Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle

The holiday season finds “Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle” at Disneyland covered in freshly fallen snow. With its exciting new look, the Castle will serve as a shimmering centerpiece for a daytime holiday celebration. As evening arrives, the Castle will undergo a transformation as special lighting effects and a new musical

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Planning for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: When to make Reservations and what to bring with you

Nothing says “girly girl” quite the way that a totally princess-ed out girl can! And nothing at Walt Disney World quite princess-es out your girly girl like Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. There are two locations for the BBB at Walt Disney World. The first is at the World of Disney Store

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2011 Event Details: Christmas at Walt Disney World

Joyful Celebrations and Timeless Traditions Delight Guests at Walt Disney World Resort It’s the month before Christmas and throughout Mickey’s house, the trees are all glowing, bringing smiles to The Mouse. Choirs are singing, bakers taking great care, sounds and smells of the season are filling the air… At Walt

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Cinderella’s Holiday Wish Returns to the Magic Kingdom November 4th

The Christmas season will officially begin this Friday, Nov. 4, with the return of Cinderella’s Holiday Wish and Castle Dream Lights at Magic Kingdom Park. During the Cinderella’s Holiday Wish stage show, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, Pluto and Cinderella appear to admire the lovely holiday decorations at the

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Happy HalloWishes

FRIGHTFULLY FUN FIREWORKS: Orange-hued fireworks explode over Cinderella Castle while illuminated pumpkins are projected onto the facade during the “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks show. The pyrotechnics show is part of “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party,” an after-hours Halloween celebration that takes place on select nights at the theme park. (Gene Duncan, photographer)

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Worth the Ride – Main Street Vehicles

If you speed down Main Street, U.S.A. towards your favorite attractions, you may have never noticed all the vehicles of Main Street.  I was guilty of this until the past few years.  And even then, I noticed them, but never knew how to take a ride. On our last trip,

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Disneyland sued over alleged lead problem

A nonprofit group that has filed dozens of environmental suits against major companies is now accusing Disneyland of exposing children to lead. The Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation sued the corporate owner of the Orange County theme park in April. That suit claims that stained glass windows in Cinderella’s Castle, brass

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Cinderella’s Holiday Wish beginning November 4th

The spectacular castle lighting show, “Cinderella’s Holiday Wish“, is set to begin this year on November 4th.  The show will run nightly at the Magic Kingdom through to the end of 2011. Here is the schedule and show times for 2011. November 4th – December 30, 2011 – 6:15pm Nov 4th and

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Walt Disney World & Disney Store Bring Disney Magic to San Juan, Puerto Rico With Fun-Filled Family Events Oct. 7-8, 2011

Disney Store and Walt Disney World Resort® will begin making magical memories at Plaza Las Americas in San Juan, Puerto Rico with two great fun-filled family events. Beginning Friday Oct. 7, 2011, Disney will celebrate the final stop of the hugely popular Disney Parks’ “Let the Memories Begin” US Tour

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Could Disney Be Returning to ‘Castle of Illusion’?

Back before Sega was famous for their Sonic the Hedgehog character, they had licensed Mickey Mouse from Disney for the side scrolling adventure game ‘Castle of Illusion’. The game became very popular, enough to warrant two sequels called ‘Land of Illusion’ and ‘Quackshot’. Sega lost the rights years ago, but

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Magic Kingdom Marks 40th Anniversary

Magic Kingdom Park celebrated its 40th anniversary yesterday with a special celebration that featured a procession of Disney characters, a group singalong and more. The festivities began right at the park’s entrance, where yesterdays guests received commemorative 40th anniversary buttons and park maps. At 10 a.m., a line of more

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Funjet Vacations Announces “Funjet to a Fairy Tale Adventure” Contest

Funjet Vacations announced today it will host a photo contest specifically targeted to fans who love Walt Disney World® Resort. Participants are encouraged to post their photos displaying their love for Walt Disney World® Resort. Then, three winning families will enjoy an all-expense-paid trip for four to Walt Disney World®

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