One of my favorite benefits of staying on site is Disney’s Magical Express which, despite its name, isn’t the name of the tour bus belonging to a 1970s-era rock band. Magical Express, or “ME” as it’s known in Disney online communities, is Disney’s bus system that takes guests from the
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Disney VoluntEARS Earn $627,050 for Central Florida Non-Profits
Throughout August, The Walt Disney Company is donating $627,050 to the Central Florida community in recognition of the 251,000 hours given by Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS in 2009. From schools to shelters, Cast Members selected approximately 250 local non-profit agencies and community service groups to receive Disney’s EARS to
2010 Disney Holidays Around the World & Candlelight Processional
Dates: November 26, 2010 – December 30, 2010 During the holidays, Epcot theme park is transformed into an international celebration of Yuletide traditions filled with festive decorations and live entertainment. From Holidays Around The World to Candlelight Processional, delight in the sights and sounds of the season. Candlelight Processional is
H2O! FUN FACTS: ‘Count’ on Having a Waterful Time at Walt Disney World Resort
Even its hometown suggests a beautiful place of water. And Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista does not disappoint: There are more than 850 acres of lakes featuring nearly 130,000 feet of shoreline. And that’s just on “the surface”: Beneath the surface of the seven largest lakes are
What’s New Walt Disney World- Lots-O’ Huggin’ Bear
Walt Disney World Resort is the place where guests can interact with all of their favorite characters from Disney-Pixar films. From attractions to parades, there are so many ways in which these characters and films are brought to life. And with the recent release of “Toy Story 3”, Disney’s Hollywood
Disney converting Droid Eris into GPS tour guide
Here is a very cool geek article for all those droid nerds like myself from one of my favorite sites Engadget. Walt Disney World is reportedly testing out Verizon’s HTC Hero as a GPS navigator and tour guide for the entire park, complete with shopping discounts, special bonuses and up-to-the-minute
Fun is Ghostly but Not Ghastly on 24 Select Nights During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
“Boo” has never been uttered in a bouncier, bubblier, “not-so-scary” fashion than during Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween parade … and ghostly apparitions never have been more wistful than they are skittering along the rooftops of Main Street, U.S.A. When you put it together with a green and orange fireworks spectacular and
Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade – Updated with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen
Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen now are part of the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade. Today’s version was a little different than normal, it’s what is known as a “rain parade” when the weather is threatening. Thanks to Jeff Lange for the video below and for pictures check out
Growth Continues at Epcot with Opening of New Pizzeria “Via Napoli”
Last Friday the Patina Restaurant Group opened a new, 14,000 sq. ft. casual dining and pizzeria this week, called Via Napoli, in Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. This becomes the first authentic Italian pizzeria to ever open in the park. The grand opening featured a comedic grape stomping and Italian
The Last Tour to Endor at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
For one night only and as part of Star Wars Celebration V, the two worlds of Indiana Jones and Star Wars will collide in an ultimate film mashup show entitled “Raiders of the Lost Jedi Temple of Doom: A Fan Film of ‘Epic’ Proportions.” While details for the live-action show
Disney World Quick Tips — Don’t Lose that ADR or Your Money!
In just a few weeks, the first of many Halloween parties will begin in the Magic Kingdom, followed by nearly two months of Christmas parties. These parties, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, will take place two to three nights a week. On those
Epcot Via Napoli Grand Opening Ceremony Video
This video is of Jeff Lange at the Grand Opening of Via Napoli, this is the opening ceremony with Epcot VP Dan Cockerell, Patina Group CEO Nick Valenti, Disney Ambassador Clay Shoemaker, Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Disney Weddings at Walt Disney World with Lou Mongello
Disney’s Wedding Specialists have worked with couples from all over the world since 1991 and hosted over 40,000 unique weddings. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings provides a one-stop shopping experience for couples’ every wedding planning need. Join Lou Mongello in Walt Disney World as he tours Franck’s and the Disney’s Wedding
It’s a Dog’s World, After All, at Luxury Pet Resort to Open Aug. 27 at Walt Disney World Resort
Gourmet dog and kitty treats, plush pet bedding and all the creature comforts of home are on tap for Pluto wannabes and other pet pals at Best Friends Pet Resort, opening Aug. 27 at Walt Disney World Resort. Best Friends Pet Care Inc. will operate the one-of-a-kind, 27,000-square-foot luxury facility
