Most hard-core dedicated Disney fans daydream at least occasionally about living closer to Walt Disney World – whether it’s a day’s drive or a 30-minute drive. Lately, that daydream has become a little bit more for my family. We’ve decided to seriously consider moving within a twenty-minute drive of Walt
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Don’t Make These Newbie Mistakes!
If you’re reading here, you’re probably pretty Disney savvy and could come up with a list of “don’ts” in your sleep, but for those who aren’t, let’s talk about the most common mistakes Disney newbies make. Here are the ones we see over and over again–we’ve even made some ourselves: 1.
Disney World Fun Facts – Epcot
The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT) is the park with the future in sight, here you can play with up and coming gadgets in Future World and experience the sights and flavors of11 countries in the World Showcase. Originally opened in 1982 the park boasted some pretty advanced engineering
I love this Disney Site – Studios Central
Studios Central (www.studioscentral.com) is a fantastic site that I love visiting. Next to the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is my favorite park. It must be the singer/actor want-to-be in me (at least when I was younger) that draws me to that park. Or, maybe it is the fact that
Be Among the First in the Galaxy to Experience Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, at Disneyland Resort!
Guests will never know where the Force might take them as they embark on thrilling new Star Tours journeys, now enhanced with the breathtaking immersion of 3D. This is your opportunity to enter for a chance to experience the attraction before it premiers to the general public on Friday, June
Orlando Business Journal Recognizes Disney Community Leader as a Top Business Executive
At the recent 13th Annual Orlando Business Journal “Women Who Mean Business” awards dinner, Betty Martinez Lowery was recognized as one of five finalists in the Business Executive of the Year category. As manager of Walt Disney World Community Relations, Betty ensures the majority of Disney’s charitable support focuses on
Disney Gives $72K in Compassion Support for Children
As Walt Disney World Resort nears the midpoint of a 40-day celebration across Central Florida to shine a spotlight on charitable organizations, it is lending support to several groups that enrich children’s lives and care for their well-being. With special gifts totaling $72,000 in tow, Mickey Mouse and prize patrols
Disney World Planning 101 – Safety at the Parks
Do you let your guard down at Disney World? I find that I do. To most of us, Disney World is not only the happiest place on earth, it’s also one of the safest. It certainly feels like it. There are helpful cast members everywhere. You don’t have to look
New Study Shows Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Makes Strong Economic Impact Across Florida
A new study released today shows the magic Disney makes for guests at its parks and resorts and on its cruise ships translates into a strong economic impact not only in Central Florida but across the state. The $18.2 billion in annual economic activity generated locally by Walt Disney Parks
The benefits of staying on Walt Disney World property
The first few times that I went to Disney World, either with my Grandparents, or with my wife Cindy, we didn’t stay on property. For us, either we were going for just the day, or if we were going for multiple days, we just stayed at a local hotel –
Chip and Co Featured Partner – Disney Babies Blog
Disney has been a lifelong love for me. I ran the parks like they were my own personal playground for years. On a regular basis during my college years and the years following, I traveled to Orlando for mostly 1-2 day trips and new how to run Park Commando and
Breaking News: Disney in talks to expand to Texas Location
I have received word from a very reliable source that Disney is in talks with Frank McCrady, CEO of the East Montgomery County Improvement District to purchase land in New Caney Texas just outside Houston for an all new theme park!!! Yes you read that right.. Disneyland Texas! According to
Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children Begins a New Chapter in Children’s Health Care
Featuring the latest in pediatric clinical technology and soothing, kid-friendly environments, today’s opening of the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children ushers in a new era of children’s health care. The state-of-the-art facility offers patients a unique experience where kids are the main characters. To mark the momentous occasion,
Manatees Receive Expert Care at The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Jasper and Vail may sound like two western United States vacation spots, but they’re actually the names of two manatees at Walt Disney World Resort. Both male manatees were brought to Epcot for rehabilitative care provided by marine mammal experts at The Seas with Nemo & Friends. With approximately 5,000
