Big Thunder Mountain Railroad became the second mountain and the 46th attraction of the Magic Kingdom, September 1980! It opened on September 23, 1980 and celebrated its Grand Opening on November 15, 1980. It took 10 years to plan, tons of steel and concrete to build the attraction: 1,300,000 pounds of steel beams, rods and … Continue reading "Big Thunder Mountain Celebrates 31 Years"
What’s Next for AllEars.Net and Disney World
Posted onIt’s September, the kids are back in school, the hurricanes have hopefully left for another year and now we are entering the fall/winter season at Walt Disney World. There is lots going on at the parks and surrounding areas in the coming months. It’s a big time for the Disney and AllEars®. Next on the … Continue reading "What’s Next for AllEars.Net and Disney World"
Final Building Block add to Disney Fantasy
Posted onThis weekend we celebrated a major milestone in the construction of the Disney Fantasy. The final building block for our newest ship was placed at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. What does this mean? It means the exterior portion of the ship is now complete and work will now focus on the interior portions … Continue reading "Final Building Block add to Disney Fantasy"
A bit of Disney California Adventure
Posted onAlpha Gollihugh is a regular poster on the AllEars Facebook page. One of the ways she shares the magic is with her photo collages. Here are a few for you to enjoy! If your little one hates TOT or Splash Mountain, bring then over to DCA and Flicks Fun Fair (BugsLand) and find rides just … Continue reading "A bit of Disney California Adventure"
Fantasy Faire – Disneyland
Posted onAnnounced at the Parks and Resorts Presentation at the D23 Expo (August 2011), Disneyland will be transforming the Carnation Plaza Gardens into Fantasy Faire. Fantasy Faire will be a storybook village square where guests of all ages step into a fairytale realm to meet the heroes and heroines of Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty … Continue reading "Fantasy Faire – Disneyland"
Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion – Artist Renderings
Posted onHere are more artist renderings of the new Fantasyland coming to the Magic Kingdom. (From the Disney Parks Blog) The new Fantasyland will include an area dedicated to Beauty and the Beast, including Maurice’s Cottage (left) and the Beast’s Castle (middle). Once inside Maurice’s Cottage, guests can engage in a playful storytime with Belle and … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion – Artist Renderings"
New Baby Elephant Takes Center Stage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Posted onLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 25, 2011 – The elephant herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom got just a little larger with the birth of a baby calf. Weighing 311 pounds, the male African elephant was welcomed into the group by his mother Vasha, 10 herd members and a team of animal care professionals assisting with … Continue reading "New Baby Elephant Takes Center Stage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
Night of Joy Concert Schedule Released
Posted onNight of Joy 2011 is right around the corner. We are truly excited about the lineup this year, with artists representing a number of Christian Music genres including Praise & Worship, Rock, Pop, Urban and Contemporary Gospel. Hot off the press are the concert schedules for each night. Here’s how they shake out. Of course, … Continue reading "Night of Joy Concert Schedule Released"
Sneak Peek Treasures of the Disney Archives
Posted onA must do on your D23 expo list is the Treasures of the Disney Archives, located on the 2nd floor of the convention center. Here is a quick look at the amazing artifacts, props and costumes on display at this year’s expo. Stay tune for continous coverage of the D23 Expo.
All Ears® Debuts New Disneyland Trading Cards
Posted onOn May 13, 2010, AllEars® began publishing special Trading Cards. These unique cards are not for sale and may only be obtained directly from an AllEars® Team Member or by trading with other Disney fans. These two-sided high-gloss cards measure 2 3/4″ by 3 1/4″ and feature different aspects of our favorite vacation destinations. Special … Continue reading "All Ears® Debuts New Disneyland Trading Cards"
