Grand Floridian Next in Line for Vacation Club Property
According to a Press Release the Grand Floridian is next in line for the Disney Vacation Club Treatment opening in 2014. On-line booking starts gradually beginning Jan 19 and DVC members will be able to purchase Tables in Wonderland without an AP! Also according to the news there will be
Top 5 Theming Triumphs at Disney World
I know right out of the gate that I don’t have a hope of picking five winners that everyone will agree with in today’s Top 5 list. But you know me; I’m going to try anyway! Some theme parks may have a ride or two to rival Disney’s, but no
Walt Disney Imagineers Install Nemo Icons at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
There couldn’t be a better occasion to share a sneak peek at the new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort than today, Walt Disney’s birthday.
Now Open Katsura Grill at Epcot’s Japan Pavilion
Just in time for the busy winter holidays, Katsura Grill at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot World Showcase is open – a beautiful space that replaces the former Yakitori House. The new exterior is inspired by the strolling gardens at the historic Katsura Imperial Villa outside Kyoto, Japan, established in the 1600s and one of Japan’s cultural treasures.
New AllergyEats website helps people with Food Allergies at Disney World
Walt Disney World, known for being the happiest place on earth, is one of the most popular vacation spots for families. Now, families with food allergies will be even happier because AllergyEats ( www.allergyeats.com ), the biggest and fastest growing source for finding allergy-friendly restaurants, has just launched a new
Holiday Sleigh Rides at Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
Dashing through the…woods…in a one-horse open sleigh! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground offers a wintry experience to put any Guest in a festive spirit. Now through the end of December, fire-engine red sleighs adorned with garland and holiday lights will take Guests through scenic trails in the Resort’s 700-acre
Disney/ABC Forms New Daytime Unit, Times Square Studios
Amid high-profile changes to the ABC daytime schedule and a forthcoming change in the Disney/ABC Television Group’s executive ranks, the network is forming a new unit to oversee its current daytime programming and develop new projects. The unit, Times Square Studios, will focus its development efforts “primarily in the areas of non-scripted lifestyle and health for daytime and
Decorating the Disney Dream for the Holidays
If you think decorating your home for the holidays is a big task, imagine decorating a 1,115-foot-long ship.
Muppet Mania Features Disneyland Band!
Muppet Mania has swept the nation and left us all singing “mana-mana”, no matter how many times we tell our children to stop…it’s still in all of our heads. While the muppets were busy making parents reminisce and kids smile you may not have noticed a familiar background in the
Buy 4 Nights, Get 1 Free @ Aulani!
‘Tis the season for deals and steals. Every shop window is advertising “buy one get one free” or other miscellaneous discounts. Rarely do we see anything with the words “buy ____, get _____ Free” in regards to vacations, but alas…Disney has warmed our hearts. Disney’s newest destination: Aulani, a Disney
Wheelchair Friendly Attractions – Toy Story Mania!
One of my favorite attractions at Walt Disney World is Toy Story Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Along with the great queue & themeing, it is also a ride that is great for wheelchair users. Disney put a lot of thought in every detail. As you go through the queue,
It’s Toy Story Showtime! New Disney Storybook App
Miss your friends Woody, Buzz, and Jessie? You can catch up with them as they put on a talent show in the new app – “Toy Story Showtime!” This interactive storybook app, aimed at children ages 4-6, is Disney Publishing’s second Disney Learning app and is designed to help learners
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 9th Day of Christmas at the Contemporary’s Gingerbread Tree
Every photo has a story. Lou Mongello reports in his Walt Disney Trivia Book that the Contemporary Resort was originally referred to the “Tempo Bay Resort Hotel.” He cites early picture postcards of the Contemporary with a written description listing the name as the Tempo Bay Resort Hotel. Mongello says
Running out of time to Run!
It’s now less than a month away from the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend 2012, and unlike the inaugural Tinkerbell Half Marathon at Disneyland, the Walt Disney World weekend still has a few available spots! If you’re a runner or are considering becoming a runner, Walt Disney World is a
