Author: mouse skywalker

  • Give Kids The World Celebrates Milestone in Volunteering

    On Wednesday, April 18, Give Kids The World (GKTW), a Central Florida nonprofit “storybook” resort for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, reaches a milestone achievement.  They will celebrate reaching 2 million volunteer hours.  That’s over 50,000 volunteers – “Angels” in GKTW speak – working 1,400 shifts in the Village each week.  I’m proud…

  • Dr. Jane Goodall Hosts “Chimpanzee” Premiere at Walt Disney World

    Walt Disney Studios announced the World Premiere of Disneynature’s “Chimpanzee” will be Friday, April 13th at Walt Disney World.  Dr. Jane Goodall will be in attendance as well as film co-directors Alastair Fothergill (Disneynature’s “African Cats” and “Earth”) and Mark Linfield (“Earth”).  Red carpet arrivals at Downtown Disney’s AMC Theater 24 are set for 11:00am followed…

  • President Obama Issues Executive Order at Disney World, Why?

    Thusday, January 19th President Barack Obama traveled to Walt Disney World.  However, this was no ordinary vacation or celebration of some sports championship.  Standing at the end of the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street U.S.A., President Obama issued an Executive Order aimed at increasing travel to the United States in the latest effort to boost the economy.  Continue…

  • Inspiration Every Mile of 2012 Walt Disney World Marathon Races

    During this first full weekend of 2012, distance runners from around the world flocked to Walt Disney World for what has become one of the largest weekend of races in the country.  Over 56,000 people registered for one of the Disney races including: 8,000 in Friday’s Family Fiesta 5K, 26,500 in Saturday’s half marathon, and…

  • Video: Sneak Peek of New Disney Fantasy Stage Show “Wishes”

    Disney Cruise Line (DCL) announced a brand-new stage show called “Wishes” for the Disney Fantasy.  This show will headline the state-of-the-art Walt Disney Theatre, and include 12 musical numbers (one original), 12 Disney characters, 18 puppets, 290 costume pieces, 2 confetti drops, 1 flying aerial stunt, and indoor fireworks… whew.  I was part of a…

  • Susan Egan, the Belle of Broadway, Talks About Her New CD

    Susan Egan may be best known to Disney fans for her Broadway debut originating the role of Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, or perhaps for voicing the female lead Meg (Megara) in Disney’s feature animated film Hercules.  She just released her 6th solo CD titled “The Secret of Happiness”, and agreed to chat…

  • Roaring, Snoring, and Touring at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

    Our family has seen “The Lion King” countless times – in the theater, on stage, in 3D, and at home.  We rushed to see Disneynature’s African Cats and help “Save the Savanna.” Therefore, when we had a chance to see the big cats during a sleepover experience at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, we couldn’t resist.  Continue after the…