(Phone rings) Hello? Hi! No, I'm fine...why do you ask? The theme parks
post? Aw, I've got plenty of time. That comes out on Sunday, and today's...TUESDAY?!? Gotta go!!! (Slams down phone.
Sound of chairs and tables being knocked over, pieces of paper flying about.)
Hi, everybody! Sorry I'm late. We've got a lot of programs about the parks on TV in the next couple of weeks - especially just before and during the Fourth of July weekend. And not just some of the old favorites, mind you -- there are a couple of new shows in the mix; make sure you've got the VCR programmed before you head out to the beach or the lake (or the Disney parks) for the holiday weekend, or you're going to be sorry you missed out
on some interesting shows! Here's what coming up. (All times are PDT; new shows are indicated by an asterisk
{*} after the program description.)
A. Shows About Disney Theme Parks and Resorts
Friday, June 27, 9:30 a.m., Travel Channel: Great Hotels - "Disney's
Animal Kingdom Lodge." Host Samantha Brown takes us on a tour of Walt Disney World's newest resort, including a special early-morning safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Tuesday, July 1, 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 5, 1:00 p.m.,
Travel Channel: "Disney Cruise Line." A close-up look at the public areas and behind the scenes on the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, including segments on the ships' planning, design, and construction, visits to the galley, engine control room, a theatre hosting Broadway-style productions, and the luxurious Walt Disney Suite, and a look at Disney Cruise Line's private island, Castaway Cay.
Tuesday, July 1, 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 5, 1:00 p.m.,
Travel Channel: "Inside Walt Disney Studios Paris." A look at the construction of Disney's newest theme park, a movie studio park in Europe with movie-based attractions. (*)
B. Shows With Segments About Disney Theme Parks and Resorts
Wednesday, June 25, 3:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 6:00 p.m. and
9:00 p.m., and Wednesday, July 3, 2:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m., Discovery Home and Living Channel: "Fun House." The history of the amusement park fun ouse, from the 1901 ride "A Trip To The Moon" to today's multimedia spectaculars such as "Terminator 2: 3D." Includes a segment on Disneyland's movie-inspired dark rides.
Tuesday, July 1, 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 6, 3:00 p.m., Travel Channel: World's Best -
"Cruise Ships." A
countdown of the world's best cruise ship vacations includes a segment on the Disney
Wonder. (*)
Sunday, July 6, 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., and Monday, July 7, 3:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 2:00
p.m., The Science Channel: The Secret World Of... - "Theme Parks." Explore how more and more theme
parks are working to create new ways of looking at or even creating reality. Includes a segment about Disneyland.
C. Shows Taking Place At Disney Theme Parks
Monday, June 30, 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 6, 9:00 a.m., Bravo: "It Factor L.A.". A reality show following several actors as they try to break into show business features an actor auditioning at Disneyland.
Wednesday, July 2, 7:00 a.m., The Learning Channel: A Wedding Story -"Xan and Chris (update)." A return visit to a couple from a previous episode shows the changes they've experienced since the wedding, including a move from New York to Walt Disney World. (*)
Monday, July 7, 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m., and Tuesday, July 8,
midnight, The Disney Channel: Boy Meets World - "The Happiest Show on Earth." Cory heads to Walt Disney World with the hopes of winning back Topanga, but she thinks he has other plans.
That's all I have {and that's enough, my fingers tell me!}

Everybody havea good next couple of weeks.
Have a fun and safe Fourth of July weekend - watch the kids around the fireworks if you shoot
'em off at home, or better yet, leave the fireworks to the professionals! - and take care, everyone.
Posted with permission from Paul Schnebelen
"Monorail one, clear for dispatch"