ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill at Disney designated official live viewing location for month-long international soccer event from South Africa. Soccer fans in Central Florida can get swept up in the fever of 2010 FIFA World Cup through unique viewing opportunities at Walt Disney World Resort. ESPN Wide World
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200 Students Enter Downtown Disney Resort Hotels 2nd Annual Teachers Contest
More than 200 students from around the country already have entered the “A+ For Teachers at Downtown Disney” awards competition being hosted by the Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels in partnership with AirTran Airways and Walt Disney World®, and more are expected to participate before the competition ends on May
Captain EO Starring Michael Jackson, Returns to Epcot July 2
CAPTAIN EO: “Captain EO,” the 17-minute, classic 3-D film experience starring Michael Jackson that entertained audiences at Epcot from 1986-1994, will return to Epcot July 2, 2010. The film’s return to the Imagination pavilion was announced by Walt Disney World Resort on April 28, 2010. “Captain EO” also will return
Disney World Powers 1000+ Homes for a Year by Changing Lightbulbs
One small change by Walt Disney World Cast Members has the potential to save enough electricity to power more than one thousand homes for a year. Disney Cast Members are retrofitting more than 1000 theatrical spotlights and floodlights around the resort with more efficient and longer-lasting light fixtures. Some of
Main Street Electrical Parade at Walt Disney World Draws Closer
Disney’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” will light up the streets of Magic Kingdom, headlining a season of after-dark excitement coming to Walt Disney World Resort in summer 2010. Beginning June 6 and continuing through Aug. 14, “Summer Nightastic!” will light up the night with shimmering, shining Disney magic in Walt
Disney joins SeaWorld offering free passes to travelers stranded by volcano
Walt Disney World said yesterday afternoon that it has decided to offer free admission to travelers stuck in Orlando, as flights to and from Europe continue to be canceled because of an erupting volcano in Iceland. Disney said it will offer one-day park hoppers on both Tuesday and Wednesday of
Guest Artisans Help Celebrate Earth Day with Disney!
At Disney Theme Park Merchandise we love Earth Day! We love it not only because it’s the birthday of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but we love it for all that it stands for! Earth Day inspires us all to be more aware of Mother Earth and teaches us to show appreciation
Disney World bus accidents – Are the GPS units distracting?
Three years ago, Walt Disney World set out to revolutionize its bus system. In a project dubbed “Magic in Motion,” Disney installed GPS-equipped computers in each of its nearly 300 buses, ensuring the vehicles could be tracked as they crisscross the vast resort. The goal was to create a sophisticated
Major League Gaming Makes a Stop at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Being an avid gamer I love this article from Disney Park Blog: If you think you’re a video game whiz, wait til you see the pros play. The Major League Gaming Pro Circuit season kicks off this weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort
Star Wars Weekends Brings Sci-Fi Saga to Life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jedis, Wookiees and Ewoks, Oh My! Once again, the power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine in May and June for Star Wars Weekends, a sci-fi fan-fest inspired by the popular film saga. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 21-June 13, 2010, Disney’s Hollywood Studios becomes
Party for the Planet on Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Another great article from the Disney Park Blog: April 22 is a very special day for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Not only is it Earth Day, but it’s also our theme park’s birthday. Could it be 12 years already? As an opening team member, I can’t believe how quickly time has
A Beautiful Place to Trade – Disney Pin Celebration 2010
The Disney Park Blog discusses with us this years Disney Pin Celebration 2010 and the theme behind this years event: Nestled deep in the heart of Trading Valley just off Route 498, you will find the eclectic little town of Trade City, USA. The town has many must see attractions
Doctors perform 3D Robotic Surgery at Walt Disney World Resort
For a time on Sunday morning, the meeting room in the Walt Disney World Yacht and Beach Club looked like one of those 1950s movie theaters with the audience wearing cardboard 3-D glasses. But instead of cartoonish characters on the screen, it was robotic pincers delicately snipping at the internal
Walt Disney World Construction Update
Mouseplanet is reporting on some construction to the Walt Disney World resort in Florida. Here is a listing of interesting items from paperwork filed with Orange County in the last week: Magic Kingdom Tom Sawyer Island – building, electrical and plumbing work. Magic Kingdom Frontierland – building, electrical and plumbing
