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As of August 21, Disney Cruise Line will increase the single supplement rate from 175 percent to 200 percent of the cruise fare for non-suite/non-concierge staterooms. This will make the single supplement rate consistent for all stateroom categories. If you have existing reservations with a single supplement fare, you will keep the original single supplement … Continue reading "Disney Cruise Line changes Single Supplement Rates"
D23’s Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features: A Look Back.
Posted onRecap of the D23's Destination D: 75 Years of Animation.
Families will identify with Disney’s ‘Odd Life of Timothy Green’
Posted onDisney's "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" is a sweet but predictable movie that is sure to tug at any parent's heartstrings. The movie follows the tried-and-true story arc of most Disney movies that even my almost-10-year-old son recognized, and the themes are not complicated. Still, the feel-good ending has the potential to leave most in the audience satisfied with the film's story.
20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Medal Unveiled
Posted onrunDisney revealed the much anticipated commemorative 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon medal giving runners extra incentive to finish the 26.2 mile course.
The medals unique design features a classic circular shape and two spinning elements, including a medallion with classic and modern images of Mickey Mouse, and two inspirational quotes from Walt Disney himself.
Phineas and Ferb & YOU: A Brand New Reality’ Opens at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort September 1
Posted onPhineas & Ferb will invade another area of Walt Disney World Resort: Beginning September 1, guests of all ages can participate in a complimentary augmented reality offering at Downtown Disney called Phineas and Ferb & YOU: A Brand New Reality.
The experience, which will take place next to Bongos Cuban Cafe, will allow guests to step onto a platform and virtually interact with Phineas, Ferb, Dr. Doof and Agent P (in their animated forms) on a screen above. Fans can expect to experience any one of 20 different interactions, from dancing The Platypus Walk to getting caught in Dr. Doofs Freeze-inator.
Lights…Camera…Magic!: Hooray for Hollywood! Adventures by Disney
Posted onRecently Adventures by Disney invited AllEars to experience their newly launched day tour, "Lights...Camera...Magic!" This trip takes guests from the Disneyland Resort, up through many sightseeing attractions in Hollywood and Beverly Hills, and ends with an exclusive tour of the Walt Disney Studios. Learn what is in store for you on this California Adventure.
The Never Land Pirate Band Will Perform at Downtown Disney August 3-12
Posted onYo Ho, Lets Go! Yo Ho, Lets Go! Sharky and Bones from The Never Land Pirate Band will perform at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort August 3-12. Sharky and Bones will perform songs from the hit Disney Junior series, such as Roll Up the Map, Castaway on Pirate Island and Talk Like a … Continue reading "The Never Land Pirate Band Will Perform at Downtown Disney August 3-12"
Finding the magic for kids at Downtown Disney’s Marketplace
Posted onIf you're looking for some Disney magic without going into the Orlando theme parks, why not spend part of a day at Downtown Disney's Marketplace?
Tickets for D23 EXPO 2013 Go Onsale Thursday, August 9, 2012
Posted onOn Thursday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. PT, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will begin selling tickets for the next D23 Expo, which will open one year later and run from Aug. 9-11, 2013, at the Anaheim Convention Center.
The largest Disney fan event in the world, the D23 Expo celebrates the entire world of Disney entertainment and brings together all parts of The Walt Disney Company under one roof, including The Walt Disney Studios; Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; Disney Consumer Products; Media Networks (including ABC, ABC Family, Disney Channel, and Radio Disney) and Disney Interactive. D23 Expo 2013 marks the third Expo held in Anaheim, following Expos in 2009 and 2011.
Hidden Mickeys at The Magic of Disney Animation, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Posted onHidden Mickey guide author Steve Barrett paid a recent visit to the Magic of Disney Animation attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and shares some interesting Hidden Mickeys that he uncovered there.
