Lightning McQueen, Mater, Flo and other characters from the popular Pixar film “Cars” race into Radiator Springs just in time for the summer vacation season today as Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opens the second phase of its new family suites property at Walt Disney World Resort. Less than a
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Events & Details: 2012 Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort will pixie dust the night skies July 4 with special pyrotechnic shows, including a patriotic display at Magic Kingdom, a rock’n’roll spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and a classic sky show at Epcot infused with an Independence Day finale. Here’s how you can celebrate America’s birthday
Mickey’s Circus Trading Event Coming to Epcot in September
The annual Disney Trading event returns to Epcot from September 7-9. Titled “Mickey’s Circus,” the event will feature three days of trading, for both pins and Vinylmation. There are approximately 26 pin items designed specifically for this event, including boxed sets, individual pins and even some Passholder-exclusive items. For Vinylmation,
Our Top 5 Disney World Quick Service Restaurants
There are two different types of dining at Disney World: table service and quick service. Table service restaurants are dining destinations that offer either buffets or served meals with appetizers, main courses, desserts, and service. Meanwhile, quick service restaurants are set up like cafeterias offering quick, but tasty, menus where
Disney World Refurbishment/Closure Schedule July 2012
Here is the Refurbishment and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for July 2012 and beyond. Refurbishment/Closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Osprey Ridge Golf Course closed through 6/17/12 for refurbishment.
Walt Disney World Pro app for iPhone Updated to Version 1.5 with New Content, Photos and More
TimeStream Software announces the update to Version 1.5 of its Disney World Mobile Guide iPhone app. Touted as one of the top apps for Walt Disney World Resort by USAToday, MacObserver, DigitalDisneyWorld.com and others, the Disney World Mobile Guide Version 1.5 is updated with the newest park information, an additional
Enjoy Father’s Day at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort
Whisk Dad away to Downtown Disney, where you can enjoy a specially priced meal and then take a stroll – or play at DisneyQuest, or take in Cirque du Soleil – La Nouba, or watch a movie at AMC Downtown Disney 24. Lots of fun ideas! For dads who love
Neil Patrick Harris Returns, Olivia Newton John Added to Candlelight Processional
If you’ve ever visited Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays, you can only imagine the planning that goes into creating the spectacular holiday offerings for each of our four parks. Our cast members are already hard at work planning every detail our guests will enjoy this holiday season –
D23′s Sip & Scream coming to Walt Disney World
Join the D23 Team as we add a Halloween twist to our annual Sip & Stroll event. This year the theme is Sip & Scream, and D23 Members are in for a spook-tacular feast of the senses! Our evening begins Tuesday, October 2, for those guests who purchase the “Super
Some Celebrity Narrators Announced for the 2012 Candlelight Processional Performances
Disney has released a partial list of celebrities that will be participating in this years Candlelight Processional performances. They will take place during the Holidays Around the World celebration at Epcot. This year’s performances will take place from November 23 to December 30. The shows will take place at the
Top 10 Disney World Attractions with the Shortest Lines
It’s officially summer! Kids are on summer vacation, the temperatures are rising, people are filling up their pools, and families are going on vacation. Therefore, Disney World is a crowded place to be! If you’re visiting Disney World during the summer, you’re probably wondering how can I experience attractions without
Eats and sips from around the world at the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival
New vegan and fresh-from-Florida dishes will debut along with international bites and sips at the 17th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 28-Nov. 12. The 46-day culinary event — named one of the “Best Food and Wine Festivals” on the Travel Channel web site – adds an extra
How to avoid the Disney World Diva Meltdowns
Melt-down – (official definition) “Severe overheating of a nuclear reactor core, resulting in melting of the core and escape of radiation.” Disney World Melt-Down (Diva definition) “The actions that result from being tired, hot, hungry, having aching feet, being over-stimulated, saying no to your greedy kids for the 1,000th time,
Fire at Disney Animation Sign in Hollywood Studios
Around 9:20 pm Saturday night, the sign for The Magic of Disney Animation suffered a small electrical fire. The fire caused the area to be evacuated but no guests or Cast Members were injured. Disney says that an electrical ballast, which is a device that limits the amount of current
