The Walt Disney World Marathon weekend opened yesterday for registration and the 10k sold out in 7 hours. Yes, 7 hours, which was faster than the Disneyland Marathon and I believe a record. Not sure what it is… Four Theme Parks and 48.6 magical miles! Runners can enter one (or
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‘Lincoln’ Blu-ray Review
Steven Spielberg is one of those directors who can do anything. It seems for every fun adventure film he makes, he follows it up with a more serious film, usually something of historical nature. Following up with ‘The Adventures of TinTin’, Spielberg decided to delve into two very different historical
Disney’s ‘Black Hole’ Remake Lands Screenwriter Jon Spaihts
Even before ‘Tron Legacy’ came out, director Joe Kosinski had been talking about ramping up a remake of Disney’s 1970 science fiction film, ‘Black Hole‘. The film starred Anthony Perkins, Ernest Borgine, Robert Foster, and Maximilian Schell, and was directed Gary Nelson. But ever since the initial rumblings of the film entering
Disney World Mobile Guide Review
Using my iPhone in the Disney parks is a must. I am always looking for new apps to make our Disney vacation more productive, easy going, and fun. I recently was able to review the new Disney World Mobile Guide from TimeStream Software, and I honestly love it. I can
Billy Dee Williams Set to Appear at Star Wars Weekends 2013 at Hollywood Studios
Today we’re pleased to announce that everyone’s favorite galactic smuggler, gambler and scoundrel will temporarily leave Cloud City and board the Millennium Falcon with a course set for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as actor Billy Dee Williams returns to Star Wars Weekends for the 2013 edition. Williams, a fan favorite for
Disney Cruise Line VoluntEARS Salute National Literacy Month
In honor of National Literacy Month in March, Disney Cruise Line crew members visited schoolchildren in ports of call as part of the Reading Together educational outreach program. The crew visited schools in Grand Cayman, St. Thomas and Nassau to promote literacy and inspire children to enjoy reading. The Disney
ABC Releases Info on “S.H.I.E.L.D.” TV Series Opener
ABC and Marvel just released some details regarding its “Avengers” spin-off television series that had the working title of “S.H.I.E.L.D.” – the missions of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division. The new series will now go by the name of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” Here is the latest synopsis
Long-Lost Disney Friends Coming to Disneyland Park for ‘Limited Time Magic’ April 8-14
Your votes have been counted, and it’s time for some of your favorite long-lost Disney friends to step into the spotlight at the Disneyland park for some Limited Time Magic.” From April 8-14, you will find them at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree in Frontierland You will have
Top 10 Tips For Visiting Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
I don’t know about you, but where I live spring has done nothing in the line of being sprung. It is still cold, dreary, and gray. Plants have fought the good fight and every now and then it seems like there will be a great big beautiful tomorrow, shinning at
Annette Funicello Passes Away at 70
Annette Funicello, the legendary Mouseketeer who was a singer, big screen icon, and first and foremost, a Mouseketeer, has sadly passed away due to complications with Multiple Sclerosis. She was 70 years old. Funicello was an incredibly gifted actress, singer, and one who seemed to really embrace the fame she
Harley-Davidson And Marvel Team Up For Marvel’s Iron Man 3 Man and Machine Contest
We have more news for you this week promoting the spring release of the latest Marvel Iron Man movie, “Iron Man 3.” Harley-Davidson and Marvel have joined forces for Marvel’s Iron Man 3 Man and Machine contest. The Man and Machine contest allows fans to win the chance to be a
Disney Photo Opportunities You Don’t Want to Miss
Photos at Disney are a MUST! I mean, you’ve spent months planning this trip, packed everything carefully, and you don’t want to miss a minute of the magic. Plus, there’s going to be an awesome scrapbook full of memories to put together when you get home, right? Yes, if you
Marvel Announces New Comic Event, ‘Marvel Infinity’
It looks like Marvel has announced their newest comic event, and it appears to be a doozy. Every year, Marvel sets up a community wide event in their comic universe, one that is usually game changing, and it appears this one is going to be cosmic wide, and will bringing
New Disney Fine Art Debuts at Disney World Resort
Heading to the Walt Disney World Resort April 13-14? If so, be sure to add Art of Disney in the Downtown Disney Marketplace to the list of places you will want to visit during your stay. Disney Fine Art artists Rob Kaz, Tim Rogerson and Michelle St. Laurent will be
