New on the Disney Website – Disney Park Hours and Updates
The Disney Website has a new feature which shows Park Hours for 10 days from the date chosen. It lists all the parks and even includes extra magic hours if any for that day and park. Very nice feature but for all my planning I have always used this one
DisneyWorld Event Calendar “In the Spotlight” – June 18th – June 25th
June 18 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 the “Main Street Electrical
Aulani Disney Vacation Club at Ko Olina plans to open Tokyo showroom
An Aulani Disney Vacation Club at Ko Olina showroom will open in July in Tokyo, even though the Oahu resort’s opening is still more than a year away. Disney is creating an interactive family showroom at Tokyo Disney Resort in an attempt to spark interest from Japanese travelers in the
Toy Story 3 Makes Worldwide Debut with Dolby Surround 7.1
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures announced today that both 2D and 3D formats of Toy Story 3 will be released globally in Dolby Surround 7.1 this June. WDSMP also plans to release Step Up 3D in both 2D and 3D formats with Dolby Surround 7.1 this
New Caramel Shop in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion receives name
Caramel Kitchen to open late September . . . the official name is Karamelle-Küche, German for “caramel kitchen,” and the new shop in the Germany pavilion at Epcot is themed like an Old World German caramel shop. A show kitchen will feature cast members making fresh caramel popcorn, caramel apples,
Disney Food Confession – The Smoked Churro
Where is it? All over Walt Disne World, purchased separately but brought together by you. What is it? This wonderful creation is the best of both worlds..A merger of salty, smokey, sweet. I call it the Smoked Churro. Why you want it? It’s a meal and dessert all rolled up
Disney Epic Mickey and Tron: Evolution Video Game News
Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP), an industry leader in designing and manufacturing products for all major video game platforms, announced today that it has collaborated with Disney Consumer Products (DCP) to create unique game controllers for Disney Epic Mickey and TRON: Evolution, two amazing video games coming from Disney Interactive
Tons of Disney Toy Story 3 Apps for the iPhone and iPod touch
Disney Interactive Media Group announced today the availability of “Toy Story 3,” for the Apple iPhone(R) and iPod touch(R) (www.itunes.com/WaltDisney ). Disney’s first franchise portal on the iPhone, the “Toy Story 3” app is free to download and lets fans play, personalize and stay connected to their favorite “Toy Story”
Walt Disney Pictures Presents Oz, The Great and Powerful
A Wizard of Oz prequel is now in the works at Disney. The Wizard of Oz prequel will be directed by Sam Raimi, and could have Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role. The news of a Wizard of Oz prequel coming soon is pretty exciting, and could end up
Toy Story 3: Old Friends New Places Featurette
A very cute look at the returning members of the Toy Story Family. See the whole gang discuss working together again after many years of being apart. Don’t forget “Toy Story 3″ opens in theaters Friday, June 18th.
Microsoft Introduces New Star Wars Lightsaber Game at Kinect Event
Here is some footage from Microsoft’s “Kinect” launch event, It came from a little known company named Disney. Check out the Star Wars video below and let us know what you think. I hear it will be out for the Xbox and Wii respectively.
Watch Wizarding World of Harry Potter Live June 16th
Universal Studios – Orlando invites viewers to watch the official grand opening events for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter live on www.UniversalOrlando.com/HarryPotterNews. Live Feeds will be broadcasted on June 16th 9:30pm & June 18th 9:00pm For more information visit the website above or check out their Twitter Feed. If
Vinylmation ’55 – The Mickey Mouse Club
Very cool article about the new Vinylmation figures inspired by the 55th Anniversary of Disneyland Resort on the Disney Park Blog: I love Disneyland! My wife and I spent our honeymoon there, and I’ve visited the Resort nearly every year since the start of the new Millennium. There is something
Sweet Disney Store Deal – Free Shipping on your Entire Order
Just got news of this really sweet deal from the Disney Store: Buy any Toy Story item and get FREE Shipping on your entire order at DisneyStore.com with Promo Code: TOYSTORY Just click the link above to get your free shipping today. Good through June 22nd.
