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The DIS Unplugged podcast is a weekly roundtable discussion about all things Disney with the Orlando team. (Pete Werner, Bob Varley, Corey Martin, Julie Martin, Kevin Klose and John Magi).

April 15, 2008 Podcast

John Magi plays host this week while Pete Werner is in California on a working vacation. In this weeks show we'll discuss the top news stories and hot topics on the DISboards, including the story about Disney shutting down VMK (Virtual Magic Kingdom). Bob Varley gives us some timely advice on what to do if your flight is delayed. Kevin Klose has his review of the Maya Grill at the Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. All that plus roundtable rapidfire on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged. Listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast

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April 8, 2008 Podcast

This week's podcast covers the weeks top news stories, including the price increase for Stroller and ECV Rentals. The team discusses the Free Dining Package promotion that Disney is currently offering. Bob Varley has his report on Pop Century from his two night stay. Corey & Julie Martin tell us about Aquatica, Sea World's new waterpark. All that plus roundtable rapidfire on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged. Listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast

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April 1st, 2008 Podcast

This week's podcast covers the weeks top news stories, including the story of the Central Florida teenager who won a trip to every Disney theme park in the world. The team discusses our Podcast Cruise prize giveaway at Universal this past weekend, plus we have a rumor to report on the next Free Dining offering from Disney. Corey & Julie Martin tell us about the airboat rides in Kissimmee that they recently experienced in their "Couple Things To Do" segment. All that plus roundtable rapidfire and cast member appreciation on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged. Listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast

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March 25, 2008 Podcast

This week's podcast covers the weeks top news stories, including the arrest of the Disney scam artist and Disney Cruise Line's contract with the Port Canaveral Authority. The team discusses Universal's "Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit" Coaster, Bob visits Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival on opening day, Kevin reviews the Crystal Palace restaurant. All that plus Roundtable RapidFire on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged Roundtable. Listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast

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March 18, 2008 Podcast

THE PRIZE SHOW!!!

Our biggest prize give-a-way EVER!! We award the winners in our Photo Contest and we'll discuss the weeks top news stories, including the report of how Orlando theme parks fared in 2007. Corey & Julie Martin have their review of the Port Orleans Riverside, and Julie does a Store Tour of both Port Orleans Resorts. All that plus Roundtable RapidFire on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged Roundtable. Listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast

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Photo Contest Winners!!

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March 11, 2008 Podcast
Week #84

In this weeks show we'll discuss the top news stories on the DIS including the story about Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort treated for mold, and Primeval Whirl at the Animal Kingdom ramping up safety features. Pete Werner has his review of the Contemporary Resort from his stay last week, and Bob Varley reports on ESPN The Weekend at Disney's Hollywood Studios. All that plus Roundtable RapidFire on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged Roundtable. Listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast

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March 4 , 2008 Podcast
Week #83

In this weeks show we'll discuss the top news stories on the DIS including the story about the con artist who is victimizing some Disney resort guests. We'll announce the winner of the "Review a Restaurant with Kevin" contest, and Kevin will have his latest dining review of Tony's Town Square restaurant. All that plus Roundtable RapidFire (including an update on 'Chicken Gate') on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged Roundtable. Listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast

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Feb 26, 2008 Podcast
Week #82

In this weeks show we'll discuss the top news stories on the DIS including the story about the new plans for Disney's old treehouse villas. Corey Martin has his Disney College Program report and Julie Martin finishes her "Store Tours" of Epcot with a trip to Mexico. All that plus Roundtable Rapidfire and Cast Member appreciation on this edition of the DIS Unplugged. Listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast

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Feb 19, 2008 Podcast

In this weeks show we'll discuss the top news stories on the DIS including the story about the union protests at Disneyland last week. Kevin Klose has a new review of Boatrights Dining Hall at Port Orleans Riverside, and an update on his review of the Portobello Yacht Club at Downtown Disney. Pete Werner tells about some of the behind the scenes tours at Sea World. All that plus Roundtable Rapidfire on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged! Listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast

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Feb 12, 2008 Podcast

In this weeks show we'll discuss the top news stories on the DIS including the story about Giants QB Eli Manning and the parade that almost was. Bob Varley tells us about Golfing options around Central Florida in his "Send Bob to the Parks" segment. Julie Martin has the latest installment in her Store Tours series - this week she takes us to the Norway Pavilion at Epcot, and Corey and Julie Martin give us a brief history on Mardi Gras and an update on this years Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Orlando. All that plus Roundtable Rapidfire on this week's edition of the DIS Unplugged. Listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast

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February 5, 2008 Podcast

In today’s show we’ll discuss the top news stories on the DIS this week – including a discussion about how the economy is impacting your travel plans and new rumors about a fifth Disney theme park.  Kevin Klose has a review for us of Mama Melroses’ Italian restaurant at the Hollywood Studios, and Corey Martin takes one listeners suggestion and will talk to us a bit about resort pools this week – all that plus roundtable rapidfire on this weeks edition of the DIS unplugged.

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January 29, 2008 Podcast

In this weeks show we'll talk about the top news stories on the DIS including the story about the wrongful death lawsuit against Disney Cruise Line. In her "Store Tours" segment, Julie Martin will take us on a tour of China - and in our forum watch segment, we'll tell you what we're reading on DISBoards.com this week. ALso, we have lots of prize winners to announce this week. All that, plus Roundtable Rapidfire on this edition of the DIS Unplugged.

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January 22, 2008 Podcast

In this weeks show we'll talk about the top news stories on the DIS including the final chapter in the battle over low cost housing in Anaheim. Kevin Klose does a comparative review of two Magic Kingdom counter service restaurants - Pinocchio Village Haus and Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe. He also gives us an update on a previous review he ad done at Teppan Edo at the Japan pavilion a few months ago, and Pete Werner has his review of the new "Disaster" attraction that just opened at Universal Orlando - all that plus Roundtable Rapidfire on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged.

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January 15, 2008 Podcast

On this weeks show we’ll discuss what’s in the news including the story that might spell big trouble for Sea World.  In her ongoing Store Tours series, Julie Martin takes us on a shopping excursion to Germany in Epcot. and in our trip planning 101 segment we’ll discuss the ins and outs of booking a Disney Cruise vacation - all that plus roundtable rapid fire on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged.

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Trip Planning 101 - Disney Cruise Line Part 1

January 08, 2008

This week we'll discuss the top news stories on the DIS, including the decision by Victoria and Alberts to no longer allow children under 10. Kevin Klose has a review of the Candlelight Processional dinner package, and his dinner at Le Cellier on Christmas Eve. In a new segment this week, we start our Trip Planning 101 series - this week we'll focus on the best time of year to travel, and we'll discuss a variety of hotel options both on and off property. All that plus the longest RapidFire in DIS Unplugged history (because Bob had to hijack my segment and ramble on incoherently for 20 minutes!!) on this edition of the DIS Unplugged.

January 01, 2008

We discuss some of the changes to Spaceship Earth at Epcot, Corey and Julie had an opportunity to see Cinderella's Caste Suite at the Magic Kingdom, and John Magi has some tips if you need medical attention while vacationing at Walt Disney World.

December 25 , 2007

We discuss the top news stories of 2007 and our picks for the "Best of" everything else this year. Kevin Klose has his review of Chefs de France at Epcot, and we'll announce the winner of our 7 night Disney Cruise Line vacation giveaway on this special Christmas edition of the DIS Unplugged.

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December 18 , 2007

In the news this week, we'll talk about the "Religion and Disney" college course being offered by one university in Canada. In our forum watch segment we'll tell you what threads we've been reading on DISBoards.com, and in her Store Tours series, Julie Martin takes us to the American and Italian pavilions at EPCOT - all that plus Roundtable Rapidfire and your emails on this edition of the DIS Unplugged.

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December 11 , 2007

In the news this week, we’ll tell you about the gun packin granny who was arrested at WDW this weekend. We’ll also tell you about our first podcast meet at the WDW Dolphin last week. Kevin Klose gives us a review of Wolfgang Puck Café at Downtown Disney West Side, We’ll also discuss the new 2009 sailings that Disney Cruise Line recently announced and Bob Varley tells us about his Yuletide Fantasy tour - All that plus Roundtable Rapidfire and your emails on this edition of the DIS Unplugged roundtable.

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December 4 , 2007

This week we’ll tell you about the top news stories on the DIS including why some area theme parks may be designated as high-target terrorist sites – and it’s not what you think.  Julie Martin has a special edition of her “Store Tours” series – this week she takes us to the Days of Christmas Store at Downtown Disney.   Kevin Klose has a review for us this week of the new Tusker House buffet at Animal Kingdom – all that plus Roundtable Rapidfire and your emails on this edition of the DIS Unplugged.

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November 20, 2007

In this weeks show we'll talk about the top news stories on the DIS this week, including the lawsuit being filed against Disney over the use of Segway's in the park. Bob Varley tells us about this year's ICE exhibit at the Gaylord Palms Resort - and Kevin Klose has his review of the new Yak and Yeti Restaurant at Animal Kingdom. All that plus Roundtable Rapidfire on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged. Starting this week, our email show will be going up on Wednesday's.

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Our email show is now released on Wednesdays. Please check back on Nov 21st for this weeks show.

November 13 , 2007

This week we have a lot to tell you about including our report on the start of the Christmas season at Walt Disney World with information on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and this year’s Osborne Lights at the Disney MGM Studios – we also have some great video from the new castle lighting ceremony at the Magic Kingdom for you this week.   Kevin Klose has an advance look at the new Yak & Yeti Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.   We’ll also give you a report on this year’s Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney –we’ll also give away a prize package from the festival to one of our listeners, and Julie Martin has the next installment in her Store Tours series –this week she takes us thru the Japan pavilion at Epcot – all that plus Roundtable Rapidfire and your emails on this week’s edition of the DIS Unplugged roundtable.

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November 6 , 2007

In this week’s show we’ll discuss the top news stories on the DIS – including the robbery that took place on Halloween night at Downtown Disney. In their “Couple things to do” segment - Corey and Julie Martin talk to us about their day at Sea World’s Discovery Cove. Kevin Klose has a comparative review between 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian and the Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club. All that ahead on this week’s edition of the DIS Unplugged.

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October 30, 2007

In this week’s show we’ll talk about the top news stories on the DIS including new information on who may have set off a pipe bomb at Downtown Disney back in July. Julie Martin has her next installment of “Store Tours” – this week she takes us back to Epcot’s world showcase with a shopping trip to Morocco. Pete Werner answers a listener email about Spa services in and around WDW. All that plus Roundtable Rapidfire on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged.

NOTE: We apologize but our email show will not go up this week. The final recording became corrupt and was unusable. We'll be doing an extended email & voicemail show next week!

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October 23, 2007

In this week’s show we’ll discuss the top news stories on the DIS including the story about a new restaurant coming to Downtown Disney, Kevin Klose gives his review of the new Teppen Edo restaurant at Epcot – and Kevin also has a report on the Thomas Kinkade event he attended this weekend for one of our listeners.   In our Forum watch segment, we’ll tell you what discussions we’re watching on DISBoards.com – all that plus Roundtable Rapidfire and your voicemails on this week’s edition of the DIS Unplugged.

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October 19, 2007

Pete Werner interviews one of the creative forces behind Halloween Horror Nights.

October 16, 2007

In this week’s show we’ll discuss the top news stories on the DIS including the story about disabled advocates who are pressuring Disney to allow Segway’s inside the theme parks.  Julie Martin has her next installment of Store Tours – and Corey Martin will tell us more about the new dining options available in the recently revamped Japan pavilion at Epcot.  All that plus Roundtable Rapidfire and your emails on this week’s edition of the DIS Unplugged.

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  • October 9, 2007

    In this weeks show we’ll discuss the top news stories on the DIS including the announcement that Disney will be opening a new resort in Hawaii.  The team discusses some of the more unusual spots around Disney property. Kevin Klose has a review for us this week of the new Tuto Italia restaurant at Epcot. Kevin also agrees to do a favor for one of listeners - and be sure to listen to the new rumors we uncover this week during our Roundtable Rapidfire segment. All that plus listener emails on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged Roundtable.

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    October 2, 2007

    This week we’ll tell you about the start of Epcot’s Food & Wine festival – we’ll also have details on Epcot’s 25th anniversary celebration – the Martin’s were on board the Disney Wonder last week, and they’ll give us an update on that – plus Julie Martin will tell us about shopping on Castaway Cay in this weeks installment of Store Tours. Also this week we have a special report on Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights RIP Tours. Also, check out our video of the special Illuminations25 fireworks show.

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    September 25, 2007
    This week we’ll tell you about the top news stories on the DIS including the announcement by Disneyland that the Grand Californian will be undergoing an important expansion soon – The team reports this week on Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party,  Kevin Klose has a review of the Yachtsman Steakhouse, and in our ForumWatch Segment we’ll tell you what threads we’re following on DISBoards.com  All that plus you emails and roundtable rapidfire on this week’s edition of the DIS Unplugged.

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    September 18, 2007
    This week we’ll tell you about the top news stories on the DIS including more about the ceremony at Epcot last week honoring the crew of the space shuttle endeavor. Also this week we’ll have LOTS of updates to cover including a report on the changes to the Haunted Mansion. Julie Martin has another installment in her very popular ‘store tours’ series, and Kevin Klose reviews the Columbia Harbor House restaurant at the Magic Kingdom - All that plus Roundtable Rapidfire and your emails on this weeks edition of the DIS Unplugged Roundtable.

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    Time code for this weeks discussion show:

    0:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping
    0:04:57 - News
    0:19:35 - RapidFire
    0:41:00 - "Store Tours" - France
    0:54:24 - Haunted Mansion update
    1:09:33 - Klose Encounters - Columbia Harbor House

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    0:00:52 - How to get even with your in-laws at WDW
    0:01:53 - Tomorrowland Noodle Station
    0:05:23 - What's behind the DIS Unplugged name?
    0:07:08 - Is it really a round table?
    0:09:06 - How to secure your stroller at WDW
    0:11:22 - Shipping to the Disney Magic?
    0:14:34 - Kids and the SkyCoaster
    0:17:02 - Shore excursions at Grand Cayman/Cozumel
    0:24:05 - Questions about our dining reviews
    0:27:32 - Dining with the Imagineers
    0:30:30 - Doing the Segway tour solo?
    0:32:24 - Traveling with medication
    0:38:16 - Lovebug update

    September 11, 2007 - Best of the DIS Unplugged - Part 2
    This week we’ll bring you part 2 of our “Best of” series.  The entire crew will be back next Tuesday with an all new show. In this weeks best of series we’ll play Kevin Klose’s review of Ohanas at the Polynesian resort from our April 24th show.   From our Feb 27th show, we’ll  hear Corey and Julie’s suggestions for a romantic getaway at Fort Wilderness. Bob Varley does Star Wars Weekends at MGM on our show from June 5th.  We’ll also have a new review of the Kona Cafe.  All that on this weeks special ‘best of’ edition of the DIS Unplugged Roundtable.