With the new Fantasyland expansion at Walt Disney World set to open in 2012, anticipation is running high. Tall construction walls edge one side of Fantasyland adorned with beautiful concept art and descriptions of the wonders that will appear next year. The looming cranes, thrumming motors, and occasional voices of
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Scotty McCreery Celebrates ‘American Idol’ Win at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
To celebrate his May 25 win on the popular “American Idol” television show, country music singer Scotty McCreery today was honored in a celebratory parade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Excited fans lined the streets, cheering on the 17-year-old singer from Garner N.C., as he joined Mickey Mouse in
I Love this Disney Site – The Relocated Tourist
Most hard-core dedicated Disney fans daydream at least occasionally about living closer to Walt Disney World – whether it’s a day’s drive or a 30-minute drive. Lately, that daydream has become a little bit more for my family. We’ve decided to seriously consider moving within a twenty-minute drive of Walt
Chip & Company Week in Review, May 30, 2011
Hello again friends! I hope you have been busy this week reading all of the great posts that we have presented to you over at Chip & Company, but if you haven’t been able to follow along as much as you would like, take a look at these posts to
Classic Disney – Do you remember these classic Disney Commercials?
On today’s Classic Disney I wanted to feature some really old Disney Commercials. This Space Mountain commercial – and its awesome special effects – was used to advertise the Tomorrowland roller coaster in its opening year of 1977. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 1979 1979 was the opening year for the
D23: Announces Spectacular New Prize For Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament
D23’s Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament Presented by Hasbro® TRIVIAL PURSUIT: Disney For All Edition kicks off the weekend’s activities at this year’s D23 Expo with a full day of mind probing on August 18. Participants will demonstrate their Disney knowledge before hundreds of onlookers in hopes to win the ultimate
Treasures Of The Walt Disney Archives Returns To The D23 Expo, Showcasing More Than 80 Years Of Disney History
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and the Walt Disney Archives are proud to announce the return of the “Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives” exhibit to the D23 Expo. During the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center, August 19-21, 2011, the 12,000-square-foot exhibit, which has doubled in size
Disneyland and Disney World Vinylmation Event Calendar for Summer 2011
If you are really into Disney’s Vinylmation(who isnt) check out the event calendar listed below. I have them separated by parks to make thing easier. For more details visit the Vinylmation Website. Disneyland: MAY 27, 2011 PRODUCT RELEASE D-Street at Downtown Disney® District in California: Vinylmation™ – Disney Afternoon –
Toys”R”Us Revs Up to Celebrate Disney-Pixar’s Big-Screen Adventure Cars 2
As Disney-Pixar’s Cars 2 prepares to speed into theaters on Friday, June 24, Toys”R”Us® stores are helping kids join the “Race Around the World” by creating the ultimate Cars 2-inspired “racetrack” boutiques in nearly 1,300 toy stores across the globe. Beginning June 1, United States fans can jump behind the
Disney’s Grand Gathering: The Experiences
If you’re traveling in a Grand Gathering, you have the option to enjoy exclusive experiences only for parties of 8 or more. Yes, these have an additional charge but they are wonderful experiences designed to delight everyone in your travel party. International Dinner and IllumiNations Desert Reception: Enjoy a buffet
Disney Parade Viewing Spots from a Wheelchair
One of my favorite things at Walt Disney World are the parades. It is a great opportunity to take a break and grab a snack. Plus if you are limited on the amounts of attractions you can ride its a great way to spend the afternoon or evening and see
Top 5 Places to Find Unique Merchandise at Disney World
Many stores in WDW tend to sell the same type of merchandise. For shoppers, this can be frustrating; but fortunately there are a some stores in WDW that sell unique merchandise that is difficult to find anywhere else on property. Here are my top 5 favorite places to find unique
Top 5 Disney World Attractions With the Best Lines
Standing in line at Disney World can be a pain. It is hot, you see strange things in line, and if you have kids they can get quite antsy. While Disney do anything about long lines (especially in the summer) here are the top 5 Disney World Attractions With the
Non Stop fun for guests this summer at Walt Disney World
Talk about making vacation memories: In summer 2011, guests at Walt Disney World Resort will begin embarking on adventures to places no one has ever gone – to the planets Coruscant and Tatooine, located in a galaxy as far away as imagination can carry them – as “Star Tours –
