Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line, takes us on the first inside look at the Fantasy after it floated out of Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany earlier this week. Let’s start in the Art Nouveau-inspired atrium lobby, which expands three decks and includes a sweeping grand staircase, towering fluted columns, an exquisite marble and stone inlay … Continue reading "First Look at the Disney Fantasy After Float Out"
Young lion leaving Virginia Zoo in Norfolk for Florida
Posted onA young, male African lion will be leaving the Virginia Zoo and heading to Orlando, Fla., to become part of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Dakari is the last of his siblings to move to a new home. His brothers went to the Pittsburgh Zoo and his sister went to the Knoxville Zoo, a news release from … Continue reading "Young lion leaving Virginia Zoo in Norfolk for Florida"
Celebrities and Wounded Veterans Join Record Disney Marathon Weekend
Posted on19th annual runDisney event to include new marathon relay option and commemorative 15th anniversary half marathon medal; weekend field to top 56,000 Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Jan. 3, 2012) – Reality TV stars and wounded military soldiers are expected to be part of the more than 56,000 runners participating in the Walt Disney World Marathon … Continue reading "Celebrities and Wounded Veterans Join Record Disney Marathon Weekend"
Happy New Year!
Posted onIn case you didn’t see this great photo of Big Al on the Disney Parks Blog…… Happy New Year Everyone!!!!
Walt Disney World Dining Bits and Bites
Posted onIt is time for another Walt Disney World Dining Bits and Bites. Hopefully, now that we live in Florida, I’ll be able to do these more often. Last week Linda and I stayed two nights at the Contemporary Garden Wing (AP Rate which we got just 10 days prior) and spent both days in the … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Dining Bits and Bites"
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Party for the Planet
Posted onAt Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Guests will “Party for the Planet” during a week-long, park-wide Earth Day celebration, with the first and last days–April 13 and April 22-featuring even more fun activities. Guests will learn what they can do to make their backyards wildlife-friendly and discover other ways to protect nature and conserve wildlife, including chimpanzees … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Kingdom Party for the Planet"
Marlee Matlin Narrates Epcot’s Candlelight Processional December 28-30
Posted onMarlee Matlin, Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning actress, will be a guest narrator December 28-30 at the Candlelight Processional at Epcot. This beloved holiday tradition, continuing nightly through December 30, features a joyous retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir. Marlee Matlin will … Continue reading "Marlee Matlin Narrates Epcot’s Candlelight Processional December 28-30"
Dumbo Adorns the Disney Fantasy Stern
Posted onIt’s not every day that you see a flying elephant! But that’s exactly the scene that played out at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany the other week when the beloved Disney character Dumbo was placed on the stern of the Disney Fantasy. This is another construction milestone in preparation of the Disney Fantasy’s maiden … Continue reading "Dumbo Adorns the Disney Fantasy Stern"
Neil Patrick Harris Narrates Epcot’s Candlelight Processional
Posted onEpcot’s Candlelight Processional is one of the holiday traditions that takes place each season at Walt Disney World. The Christmas story is told by a celebrity narrator and accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra, the Voices of Liberty, Cast Member Choir and guest choirs. A guest conductor leads the orchestration of this moving tribute. I love … Continue reading "Neil Patrick Harris Narrates Epcot’s Candlelight Processional"
