The Splash Mountain ride at Walt Disney World shut down briefly Wednesday because of reports of a burning smell in the electrical room. Reedy Creek Fire Department Deputy Chief Richard LePere said there was no smoke or fire when crews responded shortly after 11 a.m. He said the ride was
Tag: Magic Kingdom
Spooky!!!! Haunted Mansion provides frightful fun to Magic Kingdom guests
The Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom is one of the most beloved attractions at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Pictured: Ginger, one of the “friendly faces” guests encounter along the way, stands in front of the 18th-century colonial manor that sits along the eastern banks
Disney off the Beaten Path: Tom Sawyer Island.
If there was ever an undiscovered treasure in Walt Disney World, it’s Tom Sawyer Island and Ft. Langhorn, located in the Magic Kingdom. Really, I should know: I’ve been going to the parks for over 20 years and I never visited this attraction until my trip last December. The day I finally visited
New Webcam shows Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
Weatherbug has a new webcam available at the top of Contemporary Resort for your viewing pleasure. The Camera is pointed at Cinderella Castle and you get a view of Tomorrowland. Click here to check it out. Here are some other ‘Disney’ webcams from around Disneyland and Disneyworld. Meyer Werft is
Zondervan Sponsors ‘Night of Joy’ at Disney World
Zondervan, a world leader in Christian communications, today announced it is a co-sponsor of Night of Joy at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Park near Orlando, Sept. 10-11, 2010. The event is one of the largest assemblies of Christian music performers in the country. Zondervan is inviting families, church
Miss America 2011 Contestants Have a Magical Day at Walt Disney World
All 53 contestants for the title of Miss America 2011 visited Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort on Friday, August 27, 2010. Representing fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, the ladies continued the Miss America tradition of walking together down
Amar’e Stoudemire poses with a basketball clad Mickey Mouse at the Magic Kingdom
New York Knicks power forward Amar’e Stoudemire poses Aug. 23, 2010 with a basketball clad Mickey Mouse at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Stoudemire, who signed with the Knicks in July, visited Walt Disney World Resort with family and friends. Gene Duncan, photographer
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Schedule & Details
“Boo” has never been uttered in a bouncier, bubblier, “not-so-scary” fashion than during “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade” … and ghostly apparitions never have been more wistful than they are skittering along the rooftops of Main Street, U.S.A. When you put it together with a green-and-orange fireworks spectacular and Land-to-Land trick-or-treating
Disney’s Night of Joy Schedule – Jam Packed with Stars
A star-powered, 16-act Christian music lineup will herald the return of Night of Joy to Magic Kingdom Sept. 10-11, with 2010 “Artist of the Year” Casting Crowns plus three other “Artist of the Year” recipients topping a bill featuring seven additional acts that have won Dove Awards or Grammy Awards.
28th Annual Night of Joy Sept. 10-11 in Magic Kingdom
2010 Christian music Artist of the Year Casting Crowns and past Christian music “Artists of the Year” Third Day, mercyme and Chris Tomlin head a star-powered 16-act lineup set for Disney’s Night of Joy 2010 Sept. 10-11 when the long-running Christian music event makes its return to Magic Kingdom. Also
Harmony Barber Shop, a Cut Above the Rest for Walt Disney World Resort Guests
Sit back in the good ol’ barber’s chair and get ready for a good old-fashioned haircut at Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. Located near the Emporium gift shop with a signature candy-striped pole outside, Harmony Barber Shop transports Walt Disney World guests to a simpler time
Actor Brendan Fraser meets Lady Tremaine aka The Wicked Stepmother
Actor Brendan Fraser, star of films including “The Mummy” and “The Mummy Returns,” poses Aug. 8, 2010 with a “step-mummy,” aka The Wicked Stepmother from “Cinderella,” at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Scott Miller, photographer
Disney’s TTA renamed to the ‘Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover’
This interesting news is coming to us from WDW Magic. Not sure why the sudden name change I guess they wanted to make the sign even longer. I am glad they don’t pay by the word. Here is the article: The ‘Tomorrowland Transit Authority’ has been renamed to the ‘Tomorrowland Transit Authority
POP PRINCESS: Teen Pop Star Jessica Jarrell at Disney
Teen pop star Jessica Jarrell poses Aug. 3, 2010 with Minnie Mouse at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. For the occasion, Minnie Mouse even traded in her signature polka-dotted dress for one adorned with hearts. Jarrell, currently one of the opening acts on Justin Bieber’s “My World”
