Category Archives: Disney

BREAKING NEWS: Fantasyland to open December 6

Posted on August 9, 2012 by john

Walt Disney World has announced the Grand Opening of Fantasyland for Thursday, December 6. This will include the opening of Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid, Be Our Guest Restaurant, The Enchanted Tales with Belle, Ariel’s Grotto, Gaston’s Tavern, and Bonjour! … Continue reading →

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Tickets Now on Sale For “Night of Joy” at Disney World

Posted on August 1, 2012 by john

Disney’s contemporary Christian music festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 7 & 8 in the Magic Kingdom. Friday’s line-up of talent includes Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Need to Breathe, Red, Francesca, Battistelli, Brandon Heath, Royal Tailor, and Disciple. … Continue reading →

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20th Marathon Weekend at Disney

Posted on July 20, 2012 by john

Marathon runners from around the world gather every January at Walt Disney World for the Disney Marathon Weekend. The Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, January 12, and the Marathon the following day. More information is available at http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/rundisney/wdw-marathon/.

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Top Award for Epcot Restaurant

Posted on July 18, 2012 by john

For the third year in a row, Epcot’s French restaurant – Bistro de Paris – has been named the best theme park restaurant in the world by the readers of the website ThemeParkinsider.com. Teppan Edo at Epcot and Mythos at … Continue reading →

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Richard Petty Driving Experience Now Available For Kids

Posted on July 17, 2012 by john

The Richard Petty Driving experience at the Walt Disney World Speedway is now offering Junior Ride-Alongs for children 6-13 years of age who are at least 48 inches in height. The three-lap experience provides a specially-designed passenger-side seat with protections … Continue reading →

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Guess Who’s Coming to the Party

Posted on July 16, 2012 by john

Seven stars of HGTV are coming to the Food & Wine Festival at Epcot this fall. They include: September 28-30 – the season 7 winner of “Design Star” October 5-7 – Casey Anthony from “Design on a Dime” October 12-14 … Continue reading →

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Disney on Ice Coming to Lakeland

Posted on July 15, 2012 by john

Disney on Ice will present “Rockin’ Ever After” at the Lakeland Center at 7:30pm on August 31 and two shows, 3:30 and 7:30pm on September 1. Visit http://disney.go.com/disneyonice/  and http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/x_evt_dtl/18198.aspx for more information.

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Party for the Senses at Food & Wine Festival

Posted on July 9, 2012 by john

An item in AllEars, a weekly, electronic newsletter featuring news and information about Walt Disney World, reports that reservations for Party of the Senses and other special programs offered at this fall’s Food & Wine Festival will begin August 14. … Continue reading →

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Disney World’s Be Our Guest Restaurant

Posted on July 5, 2012 by john

Want to be among the first to enjoy the Be Our Guest restaurant in the new Fantasyland? It’s based on the Beauty and the Beast film and will offer quick service during the day and table service in the evening. … Continue reading →

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Do You Belong To D23?

Posted on June 28, 2012 by john

D23 is the Official Disney Fan Club and membership is open to anyone who loves all things Disney. The D stands for Disney and 23 represents 1923, the year that Walt Disney went to California to begin The Walt Disney … Continue reading →

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