Walt Disney World‘s discount climate will continue for at least the first part of next year. Disney is offering gift cards of up to $750 for consumers who book a five-night Walt Disney Travel Co. package at regular price on select nights through June 3. The deal includes accommodations and
Category: Parks & Resorts
*New* Express Tickets allows guests speedy access into Disneyland
A new Express Ticket Purchase entrance turnstile has opened at Disneyland, allowing guests to purchase theme park tickets right at the gate and avoid making an additional stop at the ticket booths. Visitors simply swipe their credit card and get a ticket printed out for them at the gate. Tickets
Updates at Disney Timeshare Resorts for BoardWalk Villas and Old Key West Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas timeshares are in the process of receiving a facelift and the Old Key West timeshare resort won’t be far behind. Upgrades to the timeshare units at Disney’s Old Key West Resort have been announced during the Disney Condo Association annual meetings, and will include the refinishing of
David Goldman & Sean Goldman reunited and headed to DisneyWorld
A father and son reunited after an international custody battle planned to spend their first holiday season together in five years at Disney World in Florida, a family friend said. David Goldman and his 9-year-old son, Sean, arrived at Orlando International Airport just after 6 p.m. Thursday after meeting earlier
Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights – Feliz Navidad
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights can be seen nightly during the Christmas season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here the lights dance to “Feliz Navidad” by Jose Feliciano.
Disney Pic of the Day – Michael J Fox at Disneyland
Michael J. Fox took his whole family to Disneyland on Monday. Seen below is Fox with wife Tracy Pollan and their children Esme, 8, twins Schuyler and Aquinnah, 14, and Sam, 20, posing in Walt Disney’s antique fire truck outside the newly re-opened ‘Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln’ attraction. Source
Disneyworld Construction Update
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 –
Strike at Disneyland Resort Paris impacts guests
The unions cfdt, CFTC and UNSA had called for a strike of its members for today as of 7.00 am to protest the lack of social dialogue between the workforce / unions and the management of the resort. In particular the proposed “Zero Euro†wage increase for / in 2010
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
2009 Honda Holiday Family Gathering Sweepstakes
Enter the 2009 Honda Holiday Family Gathering Sweepstakes for your chance to win a trip for four to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The grand-prize winner will receive a family vacation to Anaheim, California to visit Disneyland. The trip includes airfare, a hotel stay in a Disneyland Resort, four-day Disneyland Resort
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
