The largest number of front-entrance topiaries ever, 1,000 brilliantly hued butterflies, 240 floating mini-gardens and 30 million blooms paint a landscape masterpiece at the 19th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20 at Walt Disney World Resort. Among this year’s fun festival facts: 30 million blooms blanket the park
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Fun Facts Thrive At 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
The largest number of front-entrance topiaries ever, 1,000 brilliantly hued butterflies, 240 floating mini-gardens and 30 million blooms paint a landscape masterpiece at the 19th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20 at Walt Disney World Resort. Among this year’s fun festival facts: 30 million blooms blanket the park
Disney Characters Make the Rounds with a Special Dose of Magic at Florida Hospital for Children
Drawing wisdom from Mary Poppins, a dedicated team of Disney Cast Members is using a dose of Disney magic much like “a spoonful of sugar” to help the medicine go down. Throughout the year, Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team ventures into local hospitals to spread cheer at the Walt
Chip & Company Week in Review, January 23, 2012
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review. There have been a lot of stories to read about, so here are the stories that caught our eye last week: Disney is testing a new program that is similar to the Moms Panel or the Mickey
Uma Thurman Hangs out with Donald at Walt Disney World
Actress/model Uma Thurman poses Jan. 14, 2012 with Donald Duck in a 1900s-inspired fire engine while visiting the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Thurman, star of films including “Pulp Fiction” and “Kill Bill,” will be seen in the upcoming film “Bel Ami,” which
OneRepublic Makes Memories at Walt Disney World Resort in New Music Video
OneRepublic has re-created their hit music video “Good Life” and it’s a performance you won’t want to miss. The artists are making memories around some of your favorite Disney attractions at Walt Disney World Resort and they’re joined by several familiar faces, including Donald Duck on drums. Related articles A
Disneyland Celebrates Three Kings Day, Jan. 6-8, 2012
For the first time, Disneyland Resort will observe Three Kings Day as part of the celebration of holidays. Three Kings Day activities will be held Jan. 6-8, 2012, at Zocalo Park in Disneyland park. The festivities add to all the holiday fun, including beautiful décor throughout the park, nightly snowfall
Runners Set Their Sights New Features for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The ever popular Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA returns Jan. 5-8, 2012 with two new features – a relay option and a new medal. Runners in the 26.2 mile Disney Marathon can now join a buddy for the Disney Marathon Relay. Unlike other marathon relays, runners at
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).
What a Day for Donald at the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic at Walt Disney World Resort
There were a lot of marquee golfers battling to win the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic tournament at Walt Disney World Resort on Sunday. But given that the tournament was at Disney, it was fitting that a guy named Donald – i.e. Luke Donald – walked away with the trophy.
Disney Fantasy Upper Decks a Splashing Delight for Kids and Comfortable Retreat for Adults
An array of wet and wonderful new surprises help guests cool off as they enjoy soaking up the sun aboard the Disney Fantasy, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship scheduled to set sail in March 2012. AquaLab Debuts on the Disney Fantasy On the Disney Fantasy, guests can splash and play
New Dooney & Bourke Comic Collection Arrives at Disney Parks in October
I’m a big fan of the heritage of the Walt Disney Company. In particular, I love when Disney merchandise gives a nod to the past. There is a new Dooney & Bourke collection arriving in October at Disney Parks that draws inspiration from a rather humorous side of Disney –
Reservations Open for Lunch at Donald’s Dining Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Donald’s Dining Safari at Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is expanding from breakfast to also include lunch. Donald’s Dining Safari Lunch with Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and their pals begins Dec. 4 at the restaurant in Harambe Village in the Africa area of the park.
Miss America Contestants Visit Walt Disney World Resort
Look who stopped by Magic Kingdom Park last week. All 53 contestants for the title of Miss America 2012 – and current Miss America Teresa Scanlan – continued a Walt Disney World Resort tradition of walking down Main Street, U.S.A., and making some magical memories. Representing fifty states, the District
