Sams Disney Diary

Board an elevated tram for a leisurely voyage through Tomorrowland. During your narrated tour, go behind the scenes of attractions like Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Space Mountain and Star Traders retail shop. See architectural models of Progress City, the prototype for EPCOT. You'll enjoy amazing up-close views of the park from a unique vantage point. https://youtu.be/xS2YZ_k1cNE  

Recorded During the Rededication of Disney Coronado Springs Resort and Opening of the Gran Destino Tower in 2019. The addition of the Gran Destino Tower changes the Walt Disney World resort landscape... what can we expect? https://youtu.be/iaVg7_u06Vo  

Recorded During the Rededication of Disney Coronado Springs Resort and Opening of the Gran Destino Tower in 2019. The #GranDestino at #WaltDisneyWorld #CoronadoSprings is set to open tomorrow... We got a tour of a Suite earlier today!!! Check out that view!!!

Recorded During the Rededication of Disney Coronado Springs Resort and Opening of the Gran Destino Tower in 2019. Walt Disney World Coronado Springs Resort Red-dedication and Video Montage including the ceremony https://youtu.be/G1oKGervv3Y  

The unbridled enchantment and vivid pageantry of Fantasyland—and its many inhabitants—winds its way through the park in a thrilling parade spectacular. The dazzling mix of floats, motion, and original music will keep you humming along for days to come. The Festival of Fantasy Parade is Back at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Recorded May 2022. https://youtu.be/BSdgUs_Zns4  

The new Gran Destino Tower is home to an unforgettable new dining experience, – Tolédo Tapas, Steak & Seafood, a unique rooftop table-service restaurant offering dishes and small plates inspired by the flavors of Spain. Featuring sweeping views of Walt Disney World Resort, this charming, surrealistic location invites guests to dine indoors under a pair of large olive trees nestled beneath an intri...

With the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, an attraction at Walt Disney World Epcot, Disney Photo Pass Services added their 14th on-ride attraction photo, along with some new magic shots all over Walt Disney World. We got the details during the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration and Guardians of the Galaxy cosmic rewind launch event! https://youtu.be/CxL2Vy9pJDA  

The Walt Disney World dapper dans have been entertaining guests since opening day at Walt Disney World. Having recently returned after a Covid-19 break you can find the Dapper Dans you can typically find the Dapper Dans Up and Down Main Street performing American Standards like Yankee Doodle Dandy, Mr. Sandman, and Zip-a-dee doo dah. Sometimes you can find them on board the main street trolly perf...

The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues. Current Walt Disney World ambassador Ali Manion gave us a summary of all the changes and reasons to visit Walt Disney World. https://youtu.be/My4LyNRzgbw  

Epcot Garden Rocks Concert 2022. The Commodores, with special appearance by original member Walter Clyde Orange. The camera work isn't the best, but I didn't expect to be sharing, love the Special appearance. https://youtu.be/tQQbkKaaHoI  

Coming soon, Summer 2022, to Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom, Finding Nemo The Big Blue World, and Beyond. I had the opportunity to spend some time with James Silson, Disney Live Entertainment Show Producer, and I ask him a few questions about the new show. Based on Disney and Pixar's film Finding Nemo, this exciting stage show invites you to discover the familiar tale of Nemo and friends from...

The Celebration of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Continues. The opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind on May 27, 2022 marks another milestone in the Epcot Transformation. During the Opening preview, I spend some time with Wyatt, the WDI Show producer on the project. https://youtu.be/q1izQpfhAr4  

Welcome back, as we continue our journey deeper into the wonders of Xandar pavilion in World Discovery of Walt Disney World Epcot, past the 30-minute Galaxarum, where we meet The Xandarian supercomputer, Worldmind. Catch the entire loop here; next, we move into the Xandar Gallery. We discover more about the Xandarian people, culture, and history from the original Guardians of the Galaxy Movie. Sca...

According to backstory, Peter Quill, AKA, Star-Lord, once visited EPCOT as a child in the 1980s. He loved the experience so much that he suggested Walt Disney Word's Epcot would be the perfect place for Xandarians to connect with Terrans. Xandarians are from the planet Xandar in the Andrama Galaxy, and Terrans being their word for humans on our planet Earth. That Peter Quill suggestion resulted in...

The Celebration of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Continues. The opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind on May 27, 2022 marks another milestone in the Epcot Transformation. During the Opening preview, I spend some time with Bette Lombardi, Sr Project Coordinator, Daniel Joseph Special Effect and Illusion Design, and Ashley Levine, Project Controls Estimator. This is what they had...

We got a sneak peek of the new Treasure of Xandar gift shop during the Media Preview for the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind at Epcot, and I want everything!!! The Broker Offers Treasures of Xandar Guests can hunt for Guardians of the Galaxy-themed fashions, accessories, home décor, collectibles, and toys at the Treasures of Xandar shop, located at the Wonders of Xandar pavilion. The Xandari...

The new Connections Café and Eatery is home to a quick-service dining location as well as Starbucks coffee. With show kitchens and a variety of seating options, this new dining option encourages guests to connect with one another over food and drinks. Adding to the park's rich legacy of original art displays, Connections Eatery features a hand-painted mural stretching more than 160 feet along the...

Part of the Celebration Continues Media Event. New Avatar Merchandise is on the way, and we have the details. https://youtu.be/0zalwtqv434

The Latest Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise features the Orange Bird Collection, now available at Disney Springs. https://youtu.be/mSAV_EWX-6E  

Star Wars Merchandise Update from Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios. Including limited edition May the 4th 2022 Merchandise. https://youtu.be/jXSuy8CW3EA  

The new Connections Café and Eatery is home to a quick-service dining location as well as Starbucks coffee. With show kitchens and a variety of seating options, this new dining option encourages guests to connect with one another over food and drinks. Adding to the park's rich legacy of original art displays, Connections Eatery features a hand-painted mural stretching more than 160 feet along the...

Walt Disney once said EPCOT "would always be in a state of becoming" as a place that changes with the times. The Walt Disney World Resort theme park is delivering on that promise in a whole new way as it continues the biggest transformation in its history, bringing the next generation of immersive storytelling to life through a plethora of new attractions and experiences. EPCOT is now unified with...

New updates to Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise are on the way, check them out this time on Sam's Disney Diary. Figment's Garden Collection: Figment shares his love of all things purple – including beets! – with an imaginative new line of wares that celebrate the springtime harvest. These creative purple pieces will launch later on during the festival. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse C...

For 50 years, no trip to the Walt Disney World Resort has been complete without bringing home a treasured souvenir – a special something that told everyone, "I went to Disney World!" In honor of the resort's 50th anniversary, guests will discover new merchandise collections and shopping experiences all across The Most Magical Place on Earth. EARidescent Collection In line with new décor seen acros...

MagicBand+ Unlocks New Interactive Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort Disney PhotoPass service and more. The next-generation MagicBand+ will retain those popular features and add new functionality to unlock experiential moments of magic throughout the Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts. After a guest enters a theme park, MagicBand+ will come alive at various times with color-changing l...