November 25, 2011
Park Calendar Released
Through June 2012
The
Walt Disney World Resort has released it's Extra
Magic Hours, Operating and Event schedules for June 2012. For guests
visiting during this time, you will want to visit the Park
Hours and Events pages
to aid in planning your trip. Remember, all times and schedules are subject
to change, so check back often.
November 18, 2011
Disney Takes Four
Themed Entertainment Awards
The Force was with Walt
Disney Parks and Resorts recently when Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
earned one of four top Disney honors among the 18th annual Thea Awards
announced by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). Star Tours – The
Adventures Continue took a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement –
Attraction Refresh. Other top Thea Awards went to The Magic, The Memories,
and You! at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort for Outstanding
Achievement – Show Spectacular and to Animation Magic at Animator’s Palate
aboard the soon-to-launch Disney Fantasy cruise ship for Ingenious use of
Technology.
TEA
gave the Buzz Price Thea Award Recognizing a Lifetime of Distinguished
Achievements to Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde, who
led the team that created and built Disney’s Animal Kingdom and who recently
oversaw the creative development of Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa at Ko
Olina O’ahu, Hawai’i. “It’s a great honor to be counted among the names that
are already graced with this recognition,” Rohde says. “I hope that I’ll
have the opportunity for a few more lifetime achievements to flesh out my
portfolio a bit, and better deserve the honor.”
Discussion
Here
November 17, 2011
19th Epcot
International Flower & Garden Festival Dates & Details Announced
A
little gardening magic will go a long way when an eight-foot-tall floral
Sorcerer Mickey topiary holds court at the entrance to the 19th Epcot
International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20, 2012 at Walt Disney
World Resort. Standing atop a 12-foot-tall floral mountain cliff and
towering above the park’s front-entrance topiary bed, the commanding
Sorcerer Mickey will direct a riot of color in the manicured shapes of
dancing broomsticks, buckets, mushrooms, hippos, alligators and elephants
straight from the classic Disney film, “Fantasia.” The front-entrance floral
spectacle will welcome guests to a festival packed with new displays,
featured speakers and hands-on fun for all ages. The festival, including all
gardening programs and exhibits, is included in regular Epcot admission.
Discussion
Here
November 14, 2011
INTERCOT Insider
Podcast - Episode 25:
Ian's In Charge
Lots
to talk about in the latest edition of the INTERCOT Insider Live including
John's stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Mel & Carol at Bay Lake Towers and Gary
at Pop Century. We also cover Food and Wine Festival favorites, Disney
Weddings, Preferred Stroller Parking and our best of Disney Castmember
Costumes. Oh, and we announced the official dates for the INTERCOT 15th
Anniversary Celebration in October 2012.
Listen
& Download Here
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Discuss
Episode 25 Here
November 13, 2011
"Exotic Driving
Experience" Coming to Walt Disney World Resort in 2012
Combine
some of the world’s finest automobiles with a track specifically designed
for drivers to safely experience their awe-inspiring acceleration, speed and
handling and you have “Exotic Driving Experience”, the latest offering from
Petty Holdings. Exotic Driving Experience will feature supercars by Ferrari,
Lamborghini, Audi, and Porsche. Future plans include the addition of other
exotic models, as well. Driving Experiences will start at $189 for six laps
around the circuit. Thrill Rides with a professional driver at the wheel
will be available for $99. It will officially begin on January 16, 2012.
Reservations for 2012 can be made by calling 815-822-0149.
Discussion
Here
November 11, 2011
Osborne Family
Spectacle of Dancing Lights Returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios Tonight!
The
annual display of holiday cheer, which features millions of dazzling lights,
will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios tonight. From now until Jan. 7,
2012, the cityscape and building facades in the park’s Backlot area will be
draped in multicolored lights that periodically “dance” to holiday tunes. In
addition to the buildings, the area will also feature illuminated carousels,
angels, Santa Claus and other figures. (The spectacle will not be
operational on Dec. 8). This offering actually began in 1986 in Arkansas, at
the home of businessman Jennings Osborne, who strung 1,000 lights as a
Christmas gift to his daughter. The exhibit was transported to Disney in
1995 and is a popular holiday draw for many guests.
November 3, 2011
Holiday Season
Officially Starts This Friday at
Walt Disney World Resort
The
holiday 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 park. Then they share their ideas on how to decorate
Cinderella Castle for the season. Fairy Godmother appears to help bring
Cinderella’s suggestion to life – covering the castle in glittering ice,
making it look just like her special glass slippers. You can see the show
nightly at Magic Kingdom Park throughout the holiday season.
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