Reported from Mouseplanet: Here is the listing of interesting items from paperwork filed with Orange County in the last week. Magic Kingdom Crystal Palace Restaurant – replacement of two auxiliary heating units. Magic Kingdom Castle – builiding work. Magic Kingdom Castle Hub – electrical work. Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain –
Category: Disney World News
Walt Disney World Cited by U.S. in Monorail Crash
Walt Disney Co.’s Walt Disney World was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for safety violations involving the death of a monorail driver in a July collision at the Florida theme park. The U.S. safety agency said in an e-mailed statement today that it proposed $44,000 in penalties
Magic Kingdom Christmas Parade (During the Day)
This was taken on the first day that Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade was shown for the general public in 2009. Thanks as always to Jeff Lang DVD! Part 2 & 3 are below
Star Wars Weekends 2010 Dates Announced
News just in concerning Star Wars Weekends 2010…we’ve confirmed dates for the annual event held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Here are the weekends: May 21 – 23 May 28 – 30 June 4 – 6 June 11 – 13 If you’ve never been, Star Wars Weekends is an
DIY’s ‘House Crashers’ to Feature Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park
If you enjoyed Disney Parks look at how Magic Kingdom Park transforms for “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party†then you’ll want to catch DIY Network’s next “House Crashers†show — it’s a special episode featuring Walt Disney World Resort. Here’s a quick look at what to expect: As you can
Disney Pic of the Day – Siemens Smart Chopper
Now through January 30, 2010, you can find the Siemens Smart Chopper on display at Epcot in Innoventions East. Also called the “green machine”, the bike is touring the country for one year to promote the message of sustainability and green technologies. Siemens has teamed up with Orange County Chopper
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade with Ryan Seacrest
Celebrate the holidays with Ryan Seacrest, as he hosts this years Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, Christmas morning on ABC- 10am Eastern, 9am Central, Mountain & Pacific.
*New* Walt Disney World Vacation Offer – Free Disney Gift Card
Disney is launching a new vacation package offer at Walt Disney World Resort and it’s one worth noting. Beginning today, you’ll get up to a $750 Disney Gift Card free when you buy a 5-night/6-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company package at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel. The
Christmas at Walt Disney World 1978 – Attack of the giant babies
I couldn’t resist posting this video from the guys over at Progress City USA From the 1978 television special “Christmas at Walt Disney World” comes this horrific spectacle. Professional mime duo Shields & Yarnell provide this heaping dose of nightmare fuel – a truly upsetting bit that has nothing to
Disney Pic of the Day – Space Mountain with the lights on
Now that is cool, I am sure the ride it self would have sucked cause half the ride is being in the dark..Still cool look.
Disney Pic of the Day – Zooming Down Main Street, U.S.A.
This image is straight out of the camera with nothing done after the exposure was made, utilizing a slow (6 sec) shutter speed while manually zooming the lens during exposure. I consider it merely an alternative to the traditional view from Town Square, nothing more. I particularly like the way
Grand Floridian Gingerbread House & Decorating Demonstration
The Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian Resort in 2009. This is a portion of a demonstration being held in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and the results of one finished house. Thanks Jeff Lang
Hollywood Video – Disney Sweepstakes
Enter Hollywood Video’s Disney Sweepstakes for your chance to win a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Entry Frequency: One time per person End Date: January 03, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PT Eligibility: USA and Canada (-PQ), 18+ More Information about this Sweepstakes Enter Sweepstakes Directly
New Years Eve Lineup at Disneyworld
The New Year’s Eve fun at Walt Disney World Resort will include nine parade performances, topped off with five fireworks extravaganzas. Here’s a look at what’s in store at Disney World (show times and entertainment are subject to change without notice): Disney’s Hollywood Studios “Fantasmic!” nighttime musical special effects extravaganza