This past weekend members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club enjoyed two full days of holiday happenings at Walt Disney World Resort during the club’s annual Magic and Merriment event. In fact, the event was so popular in past years that D23 doubled the capacity this year by offering
Tag: Cinderella Castle
Everyone Gets The “Royal Treatment” When Dining With Cinderella
When I heard that I could dine in Cinderella’s Castle, I swear I just about passed out I was so excited. The chance to see the inside of such a magical place was enough to get me to whip out my credit card, and the fact that they serve food
Magic Kingdom Christmas Tree On Display December 6th
If you are in the parks, or heading that way and are wondering when the Christmas tree is going to be up at the Magic Kingdom you’re in luck. The wait is almost over and the tree will be on display December 6th. We will have pictures on Chip and
Look Inside a Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park
While Christmas is still a few weeks away, the holiday parties – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties, to be exact – are already underway at Magic Kingdom Park.
Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle
The holiday season finds “Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle” at Disneyland covered in freshly fallen snow. With its exciting new look, the Castle will serve as a shimmering centerpiece for a daytime holiday celebration. As evening arrives, the Castle will undergo a transformation as special lighting effects and a new musical
Planning for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: When to make Reservations and what to bring with you
Nothing says “girly girl” quite the way that a totally princess-ed out girl can! And nothing at Walt Disney World quite princess-es out your girly girl like Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. There are two locations for the BBB at Walt Disney World. The first is at the World of Disney Store
2011 Event Details: Christmas at Walt Disney World
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
Cinderella’s Holiday Wish Returns to the Magic Kingdom November 4th
The Christmas season will officially begin this Friday, Nov. 4, with the return of Cinderella’s Holiday Wish and Castle Dream Lights at Magic Kingdom Park. During the Cinderella’s Holiday Wish stage show, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, Pluto and Cinderella appear to admire the lovely holiday decorations at the
Happy HalloWishes
FRIGHTFULLY FUN FIREWORKS: Orange-hued fireworks explode over Cinderella Castle while illuminated pumpkins are projected onto the facade during the “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks show. The pyrotechnics show is part of “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party,” an after-hours Halloween celebration that takes place on select nights at the theme park. (Gene Duncan, photographer)
Worth the Ride – Main Street Vehicles
If you speed down Main Street, U.S.A. towards your favorite attractions, you may have never noticed all the vehicles of Main Street. I was guilty of this until the past few years. And even then, I noticed them, but never knew how to take a ride. On our last trip,
Disneyland sued over alleged lead problem
A nonprofit group that has filed dozens of environmental suits against major companies is now accusing Disneyland of exposing children to lead. The Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation sued the corporate owner of the Orange County theme park in April. That suit claims that stained glass windows in Cinderella’s Castle, brass
Cinderella’s Holiday Wish beginning November 4th
The spectacular castle lighting show, “Cinderella’s Holiday Wish“, is set to begin this year on November 4th. The show will run nightly at the Magic Kingdom through to the end of 2011. Here is the schedule and show times for 2011. November 4th – December 30, 2011 – 6:15pm Nov 4th and
Walt Disney World & Disney Store Bring Disney Magic to San Juan, Puerto Rico With Fun-Filled Family Events Oct. 7-8, 2011
Disney Store and Walt Disney World Resort® will begin making magical memories at Plaza Las Americas in San Juan, Puerto Rico with two great fun-filled family events. Beginning Friday Oct. 7, 2011, Disney will celebrate the final stop of the hugely popular Disney Parks’ “Let the Memories Begin” US Tour
Could Disney Be Returning to ‘Castle of Illusion’?
Back before Sega was famous for their Sonic the Hedgehog character, they had licensed Mickey Mouse from Disney for the side scrolling adventure game ‘Castle of Illusion’. The game became very popular, enough to warrant two sequels called ‘Land of Illusion’ and ‘Quackshot’. Sega lost the rights years ago, but
