Behind the Scenes: Disney’s ‘World of Color’ Control Room
Today, Disney Parks Blog is taking you behind the scenes and going inside the control room that allows Disney cast members to run “World of Color” every night. The production uses one of the biggest show control systems ever built. More than 18,000 active points of control are precisely managed
Hawaii resort Aulani may be key to Disney growth
A great read from the Daily Disney at the Orlando Sentinel: Nineteen months after breaking ground, Disney today will begin selling time-share interests in Aulani, a high-rise resort in Hawaii that company executives hope will be a template for future growth in their $11 billion-a-year theme-park division. The 841-room hotel
Free Shipping Sitewide at DisneyStore.com. Hurry, offer ends Monday!
Get FREE Shipping on your entire order at DisneyStore.com with Promo Code: FREESHIP Don’t forget to use this offer together with the Disney Store Twice Upon a Year Sale. Hurry, sale ends Tuesday 7/06/10! Twice Upon a Year Sale at Disney Store. Shop Now to Save up to 50% on
Disney Food Confession – Bread Pudding with Recipe
Where is it? Ohana at the Polynesian Resort, Walt Disney World. What is it? Bread Pudding ala mode with Banana Foster Sauce. Why you want it? Perfect dessert after one of my absolute favorite meals. Perfect for sharing. Photo Credit: by Disney If you have a Disney Food Confession email
Couponing to Disney Relaunch Party!
Our friend Kristin over at Couponing to Disney is having a Relaunch Party today! She is giving away giftcards and chance to one hundred dollars! Here is the scoop from her website! It’s time to kick off the relaunch party! Tons of posts coming to you today introducing new features
A bittersweet ‘Toy Story’ Goodbye for John Morris, voice of Andy
Very touching article from the LA Times who talk with John Morris the voice of Andy in Toy Story 3: His own toy story began 18 years ago. John Morris was a little boy, just 7 years old, and when he became part of Hollywood history he wasn’t even paying attention — he was
What’s old is new again as ‘Captain EO’ returns to Epcot
This article comes to us from The Daily Disney at the Orlando Sentinel: Walt Disney World continues its wave of nostalgia with the rebirth of Captain EO — a 3-D sci-fi movie featuring Michael Jackson and a crew of fuzzy space explorers — at Epcot. The film, which ran at
Harry Potter & Disney Fans Love Butterbeer
Got butterbeer? Harry Potter fans are all abuzz about butterbeer, and they’ve got the foamy mustaches to prove it. The cold and creamy, frothy drink is the most popular food item at the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando, according to Universal spokesman Tom Schroder, with visitors
The Fortune Teller on Main Street, U.S.A
A quarter may not get you much these days, but on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland park, for 25 cents you can take home a unique piece of nostalgia – your very own fortune from Esmeralda. Many of our guests have been coming here for years to see what Esmeralda
Michael Jackson’s Captain EO returns to Epcot at Walt Disney World
The first preview showing of Michael Jackson’s Captain EO 3D film took place on June 30, 2010 at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park. The popular film returns 16 years after leaving Epcot in its original run. Included here are interviews with the vice president of Epcot and two Walt
Disney Store Celebrates Grand Opening of New Store Design
Yesterday, Disney Store celebrates the launch of its newly-designed store with a grand opening event at The Shops at Montebello complex in Montebello, Calif, just outside of Los Angeles. A crowning achievement of The Walt Disney Company, the high-tech makeover of Disney Store solidifies the retailer’s global leadership in children’s
Encore! Dream Our Dreams, A Musical Tribute to the Legacy of Disney
This article comes to us from the Disney Parks Blog: Rehearsals are underway for the Encore! Cast Choir and Orchestra’s summer production, Dream Our Dreams, A Musical Tribute to the Legacy of Disney. I had a chance to peek in on the volunteer ensemble last week as they practiced and
Toy Story 3 Characters Already a Hit for Guests at Walt Disney World Resort
Weeks before the release of Toy Story 3, guests at Walt Disney World Resort had a sneak peek at characters and storylines from the new hit film. Since early May, guests have experienced the new characters in many ways, through attractions, shows and parades, merchandise, and food and beverage. It’s
Toy Story Playland Opens August 17th 2010 at Disneyland Resort Paris
It’s official: TOY STORY PLAYLAND OPENS 17th AUGUST 2010 at Walt Disney Studios Park! Confirmed on signs at the resort and now in the latest Envie de + passholder magazine. My French is a little rusty from school but you can check out the Official Word here. Source DLRP Magic!