Who doesn’t love watching the creative ways that members of the U.S. Armed Forces are surprising their loved ones upon their return home from a tour of duty? Earlier this week, SPC Scott Halquist of St. Cloud, Florida, reunited with his children right here at the American Adventure attraction in Epcot. After Voices of Liberty finished their […]
In early 2013, Disney Cruise Line® will offer a variety of new itineraries departing from Galveston, Texas, providing even more cruise options for you. In addition to Western Caribbean cruises, Disney Magic® will set sail on 4-night Caribbean getaway cruises and 8-night Bahamian cruises that include a visit to the Walt Disney World®
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With the opening of New Fantasyland only a few months away, I’m beginning a series of articles to reveal merchandise we’ve created for this exciting area. I figured I’d start with Disney pins, which have been a part of major openings since the introduction of Disney Pin Trading in 1999. For New Fantasyland, the
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It’s Thursday night, which means a new look at a Disney Park after dark! Tonight’s shot shows Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park during one of my favorite times of day – dusk. I love the sight of our parks during this brief period because the attractions begin to illuminate, but there’s still a touch
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When I first saw the Red Car Trolley in Disney California Adventure park I knew it would be a great fit for this series. Our Broadcast Services team did an amazing job mounting four cameras in six different positions throughout the trolley as it traveled down Hollywood Blvd to Buena Vista Street and back again. The diagram
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Pixar fans will love the opportunity to meet John Lasseter – yes, he’s an animation genius, but he also makes delicious California wines (with beautiful labels, too). You can meet John and his wife Nancy for lunch at 12:30 p.m. October 19 at Citricos, where Chef Philip Ponticelli will pair Lasseter wines with seasonal cuisine.
Ahoy thar landlubbers … me matey Michelle already told ye ‘bout the Pirates League – now conscriptin’ in New Orleans Square at Disneyland park. Me fellow pirate, Kelly, and I have walked the plank, gettin’ our own pirate makeov-arrs and new pirate names – now we’re part of Capt. Jack’s crew! Spy fer yerselves …
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I’m a huge fan of The Seas with Nemo & Friends attraction at Epcot where you can interact with the stars of the hit Disney•Pixar film, but there is one thing I miss about the original The Living Seas Pavilion – the hydrolater. Iconic to The Living Seas Pavilion, this 20 passenger capsule elevator took guests
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When the sun sets here at Disney Parks, it’s time for our nighttime spectaculars. And tonight, we’re sharing a few updates on what’s to come this year at the Walt Disney World Resort, including plans to expand seating for Fantasmic! shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Beginning in November, “Celebrate the Magic” at Magic Kingdom Park will transform Cinderella Castle with spectacular
Just a few days until Night of Joy 2012 at Magic Kingdom Park – very exciting. FYI: I hear tickets are going pretty quickly; so you might want to get yours soon if you want to go. It’s a great time. Today’s artist profile presents a great new group called Royal Tailor. The four-member band –
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Are you ready for some football? College football fans united at Walt Disney World Resort this past weekend to celebrate the start of the season and partake in a special Fan Day for the 8th Annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney. Disney is a proud sponsor of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge. While football is
What’s the next best thing to Disney Cruise Line coming to Texas? How about a Disney cruise from Texas that visits Walt Disney World Resort! Toss in a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, and you have the ultimate Disney vacation! Starting next year, you can hop onboard the Disney Magic in Galveston and sail away to
Last week, I told you about a presentation I attended during the recent D23’s Destination D – “Animating the Disney Parks.” We’ve already learned about Claude Coats and how he brought his talents as a Disney artist to designing Disneyland. Today we’ll take a look at Disney Legend Herb Ryman, as remembered by former Imagineer Eddie Sotto at
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We think this signature beverage will be a big hit at Gaston’s Tavern when New Fantasyland opens later this year – LeFou’s Brew, named after Gaston’s sidekick in “Beauty and the Beast.” It’s no-sugar added frozen apple juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow, topped with all-natural passion fruit-mango foam. We bet the souvenir
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We previously took a look at the opening of Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station at Magic Kingdom Park when it opened back in June, but there are actually some hidden details here that are worthy of another Disney Parks Blog post. If you know anything about Disney Parks, you probably know that Walt Disney Imagineering often includes
Ready to hear more about Port Adventures you can enjoy on a Disney Cruise Line cruise from Texas starting September 22? Alright, well I saved the best for last – at least in my opinion! Today it’s all about the Caribbean waters again, but this time we’ll go below the surface! Whether you know how to
Pasta is one dish often served in my home as it’s easy to make and there are many options (gnocchi and angel hair pasta are two favorites). I want to visit Italy someday, as I heard the food there is amazing! The closest I get these days is the Italy Pavilion at Epcot (which
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