Walt Disney World opens an attraction Wednesday allowing them to design their own ride, then experience it on a giant robotic arm simulator. See video below “Sum of All Thrills” is the first ride in Epcot’s Innoventions pavilion, where businesses sponsor educational attractions and hawk their brands. Unlike IBM and
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Inside Mickeys Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom
On select nights through Nov. 1, 2009, Magic Kingdom will be alive with friendly ghosts and goblins during Mickeys Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Its an occasion when guests of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their own favorite Halloween costumes and even if they choose not to masquerade, they
New Disney iPhone App – iGuide-Walkee
Disneyland is the favorite vacation spot of many families. There is something for everyone at any theme park bearing the name of Disney. With Disneyland iGuide-Walkee, you are given a world of information to help you enjoy your visit to the max. iGuide-Walkee is a fully customizable Disney app that
Former Disney World exec appointed president of Disneyland
The Walt Disney Co. today named George Kalogridis, a former high-ranking executive at Walt Disney World, the new president of Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. Kalogridis has been chief operating officer at Disneyland Paris for the past three years. Before that, he was vice president of travel operations at Disney World,
Disney’s Retail Plan Is a Theme Park in Its Stores
The Walt Disney Company, with the help of Steven P. Jobs and his retailing team at Apple, intends to drastically overhaul its approach to the shopping mall. At a time when many retailers are still cutting back or approaching strategic shifts with extreme caution, Disney is going the other way,
Disney D23 Announces New Slate of Events For Members
D23 has recently announced to its members a calendar of events for both the International Food and Wine Festival and the Holiday Season. At the Festival, D23 members can take advantage of exclusive wine tastings or a private cooking class, a very special, members-only “Party for the Senses” dinner complete
What is the closest hotel to Disneyland in Anaheim?
I have gotten this question a lot and I image since many hotels say they are right next door to Disney they actually might be a few blocks away. Well Besides the Disneyland Hotel. The Carousel Inn and The Tropicana Inn are both right across the street from Disneyland, making
Toy Story Mania for the Nintendo Wii
Disney Interactive Studios have released Toy Story Mania! for the Nintendo Wii. Based off the attraction at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts, Toy Story Mania! brings together the classic characters from the Disney Pixar franchise as they stage their own carnival. Toy Story Mania! is the first game to
Disney Moms Panel Offers Top Valuable Tips
Members of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel travel a lot. They’ve taken hundreds of vacations to Walt Disney World and are eager to share what they’ve learned. Each Panelist has their own insights to make your next trip to the Walt Disney World Resort magical. Here are some of
Swan and Dolphin Resort Offers a Spooktacular $129 Rate during Halloween Weekend
It’s no trick. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is offering rooms at $129 per night for Halloween weekend. Whether visitors are looking to celebrate at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, indulge in the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival or just escape for a weekend, they can treat
A Candy-Lover’s Guide to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
We found a great article written by The Disney Food Blog. For those of us who have not been to the Not So Scary Halloween Party the Disney Food Blog gives us all the juicy details! Here is an excerpt: For those who haven’t yet attended, this year’s party is
Disneyland Showtime 1970
This is a Disneyland special with Kurt Russell, The Osmond Brothers and E.J. Peaker. Donny and Jay run off to go explore the park while the rest, fearful that the two might miss their time to perform, look anxiously for them. The program ends with a “making of” the Haunted
Creating Disney Magic – Disney Water Art
Water sketch art on the streets of Magic Kingdom Park will stop you in your tracks, it’ll likely do the same to you if you’re quick enough to spot it. The Florida sun is not a friend to custodial water artwork but it’s amazing while it lasts. The way the
Raytheon Company to unveil The Sum of All Thrills at Epcot
Raytheon Company plans to unveil an interactive, math-based experience called ” The Sum of All Thrills” “Raytheon is working to foster young students’ interest and success in math and science, two of the primary fundamentals on which American competitiveness has been built,” said William H. Swanson, Raytheon Company Chairman and
