Disneyworld Fantasyland expansion is underway
Here is an article from Heather Leigh Carroll-Landon from the Examiner talking about the changes that are underway at Fantasyland in the Walt Disneyworld Resort. One of the largest refurbishment projects Walt Disney World has taken on is the expansion of Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom Park. During this expansion
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Late Night Review
After our last excursion to Raleigh to see Disney’s Alice in Wonderland ending in a flop. I patiently waited out the week to make a second pilgrimage to see this Tim Burton film. The same crew from Chip and Co made their departure from Greensboro to Raleigh again. After a
Chris Evans offered role of Marvel’s Captain America
Chris Evans is one step closer to the role of Captain America. Sources said the actor, who donned superhero garb in two “Fantastic Four” movies, has been offered the role in the Marvel feature film. Marvel has not confirmed the development, and Creative Artists Agency, which represents the actor, declined
Walt Disney’s Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom
Once-in-a-lifetime event will celebrate Disney’s mechanical magic, from the shores of the Jungle Cruise to monorail beams, Pirate ships, and beyond. This September 18th 2010, Ape Pen Publishing and the 1313 Club will host an event celebrating the incredible mechanical story of Disneyland—beginning with simple motorized figures and leading to
Pirates Of The Caribbean 4 : On Stranger Tides Movie News
Here is some funny yet interesting news on the casting for Pirates Of The Caribbean 4 : On Stranger Tides. The examiner is reporting some of the more interesting characters that will be featured in the movie. If you’re not a perfectly fit woman with real breasts then you aren’t
Book Giveaway – Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers
You know when you pick up a book and open it to the middle and learn something on that very page, it’s probably going to be a good one. This was my experience with Lisa Battista’s Beyond the Attrations: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers. Like most Disney nerds,
Disney Week in Review – March 14th – 21st
Here is a collection of articles from around the interwebs that highlight the best News and Views for Disney this past week. As I am waiting for my turkey bacon to cook in the oven I am tormented by AJ over at the Disney Food Blog and her “You Won’t
Preview of Toy Story 3 from Disney Animation Academy at DCA
Here is a preview of Toy Story 3 from Disney Animation Academy at DCA. Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 3′ opens on June 18th.
Disney Cruise Line Pelican Plunge has soft openings on Castaway Cay
Recent Disney Cruise Line guests are reporting that they have ridden the Pelican Plunge water slide that was recently constructed on Castaway Cay, Disney’s private Bahamian island. Pelican Plunge was originally advertised as opening in summer, but that was covered up and replaced with “Opening Soon”. Note that the cabanas and
Disney World’s ‘Star Wars Weekends’ 2010 guest list announced
Here is a great article from Debra Peterson at the Examiner: The 2010 celebrity guest list for the annual “Star Wars Weekends,” held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Orlando, has been announced. The annual event begins May 21 – which is coincidentally the 30th anniversary of
Tron Monorail now operating at Walt Disney World with Video
On March 19, 2010, Disney debuted a painted version of one of their Walt Disney World monorails in promotion of their upcoming film “Tron: Legacy.” The “tronorail,” as it has been unofficially dubbed, is currently making its way around the Epcot track, which runs between the Epcot theme park and
TimeStream Software Announces Major Update to Disneyland App for iPhone
All New Info and More Than 300 Photos TimeStream Software announces a major update of its popular “Disneyland Notescast” App for the iPhone and iPod touch. Now guests worldwide can access a wealth of information on Disneyland Park and the Disneyland Hotels on their iPhones in over 130 pages and more
Disney Quick Hits – Mini News Feed for March 19th
Here is a list of items from the Disney Park Blog that didn’t quite make it for a full news article: Moms Panel: Dining with Ariel — The Walt Disney World Moms Panel answers the question, “Can you dine with Ariel at Walt Disney World?” New Disney Pin: Dino Jack
Laid-off drivers hired for new Disneyland lot
A very encouraging story for all those Americans out of work from the OC Register: At least 15 laid-off bus drivers are going back behind the wheel of the public vehicles that they used to run. But in their new jobs, they will shuttle visitors to and from Disney theme
