Do You Speak the Disney’s Language?

The world of Walt Disney entertainment is so unique it requires its own language. Some words originated directly from Walt and his Imagineers. Others, it seems, have grown into their own Disneyness and have acquired new meanings along the way. Attraction = a theme park ride or show Audio animatronics

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Favorite Disney Websites – Tips from the Disney Diva

  Ok, I may be a little biased, but one of my FAVORITE Disney trip-planning websites is Tips from the Disney Diva www.tipsfromthedisneydiva.com The site, which really began taking off in December of 2009, was originally designed to help families in the planning process for their trip to Walt Disney

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Disney in Pictures: Disneyland Paris at Christmas

The Disneyland Resort Paris has undergone its traditional Christmas makeover, with millions of lights, dozens of Christmas trees and a smattering of fake snow being employed to generate a festive atmosphere. The resort’s holiday celebrations are closer to those of Walt Disney World than the Disneyland Resort, with few of

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Top 10 Unique Attractions at the Disneyland Resort Paris

The Disneyland Resort Paris is widely regarded as one of Disney’s most beautiful creations, combining elements of the company’s US parks with a dash of European flair. On the surface, however, both of its theme parks are highly derivative, reusing tried-and-tested elements from Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Luckily, if

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Paris Hilton Visits Disneyland Paris

Look at who made a surprise visit to Disneyland Paris this week. Paris Hilton and some of her friends celebrated Halloween early at the park with Cruella De Vil, Maleficent and the Wicked Witch after Disney’s Maleficious Halloween Party. During Paris’ visit, she also enjoyed a few attractions, including the

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Magical Mouse Schoolhouse, where Disney IS school!

MAGICAL MOUSE SCHOOLHOUSE is a unique blog that plusses the homeschool experience and prompts home educators to think outside the textbook. Our bi-weekly posts expose teachable moments in Walt Disney entertainment, from the history of Walter Elias Disney to Audio-animatronics, from theme park attractions to Disney conservation efforts. Each article

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Disney Character News and Rumors for August 2011

It has been a pretty quiet month for character news on Character Central but I am sure as we move into the fall and get closer to Halloween (Mickey’s No So Scary Halloween Party) and Christmas (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party) we will be hearing more! Walt Disney World Tink

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Disney Character News and Rumors for July 2011

Walt Disney World Phineas and Ferb are now appearing daily in Disney’s Hollywood Studios After a short break Lightening McQueen and Mater are meeting again daily at DHS with a new look for Cars 2 Also staying in DHS, Winnie the Pooh has replaced Lotso in the Art of Animation

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Disneyland Paris: Hotel Santa Fe Review

I was very excited about the Hotel Santa Fe when I researched Disney resorts at Disneyland Paris.   The photos, the overall theme and concept, it all looked very cool.  It’s not.  I am very glad I went to all the Disney resorts and spent several days exploring them before staying

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Howdy Folks, Come along to Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne

Did you know there is an old western town, a ghost town of sorts, just on the outskirts of Disneyland Paris? It’s Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne and the theme is loads of fun. Walt Disney himself always wanted to build a Western town in his park, and it’s nice to see

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Disneyland Paris: Dine like a King at King Ludwig’s Castle

If you have a prince or princess in waiting that is looking for a royal meal, stop by and see the king at King Ludwig’s Castle. King Ludwig’s Castle is located at the Disney Village at Disneyland Paris. I dined at King Ludwigs for lunch on a weekend and I

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