April 2011
1 post
FutureDisneyCEO Presents: Shanghai!
Pudong New District, Shanghai, China – Well it finally happened. After literally years of on-again, off-again agreements between Disney and various Shanghai China entities, an official groundbreaking for a new Disney park took place on April 8, 2011. This symbolic turning of a few shovels full of dirt marked the end of all the negotiations that had more ups and downs than Space Mountain,...
February 2010
1 post
FutureDisneyCEO Presents The Latest News
Long time no see, eh? Well today, i promise to update it everyday i can, also known as everyday i remember. Enough about me, lets get on to what you are really here for, some Disney News!!!!!!!
The first thing i want to talk about is the new disney store, and a trusted source over at WDWMAGIC forums has some insider news:
“I was recently given a tour of the model store for the new...
January 2010
7 posts
FutureDisneyCEO Examines Cinderella's Castle!
Cinderella Castle is 189 feet tall & is made out of fibreglass.
Construction of the castle began in late 1969.
Herbert Ryman began with a charcoal sketch, which he developed into a painting. He used several French castles for his inspiration, among them Chambord, Usse, and Chenonceau. Inspiration also came from the classic Walt Disney animated feature Cinderella.
It took 18 months to...
FutureDisneyCEO's Guide To Disney's Fastpass
Many people know of fastpass, but not everyone knows how to actually use it, or how to use it to maximize the amount of time you spend on rides, not waiting on line. My family and I never wait in the regular queue and I like to think we have become experts on the use of fastpasses. So here are some of my favorite tips and misconceptions.
Though this is commonly known, you would be surprised...
FutureDisneyCEO's Marathon Madness!
Marathons. Disney. Medals. Free T-Shirts. Where can I get all these things at once, you may say. There is somewhere in this wide world of ours where you can run through the streets of a major theme park with thousands of other people, all having fun. Where is this magical place? Well, of course it must be Walt Disney World. I’ve never run a marathon before, but I can tell you, after...
FutureDisneyCEO's Favorite Restaurants!
This Is My Top Five Restaurants In Walt Disney World, Listed In Order!
5. T-Rex At Downtown Disney
Everything about this restaurant is fun, loud, and definitely tasty. When you first walk in, you encounter something quite interesting and probably the first of its kind in a restaurant. A huge animatronic.. oh i will let you just see for yourself
This monster of a machine growls and snorts...
Top Ten Disney Videos!
This will be a list of my top ten favorite disney videos, pretty self explanatory. This is in no particular order.
1. Magic Kingdom Tilt Shift Video Courtesy Of The Official Disney Parks Blog
This video shows true craftsmanship and is a spectacular sight to see.
2. Also Courtesy of The Official Disney Parks Blog, this is tilt-shift Epcot.
3. Next we have a hilarious video of a...
FutureDisneyCEO Reads?
Contrary to popular belief, not all teenagers hate to read, me being one of those teenagers. Though I read many types of books, quite obviously my favorite books are books about businesses, management, and of course, DISNEY! Here is a couple of my favorite books that i suggest you look at, followed by why I like them so much.
The first book is called:
In the fourth of his books about the...
What's Coming To Disney In 2010?
2010 is going to be a great year, I know it, but whats coming to Disney that we have to look forward to? Well, first we are going to dive into movies starting with the most anticipated disney movie since Princess and The Frog
That’s Right:
A movie directed by Tim Burton, sure to be a delight. Coming out March 5th, 2010. And here’s a trailer for you enjoyment:
Also coming...
December 2009
2 posts
Remembering Roy E. Disney
If the Walt Disney Studios were to have a real-life Jiminy Cricket, it would have to be vice chairman Roy Edward Disney, son of Roy O. Disney and nephew of Walt Disney, the Company’s founders. Besides being its conscience, Roy has also been called the “soul of the Company” because he often looks to its past to define its future. He once said, “The thing that distinguishes us from everybody else,...
November 2009
11 posts
A Very Happy Birthday To Admiral Duke!
Today is Duke’s birthday no matter how much he doesnt want to admit it. I want to thank Duke for providing entertainment through his blog and at 7 pm every night at reedy creek radio, have a very happy birthday and a great year ahead! Your Pal
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Future Disney CEO Presents Haunted Mansion...
Today is the day before Thanksgiving and I’m feeling pretty random, so todays post will be all over the place! First I’m gonna give a little info about a fan classic, Haunted Mansion Holiday over at disneyland based on the Nightmare Before Christmas, show the beautiful tilt-shift video disney recently came out with, and at the end, a dancing chicken for your enjoyment. So let’s...
Reedy Creek Radio: The Site For You And Me!
Reedy Creek Radio, to those who know it, it brings thoughts of happiness, fun, craziness, good old fashioned entertainment and even dancing chickens! To those that have not heard of it, go right now and start listening to the best disney radio out there! But the great thing is, there is so much more to Reedy Creek Radio, or RCR to us usuals, than just a disney radio station. Throughout the day,...
The Art Of Vinylmation!
Let’s begin with a question. What is vinylmation?! Well, I did not even have to make up an answer because it says right on the back of the box!
That seems pretty simple! But what is a vinyl toy? It is essentially a blank, three-dimensional canvas that is then painted and given a unique design by various artists. The blank vinyl toy can be found in a countless number of shapes (humans,...
A Special Thank You To Magic City Mayhem!
Everyone follow @magiccitymayhem and @justmikeyhrc and don’t forget to subscribe to them on youtube and fan them up on facebook for awesome updates straight from the parks 7 days a week from the coolest guy in o-town.
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A Little About Myself
For today, I thought i would talk about what I want to become and how I will get there. For those that do not know, I am a junior in a NJ high school, who has a dream and a goal. Ever since I was little I knew I had a passion and a love for not only disney, but for everything relating to hospitality, whether that was hotels, restaurants, or theme parks. Therefore, it was a natural choice to go...
Future Disney CEO Reviews D23!
Welcome To My Review Of D23: The Official Community For Disney Fans! Though it came out last year, and I bought it the first month it came out, its around the time to start looking at what it has done and to think what it could do better. First comes first, I will outline what came with the purchase: A years worth of magazines, mickey lithograph(as seen in the picture above), a certificate, and...
My Disney Idea Of The Day
Because of my aspiration to become the next Disney CEO, many times I think of ways to increase interest and make more people come to the parks. My idea of the day is for next years money-saving promotion. The past few years they have been rolling out such offers as buy 4 get 3 free, and free dining. Though both of those save money, a big problem is one word. airfare. No matter how cheap they...
Hidden Songs On Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit!,...
Total TRUTH!! Here’s a list for all of ya that are interested! My favorite you ask? DRUMBONE BY BLUE MAN GROUP! #132
#101 - The Temples of Syrinx by Rush #103 – Break on Through by The Doors #104 – Crocodile Rock by Elton John #105 - Do it Again by Steely Dan #107 - Drivin’ Rain by Gov’t Mule #108 – 8 Miles High by The Byrds #109 - Fantasy by Aldo Nova #110 - Fool by Rollins Band #112 –...
FutureDisneyCEO 2.0!!!
Welcome To The New And Improved FutureDisneyCEO.tumblr.com! Home Of The New PLEASE STAND CLEAR OF THE DOORS: A FUTUREDISNEYCEO PODCAST, daily news from around the “world”, and my favorite randomness of the day! Thanks for checkin in! Here is a small preview of what my new podcast will look like!
September 2009
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July 2009
7 posts
Walt Disney Worlds Coasters: Mind-Blowing!
Have you ever been in a runaway mine rail car, soared through outer space, or ridden on a log down a waterfall?Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad are among the three most entertaining roller coaster rides at Disney World Theme Park, and each one provides a totally different experience. Use this article to help you decide which one to go on first during your next...
ZOMG WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER INFO!
The Internet has been buzzing over the past couple of days with the possibility of the discovery of a few names of various rides, shops, restaurants, and other elements to be included in Universal Orlando’s upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter addition to their Islands of Adventure theme park.
A search on the Web site for the United States Patent and Trademark Officereveals that back in...
Sample the full Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit song...
Universal Orlando has released the full song list for its new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. The coaster’s playlist features 30 hits from artists that span across five genres of music and generations of fans. Each genre of music includes contemporary and classic artists, with songs for every age group.
To hear samples of each song, click here. A virtual guest touchpad will appear,...
Princess Diana exhibit open at Downtown Disney
Hundreds of royal artifacts are on view in “DIANA - The People’s Princess,” a limited-time experience showcasing the life and story of Diana, Princess of Wales - open now at Downtown Disney West Side.
The exhibition, in the former Virgin Megastore location, includes royal dresses Diana chose to auction for charity, photos and personal effects. “DIANA - The People’s Princess” will be on display...
Reports of a robocoaster coming to Harry Potter...
Today’s Orlando Sentinel front page story is on the future Wizarding World of Harry Potter land at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. After some digging and talking with people “in and around the project”, they’re reporting some details on the main ride that will be housed in Hogwart’s Castle:
From orlandosentinel.com:
The castle will also house what is expected to be the Wizarding World’s...
Hall of Presidents Opens to 1000+ New American...
The swearing in of new United States Citizens is always an emotional story. But when it happens at at Disney theme park, there is a little extra magic added to the ceremony. This year over 1000 new American citizens were welcomed to the country in a moving ceremony. Then they and their families were the first official audiences to see the newly revised Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World’s...
Welcome To Future Disney CEO's Blog!
Welcome Aboard All Fans Of Disney, Orlando, Or Fun In General!! I Am David Engel And I Will Be The Next CEO of Disney Co. I Am Passionate For All Things Orlando, Disney, And Amusement And I Want To Attend Rosen College in Orlando, Florida For Hospitality Management! This Blog Will Document The Many Different Disney Links, Pictures, News, And Orlando Information, As Well As Some Of My Own...