In celebration of mothers and daughters everywhere, Disney today proudly welcomed Merida from Disney∙Pixar’s Academy Award® winning film, “Brave,” into the Disney Princess royal court. With her mother Queen Elinor proudly by her side, the ceremony took place at the Magic Kingdom in front of Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney
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Disney’s Monstrous Summer Details Released
How big is summer 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort? So big that only one word describes the attractions, shows, events and more awaiting summer guests to the Florida Vacation Kingdom:MONSTROUS. Disney’s Monstrous Summer is bursting with good times for the entire family, whether it’s the first summer of fun
Disneyland Refurbishment update for May 2013
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available on the Disneyland Website. Current Mark Twain Riverboat (Disneyland) closed through 4/17/13 for refurbishment. Main Street Opera House / Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (Disneyland) closed through 5/2/13 for refurbishment. Troubadour Tavern (Disneyland)
Disneyland’s Matterhorn, Space Mountain, Soarin’ Closed Indefinitely Due to OSHA Citation
Some big news out of Disneyland today. It is being reported that three big name attractions at the Disneyland Resort have been suddenly closed this weekend. The Matterhorn, Space Mountain and Soarin’ Over California are now closed indefinitely, after state DOSH investigators on Friday disciplined Disneyland for the accident last
Disney to Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom April 22
Are you planning on attending the 15th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom this Earth Day, April 22? Here are a few of the details of what’s planned for the park’s anniversary. Special opening ceremony – Meet at the Tree of Life at 8:40 a.m., to hear from Josh D’Amaro, Vice
Star Wars Invades Atlanta Braves Spring Training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
No, it’s not a galaxy far, far away. It’s Atlanta Braves spring training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Last weeks Braves-Mets game saw the first mash-up of Disney, Star Wars and Major League Baseball spring training at Walt Disney World Resort. To catch all the fun, check out
The Disney Heroes Award: Honoring Employees Who Save Lives
Emergency preparedness and safety are highly valued here at Disney, so much so that a special award — the Disney Heroes Award — was introduced to recognize employees who save a life or prevent serious injuries. The five-year-old program was established to commend heroic acts performed by Disney employees in and
Disneyland Refurbishment update for March 2013
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available on the Disneyland Website. Current Main Street Train Station (Disneyland) closed through 3/28/13 for refurbishment. Mark Twain Riverboat (Disneyland) closed through 3/28/13 for refurbishment. Muppet Vision 3D (DCA) on hiatus through 3/31/13. The
Walt Disney World Resort Refurbishments Update for April 2013
Here is this months Walt Disney World Resort Refurbishments Update for April 2013. Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Current Blizzard Beach closed through 3/16/13 for annual refurbishment. Splash Mountain (Magic Kingdom) closed through 3/19/13 for refurbishment. 12th Floor Atrium Club
New Cupcakes Just for Upcoming Holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Leave it to the creative pastry chefs at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to come up with adorable, delicious confections for the holidays. March 8 – March 17: Check out the clever St. Patrick’s Day chocolate cupcake, iced with green-tinted peppermint buttercream and topped with a white chocolate hat (also St. Paddy’s
Oz the Great and Powerful tops box office with $80M debut
Oz: The Great and Powerful, Walt Disney Co.’s prequel to the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz,” scored more than $80 million in its debut weekend in U.S. theaters and $150 million world-wide, box-office watchers said Sunday. After a $24 million opening day on Friday, “Oz” is expected to rake
PetSmart Introduces New Disney Pet Products
PetSmart today introduced new Disney pet apparel and toys. Characters such as Donald Duck, Tinker Bell, Kermit the Frog, Tigger and, of course, Mickey Mouse will add fun and magic to more than 30 new products available at all PetSmart stores in North America and at www.PetSmart.com. “Disney characters have a
Dapper Dans Perform Boy Band Hits at Disney Parks for ‘Limited Time Magic’
If you’ve been known to sing along with the Dapper Dans, the iconic quartet from Main Street, U.S.A., then you’re in for a special treat next week. Disney is continuing their “Limited Time Magic” surprises with performances from the “original boy band” at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. The Dapper
Disney VoluntEARS event Paws in the Park is a ‘paw-some’ success
On Feb. 9, Disney VoluntEARS hosted the Disney Kids and Families Zone at the 19th annual “Mardi Paws”-themed Paws in the Park event at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. Partnering with the SPCA of Greater Orlando and Disney’s Animal Programs, Disney VoluntEARS assisted Guests at three interactive stations and in meeting our very
