Easter at Walt Disney World Resort
From the Disney Park Blog: Some of you have asked if we do anything special in the parks for the Easter holiday. And as you can see by this 1986 image of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse with Mr. and Mrs. Easter, the answer is yes — and this year
First Look: Pizzeria at Epcot’s Italy Pavilion
From the Disney Park Blog: As a pizza lover, I raved when we announced plans for an authentic pizzeria at the Italy Pavilion at Epcot but now I’m really craving a first slice after seeing what’s coming later this year. This is your first official peek at what the new
Ask a Disney Question: Who Can Watch American Idol?
From Lori, who writes: Can you go and watch American Idol or do you have to be a contestant? Lori: Any guest of Hollywood Studios can sit in the audience and watch the show. There are seven 25-minute preliminary shows a day, with three contestants per show. The winners from each
Dooney and Disney: What a Combination!
Attention all Disney and purse fans! Did you know that Dooney & Bourke and Disney have collaborated to bring some fantastic bags to the masses? I was recently working down in Orlando, FL and my husband sends me this link from the Disney Parks blog about a new Disney and
Pook•a•Looz Are Here Just In Time For Spring!
One look at these adorable characters and you will understand why the tagline says they are “Too Cute For Their Own Good.” Pook·a·Looz are a new take on your favorite Disney characters, but with Tokyo Pop inspired style. If you love Disney, cuteness, harajuku, etc., take a look at Pook·a·Looz!
Disney Week in Review – March 21st – March 28th
Another week of Disney News & Views have gone by. Here are just a few highlights from the many Disney Blogs around the interwebs: I like to start out with my absolute favorite website the Disney Food Blog. AJ has been super busy this week with all the Disney news
Ask a Disney Question: Where Can You Watch Wishes from the Contemporary?
Stephen S. asks: Are there balcony viewing areas at the contemporary resort (4th floor @ chef mickeys maybe? ) that can be accessed without eating there in order to see “wishes”? Stephen: Thanks for your question and for reading. I knew that you could watch Wishes from the balcony outside the
Ask a Disney Question: What Can You Tell Me about Bay Lake Towers?
From Emily: What do you know about the Baylake Towers? Is it a hotel or is it for Vacation Club people? Also if you buy a membership to vacation club can you transfer to Disney’s Hawaiian resort when its done? Emily: Thanks for your question and for reading Chip and Co.
The First 2719 Hyperion Sweatbox – Archdale, North Carolina
“SWEATBOX was used as both a noun and a verb by Disney veterans. Originally, the sweatbox was a tiny room about the size of a closet. The closet became a makeshift projection room in the early thirties at the Hyperion studio site. Animators would sweat because of the closeness of
Classic Disneyland – A Day at Disneyland from 1970
A Day at Disneyland – This very rare Super 8mm Sound Film CoolDisneylandvideos got from E-bay years ago. It is A Souvenir Movie that was only sold at the parks, I think this was made in the mid to late 1970s.
Walt Disney World Quick Bites – ESPN, Wishes, and More
WISHES DESSERT PARTY RETURNS. Make your reservation for this exclusive party that resumes Sunday, March 28, at Tomorrowland Terrace in the Magic Kingdom. For $25.99, $13.99 ages 3 to 9, you can settle in an hour before the Wishes nighttime spectacular and enjoy all the sweets you care to eat
Disneyland’s oldest entertainment – Disneyland Band
When Disneyland opened in 1955, there was lots of entertainment. One group stayed with the park and is still there every day: the Disneyland Band. The band was originally hired for a two-week run, but has stayed. The band has a repertoire of more than 400 musical numbers and has
Disneyland Maingate Hotel Offers Weekend Bookers a Special Surprise
The Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate invites guests to unwind with a weekend away and receive a Visa® Gift Card while enjoying all the great amenities that the hotel has to offer. This new promotion offers travelers a chance to take a weekend getaway where, at this popular Disneyland Good Neighbor
Will Angelina Jolie wake Sleeping Beauty?
With “Maleficent,” the postmodern take on “Sleeping Beauty,” gaining momentum at Disney, there’s also a star who could be surging with it: Angelina Jolie. Earlier this week, the news broke that Disney had hired its longtime collaborator Linda Woolverton (“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King”) to work on the
