Disney monorail probe now expected to extend into fall
This article comes to us from the Orlando Sentinel’s Daily Disney: A year-long federal investigation into last summer’s fatal monorail crash at Walt Disney World is now expected to continue for at least several more months. The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday that it does not expect to conclude
Themed Entertainment Association SATE conference 9/30-10/01 in Orlando Florida
The annual SATE Conference held Sept 30-Oct 1 by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) will be a meaningful and energizing gathering as our industry continues into economic recovery,” says TEA president Steve Thorburn of Thorburn Associates. “We will gather at Universal Orlando resort to discuss and explore new high-profile guest
Cast of Upcoming Walt Disney Pictures “Prom” Chosen
As reported earlier this year the Walt Disney Pictures upcoming new project Prom is in the works. It seems they have finally locked in a cast and is production is soon to be under way. Starring: Danielle Campbell (Disney Channel’s StarStruck) Aimee Teegarden Nicholas Braun Thomas McDonell Nolan Sotillo Jared
Disney-Sponsored Chef’s Gala Raises $170,000 for United Way
More than 20 top chefs from Central Florida’s finest restaurants recently joined forces at Walt Disney World Resort for the 18th Annual Chef’s Gala, the premier fundraiser for the Heart of Central Florida United Way (HFUW). Event organizers say the tasteful event raised nearly $170,000 for Central Floridians in need.
Something’s Cookin’ in the Disney Kitchen
Check out this yummy article from the Disney Parks Blog: I don’t know about all of you…but when I’m in the mood for something sweet, a good cookie is all it takes to satisfy the craving. One of my favorites and hopefully one of yours too, is our giant Chocolate
Win a Stay Inside the Disney’s Cinderella Castle Suite!
Win a one night stay inside Cinderella Castle Suite at the Magic Kingdom Park from Liberty Travel. Just click here to enter! For official rules check out this pdf here.
Top Casual Dining options at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Area
Looking over the list of restaurants around Disney Animal Kingdom is kinda slim especially when you want a good sit down meal. I was left with 3 options to choose from which doesn’t make for a good list for our weekly series Top Eats. So I decided to include those
Disney Food Confession – Warm Chocolate Banana Torte
Where is it? Citricos – Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World. What is it? Warm Chocolate Banana Tart – vanilla ice cream and caramelized bananas. Why you want it? Almost to pretty to eat, and yes that is an edible chocolate crown. Photo Credit: by downbeat via Flickr If
Disney Seeks to Take Its ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Cartoon Hit to Next Level
Picture the early days of “SpongeBob SquarePants” — before the theme park tie-ins, the movies and the merchandising blitz. Back when it was just a goofy animated show that somehow developed a loyal audience. By that measure, “Phineas and Ferb” is the new “SpongeBob.” A witty Disney Channel series about
Disney Unveils Cutting Edge TRON-Inspired Toys & Electronics Line
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) today unveiled a first look at its unprecedented fall line-up of TRON: Legacy inspired electronics and toys (#TronMerch), including the first-ever action figures to feature impulse light projection technology. Also unveiled were high-end lifestyle headphones and advanced computer peripherals for gaming enthusiasts, illuminated iPod® docks, high-quality
Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 3’ Is a Strong No. 1 at the Box Office
To infinity and beyond may not be a stretch for Pixar’s “Toy Story 3,” which sold $109 million in ticket sales in North America over the weekend and is on track to deliver a total domestic gross of over $400 million, analysts said. “Toy Story 3” entered the marketplace as
Liberty Mutual’s Sweepstakes Could Send You to Disney World
Enter Liberty Mutual’s Responsible Sports Sweepstakes for your chance to win a four-day trip for four people to Walt Disney World in Florida, a prize worth about $4,800. Click here to enter. Eligibility: Contiguous US (-HI, AK), 18+ Start Date: June 01, 2010 End Date: July 31, 2010 at 11:59
Top 10 Pixar Movies – Where will Toy Story 3 Rank? *Updated*
With Toy Story 3 out today and Pixar’s 11th Movie out of the gate I wanted to try to break down the previous 10 movies from Pixar and try to do a before and after Toy Story 3. I want to rate where Toy Story 3 will be on the
Two Myths about World Showcase at Epcot
Very few times and I left speechless and in awe at something I read on the interwebs. This is one of those times. I just read this very detailed article about why Disney hasn’t added any countries to World Showcase at Epcot since Norway in 1988. Werner Weiss shares with
