Harmonious Weaves The Magic Of Disney In Music

Harmonious Weaves The Magic Of Disney In Music

A new feature show opens soon on World Showcase Lagoon.

Magic Kingdom To Host Disney Very Merriest After Hours

Magic Kingdom To Host Disney Very Merriest After Hours

Late night winter fun comes to the Magic Kingdom.

Advice For Staying Cool While Touring The Disney Parks

Advice For Staying Cool While Touring The Disney Parks

Make a plan to stay cool while touring the Disney Parks.

5 Things Not To Miss On The Menu At The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

5 Things Not To Miss On The Menu At The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Take a look at my favorite foods from the 2021 Flower and Garden Festival.

Masks No Longer Needed Outdoors At Walt Disney World

Masks No Longer Needed Outdoors At Walt Disney World

New CDC guidelines bring changes at Walt Disney World.

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Top Ten Ways to Stay Cool This Summer at Walt Disney World

If you're visiting Walt Disney World in the summer months you are guaranteed two things: it will be hot and it will be humid.

While the heat and humidity are pretty much a given at any time of year in the Sunshine State, in the summer months it can often be downright unbearable. But there are things you can do to attempt to beat the heat and enjoy your summer vacation without melting into the pavement.

Academy Award Winning ‘Frozen’ Songwriters Visit Walt Disney World with their Kids

The songwriters behind Let It Go recently visited Walt Disney World with their kids.

Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez won the Oscar for Let It Go and also penned the musical score for Frozen.

While at the Magic Kingdom the songwriting duo made a visit to the Princess Fairytale Hall to check in with Anna and Elsa.

Raglan Road Hosting Third Annual ‘Great Irish Hooley’ August 29 through September 1

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant in Downtown Disney is hosting the third annual Great Irish Hooley during Labor Day Weekend.

A 'hooley' is Irish slang for a party or celebration and Raglan Road's event includes Irish food, music, dance workshops, and fun for the whole family.

The entertainment lineup for the Great Irish Hooley includes Scythian, Drops of Green, The Raglan Rebels, The Brayzen Heads, and The West Coast Trio.

Walt Disney World Resort Announces Two New VIP Tours

The Walt Disney World Resort recently announced two new VIP tours for guests.

The Ultimate Day of Thrills: A VIP Tour Experience is for those guests seeking a thrilling visit to the Disney theme parks. The tour lasts six or seven hours and includes riding attractions at the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom in addition to lunch at a table service location.

Attractions for this tour include Toy Story Midway Mania, Expedition Everest, and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

The Disney Institute Announces New Business Excellence Curriculum

The Disney Institute recently announced a new business curriculum for 2014-2015.

The series of accredited professional development courses were created to help professional navigate a dynamic business environment, deal with the evolution of social media as it is used in business, and address the shift in consumer expectations.

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Hosting Taproom Takeover

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is hosting a craft beer "taproom takeover" and one day of the event benefits military families.

The hotel is partnering with Tampa's Cigar City Brewing for the Taproom Takeover at the Cabana Bar and Beach Club, July 2-8.

On July 4, one of the beers being served is Homefront IPA and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the beer will be donated to Operation Homefront which provides services to military families.

Partial Lineup Released for ‘Villains Unleashed’ Event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

This summer's Villains Unleashed event at Disney's Hollywood Studios will feature some of the most iconic Disney baddies.

The hard-ticket event is scheduled for August 23 and will give guests a chance to encounter 50 popular Disney villains. The event will also feature 'Oogie Boogie's Variety Show,' 'Hades Hangout & Dance Party,' a Star Wars villain zone, and the 'Villainy in the Skies' fireworks show.

Looking Back: Roy O. Disney (June 24, 1893 – December 20, 1971)

Walt Disney World is tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney ... and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place ... a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn - together.
- Roy O. Disney, October 25, 1971


Celebrate the Spirit of Humanity with IlllumiNations: Reflections of Earth

One of the most spectacular fireworks displays at Walt Disney World happens every night in Epcot.

Of course we're talking about IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, the nighttime show that tells the story of the history of our planet in three parts and features lasers, fire, water, and fireworks in addition to a dramatic musical score.

The show debuted as IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth during Disney's Millennium Celebration and was so popular that it has remained at the park ever since.

New Animal Experience ‘It All Started with a Mouse’ Now Open Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom has a new animal experience demonstration at Rafiki's Planet Watch.

'It All Started with a Mouse' features the Animal Kingdom's "animal ambassadors" and showcases Walt Disney's love of the animal world and his belief that "what everyone will learn who studies it is a renewed sense of kinship with the earth and all its inhabitants."