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garden rocks concert series for 2015 epcot food + wine festival
Eleven pop bands with hits spanning several decades will play the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the 22nd Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 4-May 17, 2015. The Garden Rocks Concert Series debuts in 2015 to span a broader range of decades and...
bob iger’s pay and some of what’s wrong with Disney today
Bloomberg has an article on the recent increase to Bob Iger's executive compensation as the CEO and Chairman of The Walt Disney Company. His compensation rose 35 percent to $46.5 million in 2014, according to a filing today. The average front-line cast member salary...
happy birthday space mountain
On this day in 1975 Space Mountain opened in Tomorrowland at The Walt Disney World's Resort Magic Kingdom Theme Park. The roller coaster, although conceived in the 60's, could not be realized until the technology was available almost a decade later. Gordon Cooper...
disneyland 60 block-cut illustration
With the advent of Disneyland's 60th Anniversary set for this year, we wanted to create some original content for the site that celebrated this milestone. Personally, I have been enjoying a resurgence in my traditional training and have been spending more time...
2014 haunted mansion holiday at disneyland
The Holidays 2014 season marks the 14th time that Jack Skellington has visited the 999 Happy Haunts who dwell in the Haunted Mansion, transforming this attraction into Haunted Mansion Holiday. Each year, Jack dresses up as “Sandy Claws” as he and his ghost dog Zero...
2014 holidays at disneyland resort, by the numbers
Thousands of twinkling lights, miles of ribbon and garland plus ornaments galore transform the Disneyland Resort into a winter wonderland that “Just Gets Merrier” during the holiday season. Here’s a sample of what guests will experience throughout the Merriest Place...
disney holiday shopping and black friday
With dozens of unique shops that stretch from the Marketplace to the West Side, there’s no need to hit the mall during the bustling holiday season. Downtown Disney is a 120 acre shopper’s delight with stylish boutiques such as Cherry Tree Lane and TrenD, a shop for...
happy birthday mickey mouse!
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBgghnQF6E4 We celebrate Mickey Mouse's birthday on this day in commemoration of the debut of Steamboat Willie. Although it was not the first cartoon short Mickey Mouse appeared in (Plane Crazy and Gallopin' Gaucho were both produced...
big hero 6
Hiro Hamada and his huggable companion Baymax, from Disney’s newest animated feature “Big Hero 6,” are welcoming guests to Hiro’s garage workshop inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Fans of the movie, now in theaters can also tour the...
happy halloween, 2014
Halloween is my favorite time of year; from my early childhood, I have always loved Halloween. As an adult, I have come to appreciate it as the beginning of the holiday season and wonderful times with my family. Here's hoping you have a safe and Happy Halloween!...
in 1971 disney world was officially dedicated
On This Day in 1971, Disney World culminated a 3-day long celebration of the formal grand opening of the park. Although opened since October 1, this day was chosen as the day to formally dedicate the park. Roy spoke to his brother's dream and dedicated the park which...
northwest coast inspired iconography
As we continue to evolve etckt.com, one of the key things we will be expanding is our original content creation. Currently we are working on a new iBook experience for Epcot and a Kickstarter plan around that development. In the interim, however, there numerous...
star wars land speculation, continued
This past Saturday September 27 marked the closing of the Studio Backlot Tour; an original attraction that provided a glimpse behind the scenes of a "working" studio. Honestly, the "working" part of that phrase was aspirational at best. Yes, the park did provide...
some disneyland resort fun facts
At the Disneyland Resort, stories grow from the ground up — literally. From carefully manicured flowers on Main Street, U.S.A., to desert plants in Cars Land, the landscape is part of...
let the food and fun begin
A rockin’ after-hours street party and a premium food-and-beverage package for Walt Disney World Resort guests will debut during the 19th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase Sept. 19-Nov. 10, 2014. Celebrated for its inspired flavors,...
are you getting ready for the 2014 epcot food and wine festival?
A rockin’ after-hours street party and a premium food-and-beverage package for Walt Disney World Resort guests will debut during the 19th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase Sept. 19-Nov. 10, 2014. The Scoop on What’s Cookin’: The new Epcot...
happy 35th birthday big thunder mountain railroad
Hold onto your hats and glasses! The wildest ride in the wilderness is up and running with an upgraded track, restoration of the historic Rainbow Ridge Mining Town, new paint on portions of the mountain and updates to the train vehicles. Guests taking a ride on this...
2014 christmas holidays at the magic kingdom
Starting November 7 and through the merriest weeks that follow, guests of Walt Disney World Resort will find themselves in a wintry wonderland that blends yuletide traditions and holiday cheer. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: Beginning at 7 p.m. (after regular...