The DizFanatic "Ears On Ears" Podcast

Welcome to Episode #22 of the DizFanatic "Ears On Ears" Podcast! This episode Mike and Anna discuss some of the latest news and rumors from around the Disney universe and talk a little more about the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival going on now in Walt Disney World, Florida. Be sure to head over to DizFanatic.com to read more about about the Flower & Garden Festival and some of the latest news and rumors.  Be sure to also take a look at some recent photos from above the Fantasyland expansion as some great progress has been made and parts of Storybook Circus are now open!  We would like to give a big Thanks to our good friend Gary Cleavenger for providing these great photos of this year's Flower & Garden Festival!!  You can see our preview video of the event here: Flower & Garden Preview Video This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations.  Visit http://WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! WDWTravels is an authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Please visit our main website site http://DizFanatic.com for more information.  Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check out our YouTube channel.  Just search for DizFanatic. As always, feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voice mail on Skype.  Thanks for joining us! (Note: Because of some technical issues, we have moved Gary's photos over to DizFanatic.com on the "Flower & Garden" page)

Welcome to Episode #21 of the DizFanatic "Ears On Ears" Podcast! This episode Mike and Anna discuss the brand new Disney Cruise Line "Fantasy". Our dear and beautiful DisneyAnna was invited aboard the Fantasy for a special tour of this awesome new ship when she arrived in New York City.  We decided not to edit this show so that we can get the information out as quickly as possible.  With that said, I must apologize for the silliness and goof-ups that you may be subjected to.  I hope that you enjoy listening as much as we had fun discussing the amazing ship. Be sure to head over to DizFanatic.com to read more about about the Fantasy and see the exclusive photos! This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations.  Visit http://WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site http://DizFanatic.com for more information.  Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check out our Youtube channel.  Just search for DizFanatic. As always, feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voicemail on Skype.  Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to Episode #20 of the DizFanatic "Ears On Ears" podcast! This episode Mike and his guests get into the mood and spirit of St. Valentine's Day. The discussion includes the many romantic aspects of Disney Dining, parks, movies, gifting and more. So this is a great time to think about Romance, Disney style and you can take these ideas and apply them any time of year, be it an anniversary, birthday, Valentines day, or you just want to be romantic with that someone special who happens to be a Disney Fanatic! Be sure to head over to DizFanatic.com's "Seasonal Events" section to read more about Romance and Disney! This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations.  Visit http://WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site http://DizFanatic.com for more information.  Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check out our Youtube channel.  Just search for DizFanatic. As always, feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voicemail on Skype.  Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to Episode #19 of the DizFanatic "Ears On Ears" podcast! This episode Mike and his guests Angie Kennard and Chuckie Blades discuss their top 5 restaurants in EPCOT. Of course, this was a hard undertaking as EPCOT has so many wonderful restaurants to serve any taste and budget. This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations.  Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site dizfanatic.com for more information.  Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check out our Youtube channel.  Just search for DizFanatic. As always, feel free to email us at  mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voicemail on Skype.  Thanks for joining us!

 .   Welcome to Episode #18 of the DizFanatic "Ears On Ears" podcast! This episode Mike and his guest Chuckie discuss their top 5 attractions at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.  Check out the "Official News" page on DizFanatic.com for more details on the news topics discussed in this show and see the "Galleries" for the latest construction photos as well!   This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations.  Visit http://WDWTravels.com for a free quote today!   Please visit our main website site http://DizFanatic.com for more information.  Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check out our Youtube channel.  Just search for DizFanatic.   As always, feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voicemail on Skype.  Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to the DizFanatic "Ears on Ears" podcast! This is a special re-broadcast of last year's MouseVent bonus day where we were invited to take part in an audio advent calendar. We've been invited back this year so be sure to check out http://MouseVent.com for this year's countdown to Christmas, in Disney style! Be sure to check out the bonus video on our youtube channel after our episode airs on MouseVent.com! Please visit our main website site http://DizFanatic.com for more information.  Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check out our Youtube channel.  Just search for DizFanatic. As always, feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voicemail on Skype.  And if your looking into booking a Disney vacation, contact Anna to answer all of your questions or for a free quote. Email her at Anna@WDWTravels.com or call 1-877-635-5362. Thanks for joining us and Merry Christmas!

This episode of DizFanatic.com's "Ears on Ears" podcast is joined by the creator of the DisTech blog and author of the     popular DizTech column to discuss some interesting new enhancements to your Disney experience. Code named "NextGen" by Disney several years ago, a large sum of cash is being invested in technologies to create new and innovative experiences to your Disney vacation. Although we haven't heard much as of yet, some new details have been leaking out and we have the scoop! We discuss Disney's new RFID wristbands, upgrades to the PhotoPass system, possible changes to FastPass, awesome new in-park experiences and more. We have tons of concept art and actual photos of some of these "unofficial" things as well as more in depth details over on the DizTech column on our main site, so be sure to visit http://dizfanatic.com/DizTech000.aspx    We also spent a few minutes talking about our predictions and wish lists for announcements that may be headed our way at the D23 Expo later this week. Please feel free to leave you comments as we would love to hear your thoughts on these new technologies.

Welcome to Episode #15 of the DizFanatic "Ears On Ears" podcast! This is our "Lovey Dovey" episode. Thinking of popping the big question in Disney? Well some special friends have joined us to discuss getting engaged in Walt Disney World. We share their experiences and some advice on this magical subject. Of course we also talk a bit about some recent exciting Disney news. As promised, our guests sent in a brief overview of their stories. Of course it's more fun to hear all of the details, but here are some quick notations:   Kristin & Cory: My fiance Cory is everything in a man that I always hoped I would have – he's smart, he's funny, he's always there for me, he's just amazing.  We've been together for four years now – and we're a great team.  On our vacation to Disney World in July 2010, Cory proposed to me on the beach of the Polynesian Resort, right before the fireworks.  He was so nervous!  He got down on one knee, and told me that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me.  It had to be the most magical night of my life.  Standing there, watching the fireworks surround the Magic Kingdom, with a brand new ring on my finger and a future to look forward to, was like a dream.  It's like we were in another world and the fireworks were just for us!   When Cory proposed I was so surprised, and so so happy!  Disney is such a special place for us.  My parents brought my sister and I to Disney every year as kids, and we have continued to go every year as adults.  It has always been a special place to me and my family, even more so since my father passed away unexpectedly 2 years ago.  It was his favorite place in the world and we feel like a piece of him is there on the Seven Seas Lagoon by the Magic Kingdom.  This made the proposal location that much more meaningful.  Cory wanted to propose in Disney because it was a special place to us, but knew that that particular location meant even more to me.  It's as if my dad was there with us, giving us his approval (and a pat on the back to Cory for choosing to propose in Disney) We are now planning our wedding in Disney World for November 2011.  It is so very exciting and we just can't wait.   Thanks to Mike and Anna for having us on their amazing Disney podcast!  We had a great time!  See ya real soon! =) Kristen & Dave: Dave, his family, and I were in Disney World December 29-January 2. We went to Yachtsman Steakhouse for a New Years Eve/birthday dinner (his dad's birthday was December 31st and my 21st birthday was January 1). After dinner, we went to the Magic Kingdom for the fireworks. After the fireworks, we walked up closer to Cinderella's Castle. I had wanted to get our picture taken the entire time we were in Disney in front of Cinderella's Castle. Dave kept putting it off... until that night. He took me to a place on the side of the castle where there was a Photopass photographer. We were standing there around 12:10am. I was getting so frustrated because Dave wouldn't look towards the camera to have our picture taken. He kept looking at me and trying to get me to face him. Finally, I turned towards him. Out of nowhere, he grabbed my hand and dropped to one knee. I was completely speechless and started crying. The Magic Kingdom was loud that night with a DJ playing in the background. I don't remember the music or the people around. I just remember looking down at him on one knee. It felt as if it was just Dave and I. Everything around me completely disappeared. It was the most magical moment of my life. I'm so happy I found my prince charming. And, dreams really do come true. And, the link to the video :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUd0EO0xaAY   And finally, Adam & Denise who were unable to be with us: We got engaged in January 2008. We were both in college working part time retail jobs, so we weren't making very much money. We had to drive down, because there was no way we could afford a flight, a car, park tickets, meals, gas, and the rest. So we decided to drive straight through overnight because we just wanted to get down there ASAP. We were absolutely exhausted the next day, and spent most of it sleeping. We stayed with my aunt and uncle who live about 45 minutes from the parks. We went to the Magic Kingdom a few days later, and we went with my aunt and uncle who knew what was about to happen. Before we got to the Magic Kingdom, we stopped for a big breakfast. It was a nice way to start the day, but I was already jittery and stopping to eat just made me more anxious! When we got to the park, we spent some time walking down Main Street and even got our picture with Daisy Duck. Denise said later that she thought I was going to pop the question that day, but I kind of threw her off by stopping to take pictures and such on the way to the castle. Also, she said she was looking for a ring box but couldn't find one so that confused her, too. The truth was that I was carrying the ring around in my pants pocket, which made me extremely nervous. I was checking my pocket about every 30 seconds to make sure it was still there! When we got to the Castle, there was already a small crowd of people taking pictures, so we had to wait for a little bit to get our chance in front of the Castle. It finally came down to Denise and I and another family. The gentleman from the other family asked us if we wanted to go next, and I'm usually always courteous in this situation and allow the other person to go first, but in this case I said "Yes, thank you." So we gave our camera to my aunt who said she would take the picture, and took our place in front of the castle. When we were up there, I dropped to one knee and asked her to be my princess. She said yes, of course. When it was over, we walked back to my aunt and uncle and the gentleman from the other family told us he was really glad he let us go first! There were also more people there that came as the whole thing happened, and one lady was even crying! It was a pretty awesome thing, and it's a memory we'll share forever. What was the first thing we did after getting engaged? We hopped on the newly refurbed Haunted Mansion! Nothing starts off a life of togetherness like the Haunted Mansion! We spent most of the rest of the day enjoying the Magic Kingdom. At dinnertime, my aunt and uncle treated us to a meal at the Kona Cafe in the Polynesian. It was a wonderful meal, and it's made that restaurant one of my personal favorites ever since. While we were eating, it rained pretty hard outside. That was perfect, because we missed all the weather and by the time dinner was over a lot of people had actually cleared out of the park. After dinner, we decided to take the monorail over to Epcot (we had a Park Hopper option on our tickets). Denise had never been to Epcot, and I wanted to take some time and show her some of the countries. We had a really romantic stroll around World Showcase and had a blast walking through some of the shops. After that, we went back over to the Magic Kingdom for SpectroMagic and Wishes. It was a wonderful day full of memories and magic, and it was special that we got to spend some of it with family also. If I have one piece of advice to give for someone planning on doing this, I'd have to say that you need to pick something special. The Castle may not be the perfect spot to do this, even though it might be tempting to do it there. WDW is full of romantic and fun things, so you have to pick the one thing that you and your special someone relate to. I can't really recommend one particular spot because there are so many, but I'm sure there has to be one that fits just right. Do some research and see what WDW has to offer. I'm sure you'll find the right place! This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations. Visit http://WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site http://DizFanatic.com for more information. Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check out our Youtube channel. Just search for DizFanatic. As always, feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voicemail on Skype. Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to Episode #14 of the DizFanatic podcast! This episode, Angie Kennard joins us to talk about the exciting Disney Dream Christening Cruise!  An exciting few days that began with a sneak peak at some brand new Walt Disney World attractions and shows, continuing on to an exciting DCL Dream Christening Event followed by an "Invitation only" cruise on Disney's amazing new ship!  You can see all of the details about this wonderful new ship, including tons of photos and some videos at our parent site http://dizfanatic.com/DCLdream7.aspx. We start off the show with some of the latest Disney news and rumors which is much shorter than normal as DisneyAnna is "away on special assignment." This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations and an Official Disney Vacation Planner!  Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site DizFanatic.com for all of the latest News, Rumors, Photos, Videos and loads of Fun Stuff, all related to Disney of course!  You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube or leave us a voicemail on Skype; just search for DizFanatic! Thanks for joining us!

Happy New Year from all of us at DizFanatic.com and Welcome to Episode #13 of the DizFanatic podcast!! This episode, Mike (Diz) is joined by DisneyAnna DiMare, Brent Dodge (Author of "From Screen to Theme" and host of the W.E.D.nesday Show) and Angie Kennard (Owner of WDWTravels.com) to discuss all of the happenings throughout 2010 in the Disney Empire and a look ahead to 2011 and beyond.  Topics discussed range from Disney movies and TV, Resorts, Theme parks, Cruise Line, Products and the new Disney Store. The DizFanatic's "Ears on Ears" podcast is a show created by Disney fanatics for the purpose of enhancing your enjoyment of all things Disney.  We intend on making this show informative, entertaining and most of all, fun. This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations.  Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site DizFanatic.com for more information.  Thanks for joining us, and Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays from all of us at DizFanatic.com! This special "Spirit of the Season" Episode #12, Mike and Anna from DizFanatic along with Angie of WDWtravels.com sit down to have a fun discussion of their favorite things to see and do at the Walt Disney World Resort during the Holiday season.  In an attempt to make this a "Top 10" style discussion, we quickly realized that the Holidays at Disney World are so exciting, that almost everything becomes a number one prize winner.! Ok, I know what you're thinking... These crazy Disney fanatics love all things Disney so they think the mouse can do no wrong.  Well, you're partially correct.  While we do know the reality is that Disney can make some lame and even unthinkable mistakes in their decisions, but we don't live in reality, do we?  I guess we do live in reality and Disney is our escape, so that's why we choose to focus on the things we love and flush the rest. Anyway, with all of my philosophical jibber-jabber aside, I should also let you know that we have been invited to participate in a special Holiday podcast party, if you will.  A project has been put together called MouseVent, a Disney podcast advent calendar, where each day in December a new mini podcast is released from podcasters, authors and musicians around the world.  While i can't tell you the day which our show will be released, I invite you to head on over to Mousevent.com or search on itunes and subscribe for free.  We've been enjoying the pleasant surprise each day and can't wait for the next episode! Don't forget to stop over at DizFanatic.com for exciting News, Rumors, some great Holiday Videos & Events and the first Official Pirates of the Caribbean 4 trailer! We hope you enjoy this episode This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is an Authorizes Disney Vacation Planner and full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations.  Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! The DizFanatic "Ears on Ears" podcast is a show created by Disney fanatics for the purpose of enhancing your enjoyment of all things Disney.  We intend on making this show informative, entertaining and most of all, fun.  "DizFanatic.com: A Website and Podcast for the Disney Fanatic in you!" Please visit our main website site http://DizFanatic.com for more information.  Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to Episode #11 of the DizFanatic podcast! The DizFanatic "Ears on Ears" podcast is a show created by Disney fanatics for the purpose of enhancing your enjoyment of all things Disney.  We intend on making this show informative, entertaining and most of all, fun. This episode, Host Anna DiMare discusses recent news and rumors with Mike.  Then they will discuss the recent opening of the new flagship Disney Store in Times Square along with the associated D23 and Press events.  Then you will get to hear Disney Store President, Jim Fielding's D23 keynote and a few words form Jodi Benson.  So relax and listen, and we hope you enjoy the show. This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations.  Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site DizFanatic.com for more information.  Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to Episode #10 of the DizFanatic podcast! DizFanatic's "Ears on Ears" podcast is a show created by Disney fanatics for the purpose of enhancing your enjoyment of all things Disney. We intend on making this show informative, entertaining and most of all, fun. This episode is hijacked by Guest Host and author of the DizGamer column Armand "No Usagi".  As Armand sits in for Mike & Anna, he starts off the show with some recent news then he gives an in-depth review of the new Disney video game for the PSP, "Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep."  This long awaited game, published by Square Enix, lives up to its expectations.  So relax and listen, and we hope you enjoy the show. Check out The Official Trailer for the game with some great samples of the gameplay. You can read more about the latest news and rumors as well as other fun Disney related stuff at DizFanatic.com. This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations.  Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site DizFanatic.com for more information. Check out Armand's DizGamer column for more great Disney gaming info.  We welcome your comments, suggestions and we also just love to hear from you. Feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voice mail on Skype - just search for user "DizFanatic"! Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to Episode #9 of the DizFanatic podcast! DizFanatic's "Ears on Ears" podcast is a show created by Disney fanatics for the purpose of enhancing your enjoyment of all things Disney. We intend on making this show informative, entertaining and most of all, fun. This episode features Mike as your host as he joins some friends from WDWtravels.com to discuss the Halloween festivities ant Disney parks and the Disney Cruise Line.  But first he is joined by the lovely DisneyAnna to discuss some recent news and rumors.  Then they wrap up the show as they announce the winner of the very first DizFanatic Trivia Contest with prizes sponsored by Dizfanatic.com and WDWtravels.com.  The winner was selected at random from all of the entries with correct answers.  It's great to see that so many of you know your Disney trivia! Some recent Disney news: Disney/Touchtone Pictures Presents Gnomeo and Juliet Trailer Disney/Touchtone Pictures presents the greatest love story ever told, starring...garden gnomes? In "Gnomeo & Juliet," Shakespeare's revered tale gets a comical, off-the-wall makeover. Directed by Kelly Asbury (co-director of "Shrek 2″) and showcasing both classic and original songs by Elton John, the film features the voices of James McAvoy and Emily Blunt as Gnomeo and Juliet, who have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. Release Date: February 11, 2011.  Check out the trailer on our main site: http://dizfanatic.com/VidTrailers.aspx You can read more about the latest news and rumors as well as other fun Disney related stuff at DizFanatic.com. This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations. Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site DizFanatic.com for more information. We welcome your comments, suggestions and we also just love to hear from you. Feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voice mail on Skype - just search for user "DizFanatic"! Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to Episode #8 of the DizFanatic podcast! DizFanatic's "Ears on Ears" podcast is a show created by Disney fanatics for the purpose of enhancing your enjoyment of all things Disney. We intend on making this show informative, entertaining and most of all, fun. This episode features Host Anna ”DisneyAnna” DiMare.  Anna starts off the show with a discussion about some recent news and rumors with Mike (aka Diz).  Mike then has a discussion about Disney in the electronic gaming world with the Adam Goswick, creator of the DizTech column and Armand Usagi, author of the DizGamer column. The "Buzz Lightyear" Carrot found by Clive Williams of Henley-On-Thames when harvesting veggies for his grandchildren in his veggie garden. Then join Mike & Anna for the very first DizFanatic Trivia Contest with prizes sponsored by Dizfanatic.com and WDWtravels.com.  The winner will be selected at random from all of the entries with correct answers and announced during the next show.  Please submit your answers to Mike@DizFanatic.com no later than 11:59PM on September 30, 2010. You can read more about the latest news and rumors at DizFanatic.com. This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations. Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site DizFanatic.com for more information. We welcome your comments, suggestions and we also just love to hear from you. Feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voice mail on Skype - just search for user “DizFanatic”! Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to Episode #7 of the DizFanatic podcast! The DizFanatic podcast is a show created by Disney fanatics for the purpose of enhancing your enjoyment of all things Disney. We intend on making this show informative, entertaining and most of all, fun. This episode features Host Anna ”DisneyAnna” DiMare along with Mike.  Anna starts off the show with a discussion about some recent news and rumors.  They go on to discuss a recent road trip to one of the brand new concept Disney Stores and a surprise visit to a Disney Doorway To Dreams outlet.  You can read more about the latest news and rumors at DizFanatic.com. The Disney Doorway to Dreams DVC outlet. The new Big Thunder Mountain suite in the Disneyland Hotel. The New Disney Store. Here's a brand new press release from the Disney Store: A Stroll Through the All-New Disney Store When is a store more than a store? When it's a place to find interactive experiences, events full of fun and fantasy, and the inspiration to build your own custom toys. And there's only one place you can find this magical shopping experience – the newly designed Disney Store. It's far more than a store – it's a family destination. By the end of November, the first 20 newly designed Disney Store locations will have opened around the world – from Montebello, California, to New York's Times Square – and the first of the redesigned spaces are open now. They sparkle with activities, surprises to discover, and much more to create the ultimate Disney shopping experience. Jon Endicott, Director of Global Store Design for Disney Store, tells us "I think this is the most interactive and Guest-engaging store ever, and it's the first that really showcases Disney products by connecting them to their stories. We do that through what we call 'storytelling neighborhoods,' anchored by 'hero' fixtures. The Disney Princess neighborhood is anchored by a princess castle with an interactive magic mirror. If Disney-Pixar's 'Cars' is your thing, then there's a super-scale Cars case filled with car parts where Guests can design and put together their own car right there in the Ridemakerz workshop in the store. It lets Guests interact with Disney stories." Winding through the store is the Pixie Dust Trail, which leads Guests past the shimmering "enchanted trees" that grace the store, to a spacious white gazebo housing a 12-foot-wide curved theater-style screen. There families can relax and chat, and kids can enjoy live storytelling and the Disney Store Theater which plays videos chosen and programmed by the kids themselves. Jon explains, "It's like a video version of a jukebox." Guests will also find a myriad of live events to take part in, like scavenger hunts and character drawing workshops. "There's a whole host of interactive activities that the Cast can do with the Guest. It's incredible to see the kids play and interact, and parents' faces light up when they see their kids having fun!" And having fun is what it's all about. "Our 'design brief' was to create the best 30 minutes of a child's day. We wanted to make sure that the new store was a shining beacon of the Disney brand," Jon says. "There are theme parks, but then there are DISNEY Theme Parks, and the same is true for cruise ships, movies, theater – Disney is always a cut above. Disney has its own community, and we wanted to create a store where when people walk in, they feel that they're immersed in Disney." The jewel in the Disney Store crown will be New York's Times Square location, opening this fall. Two stories high, it will have higher ceilings, bigger décor, and a host of exclusive merchandise you'll find nowhere else. But every visit to any newly designed Disney Store throughout the world will be more than a shopping experience – it will be a trip to a place where imagination is free to fly. This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations. Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site DizFanatic.com for more information. We welcome your comments, suggestions and we also just love to hear from you. Feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voice mail on Skype - just search for user “DizFanatic”! Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to Episode #6 of the DizFanatic podcast! The DizFanatic podcast is a show created by Disney fanatics for the purpose of enhancing your enjoyment of all things Disney. We intend on making this show informative, entertaining and most of all, fun. This episode features Host Anna ”DisneyAnna" DiMare along with Mike.  Because of so many requests, Anna and Mike put aside the originally scheduled show to do a show discussing their recent visit to Walt Disney World.  A kind of podcast trip report, if you will.  Anna starts off the show with a discussion about some recent news and rumors.  You can read more about the latest news and rumors at DizFanatic.com. The August DizFanatic meet will be held at the brand new concept Disney Store at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, NY.  So stop by and say hello! Visit the Event Page on Facebookfor all of the details and let us know if you plan on stopping by. This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations. Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site DizFanatic.com for more information. We welcome your comments, suggestions and we also just love to hear from you. Feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voice mail on Skype - just search for user “DizFanatic”! Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to Episode #5 of the DizFanatic podcast! The DizFanatic podcast is a show created by Disney fanatics for the purpose of enhancing your enjoyment of all things Disney. We intend on making this show informative, entertaining and most of all, fun. This episode features Host Mike "DizFanatic" DiMare and special guests from WDWtravels who discuss the benefits and misconceptions of staying at a Disney resort when visiting the Walt Disney World Resort.  We've skipped the news and rumors segment for this episode as we are currently at Walt Disney World. Remember that the July meet will be held on July 17th 2010 at 12:30PM at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. We will meet on the 2nd floor of the Main Street Railroad Station. So stop by and say hello! Visit the Event Page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/DizFanatic and click on the “Events” tab. This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations. Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site http://DizFanatic.com for more information. We welcome your comments, suggestions and we also just love to hear from you. Feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voice mail on Skype - just search for user “DizFanatic”! Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to Episode #4 of the DizFanatic podcast! The DizFanatic podcast is a show created by Disney fanatics for the purpose of enhancing your enjoyment of all things Disney. We intend on making this show informative, entertaining and most of all, fun. This episode features Host DisneyAnna and special guest and Author Brent Dodge. Along with Mike, Brent discusses the differences and similarities between Walt Disney World and Disneyland California. DisneyAnna and Mike also discuss some recent news topics. Our July meet will be held on July 17th 2010 at 1:30PM at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. We will meet on the 2nd floor of the Main Street Railroad Station. So stop by and say hello! Visit the Event Page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/DizFanatic and click on the "Events" tab. This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations. Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! The Golden Oaks Development promises to please the more affluent Disney Fanatics!: A luxury resort opens this August for you pooch, kitty or "pocket pet" at the Walt Disney World Resort! Here are some photos of the new TRON licensed game controllers and PC keyboard 7 mouse equipped with the trademark blue light piping.  These will look real good on my desk! Please visit our main website site http://DizFanatic.com for more information.  We welcome your comments, suggestions and we also just love to hear from you.  Feel free to email us at Mike@DisFanatic.com or leave us a voice mail on Skype - just search for user "DizFanatic"! Thanks for joining us!

Welcome to Episode #3 of the DizFanatic Podcast! The DizFanatic podcast is a show created by Disney fanatics for the purpose of enhancing your enjoyment of all things Disney. We intend on making this show informative, entertaining and most of all, fun. This episode features Host DisneyAnna and special guests and travel professionals Angie Kennard and Laure Simms of WDWTravels.com. Along with Mike, they discuss the often overlooked dining options outside of the theme parks, particularly at the Disney Resort Hotels. DisneyAnna and Mike also discuss some recent news topics. This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations. Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site http://DizFanatic.com for more information. Email us with your comments at Mike@DizFanatic.com or suggestions or feel free to leave us a voicemail on Skype. Just search for “DizFanatic” on Skype. Thanks for joining us! Click for Disney's official World of Color page with promo video & photos. Check out some of the new Disney Crocs Styles!

Welcome to Episode #2 of the DizFanatic podcast! The DizFanatic podcast is a show created by Disney fanatics for the purpose of enhancing your enjoyment of all things Disney. We intend on making this show informative, entertaining and most of all, fun. This episode features special guest, Brent Dodge, author of the "From Screen to Theme" book series and host of the weekly live W.E.D.nesday Show. We discuss the workings and history of EPCOT's IllumiNations: Refrections of Earth nightime spectacular. DisneyAnna is also back to discuss some recent news topics. Check out "From Screen to Theme" and The W.E.D.nesday Show at http://www.FromScreenToTheme.com. This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations. Visit WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site http://DizFanatic.com for more information. Feel free to email me with your comments or suggestions at mike@DizFanatic.com. Keep your ears open for the next episode and thanks for joining us! HERE'S THE OFFICIAL STAR WARS WEEKENDS INFORMATION DIRECT FROM DISNEY: 2010 Dates: May 21 - 23, May 28 - 30, June 4 - 6, June 11 - 13 Star Wars Weekends is an annual special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park that celebrates the legendary Star Wars Saga and the animated television series, The Clone Wars. This year, celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back as you join Jedi Knights, Sith Lords and Star Wars celebrities for special shows, presentations and memorabilia. Fans of the Star Wars universe don't have to travel to "a galaxy far, far away" to come face to face with droids, alien creatures and many of their favorite Star Wars characters. Younglings can hone their lightsaber skills and prepare to do battle with Darth Vader himself at the Jedi Training Academy. Prove yourself the master of trivia in contests with prize giveaways. Board a runaway Starspeeder on the Star Tours attraction, or stare in awe as visitors from Naboo, Endor and every world between pass by in a motorcade. In addition to all of the entertainment, there are plenty of conversations, autograph sessions and motorcades with the celebrities and creators of the Star Wars cosmos. This year's celebrity hosts for all 4 weekends are Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) and Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka). Call Upon the Force! Call (407) 827-2799 and choose from either the Light Side or the Dark Side of the Force to hear a special message from a Star Wars character inviting you to be a part of this special event! 2010 Star Wars Weekends Schedule Weekend 1: May 21 - 23, the actual 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett) Daniel Logan (Boba Fett, Episode II) Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Captain Rex, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) Weekend 2: May 28 - 30 Matthew Wood (voice of General Grievous) Lorne Peterson (Chief Model Maker, Star Wars Saga) Tom Kane (voice of Yoda, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) Weekend 3: June 4 - 6 Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) Ray Park (Darth Maul) Dave Filoni (Supervising Director, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) Weekend 4: June 11 - 13 Ray Park (Darth Maul) Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) Appearances subject to change without notice. Grab a Disney's FASTPASS before the Park opens to ensure your place in line for celebrity autographs. Find the autograph FASTPASS kiosk outside the Front Gate entrance. Quantities are limited. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, be on the lookout for the "Dark Side," near the Backlot Tour across from Studios Catering Co., where you'll find all things Star Wars. Boba's Bounty offers exclusive Star Wars Weekends merchandise and the Dark Side Depot has Star Wars-themed gifts, apparel and more. Each day ends with the Hyperspace Hoopla! show, where many favorites let loose with music, comedy, dancing and more. With Ewoks, Wookiees, stormtroopers, Jawas and more invading Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, young Padawan Learners and their parents would be wise to have their cameras ready. Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park admission is required. Star Wars Weekends events are included with admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. Availability is limited for some events. Events may be cancelled at any time.

Welcome to the first episode of DizFanatic.com's "Ears On Ears" podcast. DizFanatic is a show for the Disney fan intended to help enhance the Disney experience by covering all things Disney. Episode #1 is an introduction explaining what the show will be, and gives you some background information about its host. Also included in this episode is a news discussion segment covering the many facets of Disney current events including parks, studios, celebrities and consumer products. Some items in the show mentioned were: The Dinosaurs TV Series: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinosaurs_(TV_series) http://disneydvd.disney.go.com/dinosaurs-the-complete-third-and-fourth-seasons.html All of those crazy numbers for theme park attendance can be found at: http://www.teaconnect.org/etea/2009ThemeIndex.pdf We mentioned the Disney Silly Bandz bracelets. As a follow-up, that also announced a series of Marvel Silly Bandz, starting with Spider Man. Keep your ears open for episode #2 featuring a very special guest! Visit us at http://DizFanatic.com and email the host mike@DizFanatic.com with your comments and suggestions; we want to hear from you!