Michael Fradera, one of 55,000 competitors training for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna in January 2012, was forever changed in August 2007 when his armored vehicle hit a roadside bomb during a routine patrol near Bagdad. The former Marine and Army veteran, who lost both of his
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James Cameron Gets Further Inspiration at Disneyland Resort
On Friday, legendary film director James Cameron and fellow Lightstorm Entertainment production partner Jon Landau toured the Cars Land expansion site at Disney California Adventure park, accompanied by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs and a team from Walt Disney Imagineering. While there are no immediate plans for
The Exotics Course at Walt Disney World Speedway will be new home to “supercars”
Combine some of the world’s finest automobiles with a track specifically designed for drivers to safely experience their awe-inspiring acceleration, speed and handling and you have “Exotic Driving Experience”, the latest offering from Petty Holdings. Best known as owner and operator of Richard Petty Driving Experience, the worldwide leader in
Time lapse video of Fantasyland Construction
Time-lapse of the beginning of construction of the expansion of Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida. Related articles Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Construction Update October 2011 (onlywdworld.com) Imagineers Use Innovative Technology in Fantasyland Expansion (chipandco.com)
Is Disney’s Boardwalk Villas Resort For You?
We recently stayed 7 nights in Walt Disney World at Disney’s Boardwalk Villas. The question asked above, is it for you, depends on what you are looking for in a resort, how much time you will actually spend at the resort, and what types of amenities you prefer. We have
Annual Passholders receive free 2012 Calendar
For Annual Passholders that are going to be visiting Walt Disney World during December, Disney has announced that annual passholders will be able to receive a free 2012 calendar. To get the calendar, just head on over to Disney Outfitters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. This offer starts on
Is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort And Spa For You?
Walt Disney World’s premier resort is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa but that’s not really the question here. Is this resort what you are looking for is the question that needs to be answered. This particular resort generates specific and sometimes strong feelings from almost everyone. These feelings run
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Is Play-Tested at Walt Disney World
Watch carefully over the coming days and you may see people casting spells in Adventureland. Walt Disney Imagineering has recruited Cast Members to test a new interactive experience: Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Early next year, Disney Guests become the heroes in this role-playing trading-card game as they try to
Jake and the Neverland Pirates Coming to Disney Parks
Yo Ho Ho! Great News, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” fans! Jake, from the popular Disney Junior show, will begin greeting guests at Disney Parks this month. Starting November 13, Jake will be making regular appearances at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. He will join
Disney’s Cars Land Vacation Sweepstakes
Enter Disney’s Cars Land Vacation Sweepstakes for your chance to win one of 25 Disneyland vacations, one of 1,000 Target gift cards worth $100 each, or one of 10,000 Cars Land activity books. It’s full throttle excitement ahead with Lightning McQueen and the Disney Pixar Cars stars hosting all-new attractions,
Disney Family Time – Help for the Holidays Sweepstakes
Enter Disney Family Time’s Help for the Holidays Sweepstakes for your chance to win monthly prizes including a $250 American Express gift card, a $100 ToysRUs gift card, or a free iPad2. Click here for more details and to enter. Related articles Disney’s Cars Land Vacation Sweepstakes (chipandco.com) Kraft Singles
Walt Disney World Cast Members Pen Postcards for Troops
While the nation takes time this Veterans Day to honor those who have served in the armed forces, Disney VoluntEARS have been busy sending their regards through Operation Uplift. Operation Uplift was founded in 1995 by a Disneyland Cast Member after reading a letter from a soldier during Operation Desert
Is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort For You?
When you arrive at Walt Disney World and approach Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort for the first time it’s difficult to believe that you are in central Florida as opposed to a beautiful woodland setting in the far northern part of the United States. The setting itself is gorgeous and it
Eats and Entertainment – Dinner shows at WDW
Walt Disney World has so much to offer, including some of the finest cuisine in the country. So how does WDW make the best food even better? Easy, just add entertainment! Dinner shows have been a WDW staple since the first Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review opened in 1974. Read
