The new Disney Store is officially open in Times Square and a cast of characters led the way in grand style to celebrate the unlocking of magic! Jordin Sparks performed the beloved theme song to Beauty and the Beast in celebration of the grand opening of the Disney Store in
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Vote for Chip and Company!
WOW! I have just found out that WDW Daily News is running a poll where we have been nominated for: Best General Disney Information We have been listed with the Big Boys as far as Disney News Sites go. I feel really honored to be nominated and even considered to
Room Refurbishments Begin At Port Orleans Resorts
According to PortOrleans.org, an unofficial but extremely fine website, the anticipated room refurbishments have begun at Port Orleans. As of November 1 the French Quarter has started and is expected to be complete sometime in April. From there they will proceed to the Magnolia Bend (mansion) area and then on
AquaDuck Water Coaster on the Disney Dream
Disney Cruise Line introduces a cruise industry innovation on the Disney Dream with the debut of AquaDuck, the first-ever shipboard water coaster. Guests aboard the new Disney Dream can get swept away on the exhilarating high-speed flume ride which features twists, turns, drops, acceleration and river rapids. Stretching 765 feet
Cupcake Store opens in Downtown Disney
This article comes to us from Sarah Tully at the OC Register. The Cupcake Store is back selling treats in Downtown Disney. But it has yet to settle into a permanent spot. The Mission Viejo-based business opened in a white kiosk near ESPN Zone on Oct. 16. But the store
The Magic of Dining in Walt Disney World
Typically in Walt Disney World the park attractions are what most people focus on the most. It’s so easy to overlook all the wonderful dining locations while you are running from one thing to the next in the the most magical place on earth! Riding the Tower of Terror is
Watch out for that Treetop Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Nostalgic memories of childhood playtime translate into over-the-treetops family vacation time with the addition of Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. The treehouse villas combine a dash of luxury and comfort with the nostalgic memories of a childhood fortress. Nestled in natural forest glens, this new phase
Disney Channel All Star Party – 60 Second Game Review
Play in over 30 mini-games based on popular Disney Channel show and movie locations and themes Play as your favorite Disney Channel star or unlock the ability to play as your Nintendo Mii Play in circuit mode or free play mode with up to 4 players Unlock new games and
Disney VoluntEARS and Audubon of Florida Flock Together for Osprey Recovery
After a four-month rehabilitation at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, an adult male osprey was recently released at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort near the site where he was rescued earlier this summer. An eager group of Walt Disney World Cast Members and resort guests looked on as the
Take Five at Walt Disney World: Epcot
As I mentioned in my previous guest post on “Take Five” at the Magic Kingdom, I’m a former tour-park commando who still enjoys the adrenalin rush of a full touring itinerary. It wasn’t until I took a deep breath and learned to take five, though, that I began to truly
Best Things I Love About Disney – The Festival Of The Lion King
MUSIC! DANCE! FLOATS! ATHLETICS! EXCITEMENT! It’s hard to find all of these things anywhere but at Disney’s Animal Kingdom they are presented many times daily in The Festival of the Lion King (FOTLK) in the Camp Minnie-Mickey area. This is one of three or four things that draw me back
Disneyworld Quick Tips – Advanced Dining Reservation Backup Plan
With the new Advanced Dining Reservation up and running. There is bound to be some glitches in the system. If you look closely at the picture above you can see a 24 hour outage window. Brenda yesterday was nice enough to point out a glitch in the system here. I
Would Walt Disney Approve of Modern Disney?
I don’t really know how many times I’ve heard a Disney employee say: “I think Walt would have liked this (or that)!” But I think it’s safe to say that it happens often. A new Promotion comes along, and it’s just what Walt would have thought up. A new Attraction
Winter Weather Tips for Your Disney World Vacation: Don’t Leave the Coat at Home
Ahhh Florida: the land of sunshine, warm weather, and year-round sandals. For those of us from “up north” the chance to visit this sunny paradise is just an added bonus to having a Disney vacation in the winter months. But if you are making your first visit to Florida during the winter months, here’s a little secret you should know before you leave your winter coat at home and pack your swimsuits…. It can get cold in Florida. Like in-the-30s-cold
