Column: The View from Scopa Towers

Tagged: special-disney-events

The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Walt Disney World

Posted on by Mike Scopa
I’m sure most of you who are reading this know what October 1 represents”¦October 1, 2011 to be exact. Hands? Yes, you in the polka dot Minnie Mouse shorts? What? Correct! It is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World. Of course speculation continues to mount as to what exactly will be … Continue reading "The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Walt Disney World"
31 Comments

Reunion 2009 Plans

Posted on by Mike Scopa
There is no Mousefest for 2009 but there is something else and the name that is being bandied about is “Reunion.” It’s an appropriate name because in fact many Disney Communities such as AllEars and WDWTODAY are planning a few things and as I write this blog I am just 72 hours away from my … Continue reading "Reunion 2009 Plans"
3 Comments

MouseFest 2008

Posted on by AllEars
Mousefest 2008 We are now under the 180 day mark for Mousefest and I know there are plenty of you out there who are making plans and thinking about meets and making ADRS. As the Mousefest Executive and Organizational Committees put Mousefest Plans together there are many t’s to cross and i’s to dot and … Continue reading "MouseFest 2008"
No Comments

M’s are Wild – Magic Meets

Posted on by AllEars
Happy 5th Anniversary MagicMeets. Last week MagicMeets sold out in 38 hours which is a tribute to the efforts of MagicMeets Founder Fred Block and his amazing army of volunteers. Fred’s event has grown from around 40 attendees back in 2004 to a current ceiling of 550 attendees and along the way he has figured … Continue reading "M’s are Wild – Magic Meets"
No Comments

Day 6 — From Pop to Port

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Well, the good news is that I woke up early enough on Friday to go out and run. The bad news is that I said to myself, “Let me close my eyes for just another 15 minutes.” We call that a “mistake.” Next thing I know its 6:47 and we have an 8:10 ADR at … Continue reading "Day 6 — From Pop to Port"
No Comments

MagicMeets 2007: The Ultimate Block Party

Posted on by Mike Scopa
From now on when I hear the term “Block Party” I will forever think of Fred Block and MagicMeets 2007. When attempting to recap all that happened last weekend I find myself groping for a starting point. I need to start somewhere so let me try by recalling some memories that will stand out forever. … Continue reading "MagicMeets 2007: The Ultimate Block Party"
No Comments

Friday Morning Report From MagicMeets 2007

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Well I’ve been here less than 24 hours and things are already happening. A few of us, including Fred Block (MagicMeets), Louis Mongello (DisneyWorldTrivia), Mike Newell (WDWToday) , and myself have already started getting the main ballroom ready for Saturday’s MagicMeets event. I know you’re thinking, “Mike, how about some pictures?” We really want to … Continue reading "Friday Morning Report From MagicMeets 2007"
No Comments

Excitement Building MagicMeets!

Posted on by Mike Scopa
Well things are starting to crank up. The ballroom is 95% ready…almost all the sponsors are here….the PA system and everything else is almost ready….and look who has arrived!!!! That’s right…it’s Steve Barrett and some lovely lady we’ll call “Venus” for now. Seriously I am so excited I don’t know if I will sleep tonight. … Continue reading "Excitement Building MagicMeets!"
No Comments