Disney World Refurbishment Schedule August 2011
Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available on the Disney World Website. Current Osprey Ridge Golf Course closed Mondays only through 8/1/11 for refurbishment. Magnolia Golf Course closed Tuesdays only through 8/2/11 for refurbishment. Palm Golf Course
Around The ‘Disney” World – France Pavilion
Another of the truly lovely pavilions around the World Showcase is the France Pavilion. It’s not just lovely to look at, it has a lot of things to do from street entertainers, to fine restaurants, some fine little eating establishments aside from the two big restaurants, and lots and lots
Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For July 25th
Yes folks it’s that time again – time for the Chip and Company Disney Week In Review where we bring you a roundup of some of the key news items from the Disney Company. As usual, we will also present a sampling of the views, opinions, and advice from our
Construction Crews at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Celebrate “Topping Out”
The hundreds of people who are building Disney’s Art of Animation Resort from the ground up gathered to mark the project’s “topping out.” The “topping out” is a special moment that typically occurs in the construction and engineering industry when the highest piece of structure, either steel or concrete, is
Disney Executive Joins Board of Clean the World Foundation
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Vice President of Lodging Mark Rucker has been named to the board of directors at Clean the World Foundation, an Orlando-based organization that recycles soap and shampoo and distributes them around the world to those living in poverty. Each year, millions of children die from
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates White Rhino Birth in Uganda
Nande, a 12-year-old female white rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, gave birth June 4 to a healthy female calf at the Ziwa Sanctuary in Uganda. The baby, named Malaika (“angel” in Swahili), is the first female white rhino born in Uganda in more than 30 years. Animal care experts
Disney Cast Members Nominated for National Awards in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Five cast members from Walt Disney World Resort are nominees for honors at this fall’s Great Minds in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) conference. The event aims to promote STEM careers in underserved communities. Committees made up of representatives from industry, government, military and academic institutions recently held a
Dine with an Disney Imagineer
Here’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to dine with a real-life Disney Imagineer and enjoy engaging behind-the-scenes conversation over a delectable lunch at the chic Bamboo Room of the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Up to 10 guests join in stimulating discussion with one of the incredible creative
The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Volume 3 – Iron Man Unleashed
The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes is a television series on Disney DXD that is inspired by the Marvel Comics Super Hero team of the same name. In each episode, the Avengers defend Earth from unimaginable threats – dangerous Super Villains, time-travelling conquerors, alien invaders and mythical beasts bent on the
Disney Food Confession – Grapefruit Cake with Recipe
What is it? Grapefruit Cake – Light layers of yellow cake with fresh grapefruit cream cheese icing. Where to find it: Brown Derby – Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Why you want it: Light, slightly tart, with a subtle sweetness to the cake that is well balanced by the stronger
Sneak Peek at the Deleted Scenes From the Star Wars Blu-ray Collection
Star Wars: The Complete Saga is a nine-disc set that will offer full 1080p video presentations of the movie, DTS-HD Master Audio 6.1 surround tracks and more than 40 hours of special features, including never-before-seen content, like these deleted scenes. The Blu-ray Disc will be available Sept. 16. Related articles
Woman arrested at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, accused of hitting 1-year-old
A woman was arrested at Disney’s Magic Kingdom park on Thursday after authorities say she punched and kicked her toddler in front of witnesses, jail records show. Orange County sheriff’s deputies were called to the park after witnesses said they saw 26-year-old Jessica M. Lewis repeatedly strike the 1-year-old. Lewis,
Afternoon Game Drive Paired with Dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Savannas surrounding Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge offer up a panorama of wildlife as creatures large and small roam the grasses, forage for food and play in harmony. The grounds are home to approximately 200 mammals and exotic birds representing a cross-section of the African palette – bongo, greater kudu, zebra, wildebeest,
Disneyland Rollercoaster Closed After Object Blocks Track
According to the OC Register two dozen passengers had to be removed from California Screamin Rollercoaster Friday afternoon due backpack that fell onto the track. Here are the full details: Firefighters removed two-dozen people from a rollercoaster at California Adventure after a backpack fell onto the track and stopped the
