Chilean Miners win a free trip to Walt Disney World Resort

New Year will mean new memories for the Chilean miners whose saga transfixed the world, as they are treated to a hero’s welcome and family vacations of a lifetime at Walt Disney World Resort next month. During their complimentary six-night Disney vacation, Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2011, the miners, their rescuers

What Is ‘The Best Seat In The House’ At Walt Disney World?

When I first went to Walt Disney World, I thought I had to be at the head of the line for everything. So I arrived early for Shows. Huddled by the Entry Doors of Attractions. And ran to the Rides. Many have done this thinking that it will give them

Toy Story 3 Topiary Headlines at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival March 2-May 15, 2011

The heroes of “Toy Story 3” have left the toy box. Woody and Buzz Lightyear meet arch-enemy Lotso the teddy bear on the Future World playground for the 18th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2 through May 15, 2011, at Walt Disney World Resort. The popular Disney•Pixar characters hit

Disney World Quick Tips – Resort Hotel Fan Websites

It’s a pretty safe bet that everyone here is a Disney fan. When you are searching for a resort you probably want to get objective or at least the non company opinions of each resort as well as the Disney line. It’s always a good idea to read the official

Ride Review: Living With the Land

The excitement mounts. Your children have been looking forward to this ride attraction for months! And now it is time. You’re finally at EPCOT in Walt Disney World. You’ve made your way to the Land Pavilion. And after only a few short minutes in line, you’re in the boat and

Photos: The Adventure of Disney’s Tangled With Playful Line of Toys

Take the fun and adventure of Disney’s newest animated film Tangled home with you. The memorable characters and action-packed scenes in Tangled, which premieres nationwide today, have inspired an array of merchandise including toys, apparel and books that are sure to be among this holiday’s must-have items. The Tangled Rapunzel

Walt Disney World at Christmas Time: Planning Time for Decoration Hopping

Among the many fun and festive things to do at Walt Disney World during the Holiday Season, is “decoration hopping”: that is, visiting the various Disney resorts to see the wonderful decorations. If you have a Disney trip planned for the month of December, you are in for a treat and I encourage you to plan some time in your trip to do just this.

Best Things I Love About Disney World: Epcot Holiday Storytellers

One of the most special Holiday events at Disney World is one that is perhaps not as well-known as the other Christmas events: Epcot’s Holidays Around the World Storytellers. But if you are visiting Walt Disney World in the next month, plan to take some time to visit World Showcase and stop by to see a few of the Storytellers if you can. You’ll be in for a treat if you do.

Walt Disney World Menus Evolving With Healthful Choices

It’s all about healthful choices as Walt Disney World quick-service and fast-casual restaurants refine their menus.  French fries aren’t going away, but menus are being revised with well-balanced options – at least one low-fat and one vegetarian entrée at all table service restaurants, and side options to include salads and

Best Things I Love About Disney – The Festival Of The Lion King

MUSIC! DANCE! FLOATS! ATHLETICS! EXCITEMENT! It’s hard to find all of these things anywhere but at Disney’s Animal Kingdom they are presented many times daily in The Festival of the Lion King (FOTLK) in the Camp Minnie-Mickey area. This is one of three or four things that draw me back

The Enchanted Tiki Room

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room is located in Adventureland.  It’s a family favorite, and a Disney classic!  You know Iago, from Aladdin?  Well, he narrates the Tiki Room show, accompanied by his friend Zazu from the Lion King.  The Enchanted Tiki Room is tucked away in Adventureland, just past Aladdin’s Carpets.

Best things I love about Disney – Finding Nemo the Musical

The undersea world that charmed audiences around the world in the Disney-Pixar smash-hit film “Finding Nemo” comes to life in a musical stage show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Featuring original songs by Tony Award-winning “Avenue Q” co-composer-creator Robert Lopez and a cappella musical “Along the Way” co-creator Kristen Anderson-Lopez, “Finding

Talking Mickey Mouse set to debut in Disney show

This article comes to us from Sarah Tully at the OC Registers Around Disney Blog. A high-tech, talking Mickey Mouse character will begin making regular appearances at Disney California Adventure as part of a new show. This is the first time that the upgraded Mickey character, which has a moving

Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates are almost as much a part of Disney as the princesses!  Pirates of the Caribbean is found in Adventureland, and is a Disney “must do”.  During a recent refurbishment, Pirates of the Caribbean now features Jack Sparrow toward the end of the ride-singing along and enjoying his pirate bounty!