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We went to the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party this past Friday evening. It was our first time at the event and I have to say I enjoyed it…mostly. The party starts officially at 7:00 pm until park closing. It is a hard-ticketed event, which means it is an...
cinderella castle @ 40
While waiting for the festivities to begin yesterday during the 40th Anniversary celebration, I decided to have a little fun with Hipstamatic. Hipstamatic is a great little iPhone app that replicates a litany of traditional film lenses and films; giving your digital...
40th Anniversary
Happy Birthday to the Magic Kingdom today. Although no officially dedicated until October 25, 1971 today marks the 40th Anniversary of the opening of the Magic Kingdom to the public. There was a great celebration this morning and I will have more pics, but I wanted to...
sushi
So, wandering around Epcot this past weekend it was clear to see what time of year it was - Epcot International Food & Wine Festival time. All the booths were in place, areas were cordoned off with shrubbery and we were getting excited for this upcoming weekend....
kermit the frog
Jim was born on September 24, 1936…just a few short months after my own father. He has had a major impact on my life, just like my own father. I remember the day he died…I was living in Red Bank, NJ and the news was devastating to so many of us who grew up with him...
avatar + disney
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide is joining forces with visionary filmmaker James Cameron and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the world of AVATAR to life at Disney parks. Through an exclusive agreement announced today by Disney, Cameron’s Lightstorm...
mickey mouse patterns
Well, we have had quite an adventurous few days/weeks here at etckt.com. Our site was recently hacked and it took a little bit to get back to 100% but we are now back to normal. We have undertaken a few changes due to this attack and will continue to refine our...
fantasy update
The final building block for the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Fantasy, was placed on September 3, 2011 at the Meyer Werft shipyard signaling completion of a major milestone in the ship’s overall construction. The final block placed was a 265-ton portion...
casey’s
I enjoy a good hot dog…it is a simple pleasure and you used to be able to find tasty ones all over the Magic Kingdom. A while back they switched over to turkey dogs and although I know they are supposed to be healthier, they taste awful. That's why I was so excited...
6000 +
Cirque du Soleil celebrated the 6,000th performance of La Nouba at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort. La Nouba features high wire and flying trapeze, acro-gymnastic performances and other displays of coordination and strength, set to live music and brilliant...
rapunzel’s celebration
As Rapunzel is welcomed into the Disney Princess royal court on Oct. 2 at Kensington Palace in London, England, Disney Princess fans can feel a part of the special occasion by participating in an online video contest on Disney.com. Whether it’s the kindness shown by...
real 3d glasses
RealD Inc. and Walt Disney Pictures are celebrating the release of the animated classic “The Lion King” for the first time in 3D with limited-edition, Simba-themed RealD 3D kids’ glasses. Featuring movie-themed colors and a picture of the cheerful and feisty lion cub...
6th baby elephant
The elephant herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom got just a little larger with the birth of a baby calf. Weighing 311 pounds, the male African elephant was welcomed into the group by his mother Vasha, 10 herd members and a team of animal care professionals assisting with...
arnold palmer golf
Walt Disney World Resort and Arnold Palmer Golf Management have signed a 20-year strategic alliance to create even more magic for Disney golfers. Beginning Sept. 25, Arnold Palmer Golf Management will operate, manage, maintain and help promote all five Disney courses...
football!
With the start of football season just a couple of weeks away, Central Florida is gearing up to shine in the national spotlight with a Disney-sponsored football game showcasing teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the Mid-Eastern and...
rockstar mickey
Constantine Maroulis, star of Rock of Ages and former finalist on American Idol, joined Fisher-Price® and Disney Consumer Products to bring down the house at D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. today with a rockin’ concert to introduce the new Rock Star Mickey interactive...
d23 racap
This weekend, Disney film fans went behind the scenes to explore the exciting roster of projects on the horizon at The Walt Disney Studios. Rich Ross, chairman, The Walt Disney Studios; Sean Bailey, president, production, The Walt Disney Studios; John Lasseter, chief...
dcp at d23
Disney Consumer Products announces an exciting schedule of must-see events during the ultimate Disney fan event, D23 Expo, held at the Anaheim Convention Center from August 19-21. Fans will enjoy exciting announcements, meet and greets with Disney artists and talent,...