Disney Transportation – Giving up your Seat

Have you ever been on a crowded bus or monorail leaving the parks that was standing room only?  I know I have!  After long day in the parks, buses, monorails, and boats carry the tired masses back to their resorts (or cars), leaving people standing and ogling the seated passengers,

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Tours Departing Daily – Delivering some of the best Disney Photos EVER!

There are alot of great Disney Sites out there, catering to just about every Disney niche imaginable. Normally if I find a great site I will share it on Facebook or write up a quick Twitter link. For me to sit down and write up and article should show you

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New restaurant and lounge planned for California Adventure park

The Sunburst has been dismantled at Sunshine Plaza at the center of the Disney California Adventure entrance, and the Carthay Circle Theatre replica will be built in it’s place. The Carthay Circle Theatre is a tribute to the landmark that used to show Silly Symphony cartoons and the first full-length

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Disneyland Resort to Welcome Two New Shops to Downtown Disney District

Disneyland Resort today announced two new retail stores coming to Downtown Disney this spring – Sanuk, a footwear shop and BLINK, a denim apparel store. “We look forward to welcoming both Sanuk and BLINK to Downtown Disney,” said Tony Bruno, vice president, Disneyland Resort hotels and Downtown Disney. “Both locations

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Disney’s Grad Night is Cancelled after 2011

For many years, we’ve been thrilled to host high school graduation celebrations at Walt Disney World known as Grad Nite. And I know many Disney Parks Blog readers (like myself) have been part of the tradition – it’s become a rite of passage for seniors. That’s why today we wanted to share an important update; we will no longer be hosting Disney Grad Nite at the Walt Disney World Resort after this year’s event. With more leisure guests visiting in the springtime, it’s become challenging to schedule special events during April and May. Instead, graduates will have new opportunities to celebrate with us in the parks at more flexible and convenient times.

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The Disneyland Difference

My first trip to Disneyland had me full of excitement and wonder. Having been a Walt Disney World veteran for two decades I was excited to experience the original park for the first time. When I began sharing my excitement to visit “the land” I received countless commentary on how

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Original Star Tours Footage

Missing Star Tours? Have no fear. Here’s some classic attraction footage as you prime yourself for the opening of Star Tours 2: The Adventures Continue! The Disney Parks are plan to relaunch the new and improved tours on the following dates: May 10th 2011 in Disneyland in Anaheim AND May

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Star Tours: The Adventures Continue Queue Video

Here is a video that will be featured in the queues for the all new Star Tours ride. Enjoy! Related articles Hasbro Reveals ‘Star Tours: The Adventures Continue’ Action Figures (chipandco.com) Star Tours: The Adventures Continue opens May 20 (studioscentral.com)

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The 2011 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Recap

This past weekend, 22,000 runners gathered in Orlando for the Princess Half Marathon weekend festivities.  Between the half marathon and the 5k, the children’s races, and the health and fitness expo, families from all over the world came to participate in second of four runDisney endurance weekends in 2011. Of

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From Under the Sea to Galaxies Far, Far Away – Opening Dates Are Set For A Soundsational Summer at Disneyland Resort

As families prepare for their 2011 summer vacations, the Disneyland Resort announces grand opening dates for several, highly-anticipated new attractions and family experiences. The all-new “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” will bring a new beat to the streets of Disneyland Park beginning May 27. Also at Disneyland park, guests will once again

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U.S. Military Can ‘Let the Memories Begin’ in 2011 With Special Ticket and Room Offers at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts Save up to 40% on rooms

At Walt Disney World® Resort – now through Sept. 28, 2011 active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase: Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Park Hopper Option for $138 each, plus

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D23’s 2nd Anniversary Member Mixer at Disneyland

The D23 Team wants to celebrate our second anniversary with a few of our fantastic members, and what better way than with food, games, drinks and a wonderful World of Color? Once guests check in at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney they will be given their FASTPASS for World

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