Capturing Disney in Pictures: 1st Day of Christmas at Epcot

  Every photo has a story. The holiday season is a beautiful time to pay a visit to Epcot.  This topiary, one of the many artistic floral decorations on display,  provides an excellent photo opportunity.  You’ll find a wide variety of photographic possibilities throughout Walt Disney World before the New

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

  Every photo has a story. I do believe this is what Clark Griswold used for inspiration when he decorated his home in “Christmas Vacation.” The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was created by Jennings Osborne.  A successful Arkansas businessman, Jennings and his wife bought a large

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Inside Blue Sky Cellar at Disney California Adventure Park

Many Disney Parks Blog readers already know that Blue Sky Cellar is the place to get a behind-the-scenes peek at what’s coming to Disney California Adventure park. The space is periodically updated with new photos, videos and models – the latest refresh, which was installed in September, focuses on Buena Vista Street which will be completed next year.

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Reserve your spot now – Disneyland Candlelight Experience

Hey Disneyland Resort fans – an interesting opportunity has come across my desk, and I wanted to share it with you. It is a limited-capacity event that combines some rare Disney Parks experiences, and is unlike anything we’ve ever offered – especially here on the Disney Parks Blog.

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Stitch gets his own Gingerbread House at Walt Disney World Resort

There’s no place like Walt Disney World Resort for sugar fans during the winter holidays, with six spots for ogling amazing gingerbread creations: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Resort and the Liberty Inn at American Adventure at Epcot.

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Download the Disney Theme Park Merchandise Holiday Guide

As a child, I spent hours poring over catalogs while making my holiday wish lists for Santa Claus. That childhood memory sparked a new digital guide that we created for the holidays. Our goal was to present the “must have” gifts found at Disney Parks in both California and Florida using mostly photographs.

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: Ceremonial House Waterfall at The Polynesian Resort

Every photo has a story. Back on October 1, 1971, when Walt Disney World first opened, there were only two operational resorts: The Contemporary and The Polynesian.  Few people realize that while these deluxe hotels appear as fairly opposite buildings at first glance, they are almost identical in terms of structure.  These two iconic vacation

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Black Friday Deals at Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort

It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and while some people are prepping for the big turkey dinner others are prepping for the big shopping day: Black Friday. Here at the Disneyland Resort, we’ve got some great deals for you Black Friday warriors! Don’t miss these specials:

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: Giving Thanks

Every photo has a story. If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World, you’re thankful for something.  It would be easy to give thanks for my upcoming WDW vacation that starts in a mere 30 days.  I’m so thankful for the chance to return to Orlando, I am nearly jumping

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In 1934 Mickey Debuts in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The ad read, “See gigantic balloons designed by none other than Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse himself!” It was New York City 1934, and Mickey Mouse was about to make his grand debut in the Macy’s Santa Claus Parade (now Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade).

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