Tag: Special Events

Disney Pic of the Week – Halloween Time

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Disneyland and California Adventure are packed during September and October and for good reason; Halloween Time is when the parks get a makeover not only with decorations but with attraction transformations, a party, and themed treats. I love how Haunted Mansion has a Nightmare Before Christmas layover and more villains are out mingling and stirring … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Halloween Time"
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Dia de los Reyes Magos at the Disneyland Resort

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
From January 4-6, 2013, Disneyland Resort will be celebrating the Latin American holiday "Dia de los Reyes Magos", or Three Kings day. Disney describes it thusly: "Dia de Reyes, also known as Three Kings Day, is a festive holiday celebrated on January 6. From generation to generation, the people of Spain, Mexico, Central America, and Puerto Rico have enjoyed a rich cultural tradition of celebrating this popular holiday. Iconic symbols, time-honored traditions, scenic displays and children's activities play an important part in this festive occasion within the Hispanic cultures."
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Cast Member Service Anniversary Event

Posted on by Jack Spence
Today’s blog is going to be a little different. Instead of highlighting some attraction, shop, or restaurant, I’m going to take a look at a “backstage” cast member event. Back in July, I wrote an article about getting a job at Walt Disney World and what to expect. In that article I described both the … Continue reading "Cast Member Service Anniversary Event"
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The Art of Frankenweenie

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
On September 14, a special exhibit in the Disney Animation building of DCA opened to the Public: The Art of Frankenweenie. This collection of puppets, sets, drawings and armatures from the making of the upcoming movie "Frankenweenie," offers insight into the entire process of making a stop-motion animated film.
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A Topiary Salute to Woody

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It’s extraordinary what Disney horticulturists do with plants, flowers, and metal. Every year Epcot boasts an explosion of talent all over the park in the form of character topiaries during the Flower and Garden Festival. While some character topiaries add to the location they’re in, others fit into the lay of the land perfectly. I … Continue reading "A Topiary Salute to Woody"
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WDW Encore Cast Performing Arts – July15-22, 2012

Posted on by AllEars
Finding Wonderland July 15-22, 2012 Have you ever felt that something was not quite right? Or maybe as though you had lost something? Or that there is a place where you are meant to be? In “Finding Wonderland” we follow the journey of one person as they seek to discover a way back to a … Continue reading "WDW Encore Cast Performing Arts – July15-22, 2012"
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