Today Disney California Adventure park guests will be able to greet the new statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse themselves when Buena Vista Street officially opens! Take a look: A plaque just to the right of the statue tells the story of Walt Disney’s arrival in Los Angeles in
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Grand Opening Today: Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park
I highly recommend watching the Disney•Pixar film “Cars” before you visit Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park. It will refresh your memory of all the charming details of Radiator Springs, from the blinking light in the middle of town to Luigi’s Leaning Tower of Tires outside his shop. Watching
Get Wild for Less on the Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
For a limited time, you can get wild for less on the Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Now through August 25, 2012, you can save $50 on treks at or after 11:45 a.m. I recently took a trek deep into the Pangani Forest with Josh Sussman,
Disneyland Resort Guests Can Now Purchase Park Tickets Through Their Smart Phones
Disneyland Resort guests have a new way to purchase theme park tickets – from their smart phones! Starting today, the Disneyland Resort will begin testing this technology at the Main Entrance during busy times, all in an effort to help guests get their tickets and get into the parks faster
Time Travel Mater to Premiere June 15 at Disney California Adventure Park and June 16 on ABC
The movie “Cars” took us on an unforgettable road trip down Route 66 and dropped us off in Radiator Springs, the quaint little town that’s located on the famous Mother Road. But how did Radiator Springs come to be? Who rolled down an empty road and parked himself on that
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series Bringing Classic Hits to Epcot This Weekend Through July
The good ole days return to Epcot as select summer nights heat up from June to July with the some of the world’s greatest tribute bands. Classic hits from the likes of U2, The Bee Gees, Bon Jovi and many more will rock during Sounds Like Summer concert series. The
Disney to Raise Walt Disney World Ticket Prices
According to WDW Magic, ticket prices will soon be increasing at the Walt Disney World Resort. One day tickets could increase from the current price of $85 to $89. Prices for Anual Passes will likely increase as well. Disney has already increased the price of the Premier Passport, which allows
Sneak Peak of Merida Meet and Greet at the Magic Kingdom
On May 12, 2012, Disney’s newest princess Merida from the Pixar film Brave debuted at the Magic Kingdom in a new Walt Disney World meet-and-greet featuring three animated bear cubs, coloring, and an archery lesson. From what I hear a soft opening is under way now with an official opening
‘Ransom’ Coming to Blu-ray on June 5, 2012
One of my favorite Mel Gibson movies is Ron Howard’s 1996 remake, ‘Ransom’. The story revolves around Tom Mullen (Gibson), a multi-millionaire who owns an airline, whose son is kidnapped from a Central Park science fair. Working with the FBI, Tom will do anything to get his son back. This
“The Color of Money” is Coming to Blu-Ray!
One of my favorite films from the 1980s is making its way to Blu-ray for its 25th anniversary, The Color of Money! A young and up-and-comer named Tom Cruise gets to share the silver screen with a legend, Paul Newman. Newman won the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal
Star Wars Weekends TV – Now Arriving at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars Weekends returns to the Walt Disney World Resort during May and June 2012, as Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The annual special event, included in regular theme park admission, will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10, 2012. Related articles Top 5 Hollywood Studios Traditions (chipandco.com) Celebrities,
Star Tours 2.0, Little Mermaid Delayed at Disneyland and California Adventure
I found this bit of news on Ricky Brigante’s Inside the Magic website. You can read the original article here. The Little Mermaid dark ride, currently under construction at California Adventure, was supposed to have a spring opening date, but alas, it has been pushed back to June. No specific
Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom: The one ride I MUST ride
Chip threw down the gauntlet the other day, challenging one of us to write a series of stories on what the one ride at a park you would absolutely have to ride, and why. So, for this post, I’m going to focus on my must ride for the Magic Kingdom.
