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Downtown Disney to Expand into Disney Springs

A few years after it announced and then scrapped plans to reformat Pleasure Island, the official Disney Parks blog has revealed that Downtown Disney is getting an upgrade.  A years-long project will transform Downtown Disney into Disney Springs, an even larger shopping and entertainment district. Downtown Disney is so popular with Florida residents and Disney World guests alike that it was time to expand.  Don’t worry about suddenly needing a ticket to get into the area: just like before, Disney Springs will be open to the public (though individual entertainment venues still might require tickets for entrance). Tom Staggs, the … Continue reading →

Disney Christmas Day Parade Filming Dates

Big news first: I know the filming dates for the 2012 Disney-ABC Christmas Day Parade. This is an elusive event where the tickets go on sale and sell out almost immediately. This year I have an inside line on the taping; the daughter of a friend of mine is going to dance in the parade. They’re taping the last week of November/the first weekend in December. The big day should be Saturday, December 1. I couldn’t verify this information online, because Disney hasn’t posted anything official about it yet. They probably won’t until November. But I can guarantee that the … Continue reading →

What Is DisneyQuest?

Lately many articles I write seem to be giving me other ideas for more, as I learn about new Disney topics I’d like to explore. Today’s inspiration comes from my New Year’s Eve article; one of the settings at Disney World for end-of-the-year celebrations was DisneyQuest. I’d never heard of the attraction before, so I did some research and now I’m bringing what I’ve learned to you. The Disney World website describes DisneyQuest as an “indoor interactive theme park” with a “one-of-a-kind gaming experience.” Think restaurants like Dave & Busters or even just a classic indoor arcade, but with a … Continue reading →

Adventures By Disney: Hollywood and Disneyland Resort

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This adventure by Disney begins with your arrival in Los Angeles. You’re met by an Adventures by Disney representative who escorts you to your transfer vehicle. The driver will assist with your luggage and then escort you to your hotel. You’ll meet your Adventure Guide at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel where you’ll be within walking distance of places like Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Kodak Theatre and Hollywood & Highland Center, a shopping and entertainment center. Your Welcome Dinner that evening will be at Trastevere Ristorante where you’ll play a fun game of Disney trivia and enjoy a delicious Italian dinner. … Continue reading →

The Disney Blog Week in Review for April 7-13

It’s been a really interesting week here in the Disney blog between Valorie’s details from her vacation to what’s going on behind the scenes and much, much more. Did you read the Disney Blog this week? If you missed out on anything, here’s your chance to see our Disney Week in Review: Saturday, April 7 In what may seem like a controversial move, Disney Allows Same Sex Couples ‘Fairy Tale Wedding’ discusses what is being lauded in some corners and frowned on in others. This is not a first for Disney as they have long offered benefits to their employees … Continue reading →

Disney Deals

Everyone is looking for a way to enjoy their dream vacation but save a few dollars, right? Here is a newly updated list of the best deals Disney has to offer: Free Dining Package No–that wasn’t a typo and considering how expensive the food is at Disney World, if you’re traveling between 8/26 and 9/22 you should definitely call to make reserve your free dining package. Normally the dining package is an extra expense that you can add on. Purchase at least 3 consecutive hotel nights at an official Walt Disney World resort, plus at least a one-day theme park … Continue reading →

Entertainment in Downtown Disney!

Yesterday, I wrote about how Downtown Disney is a fantastic place for the whole family but is not that well known yet. The family crowd tends to stick to the other four major theme parks leaving Downtown Disney unexplored. Don’t get me wrong. . .it can get pretty crowded on any given afternoon. But because it has been touted as the place to experience nightlife ‘Disney style’, it is often overlooked by the family set. I do have to say that since it is the place to experience Disney nightlife, not every thing is appropriate for the family with young … Continue reading →

Other Holiday Events at Walt Disney World Resorts

In addition to the special holiday events at the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, there are events all over the Walt Disney World Resort! Be sure to check out the events at the Disney MGM Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and the Downtown Disney area. At Disney’s MGM Studios, go see the “The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights presented by SYLVANIA.” You can stroll down New York Street and be dazzled by millions of lights. These lights are synchronized to a symphony, with carousels, angels, and Santa with his reindeer! This spectacle has been newly enhanced this season, and certainly makes … Continue reading →

What’s Happening at Disneyland, California?

Disneyland Resort like Disney World has begun their “The Year of a Million Dreams” celebration. Both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure have transformed in mystical and magical holiday wonderlands. There are amazing decorations, favorite attractions and festive foods not to mention some fantastic entertainment to enjoy this holiday season. The Disney Dream Squad is roaming the resorts and parks with the goal to make dreams, both large and small, come true for guests. These dreams are not limited to what money can buy, for example there are: FASTPASS attraction tickets to round-the-world vacations Stays in the Mickey Mouse Penthouse at … Continue reading →

SoCal Spring Break Without Breaking the Bank

Are you ready for spring break 2013? I’ve been ready since November 2012. I would do just about anything to escape the brutal cold and ever-present snow that has smothered our neck of the woods for the past four months. Are you with me? If you need a reprieve from Old Man Winter, but don’t have a ton of cash to fund a luxurious spring break getaway, consider the plethora of travel deals being offered in sunny Southern California: March 7-10, 2013:  Enjoy the magic of Oz on picturesque Coronado Island.  Next month, the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission is presenting … Continue reading →