Browsing articles from "November, 2011"

‘Dancing Lights’ Shine Bright at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Video

Nov 30, 2011   //   by Scott   //   Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Area News  //  Comments Off
Each year, the cast and crew who maintain the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights — Presented by SYLVANIA at Disney’s Hollywood Studios work to make the holiday display bigger and better. For 2011, the display includes several technological advances … Continue reading

Holidays Event Kicks Off This Weekend at Universal Orlando Resort

Nov 30, 2011   //   by Scott   //   Universal Studios, Walt Disney World Area News  //  Comments Off
Universal Orlando Resort’s Holidays event kicks off this weekend with holiday entertainment the whole family will enjoy. At Grinchmas at Islands of Adventure, the popular Dr. Seuss book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is brought to life in the heartwarming … Continue reading

Jessica Alba takes daughters to Disneyland – Photo

Nov 30, 2011   //   by Scott   //   Disneyland, Walt Disney World Area News  //  Comments Off
Like any parents will tell you, the last day of a long-weekend holiday period can be fraught when you have a very young, very bored child. So it was a canny move on 30-year-old Jessica Alba’s part to whisk her … Continue reading

Reese Witherspoon & Family Visit Disneyland – Photo

Nov 30, 2011   //   by Scott   //   Disneyland, reece witherspoon, Walt Disney World Area News  //  Comments Off
What’s a good encore to turkey and Black Friday shopping? For Reese Witherspoon and her family, thrills, chills and fun at Disneyland! On Saturday, after spending her very first Thanksgiving as wife to CAA agent Jim Toth (they got hitched … Continue reading

Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Set to Expand

Nov 30, 2011   //   by Scott   //   ESPN Wide World of Sports, Walt Disney World Area News  //  Comments Off
Disney will add playing fields and other enhancements to its ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Disney officials announced the expansion plans Tuesday, saying the goal is to provide athletes with a one-of-a-kind sports experience. Orlando television station WESH ( … Continue reading

LEGOLAND Flordia Announces Water Park Details and Unveils All-New Premium Annual Pass

Nov 30, 2011   //   by Scott   //   Legoland Florida, Walt Disney World Area News  //  Comments Off
Just six weeks after its official grand opening, LEGOLAND® Florida today released details of its first expansion – LEGOLAND Water Park. Scheduled to open in time for summer 2012, the water park will feature a wave pool, Build-A-Raft lazy river, … Continue reading

Construction at SeaWorld Orlando

Nov 30, 2011   //   by Scott   //   Seaworld, Walt Disney World Area News  //  Comments Off
Construction walls are up at SeaWorld Orlando in preparation TurtleTrek, an attraction scheduled to open next week. As construction walls go, this is a nice-looking one: An underwater scene of turtles and humans hiding the structure previously known as Manatee … Continue reading

Celebrate the New Year with DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney

For a family-friendly way to celebrate New Year’s, DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney is offering a cyber celebration for kids and adults of all ages. The event was insanely popular last year, and because of this they decided to bring it back again.

From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., kids and their families will be entertained by a DJ and dance party, as well as be allowed unlimited access to all of the DisneyQuest games and attractions like the Virtual Jungle Cruise and CyberSpace Mountain. When the clock strikes midnight, a shower of confetti and party favors will appear.

Additionally, all registered guests will receive coupons for a free pizza, hamburger, hot dog, or a chicken cesar wrap, plus complimentary chips and a soft drink. Day-of prices will cost $55 per person, but if you purchase tickets in advance you will be able to save $10 and only pay $45 per person.

To reserve your spot at this New Year’s Eve celebration, please call 407-934-7639.

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The Muppets are New Stars on the Disney Fantasy

Nov 30, 2011   //   by Scott   //   muppets, Walt Disney World Area News  //  Comments Off
Fresh off their starring role in Disney’s “The Muppets,” Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and Animal are getting ready for their next great adventure, taking place on the Disney Fantasy! The Muppets are the stars of a new adventure game, “The … Continue reading

Disney’s vision of standalone hotels fades for now

Nov 30, 2011   //   by Scott   //   Disney Resorts, Walt Disney World Area News  //  Comments Off
Nearly five years after it outlined an ambitious vision of standalone hotels, niche parks and retail centers built in outposts far beyond its world-famous theme-park resorts, the Walt Disney Co. today has no such projects in its public development pipeline. … Continue reading
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