Best places to see Disney World fireworks outside Magic Kingdom

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A view of Magic Kingdom’s fireworks from the Polynesian beach. Some of the best places to watch the Fourth of July fireworks at Walt Disney World, in my opinion, require planning ahead a bit — or a touch of pixie dust. With America’s birthday just around the corner, you may need to wish for that … Continue reading "Best places to see Disney World fireworks outside Magic Kingdom"
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Beautiful Mosaics in the Be Our Guest Restaurant

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Each week more details are revealed for unopened areas of the Fantasyland Expansion. This week, more photos of the inside the Be Our Guest Restaurant have been released: One of the floor mosaics in the entrance is the Beast’s enchanted rose trimmed in gold. The mosaics on the walls tell the love story of Belle … Continue reading "Beautiful Mosaics in the Be Our Guest Restaurant"
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California Grill to Close for Extensive Rehab

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Disney's California Grill will be closing for an extensive renovation beginning January 6, 2013. The restaurant is slated to reopen late summer. Sporting a new look when it reopens, Chef Brian Piasecki is very excited about the "enhancements to the interactive kitchen -- we'll be able to give a fresh spin to California Grill classics, and add some cutting-edge new selections to the menu."
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Exciting News for DVC Members – Bay Lake Tower

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From July 8-Aug. 25, 2012 - Summer Perk. The ability to access the lounge has been a frequent request from Members staying at other Walt Disney World Resorts since Bay Lake Tower opened in 2009, and Disney Vacation Club is thrilled to make that "wish" come true during this special summer period. This perk is available exclusively to Members and those in their traveling party who are staying on that Member's reservation. At least one Member in the traveling party must accompany the group and present his or her current Key to the World card displaying a Disney Vacation Club Membership notation in order to gain admission to the lounge. (read the full article for details)
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Happy 15 Years Off Kilter!

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Celtic Rock Band Off Kilter has been playing in Epcot for 15 Years! They have entertained countless guests with their energizing music. It is not uncommon to see folks up and dancing. If you've never seen Off Kilter, put it on your must do the next time you visit Epcot!
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Phineas & Ferb attraction opens at Disney World

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Epcot's scavenger hunt through the global pavilions, Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, reopened last week as Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure. Recently, my kids and I accepted two missions from Phineas and Ferb's pet platypus so we could check out the new version of this game.
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Dumbo interactive queue for kids soft-opens at Disney World

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As has been the recent trend at Walt Disney World, another attraction is set to reopen with an interactive queue. For parents like me, these are welcome additions to help break up the long waits for our impatient children. It’s hard enough to wait in a long line when you’re an adult, but when you’re … Continue reading "Dumbo interactive queue for kids soft-opens at Disney World"
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Finding Nemo – Coming in Digital 3D and Blue-Ray

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BURBANK, Calif. (June 2012) – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” dives back into theaters and homes this year in breathtaking Digital 3Dâ„¢. The must-“sea,” must-own Oscar®-winning underwater adventure-featuring the unforgettable Marlin, his forgetful friend Dory and the lovable young Nemo-returns to the big screen in a spectacular 3D theatrical release beginning September 14, 2012, and then swims … Continue reading "Finding Nemo – Coming in Digital 3D and Blue-Ray"
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