What I Miss Most About Walt Disney World ResortBabble (blog)Returning from our recent trip to Walt Disney World Resort has been harder than I would have imagined. I'm the first to admit I love traveling. The anticipation and the excitement of something, somewhere new and different is always enticing. I love … Disney –...
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Posts Tagged ‘ Walt ’
What I Miss Most About Walt Disney World Resort – Babble (blog)
Join Us for a Monstrous Morning Meet-Up at Walt Disney World Resort
UPDATE: This event has 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 p.m. EST on Monday, please contact us at WDW.BlogMeetUps@disney.com. We’re about a week away from our first-ever three park Monstrous...
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‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ Taped at Walt Disney World Resort Airs May 19
Are you a fan of both Disney Parks and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”? Then you won’t want to miss this Sunday’s episode of “AFV,” which was filmed in New Fantasyland, right here at Walt Disney World Resort. The maker of this year’s winning video will take home a grand prize that includes a vacation...
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The Go-Go’s, Edwin McCain & Others Join the 2013 ‘Eat to the Beat’ Musical Line-Up at Walt Disney World Resort
This year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will return to the park Sept. 27-Nov. 11, and we just received the list of performers who will participate in the Eat to the Beat concert series. New acts coming this year include the Go-Go’s, Edwin McCain, The Manhattan Transfer, Wilson Phillips, Spin Doctors and Christopher...
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New Dooney & Bourke Rainbow Collection to Debut at Tren-D at the Walt Disney World Resort
I know there are a lot of Dooney & Bourke fans out there. Just wait until you see what’s coming your way. I just received word from the merchandise special events team that a Dooney & Bourke release, along with a signing opportunity with Ian Ray, has been added to the calendar of events...
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Vintage Walt Disney World: A Look Inside the Walt Disney World Resort Tree Farm
Today is National Love a Tree Day! In its honor, here’s an aerial look at the tree farm at Walt Disney World Resort back in August 1969, and again in February 1981. While there are many trees across Walt Disney World Resort, one in particular stands out in my mind: The Tree of...
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Yummy Confection Goes to the ‘Dark Side’ for Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World Resort
Just in time for Star Wars Weekends, this designer cupcake is back – rich chocolate-peanut butter filling and chocolate frosting with Darth Vader and a kitschy saber (actually a plastic pick) topping the confection. You’ll only find it May 17-June 9 at ABC Commissary, Pizza Planet, Backlot Express, Studio Catering Company, Starring Rolls, Rosie’s...
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‘Public Reading About Death of Walt Disney,’ at Soho Rep – New York Times
New York Times 'Public Reading About Death of Walt Disney,' at Soho RepNew York TimesAs portrayed with soft-spoken, silky menace by the mesmerizing actor Larry Pine, the man we meet in Lucas Hnath's new play, “A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney,” exudes the casual cruelty of a...
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Theater Review: ‘Public Reading About Death of Walt Disney,’ at Soho Rep
Walt Disney’s insistence on steamrolling over, or editing out, those aspects of the world that did not fit his vision is one aspect of him that Lucas Hnath explores in his new play. Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:‘Public Reading About Death of Walt Disney,’ at Soho Rep...
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A ‘Picture Perfect’ Tradition at the Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World Resort
On more than one occasion, I’ve been accused of being “old-fashioned” and “sentimental” (I take both as compliments, by the way!), so when I heard the story of Vincent from Silhouette Portraits and the family from Strongsville, OH, I was instantly enamored. Imagine coming to Downtown Disney for nearly a quarter of a century...
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Another Crazy New Burger at ESPN Club on Disney’s BoardWalk at Walt Disney World Resort
There’s the Cuban, the lobster, the California Burger . . . and Chef Dan at ESPN Club on Disney’s BoardWalk can’t help but keep inventing new “extreme” burgers-more a meal than a sandwich. One of the newest is the PB&J Burger, a stack that starts with creamy peanut butter on a Kaiser roll and...
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Vintage Walt Disney World: An ‘A’ Attraction or an ‘E’?
A few weeks ago, I shared my very first ticket to Walt Disney World Resort. This prompted blog reader Skip to ask if we had any photographs of the old A to E tickets used at Magic Kingdom Park. With the help of my friends at the Walt Disney Archives, I was able to...
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Your Ticket to the 13 Reflections of Evil Trading Event at the Walt Disney World Resort
You can almost feel a chill in the air (brrr!) as the date to register for this year’s 13 Reflections of Evil trading event draws near. Whether you are a nefarious evil-doer, a sorcerer of courage, or an imaginative purple dragon, you are sure to enjoy the spellbinding thrills, chills and all-around frightful fun...
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Which Walt Disney World Resort Park Should You Visit First?
When you arrive at Walt Disney World Resort, does your family ask the question, “Which park should we visit first?” Check out the graphic below, which asks a series of questions and gives you a suggestion at the end as to which park you should visit first. Which park did you get? I got...
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The Walt Disney Company pulls out of Bangladesh: Will that make workers safer? – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor The Walt Disney Company pulls out of Bangladesh: Will that make workers safer?Christian Science MonitorThe Walt Disney Company pulls out of five developing countries – including Bangladesh, site of a devastating building collapse of a garment factory – telling licensees of Disney-brand items of its decision to phase out production there....
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The 411 on 4 attractions coming to Walt Disney World – Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel The 411 on 4 attractions coming to Walt Disney WorldOrlando Sentinel"I think it's definitely going to add a dynamic, a lot of kinetic energy, which will be fun," says new Walt Disney World President George Kalogridis. The mine train will double as attraction and spectator sport, much like the very visible drop...
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Vintage Walt Disney World: A Look Back at Magic Kingdom Park Parades
With the exciting announcement of the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade coming to Magic Kingdom Park in 2014, I thought it’d be fun to revisit some of the parades that have traveled down Main Street, U.S.A., over the years. America on Parade ran from June 1975 until September 1976 and celebrated the Nation’s bicentennial...
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Wildlife Wednesdays: Purple Martins, Migratory Songbirds, Are Walt Disney World Resort Guests Each Year
Guests love visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, and a variety of wildlife does too! For several years now, a fascinating species of songbird, the purple martin, has been spending a few months a year here. The purple martin program is one of many that are part of the Disney’s Animal Programs native wildlife...
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Fred Sawyers Appointed General Manager at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel has announced Fred Sawyers as the general manager of the iconic property located in the heart of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:Walt Disney World To Get A Four Seasons Hotel – Huffington PostWalt Disney World bets on...
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Two specialty monorails hit the tracks at Walt Disney World – Orlando Sentinel
Two specialty monorails hit the tracks at Walt Disney WorldOrlando SentinelThe Disney monorail system currently features 12 monorail trains on three lines that move among the Magic Kingdom, Epcot and the Disney resorts. The lines travel almost 15 miles of track altogether. Each monorail can carry more than 300 passengers and … Disney –...
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Win a Walt Disney World Resort Vacation with ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’
Watch “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” April 29-May 3, and join the celebration of New Fantasyland. One lucky “Millionaire” viewer will win a Walt Disney World Resort vacation for four and experience the magic of New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. During Millionaire’s “Magical Family Getaway Week,” contestants will be winning vacations in...
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Walt Disney shares hit 52-week high on upgrade
Shares of Walt Disney Co. hit a new all-time high Monday after a UBS analyst upgraded the company to "Buy" from "Neutral," saying that its revenue potential isn't fully appreciated … Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:Disney shares get boost from UBS upgrade – MarketWatchFlying High at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney...
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Caption This: Dalmatian Dreams at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort at Walt Disney World Resort
Looks like Perdita has something on her mind in this photo, which was snapped at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. Is it the bones lying right at her feet, or her pups you can see chasing one another around the resort railings? You tell us, go ahead and “Caption This!” Read on for more chances...
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First Three-Park All-Nighter Kicks Off Monstrous Summer at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts
Just seconds ago, a 180-foot-tall Mike Wazowski from the upcoming Disney●Pixar film “Monsters University” made the official announcement that we’re keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours on Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of the family travel season, to kick off a Monstrous Summer on both coasts. Wazowski, the loveable green-bodied, one-eyed...
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Vintage Walt Disney World: Growing Character at Epcot
Have you had a chance to visit the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival this year? The character topiaries throughout Future World and World Showcase are my favorite part. Topiaries have been a part of the Walt Disney World Resort for many years. Below, Goofy and Pluto admire their own topiaries back in 1985....
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Monstrous ‘Monsters University’ Monorail Pulls Into Walt Disney World Resort
There’s a new monorail in town here at Walt Disney World Resort that you’ve just gotta see! One of the monorails on the Magic Kingdom Park/Resorts loop now features the cast of Disney•Pixar’s new movie “Monsters University,” including Mike, Sulley and a host of new characters you’ll meet when it comes to theaters June...
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Big Fun for Little Ones at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort
When my mom and sister told me that they wanted to spend the day at Downtown Disney during their Spring Break visit, my first thought was “Yes! I can show off my newly discovered favorites!” My next was “What the heck will we do with Harper?” Harper is my adorable, perfect, curly-haired, 2-year-old niece....
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Walt Disney Animation releases new Mickey Mouse short – Los Angeles Times
Walt Disney Animation releases new Mickey Mouse shortLos Angeles TimesDisney has begun reviving its signature character in recent years — in 2006, the Disney Channel premiered a CGI animated show called "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," in 2010 the company launched the video game "Epic Mickey" and beginning July 28, the …Mickey Mouse returns in old-school...
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Walt Disney World Resort – May 2013 Merchandise Events
Before we jump into May events, here’s one last note for April. Trading Night has just been announced! The Walt Disney World Resort Trading Night will take place April 30, 2013 from 6 – 9 p.m. at ESPN Grill and Josten’s Center at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex. So bring your friends and...
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