Doors September 18 at Magic Kingdom Park - Rachel!

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/princess-fairytale-hall-to-open-its-doors-september-18-at-magic-kingdom-park/

• Fountain View Reopens, Now Serving Starbucks at Epcot; New Openings Ahead at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Locations

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/fountain-view-reopens-now-serving-starbucks-at-epcot-new-openings-ahead-at-walt-disney-parks-resorts-locations/

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• Villain’s Stuff:

• Unleash the Villains comes September 13th! - Rachel

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/disney-villains-unleash-some-fiendish-limited-time-magic-at-disney-parks/

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/treats-not-tricks-for-friday-the-13th-limited-time-magic/

• Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party starts September 13th, running until October 31st.

• https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/

• Hitchhiking Ghost Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card Debuts at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

• http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/hitchhiking-ghost-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-card-debuts-at-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/

Kirby: TVListings
http://www.bartlett-sloan.net/tv

Fun Stuff
35 Signs You’re a Snarky Disney Fan
http://www.therotoscopers.com/2013/09/08/35-signs-youre-a-snarky-disney-fan/

CJ: Disney Tip of the week!

No tip this week - Top villains - Sept 13 is Unleash the Villains.

If you want to contact the show, please send an email to feedback@geek-io.com with the word Disney in the subject line somewhere.

I want to thank our amazing sponsor (sponsor) for their support of the show, as well as our listeners, without you, we’d just be floating heads

Also want to thank the great and talented Darrell Shayler for his artwork for the site as well as our mascot, Mike T. Geek.  If you want more information, or want to get in touch with him, please email us at feedback@geek-io.com, and we can get you more information.

Finally, we record every OTHER Sunday at 10 PM Eastern, join us over at www.geek-io.com/live, or you can find the archive at disney.geek-io.com.

Disney Geek IO Episode 6

Disney News

• D23 highlights:

• http://wdwnt.com/category/d23/

• http://thewaltdisneycompany.com/search/solr/D23
  "Saving Mr. Banks" vs. the 1960s

http://www.imagineeringdisney.com/blog/2013/7/31/saving-mr-banks-vs-the-1960s.html

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• Starbucks Coming to Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort

• http://wdwnt.com/starbucks-coming-to-downtown-disney-at-disneyland-resort/

Kirby: TVListings
http://www.bartlett-sloan.net/tv

Both Disney "andiamo!" shows are available on youtube in their entirety.

"andiamo!" Disney Cruise Line - Disney Wonder

http://youtu.be/NJM7QHlbPhM

"andiamo!" at Walt Disney World Resort

http://youtu.be/LhjgTOUy9PQ

CJ: Disney Tip of the week!

No tip this week - Top attractions / shows

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Anything else from my esteemed co-horts?

Then, we will close the show out with a Keep Calm, Geek Out, and See Y’all again REAL Soon!

Disney Geek I/O Episode 5

Disney Geek I/O episode 5

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Disney Geek I/O Episode 4 Show notes

Disney Geek I/O Episode 4

It's a sad day folks, after being yanked back in 2010, the floats for the fan favorite SpectroMagic nighttime parade through the Magic Kingdom have began to be broken down.  There have been many rumors over the last couple of days, but the final announcement came from Disney World PR, stating “Yes SpectroMagic has been retired.".  For those looking for a comeback of the 12 year old parade, it is simply not coming.   

This is not a huge surprise, given earlier this year Disney announced the brand new parade Festival of Fantasy premiering in Spring 2014.  No real details have been released, but it's going to be a long wait between now and Spring, considering how much the Main Street Electrical Parade is really a flat note for people like us here at Disney Geek I/O. 

Here's looking forward to the future! 

Going along with this, there are now accessories on sale at Fantasia, which is the Contemporary Resort, where the guests will be selected from.

These are items like complete cover-overs:

And finally, little dangly bits, called MagicBandIts:

So, what does this mean? Right now; nothing for the average WDW goer, this week it's only for Contemporary guests, but this does mean that this is close! VERY Close! I would not be surprised if it is at least a soft open by the big Fourth of July week Limited Time Magic!

How are you both tonight?

WDW NEWS:

CJ: Star Wars Day AKA May the 4th Be With You at DHS, and Boat WDW recap: http://wdwnews.com/releases/2013/04/26/summer-brings-more-limited-time-magic-star-wars-day-brings-the-galaxy-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/

Symphony of the Stars Video

http://youtu.be/EiQCpsOmh_k

Rachel: Walt Disney World Resort to Host a Royal Celebration Honoring Princess Merida http://wdwnews.com/photos/2013/05/03/walt-disney-world-resort-to-host-a-royal-celebration-honoring-princess-merida/

CJ: Disney Parks to Kick Off a ‘Monstrous Summer’ With 24 Hours of Magic on Both Coasts

http://wdwnews.com/releases/2013/04/25/monstrous-summer/

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaYZmjxWSIk

Monsters U Monorail pic:

http://static.attractionsmagazine.com/wp-uploads/2013/04/photo-2.jpg

<<BREAK TIME>>>

Disney News:

Kirby: 'Iron Man 3' smashes into Hollywood record books

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/05/05/iron-man-box-office-record/2136681/

'Suit Up!' at Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries at Innoventions in Disneyland Park

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSykCWfdwU0&feature=youtu.be

"Cultivating the Magic" Guided Tour at Disneyland Park

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8clY5tEscMM&feature=youtu.be

Disney Tip of the Week

Strollers, wheelchairs and ECV’s, and how to handle them.

Kirby’s TV Listings:

http://www.bartlett-sloan.net/tv/agenda.php3?modeagenda=soon

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