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out-of-this-world guardians of the galaxy toys
Marvel Entertainment in conjunction with Disney Consumer Products unveils an action-packed product collection to celebrate Marvel's epic space adventure, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, in theaters August 1, 2014. Best-in-class licensees including Hasbro, LEGO,...
disney volunteers help hundreds of local nonprofits
Disney VoluntEARS spend countless hours on community initiatives such as mentoring students, organizing donations at local food banks and advancing adult literacy. In recognition of their service, Walt Disney World Resort is giving more than $1 million to Central...
epcot food & wine festival reservations open soon
Foodies and festival fans can fire up their phones at 7 a.m. on July 31, 2014, to begin booking premium events slated for the 19th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 19-Nov. 10. During this year’s 53-day food, wine, beer and cocktail...
disney parks and resorts salutes US Military
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California are bursting with new attractions and entertainment for the entire family – and America’s military personnel can experience the fun through special theme park tickets and special pricing for...
star wars-land speculation at disney’s hollywood studios
So we were talking the other day about Harry Potter’s expansion at Universal Studios Florida and the topic came up, again, about how Disney might counter this business challenge. Naturally, one of the first topics to arise is Disney’s ownership of Star Wars and how...
happy birthday to disneyland…the happiest place on earth!
To all who come to this happy place: Welcome! Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created...
disneyland’s halloween time 2014
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort transforms Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks into cheerfully spooky, family-friendly Halloween environments beginning Friday, Sept. 12. Highlights include the seasonal re-theming of Haunted Mansion...
disney cruise line is the tops
Today, Disney Cruise Line was named Top Mega-Ship Cruise Line and Top Mega-Ship Cruise Line for Families by Travel + Leisure readers in the magazine’s World’s Best Awards 2014. This is the first time Disney Cruise Line has received the Top Mega-Ship Cruise Line award...
celebrate independence day at walt disney world
Guests can celebrate America’s birthday with a red, white and blue extravaganza at Walt Disney World Resort. There will be no shortage of nighttime fun as fireworks will dance across the skies above the Florida vacation kingdom. This year marks a special milestone in...
big summer blowout
This summer, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be celebrating “Frozen,” the hit animated feature film from Disney, with a daily character procession, sing-alongs with Anna and Elsa, fireworks, a polar playground, ice skating rink, ice carving demonstrations and a...
disneyland celebrates independence day, 2014
Disneyland Resort guests are invited to show their patriotic Disney Side this summer to celebrate America’s birthday. Guests will celebrate the holiday with a special fireworks show, “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” This stunning...
food trucks ahead!
A special food truck event, “Trucks on the Town at Downtown Disney West Side,” is rolling into Walt Disney World Resort from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Collaborating with Orlando Food Truck Bazaar, the event will feature local food trucks, the four...
harambe nights at disney’s animal kingdom
Harambe Nights, a dazzling theatrical production based on the beloved Disney classic film, “The Lion King,” and an energetic street party with gourmet dining will debut June 7 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Oscar-winning movie. A 55-minute theatrical...
seven dwarfs mine train open now!
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a playful and musical family-style coaster that immerses guests in the timeless story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, officially opened at Magic Kingdom on May 28th in time to greet summer guests to Walt Disney World Resort. Joined by Big...
epcot’s flower and garden festival updates
Thirty million multi-hued blooms, 100-plus whimsical topiaries, 1,000 native butterflies and dozens of new food and beverage marketplace tastes bring multi-sensory fun to the 21st Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 5-May 18 at Walt Disney World...
2014 star wars weekends coming soon!
The power of the Force returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for five consecutive weekends (every Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from May 16-June 15, 2014 for the park’s annual Star Wars Weekends. Guests will enjoy a galactic event jam-packed with out-of-this-universe...
50 years of “it’s a small world”
In a historic, global event, guests and cast members at Disney Parks around the world will unite in song to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “it’s a small world,” the classic Disney Parks attraction that opened as a tribute to peace and hope at the 1964 New York...
magic kingdom construction around the hub
One thing that immediately caught my eye on my most recent visit to the Magic Kingdom was the incredible amount of construction all around the hub; the moat was drained and they are getting prepared for some major renovations to this are of the park. You could really...