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Valentine’s Day is almost here, which got me wondering how many photos of hearts from around the Disneyland Resort I could find in our photo archive. Well, it turns out I found a lot and in this post I’d like to share a few with you. You can find lots of hearts throughout Mickey’s...
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Epcot is a brilliant backdrop for millions of blossoms, classic topiaries, celebrities and live entertainment at the annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival from March 6-May 19. But for some of us, the all-new food and drink offerings are the stars of the spring show. “What a natural progression (it is) to go...
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Since Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park opened last summer, it has been bustling with action, so I thought it was time to slow things down a bit and take a look at this new land before the day begins. Seeing the sun rise over the Cadillac Mountain Range was a highlight of...
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If you’re a Disneyland Resort fan and active on Facebook and Twitter, you probably know all about DCA Today and Disneyland Today. (If not, you should check them out on Facebook and Twitter!) The program provides real-time updates from the parks and answers questions from park guests throughout the day. But it goes beyond...
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Sometimes I come across things in our archives that I think look interesting, but I don’t know a lot about them. Such was the case with the following map. Turns out, my friends at the Walt Disney Archives knew plenty. In the early years of Walt Disney World Resort, this artwork decorated the guest...
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The folks at Circle D Ranch are very excited about the recent arrival of two new horses, Bug and Finn. This pair of Brabant Belgian draft horses came to the Disneyland Resort from a farm in the Midwest.
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Last year, this Disney Floral & Gifts Valentine experience was so magical and memorable for so many of our moms and young guests, we just had to bring it back again! Mickey’s Valentine Surprise and Minnie’s Valentine Surprise gives your little one the once-in-a-lifetime chance to surprise Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse with a...
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UPDATE: This event has been filled to capacity. Please CLICK HERE to view a list of the accepted event attendees. If you are on the list and do not receive a confirmation email by 5:30 p.m. EST today, please contact us at WDW.BlogMeetUps@disney.com. We’re continuing our “Limited Time Magic” surprises with a first-of-its-kind Valentine’s...
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We’re getting in the spirit for the big game this weekend with a super pigskin-themed pre-parade and some other “Limited Time Magic” surprises at the Walt Disney World Resort. Beginning today, you can see a super pre-parade celebration just ahead of the daily performances of the “Celebrate a Dream Come True” parade at Magic...
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As we first told you a few weeks ago, the Happy Lunar New Year Celebration is returning to Disneyland Resort, but this year it will take place in the Pacific Wharf area of Disney California Adventure park! The celebration will run February 8-13 and will feature unique performances by dancers, musicians, and martial artists...
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Last Friday, music superstar and Disney Legend Elton John played pianos all across North America, Japan, Korea, Australia, Russia, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France and Singapore — and he did it all from the stage of the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure park utilizing Yamaha’s groundbreaking DisklavierTV, powered by RemoteLive technology. Elton John...
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Just to whet your appetite, here are renderings of the new California Grill dining room and onstage kitchen, set to open in late summer. Designed by the Puccini Group in San Francisco, the spacious restaurant atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort will feature a wall of wines at the entrance and, of course, spectacular views from...
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California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort closes Feb. 1 until late summer, when the beautiful space will reopen with new décor, a new kitchen and a new menu that’s already in the works. But Chef Brian Piasecki already has started to work on the new menu, which updates some of the restaurant’s classics, like...
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As a Senior Show Director, Randy Wojcik gets to dream up Disneyland Resort entertainment experiences, such as “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue,” and the “Destination: Cars Land” float recently featured in the 124th Rose Parade. In this installment of “Every Role a Starring Role,” Randy will talk about directing both, admitting there’s...
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The whispers in the crowd were true – that was Sean Astin at the Never Land Family Fun Run 5K and Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort this past weekend. This was the third runDisney half marathon the star of The Goonies, Rudy and The Lord of the Rings, participated in. Last year...
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As he sits in his production company’s headquarters on a chilly Massachusetts day, DJ Steve Porter’s thoughts are about 1,200 miles south, at the Walt Disney World Resort. Surrounded by computers, musical instruments, monitors and all sorts of editing equipment, he’s putting the finishing touches on his latest remix video, a mashup of magical...
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I recently learned a fun fact from Patrice Guy, merchandiser for consumables at Disney Theme Park Merchandise. The Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom Park is the most popular destination for consumables in all of Walt Disney World Resort. This location is also home to an on-stage kitchen where cast members make a delicious...
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Hello, I’m Cruise Director Darren, writing to you from onboard the Disney Magic. I am brand new to the Disney Parks Blog, but not to Disney! In fact, this month I will celebrate my 15-year anniversary with the company. I am proud to say that I was part of Disney Cruise Line’s opening team...
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At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we want to share compelling stories with our guests about as many different species as we can to inspire the conservation of wildlife and nature, so we’re especially excited when we can introduce a new animal species to the park. Now Disney’s Animal Kingdom guests have the opportunity to see...
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In case you missed it this morning, the Big Cheese — you know, my boss — dropped in to see Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan to extend an official invitation for the show to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in February! That’s right, on Feb. 18 and 19, “LIVE with Kelly and Michael”...
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The Super Bowl is less than two weeks away and if you haven’t decided where you’re going to watch the big game, I’ve got the perfect suggestion for you: Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney. Sure, it’s normally all about family-friendly bowling, food and entertainment, but come Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 3), it’s going...
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From an udon noodle bowl at Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure park to turkey pot pie at Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park, the new Mickey Check is now featured on kids’ menus in both quick-service and table-service restaurants across Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Following the introduction earlier...
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MiceChat Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and SpaMiceChatGasparilla Grill and Games at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa closed for refurbishment August 24 – December 17, 2012. The massive refurbishment of the facility consisted of enhancements to the Grill, main pool, refurbishment and re-branding of … Disney – Google News Related...
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When Nate shared a look back at Robin Hood and Friends visiting the Magic Kingdom Park back in 1979, many of you asked to see them again. Well, next week, you’ll have that chance and more as we continue “Limited Time Magic” at the Walt Disney World Resort. Long-lost Disney friends are returning to...
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The photos below might look like they were taken during the day, but both were actually taken after dark. I took them with a very long exposure to soak in the surrounding light, giving the impression that it is daytime. Nothing special was done in post-production other than some simple adjustments. The settings on...
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Did you catch the premiere of the new season of “American Idol” last night? I always enjoy watching the audition episodes, as young people take the first bold step to pursuing their dreams. Many of the new songs, including hits from former American Idols, are titles that have been requested by guests auditioning at...
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Is it me, or has your jaw already dropped? It’s not everyday you see photos of a Disney Park blanketed in snow.
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Did you know that Disney’s Yacht & Beach Ship Shape Massage Salon & Fitness Center just underwent a major renovation? It is sparkling with a modern, yet warm, motif that complements the nautical resort. There are five treatment rooms and even a relaxation room for the ultimate in lounging. Around Disney property there are...
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Broadway actor Corey Cott recently took a break from his lead role as Jack Kelly in Disney ‘Newsies’ to celebrate his nuptials to wife Meghan with a land and sea honeymoon aboard Disney Cruise Line and at Walt Disney World Resort. On their first date, Corey and Meghan quickly realized the passion they both...
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