Babies abound at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this summer, which has seen multiple births over the past few weeks. Adding the pitter-patter of tiny hooves to the herd: three baby warthogs and two oryx calves. Earlier this month, Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed three baby warthogs, all males — born July 1.
Category: Characters
Disney Pic of the Day – Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade poses July 11, 2010 with a basketball-clad Mickey Mouse at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. In honor of Wade’s visit to the 220-acre sports facility, Walt Disney World presented him with a custom-made and hand-painted trio of basketballs
Toy Story 3 Characters Already a Hit for Guests at Walt Disney World Resort
Weeks before the release of Toy Story 3, guests at Walt Disney World Resort had a sneak peek at characters and storylines from the new hit film. Since early May, guests have experienced the new characters in many ways, through attractions, shows and parades, merchandise, and food and beverage. It’s
Disneyworld Character Changes July 2010
Confirmed Character Changes: DAK’s Good Times Gathering Spot is home to an interactive character experience this summer; June 13th-August 7th, 10:00a-3:00p daily. Power Rangers are leaving DHS on August 8th. Vidia is going to start making appearances at Pixie Hollow in August. Duffy the Disney Bear is going to start
‘Lotso’ at Block Party Bash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
When Disney Parks Blog first featured “Lotso” (short for Lots-O’-Huggin’ Bear) he was a new face at Disney Parks. Since then, he’s been busy. “Lotso” is now part of the Block Party Bash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and if you haven’t seen him in the street spectacular, it’s worth a
New Toy Story 3 Characters are now featured in Toy Story Mania
New characters from the Disney•Pixar film “Toy Story 3” have been added to the joyful, toy-full adventure of Toy Story Mania! at Disney California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In addition to playing with new characters in Toy Story Mania!, there are opportunities in both parks for up-close fun with
Disney lets female employees expose legs, arms
Here is a little more information on the dress code changes from the Sarah Tully at the OC Register: Disney’s female employees for the first time can expose their legs and full arms while at work. Last month, the Walt Disney Co. eased up its famously strict dress code —
Hollywood Studios Star Wars Weekends – Week 2 in Review
The “Force” continued to run strong during week two of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the appearances of some special celebrities. Tom Kane (voice of Yoda, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”) and Matthew Wood (Voice of General Grievous) impressed us on stage with amazing character voice work.
Meeting Lotso at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
This is a very cute article about meeting Lots-o-Huggin bear at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from The Daily Disney. Lotso is short for Lots-O’-Huggin’, and the DHS character (set up in the Magic of Disney Animation building) typically greets guests with open arms and lots of (wait for it, wait for
C3PO talks with guests during Star Wars Weekends 2010 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
C3PO talks and interacts with guests during Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. This walking, talking droid has come to Orlando from Lucasfilm and is the latest impressive addition to the already fun-packed event. For more on the talking C3PO check out this article from
2010 Star Wars Weekends Celebrity Motorcade Parade
Star Wars celebrities join characters from the entire Star Wars saga in a grand motorcade. The parade includes young padawan learners, the 501st Legion, and celebrities Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka) , Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett), Daniel Logan (young Bobba Fett) and Dee Bradley Baker (Capt. Rex). Visit
Jedi Master Mickey Mouse and R2-MK outside the Star Tours
Whether he is fighting the Separatist forces in the Clone Wars, or helping the galaxy with their struggles against the Galactic Empire, Jedi Master Mickey Mouse is ready to use the Force at any time. Aided by new friend astromech droid R2-MK, these allies can compete any mission in the
DisneyWorld Event Calendar “In the Spotlight” – May 28th – June 4th
May 28-30 Star Wars Weekends: The power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine once again every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 21-June 13 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends. The sci-fi fan-fest inspired by the popular film saga includes meet-and-greet sessions with Star Wars
Great Moments in Movie History – Featuring Minnie Mouse, R2-MK
Great video comes to us from the Disney Park Blog: Last week, we shared a first look at R2-MK before you’ll be able to see for yourself at this year’s Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, the new droid is in action. Similar to our “forced perspective” project,
