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2010 Disneyland Half Marathon – Health and Fitness Expo
Posted onThis year is the 5th Disneyland Half Marathon – Lee and I are back for our third. We ran the inaugural race in 2006, and then ran last year. We are staying at the Paradise Pier this year – we were pleased that when we arrived at 11:30 this morning, not only was our room … Continue reading "2010 Disneyland Half Marathon – Health and Fitness Expo"
A Day at Aloha Isle and Epcot
Posted onI tried out the new Via Napoli Restaurant in Epcot’s Italy Pavilion with Marc Lorenzo (Walt Disney World Moms Panel) and his son Josiah. I’m on the left in the photo. Ryan P. Wilson had alerted me to an image on the right side of the rear wall mural inside Via Napoli. It’s a wisp … Continue reading "A Day at Aloha Isle and Epcot"
Cheech Marin Honored for Role in Cars
Posted onActor Cheech Marin was recently presented with a diorama showcasing Cars die-cast toys to honor his role as Ramone, the popular low-rider in Disney/Pixar film, Cars. Since Cars opened in theaters in June 2006, more than 120 million die-cast Cars toys have been sold. Cars 2 opens in theaters next summer; Disney Consumer Products will … Continue reading "Cheech Marin Honored for Role in Cars"
Jeff Galloway: Olympian and Running Expert Joins runDisney Team as Official Training Consultant
Posted onLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2010) – Jeff Galloway, one of America’s foremost marathon trainers, has been named the official training consultant to Disney’s series of endurance events, which has been rebranded runDisney. Galloway, a 1972 Olympian and founder of the popular Galloway Marathon Training Program, will offer his running and training expertise to … Continue reading "Jeff Galloway: Olympian and Running Expert Joins runDisney Team as Official Training Consultant"
Summer Reading
Posted onWelcome back. I trust you all had a fantastic Summer filled with Disney goodness in one form or another. If you visited Disneyland or Walt Disney World I hope you put some of what you’ve learned here on the Picture This! blogs into practice and came home with countless awesome photos. This week I’m just … Continue reading "Summer Reading"
Big Thunder Suite at the Disneyland Hotel
Posted onThe Big Thunder Suite is the wildest suite in the wilderness and immerses up to six pioneers in 1,400-square-feet of luxurious rustic accommodations inspired by the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction at Disneyland park. Howling wolves sound to the push of the suite’s doorbell as guests step into a mine shaft foyer inlaid with Fool’s … Continue reading "Big Thunder Suite at the Disneyland Hotel"
I Know I Heard It Someplace – Quiz – Answers
Posted onHere are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. I hope you did well. Once again, no winners will be announced and no prizes awarded so please don’t send me your answers. 1. Voice 1: Hey everybody. I’m done programming our new voice activation system. Voice 2: Now all our household items will do anything we tell … Continue reading "I Know I Heard It Someplace – Quiz – Answers"
I Know I Heard It Someplace – Quiz – Questions
Posted onToday’s quiz will test how well you listen while visiting Disney World. I will give you a line or two of dialogue and you must determine where it can be heard. Remember, not everything will be from a ride or attraction. The answers will be posted tomorrow. Once again, no winners will be announced and … Continue reading "I Know I Heard It Someplace – Quiz – Questions"
The Walt Disney Family Museum September 2010 Events Calendar
Posted onPay Tribute to the King of the Wild Frontier During a Weekend Dedicated to Fess Parker Pair San Francisco-centric Film with Local Food and Wine When film critic Jan Wahl presents “Reel Local” SCREENINGS + DISCUSSIONS FILM OF THE MONTH: Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier (1955) 1:00pm and 4:00pm daily, Theater (except Tuesdays … Continue reading "The Walt Disney Family Museum September 2010 Events Calendar"
