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Disney Starts Walt Disney World Podcast

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Walt Disney World today joined its sibling Disney vacation spot Disneyland in unveiling plans for a new weekly podcast which will takelisteners behind the scenes. “Walt Disney World Resort: Plugged In” is set to debut Dec. 25.   Walt Disney World Resort: Plugged In will be hosted byDavid Brady and feature a mix of content including behind the scenes tours of the various parks at the Walt Disney World Resort, celebrity interviews, information on upcoming events and chats withthe Walt Disney Imagineers, a group of people who handle the feel of the various Disney parks.   One highlight includes an upcoming conversation with Imagineers about Expedition Everest, a newrunaway train attraction debuting at Walt Disney World Resort in spring 2006. The weekly podcast will be available to subscribe to through the Walt Disney World website or through Apple’s iTunes Podcast Directory.   “Through our podcasts, listeners will be able to share in the fun of Walt Disney World Resort eachweek,” said Craig Dezern, vice president of global PR for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “This dynamic new medium provides a terrific way for Disney fans around the world to discover the manyexciting things happening during the ‘Happiest Celebration on Earth.'”

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