New Disney Resort in Hawaii Begins Taking Reservations for 2011 Stays – Opening Date Set
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai’i will begin accepting reservations for hotel rooms and vacation packages Aug. 2, 2010, through the Walt Disney Travel Company. Aulani is scheduled to welcome its first guests on Aug. 29, 2011. “Aulani will represent a new way for every member of
Economy to weigh heavy on Disney negotiations with unions
This article comes to us from Jason Garcia, Orlando Sentinel. Against the worst economic backdrop since the Great Depression, Walt Disney World and the coalition of unions that represent half of the giant resort’s 58,000 workers have begun negotiating a new employment contract. The talks, which began last month and
Good Eats – La Cava del Tequila at Mexico Pavilion
The heritage and tradition of tequila-making in Mexico unfolds for guests at La Cava del Tequila, a new offering at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. Tucked away in the Mexico pavilion, La Cava del Tequila beckons guests with more than 70 types of authentic tequila, ranging from the simplest
Disney Food Confession – Tequila & Margaritas
Where is it? La Cava del Tequila tucked away in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot What is it? Flavorful margaritas and specially prepared flights of tequila take center stage. Why you want it? Nothing like a cool margarita on a hot summer day. Photo Credit: by Disney If you have
Buy Two Nights, Get One Free At Disney World’s Swan And Dolphin
For Florida residents and families, stay 2 nights with rates starting at $149* per night and get the third night FREE! PLUS, book a second room for 2 nights for only $119* per night and get the third night FREE! Also, receive a coupon book worth $100’s of dollars off
Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Announces 2010 Florida-Based Program Grant Recipients
Efforts to protect sea turtles, coral reefs and scrubs-jays in Florida have caught the attention of the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, which recently announced that 10 Florida-based projects were among the list of 2010 recipients of nearly $1.5 million in grants to protect vulnerable wildlife and ecosystems around the globe.
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SDCC 2010: Mark Ruffalo is the Incredible Hulk
It’s official: Mark Ruffalo is Bruce Banner. Last night at Marvel Studios’ presentation in San Diego Comic-Con’s mammoth Hall H, producer Kevin Feige brought the actor onstage with the rest of the cast for “Marvel Studios’ The Avengers” as well as the film’s director, Joss Whedon. The award-winning actor will
Disney in talks to buy social games company Playdom
Walt Disney Co. is in discussions to buy game developer Playdom Inc. for as much as $750 million, according to three people familiar with the matter. The Hollywood entertainment giant wants to get into social and mobile games to market its shows and characters. Playdom has scheduled a board meeting next
Disney’s 2011 California Food & Wine Festival Celebrates 6th Anniversary with 6 weeks of Culinary Delights
Annual Festival Will Run April 29-June 12, 2011, at Disney California Adventure Park Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival will celebrate its sixth anniversary in 2011 with six weeks of culinary experiences for guests of all ages, April 29-June 12 at Disney California Adventure park and select locations across the
Vienna Girardi from the Bachelor visits Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park
Vienna Girardi, from the ABC-TV hit series “The Bachelor,” poses July 24, 2010, at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Girardi, who is from the central Florida area, visited the water park with her family. Todd Anderson, photographer
Excerpt 1: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011)
I’m excited to announce the release of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011) in early October 2010. Here’s a sneak peek. Please visit Chip and Company over the next few weeks for more excerpts & giveaway! Should You Go? There is nothing in the
New Pizzeria “Via Napoli” Set to Open August 5 at Disneyworld
Patina Restaurant Group will open a new casual pizzeria August 5th, called Via Napoli, adjacent to Tutto Italia Ristorante, its restaurant in the Italy pavilion in Epcot® World Showcase at Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This will be the first authentic Italian pizzeria to ever open
Christmas Events for 2010 at Disney’s Downtown Disney
Festival of the Seasons – Santa Claus is coming to town – to Downtown Disney, that is – and he’ll be meeting kids, listening to wishes and posing for pictures daily from Nov. 19 through Dec. 24 at Santa’s Chalet. Santa is at the center of Festival of the Seasons,
