About the Author
Debra Peterson enjoys seeking out the interactive, immersive, and innovative at Disney theme parks. She's a little silly, a little snarky, but when it comes to stalking the Mouse, she's dead serious. Follow Debra's adventures - martini in hand - and share in her Disney discoveries. When not exploring the parks, Debra is the National Disney Travel Examiner.
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Disney P.I.
by Debra PetersonAs a Disney detective, Debra Peterson always packs her 'mickifying' glass. Her cases often take her to poorly lit, sparsely peopled, but still well-themed areas of Disney World, where she counters shenanigans with snark, and sometimes silliness, but most of all with keen insight and insouciant style. You're invited to accompany Debra each week as she solve baffling mysteries and pursues adventure. Quick, now, the Mouse is afoot!
Cinderella's Wishing Well
AUGUST 31 Debra explains to us how Cinderella's Wishing Well is not only a Disney tradition for guests but a way for people to contribute to a worthy cause without even trying.
Epcot's Soarin': Flying Free at Disney World
AUGUST 11 For many, a trip to California, starts (and ends) in Orlando. Join the Disney P.I. as she boards Soarin', my personal favorite "thrill" ride at Epcot, and takes note in her trusty notebook a few details you don't want to miss during your flight.
Epcot's Garden Railway Miniature Train
AUGUST 4 In the rush to "do" Epcot, many Guests bustle right past the Garden Railway Miniature Train, a quaint exhibit in the Germany Pavilion that's worth the time to enjoy - or investigate, if you happen to be - like Debra the Disney P.I. - on the case.
The Case for Calling Epcot's UK Phone Booths
JULY 28 Just when I think I know everything there is to know about Disney World, the Disney P.I. comes up with something new: did you know that you can call the phone booths in Epcot's UK Pavilion and talk to whichever random Disney guest answers?
The Strangely Tasty Case of the Disney Turkey Leg
JULY 21 The Disney P.I. seeks to solve a mystery that has baffled many: what is the Disney turkey leg really made of? What addicting additive is injected into its stringy flesh? What cultural capon, this? Has someone finally gotten a leg up on Debra?
Scoring High on Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
JULY 14 Debra pulls out her gat - okay, laser gun - and blasts away at them bums - okay, evil aliens - in Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. Psst! Wanna know how to achieve a high score? Follow Debra down the mean streets and maybe she'll tell you.
Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats
JULY 7 Whatever you do, don't ask Ned how he came by the nickname 'Shrunken'. And don't stare! Just pay your money, walk up to the wheel, and pilot your little boat through a facsimile Jungle Cruise. And if you see Disney P.I. nearby: don't stare!
The Stuff Dole Whips Are Made Of
JUNE 30 It seems like such a little thing. Like a certain black bird: the stuff that dreams are made of. But this stuff, this Dole Whip, is made of - what stuff? That's what I'm going to find out. Armed with magnifying glass and plastic spoon, I'm on the case.
Tales at the Tambu Lounge
JUNE 23 Two theme park titans - Walter Octavius March and Disney P.I. - meet for drinks and detective work at the Polynesian's Tambu Lounge, where Wally grills the P.I. about the identity of his stalker, and the P.I. listens to Wally's oft-told adventures.
The (Unsolved) Case of the Adventurers Club
JUNE 16 The Adventurers Club on Pleasure Island is closed. We know that for certain. But the mystery attending its closure remains. Now the case, long unsolved, has come to the Disney P.I., Debra Peterson, and she loses no time picking up the trail.