Insane Inflatable 5K a fun challenge in runDisney training
Posted onWant to turn your runDisney training upside down? Runners and others looking for a different sort of fitness challenge might want to check out the Insane Inflatable 5K, which gives participants the opportunity to climb, bounce and slide their way through huge bounce-house-like obstacles. The Insane Inflatable 5K, which is set up in various cities … Continue reading "Insane Inflatable 5K a fun challenge in runDisney training"
Walt Disney Imagineering celebrates finalists in annual theme-park design competition
Posted onUPDATE: The team with students from Ohio University and the University of Washington won first place for its Mickey’s Magic Garden project. Second place was awarded to the team from the University of Texas, and the North Carolina State University team earned third place. Potential Walt Disney Imagineers gathered this week in California for the … Continue reading "Walt Disney Imagineering celebrates finalists in annual theme-park design competition"
Disney movie review: ‘The Finest Hours’
Posted onWalt Disney Studios’ “The Finest Hours” delivers an exciting adventure appropriate for families that has enough action sequences to keep audiences on the edges of their seats. What it doesn’t give us, however, is another blockbuster about a tragedy at sea like James Cameron’s dramatically satisfying “Titanic,” and that’s largely due to the lack of … Continue reading "Disney movie review: ‘The Finest Hours’"
Disney Pic of the Week: All Star Resorts
Posted onOur Disney Pic of the Week topic is the All Star resorts and I just have to post my favorite photo found in the All Star Sports food court. My dear friend Steve Barrett, Mr. Hidden Mickey, has a place of honor in the artwork. “It’s me holding a yellow Hidden Mickeys book with a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: All Star Resorts"
Morimoto Asia Special February Menus
Posted onFebruary brings fabulous flavors to Morimioto Asia with two limited-time only dinner menus. On February 8, ring in “The Year of the Monkey” and celebrate Chinese New Year with a four course, family-style dinner of Pan-Asian specialties including Chef Morimoto’s signature Peking Duck for $75 a person. From Feb. 12 – 14, celebrate Valentine’s Day … Continue reading "Morimoto Asia Special February Menus"
Changing Walt Disney World dining reservations just got easier
Posted onMaking dining reservations at Walt Disney World just got a little easier. The resort has added a new tool to its online site that allows guests to make changes to existing reservations, which eliminates a lot of confusion and extra steps.
La Nouba – Worth Seeing — Again!!!
Posted onRecently I had the opportunity to see Cirque Du Soleil's La Nouba at Disney Springs. Although I had seen it twice before, it's been more than 10 years since my last visit.
Since the show debuted in 1998, La Nouba has entertained more than 9 million guests at more than 7,100 shows. More than 20 percent of the current La Nouba cast are original performers. I was pleased to see some of my favorites are still there, but there are also two brand-new acts that recently have debuted.
Walt Disney World creates family fun at Orlando’s Paws in the Park fundraiser, festival
Posted onLove animals? Join Walt Disney World and other sponsors of Orlando’s Paws in the Park on Valentine’s Day weekend for some family fun that includes your furry babies. On Saturday, Feb. 13, the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando hosts its annual event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Eola. Paws in the Park … Continue reading "Walt Disney World creates family fun at Orlando’s Paws in the Park fundraiser, festival"
Star Wars Day at Sea Cruise
Posted onNearly one year ago, Disney Cruise Line announced a new experience for 8 sailings this year on the Disney Fantasy: Star Wars Day at Sea. Held from January 9th through April 16th, 2016 on Western Caribbean cruises, many benefits were touted. Those benefits included character meet and greets, special food offerings, and celebrity insiders and autograph sessions. This is a review of the first sailing of Star Wars Day at Sea.
