Keeping Resolute With Disney
... September 4, 2011. Rounding out an entire weekend of family fun and fitness, the 13.1 mile course leads through the city of Anaheim, California and Disneyland Resort (map). Runners get a rush as they zip through Sleeping Beauty’s Castle and receive encouragement from an assortment of Disney characters along the way running through California Adventure, Disneyland and finishing at Disneyland Hotel.
Other events taking place this weekend include a Family Fun Run 5K held on September 3, for...
January 31st, 2011 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland Resort, ESPN the Weekend, fitness
Storybook Settings for Romantic Disney Get-Aways
... views of the sunset over Magic Kingdom or dine a little later for amazing views of Wishes fireworks show from your table or the rooftop patio.
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim California (map) holds and abundance of romantic adventures:
Head to the Downtown Disney District for a variety of shopping, entertainment and dining options including the Uva Bar which boasts an open air circular bar offering tasty Tapas and serving over 40 wines by the glass. The live entertainment options include romantic...
January 24th, 2011 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland Resort, Disneyland-Paris, romantic, Walt Disney World Resort
New Cars Land Another Gear Closer to 2012 Opening
... open at Disney's California Adventure in 2012
Creating Cars Land adds to the fun and hopefully encourage families to plan multi-day visits to Disneyland Resort (map) which is significantly smaller than its East Coast partner, Walt Disney World Resort (map). Other pieces in the expansion project included the opening this past summer of the night-time World of Color that has drawn over one million guests to view the water, light and sound spectacular. and the planned opening of The...
December 18th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney California Adventure, Disneyland Resort
Countdown to TRON: Legacy
To say that the December 17, 2011 nationwide theater release of the newest Disney Studios film, TRON: Legacy, has been highly anticipated, might be the biggest understatement of the year.
After all, a monorail at Walt Disney World Resort (map) has been blazed with the image of the yellow and blue light cycle since last spring. A view of the TRON universe zipping high above the heads of theme park guests has been a reminder since March of the upcoming release. A sequel to the sci-fi classic...
December 12th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney Studio Films, Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Resorts Look a Lot Like Christmas
... Gardens Theatre stage. Open to all theme park guests, seats can be reserved by purchasing a special dinner package at select Epcot restaurants.
Disneyland Resort
The magic of the holiday season can be shared with family and friends through January 2, 2011 at Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure theme parks (map) through themed entertainment, dazzling displays and holiday treats.
Full of holiday tradition, A Christmas Fantasy parade is a tradition at Disneyland and showcases...
November 26th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland Resort, holidays, Walt Disney World Resort
U.S. Military Receives Special Offers at Disney Resorts
... comes by the way of a special discount on theme park tickets and accommodations for active and retired military at both Walt Disney World (map) and Disneyland Resort (map).
Military promotional tickets are available at Walt Disney World in the form of 4-Day Park Hopper Option, a 4-Day Water Parks Fun and More Option or a combined 4-Day Park Hopper and Water Parks Fun and More Option, all at a great discount. A 3-Day Park Hopper Military Promotion ticket is available at Disneyland Resort.
Promotional...
November 22nd, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: discounts, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World
The Magic Behind The World
World of Color is the newest attraction to take Disney’s California Adventure Park (map) at Disneyland Resort (map) by storm. Presented on Paradise Bay nightly this lights, water, music, fire and animations extravaganza debuted this summer as part of the latest, multi-year enhancements to the theme park.
The show combines almost 1,200 powerful fountains that shoot between 30 feet to 200 feet in the air, dazzling color and visual effects
including a wall of water that serves as the world’s...
August 29th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland Resort, featuredphoto
The Return of Captain EO
In February, Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California reintroduced park guests and Michael Jackson fans to an attraction it had retired in 1998, Captain EO. The musical spectacular had thrilled Disneyland guests from 1992-1998 and shortly after the death of Jackson, was brought back to the park as a tribute.
Due to the overwhelming response at the California park (map), Captain EO will return this summer to Disneyland Paris (map), Walt Disney World (map) and Tokyo Disneyland Resort (map) allowing...
June 9th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Disneyland Resort, Disneyland-Paris, featuredarticle, Tokyo Disneyland, Walt Disney World Resort
After 55 Years Mickey Breaks His Silence
Some guests waiting to meet the most famous resident of Disneyland Resort (map) might be thrilled with an extra treat as Mickey Mouse actually speaks to them. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, Disney Imagineers are testing a previously unheard of meet and greet with a talking Mickey Mouse.
Guests waiting for photos with Mickey are thrilled with the opportunity to hear his familiar high pitched voice during certain unannounced trials at his Toontown home. After 55 years...
May 12th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney Characters, Disneyland Resort, featuredarticle
Disney Lodging On-Site or Off-Property?
... it is truly a matter of personal preference. Whatever your preference, I know you will enjoy your vacation at Walt Disney World Resort (map) or Disneyland Resort (map).
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May 4th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Disneyland Resort, top-feature, Walt Disney World Resort
Adventures in Volunteering
Early in December, fans of Walt Disney World Resort (map) and Disneyland Resort (map) were all a twitter with the release of information regarding a year long promotion the Disney Parks would be running, Give a Day, Get a Day.
For the first one million people, the mere act of volunteering for a designated not for profit or agency, would grant those volunteers, aged six and up, a free day in a Disney Park.
The promotion was such a huge success, that complaints were flooding in that there were...
April 18th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland Resort, featuredarticle, Walt Disney World
Be Prince Charming on Aladdin’s Budget
... your special someone that you are a true Prince Charming when you have the budget of Aladdin? Many options await you at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort.
Located outside the theme parks and next to the Disneyland hotels, The Downtown Disney District (map) is a promenade with truly something for everyone. With free parking for up to three hours, or five following validation, guests can arrive on foot, monorail or magic carpet.
Catch a movie at the art deco AMC Theatres with 12 movie...
March 17th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney District, featuredarticle
Tiana, One Busy Disney Princess
... summer prior to the release of the film, and since has been making daily public appearances.
Princess Tiana entertained throngs of guests at both Disneyland Resort in California (map) and Walt Disney World in Florida(map) as she performed “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee” several times a day. When this attraction closed in January, there was no resting for this hard-working gal.
Fans of the movie fell in love with Tiana for that exact reason. This hard working waitress used determination,...
March 8th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney Characters, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland-Paris, featuredarticle, Walt Disney World
Gentlemen, Ready or Not, Here Comes Valentine’s Day
... are endless, a few of my favorites are Birnbaums Walt Disney World for Kids and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Walt Disney World or Birnbaums Disneyland Resort - why not put a few post-it notes on some pages declaring how you would “love” to experience this or that attraction with them
An autograph book to capture the signatures of all the characters they love – fill out the first page with information about your travel plans
The very popular graphic tee shirt can serve...
February 10th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Adventures by Disney, Disney Cruise Lines, Disney vacations, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort
Planning a Disney Vacation, Where to Stay, II
... property, it is now time to review the Disney Resort Hotels, and the options available to you.
With 34 Disney World Resort hotels and three at Disneyland Resort, making a decision here will depend partially on your budget, and partially on the amount of time you will be spending in your hotel, which may also include how much space your family will need.
Guests at Walt Disney World Resort have the option of several categories of hotels including:
Deluxe Villa – luxury accommodations...
February 6th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: budget accommodation, disney-hotels, Disneyland Resort, family travel, featuredarticle, trip planning, Walt Disney World
Planning a Disney Vacation Step by Step; Where to Stay
... Hours ticket (no more wristbands) allows you to charge gifts and souvenirs to your room, even pays for your Dining Plan dinner
Guests staying at Disneyland Resort Hotels can enjoy :
Magical Mornings allowing extra time in the theme parks on select mornings
Exclusive Character Meet ‘n Greet at the Disneyland Hotel
Key to the Magic Card with all the same benefits of the Key to the World Card mentioned above
Considering the amount of information contained in this section, we will pause here...
February 5th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney Dining Plan, Disney Resort hotels, Disneyland Resort, Extra Magic hours, Walt Disney World Resort
Planning a Disney Vacation Step by Step; When To Go
... like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas at Walt Disney World Resort and Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort can create many unforgettable moments for whole family
There are a few other items to consider when planning your trip:
Avoiding the busy times at the park probably means less wait times for attractions and easier dining reservations, however, at times of lower attendance, periodic scheduled maintenance could result in some attraction closures
Peak...
January 29th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Disney Parks, Disney Special Events, Disneyland Resort, featuredarticle, Walt Disney World Resort
Shop D Street in Downtown Disney District
... setting with a little Disney thrown in for fun? The end product would be D Street, a new store recently opened in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California (map). D Street features the Disney inspired art of local and underground artists, in addition to popular apparel, vinyl images and pop culture collectibles.
In the market for some jewelry? This store has the latest offerings from jewelry designers like Classic Hardware and Tarina Tarantino. Looking for...
January 21st, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney apparel, Disney-Dining, Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney District, featuredarticle
Disney’s Give a Day, Get a Day Celebration
... Puerto Rico and Canada, the World or Land for a day, FREE.
A previous post outlined this promotion featured at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, but an opportunity this exciting, needs to be repeated, AS TODAY IS THE FIRST OFFICIAL DAY TO REGISTER YOUR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY.
During 2010, anyone that gives a day of service to one of the participating agencies as designated by HandsOn Network, will receive a ticket for one day at one of the theme parks at Walt Disney World...
January 1st, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Contests and Sweepstakes, Disney theme park tickets, Disneyland Resort, volunteer, Walt Disney Resorts
Disney Pulls All Stops for “Princess” Release
... Frog” introduces the first African-American princess for Disney, Princess Tiana. Earlier this fall, Princess Tiana was introduced at both Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. And, through the holiday season, a special musical show takes place several times daily aboard the Liberty Belle showboat as Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee.
Pushing for large theater audiences this opening weekend, Disney is offering free iTunes music download of Mama Odie’s song...
December 11th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Disneyland Resort, featuredarticle, Princess and the Frog, Princess Tiana, Walt Disney World Resort
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