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Having grown up in the Southern California area and visiting Disneyland many, many times a year, it was quite a "Twilight Zone"-like experience to enter the Magic Kingdom for the first time. While there were areas that seemed similar to what was at Disneyland, the differences were more pronounced than the similarities.
Hands-on fun with Innoventions attractions can make Epcot guests feel like superheroes
Posted onSometimes, there's nothing more magical than hands-on interaction fun with a Disney Parks attraction, and that's the idea behind the Innoventions concept at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
Disney Pic of the Week – Fantasmic!
Posted onFantasmic! is a nighttime spectacular show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and at Disneyland. The shows have the same title but have many differences. At Disneyland, Guests spread blankets out on the concrete ground of Frontierland facing Rivers of America. The show takes place on the water and a stage on Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer’s … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Fantasmic!"
Disney Shares What’s Happening “Around Our World” at Press Event
Posted onDay 3 of the New Fantasyland press event began with a presentation recapping what's new around the Disney universe. Senior Editor Deb Koma shares the presentation highlights and photos.
Taping of Orlando segments of Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade expected later this month
Posted onIt may just be the start of November, but the folks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland are busy planning and taping segments for this year's Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, which airs -- you guessed it! -- on Dec. 25.
However, the Christmas special traditionally is taped in California in early November and in Orlando the first weekend in December. That looks like the case again this year. According to an organization representing hundreds of student musicians and dancers scheduled to perform in the parade, taping will take place Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1. Sunday, Dec. 2 is earmarked as the rain date.
Wreck-it Ralph Characters Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Posted onWreck-it Ralph characters Wreck-it Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and Vanellope Von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) will begin appearing in Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland this November.
Merida from ‘Brave’ is Coming to Disney Parks
Posted onShawn Slater, Communications Manager, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment reports on the Disney Parks Blog that the Merida is coming to the Disney Parks soon! In the upcoming Disney*Pixar movie “Brave,” Merida is a headstrong teenager with a vibrant spirit and a softness of heart, struggling to take control of her own destiny. … Continue reading "Merida from ‘Brave’ is Coming to Disney Parks"
Tea Cups at the Disney Theme Parks
Posted onYou either love ’em or you hate ’em. There isn’t much middle ground when it comes to the Tea Cups. I categorize this attraction as a “Spin & Puke” ride so you can guess what camp I’m in. Actually, I will venture onto the Tea Cups just as long as my fellow passengers swear on … Continue reading "Tea Cups at the Disney Theme Parks"
Leap Year 2012 Calls for ‘One More Disney Day’ As Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts Turn Feb. 29 Into 24 Hours of Nonstop Theme Park Magic
Posted onHistoric Bi-Coastal Day for Disney Parks Anaheim, Calif. and Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Jan. 1, 2012) – Disney Parks guests can get the most out of February 29 when Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California celebrate Leap Year by keeping a theme park on each coast open for 24 hours … Continue reading "Leap Year 2012 Calls for ‘One More Disney Day’ As Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts Turn Feb. 29 Into 24 Hours of Nonstop Theme Park Magic"
Walt Disney World 373 Disneyland 1: Part II
Posted onThis is the second installment regarding my first trip to Disneyland. I want to concentrate on my attraction experience. Because of time constraints and a little something called the Disneyland Half Marathon, I had to make some choices and thus was able to experience only about two dozen of the almost 80 attractions waiting for … Continue reading "Walt Disney World 373 Disneyland 1: Part II"