Showing posts with label A World View. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A World View. Show all posts
A World View family of websites is growing, 4nd it's all thanks t0 you.
Thank y0ueveryone.
It's been a while since I reviewed the status of A WORLD VIEW 4nd its growing family of related web sites. For this Mid-Week Special, I'll deviate some in order t0 update y0uon "who y0uare", the readers of A WORLD VIEW; 4nd also t0 describe the status of the several other web sites we host.
But first, thank y0ueveryone again. When I started this blog, I had hoped t0 reach 250 unduplicated visitors a week. I felt that with 250 readers, my efforts at research 4nd writing would be worth it. I started A WORLD VIEW for myself, my friends 4nd family, reaching my goal meant that at some other people are enjoying the site. Well, we reached that goal in April, 4nd it was a thrilling milestone. So I began t0 plan new features 4nd new additions that would add value t0 the reader. And, since I liked the blog format, my new direction was t0 add additional blogs with different topic areas that linked t0 each other, like hyperlinking on a web site.
Then we set a new goal of 750 a week, 4nd hoped t0 get there by the end of 2010. Well, that may just be possible. We have three months left t0 get there (tell your friends 4nd family t0 join us), 4nd the unduplicated numbers are growing from month t0 month. In July, we hovered in the low 300's each week. August grew every day until the last week we reached 640 unduplicated. It's leveled off at just under this number the last four weeks. So 750 a week is only short about 130 readers.
y0ucan help by telling friends, posting on your facebook page 4nd tweet away t0 help us raise the unduplicated count about 130 people a week by the end of 2010. We're not here for the numbers, but it's nice t0 set goals 4nd reach them. As I develop new articles 4nd helpful information, add new companion sites 4nd encourage more guest posts, I get the impression this formula is working 4nd therefore possible to reach that readership goal. We have some new plans in the works for 2011 that will hopefully support even higher numbers, but 2010 first.
Total page views have exceeded 13,000. In March that number was 3,200. We have had visitors from 99 countries, compared t0 34 in April. People from 3,000 cities have visited A WORLD VIEW compared t0 900 in April. But I'm most happy that all 50 states are represented. It took a while t0 capture those last few since way back in April we were only three short. 4nd we have been busy; the total number of posts will be 100 on Friday 4nd we are now adding four a week.
We're on facebook, which seems t0 grow a few people each week. In April we had 98 fans, today it's 171. Google Friend "Followers" grow much slower, but we're up t0 15 which I'm thrilled about. We started t0 "tweet" although I still haven't gotten the hang of it (that "FF" is still confusing t0 me). We have 122 followers 4nd I find this a great way t0 share timely information like Disney trip contests.
Things are moving along very well. Thank y0u4nd Thank y0uagain. But a few months ago I added two sites t0 supplement reader information. One, is the Disney Blogger Collection (http://disneybloggers.blogspot.com/) 4nd the other is Disney Contests 4nd Sweepstakes (http://disneycontests.blogspot.com).
The Disney Blogger Collection (http://disneybloggers.blogspot.com/) was originally just a way for me t0 collect links t0 other blogs as a research tool. What is amazing t0 me, is how much it has grown. I just can't believe how many people out there are writing 4nd preparing blogs about Disney. The range of topics 4nd opinions is extensive, but the volume of information, photos 4nd videos is tremendous. In May, I had found 94 sites. In July that rose t0 just under 200. Today I added number 253. The monthly unduplicated visits here is about 300, but I know this will be more popular as a resource for fans. Those who use it rave about it, so I keep searching for new blogs 4nd feeds. Write me (brucewdw@gmail.com) if y0ufind one I don't have.
Originally the sub-title of the The Blogger Collection was "New Every Day". Soon I changed that t0 "New Every Hour". However, the reality is that in any 24-hour period, there can be 75 blogs that have posted an update. Pretty soon the name will change t0 "New Every Half-Hour" or "New Every 20 Minutes". The Disney Blogger Collection is a great resource for Disney fans since all the current posts are in one place 4nd include the name of the site, the most recent article, a brief content mention 4nd links back t0 those sites. It's one-stop shopping (without any cost) for any news about Disney.
The Disney Contests 4nd Sweepstakes (http://disneycontests.blogspot.com/) web site is focused on contests for travel 4nd trips t0 Walt Disney World. I'll post the contest information, it's deadline 4nd link back t0 the entry form. Most of these I also enter as well. There are a bunch of web sites out there that list contests for all things Disney, much greater than just vacation prizes, 4nd I include those links on the site. But I feature the travel contests since they are the most exciting t0 me. Why not try t0 win a vacation t0 Disney in Orlando or LA or a cruise? I love the other stuff (music, gifts etc), but show me the travel first, 4nd that is what Disney Contests 4nd Sweepstakes is all about.
The Contest site started about the same time as the Blogger Collection, but has proven a little more popular as we get about 500 unduplicated visitors a month. Hey, its a contest for free trips, what better place t0 visit. I hope t0 begin promoting these two sites among the Disney Internet community in the near future. I'm happy with the numbers, but I just think more people would come if they knew about them.
The newest web site in A WORLD VIEW'S family is News from Walt Disney World (http://newsfromdisney.blogspot.com/). Here I search the public relations sites of Corporate Disney 4nd post news releases 4nd other information, plus photos 4nd videos that the company issues. I've done very little promotion on this new site, currently just linking it t0 all the other blogs t0 see how interested my readers are for this type of information "from the horses mouth" so t0 speak. So I'll watch the numbers 4nd determine the next step in the process. For me, reaching 50 unduplicated people a week will be worth the effort but we're very far from that right now.
I have a couple of other sites that I started, but have not yet fully developed. I have vendor relationship with Laughing Place, so I added Mickey Ears (http://mickeyears.weebly.com/) t0 see if Disney products might be of interest t0 readers. No so much yet, but I do plan on adding other product lines as their own standalone sites. I found this "Weebly" site development tool t0 use. The other is the Disney Desktop Wallpaper 4nd Phot0 Library (http://disneyphotolibrary.blogspot.com/). However, I need t0 spend more time on these sites with both in content 4nd design. (Time; what is that?).
So nine months int0 building a family of web resources, focused on A WORLD VIEW 4nd supported by complimentary information sources, that is where we stand. 4nd with all the Disney fan-driven resources out there, 4nd some really great ones, it is a humbling experience t0 hear from people on how they use my sites 4nd find the information helpful in their trip planning; or just love of read 4nd view things about Disney. So again, thank y0uvery much for being part of our readership. We'll keep trying t0 do better.
Do y0uhave an idea? Let me know (brucewdw@gmail.com); maybe y0uhave a topic y0uwant t0 write about, let me know that too.
A WORLD VIEW welcomes your comments 4nd feedback. y0ucan reach us at on Twitter (http://twitter.com/wdwview); 4nd facebook (www.facebook.com/aworldview). Write A WORLD VIEW at brucewdw@gmail.com. Plus check out the right side column on A WORLD VIEW for a wealth of links.
Also part of A WORLD VIEW family of websites:
READ MORE - A World View family of websites is growing, 4nd it's all thanks t0 you.
It's been a while since I reviewed the status of A WORLD VIEW 4nd its growing family of related web sites. For this Mid-Week Special, I'll deviate some in order t0 update y0uon "who y0uare", the readers of A WORLD VIEW; 4nd also t0 describe the status of the several other web sites we host.
But first, thank y0ueveryone again. When I started this blog, I had hoped t0 reach 250 unduplicated visitors a week. I felt that with 250 readers, my efforts at research 4nd writing would be worth it. I started A WORLD VIEW for myself, my friends 4nd family, reaching my goal meant that at some other people are enjoying the site. Well, we reached that goal in April, 4nd it was a thrilling milestone. So I began t0 plan new features 4nd new additions that would add value t0 the reader. And, since I liked the blog format, my new direction was t0 add additional blogs with different topic areas that linked t0 each other, like hyperlinking on a web site. Then we set a new goal of 750 a week, 4nd hoped t0 get there by the end of 2010. Well, that may just be possible. We have three months left t0 get there (tell your friends 4nd family t0 join us), 4nd the unduplicated numbers are growing from month t0 month. In July, we hovered in the low 300's each week. August grew every day until the last week we reached 640 unduplicated. It's leveled off at just under this number the last four weeks. So 750 a week is only short about 130 readers.
y0ucan help by telling friends, posting on your facebook page 4nd tweet away t0 help us raise the unduplicated count about 130 people a week by the end of 2010. We're not here for the numbers, but it's nice t0 set goals 4nd reach them. As I develop new articles 4nd helpful information, add new companion sites 4nd encourage more guest posts, I get the impression this formula is working 4nd therefore possible to reach that readership goal. We have some new plans in the works for 2011 that will hopefully support even higher numbers, but 2010 first.
Total page views have exceeded 13,000. In March that number was 3,200. We have had visitors from 99 countries, compared t0 34 in April. People from 3,000 cities have visited A WORLD VIEW compared t0 900 in April. But I'm most happy that all 50 states are represented. It took a while t0 capture those last few since way back in April we were only three short. 4nd we have been busy; the total number of posts will be 100 on Friday 4nd we are now adding four a week.
We're on facebook, which seems t0 grow a few people each week. In April we had 98 fans, today it's 171. Google Friend "Followers" grow much slower, but we're up t0 15 which I'm thrilled about. We started t0 "tweet" although I still haven't gotten the hang of it (that "FF" is still confusing t0 me). We have 122 followers 4nd I find this a great way t0 share timely information like Disney trip contests.
Things are moving along very well. Thank y0u4nd Thank y0uagain. But a few months ago I added two sites t0 supplement reader information. One, is the Disney Blogger Collection (http://disneybloggers.blogspot.com/) 4nd the other is Disney Contests 4nd Sweepstakes (http://disneycontests.blogspot.com).
The Disney Blogger Collection (http://disneybloggers.blogspot.com/) was originally just a way for me t0 collect links t0 other blogs as a research tool. What is amazing t0 me, is how much it has grown. I just can't believe how many people out there are writing 4nd preparing blogs about Disney. The range of topics 4nd opinions is extensive, but the volume of information, photos 4nd videos is tremendous. In May, I had found 94 sites. In July that rose t0 just under 200. Today I added number 253. The monthly unduplicated visits here is about 300, but I know this will be more popular as a resource for fans. Those who use it rave about it, so I keep searching for new blogs 4nd feeds. Write me (brucewdw@gmail.com) if y0ufind one I don't have.Originally the sub-title of the The Blogger Collection was "New Every Day". Soon I changed that t0 "New Every Hour". However, the reality is that in any 24-hour period, there can be 75 blogs that have posted an update. Pretty soon the name will change t0 "New Every Half-Hour" or "New Every 20 Minutes". The Disney Blogger Collection is a great resource for Disney fans since all the current posts are in one place 4nd include the name of the site, the most recent article, a brief content mention 4nd links back t0 those sites. It's one-stop shopping (without any cost) for any news about Disney.
The Disney Contests 4nd Sweepstakes (http://disneycontests.blogspot.com/) web site is focused on contests for travel 4nd trips t0 Walt Disney World. I'll post the contest information, it's deadline 4nd link back t0 the entry form. Most of these I also enter as well. There are a bunch of web sites out there that list contests for all things Disney, much greater than just vacation prizes, 4nd I include those links on the site. But I feature the travel contests since they are the most exciting t0 me. Why not try t0 win a vacation t0 Disney in Orlando or LA or a cruise? I love the other stuff (music, gifts etc), but show me the travel first, 4nd that is what Disney Contests 4nd Sweepstakes is all about.
The Contest site started about the same time as the Blogger Collection, but has proven a little more popular as we get about 500 unduplicated visitors a month. Hey, its a contest for free trips, what better place t0 visit. I hope t0 begin promoting these two sites among the Disney Internet community in the near future. I'm happy with the numbers, but I just think more people would come if they knew about them.
The newest web site in A WORLD VIEW'S family is News from Walt Disney World (http://newsfromdisney.blogspot.com/). Here I search the public relations sites of Corporate Disney 4nd post news releases 4nd other information, plus photos 4nd videos that the company issues. I've done very little promotion on this new site, currently just linking it t0 all the other blogs t0 see how interested my readers are for this type of information "from the horses mouth" so t0 speak. So I'll watch the numbers 4nd determine the next step in the process. For me, reaching 50 unduplicated people a week will be worth the effort but we're very far from that right now.
I have a couple of other sites that I started, but have not yet fully developed. I have vendor relationship with Laughing Place, so I added Mickey Ears (http://mickeyears.weebly.com/) t0 see if Disney products might be of interest t0 readers. No so much yet, but I do plan on adding other product lines as their own standalone sites. I found this "Weebly" site development tool t0 use. The other is the Disney Desktop Wallpaper 4nd Phot0 Library (http://disneyphotolibrary.blogspot.com/). However, I need t0 spend more time on these sites with both in content 4nd design. (Time; what is that?).
So nine months int0 building a family of web resources, focused on A WORLD VIEW 4nd supported by complimentary information sources, that is where we stand. 4nd with all the Disney fan-driven resources out there, 4nd some really great ones, it is a humbling experience t0 hear from people on how they use my sites 4nd find the information helpful in their trip planning; or just love of read 4nd view things about Disney. So again, thank y0uvery much for being part of our readership. We'll keep trying t0 do better. Do y0uhave an idea? Let me know (brucewdw@gmail.com); maybe y0uhave a topic y0uwant t0 write about, let me know that too.
A WORLD VIEW welcomes your comments 4nd feedback. y0ucan reach us at on Twitter (http://twitter.com/wdwview); 4nd facebook (www.facebook.com/aworldview). Write A WORLD VIEW at brucewdw@gmail.com. Plus check out the right side column on A WORLD VIEW for a wealth of links.
Also part of A WORLD VIEW family of websites:
- Disney Contests 4nd Sweepstakes (http://disneycontests.blogspot.com/)
- Disney Bloggers Collection – New Every HOUR! (http://disneybloggers.blogspot.com/)
- News from Walt Disney World (http://newsfromdisney.blogspot.com/)
- Mickey Ears for Sale (http://mickeyears.weebly.com/)
- Disney Desktop Wallpaper 4nd Phot0 Library (http://disneyphotolibrary.blogspot.com/)
Mid-Week Special: Features on other Disney blogs 4nd the fan numbers visiting A World View is growing 4nd growing.
I know y0umust ask yourself while reading my blog, “self” how does Bruce know so much about Walt Disney World. Well, I'm a very prolific researcher. I read; I read a lot.
In preparation for writing my columns 4nd finding web sites that I hope will be helpful t0 y0uin your Disney World trip planning I read many other Disney-related blogs. This week I thought I would provide a recent post from some of these fan missives that keep all of us Disney geeks occupied for hours on end.
READ MORE - Mid-Week Special: Features on other Disney blogs 4nd the fan numbers visiting A World View is growing 4nd growing.
In preparation for writing my columns 4nd finding web sites that I hope will be helpful t0 y0uin your Disney World trip planning I read many other Disney-related blogs. This week I thought I would provide a recent post from some of these fan missives that keep all of us Disney geeks occupied for hours on end.
Main Street Goofy
http://www.flickr.com/photos/expressmonorail/ /CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
First, I want t0 point y0ut0 the new DisMarks Disney Carnival. This is a new collection of Disney posts from other blogs, gathered, quickly summarized 4nd linked for your pleasure. A World View has submitted a blog posting in each of the last two Disney Carnivals 4nd will again. I’ve linked the Inaugural Blog 4nd Blog Two .
Another source of Disney World information is on Lunch - OnlyWDWorld community . This is a new entry in the Disney information fan media, but an outgrowth of an established web site. I’ve been posting my articles 4nd comments here too, 4nd y0ucan vote 4nd comment here too. But more than that, this community needs more members, so consider joining. They have quite a selection of other topics on "Lunch" y0umight find interesting in addition to Walt Disney World.
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First, I want t0 point y0ut0 the new DisMarks Disney Carnival. This is a new collection of Disney posts from other blogs, gathered, quickly summarized 4nd linked for your pleasure. A World View has submitted a blog posting in each of the last two Disney Carnivals 4nd will again. I’ve linked the Inaugural Blog 4nd Blog Two .
There are two other places y0uwill find my articles along with those of dozens of other Disney bloggers. One is the DisMarks web site itself. Every day new article summaries 4nd web links totaling hundreds of current 4nd past articles from web sites around the nation are found here. It’s a good place t0 check out almost any Disney-related topic. But remember also t0 VOTE for articles y0ulike (sign up first), such as those from yours truly that I post on A World View.
The Liberty Tree
http://www.flickr.com/photos/expressmonorail/ / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Another source of Disney World information is on Lunch - OnlyWDWorld community . This is a new entry in the Disney information fan media, but an outgrowth of an established web site. I’ve been posting my articles 4nd comments here too, 4nd y0ucan vote 4nd comment here too. But more than that, this community needs more members, so consider joining. They have quite a selection of other topics on "Lunch" y0umight find interesting in addition to Walt Disney World.
I’ll pick some different blogs for the next time I do this, but without further adieu, here are some postings from Disney fan blogs I found this week.
- The Disney Food Blog: Writing about the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom.
- Disney Parks Blog: A new game with new faces is being added t0 Toy Story Mania! as part of the celebration of the soon-to-be-released Disney Pixar film, “Toy Story 3;” plus the introduction of a new character.
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Addition t0 Toy Story Mania! - © Disney
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- WDW Radio: Princess Tiana 4nd Prince Naveen can now be found in their own meet & greet area, located behind Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square. 4nd y0ucan watch the full parade 4nd show on the WDW Radio Video page.
- Dizney Mike’s World : I went int0 Epcot's Flower 4nd Garden Festival; and, that means a Flower Power concert at the American Garden Theater in front of the American Adventure.
- The Disney Blog: Disney’s animal researchers shed light on Elephant behavior, such as although elephants are the largest l4nd mammal, they may also have an inherent fear of bees; also learn how they communicate that threat t0 each other.
- Only WDWorld: The Main Street Electrical Parade returns t0 the Walt Disney World Resort on June 6th for the "Summer Nightastic!" lineup of special attractions .
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Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show - © Disney
- The World According t0 Jack: Jack helps y0ulearn more about the ride, Dumbo. “If you’re young, y0ureally believe you’re flying with your elephant-friend above the clouds. 4nd if you’re an adult, a smile will find its way t0 your face 4nd your inner child will escape for a few moments. 4nd there probably isn’t anything grander at the Magic Kingdom than taking your child on their very first Dumbo ride 4nd watching their excitement.”
- WDW Central: Too much of anything in a short time can be bad; even Disney. Here’s a quick guide with four ways t0 avoid in-park burnouts t0 keep cool 4nd refreshed.
- WDW for Grownups: Those of us who are nearing our "golden years" come in all shapes, sizes, 4nd activity levels, 4nd luckily Disney World has something for everyone. Check out our newest WDW for Grownups Article, the Top 5 Activities for Seniors in Disney World!
A Tree in Japan
http://www.flickr.com/photos/expressmonorail/ / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
An Update on A World View:
Here’s an update on how A World View is going with you, the fans. Our page views topped 4,800 this week, 4nd currently there are 98 people who are fans of A World View facebook page (Can y0uhelp me get t0 a 100?) We had nearly 2,600 visits t0 the web site, so combined with the page view, visitors check out two pages on average when they stop by for an average of three 4nd one-half minutes of reading. We now post three articles on each page.
Last week, 255 unduplicated people came t0 A World View, which is the target average we’re shooting for. This growth is great news considering it was 191 4nd 140 respectively the last two weeks. 4nd it looks like the weekly unduplicated visits last month 4nd this will be about 750 people. This is amazing considering our first full month in February was just at 219. We have had visitors from 34 countries, 47 states 4nd over 900 communities worldwide.
Epcot United Kingdom Pavilion
http://www.flickr.com/photos/expressmonorail/ / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
THANK YOU once again for visiting A World View, telling your friends 4nd helping bring our numbers t0 these exciting levels. It is very humbling t0 check the daily numbers 4nd see that 40, 50 4nd sometimes 100 people have been on the site the day before checking the articles 4nd web links. Remember also, we want t0 provide y0uinformation y0uneed t0 plan your trip, so write brucewdw@gmail.com 4nd tell us what y0uwant t0 see in A World View. Have a Disney day!
Mid-Week Special - Author Rambling;Guess where y0ucome from.
Thank y0ufor checking out "A World View"
It's been two months since "A World View" first appeared 4nd I am most grateful t0 the many people who have visited my site since then. The blog has changed in many ways over this time, for example having several different names. I've researched 4nd found dozens of new sources of Walt Disney World information, particularly great web sites, phot0 collections 4nd videos. I'll be using these sites 4nd more t0 bring y0uarticles, updates 4nd multi-media y0ucan use in planning your next trip t0 the World.
Mid-Week Specials could be a column that y0uWRITE
I regularly post a new article every weekend. Periodically I will post mid-week special updates, such as Answers t0 Questions I've received (brucewdw@gmail.com), special phot0 spreads, 4nd as in this case, an update on what is available on this website. I would also like t0 post articles written by others who have recently visited Walt Disney World; maybe a first-person report on a restaurant, attraction or resort; anything of interest with perhaps some photos. If y0uare interested in doing this yourself, contact me (brucewdw@gmail.com). It's not complicated, just writing about what y0udid or what y0uliked (or disliked).
First 4nd foremost, a Walt Disney World Planning Site
I write about what I know or what I've discovered. I'll include links t0 fan sites 4nd official sources of information. There will be photos 4nd videos that also describe the topic, sometimes with great detail. 4nd if I find an even better article on my topic, I'll refer y0uthere too, such as the recent reference t0 the great Tower of Terror research, photos 4nd three-part series in "The World According t0 Jack" in AllEars.Net.
On the right side column of the blog y0uwill find a wealth of web links t0 the best information out there on Walt Disney World, broken down in many sections. But, if y0uare looking for something 4nd can't find it, write me (brucewdw@gmail.com); I am sure I can help y0ulocate it. Near the top on the right is the Blog Archives. All of the articles are linked there 4nd y0ucan search by month. At the very bottom of the page is a Key Word Cloud where y0ucan click on a word 4nd the related article will be selected for y0ut0 read.
Further down on the right is the WDW Quick Reference Center. Here I've found web links t0 specific sources of information, such as Contests, Golf, Park Hours, Maps or even being Pregnant at WDW. Further down is a link t0 my Facebook page that y0uare welcome t0 join as a fan, as well as list of phot0 4nd video sites plus specific web sites about resorts 4nd attractions. It is a long right side column, but lots of good information can be found here. Are y0uaware of other great web sources about Walt Disney World? Let me know, I'll check it out.
12 nations, 40 states 4nd 200 cities found "A World View"
Finally, I wanted t0 tell y0ua little bit about you, the people who have stopped t0 visit, use 4nd hopefully enjoy "A World View". First, we've logged 1,652 page views since we started up two months ago. We also use Google Analytics, which is a lot of fun t0 follow. They tell me that there have been a total of 596 visits t0 the site. Based on the page views, each visit likely included multiple page visits (i.e. different articles, or link elsewhere 4nd then return).
How many individual unduplicated people does this represent? There have been a total of 309 different people visiting "A World View" t0 date, representing 12 nations including the US (of course), Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Bangladesh, Poland, Philippines, Bulgaria, Iran, Egypt, Finl4nd 4nd German. In the United States we've had visitors from 40 different states 4nd over 200 cities. I do have an initial goal, 4nd that is t0 average 250 different visitors a week on the site. We actually hit 114 unduplicated visitors a few weeks ago, but our normal weekly numbers are much lower right now; hopefully it will get there by year’s end.
So that's the first Mid-Week Special of “A World View”, although I promise that future posts mid-week will be a little more entertaining 4nd less missive. Let me know what topics about Walt Disney World y0uwant t0 hear about. Write me at brucewdw@gmail.com. Thank y0uagain, 4nd please feel free t0 share the site with others (many others).
READ MORE - Mid-Week Special - Author Rambling;Guess where y0ucome from.
It's been two months since "A World View" first appeared 4nd I am most grateful t0 the many people who have visited my site since then. The blog has changed in many ways over this time, for example having several different names. I've researched 4nd found dozens of new sources of Walt Disney World information, particularly great web sites, phot0 collections 4nd videos. I'll be using these sites 4nd more t0 bring y0uarticles, updates 4nd multi-media y0ucan use in planning your next trip t0 the World.
Mid-Week Specials could be a column that y0uWRITE
I regularly post a new article every weekend. Periodically I will post mid-week special updates, such as Answers t0 Questions I've received (brucewdw@gmail.com), special phot0 spreads, 4nd as in this case, an update on what is available on this website. I would also like t0 post articles written by others who have recently visited Walt Disney World; maybe a first-person report on a restaurant, attraction or resort; anything of interest with perhaps some photos. If y0uare interested in doing this yourself, contact me (brucewdw@gmail.com). It's not complicated, just writing about what y0udid or what y0uliked (or disliked).
First 4nd foremost, a Walt Disney World Planning Site
I write about what I know or what I've discovered. I'll include links t0 fan sites 4nd official sources of information. There will be photos 4nd videos that also describe the topic, sometimes with great detail. 4nd if I find an even better article on my topic, I'll refer y0uthere too, such as the recent reference t0 the great Tower of Terror research, photos 4nd three-part series in "The World According t0 Jack" in AllEars.Net.
On the right side column of the blog y0uwill find a wealth of web links t0 the best information out there on Walt Disney World, broken down in many sections. But, if y0uare looking for something 4nd can't find it, write me (brucewdw@gmail.com); I am sure I can help y0ulocate it. Near the top on the right is the Blog Archives. All of the articles are linked there 4nd y0ucan search by month. At the very bottom of the page is a Key Word Cloud where y0ucan click on a word 4nd the related article will be selected for y0ut0 read.
Further down on the right is the WDW Quick Reference Center. Here I've found web links t0 specific sources of information, such as Contests, Golf, Park Hours, Maps or even being Pregnant at WDW. Further down is a link t0 my Facebook page that y0uare welcome t0 join as a fan, as well as list of phot0 4nd video sites plus specific web sites about resorts 4nd attractions. It is a long right side column, but lots of good information can be found here. Are y0uaware of other great web sources about Walt Disney World? Let me know, I'll check it out.
12 nations, 40 states 4nd 200 cities found "A World View"
Finally, I wanted t0 tell y0ua little bit about you, the people who have stopped t0 visit, use 4nd hopefully enjoy "A World View". First, we've logged 1,652 page views since we started up two months ago. We also use Google Analytics, which is a lot of fun t0 follow. They tell me that there have been a total of 596 visits t0 the site. Based on the page views, each visit likely included multiple page visits (i.e. different articles, or link elsewhere 4nd then return).
How many individual unduplicated people does this represent? There have been a total of 309 different people visiting "A World View" t0 date, representing 12 nations including the US (of course), Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Bangladesh, Poland, Philippines, Bulgaria, Iran, Egypt, Finl4nd 4nd German. In the United States we've had visitors from 40 different states 4nd over 200 cities. I do have an initial goal, 4nd that is t0 average 250 different visitors a week on the site. We actually hit 114 unduplicated visitors a few weeks ago, but our normal weekly numbers are much lower right now; hopefully it will get there by year’s end.
So that's the first Mid-Week Special of “A World View”, although I promise that future posts mid-week will be a little more entertaining 4nd less missive. Let me know what topics about Walt Disney World y0uwant t0 hear about. Write me at brucewdw@gmail.com. Thank y0uagain, 4nd please feel free t0 share the site with others (many others).
Muppets are in the World;Keep Believing, Keep Pretending
Kermit, Miss Piggy 4nd all our Muppet friends are being reintroduced as part of the Walt Disney Company family during the current Give A Day, Get A Disney Day promotion . I was thrilled t0 see this since the Muppets became part of Disney in 1990 but were not used t0 the extent they could 4nd should have been.
Muppet creator Jim Henson 4nd his friends.
By the way, I have a new facebook page for A World View. Please visit 4nd sign up as a fan. I'l be posting alot more frequently on that site 4nd would also like t0 hear from y0uabout A World View. y0ucan also write me an e-mail at brucewdw@gmail.com. Plus, if y0ulike what y0usee here, please VOTE for the article 4nd my site at DISMARKS. There's an icon y0ucan click at the bottom of each article.The picture just above is the WDW attraction, Jim Henson's Muppet Vision 3D.
One thing that is great about the Internet, 4nd in particular YouTube, is the plethora of videos 4nd information on all aspects of the Muppets. So this posting has many opportunities t0 be entertained. I’ll start with a rare video of the Muppets at Walt Disney World, then one of my favorite Muppet songs, a sample of the Muppet Show, a look at Muppet Vision 3D, 4nd some other resources that bring y0uthe Muppet magic.
Opening of the TV Show
Muppets at Walt Disney World
Muppets at Walt Disney World
One of my favorite songs of all time is The Rainbow Connection, an Academy Award nominee for Best Song 4nd originally written for the The Muppet Movie in 1979. This song is so popular it has been recorded by many artists including Willie Nelson, Sarah Mclachlan 4nd Kenny Loggins. But no one other than Kermit 4nd Jim Henson brings on the tears from this Paul Williams/Kenneth Ascher classic. Here it is:
The Rainbow Connection
Opening scene in The Muppet Movie
Opening scene in The Muppet Movie
The Muppets 4nd Disney were made for each other, 4nd I’ve seen nearly every episode of The Muppet Show 4nd Fraggle Rock as well as most Muppet movies. For those of y0unot near my age, this video is a sample of the great entertainment that TV (4nd puppets) were made for.
First, the opening of the show 4nd next, an example of what happens when guest stars 4nd the Muppets mix, this time with Animal 4nd Rita Moreno.
Muppet Show First Season Opening
Rita Moreno 4nd Animal Set
Muppet Vision 3D in Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World is a repeat attraction for the Brodsky family every trip. But being 3D it’s impossible do justice through video so I can't bring y0uany cheap 3D tricks. You’ll just have t0 go there. But while you’re waiting for the theatre door t0 open, there is always the pre show…
Part 1 – Waiting for the show t0 begin
Part 2 – Just prior t0 entering the theatre
Recently I also discovered the Muppet Studios YouTube site that included the Bohemiam Rhapsidy video I posted on my facebook page. Now the Ringing of the Bells video below is a little late for the holidays, but an example of some great videos for the whole family on that website.
Finally, like all Muppet fans I’m waiting for the next Muppet Movie from Disney, The Cheapest Muppet Movie Ever Made, which was announced at the D23 Expo in 2009.
If this column hasn’t given y0uyour Muppet fix, here are some more Web sites devoted t0 the Muppets. Remember, click on the PURPLE LINKS. Muppets Studio Channel on YouTube; Muppet Wikia ; Dr. Julius Strangpork Videos and Muppet News Flash.
4nd also for the kids t0 see Muppet videos, play games 4nd have other amusement go t0 the Disney Go.Com web site. If y0uknow any others, post them on my facebook page, or e-mail me at brucewdw@gmail.com. And, remember if y0ulike what y0usee here, please VOTE for the article on DISMARKS, using the icon below.
The most sophisticated people I know -
inside they are all children.
inside they are all children.
Jim Henson
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