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The fourth annual Old Spice Classic at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex will feature eight teams – six of which reached the postseason last spring – in 12 games over three days, Nov. 26-27 and Nov. 29.
mickey’s christmas party
Walt Disney World Resort unwraps a sleighful of entertainment offerings during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom on 19 select evenings beginning Nov. 10 – including a rockin’ new stage show to welcome the winter wonderland season.
showboat jubilee
For more than 6,000 Walt Disney World guests, a 10-week limited engagement of the entertainment spectacular “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!” in Magic Kingdom will be an opportunity to get a taste of showbiz – or in Disney parlance, “be part of the magic.”
mm in kc
Mickey Mouse paid a visit to Kansas City this weekend, Walt Disney’s hometown, as he celebrated the unveiling of a traveling art exhibit that pays homage to Walt’s lifelong love of trains. He also unveiled the latest Mickey Mouse-inspired toy train set, Mickey’s Magic Choo Choo, releasing in time for the holidays.
baby bolo
Disney’s Animal Programs team helped to deliver 166-pound calf Bruehler from third-time mother Aibuni. Weighing 153 pounds, Bolo was born Oct. 12 to second-time mother Big Girl
2009 heroes
Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund has announced the recipients of the “Disney Conservation Heroes” award for 2009. The award program recognizes heroes who have made a positive impact on the environment and their communities.
hoop-dee-doo
Disney’s “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” dinner show has been leaving ‘em laughing in their spare ribs and fried chicken for more than 35 years.
disneyland is green!
Disneyland Resort has won the 2009 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award California’s highest and most prestigious environmental honor.
princess tiana wedding gowns
Disney Consumer Products and and renowned couture designer Kirstie Kelly are launching an exquisite gown inspired by Princess Tiana. The Tiana gown will take its place in the phenomenally successful Kirstie Kelly for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings line as the signature piece of an all new collection of bridal gowns.
espn innovation lab
The ESPN Innovation Lab officially opened today at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The Innovation Lab provides ESPN a real-world testing ground to continue developing new ground-breaking on-air products.
dine on the fairways
The 2009 Classic, taking place Nov. 12-15, will feature a culinary twist distinctive among PGA TOUR events. In addition to watching exciting golf action, spectators can sip, sample and savor elaborate dishes, unique wines and select beers along the fairways of Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course.
winter packages
Special offers at the Walt Disney World Resort this winter, allow guests booking certain packages to get up to 3 nights for free.
christmas at disney
No one packs more Christmas spirit into the holidays than the Walt Disney World Resort. Here are some fun facts, figures and trivia about the celebrations around the Walt Disney World Resort.
disneyland gallery
The Disney Gallery reopened at its new home near Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland. The first art exhibit, “Enchanting the Classics,” will focus on how artists at Walt Disney Imagineering have kept beloved Disneyland attractions fresh and exciting over the years with enhancements and surprises.
pirates of the caribbean
This is the second test video using a new camera to capture some of the dark rides at the park. As with the Haunted Mansion video, this video using a higher quality camera and lens to capture the excitement.
the haunted mansion
In our quest to paint as complete a picture of the experiences to be found at the Walt Disney World Resort, we are always updating our image and video libraries. Recently, in a test on some popular dark rides we used a new camera to capture some of the Imagineers work.
food & wine sampling I
So, we went over for a day of fun in the sun and to sample the great culinary treats at Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival this past Saturday and boy, did we eat!
october 1
The opening of Walt Disney World, later renaming the actual park the Magic Kingdom as EPCOT Center was being readied, was a seminal event in the tourism industry. It represented a change in the way the world saw Florida, but more importantly it changed the face of destination travel.