Sams Disney Diary

Let your taste buds blossom with the fresh flavors of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens. Chef Kevin gives us the highlights of the 2022 Festival, this time on Sam's Disney Diary. https://youtu.be/KDQDjc3m9xE

More entertainment has returned to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, and we were there for the first return performance of Mickey's Magical Friendship Fair, an updated version of Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire including a new opening number for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary. The show takes place multiple times a day on the Cinderella Castle Stage. Staring the Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy...

Can't Miss Disney, the New Disney Must Do If you are like me, one of the first things you do when you get to your room at the Walt Disney World Resort is looking for the "Must Do Disney" channel, or in the updates room, the Can't-Miss Disney Channel. This is what you would have seen in your room if you had visited during the 50th Anniversary Celebration. This video was captured in March 2022. Extr...

Everything on the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser is connected. Every detail has a back story, and every experience is more than what it appears on the surface. To me, that is the beauty of the experience. The beauty of a two-day adventure on the Halcyon is experiencing the unexpected. It is your You're Story. During your two-day adventure, you choose how deep you want to get into the storyline, in...

During your two-day adventure on the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser you are sure to have questions, questions about the ship, it does have a 275-year history, questions about your voyage, or questions about other crew members aboard. D3-O9 is your personal in-cabin assistance droid, always at the ready to help you with any question. D3-O9 is a talkative droid guest may see on vidscreens. Her prima...

During the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Media event, members of various News and Blog outlets were invited to a reception and media panel for the launch of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. The panel took place the day before the 4-hour media preview, and two days before youtube was full of bloggers with opinions of the experience. This is the FULL audio from that opening panel, video recordin...

During the recent Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Media Event, I was able to ask Jaren Sell, Project Manager, and Dan Brookwell, Production Designer about their experiences working on both Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. https://youtu.be/_yL8Zv-sDVg

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser takes you on a journey like no other, a two-day experience that makes you a part of the action, allowing you to decide what happens next on your journey. How do you capture the moment? How do you balance living the experience, and taking pictures? The Chandrila Star Line, CSL, has you covered while onboard the Halcyon. The CSL Portrait Experience can provide a privat...

Dining on the Star Wars Galatic Starcruiser, the Haylcon is an out-of-this-world adventure.  Continuing the Storyliving elements of the experience.   https://youtu.be/pMQAEPyVQKE

Star Wars Merchandise is designed to extend the story, extend role-playing adventures extend your interaction. The unique merchandise only found on the Halcyon Galactic Starcruiser expands the fun of role-playing why onboard, and after your adventure. The products deliver a level of authenticity, realism, and storytelling that can only be achieved aboard the Halcyon. https://youtu.be/8Pr-YlzOoXE

During the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Media Event, I asked Creative Executive Cory Rouser, What is this Starcruiser? https://youtu.be/BB7z_trhCMA  

During the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Media Preview, I was able to ask Marr Martin of the Lucasfilms Story Group a few questions about the back story, the High Republic, Anakin Skywalker, and Han Solo. https://youtu.be/QxjuO1r2TKo

Epcot's World Showcase has always been a great source of live entertainment. And Canada's Alberta Bound is no exception. Come Clap and sing along as you get to know Canada's tunes—everything from traditional fiddling to songs from beloved Canadian songwriters. https://youtu.be/yIsnu1Gmyyg

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years. The CBS Special Presentation featured Jim Henson's Muppets, recounting the History of… The Muppets. Originally Aired January 21, 1986, the special is a celebration of all things Muppets featuring Muppets from The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, Sam and Friends, and Fraggle Rock. The Muppets are hosting a banquet to celebrate the 30th anniversary and present a re...

The heartwarming tale of Belle and the Beast swirls to life in this lush stage performance. With colorful costumes, gorgeous scenery, and the songs you've come to love. Hosted at the Theater of the Stars at Walt Disney world Hollywood studios, the show premiered November 22, 1991 – the same day the Animated film premiered in theaters. Think about that for a minute – the same day. The original thea...

Dolly Parton, Betty White, Beatrice Arthur, Charlton Heston, Air Supply, Harry Shearer, The Monkees, Emmanuel Lewis, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Everly Brothers, The Charlie Daniels band, Ray Charles, Diahann Carol, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and the Big Bad Wolf. This Video DOES NOT include the Dolly Parton 9-5 Performance - Which has been blocked in some areas. You can find it here...

The Mariachi Cobre has been entertaining guests traveling around Epcot's World Showcase since opening day making them one of the best-known Mariachi bands in the world. The internationally-acclaimed performers share that opening day distinction with only the Voices of Liberty. The Mariachi Cobre started in 1971, a full 10 years before Epcot Opening Day. It was formed by Randy Carrillo with the sup...

su·per·ca·li·fra·gil·is·tic·ex·pi·a·li·do·cious - Backwards!!!! Maybe the best part of Carol Stein? Every set is different! After many years performing as the resident musician for the incredibly talented improv troupe at The Comedy Warehouse on Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World in Florida; Carol Stein presently entertains at the United Kingdom Pavilion in EPCOT at Walt Disney World in Orlando,...

Clean Streets, Cool Beats. The streets of EPCOT are alive with the syncopated sounds of the funkiest janitors around. Using "found" instruments like trash cans, brooms, and tin cans, these high-energy drummers will get you moving and clapping. https://youtu.be/KkPZN08VgJE

An Action-Packed Show Watch live as the daring duo dodges deadly traps, battles bad guys, leaps from tall buildings, and makes thrilling escapes straight out of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The edge-of-your-seat suspense ends with a dynamite finale! Along the way, get an inside look at how stunts are done with demonstrations that reveal how to safely throw and take punches, fall from tall buildings, a...

As part of the Walt Disney World 50th, Anniversary Celebration Walt Disney World theme park icons are transformed into magnificent Beacons of Magic, coming to Life with their own EARidescent glow. Epcot's Spaceship earth is among those Icons. As originally promised the Epcot lighting will continue beyond the 50th anniversary as a new defining feature of the park. This is an hour-long look at Space...

From the Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2022, Art Defying Gravity. Experience the spectacle of thrilling acts of strength. This video features an Alternative Second Act https://youtu.be/Qdpb_mtktN4

After many years performing as the resident musician for the incredibly talented improv troupe at The Comedy Warehouse on Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World in Florida; Carol Stein presently entertains at the United Kingdom Pavilion in EPCOT at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida This performance was captured during the 2022 Epcot International Festival of the arts. https://youtu.be/j_lGXhsO4S...

Returning to the Plaza Stage for 2022 is Victor Espinola An internationally renowned concert artist and Paraguaya Harpist. Victor's style and energy are the perfect addition to the Festival of the Arts 2022! https://youtu.be/IHH-u60F9-A  

Part of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, the Disney on Broadway Concert Series features performances from Disney on Broadway stars singing award-winning numbers from their best-loved Broadway roles in this exclusive Festival concert series. This full performance features Kerry Butler, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, and Telly Leung, Aladdin. https://youtu.be/lEuCCESofbk