38 Years Later, The Force Remains Strong

Happy Birthday, Star Wars. As we commemorated Memorial Day on Monday, I spent some time relaxing with my family grillside. I scrolled through my Twitter feed and saw a note from one of those “This Day In ….” accounts. Yeah, I’m one of those people who loves information overload and follows too many Twitter accounts. […]

Disneyland and Disney World Bracket Challenge

There’s a bracket challenge for just about everything this time of year. You can roll with snack foods, adult beverages, soft drinks and myriad options. Well, Disney got into the mix as well, creating a bracket challenge featuring the attractions from both Disneyland and Disney World. I’m a fan of many of these attractions, but […]

ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 5.29 W/ Playoffs, MLB, Disney, Upton & More

Harmon returns to the microphone for another 30 minutes of auditory brilliance. — NHL Playoffs (Game 7s) — NBA Playoffs (Tim Duncan and the Spurs, Flopping 101 and more) — MLB (news & notes from fantasyland) — Disney innovations — Kate Upton against Victoria’s Secret and so much more. Listen to internet radio with Swollen […]

The MagicBand: Convenience & A New Disney Marketing Research Tool

When I walk into Disneyland with my family, I get those heart-swelling, feel-good moments while I see the sea of smiles and squeals of delight from the throng of children. It takes about 20 minutes for my inner cynic to take over before those faces become dollar signs. Think about it the next time you […]

Avoiding The Line Ride At Disney: Tacky Or Genius?

If you’ve ever visited one of the Disney resorts, you’ve probably wondered about the secondary lines that exist. You recognize the “Fast Pass” system that is in place, but that couldn’t be the end of it. There are too many people wandering past you. Are they all celebrities? Come to California. You’ll see your share […]