You could say I was a late bloomer becoming a Disney fan. Growing up, I always loved the Disney movies and television specials, but I didn’t visit Walt Disney World until I was in my 30s and had children of my own. I grew up in Texas and assumed the
I love Disney Christmas decorations but the geek in me has to have something else, Star Wars. We have our regular tree but it doesn’t have many decorations on it other than lights and shatter proof ornaments. You see I live with gremlins, otherwise known as cats, and they see
Every photo has a story. One of my all time favorite souvenirs from Walt Disney World has to be key chains. They generally run from $5.95 to $8.95, which is a pretty good bargain considering my favorite Disney sweatshirt was $49.95. Even Disney Christmas ornaments (which are spectacular!) will run you upwards
This holiday season, give a gift that’s both nautical and nice: a cruise on the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder or Disney Dream, all decked to the “raft-ers” with holiday cheer. From Thanksgiving through the new year, Disney Cruise Line adds sparkle to each ship, with traditional “turkey day” fanfare, Christmas
Pixar’s Finding Nemo is a masterpiece and one of Disney’s most popular films! Disney and Pixar are brilliant in their ability to weave humor, drama, and touching storylines into beautiful films that every member of the family can enjoy. Since Finding Nemo is so popular, I decided to have a little
If you think decorating your home for the holidays is a big task, imagine decorating a 1,115-foot-long ship.
Every photo has a story. Lou Mongello reports in his Walt Disney Trivia Book that the Contemporary Resort was originally referred to the “Tempo Bay Resort Hotel.” He cites early picture postcards of the Contemporary with a written description listing the name as the Tempo Bay Resort Hotel. Mongello says
In less than two weeks, the joy of the holiday season will come in the form of a fully decorated tree to 17 local military families from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit!
Every photo has a story. When you need a break from the Walt Disney World theme park holiday crowds, or you would just like to do some Christmas shopping, look no further than Downtown Disney. There’s no better shopping spot for the ultimate Disney fan. With fabulous stores like Once
The holiday season at Disneyland Resort gets underway Monday, Nov. 14, and will continue daily through Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. For the first time, the Holiday season at Disneyland Resort will be extended to celebrate Three Kings Day, known as Día de Reyes. From Jan. 6-8, 2012, look for special décor and entertainment in Frontierland …
Every photo has a story. One of the more well known Disney Christmas decorations found outside the gates of the Magic Kingdom is the victorian era inspired Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Walt Disney World pastry chefs use a classic gingerbread recipe from Austria to create their gingerbread
Calling the holidays at Walt Disney World “magical” seems a bit cliché; after all, it’s magical 365 days a year; you don’t need twinkling lights and Christmas ornaments for that. Yet, there’s something undeniably special about the Christmas season at Disney World. And, since the holidays come early (festivities usually
Joyful Celebrations and Timeless Traditions Delight Guests at Walt Disney World Resort It’s the month before Christmas and throughout Mickey’s house, the trees are all glowing, bringing smiles to The Mouse. Choirs are singing, bakers taking great care, sounds and smells of the season are filling the air… At Walt
Highlights Include New Holiday Segment for ‘World of Color’ plus Fireworks, the Christmas Parade and Snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A. Mickey Mouse celebrates the holidays with a cartoon-style Christmas tree this season as new décor adds merriment to Mickey’s Toontown for the 2011 holidays at Disneyland Resort. The holidays shine
