11Aug
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Amanda P of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel just gave birth to her third baby, adding a Princess to her two young Princes already at home. Amanda is planning on bringing the new Princess to Walt Disney World in a few months and she knows a lot about how to navigate the theme parks with mini royalty in tow. Here are Amanda’s tips for traveling with little ones: Bring your own stroller. Small children tend to be more comfortable in their own, familiar ride.
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Moms Panel: Tips for Traveling with Children
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07May
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Trading did not exist at Disney Parks when I started my career on the Walt Disney World College Program. As a Merchandise Host at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island during summer 1997, my conversation starter was a bubble blower. The conversation typically began with either a Guest or me yelling, “Bubbles!” Flash forward 13 years and today Cast Members have a phrase that works even better than bubbles – “Would you like to trade?” That “ice breaker to interaction” phrase continues to be the catalyst for trading pins.
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Would You Like to Trade?
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17Apr
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Three years ago, Walt Disney World set out to revolutionize its bus system. In a project dubbed “Magic in Motion,” Disney installed GPS-equipped computers in each of its nearly 300 buses, ensuring the vehicles could be tracked as they crisscross the vast resort. The goal was to create a sophisticated system in which buses are rerouted in real time to handle the heaviest crowds, replacing a conventional model in which bus schedules were set in advance. But critics of Magic in Motion, or MIMs as it is referred to internally, say the initiative has so far been more hindrance than help. What’s more, some Disney bus drivers contend that MIMs has proven a distraction for drivers because it forces them to work with a computer while they operate their vehicles. “It takes away from the concentration of driving a bus safely,” said one bus driver who has worked for Disney for more than 20 years. The driver spoke only on the condition that he not be identified for fear of losing his job. Disney says Magic in Motion has led to more-efficient bus scheduling and lower wait times for guests. But the resort also says the project — which includes extra features such as prerecorded passenger announcements broadcast automatically rather than by the drivers — has made it easier for drivers to concentrate on the road in front of them. “We really believe it reduces the distractions for the drivers,” said Mark Natter, Disney World’s director of bus-transportation services. Click here to keep reading this article from the Orlando Sentinel Photo Credit JACOB LANGSTON, ORLANDO SENTINEL FILE Doctors perform 3D Robotic Surgery at Walt Disney World Resort … Disneyworld ‘Tron-orail’ divides Disney faithful … Disney World tries again to restore parental waivers … Michigan pair win rainy, cold Disney Half Marathon …
Read the original here: Disney World bus accidents – Are the GPS units distracting?
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