Last Friday the Patina Restaurant Group opened a new, 14,000 sq. ft. casual dining and pizzeria this week, called Via Napoli, in Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. This becomes the first authentic Italian pizzeria to ever open in the park. The grand opening featured a comedic grape stomping and Italian
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It’s a Dog’s World, After All, at Luxury Pet Resort to Open Aug. 27 at Walt Disney World Resort
Gourmet dog and kitty treats, plush pet bedding and all the creature comforts of home are on tap for Pluto wannabes and other pet pals at Best Friends Pet Resort, opening Aug. 27 at Walt Disney World Resort. Best Friends Pet Care Inc. will operate the one-of-a-kind, 27,000-square-foot luxury facility
Disney’s California Adventure brightens image with World of Color attraction
Interesting article about Disney California Adventure from the LA Times Disney officials estimate that the water-and-light show attracts 4,000 to 7,000 visitors per show, most of whom crowd into a roped-off area on the banks of the Paradise Bay Lagoon. To get into the reserved viewing area, guests either arrive
Disney may start Shanghai Disneyland park work in November
Disney could start building its planned theme park in Shanghai as early as November, a year after Chinese authorities gave the green light for the project, a report said Tuesday. “Talks on the Disney project are in the final stages and the construction is expected to start as early as
The Fantasyland Wall, Walt Disney World Construction – 6/28/10
I haven’t been here since earlier this year just before they closed down Ariels Grotto. Just is weird looking at all that construction and a big gigantic wall. Thanks to Jeff Lang DVD for the video.
Best Friends Pet Resort at Walt Disney World Now Accepting Reservations
Pet lovers … beginning today reservations are being accepted for a new luxury pet resort scheduled to open this summer at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you haven’t heard, the new Best Friends Pet Resort will be a “best-of-breed” facility with air-conditioned rooms,”VIP” suites and private outdoor yards for
Disneyworld Hacienda de San Angel Construction Video
Here is some video from The Hacienda de San Angel / La Cantina De San Angel construction, as well as what is supposed to be a new meet-and-greet for Donald Duck. Thanks to Jeff Lang DVD for the video.
Two Myths about World Showcase at Epcot
Very few times and I left speechless and in awe at something I read on the interwebs. This is one of those times. I just read this very detailed article about why Disney hasn’t added any countries to World Showcase at Epcot since Norway in 1988. Werner Weiss shares with
Disney’s California Adventure – Carsland News & Info
Here is some interesting news coming out of Disney about the upcoming Carsland that is scheduled to be opened in 2012. Kathy Mangum, Executive Producer and Vice President, Walt Disney Imagineering, let us know that Cars Land architecture closely resembles that in the film on which it is based. In
New Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland Park Mickey’s PhilharMagic Opening January 2011
This new theater-type attraction features Disney’s 3-D technology, special effects, and a wide, concave screen that envelopes the audience. Guests of all ages will be enchanted by Mickey’s PhilharMagic as it will completely immerse them in the world of Disney films. In this attraction, guests are invited into the theater
Disney Pic of the Day – Route 66 in Carsland
Here is an artist rendering that shows guests walking down Route 66, the main street of Cars Land. Bonus here is a photo of a ride vehicle from Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. Source Disney Parks Blog
Disney’s ‘World of Color’-ful Facts, Figures and History
“World of Color” bursts with the imagination and technology of the 21st century, while it draws on the decades-old Disney tradition of creative storytelling. The show is infused with Walt Disney’s special gift for conjuring tales full of magic, excitement and heart, and the ingenuity of today’s Imagineers. History Initial
Disneyland’s Shanghai project is ahead of schedule
Disneyland is coming to the booming Chinese city of Shanghai. The central government gave its approval in November, since when preparations have been gathering pace. Disneyland Shanghai will be in the Pudong area of the city, and the Shanghai Daily reports the Pudong New Area government has almost completed the
Refurb/Closure Schedule for Disneyland May 2010
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyland.com Current Mark Twain Riverboat (Disneyland) closed through 5/20/10 for refurbishment. News Stand (Disneyland) closed through 5/20/10 for refurbishment. Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (DCA) closed through 5/20/10 for refurbishment.
