Look who stopped by Magic Kingdom Park. 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 of Columbia,
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Fantasyland Expansion Timeline Update!
We all know Fantasyland is expanding and we’re anxious to start our countdown clocks for the new experiences…if only we knew when they were going to open! Announcements were made at the D23 expo and a better idea of the timeline is out of the bag. Here are the projected
Disney World Quick Tip: It’s Everyone’s Vacation
In two short days, my extended family will be making the trek to Disney World — nine of us in all! We have been planning this vacation since September of last year, and now, with our vacation so close, I can’t stand the waiting! As the primary planner for the
‘Mickey’s Soundsational Parade’ Celebrates Music in Motion at Disneyland Park
Rhythm is king when the magic of Disney music takes to the streets in the new “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” in Disneyland park. A bevy of favorite Disney characters including Aladdin, Ariel, Cinderella, and Peter Pan will follow “the leader of the club,” Mickey Mouse, as they lead guests on a
All New Star Wars Weekends Merchandise
Year after year, I have watched the fan excitement unfold at Star Wars Weekends. Much like the Force, it’s everywhere at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – from meeting celebrities from the Star Wars galaxy to being the first guests in line to face Darth Vader at Jedi Training Academy. I like visiting Jabba’s Hut, a specially designed merchandise location created just for Star Wars Weekends (by the way, it’s located near Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster this year). The excitement in the “Hutt” is overwhelming as guests from all over the world descend upon this location for “must-have” Star Wars Weekends merchandise. This year promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever.
Ask a Disney Question: Is It Possible to Meet Every Character?
This question comes from Jason, who asks: “We are going on vacation this summer with our two boys and they really love Up and Cars. What characters are available to meet and greet while at Walt Disney World?” Jeremy, thanks for your question and for reading the site. There’s something
Specialty Rooms Will Give Guests The Royal Treatment
Hi everyone. I’m thrilled to start off the day by breaking another exciting announcement here on the Disney Parks Blog about two new Specialty Room offerings coming to the Walt Disney World Resort – health and wellness suites and Royal Guest Rooms.
Character Dining at Walt Disney World, Part Two
In yesterday’s post, we looked at character dining at the Walt Disney World parks. Today we are going to look character dining at the resorts. There are a high number of resorts where you can get a great character dining experience, so let’s take a look at them separately. 1900
Disney Legend Charles Ridgway’s Disney Memoir Now An Ebook
Spinning Disney’s World: Memories of A Magic Kingdom Press Agent by Charles Ridgway has been released as an ebook by The Intrepid Traveler, which published the original hardcover edition of the book in 2007. Spinning Disney’s World can be downloaded for $7.99 at Amazon’s Kindle Store. It is expected that the book
Disney’s Have a Laugh: Volumes 3 & 4 on DVD 6/14
Set sail for the high seas of hilarity when Mickey, Goofy and Donald go a-whaling and wind up going overboard – literally! Bark with laughter as Pluto is dogged by a pesky gopher who’s making mincemeat of Minnie’s garden. Then, have a ball with Goofy as he hits the links
Mickey Mouse Movie and Makeover in the Works?
In a recent interview with Burny Mattinson, he hinted that a full-length feature with Mickey and his pals, Donald and Goofy may be in the beginning stages. He seems to be pushing toward the classic Mickey, who was a bit mischievous compared to the Mickey today. Movements to the classic
Walt Disney World Dining: Breakfast at the Parks, or at the Resorts?
It’s one of the age-old questions asked about a Disney vacation: Which is better, to eat breakfast at one of the resorts, or to eat breakfast at one of the parks? As is so often the case when you are talking about this or that with regard to Disney,
The Magic behind the ‘Company’ – Getting to know Mike
In this special series, this week Chip & Company is bringing you special reports on who the people are that make up the Chip & Company writers. I hope you enjoy hearing about me, Mike, also known as Mickey to his parents (and anyone else that wants to call him
Fun Facts Bloom Across 305 Acres of 18th Annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Thirty million blooms, half a million plants, dozens of Disney character topiaries and 1,000 butterflies add up to a wonderful world of theme park color at the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, Mar…
