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Disney•Pixar’s ‘Brave’ to Join ‘World of Color’ at Disney California Adventure Park

Monday, May 14, 2012

This time next month, all the new entertainment and attractions at Disney California Adventure park will be open for you to enjoy. I, for one, can’t wait to see everything. June 15 will be a full day of memorable experiences, capped off with the stunning “World of Color” nighttime spectacular! Since “World of Color” made its debut [...]

Art of Animation Resort Merchandise Arriving

Monday, May 14, 2012

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With the opening of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort only a few weeks away, the Disney Parks Blog sat down with Disney Design Group Artist Bob Holden to review some of the new merchandise we’ve developed. You may recall that Bob has previously discussed his work with merchandise for Disney Vacation Club Resorts and Disney’s Aulani, a Resort and [...]

Disney Legend Alice Davis Honored with Window on Main Street, USA

Friday, May 11, 2012

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On May 10th, Disney Legend and Imagineer Alice Davis was awarded one of the highest honors one can receive at the Walt Disney Company – her own window on Main Street, U.S.A at Disneyland park. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs and Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis presented the window to Davis, which is located alongside the window honoring her husband, legendary Disney animator Marc [...]

Reservations Open for Carthay Circle Restaurant

Friday, May 11, 2012

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From the Disney Parks Blog… The exciting new Carthay Circle Restaurant opens Friday, June 15, at Disney California Adventure park, with reservations opening on May 10th. Recalling the grandeur of the original Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, where “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” premiered in 1937, the Spanish Colonia Revival-style restaurant is a warm setting to showcase contemporary [...]

Get Frozen in Carbonite During Star Wars Weekends

Friday, May 11, 2012

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From the Disney Parks Blog… As a child, one of the most memorable scenes that I vividly remember from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back is when Captain Han Solo is frozen in carbonite on Darth Vader’s orders. Coming this year to Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will have the opportunity to relive that scene with the [...]

Tables in Wonderland Events for May & June

Friday, May 4, 2012

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Tables in Wonderland Members to receive a 35% discount at La Nouba Cirque du Soleil Written and directed by Franco Dragone May 29, 2012 – June 22, 2012 Performances on Tuesdays – Saturdays, 6:00pm and 9:00pm Discounted Price for Category 2 Tickets: Adult: $57.85 plus tax Child: $46.80 plus tax Call 407-WDW-SEAT (407-939-7328) to purchase [...]

Soarin’ Re-Opens at Epcot

Friday, May 4, 2012

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According to TouringPlans.com… Soarin’ at Epcot has now reopened. California Adventure is not open yet, but we are hoping that Soarin’ over California will open at the regular time today.

Soarin’ Shut Down on Both Coasts Indefinitely

Friday, May 4, 2012

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According to WDWMagic.com and TouringPlans.com… Last night, Soarin’ closed on both coasts for urgent maintenance. According to WDWMagic.com, a guest somehow exited the glider before take off. This has led to an investigation of the restraint system to determine how the guest got out. Since Test Track is still closed, this means Epcot is missing two [...]

The Legend of Jack Sparrow to Open This Fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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From the Disney Parks Blog… Earlier this week, you may have heard about a new pirate-themed offering coming to Walt Disney World Resort. Well, we can now officially confirm that The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow will open this fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Details are still emerging, but the attraction will give guests a chance to [...]

Tickets Go On Sale for Walt Disney World’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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Those of you who are already busy planning fall vacations will be happy to hear that tickets are now on sale forMickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special event held on select evenings at Magic Kingdom Park. Purchase of an additional admission ticket is required to attend, [...]