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According to a number or reputable sources, long-time Imagineer Tony Baxter is rumored to announce his retirement tomorrow, Friday February 1.  It has also been rumored that he will be kept on at Disney as a consultant.  If this rumor is true, more details will be reported then.

Splitsville Luxury Lanes Rolls into Downtown Disney - Now Welcoming Tables in Wonderland We are excited to announce the addition of Splitsville to our dining program! Splitsville – Downtown Disney West Side Hours of Operations: Sunday through Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00am Dine. Drink. Bowl.  That’s the approach to having fun at the new Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney [...]

The white sand beaches and azure waters of Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island, take center stage in the early half of 2014 voyages for Disney Cruise Line.  With all four Disney ships sailing from Florida ports, not only will guests have more options to visit Castaway Cay, but they may combine their cruise with a [...]

All four ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet were recognized among the top large cruise ships in the world in the Condé Nast Traveler2013 Readers’ Poll.  The Disney Magic ranked No. 1 among Condé Nast Traveler readers, with a score of 89.9, with the Disney Wonder and Disney Dream close behind at 89.6 and 89.5 respectively.  The [...]

Disney announced today that a new interactive quest called A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas will debut in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom Park this spring. In A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas, guests will use a pirate map and magic talisman to help them complete five different pirate raids throughout Adventureland. The goal is [...]

More Limited Time Magic event have been confirmed by Disney for Walt Disney World… True Love Week Feb 11-17, 2013 Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle will blush pink and red while lovebirds celebrate a week filled with royal Prince and Princess Meet ‘N’ Greets and limited-edition Disney Valentine collectibles. Independence Week July 1-7, 2013 Magic Kingdom [...]

Last week more than 65,000 runners gathered at Walt Disney World Resort for the 2013 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. Over 25,000 runners from across the U.S. and over 60 countries participated in the 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon. This week, more than 19,500 runners are set to take flight and earn their wings [...]

Long-lost Disney friends are returning to the Magic Kingdom Park just to meet you and your family. For one week, January 21–27, be sure to have your camera ready for a rare chance to possibly brush shoulders with classic characters like Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar, Robin Hood and Friar Tuck. There’s also a chance [...]

It’s time to eat like a fancy world traveler… Walt Disney World has released the dates for the upcoming 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which will run from Sept. 27-Nov. 10. Festival Highlights  Throughout the festival, delight in outstanding food, fun and entertainment. Festival highlights include: Nearly 30 international food and beverage Marketplaces Signature [...]

Have you seen the Disney•Pixar film “Up”? If you recall, young Russell from the film is a dedicated Wilderness Explorer who can’t wait to earn badges by having all kinds of adventures while learning about the world. Disney is happy to announce that the Wilderness Explorers adventure organization is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with a planned [...]