Preview, Grand Opening Dates Set as Expansion Continues for the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Magic Kingdom guests blink back in amazement at the scene: not one, but two colorful Dumbos spinning through the sky above Storybook Circus. To the delight of fans of the beloved Dumbo, the Flying Elephant attraction, a second Dumbo flies alongside. The playful pachyderm is joined in Storybook Circus by … Continue reading "Preview, Grand Opening Dates Set as Expansion Continues for the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park"
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Art of Animation Resort Opening Update

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Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks, has announced new opening dates for teh Art of Animation Resort on the Disney Parks Blog. The teams creating Disney’s Art of Animation Resort tell us that the wings dedicated to popular films “Cars,” “The Lion King,” and “The Little Mermaid” will now be opening sooner than you … Continue reading "Art of Animation Resort Opening Update"
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Family Suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

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from the Disney Parks Blog…… Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will have themed room interiors in its nearly 2,000 new units – 1,120 family suites in The Lion King, Cars and Finding Nemo wings and 864 themed rooms in The Little Mermaid wings. Suites will have both a living room and a bedroom, offering added … Continue reading "Family Suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort"
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How I Spent My Spring Break: D23, WDW, SWW, DL, and Various Other Acronyms (Part 5.)

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As if there weren’t enough things to distract a body, the Disneyland Hotel opened up its two new Tiki-themed eateries, Trader Sam’s, and the Tangaroa Terrace. Trader Sam’s is more or less a bar with the same theming as the now-defunct Adventurer’s Club. There are, apparently, no original pieces brought over from Florida, but some … Continue reading "How I Spent My Spring Break: D23, WDW, SWW, DL, and Various Other Acronyms (Part 5.)"
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Magic Kingdom: What’s New, What’s Next Early July 2011

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All of the work at Magic Kingdom is coming along nicely! The work on the exterior of the Confectionery has been completed and the scrims are down. Patriotic bunting was up on some of the shops in celebration of the Fourth of July. A lot of progress has been made on the Beast’s castle and … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom: What’s New, What’s Next Early July 2011"
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Disney California Adventure – New Ariel Attraction Hidden Mickeys

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The new attraction at Disney California Adventure Paradise Pier, “The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure,” immerses the guest in the Little Mermaid story and offers a few Hidden Mickeys and some other character images along the way. For example, Ariel is underfoot in the tile work along the entrance walkway to the attraction. (Thanks … Continue reading "Disney California Adventure – New Ariel Attraction Hidden Mickeys"
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Openings Grand at Sea and on Land: Disney Unwraps Magical, Memory-Making Attractions, Cruises, Resorts, Tours

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NEW YORK – Nothing like a little Disney magic to make memories that last a lifetime. Just in time for “Let the Memories Begin,” Disney is embarking on exciting, all-new experiences for guests that will take them over the horizon, under the sea, beyond the solar system and on bushwalks with adventure at every turn. … Continue reading "Openings Grand at Sea and on Land: Disney Unwraps Magical, Memory-Making Attractions, Cruises, Resorts, Tours"
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What’s New & What’s Next at Disneyland Resort? ‘World of Color’ Ignites the Night; Even More New Attractions, Events Planned for 2011

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 11, 2010) – “Summer Nightastic!” and the new production “World of Color” bring their special brand of excitement to the Disneyland Resort this summer. Plus, there’s even more Disney magic on the horizon. SUMMER 2010 – ‘WORLD OF COLOR’ AND MORE: “World of Color,” the new nighttime spectacular presented in Disney California … Continue reading "What’s New & What’s Next at Disneyland Resort? ‘World of Color’ Ignites the Night; Even More New Attractions, Events Planned for 2011"
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