Coming to DVD & Bluray – Disney’s A Christmas Carol
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment debuts its first Blu-ray™ 3D release with Academy Award®- winning director Robert Zemeckis’ (Best Director, Forrest Gump in 1994) unique interpretation of Charles Dickens’ beloved tale, A Christmas Carol, starring Jim Carrey (Yes Man, Horton Hears a Who, Bruce Almighty) as multiple characters including the
Photos: Disney Vacation Club Aulani Resort Update
Our friend Joel from Hawaii was out at the Disney Vacation Club Aulani Resort and snapped some updated photos for us. Two of the four cranes has been removed and some details are starting to show up on the building. 318 days until opening! Check out more pictures below. To
Disneyworld Quick Tips – Booking Tips To Keep You Flexible
There are as many ways to book a Walt Disney World vacation as there are people booking them (not really but there are lots of ways to do it). You can book your entire package right away, you can book room and tickets with no dining plan, you can book
Ask a Disney Question: Tickets for the taping of the Christmas parade.
I received a couple of questions this week about how guests can view the Christmas parade taping. They’ve changed it from year to hear, so please be aware that this information could all change. As soon as we get concrete details about the process this year, we’ll put it on
Help Wanted: My Disney Dream Job
You know you’re a Disney nut when your ideal retirement plan involves moving to Orlando and working at the Walt Disney World Resort. On days when my job is particularly stressful, I retreat to my “happy place” and weigh my options. If I could choose any Disney dream job, what
Best Things I Love About Disney – Walt Disney One Man’s Dream
I think I’ve mentioned the three things it takes for an attraction to make my “favorites” list, they are the back story, the quality of the theme, and the ride itself. This attraction made the list without really having any of these things. The back story is not needed because
Sick at Disney – Really?
If I was a Disney Princess, I would make a proclamation that no loyal subjects of Disney World, whether child or adult, could get sick during their visit to the most magical place on earth. Alas, however, I am merely a commoner who happens to know for a fact that
True Treasures are in the Memories
Two years ago, in September 2008, we had a devastating hurricane hit the Texas Gulf Coast. Being born and raised on Galveston Island, I am used to the threat of storms and I have had to evacuate quite a few times in my lifetime. Thankfully, I know what to do
And to think…it all started with my mom!
When I was fifteen years old, my mom and stepdad took my sister and I on our first visit to Disney World. We stayed at the Contemporary Resort and we really liked it. We spent most of our time laying out by the pool, but I do remember going to
Best Things I Love About Disney – Toy Story Midway Mania
I’m hooked!!! It may be a throwback to my younger days when you could go to a church carnival and actually play many of the types of games on this charming attraction (telling my age???). I had my first exposure to Toy Story Midway Mania (TSMM) last year and have
Beauty and the Beast Book & Bluray Review
“Tale as old as time” and “Beauty & the Beast on Bluray” is unlocked from the Disney Vault and is now available for purchase! George from Imaginerding and was able to read through and watch this classic tale. He shared with us on his all new Disney Video Blog “2
Ask a Disney Question: Which week in December is best?
This question comes from Joan, who asks: I am undecided on which week to visit this December. We are currently booked for Dec 5-11 because I am hoping that week will be less crowded (no free food). They are offering free food beginning Dec 10 but not the week we
Oldies But Goodies…Communication Wins The Day!!
A visit to Walt Disney World is almost always a wonderful adventure and experience. You can visit as an individual, a couple, a group of peers, or a multi-generational family group. As an individual, communication is not really an issue in that you just do what you want when you
Ask a Disney Question: Adding More Dining to Your Package.
This question comes from Audra, who asks: “Can I buy a 6 day MYW package w/dining if I am only staying 5 days, and use the remainder of my (day 6) meals on a different day that I will be at the park?” Thanks for your question. We always appreciate
