The Orlando Sentinel details some of the new changes. Click here to read the full article.

Also, if you if you wish to be spoiled or can’t make it to Walt Disney World soon, here’s a YouTube video from Magic City Mayhem.  Check out their YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/MagicCityMayhem.

“This year, Disney parks are asking our visitors ‘What Will You Celebrate?‘,” said Walt Disney World Resort President Meg Crofton in her welcoming address. “And on a weekend when our entire nation celebrates its independence, we are honored to host — and celebrate — 1,000 individuals who are embracing American citizenship.”

Read the full PR Newswire article here.

Click here to read the full BusinessWeek article.

Go here to see the Facebook event page.

Visit Demi Lovato’s official Facebook page at Facebook.com/DemiLovato.

Watch the video below to hear Demi talk about the Live Webcast.  And if you attend it, let us know what you think of it.

Kevin Jonas told People ‘She said yes, yes, yes like 500 times super fast in a row.’  Deleasa gushed to People “It still feels like a dream.”

Read the full story on MSNBC.

The Wizards of Waverly Place star visited The Early Show, where she demonstrated how to make her aunt’s cheesecake recipe using Oreo cookies, ladyfingers, strawberries and white chocolate.

Watch the video to see Selena’s cooking demonstration and hear her talk about working with real-life BFF Demi Lovato on the friendship movie Princess Protection Program.

Watch CBS Videos Online

Reuters has a great article that delves into the new Ashley Tisdale and how social networking has played a big role into marketing Tisdale’s new album.

Click here to view the full Reuters article.

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According to this Rueters article, Princess Protection Program now stands as the third-most-watched Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) behind High School Musical 2 and Camp Rock.  Very impressive!  Much praise to Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez, whose

Did you see Princess Protection Program?  What did you think of it?  Let us know here in the feedback.  E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.  Call The Magic Never Ends Voice Mail Line at 206-350-2422.

And listen to The Magic Never Ends Podcast as we’ll soon cover our thoughts on Princess Protection Program.

Click here to read the full Rueters article.

He posted today on his section of the DPN Forums:

So I’ve gotten some requests to bring the voicemail line back…you kids should have thought about that before it got deactivated the first two times but anyway, it’s back! Call it!

206-984-1689

So make sure you call it TODAY.  Let him some feedback on his show.  Call in a funny message.  But make sure you tell him, Will and Shannon from The Magic Never Ends Podcast told you to call!  LOL

Last time it was the That’s so Suite Life of Hannah Montana which brought the stars of That’s So Raven, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and Hannah Montana together.  Crossovers are very tricky.  It’s not always easy to blend different styles together.  Inevitably a character or show element is short-changed for the sake of the crossover.  The Disney Channel writes masterfully brought together those three shows to form an almost sleemless story.  It wasn’t perfect but it made for a great hour and a half event!

I hoped that the That’s so Suite Life of Hannah Montana had reached a level of success for The Disney Channel so they’d bring together three more shows again.  I hoped for Hannah, Wizards of Waverly Place, and Sonny With A Chance.  Recently, Selena Gomez guest starred brilliantly on Sonny as herself, thus establishing in “the Sonny Universe” that Wizards of Waverly Place is just a TV show.  Though I doubt the Disney Channel would hold tight to continuity if it meant preventing them from bringing some of their hit franchises together.

Premiering at 8pm July 17, 2009 on the Disney Channel, the crossover event is called Wizards on Deck With Hannah Montana.

The Celebrity Cafe has a break down on the crossover event as well the contest that is coinciding with the event.

Watch the preview for the Wizards on Deck With Hannah Montana crossover event:

Click here to read the Celebrity Cafe article.

The movie deals with the Russo family vacation gone wrong.  Parents Jerry and Theresa decide to celebrate their anniversary at the Carribbean resort where they first met, bringing their children along.  Alex (Selena Gomez) becomes upset at the lack of freedom she’s given.  In a fit of anger, she wishes her parents had never met, casting a time reversal spell causing her parents to not meet.

With her brothers Justin and Alex, they must journey into the jungle to find the Stone of Dreams to reverse the spell and save the family.

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie looks like a winner!  The TV show is fun and the movie version seems to have captured that essence, along with a bit of extra added action and suspense.  Check out the full-length trailer below!

We had a full weekend so Will is using part of his pre-work “get ready time” to record an intro/update.  The 4 of us are hanging out in the MNE sub-studio to chat with you before bringing you the main audio piece.

Returning to the night we hung out with the Dysfunctional SuperFamily from The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek podcast and Matt the Esquire from The Mouse Droppings podcast.  We shift the topic to our thoughts on Disneyland and Westfest.  This was the last recording of the night so we’re all fully Embracing our Wackiness.  So sit back and enjoy the Dysfunctional Sillyness.

*Headphones suggested*

If you listened to Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek Ep. 53, then you’ve heard our Disneyland/Westfest discussion…albeit a more colorful verison.  We ask you to listen to the first nine minutes for the Will and Shannon updates.

Check out The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek podcast on iTunes or at http://www.teenagedisneygeek.com!

Check out The Mouse Droppings podcast on iTunes or at http://www.mousedroppingspodcast.com!

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Were YOU at DPN Westfest 2009?  What were some of your memories and experiences?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 1 hour 08 minutes 35 seconds

As friends will often do, we ramble a bit…make lots of weird inside joke references…and tend to interrupt TDG (Sorry, Keegs!!!!).  Just an awesome time, hanging out with great friends, talking about Disney-Pixar movies.

This episode begins by Will and Shannon catching you up on their lives and what it’s like to go to the movies with a 3-month old infant.

Will, Shannon and Keegan reveal their Pixar movie rankings.  How does their list stack up to your list?  Let us know!

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422.

The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek podcast is available in iTunes and at http://www.teenagedisneygeek.com/.

The Mouse Droppings podcast is available in iTunes and at http://mousedroppingspodcast.com/.

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 1 hour 38 minutes 38 seconds

We begin at Disneyland for DPN Westfest 2009.  More importantly though, Will and Shannon are at Disneyland as part of the “What Will You Celebrate?” promotion.

What are they celebrating?  THE PRINCESS PEANUT!!! She takes her first trip to Disneyland!  Which is also her first trip to a Disney park!  She even gets to ride some Disneyland attractions!

Join a HUGE cast of Special Guests that includes Liana (HeavenIsDisneyland), Sassy, Sheila (disneyfan822), Jon from Minnesota (wdwfanjon), Brian Sommer, Brad (Bringing Disneyland Home Vidcast), Mike from MiceCast, Keegan (Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek), Burnt Toast, Josh, Dave (disney_trooper), Joel (Coconut Wireless), Holly, nickmonte, HarmonyBelle, POD, Earl (Trapped On Vacation)

This episode will give you a great idea of the purpose of DPN Westfest – friends hanging out at the Disneyland Resort and having fun!  Did you miss DPN Westfest 2009?  Don’t miss DPN Westfest 2010!  Check out www.DPNWestfest.com for more details.

Make sure to listen to  Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek Ep 52: Adventures in Disneyland! As you will hear what Keegan does after he “ditches” us.  His podcast is available in iTunes or at http://www.teenagedisneygeek.com/.

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 1 hour 32 minutes 28 seconds

This is a marathon episode but well worth the listen!  Grab a snack…your favorite beverage…or better yet take this episode with you to the gym or on a long run.

If listened to The Travelears Episode 47, then you’ve heard the majority of this Trip Report.  But this episode has been enhanced with extra Will and Shannon-ness!!

At 13:24-31:06 Will and Shannon’s rambling First Park Day – hear them enter Epcot and try to update you on traveling with a 2-month old but they get distracted by their surroundings!

At 2:14:09-2:29:00 Will and Shannon talk about the Princess Peanut meeting her great-grandmother!  And…gasp!!!  Will leaves The Bubble!! oh my….

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 3 hours 7 minutes 10 seconds

What is the Two Kingdom Tour?  Well it takes your favorite Pixie Dust Infused Tweens to Disneyland for DPN Westfest 2009 and to Walt Disney World!!  All part of Disney’s “What Will You Celebrate?” excitement, Will and Shannon are celebrating the birth of the Princess Peanut by taking her to their two favorite places:

DISNEYLAND!!!

WALT DISNEY WORLD!!!!

Make sure you follow along on The Two Kingdom Tour on:

Twitter (www.twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds)

Plurk (www.plurk.com/MagicNeverends)

…and of course on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/WillMNE) for the MNE Video Blogs, where you’re sure to see some fun and silly people!

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 59 minutes 51 seconds

• Hannah Montana the Movie
• Hannah Montana the Movie Soundtrack
• Sonny With A Chance
• The Jonas Brothers new TV show
• Upcoming Disney Channel Original Movies – Hatching Pete and Princess Protection Program
• Demi Lovato Ustream Chat Recap

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 48 minutes 08 seconds

What is the Master Planning Spreadsheet?

The Master Planning Spreadsheet (MPSS) is how Will plans out his trip itineraries to Walt Disney World and Disneyland.  It takes into account park hours (including Extra Magic Hours), dining reservations, shows, park rehabs, and special events.  This allows Will to feel as if he can Embrace the Magic as much as possible!

It doesn’t plan out to the second park touring though.  Its purpose is to establish blocks of activity time.

It may sound obsessive.  It may sound insane!  But it works for those that use it correctly.  Ask anyone that has toured a Disney park with Will and they all agree to the funness and practicality of the Master Planning Spreadsheet.

What’s the Focus of this MPSS?

Although we’re going for DPN Westfest, this trip is still a family vacation.  We don’t have an opportunity to visit Disneyland very often so we need to find a good balance between Westfest  meets and family park time.

We might be able to make more Westfest meets.  We might not be able to make Rope Drop every morning or stay until park close every night.

But this is the plan pre-trip.  More likely, this is the hope of what we can accomplish on the trip.  As time and circumstances dictate, plans change so things could get dropped or added.

Are You Attending Westfest?

You should be attending!!  We hope to see you in the park.  Especially at the  meets hosted by the Magic Never Ends and the Travelears! Those are sure to be most fun!!!

Visit DPNWestfest.com for more information, including event schedules and media from past Westfests.

Unfortunately, we probably will be unable to add you to any dining reservations, but we would encourage you to make your own reservations!

Questions?  Comments?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com

Call the Voice Mail Line at 206-350-2422

How do you like Shannon style in-park MNE audio?  Want to hear her narrate more of audio shenanigans?  E-mail us.  Call us.  Let us know!

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Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 58 minutes 58 seconds

Demi Lovato fans here’s your chance to chat LIVE with the pop songstress!  She will talk to fans TODAY via a live webcast on USTREAM TV! Tune in TODAY, April 14th, at 5:45pm PST to get some face time with the “Sonny With a Chance” star and find out what she has coming up in the next few months.

A Twitter.com account will be required to take part in the chat.

So get your questions ready for this fun event!

Visit Demi’s official web site at demilovato.com

Ashley Tisdale announced on her official web site the release of her single “It’s Alright, It’s OK”.  Go get it now!!

Download “It’s Alright, It’s OK” now to help Ashley take over iTunes.  You can grab it on

ITUNES

AMAZON MP3

You can also listen to “It’s Alright, It’s OK” on MySpace and add it to your profile playlist by clicking the + symbol on Ashley’s music player!

www.myspace.com/ashleytisdale

As if having a new single available for download wasn’t enough!  You can pre-order the Exclusive Limited Edition of Ashley’s second album “Guilty Pleasure”!

The official Press Release:

Ashley’s back with her new, ultra personal second album “Guilty Pleasure”, featuring the single “It’s Alright, It’s OK.” She created a special edition for her fans! This exclusive package includes: a limited edition “Guilty Pleasure” CD with bonus tracks (track titles coming soon), a large glossy photo book with 3 full color double sided 11×17 posters of Ashley, and full lyrics for each song. It’s only available to pre-order now and releases Worldwide June 16th. Start shopping and pre-order your copy of “Guilty Pleasure” here. Look for more product images coming soon!

Make sure you let Ashley know what you think of her new music by leaving a comment on her official web site.  Also don’t forget to leave us feedback as well!  We’re huge Ashley Tisdale fans will certainly continue to support her music efforts!

We think she did great!  We are eager to see her perform live and in concert!

What do you think of her Dancing With The Stars performance?  Leave us comments on this blog post, on our YouTube Channel or e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Make sure you catch “Sonny With A Chance” Sunday nights at 8pm on The Disney Channel!  Also pick up your copy of Demi’s debut album “Don’t Forget” available on iTunes and your local music store.

This episode finds us at the “unofficial” opening to DPN Westfest – The Rabble Rousers Meet sponsored by MiceCast and organized by Aussie John.

First, we hang out near the Beer Cart, getting to know everyone.  Then our big group goes off to ride DCA’s version of Tower of Terror.  Finally we head back to the Beer Cart for fun, food, beer and friends.

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Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Don’t forget to join us at the Disneyland Resort for DPN Westfest 2009 – April 30 to May 3!!!  Check out www. DPNWestfest.com for more information.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 1 hour 20 minutes 27 seconds

Miley on using her fame as a platform on cancer fund-raising:

“My granddad died of lung and prostate cancer, and he was my best friend. I’ve also lost friends, not just to cancer. My best friend died of cystic fibrosis. It just kills me to see people lose someone they love, so I want to do as much as I can: give money to doctors and hospitals; get nurses in there that care; put a smile on a little kid’s face. The things we’ve done through City of Hope [a cancer research, education and treatment center] have been amazing: The Jonas Brothers and I have raised nearly $2.5 million through concerts.”

Read the full article at Glamour.com

View all full rocking Miley pics at Glamour.com.

Hannah Montana The Movie opens in theaters on Friday, April 10.

On this episode, we hang with our new DPN friends as we ride Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Pirates of the Caribbean!

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Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Don’t forget to join us at the Disneyland Resort for DPN Westfest 2009 – April 30 to May 3!!!  Check out www. DPNWestfest.com for more information.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 1 hour 27 minutes 47 seconds

Shannon can still do the limbo even though she’s 24 weeks pregnant!  And she can’t go on vacation without finding a karaoke night.

Really you’ve tuned in to see return of Pirate Crazy Facial Hair Will!!

We finish the episode with a preview of our next day of our 7-night Disney Magic cruise vacation.

This video blog is part of a series from Will and Shannon’s 7-night vacation cruise about the Disney Magic. For the complete audio shenanigans, listen to MNE Ep. 49 “Disney Cruise Trip Report” available at http://www.MagicNeverEnds.com and the iTunes Music Store in the Podcast section.

This video blog is part of a series from Will and Shannon’s 7-night vacation cruise about the Disney Magic.  For the complete audio shenanigans, listen to MNE Ep. 49 “Disney Cruise Trip Report” available on MagicNeverEnds.com and iTunes Music Store in the Podcast Section.

• Formal Night aboard the Disney Magic.
• that we worked out
• Shannon slept
• Went to an Imagineer talk – Shannon fell asleep
• Golden Mickey’s show – but we’re late because of Shannon
• Picture with Formal Mickey
• Will loves Room Service!!
• Service has been exceptional on the cruise
• Picture last night with Pinocchio touching Shannon’s belly
• Ate at Lumiere’s

Make sure to return for MNE Video Blog Episode 30 to hear all about our Shore Excursion – cooking class at Cozumel

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Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Don’t forget to join us at the Disneyland Resort for DPN Westfest 2009 – April 30 to May 3!!!  Check out www. DPNWestfest.com for more information.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 1 hour 08 minutes 43 seconds

Video after the jump.

Tickets in North America go on sale to Jonas Brothers fan club members in select cities beginning March 16; the general public can begin purchasing tickets March 20 through livenation.com

Watch the brothers officially announce the World Tour Dates and read the Tour Dates after the video.

Jonas Brothers Tour Dates for June

June 20 finds the brothers in Dallas, TX at the New Cowboys Stadium for the official USA tour kickoff.

June 22 – Tulsa, OK

June 24 – Denver, CO

June 26 – Nampa, ID

June 27 – Portland, OR

June 28 – Tacoma, WA

June 30 – Vancouver, BC.

Jonas Brothers World Tour Dates for July

July 2 – Edmonton, AL at the Rexall Place

July 4 – Provo, UT

July 5 – Winnipeg

July 7 – Omaha, NE

July 8 – Minneapolis, MN

July 9 – Milwaukee, WI

July 10 – Rosemont, IL

July 13 – Washington, DC.

July 14 – East Rutherford, NJ

July 17 – Boston, MA

July 20 -Uniondale, NY

July 24 – Philadelphia, PA

July 25 – Pittsburgh, PA

July 26 – Detroit, MI

July 28 – St. Louis, MO

July 29 – Kansas City, MO.

August Dates for the Jonas Brothers Tour 2009

August 1 – Las Vegas, NV at the Mandalay Bay Events Center

August 3 – San Jose, CA

August 4 – Sacramento, CA

August 5 – Fresno, CA

August 7 – Los Angeles, CA

August 11 – Phoenix, AZ

August 13 – San Antonio, TX

August 14 – Houston, TX

August 15 – New Orleans, LA

August 16 – Birmingham, AL

August 18 – Tampa, FL

August 19 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

August 21 – Jacksonville, FL

August 22 – Atlanta, GA

August 23 – Lexington, KY

August 25 – Nashville, TN

August 26 – Columbus, OH

August 27 – Cleveland, OH

August 29 – Montreal

August 30 – Toronto

August 31 – Ottawa.

Sources

http://www.myspace.com/jonasbrothers

In this Instant Review episode, you’ll hear our immediate thoughts upon leaving the Jonas Brother 3D IMAX Concert Movie Experience!  Should you go see it?  Is it just a big Jonas Brother love fest?  How much does Shannon actually love Joe Jonas?  Is this movie worth the hefty admission price?  Hear the answers to these questions and much more from your favorite Tweens!

WESTFEST IS COMING!!!  Check out www.dpnwestfest.com for more details!  Will and Shannon…and NOW THE PRINCESS PEANUT will be there.  So you should attend as well!

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 12 minutes 12 seconds

(Watch the video after the jump)

Stay tuned for Day Three of our vacation coming soon on Episode 27!

Please leave us feedback
E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com
Call the Voice Mail Line at 206-350-2422
Comment at TheDPN.com

The Holiday Storytellers at Epcot’s World Showcase is a fun Holiday event NOT TO BE MISSED at Walt Disney World.

Previously, you heard the Holidays stories from Canada, France, The American Adventure and Italy.

Now in Part 2, join Will and Shannon along with “The Keegan Family” from The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek Podcast and The Kristen-Ben-Katy-Keara Family as we learn how the following countries celebrate the Holidays

• China
• Germany
• Mexico
• United Kingdom
• Norway
• Morocco

HEADPHONES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EPISODE

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Don’t forget to visit The Slim Down for Westfest 2009 on-going initiative at The DPN Forums! See it in action at http://tinyurl.com/4r9bmr

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail: podcast@magicneverends.com.

Voicemail: 206-350-2422.

Web sites: MagicNeverEnds.com

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 1 hour 15 minutes 34 seconds

On this episode 26 of the MNE Video Blog series:

Make sure to return for Episode 27 where we’ll talk about:

Please leave us feedback
E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com
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The Holiday Storytellers at Epcot’s World Showcase is a fun Holiday event NOT TO BE MISSED at Walt Disney World.

In Part 1, join Will and Shannon along with “The Keegan Family” from The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek Podcast and The Kristen-Ben-Katy-Keara Family as we learn how the following countries celebrate the Holidays

• Canada
• France
• The American Adventure for Kwanzaa and Hanukkah
• Italy

HEADPHONES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EPISODE

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Don’t forget to visit The Slim Down for Westfest 2009 on-going initiative at The DPN Forums! See it in action at http://tinyurl.com/4r9bmr

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail: podcast@magicneverends.com.

Voicemail: 206-350-2422.

Web sites: MagicNeverEnds.com

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 1 hour 6 minutes 32 seconds

What better way to celebrate the magic of the Christmas season than to do so at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.  Unfortunately, we couldn’t attend this party this year, but we did in December 2007.  Take a trip back with us as the “Keegan Family” from The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek Podcast join us for one of the best hard-ticketed events at the Magic Kingdom!  If you haven’t been to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, then make sure to make plans to attend next year!!

The “Kristen Family” joins us briefly in the beginning of this episode.  You’ll hear Will lament about his beloved Ravens losing with Ben as we sit down to an amazing ‘Ohana dinner…then we’re quickly off to the Christmas Party as we eventually make it to Mickey’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.  This is a headline show at the party.  It’s cute and really gets you into the Christmas spirit…as we hope this episode entertains you during YOUR Christmas and Holiday season.

HEADPHONES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EPISODE

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Don’t forget to visit The Slim Down for Westfest 2009 on-going initiative at The DPN Forums! See it in action at http://tinyurl.com/4r9bmr

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail: podcast@magicneverends.com.

Voicemail: 206-350-2422.

Web sites:  MagicNeverEnds.com

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 49 minutes 23 seconds

Links talked about in this Episode:

• Jeff Civillico -  http://jeffonstage.com/
• The Travelears Podcast – http://www.TheTravelears.com

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

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Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

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Episode Length: 2 hour 21 minutes 55 seconds

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Ep019 ~ Disney Cruise

Show Notes

Join Chris and AJ along with special Guest Will from Magic Never Ends Podcast as they get the scoop about the Disney Cruise Line. Will just recently returned from a trip upon the Disney Magic and shares with The Travelears tips tricks and some excellent info about what to expect while on a Disney Cruise.

We also allude to some teasers about the future of The Travelears. All will be revealed in January but we give a little hint about some exciting changes coming up in the new year.

http://www.thetravelears.com/TTE/disney_cruise/

• MGE – Mouse Guest Experience
• F&W – Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival
• MNSSHP – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Plus we got to try new experiences:  Meeting Tinkerbell at the new Pixie Hollow attraction and beta-testing the Kim Possible Epcot game.

And of course we met some new and old friends!

This was recorded a few weeks ago but we delayed by our cruise aboard the Disney Magic.  Thanks for your patience!

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

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Voice Mail: 206-350-2422.

Web site: MagicNeverEnds.com

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

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Episode Length: 1 hour 11 minutes 17 seconds

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You said it was a weekly podcast!

Yiiiiikes!!

Sorry, folks.  We were on schedule to release Episode 47, but then a weird (although not that exciting) stretch of days occurred and Episode 47 got delay.  UGH!  We are working to avoid this problem again.  Hopefully you hung in there for the unplanned hiatus, as this is another caffeinated hilarious escapade with the Will and Shannon shenanigans.

We discuss a wide range of topics to this episode:

Shannon’s excitement at the Magic Kingdom Pixie Hollow attraction opening, featuring Tinker Bell!

Will’s enthusiasm for High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Previewing Demi Lovato’s new CD “Don’t Forget” (review coming soon!)

Lots of updates, including our upcoming WDW trips and DCL vacation, “The Peanut”, Shannon’s Minnesota trip (where she met some of our online Disney friends)

Listener Feedback!!!!

And much, much more…with all the entertaining comedy Will and Shannon banter!

Join us for Episode 48 as we cover the second episode of Studio DC: Almost Live!, Baby Care Centers at WDW, and much more as we prepare for our mini-WDW trip Oct 25 and 26 for Mouse Guest Experience, Food and Wine, and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!!!!

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Don’t forget to visit The Slim Down for Westfest 2009 on-going initiative at The DPN Forums! See it in action at http://tinyurl.com/4r9bmr

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 1 hour 35 minutes 58 seconds

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A message from Aly & AJ…
Hey guys! We wanted to let you know about a cool event coming up this Saturday in Los Angeles for our new Guitar Hero / Rock Band guitar game controllers. So…if you live in or around LA, listen up! We’re going to be at the GameStop on the Universal City Walk this Saturday, Oct 11th, to play some Rock Band and we might even get a chance to play with you! You’ll be able to play Rock Band on our new controllers, qualify for a chance to play on stage in the store, and maybe even win the opportunity to play Rock Band with us later that night at the store. Ha! We’re super excited to play on these new guitars and hope we’ll get to see you this Saturday. So let’s recap…cool?

Saturday, Oct 11
GameStop @ Universal City Walk
Los Angeles, CA
Store phone #: (818) 980-5766
4:00pm – 9:30pmPlay some Rock Band (and maybe we’ll get to play with you!)
For more info, CLICK HERE!

WOW! This is SUCH an AWESOME event!!! I wish we could make it to LA. For those of you lucky enough to make this event, please call the voicemail line at 206-350-2422 and let us know about the experience! Or e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com. We want to hear about it from you! And of course let Aly & AJ know how much Will and Shannon think they RAWK!!!  HA!

Disney is sending its cruise ships further a field than ever before.

The company is announcing this afternoon that it will send the 2,700-passenger Disney Magic cruise ship overseas for five months in 2010, for a series of sailings that will take it from Russia to Northern Africa. The April-through-September schedule will mark the longest stretch that a Disney cruise ship has yet spent away from its home port at Port Canaveral.

Disney’s schedule includes eight 10- and 11-night tours through the Mediterranean, where the Magic spent the summer of 2007. But it will also feature the company’s first sailings in Northern Europe, with four 12-night voyages that will take the ship from Dover, England, to St. Petersburg, Russia, with stops in half a dozen other countries.

“We had a huge success when we went to the Med the first time. And there were a lot of guests who, frankly, didn’t have an opportunity to go,” said Tom McAlpin, president of the Celebration-based Disney Cruise Line. McAlpin personally toured Northern European ports in June. “Now we’re going back for an extended season.”

In addition, while it has one ship overseas, Disney plans to shift its second ship, the Disney Wonder, to slightly longer sailings out of Port Canaveral. Instead of three- and four-night Caribbean trips, the Wonder will offer four- and five-night voyages with new stops in Key West and an extra stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas.

They keep you in tune with the Tweens in your life by recapping the final 3 episodes of The Disney Channel Games 2008.  Who took home the Ultimate prize?  And how were the performances?

Hold on at the end of the episode for YOUR VOICE MAIL and YOUR E-MAILS!!!  You guys rawk so we’ve got some great feedback to share.

Of course we begin the episode with our legendary rambling banter, catching you up-to-date with the latest Will and Shannon news.

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

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Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

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Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 1 hour 47 minutes 29 seconds

* Some follow-up to the August trip report

* Quick news Will and Shannon share with each other (and you) concerning a fun change coming to Walt Disney World

* Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

* Yachtsmen Steak house restaurant review

* And the usual Will and Shannon banter and hilarity you’ve been missing

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Join us for Episode 46 very soon when we discuss the Jonas Brothers new CD, the final 3 episodes of the Disney Channel Games 2008…and….LISTENER FEEDBACK!!!!

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Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 1 hour 10 minutes 46 seconds

On Episode #44 of The Magic Never Ends Podcast find out:

* How We Spent 10 days/9 nights at Walt Disney World and the Beach Club Villas!

* Is The Deluxe Dining Plan Worth It?

* How was our first trip to The Adventure’s Club?

* How to enjoy WDW when you’re pregnant

* What cool people we got to meet and hang with!

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Don’t forget to visit The Slim Down for Westfest 2009 on-going initiative at The DPN Forums! See it in action at http://tinyurl.com/4r9bmr

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E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422. You call that number and you will be heard on a future episode!!

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Episode Length: 2 hour 01 minutes 54 seconds

Shannon being pregnant. Testing out the Disney Deluxe Dining Plan (AKA The Jabba the Hutt dining plan). These aspects are of special interest to this trip. How will they affect our in park exploits? What other events and attractions are we looking forward to during this trip?

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

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Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

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When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at jsmith@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262. Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length: 53 minutes 37 seconds

On This Episode of The Magic Never Ends Podcast:

* Some Disney news and notes

* Kona Cafe restaurant review

* Miley Cyrus “Breakout” album review

* The Disney Channel Games 2008 Update

* Your Voice Mails!!

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Don’t forget to visit The Slim Down for Westfest 2009 on-going initiative at The DPN Forums! See it in action at http://tinyurl.com/4r9bmr

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422.

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

Music featured on this episode: Miley Cyrus “Breakout”, “Lilo & Stitch” Original Movie Soundtrack.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at travel@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262.  Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length:  1 hour 14 minutes 58 seconds

Online Promotion with User-Generated Video Uploads Gives Fans the Opportunity to Attend The Highly Anticipated Worldwide Premiere of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” and Meet Disney Stars

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) —

Disney.com today announced the launch of ‘U Rock the Summer on Disney.com’, a unique promotion that gives fans the opportunity to create their own music videos to song clips from popular Disney artists, post the original videos on the U Rock site ( www.Disney.com/URock) and enter to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

“With ‘U Rock the Summer’ we’re not just bringing great new video entertainment to Disney.com, we’re asking our millions of fans to become a part of our entertainment,” said Paul Yanover, executive vice president and managing director, Disney Online. “And we’re thrilled to be able to offer guests the chance to win prizes tied to the music and artists they are most passionate about.”

Today through Sept. 1, guests can visit Disney.com/URock and enter the sweepstakes once a day, every day for a chance to attend the star-studded world premiere of Walt Disney Pictures’ “High School Musical 3: Senior Year,” coming to theaters this fall.

In addition, guests can download song clips and create videos for High School Musical 2’s “All for One,” Jonas Brothers’ “Burnin’ Up,” The Cheetah Girls’ “One World” or “Ever Ever After” as recorded by Jordan Pruitt on “Disneymania 6″. Fans that upload videos will have the chance to win one of these once-in-a-lifetime experiences:

– Rock out at a Jonas Brothers concert and meet the Jonas Brothers
– Rock out at “The Cheetah Girls: One World Live Concert Tour” and meet The Cheetah Girls
– Record a “Disneymania 6″ song and meet “Disneymania 6″ recording artist Jordan Pruitt
– Host a Radio Disney Street Jam party that will bring rock n’ roll to your whole block

Coming soon, guests will be able to watch, share and comment on a variety of videos that were uploaded as part of the sweepstakes. Guests will be e-mailed if their video is posted on Disney.com and will be able to share their creation with family and friends.

The kick off of ‘U Rock the Summer’ comes on the heels of an all-time record breaking traffic month for Disney.com, driven primarily by special video and entertainment events including the streaming of the Disney Channel Original Movie “Camp Rock” and full-length Wonderful World of Disney films as well as a unique online experience around “Wall-E.” In the month of June, more than 30 million unique users visited the Disney Online network of sites, according to comScore Media Metrix. This bested the previous record set in May 2008 by six percent and represents a 28 percent increase in unique visitors and 65 percent jump in both total visits and average daily total minutes compared to the same period last year.

The ‘U Rock the Summer on Disney.com’ prizes are presented in partnership with Walt Disney Pictures, Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records and Radio Disney.
About Disney Online

Disney Online ( www.Disney.com), a unit of Disney Interactive Media Group, produces the No. 1 kids’ entertainment and family community destination on the World Wide Web. Launched in 1996, Disney.com is the online gateway to all of the company’s Disney-branded entertainment initiatives, providing comprehensive access to, and information about Disney movies, travel, television, games, mobile, music, shopping and live events.

In addition, Disney Online develops and publishes a range of online products and services including Disney Club Penguin, Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Online, Disney’s Toontown Online, Playhouse Disney Preschool Time Online, Disney Game Downloads, Disney Game Kingdom Online and Disney Connection.

Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) is a unit of The Walt Disney Company.

No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited. Many will enter, few will win. Open only to permanent legal residents physically located and residing within the 50 states of the U.S. or D.C., as of 8/04/08. Internet Entries and Video Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PT on 9/01/08. Mail Entries must be postmarked by 9/01/08 and received by 9/05/08. Prize and travel restrictions apply. Not all videos will be posted online. Posting and rating of videos does not affect the outcome of the U Rock the Summer on Disney.com Sweepstakes. For Official Rules and how to participate without submitting a Video go to Disney.com/URock. Kids under 13 years of age must have parental/legal guardian consent prior to entering or uploading a video.

SOURCE: Disney Online

Disney Online
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The Walt Disney Co. said Friday it is raising one-day ticket prices at its domestic parks starting Sunday.

Tickets for those aged 10 and older to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., will rise from $71 to $75, while tickets for children aged 3 to 9 will go from $60 to $63.

At Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., one-day prices will rise from $66 to $69 for those aged 10 and older, and from $56 to $59 for children aged 3 to 9.

The price increase applies in varying degrees for longer stays, while the park hopper option, an add-on that allows ticket-holders to move among any of Disney’s parks, will cost $50, up from $45.

Source: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gKZZiVoft-oaoHYXzuhzye92XGJAD929QEH00

Walt Disney World has unveiled a rendering and a few details of some retheming and renovations in the works for Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort — theming it after the hugely-popular Pirates of the Caribbean ride/movies/games franchise.

Beds that look like ships. Dressers that look like old crates. Curtains that look like tattered sails. The attached artist’s rendering shows a few of the details.

Disney is planning the look for 384 rooms in the Trinidad South Village Area, set to be ready sometime next year. The resort has a total of 2,112 rooms.

Disney also announced a revised Magic Your Way plan. For fixed price per day, guests can add a Quick Service Dining starting Jan. 11, 2009. The package offers two quick service meals and two snacks for each night of stay, as well as a refillable drink mug for unlimited refills of non-alcoholic beverages at Disney resort hotels.

Clients who book through Walt Disney Travel Co. also will receive a new benefit — 30 minute play-cards for Disney’s resort hotel video arcades.

Some interesting changes coming! Shannon and I aren’t huge fans of the WDW quick service (QS) establishments. There are some fine QS places. But we chose the Dining Plan to “afford” better food at the table service (TS) restaurants. And the Dining Plan gives us QS credits. So not sure if we’d only want to eat at QS while at WDW.

But I do see a benefit to this plan. It takes people away from the sit-down establishments and shuttles them towards the quicker moving counter service. It’s a big boom in potential revenue for Disney. Disney gets the guaranteed money from the QS Dining Plan without negatively affecting any potential walk-up customers as the previous Dining Plan did to the sit-down restaurants. QS places might experience a higher volume though but so much that people can still eat at their favorite QS spot.

Additionally those that wanted to participate in the savings from a Dining Plan can now do so. Or tempt those that were on the fence before about purchasing a Disney Dining Plan. While no price is quoted, it is QS after all and probably be around $30/person for each night of their stay.

The re-theming of Caribbean Beach Resort will probably generate some groans from the general public. More, pirates?! I like pirates! I am unsure why Disney didn’t think of this sooner. I’m more interested in staying at CBR with the pirate theme.

Plus, again, we look at the money angle. Most boys love pirates. They want to be pirates. Now the little Disney boys will want to stay at CBR, an under-performing and often criticized resort. This also might tempt families to upgrade from a value to a moderate resort.

Disney has tempted me again. Although not a fan of QS places so much, I want to test out this new dining plan. And I love pirates so I want to stay at CBR. Guess that means more “research” trips!

On This Episode of The Magic Never Ends Podcast:

* The August WDW MPSS is finalized!

* We’re going on a cruise!

* Shannon’s announcement

* ‘Ohana Dinner Review

* Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa Review

* Your Voice Mails and E-mails!!

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Join us next week for Episode #42, where we’ll review Miley Cyrus‘ new album “Breakout”, we review another yummy WDW restaurant, interact with YOU through your wonderful voice mails and e-mails…and Shannon might even sing a song!

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Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422.

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

Music featured on this episode: Toy Story Original Movie Soundtrack, music from the World Showcase American Adventure Loop.

When planning your next vacation, please contact Jana at travel@mainstreettravelco.com or Toll Free at 1(800)593-1262.  Tell her that Will and Shannon sent you!

Episode Length:  1 hour 01 minutes 10 seconds

We’ll UP the Tween Factor even more as we cover new videos from Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers!

Don’t worry, we’ll balance out the Tween craziness with our review of Wall-E, the latest theatrical release from Pixar.  Find out where Will and Shannon rank it among the other Pixar movies.  Hear on thoughts after reflecting on the movie for a few weeks.

We close out this episode with YOUR feedback!

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

Don’t forget to visit The Slim Down for Westfest 2009 on-going initiative at The DPN Forums! See it in action at http://tinyurl.com/4r9bmr

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Call us at 206-350-2422.

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

Music featured on this episode: Camp Rock Original Movie Soundtrack, Wall-E Original Movie Soundtrack, “7 Things” by Miley Cyrus, and “Burnin’ Up” by The Jonas Brothers.

Don’t forget to check out SBSister’s articles on TheDisneyBlog.com

Episode Length:  1 hour 14 minutes 22 seconds

Sorry for the lateness of this episode! We apologize and appreciate your patience.  Hopefully this EXTRA MAGIC-sized episode is worth the wait!

Join us for Episode 40, where we’ll review Camp Rock and Wall-E as well as new videos from Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers. And we’ll have YOUR voicemails and e-mails.

Worried about too much Tween-ness on Episode 40? Have no fear because Will and Shannon will still provide their trademark silliness and humor to entertain you!

Magic Never Ends is the podcast where you follow the weekly shenanigans of two Disney fans as they Embrace the Magic, Imagination, and Dreams of Disney.

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Episode Length:  1 hour 55 minutes 38 seconds

All of us at The DPN would like to welcome Keegan and his production, Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek, as an Official DPN podcast.  Keegan has been a long time supporter of The DPN and has become part of the family here.  The continued growth of his production and his dedication are further reasons to welcome him as an official DPN podcaster.  So, congratulations to Keegan!

Forums will be setup ASAP so be sure to give them a visit.

Keegan is a GREAT friend to Shannon and I!  So we are EXTREMELY happy for his success.  He has definitely earned official DPN podcaster status.  If you aren’t listening to The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek podcast, you are doing yourself a disservice.  He has an AMAZING love and knowledge of Disney history.  I always have a blast with him touring around the Walt Disney World resort.  I hope one day he can join Shannon and I at Disneyland!  That would RAWK.

Go get Burnin’ Up on iTunes.

The video is available below!  Is this another Jo Bros hit?  Leave your feedback now.

Shannon has FIVE days off from work?!  And how does she spend it?  At a medical conference…away from Will.  So no time for an in-studio episode which was to be The Attack of the Tweens trip report.  That will come to you in a few days as you’ll get a mid-week MNE Episode!  WOW!!!

Fresh off the LIVE in-park Episode 37, here is more in-park shenanigans!

A first for MNE, as we go coast-to-coast to ride an attraction.  That attraction is Splash Mountain.

First in Disneyland – as part of DPN’s Westfest 2008 – we ride with wdwfanjon (Jon from Minnesota), HeavenIsDisneyland (Liana), TheBigD (Chreestopher), AussieJohn…also you’ll hear Josh, FromPA (his poor cellphone!) TVKirby, and BMSLou.

(Make sure you listen to The Single Rider Podcast Episode 4 to hear us talk more about the SPLASH down event with Chris.)

Finally at WDW – as part of The Attack of the Tweens (June 2008) trip – we ride along with the Dysfunctional SuperFamily and the ConnieJenKyra Family.  As with any interaction with the DSF, the censors are on standby!

The audio is a bit rough on the WDW piece because Will is still learning the ins and outs of the H2.  The fun we all had on the WDW Splash Mountain makes up for any knocks in sound quality.

Even though Will and Shannon had harsh words for Splash Mountain, they did enjoy it as it was a GREAT time with friends!!!  Thanks to those that rode with us.  Classic moments we’ll ALWAYS cherish.  (Even if The Big D and The Aussie LIED to us!)

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Episode Length: 40 minutes 30 seconds

She knows it’s coming. With two major motion pictures, a new album and an international mega-tour on tap for 2008, Vanessa Hudgens can sense the approaching cyclone. The media frenzy, the blur of time zones, the roar of the arena crowd: it’s all part of the package. But having been around this block before, the 19-year-old singer is more than ready. With her new Hollywood Records CD, Identified, Vanessa Hudgens has matured, revealing a level of sophisticated artistry sure to thrill long-time fans and draw in new fans as well.

Working with A-list songwriter-producers like JR Rotem, Dr. Luke, Tim James & Antonina Armato, Vanessa took unexpected turns on the new album. “This time I did what I wanted to do,” she says. “I always had a knack for a more soulful, jazzy sound, so right off the bat I wanted to kind of let loose, and come up with a sound no one has heard from me before.” She’s not exaggerating. For those familiar with her sweet-toned performances from the “High School Musical” films – which catapulted her to superstardom – or her 2006 debut CD, V, Vanessa has some gritty surprises in store.

Vanessa’s first single and video, “Sneakernight,” is both fun and funky, and may end up as one of the CD’s most enduring hits. Says Vanessa, “Dancing in sneakers makes it all the better. People haven’t been able to see that side of me. I can kick butt!”

Identified kicks off with “Last Night,” the raucously rhythmic opener featuring Vanessa singing over her own chanted harmonies. “I loved it the minute I first heard it,” she says of the song. “It’s really intricate and really fun, something you don’t hear very often.” Best known as a singer and actress, Vanessa is also a superb dancer, so for the new album she raised the stakes with pummeling dance tracks like “Hook It Up,” “First Bad Habit” and the hook-laden title track, “Identified.”

With “Don’t Ask Why,” “Don’t Leave” and the heartfelt “Paper Cut,” there’s no shortage of ballads on the album. Vanessa says ballads are her forte. “I like showing the vulnerable side,” she notes. “It’s a position a lot of girls find themselves in, where love takes control of you and you don’t have any control over it.”

Songs like “Party on the Moon” and the hip-hop-flavored “Amazed” place Vanessa at the forefront of contemporary pop interpreters.

Vanessa ends the album with “Gone with the Wind,” a wistful lament about change in the wake of faded love. The lyrics tell a tale of a confident woman evolving out of the wide-eyed girl of before.

Sound familiar? That’s Vanessa Hudgens, who became a household name following her starring role in the smash 2005 made for TV Disney Channel film, “High School Musical.” In the years since, in film, music and performance, Vanessa has proven her appeal to both youth and adult audiences.

From the age of eight, the Salinas, CA, native displayed a talent beyond her years. Starting with local productions of popular musicals, Vanessa later moved with her family to Southern California to pursue her dreams. With her 2004 motion picture debut in the critically acclaimed “Thirteen,” Vanessa landed roles in “Thunderbirds,” as well as TV’s “Quintuplets,” “Still Standing,” “The Brothers Garcia” and “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.”

Everything changed with the January 2006 premiere of the Disney Channel movie “High School Musical,” in which she starred as Gabriella Montez. The film gathered steam right away, spawning a hit soundtrack, a worldwide concert tour, a show at Walt Disney World and even a book series. It made superstars of Vanessa and her co-star, Zac Efron.?

“We had no idea,” she says, when asked if she sensed at the time the film would become a cultural phenomenon. “We were just having fun: just kids doing what we love most, and it turned out big.”

Vanessa’s RIAA certified gold debut CD, V, shipped September 2006, with hit singles like “Come Back To Me” and “Say OK” following soon after. She reprised her role as Gabriella in “High School Musical 2,” which premiered on the Disney Channel in August 2007. That same month, Vanessa was named Choice Breakout Singer at the 2007 Teen Choice Awards. She also landed commercial contracts with companies like Neutrogena and Mark Ecko.

As for her acting career, Vanessa is set to star in the highly anticipated “High School Musical 3,” which reunites the cast from the first two films. “It’s got all of us back in senior year,” she says. “It’s going to be pretty crazy, with so much more dancing and singing. We’re just stepping it up.” Vanessa will also co-star in the comedy, “Rock On,” alongside Alyson Michalka, Gaelan Connell, and Lisa Kudrow. She plays Sam, a 15-year old high school outcast with an enduring love of music. “It’s a fun movie about friendship,” says Vanessa. “I got to play a completely different character, one who is downbeat and moodier.”

In real life, Vanessa Hudgens couldn’t be more upbeat, especially with the release of Identified. Not only does the album affirm her standing in contemporary pop, it points the way for a gifted artist on the ascent. “I’m just really happy and thankful for my fans and the support everyone continues to give me,” she says. “I feel I’m at such a great point in life. I hope everyone enjoys my album, because I totally enjoyed making it.”

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aly & AJ, two of the hottest names in pop music, have partnered with Performance Designed Products (PDP) to launch a line of video game accessories targeted at female gamers.

The accessories will debut in September with a signature line of guitar controllers for Wii and PS2 that will be compatible with Guitar Hero.

“We wanted to do something that really speaks to the girls who are fans of these games,” said Aly, the older of the two sisters. “We love the idea of being able to bring them into our music by playing one of our guitars.”

“We are very excited to have personally designed our own guitars for use with Guitar Hero,” said AJ. “Most video games and game accessories are designed for boys. PDP is a forward-thinking company by recognizing that females can rock too.”

PDP, one of the top names in video game accessories, sought out the sisters because they combine star power, popular appeal and musical chops. By working with Aly and AJ, PDP hopes to reach young girls and let them know that rock ‘n’ roll and video games aren’t just for boys.

“Aly & AJ were an obvious choice for us,” said John Moore, Vice President of Marketing for PDP. “They are multi-talented artists who write their own music and are proficient musicians playing guitar, piano and percussion. They are also gamers themselves, and have been instrumental in the design process.”

Since being introduced into the gaming market, music games have grown in popularity, and females make up nearly half of the current players.

“Despite the fact that the female gaming market is large and growing, it has historically been underserved by the video game industry,” said Moore. “We wanted to provide female gamers with an opportunity to rock with the best and most stylish accessories.”

The result is two guitars with fun and vibrant colors and bold designs. Both guitars are wireless and will have a suggested retail price of $69.99 each.

Aly & AJ are sisters Alyson Ranea and Amanda Joy Michalka. Their 2005 debut album “Into the Rush” went platinum. Their second album, “Insomniatic,” was released in July 2007 on the Hollywood Records label. The album features the single “Potential Breakup Song,” which was noted in Time Magazine as one of the Top 10 Songs of the Year for 2007. In addition to music, the sisters have also acted in a variety of TV shows and movies, including the 2006 Disney Channel original movie “Cow Belles” and MTV’s “Super Sweet 16: The Movie.” 2009 will bring theatrical releases for each sister: Aly in the starring role of Charlotte in the Summit Entertainment/Walden Media feature film, “Rock On,” and AJ in the role of Clarissa in the Peter Jackson directed DreamWorks/Paramount Pictures feature film, “The Lovely Bones.” The sisters are planning on releasing their third album in 2009. For more information on Aly & AJ visit www.alyandaj.com or www.myspace.com/alyandaj.

Performance Designed Products, LLC is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing products for all major video game platforms including the PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, GameCube, Nintendo DS, XBOX 360 and XBOX. The company has been supplying video game accessories to the U.S. market for more than a decade. PDP sells products under the Pelican and Score brands with sales in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and throughout Europe. For more information on PDP, visit www.pdp.com.

Guitar Hero is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. The products listed in this press release are not manufactured, endorsed or licensed by Activision.

On This Episode of The Magic Never Ends Podcast, you get to experience LIVE that last hour of a Magic Kingdom evening Extra Magic Hour.  This time is a very special and fun time for Will and Shannon as it’s a time to squeeze in that last bit of magic (and shenanigans) at the Magic Kingdom for the day.  It’s a time when the park gets a bit more quiet and you can notice more things.  The Magic Kingdom at night is truly OUTSTANDING!

Join us next week for Episode #38 for The Attack of the Tweens (June 2008 WDW) trip report!  Also be ready for the long-awaited California Grill restaurant review as we have two dining experiences from which to pull our review.

We’re sure you’ve been following our zaniness as we updated your daily from WDW with our MNE Video Blogs!  Watch them now at http://www.youtube.com/WillMNE

Don’t forget to visit The Slim Down for Westfest 2009 on-going initiative at The DPN Forums! See it in action at http://tinyurl.com/4r9bmr

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

Episode Length: 1 hour 10 minutes 51 seconds

On This Episode of The Magic Never Ends Podcast, we discuss our upcoming WDW trip, which includes spending time with the Dysfunctional SuperFamily from The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek podcast and Weekend #3 of Star Wars Weekend!!!

First, though, we show off in true MNE style our EXCITEMENT for the premiere of Camp Rock on Friday, June 20, 2008.  Listen for the BIG news concerning the Camp Rock Weekend.

Don’t forget to visit The Slim Down for Westfest 2009 on-going initiative at The DPN Forums!  See it in action at http://tinyurl.com/4r9bmr

Questions?  Comments?  Suggestions?  E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

Episode Length: 53 minutes 55 seconds

On This Episode of The Magic Never Ends Podcast, it’s another Westfest Restaurant review episode! Last episode it was a shenanigan-filled restaurant review. This time it’s a ramble-filled restaurant review episode. And who do you think makes it a Ramblings?

We again review two restaurants we dined at while at Disneyland:

* PCH Grill Lilo & Stitch Aloha Breakfast

* Storyteller’s Cafe Breakfast

Join us next week for Episode 36 when we Embrace the Force as we discuss our upcoming WDW trip, which includes spending time with the Dysfunctional SuperFamily from The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek podcast and Weekend #3 of Star Wars Weekend!!!

Don’t forget to visit The Slim Down for Westfest 2009 on-going initiative at The DPN Forums! See it in action at http://tinyurl.com/4r9bmr

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

Discuss this episode on TheDPN.com at http://tinyurl.com/6e98cj

Episode Length: 1 hour 00 minutes 31 seconds

On This Episode of The Magic Never Ends Podcast, it’s a Westfest Restaurant review episode!  As we review two restaurants we dined at while at Disneyland:

* Blue Bayou Restaurant

* Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

We complete this food escapade by discussing The Slim Down for Westfest 2009 on-going initiative at The DPN Forums.  See it in action at http://tinyurl.com/4r9bmr

Please help us shape the Magic Never Ends by e-mailing us today with your questions, comments, suggestions to podcast@magicneverends.com

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to connect with us as well as other hilarious content.

Don’t forget to discuss this episode on TheDPN.com at http://tinyurl.com/6ld7wl

Episode Length: 52 minutes 35 seconds

This week you hear our FIRST ride on Toy Story Midway Mania!!

Hear Shannon’s insightful queue commentary!

Listen as Will and Shannon do battle on this EXCITING and INNOVATIVE new WDW attraction!

It contains spoilers from the attraction so Episode 33 will be considered a special episode for those that want to remain spoiler-free ’til they experience the attraction first hand.  Just remember to save it for a future listen to hear our AWESOME time.

And join us very soon for the in-studio Episode 34 when we return to more WESTFEST excitement.

Please help us shape the Magic Never Ends by e-mailing us today with your questions, comments, suggestions to podcast@magicneverends.com

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Don’t forget to discuss this episode at http://www.TheDPN.com

Episode Length: 39 minutes 27 seconds

This week, Will and Shannon recount the pure silliness they had on their recent short 4 day WDW trip.  You won’t believe the hilarity they squeezed into such a quick trip!

Topics Include:
* Pirate and Princess Party (with Will’s bizarre facial hair!)
* Another Animal Kingdom debacle
* Wishes viewing from California Grill and ‘Ohana Dinner
* Coronado Springs resort review
* Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
* Shannon not knowing the URL’s for our Flickr or YouTube pages or even our home page!  But she remembers what a VLOG is.
* How a short trip confuses the Master Planning Spreadsheet
* Seeing lots of friends

Episode 32 turned into a longer episode than planned but that’s Will being Will…Ramble On, Will!

Look for the release of Episode 33 very shortly to hear our FIRST ride on Toy Story Midway Mania!!  It will contain spoilers from the attraction so Episode 33 will be considered a special episode for those that want to remain spoiler-free ’til they experience the attraction first hand.  Just remember to save it for a future listen to hear our AWESOME time!

And join us next week for Episode 34 when we return to more WESTFEST excitement!!!

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Don’t miss out on our fun YouTube videos at http://youtube.com/WillMNE

You can help us shape the Magic Never Ends, so e-mail us today with your questions, comments, suggestions to podcast@magicneverends.com

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Episode Length: 1 hour 47 minutes 00 seconds

The DPN WESTFEST 2008 is over. The best way to cure the post-Westfest blues is to go to WDW!! So we’re live from the Magic Kingdom after park closing and after Embracing the Kiss Goodnight. Truly that’s the best way to end a great evening at MK.

You can WATCH our May WDW 2008 escapades on our YouTube Channel. That’s right! While at WDW, we recorded daily Video Blogs. This is a new feature to MNE WDW trips! Look for more in June and August.

But this is a Westfest Episode! The memories of Westfest live on! Hear our LIVE words as we enter into Disneyland for the FIRST TIME!! We start with TVKirby, JLBanker, HeavenIsDisneyland, WDWFANJON and MattFromPA and then meet up with (Beyond Main Street) Lou and (Bringing Disneyland Home) Brad. It was a great time hanging with new friends waiting for Rope Drop. Then we rush off to Matterhorn to ride both sides. Our first Disneyland ride!! And, of course, Will and Shannon must engage in some Shannanigans (that’s shenanigans by Shannon).

This episode is more fun with friends hanging out!

Westfest taught us that the DPN community has a great sense of family.

Be sure to return next week for Episode 32 when we recap our WDW May 2008 trip. We might even have a surprise for you!!! So don’t miss it.

Don’t miss out on our fun YouTube videos at http://youtube.com/WillMNE

You can help us shape the Magic Never Ends, so e-mail us today with your questions, comments, suggestions to podcast@magicneverends.com

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Episode Length: 52 minutes 56 seconds

The DPN WESTFEST 2008 is over.  But the memories live on!  And our excitement has yet to diminish.  Westfest taught us that the DPN community has a great sense of family.  We’re truly All For One.

This week, we reflect on the anticipation and excitement we had going into our FIRST trip to Disneyland and to our FIRST DPN Westfest weekend! Did it live up to the hype?   What did we like?  How did two WDW vets fair at Disneyland for the first time?

Be sure to return next week for Episode 31 when we start to provide you some of the AWESOME Westfest audio!

Check out two GREAT Westfest Karaoke videos at http://youtube.com/WillMNE

More Westfest videos to come!

You can help us shape the Magic Never Ends, so e-mail us today with your questions, comments, suggestions to podcast@magicneverends.com

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Episode Length: 1 hour 27 minutes 28 seconds

IT’S WESTFEST TIME!!!!  And you know what that means when we get excited….We sing!!!  We’ve got a new (and what we think is improved) version of the “It’s Westfest Time!” song.  Hopefully you agree.

This week, we examine our anticipation and excitement for our FIRST trip to Disneyland and to our FIRST DPN Westfest weekend!

We discuss that even though Will is an obsessive planner, we are sure to have fun and soak up the experience of Disneyland.  We will also cover how we’re eager to experience the shows, attractions and parades of the Disneyland Resort…and how we’re too excited to sleep for our FIRST rope drop on Friday, May 2, 2008.  And, although it’s not owned by Disney, we’re looking forward to trying our FIRST In-N-Out Burger food.

The DPN’s Westfest trip is sure to be lots of FIRSTS for Will and Shannon.  Be sure to return next week for Episode 30 when we give a lengthy account of our fun filled trip as we meet new friends and make great memories.  We’ll sure to bring back plenty of audio, video and pictures.

E-mail us any questions, comments, suggestions to podcast@magicneverends.com

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If you enjoy The Magic Never Ends Podcast, please tell others about us!  Also, please give us a review on iTunes.

Episode Length: 56 minutes 33 seconds

On This Episode of The Magic Never Ends Podcast:
* Restaurant Review: Tusker House – Donald’s Safari Breakfast

* The GET IN MY BELLY! Trip Master Planning Spreadsheet Update

* The Slim Down for Westfest 2008 thread on The DPN Forums

* Final Westfest Plans – Will and Shannon go for NO checked-on luggage…What are the prizes for The WOO HOO In You Face Astro Blaster Competition?  Will and Shannon’s Embrace Disneyland for the First Time Day One Itinerary is finished and available on The DPN Forums!  We sing our excitement…as It’s Westfest Time!!

* Choose who you support.  Choose wisely!

* DPN Forum Member, YoPaulie, has a surprise for the Rabble Rousers

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You must come to the DPN’s Westfest on May 3rd and 4th at Disneyland to EMBRACE THE MAGIC live with Will and Shannon! Don’t forget about our FIRST EVER Westfest meet…The WOO HOO! IN YOUR FACE ASTRO BLASTERS COMPETITION on Saturday, May 3rd from 4 – 5pm.

We hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!  Stop by The DPN Forums at TheDPN.com or please e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com and let us know.

Please review us in iTunes.

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to contact us as we’re on DisFriends, Twitter and Facebook.

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Episode length: 1 hour 16 minutes 46 seconds

On This Episode of The Magic Never Ends Podcast:

* Updates to our WestFest 2008 plans – In-N-Out Burger meet?

* WOO HOO In Your Face Astro Blasters Competition Meet

* Restaurant Review: Liberty Tree Tavern

* Disney Channel Night of Premieres Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 7/6c

* August WDW Trip aka GET IN MY BELLY! Trip discussion as we give our thoughts on purchasing the Deluxe Disney Dining Plan

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You must come to the DPN’s Westfest on May 3rd and 4th at Disneyland to EMBRACE THE MAGIC live with Will and Shannon! Don’t forget about our FIRST EVER Westfest meet…The WOO HOO! IN YOUR FACE ASTRO BLASTERS COMPETITION on Saturday, May 3rd from 4 – 5pm.

What did you think of this episode?  Stop by The DPN Forums at TheDPN.com or please e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com and let us know.

Please review us in iTunes.

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to contact us as we’re on DisFriends, Twitter and Facebook.

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Episode length: 1 hour 5 minutes 57 seconds

Embracing the Magic with friends excitement!

This time it’s just one friend. Our dear friend, the Teenage Disney Geek!!! (eeeeeeee!!!  It’s the TEENAGE DISNEY GEEK!!!)

This is a very special day for us as it was Will and Shannon kickin’ it with out new friend, Keegan.  Someone we’d have many more AWESOME times with…and with someone to this day we’d have a great friendship!

The audio is from Tuesday, August 14, 2007 and only represents a portion of our fun day at the Magic Kingdom. We still have a Magic Moment and the super Teenage Disney Geek not being so super. That’s for another time though.

Join us next episode when we return to our in-studio wackiness as we continue our enthusiastic countdown to Westfest 2008…our FIRST trip to Disneyland! We’ll continue more WDW planning as the August 2008 WDW Master Planning Spreadsheet was created. WOO HOO! Shannon will review another yummy Disney restaurant. Don’t miss it!

Please e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com

Visit us at http://www.magicneverends.com for more ways to contact us as we’re on DisFriends, Twitter and Facebook.

Episode length 1 hour 2 minutes 46 seconds

On This Episode of The Magic Never Ends Podcast:

* We discuss the May WDW Trip…Shannon gives tips how how she finds medical conferences at WDW…we detail our struggles with deciding on the Disney Dining Plan on a short trip…and why we LOVE the Pirate and Princess Party!

* We breakdown the June Master Planning Spreadsheet, stressing the importance of checking the WDW Refurb schedule!  And holiday buffet price becomes in effect.

* We discuss some of the fun that will happen at The WOO HOO! IN YOUR FACE ASTRO BLASTERS COMPETITION at The DPN’s Westfest 2008.

* Restaurant review: Chef Mickey Fun Time Buffet Character Breakfast

* The Tween News Update so you can be hip and cool to all those tweens in your life!

Join us on Episode #26 for more Will and Shannon wacky hilarity with tips and news mixed it.  We will entertain you for sure…and you might even learn something!

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You must come to the DPN’s Westfest on May 3rd and 4th at Disneyland to EMBRACE THE MAGIC live with Will and Shannon! Don’t forget about our FIRST EVER Westfest meet…The WOO HOO! IN YOUR FACE ASTRO BLASTERS COMPETITION on Saturday, May 3rd from 4 – 5pm.

Please e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com

Discuss this episode today at The DPN Forums at www.thedpn.com

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Be our DisFriend at www.disfriends.com/MNEWill

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Episode Length: 1 hour 12 minutes 47 seconds

We cover lots of random topics before getting to our WDW review of Princess Storybook Dining, Norway’s Restaurant Akershus in Epcot.

You must come to the DPN’s Westfest on May 3rd and 4th at Disneyland to EMBRACE THE MAGIC live with Will and Shannon! Don’t forget about our FIRST EVER Westfest meet…The WOO HOO! IN YOUR FACE ASTRO BLASTERS COMPETITION on Saturday, May 3rd from 4 – 5pm.

Come join The DPN’s Slim Down for Westfest 2008 at http://tiny.cc/HRemP

Please e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com

Discuss this episode today at The DPN Forums at www.thedpn.com

What are we doing? Find out at www.twitter.com/magicneverends

Be our DisFriend at www.disfriends.com/MNEWill

Episode length 1 hour 4 minutes 10 seconds

I think our excitement got the best of us as we’re ALL OVER the map on this episode.

We briefly talk about going to the Jonas Brothers concert in Richmond, VA, as part of Shannon’s month long birthday celebration. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHANNON!!

We announce our official Westfest 2008 meet. The WOO HOO! In Your Face Astro Blasters Competition. It’s Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 4 – 5pm. Join us as at Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters for a SHOOT OUT like no other…Will and Shannon style…with plenty of SMACK TALK and lots of laughing.

We deviate a bit from the previous restaurant reviews to discuss one of our favorite WDW dining experiences: Character Meals! We give you our take on ‘Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo & Stitch at Disney’s Polynesian Resort.

Big Brian from the Mousin’ It Up! Podcast has a surprise for Will and Shannon. Make sure you visit his site at http://bigbrian-nc.com/.

You must come to the DPN’s Westfest on May 3rd and 4th at Disneyland to EMBRACE THE MAGIC live with Will and Shannon!

Come join The DPN’s Slim Down for Westfest 2008 at http://tiny.cc/HRemP

Please e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com

Discuss this episode today at The DPN Forums at www.thedpn.com

What are we doing? Find out at twitter.com/magicneverends

Be our DisFriend at www.disfriends.com/MNEWill

Episode length 1 hour 1 minute 23 seconds

Thanks to Jeff, the Meandering Mouse, and all the DPN Podcasters for inviting us to join!

On this episode of the Magic Never Ends:

* We discuss how much fun Shannon’s family had with us at the Magic Kingdom

* We read lots of great Listener Feedback…which leads us into updates to the Westfest 2008 Master Planning Spreadsheet!

* We review a new dining experience for us; trying Buffalo steak at Artist Point located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

You must come to the DPN’s Westfest on May 3rd and 4th at Disneyland to see if the real Shannon makes it! Or maybe My Pal Shannon will appear instead?

Please e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com

Discuss this episode at The DPN Forums today at www.thedpn.com

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Read our blog at www.magicneverends.com/blog

Episode length 1 hour 23 minutes 19 seconds

This audio is from Saturday, December 15, 2007 as we all were leaving the Port Orleans French Quarter resort for the Disney-MGM Studios (as it was known then) to meet up with the William Seaman family. Hilarity ensures!

This episode is to showcase how much fun can be had with friends that share your Disney Enthusiasm.

Join us next episode for an in-studio show with your feedback, updates to our Westfest 2008 Master Planning Spreadsheet and our review of Artist’s Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!

Please e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com

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Episode length 1 hour 23 minutes 11 seconds

We spent a better part of a day, planning our Westfest trip…and THE WESTFEST 2008 MASTER PLANNING SPREADSHEET WAS BORN!!! Read our Westfest details at http://www.magicneverends.com/Westfest08.php and follow along as you discover How Will and Shannon will be Sleepless in California.

Shannon has a mouth watering review of Jiko, located at The Animal Kingdom Lodge. Will you agree with her review?

The DPN’s Westfest 2008 is on May 3 and May 4 at Disneyland.  Will and Shannon will be at the Disneyland Resort May 2 through May 5.

Come join The DPN’s Slim Down for Westfest 2008 at http://tiny.cc/HRemP

Remember we love your feedback so e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

See what we’re doing on www.twitter.com/magicneverends.

EMBRACE THE MAGIC!

Will and Shannon are super stoked after watching the Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds Concert movie. Listen to our witty and insightful review.

Shannon is excited that we have new listeners in the Listener Feedback section.

Continuing our Disney Dining reviews, we share our thoughts on Narcoossee’s.

Because you demanded it! We give you our first ride on the NEW Haunted Mansion attraction.  ***HEADPHONES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED***

Remember we love your feedback so e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

See what we’re doing on www.twitter.com/magicneverends.

We review Le Cellier Steakhouse at the Canada pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase.

When will Will and Shannon Embrace the Magic of WDW this year? Are we going to Disneyland?

Remember to e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com. Let us know what you thought of our restaurant review.

Watch us on twitter.com/magicneverends

We continue our meeting new friends excitement with Lou from the Beyond Main Street vidcast and the In Your Ears Experience podcast! Joining Lou are his wife, Sara, and their daughter, Elise. We met them at MK on Friday, December 14, 2007 and immediately clicked with them! They are so fun and so easy to talk with. We didn’t realize how much time we had spent with them because we were all having fun!

This episode is to showcase how much fun can be had with new friends that share your Disney Enthusiasm. While we will showcase some ride audio in this episode, it’s more about the people you are with than the attractions you are on.

Thanks to Lou, Sara and Elise for a WONDERFUL time!!!!

Make sure to check out Lou’s vidcast and podcast at www.beyondmainstreet.com!

Join us next episode for an in-studio show with a surprise or two, your feedback and when Will and Shannon will be at WDW in 2008!

Please e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com

Read our blog at www.magicneverends.com/blog

What are we doing? Find out at twitter.com/magicneverends

Episode length 1 hour 39 minutes 9 seconds

Make sure to purchase her album Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus. In stores now!

And don’t worry there’s plenty of Will and Shannon banter as we set up the 3 audio pieces the comprise our day together at the Magic Kingdom with The William Seaman Family.

Make sure to e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com and tell us what you think of this show!  We love to receive feedback on our episodes!

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Here’s the story, HSM Graduating in Big-Screen Style:

It’s official. These High Schoolers are matriculating to the megaplex.

Production on High School Musical 3: Senior Year, the first big-screen installment of the smash-hit Disney franchise, is expected to kick off this spring with the entire cast intact, Walt Disney Studios announced Monday.

So, apparently, the pending money matters have been settled and image issues addressed since the wait-and-see period following the record-breaking premiere of HSM2 in August, during which it was unclear whether Disney would rehire Vanessa Hudgens or shell out big bucks for Zac Efron, whose asking price went way up after he became Hollywood’s next big thing.

In September, the Disney Channel refused to comment on Hudgens’ future with the franchise after a few underage nude self-portraits the 19-year-old took for a boyfriend hit the Internet. Her surprisingly scandalous behavior set fan sites ablaze for awhile, but, as is frequently the case, the chatter died down and the actress was back in business a month later.

Efron inked a reported $3 million deal in November to return as Troy Bolton for the theatrical sequel, while Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale were also said to have received pay hikes, although they wouldn’t dish on the exact dollar amount.

Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman and Lucas Grabeel will also be heading back to East High for their senior year, and director Kenny Ortega will once again helm the song-and-dance action.

“We’re thrilled to have all of the talented cast members who helped to make High School Musical such an incredible phenomenon joining us for this big screen motion picture event,” Oren Aviv, president of motion picture production for Disney, said in a statement.

The threequel will “take these popular characters in some intriguing and entertaining new directions,” Aviv continued. “Clearly, the music, spirit and personalities in these films have touched audiences in a very special way, and this latest musical adventure delivers lots of great new entertainment on an even grander scale.”

The films, seen by more than 250 million people around the world, have certainly touched people’s wallets. The HSM soundtrack was the top-selling album of 2006, and Josh Groban’s Noël was the only album keeping HSM2’s tunes from the top spot last year.

The tween-friendly saga has also spawned a book series, a concert tour, videogames, an ice show and a well-received stage musical.

HSM3: Senior Year will find Troy and Gabriella stressing out over their impending separation once graduation sends everybody on their merry ways. Sure enough, East High’s senior class will stage one last musical “reflecting their experiences, hopes and fears about the future,” according to the studio’s plot synopsis.

Here’s what she reports:

Some of your favorite stars have just signed on to star in a couple new movies. First up, Ms. Ashley Tisdale will star in They Came From Upstairs, in which she and some friends have to protect their house from aliens! The movie will be out next year.

In other movie news, Vanessa Hudgens and Alyson Michalka will both star in Will, a movie about a high school rock band that comes out next year. V and Aly will be heading down to Austin, TX to film Will, so if you’re nearby, maybe you’ll spot them on the town. If you do, let us know!

Aly told me it would be tough to be away from sis, AJ, for so long. While Aly’s in Texas, AJ will be in New Zealand, finishing her movie, The Lovely Bones. She said she and AJ would have to get an international long-distance cell phone plan for all the chatting they plan to do!

Source: Big Movie News!

I wonder if I can get “The Other Will” to go over to Austin and get me some pictures and inside scoop from Aly and Vanessa!!

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Shannon and I arrived about two hours prior to the concert doors opening. We had general admission seats so we wanted to make sure we’d make certain to get the best possible seats. And actually I shouldn’t use the word “seat” because there were no seats. It’s standing room only! But who cares? We’d stand even if we had actual seats!!

We were able to get a spot almost in the front row behind the small security fence that blocked access to the stage. But we were still so very close to Aly & AJ! In the four Aly & AJ concerts we’ve attended, this is the closest we’ve ever been!! We couldn’t believe how lucky we were!! Now if we could’ve only met them. Other people at the concert were able to score meet’n'greets. But we haven’t been so lucky yet.

Being from California, Aly & AJ told the crowd how they weren’t used to the cold weather of Maryland. They also applauded the audience for their enthusiasm and energy. Shannon and I were definitely bring both!!

Aly had trouble in the beginning with her guitar. She had accidentally muted herself. It was a funny scene as she was trying to resolve the issue. AJ gave her a hard time about it, but in a friendly way.

Their drummer was hilarious! During the band introductions and after his drum solo, he stood up and flexed excitedly. Too funny!! Then after Aly & AJ left the stage, he kept motioning with his hands to get the audience louder so the girls would return for an encore.

They played “Greatest Time of Year” which is on their Christmas album and can be heard on the Santa Clause 3 soundtrack. We’ve never heard that in concert before. And they played lots of songs from their current album, Insomniatic, including their awesome single “Potential Break Up Song”

One of the most exciting parts of an Aly & AJ concert is when they dance! We were on the “AJ side” of the stage, so I was really only able to get AJ during the dancing part of “Like Whoa”. But it shows AJ’s fun side…and the energy that both girls bring to their music…and why Shannon and I love Aly & AJ so much!!! They are so much fun in concert!!! I can’t wait for the next one!!!

Here’s the video of AJ dancing:

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On This Episode of The Magic Never Ends Podcast:

* We are packed and ready to leave for WDW!!!

* Preparing for the Magic Movie Selection: Bridge to Terabithia

* Disney at the Movies: Enchanted

* Reliving the Magic Audio Selection: Will We Ever Ride Space Mountain?

* Disney Channel: Hannah Montana

Don’t forget in this season of giving to give to those in need!  Donate to your favorite charity, even if it’s just $5 or a small toy.

We are leaving December 13 to see the Christmas decoration in WDW and to celebrate WILLABRATION!

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Now here is the December 2007 Master Planning Spreadsheet!

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The goal of the December trip is to see all the wonderful Christmas decorations and events, like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. Shannon and I will be lucky to experience the WDW Christmas spirit with both new and old friends alike! We can’t wait!!! So this December version includes meeting up with these people.

If you happen to be spending time in WDW during this time, let us know! Maybe we can ride an attraction…have some hot cocoa and cookies…or enjoy the Christmas decorations…

Thanks to William Seaman for suggesting this topic as we had fun discussing and reminiscing about our favorite WDW snack foods!  And on the topic of THANKS (as it’s the day before THANKSGIVING), we would like to thank all our listeners and friends!  We have met some wonderful people since starting this podcast.  We enjoy conversing with all of you via e-mail, on various discussion boards and even in person!  Thank you very much to each and every one of you for your support!!!!  Hope to see ya at the parks!

The Reliving the Magic Audio Selection takes us on some random Will and Shannon fun…then off to the Hall of Presidents and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!

Can’t forget that we rockin’ out to more Jonas Brothers music!  Especially since Will messed up on the last episode.  HA!

Will and Shannon will be in WDW from December 13 – 18. Perfect opportunity to share a yummy snack!

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What do you think? Do you like it? Should it have been included with the original release of HSM2?