New characters from the soon-to-be-released Disney•Pixar film “Toy Story 3” are being added to the joyful, toy-full adventure of Toy Story Mania! at Disney’s California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In addition to playing with new characters in Toy Story Mania!, there will be opportunities in both parks for up-close
Category: Parks & Resorts
Free Dining vs. Room Discounts: Which Is the Better Deal?
Waiting for free dining to be announced in the next few days ? In recent years, mid-August and early fall has been the period when Disney World has offered free dining promotions for resort guests. It’s a great deal, right? Well, it depends on a number of factors, including how
Favorite Disney Foods: Creme Brulee
Crème brulee is the kind of dessert that is pure comfort food that’s right at home in a more sophisticated restaurant. It’s really just pudding that’s been given the grown-up treatment: Cream instead of milk, cooked on the stove then baked in a water bath, and covered with crackly burnt
Captain EO Starring Michael Jackson, Returns to Epcot July 2
CAPTAIN EO: “Captain EO,” the 17-minute, classic 3-D film experience starring Michael Jackson that entertained audiences at Epcot from 1986-1994, will return to Epcot July 2, 2010. The film’s return to the Imagination pavilion was announced by Walt Disney World Resort on April 28, 2010. “Captain EO” also will return
Disney Makes Top Honors as 2009 Theme Park Report Releases.
The Themed Entertainment Association(TEA), along with AECOM Economics, has issued the 2009 theme park attendance report. Here are the Top 10 United States theme parks for 2009: 1. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: 17.2 million +1.0% 2. Disneyland: 15.9 million +8.0% 3. Epcot: 11.0 million +0.5% 4. Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
MyCoke’s Sweepstakes Gives Away a Free Disneyland Vacation
Kids of all ages dream of a Disney vacation in sunny California, enjoying the glamor, excitement, and fun of the rides and characters at Disneyland. And you could win a free vacation in Disneyland, just for entering Coke’s Sparkling Summer Instant Win Game. The grand-prize winner will receive a trip
Disney World Powers 1000+ Homes for a Year by Changing Lightbulbs
One small change by Walt Disney World Cast Members has the potential to save enough electricity to power more than one thousand homes for a year. Disney Cast Members are retrofitting more than 1000 theatrical spotlights and floodlights around the resort with more efficient and longer-lasting light fixtures. Some of
Disney Cruise Line Returns to Barcelona for European Cruises
The Disney Magic cruise ship will return to the Port of Barcelona, launching a second and extended season of special Mediterranean and Northern European itineraries, the latest example of Disney’s global expansion in the family cruising market. Starting Saturday, April 24, the ship will sail eight, 10- and 11-night cruises
When Is The Right Age for a Child’s First Trip to Disney World?
One hot topic I see on Disney message boards is the issue of when you should take a child to Disney World for the first time. Conventional wisdom among travel guide writers is that the best age for a first-time visit is around seven or eight years-old, putting a child
DisneyWorld Event Calendar “In the Spotlight” – April 26th – May 7th
IN THE SPOTLIGHT – April 26 through May 7 – 2010 Now Through May 16 17th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival: Guests can celebrate the Great Outdoors and get a head start on the gardening season as they explore exhibits and activities geared toward discovery and outdoor fun
Main Street Electrical Parade at Walt Disney World Draws Closer
Disney’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” will light up the streets of Magic Kingdom, headlining a season of after-dark excitement coming to Walt Disney World Resort in summer 2010. Beginning June 6 and continuing through Aug. 14, “Summer Nightastic!” will light up the night with shimmering, shining Disney magic in Walt
Classic Disneyland Fact or Fiction: The Matterhorn Basketball Court
Debunking the rumor of a Basketball court at the peak of the Matterhorn at Disneyland. Fact! A small, attic-like space near the top of the Matterhorn structure does indeed contain a basketball rim, backboard, and floor markings. (This cramped area is smaller in size than a regulation half-court, so the
Disney World – Disney Visa Rewards, Kids Stay, Play and Dine FREE Package (Special Extended)
Visa Rewards cardholders can take advantage of an exclusive offer for stays most nights March 14 – Oct. 2 2010. Purchase a 3-night/4-day Magic Your Way vacation package that includes room, themepark tickets & the Quick-Service Dining Plan, a child (ages 3-9) can stay, get 4-day theme park tickets &
“Behind the Waves” Gives Guests an Inside Look at Environmental Programs at Disney Cruise Line
Guests sailing on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder now have a unique opportunity to learn about environmental efforts aboard Disney Cruise Line through a behind the scenes video hosted by Disney Channel’s Brenda Song. Aptly titled “Behind the Waves,” the video provides an inside look at conservation programs and
