Dec 1st, 2010 at 12:00PM:
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is one of the most popular holiday events at Walt Disney World.
Each night at dusk, the lights are turned on at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It is impossible to take a picture that shows the magnitude of Disney's dancing lights display. It completely covers the buildings in the theme park's Streets of America section. So, to try to give you the ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Disney's Spectacle of Dancing Lights: By the numbers
Dec 1st, 2010 at 12:00PM:
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is one of the most popular holiday events at Walt Disney World.
Each night at dusk, the lights are turned on at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It is impossible to take a picture that shows the magnitude of Disney's dancing lights display. It completely covers the buildings in the theme park's Streets of America section. So, to try to give you the ...Duffy the Disney Bear - New face to see (and buy) at Disney Parks
Nov 25th, 2010 at 12:00PM: If you are planning at trip to Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World at the holidays, you will likely encounter Duffy the Disney Bear.
And when you do, I imagine you will likely think, "Hey, who the heck is this?"
No, you've never seen Duffy in a Disney movie. He's never been in a Mickey Mouse cartoon or a Pixar animated short. And he's not the star of a new series for preschoolers on the ...Turkey with presidential pardon not going to Disneyland
Nov 20th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Each year just before Thanksgiving, the president pardons a turkey in a ceremony at the White House, saving that turkey from its likely fate atop a dining table. But this year, that turkey is not going to Disneyland.
Disney started flying the pardoned turkeys to California in 2005, when Disneyland was celebrating its 50th anniversary. The turkey has served as grand marshal of the the Disneyland ...Photo of the Day (09.24.10)
Sep 24th, 2010 at 6:30PM:
It's an absolute travesty that Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was removed from Disney World. It is by far the greatest amusement park ride ever created and was one of the original attractions at the park when it opened in Orlando in 1971. Just 27 years later, it was replaced with a Winnie the Pooh attraction. Gone are the dual tracks, last second turns and fantastic disorientation that made Mr. Toad's ...German tourist arrested for bomb threat at Disney World
Dec 2nd, 2009 at 4:00PM: Seriously folks, who out there doesn't know by now that it's just not okay to make a bomb threat? It's not okay at the airport, and it's not okay at Disney World either. But still, we have yet another story about someone getting arrested for making a false bomb threat.
A 37-year old German tourist told security that he had two bombs in his backpack as he was passing through security at Walt ...A tilt-shifted day in the life of Disney's "The Magic Kingdom"
Oct 2nd, 2009 at 10:00AM: There are thousands of videos posted to the Internet each day - but every now and then you come across one that just makes your jaw drop. Such is the case with the Disney video published above. October 1st was the Magic Kingdom's birthday, and to celebrate, Disney shot a video showing a day in the life of the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World. This isn't just any boring old video - it was ...
Disney offers free park admission to volunteers
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 ...TSA claims Disney souvenirs equal weapons - takes toys from an 8 year old
Jul 29th, 2009 at 4:30PM: OK, this does it - the TSA has finally proven that they are incapable of any rational thought. When 8 year old Jeremiah Ramirez took a trip to Disney World, he did so in order to take his mind off the loss of his father, who died of cancer. What was supposed to be a normal flight back home with some of the toys he purchased at the park, turned into a show of power by the security staff at Ft. ...Daily travel deals - 6 nights Disney World, $79 Marriott rooms and $429 Caribbean packages
May 26th, 2009 at 3:30PM: Welcome to our new format for daily travel deals. Starting today, we'll let you in on the hottest trips from our network. As with all travel deals, these trips can sell out at any moment, and the price we publish may not always be based off a departure from your home town. Disney vacation package Starting at just $1360, a family of 4 can spend 5 nights/6 days in a Disney hotel, receive a 6 day ...Disney stops looking for breasts after a decade of trying
May 6th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Why do I always miss the good stuff?
Disney has announced that it's no longer going to scan riders on Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror, Space Mountain and California Screamin ... for unfettered chests. Apparently, women are known on these rides from time to time to flash for the camera. Though I've looked for it on each ride, I've never witnessed these public displays of exuberance.
I'm not ...French Balloon soars 400 feet over Disney World
Apr 20th, 2009 at 7:00PM: French Balloon maker Aérophile just announced the newest attraction for Disney World. Their 105 foot high "Characters in Flight" balloon will soar 400 feet over Downtown Disney, and can carry up to 30 passengers in its gondola. When the weather cooperates, passengers will be able to get a 360 degree view for up to 10 miles. The balloon is tethered to a special star shaped landing dock, and ...Orlando offers "Deal of the Week"
Apr 4th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Orland's "Bundles of Free Smiles" campaign just got a little more interesting. Now through the end of June, you can take care of the "Deal of the Week" to squeeze a bit more value out of your trip – up to $100 worth. For the first two weeks of this program, it could be three times that! First, go to VisitOrlando.com/smile by April 17, 2009. Book four nights at the Orlando World Center ...10 tips for making a trip more affordable
Dec 15th, 2008 at 9:00AM: I read about a couple who bought a sailboat when common sense might have told them not to in this New York Times article awhile ago. Their kids were heading to college, and the economy had begun its rapid trip south. According to the couple, they have no regrets about the boat purchase.
The experiences they've had with their kids and friends on the boat have added to their good memories bank. ...Get a free ticket to a Disney theme park in 2009: Happy Birthday to you
Sep 19th, 2008 at 10:30AM: If you head to Disneyland or Disney World on your birthday in 2009, you can get in for free. That is a sweet present indeed. What's the rub?
There isn't one from what I can tell after reading the rules. There aren't any hidden tricks.
To get the ticket, register your birthday on-line and a confirmation message will be sent. Then, show up on your birthday with the confirmation message, a proof ...A water park does well its first year out and Disney is pleased with its earnings
Aug 18th, 2008 at 1:00PM: First of all, the water park Zoombezi Bay and Disney have nothing to do with each other, but there is a common element in their stories--their businesses have done swimmingly well this summer.
Zoombezi Bay, a new addition to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium opened on Memorial Day. When I was talking with the associate director last Thursday, he said that they are fiscally ahead of where they had ...Welcome to Dubailand, twice the size of Disney World
Feb 12th, 2008 at 12:00PM: I swear every time I read something about the United Arab Emirates development plans, I am amazed. Last week, I read about Masdar, the greenest city in the world, being built in UAE.
Today, I stumbled upon the plans for Dubailand, the world's biggest amusement park in the making. Currently, the largest amusement park in the world is the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, which is also the ...Disney World bans children from swanky restaurant
Jan 10th, 2008 at 3:30PM: The family-oriented Disney World resort became a little less family-friendly recently. Children were once welcome in Disney's posh Victoria & Albert's, the only restaurant with a AAA 5-diamond rating. No more. Evidently, the adults need a break -- and what a better place to take one than in an intimate dining room? Besides, do kids like fancy-schmancy food? I know I didn't when I was a kid. ...Disabled guests sue Disney on Segway ban
Nov 12th, 2007 at 2:00PM: A while back, Disney World made the decision to ban Segways from the park because "they can go faster than 12 mph" which is a danger to other guests. And now three disabled people are, of course, suing the company. "The suit filed Friday says they're among an estimated 4,000 to 7,000 similarly disabled people who have turned to Segways as mobility tools," according to an article by the AP. Okay, I ...Saving Money at Amusement Parks
Jun 9th, 2007 at 11:50AM: In the past two weeks my daughter has headed to Cedar Point (with the school percussion ensemble), Kings Island (with her track team) and Fort Rapids, an indoor amusement park (for an end of the 8th-grade bash) and my five-year-old son wants to know when it's his turn. He has a point, but there's the cost to consider. Because my daughter went on school trips, she didn't pay full price. Now, we're ...Queens in the Kingdom
Apr 17th, 2007 at 7:39AM: USA Today recently interviewed the authors of a new gay-persons guide to the Disney Theme Parks, called Queens in the Kingdom.
Jeffrey Epstein and Eddie Shapiro talk about Disney's recent announcement that they'll allow "Fairy Tale" weddings for same-sex couples. (Actually, since California and Florida don't allow actual weddings for same-sex couples, they'll be "commitment ceremonies.")
They ...
