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platybus
Disney's "Phineas and Ferb" debuted "Perry the Platy-bus On Tour" yesterday in New York's Times Square before crossing the country as part of Disney Channel's summer of "Phineas and Ferb." The tour celebrates the top-rated animated series and kicks-off the countdown...
d23 special announcement
A strong commitment to corporate citizenship is as much a part of The Walt Disney Company's heritage as the family entertainment that has delighted and captivated audiences for decades. Disney opens a new chapter in that level of commitment at the D23 Expo on Friday,...
legend-wait-for-it-ARY
Television icon Regis Philbin, Muppets creator Jim Henson, the extraordinary actresses who vocally brought to life many modern-day Disney Princesses including Jodi Benson (Ariel from The Little Mermaid), Paige O'Hara (Belle from Beauty and the Beast), Lea...
@scobleizer
Saturday morning we got ready to head over to the Magic Kingdom. It was a big day because my girls had committed to going on the Haunted Mansion for the first time. It was very exciting to have them experience the ride for the first time. On our way into the park, we...
disney is cool this summer
It’s summer in Florida. Daytime temperatures are regularly pushing into the 90s. What’s a vacationer to do to cool off? At Walt Disney World Resort, guests can choose between a mountain ski retreat and a tropical getaway to take the proverbial plunge into water fun at...
paradise pier
Guests will enjoy wild, hilarious flying lessons beginning July 1 at Goofy’s Sky School, one of several new attractions and restaurants opening in Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure park. Along with the debut of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea...
the 4th
Walt Disney World Resort will pixie dust the night skies July 4 with special pyrotechnic shows, including a patriotic display at Magic Kingdom, a rock’n’roll spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and a classic sky show at Epcot infused with an Independence Day...
d23 expo 2011
The first-ever D23 Expoin 2009 left Disney fans asking when there would be another. From August 19–21, 2011, the Expo returns, bringing all the wonderful worlds of Disney under one roof at the Anaheim Convention Center for three remarkable days. From celebrity...
happy father’s day
Happy Father's Day to everyone! I will be lucky enough to be celebrating the day with my daughter's and our traditional breakfast at Ohana's at Disney's Polynesian Resort followed by some fun in the Magic Kingdom. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sonora Dodd of...
the enchantment reopens
The Sunshine Pavilion, featuring a show variously known as “Tropical Serenade” and “The Enchanted Tiki Birds,” debuted on Oct. 1, 1971, in Magic Kingdom. In 1998, following substantial refurbishment, it re-launched as The Enchanted Tiki Room – Under New Management,...
star wars weekends photo fun
With this being the last weekend for Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios, I thought I would add a few of my favorite photos from this year. Going to try to make it out tomorrow for the last day, but just in case, I hope you enjoy some of these shots....
main st. electrical parade
With the Memorial Day holiday I start to think about summer and all the great memories I have through the years. From picnics and family time to the visits to the Magic Kingdom and the wonderful Main St. Electrical Parade. With its long history at the park, with a...
car masters gallery
We had an amazing time wandering around the classic cars during the Cars Masters Weekend, last week and have finally found time to process some of the great shots we took during the day. We will leave the pictures to do the talking… Mater, part of the Pixar Weekend...
introducing vacationear
Planning your Disney vacation can be daunting, especially for families who are planning their first visit. Heck, planning any vacation can be daunting these days. With the multitude of destinations to choose from and the various ways to reach your destination let...
kidada
On May 4th, the Disney Store celebrated the launch of Kidada for Disney Store, an exclusive collection with celebrity designer and Disney enthusiast, Kidada Jones. The Charming Collection is a mix of apparel, jewelry, a limited edition Vinylmation figure and...
car masters weekend
Classic cars will meet their match as star racecar Lightning McQueen, pal Mater and master British spy Finn McMissile from Disney-Pixar's upcoming animated motion picture "Cars 2" race into town during Car Masters Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort May 13-15, 2011....
night of joy ’11
Christian music Artist of the Year Francesca Battistelli, TobyMac, MercyMe, newsboys, Jeremy Camp, Jars of Clay and Skillet will headline one of the most-decorated lineups in the 29-year history of Disney's Night of Joy Sept. 9 and Sept. 10, 2011. Filling the Magic...
pixar weekend
The 18th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is revving up for a dash to the finish line with Pixar's 25th Anniversary Weekend celebrating "Cars 2." The May 13-15, 2011 event at Walt Disney World Resort will bring this year's flowerfest to a...