For Disney fans counting down from home until their next visit to the ‘World or fans in the park right now, Twisney.com is a cool new tool for getting up-to-the-minute news and information on what’s going on in the parks. Harnessing the power of Twitter, Microsoft Virtual Earth & Flickr, anyone can send updates from their cell phones or the internet for everyone to read. Still need convincing? Here’s some of the updates from today:

amiryfenn says: 60 minute wait for Rockin’ Rollercoaster. D: about 1 hour ago
Disneydol says: studios Rain held off! Knew it would - I bought a pancho! about 2 hours ago from web
KarikturHunterM says: mission space 20min wait, both green and orange about 5 hours ago from web
KarikturHunterM says: Segway Off-Road was great! on a bus to EPCOT about 5 hours ago from web
Disneydol says: lion king best show in long time. Great soprano. about 6 hours ago from web
Whodini says: 30 min wait for space mountain about 6 hours ago from web

This summer, the “Geek Gestalt” blog on CNET is on a road trip, and today they’re featuring a behind the scenes tour and profile of the Cirque de Soleil show in WDW’s Downtown Disney, La Nouba.

There’s great pictures and videos of what goes into a production of this fantastic show, including all the sophisticated technology.

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Official Site for La Nouba

Even the hugest Disney fan will admit a trip to Disney World can be expensive. Between hotels, tickets, souvenirs and travel, its very easy to get overwhelmed. There’s some deals to be had though, and it helps being and informed traveler. The Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown shared 17 great tips to save money on your trip to WDW.

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The LA Times today has a list of the top 10 ways to get the most out of your visit to a theme park. I’m sure they have Disneyland in mind, but these would apply to WDW and any other theme park.

Top 10 ways to make the most of your next theme park visit:

1) Visit midweek. Take a day off from work (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday), when crowds thin considerably.

2) Avoid the peak tourist times. Stay away on major holidays, spring break and especially Christmas break.

3) Buy an annual pass. It’ll pay for itself on the second or third visit. Then you can set your own pace and not feel as if you have to see everything in one visit.

4) Purchase a line-cutting ticket upgrade. If you hate to wait, it’s worth the price. But beware: The privilege can double the cost of admission.

5) Master Disneyland’s free FastPass ride reservation system. Each FastPass issues a time window for your return (say, between 10:15 and 10:45). You can (and should) get another FastPass as soon as your previous reservation time activates.

6) Arrive as early as possible. Head to the back of the park and hit the biggest attractions with the shortest lines first.

7) Take a midday break. Head inside for an air-conditioned show. Enjoy a parade. Let the kids burn off some energy at a play area. Sit down for lunch.

Stay late. Ride queue waits drop dramatically during the final hour of park operation.

9) Frequently check “wait time” ride boards and entrance signs. Never wait in any line longer than 30 minutes.

10) Avoid sweets and junk food. There’s nothing worse than a sugar-addled kid to sap the fun out of the Happiest Place on Earth.

Credit: Los Angeles Times

The New York Sun has a great article today highlighting the finer culinary pleasures of Walt Disney World:

“Every parent, no matter how cultured or sophisticated, will one day succumb to a child’s pleas to visit Walt Disney World Resort. And when that day comes, the parent in question will be delighted to know that the dining options are better and broader than ever before…”
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