WaltDisneyWorld posts

by Katie Hammel (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Sep 30th, 2009 at 9:30AM:
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Volunteer one day of your time next year, and you could receive a free day of admission at a Walt Disney theme park in return. The Disney company has announced that one million people who volunteer with the HandsOn Network can get into any Disneyland Park in ...

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Aug 12th, 2009 at 12:00PM: John William Moyer, a 60-year-old visitor to Walt Disney World probably won't be welcome at the theme park any longer. The Cressona, Pennsylvania resident was convicted of feeling up Minnie Mouse (yes, there are people inside those suits). Moyer claimed he was innocent, and his son vouched for him, saying that his father would never touch a woman inappropriately.
Meanwhile, the victim reveals, ...

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
Aug 4th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Prices are about to go up at Disney World, but the company is keeping the increases reasonable. Theme park multi-day admission prices will increase by 2.5 percent to 5.3 percent, depending on the nature of the passes. In 2006, when the economy was strong, the park hiked prices 16 percent.
The money has to come from somewhere. Hotel bookings are down 7 percent for Disney's domestic parks this ...

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
Jul 5th, 2009 at 11:30AM: One monorail crashed into the back of another at Walt Disney World early this morning, killing one driver and shaking up a family of six. According to the park's statement, "Today we mourn the loss of our fellow cast member. Our hearts go out to his family and to those who have lost a friend and co-worker."
The monorail, according to a report by CNN, was shut down, as the park works with law ...

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
Jan 15th, 2009 at 9:00AM: The "Bundles of Free Smiles" gig is exactly what you need in this dismal economy. Instead of settling for a disappointing "staycation" (oh, how we all loathe that expression) or digging deep into your pockets for regrettable recreation, the Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau is giving you six months to pack your bags and get out of town. From now until the end of June, you can check out ...

by Jamie Rhein (RSS feed) (10 months ago)
Jan 11th, 2009 at 10:30AM: This week begins a new season of American Idol. Perhaps one of the contestants will get his or her own corn maze like David Archuleta did this year.
For anyone hoping to make it onto the show, and possible corn maze fame, here's another way to do it. At Walt Disney World at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida, starting on February 14, you can warble, croon or belt it out in front of a Disney ...
![Vintage Macy's: A bit of the parade and a lot of movie clips]()
by Jamie Rhein (RSS feed) (11 months ago)
Nov 27th, 2008 at 2:30PM:
Macy's in New York City is one of those icons that features into many a trip to the Big Apple.
Our travel agent in Singapore told us when she visited the U.S. that Macy's was her favorite stop in NYC. Of course, she also told us that one week in Disney World was not enough.
This video that spans several years shows just how much Macy's has played into American culture. Ignore that it's an ...

by Jamie Rhein (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
May 25th, 2008 at 3:30PM: There's the Enchanted Tiki Room version of the bird world found in the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World. This is a place where mechanical birds talk and sing. Then there is Disney World's real bird world. These are not the birds put here on purpose as part of an exhibit, but birds that just show up. These birds don't talk, at least not in human speak, but they do sing.
When I was at Disney ...

by Jamie Rhein (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
May 26th, 2007 at 9:07PM: With Pirates of the Caribbean's huge success at the box office, it's no wonder Disneyland and Disney World revamped the Pirates of the Caribbean ride last summer. I do think this ride is still my favorite and certainly didn't mind seeing Johnny Depp several times throughout last time I was a rider.
Before Johnny appears (smile), I mean Captain Jack, there's a huge image of Davy Jones projected ...