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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The Last Tour to Endor at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
For one night only and as part of Star Wars Celebration V, the two worlds of Indiana Jones and Star Wars will collide in an ultimate film mashup show entitled “Raiders of the Lost Jedi Temple of Doom: A Fan Film of ‘Epic’ Proportions.” While details for the live-action show
As Glow Fest Fades, Tron Moves In
If you weren’t able to snag tickets to a showing of World of Color, then I’m sure you’re well aware of the glow-themed dance party happening in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot. Sarah Tully from the OC Register gave the inside scoop on the Around Disney blog. If you loved Glow
Come Celebrate Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
From Sept. 17 through Oct. 31, families will celebrate Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort as they interact with some of Disney’s most beloved characters decked out in seasonal costumes. Some of Disney’s more sinister characters – the Disney villains – also get into the “spirit” of the celebration at
Epcot Via Napoli Grand Opening Ceremony Video
This video is of Jeff Lange at the Grand Opening of Via Napoli, this is the opening ceremony with Epcot VP Dan Cockerell, Patina Group CEO Nick Valenti, Disney Ambassador Clay Shoemaker, Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Disney World Fall 2010 Events You won’t want to Miss
New treats for the taste buds await Walt Disney World guests this fall – a season that also will feature treats for the ears of music-lovers, treats for the eyes of art-lovers and sports fans, treats that make good “scents” and lots of just plain trick-or-treats. Fall is traditionally a
World of Color Road Show- Los Angeles
Disneyland Resort brought a splash of the World of Color show to Los Angeles and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Disney animation and state of the art technology showcased the theme of “Sky” in this fourth, and final, stop of the four-city tour. For complete details, please visit:
Disneyworld Event Calendar “In the Spotlight” – Aug. 6 – Aug. 13
Aug. 5 GRAND OPENING! Via Napoli at Epcot: Via Napoli, an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria operated by the Patina Restaurant Group, will open Aug. 5 in the Italy pavilion at Epcot World Showcase. The restaurant will feature wood-burning ovens – and will use water from a source that most resembles the
D23′s Destination D: Disneyland ’55 at the Disneyland Resort
This year is the 55th anniversary of Disneyland Resort, and D23 is celebrating this milestone year with the premiere of Destination D: Disneyland ’55, a brand-new, two-day event that illuminates the fascinating history behind Disney’s flagship park. Destination D: Disneyland ’55 will take D23 Members on a mesmerizing journey
Members of D23 Give Galactic Goodbye to Star Tours
Late in the night as Disneyland was closing it’s gates for the evening, D23 Members and their guests were all smiles (and a few tears) as they got ready for one last ride on Star Tours, the Disneyland favorite that opened in 1987. The final flight to Endor went off
Engineering the Magic at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
With a model of a roller coaster in tow, a team of Disney engineers have some magic in store this summer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Walt Disney World Clubhouse. On a mission to make learning fun, mechanical engineer Lee Wilson has spent five years designing
Canoe Races of the World Crowns 2010 Champion
Hundreds of Disney Cast Members arrived at the Magic Kingdom before sunrise this month to participate in Canoe Races of the World, also known as C.R.O.W., a spirited Disney tradition that involves friendly competition and strength behind the oars. The beloved annual Cast Member event dates back to 1963 at
You Can’t Beat the Fun of the Electrical Parade – Now Extended!
Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade marches through the Magic Kingdom, twinkling with approximately half a million lights. One of many guest favorites is the iconic “Pete’s Dragon” float (pictured). The beloved parade returned to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort on June 6, 2010 and, by popular demand, has
Light the Night – Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon during IllumiNations
Spectacular fireworks synchronized to a symphonic score burst above Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon during IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Lasers, dancing flames, cascading fountains and eye-popping fireworks synchronized to dramatic musical score light the skies in the nightly 13-minute spectacle.
