Disney Gives $1.2 Million to Benefit Central Florida’s Children

Arriving at the Hope CommUnity Center with a Disney grant for $41,000, Walt Disney World cast members awarded the organization its top grant this morning as it marked the end of a 40-day celebration to surprise, recognize and reward organizations that improve the lives of local children. Since April 13, Walt Disney World has

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Marks 10 Years of Conservation Leadership

While guests may visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to experience the more than 200 animals from 30 different species roaming across 46 lush acres, the generosity of those guests has also funded conservation projects that extend far beyond the savannahs of the resort hotel. Since Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge opened

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Disney, ABC, and ABC Family 2011-2012 Complete Lineup

Disney Media Distribution today premiered its full 2011-12 lineup of scripted series from ABC Studios and ABC Family, including 13 new and 11 returning scripted series, to the international TV market at its annual International Upfront event. Held at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA, the event showcased the

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I Love this Disney Site – Tours Departing Daily

There are many Disney blogs I read daily like Chip and Co, but there’s one I always look forward in my RSS Reader called Tours Departing Daily, which is different than many Disney sites, because it’s a photography blog focusing on Disneyland Resort (my second home). The three photographers- Kevin

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Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers Giveaway

In celebration of our writer Lisa’s Beyond the Attractions A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers 2012 book coming out soon we are giving away to one lucky person a 2011 edition this week! Since it has been awhile since we have done a Facebook Giveaway I am going

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“Fake” Disney theme park closes its gates

  Disney-style characters are found all over the Shijingshan Amusement Park in China, but owners claim they are different. Deputy general manager, Yin Zhiqiang, said: “The characters in our park just look a little bit similar to theirs. But the faces, clothes, sizes and appearances are different.” They said that

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Classic Disney – Walt Disney World – Journey into Magic

Walt Disney World’s Journey Into Magic. Join many hosts and families as they try to conquer what makes Walt DIsney World so one of a kind. This was soon after Star Tours opened , having the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center and the Disney-MGM Studios as the only Walt Disney World

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Chip & Company Week in Review, May 23, 2011

This has been a busy week for the writers over at Chip & Company! There is so much to talk about. This week we’ll be looking more at some movie reviews and trailers, the opening of Star Tours 2.0, and other things, so let’s get to it! Starting us off

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Bambi 2 -Releasing From The Disney Vault For The First Time Ever In HD!

Walt Disney Studios invites audiences to once again fall in love with the adorable, beloved forest friends – Bambi, Thumper, Owl, Flower and Faline – in this magnificent Bambi II Special Edition, the heartwarming story of a son’s courage and a father’s love. Available for the first time in Blu-ray™

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D23’S The Rocketeer 20Th Anniversary Celebration at Historic El Capitan Theatre In Hollywood June 21

In 1991 when The Rocketeer hit theaters, actor Bill Campbell effortlessly won fans over with his sincere portrayal of the heroic Cliff Secord. In honor of the 20th anniversary of this Disney film favorite, Campbell will participate in a panel discussion hosted by writer/producer/director — and self-proclaimed Rocketeer fan — Kevin Smith. The panel will occur

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I love this site – The Monorail Society

Picture a world where every major city had a rapid transit system of the future. Walt Disney did just that as he envisioned the technology of the Monorail being utilized in place of light rail or car or bus transportation. He even campaigned for this in political circles, but his untimely

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Maximizing the Magic: 5 Tips to Make Your Vacation Perfect!

If you are making your first trip to Walt Disney World, or your first trip in a long time, there are a few things you should do to prepare yourself and your family for your magical vacation. 1. Familiarize yourself with the park layouts-you should have a general idea of

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