Even as they attempt to dig out from the global recession, Walt Disney World and other theme parks could face a new threat: Higher crude oil and gasoline prices. That’s a potential concern raised by stock-research analysts who follow the Walt Disney Co. for Janney Capital Markets. “We suspect the
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Passholders can ride shotgun for free at Walt Disney World Speedway
Here is a great Disney deal worth noting for Disney Passholders. Passholders, here’s a pretty sweet deal if you’re into NASCAR. Stop by Walt Disney World Speedway — it’s situated right in front of Magic Kingdom — and you can do a Ride Along from Richard Petty Driving Experience for
View from the front yard – Disney’s New Year’s Eve Magic Kingdom fireworks
Could you imagine hanging out in your front yard and watching these fireworks? I know while it seems cool I would not want to live next to Disneyworld.. The Magic Kingdom presented the Fantasy in the Sky fireworks to ring in the new year of 2010. The finale features fireworks
Star Wars Weekends 2010 Dates Announced
News just in concerning Star Wars Weekends 2010…we’ve confirmed dates for the annual event held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Here are the weekends: May 21 – 23 May 28 – 30 June 4 – 6 June 11 – 13 If you’ve never been, Star Wars Weekends is an
DIY’s ‘House Crashers’ to Feature Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park
If you enjoyed Disney Parks look at how Magic Kingdom Park transforms for “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party†then you’ll want to catch DIY Network’s next “House Crashers†show — it’s a special episode featuring Walt Disney World Resort. Here’s a quick look at what to expect: As you can
Disney Pic of the Day – Zooming Down Main Street, U.S.A.
This image is straight out of the camera with nothing done after the exposure was made, utilizing a slow (6 sec) shutter speed while manually zooming the lens during exposure. I consider it merely an alternative to the traditional view from Town Square, nothing more. I particularly like the way
Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule December 2009
Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyworld.com Current Magic Carpets of Aladdin (Magic Kingdom) closed through 12/19/09 for refurbishment. Typhoon Lagoon closed through 1/9/10. Upcoming Lake Buena Vista Golf Course closed 12/25/09 only. Palm Golf
Special Holiday Offer at the Pirates League
I It’s always nice to discover special offers at Disney Parks and the latest at The Pirates League is worth noting — it’s 50 percent off all Pirate Packages. Yes, from now through January 3, you’ll get half off each package if you’re a Walt Disney World Resort guest, annual
Holiday Treats and Merchandise at Disney World – Disney Food Blog
Found a great article from AJ at the Disney Food Blog of all the yummy treats that are on sale now at Disney World. From Holiday Brownies to Holiday-Colors Dole Whip’s. What I wouldn’t give for smell-o-vision right now. Click the picture above to take a look.
Where to find Santa at Disney World
Here are some places you’re likely to find Santa on Disney property, though if he’s called back to the North Pole, his schedule could change: ** Magic Kingdom: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (intermittently) daily in Town Square next to City Hall. The Jolly Old Elf also makes an appearance
A look at the last 10 years of Disney World growth and the next 10
Walt Disney World may one day add a fifth theme park. But it won’t happen in the next five years. At least, that’s according to projections by planners at the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the semi-autonomous government that oversees Disney World. Reedy Creek is in the midst of updating its
Mickey’s Christmas Carol Emporium windows at Magic Kingdom
For the 2009 Christmas season, Disney has reinstalled into the Magic Kingdom’s Emporium windows the long out of view animated window displays based on the holiday favorite, “Mickey’s Christmas Carol.” Six scenes tell the classic story of Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit and Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge. These scenes
Space Mountain full ride video and refurbishment report
After being on refurb for 7 months, and scheduled for an “official” public opening on Nov 22, Space Mountain had a soft opening in test mode 2 days ago, that is still going on. Check out the article from Attractions Magazine here!
Space Mountain Attraction to Reopen with a Few Surprises
When renovation work finishes on the Space Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World Resort, it’ll be the same classic experience with a few new surprises. And now, Walt Disney Imagineering is offering an early peek at some of those surprises and the first images from inside the attraction. As you
