Almost five years to the day after launching at Orlando International Airport, Disney’s Magic Express welcomed it’s 10,000,000th guest today. The 10,000,000th guest, Lori Ogurkis and her family from Hazelton, PA, received a special reception at the airport, complete with a surprise visit and a gift basket from Mickey Mouse.
Category: Disney & Co
New Magical Experiences Aboard the Disney Dream Cruise Ship
When the Disney Dream enters service in 2011, it will offer amazing new experiences for our guests. Our friends at Walt Disney Imagineering are working on incredible and imaginative new features such as a restaurant that transports guests under the sea, artwork that magically comes to life, “virtual portholes” and
Top 10 Mother’s Day Gifts at Disney Parks
Mother’s Day is just around the corner…have you started shopping for Mom yet? If the answer is no and you’re still searching for that perfect gift here is something to help you. The Disney Park Blog has put together a Top 10 list of perfect Mother’s Day gifts that can
The Fastest and Funniest LEGO Star Wars story ever told
The original Star Wars saga as told by a kid with one heck of a LEGO collection. Very cool and very fast video!
Practicing Walt Disney’s Law of Doing the Impossible
“If you can dream it, you can do it. It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” This quote is by Walt Disney (1901-1966). He was an animator, theme park designer, film director, producer, and business leader. In an age of great challenges, we need to understand Walt Disney’s law
Disney’s Hawaii Aulani Resort tops off construction
Aulani, the oceanfront Disney Resort & Spa under construction in Ko Olina in West Oahu, has reached a major construction milestone. At the end of April, the resort “topped off.” That is, crews recently poured the last section of cement at the fifteenth floor of the resort’s buildings. That doesn’t
Jury rules for Disney in Tower of Terror stroke case
An Orange County jury decided Monday that there was nothing unsafe about Walt Disney World‘s Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ride, ending a lawsuit brought by a Philadelphia man who said it caused his stroke in 1998. Concluding a three-week trial in Orange County Circuit Court, the three-woman, three-man jury
Star Wars & Marvel Characters Come to the Rescue in Comicbook Store Robbery
A comic book store owner dressed as Spider-Man became a real superhero for the day when he caught an alleged thief trying to steal an X-Men omnibus. I love the part where they talk about Star Wars Jedi Knights blocking the door. I can just see them now! Michael Baulderstone,
Disneyland employees get 3 percent raises over next 5 years
The Disneyland Resort plans to give 3 percent raises annually to about 1,100 employees — including plasterers and machinists — over the next five years. The Craft Maintenance Council, which represents employees from 13 unions, approved the agreement on the first vote — the first time it has done so
Disney & Charlotte Tarantola Announce “Alice in Wonderland” Inspired Fashion Collection
The surreal/fantasy-adventure film directed by Tim Burton, “Alice in Wonderland,” comes to DVD and Blu-Ray on June 1, 2010 (U.S. retailers). In the spirit of this fantastic journey, Disney Consumer Products and Charlotte Tarantola have come together to create stunning cardigans worthy of this celebrated Disney line: Charlotte Tarantola for
Disney Interactive Studios “Disney Sing It” – Will Get Families Singing Together
Nothing brings together families like the magic and music of Disney’s films, and today Disney Interactive Studios announced a new interactive way for families to come together and enjoy their favorite songs from their favorites films. Disney Sing It: Family Hits is a karaoke game featuring the most beloved songs
LG Mobile Joins Forces With Marvel Entertainment
LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), in partnership with the upcoming summer blockbuster, Iron Man 2, from Marvel Studios, is launching a multi-platform marketing campaign that celebrates the film’s theme of heroism through technology and gadgets that push the limit. Proving that life is good when you’re connected,
Cruise Critic takes us on a Disney Magic Mediterranean Voyage
Cruise Critic (www.cruisecritic.com) the cruise review site, is filming an 11-night voyage on Disney Magic and reporting back via a daily video blog. For those who love Disney, it’ll give them a great insight into a Disney cruise around some beautiful European ports. We also have daily competitions to win
Did you go to Free Comic Book Day?
Marvel had several free comics on Saturday for Free Comic Book Day! It was quite fun, and I went to Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find in Charlotte, NC. I will post back later with pics of the comics. Did you go to Free Comic Book Day this year? Vote in
