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
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Downtown Disney Christmas Trees to be Donated to Local Military Families
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!
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 7th Day of Christmas at the Magic Kingdom Flag Ceremony
Every photo has a story. Picture this…there are 8.5 million lights decorating the resorts, theme parks and down towns of Walt Disney World. If you purchase a ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, there is a 100% chance of Disney created snow flurries. If you’ve braved the holiday crowds to make it to
Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates 15,000th Guest
Now there’s a rare sight. Mickey Mouse and Goofy just rolled out the red carpet in the wild for a special group of adventurers exploring Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s part of the celebration of an important milestone at the experience – our 15,000th guest.
Justin Bieber, The Muppets and More at Walt Disney World Resort Taping of ‘Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade’ TV Special for ABC
Last Friday and Saturday, the Magic Kingdom wished upon more than a few stars, as some of the top names in entertainment taped performance segments for the “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” that will air December 25 on ABC-TV in the U.S., in Canada on the CBC network and in 177 countries around the globe on the American Forces Network (AFN).
Happy Birthday, Walt Disney!
Walt Disney once said, “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.”
2011 American Music Award-Winners Casting Crowns Headline 30th Night of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort
I have some very exciting news to share. 2012 will be the 30th year of Night of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort and this year’s lineup is super stellar!
Capturing Disney in Pictures: Haunted Mansion, Florida Style
Every photo has a story. People enjoy being scared for fun, and what better place than a haunted house? Studies show up to 40% of Americans believe in house-haunting. So nearly one in two people believe, more than they believe in any other paranormal actitity, that spirits haunt houses. Your buddy standing next to you right
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 4th Day of Christmas viewing Castle Dreamlights
Every photo has a story. One of the newest traditions at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World is not the lighting of the Main Street Christmas tree, but the lighting of “Castle Dreamlights,” the light display covering Cinderella Castle. The numbers are nearly as high as the park attendance.
New Fantasmic Dining Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Forget sit-down dining when you’re in a hurry to play – the new “A Taste of Hollywood To Go – A Fantasmic! Dining Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios lets you enjoy an affordable picnic plus reserved seating for the fab “Fantasmic!,” the park’s nightly extravaganza that takes guests inside the dreams of Mickey Mouse – into a world where his magic creates dancing waters, shooting comets, animated fountains, swirling stars, balls of fire and other amazing wonders.
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 3rd Day of Christmas at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Every photo has a story. With theme park crowds at some of their highest levels during the Christmas Season, you may need a break from the long lines. Hop a monorail and head over to the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa for some holiday shopping in a fabulous resort
DisneyQuest Celebrates New Year’s with Interactive Fun at Downtown Disney
If you’re looking for a cool family-friendly event to ring in the new year, you might want to check out the cyber celebration at DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney. The event was very popular last year so they brought it back for another go-around.
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 2nd Day of Christmas at Downtown Disney
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
See Old Saint Nick at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort
One of my fondest holiday traditions at Downtown Disney Marketplace is taking my girls to see Santa at his chalet. We have always avoided the chaos of the traditional malls and instead made a more enjoyable visit to Downtown Disney.
