If you’re heading to Walt Disney World today, you’ll see some amazing things — but nothing like this. This morning, photographer Kent Phillips captured Space Shuttle Discovery as it soared over Cinderella Castle on its mission to the space station. After the shuttle’s climb to orbit, Kent also photographed Discovery’s
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Another Walt Disney World Bus Crash
Orlando Sentinel Reporting A Disney bus driver has been charged with careless driving after two passenger vehicles were struck by the bus shortly before noon on Saturday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, bus driver Fredrick Cassens, 81, of Auburndale struck the back of a 2009 Chevy sport utility vehicle
Parents of 9-year-old killed by bus say Disney bus driver was at fault
The parents of the boy killed by a Disney bus Thursday say Walt Disney World is to blame for the accident. Chase Brubaker, 9, of Redington Beach, was riding his bicycle with a friend Thursday when he was killed by the bus on the park’s camping grounds, according to a
Celebrate Mom throughout May at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
With all the things that mothers do, don’t they deserve more than one day of recognition? The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is celebrating mothers for the entire month of May with the “Mother May I” promotion. True to its name, guests can take advantage of all five weekends
Statement from President of Walt Disney World on Bus Incident
A short time ago, Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort, delivered a statement concerning today’s bus incident. Here is her statement: “This afternoon, we experienced a tragic accident on our property. We are deeply saddened by what happened and are doing everything we can to provide resources and
Southwest Airlines and Disneyworld Resort Check In
According to Mouseplanet: It looks like Southwest Airlines is finally being accepted into the fold of the Resort Check-In component of Disney’s Magical Express. Beginning next month, Disney World Resort guests flying with SWA will be able to check their luggage at their resort. This program has been in test
First Look: Cantina de San Angel Expansion at Epcot
From the Disney Park Blog: Earlier today, Thomas shared a first look at an amazing pizzeria opening at Epcot Italy Pavilion. And now I’ve got a sneak peek of what you can expect to see when the construction wall comes down at the Mexico Pavilion later this year. If you’ve
First Look: Pizzeria at Epcot’s Italy Pavilion
From the Disney Park Blog: As a pizza lover, I raved when we announced plans for an authentic pizzeria at the Italy Pavilion at Epcot but now I’m really craving a first slice after seeing what’s coming later this year. This is your first official peek at what the new
Disneyworld ‘Tron-orail’ divides Disney faithful
One of Walt Disney World’s monorail trains has undergone a radical makeover. The familiar, single-striped paint job has been replaced by the image of a motorcycle set against a blue background on the front cab — with a shimmering trail of light that extends the length of the train. The
Annual Passholder D Street Sneak Peek
On Saturday, April 3, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Passholders will have an opportunity to be among the first guests to experience the opening of D Street at Walt Disney World, the newest merchandise location where urban inspired product “intersects” with a Disney creative edge. Passholders will also
Nuclear plant shutdown saps some of Disney World’s power
Problems at a nuclear power plant on Florida’s Gulf coast have created a bit of a headache for Walt Disney World. Progress Energy’s nuclear plant in Crystal River has been shut down since late last year, after workers in the midst of a maintenance project discovered a crack in the
Stimulus Plan for Rail Line Shows System of Weak Links
The drive from Orlando to Tampa takes only 90 minutes or so. Despite the short distance, the Obama administration awarded Florida $1.25 billion in stimulus money to link the cities with a fast train to help kick off its efforts to bring high-speed rail service to the United States. The
Disney Family Fun sweepstakes offers chance to win a trip to Walt Disney World
Disney FamilyFun.com is currently offering its Explore the World Sweepstakes, with the chance for one person to win a trip for four to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Prize Details: The prize features a 5-day 4-night vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort for the winner and up to
Classic Disney – Main Street Electrical Parade 1999
The Disney Park Blog is digging back through the Walt Disney World video archives today – to 1999 and a night you could’ve been driving toward Magic Kingdom Park with Pete’s Dragon in the lane next to you. In May of 1999, a few weeks before Main Street Electrical Parade
