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,
Disney Week in Review – July 18th – July 25th
I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far, and that you are trying to stay cool. It has been a hot week here in NC and I hear temps are supposed to remain in the upper 90’s again all week..ugh! Here is the best in Disney articles from
Five Fun (and Free) Things to do at Disney World
When I plan a trip to Disney World, I’m thinking about more than how to make it as affordable as possible…but also how to get the most value out of the many American dollars that we do spend to have a Disney vacation. Which means, I’m all about finding those little *extras* that may be overlooked….but add so much to an already wonderful and magical vacation experience. Have you done the same thing?
Oldies But Goodies – “Best Of” Resorts For Seniors At Walt Disney World
As Seniors, when we travel to Walt Disney World, we like to enjoy all that it has to offer. But many of us, even though we enjoy the parks, also enjoy more of the other fine things that Walt Disney World has to offer. This article will concentrate on resorts
Disney’s All Star Resort Part 2
When we arrived at WDW, we weren’t sure what to expect from this resort. I have only ever stayed at Moderate resorts. I was worried that this hotel would not live up to my expectations. I changed my mind as soon as we pulled into the parking lot.As we …
Sam Flynn Action Figure & Cast at TRON Comic Con Booth
At Comic-Con San Diego 2010 actor Garrett Hedlund (who plays lead character Sam Flynn in Disney’s TRON: Legacy in theaters this December) is presented with a custom Sam Flynn action figure from Disney’s and Spinmaster’s new TRON: Legacy toy line releasing this October. Actress Beau Garrett visits Disney’s “Tron: Legacy”
Disneyland refurbishment schedule July 2010
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyland.com Current Tower of Terror (DCA) – The attraction wlll be open, but FASTPASS will not. “Honey I Shrunk the Audience” (Disneyland) closed through 1/28/11 due to the temporary
Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule July 2010
Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyworld.com Current Lake Buena Vista Golf Course closed Mondays only through 7/26/10 for refurbishment. Palm Golf Course closed Tuesdays only through 7/27/10 for refurbishment. Magnolia Golf Course closed Wednesdays
Disneyworld Event Calendar “In the Spotlight” – July 30 – Aug. 6
Now Through Aug. 14 Summer Nightastic!: “Summer Nightastic!” lights up the after-dark entertainment experience at the Walt Disney World Resort through Aug. 14 with a megawatt parade, fireworks extravaganza, rockin’ dance party, concerts and other surprises. More info: disneyworld.com At Magic Kingdom, guests can enjoy the return of Disney’s “Main
