AAU youth baseball player beats cancer while playing in National Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Thirteen-year-old Chris Siders of Pensacola, Fla., was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 11. After multiple failed rounds of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and beating cancer three separate times, Siders was placed
Category: Events
Disney Pic of the Day – Captain EO Trio
(L-R) Iman Kernal, Lauryn Howard and Bliss Carter, all from Kansas City, Mo., attend the first preview showing June 30, 2010 of the “Captain EO” 3-D film at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. “Captain EO,” which features Michael Jackson, will officially reopen to Walt Disney World guests July 2,
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
Allstar Weekend Performs at Studio Disney 365
Last week, Allstar Weekend, a band whose hit single “A Different Side of Me” recently hit number one on the Radio Disney Countdown, celebrated the release of their debut album at the Disneyland Resort. Fans had the opportunity not only to hear the band perform outside Studio Disney 365 at
Disney Wedding Trends – Making New Traditions
Our wedding planners always keep an eye out for the latest trends. While plenty of brides still opt for classic and traditional choices, many couples choose to go mod by putting a trendy spin on their wedding details – everything from flower to favors, and everything in between. Here are
Terrorific Night 2 at Disneyland Resort Paris is Coming
On October 30th 2010, Disneyland Resort Paris will be transformed for Terrorific Night 2… this highly anticipated event will not be suited for our younger guests. Check out the video below.
BotCon 2010 Transformers convention at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
You might remember me advertising Botcon last week. It sounded like it was going to be a really cool event. I was right check out the video from Inside the Magic. The Transformers convention BotCon 2010 was held from June 24-27 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort. Fans gathered,
DisneyWorld Event Calendar “In the Spotlight” – June 25th – July 2nd
June 25 Summer Nightastic! “Summer Nightastic!” lights up the after-dark entertainment experience at the Walt Disney World Resort through Aug. 14 with a megawatt parade, fireworks extravaganza, rockin’ dance party, concerts and other surprises. More info: disneyworld.com At Magic Kingdom, guests can enjoy the return of the “Main Street Electrical
‘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
‘Glow Fest’ Shines at Disney California Adventure During ‘Summer Nightastic!’
As the splash-tacular “World of Color” adds a dazzling new dimension of water, animation, color, fire and light to Disney California Adventure park, a new party called “Glow Fest” joins the park’s “Summer Nightastic!” lineup and adds even more illuminated excitement for guests. Colorful beams of light and energetic performers
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
Transformers Convention transforms Walt Disney World
Join Transformers Fans from around the world in Orlando, Florida, June 24-27, for BotCon® 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort to experience the largest gathering ever of Transformers fans! Last year’s motion picture has catapulted the Transformers brand into the hearts and minds of fans the
The Taste of Africa Street Party is coming to Walt Disney World
Some exciting news for Walt Disney World, as reported last week The Taste of Africa is coming. Here is the official word from WDW Magic: The full name will be ‘The Taste of Africa Street Party’, and it begins on July 9, running nightly until July 24 2010 in the
Disney Institute Expands Program Offerings at Disneyland Resort
Disney Institute announced today that it is adding a new slate of programs at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. The new programs, which will premiere in July, will focus on a specific topic each day, and are available for individual registration or groups of up to 10 people. “These
