The 220-acre sports complex at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. has been rebranded by ESPN, and will officially relaunch Feb. 25, 2010 as “ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.” Pictured, the “E” of the ESPN logo is lowered into place on the complex’s entrance sign on Jan. 28, 2010. Disney’s multi-sport venue … Continue reading "“ESPN Wide World of Sports” entrance sign installed at Disney Sports Complex in Florida – Jan. 28, 2010"
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Endangered White Rhino to Growing Herd
Posted onLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 25, 2010 — Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed a healthy white rhino to the family last week with the addition of a female calf born Sunday, Jan. 17. Kendi, an 11-year-old white rhino, gave birth to her third baby after a 16-month gestation period. The baby, which has not yet been … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Endangered White Rhino to Growing Herd"
Narcoossee’s at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Posted onGuest Blogger Jeff Onorato is back, this time with a photo blog of Narcoossee’s! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought I would write about one of Walt Disney World’s most romantic restaurants. Narcoossee’s is nestled behind the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and is docked alongside the Seven Seas Lagoon. This fine … Continue reading "Narcoossee’s at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa"
New Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Posted onLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – True Disney foodies know you haven’t arrived until you’ve dined at the crème de la crème of restaurants – Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. But now the top-rated dining room has a new “must do”: the gorgeous Queen Victoria’s Room. Queen Victoria’s Room is behind … Continue reading "New Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa"
Disney Marathon Runners Leave Warm-Hearted Mark on Central Florida
Posted onLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 13, 2010 – Thousands of runners braved record cold temperatures to participate in the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna and left behind a trail of donations that will benefit Central Florida charities. Disney Marathon organizers collected more than 26,000 pounds of clothing shed by runners who layered … Continue reading "Disney Marathon Runners Leave Warm-Hearted Mark on Central Florida"
Captain’s Grille – Yacht Club
Posted onGuest Blogger Jeff Onorato is back, this time with a photo blog of the Captain’s Grille at the Yacht Club! Try to imagine this scenario, if you will. It’s 90 degrees outside and you’re walking elbow to elbow with fellow tourists in any given theme park melting under the hot afternoon sun. I have found … Continue reading "Captain’s Grille – Yacht Club"
D23 Magic & Merriment Special Member Event Part 2
Posted onD23’s “Magic & Merriment Part 1 Sunday, December 13th, 2009 was Day 2 of D23’s Magic & Merriment. I, like many other M&M-ers, got to the park early to catch an attraction or two before our first scheduled event, which was the luncheon at the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon at 11am. An easy-paced morning, I first … Continue reading "D23 Magic & Merriment Special Member Event Part 2"
Walt Disney World Full and Half Marathon Weekend
Posted onRunners get the unique chance to high-five favorite Disney characters during the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. About 50,000 athletes are anticipated for the weekend’s race events. The four-day “weekend” (Jan. 7-10, 2010) includes a Health and Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, a 5K “Fun Run” … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Full and Half Marathon Weekend"
D23 Magic & Merriment Special Member Event Part 1
Posted onGuest Blogger Cedric Ching is back! This time he has an extensive review of the D23 “Magic & Merriment” event held at Walt Disney World. The first two D23 events at WDW were the “Flowers & Fireworks” in May and the “Sip & Stroll” in October. D23’s “Magic & Merriment” celebrated their first holiday season … Continue reading "D23 Magic & Merriment Special Member Event Part 1"
The Walt Disney World Moms Panel 2010!
Posted onThe Walt Disney World Moms Panel Boasts 43 Panelists in 2010, Featuring 21 New Members; New and Returning Mouse-Savvy Parents Offer ‘Best-Of’ Park Tips and Strategies LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2010) — What do a ballet teacher from Alabama, a lawyer from North Carolina and a NASA rocket scientist from Maryland all have … Continue reading "The Walt Disney World Moms Panel 2010!"
