About Magical Mountain™
Nathan Rose, Founder and CEO, of Magical Mountain™, majored in computer science at the University of Florida. He formed Magical Mountain, LLC in January of 2004 out of the need to encompass Magical Mountain's growing size. Magical Mountain, LLC is the parent company the MagicalMountain.net website, MagicalDefinition.com, OrlandTravelProviders.com, and MouseTunes.com.
Magical Mountain's owner and staff take great pride in providing our guests with the best and latest Disney information. Our Magical Mountain community has developed into one of the best online. It is because of them that we strive to create the best Unofficial Disney Informational Website.
Magical Mountain™ carries an assortment of information about Walt Disney World®, Disney news, discounts on Disney World Travel, exclusive software to make your computer magical, Disney merchandise for sale, photos from the theme parks, and an extensive Disney Movie and Television review section. Magical Mountain also includes Disney Blogs and Disney Columns, written by a staff who have been going to Disney since the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971.Magical Mountain™ also has an extensive online community in which people share their experiences with Disney and offer tips for travel. and reviews of Disney's many products including but not limited to movies, Disney Channel shows, clothes and Walt Disney World Resorts.
Magical Mountain™ is the flagship website of the Magical Mountain Limited Liability Corporation.
"We take great pride here at Magical Mountain™ supplying our guests with the best
Disney information and community available online. If there is a particular Disney subject that you are unable
to find or out-dated content, please let us know by contacting us at info@magicalmountain.net."
-- Nathan M Rose, Founder of Magical Mountain™
Magical Mountain Senior Staff
Nathan M Rose, Founder and CEO
An award winning podcaster, Nathan has been in love with the mouse ever since he was a child and spoke his first words, "Mickey Mouse". He currently resides in South Florida with his family and visits Walt Disney World® monthly. Nathan is also an award winning podcaster, and co-host of the Magical Definition Disney Podcast. Aside from all the hats Nathan wears at Magical Mountain, LLC he is also the CEO and on the board of directors for FlickDirect, Inc (FlickDirect.com), a respected online movie informational company. He is still trying to find a way to convince his family to move up to the Orlando area (any help would be greatly appreciated!).
Favorite Character:Perry The Platypus
Favorite Attraction: Space Mountain, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Favorite Resort: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
An award winning podcaster, Nathan has been in love with the mouse ever since he was a child and spoke his first words, "Mickey Mouse". He currently resides in South Florida with his family and visits Walt Disney World® monthly. Nathan is also an award winning podcaster, and co-host of the Magical Definition Disney Podcast. Aside from all the hats Nathan wears at Magical Mountain, LLC he is also the CEO and on the board of directors for FlickDirect, Inc (FlickDirect.com), a respected online movie informational company. He is still trying to find a way to convince his family to move up to the Orlando area (any help would be greatly appreciated!).
Favorite Character:Perry The Platypus
Favorite Attraction: Space Mountain, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Favorite Resort: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Linda Rose, Executive Director
Not much is known about Linda except that she tends to keep to the shadows, but she is definitely the driving force behind Nathan, and she also endures all the "research trips" to Walt Disney World®.
Favorite Character: Mickey Mouse
Favorite Resort: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Favorite Attraction: Splash Mountain, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Not much is known about Linda except that she tends to keep to the shadows, but she is definitely the driving force behind Nathan, and she also endures all the "research trips" to Walt Disney World®.
Favorite Character: Mickey Mouse
Favorite Resort: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Favorite Attraction: Splash Mountain, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Gracie Neville, Editor
No matter what, Gracie is always there for the Magical Mountain family. When things get tough we send in Gracie! Her extensive research and passion for Walt Disney World® and Magical Mountain will keep this site in the "know" for a long time.
Favorite Character: Tarzan
Favorite Resort: Disney's Port Orleans, Riverside
Favorite Attraction: Tomorrowland Transit Authority, Buzz Lightyear
No matter what, Gracie is always there for the Magical Mountain family. When things get tough we send in Gracie! Her extensive research and passion for Walt Disney World® and Magical Mountain will keep this site in the "know" for a long time.
Favorite Character: Tarzan
Favorite Resort: Disney's Port Orleans, Riverside
Favorite Attraction: Tomorrowland Transit Authority, Buzz Lightyear
Maureen Buccellato, Editor/Assistant To Nathan M. Rose
In between taking care of her husband and son, Mo has dedicated her life to Disney. She is a Disney Vacation Club member and takes numerous trips down to the magic. Maureen is very knowledgeable about all things Disney, and helps out with Magical Mountain's informational content.
Favorite Character: Captain Jack Sparrow
Favorite Attraction: Peter Pan
Favorite Resort: Villas at Wilderness Lodge
In between taking care of her husband and son, Mo has dedicated her life to Disney. She is a Disney Vacation Club member and takes numerous trips down to the magic. Maureen is very knowledgeable about all things Disney, and helps out with Magical Mountain's informational content.
Favorite Character: Captain Jack Sparrow
Favorite Attraction: Peter Pan
Favorite Resort: Villas at Wilderness Lodge
Adam Rose, Charity Event Coordinator
Whenever there is a challenge, Adam is up for it. From running the Tower of Terror Marathon, to helping out with the latest Disney scoop, Adam is the man for the job.
Favorite Character: Shandy The Sugar Glider
Favorite Attraction: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Favorite Resort: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Whenever there is a challenge, Adam is up for it. From running the Tower of Terror Marathon, to helping out with the latest Disney scoop, Adam is the man for the job.
Favorite Character: Shandy The Sugar Glider
Favorite Attraction: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Favorite Resort: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Madison Patrick, Merchandise Director
The powerhouse behind Mouse House Treasures, and in charge of Magical Mountain's merchandise division. Madison is always there to lend a helping hand when needed to Magical Mountain.
Favorite Character: Mickey Mouse
Favorite Attraction: Pirates of The Caribbean
Favorite Resort: Disney's Boarkwalk Inn
The powerhouse behind Mouse House Treasures, and in charge of Magical Mountain's merchandise division. Madison is always there to lend a helping hand when needed to Magical Mountain.
Favorite Character: Mickey Mouse
Favorite Attraction: Pirates of The Caribbean
Favorite Resort: Disney's Boarkwalk Inn
Todd Murphy, Community Relations
If you ever want to locate Todd (aka Hooksmee) you don't have to look too far. Just head on over to our Disney Forums or Disney World Review section. Todd is a lover of all things Disney, and is a great fountain of knowledge for us here at Magical Mountain. (Please do not tell him that Magical Mountain does not "really" hold parades on the Florida Turnpike...it would ruin his year!)
Favorite Character: Captain Hook
Favorite Attraction: Mickey's Philharmagic, Expedition Everest
Favorite Resort: Disney's Beach Club Villas
If you ever want to locate Todd (aka Hooksmee) you don't have to look too far. Just head on over to our Disney Forums or Disney World Review section. Todd is a lover of all things Disney, and is a great fountain of knowledge for us here at Magical Mountain. (Please do not tell him that Magical Mountain does not "really" hold parades on the Florida Turnpike...it would ruin his year!)
Favorite Character: Captain Hook
Favorite Attraction: Mickey's Philharmagic, Expedition Everest
Favorite Resort: Disney's Beach Club Villas
Victoria Hanson, Magikteer
When the rest of the Magical Mountain staff is tired at the parks, Miss Hanson is there to get us going again. Victoria has been visiting the Walt Disney World® ever since she was 5 weeks old. Even though she is only six years old, Miss Hanson can actually navigate the resort for groups of people. Trust us we have seen it!
Favorite Character: Hannah Montana
Favorite Resort: Disney's Boardwalk
When the rest of the Magical Mountain staff is tired at the parks, Miss Hanson is there to get us going again. Victoria has been visiting the Walt Disney World® ever since she was 5 weeks old. Even though she is only six years old, Miss Hanson can actually navigate the resort for groups of people. Trust us we have seen it!
Favorite Character: Hannah Montana
Favorite Resort: Disney's Boardwalk
Shandy The Sugar Glider, Mascott/Troublemaker
Shandy the Sugar Glider lives in the Tree of Life, in Disney?s Animal Kingdom. He is also the official mascot of MagicalMountain.net which he came to after meeting his best friend Nathan Rose on Expedition Everest! He was born in Ireland but loved his trips to the Walt Disney World so much that he took up residence there. For more information and background on Shandy please visit his official home here on Magical Mountain.
Favorite Character: Himself
Favorite Resort: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Shandy the Sugar Glider lives in the Tree of Life, in Disney?s Animal Kingdom. He is also the official mascot of MagicalMountain.net which he came to after meeting his best friend Nathan Rose on Expedition Everest! He was born in Ireland but loved his trips to the Walt Disney World so much that he took up residence there. For more information and background on Shandy please visit his official home here on Magical Mountain.
Favorite Character: Himself
Favorite Resort: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Magical Mountain™ Consultants
Bob Fraizer, Disney Historian
Bob left his position at the Magic Kingdom to be part of the opening crew at One Man's Dream. He is currently Coordinator of Operations at Disney's Hollywood Studio's. Bob is listed as a Disney Historian with the American Historical Association and has given formal and informal lectures on Disney history to organizations around the world.
Favorite Character: Jiminy Cricket, Tinker Bell
Favorite Attractions: One Man's Dream
Favorite Resort: Disney's Contemporary Resort
Bob left his position at the Magic Kingdom to be part of the opening crew at One Man's Dream. He is currently Coordinator of Operations at Disney's Hollywood Studio's. Bob is listed as a Disney Historian with the American Historical Association and has given formal and informal lectures on Disney history to organizations around the world.
Favorite Character: Jiminy Cricket, Tinker Bell
Favorite Attractions: One Man's Dream
Favorite Resort: Disney's Contemporary Resort
Jeff Lange, Disney Historian
When Walt Disney World® opened in 1971 Jeffs parents thought it would be a nice place to bring the family. He visited that year and has not stopped since. Jeff started photographing his visits as soon as he was old enough to use a camera. He has recorded just about every show and attraction since the early 1990s at Disneyland and all the Walt Disney World parks. Jeff started offering DVDs of his photos & video to help preserve some of these wonderful memories for future generations. Mr. Lange is also a columnist/photographer at JimHillMedia.com and consultant at MagicalMountain.net. Mr. Lange's exclusive Disney Theme Park DVD series is available for sale at the Magical Mountain Disney Shopping Emporium.
Favorite Character: Mickey Mouse, Horace Horsecollar
Favorite Attractions: Haunted Mansion, Horizons
Favorite Resort: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
When Walt Disney World® opened in 1971 Jeffs parents thought it would be a nice place to bring the family. He visited that year and has not stopped since. Jeff started photographing his visits as soon as he was old enough to use a camera. He has recorded just about every show and attraction since the early 1990s at Disneyland and all the Walt Disney World parks. Jeff started offering DVDs of his photos & video to help preserve some of these wonderful memories for future generations. Mr. Lange is also a columnist/photographer at JimHillMedia.com and consultant at MagicalMountain.net. Mr. Lange's exclusive Disney Theme Park DVD series is available for sale at the Magical Mountain Disney Shopping Emporium.
Favorite Character: Mickey Mouse, Horace Horsecollar
Favorite Attractions: Haunted Mansion, Horizons
Favorite Resort: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Denise Preskitt, Freelance Journalist
Denise first visited the Magic Kingdom in 1976 (it's 5th birthday!), spending a week every summer at the Polynesian Resort. She moved to Florida in 1984, eventually settling in Orlando to be closer to Walt Disney World. Denise visits the parks regularly - often for exercise or to take photos for her website, Mousesteps.com. She has worked for Disney and spent 6 years as a Disney Travel Specialist and enjoys non-Disney travel as well - especially Paris.
Favorite Character: Belle
Favorite Attractions: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Impressions de France, Space Mountain
Favorite Resort: Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Denise first visited the Magic Kingdom in 1976 (it's 5th birthday!), spending a week every summer at the Polynesian Resort. She moved to Florida in 1984, eventually settling in Orlando to be closer to Walt Disney World. Denise visits the parks regularly - often for exercise or to take photos for her website, Mousesteps.com. She has worked for Disney and spent 6 years as a Disney Travel Specialist and enjoys non-Disney travel as well - especially Paris.
Favorite Character: Belle
Favorite Attractions: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Impressions de France, Space Mountain
Favorite Resort: Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
About Magical Mountain, LLC
Magical Mountain, LLC was formed in January of 2004 out of the need to encompass Magical Mountain's growing size. Magical Mountain, LLC is the parent company the MagicalMountain.net website, Magical Definition, and MouseTunes.com.
Magical Mountain, LLC is also available for consulting and website services worldwide. Our consulting division specializes in ASP.NET web application development and database driven informational websites. For more information please visit our computer consulting section or contact our consulting division at consulting@magicalmountain.net.
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