Month: September 2011

  • Imagineers Blend Elegance with Whimsy in Disney Ship Design

    On the final day of Disney’s D23 Expo, Walt Disney Imagineers Joe Lanzisero and Bob Zalk presented “Imagineering the Dream and the Fantasy: Designing for Disney Cruise Line.”  Lanzisero was part of the team responsible for designing the Disney Magic and Wonder, and discussed Disney’s approach to family cruising.  Continue after the break to learn…

  • Disney’s The Lion King in 3D Everyday

    On Friday, September 16, 2011 Walt Disney Studios re-released “The Lion King” to theaters in 3D for a special two week run prior to the Blu-Ray release on October 4th.  It’s been nearly 10 years since the film was in theaters, and I’m looking forward to my children seeing it for the first time on the big…

  • A Glimpse of the Entrance: Disney California Adventure

    I thought that those of you that don’t get to the Disneyland Resort very often would like a glimpse of the vista that will await you as you enter Disney California Adventure. Taken on September 11, 2011, this photo gives a glimpse of the new entry turnstiles – a replica of the Pan Pacific Auditorium in the Fairfax area of…

  • Are You Ready for Disneyland’s Halloween Time?

    The sight of this sign is enough to get die-hard Disneyland fans in a tizzy! Halloween Time will be coming to the Disneyland Resort this weekend, September 16, 2011!   The extremely popular Haunted Mansion Holiday is in the final stages of preparation to provide guests with an amazing holiday experience from opening weekend until right after…

  • Give Kids The World Gingerbread Run Coming November 5, 2011

    If you’re in the Orlando area at the beginning of November, you have a rare chance to tour Give Kids The World Village without being a volunteer or guest.  On November 5, GKTW will stage their first 5K Gingerbread Run to raise money to provide children with life-threatening illnesses a weeklong, cost-free vacation to Central Florida. …

  • Video: A Look Inside The Laniwai Spa At Disney’s Aulani Resort

    Disney released a video showing more details on the Laniwai Spa located in Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa in Hawaii.  In the video, Spa Director Lucia Rodriguez Amasio takes viewers on a tour of the 23,000 sq ft spa facilities including the “Painted Sky” teen spa. This newest Disney Vacation Club property opened to the…

  • Halloween comes to Disney’s Magic Kindgom

    It’s that special time of year at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. You can almost feel Fall in the air.  The park has been decorated for Halloween. Mickey’s No So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom start September 13, 2011.