The grand-daddy of them all is just around the corner. This weekend tens of thousands of runners from all over the world will descend on Walt Disney World for runDisney’s biggest event of the year, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Comprised of several races, a huge health and fitness expo, and a number of running [...]
That’s right, folks, you read the headline correctly. Tonight Disney Parks announced that the first ever Starbucks inside Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will replace the iconic Main Street Bakery. As an avid lover of both Disney and Starbucks, I’m both conflicted and shocked at this news. It’s time that I weigh in. Image: The [...]
Until the 1960s, it was quite common for Americans and their families to enjoy carbonated beverages and sugary treats at their local soda fountain or ice cream saloon. Milkshakes, malts, egg cream, and various flavors of ice cream brought smiles to faces young and old. Parlors were typically attached to town pharmacies and served as [...]
I promised everyone construction updates on Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Finally the scrim is down on Main Street USA. You can get the picture postcard photo of Cinderella Castle as you look down the street again.
When most of us arrive at Disneyland, we get through the turnstiles, take a picture at the Mickey flower bed, head through the tunnel under the tracks, make our way up Main Street and are on our way as quickly as possible. We go from attraction to attraction, having tons of fun to be sure, [...]
Saturday, April 28th marked the final night of swing dancing at the Carnation Plaza Gardens at Disneyland. Soon this area will close to make room for the Fantasy Faire, where you’ll be able to meet your favorite princess. Disneyland has promised that swing dancing will return to the area, but dancers weren’t taking any chances [...]
Super Bowl XLVI MVP Eli Manning is going to Walt Disney World. Since 1987 when Phil Simms first said to the camera, “I’m going to Disney World!”, it’s been a tradition for the Super Bowl MVP to go to Walt Disney World to take part in a daytime parade down Main St. USA in the [...]
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