The Travelears

Last week, in the middle of the night, some new characters arrived at “it’s a small world” in Disneyland park. The topiary engineering team started around 1 a.m. in the nursery and carefully transported a deer grown from Pyracantha coccinea (botanical name); Firethorn (common name) and a lion grown from Podocarpus macrophyllus maki (botanical name); [...]

Have any of you been clamoring for details on the new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, which is set to open at the Walt Disney World Resort next year? If so, we’ve got an exciting update to share today on the progress of this highly anticipated guest offering. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, which will [...]

The hot days of summer are here and though we love basking in our glorious California sun, our cast members already have visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads! That’s right, with 157 days left, holiday preparations have begun at Disneyland Resort. We recently checked in on the talented artists from the Resort Enhancement [...]

I recently visited the World of Disney at the Downtown Disney Marketplace to take some photos for a project. Before leaving the store, I saw a table with all sorts of Americana-themed merchandise, like Duffy the Disney Bear, a colorful Mickey Ear hat and more. I particularly liked the way the mugs pictured above were [...]

Australian and international Disney Cruise Line fans, are you planning a Disney Alaska cruise and you’re not sure what to expect? What to pack? Which excursions to take? Check out this video series featuring an overview of Disneys, seven-night Alaska cruises. The videos take you on a virtual cruise aboard the Disney Wonder, showcasing fun [...]

Before Mickey and the PhilharMagic Orchestra took up residence in the Fantasyland Concert Hall at Magic Kingdom Park, an entire Pride Land of characters inhabited the space in the form of Legend of the Lion King, which debuted at the park July 8, 1994. Narrated by Rafiki, the show featured “Disney Humanimal” versions of the [...]

Australian and international Disney travellers, we just received a fresh batch of images from our friends at Walt Disney Imagineering depicting attractions and experiences planned for New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. While specific details are yet-to-be-announced, we couldn’t wait to share them with you. The Be Our Guest Restaurant will welcome “Beauty and the [...]

A little over a month ago, Guests were able to begin booking rooms for the brand new, one-of-a-kind Disney Art of Animation Resort that is scheduled to open in early spring of 2012 at Walt Disney World. This resort will feature family suites designed around four themes: The Lion King, Cars, Finding Nemo and The [...]

A rumor has begun circulating that Disney will offer a free Dining Plan for select dates. According to the rumor, bookings beginning August 3rd, 2011 will be eligible for the free Dining Plan for the following travel dates: October 2, 2011 – October 8, 2011 October 23, 2011 – November 5, 2011 November 13, 2011 [...]

Australian and international Disney Cruise Line fans, are you planning a Disney Alaska cruise and you’re not sure what to expect? What to pack? Which excursions to take? Check out this video series featuring an overview of Disneys, seven-night Alaska cruises. The videos take you on a virtual cruise aboard the Disney Wonder, showcasing fun [...]