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Saturday was a big day in our family, so we spent the day at the Magic Kingdom. One of the things we had not video taped was Splash Mountain, so we got a FastPass and whisked past the long lines for a wet, wet, wet ride. The ride...
jim lewis
Disney Vacation Club offers you hundreds of destinations around the world, money-saving benefits and the Disney level of quality that exceeds your expectations. Disney Vacation Club has changed the industry and as such, one of its own has been elected Chairman of the...
bibbidi bobbidi boutique
We here in and around the Walt Disney World Resort have been able to schedule our little ones for the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for quite some time; something our friends out West could not enjoy - until today. Starting today, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is now open...
up screening
UP is the next movie to come from Disney/Pixar and it will have a special advance screening on May 2, 2009. Too bad it is on the West Coast, but it is for a good cause - to benefit The Piedmont Educational Foundation. The details Saturday, May 2nd Reception: 6pm...
lantern slides
Do you remember the pre-show at the old Country Bear Jamboree? Where they had the slides rotating out while you waited for the show? I have found a cache of original slides from that pre-show. [kml_flashembed fversion="8.0.0"...
webby’s
The Annual Webby's list of honorees has been released and Disney Vacation Club's micro-site for the new Bay Lake Towers property has been nominated in the Travel category. Bay Lake Towers Disney Vacation Club's newest property, Bay Lake Towers, is getting noticed even...
flower power
Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival continues to blossom this spring with lots of events happening this weekend. From the special events and the Great American Gardener Series to the Flower Power Concert Series there is a lot to keep you entertained this...
goodnight kiss
Disney's Animal Kingdom is home to some of the most memorable experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort. Guests to the park get so engaged with the beauty of the natural world, they sometimes forget the chance to meet and greet their favorite Disney animals. Well...
muddy buddy ride
If you like running, riding and getting muddy, than the folks at Disney's Wide World of Sports has the endurance event for you. The Muddy Buddy Ride and Run returns to Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex on May 9 for its 10th Anniversary. Dates and times: Muddy...
sounds like summer
Epcot will be home to the Sounds Like Summer concert series this year. Starting in June and extending through August, every weekend, Epcot will be host to the concert series. American Gardens Theater The whole family will be rockin’ and rollin’ to legendary music this...
tea’s park’s reports
The Themed Entertainment Association and Economics Research Associates have posted their annual report (link to PDF of report) on the industry. The TEA/ERA Attraction Attendance Report identifies the top commercial theme parks and waterparks around the world and...
disney movie club
If you are a fan of Disney movies, the Disney Movie Club is offering a pretty good deal on filling out your library. The Offer It is real easy, just pick 4 movies and checkout. The Disney Movie Club is a membership club so you do agree to certain terms when you sign...
plant a billion trees
The Disney Store and Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy have planted one tree to match the number of earth-friendly reusable tote bags that have been produced; these bags are available for purchase at Disney Store locations...
newport beach film festival
Launched in 1999, the Newport Beach Film Festival is celebrated as one of the leading lifestyle film festivals in the United States. Annually presenting over 350 films from over 35 countries, the Festival has featured many acclaimed motion pictures, including the U.S....
stickers
Whether you are are 3, 33 or 103, there is something fun about getting a Mickey Mouse sticker as you wander through the parks at the Walt Disney World Resort, near Orlando, FL. The castmembers at the parks have used character stickers as a way to get a smile out of...
disney auction items
AUCTION HAS BEEN CANCELLED: We have all seen the fondness that Michael Jackson has had for all things Disney over the years; from his own amusement park called Neverland to his appearance in one of the first 3D movies at Disney, Captain EO. Well times have forced the...
expedition everest
Expedition Everest is the newest mountain in the Disney Range. The attraction hurtles guests along a high-speed roller coaster with an encounter with the legendary Yeti. The amount of work that it took to make the ride is staggering and it all begins with making a...
disney and technology
Walt was a consummate innovator. Throughout his life he was always pushing the boundaries of entertainment, technology and perceptions. That heritage continues today at the Walt Disney World Resort and all around Disney's World. Press Release With each new attraction...