Do You Miss The “Lights Of Winter” As Much As I Do?

The “Lights of Winter” has always been a Disney fan favorite. Unfortunately, after 2008 Disney determined the lights will be no more. The Disney Company said that the technology to operate the display was outmoded so it was abandoned as a holiday display. Rather than a wordy article, I just

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911 call released in fatal Disney bus crash

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting on the 911 call released in fatal Disney bus crash. A 911 call made Sunday when a Massachusetts tourist was struck and killed by a bus at Walt Disney World’s Port Orleans resort was released today. An unidentified caller told a dispatcher the man, later

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Disneyworld Schedule of Events for Jan & Feb of 2011

Just in case your missed these Disney News Headlines for January & February of 2011. Here they are all together. Innovation and Technology Set Sail Jan. 26, 2011,  Aboard Disney Dream on Its Maiden Voyage When the Disney Dream sets sail on its maiden voyage on Jan. 26, 2011, guests

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Chilean Miners win a free trip to Walt Disney World Resort

New Year will mean new memories for the Chilean miners whose saga transfixed the world, as they are treated to a hero’s welcome and family vacations of a lifetime at Walt Disney World Resort next month. During their complimentary six-night Disney vacation, Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2011, the miners, their rescuers

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Disney Tackles Major Theme Park Problem: Lines

I just read this interesting article on the NY Times that talks about how Disney is addressing the thing I fear the most when visiting the Parks…Lines. Deep in the bowels of Walt Disney World, inside an underground bunker called the Disney Operational Command Center, technicians know that you are

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We’re Going to Disney World…for New Years!

As I am writing this post, we are within just a few days of our trip to Walt Disney World for New Years, and I honestly think that the next best thing to being at Disney is getting ready to go to Disney. Of course it’s all kind of crazy, trying to wrap up all the details that didn’t get taken care of because, well, we had this little Holiday over the past weekend…..but it’s all still good, because it’s a fun crazy!

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runDisney 2011 Disney Parks Marathon Schedule

Here is the complete runDisney 2011 Marathon Schedules for both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. January 6 – 9, 2011 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA The smiles easily outnumber the miles! Event Info Register February 25 – 27, 2011 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented

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Man dies after walking in front of Disney bus at Port Orleans resort

This article comes to us from the Orlando Sentinel. A Massachusetts tourist was killed Sunday when he walked in front of a bus at Walt Disney World’s Port Orleans resort, the Florida Highway Patrol said. According to witnesses, Robert Krueger, 69, of Yarmouth Port, Mass., on Cape Cod, was walking

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Disney World has Made Me a Runner

I have never been a runner. Remember in school having to run the mile? I walked. I’d jog a few steps when the gym teacher would yell at me, but then I’d go right back to walking my 16 minute mile. Soccer? I never liked soccer: too much running. Softball

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Disneyworld Hidden Gems – Epcot’s UK Pavilion

Tomes would be written about the attractions at Epcot oft times bypassing the minutiae of the architecture that evokes these feelings of nostalgia and giddiness for travel. My goal is to bring to light the small in order to give the traveller better vantage of the entire picture. Now we

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A Special Disneyworld Christmas Message from Brenda

Brenda (that’s me) and all of my family would like to wish each and every one of you a merry and magical Christmas. We hope you receive every blessing you could dream of and that 2011 will be your best year yet.  If you haven’t been to Walt Disney World

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Special: Behind the Magic – Disney Holidays

I have a special treat for you today an amazing behind-the-scenes look at how the Walt Disney World Resort decorates for the holidays! This originally aired on HGTV. Merry Christmas Related articles Hero’s Welcome Awaits Chilean Miners and Their Families at Walt Disney World Resort (chipandco.com) Merriest Sights at Walt

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