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Disney Pic of the Week – Lighting Fixtures
Posted onOver the years, my fellow Picture This! bloggers and I have tried to cover everything possible as topics for our Disney Pic of the Week. Sometimes you can guess who came up with the theme. For instance, Hunks was my idea and it was vetoed so I went with Princes or Heroes. Then there’s Star … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Lighting Fixtures"
Tips for making the most of your visit to Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival
Posted onMichael Jenner, operations manager for park events content development, offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, as well as tips for guests on making the most of their time at the festival.
More Epcot International Food & Wine Festival dishes and beverages revealed
Posted onWith less than two weeks until the 18th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival begins, Kristin Ford has more details about new foods, wines and beers that will be offered.
Where in the World #297
Posted onTo all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Mickey Eckert, I tried to find the same video you mentioned, but only found the official one. Very pretty though! Challenge … Continue reading "Where in the World #297"
Tour Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland before it opens
Posted onThe newest addition to the Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland, Princess Fairytale Hall, opens September 18. Kristin Ford had the chance to preview the new princess meet-and-greet during a recent Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween event, and finds the location fit for royalty.
Food trucks to bring favorite Disney Parks, Epcot International Food & Wine Festival dishes to Downtown Disney
Posted onThis year, fans of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival may be a little less sad when it ends because they'll still be able to find some of the most popular dishes from the event on Walt Disney World property. New food trucks, featuring old and new favorite foods, will be rolling into Downtown Disney as soon as mid-November.
Each of the four food trucks is themed to one of Walt Disney World's parks.
New Haunted Mansion Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card released at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Posted onDisney World is giving attendees at its 2013 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties another treat: an exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom spell card.
This is the second year for such a card, which only is given out at the parties that require separate admission. For those who haven't tried Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, which debuted in February 2012, it is a role-playing scavenger hunt throughout the various lands of the theme park. The ultimate goal is for each player to join Merlin in defeating the Disney villains. Participants can start or stop at any point in their day, and even continue the same game on different days if they retain their key cards.
New Interactive Glow With the Show Mickey Ear Hats Let Guests Shine During After-Dark Spectaculars at Walt Disney World Resort
Posted onGuests of the Walt Disney World Resort will light the night thanks to new Glow with the Show Ear hats that will magically change colors in sync with fireworks, shows and each other at Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Fun interactive versions of the famous Mickey Ear hats will debut on Oct. 15 during the 15th anniversary of Fantasmic!, the nighttime spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
And beginning Oct. 19, guests will be able to experience the Wishes fireworks extravaganza at Magic Kingdom with the new Glow with the Show Ear hats. And during the holiday season guests can don their hats and "glow" with Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and at Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season fireworks display and Celebrate the Magic, the nighttime projection show at Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom.
Jim’s Attic: Gertie the Dinosaur
Posted onDisney Historian Jim Korkis goes up into his imaginary attic to rummage around his archives and often stumbles across an unusual story about Walt Disney World. Those who have met me know that I take real joy in talking about Walt Disney. Jim’s Attic: Gertie the Dinosaur My favorite Walt Disney World theme park is … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: Gertie the Dinosaur"
