tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75650467149963545482012-01-19T22:54:24.238-05:00West Center Streetdefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.comBlogger1701100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-75789110273741527222012-01-19T22:50:00.001-05:002012-01-19T22:50:45.131-05:00Obama pushes tourism at Disney Courtesy The White House President Obama stopped by the Magic Kingdom on Thursday to push the need to increase the number of visitors to the country. The President on Thursday signed an executive order that aims to create “a national strategy” to position the United States as the top tourist destination in the world. The White House says international tourism supported 1.2 million domestic defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-20271795614758994392012-01-18T17:47:00.002-05:002012-01-19T22:54:00.446-05:00WDW to shut down Main Street for ObamaDon't expect to enjoy Main Street U.S.A. tomorrow. President Obama will be visiting. WESH-TV has the details: Disney advises that Main Street, U.S.A., including shops like the Emporium, will be closed to guests from park opening through late afternoon. When park guests arrive, they will be directed through "alternate routes" to enjoy other areas of the park, Disney said. Main Street, U.S.A. defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-88797984186225845212012-01-07T18:47:00.001-05:002012-01-19T22:54:24.243-05:00Group: Disney isn't so family friendlyA Washington-based group is calling Disney hypocritical for opposing legislation the Florida legislature is considering the groups says will change gaming laws and make way for destination resorts to be built in South Florida. "Disney has taken the public position of being morally opposed to gaming, while quietly profiting from the licensing of cartoon characters to online casinos," Andrew defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-77913014271312800712012-01-03T13:04:00.001-05:002012-01-03T13:04:16.572-05:00WDW: Open 24 hours on Feb. 29Walt Disney World and Disneyland will stay open for 24 hours straight Feb. 29 to celebrate the leap year. The Magic Kingdom in Florida and Disneyland Park in California will open at 6 a.m. (local time) on Feb. 29 and will remain open until to 6 a.m. (local time) on March 1 as part of the parks'  "One More Disney Day" promotion. The new promotion follows the "Let the Memories Begin" promotion defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-23906245940324328402011-12-14T07:39:00.001-05:002011-12-14T07:39:43.457-05:00Rare pigs make debut at Animal KingdomThree rare kunekune pigs have made their debut at Conservation Station in Disney's Animal Kingdom. From the official Disney release: Found in New Zealand but believed to have originated in China, kunekune pigs also are known as Maori pigs after the first people of New Zealand. "Kunekune" means "plump" in the Maori language. Kunekunes nearly became extinct in the 1980s before breeding efforts defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-56057871180832630942011-12-13T07:54:00.001-05:002011-12-13T07:54:25.570-05:00WDW New Year's Eve lineupWalt Disney World has announced the follow New Year's eve plans:-- Magic Kingdom presents a double helping of pyrotechnics: "Wishes" nighttime spectacular with a holiday overlay at 8:30 p.m. and "Fantasy in the Sky" at 11:51 p.m.-- Epcot's "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth" delights revelers with a salute to the new year at 7 p.m. and 11:42 p.m.-- At Disney's Hollywood Studios, the 25-minute defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-29646419314371787332011-12-13T07:36:00.001-05:002011-12-13T07:36:34.843-05:00Four Seasons breaks ground on WDW resortFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts earlier this month broke ground on a 444-room resort on land it acquired from Disney in 2008. The new resort will incorporate the Osprey Ridge 18-hole golf course, to be renovated and managed by Four Seasons, and is located within the Golden Oak residential community, which Disney designed. "Travelers around the world know and trust Four Seasons, and Walt Disney defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-24615241491303042492011-12-09T13:33:00.001-05:002011-12-09T13:33:45.506-05:00WDW: Vacation Club coming to Grand FloridianDisney is expanding the Grand Floridian resort to include a Disney Vacation Club timeshare. The new Vacation Club option will be across the Seven Seas Lagoon from the Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, a timeshare Disney opened in August 2009. The expansion is expected to include 147 villas and will open in 2013, according to a Vacation Club news release USA Today posted on its defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-87661683848367882792011-10-23T19:14:00.002-04:002011-10-23T19:14:51.284-04:00WDW: Newest resort open to guests starting May 31The first rooms at the newest Walt Disney World resort, a 2,000-room value resort, will be open to guests starting May 31, according to Walt Disney World. When complete, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will feature 1,120 family suites – to be located in The Lion King, Cars and Finding Nemo wings of the resort – and 864 standard “themed” rooms – to be located in The Little Mermaid wing. The defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-4707879234664827602011-10-02T15:57:00.002-04:002011-10-02T15:58:56.395-04:00Views of the updated Lego Store Taken Sept. 29, 2011, in Downtown Disney. Courtesy WA2BSW.com.defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-71657889634378643152011-10-01T13:03:00.002-04:002011-10-01T13:03:05.196-04:00WDW celebrates 40 years during ceremonyWalt Disney World on Saturday celebrated its 40th anniversary during a celebration at the Magic Kingdom that included a parade up Main Street U.S.A. and a celebration of cast members who have worked at the resort since it opened. The Magic Kingdom, the first of Walt Disney World’s four theme parks opened on Oct. 1, 1971, along with a trio of Disney-owned lodging options – Disney's Polynesian defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-63034163994750140892011-09-29T21:52:00.005-04:002011-09-30T22:39:22.924-04:00WDW: 40 years later, and it’s still evolvingFrom a massive expansion to Fantasyland to construction of a new resort, Walt Disney World is continuing to grow and change – even on the brink of its 40th birthday. “As an opening day cast member, I’m excited to see Fantasyland further transformed into Walt Disney’s original vision of a place where fairy tales come true,” Phil Holmes, vice president of Magic Kingdom park and a 40-year Disney defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-13153325961736425022011-09-29T19:18:00.002-04:002011-09-29T20:31:45.936-04:00Those great attractions from yesteryearWalt Disney famously said his theme parks would never be finished. Over the years, the parks have seen a number of changes. Most of the updates have been welcomed, but often times, these changes leave Disney fanatics longing for the past. Though these attractions are no longer with us, they are surely remembered by the thousands of fans who lament their disappearance. Here are a few of the defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-72404875449380606032011-09-29T18:55:00.002-04:002011-09-29T20:29:34.965-04:00Five curious WDW decisions over the years RIP Mr. Toad Here is a rundown of five interesting decisions Walt Disney World officials have made since the resort opened on Oct. 1, 1971. No Pirates of the Caribbean: Apparently, officials thought since Central Florida was so close to the Caribbean, an attraction about pirates in the Caribbean might hit a little too close to home. Good thing they reconsidered. Removing Main Street's Charm: defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-14140080305736153412011-09-29T17:16:00.003-04:002011-09-29T21:39:35.366-04:00WDW to celebrate 40 yearsWalt Disney World is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday with a host of activities, including a parade and a ceremony to honor cast members who have worked at the resort since it opened. The Magic Kingdom and three Disney-owned lodging options -- Disney's Polynesian Resort, Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground -- opened on Oct. 1, 1971. Since defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-41140739301493145462011-09-20T21:23:00.002-04:002011-09-20T21:23:45.202-04:00Avatar coming to Animal KingdomAvatar is coming to the Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World said Tuesday. The theme park is teaming with filmmaker James Cameron to “create themed lands that will give theme park guests the opportunity to explore the mysterious universe of (Avatar) first hand,” the company said in a news release. The first such themed land is planned for the Animal Kingdom. The 2009 film “is a uniquely powerful defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-35722615848074250322011-08-08T19:23:00.003-04:002011-08-08T19:29:01.864-04:00Original Tiki Room returning in August The new management is now the old management. Walt Disney World said the original Enchanted Tiki Room show, which was replaced in 1998, will be returning later this month. The show, which first appeared in Disneyland in 1963, was an original attraction when Walt Disney World opened on Oct. 1, 1971. The updated attraction -- known as The Enchanted Tiki Room — Under New Management -- featured a defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-19005710348097145052011-08-01T12:41:00.002-04:002011-09-29T20:31:59.677-04:00Report: WDW's Hyperion Wharf project on holdWalt Disney World's "Hyperion Wharf" project, floated as a replacement for Pleasure Island, has been put on indefinite hold, the Orlando Sentinel reported. "As with any project of this size and scope, our plans have continued to grow and evolve over time as part of our creative process, and it has simply taken longer than we anticipated," the newspaper quoted Walt Disney World spokeswoman defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-62374948917002752842011-08-01T12:05:00.002-04:002011-09-29T20:32:20.613-04:00LEGO Imagination Center adds space at Downtown DisneyOfficial WDW Release/Special to West Center Street LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – When guests walk into the newly renovated LEGO Imagination Center at Downtown Disney Marketplace, they not only find a store with more space but also more options to build and create. The recently completed extensive renovation at the Walt Disney World Resort location has added nearly 3,500 square feet to the overall defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-4282765725897307102011-08-01T12:02:00.002-04:002011-09-29T20:33:09.884-04:00Start booking Art of Animation Resort roomsOfficial WDW News Release/Special to West Center Street LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Two new ways for guests of Walt Disney World Resort to live like their favorite Disney characters can now be booked for 2012 vacations. Building on the success of Pirate Rooms at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, new "Disney Story Rooms" – Disney's Art of Animation Resort and the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney's Port defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-89055473355802826352011-05-23T20:33:00.002-04:002011-09-29T20:33:30.496-04:00Reworked Star Tours reopens at Hollywood StudiosThe ever-popular Star Tours re-opened Friday at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. "Star Tours immerses guests into the Star Wars universe like never before," Disney President and CEO Bob Iger said in a news release. "The innovative technology and storytelling take guests on thrilling new adventures, bringing George Lucas' iconic characters and locations to life in a completely new way." defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-61362027672955705232011-04-18T19:22:00.002-04:002011-09-29T20:33:49.746-04:00What time is the 3 o'clock parade? A long-time recurring joke for cast members returns in shirt form. A similar shirt was for sale years ago.defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-23601822773098540752011-04-17T22:10:00.000-04:002011-04-17T22:10:51.674-04:00Coming in for a landing defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-37474218934828547012011-04-10T18:33:00.002-04:002011-09-29T20:34:12.881-04:00Disney breaks ground on Shanghai resortDisney last week broke ground on its newest resort, Shanghai Disney Resort. The new $3.7 billion resort will be located on a 963-acre tract of land in Pudong, Shanghai. When it opens in the next five years, Shanghai Disney Resort will feature a version of Disneyland, a pair of themed hotels and other amenities, officials said. In a news release, Disney described Shanghai Disneyland as "a Magic defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-90801694571115118042011-04-03T22:08:00.001-04:002011-04-03T22:08:29.612-04:00The Roger E. BroggieBefore a long day pulling guests around the Magic Kingdom.defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-84892584334430430982011-04-02T09:09:00.002-04:002011-04-02T09:09:44.669-04:00Town Square Theaterdefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-10440320679592012182011-03-29T21:38:00.002-04:002011-03-30T07:14:34.991-04:00WDW: A bevy of construction activity (Photo by Todd DeFeo) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World, gearing up for its 40th anniversary, is a bevy of construction activity these days, with a new resort and a major expansion to the Magic Kingdom in the works. Here’s a quick rundown of the major projects under way at the resort: Fantasyland Expansion In 2009, Disney officials announced a major overhaul and expansion to defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-18611358311013384242011-03-24T21:59:00.002-04:002011-03-24T22:01:02.524-04:00UPDATE: Updated Star Tours set to open in May An updated version of the ever popular Star Tours is expected to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios by May 20, according to Walt Disney World officials. The attraction, which debuted in Florida in 1989, has been closed since last year as part of a “reimagining.” It has become a guest favorite in the two decades since it first launched. The new attraction, dubbed Star Tours 2.0, “will feature defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-30543313867693961622011-03-24T19:11:00.001-04:002011-03-24T20:53:50.600-04:00Updated Star Tours set to open in MayAn updated version of the ever popular Star Tours is expected to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios by May 20, according to Walt Disney World officials. The attraction, which debuted in Florida in 1989, has been closed since last year as part of a "reimagining." It has become a guest favorite in the two decades since it first launched. The new attraction, dubbed Star Tours 2.0, "will feature defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-13877882193722174602011-03-21T19:57:00.002-04:002011-03-21T22:21:36.477-04:00Consider these resorts for WDW resort hopping LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Consider these five resorts prime candidates for WDW resort hopping: Contemporary Boardwalk Animal Kingdom Lodge Wilderness Lodge Yacht Club defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-32635736187946836032011-03-14T21:59:00.000-04:002011-03-14T21:59:19.530-04:00Worked killed in Animal Kingdom mishapA 52-year-old maintenance worker repairing the Animal Kingdom's Primeval Whirl died after he was struck by a ride vehicle, according to published reports. "Our Walt Disney World community has experienced a tragic loss," the Orlando Sentinel quoted Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton as saying in a statement. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to Russ Roscoe's family and we are working to defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-15542287403522370022011-03-12T10:21:00.002-05:002011-03-24T20:54:14.366-04:00Guests can soon book a time to meet MickeyWalt Disney World guests will soon be able to schedule a time to meet Mickey Mouse. Because of the expansion to Fantasyland, Mickey has been displaced from his Toontown Fair-based Country Home. The famous mouse is moving to Main Street's Town Square. "Mickey and Main Street, U.S.A. are great examples of pure Americana that complement each other very well," Concept Designer Jason Grandt said in defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-14674766533661233792011-03-06T20:59:00.002-05:002011-03-24T20:54:38.295-04:00First pitchESPN's Linda Cohn threw out the first pitch before Saturday's game.defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-40675861652921061632011-03-05T17:54:00.002-05:002011-03-24T20:55:34.731-04:00This Walkman would require a rather large cassette tapedefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-60105894117696171832011-03-05T17:49:00.002-05:002011-03-24T20:55:53.097-04:00That's a big wheeldefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-57359528513248927172011-03-05T17:48:00.002-05:002011-03-24T20:56:13.865-04:00Foosball anyone?defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-71646196957957547212011-03-05T17:46:00.001-05:002011-03-24T20:56:30.297-04:00Goofy says hellodefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-24960918761400165702011-03-05T14:12:00.002-05:002011-03-24T20:56:47.754-04:00Greetings from Champion FieldLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The New York Mets traveled to Champion Field at the ESPN Wide World of Sports to take on the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are currently leading 2-0.defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-16369382502672936822011-03-05T10:40:00.002-05:002011-03-24T20:58:19.743-04:00Work at the Pop CenturyLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Crews this week are working on the Pop Century Resort's main pool.defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-90783570627443105382011-03-04T11:27:00.001-05:002011-03-24T20:59:49.416-04:00Tip: Take the Magical Express to your Disney resortLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Disney's Magical Express is a convenient means of transportation between the Orlando airport and Disney resorts. Perhaps better yet, the shuttle is free.defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-21760161520415612312010-12-29T09:04:00.001-05:002010-12-29T09:04:30.719-05:00Hero’s welcome awaits Chilean miners, rescuers at Walt Disney WorldOfficial WDW News Release A New Year will mean new memories for the Chilean miners whose saga transfixed the world, as they are treated to a hero's welcome and family vacations of a lifetime at Walt Disney World Resort next month. During their complimentary six-night Disney vacation, Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2011, the miners, their rescuers and immediate families will meet Disney characters, visit all defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-24586127670231787342010-12-28T16:40:00.002-05:002011-03-24T21:00:53.257-04:00WDW bus strikes, kills pedestrianA pedestrian was struck and killed by a Walt Disney World Resort bus on Sunday evening near the Port Orleans Resort, WFTV-TV reported. "We offer our deepest condolences to the guests' family and loved ones," the television station quoted Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort, as saying in a statement. "We are doing all we can for them during this difficult time." The Florida defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-80082717750523428922010-12-12T19:33:00.002-05:002011-03-24T21:02:10.045-04:00The Richard F. Irvinedefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-60327746679606565722010-12-12T19:24:00.002-05:002011-03-24T21:02:42.639-04:00Main Street Cinemadefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-70502797191986588862010-12-12T13:24:00.004-05:002010-12-12T13:26:26.362-05:00Looking back at Frontierlanddefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-5556300835317267822010-12-12T13:24:00.002-05:002010-12-12T13:26:07.758-05:00Swiss Family Robinson Treehousedefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-38214170923785509872010-12-12T13:08:00.002-05:002010-12-12T13:26:36.287-05:00Scenic Frontierlanddefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-86514829909371863112010-12-12T13:05:00.002-05:002010-12-12T13:26:45.863-05:00Frontierland Town Halldefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-22382386279567035542010-12-11T21:04:00.001-05:002010-12-11T21:06:06.159-05:00Bidding adieu to Mickey’s Toontown Fair Mickey’s Toontown Fair is expected to close in February to make way for the Fantasyland expansion, according to a post on the Disney Parks blog. Mickey and Minnie, whose houses are in Mickey’s Toontown Fair, will move to a space in Town Square Exposition Hall on Main Street U.S.A. Tinker Bell will be moving to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When complete, the expanded Fantasyland will feature a defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-78428461839903118172010-12-11T20:49:00.001-05:002011-03-24T20:59:12.110-04:00A look back at Mickey's Toontown Fairdefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-59606364323752862862010-12-11T20:40:00.001-05:002010-12-12T13:26:56.481-05:00East Center Streetdefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-73370159096761016882010-12-11T20:36:00.002-05:002010-12-12T13:27:06.916-05:00Donald lost his hatWardrobe malfunction?defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-81672556650014403772010-12-11T20:29:00.002-05:002010-12-12T13:27:17.603-05:00Sweet Treats"Fresh Baked and Ready to Eat"defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-47288159944597946842010-11-27T22:28:00.003-05:002010-11-27T22:28:40.258-05:00Pleasure Island transforming into wharfWalt Disney World is making a number of changes to Downtown Disney, including transforming Pleasure Island into a wharf-themed destination. “We have made great progress since first announcing our vision to bring new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences to Downtown Disney, many of which can’t be found anywhere else and have already become guest favorites,” Keith Bradford, vice presidentdefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-8483360491363053472010-11-20T12:10:00.000-05:002010-11-20T12:10:55.118-05:00Waterfront district among plans for Downtown DisneyOfficial WDW News Release Work will soon begin on a completely re-imagined Pleasure Island and other one-of-a-kind experiences as Walt Disney World Resort continues to bring new stories to life at Downtown Disney. Combined, the projects are expected to create an estimated 1,200 new jobs over the next three years. “We have made great progress since first announcing our vision to bring new defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-30378750180139604692010-10-31T13:24:00.002-04:002010-12-12T13:27:46.081-05:00Do you want to appear in a Disney commercial? Here's your chance"Let the Memories Begin." As part of a new marketing campaign kicking off next year, guest photos taken during the day could be projected onto Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World and "it's a small world" at Disneyland. The photos could also potentially appear in television advertising. "A Disney vacation is the perfect way to create family memories that will last a lifetime," Tom Staggs, defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-74389489669155812792010-10-18T21:24:00.001-04:002010-10-18T21:24:27.966-04:00Disney Fantasy sets sail in April 2012Edited from PRNewswire The Disney Fantasy will sail her maiden voyage on April 7, 2012. A sister ship to the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy will feature an AquaDuck water coaster, children's areas, entertainment, dining, retreats for adults and "immersive experiences for guests of all ages" with Disney stories and characters. Guests will be able to book Disney Cruise Line sailings, includingdefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-57626447869999527432010-09-15T18:32:00.001-04:002010-09-15T18:32:41.339-04:00WDW luxury pets resort opensThe new luxury pet resort at Walt Disney World is open for business. Best Friends Pet Resort can accommodate 270 dogs and 30 cats. Currently, Best Friends Pet Care Inc. operates five pet care facilities throughout the resort; the new pet resort will replace those facilities. The 27,000-square-foot resort is scheduled to open Aug. 27. The pets-exclusive resort is located near Disney's Port defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-76419510557056782142010-08-31T13:25:00.002-04:002010-08-31T20:16:35.947-04:00WDW 'expanding' monorail systemWalt Disney World is adding a spur track to the monorail system, The Monorail Society reported. The new spur -- all 62 feet of it -- will be located on the Epcot line, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Reports indicate the new spur will allow crews to inspect the Epoct beam earlier and will allow cast members to more quickly respond to incidents on the line.defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-53394641803410399832010-08-28T14:40:00.000-04:002010-08-28T14:40:41.128-04:00Disney-Pixar's Toy Story 3 Will Cross $1 Billion Today; Disney to Become First Studio With Two $1 Billion Films in One YearPRNewswire Two weeks after becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time, Disney-Pixar's Toy Story 3 will cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office, joining Alice in Wonderland as the second $1 billion film this year from The Walt Disney Studios – the first studio in history to accomplish this feat. Disney first crossed the $1 billion threshold with Pirates of the Caribbean:defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-43414457655584103502010-08-08T16:00:00.005-04:002010-08-08T16:18:52.293-04:00New resort in Hawaii accepting reservationsDisney’s new resort in Hawaii is now accepting reservations. Aulani is scheduled to open on Aug. 29, 2011. The 21-acre resort, located in Ko Olina in western Oahu, will feature 359 hotel rooms and 481 two-bedroom Disney Vacation Club villas, all located in a pair of 15-story towers. “Aulani will represent a new way for every member of the family to enjoy a vacation in Hawaii,” Djuan Rivers, defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-87553633105365553282010-08-07T21:39:00.002-04:002010-08-08T16:14:31.955-04:00WDW: New pizzeria opens at EpcotThe newest addition to Epcot's list of restaurants is touted as "the first authentic Italian pizzeria to ever open in the park." Via Napoli pizzeria, located in the World Showcase, opened last week and aims to offer authentic Italian food in a family friendly atmosphere "without being a restaurant that caters to children," as The Daily Disney put it. "I have always loved the beauty of a defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-50775497690090169492010-08-05T20:02:00.002-04:002010-08-08T16:15:02.072-04:00WDW: Main Street Electrical Parade extended"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls..." The Main Street Electrical Parade is sticking around a bit longer. "The return of Disney's 'Main Street Electrical Parade' to the Magic Kingdom has been an overwhelming success," Magic Kingdom Vice President Phil Holmes said in a news release. "Guests begin cheering as soon as they hear the opening fanfare and see those fantastic floats covered in defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-24957719264961315422010-07-08T21:45:00.005-04:002010-07-08T21:49:26.788-04:00The Hunt is on for Disney Fans This September With D23's Great Disney Scavenger HuntANAHEIM, Calif., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- From Downtown Disney to the Disneyland Hotel, from the Matterhorn to Midway Mania, Disney fans will embark on an all-day search that will take them throughout the Disneyland Resort on September 26 in the very first GREAT DISNEY SCAVENGER HUNT from D23, the official Disney fan club. It's the ultimate Disney test, with teams of up to four people defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-60643445042278382662010-06-25T15:33:00.002-04:002010-08-08T16:18:24.564-04:00Luxury Pet Resort to Open at Walt Disney World ResortLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet lovers visiting Walt Disney World Resort can now plan to board the family pet in fun, luxurious new accommodations.  Reservations are being accepted for pet boarding stays beginning August 27, 2010 for the new Best Friends Pet Care Resort. The one-of-a-kind resort comprises more than 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-40748697395873475222010-06-24T13:48:00.002-04:002010-08-08T16:17:52.467-04:00Special Fireworks Plus Other Patriotic Treats in Store for Walt Disney World Theme Park Guests on July 4Official WDW News Release Guests celebrating the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort will have a choice of fireworks shows plus other patriotic treats – including appearances by "Benjamin Franklin" and "Betsy Ross." The spirit of the Fourth of July is up in the air after dark, and three Disney parks will be making a bang, with Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios presenting defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-87025264372183220202010-06-24T12:51:00.002-04:002010-08-08T16:15:35.169-04:00Want to move to WDW? Soon you canEver thought of moving to Walt Disney World? Chances are, you're probably not alone. And, the good news is you won't have to wait much longer, if you have the money. Walt Disney World announced plans to build 30 houses as part of the first phase of its Golden Oak community. The single family custom houses are expected to sell for between $1.8 million and $8 million and are expected to be defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-66984185219272791662010-06-22T17:38:00.005-04:002010-06-22T22:31:35.316-04:00WDW monorail probe continuesBy Todd DeFeo, Railfanning.org News Wire A federal probe into last year's fatal monorail collision at Walt Disney World could continue for the better part of 2010, The Daily Disney reported. "We're now in the final stages of the investigation," The Daily Disney quoted NTSB spokesman Peter Knudson as saying. "I don't think we're going to see anything this summer." A 21-year-old Walt Disney defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-86333689501941405572010-06-21T12:27:00.002-04:002010-08-08T16:17:32.877-04:00Disney Institute Leisure Tours Offer Unique Opportunities to See Walt Disney World ResortLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney guests interested in going behind the scenes at the Walt Disney World Resort now have new leisure tour options from Disney Institute. The professional development and training arm of The Walt Disney Company is offering guests the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at all four Walt Disney World theme parks and get an insider's look at the defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-91262362063386676522010-06-20T18:08:00.000-04:002010-06-20T18:08:59.114-04:00Tribute bands take to EPCOT stage this summer A number of tribute bands will be taking to the stage at EPCOT this summer as part of the Sounds Like Summer concert series. “The key thing about tribute bands is that their intention is to reproduce, as closely as possible, the music of the artist whose work they are celebrating,” Walt Disney World Entertainment’s Senior Show Director Alan Bruun said in a news release. “It’s not an defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-26485780429338331652010-05-26T19:27:00.001-04:002010-06-20T15:05:02.601-04:00WDW making changes to two DHS attractionsWalt Disney World is making changes to a pair of attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Star Tours and Toy Story Mania! Officials are updating Toy Story Mania! to feature new characters from “Toy Story 3.” In addition to the changes at the attraction, Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear, the boss at Sunnyside Daycare in the movie, will appear at Disney’s California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studiosdefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-11975135167448667022010-05-24T20:00:00.002-04:002010-05-24T20:00:55.479-04:00Mickey Mouse is becoming more talkative It appears Mickey Mouse is growing a little chattier in his old age. Disney Parks are currently “playtesting” a talking Mickey Mouse, according to a post on the official Disney Parks Blog. The talking Mickey has greeted guests – at unannounced times – in his Toontown house in Disneyland; it’s unclear when Mickey might converse with guests at Walt Disney World, The Los Angeles Times reported. “defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-27426974617437867972010-05-23T21:29:00.001-04:002010-05-23T21:29:03.806-04:00Talking Mickey Mousedefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-88419660736026250702010-05-13T18:31:00.002-04:002010-05-13T18:31:49.140-04:00Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the Main Street Electrical Parade returns to WDWA Walt Disney World Institution is returning to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for a limited engagement this summer. The Main Street Electrical Parade, which ran from 1977-1991 and from 1999-2001, is returning to the Magic Kingdom this summer. The parade will run from June 6-Aug. 14. From the opening notes of “Baroque Hoedown,” the parade’s theme song, to every float that follows, the Main defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-30131023864345658662010-05-13T11:33:00.002-04:002010-05-13T18:27:44.834-04:00Jackson's 'Captain EO' returning to Walt Disney WorldA blast from Walt Disney World’s past is returning to EPCOT Center in July. “Captain EO,” a 17-minute 3-D film starring Anjelica Huston, the late Michael Jackson and a number of new characters, is returning July 2 and will temporarily replace “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience” in the theme park’s Imagination pavilion. A return date for “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience” has not been set. “During the defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-14732888518142112812010-05-13T08:32:00.002-04:002010-06-20T15:05:43.337-04:00WDW announces plans for new resortWest Center Street.com Walt Disney World announced plans to build a 2,000-room value resort that is expected to be open by 2012. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will feature 1,120 family suites – to be located in The Lion King, Cars and Finding Nemo wings of the resort – and 864 standard “themed” rooms – to be located in The Little Mermaid wing. The suites will have both a bedroom and a livingdefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-73321501253150427902010-03-12T23:38:00.001-05:002010-03-12T23:38:40.749-05:00Disneyland Resort Presents a Window on Main Street, U.S.A. to Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. ShermanANAHEIM, Calif., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- They've written some of the most memorable songs in Disney theme park - and motion picture - history, and on March 11, 2010, the Academy Award-winning composers of the music from "It's a Small World" and The Enchanted Tiki Room, as well as "Mary Poppins," will receive the highest honor that the Disneyland Resort bestows. The Sherman brothers, Richard M. defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-56275179386750752922010-03-09T21:00:00.001-05:002010-03-09T21:00:46.959-05:00'Give a Day, Get a Disney Day' Reaches Goal - 1 Million People Inspired to Volunteer in 2010 through the Disney Parks ProgramLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. and ANAHEIM, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" - a first-of-its-kind program of Disney Parks - reached its goal of inspiring 1 million people in 2010 to give back to their communities through volunteer service in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Since the program started just 10 weeks ago, on Jan. 1, a million people already have defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-85909444942362524132010-02-23T17:50:00.002-05:002010-08-08T16:16:11.272-04:00'Captain EO' returns to DisneylandOfficial Disneyland News Release "Captain EO," the classic musical spectacular that thrilled Disneyland park guests from 1986-1997, is now open at Disneyland. The attraction's return to Tomorrowland provides new audiences the opportunity to experience the original 3D production for the very first time, as well as a nostalgic look back for longtime fans wanting to see "The King of Pop" in a raredefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-78603707962657093762010-02-22T19:08:00.001-05:002010-02-22T19:08:59.375-05:00The Travel Trolley Launches 2010 Travel Outlook SurveyThe Travel Trolley ATLANTA – The Travel Trolley has launched a trends survey to gauge travel plans for 2010. “There has been a lot of discussion in the media about how the economy is affecting everything from shopping to financial investments to travel plans,” said Todd DeFeo, editor of The Travel Trolley. “Rather than speculate on what role the economy is playing in people’s plans, I decided defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-50176128637061987892010-02-15T23:48:00.004-05:002010-02-15T23:48:00.288-05:00AAA suggests Spring Breakers consider a vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort Text edited from an AAA news release / Image by Todd DeFeo For those looking for something closer to home, but definitely beyond the usual, AAA suggests Spring Breakers consider a vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort: Thrill-seekers will find new experiences both within and beyond all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks--from Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Rock 'n' Roller defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-10827686006827347462010-02-15T20:29:00.001-05:002010-02-15T21:13:00.471-05:00New Space Mountain image (lights on) Special to West Center Street.com. defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-61118517771475548732010-02-15T17:58:00.001-05:002010-02-15T17:59:56.889-05:00Dinner Impossible films at EPCOT Photos taken on Feb. 11, 2010. Special to West Center Street.com. defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-22169475828915495972010-02-15T08:12:00.001-05:002010-02-15T08:19:09.240-05:00Signs of Fantasyland construction? These pictures were taken Feb. 10, 2010.defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-52055615555475862162010-02-14T12:06:00.002-05:002010-02-15T08:33:39.372-05:00Oh, Canada! These pictures were taken May 10, 2009.defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-16832940550635346772010-02-13T12:13:00.001-05:002010-02-14T12:07:23.710-05:00Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party (Part I) defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-72829713722761408772010-02-12T22:02:00.001-05:002010-02-12T22:20:12.459-05:00Views of the Walt Disney World Railroad (02/2010) defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-35948302129270318582010-02-12T21:08:00.001-05:002010-02-12T22:19:45.205-05:00Splash Mountain rehab photos defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-28152770923849477382010-02-12T19:58:00.002-05:002010-02-12T19:58:16.947-05:00WDW: Table is Set for Exciting Dining Additions Coming to EpcotOfficial WDW News Release LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Two exciting additions are coming to Epcot World Showcase, with culinary expansions under way at the Italy pavilion and Mexico pavilion. In Italy, an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria is under construction with opening planned for fall 2010 in time for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Operated by Patina Restaurant Group, the same defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-21221725275889520222010-02-11T20:35:00.000-05:002010-02-11T20:35:14.546-05:00The third best ride in the park No. 1 is the steam train, and No. 2 is the fire engine!defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-61327026125351006202010-02-11T20:31:00.001-05:002010-02-11T20:31:36.379-05:00The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter EarningsEdited from Business Wire BURBANK, Calif. --The Walt Disney Company reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended January 2, 2010. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $0.44 compared to $0.45 in the prior-year quarter. EPS for the current and prior-year quarter include the items discussed in the following paragraph. Excluding these items, EPS defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-59366922507252622122010-02-11T20:28:00.000-05:002010-02-11T20:28:18.495-05:00Fitch: Disney's Results Demonstrate StabilizationBusiness Wire CHICAGO -- The Walt Disney Company's fiscal first quarter 2010 operating performance was solid and in line with Fitch Ratings' expectations. The company's results continue to be fueled by its strong cable networks division (revenue up 8 percent) driven predominantly by international subscriber growth and higher carriage fees domestically. Overall the company's revenue was up 1 defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-81414741851924019072010-02-11T20:17:00.003-05:002010-02-11T20:28:42.487-05:00Walt Disney's ALICE IN WONDERLAND Fun FactsBusiness Wire LOS ANGELES -- Walt Disney Pictures: THE BIG PICTURE DIVINE DIGS – Director Tim Burton’s London office was once owned by Arthur Rackham, a famous English book illustrator who created the iconic color plates for the 1907 edition of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” THE QUESTION IS WHO ARE YOU? – Lewis Carroll is actually adefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-10525539467628711932010-02-11T19:19:00.001-05:002010-02-11T19:19:48.516-05:00Walt Disney World Parade Celebrates Super Bowl MVP Drew BreesLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Magic Kingdom Philharmonic Band came marching down Main Street, U.S.A. Monday behind New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. He was riding in a pewter convertible with Mickey Mouse, waving to cheering fans. He'd earned the ride - and the adulation - Sunday night by marching the Saints to a 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Super defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-35809273507571870462010-02-11T18:51:00.001-05:002010-02-11T18:51:41.344-05:00'Give a Day, Get a Disney Day' Program Reaches 600,000 Volunteer Sign-Ups - and Counting!LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Against the backdrop of a world-record sculpture of canned goods destined for food banks, Disney Parks officials on Thursday announced a major milestone with the "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" program, a first-of-its-kind effort to help inspire 1 million people to perform volunteer service. Since the program's launch only six weeks ago, more than defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-81842337247925763532010-02-11T18:47:00.000-05:002010-02-11T18:47:17.179-05:00FunFacts: a salute to volunteerism in a sculpture that will feed thousandsOfficial WDW News Release LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – To dramatize the spirit of giving, Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday (Feb. 11, 2010) unveiled a mammoth wall of canned goods – destined as a donation to food banks in Orlando, Miami and Atlanta. Here are some fun facts about the sculpture: A team made up of Disney VoluntEARS and project leaders devoted more than 500 “man hours” over a defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-18011124739469335382010-02-11T18:42:00.000-05:002010-02-11T18:42:40.540-05:00Main Street Electrical Parade returns to WDWOfficial WDW News Release LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The “Main Street Electrical Parade” lights up the streets of Magic Kingdom and headlines a season of after-dark excitement coming to Walt Disney World Resort. “After the sun goes down, our Walt Disney World parks will light up the night with ‘Summer Nightastic!’, ” announced Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort, at a media event defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-85999871549643044212010-02-11T12:50:00.002-05:002010-02-11T18:44:30.567-05:00What's new for WDWOfficial WDW News Release LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history.  A wave of new ships, entertainment and activities at sea.  A relaunch that brings together the world's top family destination with the worldwide leader in sports. Fantasyland Expansion (groundbreaking 2010) – This three-year construction project will result in the largest expansion in Magic defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-26040745103122669162010-02-11T07:57:00.000-05:002010-02-11T07:57:17.656-05:00Video: Roy O. Disney Departs Toontowndefeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565046714996354548.post-83799411808803180742010-02-10T17:56:00.001-05:002010-02-14T12:13:27.849-05:00Analysis paralysis: Evaluating Walt Disney World after nearly 30 years of visits By Todd DeFeo LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- I was disappointed from the moment I stepped into the room at the Pop Century Resort. The carpet was dirty, the bedspread was worn beyond its years and the room looked in desperate need of an upgrade. I was sure to pass along my thoughts to the hotel, and they did move us to a new -- and recently refurbished -- room. As I thought about it some more, I defeo.biz newswirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016465191270762849noreply@blogger.com0