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POSTED Thu, 09/20/2018 - 20:02 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

Limited Time Fun Coming To Walt Disney World In 2019

Disney just announced a whole slew of limited time offerings for 2019 that will keep guests in the party mood from January to September! We'll have more information coming for you about the exciting new events as Disney expands the details, but here's a peek at how Walt Disney World will be celebrating all year long in 2019.

POSTED Mon, 09/03/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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2019 Atlanta Braves Spring Training Schedule at ESPN Wide World of Sports

Disney & Major League Baseball are both as American as apple pie, so it's no wonder that the Atlanta Braves have been making their spring home at the ESPN Wide World of Sports (WWoS) for more than 20 years. In fact the very first event held at WWoS was a Braves Spring Training Game. Sadly, 2019 will be the final year for The Atlanta Braves to hold Spring Training at Walt Disney World. Now is the time to make your travel plans to enjoy both of these the great American institutions in the same fabulous vacation.

POSTED Tue, 02/21/2017 - 20:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Caribbean Beach Resort Guests Notified of Impacts from Upcoming Construction Project

Late last week we shared the news that two of Disney's moderate resorts - Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach - are scheduled for major refurbishment projects. Now we're hearing what that construction project means for guests at Caribbean Beach Resort.

POSTED Wed, 02/01/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Disney News Round-up: DisneyQuest Closing in July, Disney Files New Ride Patent, and More

Happy first day of February! We made it! In today's Disney news round-up we have a variety of things to check out including the announcement that DisneyQuest is closing for good this summer, and a new patent has been filed by Disney. Let's check it out.

POSTED Thu, 11/03/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Disney News Round-Up: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Merchandise, Disney Parks Holiday News, and More

And just like that Halloween is over and it's all about Christmas and the holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort! The jack-o-lanterns have been replaced with garland and toy soldiers, and the first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is November 7. Let's check out today's holiday-themed news round-up.

POSTED Fri, 02/12/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Disney and Pixar Win Big at the Annie Awards

The Walt Disney Studios and Pixar were the big winners at this year's International Animated Film Society's Annie Awards. Overall, Disney and its related companies picked up 17 Annie Awards. The Annie is the animation industry's equivalent of an Academy Award.

POSTED Tue, 01/19/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Bob Weis Named President of Walt Disney Imagineering

The Walt Disney Company announced late last week that Bob Weis would be taking over as president of Walt Disney Imagineering, replacing Bruce Vaughn. Weis was instrumental in the makeover of Disney California Adventure and was in charge of the Shanghai Disney project.

POSTED Fri, 12/25/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Breaks Global Box Office Records in Opening Weekend

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is still dominating the global box office following its record-breaking opening weekend. The film earned an all-time industry-high $248 million at the domestic box office last weekend and had an all-time record global box office of $529 million.

POSTED Sat, 10/31/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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Brothers Create Life-Size Version of Andy’s Room from 'Toy Story 3'

While most Disney fans are content with some subtle decor or collections to represent their love of all things Disney, two brothers recently took "design by Disney" to a whole new level. The brothers, Morgan and Mason McGrew, created a life-size version of Andy's room from Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 3.

POSTED Thu, 10/22/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.

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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Opening Night Event at Walt Disney World Resort is Sold Out

Earlier this week Disney announced a special event for the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The "Opening Night Event" is planned for December 17 and includes a showing of the new film followed by a private after-hours party at Disney's Hollywood Studios. And as of today, the event is completely sold out.

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POSTED Thu, 08/23/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Vacation Photography Tips for Beginners: Frame It Up

Framing is the photography technique that draws attention to the subject of your image by blocking other parts with something in the scene. A well framed image can offer a sense of depth and layers, give your picture context, intrigue your viewer, and highlight your main subject. Even the most inexperienced photographer can improve images by taking a moment to stage the photo and set the frame.

POSTED Tue, 08/21/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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2012 Night of Joy at Walt Disney World

It's just about two weeks until Disney's 2012 Night of Joy and there's an All-Star line up covering two nights of sensational, spiritual music. Night of Joy is an annual after-hours event at the Magic Kingdom that requires a special ticket. The event takes place on two nights in September 7-8, 2012 from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each evening.

POSTED Wed, 08/15/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Lion King Wing Opens at Disney's Art of Animation Resort

On Friday August 10th The Pride Lands of Africa opened in the third phase of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World Resort. The whimsically designed property, is situated just across the Generation Gap Bridge from Disney's popular Pop Century Resort. The opening of the Lion King wing celebrates Simba's journey, with landscapes and theming that reflect playful and poignant scenes from the Academy Award-winning Walt Disney Pictures animated film "The Lion King."

POSTED Tue, 08/14/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Are you looking for a fun summer movie that will let you wile away an hour or two away from summer summer heat? Well if so, 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green' may be just the afternoon respite you're looking for. When Timothy Green unexpectedly shows up in Stanleyville, he changes the lives of the people he meets forever. In fact, he's a force of nature.

POSTED Fri, 08/10/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Award Wining Wine Lists at Walt Disney World

Wine Spectator's 2012 Restaurant Wine List Awards has just been released and once again has a strong showing from many Walt Disney World Resort eateries! If you enjoy a good wine pairing to accentuate your dinner and are looking for a place to eat on your next Disney vacation, be sure to stop by and order from these prized wine lists.

POSTED Wed, 08/08/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Sarah M.

runDisney: There’s Something For Everyone

runDisney events are increasing in popularity every year. It is so great to see more people adopting a healthy lifestyle in order to participate in these events. Disney is doing a great job of diversifying their races to appeal to runners at all levels. From walkers, to moderate runners, to experienced marathoners, there is something for everyone.

POSTED Tue, 08/07/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

2012 Food and Wine Festival Marketplace Booth Menus

The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is taking place from September 28-November 12, 2012 at the Walt Disney World Resort. I can't wait to get back down to Disney and experience all the wonderful flavors of the world that this event offers. From the chatter going on over in the Walt Disney world For Grown Ups Forum, many of you can't wait either!

POSTED Mon, 08/06/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

Disney's Deluxe Resort Hotels

For folks who love to hit the parks and don't spend much time at their hotel during vacation, Disney's Value resorts are fantastic. But what if you're looking to slow down, and take it easy? Can you even do that at Walt Disney World? I say you can, and that Disney's Deluxe Resorts are the perfect place to escape for a relaxed and luxurious grown up vacation.

POSTED Thu, 08/02/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Disney Cruise Line Weddings

The thought of a Disney Wedding is something that spins the imagination of many would be princess. For the girl who dreams of the sea, Disney Fairytale Weddings will make your magical and makes your dreams come true on board all four of it's ocean liners or on the sandy the shore of Castaway Cay. A Disney Cruise Line Wedding is an incomparable escape for guests and a dreamy start to your happily ever after.

POSTED Mon, 07/30/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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The Original Space Mountain

This space-themed roller coaster, and fan favorite, can be found in all five of Disney's Magic Kingdom-style Parks. All five versions of the attraction have different queues and tracks, but all of them share that famous domed exterior, a space age exterior facade reaching into the sky. After seeing the popularity of the Matterhorn in Disneyland, Walt Disney was convinced that thrill rides had a place in his park and had plans drawn plans drawn up for the Space Mountain attraction.

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