Marvel Entertainment Inc. said its shareholders would vote Dec. 31 on whether to approve its $4 billion acquisition by Walt Disney Co. Under the deal, first announced Aug. 31, Disney will pay Marvel shareholders $30 cash and 0.7 shares of Disney stock for every share of Marvel stock. The acquisition
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Main Street, U.S.A. Holiday Fun Facts
Some Fun Facts from the Disney Park Blog! Did you know that a team of 10 cast members create holiday décor all year round at the Disneyland Resort? There are a ton of decorations around the parks, all three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, but here are some specific
Locker & Wheel Chair Rentals prices go up
Effective November 20, 2009, the price for locker rentals at Walt Disney World increased (deposit prices remain the same). The prices are now as follows: — Theme Parks: small locker $7 per day, plus $5 refundable deposit; large locker $9 per day, plus $5 refundable deposit — Water Parks: small
Mobile Wait Times for Android & Pre Now Available
For the Android user who wants to go to Walt Disney World and needs to know the wait time for certain attractions in the famous park, TouringPlans.com has a solution. Lines, a mobile website that displays estimates of wait times for every attraction at Walt Disney World. The folks at
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World
Disney World is offering several new ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve this year: A special two-hour, all-you-can-eat dinner & dessert and exclusive viewing of the Wishes fireworks show will be offered at the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station on December 31 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. The Dinner and Dessert
Collection of Disney’s “Space Mountain” Ride Videos
This is a full ride through Space Mountain on November 15th, 2009 (it is still in soft opening). Space Mountain Queue, Part 1. This is from November 15th, 2009 at Walt Disney World.
The Gingerbread Carousel at Walt Disney World’s Beach Club Resort
Each holiday season at Disney’s Beach Club Resort in Florida, a team of pastry chefs builds a giant gingerbread carousel in the hotel lobby. Every visible part is edible — the chocolate and fondant horses, the gingerbread floor and canopy, the white chocolate figures of Mickey Mouse and his friends,
Magic Kingdom Park Transforms for ‘Christmas Party’
If you loved the last time elapsed you will really like this one too!
See More, Wait Less at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World has long been an American Shangri-La—a place for children to live out their dreams and for adults to remember their childhood. But in this economy, with discretionary spending tightening up, many families are reluctantly choosing to forego the experience. Steven M. Barrett, an emergency room physician and
Magic Kingdom Castle Lighting – First of the 2009 Season
This video is from Jeff Lang, here is the first castle lighting ceremony of 2009 at Walt Disney World. Taken on 11/10/2009
Epcots Lights of Winter retired from Disney World holiday lineup
Walt Disney World officially announced late Wednesday it is retiring the Lights of Winter holiday arches at Epcot, ending this weeks speculation on several Disney-related message boards. The note from DisneyParks twitter reads: The Lights of Winter at Epcot has been enjoyed for years. But tech to operate the lights
Disney Fun Facts – For Die Hard Fans Only
Some interesting Fun Facts I found online about Walt Disney, DisneyWorld and DisneyLand. Some I have heard before others I had no clue…Be sure to share with us any others you may know in the comment section below. * The Pirates of the Caribbean Ride at the Magic Kingdom for
Lady Footlocker – Run Like a Princess Sweepstakes
Enter Lady Footlocker’s Run Like a Princess Sweepstakes for your chance to win a trip to Disney World to participate in a half marathon. 50 additional winners will also receive a $100 Lady Foot Locker gift card. Entry Frequency: 1 x daily per person/email End Date: November 30, 2009 at
Disney Food Rumor: The Victoria Room at Victoria and Alberts?
Rumor has it that Victoria and Albert’s is developing a new, and even more sumptuous, offering for patrons: The Victoria Room. The Victoria Room will be a dining experience even more extravagant than the Chefs Table. Rumored Specs “Menu will have a 12-16 course dinner “Experience will include all new