2010 and Back at It Again

Well, 2010 has met our lives here on Sorcerer Radio. Life has been so busy the last few months, I personally have felt distant from many things. My personal life and career have taken a lot of paths and taken on a lot to the plate. I'm pushing to get back to things I enjoy and back the show though this year.

This Wed. I will cover the 2010 Backstage segments and some of what is to come. I'll also be working on the Blog here to improve updates to Disney News and more as it comes. Many things to come, not only for Backstage, but Sorcerer Radio itself. Trust me, you won't want to miss out!

Backstage is also working on the music library. I found myself browsing today at the media store for more and brought home a few things. Looking forward to playing more of the best Walt Disney World music and more for you.

Thanks for staying tuned in 2009 to Backstage and being there to watch it grow. I look forward to throwing myself full force into the upcoming shows and growing more with you all in the Disney Community!

This year we have a special in store!



'Twas the night before Christmas,
and all through the studio.
Not a creature was stirring,
not even poor Pluto!





Stay tuned to Sorcerer Radio Christmas Eve Night for Sorcerer Radio Presents:

A Wonderful World of Disney Christmas!

4 Hours of Christmas and Holiday music and hour by hour dedicated to Christmas at Disney World itself....


Schedule:
Christmas Eve: 5-9pm (est)
Christmas Day replay: 10am-2pm (est)



If you would like to send a Christmas shout out to friends and family, leave a voicemail on Skype at Backstage.SR. You can also email any requests, Holiday Magical Moments, or Shout Outs to backstage@srsounds.com. All will be played/read over the air.

Look forward to sharing a special evening with you!

Guest Relations Refurb Schedule

Magic Kingdom -
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Closed 12/6/09-12/19/09
Liberty Belle Riverboat closed to guests while the Tiana' Showboat Jubilee show is running. Closed until 1/4/2010.

Water Parks -
Typhoon Lagoon Closed 11/1/2009 - 1/10/2010.

Disney’s Wide World of Sports – Sports Experience suspended indefinitely - Note that all sporting events are operating as usual.

Disney’s Golf Courses - Disney’s Palm Golf Course Closed 11/24/09-12/3/09

Walt Disney Resort Hotels -
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Uzima Pool and Spa closed until 1/29/09

Cast Gets to Celebrate in Give a Day, Get a Day!

In Cast Member News, As Walt Disney Parks and Resorts continues to ask our Guests What Will You Celebrate? Into the New Year, Cast Members and Employees have an opportunity to join in the celebration that didn't exist last year.

Cast Members and Employees of The Walt Disney Company and Affiliated Companies resident in the United States (including Puerto Rico) or Canada may participate in select Disney VoluntEAR Activities and earn a complimentary One-Day, One-Park Admission to one of the Theme Parks of the Disneyland Resort in California or the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, on the same basis as our Guests participating in the Give a Day. Get a Disney Day. Promotion.

This will be seperate from our regular activities offered through the Disney VoluntEARS Programme. Cast Members and Employees participating in regular Disney VoluntEARS activities are not eligible for the Complimentary Admission.

As with our Guests, Cast Members and Employees may choose to donate the value of their Complimentary Admission to a Non-Profit Organisation designated by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Cast Members who volunteer will also receive an exclusive cloisonné pin, which has been approved as part of The Disney Look and may be worn on WDP&R Costumes, allowing our Cast to celebrate right along with our Guests.

Cast Members and Employees who would like to participate in the "Celebrate Giving" Program can sign up for volunteer opportunities through the What Will You Celebrate? module on The Hub.

Much like the Give a Day. Get a Disney Day. program available to our Guests, Cast Members and Employees who complete a volunteer opportunity will receive a Complimentary One-Day, One-Park ticket to any of the Theme Parks of the Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort.

However, unlike the tickets issued to our Guests, Cast Members and Employees will be allowed to transfer these tickets to their friends or family members.

Cast Members and Employees in the United States can also choose to donate their ticket to either the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern California or the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida. Cast Members and Employees in Canada can choose to donate their ticket to Dreams Take Flight.

Mr. Backstage

So most of you know I am married to a wonderful man named, Jesse. We met in high school but little did he know my Disney obsession until I proved it moving away to Florida for a year and working for the mouse. Leaving him and my family all behind.

Well bless his heart, Jesse has learned slowly the ways of Disneyzania and has accepted my heart and passion for the Disney. Next Wednesday, November 25th, he will be on Backstage!

What is it like living with a Disney fanatic from the outside, in?

Find out as we go Level 1 to 5 in 2.8 seconds!

Got a question for Jesse? Write in to backstage@srsounds.com

Recap of Backstage November 18th

Today's show was a review of D23 and some information of the current magazine. Stay tuned for the replays for more!



For Guest Relations we have the refurbishment schedule. Remember all schedules are subject to immediate change so be sure to either give WDW Guest Relations a call before your trip or check the Walt Disney Refurbishment Schedule out on the boards at srsounds.com/forum.

Magic Kingdom -
Space Mountain Closed 4/19/2009 - 11/21/09
Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. (Arcade) Closed 4/19/09 -11/21/09
Liberty Belle Riverboat closed to guests while the Tiana' Showboat Jubilee show is running. Closed until 1/4/2010.


Water Parks -
Typhoon Lagoon Closed 11/1/2009 - 1/10/2010.

Disney’s Wide World of Sports – Sports Experience suspended indefinitely - Note that all sporting events are operating as usual.

Disney’s Golf Courses - Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course Closed 11/17/09-11/22/09
Disney’s Palm Golf Course Closed 11/24/09-12/3/09

Walt Disney Resort Hotels -
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort - Aruba quiet pool closed 11/9- 11/20/09
Disney’s Pop Century Resort –Bowling Pool Closed 11/9/09-11/20/09
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter – Doubloon Lagoon Pool Slide Closed 11/9/09-11/20/09

Don’t forget; Disney is offering military personnel up to 40% off hotel rooms at the Walt Disney World Resort, through Dec. 23. In addition, active duty personnel may receive a free 5-day park-hopper theme park ticket, also through Dec. 23. You can purchase up to five companion tickets for $99 each.
The tickets are available with military ID at WDW ticket windows, or through military base ticket office. For more information, and for hotel discounts, visit http://www.disneyworld.com/military.


And stay tuned NEXT WEEK as Mr. Backstage himself appears on the show. Jesse talks about what it's like living with a Level 5-er. We like to say, Level 1 to 5 in 2.8 Seconds.

Save your Disney Movie Rewards points for double day!

The following post is from Couponing To Disney, a great Blog I follow to help myself save money in my personal life. This is a great posting for Disney Movie Rewards!

If you buy a Disney DVD or see a Disney movie in the theater, save your DVD points code or movie ticket for the Disney Movie Rewards program. There will be one more double points day before 12/31 and I will notify you of it!

In the meantime, here's how you can earn 355 bonus points.

Earn 100 points for completing a survey. Log into your Disney Movie Rewards account and click on Member Benefits along the top. Under that select earn bonus points and the offer to complete the survey for the 100 bonus points should be at the top.

Earn 5 points for reading the November Disney Movie Rewards Newsletter. There is a code at the bottom of the newsletter worth 5 points.

Earn 100 easy points. Just log into your account and click on the Blu-ray tab. Once you get there, skip the intro on the TV then press the Play All button. After the movie (which is really cute and stars Goofy) finishes, you will be credited with 100 points instantly!

Earn 100 bonus points. They have a scavenger hunt for 4 keywords worth 100 total points. Be sure to go here to get all the details about the game.

Earn 50 bonus points. Visit this link and look at what shape is used as the icon for Donation Rewards. Then log into your account and enter the name of that shape and get 50 bonus points!