First Look: Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree at DCA Carsland
This first look comes to us from the LA Times. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree promises to be the dizziest and noisiest of the new rides coming to Cars Land in 2012 at Disney California Adventure. The racket begins before you even board the spinning tractor and cart ride: A play area
Coming Soon! Halloweentime at Disneyland Photos
Want to know what it’s like during Halloweentime at Disneyland and California Adventure? Stay tuned — I will be making a trip today/tonight to take photos of the decorations. You’ll be able to see the photos tomorrow. Unfortunately, I won’t be attending Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party at Disneyland or WDW, but
Disney Food Confession – Pumpkin Muffin
What is it? – A moist pumpkin spice muffin with raisins, topped with a dollop of cream cheese icing (the same kind they use on the cinnamon rolls) and a white chocolate pumpkin Mickey. Where can you get it? – Blue Ribbon Bakery on Main Street, U.S.A. (in Disneyland; I’m
Coming to Disneyland & Disneyworld in 2012
Just wanted to give you a heads up of a few projects Disney is working on for Disneyland and Disneyworld in 2012. Cars Land, a 12-acre expansion themed to the Disney•Pixar blockbuster “Cars,” and scheduled to open in 2012 at Disney California Adventure. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, at Walt
Disney Says ‘Aloha’ in 2011
Opening Fall 2011 Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai`i that includes traditional hotel rooms and Disney Vacation Club villas, is being built on 21 acres of oceanfront property in Ko Olina, 17 miles from Honolulu International Airport and approximately 30 minutes from Waikiki. Aulani draws its inspiration
Adventures by Disney Adds Egypt in 2011
Egyptian Wonders Ahead for Adventures by Disney (beginning in April 2011) – Once upon a time, there were “seven wonders of the ancient world.” Today, one remains: the Great Pyramids of Egypt. Adventures by Disney guests will step off of planes, cruise ships and camels into living chapters of history
Goofy’s Sky School comes to Disney California Adventure
Goofy’s Sky School will join the fun along Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure. The coaster attraction is inspired by the 1940 cartoon short, “Goofy’s Glider,” and the theme is a flying academy with Goofy as the instructor. Guests will enjoy all the dips, twists and thrills as Goofy tries
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade in coming to Disneyland in 2011
Coming in Disney characters will stomp down Main Street, U.S.A. in a new parade at Disneyland Park. “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” brings to life some of the most beloved melodies from Disney films with an explosion of thrilling rhythms and bold percussion. Live musicians will amplify the fun and colorful dancers
Disney Premieres Little Mermaid attraction
Guests will be magically transported “under the sea” with the debut of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. Guests will experience a musical retelling of the classic motion picture as the best-loved songs come alive in magnificent scenes all around them. They will sing along with Sebastian and Flounder,
Disney Dream Makes Splashy 2011 Debut
Launch of Disney Dream (January 2011) – A first-of-its kind water coaster that sends guests racing above the upper decks of the ship. An animated turtle that engages children in conversation about life in the ocean. A sophisticated lounge where the sun sets over the skyline of a different world-famous
Rapunzel Debuts in October at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Rapunzel, along with Flynn Ryder from the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated feature “Tangled,” will begin greeting guests of all ages in a new interactive “play and greet” offering in Fairytale Garden in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and in Fantasyland at the Disneyland Resort. The movie opens Nov. 24
New Show coming to Walt Disney World “Disney Channel Rocks!”
A live, rock-concert-style showthat celebrates great music and great friends through hit songs from popular Disney Channel Original Movies and Series. “Disney Channel Rocks!” will blast popular music from a variety of Disney Channel hits, including the “High School Musical” series, “Camp Rock” and “StarStruck.” The show – at Disney’s
New Safari Experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Imagine crossing a rickety footbridge above a riverbed paved in menacing crocodiles. Or trekking through a forest for an up-close encounter with a pool of hippos. Guests wanting to venture off the beaten path at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have an exciting opportunity beginning in early 2011. A new add-on
New Ypartnership Survey Reveals Anatomy of Most Memorable Family Vacations
Which vacation memories are most enduring and why? The answers to those questions are revealed in the first-ever survey of its kind conducted by Ypartnership, the travel service marketing firm headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The nationally representative survey of adults in both the U.S. and Canada was conducted during the