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Kelly Clarkson Visits Disney World

Kelly Clarkson certainly got in the Disney spirit this weekend! The singer, who wowed the crowd at the Super Bowl earlier this month with her performance of the national anthem, enjoyed some time at Disney World while in Florida over the [...]

Posted On : Feb, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

Walt Disney World Resort Update

Just weeks after her husband's policy speech on Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom, First Lady Michelle Obama appeared at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World on Saturday. Mrs. Obama's appearance was in [...]

Posted On : Feb, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

Eli Manning's Going to Disney World! (I am, too! But I bet E...

On Super Bowl Sunday I announced to my family: "I am ready to go into the belly of the beast."The beast in question: Walt Disney World's resort booking system. I love Disney World. It's my all-time favorite vacation dest [...]

Posted On : Feb, 08 2012 | Comments : 0

Walt Disney World Weather Report February 2nd

Ugh - and yes it is never a good thing when a meteorologist starts a forecast with the word "ugh" (is that even a word)! This is reminding me of things I type in the summer...it may rain ... it may not. The good news if [...]

Posted On : Feb, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Disney World and Disneyland are selling Joy Division-Mickey ...

The Walt Disney Company recently released a new product called the “Waves Mickey Mouse Tee for Adults”. As Pitchfork points out, the Waves shirt is a graphic tee that uses the cover of Joy Division’s debut 1979 album Unk [...]

Posted On : Jan, 24 2012 | Comments : 0

At Disney World, Obama touts tourism initiatives to boost jo...

Standing before a sun-splashed Cinderella’s castle, President Barack Obama on Thursday called for America to become the world’s top travel destination with a program that could significantly increase tourism to South Florida. [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

Walt Disney World Resort Update

As noted last week, Walt Disney World has signed a new agreement with General Motors that extends their founding sponsorship of the Test Track (originally World of Motion) pavilion at Epcot. As part of the agreement, GM's Chevrolet br [...]

Posted On : Jan, 11 2012 | Comments : 0

Disney World & Disneyland Will Stay Open For 24 Hours To Mar...

Did you know that 2012 is a Leap Year? Disney Parks is marking this special year by staying open for 24 hours straight on Leap Day – February 29. Both the Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park will stay open for 24 hours straight a [...]

Posted On : Jan, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Navigating the Walt Disney World Marathon Health and Fitness...

For most of you, the countdown to departure for Walt Disney World marathon weekend is in the single digits. If you’re new to road racing, your nerves might be on edge thinking about the large amount of unknowns awaiting you. Even if [...]

Posted On : Dec, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

Orlando isn’t just for Disney World anymore

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Orlando isn’t just Disney’s kingdom anymore. Universal Orlando Resort, which features two theme parks, offers plenty of adventure and escape that previously was the monopoly of Disney in south Florida. Startin [...]

Posted On : Dec, 26 2011 | Comments : 0

Some special photos taken at Walt Disney World

For whatever reason, one of the most memorable aspects of our first visit to Walt Disney World in 1972 was the abundance of Kodak Picture Spots located throughout the Magic Kingdom. The idea was to find one of these photo op areas and the [...]

Posted On : Dec, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Spectating on Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

With just over two weeks to go until Walt Disney World marathon weekend, it's time to start talking race-day strategy. Every runner should go into the day with a plan, and likewise any family or friends cheering them on along the cour [...]

Posted On : Dec, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

FOUR SEASONS RESORT COMING TO WALT DISNEY WORLD

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts kicked off construction of its luxury resort at Walt Disney World Resort this week in a groundbreaking ceremony with joint venture partners Silverstein Properties and Dune Real Estate Partners. The 444-room [...]

Posted On : Dec, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

An Eerie Tour Of The Knockoff Disney World That China Abando...

Not all construction projects in China turn into ghost towns: some turn into ghost amusement parks. Wonderland was supposed to be a fantastic amusement park just 45 minutes outside of Beijing, on the way to the Great Wall. Judging from t [...]